Worship
Sunday Service at 9:30 am-
Please join us!
This week is Holy Communion
Lively music, reading, and preaching with special guests and a warm welcome. Communion on First Sundays.
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Jan 28, 2026
Patriotism is based on love of country. It’s looking forward. It’s based on hearing more voices. It’s based on the democratic process. It’s based on dialogue,” he said.
“Christian nationalism, and all forms of
nationalism, is based on fear,” Christie continued. “What they do is cherry pick within our tradition, whether it’s scripture or our understanding of history or suppression of our history or definitions of our history, access to the traditions we participate in or our economic system, the media system — all of it. They redefine and reinterpret, with one superior understanding of what it means to be a ‘Christian.’”
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT MAR 01, 2026
First reading
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm
Psalm 121
Second reading
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
Gospel
John 3:1-17 or Matthew 17:1-9
Ministries
Missions
We raise money to support local food banks, shelters, and charities, including our Good Samaritan Fund for needy neighbors. We cook for Emmanuel Dining Room and host a perpetual
food drive all year to feed the hungry.
To volunteer please call Nancy.
Contact Nancy Storer
storernancy@aol.com / 302-475-3549
In the old stone church, at 2615 Foulk Rd. we are full of affordable treasures & staffed by
volunteers. The proceeds go to charities such as Claymont Food Closet, Sojourner's House, Sunday Breakfast, Friendship House, and others.
Open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-3
Volunteers needed Mon morning 9-11 to stock & price; Wed, Thurs. & Fri half day at checkout counter. Call Dora to help!
Presently we enroll about 60 children in classes for ages 2-5. We are a Christian preschool and daycare. Hours are full or part-time with lunch options as well as a summer camp.
Contact Vicki Antignani
chester.bethel.Preschool@gmail.com
Tel: 302-475-0377
Music Ministry
Carmella Selvaggio-Lynch is our Director of Music and organist. There is a bell choir headed by
Pam Manocchio and many opportunities to sing God's praise.
Contact Carmella Selvaggio-Lynch
carm12340@comcast.net | Tel: 302-475-3549
Weddings and Funerals
Weddings in the sanctuary are available to church members, their families, and folks in our surrounding community.
If you are interested in holding a funeral here, Pastor Kelly is ready to minister to you and your family, schedule permitting, regardless of your membership. Please contact the office at 302-475-3549.
