There is no easy way to say it, but my time at Bethany is quickly coming to a close. November 9th will be my last Sunday with you all.

I was able to see many of you this past Sunday during our reformation and confirmation festivities, but if you weren't and if the message was not clear enough, THANK YOU. From the bottom of my heart, I want to express deepest gratitude for allowing my family, with its many different arrangements, into your community. 

We've done a lot together through the Spirit that binds us together always. I know you will continue to grow, love, and shine as people of God through the grace, peace, and mercy of Jesus Christ our Lord, who never leaves your side. 

-Pastor Joseph

The Chime was started by me and run solely by me as my way of having transparent communication with the congregation. This was especially important towards the beginning of my ministry with you all and, after much positive feedback, just continued on an (almost) weekly basis. 

There cannot be an expectation that anybody else will continue this ministry after I leave. In fact, the plan is for the Chime to end and for the publication of the Bell to go back to its monthly release.

Maybe the Chime will come back again one day.

But until then, the Chime had *dinged* for the last time.

-Pastor Joseph

Introduction

Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus Christ sets us free every day to do this life-transforming work. Trusting in the freedom given to us in baptism, we pray for the church, that Christians will unite more fully in worship and mission.

John 8:31-36

A large oak tree will be taken down this fall at the parsonage. Anyone interested in the wood, please contact Larry 715-741-1072 or the church office. 

Church Council elections are coming up in January. There will be two vacancies to be filled. If you are interested in being on the council, contact any council member. If you would like to see what we do, please attend either our November 18th or December 9th meeting. We meet at 6pm in the lounge. 

Lori Chipman

Council President

We've updated our website to reflect who is currently on Council! You can find this here or at https://www.dellsbethanychurch.org/about/our-team

Monday

Office Hours: 9AM-12PM

Tuesday

Office Hours: 9AM-12PM

Commemoration of Simon and Jude, Apostles

Wednesday

Office Hours: 9AM-12PM

Commemoration of Teresa of Avila, teacher, renewer of the church, died 1582

Thursday

Office Hours: 9AM-12PM

Friday

Office Closed

Reformation Day

By the end of the seventeenth century, many Lutheran churches celebrated a festival commemorating Martin Luther's posting of the Ninety-five Theses, a summary of abuses in the church of his time. At the heart of the reform movement was the gospel, the good news that it is by grace through faith that we are justified and set free.

Saturday

Office Closed

All Saints Day

The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. All Saints Day celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who make up the body of Christ. On this day or the following Sunday, many congregations will remember the faithful who have died during the past year.

Sunday - All Saints Sunday

Worship: 9AM