Category Archives: Ministries

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 →

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 →

Watch the latest video put out by the ELCA Malaria Campaign.  We are nearly to our $15 million goal as a church.  Thanks to all of you here at Bethany.  We gave over $1100 in May to help reach this … Continue reading →

Saturday is World Malaria Day and we will stand with all those affected by this preventable disease in worship on Sunday.  The Confirmation students have set a goal of raising $500 to go toward the ELCA Malaria Campaign.  They have … Continue reading →

Our prayer team will be gathering tonight and praying for all those at Bethany. Additionally, if you have any other prayer requests to be lifted up by the team please get them to me. They will remain confidential – I … Continue reading →

Thank you again for your generosity during this holiday season!  We will be giving West Branch families Christmas once again.  I am always amazed by the donations that come in from all of you! – Jeni S. Here is a … Continue reading →

We are doing God’s Work with Our Hands again this year by once again purchasing items for those in need within our community. There are ornaments hanging on the Christmas tree in the Great Hall.  Please take one and then … Continue reading →

Thank you to all who came and lent a hand yesterday as once again we responded to the free and unending grace of God by serving in our community.  We tackled a lot including:  making several hundred rice meals in … Continue reading →

Storm Relief – You can Help! What: Assist residents in and around Washington, IL from a devastating tornado on November 17, 2013. There is still much cleanup to be done including debris removal, cleaning debris, tearing out drywall and carpet, … Continue reading →

The WB Food Pantry has had an increase in the amount of people serviced recently.  Thank you to all who faithfully bring food and other non-food items to Bethany’s drop-off site to meet the ongoing needs of the greater WB … Continue reading →