Bethany Lutheran Church – West Branch, Iowa

The February issue of Bethany Branches is done and can be viewed now.

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton recently issued a statement on the Iran conflict. You can find view it by clicking here.

Here is the latest installment of Bishop Burk’s videos.

The January Newsletter is done and can be viewed here.

Dear Blessed Saints,

As the Eve of Christmas is upon us, I invite you to join us in worship tonight at 5 and 8 as we rejoice and celebrate the glorious good news the angel announced to the shepherds in the fields, keeping watch over their flock, that first Christmas Eve.

“Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” – Luke 2:10-12 (NRSV)

If you are travelling or unable to attend know that you will be missed and we pray the light of the Christ child shine upon you and fill you with Christmas joy!

Merry Christmas good and faithful people of God! Thank you for all you do in the name of Jesus Christ!

Pastor Chad

Click here to be directed to a Christmas Message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.

God uses us to do some pretty amazing stuff in the name of Jesus Christ here at Bethany. Great job everyone! Check out the latest Southeastern Iowa Synod insert found in the December issue of “Living Lutheran” magazine about some of God’s work done in the name of Christ earlier this fall. There is a blurb about Bethany and even a couple photos selected from several sent in with the blurb.