What Goes Up…
Church un-Decorating, Saturday, January 11th 9:30am
The Altar Guild will be taking down and storing the Christmas decorations on Saturday, January 11th. Typically the decoration take down gets far less volunteers then the set up. . Please help if you are able
December 22nd - 10:00 am
The Sunday School students will participate in this service by helping with the readings, playing the rainbow ringer bells, and singing with the choir.
The nursery will be open and available for any parents who need to use it with their young children.
December 29th and January 5th –
No Sunday School There will no Sunday School on Sunday December 29th and Sunday January 5th. The nursery will be open and attended
Caroling and Cookies at the Franciscan Village- Sunday Dec 8th at 1:30 with the Community Engagement Team!
We'll be meeting at Bethany at 1:30 to carpool there. If you are interested, please sign up on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary. If you have any questions, please reach out to Rebekah Ferro
Join us Wednesday Morning as we continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew using the SOAP (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) method. This simple method invites you to look deeper into scripture and the discussion encourages us to look at things from new perspectives. All are welcome to join! Come check it out! All are invited to join us from 10:00am to 11:30am on Wednesday mornings in the Assembly Hall
United Protestant Campus Ministries ("UPCaM") is doing a winter clothing drive now through December 8th for cold college students in need. Please share any gently used winter coats, boots, gloves and hats you might have.
Bethany is working with the Community West Socks Program to collect new socks to be donated to local homeless shelters. The donation box is in the Welcoming Room.
Bethany also continually collects nonperishable food items which are donated to local food pantries. The last time the food was delivered, the shelter director mentioned they especially need fruit cups, pasta, and peanut butter. Of course, all donations of food and hygiene items are needed and deeply appreciated.
Order your Christmas Poinsettias until Dec 8 ! If you would like to order poinsettias and are not able to attend church in person on December 1st or the 8th you can call the church office and place your order with Melissa. 216-941-7880
Please plan to join us for this important meeting!
Gather Together will host a Friendsgiving Dinner at Bethany from 6-8 PM. Please join us for this unique worship experience! Bring a favorite fall dish to share! To RSVP and or questions reach out to mary.washburn@outlook.com.
Bethany will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Saturday, November 16th, from 9am until 1pm. You must make an appointment to donate. You can sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive. Call or text Carol Hoffman with questions or if you need help signing up.
David Ferro will be teaching the 2nd year of the Bethel Bible Series, focusing on the New Testament. The first class will meet Monday, September 16th at 7:00pm.
Are you looking to grow in your faith through an intensive study of the scriptures? Do you want to find out how the entire Bible presents God’s plan and purpose for His creation? Is God calling you to dig deeper and challenging you to honestly wrestle with His word? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the Bethel Series is for you.
It’s time to start planning your Baskets for the annual Bethany Basket Raffle! Tickets will be sold between the services beginning on November 3 rd. The Raffle will take place Sunday, November 24th .
Please join us for All Saints Sunday!
During the worship we will remember the members and friends of Bethany who have left our world and entered the church triumphant this past year.
Join us for festival worship on Sunday, October 27th at 8:30am and 11:00am. Both services will feature special music from the choir and guest musicians.
The fellowship committee will be hosting a pancake breakfast between the services. All are invited to attend!
Join the fellowship committee as they explore Pumpkinville at the Frostville Museum (24101 Cedar Point Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070). Admission is $2.00 and the event runs until 3:30pm.
Bethany is working with the Community West Socks Program to collect new socks to be donated to local homeless shelters. The donation box is in the Welcoming Room.
Bethany also continually collects nonperishable food items which are donated to local food pantries. The last time the food was delivered, the shelter director mentioned they especially need fruit cups, pasta, and peanut butter. Of course, all donations of food and hygiene items are needed and deeply appreciated.
Worship begins at 11:00 AM. with a picnic lunch following at 12:00 noon!
The picnic will be potluck style, so please bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board to indicate your grill preference.
Bring your lawn chair and appetite! Please Sign Up on the Bulletin Board!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Monday July 8 through Friday July 12 this summer! Click on this event for details from our events page!
We still need adult and teenage volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Melissa – 216-941-7880 or bethanyenglish@sbcglobal.net
Bethany continually collects nonperishable food items which are donated to local food pantries. The last time the food was delivered, the shelter director mentioned they especially need rice, canned tomatoes and spaghetti sauce. Of course, all donations of food and hygiene items are needed and deeply appreciated.
Bethany is working with the Community West Socks Program to collect new socks to be donated to local homeless shelters. The donation box is in the Welcoming Room.
See the Lake Erie Crusher take on the New York Boulders at Mercy Health Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd, Avon OH. Fireworks after the game! Tickets are $14.00. Sign up by June 14th!
Don’t miss our Mother’s Day Pancake and Sausage Breakfast!
Come at 9:30 am between our services for Pancakes and Sausage. Sign up on the bulletin board to let us know you’re coming!
Save the date! May 18th Spring cluster Meeting of Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Cluster meeting to be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, HInckley Ohio. More details forthcoming!
Order your red geraniums for Pentecost. Orders are due by May 5th. You can turn your orders in to the offering box on Sunday or mail them to the church office. Please make checks payable to the “Bethany Altar Guild”.
The Wednesday Morning Bible Study looks at the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes: the Teacher, an Old Testament Wisdom book, said to be written by older Solomon as he was looking back on the meaning of his life.
All are invited to join us from 10:00am to 11:30am on Wednesday mornings in the Assembly Hall
Are you interested in becoming a member of Bethany? Are you interested in knowing more about the Lutheran Church? Do you have questions about Bethany and its ministries? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, please join us on Saturday, April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Assembly Hall!
Join us for Easter Breakfast March 31st between the Sunday Easter Services at 9:45. Please sign up on the bulletin Board if you plan to attend. All are welcome!
We will have an Easter Egg Hunt for the young children.
If you would like to donate an egg bake or bakery, contact Melissa. We will set up for the Easter Breakfast on Saturday, March 30th at 10:00am.
Order your Easter Flowers ! Lilies, Tulips, Hyacinths and Daffodils..
Click image for more info and ordering. Last Day to Order – Sunday, March 17th
Mark your calendars now! Tickets will be on sale soon. Once again the fish Fry will be presale only. No tickets will be sold at the door.
No experience necessary!
Come join us on any Thursday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm to help in making quilts or wheelchair bags (no sewing skills needed) or consider making a donation for much needed supplies.
Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead Saturday for Daylight Savings Time!
