Synod Newsletter Available

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Pastor

The latest edition of the Southeastern Iowa Synod Newsletter is available now.  In case you didn’t know Bethany is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)             Within the ELCA there are 65 synods.  Each synod has its own Bishop who partners with various congregations within those synods.  Bethany is part of the Southeastern Iowa Synod.  The synod office is located in Iowa City.  Our synod spans from just west of Des Moines and then runs along highway 30 east to the Mississippi and all the way south to Missouri.  There are also congregations north of highway 30 especially on the east side as our synod stretches into Jackson County just south of Dubuque.

Biannual Synod Newsletter

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March Newsletter

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Pastor

The March newsletter is done and can be viewed here.

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Lent Meal and Worship – We are about ready for Week 1

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Pastor

It’s almost time.  We hope you are here tonight.  Meal starts at 6 and goes to 6:45 or while food lasts.  Worship is at 7.  Below are some photos.  We invite all to come and eat or worship.  Come as you are whether in your blue jeans, sweats, etc.  This is a shortened worship service and we would love to have you join us.

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PAC 2016

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Lent Service and Dinner Schedule

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Admin Assistant

Wednesday 2-17, 2-24, 3-2, 3-9, 3-16.

6:00 p.m. Dinner

700 p.m. Lent Service

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Vacation Bible School 2016

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Pastor

Please note that Vacation Bible School will be much earlier this year than the past.  Mark your calendars now for June 13-17.  More information will be coming in the near future.

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February Newsletter Available

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Pastor

The February Newsletter is now available and can be viewed by clicking here.

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Community Prayer Service of Peace

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Pastor

All are invited to a Community Prayer Service of Peace this Sunday, January 24, at Bethany at 7:00 p.m.  This is an ecumenical service sponsored by the congregations of West Branch.  Please pass the word and we hope to see you there.

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Annual Meeting Reminder

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Pastor

Just a reminder the Annual Meeting is this Sunday, January 24, following worship.  We hope to see you there.  A reminder, our constitution states to vote one most have communed and given an offering in 2015 or in the few weeks of 2016.

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Stewardship Newsletter

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Pastor

The latest edition of the quarterly Stewardship Newsletter is now done and can be viewed here.  Enjoy and thanks Stewardship Team!

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Food Pantry Needs

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Pastor

The new list of some of the most needed items at the Food Pantry is now available.  Click here to be taken to it.

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