BETHLEHEM CHURCH COUNCIL
The elected officers of the congregation make up the Congregation Council. The council's responsibility is to provide oversight for the life and activities of this congregation. The council meets regularly on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. An open forum at the beginning of each meeting provides the opportunity for congregation members to speak to the council with proposals, questions or concerns. Council meeting minutes are available below and in the church office.
Please feel free to direct any comments or concerns to members of the Council. We will be more than happy to discuss them with you. ~ Your Council
2023-2024 Congregation Council
BOARDS & COMMITTEES
The boards and committees of Bethlehem are elected bodies with members serving three-year terms. Nominations are completed in the spring with elections held at the April semi-annual meeting. Members interested in serving should contact the Nominating Committee Chair, Bob Ihrig, at Robert.ihrig1@gmail.com.
ADULT EDUCATION Plan for and host Christian, educational Adult Forums
CHILDREN’S Coordinate Family Faith Formation Ministry for children ages 0-6th grade and families with the FFF Staff
COMMUNITY & GLOBAL MISSIONS Promote congregational awareness of, involvement in, and support of the local and global outreach of BLC
ENDOWMENT Manage the BLC Endowment Fund, which was established in 1983; gifts to the fund are never spent, but will perpetually provide for Christian purposes within and outside the congregation
FACILITIES Provide a safe and comfortable facility for both fellowship and worship
FAIR TRADE Promote global fair-trade practices and products
FINANCE Monitor BLC spending, income, and budget
MUSIC & WORSHIP Promote and support activities that enhance BLC music and worship
PERSONNEL Coordinate personnel activities related to BLC pastoral and lay staff
STEWARDSHIP Plan and coordinate activities in support of stewardship: the care and keeping of the church
WELCOME & INCLUSION Initiate and lead efforts to reach out to the community to promote membership and involvement in the mission and ministry of BLC
YOUTH Coordinate the Family Faith Formation Ministry for 7th-12th grade youth and their families with the FFF Director