Bethany Lutheran Church – West Branch, Iowa

Yesterday, during worship, we gave thanks for all the saints of the church. We welcomed our newest saint, Everett, as he was baptized and we gave thanks for these Senior Saints, who are 80 and over.

Join us this Sunday as we bless the quilts and pray for those who will receive them.  As October is Domestic Violence Awareness month these quilts will be sent to the Domestic Violence Shelter in Iowa City.  Here is a photo of some of the quilts.

This Sunday, September 24, is our annual outdoor worship with a pet blessing.  Here are some notes on the service.

• Please bring a lawn chair if possible; however, we will have some folding chairs set up outside
• In case of inclement weather (i.e., precipitation of any kind no matter how light it may be or extreme cold temperatures) we will move inside. Please leave your pets at home. An email will be sent out that morning and also notice placed on our website, Facebook and Twitter pages.
• Pets: Due to liability reasons and suggestions from our insurance carrier the Council asks that all please adhere to the following:
  • All pets must remain leashed or caged (if smaller animals) at all times.
  • Use caution and common sense when considering whether to bring your pet. If your pet doesn’t socialize well around other animals then it may be best to leave him or her at home that day. The safety of all people and other pets is vital.
  • Do not bring your pet if it is in heat.
  • Pets must remain outside at all times.