🌅✝️ Easter Sunday Celebration, He Is Risen! ✝️🌅
What a powerful Easter Sunday at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church as we celebrated “The Easter Miracle; He Died for You, Are You Living for Him?” (John 20:14–18 | 1 Corinthians 15:52–57 | Colossians 3:1–4) w/ Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows! 🙌✨
💡 3 Takeaways from Pastor Gordon’s Message:
• Jesus knows your name and meets you personally ❤️
• The resurrection brings victory over sin and death 🙌
• Live with your heart set on things above ✝️
💒 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 in worship. 🎶🎹💻🎤 Special thanks to our handbell choir! 🔔✨📷 Photos courtesy of Matthew Green.
📖 Stay Connected:
📍 Sunday School 10 AM | Worship 11 AM (234 Penn St., NB)
💻 Live Online: Live.NBFFC.org
📄 Bulletin: NBFFC.org/bulletin
📲 Facebook: FB.com/NBFFChurch
📲 Instagram: Instagram.com/NBFirstFellowship
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🌅✝️ He Is Risen, What a Morning! ✝️🌅
Thanks to everyone who gathered for this morning’s Easter Sunrise Service, hosted by the Redbank Valley Church Association. 💜⛪ Special thanks to Rev. Zach Lays & the New Bethlehem First Church of God for hosting a beautiful service and wonderful breakfast. 🙌🍳
📖 Matthew 28, Three Takeaways:
• The empty tomb reminds us that Jesus has victory over sin & death
• Do not be afraid, the resurrection brings hope & new life
• We are called to go & share the Good News with others
📸 Photos courtesy of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org
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🐰🥚 A Joy-Filled Easter Egg Hunt at Gumtown Park! 🥚🐰
What a wonderful day at the New Bethlehem Lions Club Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Gumtown Park! 🌷🙌 So many smiles, laughter, and excited kids enjoying a fun-filled Easter tradition together.
👏 A heartfelt thanks to the New Bethlehem Lions Club for hosting such a fantastic event, and a special thanks to the New Bethlehem Volunteer Firefighters for helping keep our children safe. 🚒💛
📸 Photos courtesy of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org
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🎶✝️ Thanks for a Powerful Night of Worship! ✝️🎶
Thanks to everyone who attended “The Easter Story” by the New Bethlehem Area Community Choir at Oakland Church of God in Distant! 🙌🎵
The music of Tom Fettke & Thomas Grassi and the heartfelt performance made for a moving Good Friday reflection on Christ’s love & sacrifice. ✝️💛
📷 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon of TechReady Professionals and RedbankValley.org
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📌 Upcoming Events: New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley
📅 APRIL 2026
• Apr 2, 6P: Maundy Thursday, First Church of God (NB)
• Apr 2, 7P: Maundy Thursday, First Fellowship Church
• Apr 3, 12P: Good Friday Service, Hawthorn Nazarene
• Apr 3, 1P: Cross Walks, NB First Fellowship & Hawthorn Elem
• Apr 3, 7P: “The Easter Story” Cantata, Oakland Church of God
• Apr 3, 7P: Community Communion, First Baptist Clarion
• Apr 4, 10A–12P: Easter Egg Hunt, RV Public Library
• Apr 4, 10A: Lions Club Egg Hunt, Gumtown Park
• Apr 4, 1P: Easter Worship, St. Mary’s Redbank
• Apr 5, 7A: Easter Sunrise, First Church of God
• Apr 5, 8:30A: Sunrise Service, New Salem Pierce
• Apr 5, 10:30A: Easter Service, Leatherwood Church
• Apr 5, 11A: Easter Celebration, First Fellowship Church
• Apr 10, 10A–3P: Chamber Job Fair, RV Community Center
• Apr 10–11: Disaster Relief Training, Grace Baptist
• Apr 14, 8–10A: Community Breakfast, RV Community Center
• Apr 19, 11:30A–2P: St. Nicholas Spaghetti Dinner, Mayport
• Apr 24, 11:30A–5P: Masons Blood Drive, First Fellowship Church
• Apr 25, 2–4P: Tea Among the Tulips, RV Community Center
• Apr 25, 7P: Barbershop Harmony Show, RVHS
📅 MAY 2026
• May 3, 7P: Baccalaureate Service, First Fellowship Church
• May 9, 3P Doors: Sportsmen Bingo, Hawthorn FD
📅 JUNE 2026
• Jun 5–6: Community Yard Sales, NB Area
• Jun 13, 4P: Victory in the Valley, RV Park
• Jun 19, 6P: Purse Bingo Bash, Trinity Hall
• Jun 27: Customer Appreciation Day, NB
📅 JULY 2026
• Jul 3: Freedom Festival Fireworks, Gumtown Park
📅 SEPTEMBER 2026
• Sep 18–20: Peanut Butter Festival, Gumtown Park
• Sep 20: Duck Race at the Dam
📅 OCTOBER 2026
• Oct: Halloween Parade, Redbank Valley HS
📅 NOVEMBER 2026
• Nov 28: Cookie Crawl, New Bethlehem
📅 DECEMBER 2026
• Dec 5: Christmas Parade & Santa, NB
🙏 Prayer Breakfasts
• Men’s: Zack’s, 7A, weekly during Lent
• Women’s: First Thursdays, 8A at Zack’s
🌟 Save the Date
• May–Oct Fridays: Gumtown Market, 12:30–5P
📩 Submit events: [email protected] | [email protected]
⏰ Deadline: Mondays by 5 PM
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🌷✝️ Community Easter & Church Events ✝️🌷
So many wonderful opportunities to gather, worship, and celebrate this Easter season across our community! 🙌🐣
📅 Thursday, April 2nd
➡️ 6 PM – Maundy Thursday Service at First Church of God (NB)
Passover meal, Communion, and foot washing
➡️ 7 PM – Maundy Thursday Service at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows shares: “The Last Supper: A Night of Love, Service, and Sacrifice”
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📅 Friday, April 3rd
➡️ 12 PM – Good Friday Service (RVCA) at Hawthorn Nazarene Church
Rev. Carol Brown speaking (no luncheon)
➡️ 1 PM – Community Cross Walks
📍 NB First Fellowship Church parking lot
📍 Hawthorn Elementary parking lot
➡️ 7 PM – “The Easter Story” Cantata
Oakland Church of God (Distant) 🎶
➡️ 7 PM – Community Communion Service
First Baptist Church, Clarion
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📅 Saturday, April 4th 🐰🥚
➡️ 10 AM–Noon – Easter Egg Hunt at Redbank Valley Public Library
Egg hunt, bunny visit, crafts & photos 📸 Candy by Char-Val Candies 🍫
➡️ 10 AM – NB Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Gumtown Park (Rain or Shine!)
➡️ 1 PM – Easter Weekend Worship
📍 St. Mary’s Redbank Church (Templeton) Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows “The Easter Miracle; He Died for You, Are You Living for Him?”
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📅 Sunday, April 5th – Easter Sunday 🌅✝️
➡️ 7 AM – Sunrise Service at First Church of God (NB)
Breakfast to follow 🍳
➡️ 8:30 AM – Sunrise Celebration
📍 New Salem Pierce Church (Mayport)
➡️ 10:30 AM – Easter Service at Leatherwood Church. Pastor Doug Henry preaching. Special craft & snack for children 🎨
➡️ 11 AM – Easter Celebration
📍 New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows “The Easter Miracle; He Died for You, Are You Living for Him?”
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💛 Come celebrate the hope, joy, and victory of Jesus Christ with your friends, family, and neighbors this Easter!
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🐖🎉 HAM BINGO TONIGHT! 🎉🐖
Join us TODAY, March 30th at the New Bethlehem Fire Hall (425 Arch St., NB, PA 16242) for a fun-filled night of bingo, prizes, and great food!
🚪 Doors Open: 5 PM | 🎱 Bingo Starts: 6 PM | 🍽️ Kitchen Open!
Come out, bring your friends, and enjoy a lively evening supporting our local heroes at the New Bethlehem Fire Company, The Dragon Slayers! 🔥🚒
📞 Info: 814.275.3000 or NewBethlehemFire.com
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🎉👏 Business & Citizen of the Year! 👏🎉
What an incredible evening at the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner, thanks to everyone who joined us!
🏆 Business of the Year: Clarion Printing (Glenn Watson)
🏆 Citizen of the Year: Lisa Leach Goth
💙 A heartfelt thanks to Patrick Crawford & Travis Crawford!
Thanks to Chamber members: Daddy’s Main Street Restaurant for providing a fantastic meal & Trinity Hall for hosting us in their venue!
📸 High quality, unbranded photos of our award winners are available here:
www.calicophotos.com/Chamber26-Dinner
*Photos courtesy of Matt Green of Calico Systems & Conner Miller of MPS Pro Services
#RedbankValley #NewBethlehem #ChamberOfCommerce #CommunityStrong #SmallBusinessSuccess🎉👏 Business & Citizen of the Year! 👏🎉 What an incredible evening at the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner, thanks to everyone who joined us! 🙌✨ 🏆 Business of the Year: Clarion Printing (Glenn Watson) 🏆 Citizen of the Year: Lisa Leach Goth 💙 A heartfelt thanks to Patrick Crawford & Travis Crawford! Special thanks to Chamber members: Daddy’s Main Street Restaurant for providing a fantastic meal and Trinity Hall for hosting us in their beautiful venue! 📸 High quality, unbranded photos of our award winners are available here: www.calicophotos.com/Chamber26-Dinner *Photos courtesy of Matt Green of Calico Systems & Conner Miller of MPS Pro Services #RedbankValley #NewBethlehem #ChamberOfCommerce #CommunityStrong #SmallBusinessSuccess ... See MoreSee Less
🎉👏 CONGRATS 👏🎉 Business-of-the-Year: Clarion Printing-Litho (Glenn Watson). | Citizen-of-the-Year: Lisa Leach Goth. 👏🎉 Special thanks to Patrick Crawford & Travis Crawford. -RV Chamber of Commerce
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🙏✨ Hearts Awakened, Eyes Opened! ✨🙏
What a powerful & spirit-filled Community Lenten Service, and a heartfelt thanks to Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows & New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church for their hospitality as he shared “The Easter Story Mystery: Eyes Opened, Hearts Awakened” from Luke 24:13–26. 💜⛪
🔥 3 Key Takeaways:
• 👀 Jesus is always near, even when we don’t recognize Him
• 📖 God opens our eyes through His Word
• ❤️ When Christ is revealed, lives are transformed
📅 Next Lenten Service: Wed., April 1 | ⏰ 12 PM | 📍 NB Wesleyan Methodist School @ 9296 Curlsville Rd 🧭 Route 861 → 3.6 miles → right onto Curlsville Rd → 1.4 miles
📸 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org
#EasterStory #Lent2026 #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #FaithJourney🙏✨ Hearts Awakened, Eyes Opened! ✨🙏 What a powerful & spirit-filled Community Lenten Service, and a heartfelt thanks to Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows & New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church for their hospitality as he shared “The Easter Story Mystery: Eyes Opened, Hearts Awakened” from Luke 24:13–26. 💜⛪ 🔥 3 Key Takeaways: • 👀 Jesus is always near, even when we don’t recognize Him • 📖 God opens our eyes through His Word • ❤️ When Christ is revealed, lives are transformed 📅 Next Lenten Service: Wed., April 1 | ⏰ 12 PM | 📍 NB Wesleyan Methodist School @ 9296 Curlsville Rd 🧭 Route 861 → 3.6 miles → right onto Curlsville Rd → 1.4 miles 📸 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org #EasterStory #Lent2026 #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #FaithJourney ... See MoreSee Less