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Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a growing congregation of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  Our church is committed to God, the Holy Scriptures and fellowship within our community.

We are a congregation with a past rich in tradition, yet very much open to the needs of our community.  Since the fall of 1986, Bethlehem has been committed to reaching the un-churched of our community with the message of Jesus Christ.

It is exciting to see how God has blessed our ministry over the years, especially as we look confidently into the future knowing He will continue to bless us as we remain faithful to Him.

Please feel free to contact the church office if you have any questions or comments about Bethlehem or if you have any personal concerns you would like to discuss with a pastor.

God’s blessings to you as you seek to know and serve Him!





At Bethlehem

women's retreat
"why should I pray?"

September 5-7, 2008 at Lake Doniphan Conference & Retreat Center, Excelsior Springs, MO.

Sponsored by Timothy Lutheran Church in Lee's Summit, the session presenter is Christy Burns of Timothy. Click here for a registration form with retreat details. Note: The registration deadline is Sunday, August 31. For more information email Nancy Nowiszewski at Timothy Lutheran Church.


Small Group Ministry

Women’s Bible Study—NEW!
Searching for a morning women's Bible Study group that meets weekly to worship, study the Bible, and pray together? (Oh... and you don't mind little kids playing in the next room?) We are interested in beginning a women's group that will meet once a week either Tuesday or Thursday mornings from about 9:30-11:30am. Contact Tanya Raedeke if you are at all interested or have questions. Once we have 6 or more women interested, we can talk about more details (location, Bible study topic, childcare possibilities if needed, etc).

New Small Groups Coming in September
God’s Financial Principles; Number Our Days (Christian Time Management); Three Colors of Love; Three Colors of Ministry (Spiritual Gifts).

Sign up sheets are on the table in the Narthex under the Small Group bulletin board. Start dates and meeting times will be determined at an organizational meeting in early September.

Current Small Groups
The Quilting Small Group meets twice a month in the Fellowship Hall. Point of contact: Bobbie Broockmann.

Establishing God’s Peace: Led by Greg & Dee-Dee Stokes; EGP is a couples’ Bible study focusing on establishing a “grace-driven” life. Due to summer schedules, this group will reconvene in late August. Point of Contact: Dee-Dee or Pam.

Christian Book Club: Participants read and discuss Christian books; the first “A Purpose Driven Life”. Led by Betty Davis, this group meets every other Thursday evening from 6-8 pm.

“God’s Financial Principles” is a 10-week, eye-opening and valuable financial Bible study. Contact the Church Office at 816-322-3606 for more information.

“The Three Colors of Ministry”: Based on 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, this 10-12 week study is a Trinitarian approach to discovering, developing, and deploying your spiritual gifts. This book, part of the Natural Church development series, has been studied in 50 countries and in over 25,000 churches. Email the Church Office for more information.

“Number Our Days”: Based on Psalm 90:12 this small group study looks at significant bible passages concerning our relationship to God and the time He gives us.

Mission Statement

Our mission comes from the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19-20).  Our mission describes our reason for being, states what our church plans to do and for whom and creates a common vision for every member of the church. 

“We seek to save the lost and strengthen the saved.”


Quick Calendar

August 31-september 7

Sunday, August 31
8:00 am: Worship
9:30 am: Sunday School/Adult Bible Classes
10:45 am: Worship
5:30 pm: NO Confirmation

Monday, September 1
Labor Day: Church Office Closed, No School, No Preschool

Tuesday, September 2
6:30 am: Staff Meeting
6:30 pm: Youth & Family Ministry (FH)
7:00 pm: Church Properties (Conf Rm)

Wednesday, September 3
6:00 pm: Midweek Classes Begin
6:30 pm: Praise Team Practice (Sanct)

Thursday, September 4
6:00 pm: Small Group–Book Club (B Davis)
7:00 pm: Small Group–Quilting (FH)

Friday, September 5
3:15 pm: BLS Praise Friday (Sanct)
6:00 pm: Jr. Youth Movie Night (FH)

Saturday, September 6
9:00 am: Praise Team Practice (Sanct)
9:00 am: Worship Committee (Conf Rm)

Sunday, September 7
8:00 am: Worship/Holy Communion
9:30 am: Sunday School/Adult Bible Classes
9:30 am: Senior Youth Meeting (Conf Rm)
10:45 am: Worship/Praise Team
1:30 pm: Private Party (FH)
5:30 pm: Confirmation Class to 7:30 pm

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL
For information on our school which offers K–8th grade, please contact Terry Bird at 816-322-3606.

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