A loving and caring community, the Bethlehem Baptist Church is the oldest, contiguous church in Sarasota, being founded in 1899 by Reverend Lewis Colson, who was also a fisherman and surveyor. The modern building by Courville Creative Concepts in Osprey perfectly accommodates the growing needs of the church, school and congregation. Multi-generational, integrative and supportive, the Bethlehem Baptist Church community welcomes you.