CHURCH & RELIGION
A Night of Faith, Reflection & Celebration! 🎓✨🙏
INVITATION: You and your family are warmly invited to the Redbank Valley Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, May 4th at 7:00 PM at Grace Baptist Church, 605 E Washington St, New Bethlehem, PA. ⛪ This heartfelt event, sponsored by the Redbank Valley Church Association, is a cherished tradition that blesses the Class of 2025 as they prepare for graduation! 🌟
Pastor Randy Hopper will lead the service as RVCA Coordinator, with an inspiring message from Pastor Curtis Twigg and faculty reflections from Mrs. Jenean Smith on behalf of RVSD. 🎤📖
Baccalaureate offers graduates and their loved ones a chance to reflect on faith, purpose, and the path ahead. All are welcome to attend and celebrate these young lives and their incredible accomplishments! 🎉
#Baccalaureate2025 #RedbankValley #FaithAndFuture #ClassOf2025 #NewBethlehem #GraduationSeason #CelebrateTogether
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🙏✝️ CHURCH INVITATION ✝️🙏
Sunday, April 27th, New Bethlehem First Fellowship @ 11am w/ Pastor Don Jeffers. Sermon: “Get Real” Scripture: Matthew 23: 1-3, 27
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He Is Risen — And Walks With Us Still! ✝️☀️👣✨
PHOTOS: A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us this morning at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church for our Easter Worship Service with guest pastor Rev. John Phillips!
Pastor John shared a powerful message titled “The Road to Emmaus” from Luke 24:13-35, reminding us that even in our confusion or sorrow, Jesus walks beside us, opening our eyes and igniting our hearts. Let us continue to walk in resurrection hope, recognizing Christ in every step of our journey! ❤️🔥
We’d love to see you again — join us for worship every Sunday at 11 AM at 234 Penn Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242! 🕊️⛪️
#HeIsRisen #EasterSunday #RoadToEmmaus #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #Easter #Sunday #Worship #ResurrectionSunday
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🌅 He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! ✝️
Join us this Easter Sunday, April 19, for a powerful Resurrection celebration with Rev. John Philips! We’ll rejoice in the hope, victory, and new life we have through Jesus Christ. 🙌
📖 “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” – Matthew 28:6
Bring your family, invite a friend, and come expecting joy, worship, and a message that will stir your heart. Whether you're in the pews or watching from home, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
📺 Tune in from anywhere, just as you are!
#EasterSunday #HeIsRisen #ResurrectionHope #WorshipTogether #NBFFC
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🙏✝️ CHURCH INVITATION ✝️🙏
Sunday, April 20th, New Bethlehem First Fellowship @ 11am w/ Pastor John Phillips. Sermon: “Encounter on the Road to Emmaus.” Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
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🙏✝️ CHURCH INVITATION ✝️🙏 Sunday, April 20th, New Bethlehem First Fellowship @ 11am w/ Pastor John Phillips. Sermon: “Encounter on the Road to Emmaus.” Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 -Live.NBFFC.org#Easter #ResurrectionSunday #EasterSunday #Church #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley 
He Is Risen! Thank You for Worshipping With Us! ☀️✝️✨
PHOTOS: What a beautiful Resurrection Sunday morning! 🌅 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Redbank Valley Church Association’s Easter Sunrise Service at the First Church of God in New Bethlehem, led by Pastor Zach Lays.
Pastor Zach delivered a powerful message titled “His Cup Poured Out” (Luke 22:20), reminding us of the transformative sacrifice of Jesus Christ—who suffered, died, and rose again out of love for all humanity. ❤️✝️
3 Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ The “Cup” represents both the burden and joy of Christ’s sacrifice—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit working in unity.
2️⃣ Jesus’ atonement rewrites humanity’s story—righting the wrongs of Adam and Eve through His resurrection. ✨
3️⃣ God’s love is so relentless that He created the very tree on which His Son would die and nurtured the men who would nail Him to the cross—for us.
Practical Application:
This Easter, let us reflect on Christ’s deep love and surrender our lives to Him. Open your heart to the new covenant, accept the invitation to know Him more deeply, and pour out His love to others! ❤️
A special thanks to Pastor Zach Lays and First Church of God for hosting, and to everyone who helped make the service and breakfast such a blessing! 🥰 He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!
*Photos courtesy of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org
#HappyEaster #HeIsRisen #EasterSunriseService #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #FaithInAction #ChristIsRisen #HisCupPouredOut #ChurchFamily #LoveOfChrist
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✝️ A Powerful Walk of Faith ✝️
PHOTOS: Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Annual Community Cross Walk hosted by New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church! 🙏 What a meaningful Good Friday journey through the heart of New Bethlehem as we followed in the footsteps of Christ — reading scripture 📖, singing hymns 🎶, and reflecting on the sacrifice that changed the world.
Special thanks to Pastor Bud Davis for leading us with heartfelt devotion ❤️, and to everyone who participated with reverence and prayer 🙌.
“They led Him away to crucify Him.” — Matthew 27:31
3 Key Reflections from Today’s Walk:
1. The Weight of the Cross – Jesus bore the burden of sin so we could be free ✝️
2. The Power of Community – Together, we can honor Christ’s journey and bring His light to our town 🕊️
3. The Call to Surrender – The cross reminds us to lay down our pride and follow Him wholeheartedly 💖
Practical Application:
As we move into Easter weekend 🌅, let today’s walk inspire us to carry the love of Christ into our homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods — living with humility, hope, and service 💫.
You’re Invited!
Join us for Easter worship at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church 🕊️
Sunday, April 20 at 11 AM
234 Penn Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior with joyful praise and fellowship 🌸
*Photos captured by Liz Harmon of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org 📷
#GoodFriday #CrossWalk #NewBethlehem #HeIsRisen #FaithInAction #RedbankValley #FirstFellowshipChurch #HolyWeek #WalkWithJesus
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“It Is Finished” – A Good Friday Reflection ✝️🌅🙏
PHOTOS: A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us today for the Redbank Valley Church Association Community Good Friday Service at Hawthorn Nazarene Church w/ host Pastor Tonya Hockenberry! We are especially grateful for Pastor John Phillips, who delivered a moving message on this sacred Good Friday, reminding us of the power and promise in Jesus’ final words:
“It is finished.” – John 19:30 ✝️
On the cross, Jesus completed the ultimate act of love. His sacrifice wasn’t the end of the story—it was the victorious fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan! 💔➡️❤️
3 Key Takeaways from Today’s Message:
1️⃣ God’s Plan Was Fulfilled – Jesus’ mission was completed exactly as foretold.
2️⃣ Our Sin Was Nailed to the Cross – Forgiveness is freely given to all who believe.
3️⃣ We Are Called to Live in Victory – Because of Christ, we live with purpose, freedom, and eternal hope! ✨
Practical Application:
On this Good Friday, let us surrender our burdens and live boldly in the victory of the cross. Jesus died so we could truly LIVE! Let grace lead the way forward! ✝️💫
You’re Invited – Easter Sunrise Service!
🌅 Sunday, April 20th at 7AM
📍 First Church of God, New Bethlehem
🗣️ Rev. Zach Lays Speaking
🍽️ Breakfast will follow the service
Let’s gather in joy as we celebrate that He is Risen!
*A special THANK YOU to Liz Harmon of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org for capturing today’s moments through the lens! 📸✨
#GoodFriday #ItIsFinished #John1930 #JesusPaidItAll #FaithAndFellowship #RedbankValley #NewBethlehem #HeIsRisen #SunriseService #HopeInChrist #CommunityOfFaith
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Celebrate Easter Weekend with Us! ✝️🌅🐣
EASTER:Join us for a meaningful and spirit-filled Easter weekend across the Redbank Valley community!
Friday, April 18th (Good Friday)
⛪ 12 PM - Good Friday Service
Hawthorn Nazarene Church | Rev. John Phillips speaking
Theme: “Love That Is Finished” - John 19:30 (No luncheon)
✝️ 1 PM - Annual Community Cross Walk
Starting at First Fellowship Church, 234 Penn St., New Bethlehem
“They led Him away to crucify Him.” - Matthew 27:31
🎶 7 PM - Community Easter Cantata
Oakland Church of God, Distant, PA
Sunday, April 20th (Easter Sunday)
🌅 7 AM - Easter Sunrise Service
First Church of God, New Bethlehem | Rev. Zach Lays speaking
Theme: “His Cup Poured Out” - Luke 22:20
Breakfast will follow
Let’s walk together in faith, hope, and resurrection joy this Easter!
#EasterWeekend #GoodFriday #CrossWalk #SunriseService #RedbankValley #NewBethlehem #FaithInAction #HeIsRisen
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The Redbank Valley Church Association represents ALL denominations and churches in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the Redbank Valley area. You will also find Church Scholarship information and Food Pantry (assistance). To contact a specific church directly, please see the list of ‘Church Links‘ on this page – see ‘Church Directory‘.
Redbank Valley Church Association
P.O. Box 75
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.367.3331
E: [email protected]
W: www.RVChurchAssocation.org