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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Cookie Walk

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Pastor
Bethany’s Annual Cookie Walk is this Saturday as part of West Branch’s Christmas Past. It is from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. There will be cookies to buy, a place to sit and enjoy your treats with others, and a few quilts for sale. We hope to see you there.
 
We are at 235 S. 2nd St. just south of the Fire/Police Station.
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Bishops Letter to Governor Branstad

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Pastor

Lutherans have a long history of using our voice to speak out on behalf of issues of justice. It is part of our calling as the people of God.  Here is a letter from the 3 Bishops in the state of Iowa to Governor Branstad regarding the current issue of welcoming refugees from Syria.

Letter from Iowa Bishops

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December Newsletter

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Pastor

The December Newsletter is done and can be viewed below.

December 2015 Newsletter

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Job Opening – Organist/Pianist

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Pastor

Bethany Lutheran Church in West Branch, Iowa currently has an opening for a part-time organist/pianist.  This individual will assist and give leadership to the worship services of Bethany Lutheran and his/her gifts will help lift the congregation in music for the praise of God.  Potential candidates must be proficient in playing organ and piano, have some knowledge of Christian worship and music, and be able to work with others.  All interested candidates are invited to submit a resume via email to:  [email protected] or by regular mail to:  Bethany Lutheran Church, PO Box 236, West Branch, IA  52358.  A Position Description can be found below.

Organist Job Desc. (2015)

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Thank you!

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Pastor

Thank you faithful people of God!  Once again you responded to God’s amazing grace in reaching out with that love to others.  Through our October drive to raise awareness of Domestic Violence and provide donations to the Domestic Violence Intervention Program or shelter in Iowa City we raised $250 to buy Hy-Vee Gift Cards and there were a handful of other donations that will help those trying to safely exit a dangerous relationship.  Here is a photo.  Great work!

DVIP 2015

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Grace Gathering – August 10-13 2016

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Pastor

We are invited to attend the Grace Gathering next summer in conjunction with the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans.  See the invitation and link to video below from Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.

I invite you to the Grace Gathering to be held in partnership with the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans Aug. 10-13. Grace Gathering will bring people together from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Participants will see the church in action, worship with Churchwide Assembly voting members, engage in experiential learning, and attend a variety of workshops that will equip congregations and synods with tools to prepare for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.

Video Invitation by Bishop Eaton

Registration and Additional Information (www.elca.org/gracegathering)

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Daylight Savings Reminder

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Pastor

Reminder – Daylight Savings time this weekend so we fall back an hour – if you arrive to worship early feel free to sit, reflect & pray.

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