Important Upcoming Events - August 25th, 2023

One Worship Service September 3 at 9:30 a.m.

Flowers Needed for September 17

Flowers are needed for the September 17 worship services.  Arrangements are $50.00 each and can be taken home after the end of the 10:45 worship service.  Flowers can also be reserved using the Sign-Up Genius link from the church website (www.bethlehemumc.com) and select the Sunday/Sundays you want or you may contact Dana Smyth (615-794-6721 or dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com).  

Operation Christmas Child

As you're buying school supplies, pick up a few extra for kids in need and bring them with you. We're collecting for Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts from now until the middle of November.

Handbells and Choir Resumes

Our Handbells and Choir are coming back from summer break on Wednesday night, September 6.  If you are interested in ringing with our Bethlehem Bells or singing with our Chancel Choir, come give us a try!  Handbells meet Wednesday nights in room CLC 202 at 6:00 p.m. and Choir meets in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m.  Email Joe Smyth at jsmyth@bethlehemumc.com for more information.

Updated Safety & Security Measures

In an effort to provide safety for the church staff, preschool and Chesterton Academy of the Incarnation, all exterior doors will be locked during the week.  If you arrive at church and the door by the Sanctuary is locked, please ring the doorbell or call the church (615-794-6721) for assistance.

Financial Information Update

For 2023 financial info, please use the following link on the church’s website:  http://www.bethlehemumc.com/finance

Third Grade Bibles

On October 22, we will be presenting Bibles to all 3rd graders who consider Bethlehem their church.  A Lunch and Learn will follow at noon.  Please let April Jackson (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com) know if your 3rd grader would like a Bible, how they would like their name listed inside, and if your family is available on October 22.