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Bethany Women's MinistryParticipation in Bethany Women's Ministry is open to all women in the congregation and other women who subscribe to its purpose. To accomplish the purpose of Women of the ELCA, women in this congregational unit shall commit themselves to:
Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In America Purpose statement As a community of women
We invite you to share God's love by saving devotionals, household & personal items for Cornerstone, items for various mission projects previously listed and the following items:
The following benefit our Nevis school students:
CORNERSTONE …household items, personal items are welcomed You may also place labels and stamps in Florelle Johnson's mailbox. She spends many hours sorting and getting them to the right places and we appreciate her efforts! One half of Women's' Ministry offerings and one half of circle offerings are used for Mission Projects established by the Women of ELCA. Women's Ministry Mission Projects Compassion International …The Women's Ministry is sponsoring a child this year. You are invited to write letters, and add your support to this exciting project. Mitten Tree …In the season of Advent, the mitten tree will be decorated with mittens, gloves, hats & socks….gifts from YOU that will be distributed with the Christmas boxes which go to families in the community. Sponsored by Hannah Circle . Eyeglasses….Bring in your unused eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, lenses. There is a receptacle in the church for them. The Nevis Lion's Club is “focused” on giving sight to people around the world….you can help!
Esther Circle This group of retired women meets at 9:30 am the 3 rd Wednesday of every month at the church. They enjoy a continental breakfast and are studying Max Lucado's book, “Next Door Savior”. One of their ministry projects is putting together school kits for children in impoverished countries. At rummage sales you will find them managing the bake sale, and providing lots of pies and good stuff to eat. Hannah Circle: This group of mostly working women meets in homes once a month at the preference of the hostess. They meet evenings at 7 p.m. Hannah women are studying Max Lucado's book, “Come Thirsty”. They sponsor a child through Compassionate International and a teacher through Central Asian Institute. They have published a cook book; Hannah's Holy Manna and are proficient at making lefse. Rebecca Circle These women vary in age and interests. They meet in QuiltersPiece Corps … On Thursday mornings at 9:00 from September to May Shawl MinistryPrayer Shawl Ministry …if you knit or crochet, you are invited to be a part of this newly formed project that wraps the recipient in love. Call Marilyn Titus for more information. 652 4254 The Men of Bethany
The Men's Prayer Breakfast Group has changed their name! Of course we still meet each Wednesday morning 7:30—9:00 AM for a GREAT BREAKFAST and we PRAY for our sick, shut-ins and non-active members, but we also are so much more that this. We are about Christian men's fellowship, Bible study, discipleship, stewardship, community involvement, and mission outreach. The list goes on, wherever the Holy Spirit might lead us. The Lord has blessed us with an awesome new church home and our opportunities are endless. The Welcome Mat is out to all men to come and join with us…why not give us a try? God Bless! We are the Men of Bethany! Via de CristoBethany Lutheran participates in Via de Cristo, a highly structured weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christians and bring them to a new awareness of living in God's grace. The objective of Via de Cristo is to inspire, challenge and equip an individual for Christian action in their homes, churches and communities. Three day Via de Cristo weekends are held in churches in the area. For further information contact : Del Odegaard at delodegaard@yahoo.com or 732-8443. Prayer MinistryChurch members who pray for concerns sent by e-mail or phone to them by the prayer chain coordinator. Confidentiality is stressed. To become a member contact Carol Rice at clcrrice@eot.com or 652-4496. Prayer GroupsSeveral prayer groups exist at Bethany, generally consisting of 6 to 8 members and meeting weekly or every other week to pray for the church members, community and the world. To join a group of start a new group contact: Marilyn Kaping 218-652-2232. New Member OrientationNew Member Orientation is held twice a year - spring and fall - and consists of two sessions. The first session is designed to offer information about Bethany, with many of the community's leaders on hand to answer questions. Session two involves discussion concerning our Lutheran identity and what is at the heart of Bethany's ministry and mission. Those people interested in being part of these orientation sessions please contact the church office at 219-652-2030. |
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TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE 
….sponsored by Rebecca Circle There are receptacles for all of these items in our church. 
members homes on the 3 rd Wednesday of each month beginning at 1:00 p.m. They are studying, “Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren. Their mission projects include working with Corner Stone, the transitional housing for the homeless center; also sponsor a child through Compassionate International. 
, women called the “Piece Corps” work on quilts which go to many local and world wide missions, needy families in the community, high school graduating seniors, newly- weds, and those who are baptized in our church. Any donations are welcome, such as quilt backing, filler, yarn, or monetary donations. If you prefer to sew at home, you may take the blocks home to sew into quilt tops. 