Adult Faith Formation
The gifts he gave were…to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-13)
Adult Faith Formation is about equipping faithful adults through worship, learning, service, prayer, community and life experiences in order to live out their baptismal calling. Therefore, Adult Faith Formation encompasses the entirety of Bethany’s ministry, in each aspect of our ministry there is an opportunity for adults to live out their baptismal calling. On this page you will find links to each of these types of ministry so that you might explore how your gifts can best be used in service to God.
The foundation for adults faith formation starts with three building blocks: the Bible, being Lutheran, and discerning one’s spiritual gifts we encourage all Bethany members to participate in all three of these experiences as a way to understand the basics of the faith and to continue on your baptismal journey of being a faith former.
Come join us for any of our Adult Learning programs, designed to equip, empower and unleash you to live out your baptismal calling!
Worship times
Sunday 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am
Wednesday 6:30am
Worship Hospitality
- Altar guild
- Ushers
- Hospitality Center
- Cantors
- Lectors
- Communion servers
- Acolytes – contact Joni Grundman
- Sacristans
- Child care – contact Rit Vogel
Music in Worship
- Chancel Choir
- Handbells
- Special music opportunities: contact Kathy Eggleston
- Cantors
- Wednesday Worship Music Team
- Contemporary Choir
- Women’s Ensemble
- Men’s Ensemble
- Children and Youth Music
Bethany offers a variety of adult learning opportunities. Please visit the Adult Learning page to learn more.
Bethany offers a broad range of opportunities for service, both within our walls and across the community.
Service for Worship at Bethany
- Altar guild
- Ushers
- Hospitality Center
- Cantors
- Lectors
- Communion servers
- Acolytes – contact Joni Grundman
- Sacristans
- Child care – contact Rit Vogel
“Hands On” Service Opportunities
Holy Hammers/Habitat for Humanity
Organizational/Administrative Support – contact Rhonda Merritt
Handyman services (miscellaneous jobs around the church building and property) – contact Joel Halvorson
Service through Hospitality
- Memorials Reception Committee
- Hospitality Center
- Child care – contact Rit Vogel
Service through Leadership
- Bethany Church Council
- Ministry Teams (outreach and working groups)
- Fellowship Groups
- Bethany Early Childhood Center
- Bethany Foundation
Service with Artistic Gifts
- Patchers
- Needlepointers
- Quilters
- Sets/scenes/mural – contact Rit Vogel
- Crafts/props – contact Rit Vogel
- Bulletin boards – contact Rit Vogel
- Second language- contact the church office
- Storytelling – contact Rit Vogel
- Lectors/Readers
- Drama coaching – contact Rit Vogel
- Puppets – contact Rit Vogel
- Dance or creative movement – contact Rit Vogel
- Photography – contact the church office
- Videography – contact the church office
Service with Care
Stephen Ministry
Caring Visitors
Mental Health Social Club (under development)
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Metro Care Ring
Lutheran Servant Event – contact Sarah Hulslander
Hope Totes
Pack to School
Angel Tree
Paint-a-thon
Prayer requests/Prayer Chain
Prayer partners
Small Group Bible Studies
Prayer classes
Weekly Lenten Journey (more information after January 1)
Lenten Retreat
Stephen Ministry
Caring Visitors
- Theatre & Theology
- Dinner Club
- 20’s/30’s Community
- Young at Heart
- Bethany Bridge
- XYZ Senior Center
- Men’s Breakfast Fellowship
- One Year to Live Men’s Ministry
- MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers)
- Women’s Bible Studies
- Vertical Life
- Family Ministry
Stephen Ministry
Caring Visitors
Rainbows
Lenten Retreat
Women’s Retreat
Men’s Retreat
Family Retreat
Marriage Retreat
Passing On Faith Conference
Youth Sponsor or Teacher
Confirmation Guide or Mentor – contact Joni to learn more
Sunday School Teacher or Shepherd – contact Rit to learn more
