Three churches; one community.
Bendersville Lutheran Parish
Christ, Aspers | Bethlehem, Bendersville | St. James, Wenksville
Welcome!
MISSION STATEMENT: "We are rooted in scripture, watered in baptism and fed by communion. Our mission is to connect with God in community as we care for one another. Our vision is to bear fruit in the Upper Adams community by showing Jesus' love to our neighbors, planting seeds of kindness, service and hope, trusting the Holy Spirit to grow this fruit in surprising ways."
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Church Life
Parish Announcements
Parish Worship Services
November 23rd & 30th - Regular Worship Services (All Three Churches)
December 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th - Regular Worship Services (All Three Churches)
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December 24th: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE * 6:30 pm
- St. James Lutheran Church, Wenksville -
Upcoming Meetings
December 8th - 7 pm @ Bethlehem: Council Meeting
December 16th - 7 pm @ Christ: Council Meeting
January 6th - 7 pm @ Bethlehem: Worship & Music Committee Meeting
January 11th - (following each church's service): Congregational Meeting
(Snow Date: January 18th)
January 26th - 7 pm @ Bethlehem: Parish Joint Council Meeting
Parish/Community Activities
November 23rd - 3 pm @ Flohr's, McKnightstown: Thanksgiving Service
November 23rd - 6:30 pm @ Chestnut Grove, York Springs: Thanksgiving Service
November 25th - 1 pm @ Home (of Jackee McCartney): Care & Share Card
Ministry
November 29th - 5 pm @ Wenksville U.M. Church: Lighting of the Angels
(5 pm: Dinner / 6 pm: Service)
December 3rd - 7 pm @ Bethlehem: Bible Study (John 3:1-21)
December 8th - 1-3 pm @ Bethlehem: New Hope Ministries
(mobile food pantry)
December 10th - 7 pm @ Bethlehem: Bible Study (John 4:7-42)
December 13th - 5-7 pm @ Bethlehem: "Live Nativity" Event
December 16th - 7 pm @ Bethlehem: "Thy Wool Be Done" Ministry
December 17th - 7 pm @ Bethlehem: Bible Study (John 5:1-18)
December 30th - 1 pm @ Home (of Jackee McCartney): Care & Share Card
Ministry
Listen, God is Calling!
Share Stories About Farming
LAMPA is working on a resource to connect Lutherans around the state in prayer and story-telling for the specific joys and concerns of the farmers and other agricultural workers whose gifts and skills serve to feed God's people around the country and care for creation all around us. If you have personal stories, joys, concerns, or even pictures to share, contact the office for more information.
Act of Random (Christian) Kindness
Someone has reached out to our church asking for encouragement during a trying season of her life. If you can offer letter-writing, gift-giving, or prayer time, please contact the church office for more details about her story.