Author Archives: Pastor

Angel Tree

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Pastor

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 →

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Cookie Walk this Saturday

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Pastor

Once again as the West Branch community celebrates Christmas Past, Bethany will host its annual Cookie Walk this Saturday, December 6.  This will begin at 9:00 am and go until the cookies are all gone.  This is a phone time … Continue reading →

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Another Advent Devotion

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Pastor

Another Advent devotional resource is being offered through the Southeastern Iowa Synod. You can access their site on the link below or follow the discussion on the Southeastern Iowa Synod Facebook page or on Twitter using #SEIAadvent Southeastern Iowa Synod … Continue reading →

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December Newsletter

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Pastor

The December Newsletter is now available for viewing.  Click below to be taken to it. December 2014 Newsletter

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Angel Tree 2014

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Pastor

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 →

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Advent Devotions

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Pastor

Below is a series of Advent Devotions including some prepared by ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton. Advent Devotions

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Prayer Team Meeting – Thursday @ 6:00 pm

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Pastor

Prayer Team meeting this Thursday at 6:00 pm in the small fellowship hall – please consider coming – these are very informal – we will once again watch a short video and then spend some time in prayer together. The … Continue reading →

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Community Meal this Sunday

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Pastor

Community Meal @ Bethany this Sunday, 11/23 from 5:30-6:30 pm – all are welcome meaning whether you are a member of Bethany or not.

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Tree of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Pastor

The EPIC youth have created a tree of thanksgiving.  You will see it in the large hall.  All people are invited to take a leaf and help our tree grow with an abundance of things we are thankful for in … Continue reading →

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No Confirmation or Cross Training tomorrow Night!

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Pastor

There will not be confirmation or cross training tomorrow.  Next, week we will have confirmation at 6:30 and parents are invited to attend with their child.  We will have a potluck meal and then have a time of discussion on … Continue reading →

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