BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
As followers of Jesus Christ, the mission of Bethel Lutheran Church is:
"We are called, enlightened, and empowered through Christ to worship, witness, and serve"
Sundays | 9:45 am | Bethel
All are welcome to attend adult Sunday School
Wednesdays | 6 pm | Bethel
Join us for an hour-long Bible study. You are welcome to come at 5:30 for a soup supper preceding the study.
There are several small groups including the Hope Circle, the Priscilla Circle, and the Naomi Circle that meet monthly at different times and locations. Please send all questions about Bible studies to the pastor.
Confirmation Ministry
First and Third Wednesdays | 3:30 pm | Bethel
7th and 8th grade Youth meet together with the pastor and other teachers on the first and third Wednesdays during the school year for a two year confirmation program to guide them in their transition to adulthood in the Christian faith. Classes are designed to help the Confirmation Student make the transition from Sunday school to becoming disciples of Christ. Its primary goal is to enhance faith development by involving the student’s family in passing on the faith and involving students in fellowship & servant projects. A reception and display of student Faith Journals is held on Pentecost Sunday for the 2nd year students.
Please send all questions about Confirmation to the pastor or Family Ministry Director.
Sundays | 9:45 am | Bethel
Faith Connection Sunday School is a ministry to the 3 year olds through elementary age on Sunday mornings September through May. Join us as we study, share in conversation and grow in our relationship to God and one another. More information can be found on the Family Ministry Page of our monthly newsletter.
Please send all questions about Faith Connection Sunday school and VBS to the Family Ministry Director.
Cradle Roll Ministry
This is a resource available to families with infants and toddlers to nurture faith in the early years. Splash Cradle Roll helps families mark the promises they make in Baptism by giving the families resources for faith formation.
Please send all questions about getting your child baptized to the pastor.
Inter-generation Events
Our Inter-generational Ministry Events are when we intentionally combine generations together in mutual serving, sharing, or learning within the core activities of the church in order to live out being the body of Christ to each other and out in the community. Inter-generational ministry nurtures Christ-centered community by bringing together two or more generations in planned and purposeful settings, where all are mutually-invested. Generations learn and grow in faith together during the season of Advent/Christmas, Lent, Summer, and a variety of events during the school year. More information can be found on the Family Ministry Page of our monthly newsletter and our Events Page.
Please send all questions about Inter-generational Ministry Events to the Family Ministry Director.
Bethel Men's Group
Third Saturdays | 9 am | Bethel
Join the Bethel Men's Group for breakfast, devotions, and fellowship. No need to RSVP - come see what they're cooking up! Please contact the pastor with any questions.
Bethel Women's Group
First Saturdays | 10 am | Bethel
Join the Bethel Women's Group for a potluck brunch, devotions, and program. No need to RSVP - just bring along a dish to share and a friend! More information can be found on the Chimin' In Women's Ministry Page of our monthly newsletter. Please contact the church office with any questions.
Choir
Choir sings during both services on special occasions. No experience necessary! Practices are weekly on Wednesday evenings. Go to our Bethel Lutheran YouTube channel to experience our music ministry. For more information, please contact the Music Director.
Handbells
Handbells practice on Wednesday evenings and perform along with the vocal choir. No experience necessary. If interested, please contact the Music Director.
Keenagers
Third Thursdays | 12 pm | Bethel
Keenagers are a group of older adults that meet for a potluck and special programming. You don't have to be a certain age to join - everyone is welcome! Please contact the church office prior to attending in case the schedule changes.
Million Meals
First Sundays at 11 am service | Second Sundays at 8:30 am service | Bethel
Six cents pays for a meal! Bethel accepts a monthly offering of loose change and the pennies add up! The funds are given to the North Clark County Food Bank to serve those in need in our area. Bethel has collected enough change to provide for more than 740,000 meals! You can find a current total on the Social Outreach page of our monthly newsletter.
Quilters
Second and Fourth Mondays | 8 am | Bethel
The Sharehouse Quilters have sewn thousands of quilts for local shelters.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays | 9 am | Bethel
The Mission Quilters make quilts for Lutheran World Relief, Bethel's high school graduates, and baptismal gifts.
Bethel has two groups of quilters who meet throughout the year (excluding July and August) and make beautiful quilts for charity. If you may be interested in one of these groups, please contact Nancy Fuerstenberg (Sharehouse) or Marlyne Olson (Mission).