Celebrating God’s Work Through Outreach And Partnerships

Together, we are Bethany on mission - blessed to be a blessing

You’re needed here.

Bethany partners with ministries that bring Christ’s love into our community and beyond. Each one offers unique opportunities to serve, support, and share hope.

Academy 4

One-on-one mentoring for every 4th grader in local disadvantaged schools. Mentors meet once a month for 90 minutes during the school year.

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Bethany Serves

Mobilizes Bethany members for local service projects and outreach opportunities in our community. This is a new and emerging ministry that’s creating fresh ways for us to serve together.

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Bethany Women In Mission

Local chapter of Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML), encouraging and equipping women to serve Christ through service, care, and global mission support.

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Comfort Dog Ministry

Comfort Dogs are trained to interact with those who are hurting and in need. They bring a calming presence, allowing their handlers and ministry partners to connect with people. Martha Comfort Dog visits schools and many other places where she is invited. She has also responded to crises and tragedies.

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Holy Smokers

Holy Smokers does BBQ (pork shoulder chopped, chickens (two halves), sausage, hotdogs, coleslaw and beans, for various ministries' meals or to raise funds for a ministry. The cooking events are a great way to meet other members, enjoy fellowship with them, and serve Bethany. Everyone of all ages is welcome to join to help at the BBQ pits, in the kitchen, and/or serving food.

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Let It Shine

Preschool enrichment academy for children with special needs, using a multi-sensory, individualized curriculum.

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MomCo Bethany

We are building circles of women who love each other like family, because raising humans is beautiful and hard, and having each other to lean on is life-giving. MomCo Bethany is a Christ-centered community where moms connect for friendship, encouragement, and spiritual growth. Through gatherings and shared experiences, moms find support, purpose, and lasting relationships as they grow in faith together. You are invited to experience MomCo Bethany - whether you're a seasoned mom or preparing for your first child, you are welcome here!

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Sunday Morning Hospitality

Providing great coffee, tasty treats, and warm greetings to fuel Christ-centered conversations, this team helps Bethany members connect and relax with each other.

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Stephen Ministry

Trained lay caregivers provide confidential Christian care for people facing grief, illness, job loss, or other challenges.

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Academy 4

One-on-one mentoring for every 4th grader in local disadvantaged schools. Mentors meet once a month for 90 minutes during the school year.

Learn More!
Bethany Serves

Mobilizes Bethany members for local service projects and outreach opportunities in our community. This is a new and emerging ministry that’s creating fresh ways for us to serve together.

Learn More!
Bethany Women In Mission

Local chapter of Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML), encouraging and equipping women to serve Christ through service, care, and global mission support.

Learn More!
Comfort Dog Ministry

Comfort Dogs are trained to interact with those who are hurting and in need. They bring a calming presence, allowing their handlers and ministry partners to connect with people. Martha Comfort Dog visits schools and many other places where she is invited. She has also responded to crises and tragedies.

Learn More!
Holy Smokers

Holy Smokers does BBQ (pork shoulder chopped, chickens (two halves), sausage, hotdogs, coleslaw and beans, for various ministries' meals or to raise funds for a ministry. The cooking events are a great way to meet other members, enjoy fellowship with them, and serve Bethany. Everyone of all ages is welcome to join to help at the BBQ pits, in the kitchen, and/or serving food.

Learn More!
Let It Shine

Preschool enrichment academy for children with special needs, using a multi-sensory, individualized curriculum.

Learn More!
MomCo Bethany

We are building circles of women who love each other like family, because raising humans is beautiful and hard, and having each other to lean on is life-giving. MomCo Bethany is a Christ-centered community where moms connect for friendship, encouragement, and spiritual growth. Through gatherings and shared experiences, moms find support, purpose, and lasting relationships as they grow in faith together. You are invited to experience MomCo Bethany - whether you're a seasoned mom or preparing for your first child, you are welcome here!

Learn More!
Sunday Morning Hospitality

Providing great coffee, tasty treats, and warm greetings to fuel Christ-centered conversations, this team helps Bethany members connect and relax with each other.

Learn More!
Stephen Ministry

Trained lay caregivers provide confidential Christian care for people facing grief, illness, job loss, or other challenges.

Learn More!

Ready To Get Started?

If you're ready to embark on this rewarding journey of service and community, we invite you to fill out our volunteer interest form below. Once submitted, a member of our team will reach out to discuss potential opportunities and next steps. We look forward to serving with you!

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More About Our Mission

The BLESS Dream

At Bethany, our mission is to develop disciples of Christ by inviting people to belong, become, and bless in the way of Jesus. As we step into this new season, we are shaping a BLESS framework that provides structure for how we live and share God’s love.


  • Outreach Local ~ Outreach is Bethany’s shared, corporate expression of Christ’s love in the community - the visible extension of our faith through mercy, service, and compassion. It celebrates our existing outreach ministries while also creating space for new, grassroots initiatives shaped by the BLESS practices.
  • Training and Equipping ~ This focuses on building a leadership pipeline - identifying, equipping, and releasing disciples into mission. It provides shared foundations for all members while also offering deeper training pathways. It is not a fixed program, but an evolving process that grows with Bethany’s mission.
  • Kingdom Planting ~ Bethany seeks to be a sending base - shaping leaders, launching missional communities, preparing for future church plants, and engaging in mission both locally and globally. This reflects our call to be a hub of missional innovation, working with partners to multiply impact.
  • Partnerships ~ Partnerships extend Bethany’s reach by joining hands with local, district, and global partners. We honor long-standing commitments while also discerning new opportunities. These relationships go beyond financial support to include prayer, presence, and collaboration, multiplying the impact of the Gospel.


The BLESS Framework is not a rigid plan, but an organic guide that gives shape while leaving room for Spirit-led growth. It helps us move beyond simply measuring our seating capacity on Sundays to multiplying our sending capacity every day. We are excited to put activities and pathways in place that strengthen leadership development, deepen partnerships, expand outreach opportunities, and improve communication.

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TRADITIONAL at 7:45am
BLENDED at 9:00am - with a Sign Language Interpreter
MODERN at 11:00am

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