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Friday, July 01, 2011 Bethel Women's Group Meeting By office @ 12:01 AM :: 244 Views :: Announcements Bethel Women’s Group Meeting Meeting Date: July 23Time: 10:00 AMWhere: Church Social HallTheme: Christmas in JulyBring at least one craft idea ... Read More..

Friday, April 01, 2011 Holy Week at Bethel By office @ 12:01 AM :: 228 Views :: Announcements Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, April 17. We will begin our church service in Fellowship Hall, with our Procession of Palms, which will end in our ... Read More..

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Bethel's Lenten and Easter Worship By office @ 12:01 AM :: 258 Views :: Announcements Ash Wednesday will be observed with an Imposition of Ashes Service Wednesday, March 9 at 7PM. This will begin our season of Lent at Bethel. Wednesday... Read More..

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Bethel Mulch Sale By office @ 8:30 AM :: 372 Views :: Announcements You know you are going to buy mulch this Spring, so why not buy it from Bethel Lutheran Church and support our church activities while taking care of ... Read More..

Monday, April 19, 2010 Bethel Plant Sale By office @ 9:19 AM :: 455 Views :: Announcements Bethel Lutheran Church and Lake County Nursery want to help you get a great start to the spring planting season. Lake County Nursery does not sell dir... Read More..

Monday, February 01, 2010 The Season of Lent By office @ 12:01 AM :: 372 Views :: Announcements LENT IS ON THE WAY! Lent 2010 will begin on ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17. Bethel will mark this day with our Annual Ash Wednesday Worship and Holy Commu... Read More..

Tuesday, September 01, 2009 Adult Bible Study to Resume By office @ 8:14 AM :: 317 Views :: Announcements Everyone is invited to attend the Adult Bible Study led by Leslie, which will resume Sunday, September 27 at 8:45 in Fellowship Hall. This session wil... Read More..

Tuesday, September 01, 2009 Annual Congregational Meeting By office @ 8:08 AM :: 304 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, September 13, 2009. Elections will be held for the upcoming year, the budget will be appro... Read More..

Saturday, January 20, 2007 New Services in January! By @ 7:56 AM :: 285 Views :: Announcements In January, we moved to having three services on Sunday morning.  There is now an 8:00 AM Matins (morning prayer) service, a 9:00 service that al... Read More..

Thursday, January 11, 2007 Test By BethelAdmin @ 8:22 PM :: 308 Views :: Announcements This is a test Read More..

Sunday, April 01, 2012 Council News and Notes By office @ 12:01 AM :: 28 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Ministry Night will be held Monday, April 2 at 7PM.Bethel’s Church Council will meet Sunday, April 15 at 6PM. Financial Update:In the month o... Read More..

Sunday, April 01, 2012 Pentecost By office @ 12:01 AM :: 30 Views :: Announcements Bethel will observe the Day of Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012. The Day of Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit descended on the church (Acts 2:1-13), and... Read More..

Sunday, April 01, 2012 Bethel Congregational Council By office @ 12:01 AM :: 29 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Council members include Ray W, Kirk H, Sue C, Aurel D and Sher E. If you have any concerns for your Congregational Council, please talk to on... Read More..

Sunday, April 01, 2012 Bethel's Choir schedule By office @ 12:01 AM :: 41 Views :: Announcements Adult Choir – Wednesdays at 7:30PMHandbell Choir – April 12 and 19 at 7PM

Sunday, April 01, 2012 Confirmation Sunday By office @ 12:01 AM :: 30 Views :: Announcements Mark your calendars! Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the 9:30 AM service. Come celebrate this special day with John and his ... Read More..

Sunday, April 01, 2012 BYG News By office @ 12:01 AM :: 26 Views :: Announcements Our Bethel Youth Group is working hard toward realizing the Summer Mission Trip to Logan, West Virginia, and would like to thank everyone for their su... Read More..

Sunday, April 01, 2012 BYG Bake Auction By office @ 12:01 AM :: 35 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Youth Bake Auction will be held Sunday, April 22 immediately following the worship service. Please support out youth during this much antic... Read More..

Sunday, April 01, 2012 2nd Annual Active Senior Fair By office @ 12:01 AM :: 35 Views :: Announcements The 2nd Annual Active Senior Fair will be held Wednesday, April 18th, from 10am to 2pm at the Copley Community Center, 1278 Sunset Drive, Cop-ley (off... Read More..

Sunday, April 01, 2012 Bethel Women's Group By office @ 12:01 AM :: 32 Views :: Announcements Mark your calendars!The Bethel Women’s Group will meet bi-monthly on Saturday morning at 10 AM on April 28, June 30, August 25, and October 13!Annual ... Read More..

Sunday, April 01, 2012 Women's Group Meeting Summary By office @ 12:01 AM :: 69 Views :: Announcements • 2011 Year-End Financial Balance = $21,124.47• 2011 Christmas Boutique generated total earnings of $7,656.05. This was the highest earnings in Bouti... Read More..

Sunday, April 01, 2012 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans reports third-consecutive year of strong results By office @ 12:01 AM :: 44 Views :: Announcements Not-for-profit membership organization also reports more than $175 million given to communities in 2011MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 28, 2012) – Thrivent Financia... Read More..

Monday, March 05, 2012 Thrivent Choice By office @ 11:00 AM :: 78 Views :: Announcements Thrivent Choice: An easy way to help support what matters to you The Thrivent Choice program offers two ways members can recommend where to direct a p... Read More..

Monday, March 05, 2012 Bethel Book Club By office @ 10:58 AM :: 54 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Book Club will meet March 25, at 7PM to discuss "Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese at Kathie’s home. Everyone is invited to join the d... Read More..

Monday, March 05, 2012 Bethel's Lenten and Holy Week Schedule By office @ 10:55 AM :: 53 Views :: Announcements Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 are the dates for Bethel’s Wednesday Lenten Soup and Worship Services. Supper will be served at 6PM, with worship foll... Read More..

Monday, March 05, 2012 Looking Ahead By office @ 10:53 AM :: 43 Views :: Announcements The Annual BYG Bake Auction will be held Sunday, April 22, 2012! Mark your calendars now and plan to attend this wild, much-anticipated fund raising e... Read More..

Monday, March 05, 2012 Easter Flowers By office @ 10:52 AM :: 73 Views :: Announcements Sign-Up Today for Your Easter Plant(s)! Bethel’s Education Ministry will take orders for lilies, hyacinths, tulips, and hydrangeas to decorate our sa... Read More..

Monday, March 05, 2012 Financial Update By office @ 10:50 AM :: 42 Views :: Announcements Council would like to thank everyone who participated in the cottage meetings that were conducted last fall. As a result of these meetings, we have r... Read More..

Monday, March 05, 2012 Bethel's Choir Schedule By office @ 10:27 AM :: 61 Views :: Announcements Sr. Choir – Wednesdays after WorshipHand Bells – Thursdays, March 1 and 8 at 7PM

Monday, March 05, 2012 Bethel Council Meeting By office @ 10:26 AM :: 64 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Church Council will meet on Sunday, March 11 at 6:00pm at the church.

Monday, March 05, 2012 Ministry Meeting Night By office @ 10:25 AM :: 50 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Ministry Meeting Night will be held here at the church Monday, March 5, beginning at 7PM. Please plan to meet with your ministry at that time... Read More..

Sunday, January 01, 2012 Upcoming Meetings at Bethel By office @ 12:01 AM :: 87 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s next Ministry and Committee Meeting night will be held Monday, January 9 at 7PM here at the church. If you are serving on a ministry or commi... Read More..

Sunday, January 01, 2012 Sunday School News and Notes By office @ 12:01 AM :: 117 Views :: Announcements Happy New Year! I hope all of you enjoyed your extended break for the month of December. Please remember that Sunday School will resume its regular sc... Read More..

Sunday, January 01, 2012 Council News and Notes By office @ 12:01 AM :: 75 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Church Council expresses their appreciation to:To all the dedicated congregation members this month. Once again, your generosity was abundan... Read More..

Sunday, January 01, 2012 Choir Practices Scheduled By office @ 12:01 AM :: 105 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Choir Practice Schedule is as follows:Adult Choir - Wednesdays at 7:30pmHand Bell Choir – January 5 and 12 at 7PM

Sunday, January 01, 2012 Worship Formats By office @ 12:01 AM :: 85 Views :: Announcements Week 1, Traditional with Communion and Adult Choir Week 2, Celebration Liturgy with Communion and Adult ChoirWeek 3, Traditional with... Read More..

Sunday, January 01, 2012 Sign up to provide Altar Flowers in 2012 By office @ 12:01 AM :: 90 Views :: Announcements The 2012 Flower Chart is now posted on the bulletin board. Every Sunday there is a beautiful arrangement of flowers at the front of the church. Pleas... Read More..

Sunday, January 01, 2012 Bethel Youth Group News By office @ 12:01 AM :: 80 Views :: Announcements BYG would like to thank everyone that helped with this year’s Boutique and Breakfast with Santa. Crafters, buyers, cooks, servers, and everyone else ... Read More..

Sunday, January 01, 2012 Book Club News By office @ 12:01 AM :: 80 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Book Club has selected Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford to read, which will be discussed Sunday, January 29 at Norma’s... Read More..

Sunday, January 01, 2012 Summary of 42nd Christmas Boutique By office @ 12:01 AM :: 138 Views :: Announcements A HUGE thank you to all for supporting the Boutique. It was a record-breaking event this year! There was a vast collection of beautiful hand-crafted... Read More..

Sunday, January 01, 2012 Christmas Progressive Dinner By office @ 12:01 AM :: 122 Views :: Announcements The Christmas Progressive Dinner, held on December 10, proved to be a fun-filled evening with approximately 60 people participating. Special recognit... Read More..

Thursday, December 01, 2011 Upcoming Meetings By office @ 12:01 AM :: 118 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s next Ministry and Committee Meeting night will be held Monday, December 5 at 7PM here at the church. The focus of this Ministry Meeting Night... Read More..

Thursday, December 01, 2011 Christmas Poinsettias By office @ 12:00 AM :: 105 Views :: Announcements Don’t Forget to Order Your Christmas Poinsettia(s)! Bethel’s Education Ministry will sell red and white poinsettia plants to help decorate Bethel’s s... Read More..

Thursday, December 01, 2011 Christmas Outreach By office @ 12:00 AM :: 100 Views :: Announcements This year, the members and friends of Bethel will be tucking $25.00 Giant Eagle gift cards in a personalized Christmas card for the kids in the OASIS ... Read More..

Thursday, December 01, 2011 Hymns for 2012 By office @ 12:00 AM :: 104 Views :: Announcements Pastor Arledge is picking out the hymns for 2012. Perhaps you have a favorite hymn you would like for the congregation to sing. Perhaps you want to de... Read More..

Thursday, December 01, 2011 Making work work for you! By office @ 12:00 AM :: 217 Views :: Announcements Does your job come with benefits? Taking advantage of them may be cost-effective and help you improve your financial situation. Here are a few ways: •... Read More..

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Lutheran African Peace Activist By office @ 8:28 AM :: 127 Views :: Announcements (Excerpts taken from 10/7/11 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America press release. For full release, visit www.elca.org.)Leymah Roberta Gbowee, a Lut... Read More..

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Find Out How Thrivent Can Help You By office @ 8:27 AM :: 153 Views :: Announcements For more than 100 years, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has done more than to help provide financial strategies. We’ve also delivered on our promise... Read More..

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Book Club News By office @ 8:25 AM :: 121 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Book Club will be discussing Ann Patchett’s "State of Wonder" on November 13 at Laurie's home beginning at 7PM. Everyone is invited to rea... Read More..

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Boutique Volunteer Opportunities By office @ 8:22 AM :: 115 Views :: Announcements Friday, December 2 9:00 AM to 7:00 PMVolunteers needed: Sales floor, Cashiers, KitchenLunch served: 11:30AM to 2:30PMDinner served: 4:30PM to 6:30... Read More..

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Calling Bethel Men By office @ 8:21 AM :: 116 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Women are looking for a few men to assist in setting up the props, etc. for the Boutique. We will meet Wednesday, November 30 following the... Read More..

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Boutique Countdown By office @ 8:20 AM :: 124 Views :: Announcements Please drop off any donations of your hand crafted items or baked goods at the church any time during the week of November 27. Please mark any contain... Read More..

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Boutique Workshops By office @ 8:18 AM :: 118 Views :: Announcements There is still time for you to attend one of our wonderful Boutique Workshops! Please come to Gunda’s home on Thursday evenings, November 3, 10, or 17... Read More..

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Council News and Notes By office @ 8:10 AM :: 106 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Church Council met to determine Council Officers at the recent meeting. This year’s officers are as follows: President – Ray; Vice Presiden... Read More..

Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Council News and Notes By office @ 8:10 AM :: 101 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Church Council met to determine Council Officers at the recent meeting. This year’s officers are as follows: President – Ray; Vice Presiden... Read More..

Monday, August 01, 2011 Congregational Meeting By office @ 12:01 AM :: 174 Views :: Announcements The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, September 11, immediately following the worship service. We will discuss next year’s operating ... Read More..

Monday, August 01, 2011 In Recognition By office @ 12:01 AM :: 226 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Council would like to recognize and appreciate the following:• Cindy and Mike for all their work in getting the kids to Michigan and back.

Monday, August 01, 2011 Worship Schedule By office @ 12:01 AM :: 220 Views :: Announcements Bethel offers this guide to our Worship Schedule and format for each month:First Sunday: Setting Two (LBW)Second Sunday: Celebration ServiceThird Sund... Read More..

Monday, August 01, 2011 Upcoming Meetings By office @ 12:01 AM :: 193 Views :: Announcements Ministry Meeting Night: Monday, August 1 at 7PMAnnual Congregational Meeting: Sunday, September 11 at 10:45AMGala: Saturday, September 17 at 6PMRally ... Read More..

Monday, August 01, 2011 Rally Day 2011 By office @ 12:01 AM :: 200 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s 2011 Rally Day will be held Sunday, September 18! Please plan to attend and help us to kick off our new Sunday School year! We have planned s... Read More..

Monday, August 01, 2011 In Appreciation By office @ 12:01 AM :: 186 Views :: Announcements Dear Church Family,Words cannot express our gratitude for all your support during this difficult time. We will never forget all the hugs, the cards, t... Read More..

Monday, August 01, 2011 Book Club Meeting By office @ 12:01 AM :: 253 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Book Club will meet August 7 at 7PM at Deb’s home to discuss "A Discovery of Witches" by Deborah Harkness. Everyone is welcome to join the ... Read More..

Friday, July 01, 2011 Council News and Notes By office @ 12:01 AM :: 245 Views :: Announcements The Church Council wishes to thank and acknowledge the following for their service to and for Bethel:• The Sunday School teachers – Anita, Robin, Cind... Read More..

Wednesday, June 01, 2011 Upcoming meetings of note By office @ 12:01 AM :: 219 Views :: Announcements The next Ministry Meeting night will be held Monday, June 13, beginning at 7PM.The next Church Council meeting will be held Sunday, June 12, beginning... Read More..

Wednesday, June 01, 2011 Council's Appreciation By office @ 12:01 AM :: 212 Views :: Announcements Bethel wishes to thank the following for their service: • Debi & Wayne for their continued commitment in providing our church janitorial services. Th... Read More..

Wednesday, June 01, 2011 Congratulations to our graduating seniors! By office @ 12:01 AM :: 227 Views :: Announcements Bethel is honored to announce that we have many Seniors graduating from High School this year! Congratulations to these fine young people and their fa... Read More..

Wednesday, June 01, 2011 Thank You! By office @ 12:01 AM :: 254 Views :: Announcements The Property Committee would like to thank everyone that helped with the property clean up project, both April 30 and finishing May 22! Our grounds lo... Read More..

Wednesday, June 01, 2011 BYG Car Wash By office @ 12:01 AM :: 268 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Youth Group will hold their annual Car Wash on Saturday, June 18 from 10 to 1 behind the Chili’s in Montrose. Bring your cars and trucks to... Read More..

Monday, May 02, 2011 BYG Car Wash By office @ 8:34 AM :: 337 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Youth Group will hold their annual Car Wash on Saturday, June 18 from 10 to 1 behind the Chili’s in Montrose. Bring your cars and trucks to... Read More..

Monday, May 02, 2011 Book Club Discussions By office @ 8:32 AM :: 270 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Book Club will discuss Tatjana Soli’s The Lotus Eaters at the next book club meeting. The meeting is set for May 22, at Laurie’s home. Looki... Read More..

Monday, May 02, 2011 Choir Practices By office @ 8:28 AM :: 251 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Choir Practice ScheduleSr. Choir – Wednesdays at 7:30PMHandbells – Thursday, May 5 & Wednesday, May 12 at 7:00PM

Monday, May 02, 2011 Pentecost By office @ 8:27 AM :: 220 Views :: Announcements Bethel will observe the Day of Pentecost Sunday, June 12, 2011. The Day of Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit descended on the church (Acts 2:1-13), an... Read More..

Monday, May 02, 2011 Upcoming Meetings By office @ 8:22 AM :: 220 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Ministry Meeting Night will be held Monday, May 2 @ 7PM.Bethel’s Church Council will meet Sunday, May 15 at 6PM.

Monday, May 02, 2011 Council's Appreciation By office @ 8:21 AM :: 230 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Council would like to thank the following:• Kathie for providing fun and engaging Children's sermons.• Regina for her efforts in coordinating... Read More..

Friday, April 01, 2011 Bethel's Lenten Services By office @ 12:01 AM :: 247 Views :: Announcements Wednesdays, April 6 and 13: Bethel’s Wednesday Lenten Soup and Worship Services continue. Supper will be served at 6PM, with worship following at 7PM.... Read More..

Friday, April 01, 2011 Upcoming Meetings By office @ 12:01 AM :: 255 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Ministry Night will be held Monday, April 4 at 7PM.Bethel’s Church Council will meet Sunday, April 10 at 6PM.

Friday, April 01, 2011 Thank You To Bethel Women's Group By office @ 12:01 AM :: 237 Views :: Announcements Bethel Council wishes to extend a big THANK YOU to the Bethel Women's Group who made a generous donation to the Church in the amount of $5,000 in Marc... Read More..

Friday, April 01, 2011 Council Members By office @ 12:01 AM :: 241 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Council members include Ray, Kirk, Robin, Julia and Sher. If you have any concerns for your Congregational Council, please talk to one of the... Read More..

Friday, April 01, 2011 Choir Schedule By office @ 12:01 AM :: 239 Views :: Announcements Adult Choir – Wednesdays at 7:30PMHandbell Choir – April 7 and 14 at 7PM

Friday, April 01, 2011 Confirmation Sunday By office @ 12:01 AM :: 214 Views :: Announcements Mark your calendars! Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the 9:30 AM service. Come celebrate this special day with Brandon, Jack... Read More..

Friday, April 01, 2011 Bethel Women's Group News By office @ 12:01 AM :: 226 Views :: Announcements * Donated $300 to Japan Relief Fund.* Women's Group meeting schedule for next quarter: - Women's Group meeting will be held the 3rd Sunday of the... Read More..

Friday, April 01, 2011 BYG Rummage Sale By office @ 12:01 AM :: 243 Views :: Announcements Just in time for spring cleaning, the youth group will be participating in the Richfield Rummage Sale! Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled mas... Read More..

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Upcoming Meetings of Note By office @ 12:01 AM :: 247 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Ministry Meeting Night will be held here at the church Monday, March 7, beginning at 7PM. Please plan to meet with your ministry at that time... Read More..

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 From Bethel Congregational Council By office @ 12:01 AM :: 242 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Church Council wishes to thank the Stewardship Committee for sponsoring the Night at the Races. Many individuals assisted in planning, food ... Read More..

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Order Your Easter Plants and Flowers By office @ 12:01 AM :: 233 Views :: Announcements Sign-Up Today for Your Easter Plant(s)! Bethel’s Education Ministry will take orders for lilies, hyacinths, tulips, and hydrangeas to decorate our sa... Read More..

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Bethel's Choir Schedule By office @ 12:01 AM :: 260 Views :: Announcements Sr. Choir will practice Wednesdays during the month. The group will meet at 7:30 on teh 2nd, then following the Lenten worship services for the rest o... Read More..

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Thank You! By office @ 12:01 AM :: 251 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Youth Group would like to thank everyone that supported the recent Valentine’s Day Pasta Dinner. The group appreciates everyone that came o... Read More..

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Tired of Juggling Multiple Retinrement Accounts? By office @ 12:01 AM :: 280 Views :: Announcements You’ve worked hard for your money. You shouldn’t have to work hard to manage it. If, for example, you’ve changed jobs, started a business or gotten ma... Read More..

Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Book Club News By office @ 12:01 AM :: 327 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Book Club will meet March 13, at 7PM to discuss "Writing on My Forehead" by Nafisa Haji at Janet’s home. Everyone is invited to join the di... Read More..

Wednesday, December 01, 2010 Meetings and Notes By office @ 12:01 AM :: 250 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s next Ministry and Committee Meeting night will be held Monday, December 6 at 7PM here at the church. The focus of this Ministry Meeting Night... Read More..

Wednesday, December 01, 2010 2010 Advent and Christmas Season at Bethel By office @ 12:01 AM :: 265 Views :: Announcements The seasons of Advent and Christmas are upon us. This time of year is increasingly hectic and demanding. This year’s worship and fellowship schedule a... Read More..

Wednesday, December 01, 2010 Order a Christmas Poinsettia to decorate the sanctuary! By office @ 12:01 AM :: 303 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Education Ministry will sell red and white poinsettia plants to help decorate Bethel’s sanctuary this Christmas season. The cost for a 6” pl... Read More..

Wednesday, December 01, 2010 Reminder about our Christmas gifts for the Akron Area Kids By office @ 12:01 AM :: 281 Views :: Announcements This year, the members and friends of Bethel will be tucking $15.00 in a personalized Christmas card to the church for the kids in the OASIS program w... Read More..

Wednesday, December 01, 2010 Hymns for 2011 By office @ 12:01 AM :: 281 Views :: Announcements Pastor Arledge is picking out the hymns for 2011. Perhaps you have a favorite hymn you would like for the congregation to sing. Perhaps you want to de... Read More..

Wednesday, December 01, 2010 News from the Pews By office @ 12:01 AM :: 271 Views :: Announcements "Bands in the Round" at Revere High School took place Novmeber 11. The performances were great!!!!!!!!!!! Some of the fine musicians were: Zach, Man... Read More..

Wednesday, December 01, 2010 Altar Flowers for 2011 By office @ 12:01 AM :: 332 Views :: Announcements The 2011 Flower Chart will be posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship area. Every Sunday there is a beautiful arrangement of flowers at the fr... Read More..

Wednesday, December 01, 2010 Attention Sunday School Parents! By office @ 12:01 AM :: 302 Views :: Announcements We have a couple extra special practices coming up for our Christmas Pageant that we want to make sure you know about, so please mark Saturdays, Decem... Read More..

Friday, October 01, 2010 Bethel Church Council By office @ 12:01 AM :: 285 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Church Council will meet Sunday, October 10 at 6PM.Council News and NotesBethel’s Annual Congregational meeting was held Sunday, September 12... Read More..

Friday, October 01, 2010 Prepariong for Advent By office @ 12:01 AM :: 281 Views :: Announcements Our Wednesday Advent services will be held on December 1, 8, and 15. This year’s services will focus on "While Shepherds Watched." Everyone is invited... Read More..

Friday, October 01, 2010 Book Club By office @ 12:01 AM :: 295 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Book Club will meet Sunday, October 17 to discuss One Day by David Nichols. The discussion will be held at the Hogue’s home, and will begin... Read More..

Friday, October 01, 2010 Calling All Elves! By office @ 12:01 AM :: 277 Views :: Announcements It’s just around the corner and coming up quickly! That’s right, the Annual Bethel Christmas Boutique is slated for December 3 and 4, and the Bethel e... Read More..

Friday, October 01, 2010 Worship Services Times By office @ 12:01 AM :: 285 Views :: Announcements We are now observing our regular worship schedule. In order to let everyone know the times and styles of worship offered here at Bethel, we are provid... Read More..

Friday, October 01, 2010 Progressive Dinner By office @ 12:01 AM :: 253 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Women have been preparing for the 28th Annual Progressive Dinner scheduled for Saturday evening, Dec. 11 beginning at 6:00pm. Please make ... Read More..

Friday, October 01, 2010 Christmas Eve Services By office @ 12:01 AM :: 265 Views :: Announcements Yes, we realize Christmas is still a little ways off, but it will be here before you know it, so we’d like to take the opportunity to invite you, your... Read More..

Friday, October 01, 2010 In Appreciation By office @ 12:01 AM :: 274 Views :: Announcements There are many people working behind the scenes around our church that often go unrecognized any other time, but we would like to publically thank a f... Read More..

Friday, October 01, 2010 Sunday School News and Notes By office @ 12:01 AM :: 316 Views :: Announcements Yes, our Sunday School classes are in full swing and we’re having a great time with your kids! We would really like to see them each and every week th... Read More..

Friday, October 01, 2010 Commercial Drivers Sought By office @ 12:01 AM :: 301 Views :: Announcements Building Hope in the City, an urban ministry organization, is seeking part-time van drivers for an after-school tutoring program at two near west side... Read More..

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Adult Bible Study By office @ 8:37 AM :: 323 Views :: Announcements Everyone is invited to attend the Adult Bible Study led by Leslie, which will resume Sunday, September 26 at 8:45 in Fellowship Hall. Please plan on a... Read More..

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Preparing for Advent By office @ 8:36 AM :: 311 Views :: Announcements Our Wednesday Advent services will be held on December 1, 8, and 15. We will meet at the church at 6PM for a supper, then we will gather in the sanctu... Read More..

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Sunday School resumes By office @ 8:35 AM :: 256 Views :: Announcements Sunday School will begin on September 26th at 9:30AM for ages 2 through grade 6. BYG and Confirmation will meet the first and third Sundays in the ev... Read More..

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Rally Day - September 19 By office @ 8:34 AM :: 316 Views :: Announcements Bethel will kick off our 2010 – 11 Sunday School year by training to be “Fit for a Lifetime of Faith!” Everyone is encouraged to attend, exercising yo... Read More..

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Book Club News By office @ 8:32 AM :: 256 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Book Club’s next discussion will be held Sunday, September 12, beginning at 7PM at Kathie’s home. We will be discussing Whistling Season by I... Read More..

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Congregational Meeting By office @ 8:31 AM :: 257 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, September 12, 2010. Elections will be held for the upcoming year, the budget will be appro... Read More..

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Council News By office @ 8:29 AM :: 265 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Church Council will meet Sunday, October 10 at 6:00pm.Bethel’s Ministry Meeting Night will be held Monday, September 13 at 7PM.Please review ... Read More..

Thursday, July 01, 2010 Upcoming Meetings By office @ 12:01 AM :: 278 Views :: Announcements The next Ministry Meeting Night will be held Monday, July 12 at 7PM.The next Council Meeting will be held Sunday, July 18 at 7PM at the church.Reminde... Read More..

Tuesday, June 01, 2010 What? No More Sunday School for the Summer!?!?!?! By office @ 8:44 AM :: 319 Views :: Announcements That’s right, Bethel’s Sunday School has finished for the school year, but don’t despair – Mike Q is planning on providing some great Bible-based acti... Read More..

Tuesday, June 01, 2010 Keep Those Caps! By office @ 8:42 AM :: 305 Views :: Announcements During a recent Women’s Group meeting, we decided to save plastic caps of all kinds. These caps can be found on water bottles, Gatorade bottles, and m... Read More..

Tuesday, June 01, 2010 Thank You! By office @ 8:35 AM :: 272 Views :: Announcements We extend a great big thank you to everyone that attended the Mother Daughter Garden Tea Party Saturday, May 8. A wonderful time was had by all, and t... Read More..

Tuesday, June 01, 2010 BYG Garage Sale June 5 By office @ 8:22 AM :: 444 Views :: Announcements Our Bethel Youth Group is participating in the Richfield Garage Sale, Saturday, June 5! The Group is accepting donations to be offered for sale during... Read More..

Tuesday, June 01, 2010 June Council Meeting By office @ 8:16 AM :: 270 Views :: Announcements The next Church Council meeting will be held Sunday, June 27, beginning at 6PM at the church.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 Bethel Youth Group Car Wash By office @ 9:37 AM :: 351 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Youth Group will hold a car wash at the Chili’s Restaurant in Montrose Saturday, May 22 from 10AM to 3PM (or longer, if the weather coopera... Read More..

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 Book Club Meeting By office @ 9:36 AM :: 322 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Book Club will discuss Audrey Niffenegger’s Her Fearful Symmetry at the next book club meeting. The meeting is set for May 23, at Norma’s hom... Read More..

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 Bethel Confirmation Class By office @ 9:28 AM :: 288 Views :: Announcements Bethel celebrated the Rite of Confirmation Sunday, May 2, 2010, during the 9:30 worship. We celebrated this special day with the families of Hunter, B... Read More..

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 Mother Daughter Garden Tea By office @ 9:26 AM :: 297 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Mother Daughter Garden Tea Party will be served Saturday, May 8, 2010 beginning at 12:30PM here at the church. Invite your family, friends an... Read More..

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 Bethel Youth Group Garage Sale By office @ 9:23 AM :: 283 Views :: Announcements Just in time for spring cleaning, the youth group will be partici-pating in the Richfield Rummage Sale! Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled ma... Read More..

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 Graduating? By office @ 9:20 AM :: 310 Views :: Announcements Anyone graduating this spring – high school, college, etc. – is asked to please contact the church office with your future plans (if known). We want t... Read More..

Thursday, April 01, 2010 Holy Week at Bethel By office @ 12:01 AM :: 305 Views :: Announcements Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, March 28. We will begin our church service in Fellowship Hall, with our Procession of Palms, which will end in our ... Read More..

Thursday, April 01, 2010 The Day of Pentecost By office @ 12:01 AM :: 388 Views :: Announcements Bethel will observe the Day of Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2010. The Day of Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit descended on the church (Acts 2:1-13), and... Read More..

Thursday, April 01, 2010 Confirmation By office @ 12:01 AM :: 321 Views :: Announcements Mark your calendars! Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the 9:30 AM service.

Thursday, April 01, 2010 Bethel Youth Group News By office @ 12:01 AM :: 331 Views :: Announcements Our Bethel Youth Group is working hard toward realizing the Summer Mission Trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, and would like to thank... Read More..

Thursday, April 01, 2010 Mother Daughter Garden Tea Party By office @ 12:01 AM :: 459 Views :: Announcements The Annual Mother Daughter Banquet is scheduled for 12:30 PM, May 8, 2010, in Bethel’s Fellowship Hall. The Bethel Youth Group will prepare and serve ... Read More..

Thursday, April 01, 2010 BYG Rummage Sale By office @ 12:01 AM :: 322 Views :: Announcements Just in time for spring cleaning, the youth group will be participating in the Richfield Rummage Sale! Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled mas... Read More..

Thursday, April 01, 2010 Social Concerns Ministry By office @ 12:01 AM :: 355 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Congregational Council will be re-establishing our Social Concerns Ministry. This group will be tending the needs of our members during times... Read More..

Thursday, April 01, 2010 Book Club Discussions By office @ 12:01 AM :: 324 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Book Club will be discussing "Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Shaffer and Annie Barrows on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 7... Read More..

Monday, March 01, 2010 Ministry Meeting Night By office @ 12:01 AM :: 279 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Ministry Meeting Night will be held here at the church Monday, March 1, beginning at 7PM. Please plan to meet with your ministry at that time... Read More..

Monday, March 01, 2010 Order Easter Plants By office @ 12:01 AM :: 474 Views :: Announcements )! Bethel’s Education Ministry will take orders for lilies, hyacinths, tulips, and hydrangeas to decorate our sanctuary this Easter. Names of those ... Read More..

Monday, March 01, 2010 Bethel's Lenten and Holy Week Schedule By office @ 12:01 AM :: 419 Views :: Announcements Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17, and 24: Bethel’s Wednesday Lenten Soup and Worship Services. Supper will be served at 6PM, with worship following at 7PM.... Read More..

Monday, February 01, 2010 Women's Group to Meet By office @ 12:01 AM :: 322 Views :: Announcements The Women’s Group will hold its annual planning meeting Saturday, February 13, 2010 beginning at 10:30AM here in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Please ... Read More..

Monday, February 01, 2010 Book Club News By office @ 12:01 AM :: 368 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Book Club invites everyone to read and discuss their chosen reading selections for the next couple of months. They will be reading and disc... Read More..

Monday, February 01, 2010 Upcoming Meetings of Note By office @ 12:01 AM :: 324 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Ministry Meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 1 at 7PMBethel’s Church Council will meet Sunday, Feb. 14 at 6PMBethel’s Ministry Night is held on... Read More..

Friday, January 01, 2010 Upcoming Meetings of Note By office @ 12:01 AM :: 346 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s next Ministry and Committee Meeting night will be held Monday, January 4 at 7PM here at the church. If you are serving on a ministry or commi... Read More..

Friday, January 01, 2010 Sunday School News and Notes By office @ 12:01 AM :: 353 Views :: Announcements Happy New Year! I hope all of you enjoyed your extended break for the month of December. Please remember that Sunday School will resume its regular sc... Read More..

Friday, January 01, 2010 Council's Appreciation By office @ 12:01 AM :: 330 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Church Council expresses their appreciation to:To all the dedicated congregation members this month. Once again, your generosity was abundan... Read More..

Friday, January 01, 2010 Membership Ministry By office @ 12:01 AM :: 369 Views :: Announcements The Ministry consists of Pastor, Jim, Sher, Debi, Debbi, Leslie, and Regina. Recent Accomplishments:We placed announcements/invitations of Bethel ... Read More..

Friday, January 01, 2010 Bethel Book Club Discussion By office @ 12:01 AM :: 315 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Book Club has chosen its reading selections for the next couple of months. They will be reading then discussing "The Help" by Kathryn Stock... Read More..

Friday, January 01, 2010 Adult Bible Study By office @ 12:01 AM :: 401 Views :: Announcements Answers in Genesis - Adult Bible Study will resume on January 17 at 8:45 until 9:20. Join us as we study Ken Ham's "Answers in Genesis". Ever wonder... Read More..

Friday, January 01, 2010 Reactivating the HOPE Ministry By office @ 12:01 AM :: 377 Views :: Announcements Council is interested in reactivating the ministry associated with social concerns and outreach opportunities. known as our HOPE Ministry (Humanitari... Read More..

Friday, January 01, 2010 Social Concerns Group By office @ 12:01 AM :: 449 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Church Council is looking for members to volunteer to assist us with our Social Concerns Ministry. This is mostly an “on-call” commitment. ... Read More..

Tuesday, December 01, 2009 Christmas Gifts being collected! By office @ 9:49 AM :: 327 Views :: Announcements This year, the members and friends of Bethel will be bringing unwrapped stuffed animals and / or Webkins to the church for the kids in the Akron area ... Read More..

Tuesday, December 01, 2009 40th Annual Christmas Boutique By office @ 9:39 AM :: 325 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Christmas Boutique & CaféFriday, & SaturdayDecember 4th & 5th Featuring: Home Cooked Meals and DessertHandmade Home Décor, Holiday Floral Arr... Read More..

Tuesday, December 01, 2009 Order your Christmas Poinsettias By office @ 9:31 AM :: 325 Views :: Announcements Don’t Forget to Order Your Christmas Poinsettia(s)! Bethel’s Education Ministry will sell red and white poinsettia plants to help decorate Be-thel’s ... Read More..

Tuesday, December 01, 2009 Advent and Christmas Eve at Bethel By office @ 9:20 AM :: 367 Views :: Announcements The seasons of Advent and Christmas are upon us. This time of year is increasingly hectic and demanding. This year’s worship and fellowship schedule a... Read More..

Sunday, November 01, 2009 Boutique Workshops Continue By office @ 12:01 AM :: 348 Views :: Announcements There is still time for you to attend one of our wonderful Boutique Workshops! Please come to Gunda’s home on Thursday evenings, November 5, 12, or 19... Read More..

Friday, October 02, 2009 Education News By office @ 12:26 PM :: 311 Views :: Announcements Yes, our Sunday School classes are in full swing and we’re having a great time with your kids! We would really like to see them each and every week th... Read More..

Friday, October 02, 2009 Christmas Eve Services By office @ 12:25 PM :: 325 Views :: Announcements Yes, we realize Christmas is still a little ways off, but it will be here before you know it, so we’d like to take the opportunity to invite you, your... Read More..

Friday, October 02, 2009 Calling All Boutique Elves! By office @ 12:24 PM :: 366 Views :: Announcements It’s just around the corner and coming up quickly! That’s right, the Annual Bethel Christmas Boutique is slated for December 4 and 5, and the Bethel e... Read More..

Friday, October 02, 2009 Book Club News By office @ 12:23 PM :: 311 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Book Club will meet Sunday, October 11 to discuss Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. The discussion will be held at Laurie's home, and w... Read More..

Friday, October 02, 2009 Preparing for Advent By office @ 12:21 PM :: 295 Views :: Announcements Our Wednesday Advent services will be held on December 2, 9, and 16. This year’s services will focus on Love Finds a Voice in Bethlehem. Everyone is i... Read More..

Tuesday, September 01, 2009 For Our Troops By office @ 8:16 AM :: 336 Views :: Announcements We would like to thank everyone that brought items in to be shipped to Josh, who is serving our country in Afghanistan. Your generosity filled 4 boxes... Read More..

Tuesday, September 01, 2009 Preparing for Advent By office @ 8:15 AM :: 295 Views :: Announcements Our Wednesday Advent services will be held on December 2, 9, and 16. We will meet at the church at 6PM for a supper, then we will gather in the sanctu... Read More..

Tuesday, September 01, 2009 Read a Good Book Lately? By office @ 8:12 AM :: 297 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Book Club’s next discussion will be held Sunday, September 20, beginning at 7PM at Norma’s home. We will be discussing Eat, Pray, Love by Eli... Read More..

Saturday, August 01, 2009 Worship Schedule By office @ 12:01 AM :: 349 Views :: Announcements First Sunday Setting Two (LBW)Second Sunday Celebration ServiceThird Sunday Setting Two (LBW)Fourth Sunday Lite LiturgyFifth Sunday Lite Lit... Read More..

Saturday, August 01, 2009 Rally Day 2009 By office @ 12:01 AM :: 303 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s 2009 Rally Day will be held Sunday, September 20! Please plan to attend and help us to kick off our new Sunday School year! We are also holdi... Read More..

Friday, May 01, 2009 Spring Gala By office @ 1:03 PM :: 692 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Spring GalaMay 30, 2009Bethel Lutheran ChurchDinner & EntertainmentMenu: Garden SaladBeef TenderloinChicken (available upon request)VegetablesPotatoAs... Read More..

Friday, May 01, 2009 Each One, Teach One By office @ 1:01 PM :: 602 Views :: News, Announcements, Events If success can be measured in numbers, this year, our fourth year of the Building Hope in the City tutoring program in Akron, has been the most succes... Read More..

Friday, May 01, 2009 We're Off to see the Wizard! By office @ 1:00 PM :: 598 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Bethel will head to the Aurora Community Theater to watch a performance of The Wizard of Oz Friday, May 15. The performance is being directed by our o... Read More..

Friday, May 01, 2009 Book Club News By office @ 12:58 PM :: 589 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Bethel’s Book Club will discuss William Paul Young’s "The Shack" at the next book club meeting. The meeting is set for 7PM May 17, at Amy's home. Ever... Read More..

Friday, May 01, 2009 VBS By office @ 12:56 PM :: 640 Views :: News, Announcements, Events It’s not too early to plan for Vacation Bible School. This year we will visit “Crocodile Dock – Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s LIght” June 15 throug... Read More..

Friday, May 01, 2009 BYG Rummage Sale By office @ 12:54 PM :: 751 Views :: News, Announcements, Events, BYG Just in time for spring cleaning, the youth group will be participating in the Richfield Rummage Sale! Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled mas... Read More..

Friday, May 01, 2009 Mother Daughter Banquet By office @ 12:52 PM :: 575 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Bethel’s Mother Daughter Sweet Memories Banquet will be served Friday, May 8, 2009 beginning at 6PM here at the church. Susan Marrochino will tell us ... Read More..

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Holy Week at Bethel By office @ 12:00 AM :: 552 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, April 5. We will begin our church service in Fellowship Hall, with our Procession of Palms, which will end in our s... Read More..

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 The Day of Pentecost By office @ 12:00 AM :: 324 Views :: Announcements Bethel will observe the Day of Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009. The Day of Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit descended on the church (Acts 2:1-13), and... Read More..

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Confirmation Sunday By office @ 12:00 AM :: 326 Views :: Announcements Please make a note that Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, May 3, 2009. Join us as we celebrate this special occasion with our young people an... Read More..

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Life is a Puzzle - We have the Peace! By office @ 12:00 AM :: 583 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The Membership Ministry is eager for Bethel Members to sign up to greet on Sunday Morning. You only need to arrive 15 minutes early. Welcome members... Read More..

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Vacation Bible School By office @ 12:00 AM :: 582 Views :: News, Announcements, Events It’s not too early to plan for Vacation Bible School. This summer we will be visiting “Crocodile Dock – Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light!” from ... Read More..

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Teach Your Kids to Share By office @ 12:00 AM :: 428 Views :: Announcements, Events On the evening of April 24, families across the country will come together for a lively and interactive educational experience. Using innovative tools... Read More..

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 BYG Rummage Sale By office @ 12:00 AM :: 727 Views :: News, Announcements, Events, BYG Just in time for spring cleaning, the youth group will be participating in the Richfield Rummage Sale! Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled mas... Read More..

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 We're off to see the Wizard! By office @ 12:00 AM :: 589 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Bethel will head to the Aurora Community Theater to watch a performance of The Wizard of Oz Friday, May 15. The performance is being directed by our o... Read More..

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Men's Group Breakfast By office @ 12:00 AM :: 630 Views :: News, Announcements The Bethel Men’s Group will meet Saturday, May 9 at 8:30 for a time of Fellowship. Mark will make a presentation about his recent trip to Africa. If y... Read More..

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Mother Daughter Banquet By office @ 12:00 AM :: 620 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The Annual Mother Daughter Banquet is scheduled for May 8, 2009 in Bethel’s Fellowship Hall. The Bethel Youth Group will prepare and serve this luscio... Read More..

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 BYG Bake Auction By office @ 10:02 AM :: 794 Views :: News, Announcements, Events, BYG The Bethel Youth Group will hold its Annual Bake Auction March, 22, 2009 following the worship service. Our Bethel family will present incredible bake... Read More..

Sunday, March 01, 2009 Ministry Meetings By office @ 12:00 AM :: 457 Views :: Announcements, Events Bethel's various Ministries have scheduled meeting dates and times for the month of March. Please check with your ministry chair if you do not see you... Read More..

Sunday, March 01, 2009 Bethel's Lenten, Holy Week and Easter Worship Schedule By office @ 12:00 AM :: 574 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1: Bethel’s Wednesday Lenten Soup and Worship Services. Supper will be served at 6PM, with worship followin... Read More..

Sunday, March 01, 2009 Adult Bible Study By office @ 12:00 AM :: 537 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The Adult Bible Study is concentrating on 1 Corinthians under Leslie's leadership. This study will continue through March 22, then will take a break t... Read More..

Sunday, March 01, 2009 Bethel Faith Based Stories - Subjects to Think About By office @ 12:00 AM :: 561 Views :: News, Announcements, Events What am I afraid of for myself, my family, my world…I’ve thought about what I’m afraid of and let me tell you what it is and what I’m going to do.I’ve... Read More..

Sunday, March 01, 2009 Time to Order Easter Plants By office @ 12:00 AM :: 301 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Worship Ministry will take orders for lilies, hyacinths, tulips, and hydrangeas to decorate our sanctuary this Easter. Names of those present... Read More..

Sunday, March 01, 2009 Book Club News By office @ 12:00 AM :: 578 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The Bethel Book Club will be discussing The Zookeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman and The View From Mt. Joy by Lorna Landvick on March 15 at 7PM at Norma'... Read More..

Friday, February 27, 2009 An Evening of Faith and Friendship By office @ 12:00 AM :: 588 Views :: News, Announcements, Events We would like to encourage you to attend Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry’s 40th Anniversary celebration at this year’s Annual Evening of Faith and Frie... Read More..

Sunday, February 01, 2009 Women's Group Meeting By office @ 12:00 AM :: 617 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The Women’s Group will hold its annual planning meeting Saturday, February 21, 2009 beginning at 10:30AM here in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Please ... Read More..

Sunday, February 01, 2009 Ministry Meeting Night By office @ 12:00 AM :: 265 Views :: Announcements Bethel’s Ministry Night is held on the first Monday of each month at 7PM. The Worship and Music Ministry meets each month. You are cor-dially invited ... Read More..

Sunday, February 01, 2009 The Season of Lent By office @ 12:00 AM :: 534 Views :: News, Announcements, Events LENT IS ON THE WAY! Lent 2009 will begin on ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009. Bethel will mark this day with our Annual Ash Wednesday Worship and Holy... Read More..

Sunday, February 01, 2009 Bethel Men's Group Breakfast By office @ 12:00 AM :: 611 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The Bethel Men’s Group will hold a Men’s Group Breakfast Saturday, February 28 beginning at 8AM in the Bethel Fellowship Hall. All Bethel men and thei... Read More..

Sunday, February 01, 2009 Book Club News By office @ 12:00 AM :: 583 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The Bethel Book Club meets once a month to have a group discussion on a chosen book. This month’s book is The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman. Ever... Read More..

Sunday, February 01, 2009 Confirmation Lock In By office @ 12:00 AM :: 562 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Our confirmation youth will hold a lock in here at the church Friday, February 6 to Saturday, February 7 from 8PM to 8AM. We hope all of our confirmat... Read More..

Friday, January 09, 2009 BYG Ministry to area Homeless By office @ 12:21 PM :: 832 Views :: News, Announcements, Events, BYG It is time to begin planning for our Hope for the Homeless ministry. On Saturday, Feb. 21 we will travel to the inner city of Cleveland to distribute... Read More..

Thursday, January 01, 2009 Book Club News By office @ 12:00 AM :: 402 Views :: News, Announcements The Bethel Book Club has chosen its reading selections for the next few months. They will be reading and discussing The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalean... Read More..

Thursday, January 01, 2009 Sunday School News and Notes By office @ 12:00 AM :: 425 Views :: News, Announcements Happy New Year! I hope all of you enjoyed your extended break for the month of December. Please remember that Sunday School will resume its regular sc... Read More..

Thursday, January 01, 2009 Membership Ministry By office @ 12:00 AM :: 423 Views :: News, Announcements The Membership Ministry sent about 150 Christmas cards to our members, some former members that we have not seen recently as well as some prospective ... Read More..

Thursday, January 01, 2009 Each One Teach One By office @ 12:00 AM :: 550 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Shoeboxes in all sizes and holiday colors, each containing age and gender-specific gifts from Building Hope in the City volunteer families made our fi... Read More..

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Council Acknowledges By office @ 12:00 AM :: 433 Views :: News, Announcements Bethel’s Church Council expresses their appreciation to:• To all the dedicated congregation members this month. Once again, your generosity was abund... Read More..

Monday, December 01, 2008 Christmas Season at Bethel By office @ 12:01 AM :: 592 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The seasons of Advent and Christmas are upon us. This time of year is increasingly hectic and demanding. This year’s worship and fellowship schedule a... Read More..

Monday, December 01, 2008 Book Club Selections By office @ 12:01 AM :: 551 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The Bethel Book Club has chosen its reading selections for the next few months. They will be reading and discussing "The Double Bind" by Chris Bohjale... Read More..

Monday, December 01, 2008 Each One, Teach One By office @ 12:01 AM :: 573 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The tutoring program in downtown Akron, run out of Zion Lutheran Church and sponsored by Building Hope in the City, has had 17 requests for tutors for... Read More..

Monday, December 01, 2008 2008 Advent and Christmas Season By office @ 12:01 AM :: 659 Views :: News, Announcements, Events 2008 Advent and Christmas Worship at Bethel Lutheran Church The seasons of Advent and Christmas are upon us. This time of year is increasingly hec... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Adult Bible Class forming By office @ 11:43 AM :: 675 Views :: News, Announcements, Events If anyone is interested in an Adult Bible class, Leslie is willing to lead a discussion on Sunday mornings from 8:45 to 9:15 am. You can even vote on ... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Christmas Pageant News By office @ 11:41 AM :: 986 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The “children” of Bethel from pre-school through Sr. Choir will be performing this year’s Christmas Pageant called “The Christmas County Spelling Bee”... Read More..

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Bethel's Christmas Boutique By office @ 11:23 AM :: 671 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Bethel’s Christmas Boutique & CaféFriday, Saturday & SundayDecember 5th & 6th Featuring:Home Cooked Meals and DessertHandmade Home Décor, Holiday Flor... Read More..

Saturday, November 01, 2008 Christmas Eve Services By office @ 12:01 AM :: 733 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Yes, we realize Christmas is still a little ways off, but it will be here before you know it, so we’d like to take the opportunity to invite you, your... Read More..

Saturday, November 01, 2008 Preparing for Advent By office @ 12:01 AM :: 600 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Our Wednesday Advent services will be held on December 3, 10, and 17. This year’s services will use the "Dreams of Christmas" series. Mark your calend... Read More..

Saturday, November 01, 2008 Book Club Discussion By office @ 12:01 AM :: 429 Views :: Announcements, Events The Book Club will meet November 2 to discuss Penny Vincenzi’s Sheer Abandon. The discussion will take place at Janet’s home, beginning at 7PM. Everyo... Read More..

Saturday, November 01, 2008 Men's Group Breakfast Announced By office @ 12:01 AM :: 608 Views :: News, Announcements, Events All Bethel men are invited to attend a Men’s Group Breakfast beginning at 8:30AM Saturday, November 15 here in Fellowship Hall. Mike and Dan will be c... Read More..

Saturday, November 01, 2008 Each One Teach One By office @ 12:01 AM :: 582 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Building Hope in the City's Zion/Akron tutoring program began its fourth year at Williams Tower in Channelwood Village October 7. Fourteen children i... Read More..

Saturday, November 01, 2008 Christmas Paageant Practices Continue By office @ 12:01 AM :: 556 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Practices for our annual Sunday School Christmas Pageant - The Christmas County Spelling Bee - are continuing each week during Sunday School. Parents,... Read More..

Saturday, November 01, 2008 Boutique Workshops Continue By office @ 12:01 AM :: 596 Views :: News, Announcements, Events There is still time for you to attend one of our wonderful Boutique Workshops! Please come to the church on Monday or Tuesday evenings in November at ... Read More..

Saturday, November 01, 2008 Annual Hanging of the Greens By office @ 12:01 AM :: 668 Views :: News, Announcements, Events It’s time for the annual tradition of the Hanging of the Greens. Bethel members are invited to gather at the church November 30 at 7PM to decorate the... Read More..

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 Preparing for Advent By office @ 12:01 AM :: 619 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Our Wednesday Advent services will be held on December 3, 10, and 17. This year’s services will study Dreams of Christmas: Visions in the Night Procla... Read More..

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 First Communion Instruction By office @ 12:01 AM :: 618 Views :: News, Announcements, Events We will be offering Communion Instruction for any 4th, 5th and 6th grade students who have not yet received the instruction. The sacrament will be exp... Read More..

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 2008 Christmas Progressive Dinner By office @ 12:01 AM :: 817 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The Bethel Women have been preparing for the 26th Annual Progressive Dinner scheduled for Saturday evening, Dec. 13 beginning at 6:30pm. Please make ... Read More..

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 Christmas Eve Services By office @ 12:01 AM :: 684 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Yes, we realize Christmas is still a little ways off, but it will be here before you know it, so we’d like to take the opportunity to invite you, your... Read More..

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 Cottage Prayer Meetings By office @ 12:01 AM :: 599 Views :: News, Announcements, Events It’s that time again. Bethel is holding small group meetings in several homes during then next few weeks to facilitate our Stewardship Campaign. We en... Read More..

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 Book Club Discussion By office @ 12:01 AM :: 836 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The Bethel Book Club will meet Sunday, November 2 to discuss Sheer Abandon by Penny Vincenzi. The discussion will be held at Janet’s home, and will be... Read More..

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 Christmas Boutique Workshops By office @ 12:01 AM :: 636 Views :: News, Announcements, Events It’s just around the corner and coming up quickly! That’s right, the Annual Bethel Christmas Boutique is slated for December 5 and 6, and the Bethel e... Read More..

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 BYG News By office @ 12:00 AM :: 680 Views :: News, Announcements, BYG The Bethel Youth Group will meet on the second and fourth Sundays of the month this year. The meetings will begin at 7 and are done around 8:30PM.The ... Read More..

Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Book Club Discussion By office @ 8:50 AM :: 444 Views :: Announcements, Events Bethel’s Book Club’s next discussion will be held Sunday, September 7, beginning at 7PM at Kathie’s home. We will be discussing "Rise to Rebellion" by... Read More..

Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Stewardship Campaign - We Are Family! By office @ 8:48 AM :: 487 Views :: Announcements, Events Our Stewardship Campaign will begin with our Annual Meeting on September 7th. During the Annual Meeting the Budget Committee will present the Tentativ... Read More..

Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Sew-A-Thon Coming Up! By office @ 8:46 AM :: 458 Views :: Announcements, Events The Bethel Women’s Group will hold a Football Widow’s Sew-A-Thon on Monday, September 8 from 1PM until ??? We have assembled several sewing projects t... Read More..

Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Women's Group Outings Planned By office @ 8:41 AM :: 511 Views :: Announcements, Events The Bethel Women’s Group has planned a few outings for the group, and we’d like to have YOU join us for some fun filled days! September 20 will t... Read More..

Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Preparing for Advent By office @ 8:30 AM :: 564 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Our Wednesday Advent services will be held on December 3, 10, and 17. We will meet at the church at 6PM for a supper, then gather in the sanctuary at ... Read More..

Tuesday, September 02, 2008 BYG Rally Event! By office @ 8:28 AM :: 603 Views :: Announcements, Events, BYG The Bethel Youth Group (BYG) will kick off this year with a BYG Family Night, Sunday evening, September 28. The event will be from 6:30 – 8:30PM, feat... Read More..

Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Calling all Bethel Boutique "Elves" By office @ 8:22 AM :: 423 Views :: Announcements, Events It’s only a few weeks ‘til the Bethel Christmas Boutique and time to start our Fall Workshops! Take a break from your daily routines and come craft wi... Read More..

Friday, August 01, 2008 Council News By office @ 12:01 AM :: 572 Views :: News, Announcements, Events The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, September 14, immediately following the worship service. We will discuss next year’s operating ... Read More..

Friday, August 01, 2008 Rally Day - Homecoming Sunday By office @ 12:01 AM :: 727 Views :: News, Announcements, Events On Sunday, September 14 at 9:30 AM we will celebrate our annual Rally Sunday. This year we are inviting everyone (present, former and inactive members... Read More..

Friday, August 01, 2008 Book Club Meeting Announced By office @ 12:01 AM :: 551 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Bethel’s Book Club will be discussing Souvenier by Therese Fowler at their next meeting! You are invited to join in the discussion, just read the book... Read More..

Friday, August 01, 2008 See and Hear about the Holy Land By office @ 12:01 AM :: 554 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Pete and Amy recently returned from a trip to the Holy Land and they are inviting everyone to come to their home to see their pictures and hear their ... Read More..

Tuesday, July 01, 2008 Book Club News By office @ 12:01 AM :: 544 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Read a good book lately? Yes, it’s the lazy, hazy days of summer. Vacation time, days at the pool or beach, taking in a ballgame, and time to pick up ... Read More..

Tuesday, July 01, 2008 Two Summer Get Together Opportunities By office @ 12:01 AM :: 525 Views :: News, Announcements, Events 1. Steve and Kathy cordially invite Bethel members and their friends to an evening of fun, food and fellowship at their home Saturday, July 19, beginn... Read More..

Sunday, June 01, 2008 Book Club News By office @ 12:01 AM :: 436 Views :: Announcements, Events The Bethel Book Club has selected the books to be featured in their discussions for this summer. The June discussion will center around "Three Cups of... Read More..

Sunday, June 01, 2008 Congratulations to Graduates By office @ 12:01 AM :: 468 Views :: Announcements, BYG Bethel is honored to announce that we have many Seniors graduating from High School this year! Congratulations to these fine young people and their fa... Read More..

Sunday, June 01, 2008 Volunteers needed for PA System By office @ 12:01 AM :: 223 Views :: Announcements Bethel Lutheran Church must have the support of a team of volunteers who can be responsible for the operation of the church's public address (PA) syst... Read More..

Sunday, June 01, 2008 Thank You from One to One By office @ 12:01 AM :: 269 Views :: Announcements The One-to-One Trustees are grateful for the financial support provided by the organizers, participants, contributors and donors to this program recei... Read More..

Sunday, June 01, 2008 Congratulations to our Confirmands By office @ 12:01 AM :: 259 Views :: Announcements We celebrated Confirmation Sunday May 18, honoring the following confirmands and their families: Shannon, Emma, Talor, Andrew, Maddie, Mitchell, Scot... Read More..

Friday, May 30, 2008 BYG Dining Opportunity at Max and Erma's By office @ 10:14 AM :: 633 Views :: Announcements, Events, BYG The Bethel Youth Group will hold a special dining event at Max and Erma’s in Montrose on Thursday, June 5. Visit the restaurant anytime during the day... Read More..

Friday, May 30, 2008 VBS coming soon! By office @ 12:01 AM :: 402 Views :: Announcements, Events VBS is quickly approaching! Register now for the Power Lab! VBS will be held July 7-11. We are looking for volunteers for group leaders and instructor... Read More..

Thursday, May 01, 2008 Update from Bethel's Church Council By office @ 12:01 AM :: 352 Views :: Announcements • Strategic Planning for Bethel Lutherano At the February Council meeting, the Church Council approved to proceed with the strategic planning process ... Read More..

Thursday, May 01, 2008 Council Nominations Sought By office @ 12:01 AM :: 273 Views :: Announcements In August we will once again be electing new council members. This time we will be replacing between one and three of our five council positions. ... Read More..

Thursday, April 24, 2008 Vacation Bible School By office @ 11:48 AM :: 434 Views :: Announcements, Events It’s not too early to plan for Vacation Bible School. This year we will be in “The Power Lab – Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” July 7 through 11... Read More..

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 The Rite of Confirmation By office @ 12:27 PM :: 405 Views :: Announcements Bethel will celebrate the Rite of Confirmation Sunday, May 18, 2008, during the 9:00 worship. A mandatory meeting for all confirmands and at least one... Read More..

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 The Day of Pentecost By office @ 12:24 PM :: 240 Views :: Announcements Bethel will observe the Day of Pentecost Sunday, May 11, 2008. The Day of Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit descended on the church (Acts 2:1-13), and... Read More..

Friday, April 04, 2008 BYG Electronics Recycling Day By office @ 8:16 AM :: 678 Views :: Announcements, Events, BYG BYG Electronics Recycling Day Sunday May 4, 2008 8:00 AM to noon ... Read More..

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 Wanted: Your Favorites! By office @ 11:01 AM :: 306 Views :: Announcements The Worship and Music Ministry is asking you to take a moment and jot down some of your favorite hymns! We are looking to update our pew folders and w... Read More..

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 The Day of Pentecost By office @ 12:01 AM :: 252 Views :: Announcements Bethel will observe the Day of Pentecost Sunday, May 11, 2008. The Day of Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit descended on the church (Acts 2:1-13), and... Read More..

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 Each One Teach One By office @ 12:01 AM :: 266 Views :: Announcements What could God possibly have against Tuesdays? In the past month we had to cancel two sessions and a third one was short two tutors because of ice in... Read More..

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 Christmas Boutique Workshops By office @ 12:01 AM :: 272 Views :: Announcements Are you ready? There are just 8 more months before the Annual Bethel Christmas Boutique! There is plenty of work to be done in preparation for the big... Read More..

Saturday, March 01, 2008 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule By office @ 10:01 AM :: 235 Views :: Announcements Wednesdays, March 5 & 12: Bethel’s Wednesday Lenten Soup and Wor-ship Services. Supper will be served at 6PM, with worship following at 7PM.Sunday, Ma... Read More..

Saturday, March 01, 2008 Christmas Boutique Workshops By office @ 12:01 AM :: 283 Views :: Announcements Yes, we do realize that it’s only March, but in looking ahead, we have decided to begin a few Christmas Boutique Workshops. The plan is to meet two ti... Read More..

Saturday, March 01, 2008 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity By office @ 12:01 AM :: 323 Views :: Announcements Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Summit County Habitat for Humanity are building a home in Barberton in 2008 as part of a nationwide effort to mak... Read More..

Thursday, February 28, 2008 Spring Gala Event Coming Soon! By office @ 10:39 AM :: 696 Views :: News, Announcements, Events Please join us! You are invited….and bring some friends & family... Spring Gala April 19, 2008 Bethel Lutheran Church Dinner, Thea... Read More..

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Women's Group Meeting By office @ 11:41 AM :: 253 Views :: Announcements The Women’s Group will hold its annual planning meeting Saturday, February 9, 2008 beginning at 10:30AM here in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Please p... Read More..

Tuesday, January 01, 2008 Sunday School News and Notes By office @ 12:01 AM :: 240 Views :: Announcements Happy New Year! I hope all of you enjoyed your extended break for the month of December. Please remember that Sunday School will resume its regular sc... Read More..

Tuesday, January 01, 2008 Betehl Book Club By office @ 12:01 AM :: 2079 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Book Club is starting the new year off by discussing Crazy Aunt Purl – Drunk, Divorced and Covered in Cat Hair The True-Life Misadventures ... Read More..

Wednesday, December 26, 2007 Times of Worship Services By office @ 12:39 PM :: 404 Views :: Announcements Bethel's Summer Worship Schedule to begin June 8, 2008! We will offer our 8AM worship service, then a 9:30AM worship service from June 8 through September 7, 2008. We have set our worship schedule in order to offer an earlier service. Please save this schedule for your future reference. Week One: 8AM Morning Prayer Service; 9:30AM Traditional Worship with Communion; Week Two: 8AM Morning Prayer Service with Communion; 9:30AM Lite Liturgybr /> Week Three: 8AM Morning Prayer Service; 9:30AM Traditional with Communion Week Four: 8AM Morning Prayer Service with Communion; 9:30AM Lite Liturgy Week Five: 8AM Morning Prayer Service with Communion; 9:30AM Lite Liturgy Read More..

Thursday, November 01, 2007 Book Club News By office @ 12:01 AM :: 227 Views :: Announcements The Book Club will meet December 9 to discuss Lorna Landvik’s "Oh My Stars." The discussion will take place at Laurie Willis’ home, beginning at 7PM. ... Read More..

Monday, October 29, 2007 Release Your Inner Betty (Crocker)! By office @ 5:23 PM :: 317 Views :: Announcements Come bake with us on Sunday evenings November 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. We will meet at 7:00 PM in the kitchen to prepare delicious cookies and treat... Read More..

Monday, October 29, 2007 Luthern Hymnfest 2007 By office @ 5:18 PM :: 274 Views :: Announcements Join your voices with the Wittenburg University Chapel Choir, the choral students of Lutheran High West and the organ in place at Severance Hall at 7P... Read More..

Monday, October 08, 2007 Boutique Workshops in Progress! By office @ 10:49 AM :: 300 Views :: Announcements Calling All Bethel Elves! It’s just around the corner and coming up quickly! That’s right, the Annual Bethel Christmas Boutique is slated for November... Read More..

Monday, October 08, 2007 Book Club News By office @ 10:46 AM :: 315 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Book Club will meet Sunday, October 28 to discuss A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. This is the same author who wrote The Kite F... Read More..

Monday, October 08, 2007 Education News and Notes By office @ 10:39 AM :: 251 Views :: Announcements Sunday School has begun! Please make Sunday morning classes a priority for your children. We will begin rehearsals for the Christmas Pageant soon. We ... Read More..

Monday, October 08, 2007 HOPE Food Drive By office @ 10:37 AM :: 243 Views :: Announcements HOPE is doing a canned food drive during the month of October. Please bring your non-perishables and leave them in the Narthex.Also, for Thanksgiving,... Read More..

Monday, October 08, 2007 Each One, Teach One By office @ 10:34 AM :: 235 Views :: Announcements Currently seventeen dedicated people are waiting to tutor an unknown number of grade school students at Zion / Building Hope in the City’s Channelwood... Read More..

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 Parenting Pre-adolescent Children Seminar By Ministry @ 9:08 PM :: 524 Views :: News, Announcements On September 23rd at 10:45AM we are adding something new. We will begin a series of Enjoy Living Seminars, which will be led by Rev. Dr. Byron Arledge... Read More..

Thursday, August 30, 2007 Preparing for Advent By office @ 8:56 AM :: 263 Views :: Announcements Our Wednesday Advent services will be held on November 28, December 5, 12, and 19. This year’s services will concentrate on “Flames for th... Read More..

Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Women's Group By office @ 1:37 PM :: 268 Views :: Announcements The Bethel Women's Group will hold an organizational meeting Saturday, August 25 at 9AM in the church's Fellowship Hall. The group will discuss this y... Read More..

Friday, June 29, 2007 Cleveland Lutheran Veteran's Club By office @ 9:57 AM :: 319 Views :: Announcements A Cleveland Area Veterans Day Prayer for Peace Service will be held Sunday, November 11th at 4 PM at Bethany Lutheran Church, 6041 Ridge Rd., Parma. S... Read More..

Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Life Line Screening Coming To Bethel in July By office @ 9:23 AM :: 265 Views :: Announcements Stroke is America’s third leading killer. It is also the #1 cause for admission into nursing homes. Unfortunately, half of all stroke victims ha... Read More..

Friday, May 18, 2007 High School Youth Rummage Sale By office @ 9:02 AM :: 244 Views :: Announcements Our High School Youth will be holding a rummage sale in conjunction with the Richfield Garage Sale Day, Saturday, June 2. The sale begins at 8AM and r... Read More..