Bethany Lutheran Church – West Branch, Iowa

We will be offering a class for those interested in first communion.  A tentative date has been set for Monday evening October 21. (Time tobe determined) with first communion taking place on Reformation Sunday October 27.

It is our belief that a child does not need to be a certain age to take communion; however, some education is required so that the child will have a basic understanding of this sacrament. The decision of whether or not a child is ready is made between the parents/guardian and Pastor.  Traditionally, we have done first communion to kids in the 3^rd grade.

If interested please let Pastor Chad know as soon as possible so supplies can be ordered.

Here is the schedule for the Sunday Adult Forum hour that follows 9:00 a.m. worship and starts at 10:20 a.m. in the Small Hall.  This class will be led by Neil Korsmo and Pastor Chad.  We hope to see you all there and have some good themes this year.

Sunday Adult Forum Schedule for 2013-2014

All students and parents will gather on Wednesday September 4 at 6:30 p.m. to kick off a new year of Affirmation of Baptism.  A dinner will be provided.  Please see the upcoming schedules for this academic year.

Sept-Dec 2013 Schedule

Jan-May 2014 Schedule

The Education Committee is seeking to utilize your gifts in the role of Sunday School teachers.  We currently have opportunities to work with the children (pre-K through 4th grade) in our community.  Our hope is we will have enough teachers so that you will only need to teach, at a minimum, 1 Sunday per month.  The curriculum Bethany uses does not require much preparation time.  Additionally, we will be having a “Train the Teacher” session giving all an opportunity to ask questions, learn from past teachers Dave and Kami Poppen, and know you are never alone and don’t need to have all the answers.  If you can’t commit to being a regular teacher we are also looking for several substitute teachers.  Please prayerfully consider this opportunity and if interested let Dave or Kami, Toni Dodds, or Courtney Heid know.  Thank you!

The new year of Sunday School will be starting on September 15th.  There will be opportunities for adults and children and youth pre-K through 8th grade.  High School students are invited to assist with an adult teacher with the younger children and/or join the adult forum.

As a reminder, all classes follow 9:00 a.m. worship and begin at approximately 10:20 a.m.  We hope to see you there!  Click below for a schedule to be used from children and youth.  Adult classes will begin on the same date but may vary slightly.  A separate schedule will be forthcoming for the Adult Class along with a listing of the topic discussions.

2013-2014 Sunday School Schedule