As we write this, we find ourselves blown away that the Lenten season has wrapped up and we are entering into Holy Week and Easter. Some of you are reading this and we have already celebrated Easter. Yet probably all of us are thinking, where has time gone? How are we already here? This may...
The Call Committee continues to meet and is providing updates on the website We are committed to provide more communication on our progress to the congregation and staff We’ve heard from more than 25 members and have discussed each of your emails Your patience and...
Call Committee Update: The Call Committee continues to meet Thank you for your emails and feedback at the Annual Celebration We are committed to provide more communication on our progress Your patience and prayers are appreciated Connect with us through the Bethel website
In November, the Call Committee extended an offer to a candidate. Despite all efforts through weeks of conversations, the pastor ultimately withdrew from consideration. Although disappointing, we are assured that God has a plan for Bethel. The Call Committee will restart...
Since our October update, we have been preparing for a second round of interviews with selected pastors that we believe have the experience and the skills defined by the effort of our Transition Committee, and the work within our congregation. We require a leader who is adept at...
Over the last few weeks, the Call Committee has spent time with the eight remaining candidates mentioned during the August Update. Our conversations have been centered on the key themes as defined by our transition team from earlier this year and the survey responses by our congregation which...
Fresh Express Community Outreach Inc. is a program of our neighbor, Cornerstone Church. They rescue food and clothing for the benefit of people in Hudson and surrounding communities. Their free services include: (1) a Mobile Food Market; (2) Daily Mini-Market held at Cornerstone Church...
Since last month’s update, there has been a significant amount of effort invested in working with the Northwest Synod. The review and outreach of the 31 pastors shortlisted from the more than 50 we started with has been an eye-opening experience. I am happy to share that of the 31, we have...
As we head into a new programming year, we want you to know how thankful we are for your continued support of Bethel Lutheran Church. Bethel has a strong history of quality worship, educational ministries, and service to others. We are committed to maintaining the high quality of Bethel’s...
Over the last several weeks, your Call Committee has been working diligently in partnership with the Northwest Synod on the search for our next Lead Pastor. Through guidance by Bethel’s church council and our congregation, we have identified more than 50 potential candidates nationally...