When we are healthy, we easily become busy and we preoccupy ourselves with the things of the world, and end up forgetting our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. But when suffering or illness put us aside, then we have time to reflect on God the Almighty. Most of all, we have time to examine our … Read more
You can’t be human and completely avoid conflict. Sin has it’s way of turning us inward and lashing outward. When it comes to conflict we know how to dish it and we know what it feels like to take it. What doesn’t come so naturally is how to resolve it. So, here are a few … Read more
This month’s issue features: Teach English as a Second Language LAMP Trip to Cat Lake, July 2016 15th Annual Rummage Sale
Sale Dates and Times Pre-Sale: Thursday, June 16th 6pm-8pm ($3 admission fee) Friday, June 17th 9am-6pm Saturday, June 18th 9am-3pm We need your ‘almost new’ donations! We cannot accept mattresses, tires, computers, exercise bikes, Christmas trees, hazardous waste, “tube” TVs, or just plain junk! Call the church to arrange pick up of large items. All proceeds … Read more
Please join us for our annual congregational meeting on June 5th immediately following the service. In this meeting, we will be discussing the budget and election.
It’s a fairly common criticism that churches face. “They’re just ‘playing church.’” I suppose that means the church isn’t serious enough, has lost its purpose or is just going through the motions. Perhaps that’s a worthwhile discussion, but I’m not talking about that here. I’m talking about play. You know, the kind of play you … Read more
Fresh off the press and redesigned! Turn the pages and see for yourself. In this issue: GROW the Church: Bethel’s Community Garden $5,000 Grant from Wheatridge for ESL Classes …so much more! Seamlessly turn the pages online and even interact with the text! Enjoy the new Banner.
Calling all ladies! Dress up and treat yourself to afternoon tea, Downton Abbey style! Enjoy tea, baked goods, and a craft; but especially come to enjoy each others’ fellowship. Men: we need servers for this! Job requirements: look sharp and pour tea. Treat your women! When: May 7th, 4:30 pm | Cost: $15 | All … Read more
Bethel Lutheran Church’s Community Garden Bethel is constructing a community garden, and you can be a part of it! We are looking for a few able bodies to help GROW the church (pun intended)! Sign up now! When: April 30 – Noon to 2:00; May 14 – Noon to 2:00 [contact-form-7 id=”10951″ title=”GROW the Church – Community … Read more
Bewildered. That’s how I would describe so many faithful Christians recently. They’ll express a deep confusion about how so many people could exist without faith of any kind. They’ll wonder how so many Christians could embrace teachings and lifestyles that are clearly against God’s created order and even spoken against by Jesus. They’ll speak with … Read more