BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

 Through our Bible stories today, Jesus announced and enacted in history the new reality of God’s surprising activity.  Two stories demonstrate this "new" reality in the Book of Mark 10:2-16:  Women and children are accepted and valued, not dismissed as inferior to adult men.  Join us in thought and prayer:  click below.

     The disciples of Jesus are slow to realize that answering God's call involves service and sacrifice on their parts.  But could it really be as simple as giving a drink of water to someone who needs it?  In our readings this week, we follow the Book of Mark, which  teaches  those who follow Jesus some of the best ways to live our faith.  Join us in thought and prayer. 

 Leave the cooking to us and bring a friend or family member to Bethel's next Senior Dinner on Tuesday evening, October 8th, at 4:30 pm.  Come socialize and enjoy the evening.  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. 

     Join us for lunch, a Bible story, and pumpkin carving at Noon on Saturday, October 12th.   All pumpkins (and lunch) are provided, planted and harvested by the Zortman Family just for this event!  Please let us know how many are coming.  Sign up at Bethel or send us your name and the number attending via the Message Center, below (scroll down).  All are welcome.  For directions, scroll down to the bottom of this page. 

     Bethel's next Bible study meets on Saturday, October 12th from 10-11:30 a.m.  Our topic is "What kind of authority does the Bible hold?" Bring a Bible if you like, or use one of Bethel's.   These informal discussions at the church help us understand and find ways to follow God's call.  After study, join the fun at Pumpkin Pizazz, where we carve pumpkins and enjoy a pot luck dinner.  Reply via sign-up sheets at the church or through the Message Center, below. All materials  are provided. 

    Bring pets or pictures of pets – even stuffed animals – for a special blessing as we celebrate the gifts of God’s creation.  Join us for the Blessing of Animals on Sunday, October 13th, during our 8:30 am service.  All are welcome!
 

This October, Bethel's Noisy Can Collection is dedicated to Muskego Senior Taxi, a volunteer group that provides discounted rates to Seniors in our area.  Maybe you'd like to use it -- or know of others who can use a lift.  To learn more, check the link, below.  Donations may be made at the church or message us at the Message Center (scroll down).

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*Bethel's "Noisy Can Collection" earns its name when you drop your spare change into a tin can and shake it,  drawing our attention to community needs that might otherwise go unnoticed. 

In-Person Worship

8:30 am Sundays

Evening Worship

October 8th, 6 pm, with Holy Communion 

Virtual Worship

Available 24/7 online on worship page

Photo: Pastor Jaime Larson-McLoone

  Have a cup of Joe with Pastor Jaime and talk about Scripture, faith, life, or whatever is on your mind.  Stop in at Vintage Grounds, a local coffee shop.  Future sessions meet every Tuesday at 1 pm except October  15th. Click below  for menu info or directions.

https://www.vintagegrounds.com/story

OCTOBER 6, 2024

1st Reading: Genesis 2:18-24 

Psalm 8 

2nd Reading: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Gospel: Mark 10:2-16

       NEXT WEEK’S READINGS 

   1st Reading: Genesis 1:1, 20-28 Psalm 148
Gospel: Matthew 21:1-5