The Community Fall Festival at Bethlehem UMC has been scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at 5 p.m.
There will be games, a fish pond, candy, and a Halloween costume-contest, in addition to other activities. The church and the community are invited - bring some friends and come have fun!
Other events:
Prayer meeting, in the new Fellowship Hall, on Wed. Oct. 21 in the Fellowship Hall.
Sun. Oct. 25 at 2:30. Charge Conference at the church.
Women of Bethlehem meeting - Sun. Oct. 11th (?) at 3 in the Fellowship Hall.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Campmeeting 2009 is underway!
Mark your calendars:
Campmeeting 2009 will be held, nightly, Sun. August 2 through Sun. Aug. 9th.
Services begin each night at 7 p.m. Special music by Firm Foundation will also be shared each evening.Our nightly evangelist is Rev. Jake Huffman of Roanoke, Virginia
Campmeeting 2009 will be held, nightly, Sun. August 2 through Sun. Aug. 9th.
Services begin each night at 7 p.m. Special music by Firm Foundation will also be shared each evening.Our nightly evangelist is Rev. Jake Huffman of Roanoke, Virginia
SPECIAL EVENTS IN 2009:
Youth night this year will be on Thur. Aug. 6, beginning at 5:30 and featuring local youth band Chasin' Chickens.
Free food, free music, and drawings for prizes!
Kids and youth of all ages are invited for the evening's events!
Regular service for everyone begins at 7 p.m.
Kids and youth of all ages are invited for the evening's events!
Regular service for everyone begins at 7 p.m.
On Sunday, August 9th services will be held throughout the day, beginning at 11 a.m.
with a Sunday morning worship service
led by Rev. Dale Carden, Owensboro Distict United Methodist Superintendant.
with a Sunday morning worship service
led by Rev. Dale Carden, Owensboro Distict United Methodist Superintendant.
(Our church will be held at the campmeeting that day, at the 11 a.m. service. We will not meet at Bethlehem).
A potluck-on-the-grounds will follow at noon.
Bring a dish and join us for good food and fellowship!
A concert by Firm Foundation will take place at 1:30 p.m.
The last evening service of Campmeeting 2009 will take place that night, Sun. Aug. 9 at 7 p.m.
A potluck-on-the-grounds will follow at noon.
Bring a dish and join us for good food and fellowship!
A concert by Firm Foundation will take place at 1:30 p.m.
The last evening service of Campmeeting 2009 will take place that night, Sun. Aug. 9 at 7 p.m.
Monday, May 04, 2009
YARD SALE rescheduled for July 11, 2009
Due to a misprint in the ad for the June yard-sale we will be rescheduling the yard sale for the July 11, 2009. The sale will take place from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
There are lots of good items at this sale, including: housewares, clothes and suits of all sizes, toys, crafting supplies, purses, shoes of all sizes, kids' clothing, home decor, and lots of miscellaneous! At good prices!
Plan to come and invite some friends!
There are lots of good items at this sale, including: housewares, clothes and suits of all sizes, toys, crafting supplies, purses, shoes of all sizes, kids' clothing, home decor, and lots of miscellaneous! At good prices!
Plan to come and invite some friends!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Many thanks!
The people of Bethlehem would like to offer their thanks to all those visitors and friends who helped with or attended our bicentennial celebration. Thanks especially to Bro. Spurrier for leading the music during the event. It was wonderful to see so many friends and family of the church gathered to recognize Bethlehem's heritage. Thanks to Natalie and Joyce for developing the program for the bicentennial.
Thanks again to all those (especially the Brown, Boswell, and Bivins families) who worked so hard on the new Fellowship Hall. As the meal at the bicentennial showed, it is a beautiful, wonderful place for our church family to gather and share.
We want to invite and welcome anyone who is interested to come be part of our church family as we begin our journey into the next 200 years!
Pictures of the Bicentennial events will be posted here soon!
Thanks again to all those (especially the Brown, Boswell, and Bivins families) who worked so hard on the new Fellowship Hall. As the meal at the bicentennial showed, it is a beautiful, wonderful place for our church family to gather and share.
We want to invite and welcome anyone who is interested to come be part of our church family as we begin our journey into the next 200 years!
Pictures of the Bicentennial events will be posted here soon!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
BETHLEHEM BICENTENNIAL - April 19, 2009
Bethlehem United Methodist church will be celebrating a very special event on April 19, 2009. The church will be holding special services in recognition of our 200th anniversary and in dedication of our new Fellowship Hall.
Events will begin at 10 a.m. with a special worship service. Services will be led by our current pastor Ernie Doan. The Owensboro UMC District Superintendent, Rev. Dale Carden, will be the guest speaker. From 11-12 there will be a special event featuring reflections from historical figures in the church's history and from current members. Hymns from different eras in church history will also be part of the service. A scrapbook and other memorabilia will also be available for viewing. At the close of this service those present will move to the adjacent brand-new fellowship hall for a dedication of the new building.
Following the dedication will be a time for fellowship and catching up, followed by a meal for all those in attendance. The meal will begin at approximately 12:30 in the new Fellowship Hall.
All current and former members, friends of the church, community members and visitors, and especially former pastors are invited and encouraged to attend this exciting and historical event. We will be celebrating our heritage as the oldest congregation in Daviess County - and looking forward to our future!
Events schedule (all events are open to everyone, come to any you can):
10-11 a.m. - Worship service (Bethlehem church sanctuary)
11-12 a.m. - Celebration of our past and dedication of new building (Bethlehem church sanctuary)
Noon - 12:30 p.m. - Informal fellowship (new Fellowship Hall)
12:30 p.m. - Meal (new Fellowship Hall)
Events will begin at 10 a.m. with a special worship service. Services will be led by our current pastor Ernie Doan. The Owensboro UMC District Superintendent, Rev. Dale Carden, will be the guest speaker. From 11-12 there will be a special event featuring reflections from historical figures in the church's history and from current members. Hymns from different eras in church history will also be part of the service. A scrapbook and other memorabilia will also be available for viewing. At the close of this service those present will move to the adjacent brand-new fellowship hall for a dedication of the new building.
Following the dedication will be a time for fellowship and catching up, followed by a meal for all those in attendance. The meal will begin at approximately 12:30 in the new Fellowship Hall.
All current and former members, friends of the church, community members and visitors, and especially former pastors are invited and encouraged to attend this exciting and historical event. We will be celebrating our heritage as the oldest congregation in Daviess County - and looking forward to our future!
Events schedule (all events are open to everyone, come to any you can):
10-11 a.m. - Worship service (Bethlehem church sanctuary)
11-12 a.m. - Celebration of our past and dedication of new building (Bethlehem church sanctuary)
Noon - 12:30 p.m. - Informal fellowship (new Fellowship Hall)
12:30 p.m. - Meal (new Fellowship Hall)
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
December 2008 events
Here are some of the events at the church for December 2008. All are welcome to attend and help us celebrate this holiday season:
Hanging of the Greens: a celebration of music and God's word as we recognize the meaning of the symbols of the season and decorate the church. Sun. Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THIS SPECIAL CELEBRATION!
Women of Bethlehem meeting: the next meeting of the women's group is scheduled for Sun. Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. We also plan to see the Owensboro Christian church's annual Christmas play on Friday Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.
Prayer meeting: at the home of Ruth and Hubert, Dec. 10th at 6 p.m. (This is a different date than first announced!)
FEEL FREE TO JOIN THE PEOPLE OF BETHLEHEM THIS HOLIDAY SEASON - WORSHIP SERVICES BEGIN AT 10 A.M. SUNDAY MORNINGS. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Other activities:
In addition to our regular food donations, the women's group will be accepting donations for the Mary Kendall Home. Some of the requested items include (all for teens): new clothing, clock radios, baseball or softball gloves, new jewelery, Christian music c.ds. or videos, Walmart or Kmart gift certificates, etc. The donations will be taken to the Mary Kendall Home on the 15th of December, so please get them to the church by the 14th - thanks!
Hanging of the Greens: a celebration of music and God's word as we recognize the meaning of the symbols of the season and decorate the church. Sun. Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THIS SPECIAL CELEBRATION!
Women of Bethlehem meeting: the next meeting of the women's group is scheduled for Sun. Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. We also plan to see the Owensboro Christian church's annual Christmas play on Friday Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.
Prayer meeting: at the home of Ruth and Hubert, Dec. 10th at 6 p.m. (This is a different date than first announced!)
FEEL FREE TO JOIN THE PEOPLE OF BETHLEHEM THIS HOLIDAY SEASON - WORSHIP SERVICES BEGIN AT 10 A.M. SUNDAY MORNINGS. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Other activities:
In addition to our regular food donations, the women's group will be accepting donations for the Mary Kendall Home. Some of the requested items include (all for teens): new clothing, clock radios, baseball or softball gloves, new jewelery, Christian music c.ds. or videos, Walmart or Kmart gift certificates, etc. The donations will be taken to the Mary Kendall Home on the 15th of December, so please get them to the church by the 14th - thanks!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Fall Festival announcement and other updates!
Our Community Fall Festival will be held Sunday Nov. 9th at 5 o’clock, in the church basement. All community members as well as our church members are invited - especially kids. There will be games, finger food, prizes, etc.
Your are invited to get one more use out of your Halloween costumes too and wear them too - there will be a costume contest!
In other news - the church's bicentennial celebration / open house has been postponed to next spring. We hope that at that time the new Fellowship Hall will be ready for the celebration so everyone can see it and celebrate it's opening along with the church's 200th anniversary. More information about the new time/date will be posted here later.
Your are invited to get one more use out of your Halloween costumes too and wear them too - there will be a costume contest!
In other news - the church's bicentennial celebration / open house has been postponed to next spring. We hope that at that time the new Fellowship Hall will be ready for the celebration so everyone can see it and celebrate it's opening along with the church's 200th anniversary. More information about the new time/date will be posted here later.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
September '08 events
Don't forget church will be held at 11 a.m. instead of 10 a.m. on Sunday Setember 7th due to charge conference. Come worship with us and the UMC District Superintendant Dale Carden.
Prayer meeting this month will be Wed. Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Bennett's. We will share in a time of fellowship, learning, and prayer. (And enjoy refreshments!)
Prayer meeting this month will be Wed. Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Bennett's. We will share in a time of fellowship, learning, and prayer. (And enjoy refreshments!)
Thursday, August 21, 2008
late-August and September 2008 events
The church summer picnic will be Aug. 23 at Yellowcreek Park (shelter #2). Everyone is invited. The meal will begin at 6 p.m. although you're welcome to come early or stay after for games of all kinds.
Sept. 7 will be the church Charge Conference with Rev. Dale Carden. The Charge Conference will follow a special-time 11 a.m. service. Everyone is encouraged to attend this time for devotion and discussion of the church and its future.
The new fellowship hall is seeing more progress. The roof is on and the doors are going up!
Sept. 7 will be the church Charge Conference with Rev. Dale Carden. The Charge Conference will follow a special-time 11 a.m. service. Everyone is encouraged to attend this time for devotion and discussion of the church and its future.
The new fellowship hall is seeing more progress. The roof is on and the doors are going up!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
August - Campmeeting Time and a Picnic
Sun. - Sun. August 3-10: Yelvington Annual Camp Meeting. Services each night at 7 with special events on Friday Aug. 8 (youth celebration night) and Sunday Aug. 10 (morning services beginning at 11 a.m. preached by our pastor, Ernie Doan) and followed by Potluck and a special concert by Firm Foundation). See the campmeeting website for more details: http://yelvingtoncampmeeting.blogspot.com/. Everyone is invited to this non-denominational revival - invite your friends and family!
Sat. August 23: The entire church is invited to a picnic at Yellowcreek Park in Thruston. Time TBA. We have shelter number 2 reserved at the park. We hope all will come to fellowship together!
Sat. August 23: The entire church is invited to a picnic at Yellowcreek Park in Thruston. Time TBA. We have shelter number 2 reserved at the park. We hope all will come to fellowship together!
Friday, June 27, 2008
July and August 2008 events
Here are some of the upcoming events for July and August 2008:
Sun. June 29: The Bicentennial publicity sub-committee will have a short meeting after church. Please attend if you're on the committee and able to come. We especially need to work on a list of former pastors and members to invite by mail to the bicentennial.
Sat. July 12: God's Girls is planning an outing for July 12th. We have voted to go to Owensboro for a nice lunch and perhaps an activity afterwards (depending on the weather).
Sun. - Sun. August 3-10: Yelvington Annual Camp Meeting. Services each night at 7 with special events on Friday Aug. 8 (youth celebration night) and Sunday Aug. 10 (morning services beginning at 11 a.m. preached by our pastor) and followed by Potluck and a special concert by Firm Foundation). See the campmeeting website for more details: http://yelvingtoncampmeeting.blogspot.com/. We know we'll see you there!! Come enjoy the campmeeting's 111th year.
Sat. August 23: The entire church is invited to a picnic at Yellowcreek Park in Thruston. Time TBA. We have shelter number 2 reserved at the park. We hope all will come to fellowship together!
Sun. June 29: The Bicentennial publicity sub-committee will have a short meeting after church. Please attend if you're on the committee and able to come. We especially need to work on a list of former pastors and members to invite by mail to the bicentennial.
Sat. July 12: God's Girls is planning an outing for July 12th. We have voted to go to Owensboro for a nice lunch and perhaps an activity afterwards (depending on the weather).
Sun. - Sun. August 3-10: Yelvington Annual Camp Meeting. Services each night at 7 with special events on Friday Aug. 8 (youth celebration night) and Sunday Aug. 10 (morning services beginning at 11 a.m. preached by our pastor) and followed by Potluck and a special concert by Firm Foundation). See the campmeeting website for more details: http://yelvingtoncampmeeting.blogspot.com/. We know we'll see you there!! Come enjoy the campmeeting's 111th year.
Sat. August 23: The entire church is invited to a picnic at Yellowcreek Park in Thruston. Time TBA. We have shelter number 2 reserved at the park. We hope all will come to fellowship together!
Groundbreaking Photo
Here's a photo from the groundbreaking ceremony for our new fellowship hall. This picture includes many of the members of our congregation.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Groundbreaking News!
Sun. June 15th Bethlehem will have a groundbreaking for our new Fellowship Hall after the 10 a.m. worship service (the groundbreaking will take place at approximately 11 a.m. just behind the church at the site of the new fellowship hall). Light refreshments will be served.
All church members and family and friends, as well as the public and our neighbors are welcome to attend the service and the groundbreaking.
We are excited about our new building and we are in hopes it will be completed by the time of our 200th anniversary celebration. Mark your calendars now - on Sun. Nov. 16, beginning at 11 a.m. the church will celebrate our heritage as the oldest congregation in Daviess County, Kentucky. We will mark the 200th anniversary with a luncheon and special worship services. More information will be posted here as we get closer to the date.
All church members and family and friends, as well as the public and our neighbors are welcome to attend the service and the groundbreaking.
We are excited about our new building and we are in hopes it will be completed by the time of our 200th anniversary celebration. Mark your calendars now - on Sun. Nov. 16, beginning at 11 a.m. the church will celebrate our heritage as the oldest congregation in Daviess County, Kentucky. We will mark the 200th anniversary with a luncheon and special worship services. More information will be posted here as we get closer to the date.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
May Events - A Concert and An Ordination
On Sunday May 11th, at the 10 a.m. morning worship service we will have an exciting special music presentation by "Simply His." All church members and the public are welcome at this free concert. For more information about the group, visit their website: http://simplyhis.tripod.com/
Bethlehem has been invited to join a group from the community that will be attending the Ordination service for Rev. Tom Wilson, former Bethlehem pastor, at this year's UMC Conference. A bus will leave from Hancock County High School at 4:30 (sharp) on Mon. June 2nd to go to the Galt House in Louisville. A $15 fee is requested to help cover the cost of the bus and gas. The organizers would like to know by May 20th if you plan to attend, so please let Roger or Tonya know if you're interested.
We will continue to discuss plans for Bethlehem's 200th anniversary celebration. Current plans include a special morning worship service followed by a meal and then a celebration and reception. All former members & pastors, and any visitors from the community are welcome! We hope to be able to welcome everyone to our new fellowship hall, now in the planning stage, at that time! More information will be posted on this site as we finalize a date and other plans.
The May 18th God's Girls meeting has been cancelled.
Bethlehem has been invited to join a group from the community that will be attending the Ordination service for Rev. Tom Wilson, former Bethlehem pastor, at this year's UMC Conference. A bus will leave from Hancock County High School at 4:30 (sharp) on Mon. June 2nd to go to the Galt House in Louisville. A $15 fee is requested to help cover the cost of the bus and gas. The organizers would like to know by May 20th if you plan to attend, so please let Roger or Tonya know if you're interested.
We will continue to discuss plans for Bethlehem's 200th anniversary celebration. Current plans include a special morning worship service followed by a meal and then a celebration and reception. All former members & pastors, and any visitors from the community are welcome! We hope to be able to welcome everyone to our new fellowship hall, now in the planning stage, at that time! More information will be posted on this site as we finalize a date and other plans.
The May 18th God's Girls meeting has been cancelled.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Update: Meetings in March and April 2008
The the Wed. March 19th prayer meeting is cancelled due to the hostess' illness.
God's Girls will meet April 13th at 3 p.m. to begin planning our church's 200th anniversary. We hope that all ladies will attend to help us plan. Anyone who cannot attend but has ideas, please share them with Wendy or Tonya. (Location: TBA, likely at the church).
God's Girls will meet April 13th at 3 p.m. to begin planning our church's 200th anniversary. We hope that all ladies will attend to help us plan. Anyone who cannot attend but has ideas, please share them with Wendy or Tonya. (Location: TBA, likely at the church).
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Some February 2008 events
Feb. 6 - 2 p.m. - In place of our regular monthly prayer meeting, we will have a service for Ash Wednesday. A potluck supper will follow the service (the church is providing the meat for the meal). Everyone is invited!
A "Family Game Night" is planned for Sat. Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
A "Family Game Night" is planned for Sat. Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
January meetings and announcements
The Yelvington Campmeeting board will meet Sun. Jan. 20th, at the church, at 2 p.m.
A Board meeting will be held Sun. Jan. 20th following church.
The PPR committee will meet is Tuesday Jan 15 at Ruth's at 6:00 pm
God's Girls will be collecting items to donate to the MaryKendall Home in January. See Wendy or Tonya for a list of suggestions.
A Board meeting will be held Sun. Jan. 20th following church.
The PPR committee will meet is Tuesday Jan 15 at Ruth's at 6:00 pm
God's Girls will be collecting items to donate to the MaryKendall Home in January. See Wendy or Tonya for a list of suggestions.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Some December Events
Friday Dec. 7 - the God's Girls group will attend "Two From Galilee" at Owensboro Christian church. Please meet at Owensboro Christian in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. You may also want to let Wendy know in advance if you plan to attend.
Dec. 9, - a Board Meeting will be held immediately following the worship service. All members are encouraged to attend.
Dec. 12, 6 p.m. - Prayer meeting will be held at Ruth and Hubert's home.
Dec. 16 - Meet at the Lewisport nursing home at 3 p.m. if you would like to participate in Christmas Carolling. Everyone is invited - last year we had a wonderful time!
Merry Christmas! Let's all remember Jesus is the reason for the season!
Dec. 9, - a Board Meeting will be held immediately following the worship service. All members are encouraged to attend.
Dec. 12, 6 p.m. - Prayer meeting will be held at Ruth and Hubert's home.
Dec. 16 - Meet at the Lewisport nursing home at 3 p.m. if you would like to participate in Christmas Carolling. Everyone is invited - last year we had a wonderful time!
Merry Christmas! Let's all remember Jesus is the reason for the season!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Upcoming November / December events
Some tentative dates for upcoming events:
Nov. 4, 3pm God's Girls meeting - devotion and business (Bring your walking shoes if you'd like to walk afterwards).
Nov. 14th - Mid-week Prayer Meeting at Bro. Ernie and Lisa's home.
Nov. 18th, 8:30AM Breakfast & Sing-a-long before church (to be recorded for passing out to shut-ins while carolling) .
Dec. 2 Hanging of the Greens - time TBA
Dec. 9 or Dec. 16 - Christmas Carolling at nursing homes and shut-ins' houses. All church members are encouraged to participate!
Everyone in the church is invited to contribute Thanksgiving-related food to our food collection baskets for a special Thanksgiving donation. Bring your items and place them in the baskets in the vestibule between now and mid-November.
Also, God's Girls will likely be collecting hygenic items and new or gently-worn youth clothing for the Mary Kendall Home, so ladies, gather up some goods you'd like to donate.
Nov. 4, 3pm God's Girls meeting - devotion and business (Bring your walking shoes if you'd like to walk afterwards).
Nov. 14th - Mid-week Prayer Meeting at Bro. Ernie and Lisa's home.
Nov. 18th, 8:30AM Breakfast & Sing-a-long before church (to be recorded for passing out to shut-ins while carolling) .
Dec. 2 Hanging of the Greens - time TBA
Dec. 9 or Dec. 16 - Christmas Carolling at nursing homes and shut-ins' houses. All church members are encouraged to participate!
Everyone in the church is invited to contribute Thanksgiving-related food to our food collection baskets for a special Thanksgiving donation. Bring your items and place them in the baskets in the vestibule between now and mid-November.
Also, God's Girls will likely be collecting hygenic items and new or gently-worn youth clothing for the Mary Kendall Home, so ladies, gather up some goods you'd like to donate.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Community Fall Festival - Sat. October 27
Sat. Oct. 27, 5 p.m.: Community Fall Festival / Halloween party. We will have various events for kids and adults alike (fish pond, games, costume contest, and more). Free food and candy! Everyone in the church and community is invited to attend this free festival! (Held in the church basement).
For those church members who want to help decorate for the Festival, we will be meeting Thur. Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in the church basement to get things set up.
For those church members who want to help decorate for the Festival, we will be meeting Thur. Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in the church basement to get things set up.
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