Mission Statement

To all who are burdened and need comfort...

To all who sin and need a Savior...

To all who seek a place of worship, service and fellowship with God...

This Church says:

Welcome!

Pastor Statement

Bethany Lutheran is a Bible based Church. We are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and part of the Northeast PA Synod . We put our faith in the Word of God as found in the Holy Scripture. We believe Scripture is the Inspired Word of God and directs us to be welcoming and loving. We welcome all here at Bethany Lutheran and hope, as our 'Mission Statement' says, that those who are in need can find comfort, a Savior, fellowship, and a place to Worship.

-Pastor Michael L. Reist

Notes of Interest

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Church service will begin at 9:00 AM for the summer beginning June 6th.

Children’s Sunday School will be provided for children age 5 and younger.

We are looking for currently looking for people who would be willing to bring homebound members to church approximately once a month. Many have expressed an interest in coming to church if a ride was available.

Please contact Pastor Mike or the church office if you would be interested in being a part of this new ministery. Thank You.

Plans are being made with Olan Mills for a new pictorial directory. More information will follow soon.

“On behalf of Reading-Berks Habitat for Humanity, please accept our appreciation for your generous donation of $1201.85. Your gift will make a great difference in our ability to create homes with and for hard working Habitat partner families. Your generosity will also allow a key to be put in the hand of a homeowner so their dream of owning a home will finally come true. As you know, we depend on the generosity of members of the community like yourself in the pursuit of our shared vision for this great community.

Thanks again for your support of Reading-Berks Habitat for Humanity and your help in bringing about the transformational change we know a decent home can bring to the life of a family. Should you require additional information or have any questions, please call 610-373-3439 or visit www.rbhabitat.org.”

Best Personal Regards,
Jay W. Worrall
Executive Director

Dear Pastor Reist & the People of God at Bethany,

“Please know, on behalf of the People of God at St. Paul’s, how very much we appreciate the many donations given in 2010 for the St. Paul’s Food pantry by our brothers and sisters in Christ at Bethany.

It is so good to be in partnership with you as, together, we respond to our Lord’s command to “Feed my sheep.” Your regular gifts of food help to provide fro so many people (a special thank you for the Girl Scout’s donation)—in April we served 97 households (303 people). We thank God that we do this together.

May God continue to bless you, Bethany and the ministry you do for Jesus in 2010.”

In Christ’s love,
Rev. Carol B. Kehler, Pastor

Please plan to join us for a day of worship, fun, food and games. We will begin by having our Sunday worship in the large pavilion at Lausch Park. Immediately following worship our picnic will begin.

Date: Sunday August 1st.
Place:Lausch Pavilion

We have purchased 30 more new hymnals. If you would like to sponsor one or more, there are forms on the narthex table. The cost is $20/hymnal.

Please remember that they are the 2nd Sunday of every month, but if you forget, you are welcome to drop off food at any time. In addition to your food donations, cash donations, payable to "West Berks Mission District Food Pantry" are greatly Appreciated.

On Sunday, September 20, 2009 the congregation of Bethany approved the purchase of a new heating system for Bethany at a cost of slightly more than $45,000.00. The winning bid was submitted by UGI corporation and they will begin the installation of the new furnace immediately.

There will be a letter sent to all members withmore details of this action. We ask all of you for your prayers and your support as of course this is one more challenge that we must meet.

Thank you.

Sign-up Charts for the year 2010 are posted in the narthex. Please print your name and notation clearly in the limited space provided.

Flowers - $17.50/vase
(Two vase sponsors are needed each Sunday.)

Bulletins - $10/Sunday
(Two sponsors are needed each Sunday.)

The Eternal Light - $15/Sunday

Behginning Sunday, June 6th, we will gather for worship at 9:00 AM

Sunday, June 6th at 1PM
Arrowhead Golf Course, Douglassville
$60/golfer
To reserve a time please call:
Jeff Motze at 610.779.8278 or Kerry Motze at 610.370.1766