Job Opening – Organist/Pianist

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Pastor

Bethany Lutheran Church in West Branch, Iowa currently has an opening for a part-time organist/pianist.  This individual will assist and give leadership to the worship services of Bethany Lutheran and his/her gifts will help lift the congregation in music for the praise of God.  Potential candidates must be proficient in playing organ and piano, have some knowledge of Christian worship and music, and be able to work with others.  All interested candidates are invited to submit a resume via email to:  [email protected] or by regular mail to:  Bethany Lutheran Church, PO Box 236, West Branch, IA  52358.  A Position Description can be found below.

Organist Job Desc. (2015)

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Thank you!

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Pastor

Thank you faithful people of God!  Once again you responded to God’s amazing grace in reaching out with that love to others.  Through our October drive to raise awareness of Domestic Violence and provide donations to the Domestic Violence Intervention Program or shelter in Iowa City we raised $250 to buy Hy-Vee Gift Cards and there were a handful of other donations that will help those trying to safely exit a dangerous relationship.  Here is a photo.  Great work!

DVIP 2015

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Grace Gathering – August 10-13 2016

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Pastor

We are invited to attend the Grace Gathering next summer in conjunction with the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans.  See the invitation and link to video below from Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.

I invite you to the Grace Gathering to be held in partnership with the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans Aug. 10-13. Grace Gathering will bring people together from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Participants will see the church in action, worship with Churchwide Assembly voting members, engage in experiential learning, and attend a variety of workshops that will equip congregations and synods with tools to prepare for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.

Video Invitation by Bishop Eaton

Registration and Additional Information (www.elca.org/gracegathering)

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Daylight Savings Reminder

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Pastor

Reminder – Daylight Savings time this weekend so we fall back an hour – if you arrive to worship early feel free to sit, reflect & pray.

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November Newsletter

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Pastor

The November newsletter is done and can be viewed below.

November Newsletter

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Stewardship Celebration Sunday

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Pastor
Just a friendly reminder that this Sunday, November 1, is Celebration Sunday.  This concludes the formal part of our fall Stewardship campaign and we will be providing a substantial free meal in celebration.  Below is a link to the Time and Talent Sheet in case you have misplaced yours and/or if you did not receive one last Sunday. Please prayerfully consider how you can best support the Church, complete your sheet and bring it to Church this Sunday.  If you are not attending Church this Sunday please give it to a member of the Stewardship Committee, put it in my inbox or return it to Pastor or Paula when you can.
Also, please complete your pledge cards and bring them to Church this Sunday.  Your pledges allow the Church Council to plan for our upcoming fiscal year.  Pledge cards will be available at the church or an image of one is attached below.
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Resource Fair This Sunday

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Pastor

Reminder, there will be a resource fair of faith-filled videos and books that kids will love following worship this Sunday in the Great Hall.  This is provided by Spark House Family.  They are the publisher of the curriculum we use in Sunday school for the younger children.  You will be able to look at some samples and then order products if you like.  For more information and resources from Sparkhouse visit their website by clicking here.

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Outdoor Worship

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Pastor

Outdoor 3Outdoor 4Outdoor 6Praise and thanks to God for blessing us with a beautiful day this past Sunday for our 3rd annual outdoor worship and pet blessing.  Here are some photos from the day.

Outdoor Worship 2015 1

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Pastor

As the called people of God we cling to the fact part of our mission is to reach out to those in need, those who are vulnerable, those who hurt and in the midst of we find Christ present.  As your pastor, I am always amazed out how faithful this community of faith is to carrying out this aspect of our life together and I know many of you carry this out in your daily lives in a variety of ways.

This month, like last year, we will once again strive to bring awareness to domestic violence and also support the victims of it and the agencies who do God’s work to bring hope, healing, and safety.  In Iowa City that is the Domestic Violence Intervention Program.  I am attaching three images below of items found in the Great Hall. One indicates how we can help.  One gives general statistics about domestic violence we can educate ourselves with and one shows the display in the Great Hall.

Thanks faithful people for all you do!

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Resource Fair is Coming

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Pastor

On October 25 there will be a resource fair of faith-filled videos and books that kids will love.  This is provided by Spark House Family.  They are the publisher of the curriculum we use in Sunday school for the younger children.  You will be able to look at some samples and then order products if you like.  This be in the Great Hall from 10:00 am (following worship) to 10:30 am.

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