BETHEL'S MISSION AND JUSTICE

We have compiled a list of all current opportunities and organizations Bethel partners with to serve our Church, Locally, and Globally.

Click here to download the Mission and Justice Booklet.

SERVE AT BETHEL

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Bethel in any capacity, please email Kathy Jeska at with your contact information and interest/availability! If you would like to submit a Serve at Bethel form, view and download it here! Please fill out and submit to the church office.

Worship Support:
Worship Support volunteers may help with lighting and extinguishing the candles on the altar and the baptism candle, greeting people, hand out bulletins when available, count how many people attend, collect the offering, help with communion, getting water ready for baptisms, collecting bulletins and picking up the Sanctuary after the service. We need Worship support people at both all our services.

Hospitality:
Hospitality volunteers serve coffee and cookies after the worship service. Bethel provides all you need; you just serve people and have conversations as they enjoy their treats. Then you will clean up the serving area when done. We only do this after the 9:00 service at this time but may need to add it after the 10:30 service.

Greeters:
Volunteers in the ministry, greet people as they arrive for services. We need more volunteers for this ministry at the 9:00 service.

Audio Visual:
Volunteers are needed to advance the slides on the screens as needed for guests to follow along during the service. This seems to be a daunting task, but it is really quite easy. We make sure you are trained and comfortable. We need volunteers for this ministry at the 9:00 service.

THE BEFRIENDER MINISTRY AT BETHEL

BeFriender Ministry is a national, ecumenical non-profit organization that provides leadership training and ongoing support for a listening ministry of lay care in churches, health care settings such as hospitals, assisted living-skilled care facilities, or other organizations. Since the early 1980’s BeFrienders have been providing skilled care throughout the nation. 

There are four key principles guiding BeFriender Ministry: God is present, caring not curing, nonjudgmental presence, and active listening. BeFrienders aim to be a listening ear and nonjudgmental presence to their fellow brother or sister in Christ. It is not a ministry that provides skilled nursing care, runs errands, provides transportation, or does housework for people. Rather, it is a relational ministry – being a “friend” to someone who may be going through a difficult time and just needs a listening ear and a reminder that not only is God with them, but as a congregation, we care as well.  It is the reminder that they are not abandoned in their time of need. 

Training is provided to make sure BeFrienders are adequately prepared and equipped to walk along side others and offer support. Along with Pastor Kris, four leaders – Jim Topitzhofer, Jennifer Griggs-Andress, Sue Powers, and Jean Johnson - stepped forward and completed the weeklong national leadership training. In addition, nine Befriender Ministers were recruited and completed 40 hours of training this fall to begin serving Bethel Church.  

The capable team of Bethel Befriender Ministers is now ready to serve Church members and others that are struggling with life challenges and need someone to be there with them. If you know someone that could benefit from this listening ministry, please contact Pastor Kris ( ).

We are excited about this program and the impact it will have at Bethel

For additional details about Befrienders, please click here to visit their website

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT BETHEL

Bethel is looking for worship volunteers to greet guests, answer questions, guide folks to great seats, help during the offertory, serve communion, advance slides, and other valuable positions. Your commitment can be for one Sunday a month, every Sunday or just once in awhile - we're flexible! No experience necessary for any of these tasks - just a joyful heart and welcome smile is all that is needed. Contact Kathy Jeska with your name, email, phone number, and worship service availability. 

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Help set-up, serve, and clean-up at Bethel events that involve food (most events!). Join this team for a great opportunity to take part in fellowship and take home leftovers! Volunteers are needed during the daytime, evening, or weekends, and the frequency is based on your availability. Please call or email Koreen Theisen for more information, at 715.386.8821 or  . 

FACILITIES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Women, men, and even children are welcome to assist in the beautification of the properties. The Facilities Team is seeking individuals who have a talent for decorating, those that can take directions, those that can lift heavy items, and climb ladders. Volunteer opportunities include weeding at both campuses, Fall indoor and outdoor clean up, holiday decorating, poinsettia set-up, among other special projects. Please call or email the church office for more information, at 715.386.8821 or  . 

YOUTH EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Share your faith with the next generation at Bethel! We are looking for adults to lead Sunday School Small Group Time and special activities throughout the year! During Small Group Time, adults, along with a Confirmation Student helper, spend 15-20 minutes discussing a lesson and often do a small project. Choose a Sunday or several based on your availability. For special activities volunteers, we are looking for planners and leaders for the special events for our Sunday School aged kids. Previous events include: Halloween Lock-in, winter fun day, swimming day, movie night. These are one time events during the year. Please call or email Carole DeJardin for more information, at 715.386.8821 or . 

Sunday School Support Team

Help support Sunday School 1 hour per week preparing Sunday School supplies.  This behind-the-scenes effort helps Sunday School function well on Sundays.  It’s an easy opportunity to meet new people and live out Bethel’s mission to Connect, Grow, and Serve!

All adults are welcome to volunteer.  The dates and time of the volunteering will be determined by the volunteers.  

To volunteer contact Carole DeJardin ( ).

Shuttle Bus Driver Volunteers Needed

Youth and adult volunteers are needed for the Nursery during the 9:00am Sunday worship so that it is easier for families with young children to come to church. Can you help make this possible for young families? If so, contact Carole De Jardin ( ) or Kathy Jeska ( ).

Click on the image above to contact Pastor Kris

HELP NEEDED: CARPENTERS & SEAMSTRESSES

CARPENTERS 

We are looking for individuals that enjoy cutting, sanding, building and finishing wood projects. 

We are starting a new ministry for those who are baptized at Bethel. When a child is baptized they will receive a Faith Chest. The Faith Chest is designed to keep important things that help you grow on you faith journey. It might be a note from a Sunday School teacher or a certificate, or a program from a special worship service. Contact Carole De Jardin for additional details or to volunteer ( ).

SEAMSTRESSES

We are looking for individuals to help with some sewing projects. Bethel offers a Faith Milestone for the Kindergartners - Prayer Pillows. Each of our Kindergarten students will learn about prayer and be blessed with a Prayer Pillow containing some prayer cards to get them started with their own prayers. Contact Carole De Jardin for additional details or to volunteer ( ).

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY

Bethel has several volunteers ready and willing to help as part of our Helping Hands Ministry group.  Volunteers are ready to run errands, give rides, perform small home repairs or projects, do auto diagnostic or simple repairs, yard work, computer assistance, provide a meal, move furniture, among other things.  If you or a loved one could benefit from a little extra help, please don't hesitate to ask Pastor Kris about this ministry. 

FUNERAL RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are expanding our team of volunteers to serve at Bethel funeral receptions

Are you looking for a new way to get connected at Bethel? We are expanding our team of volunteers to serve at Bethel funeral receptions. Would you be willing to add your name to our contact list? Both men and women are welcome! Please call or email Koreen Theisen for more information, at 715.386.8821 or  . Many thanks!