ABOUT FACE
About Face is an ex-offender re-entry program that will help the ex-offenders receive the support they need to reintegrate successfully into society by providing mentors, assistance with resume preparation, job counseling, role play of job interviews, assistance in obtaining housing, counseling with family issues and locating and securing resources in the community to meet any other needs. About Face is sponsored by Bethlehem Christian Training Center (BCTC), a faith based non-profit organization established in 2002 as an agent of positive transformation in the City of Bethlehem, PA. Contact About Face at 610.814.0771 AGAPE FAMILY MINISTRIES
A ministry whose purpose is to facilitate reconciliation and restoration within the church body, families and the community using biblically based principles of counseling through prayer as directed by the Holy Spirit. This ministry is committed to the task of restoring broken relationships and to bring healing to the hurt and wounded. Julia R. Priori serves as director of the prayer counseling. Confidentiality respected. Contact Julia at 484.515.7297 AGLOW INTERNATIONAL/BETHLEHEM LIGHTHOUSE
Featuring speakers from the Lehigh Valley and beyond who are a rising voice of the times for the awakening revival in this area. We invite you to be a part of this historical move of God. It is time to break the walls and let the river flow.Every 1st Saturday of the Month from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA. For more information visit www.bethlehemaglow.com AM/PM
(A Mothers Prayer Ministry) - Mothers praying day and night for their children. We meet the first Monday of each month, from 7 to 9 PM in Lower Nazareth. The main purpose is to spend time praying for our children and each other. This Prayer group is for mothers of prodigal children and is open to any mother who feels the desperation and lonliness of this situation. If you have any questions you can call Beth at 610.759.5116. BETHESDA HOUSE WOMEN'S OUTREACH CENTER, INC.
The Life Restoration Women's Support Group is designed for women who are dealing with deep, painful issues of the heart, such as domestic violence, wounded emotions, depression, sexual assault, rejection, low self-esteem, drug abuse, self-worth, guilt, shame, forgiveness, love, etc. We believe in total restoration through the Word of God and we are committed to equipping, enpowering, supporting and restoring the total woman. We share our experiences, strength and hope with one another to help solve our common problems. We believe that support, encouragement and the Word of God are important healing tools. If we regularly apply these tools to our lives, we open ourselves to God's healing love and grace. Call for more information at 610.432.0866 or visit www.bethesda-house.com BETHLEHEM ACADEMY
Bethlehem Academy is a faith-based learning center under the umbrella of El Shaddai Bethlehem Ministries. It is a learning center committed to providing opportunities for students to find and fulfill the purpose for which they were created. The mission of the Academy is to provide a values-based elementary education that meets high academic standards through technology, arts and dual language. They emphasize leadership skills, character development and service to the community essential traits for successful 21st Century leaders. For more information call 610.625.3520 CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTERS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY
Who will help if... you are pregnant, and your first thought is, "No, not me—oh please—not me!" Your whole world is changing and you don't want to face it. You want yesterday again. Post Abortive Women Bible Study beginning in September call the office and ask for extension 228. For more information please contact us at 610.821.0943 or visit us at www.carenetlv.org
Care Net of the Lehigh Valley has opened a new location at 5930 Hamilton Blvd. Suite 103, Wescosville, in addition to their offices in Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. Care Net provides free pregnancy tests; options information concerning unplanned pregnancies; parenting and life skills classes; baby supplies through their Earn While You Learn program; and post abortion support classes. They also provide school and community presentations on healthy relationships. Their Door of Hope maternity home and independent living program, located in Allentown, provides housing for highly motivated, pregnant women with no other housing options who are either employed full time or enrolled in school programs. For more information or directions call 484.223.3958.
CARING PLACE (THE)
Located at 931 Hamilton St., Allentown.Contact Mary Ellen Griffin, Executive Director at 610.433.5683 or visit www.thecaringplace.org COMFORT KEEPERS
Comfort Keepers assists families who need help in caring for aging parents, or any loved one. Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps enrich lives and maintain the highest possible level of independent living. They offer an extensive range of non-medical care services tailored to the unique needs of each individual they serve. Some of the services available include: companionship; meal preparation; incidental transportation; light housekeeping; grocery shopping; 24-hour care available; emergency monitoring; bathing & grooming; mobility; transferring & positioning; incontinence care; medication reminders; feeding; and oral hygiene. Free In-Home consultations are available. For information contact Wendi Wetzel at 4383 Hecktown Rd., Suite I, Bethlehem. 610.759.7554 or bethlehempa@comfortkeepers.com Website www.comfortkeepers.com CONCERT OF PRAYER FOR THE NATION
November 2 through November 4 (30 critical hours of prayer for our nation)
As you are aware, we are quickly approaching one of the most important, influential elections in all of history. The results of this election are not just going to impact our country…but also our world. No human alone has the power or ability to help change the course of this nation. Our only source of help and hope is the Lord. It is high time that we, as Christians, unite across lines and pray. We need to pray for the state of this nation, for the upcoming elections, and for a spiritual awakening in America. We need to come together in one accord…for such a time as this. It is only the mercy of our Almighty God that can save us. In an effort to unite people in corporate prayer across this nation during the 30 critical hours prior to Election Day, please consider being a part of the “Concert of Prayer for the Nation” at www.peopleunitedinprayer.org. It is only through prayer that the battle will be won. Therefore, please join participating churches across the nation for this special time of prayer starting on Sunday, November 2 at 6 PM through 12 AM Tuesday, November 4. . . the future of our country depends on it. For more information email info@peopleuniteinprayer.org
COUNSELING AFFILIATES OF SAUCON VALLEY
For information contact Judith Matusic at 1304 Main St., Hellertown. 610.838.7871 or MTHSTUTE@yahoo.com
CROSSROAD PREGNANCY CARE
An organization that is dedicated to promoting the Sanctity of Life at all stages by committing ourselves to the Christ-centered work of ministry. "Forgiven and Set Free" a post abortion Bible study for women beginning the week of September 24, 2008. Experience God's mercy and forgiveness through this life changing study. All inquiries confidential. Cost $8. For more information call 215.538.3180 or e-mail us at crossroadscpc@verizon.net or visit our website at www.crossroadspregnancycare.org
DANCE PLUS, INC.
Beginning it's 26th year in a new location August 2007 - 145 N. Chestnut St., Bath. Dance Plus, Inc. is offering worship dance classes at its new location and to area churches which desire to form their own youth and/or adult dance teams. The class is based on ballet and jazz techniques for beginner through experienced dancers. Churches wishing to offer after school programs to their youth and/or area children should contact Dance Plus. For more information call 610.258.9822 or 610.837.2423 THE EDGE
The Edge is a ministry geared to young single adults from a variety of churches and schools. We meet every Sunday night at 7 PM for Bible study and fellowship. When weather permits, we enjoy outside sports, singing with our worship
band and special socials. This ministry began in 2001 as an independent non-denominational work. Many from our core group have moved on with careers and marriage. With many coming home from school soon, the group members have decided to ask for your help. Please tell College students and any single career people you may know of this ministry. We do not want to interfere with or replace a ministry that other churches may have for their young single adults. We want to be a compliment to all churches. Many churches have forgotten about ministering to this age group. We promote the essentials of the Christian faith and de-emphasize thosedistinctives that divide Christians. We meet at the Wildasin Farm, 717 Youngs Hill Rd, Easton. Any questions, call Dean or Marie at 610.250.8873, dmwildasin@enter.net). Please mapquest our address for directions. EL SHADDAI BETHLEHEM MINISTRIES PRAYER CENTER 24/7
El Shaddai Bethlehem Ministries has a Prayer Center that prays for the City of Bethlehem 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We recuit intercessors, through pastors, special events, and word of mouth, to pray and intercede before God, one hour a week. We need committed men and women who are willing to stand in the gap on behalf of our beloved City and its inhabitants. For more information call 610.625.3500 FAITH EVENTS LIVE
Faith Events Live hosts conferences, concerts, seminars, and stage plays which express the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. We seek to build the church and to make Him known to a lost and misguided world. By His leading and in the power of the Holy Spirit, we host performances and events which communicate the absolute truth found only in the Word of God. While setting our hearts on things eternal, we seek to glorify and serve Christ with humility, love and integrity in all areas of ministry and business. For more information contact Kathy Ferrara at 484.200.7523 or P.O. Box 225 Chester Spring, PA 19425, visit www.faitheventslive.com
FOUNDATIONS CHRISTIAN COUNSELING SERVICES
A non-profit, tax-exempt organization where our mission is to help hurting individuals and families and lead them to a closer relationship to God and one another. Foundations offers counseling, special speaking services, and support. Counseling topics include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, addictions, adolescents, anxiety, depression, faith issues, grief, guilt, marriage, obsessive compulsive disorders, parenting issues, premariatal assessment & counseling, self-worth, step-family, & trust issues. Foundations' offices are located in Nazareth and Brodheadsville, PA. To learn more about Foundations, please contact us at 570.402.5088 or 877.414.HOPE or on the web at www.foundationscounseling.org
GARLANDS OF GRACE
Our goal is to reach women of all faiths with unity and love. Women teaching women, one heart at a time. Northeast office contact: Elyse Casimir, PO Box 443, Cranbury, NJ, 08512. For information call 609.395.9698 or visit www.garlandsofgrace.net
GOLDEN TREE PRODUCTIONS (a division of Dance Plus, Inc.)
Golden Tree Productions (a division of Dance Plus,Inc.), in conjunction with several churches in the Lehigh Valley, is producing a number of Youth Outreach events. These events will include music and dance, games, and motivational speakers. Held at outside locations and at other venues.The purpose of these events is to bring hope and the Good News of Jesus Christ to both the unchurched and unsaved youth as well as the churched youth. Golden Tree Productions is looking for artists (singers, dancers, musicians, etc.), motivational speakers, support people to serve as chaperones, follow up resource people, and, of course, prayer partners. We are also looking for sponsorship to help fund events and defray the costs of production. Contact Donna at 610.258.9822 or 610.759.7017 |