CHURCH & RELIGION
🐑 “Shear a Sheep” – Morning Worship | 11.23.25
What happens when the Shepherd tends to His sheep- not just feeding and leading, but shearing? It may not sound comforting at first, but there’s deep care in the pruning. This Sunday, Pastor Don will walk us through Psalm 23 in a fresh way, reminding us that even in uncomfortable seasons, the Shepherd is lovingly shaping us for His purpose.
Whether you feel like you're walking through green pastures or shadowy valleys, this message is for you. You are seen, known, and loved by the Good Shepherd. 🐾
📖 “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want…” - Psalm 23:1
🧡 Join us in person or online- come expecting encouragement, community, and the presence of God.
🔁 Share this with someone who could use a little peace and perspective this week!
#NBFFC #MorningWorship #Psalm23 #GoodShepherd #PastorDonJeffers #FaithfulGod #SundayService #ChurchOnline
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🙏✝️ CHURCH INVITATION ✝️🙏
Sunday, Nov. 23, New Bethlehem First Fellowship @ 11am w/ Pastor Don Jeffers. Sermon: “Shear a Sheep” Scripture: Psalm 23. Christ The King Sunday.
-Live.NBFFC.org
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🙏✝️ CHURCH INVITATION ✝️🙏 Sunday, Nov. 23, New Bethlehem First Fellowship @ 11am w/ Pastor Don Jeffers. Sermon: “Shear a Sheep” Scripture: Psalm 23. Christ The King Sunday. -Live.NBFFC.org#Church #Worship #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley
Community Thanksgiving service announced
NEW BETHLEHEM – The Redbank Valley Church Association will host its annual Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, at the First Baptist Church on Broad Street.
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Community Thanksgiving service announced
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NEW BETHLEHEM – The Redbank Valley Church Association will host its annual Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, at the First Baptist Church on Broad Street.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
📅 Grab Your 2026 “God’s Creation” Calendar While They Last! 🌿✨
We have a very limited supply of only seven beautiful 2026 AWAKE (Always With A King Eternal) calendars left, available for just $8.00 each! These make wonderful Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers 🎁💚
Every purchase supports the Young Adults Sunday School Class at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church, helping our young adults grow in faith and fellowship. 🙏❤️
Stop by and pick one up before they are gone!
📖 Stay Connected:
📍 Sunday School 10:00 AM | Worship 11:00 AM (234 Penn St., New Bethlehem PA)
💻 Live Online: Live.NBFFC.org
📲 Facebook: FB.com/NBFFChurch
📲 Instagram: Instagram.com/NBFirstFellowship
#AWAKE #SundaySchool #NewBethlehem #FaithCommunity #ChristianLiving #ChurchFamily #HolidayGifts
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Save one for me I won't be there for 2 weeks
I would like to have 2 please. If at all possible I can leave the money with Gordon Barrows
🙏 Thank You for Donating to Your Local Food Pantry 🥫💛
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who continues to donate during the mayoral proclamation of November and December as ‘Donate to Your Local Food Pantry’ Months. Your generosity is blessing families throughout the Redbank Valley and beyond this holiday season.
Here are several ways to give:
📦 Redbank Valley Food Pantry
Schedule a donation dropoff by calling 814.367.3331. Ask for Sue Shirey. Donations are accepted by appointment only.
⛪ New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church
Drop off non-perishable canned goods Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 12 noon at 234 Penn St. Parking is in the back. Ring the doorbell and ask for Debbi.
🏢 TechReady Professionals
Accepting canned goods Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 5 PM at 311 Lafayette St., New Bethlehem PA 16242. Three-story brown tile office building behind NB First Fellowship Church.
☕📍 Additional Community Drop Off Locations
Canyon Coffee, Edward Jones, and several local churches are also hosting food drives where nonperishable items can be donated during their normal business hours.
🌐 Looking for a food pantry in Clarion, Armstrong, or Jefferson County
Visit: RedbankValley.org/Food Pantries
Thanks for continuing to show kindness, compassion, and Christian love to our neighbors. Together, we are making sure every table has hope this season.
#DonateLocal #FoodPantryMonths #RedbankValley #NewBethlehem #SupportLocalFamilies #CommunityStrong #FaithInAction #MayorBarrows
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🍳 BREAKFAST BENEFIT FOR DEVIN BOWSER & FAMILY 🍳
Join us for a warm and hearty Hunters Breakfast to support Devin Bowser and his family as he recovers from serious injuries after a fall from his tree stand. He is facing multiple surgeries and a long road to healing. Your support means so much. ❤️🙏
🥞 Breakfast Menu: Scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, breakfast potatoes, pancakes, and sausage gravy over biscuits
📅 Date: November 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Leatherwood Church Fellowship Hall, 889 Church Road, New Bethlehem PA 16242
💵 Cost: Adults $12, Children 5 to 12 $6, Children 4 and under free
Bring your appetite and your kindness as we come together to bless a family in need. 🤝💛
#HuntersBreakfast #SupportLocalFamilies #CommunityStrong #RedbankValley #NewBethlehem #FaithInAction #PancakeBreakfast #BlessAndBeBlessed
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✨ LIVING NATIVITY UNDER THE STARS ✨
Join us Friday, December 19 from 6:30 to 8 pm at Springside Baptist Church for a beautiful Living Nativity scene 👶🐑. Enjoy caroling by the New Bethlehem Area Community Choir 🎶 plus cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee inside the church ☕🍪. Bring your family and friends to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas together ❤️🌟
#livingnativity #springsidebaptistchurch #NewBethlehem #communitychoir #christmascaroling #familyevent #christmasjoy #KeepChristInChristmas
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❤️🦃 Community Turkey Love in Action 🦃❤️
This past weekend at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church, our ACT Class & congregants poured their hearts into sharing Christ’s love. 🍗🙏 Warm turkey dinners were delivered to nursing and rest homes, along with families throughout our community, all as an act of service to others.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.” (Matthew 25:40)
Thank you to everyone who cooked, packed, delivered, and prayed. You shared not only food, but the love of Jesus. ❤️
📖 Stay Connected:
📍 Sunday School 10:00 AM | Worship 11:00 AM (234 Penn St., New Bethlehem PA)
💻 Live Online: Live.NBFFC.org
📲 Facebook: FB.com/NBFFChurch
📲 Instagram: Instagram.com/NBFirstFellowship
#TurkeyLove #FaithInAction #ServingInChrist #CommunityBlessings #NewBethlehem #ShareTheLove
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Great job guys. Thanks for all your help
Thank you for the 14 meals that were delivered to the South Bethlehem House. Everyone appreciated and enjoyed the meal. Gods blessings to all thank you for your generosity.
🙏✝️ Honoring Our Pastors in Prayer ✝️🙏
THANK YOU: Pastor Bud Davis for leading a special prayer over our pastors each worship service. We thank Pastor John C. Phillips, Pastor Gordon Barrows, and our other pastors for their dedication to serving our church family. We are grateful for this beautiful moment of unity & prayer. 📖💛
* Photo courtesy of RoxAnn Henry 📸
#CommunityOfFaith #PastorsInPrayer #NewBethlehem #FaithFamily #Blessed #Gratitude #RedbankValley #Pastors #Reverend🙏✝️ Honoring Our Pastors in Prayer ✝️🙏
THANK YOU: Pastor Bud Davis for leading a special prayer over our pastors each worship service. We thank Pastor John Phillips, Pastor Gordon Barrows, and our other pastors for their dedication to serving our church family. We are grateful for this beautiful moment of unity and prayer. ✨📖💛
* Photo courtesy of Roxann Henry 📸
#CommunityOfFaith #PastorsInPrayer #NewBethlehem #FaithFamily #Blessed #Gratitude #RedbankValley #Pastors #Reverend
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🙏 Worship Service & New Member Induction ✝️
Thanks to everyone who joined us for today’s worship with Pastor John Phillips and his message, “The Perplexed Prophet” from Habakkuk 1:1 to 4 and 2:1 to 4. We are grateful for your presence and offer a warm congratulations to Michelle “Shelli” Eisenman, the newest member of the New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church. ❤️🙏
💒 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. 🎶🎹💻🎤
*Photos courtesy of Katie Davis 📸
📖 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 #NewMember #ThePerplexedProphet #Habakkuk #FaithInAction #NBFFC #CommunityInChrist #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley
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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