by The Rev. J.C. Austin | Jan 19, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: ANSWERING THE CALL In two weeks, on January 28, immediately following a Combined Worship service at 10 a.m., we will be having our Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem. It...
by The Rev. J.C. Austin | Jan 14, 2024
I’ve always been intrigued by the nicknames that have been given to notable kings, royalty, or leaders throughout the ages. I’m talking about the descriptors that come after their names that encapsulate something about their character or achievements (or lack...
by The Rev. J.C. Austin | Jan 12, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: THE NEXT STEP OF THIS JOURNEY Friends, as we enter the new year, I am very excited about the opportunities that are before us as a congregation! Specifically, I am delighted that our efforts at the strategic redevelopment of our...
by The Rev. J.C. Austin | Jan 7, 2024
Well, it’s that time again: the season of New Year’s resolutions. Now, if you’re making a resolution, there are several important steps to keep in mind. Step 1, of course, is the setting of intentions: making one’s resolutions for the new year, and those resolutions...
by The Rev. J.C. Austin | Jan 5, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: RISE AND SHINE This Sunday, we will be celebrating Epiphany Sunday. As I have said before, Epiphany is often an afterthought of the Christian calendar in the United States, since observance of the season of Christmas is largely...
