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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! [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”10″ gal_title=”Christmas Program 2015″]

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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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