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If you keep quiet at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?

May New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, be a community where every individual recognizes the significance of their place and time, inspired by the divine orchestration seen in the story of Esther. As Esther was positioned “for such a time as this,” may each member of this community understand their unique role and purpose in God’s plan, seizing opportunities to make a difference.

In moments of decision, may the people of New Bethlehem be emboldened, knowing that they are part of a larger narrative, one that is guided by a God who carefully arranges circumstances for the good of His people and the fulfillment of His purposes. Let this knowledge inspire courage, action, and a deep sense of responsibility to one another and to the community at large.

May New Bethlehem be a place of remarkable unity and strength, where the collective efforts of its residents lead to significant acts of kindness, justice, and advocacy. Let the community be marked by a willingness to speak, to act, and to serve “for such a time as this,” transforming challenges into triumphs and obstacles into opportunities for growth and blessing.

As seasons change and years pass, let the legacy of New Bethlehem be one of purposeful living and divine timing, a testimony to the power of God to use every situation for His glory and the benefit of His people. May this community always find comfort in the knowledge that they are guided by a sovereign God who positions them where they are most needed, for the accomplishment of His greater good.

Blessed be New Bethlehem, cradled in the providential care of God, a community where every individual is valued, every effort is meaningful, and every moment is ripe with the potential to contribute to a larger divine purpose, now and forevermore.