Christmas Eve Worship

Worship Times for Christmas Eve 2o15 (Both services are Candlelight services and will include the sacrament of Holy Communion) are 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

This is one of the most cherished evenings in the life of the church.  We welcome anyone, whether a lifelong church goer or one who has never stepped foot in the doors of a church, to come and worship with us this Christmas Eve.  We believe God is in the midst of all we do and if you are reading this post then somehow and someway God has led you to our site and is calling you to hear the wonderful news of God’s love which has come to us in the birth of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.  We can’t wait to see you and share this special night together in worship and praise!

 

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Confirmation Update

Affirmation of Baptism or Confirmation has concluded for 2015 and will resume on January 6, 2016.  Thanks to all the youth and parents for attending, participating, and providing meals.  Here are a couple photos from last night and I even got these 3 fine young men to be shepherds in a skit.

Confirmation 1Confirmation 3

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Angel Tree 2015

Wow!  The faithful people of God at Bethany have once again responded to God’s grace and love by reaching out and serving the neighbor.  This is part our mission as God’s people.  Many thanks to Jeni for organizing this.  Below are some photos of all the much needed gifts and also thanks to the confirmation students and a few others for helping wrap last night.

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Let’s Go Caroling!

Let’s gather together for some Christmas caroling, fellowship, and fun!

When:  Sunday, December 20 @ 4:00 p.m.

Where:  Meet at the Crestview Nursing Center Lobby

Following:  5:00 p.m. Supper @ Mexico Lindo Restaurant

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Christmas Program

Here are photos from an excellent Christmas Program yesterday.  Thanks Amber and children for proclaiming the good news of God to the people of Bethany!

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Cookie Walk Photos

The Annual Cookie Walk was held this past Saturday.  Thank you to all the volunteers who put in so much time and effort to make this a success and thanks to all who came out and supported it.  Below is a slideshow withe some photos of the day.

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News from our Synod

Please find attached the insert from the Southeastern Iowa Synod found in the December issue of The Lutheran magazine.  Copies of the magazine are available at church.

Synod News

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Cookie Walk

Bethany’s Annual Cookie Walk is this Saturday as part of West Branch’s Christmas Past. It is from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. There will be cookies to buy, a place to sit and enjoy your treats with others, and a few quilts for sale. We hope to see you there.
 
We are at 235 S. 2nd St. just south of the Fire/Police Station.
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Bishops Letter to Governor Branstad

Lutherans have a long history of using our voice to speak out on behalf of issues of justice. It is part of our calling as the people of God.  Here is a letter from the 3 Bishops in the state of Iowa to Governor Branstad regarding the current issue of welcoming refugees from Syria.

Letter from Iowa Bishops

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December Newsletter

The December Newsletter is done and can be viewed below.

December 2015 Newsletter

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