Category Archives: Worship

Join us this Sunday as we bless the quilts and pray for those who will receive them.  As October is Domestic Violence Awareness month these quilts will be sent to the Domestic Violence Shelter in Iowa City.  Here is a … Continue reading →

This Sunday, September 24, is our annual outdoor worship with a pet blessing.  Here are some notes on the service. Please bring a lawn chair if possible; however, we will have some folding chairs set up outside In case of … Continue reading →

We had many suggestions for favorite hymns to be sung during worship throughout the summer.  We will get to many but not all.  The remainder will be sung throughout the fall. Below is a listing of those hymns and dates … Continue reading →

An awesome day in worship yesterday as 5 youth affirmed their baptisms; also known as Confirmation.  Way to go Gavin, Anna, Ellie, Olivia, and Katie.  

Favorite Hymns Wanted:  We invite you to tell us your favorite hymns that are found in the Evangelical Lutheran Witness (ELW) hymnal.  There will be a box located in the Great Hall downstairs with slips of paper next to it. … Continue reading →

The following options for worship during Holy Week are listed below. Maundy Thursday, April 13th:  7:00 p.m. at West Branch United Methodist Church  Good Friday, April 14th:  7:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church Easter Sunday, April 16th: 9:00 a.m. at Bethany … Continue reading →

The congregations of West Branch and Springdale invite any and all to a short prayer service of peace and healing tonight at Bethany at 5:30 pm. See flier below. Prayer for Peace Flier

We will celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 24 with services at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm.  Both services are candlelight services and will include plenty of singing and also celebration of Holy Communion. … Continue reading →

Yesterday in worship we gave thanks to God for all God has done; especially for the reconciling work of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross and through His resurrection.  Through this work we believe we are able to stand … Continue reading →

Once again, the West Branch Area Religious Council is hosting a Community Prayer Service of Peace and Healing.  This will take place on Sunday, October 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Bethany.  This is a short service and involves prayer around … Continue reading →