Advent/Christmas at Bem Church
The Confirmation Class is helping to plan and lead these services. Worship starts at 6:30 in the Sanctuary.
(Confirmation will be at Bem Church during Advent, and will begin at 6 and end at 8.).
We will have a dinner at 5:30 pm. Thanks to the Membership Care Committee (Nov 30), Mission Committee (Dec 7), Council (Dec 14) and Hospitality Committee (Dec 21) for agreeing to host dinners during Advent.
Christmas Pageant -- Sunday, December 18; 6 pm
Do you like to sing? Dance? Share stories? We need you to be part of the Christmas pageant this year. Just like last year, the first part of this Christmas celebration will be a Bem Church Variety Show. We saw so much amazing talent last year, so this year could be even better. Please see Pastor Jeff to sign up to be part of this fun night to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Christmas Eve Worship
There will be two Christmas Eve worship services. One at 5:30, focused on Children and the other at 11 pm, the traditional Candlelight service with Lessons and Carols and Communion.
Christmas Day
We will not have worship on Sunday, December 25 at Bem Church. However, we have been invited by Trinity Chapel Church on Highway 19 to join them. (Some of their members will be joining us on Christmas Eve).
Christmas Choir
Jamie Mercer is working on plans for the Choir to sing in worship during Advent. Please see Jamie for more information or if you are interested.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to ring the bell at Wal-Mart this season! If you can assist at another time, let Pastor Jeff know, and he will let Rev. Van Lahmeyer know that you would be interested in helping.
2023 Council and Committee Positions
The Nominating Committee will begin its work soon to find people to serve the congregation.
There will be two openings on Council, and at least one opening on most committees. Please prayerfully consider how you can serve your church family and community.
For more information, see Linda Haman, Council President,
or any member of Council.
Christmas Fund Collection
The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, and Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees. Originally known as the "Veterans of the Cross" offering, this fund is managed by Pension Boards. We will collect the Christmas Fund offering on December 18.
Service of Celebration for a Call to Ministry
Sunday, January 8 at 3 pm, a worship service to celebrate our church’s recent call to Jeff Remelius to serve as our Pastor and Teacher. Dinner will be served after the service. Pray for good weather.
Alter-Nativas Calendars
Orders are now being taken for 2023 calendars to assist Alter-Nativas Mission, founded by Bem's own, Lindsay Mercer-Robledo and her husband, Isai. Isai, a well-known artist, designed the pictures for each month. Calendars are $20 each. Please contact Jamie Mercer to order.
The Confirmation Class is helping to plan and lead these services. Worship starts at 6:30 in the Sanctuary.
(Confirmation will be at Bem Church during Advent, and will begin at 6 and end at 8.).
We will have a dinner at 5:30 pm. Thanks to the Membership Care Committee (Nov 30), Mission Committee (Dec 7), Council (Dec 14) and Hospitality Committee (Dec 21) for agreeing to host dinners during Advent.
Christmas Pageant -- Sunday, December 18; 6 pm
Do you like to sing? Dance? Share stories? We need you to be part of the Christmas pageant this year. Just like last year, the first part of this Christmas celebration will be a Bem Church Variety Show. We saw so much amazing talent last year, so this year could be even better. Please see Pastor Jeff to sign up to be part of this fun night to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Christmas Eve Worship
There will be two Christmas Eve worship services. One at 5:30, focused on Children and the other at 11 pm, the traditional Candlelight service with Lessons and Carols and Communion.
Christmas Day
We will not have worship on Sunday, December 25 at Bem Church. However, we have been invited by Trinity Chapel Church on Highway 19 to join them. (Some of their members will be joining us on Christmas Eve).
Christmas Choir
Jamie Mercer is working on plans for the Choir to sing in worship during Advent. Please see Jamie for more information or if you are interested.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to ring the bell at Wal-Mart this season! If you can assist at another time, let Pastor Jeff know, and he will let Rev. Van Lahmeyer know that you would be interested in helping.
2023 Council and Committee Positions
The Nominating Committee will begin its work soon to find people to serve the congregation.
There will be two openings on Council, and at least one opening on most committees. Please prayerfully consider how you can serve your church family and community.
For more information, see Linda Haman, Council President,
or any member of Council.
Christmas Fund Collection
The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, and Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees. Originally known as the "Veterans of the Cross" offering, this fund is managed by Pension Boards. We will collect the Christmas Fund offering on December 18.
Service of Celebration for a Call to Ministry
Sunday, January 8 at 3 pm, a worship service to celebrate our church’s recent call to Jeff Remelius to serve as our Pastor and Teacher. Dinner will be served after the service. Pray for good weather.
Alter-Nativas Calendars
Orders are now being taken for 2023 calendars to assist Alter-Nativas Mission, founded by Bem's own, Lindsay Mercer-Robledo and her husband, Isai. Isai, a well-known artist, designed the pictures for each month. Calendars are $20 each. Please contact Jamie Mercer to order.