CHURCH & RELIGION
🎶 Morning Worship – December 14, 2025
📖 “Down in My Heart”
With Pastor Carol Brown
📍 Psalm 146:5–10 | Isaiah 35:1–10 | Matthew 11:2–11
This Sunday, join us for a joy-filled morning as we reflect on the deep, lasting joy that only God can give- joy that isn’t shaken by circumstances, but is planted down in our hearts. 🌱❤️
Pastor Carol will walk us through the promises of Isaiah, the reassurance of the Psalms, and the words of Jesus in Matthew- reminding us that even in the waiting, God is at work, and joy is on the way.
Let’s gather together in worship, in hope, and in the joy of the Lord. There’s a seat for you- whether in the pews or online!
🕊️ “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus.” – Isaiah 35:1
💬 Tag a friend who could use some joy today and invite them to join you!
#SundayWorship #AdventJoy #DownInMyHeart #NBFFC #FaithAndJoy #WorshipTogether
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✝️🎶 CHRISTMAS CAROLS 🎶✝️
12/14: This morning is our visit to Edgewood Heights. We will meet at the church at 9:45am or at Edgewood at 9:55am. Please join us to sing Christmas carols for the residents.
-Msg from NBFFC
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🙏✝️ CHURCH INVITATION ✝️🙏
Sunday, Dec 14th, NB First Fellowship Church @ 11am, w/ Pastor Carol Brown. Sermon: ‘Down in My Heart’ Scripture: Psalm 146: 5-10; Isaiah 35: 1-10; Matthew 11: 2-11.
-Live.NBFFC.org
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🙏✝️ CHURCH INVITATION ✝️🙏 Sunday, Dec 14th, New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church @ 11am, w/ Pastor Carol Brown. Sermon: ‘Down in My Heart’ Scripture: Psalm 146: 5-10; Isaiah 35: 1-10; Matthew 11: 2-11. -Live.NBFFC.org#Church #Worship #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley
🎄 Upcoming Events: New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley 🎄
📅 DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
• Dec 12, 5:30P–7:30P: Pictures with Santa, Redbank Valley Library
• Dec 12: RVHS NHS Holiday Food Drive donations due
• Dec 13, 1P: Wreaths Across America, Veteran Memorial Park
• Dec 13, 7A–9:30A: Breakfast Buffet, Cornerstone COG, Fairmount City
• Dec 15, 3P: Angel Tree gifts due, Redbank Valley High School
• Dec 16–18: Christmas Cookie Sale, Redbank Valley Public Library
• Dec 19, 6:30P–8P: Living Nativity, Springside Baptist Church
• Dec 19, evening: Lottery Ticket Wreath Raffle Drawing
• Dec 27, 7:30P: TubaChristmas Concert, Oakland Church of God
🎶 Christmas Activities in the Valley
• Dec 12, 6P: Glory Way Quartet, Distant Baptist Church
• Dec 12–13, 7P: Choir Cantata, Solid Rock Community Church, Big Run
• Dec 13, 7P: Community Choir Cantata, Oakland Church of God
• Dec 14, 10A: Choir Cantata, Solid Rock Community Church, Big Run
• Dec 14, 2P: Community Choir Cantata, Oakland Church of God
• Dec 19, 6P: Songs and Carols, Hawthorn Church of the Nazarene
• Dec 20, 7P: Candlelight Service, St. Mary’s Redbank Church
• Dec 21, 11A: Choir Cantata, Cottage Hill Wesleyan Methodist Church
• Dec 21, 6P: Candlelight Service, Grace Baptist Church
⛪ Christmas Eve Services
• First Baptist Church, 6P
• First Church of God, 6P
• Hawthorn Church of the Nazarene, 6P
• Oakland Church of God, 6P
• St. Charles Catholic Church, 4P
• St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 7P
• Leatherwood Church, 7P
• New Bethlehem First Fellowship, 7P
📅 FEBRUARY 2026
• Feb 22, 11A–4P: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Mending Hope Equine Rescue
🌟 Save the Date
• May–Oct, Fridays 12:30P–5P: Gumtown Market, Gumtown Park
🙏 Monthly Gatherings
• Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7A, Evermoores
• Women’s Prayer Breakfast, 2nd Thurs, 8A, Evermoores
📩 Submit Events: [email protected] | [email protected]
⏰ Deadline: Mondays by 5 PM
#NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #CommunityEvents #ChristmasInTheValley #FamilyFun #ShopLocal #SupportLocal
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🎄 Sharing the Love & Light of Christ This Advent Season ✨
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing church volunteers who worked so faithfully with our Angel Tree Ministry to prepare blessing bags for the residents of Edgewood Heights and Laurel Brook. ❤️🙏
This Sunday, before worship, our Sunday School classes will joyfully deliver these bags while sharing Christmas carols with the residents. Thank you to our entire NBFFC family for shining the love and light of Christ throughout our community this Advent season. 🌟🎶
📖 Stay Connected:
📍 Sunday School 10:00 AM | Worship 11:00 AM (234 Penn St., NB)
💻 Live Online: Live.NBFFC.org
📲 Facebook: FB.com/NBFFChurch
📲 Instagram: Instagram.com/NBFirstFellowship
#NBFFC #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #AngelTree #AdventSeason #ShareTheLight #ChurchFamily #BlessingBags #CarolingForChrist
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🎄✨ Grateful Hearts After a Beautiful Night of Worship ✨🎄
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Christmas Festival of Carols at Oakland Church of God, graciously coordinated by the Redbank Valley Church Association! 🙏🎶 Your presence, voices, and fellowship made this evening truly special as we celebrated the birth of our Savior together.
From the inspiring choirs, musicians, and soloists to all who served in prayer, hospitality, and organization, we are so thankful for each of you! 💒❤️ It was a powerful night of unity, worship, and Christmas joy in the Redbank Valley.
📸 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon and Matt Green of TechReady Professionals, RedbankValley.org, and Calico Systems.
#christmasfestivalofcarols #redbankvalleychurchassociation #CommunityWorship #christmasjoy #thankyou #FaithFamily #oaklandchurchofgod #CelebrateChrist #christmas2025 🎄🙏✨🎄✨ Grateful Hearts After a Beautiful Night of Worship ✨🎄
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Christmas Festival of Carols at Oakland Church of God, graciously coordinated by the Redbank Valley Church Association! 🙏🎶 Your presence, voices, and fellowship made this evening truly special as we celebrated the birth of our Savior together.
From the inspiring choirs, musicians, and soloists to all who served in prayer, hospitality, and organization, we are so thankful for each of you! 💒❤️ It was a powerful night of unity, worship, and Christmas joy in the Redbank Valley.
🎵 “Glory to the newborn King!” 🎵
#ChristmasFestivalOfCarols #RedbankValleyChurchAssociation #CommunityWorship #ChristmasJoy #ThankYou #FaithFamily #OaklandChurchOfGod #CelebrateChrist #Christmas2025 🎄🙏✨
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🎄✨ Grateful Hearts After a Beautiful Night of Worship ✨🎄
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Christmas Festival of Carols at Oakland Church of God, graciously coordinated by the Redbank Valley Church Association! 🙏🎶 Your presence, voices, and fellowship made this evening truly special as we celebrated the birth of our Savior together.
From the inspiring choirs, musicians, and soloists to all who served in prayer, hospitality, and organization, we are so thankful for each of you! 💒❤️ It was a powerful night of unity, worship, and Christmas joy in the Redbank Valley.
📸 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon and Matt Green of TechReady Professionals, RedbankValley.org, and Calico Systems.
#christmasfestivalofcarols #redbankvalleychurchassociation #CommunityWorship #christmasjoy #thankyou #FaithFamily #oaklandchurchofgod #CelebrateChrist #christmas2025 🎄🙏✨🎄✨ Grateful Hearts After a Beautiful Night of Worship ✨🎄
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Christmas Festival of Carols at Oakland Church of God, graciously coordinated by the Redbank Valley Church Association! 🙏🎶 Your presence, voices, and fellowship made this evening truly special as we celebrated the birth of our Savior together.
From the inspiring choirs, musicians, and soloists to all who served in prayer, hospitality, and organization, we are so thankful for each of you! 💒❤️ It was a powerful night of unity, worship, and Christmas joy in the Redbank Valley.
🎵 “Glory to the newborn King!” 🎵
#ChristmasFestivalOfCarols #RedbankValleyChurchAssociation #CommunityWorship #ChristmasJoy #ThankYou #FaithFamily #OaklandChurchOfGod #CelebrateChrist #Christmas2025 🎄🙏✨
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🎄✨ Grateful Hearts After a Beautiful Night of Worship ✨🎄
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Christmas Festival of Carols at Oakland Church of God, graciously coordinated by the Redbank Valley Church Association! 🙏🎶 Your presence, voices, and fellowship made this evening truly special as we celebrated the birth of our Savior together.
From the inspiring choirs, musicians, and soloists to all who served in prayer, hospitality, and organization, we are so thankful for each of you! 💒❤️ It was a powerful night of unity, worship, and Christmas joy in the Redbank Valley.
📸 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon and Matt Green of TechReady Professionals, RedbankValley.org, and Calico Systems.
#christmasfestivalofcarols #redbankvalleychurchassociation #CommunityWorship #christmasjoy #thankyou #FaithFamily #oaklandchurchofgod #CelebrateChrist #christmas2025 🎄🙏✨
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🎄✨ Grateful Hearts After a Beautiful Night of Worship ✨🎄
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Christmas Festival of Carols at Oakland Church of God, graciously coordinated by the Redbank Valley Church Association! 🙏🎶 Your presence, voices, and fellowship made this evening truly special as we celebrated the birth of our Savior together.
From the inspiring choirs, musicians, and soloists to all who served in prayer, hospitality, and organization, we are so thankful for each of you! 💒❤️ It was a powerful night of unity, worship, and Christmas joy in the Redbank Valley.
📸 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon and Matt Green of TechReady Professionals, RedbankValley.org, and Calico Systems.
#christmasfestivalofcarols #redbankvalleychurchassociation #CommunityWorship #christmasjoy #thankyou #FaithFamily #oaklandchurchofgod #CelebrateChrist #christmas2025 🎄🙏✨
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💙 Building Brotherhood in Christ ☕️📸
A special thank you to the young men who participated in the Quarter-Zip and Matcha Ministry, promoting Christian brotherhood and godly men of Christ. We are also grateful to Grace Marie Dimmett for supplying the Matcha drinks and to Alana Anewalt for capturing the group photo. What a beautiful picture of faith, fellowship, and encouragement. 🙏✨
📸 Photo Caption (left to right): Jonny Klingensmith, Brendan Davis, Gordon Barrows, Matthew Green, Brandon Anawalt, Michael Brison, Tony Brison
📖 Stay Connected:
📍 Sunday School 10 AM | Worship 11 AM (234 Penn St., NB)
💻 Live Online: Live.NBFFC.org
📲 Facebook: FB.com/NBFFChurch
📲 Instagram: Instagram.com/NBFirstFellowship
#sundayworship #adventpeace #PursuingPeace #ChristsCalm #NBFFC #PeaceInChrist #ChristianBrotherhood #GodlyMen #ChristmasHope✨ Grateful for a Beautiful Morning of Worship ✨
Thanks to everyone who joined us for worship on this Second Sunday of Advent as we reflected on the message “Pursuing Peace, Christ’s Calm in Christmas Chaos” from John 14:27, Isaiah 26:3, and Philippians 4:6 7, shared by Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows. What a powerful reminder that Christ offers us true peace in the middle of life’s busyness and uncertainty. 🕊️🎄
✅ Three Practical Takeaways from Today’s Message:
• Receive Christ’s peace daily, even when circumstances feel overwhelming.
• Refocus your mind on trusting God instead of dwelling on worry.
• Turn anxious thoughts into prayer with thanksgiving.
💒 Ministry Thank Yous:
Grateful appreciation to our worship team, organist Dave Green, pianist Debbie Green, AV tech Matthew Green, and choir director Bill Young for sharing their gifts. 🎶🎹💻🎤
A special thanks to the young men who participated in the Quarter Zip & Matcha Ministry, promoting Christian brotherhood and godly men of Christ. Special thanks to Grace Dimmett for supplying the Matcha drinks and to Alana Anewalt for capturing the group photo. ☕️💙📸
📖 Stay Connected:
📍 Sunday School 10 AM | Worship 11 AM (234 Penn St., NB)
💻 Live Online: Live.NBFFC.org
📲 Facebook: FB.com/NBFFChurch
📲 Instagram: Instagram.com/NBFirstFellowship
#SundayWorship #AdventPeace #PursuingPeace #ChristsCalm #NBFFC #PeaceInChrist #ChristianBrotherhood #GodlyMen #ChristmasHope
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