What better place than Bethlehem to celebrate the Christmas season!   The members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church invite everyone to a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 7 at 3:00PM.  Please join us in our sanctuary where we will be celebrating the blessed birth of Christ and the love of family and friends.  We will serve refreshments after the concert.  Our church is located at 155 Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood.

A free concert “Christmas: The Joy and Spirit 2014” will be performed by  Greg Caldarone and The New Jersey Brass Quintet, accompanied by Bethlehem’s organist and pianist Elena Crudge and accompanist Rich Fusilli, and will feature classic and contemporary Christmas favorites.

 Greg Caldarone, award winning singer/recording artist, recipient of the Universal Jazz Coalition “Dakota Staton Award”, has been sharing his vocal talents in our local churches and establishments for many years. Specializing in popular standards, Caldarone will feature Christmas classics such as "O Holy Night" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" as well as more recent songs such as Mark Lowry’s “Mary Did You Know?”  and of course Michael Card’s " Joseph's Song'' (a signature for him).  Greg has been a song leader in music ministries in our community for over 20 years. For more about Greg Caldarone go to www.gregcaldarone.com.

The NJ Brass Quintet is a fabulous ensemble that will immediately give you that warm wonderful feeling of an old fashioned Christmas. It is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the cultural enrichment of the community in which it serves. The musical ensemble's programs include educationally oriented children's concerts, park concerts in a "Village Brass Band" setting, and special concerts for various occasions in addition to traditional chamber music concerts. Its repertoire ranges from earliest madrigals to the most contemporary compositions available.

The dedicated professional musicians that compose the NJBQ bring a high degree of talent and creativity to the ensemble. Each member of the quintet is an experienced educator as well as an accomplished performer.

To get us all in the spirit of Christmas there will also be a sing-along that will include  “Angels We Have Heard on High”, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” “Joy to the World”, and “O Come All Ye Faithful”.

We truly hope to see you and wish everyone a joyous holiday season and a beautiful finish for 2014. Admission is free, however a free will offering will be welcome. CDs by both Greg Caldarone and The NJ Brass Quintet will be available at the concert.   Please join us for refreshments after the concert,

Additionally, Bethlehem has some special services with inspirational music and messages, and the presence of the Lord’s Holy Spirit planned. The schedule is as follows:

Dec 21, Sunday School Christmas Program, One service at 9:30

Dec 28, Christmas Week, One service at 9:30

The members of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ridgewood want you to know that God has a plan for you and he loves you.  Our faith is in Christ.   Our guide is in the Bible.  Our love is for all.  Come celebrate with us.  We offer 2 Sunday services:  Contemporary Praise Service at 8:45am and Traditional Worship at 11am with Sunday School and Bible Class at 10am.  Please join us at 155 Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood.  For more information, please visit our website, www.BethlehemChurch.com.