Comfort Ministries

At Bethlehem, we share God's love by providing special care to those who are sick or have limited mobility.  Pastor Emily provides pastoral care, taking communion to our Limited Mobility members (formerly, "shut ins") and visiting those who are hospitalized.  But our care ministries extend beyond the pastor, as laypeople take an active role in caring for one another.

Altar Flowers

Each week, our altar guild delivers the live altar flowers (a symbol in our worship of the hope of new life) to someone on our prayer list who has recently undergone surgery or faced some other kind of challenge.  These flowers are meant as a reminder to them that the congregation is praying for resurrection in their circumstances.

Called to Care

Bethlehem's Called to Care ministry seeks to maintain connections with our members and friends of the church who can no longer be physically present with us week-to-week.  Our Called to Care members visit folks in their homes, in retirement communities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.

Visitor of the Week

Each week, a different volunteer checks up on those members who have been sick, hospitalized, or need a little extra care.  This ministry includes visits, calls, sending cards, and delivering altar flowers.

Called to Care

Bethlehem's Called to Care ministry seeks to maintain connections with our members and friends of the church who can no longer be physically present with us week-to-week.  Our Called to Care members visit folks in their homes, in retirement communities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.