The Purpose of Bethlehem Lutheran Evangelical Church is to work for the establishment and extension of the Kingdom of God. Our concern is for the salvation of souls and the building of God's people in faith.

BLC and Orginization Officers  

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Women BLCW Circles (2)

Ladies Bible Study

From early September until the end of May, we offer a Tuesday Morning Ladies’ Bible Study at 9:30 am in the church lounge.  Members and friends are welcome, and we really have an enjoyable time together.  Lately we’ve been averaging 15-20 ladies in attendance each week.  It is a Christ-centered hour with prayer and sometimes singing.  We are in a study on the book of Genesis and will continue that in the Fall.  Refreshments are not served, but those who are interested go out for lunch after the Bible study.  We would love to have you join us for this opportunity to get acquainted with other ladies while gaining knowledge of God’s Word and growing in faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Ladies Evening Bible Study

Our Ladies Evening Bible Study meets every other Thursday in the Lounge of our Church. For further information, contact Kristi Larson or the church office.

Men's Fellowship and Breakfast Club

Each Saturday 7:30 AM Men meet at church for fellowship.

A breakfast meeting is held the first Saturday of the Month at 7:30 a.m. This meeting takes place in the Church's kitchen. For more information contact Church office at 942-1145.

Sunday School   

Church Choirs

The church has three choirs:
Sr. Choir
Childrens' Choir
Bell Choir

Jr. and Sr. Confirmation

Confirmation classes meet on Wednesday evening 4:45-7:00 p.m.

Instruction in Bible and Christian faith for 7^th and 8^th grades young people. For more information contact Pastor Steven Lombardo at 942-1145.

Junior Youth Group For Grade School Children

Our Jr. Youth Group (ages 3 to 5th grades meets on a a monthly basis, generally the third Sunday of each month from 11:30 to 1:00.  A lunch is served to all at the beginning of the meeting.   We have had many different meetings with many different themes. We have studied Jonah, Creation, The Armor of God, Daniel and the Lions Den, The Parable of the Lost Sheep, Palm Sunday, and much, much more!!  

We use games, crafts, skits and more to reinforce the bible lesson for that day.  Members are always encouraged to bring new friends.   This is a great way to mix this wide age range of students together in games, devotions and fellowship.  If you would like your child to become part of the Jr. Youth Group, contact either Kathy Hoge or Lisa Vaksdal or contact the church office at 942-1145.

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“What we have seen and heard we announce to you also, so that you will join with us in the fellowship that we have with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.”  1 John 1:3.

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“What we have seen and heard we announce to you also, so that you will join with us in the fellowship that we have with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.”  1 John 1:3.

Vacation Bible School

"He has showed you, O man, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."  Micah 6:8

Bethlehem Lutheran holds it's annual Vacation Bible School in June.  The bible school runs each day from 9 a.m. until noon.  Your child will begin their day in our sanctuary as we open with skits, songs and praise that begin to teach the bible lesson for that day.  They will then move in "crews" of varied ages to such sites as the craft room, bible story room, snacks, recreation, video and then our final closing program each day with more songs and lessons.  The bible school is for preschoolers beginning at age 3 through those who have just finished 5th grade.

We will have a mission project in which we are able to reach out and help others, we will build fellowship and friends with our church family, new and old.  It is sure to be a great week and we hope you will join us.

We strongly urge you REGISTER early!  This is a tremendous help in preparing for the week.  You can call the church office between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at 942-1145 to register today.  There is no fee to register.

Prayer Chain

A group of ladies of the church volunteer to be on this prayer chain which prays for peoples particular needs. This is activated by calling a member in the chain or the church office and then it is passed along by phone to the rest of the chain.

Evangelism Committee

Mission Outreach group

This is a group of elected individuals who work to support missions. The following ministries were helped through the Mission Outreach group.

World Missions
Morris Christian Youth Center, Morris
Samaritans Purse (Money and useful items)
Morris Christian School
Morning Star Mission
Hungary Mission
Under His Wings, Morris
IL Vally Workshop

Pantry

The church maintains a pantry to help those in need which includes boxes of non-perishables and vouchers at Sav-a-Lot for perishables. Our Pantry is generally well stocked and is the largest in Morris

During 2004 the church helped 87 adults and 94 children. Also at Thanksgiving time baskets were delivered to feed 16 adults and 22 children. At Christmas time baskets were delivered to help 16 adults and 10 children. The children were also presented with a Christmas gift.