BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Welcome to All Saints Sunday, when  God promises that one day, “mourning and crying and pain will be no more,” and God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. During worship, we will name those saints from our congregation who have died in the past year and now rest from their labors. If there is someone in your life whom you would like named among those saints, please let Pastor Jaime know, or say their name out loud during worship. 

(Video to post after Nov. 3 Worship)

 Leave the cooking to us and bring a friend or family member to Bethel's next Senior Dinner on Tuesday evening, November 12th, at 4:30 pm.  Come socialize and enjoy the the season at Bethel's Thanksgiving Dinner.  All are welcome; please make a reservation  via  Muskego Food Pantry at (262) 679-6448 with dinner count and name of party.  After dinner at 6:00 pm, we offer optional evening worship to celebrate God's presence in our lives. 

This is the day that unlocked  a new understanding of God's love for all people:  The Protestant Reformation was the proclamation of the justification doctrine—that is, salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.  Lutherans believe that God loves you unconditionally, and that you don't have to do anything to receive God's love...the gift of grace is already yours.  Join Bethel and all our friends in celebration.  

     Bethel's next Bible study meets on Saturday, November 9th from 10-11:30 a.m.  We'll talk about the Old and the New Testaments, which are made up of up to 66 books, depending on the traditions of each Christian faith (Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox).  Bring a Bible if you like, or use one of ours.  Reply via sign-up sheets at the church or through the Message Center, below. All materials  are provided. 

  When's the last time you had a casual conversation with a pastor? Have a cup of Joe with Pastor Jaime and bring your thoughts on life, faith, Scripture, or whatever is on your mind.   Take a minute to visit Vintage Grounds, a coffee shop in Muskego, any Tuesday in November (except Nov. 12th) between 1 and 2 pm.  Or scroll down to the Message Center at the bottom of this page and say hello.

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     Get here early on Saturday, November 23rd, to sample our homemade bakery, treats and holiday crafts.  Held one day only, our sale runs from 9 am to 3 pm and includes affordable items for everyone on your list.   If you'd like to work on crafts with us, we're gathering at Bethel -- scroll down for address and reservations to our Message Center -- for a craft night at Bethel on November 14th at 6 pm.  Donate your crafts to the sale or bring it home with our compliments. It's a wonderful time of year to hang out with friends at church.

In-Person Worship

8:30 am Sundays

Evening Worship

November 12th, 6 pm, with Holy Communion 

Virtual Worship

Available 24/7 online on worship page

Photo: Pastor Jaime Larson-McLoone

    This month (through December 7) we are collecting toys and games for children in need, ages infant through age 18.  Friends of Jesus request gifts valued at $15 or more, and they ask that we do not contribute clothing, Harry Potter items, Ouija boards, or Magic 8 Balls.  Please purchase toys (or gift cards for older kids) and drop them off at Bethel.  We’ll gather at 10 am on Saturday, December 7, to wrap gifts, have some treats and tell a Bible story together. If you wrap gifts in advance, please be sure to mark the age range and boy, girl, or either.  If you have questions, please call or send them to us via the Message Center, below.

 NOVEMBER 3, 2024

1st Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9 

Psalm 24 

2nd Reading: Revelation 21:1-6a Gospel: John 11:32-44

     NEXT WEEK’S READINGS 

1st Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-16 

Psalm 146 

2nd Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28 Gospel: Mark 12:38-44