During this time of uncertainty regarding the coronavirus pandemic, here is what we will be doing at Bethany:

– Proclaiming hope in the midst of suffering because Jesus is our Crucified and Risen Lord and Savior.
– Praying for those who are affected, and also for the leaders of our nation.
– Encouraging people who feel sick to stay home and listen to the Lutheran Hour.
– Placing a bottle of hand sanitizer in the narthex to use as you enter or leave church.
– Not shaking hands for a period of time until we are advised otherwise.
– Leaving bulletins on a stand in the sanctuary for you to pick up yourself.
– Sharing updates through email, facebook, and website.

It is in times like these when the Church has opportunity to be a light in the darkness. It is a great time to show the world how we put our faith and trust in God while also submitting to the governing authorities. We know from God’s Word that all things work out for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. God is in control, and He will continue to provide all that we need for body and soul to life eternal.

The peace of the Lord be with you.

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When Jesus enters a place, He never leaves it as He finds it. The most troubling places in our lives become amazing places of God’s grace when Jesus comes to visit. Join us at Bethany for our Lenten Series, “Places of the Passion”.

“Places of the Passion”

2/26 – Bethany – 7pm
3/4   – Bethphage – 7pm
3/11 – Mount of Olives – 7pm
3/18 – Gethsemane – 7pm
3/25 – Courtyard – 7pm
4/1   – Trial – 7pm
4/5   – Golden Gate (Palm Sunday) – 9am
4/9   – Upper Room (Holy Thursday) – 7pm
4/10 – Golgotha (Good Friday) – 7:30pm
4/12 – Empty Tomb (Easter Sunday) – 9am

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We are beginning a new series for the new year here at Bethany entitled “Knowing God”. Hope you can join us!

“Knowing God”

1/5  – All Knowing God
1/12 – All Powerful God
1/19 – Ever Present God
1/26 – Gracious God
2/2  – Faithful God
2/9  – God of Light
2/16 – Righteous God
2/23 – Holy God

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Advent / Christmas at Bethany

Dec. 4 –  Advent Service – 7pm
Dec. 11 – Advent Service – 7pm
Dec. 15 – Children’s Christmas – 6pm
Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Candlelight – 7:30pm

“O Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord!”

Join us at Bethany for our Thanksgiving Eve Service on Nov.27th at 7pm. “O Give Thanks to the Lord for He is good!”

Join us for All Saints Sunday on Nov. 3rd as we celebrate the fact that God has made us saints through His Son Jesus Christ our Lord. “I say of the saints who are in the land, they are the noble ones in whom is my delight.” – Psalm 16

Annual Turkey Dinner – Saturday, November 2nd – 11am to 1pm       Adults – $12  Children – $5  includes dinner, beverage, salad, and dessert  (carry-out available)

German Dinner – Sept. 21st at 5pm

Menu – Beef Rouladen, Noodles, Red Cabbage, Apple Dessert

Singing, Door Prizes, Food, Fellowship, and Fun

$12 per person – for reservations call 815-210-2920

Is the Bible true? Did God really create the universe in 6 days? Was Noah a real person? Was there really a worldwide flood?

You have questions – God’s got answers in His Word.

Join us at Bethany this fall on Wednesdays as we explore themes of creation, fall, promise, and redemption.

Schedule – Class 5:15pm, Hand Chimes 6pm, Choir 7pm.

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Jesus talks alot about money in the Bible. In the Gospel of Luke, He talks more about money than about heaven and hell. Maybe He’s trying to tell us something – like how we deal with our money actually matters. Join us at Bethany the next few Sundays for “Money Matters” … as we learn from God’s Word the importance of managing our money.