Flowers beautify our sanctuary and enhance the worship experience. If you would like to sponsor a floral tribute in memory/honor of someone or would like to donate to the General Flower Fund, please contact Deb Philpotts, program coordinator at debphilpotts@gmail.com or by phone 610-393-4164. Reservation forms for specific dates are...
Did you know that First Presbyterian Church PCUSA can receive gifts of transferred securities? You may have long-ago inherited stock or held on to shares that have appreciated to the point that the individual capital gains make selling the stock unattractive. You can directly transfer/deliver such shares of common stock...
In a daily devotion I read, a quote by Victor Hugo was highlighted, “Having courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake. “ There has indeed been great sorrow...
What My Church Means to Me by Bruce and Judy Fritchman “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” Exodus 20: 8-11 Just as God “rested” on the seventh day after calling the world and the heavens into being, He designed a day of rest and refreshment as a special...
What My Church Means to Me by Don Robertson When I reflect on those people who have had the most influence on defining who I am today, – other than family and close friends – there are four names that came to mind. Each helped me understand myself and what...
“God is Love and He made us in His image. He makes no mistakes. His greatest commandment is to love one another as we love ourselves. So to judge and exclude those who are homosexual is downright sinful. God made them just as he made all of us. We need...
This video was created by Ron Rankin, who has been a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem for more than 45 years.
By Chip Hardwick Yesterday I had the chance to preach and teach at Southminster Presbyterian Church in my hometown of Dayton, OH. I was glad to spend some time with family between events at the church. I preached about stewardship on Thank Offering Sunday, which supports ministry partners of the...
Last Wed I had conversations with two very different groups of people from our church who echoed the same sentiments: WE WANT OUR CHURCH BACK! None of those people are interested in FPCB becoming a narrow exclusive private club for people who all think alike but a place where they...
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As members of the First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, we face an important decision – whether to remain a part of the Presbyterian Church (USA) or to leave our denomination to join the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO). The decision we make together...
