The Christmas Choir Concert was Really Special!

As advertised, the Christmas Choir Concert held last Sunday (December 14, 2008) turned out to be really special. For starters, I think that was the biggest crowd I've ever seen at Bethlehem. Over 300 tickets were passed out and it looked like they were all used. Above is a clip from the concert. I will be working on the DVD, but it will take a little time since I had 4 cameras going and I will use the best video from each to make the final cut.

Lots of people were involved to make the program a success, but special thanks to our Music Director & Concert Conductor Garineh ("Gaga") Avakian for making it all come together!

Gaga Making Opening Remarks at the Concert

Former Bethlehem Supply Pastor Installed at ELCA Church in Newbury Park

Rev. Todd Payne

(Picture from Daily News)

Nice to see a good article in the Daily News about Rev. Todd Payne being installed at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Newbury Park. I think I remember him preaching at Bethlehem at least a couple of times over the past few years. I remember him wearing sandals and mentioning that he was a stay at home dad. Anyway, check out the article at:

http://www.dailynews.com/breakingnews/ci_11152327

...Ron

It's great when churches can help each other out instead of acting like they're in competion with each other!

Pastor Chuck Bunnell Welcomes Bethlehem Visitors

Bethlehem Visits Prince of Peace
Because of the Sayre Fire and the possible closure of the Balboa Boulevard access to Bethlehem on Sunday, November 16, our congregation attended the service at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Northridge. Pastor Chuck Bunnell and the congregation of Prince of Peace welcomed us with open arms. One of the members mentioned that it was fun to see the parking lot and the church full.

Pastor Nelson gave the sermon and the choir from Bethlehem sang the anthem. Although the circumstances that caused the service relocation were tragic (several members of both congregations lost their homes in the fire), it was a joy to share worship and fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ right down the street from us!

Bethlehem Members are welcomed at Prince of Peace