Bethel Blessings

September 19th & 20th, 2026

 ALTAR FLOWERS are donated by Gladys Kifer celebrating 3 family birthdays.

ALL CHURCH LUNCHEON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH FOLLOWING WORSHIP. ALL ARE INVITED!

BETHEL MAINTENANCE: do you see a repair at our church home that is needed or if you would like to help in the repair, please contact your local trustee or the front office to put in a workorder (719-570-9800 or office@bethelhome.church ). You can also click this link https://bethellutheranlcmc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/112/responses/new

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS - HEBREWS: Join us as we explore the book of Hebrews and discover its powerful message about the supremacy of Christ and living with enduring faith. Sundays – 10:45am - 12:00pm, in the Faith Forum.

CONFIRMATION is this Sunday, Sept. 20th Oct. 11th & Oct. 25th in the Youth Room 10:45am – 12:00noon with Pastor John.

WHAT’S IN THE BIBLE? - The Bible Made Easy for Kids! Every Sunday, kids ages 3yrs–5th grade embark on an exciting journey through the WHOLE Bible! You can register by clicking the link below. https://bethellutheranlcmc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/291/responses/new

Daily Living Series: a collection of practical, one-session seminars designed for teens, college students, and young to middle-aged adults who want to build confidence in everyday life. All seminars meet 10:45am - 12:00pm in the Bethel Library. Childcare will be available and all sessions will be free of charge.

• September 20: Road to Financial Freedom — Dave Geffre

• September 27: Resume Tips & Recommendations — Dodie Thompson, CPRW

• October 4: Basic & Big. Investing Well…With a Little or a Lot – Tim Rohlfing

• October 11: Life Insurance Basics – Kaylee Willems

Seats are limited! Register at the link. https://bethellutheranlcmc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/286/responses/new

DINING OUT GROUP: Bethel’s Dining Out group meets on the 4th Monday of the month. On September 28th we will meet at Cheddars located at 1140 Interquest. Please RSVP to Allen Currier.

Volunteer opportunities with local foster families: The Fostering Hope Foundation has partnered for many years with Bethel by creating teams of volunteers who wrap around foster parents and kids like an extended family. This ministry time requirement is super flexible allowing you to schedule when and how much time you can volunteer. We are hoping to form a new team to meet the needs of a new local foster family. If you would be interested in joining the volunteer team through the church, please contact Temple@Fosteringhopefoundation.org  or place a call to (909) 438-8389. 

Groups & Bible Studies

BOOK REVIEW GROUP: We will be meeting on Thursday, June 18th at 1:00pm in the Library. The book for June is “Once There Were Wolves” by Conago.

COMFORT MAKERS: Bethel’s quilting group meets on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of each month from 9:00am – noon in the Christ Center. Throughout the year they create quilts to donate to Lutheran World Relief, and the quilts are used around the world for those who are in need. If you can tie knots and enjoy sewing, join us by calling Gisela Petersen.

CONNECTIONS GROUP: This group will NOT be meeting for the summer, watch the Bethel Blessings when they will restart up in the Fall.

DINING OUT GROUP: We meet on the 4th Monday of each month. Ollie Olson is the leader of the group, but if you have any questions, you can contact Allen Currier.

GEAR GRINDERS: We will NOT be meeting in June, please disregard last week’s announcement.

GIFTS FROM THE HEART: We enjoy sharing the love of Christ with others by preparing and donating gifts. Our gift-giving includes specially prepared baby gifts for newborns at Bethel, recycling stuffed animals for foster children, three different types of gift bags handed out to the homeless, meals for shut-ins or families in distress, and household goods for displaced veterans. Please reach out to Linda Thede if you have questions or are interested in participating.

GIRL SCOUTS: We meet every other Thursday at 6:00pm in the Youth Room. Contact Kassandra at 719-200-0084 for more information.

MEN’S CHALLENGE GROUP: We meet at 10:00am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at Bethel. We are a group of men wanting to advance God’s Kingdom. Hear God lead you. Glorify Him. If you want to know more, contact John Wilson.

MEN’S MINISTRY BREAKFAST: We will NOT be meeting for the summer, will start again in the Fall.

MEN’S UP AND ADAM: This men’s group meets at Bethel for Bible Study every Wednesday morning at 6:30am. Please join by emailing Pastor Dan at pastordan@bethelhome.church.

MERCY’S GATE THURSDAY LUNCH GROUP: This group is one of Bethel’s Outreach Ministries that will provide breakfast and lunch for Mercy’s Gate clients on the last Thursday of each month. This ministry began in 2018 and continues today.

RUTH BIBLE STUDY: We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9:30am in the library. We would love to have you join our group!  If you have questions, please contact Sarah Wulfsberg.

SENIOR GROUP: There will be a Senior Potluck on Friday, June 19th at 12:00noon in the Christ Center. You can contact Pastor Dan for more information at pastordan@bethelhome.church.

STEPHEN MINISTRY: Are you experiencing a difficult time? Don’t suffer alone! Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and help you through a crisis or difficult time. To find out more, talk with Pastor John or Pastor Dan at the church office 719-570-9800. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you.

STITCHED WITH LOVE: This ministry provides an opportunity for you to make and donate crocheted or knitted items for infants and children. We also make a variety of handmade items throughout the year for donation to foster children through Cases of Love, infants through Life Network, winter scarves for the homeless, etc. Please feel free to reach out to Linda Thede if you are interested in participating or have questions.

VARIETY DANCE: Variety Dance meets each Saturday afternoon in the Christ Center. The 2:30pm class for the novice dancer is led by Gloria Pascua and the 4:00pm class for the beginner dancer is led by Sharon Oldfield. If you have any questions, please contact Gloria at gloria_pascua@q.com or Sharon at dmslo@q.com.

WEB (Women Exploring the Bible) BIBLE STUDY: We are taking the summer off and will resume on September 3rd. When we resume, we will meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in the Library. We are discussing “Mary Magdalene” by Liz Curtis Higgs. Contact Karen Scharp with any questions. Come get “caught” in our WEB!

WEST (Women Eagerly Seeking Truth) BIBLE STUDY: We are taking a break for the summer and have been studying “Growing Older and Wiser,” a Life Guide Bible Study. We will reconvene on September 2nd. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Cate Brewster at catebrewster@outlook.com or call/text 719-888-0132.