Category Archives: Education

Prayer Team Meeting

Please join us this Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 p.m. for our Prayer Team meeting.  This is a newer group that we are trying to get more people involved in.  This is a very informal time that we talk about … Continue reading

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Rally Sunday 2014

Rally Sunday was yesterday and we had a great day installing faith formation leaders for the upcoming year (thanks to all of you and the gifts you bring), a potluck, unveiling of some update classrooms, and even a bounce house … Continue reading

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New Education Opportunity for All at Wartburg Seminary

Come to the Castle:  Worship, Learning, and Conversation Wartburg Theological Seminary will sponsor a new continuing education this fall for clergy and congregational members known as “Come to the Castle.”  Included within this program will be adult Bible study sessions … Continue reading

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Affirmation of Baptism (aka Confirmation) is Coming

Attention all parents and students of 7th and 8th grade students!  We will have an Orientation session on Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m.  A meal will be provided.  Please plan to attend this session.  Please contact Pastor Chad with … Continue reading

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Rally Sunday is Coming – September 14

Plan to join us for Rally Sunday on September 14 as we kick-off another year of education at Bethany.  It will be a great day starting with worship at 9:00 a.m.  We will be installing all teachers for the upcoming … Continue reading

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VBS 2014

Just a reminder, Vacation Bible School, is fast approaching July 28 – August 1. There still is time to sign your child up.  It is sure to be a blast and the chances of another epic water fight (weather permitting) … Continue reading

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Lent Devotions

Are you looking for a good Lenten devotion to draw you nearer to God.  There are many good sources out there but here is a link to one I have found.  The devotions are written by David Lose, a professor … Continue reading

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Lent Book Study

During Lent all are invited to attend a six-week study on the book Unbinding Your Heart by Martha Grace Reece (Chalice Press, 2008).  Please see the flier below for additional information. Unbinding Your Heart Book Study Flier

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Called Together in Mission (CTIM) Workshop

Please consider attending Called Together in Mission on Saturday, March 8th from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  This event will be held at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids and cost is $20 (Bethany has traditionally covered this expense in the … Continue reading

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Book Study

During the month of November the Adult Forum following worship will be studying the book Exodus from Hunger by David Beckmann who is president of Bread for the World and a Lutheran pastor.  More information on the book can be found here. … Continue reading

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