Reverend Alemu (Alex) Katiso

To the Congregation of Bethany Lutheran Church,

Friends,

Since January of 2022, Bethany Lutheran church has been without a pastor. We have worked through the process to get a new Pastor, and issued several calls. There have admittedly been some disappointments. However, it is time to rejoice.

Last Sunday we voted to issue a call to Reverend Alemu (Alex) Katiso, and yesterday I received a call from Reverend Katiso that he is accepting our call.  READ MORE

There will still be a number of steps and procedures to go through before he officially becomes our pastor and these will not be accomplished overnight. Much of the responsibility for making these happen has shifted to the Church Council and the Church Council will work diligently to keep you all informed as the process moves forward,

That said, we can be thankful to God that our long period of uncertainty is over and we can begin the work of revitalizing Bethany Lutheran.

Peace be with you all.

Ken Medearis

Christmas Craft Bazaar is July 8th from 9:00 am till 1:00 pm

Here is a reminder of the Bethany Lutheran Craft Bazaar scheduled for July 8th at 9:00am till 1:00pm.  We hope this will be a great success and an annual event . I will post pictures of the event next week.

Sub Sale at Christmas Bazaar July 8th

Place your reservation today for the July 8th sub sale.

Crafters wanted for Christmas in July

ATTENTION CRAFTERS

Do you like to sew, knit, or crochet? Are you skilled with beads or wood? Perhaps you make unique creations that Pinterest  hasn’t even dreamed of yet! If so, then Bethany needs you!

We are seeking any church family members who like to create home-made items for a Christmas in July bazaar-like event that is currently in the planning stages.

If you are interested in lending your skills, please get to creating and let Rachel Linkswiler ([email protected]) or Nancy Wachter ([email protected]) know that you’d like to participate!

Lenten services for 2022

Midweek Lenten Worship Services

          Our Midweek Lenten Worship Services will begin on March 2, 2022 with our traditional Ash Wednesday service and will conclude on April 15, 2022 with our observance of Good Friday.  This year, due to the limited availability of ordained Lutheran clergy, only the 12:00 noon midweek Lenten worship service has been scheduled.  The 12:00 noon worship service will be recorded and posted on our church’s Facebook page to be available to those who are not able to attend the 12:00 PM worship service.  The theme of our 2022 midweek Lenten series is “The Garden and Life and Death.”  Rev. Mather will be with us to officiate during the Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday worship services.

          Below is a schedule of the worship services in our 2022 midweek Lenten series. 

 

March 2           Ash Wednesday – “Death enters the Garden”

Pastor Mather officiating, Holy Communion will be distributed

 

March 9           Midweek Lent 1 – “Selfless Obedience in the Garden”

Lay Leader officiating

 

March 16         Midweek Lent 2 – “Betrayal in the Garden”

Lay Leader officiating

 

March 23         Midweek Lent 3 – “Denial in the Garden”

Lay Leader officiating

 

March 30         Midweek Lent 4 – “Thorns from the Garden”

Lay Leader officiating

 

April 6             Midweek Lent 5 – “Bitter Herbs from the Garden”

Lay Leader officiating

 

April 14           Maundy Thursday – “Bread and Wine from the Garden”

Pastor Mather officiating, Holy Communion will be distributed

 

April 15           Good Friday – “Final Goodbyes in the Garden”

Pastor Mather officiating