Second Baptist Church Annual Men's ConferencePresents "Dare to be Men of Praise and Worship"March 2 and 3, 2012Friday, 7:00 pm Open to PublicSr. Pastor Terence L. JohnsonCathedral International - North Hills, Teaneck N.J.Saturday Workshops, 8:30 am - 1:00 pmBishop Harry Pendleton, Faith and Love Center Pentecostal ChurchPhiladelphia, PABishop-Elect Michael Anthony, Heart of God Family Worship CenterPottstown, PAHost Pastor Edward A. ThompsonSecond Baptist Church,Bethlehem, PA

Second Baptist Church celebrates Pastor Edward A. Thompson's 24th Anniversary with Bishop David G. Evans as our guest preacher on April 22, 2012 @ 5 pm.Wednesday - Pastor Melvin Tatem - Grace Deliverance Baptist, Bethlehem, PAThursday - Pastor Phil Davis - Greater Shiloh Church, Easton, PA.Friday - Bishop Harry PendletonLove and Faith Center Philadelphia, PANIghtly services @ 7 pm

The Church Cook OutWe generally have three cook outs per year. The Men's Ministry sponors one in June around Father's Day. Then in the latter part of July our Youth Ministry sponsors what we call a Youth Explosion. Finally in August we go to the Bethlehem Township Municipal Park and just spread out.All our cook out are open to family and friends. There is no cost other than bringing your favorite cook dish to share with all who attends. It is a grand time with lots of food and fun for all.This year our Church Cook Out will be on Saturday, August 20th at the Bethlehem Township Municipal Park. Come on by and check us out!

Zion Praise and Worship TeamThrough the obedience of the Holy Spirit, Zion Ministry is to create an atmosphere of worship and usher the saints of God into a spirit of praise and adoration, preparing our heart so the word of God can be planted. When the people of God come together in corporate praise & worship, together we are plowing our ground so we can receive all that God has for us.Healing, deliverance, peace, strength whatever you need you can receive as long as you are prepared.That is why it so important to keep the atmosphere rich with worship when we see the hand of God moving. Not to be spectators but participators enriching the atmosphere with our worship & praise. As a farmer plows the fields (our mind), prepare the soil (our heart) to receive the seed (the Word) so it (we) bring forth fruit to share with others.

Ministry Voices ChoirCreating an atmosphere with music so our temple will be ready to receive the word of God. This also enables our Pastor to stand and preach the Word because we are in receiving mode. We minister God’s Word through our songs, glorifying God, edifying the church and bringing repentance to all. Music is found through out the Bible.

Worship MinistryThe Worship Ministry, at the present time, consist of the Zion Praise and Worship Team, the Ministry Voices Choir, the Daughters of Zion Dance Ministry and the Holy Ghost Band. The purpose and mission of the Worship Ministry is to usher in the presence of God into every service, preparing the ground of the heart for the impartation of the Word of God. We seek to raise the level of spiritual consciousness to the point where our hearts, minds and souls are open to experience the true worship of God in spirit and in truth.

StaffSenior Pastor.....................................................Edward A. ThompsonYouth Pastor......................................................Eddielee JenkinsChurch Clerk.....................................................Shelia RhettFinancial Secretary..........................................Carol BrodyTreasurer.............................................................Mary RobinsonSunday School Superintendent.......................Gloria Smith

Precious Little Lambs MinistryThe Precious Little Lamb Ministry is designed to minister to children from infancy to five years of age. It is more than simply babysitting; it is a bible based activity time to help shape the minds of our little ones in the area of bible knowledge and also church etiquette.Jesus said to suffer little children to come unto him for such is the kingdom of heaven, along with whatever you do to the least of these, you do unto me. Thus our children are most important to us and especially in the church setting.

Contact UsSecond Baptist Church1016 Wood StreetBethlehem, PA 18018Church Office 610-691-9783 Pastors Office 610-867-0652Fax 610-867-9940Email: secondbapt1016@secondbaptistpa.orgWeb page:secondbaptistpa.org

Precious Women of Virtue MinistryThe Precious Women of Virtue Ministry desires to be an instrument of God's grace by becoming women of holiness in humility. We minister biblically and encourage women to proclaim and live His truth by nurturing though love and prayer, empowering through trust and direction, and encouragement through service, leadership and education for the edification of the body of Christ. Together we strive to be "Women Touching Other Women" through outreaches, retreats and conferences that show the love of Christ to our community as vessels that help to build the Kingdom of God. The ministry is rooted in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up; just as in fact you are doing."

Touch Points for Mens' MinistryThe Touch Points for Men's ministry is designed to help men answer some basic questions of life: (1) How can I get more done? (2) Where is God in my time of crisis? (3) Does God have a special purpose for me? (4) How do I deal with my bad habits?All of these and more are questions that men face every day and must find an answer. Our goal is through bible study, fellowship and other common activities to discover what God has to say to and about men in these situations and what we need to face the various challenges of being Christian men in a secular society.

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF BETHLEHEM, PASTATEMENT OF FAITHIn addition to the eighteen articles of faith (listed in the back of The New National Baptist Hymnal) adopted by the Second Baptist Church at its inception we further believe the following:1. We believe in one God Who is eternal in His existence, multiplied in manifestation and sovereign in His authority.2. We believe that Jesus is the Son of God. He was born of the Virgin Mary, suffered, died, was buried, and rose from the dead for our total salvation. (Luke 3:21-22; Philippians 2:5-11)3. We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ atones for our sins and iniquity. It is through His shed blood that we are saved, healed and set free from the penalty of sin, the power of sin and when he comes again from the very presence of sin. We further believe that we are set free from the bondage and the forces of darkness. (Romans 5:9-11; Ephesians 1:7; Revelations 12:11)4. We believe that the Bible is the true infallible Word of God, that it is verbally and plenary inspired by God and cleanses our souls. It holds the word of eternal life and the keys of the Kingdom of God. The Bible shows us God’s principles and standards for living; and it is the food that sustains us in all circumstances. (John 1:14; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 John 2:5-6)5. We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs in each believer upon the acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior and Master; and that such baptism places the believer into the body of Christ.6. We further believe that the Holy Spirit may manifest Himself in the filling of the believer. This manifestation is often evidenced by but not limited to the speaking with other tongues (Acts 2:4; Ephesians 5:18-21). Thus we believe that the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is best evidenced by a life to exhibit the holiness and righteous of an almighty and sovereign God.7. We believe in the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This manifestation includes the Five Fold Ministry gifts along with tongues, interpretation of tongues, prophecy, words of knowledge and wisdom, discerning of spirits, faith, working of miracles, helps and healing plus…. (Mark 16:15-18: Acts 5:16: 2 Corinthians 12:1-11; Ephesians 4)8. We believe that tithes and offerings is the biblical financial plan of God and through the giving of tithes and offerings the individual and the congregation is blessed of God.9. We believe that the just shall live by faith and this faith will manifest itself in the form a prayer life. We believe that a prayer life is a necessary and required part of the true Christians life style and of utmost importance to anyone who seeks a leadership role.

I Am My Sister's Keeper Singles Ministry Presents Dr. Laverne Adams, author of "Driven by Destiny" .September 24 @4:00pmWelcome all females: Singles, Married, Mothers, Daughters and Young Adults.



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Daughters of Zion Dance Ministry"Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; Praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; Praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with the timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord." - Psalm 150Welcome to the Daughter's of Zion Dance Ministry. This ministry consist of a group of woman that desperately seek the presence of God. The purpose of this ministry is to express our love and adoration for God through movement. Our focus is to usher in the presence of God and to set the atmosphere for worship.

Second Baptist Church New Year's Eve Celebration10:00 pm untilAin't no party like a Holy Ghost party, cuz a Holy Ghost party don't stop.

Second Baptist Daughters of Zion Dance Ministry

Joshua Generation Mission StatementJoshua Generation has declared their mission statemetn to be Joshua 1:6 - "Be strong and courageous because you will lead these people to inherity the land I swore to their fore fathers to give them." As the churfch of today we strive to carry out God's word and to fulfill our roles as leaders. We also strive to give confidence to the youth. Furthermmore we dedicate our hearts to Worship, which stands for WORKING ON REALLY SERVING HIM IN PRAISE.We display this dedication through song, dance, bible study, and events the challednge our spiritual growth. Within the Joshual Generation Youth Ministry we have the JG Choir, drama club, bible study and others as the need manifest itself..Youth Pastor Eddielee Jenkins

Pastor Thompson earned his B.S. degree in Business Education/Accounting from Blomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA in 1971. In May 1985, he graduated from Philadelphia Biblical University Evening School with highest honors. Pastor Fred Davis of the Greater Shiloh Church, Easton, PA ordained Pastor Thompson on November 14, 1985 where he continued to serve as an Associate Minister and Church Accountant until his calling to Pastor the Second Baptist Church of Bethlehem, PA.Having served as Interim Pastor for a period in 1988, he was installed as Pastor, Sunday, April 23, 1989. Pastor Thompson is anointed of God, a gifted teacher, and is dedicated to bringing the message of Kingdom, Sonslhip and wholeness of the Spirit, Soul and Body through Jesus Christ. His simplistic, yet powerful teaching, will touch your heart ; bless your soul, enlighten your mind, and strengthen your spirit.Having a visionary mission, Pastor Thompson relentlessly teaches and feeds the Word of God to the Body of Christ, praying continualllly and persistently for healing, deliverance, and restoration. He nurtures individuals, encourages thosein need of guidance, and through the Word, fasting and prayer, yolks have been broken and souls have be saved.He is especially committed to young people and has always been active in civic and community organizations. He served as treasure of the Shiloh Manor Senior Citizen housing facility for more than eigth years; four years as Treasurer for the Easton Branch NAACP, and continues as a member and supported of the local branches.Pastor Thompson shares the adventure of marriage with his wife and helpmeet of 35 years,. Lady June A. Thompson and is the Father of two children and four grand-children.

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Second Baptist Church of Bethlehem, PA. is "Serving God by serving the people of God, preparing saints for Kingdom living now." We believe that serving God by serving the people of God is a process mininstering to the whole man. To this end we seek to go into all the world and preach, through our living, the word of God to every one. We believe the preaching of God's word through our living to be paramount to the saving of souls.We seek to go beyond the confounds of the current congregation to take the saving word of Jesus to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the Uttermost parts of the world. This will be accomplished through teaching and ministering to the faithful within the house (Jerusalem), then our immediate neighborhood (Judea), the the span beyond that (Samaria) and ultimately to all with who we come in contact (Uttermost). Thus we commit our faith in Christ to the faithful who will in trun commit it to the faithful who will commit it to the faithful creating the multiplied inheritance of God's word.It is our purpose to do all in the name of Jesus; to bring glory and honor and majesty to Him in every word, thought and deed. It is our quest to live as unto the Lord each and every day in each and every circumstance..We will seek those who are best equipped by God to work in our leadership roles. The presence or manifestation of the Holy Spirit is most important to a leader. We seek those who are willing to be committed and submitted to and under the authority of God to be used to execute the authority of God. We seek those willing to be under control and not in control and further acknowledge that all authoriy comes from God .

UPCOMING EVENTSSecond Baptist Men's Conference - March 4 - 5, 2011COVENANT CONNECTIONSFriday night 7:00 pm Pastor Phil Davis, Greater Shiioh Chruch, Easton, PA.Saturday 8:30 - 12:30Pastor Terence Johnson, Cathederal International North Hills, Teaneck, NJBishop Harry Pendleton Faith and Love Center Philadelphia, PAPastor Edward A. ThompsonSecond Baptist, Bethlehem, PA

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH of BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIAPreparing Saints for Kingdom Living NowWelcome to the online experience of the Second Baptist Church of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is a pleasure to introduce you to our church family. It is my prayer that as you browse through the pages of this site that something you see, read or hear will cause you not only to take a closer look at us but also cause you to ask yourself the question, "Am I prepared for Kingdom living now?"We open our doors to you both physically and electronically with the sincere hope that you will allow us to minister to you as you browse. We are a bible based church of born again believers in the Lord Jesus Christ seeking to effectively pursue the assignment of "Preparing Saints for Kingdom Living Now."Pastor Edward A. Thompson

Sun. 8:30 am - Sunday School, 10:00 am - Worship Wed. 10:00 am /8:00 pm- Bible Study, 7:00 pm Youth Group/Discipleship1016 Wood Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018610-691-9783.