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!)
Thursday, September 04, 2008
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.
Monday, October 01, 2007
October Events - Including Community Fall Festival
Here are some of the events upcoming for October 2007:
Thursday Oct. 4, 6 p.m.: PPR meeting at Ruth and Hubert's house. Please plan to attend if you're on the PPR committee as we have important business to discuss.
Sunday, Oct. 14, 5 p.m. : God's Girls meeting - at the church. We will have a devotional and meeting and assist with preparation for the fall festival. Please bring finger-foods. This meeting is open to all the ladies of the church.
Wed. Oct. 17, 6 p.m.: Prayer meeting at Phil and Colleen's house.
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). Everyone in the church and community is invited to attend this free festival! (Held in the church basement).
Thursday Oct. 4, 6 p.m.: PPR meeting at Ruth and Hubert's house. Please plan to attend if you're on the PPR committee as we have important business to discuss.
Sunday, Oct. 14, 5 p.m. : God's Girls meeting - at the church. We will have a devotional and meeting and assist with preparation for the fall festival. Please bring finger-foods. This meeting is open to all the ladies of the church.
Wed. Oct. 17, 6 p.m.: Prayer meeting at Phil and Colleen's house.
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). Everyone in the church and community is invited to attend this free festival! (Held in the church basement).
Sunday, September 09, 2007
September 2007 events
The outreach committee meeting for Sun. Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. at the church has been cancelled.
Prayer meeting will be held at the Johnson's home on Wed. Sept. 19th at 6 p.m. We hope you will consider meeting with us there for a rewarding time of fellowship and prayer.
The God's Girls group is planning to meet Sun. Sept. 23rd at 3:30. Please consider bringing plant bulbs to trade or to plant along the church sign.
Thanks to all those who participated in Fun Night - it was a great time of fellowship and laughter!
Prayer meeting will be held at the Johnson's home on Wed. Sept. 19th at 6 p.m. We hope you will consider meeting with us there for a rewarding time of fellowship and prayer.
The God's Girls group is planning to meet Sun. Sept. 23rd at 3:30. Please consider bringing plant bulbs to trade or to plant along the church sign.
Thanks to all those who participated in Fun Night - it was a great time of fellowship and laughter!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Meeting announcements / Corrections
Prayer meeting has been moved to Wed. August 29th. It will be hosted by Edna and Judy at their home.
Fun Night will be held on Sat. Sept. 8. Be sure to prepare a skit, song, or other activity. Please consider bringing some finger-food for snacks.
A short board meeting will be held Sun. Aug. 26 immediately following church. The church body is invited to attend. We will approve the work of the Nominations committee and the Building Committee has been asked to give an informal report of their work so far.
Our Charge Conference meeting with District Superintendent Carden will be Mon. Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. All church members are invited to participate.
Fun Night will be held on Sat. Sept. 8. Be sure to prepare a skit, song, or other activity. Please consider bringing some finger-food for snacks.
A short board meeting will be held Sun. Aug. 26 immediately following church. The church body is invited to attend. We will approve the work of the Nominations committee and the Building Committee has been asked to give an informal report of their work so far.
Our Charge Conference meeting with District Superintendent Carden will be Mon. Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. All church members are invited to participate.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
July and August 2007 - Upcoming Events
Sun. July 29th - Sun. Aug. 5th:
Yelvington Annual Campmeeting! 7 p.m. nightly. See the campmeeting website for more details and a list of this year's special events, including Youth Night, an ice-cream social, Firm Foundation concert, and a historical dress-up night: http://yelvingtoncampmeeting.blogspot.com/.
Clean up days will be Sat. July 21st and Sat. July 28th, beginning at 7 a.m., at the campmeeting. Please consider coming (and bringing tools or cleaning supplies).
Sat. August 11th:
The ladies of the church are invited to a baby shower for Tonya and Phillip at Bethlehem. (They're registered at Target and Target-online). Time: 6 p.m. Given by the ladies of the church.
Coming also, September 25th
Fun Night! Ruth asks that everyone participate with a "stunt," skit, song or other entertainment! It will be an evening of fun for all ages!
Yelvington Annual Campmeeting! 7 p.m. nightly. See the campmeeting website for more details and a list of this year's special events, including Youth Night, an ice-cream social, Firm Foundation concert, and a historical dress-up night: http://yelvingtoncampmeeting.blogspot.com/.
Clean up days will be Sat. July 21st and Sat. July 28th, beginning at 7 a.m., at the campmeeting. Please consider coming (and bringing tools or cleaning supplies).
Sat. August 11th:
The ladies of the church are invited to a baby shower for Tonya and Phillip at Bethlehem. (They're registered at Target and Target-online). Time: 6 p.m. Given by the ladies of the church.
Coming also, September 25th
Fun Night! Ruth asks that everyone participate with a "stunt," skit, song or other entertainment! It will be an evening of fun for all ages!
Friday, June 15, 2007
Church Yard Sale - SAT. JUNE 23, 2007
Bethlehem Church invites you to our church yard sale - Saturday June 23 from 7 a.m. to approx. 11:30 a.m. at the church (see directions in the sidebar or the linked map). We will have a large variety of items at good prices!
The proceeds go to support the church and our new women's group.
The proceeds go to support the church and our new women's group.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
June 2007 Events!
PRAYER MEETING: The next prayer meeting will be held at our pastor's home on Wed. June 20 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to this spiritual and social gathering.
YARD SALE: The God's Girls group will hold a yard sale at the church on the morning of Sat. June 23 from 7 - 11:30. (All members are asked to contribute their items and to invite people to come to the sale! Please pre-price your items if possible; we will gather at the church Sat. June 16th from 2-4 to price items also and to have a God's Girls Meeting).
REMINDER - CAMPMEETING: Don't forget, this year's Yelvington Annual Campmeeting will be held nightly from Sun. July 29th - Sun. Aug. 5. See the campmeeting website for more details about this year's special 110th anniversary events: http://yelvingtoncampmeeting.blogspot.com/
YARD SALE: The God's Girls group will hold a yard sale at the church on the morning of Sat. June 23 from 7 - 11:30. (All members are asked to contribute their items and to invite people to come to the sale! Please pre-price your items if possible; we will gather at the church Sat. June 16th from 2-4 to price items also and to have a God's Girls Meeting).
REMINDER - CAMPMEETING: Don't forget, this year's Yelvington Annual Campmeeting will be held nightly from Sun. July 29th - Sun. Aug. 5. See the campmeeting website for more details about this year's special 110th anniversary events: http://yelvingtoncampmeeting.blogspot.com/
Monday, May 07, 2007
upcoming May events
On Wed. May 16th we will have our second prayer meeting service, at Ruth and Hubert's home at 6 p.m. The first meeting was a true blessing and we hope everyone will consider attending these special events.
On Sat. May 19th, the God's Girls group is planning an outing to Owensboro for the Mary Kendell Home day. There will be tours of the campus as well as an auction and a luncheon. We are hoping to donate food items for the auction also. More news will be posted as we get more details. All ladies are invited to participate.
On Sat. May 19th, the God's Girls group is planning an outing to Owensboro for the Mary Kendell Home day. There will be tours of the campus as well as an auction and a luncheon. We are hoping to donate food items for the auction also. More news will be posted as we get more details. All ladies are invited to participate.
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