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New Bethlehem church launches Sunday school and music ministry
NEW BETHLEHEM – New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church launched a new season of Sunday School and Christian education on Sunday, Sept. 7.
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New Bethlehem church launches Sunday school and music ministry
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NEW BETHLEHEM – New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church launched a new season of Sunday School and Christian education on Sunday, Sept. 7.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
God is moving, and we can’t wait to worship with you! Pastor Carol Brown will be bringing an encouraging word that we know will speak right to your heart. Whether you’ve had a challenging week or a joyful one, this is your time to be refreshed, uplifted, and reminded of God’s faithfulness.
🎶 Spirit-filled worship
📖 Life-giving message
❤️ A welcoming community
Come expecting! Invite a friend, bring the family, or tag someone who needs a word of hope today. Let’s grow together in faith and love.
👉 Watch live here on Facebook or join us in person!
"This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." – Psalm 118:24
#NBFFC #SundayWorship #PastorCarolBrown #FaithFamily #WorshipTogether #YoureInvited
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🙏✝️ CHURCH INVITATION ✝️🙏
Sunday, Sept 14th, New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church @ 11am, w/ Pastor Carol Brown. Sermon: ‘Prayers of Wisdom’ Scripture: I Kings 2: 10 - 12; 3: 3-15. Fellowship luncheon following worship.
-Live.NBFFC.org
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🙏✝️ CHURCH INVITATION ✝️🙏 Sunday, Sept 14th, New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church @ 11am, w/ Pastor Carol Brown. Sermon: ‘Prayers of Wisdom’ Scripture: I Kings 2: 10 - 12; 3: 3-15. Fellowship luncheon following worship. -Live.NBFFC.org#Church #Worship #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley
🎉 NB First Fellowship launches Sunday School and Music Ministry! ⛪️✨
Classes meet Sundays at 9:45 a.m. with a full pathway from early childhood through adulthood. Location: 234 Penn Street, New Bethlehem
👧🧒 Children’s Track, Pre-K through 4th grade, ages 3–9: Bible stories, songs, and hands-on activities in a safe, welcoming setting.
Leaders (rotation): Gabby Dinger, Joyce Foster, Katie Davis, Grace Dimmett.
👦👩🎓 Youth, grades 5–12, ages 10–18: Discussion-based lessons that connect Scripture to everyday life.
Leaders (rotation): Deb Green, Amy Smith.
👩🦱👨 Adult Classes:
• Young Adult “AWAKE,” ages 18–29: Amy Smith.
• Homebuilders, parents at various ages: RoxAnn Henry.
• Ironmen, men in their 30s and 40s: Gordon Barrows.
• ACT, Applied Christian Theology, adults of various ages: Linda Sloan.
🎶 Music Ministries: Choir practice Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Handbell Choir at 8:00 p.m. All singers and ringers are welcome.
🙏 Worship: Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
🌐 Livestream: Live.NBFFC.org
👍 Facebook: FB.com/NBFFChurch
📸 Instagram: Instagram.com/NBFirstFellowship
Come grow in Christ with us, from our youngest learners to mature adults. We cannot wait to see you this week! 💒❤️
#NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #SundaySchool #YoungAdults #YouthMinistry #ChildrenMinistry #Choir #Handbells #Worship #Community #Faith #NBFFC🎉 NB First Fellowship launches Sunday School & Music Ministry! ⛪️✨
Classes meet Sundays at 9:45 a.m. with a full pathway from early childhood through adulthood. Location: 234 Penn Street, New Bethlehem
👧🧒 Children’s Track, Pre-K through 4th grade, ages 3–9: Bible stories, songs, and hands-on activities in a safe, welcoming setting.
Leaders (rotation): Gabby Dinger, Joyce Foster, Katie Davis, Grace Dimmett.
👦👩🎓 Youth, grades 5–12, ages 10–18: Discussion-based lessons that connect Scripture to everyday life.
Leaders (rotation): Deb Green, Amy Smith.
👩🦱👨 Adult Classes:
• Young Adult “AWAKE,” ages 18–29: Amy Smith.
• Homebuilders, parents at various ages: RoxAnn Henry.
• Ironmen, men in their 30s and 40s: Gordon Barrows.
• ACT, Applied Christian Theology, adults of various ages: Linda Sloan.
🎶 Music Ministries: Choir practice Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Handbell Choir at 8:00 p.m. All singers and ringers are welcome.
🙏 Worship: Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
🌐 Livestream: Live.NBFFC.org
👍 Facebook: FB.com/NBFFChurch
📸 Instagram: Instagram.com/NBFirstFellowship
Come grow in Christ with us, from our youngest learners to mature adults. We cannot wait to see you this week! 💒❤️
#NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #SundaySchool #YoungAdults #YouthMinistry #ChildrenMinistry #Choir #Handbells #Worship #Community #Faith #NBFFC
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🎉 NB First Fellowship launches Sunday School & Music Ministry! ⛪️✨
Classes meet Sundays at 9:45 a.m. with a full pathway from early childhood through adulthood. Location: 234 Penn Street, New Bethlehem
👧🧒 Children’s Track, Pre-K through 4th grade, ages 3–9: Bible stories, songs, and hands-on activities in a safe, welcoming setting.
Leaders (rotation): Gabby Dinger, Joyce Foster, Katie Davis, Grace Dimmett.
👦👩🎓 Youth, grades 5–12, ages 10–18: Discussion-based lessons that connect Scripture to everyday life.
Leaders (rotation): Deb Green, Amy Smith.
👩🦱👨 Adult Classes:
• Young Adult “AWAKE,” ages 18–29: Amy Smith.
• Homebuilders, parents at various ages: RoxAnn Henry.
• Ironmen, men in their 30s and 40s: Gordon Barrows.
• ACT, Applied Christian Theology, adults of various ages: Linda Sloan.
🎶 Music Ministries: Choir practice Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Handbell Choir at 8:00 p.m. All singers and ringers are welcome.
🙏 Worship: Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
🌐 Livestream: Live.NBFFC.org
👍 Facebook: FB.com/NBFFChurch
📸 Instagram: Instagram.com/NBFirstFellowship
Come grow in Christ with us, from our youngest learners to mature adults. We cannot wait to see you this week! 💒❤️
#NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #SundaySchool #YoungAdults #YouthMinistry #ChildrenMinistry #Choir #Handbells #Worship #Community #Faith #NBFFC
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🎄✨ Hometown Christmas Craft & Vendor Show ✨🎄
Mark your calendars for a festive day in Hawthorn! 🛍️🎁 Join us on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Hawthorn Nazarene Church Fellowship Hall (1179 Chestnut St., Hawthorn).
🎨 Shop unique handmade items from local crafters & vendors
🍲 Enjoy a delicious lunch (available on-site)
⛪ Gather with friends and neighbors in the warmth of community spirit
☃️ Get into the holiday mood with Christmas cheer all around!
Come find the perfect gifts and treasures while supporting local talent and businesses. Don’t miss this festive tradition in Hawthorn! 🌟
#HometownChristmas #ShopLocal #CraftShow #VendorFair #HawthornPA #Christmas2025 #SupportLocal #HolidaySpirit #CommunityStrong
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🍂🎉 Fall Festival Fun at Cornerstone Church! 🎉🍂
Join us Saturday, October 11th from 12–3 PM at Cornerstone Church of God in Fairmount City for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship! Enjoy kids’ games, face painting, pumpkin painting, hair coloring, and more. 🌟
We’ll be serving up hot dogs, fresh-cut fries, and drinks, so come hungry! 🌭🍟 Everyone is welcome, whether you have young kids or not—this is a celebration for the whole community.
Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and let’s make it a day to remember. 🙌 We can’t wait to see you there!
#FallFestival #FairmountCity #CornerstoneChurch #CommunityFun #FamilyDay
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🐄 Walter the Steer Helped Feed Our Community 🙌❤️
St. Mary’s Redbank Church and the Shuster Family generously purchased Walter the Steer 🐮 from the Clarion County Fair 4-H Auction and donated him to bless our community.
Raised with care by Bailey (Snyder) Rankin, along with her parents Beau & Jess Snyder, Walter’s meat was distributed to the Redbank Valley Food Pantry, New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church, Oak Ridge Community Church, New Salem Pierce Church, and the Just for Jesus Homeless Shelter in Brockway.
We’re incredibly grateful to Tom’s Riverside and manager Joe Matis for serving as the central hub, Brad Bowser of MPS Pro Services for assisting with distribution, and the Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department, especially Chief Robert Malnofsky and Police Secretary Debra Schrecengost, for helping deliver to those in need.
📖 Read the full story: RedbankValley.link/XLHgN
#RedbankValley #4HStrong #WalterTheSteer #FaithInAction #FeedTheHungry #ClarionCountyFair #CommunityLove #ThankYouJesus #LocalHeroes #GratefulHearts
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🌟🙏 Worship Service & Sunday School Recognition! 🙏🌟
What a joy it was to gather this morning at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church! 🙏 A heartfelt thanks to Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows for sharing today’s message, “Scrambled Eggs – Cooking with Christ” (Psalm 119:11 & 2 Corinthians 6:14). Special thanks also to Debbie Green (pianist), Dave Green (organist), Matthew Green (AV technician), and our wonderful Sanctuary Choir for blessing us as they returned for the season. 🎶
Here are three practical takeaways to carry into your week:
🥚 Hide God’s Word in your heart (Psalm 119:11) – Scripture is the recipe that helps us resist sin and live faithfully.
🥚 Choose your yoke wisely (2 Corinthians 6:14) – Surround yourself with friends and influences that help you grow in Christ.
🥚 Link the inside to the outside – Let the Word you store in your heart shape the life you live each day.
🙌 Huge thanks to everyone serving in Sunday School this year: Gabby Dinger, Katie Davis, Dawn Davis, Gordon Barrows, Deb Green, Jane Hodge, Linda Sloan, Amy Smith, Amy Watson, Grace Dimmett, Joyce Foster, RoxAnn Henry, and Mary Ann Travis.
📍 SS @ 9:45 AM & Worship @ 11 AM @ 234 Penn St., New Bethlehem
💻 Worship Online: Live.NBFFC.org
📲 Facebook: FB.com/NBFFChurch
📲 Instagram: Instagram.com/NBFirstFellowship
#CookingWithChrist #NBFFC #NewBethlehem #CommunityInChrist #RedbankValley #Worship #Prayer #SundaySchool
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🌟🙏 Worship Service & Sunday School Recognition! 🙏🌟
What a joy it was to gather this morning at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church! 🙏 A heartfelt thanks to Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows for sharing today’s message, “Scrambled Eggs – Cooking with Christ” (Psalm 119:11 & 2 Corinthians 6:14). Special thanks also to Debbie Green (pianist), Dave Green (organist), Matthew Green (AV technician), and our wonderful Sanctuary Choir for blessing us as they returned for the season. 🎶
Here are three practical takeaways to carry into your week:
🥚 Hide God’s Word in your heart (Psalm 119:11) – Scripture is the recipe that helps us resist sin and live faithfully.
🥚 Choose your yoke wisely (2 Corinthians 6:14) – Surround yourself with friends and influences that help you grow in Christ.
🥚 Link the inside to the outside – Let the Word you store in your heart shape the life you live each day.
🙌 Huge thanks to everyone serving in Sunday School this year: Gabby Dinger, Katie Davis, Dawn Davis, Gordon Barrows, Deb Green, Jane Hodge, Linda Sloan, Amy Smith, Amy Watson, Grace Dimmett, Joyce Foster, RoxAnn Henry, and Mary Ann Travis.
📍 SS @ 9:45 AM & Worship @ 11 AM @ 234 Penn St., New Bethlehem
💻 Worship Online: Live.NBFFC.org
📲 Facebook: FB.com/NBFFChurch
📲 Instagram: Instagram.com/NBFirstFellowship
#CookingWithChrist #NBFFC #NewBethlehem #CommunityInChrist #RedbankValley #Worship #Prayer #SundaySchool
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