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Summer Lunch Program

Thanks to these ladies for serving lunch today to the youth of West Branch for the Summer Lunch Program.  Once again, one more way of how we are doing God’s work with our hands.  Way to go gang and all … Continue reading

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Blessing of Students and Teachers this Sunday, August 23 @ 9:00 am

Each and every time we gather for worship is certain to be a glorious time to come together and give our praise to God.  Not only will we have a baptism this Sunday to celebrate the newest member of God’s … Continue reading

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School Supplies – Thank you!

Thank you to all who contributed to the collection for backpacks. You donated a total of $825 and one backpack was assembled for each grade level K-8. We do have some leftover funds and will either wait until we hear … Continue reading

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Food Pantry Needs

The August list of most pressing needs at the West Branch Food Pantry List is now available.  Thanks again for your ongoing support of this valuable ministry. Food Pantry Needs

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August Newsletter

The August Newsletter is done and can be viewed below. August Newsletter

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VBS 2015

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is underway.  Go to our VBS 2015 Page under the “Youth” Tab or simply click here to be taken to that page where there is a photo gallery, which will be updated periodically throughout the week. … Continue reading

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School Supplies Drive

One of the ways Bethany members have served the West Branch community in recent years is by collecting for schools supplies. Last year it was through a backpack collection.  Bethany members gave $300 to this collection, and with a contribution … Continue reading

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“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is coming!

Once again this year we will respond to God’s grace by going out with thousands of our sisters and brothers in Christ in the ELCA on a dedicated day of service on September 13 following a shortened worship service. We … Continue reading

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Quarterly Stewardship Newsletter

The quarterly stewardship newsletter is done and can be viewed below. June 2015 Quarterly Stewardship Newsletter

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July Food Pantry Need List

Thank you to all for the abundance of donations received for the food pantry.  We are making a huge difference and the list is much shorter this month as the pantry is getting well stocked again.  See the new list … Continue reading

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