CHURCH & RELIGION
TONIGHT: A Night of Praise & Harmony! 🎶🙌🌟
Join us TONIGHT, Sunday, May 18 at 6:00 PM for a powerful evening of worship and music with the New Bethlehem Wesleyan Methodist School Choir at Oakland Church of God 🏛️ (Community Service), located at 122 Kohlersburg Rd, Distant, PA 📍!
Experience the joy and spirit of this talented group of young singers 🎤👫 as they lift their voices in beautiful harmony 🎵 to glorify God ✝️. It’s an evening the whole family will enjoy and remember ❤️!
Questions? Contact Pastor Jimmy Swogger at 814-275-3626 ☎️ for more information.
Don’t miss this inspiring night of faith 🙏, fellowship 🤝, and song 🎶! Bring a friend and be blessed! 🌼
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Beautiful voices. Talented individuals. Enjoyed there performance very much.
Hats Off to Our Grads & Praise to Our Musicians! 🎓🎶🙏
PHOTOS: Today at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church, we joyfully celebrated Graduate Recognition & Music Appreciation Sunday—a morning filled with faith, achievement, and harmony!
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🎓 Congratulations to Our Outstanding 2024–2025 Graduates:
• Kate Grafton, daughter of Georgi and Dave Grafton, RVHS grad, FFA, Student Council, NHS. Earned High Honors and the Community Service Award. Headed to Penn State University!
• Gabrielle Dinger, daughter of Mike & Linda “Red” Dinger. Graduated Summa Cum Laude from PennWest-CalU in Early Childhood Education. Over 100 service hours, multiple honors, and a heart for teaching!
• Matthew Green, son of David & Deborah Green. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from IUP in Management Information Systems. Future tech leader with TechReady Professionals and Green Digital Innovations!
• Zane Watson, son of Glenn & Amy Watson. Earned his M.Ed. in School Leadership from American Military University. Passionate about continuing to teach Physical Education!
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🎶 Thank You to Our Sanctuary Choir for Sharing the Gift of Music All Year!
Directed by Bill Young | Pianist: Debbie Green | Organist: David Green | Sound Tech: Matthew Green 
Sopranos:
Vickie Case, Grace Dimmett, Jane Hodge, Judy Jacklin, Tina Shirey, Linda Sloan, Mary Ann Travis, Judy Williams, Dee Yeaney
Altos:
Linda Dinger, Becky Shirey, Sue Shirey, Debbie Silvis, Amy Watson
Tenors:
Judy Pyne, Galen Shirey
Bass:
Ken Bowser, Bill Pyne, Darrell Shirey, Mark Shirey, Glenn Watson
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🔔 Special Thanks to Our Handbell Choir for Adding Joyful Sound to Our Worship!
Members of the Handbell Choir:
Julie Aaron, Robin Adams, Alana Anewalt, Shelby Bowser, Shelli Eisenman, Debbie Green, RoxAnn Henry, Jean Musser, Cheryl Rennier, Becky Shirey, Tina Shirey, Amy Watson, Glenn Watson
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🎛️ To our choirs—thank you for your time, talent, and dedication. We’ll see you again in September! To our graduates—may God bless your journey ahead with purpose and joy!
#FaithAndFuture #NBFirstFellowship #GraduateRecognitionSunday #MusicAppreciationSunday #SanctuaryChoir #HandbellChoir #RedbankValley #ChurchFamily #CongratulationsGraduates #GradsAndGrace #ThankYouChoirs #PraiseThroughMusic #NewBethlehem ... See MoreSee Less




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🎶 Join Us for a Special Morning Worship! 🎓
This Sunday is a beautiful day of celebration! We're giving thanks for the gift of music in our worship and honoring the amazing graduates in our church family. 🙌💐
Come worship with us as we lift our voices in praise and recognize those who are stepping into exciting new chapters of life. Whether you've sung in the sanctuary choir, played in the handbell choir, or have simply been moved by their music—this service is for YOU!
Tag a graduate or choir member to say THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉
"Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness!" – Psalm 100:1-2
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Congratulations to all of the graduates. Best Sunday of the year is always music appreciation Sunday.
PRAISE THE LORD, CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 TO ALL THAT GRADUATE, MAY GOD LEAD U N THE RIGHT DIRECTION
THANK YOU for a HILARIOUS NIGHT at Rocky Bluff! 🎭🎶🍽️
PHOTOS: We’re still laughing (and humming!) after tonight’s SOLD-OUT dinner theater performance of “The Service at Rocky Bluff” — a two-act comedy with music @ New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church! Your energy, laughter, and support made the evening one to remember!
A huge round of applause to our amazing cast who brought the Rocky Bluff congregation to life:
⭐ Cheryl Rennier as Amy Westmond (country singer and wife of Floyd)
⭐ Matthew Green as Floyd Westmond (Amy’s husband and Wanda’s son)
⭐ Carol Brown as Wanda Westmond (mother of Floyd and Flora)
⭐ Grace Dimmett as Flora Westmond (Floyd’s sister)
⭐ Katie Davis as Marie (the ever-faithful church housekeeper)
⭐ Deb Green as Betty (the lively music minister)
⭐ Amy Watson as Lula (the organist with laryngitis — and perfect comedic timing!)
From unforgettable musical numbers like “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” and “I’ll Fly Away” to clever antics and heartfelt fellowship, tonight’s show was a beautiful display of talent, teamwork, and community spirit!
Special thanks to everyone who came out to support First Fellowship Church, enjoy a delicious meal, and share in a night of laughter and love!
#TheServiceAtRockyBluff #DinnerTheater #ChurchComedyNight #WestmondFamily #FirstFellowshipChurch #FaithAndFellowship #LiveLaughWorship #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley ... See MoreSee Less




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It was a great evening! Lots of laughs and good food!
THANK YOU for a HILARIOUS NIGHT at Rocky Bluff! 🎭🎶🍽️
PHOTOS: We’re still laughing (and humming!) after tonight’s SOLD-OUT dinner theater performance of “The Service at Rocky Bluff” — a two-act comedy with music @ New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church! Your energy, laughter, and support made the evening one to remember!
A huge round of applause to our amazing cast who brought the Rocky Bluff congregation to life:
⭐ Cheryl Rennier as Amy Westmond (country singer and wife of Floyd)
⭐ Matthew Green as Floyd Westmond (Amy’s husband and Wanda’s son)
⭐ Carol Brown as Wanda Westmond (mother of Floyd and Flora)
⭐ Grace Dimmett as Flora Westmond (Floyd’s sister)
⭐ Katie Davis as Marie (the ever-faithful church housekeeper)
⭐ Deb Green as Betty (the lively music minister)
⭐ Amy Watson as Lula (the organist with laryngitis — and perfect comedic timing!)
From unforgettable musical numbers like “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” and “I’ll Fly Away” to clever antics and heartfelt fellowship, tonight’s show was a beautiful display of talent, teamwork, and community spirit!
Special thanks to everyone who came out to support First Fellowship Church, enjoy a delicious meal, and share in a night of laughter and love!
#TheServiceAtRockyBluff #DinnerTheater #ChurchComedyNight #WestmondFamily #FirstFellowshipChurch #FaithAndFellowship #LiveLaughWorship #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley ... See MoreSee Less




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THANK YOU for a HILARIOUS NIGHT at Rocky Bluff! 🎭🎶🍽️
PHOTOS: We’re still laughing (and humming!) after tonight’s SOLD-OUT dinner theater performance of “The Service at Rocky Bluff” — a two-act comedy with music @ New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church! Your energy, laughter, and support made the evening one to remember!
A huge round of applause to our amazing cast who brought the Rocky Bluff congregation to life:
⭐ Cheryl Rennier as Amy Westmond (country singer and wife of Floyd)
⭐ Matthew Green as Floyd Westmond (Amy’s husband and Wanda’s son)
⭐ Carol Brown as Wanda Westmond (mother of Floyd and Flora)
⭐ Grace Dimmett as Flora Westmond (Floyd’s sister)
⭐ Katie Davis as Marie (the ever-faithful church housekeeper)
⭐ Deb Green as Betty (the lively music minister)
⭐ Amy Watson as Lula (the organist with laryngitis — and perfect comedic timing!)
From unforgettable musical numbers like “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” and “I’ll Fly Away” to clever antics and heartfelt fellowship, tonight’s show was a beautiful display of talent, teamwork, and community spirit!
Special thanks to everyone who came out to support First Fellowship Church, enjoy a delicious meal, and share in a night of laughter and love!
#TheServiceAtRockyBluff #DinnerTheater #ChurchComedyNight #WestmondFamily #FirstFellowshipChurch #FaithAndFellowship #LiveLaughWorship #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley  ... See MoreSee Less




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A fun evening. Wonderful entertainment by a talented cast, and, of course, delicious food.
Fun evening!
Smiles everywhere!!!
🙏✝️ CHURCH INVITATION ✝️🙏
Sunday, May 18, is music appreciation and graduate recognition Sunday. There will be a luncheon after worship. The meal will be provided, come and enjoy the meal!
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Get Ready for an Unforgettable Summer of Faith & Fun! ✝️🌞🎉
BIBLE SCHOOL: Vacation Bible School is BACK in the Redbank Valley and we’re ready to grow in God’s Word together! Kids of all ages are invited to join in the adventure with exciting lessons, music, games, and snacks at churches throughout the valley! Here’s the full VBS lineup:
Oakland Church of God
📅 June 8–12 | 🕕 6–8:20 PM | 🎓 Grades 2–6
Grace Baptist Church
📅 June 15–19 | 🕕 6–8:20 PM | 🎓 Grades 3–6
First Church of God
📅 June 16–20 | 🕡 6:30–8:30 PM | 🎓 Toddlers–6th grade
Distant Baptist Church
📅 July 13–17 | 🕕 6–8 PM | 🎓 Preschool–6th grade
Leatherwood/Grace Community Church
📅 June 23–27 | 🕔 5–8:30 PM | 🎓 Pre-K–6th grade
Springside Baptist Church
📅 July 27–31 | 🕡 6:30–8:30 PM | 🎓 Pre-K–6th grade
Each VBS program is packed with faith-filled fun, new friendships, and unforgettable memories — and it’s all FREE! Bring the kids, invite friends, and let’s make this a summer to remember! ❤️⛪️
PLUS — Don’t miss “Victory in the Valley” 🎶 A FREE Christian Music Festival on June 14 @ 4PM at Redbank Valley Municipal Park featuring Olivia Lane, Jordan St. Cyr, Seph Schlueter & A Day Awaits!
#RedbankValleyVBS #VacationBibleSchool #FaithInTheValley #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #KidsMinistry #FamilyFaithFun #VictoryInTheValley #ChristianMusicFestival ... See MoreSee Less

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Get Ready for an Unforgettable Summer of Faith & Fun! ✝️🌞🎉
BIBLE SCHOOL: Vacation Bible School is BACK in the Redbank Valley and we’re ready to grow in God’s Word together! Kids of all ages are invited to join in the adventure with exciting lessons, music, games, and snacks at churches throughout the valley! Here’s the full VBS lineup:
Oakland Church of God
📅 June 8–12 | 🕕 6–8:20 PM | 🎓 Grades 2–6
Grace Baptist Church
📅 June 15–19 | 🕕 6–8:20 PM | 🎓 Grades 3–6
First Church of God
📅 June 16–20 | 🕡 6:30–8:30 PM | 🎓 Toddlers–6th grade
Distant Baptist Church
📅 July 13–17 | 🕕 6–8 PM | 🎓 Preschool–6th grade
Leatherwood/Grace Community Church
📅 June 23–27 | 🕔 5–8:30 PM | 🎓 Pre-K–6th grade
Springside Baptist Church
📅 July 27–31 | 🕡 6:30–8:30 PM | 🎓 Pre-K–6th grade
Each VBS program is packed with faith-filled fun, new friendships, and unforgettable memories — and it’s all FREE! Bring the kids, invite friends, and let’s make this a summer to remember! ❤️⛪️
PLUS — Don’t miss “Victory in the Valley” 🎶 A FREE Christian Music Festival on June 14 @ 4PM at Redbank Valley Municipal Park featuring Olivia Lane, Jordan St. Cyr, Seph Schlueter & A Day Awaits!
#RedbankValleyVBS #VacationBibleSchool #FaithInTheValley #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #KidsMinistry #FamilyFaithFun #VictoryInTheValley #ChristianMusicFestival ... See MoreSee Less

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TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT at Rocky Bluff! 🎭🎶🍽️
Join us TODAY, May 17th at 6 PM at First Fellowship Church for an evening full of fun, food, and fellowship as the Performing Arts Committee presents: “The Service at Rocky Bluff” — a hilarious two-act comedy with music by Scott Icenhower! 🤩👏
Get ready to laugh out loud as the quirky congregation at Rocky Bluff sings, schemes, and surprises their way through the night! 🎤😄 And yes… The Westmonds are rumored to be in town — you never know what might happen when they show up! 🤠🎸🎶
Bring a friend, grab a seat, and enjoy a night to remember! 🪑✨ Food, fun, and faith-filled laughter await! RSVP now or just come on out and join us! 📞 814-275-3900.
Poster Caption: From left-to-right — Back row: Deb Green, Amy Watson, Katie Davis. Front row: Carol Brown, Cheryl Rennier, Matthew Green, Grace Dimmett.
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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