Welcome, Happy Birthday, and Kick-Off!

Sunday, September 12 marked several occassions for Bethany Lutheran Church.  During the Sunday School hour, the kids in 3rd grade began the first of their First Communion classes.  During the worship service, Vicar Laura was officially installed as the new vicar at Bethany.  After worship a huge cover dish meal celebrated several happennings: officially welcoming Vicars Laura and Jonathan, celebrating Pastor Bollinger's 80th birthday, and kicking off the new Sunday School year!  There was more than enough food for twice the crowd, and everyone had a great time.

Stay tuned as we look ahead to more exciting events in the upcoming months, including Octoberfest, First Communion, Bishop Bolick of the North Carolina Synod preaching for Homecoming on October 24, Reformation Sunday on October 31.  Also, plan to attend the community-wide Thanksgiving service this year, because Bethany will be hosting!  More details to follow, so stay tuned!

Congregational Gathering

On Sunday, August 1st many members of Bethany gathered at Green Valley Park for a time of fun, food, and fellowship.  The festivities began with a softball game around 3:00pm.  At 5:30pm everyone started to eat the grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, and an assortment of other foods.  Even though the temperature was quite chilly most people were still brave enough to try some of the delicious homemade ice cream! 

Vicar Michael and Vicar Lisa were presented with a lovely quilt from the congregation.

It may have been a foggy and dreary afternoon, but that didn't stop us from having a great time!

Busy Bees

Last week we Zipped, Zapped, and Zoomed into Vacation Bible School!  The curriculum was entitled: Planet Zoom.  The" planet" was actually a bee hive.  Daily themes focused on topics like BEElieving in Jesus and BEElonging in the body of Christ.  This was the second year that the members at Bethany and the members at Grace Lutheran teamed up to do VBS together.  It was a wonderful, spirit filled week!  There are lots of volunteers and children who probably still hear the faint sound of buzzing...

  

The entrance into "Planet Zoom."

Some of the characters that helped us learn about Jesus.

These balloons were wonderful decorations that made the hive feel alive!

We've Got Spirit Yes We Do...

         On Sunday, May 23rd the people of Bethany Lutheran Church gathered together to worship the Triune God, to celebrate Holy Communion, and to witness Erika Walker affirm her baptism...it was a wonderful Pentecost Sunday.  

         After the service there was a brief reception to celebrate Erika's confirmation:

Erika, her cake, and all of the food!

Erika and Pastor John

Erika and Vicar Michael

What's Your Bid?

          Last Sunday, Bethany had a "Rook" night at the church.  The card game has been a family "classic" for quite some time.  Although some of the players claimed to be "rusty" their knowledge certainly seemed to come back rather quickly.

          Rook night was a relaxing time of fellowship and fun!

Alleluia: Christ is Risen!

On the morning of April 4th the community of Bethany Lutheran gathered together to celebrate Jesus' resurrection.  We had two worship services, a delicious breakfast, and an Easter Egg hunt.  It was a wonderful way to begin the SEASON of Easter, which lasts for 50 days. 

Before the egg hunt began:

Flowering the cross is a tradition at Bethany:

Holy Week

Join us at the cross this Holy Week as the people of Bethany Lutheran Church gather together for worship on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

Maundy Thursday Service: 7:00pm

Good Friday Service: 7:00pm