Welcome to Bethlehem!

COME and GO: Two words with great meaning.  

You are invited to COME to Bethlehem - 
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Join us! God meets us where we are. Join us!  For refreshment, the unloading of burdens through the Word and Sacrament. 

As we continue to do this, we are then prepared to GO and make disciples of all nations.

It is as simple as that. Through weekly worship, and the study of the Word, God reveals Himself to us as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As we receive the Sacraments, and are filled with the Holy Spirit, we cannot help but to GO and tell others what He has done. 

We are enabled to complete this cycle by proclaiming His name in our context here and in the world through words, service to our neighbors and to the community as a whole. Reaching to the ends of the earth with His message of love, grace and forgiveness. 

As you explore our website feel at home, like a day at the beach. It will become evident that we are passionate about using everything God has given us to bless the lives of all we serve, here at Jacksonville Beach, or the world beyond. As we COME to gather every week at this special place we call “Bethlehem at the Beach,” and then as we GO into our bigger world serving as the Body of Christ. 

Enjoy!

22nd Annual FOODFIGHT

  

Join us for a fantastic evening of fun and food on Thursday, June 7 from 6:30 to 9 pm. Volunteers are needed for set-up and serving, but you can also purchase tickets and just enjoy the night. The choice is yours! There will be over 50 local restaurants with wonderful food and beverages available. It is one BIG party to help feed the hungry of Jacksonville. Log on to our circuit website,  GiftsJax for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!



Bibles are Back 

Hardcover, Concordia Study Bibles that is... Bethlehem is a church that is committed to the study of the Word of God. And in order to help all of our members to be involved in Sunday School, Life Groups or individual devotion time, we have purchased 15 study Bibles which are for sale to congregational members and guests. They are $10.00, normally $50.00, and can be purchased through the church office. "How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!" Psalm 119

Daniel in Babylon

Daniel’s Courage in Captivity, BLC's Family Vacation Bible School is right around the corner!  Registration will begin the first week of June. Join the fun and the event on FACEBOOK and remember to share it with your friends!  This year is a family style VBS, and all parents are encouraged to stay and become a part of the adventure. Everyone will be broken into intergenerational tribes, and will move to the various stations together.  All ages are welcome to come and experience this wonderful, faith building opportunity!  Dinner is from 5-5:30 pm and VBS is from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29.




Operation Clean Shave

For the entire month of May, we will be collecting disposable razors to give to Mission House as we honor our commitment to local ministry here in Jax Beach. If you are homeless, you can come to Mission House for a shower and a clean set of clothes. Razors are then given to those in need, and imagine how much better you feel when you are clean and ready to go! Thank you for praying about and acting on this service opportunity. The collection bin is in the Narthex.