Cookie Walk

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Pastor

This Saturday, December 3 at 9:00 a.m.  This is our gift to the community and we need your assistance.  Please have cookies to church by 8:30 a.m.  We also need ministers of hospitality to greet, welcome, and assist those attending.  Thank you so much!

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Angel Tree 2016

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Pastor

The Angel Tree is now up and we need your help.  Please select an ornament, purchase the gift, wrap it, and return it by December 7 or give monetary donation and someone will go out and purchase gifts with those funds.  Thanks!

angel-tree-2016

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December Newsletter

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Pastor

The December Newsletter is done and can be viewed below.

December 2016 Newsletter

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West Branch Food Pantry Needs

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Pastor

Find the most needed items at the West Branch Food Pantry here – Thanks for your ongoing support of this ministry.

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ELCA Video

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Pastor

Here is a link to a very short and informative video to where our offerings go.  We are part of something much bigger and together we all do God’s work.

Where Does Your Offering Go? (Video)

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All Saints Sunday Photo

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Pastor

Yesterday in worship we gave thanks to God for all God has done; especially for the reconciling work of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross and through His resurrection.  Through this work we believe we are able to stand before God as saints as Christ has taken away the sin that so often covers us.  This is good news and sheer grace.

On this day, we give thanks and remember those saints who have died in the past year and those newly baptized saints in the past year.  This year we also recognized our “senior” saints among us (those 80 and over).  We were fortunate several were able to worship with us.  Here is a photo of those present.

Senior Saints

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November Newsletter

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Pastor

The November Newsletter is now available.  See below:

November Newsletter

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Community Prayer Service of Peace and Healing

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Pastor

Once again, the West Branch Area Religious Council is hosting a Community Prayer Service of Peace and Healing.  This will take place on Sunday, October 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Bethany.  This is a short service and involves prayer around the cross similar to what we do on Wednesday evenings in Lent.  See the flier below.

Prayer Service of Peace Flier

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Sparkhouse Family Book Fair

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Pastor

In conjunction with our Reformation 500 Book Fair we are also making available several resources from Sparkhouse Family.  Check out the books, Bibles, and video for children on the table just outside the kitchen.  There are some really wonderful resources here.  Our fair will run October 9-23.  The books, Bibles, and video shown on the table are up to 40% off with free shipping.  An order form is located at the table.  See below for a detailed description and pricing of the items.

Sparkhouse Family Book Fair Pricing Guide

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Reformation 500 Bookstore

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Pastor

Next year, 2017, we will celebrate 500 years since the Reformation.  As we journey toward that date maybe you want to do some reading about Martin Luther, the Reformation, and other books about Lutheranism.  Check out the table just outside the kitchen and browse the books.  If interested, now is the time to buy as Augsburg Fortress is offering the books 50% off with free shipping.  There is an order form on the table.  Our book fair will run October 9-23.

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