Welcome

Grace Bible Fellowship Church is a congregation in Nazareth whose purpose is to glorify God. In pursuit of this purpose, we are committed to offer worship worthy of the Lord through message and music, to proclaim biblical truth through sound preaching and teaching, to strengthen the family of God through fellowship of believers, and to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to our community and the world beyond.

The Bible Fellowship Church

We would like to acquaint you with the Bible Fellowship Church. "BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH" is our denominational name, similar to Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian or other church names. Our church is headquartered in eastern Pennsylvania and is spread throughout the Northeast and continues to grow through planting of new churches. We are united together by a common statement of faith to worship, grow spiritually, and serve God and others through our various ministries.

Grace Bible Fellowship Church History

Grace Bible Fellowship Church (BFC) was founded in 1898 with 12 members. (The Bible Fellowship Church was then known as Mennonite Brethren in Christ.) Grace BFC started as tent meetings in a peach orchard at the east end of Nazareth. As the weather grew colder, the members moved to a storefront on Main Street across from the present Post Office.

The church continued to meet at the Main Street location until 1912 when Grace Chapel was constructed at 14 South Broad Street in Nazareth. Church membership had grown to 28 by this time.

Grace BFC continued to meet at Grace Chapel on Broad Street until 1966 when the congregation moved to its present location at the corner of Rose Inn and East Beil Avenues. The congregation had grown to 106 members and had outgrown the Broad Street facility.

In 1981 with a membership of 145 the original sanctuary was expanded and then in 1993 the church building was expanded by the addition of a brand new sanctuary which seats 312 persons. Grace BFC has now grown to over 200 members from the original twelve.

Mission Statement

The mission of Grace Bible Fellowship Church is to grow in personal knowledge and love of the Lord and to honor Him in all areas of life.

What We Believe

We seek to base our doctrine and living solely upon God's inspired Word, the Bible. God created man without sin.

But man turned from God and against God. The Apostle Paul said, "There is none righteous, no, not one· For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Manās greatest need is to be restored to fellowship with his Maker; and then, with one another. The Gospel is the Good News that the Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to save all who will come to Him. "God commended His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinner's, Christ died for us." Jesus is the bridge between fallen man and the Holy Lord. He died to take away the sins of His people! He freely gives eternal life to every true believer. Once we have come to know God personally, by receiving Jesus into our lives as Savior and Lord, God calls us to grow daily in our knowledge of Him, and in loving service to others, in Christ's name. Soon Jesus will return to judge the unbelievers of all ages where they shall live forever in hell apart from God and to take believers to be with Him in heaven forever.

Your Response

It's up to you. Our hearts and doors are open to you. Above all, God's hand of mercy and love is extended to you through Grace Church. We hope you'll visit us real soon, or again!

Our Emphasis

A Concerned Church
We care about you and your needs. You are welcome here.

A Family Church
Every member of your family will find a place for Bible training, spiritual growth and Christian service and will find a Christian friend to pray with and to share problems, trials, and victories. We care about everyone.

A Musical Church
We joyfully worship the Lord through congregational singing, choirs, vocal solos and groups, and instrumental ensembles and solos. Youāll find a place to worship.

A Youth Oriented Church
Our youth group is growing with lots of planned activities and opportunities for service. Youth are important here.

A Mission Minded Church
We support several missionaries serving God both in the United States and around the world. We are supporting them through our gifts and prayers. We also support summer missionary service for our own volunteers. You can help to spread Godās word.

Weekly Ministries Sunday Morning Worship......................... 9:00 AM Children Church........ up through 2nd grade Sunday School all ages ............ 10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service............. 6:00 PM Growth Groups............................ 6:00 PM Tuesday Ladies Bible Study...................... 9:30 AM (Sept.-May) Wednesday AWANA Clubs (School year)........ 6:30 PM Youth Group................................ 6:30 PM Adult Prayer Meeting.................. 7:00 PM Saturday Men's Bible Study........................ 7:00 AM (Note: Nursery is provided during many of these ministries)