January Newsletter

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Pastor

Happy New Year!  The January 2016 Newsletter is now available.

 

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Pastor

Another Christmas Eve is upon us with a bit unusual and unexpected weather I might add. I think it is the first time in my 43 years we were under a tornado watch on December 23. Life is full of twists and turns – unexpected happenings and outcomes.  Sometimes those are good and other times not so good.  That first Christmas God certainly didn’t meet the world’s expectations in coming to earth in a completely new way.  The way God came was one not of power, fame, and fortune but rather to a remote village of no significance, to an unwed teenage girl who gave birth in a stable.  Things don’t always go as planned but the promise holds true that God meets us no matter where that is or what has happened.  On this holy day, my prayer is the peace of God which has come to us that first Christmas in a babe wrapped in cloths be with you!  May you know, feel, and trust the wonderful, grace-filled, love God has for you and for all!  Merry Christmas! – Pastor Chad

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Christmas Message from Bishop Eaton

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Pastor

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton delivers a Christmas message to all.  You can see it by clicking here.

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Christmas Eve Worship

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Pastor

Worship Times for Christmas Eve 2o15 (Both services are Candlelight services and will include the sacrament of Holy Communion) are 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

This is one of the most cherished evenings in the life of the church.  We welcome anyone, whether a lifelong church goer or one who has never stepped foot in the doors of a church, to come and worship with us this Christmas Eve.  We believe God is in the midst of all we do and if you are reading this post then somehow and someway God has led you to our site and is calling you to hear the wonderful news of God’s love which has come to us in the birth of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.  We can’t wait to see you and share this special night together in worship and praise!

 

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Confirmation Update

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Pastor

Affirmation of Baptism or Confirmation has concluded for 2015 and will resume on January 6, 2016.  Thanks to all the youth and parents for attending, participating, and providing meals.  Here are a couple photos from last night and I even got these 3 fine young men to be shepherds in a skit.

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Angel Tree 2015

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Pastor

Wow!  The faithful people of God at Bethany have once again responded to God’s grace and love by reaching out and serving the neighbor.  This is part our mission as God’s people.  Many thanks to Jeni for organizing this.  Below are some photos of all the much needed gifts and also thanks to the confirmation students and a few others for helping wrap last night.

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Let’s Go Caroling!

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Pastor

Let’s gather together for some Christmas caroling, fellowship, and fun!

When:  Sunday, December 20 @ 4:00 p.m.

Where:  Meet at the Crestview Nursing Center Lobby

Following:  5:00 p.m. Supper @ Mexico Lindo Restaurant

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Christmas Program

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Pastor

Here are photos from an excellent Christmas Program yesterday.  Thanks Amber and children for proclaiming the good news of God to the people of Bethany!

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Cookie Walk Photos

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Pastor

The Annual Cookie Walk was held this past Saturday.  Thank you to all the volunteers who put in so much time and effort to make this a success and thanks to all who came out and supported it.  Below is a slideshow withe some photos of the day.

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News from our Synod

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Pastor

Please find attached the insert from the Southeastern Iowa Synod found in the December issue of The Lutheran magazine.  Copies of the magazine are available at church.

Synod News

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