October 2, 2018
Second Baptist Church marks
100 year of service to community
100 year of service to community
This year, the Second Baptist
Church at 1016 Wood St. in Bethlehem is celebrating the centennial of its
founding as the second African-American house of worship in Bethlehem. In
September, it marked the occasion with a special worship service and catered
luncheon. The congregation also celebrated the life and contributions of
long-time senior pastor Edward Arnold Thompson, who passed away in January.
Thompson served as interim pastor from 1986-1988, and pastor from 1988 until
his death.
By Carole Gorney
Memories made at 50th reunion
Nearly 300
graduates and their guests gathered on the weekend of Sept. 15 to mark 50 years
since their class graduated from Liberty and Freedom high schools in 1968.
Their senior class had been divided with the opening of Freedom HS for the
1967-68 school year, with over 500 remaining at Liberty and the rest
transferred to the then brand new high school campus in Bethlehem Township. An
informal gathering on Friday night at the Bethlehem Brew Works gave those who
were unable to attend the Saturday event a chance to mingle with classmates
they hadn’t seen in some time, and catch up on all of life’s events over food
and drink. Photo: New memories were made as photos were taken throughout the
day.
By Dana Grubb
I am where I am meant to be
What
is my take-away? I encourage you, if you have a chance, to explore a new area
when a job pops up outside of your comfort zone, take the risk even though it’s
away from family, but you feel led to go, and you know it’s legal and safe. If
you give your best, you may find yourself in a spot that you can’t believe. The
day I finished this article, I had just said good-bye to my mother and younger
sister, but I know that I am not alone. I find myself enjoying and treasuring
my time with family more than I ever have. I know I won’t see or hug them
except for Christmas and next summer. If you find yourself being led, go. This
journey started based on faith, and I am still relying on my faith every day.
Thank you
for reading about my journey. Nii tak ko to mat tsi no, I will see you again.
Photo: Carina Stoves outside the school where she teaches in Browning, Montana.
Carina began her second year there recently, teaching second grade.
By Carina Stoves
Hawks top Whitehall
A win always makes a team feel
good, but last week’s 56-21 victory over Whitehall was especially what
Bethlehem Catholic needed. Coming off an upset loss to Nazareth the week
before, Becahi relied on its ground game with 343 yards rushing to overtake the
Zephyrs. Tavion Banks had his first monster game of the season, running for 124
yards and four touchdowns to lead the way.
By Peter Car
State Theatre mixes old with new
Coming off a season that boasted the highest numbers in seven years, the
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton, is trying a couple of new things, as
well as bringing back some surefire hits in 2018-2019. “We’re pumped.” says
State Theatre president and CEO Shelley Brown. “We had a really good year.
Since our 90th anniversary we have seen an uptick in attendance. The
anniversary gave the theater a lot of visibility and the enthusiasm is
contagious. When people are excited about being here it gives us a real shot in
the arm.” The State Theatre season includes Steven Wright, who opened the
2018-19 with his show Sept. 7; Diana Krall, Oct. 14, and Kenny G, Dec. 6. plus
six Broadway touring shows.
By Kathy Lauer-Williams
BASD: Board hears Nitchmann wrap-up report
BASD: Kindness is Magic comes to Bethlehem
Bethlehem HARB: Board approves new signage, roofing
Bethlehem HCC: East 4th St. demolition approved
Bethlehem Township: Tom Nolan: ‘Will remember him well’
Bethlehem Township: Fun at Community Days
Hellertown: Neighbors protest new works building
Lehigh County: Board honors 3 residents
Northampton County: Council approved $33.7M IT deal
South Bethlehem: St. Luke’s ‘Night of Heroes’
Valley: Candidates speak at CACLV annual event
Valley: Wage coalition builds support
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