Bethany Lutheran Church

Moses wrote, “Teach them to your children and your grandchildren” (Deuteronomy 4:9). Why is this so important? First, God’s Word is the most important subject by far for our children! It needs to take priority over all the many subjects we want our children to learn, for it will give them wisdom, guidance and comfort throughout their lifetime.

If you haven’t attended one of the sessions for parents, facilitated by Michelle Okes, you have missed a great opportunity for fellowship and learning. Parents meet one another, share ideas, and leave with tips for leading faith talks at home, relating what children learn in Sunday school to everyday life events. You are your child’s most important spiritual teacher! This class helps to support and equip you for your role in nurturing your child’s faith.

     2009/2010 Schedule

 Classes held on the dates below at 9:00 am.

Room 314

Kids’ Light Theme:  Call and Promise

The Call of Abraham – September 13
David:  God’s Chosen King – October 4
Jesus Calls Disciples – November 1
The Angel Comes to Mary – November 29
Paul on the Road – January 10
Moses and the Burning Bush – February 7
Peter and the Church – March 14
The Great Commission – April 25

Sundays

This series will continue to provide opportunities to learn from each other and grow in our ability to live in faith everyday.  Check out the website for current topics, locations, and times.

Watch Disciple I class videos from home (password required):  Disciple I videos

“All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.”  2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NRSV).

Opportunities to learn and grow continue in March, classes include:

Lutheranism 201 continues!

Sundays March 7th and March 14th at 9:00 AM – Room 210

Led by Caitlin Trussell, the class will take our understanding of being Lutheran to the next level. This is a great conversation no matter how many times we have it, we always learn something new!

Get the M.O.S.T. out of your week!

MOST …Midweek Opportunities to Study Together continues on Wednesday nights through March 31, 2010.  These sessions with Ron Bruggeman as leader will be 60-75 minutes long and will begin 10 minutes after worship ends.  The Bible Study is based upon this year’s Lenten theme: The Good Book-Hard Texts and Changing Times.  Come for some of them or come for all of them.

Light Bearers

Next Topic:  Peter and the Church

Sunday March 14th at 9:00 AM Room 314

Parents of children in Kid’s Light, come study the same Bible stories as your kids and learn to lead faith talks at home! Enjoy great fellowship with other parents too! Make each Light Bearer’s Sunday a family worship day by attending a worship service together.  This series will continue to provide opportunities to learn from each other and grow in our ability to live in faith everyday.  

Hein-Fry Lecture Series

Hearing the Word: Teaching the Bible in the Parish (and Beyond)

Presented by Dr. Richard Carlson at Bethany Lutheran Church

Saturday March 13th, 2010 from 1PM to 4PM.

This theme was chosen in order to explore the important conversations throughout the ELCA concerning the various ways Lutheran communities in diverse North American contexts are sharing the biblical narratives, truths, and messages of the gospel through their teaching ministries.

Find more information at www.elca.org; search for “Hein Fry Lecture.”

 Coming in April:

A Study of the Book of Romans

Wednesdays April 14th-May 19th at approximately 7:00PM in Room 210

This study of the book of Romans will be led by Carl Hansen.

Light Bearers

Topic:  The Great Commission

Sunday April 25th at 9:00 AM Room 314

For other opportunities to learn and fellowship during the week, Bethany also offers small group Bible study classes, including Journey through the Bible and Women’s Bible Studies.  See more information below.

Jeremiah 29
Join Ron Brugemann for this weekly Bible study and support for those looking for work.  Mondays at 7:45am in Room 209.  This group will start up for the fall semester on September 14.

God’s Word for the Week
Weekly study of Sunday’s scripture text with one of the Pastors. Mondays at 9:00 AM, Tuesdays at 7:00 AM.

Journey Through the Bible
A variety of short-term Biblical studies in a small group setting. Join us on Mondays at 7:00 AM.

Deborah Circle
Starting Wednesday, 9/9 in the Library at 4:45pm.  Sue Ann Glusenkamp – Leader.

Joy of Living – Women’s Bible Study
Every other Thursday 6:30 PM Room 224 (Conference Room) at Bethany
We will study “Hosea: God’s Persistent Love” from LifeGuide beginning 9/10.  Newcomers are always welcome!  For information and guide book, contact Darla Reeves at 303-986-7046.