NEWS & EVENTS
CHRISTMAS TREE ON THE RIVERWALK
Confirmation and Youth Group will make ornaments for the Christmas tree on the Riverwalk. We will decorate the tree on Sunday, Nov 17 at noon. Join Us!
Confirmation and Youth Group will make ornaments for the Christmas tree on the Riverwalk. We will decorate the tree on Sunday, Nov 17 at noon. Join Us!
POINSETTIAS
Beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas! Envelopes will be on the Welcome Desk this Sunday. $15 per plant. You may take your plant home after the last service Christmas Eve.
Beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas! Envelopes will be on the Welcome Desk this Sunday. $15 per plant. You may take your plant home after the last service Christmas Eve.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
- Wednesday, November 27
- 7pm
- Chapel
- Wednesday, December 4, 11, 18
- 7pm
- Chapel
BLOOD DRIVE
Be Someone's Miracle
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5610678
Be Someone's Miracle
- November 23
- 11:30-3:30
- Stephen D Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Rd, Geneva
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5610678
S.O.S. - HELP NEEDED!
Community Supper
The Community Supper is always on the last Friday of the month. The church and the community support our mission where we provide over 150 meals monthly FREE of charge.
We have a Friday sign up list you might be used to seeing, but did you know a lot of the work happens during the week before the Friday Community Supper? Meat needs to be browned or baked, veggies need to be cut, and casseroles need to be assembled. On Friday morning, tables need to be set and food needs to be assembled.
Do you have a couple hours a month where you could lend a hand to keep this ministry going? You can work around YOUR schedule.
Many area Community Suppers had to close down due to lack of help and support. That is not the case at Bethany. We have lots of support and folks who care about this ministry. People have come to count on us as one of the few churches still doing this. We just need to boost our volunteer numbers a little bit so our fearless leaders don't get burned out.
Questions? Please contact Pam Foelske or call the church office 630-879-3444, or office@bethanybatavia.org
Volunteer list:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044AAEAE2FA20-community2#/
Community Supper
The Community Supper is always on the last Friday of the month. The church and the community support our mission where we provide over 150 meals monthly FREE of charge.
We have a Friday sign up list you might be used to seeing, but did you know a lot of the work happens during the week before the Friday Community Supper? Meat needs to be browned or baked, veggies need to be cut, and casseroles need to be assembled. On Friday morning, tables need to be set and food needs to be assembled.
Do you have a couple hours a month where you could lend a hand to keep this ministry going? You can work around YOUR schedule.
Many area Community Suppers had to close down due to lack of help and support. That is not the case at Bethany. We have lots of support and folks who care about this ministry. People have come to count on us as one of the few churches still doing this. We just need to boost our volunteer numbers a little bit so our fearless leaders don't get burned out.
Questions? Please contact Pam Foelske or call the church office 630-879-3444, or office@bethanybatavia.org
Volunteer list:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044AAEAE2FA20-community2#/
COMMUNITY SUPPER - THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING
- Friday, November 29
- 5 - 6:30pm
- Fellowship Hall
- Menu: Chicken Poppyseed Casserole, Fruit, Dinner Roll
- This FREE meal is always on the last Friday of the month
- Want to help? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044AAEAE2FA20-community2#/
- Donations needed: Desserts!
LIVE NATIVITY & PETTING ZOO
Volunteers, Adult and Youth
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044AAEAE2FA20-52964061-live#/
Sunday School Parents, sign up kids
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044AAEAE2FA20-52963449-live#/
- Saturday, December 14
- 4 - 6pm
- Fellowship Hall and Parking Lot
Volunteers, Adult and Youth
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044AAEAE2FA20-52964061-live#/
Sunday School Parents, sign up kids
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044AAEAE2FA20-52963449-live#/
LOMC FALL RETREAT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
- Saturday, November 23 - Sunday, November 24
- $40/ person
- Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center, Oregon, IL
- Chaperones and a driver might be needed
- Interested? Register HERE by November 13
- or contact Emma Hess, emmahess@bethanybatavia.org
CHIP-IN IS COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES
For Batavia Children in Need
For Batavia Children in Need
- Heavy duty folders and pocket folders
- Binders (1 - 3 in)
- Notebook paper
- Spiral notebooks (not college ruled)
- #2 pencils or mechanical pencils and leads
- Medium ballpoint pens
- Sets of colored pencils and colored markers
- Yellow highlighters
- Crayons-various sizes
- Backpacks\ rulers
- Erasers
- Shampoo, conditioner (travel sizes)
- Soap, body wash, deodorant
- Hair ties, brush/comb
- Female items
IN THE COMMUNITY
HEARING ASSIST NOW AVAILABLE
If you need assistance with using the system, Fred will be available before church on Sunday to help.
If you need assistance with using the system, Fred will be available before church on Sunday to help.
PICTURES WANTED
Do you have recent pictures of your committee or group? Would you mind sharing with us? Please send pictures to Debbie Garrison. debbiegarrison@bethanybatavia.org
Do you have recent pictures of your committee or group? Would you mind sharing with us? Please send pictures to Debbie Garrison. debbiegarrison@bethanybatavia.org
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
If you would like to be included in our rotation of volunteers for Sunday Worship Assistants and Ushers, please contact the office. We are so grateful to those who can help out.
If you would like to be included in our rotation of volunteers for Sunday Worship Assistants and Ushers, please contact the office. We are so grateful to those who can help out.
TIME AND TALENT SURVEYS
Time and Talent surveys are located on the Welcome Desk. We would like each person to fill one out and turn it into the office. We have many new members who don't know all our long time members. We will also use the survey to update contact information and to create the new photo directory.
Time and Talent surveys are located on the Welcome Desk. We would like each person to fill one out and turn it into the office. We have many new members who don't know all our long time members. We will also use the survey to update contact information and to create the new photo directory.
COFFEE HOUR
Do you want to host? Grab a friend or 2 and look for a sign up sheet in Fellowship Hall, or email office@bethanybatavia.org.
Do you want to host? Grab a friend or 2 and look for a sign up sheet in Fellowship Hall, or email office@bethanybatavia.org.
ELCA RESOURCES
Metro Chicago Synod & Bishop Yehiel Curry's YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/@MetropolitanChicagoSynod/videos
ELCA Churchwide Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNDmVwhz-M34mAvgx5orNFsbAebN1MskR
Metro Chicago Synod & Bishop Yehiel Curry's YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/@MetropolitanChicagoSynod/videos
ELCA Churchwide Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNDmVwhz-M34mAvgx5orNFsbAebN1MskR
WEBSITE LINKS CONNECTED TO ELCA MINISTRIES
Pastor Jeff wrote a letter to the congregation about how we can support Ukraine and other refugees around the world HERE
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE:
https://www.elca.org/our-work/relief-and-development/lutheran-disaster-response
ELCA WORLD HUNGER APPEAL:
https://www.elca.org/Our-Work/Relief-and-Development/ELCA-World-Hunger
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF:
https://lwr.org/
REFUGEE ONE:
https://www.refugeeone.org/
Pastor Jeff wrote a letter to the congregation about how we can support Ukraine and other refugees around the world HERE
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE:
https://www.elca.org/our-work/relief-and-development/lutheran-disaster-response
ELCA WORLD HUNGER APPEAL:
https://www.elca.org/Our-Work/Relief-and-Development/ELCA-World-Hunger
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF:
https://lwr.org/
REFUGEE ONE:
https://www.refugeeone.org/
Ongoing Ministries
For more information, call the church office 630.879.3444
Occasionally times and dates will vary. Check the calendar to verify.
QUILTERS
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
FOOD PANTRY
WOMEN'S MINISTRY (WELCA)
BETHANY WALKING GROUP
COMMUNITY SUPPER
Want to help? Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/904044aaeae2fa20-community2
HESED HOUSE
- Every Tuesday
- 9:00 – 11:30am in Fellowship Hall
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
- This group is not currently meeting. If you would like to bring your yarn to the quilting group, join them on Tuesdays at 9am, they would love your company!
FOOD PANTRY
- Second Friday of the month
- 9:45 - noon
- Meet at the Batavia Food Pantry
WOMEN'S MINISTRY (WELCA)
- Meet various dates and times
- See Calendar (below) for more information email office@bethanybatavia.org
BETHANY WALKING GROUP
- Monday thru Friday
- 8:30 - 10am
- Ministry Center Gym
COMMUNITY SUPPER
- The LAST Friday of the month
- 5-6:30PM
- Fellowship Hall
Want to help? Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/904044aaeae2fa20-community2
HESED HOUSE
- Fourth Sunday of even months
- 4:30pm Family Emergency Shelter, meet at Bethany
- 6:00pm Overnight Emergency Shelter and early morning shift, meet at Hesed House
- Hesed House, 659 South River St., Aurora
- Donations and Volunteers are needed
- or www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084bacac2fa1fa7-hesed
