ABOUT
Pastor & First Lady
Rev. Stuart P. Courtney, Senior Pastor
Sis. Deadra Courtney, First Lady
Chairman
Bro. Delmer Traylor, Chairman of Deacon Ministry
Our Mission
Bethlehem Baptist Church "The House of Bread is a church committed to standing, striving with one mind, one spirit, united for the faith of the gospel. We're committed to public worship, to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and to use our ministries to influence and impact church membership, the community of Bonham, Fannin County, and the world.
Our Vision
At Bethlehem Baptist Church "The House of Bread, we are committed to being a church where faith and family are first.
Our Core Values
- Faith- What we believe
- Family- Who we are
- Fellowship- What we do
- Fun- How we live
In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord
Our Motto
At Bethlehem Baptist Church "The House of Bread we are committed to doing all things well.
Our Purpose
The purpose of Bethlehem Baptist Church "The House of Bread is to reach up to God through worship, to reach in through Christian education “ nurture, and to reach out through evangelical ministry.
Who We Are
Who is BETHLEHEM? BETHLEHEM is the community of those who are being crucified with Christ. Who is BETHLEHEM? BETHLEHEM is the community of those who are being resurrected to newness of life, hope for the community, rays of light as the sun rises anew from behind dark mountains over against a blue sky, a sky that symbolized God's favor and God's approval. BETHLEHEM is God's working, God's gift of love and fellowship, the freedom to respond to God's call, to exercise our spiritual gifts, and to worship God freely.
Who is BETHLEHEM? BETHLEHEM is the community of those who are being crucified with Christ. Who is BETHLEHEM? BETHLEHEM is the community of those who are being resurrected to newness of life, hope for the community, rays of light as the sun rises anew from behind dark mountains over against a blue sky, a sky that symbolized God's favor and God's approval. BETHLEHEM is God's working, God's gift of love and fellowship, the freedom to respond to God's call, to exercise our spiritual gifts, and to worship God freely.
Meaning of The "House of Bread"
Q: What is the meaning of the name Bethlehem, why?
A: In Hebrew, it means 'House of bread'. In his Notes on Malachi 5:2
'The town south of Jerusalem which was the birthplace of David and later of Jesus (1Sam 16:1, Matt 2:5, Lu 2:4-7). The name Bethlehem means "house of bread" because the area was a grain-producing area in Old Testament times. The name 'Ephratah' ("fruitful") differentiates it from the Galilean town by the same name.'
'The town south of Jerusalem which was the birthplace of David and later of Jesus (1Sam 16:1, Matt 2:5, Lu 2:4-7). The name Bethlehem means "house of bread" because the area was a grain-producing area in Old Testament times. The name 'Ephratah' ("fruitful") differentiates it from the Galilean town by the same name.'
