Posts with the category “news”

Gethsemane de Meube (the Bagirmi School) held a dedication ceremony on September 15 for the recently completed classroom building. There is now a permanent structure where each grade can comfortably l...  Read More

A business meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, September 26 in Battle Lake. This will be an in-person meeting without an online Zoom option.Date & Time: Sunday, September 26, 12:00 PMLocation: Lake...  Read More

The parking lot at Bethel Fergus Falls will be ready to use Sunday, August 15.The lines will be painted during the following week, so cones will be set out as a guide.If you attend Bethel Fergus Falls...  Read More

If you were unable to attend the business meeting on Sunday, August 8, 2021, please take a few minutes to watch this video. Pastor Dave shares several significant staff transitions and updates with us...  Read More

There's been a lot of waiting happening this summer as we look forward to a permanent ministry location in Battle Lake. Our hope was to start building in the spring, but that has obviously not happene...  Read More

One of the three Bethel's MAKE ROOM projects was to build a classroom for each of the six grades at Gethsemane de Muebe, the school started by missionary Nathanael, in partnership with the Chadian mis...  Read More

If you’ve driven past Bethel Fergus Falls within the last week, you’ve noticed that the machines are sitting still. After a few weeks of constant work, what’s going on?Although visible work outside pa...  Read More

It's been reported by Lutheran Brethren International Mission that the construction on three of the six classrooms for Gethsemane de Meube (the missionary run Bagirmi School) has been completed! As yo...  Read More

Fergus Falls, MN, Tuesday, May 19, 2021On Sunday, May 16, 2021, Bethel Lutheran Church held a dedication and groundbreaking ceremony as they plan to expand both their building and parking lot at their...  Read More

Pastor Dave sent the congregation an exciting update about Bethel's Make Room Initiative.The following are some of his words:"I am thrilled to share this update on our Make Room commitment goal! Remem...  Read More

Jenny Mathiesen has submitted her resignation as Director of Children’s Ministries. We are thankful for 11+ years of service she has given to Bethel Church and invite you to pray for her and her famil...  Read More

We are thrilled to announce that Bethel has reached 80% of our Make Room commitment goal, releasing 80% of our commitment to Gethsemane de Meube (the Bagirmi School) to offset cost of the construction...  Read More

Thank you for your generosity, Bethel! God has been working through you in 2020 to help Bethel reach 80% of the commitments to the MAKE ROOM campaign goal. Your generosity indicates a strong commitmen...  Read More

1 Timothy 2:1-2 - "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quie...  Read More

News from Mexico Baja EnsenadaIt has been one year since we had to cancel our April 2020 trip due to COVID-19.  We have been in touch with the ministries we have been partnering with on a very regular...  Read More

Another USDA Fresh Box delivery will be arriving in Fergus Falls on December 19! These deliveries include fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy products, and pre-cooked meats. The boxes are free and open to ...  Read More

You're invited to celebrate the birth of our Savior with Bethel Church on Christmas Eve. Services will be happening at both locations at multiple times, providing extra space to safely worship togethe...  Read More

Another USDA Fresh Box delivery will be arriving in Fergus Falls on November 28. The delivery will include the same items as the October delivery: fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy products, and pre-cook...  Read More

Bethel Church,As the number of COVID-19 cases rise significantly in the Fergus Falls and Battle Lake areas, we have decided that it is prudent to pause all in-person gatherings in our building startin...  Read More

Two USDA Fresh Box deliveries will be arriving in Fergus Falls before the end of October. These deliveries include fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy products, and pre-cooked meats. The boxes are free and...  Read More

Bethel Church,This weekend is Kickoff Sunday! Join us in-person and online to celebrate the beginning of our ministry year.A CELEBRATION GATHERING will be happening at both campuses:Bethel Battle Lake...  Read More

We have an incredible opportunity for the Make Room vision for Bethel Battle Lake!A donor developer has offered to build a facility, leasing the building to Bethel with the option to purchase in the f...  Read More

During COVID-19, Bethel Church was unable to follow through with our annual spring mission trip to Ensenada, Mexico. The Bethel Missions Team voted to send funds set aside for the cancelled trip, alon...  Read More

Below is an update on the sanctuary renovation from Pastor Rich Iverson and Daryl Synstelien.......  Read More

Bethel Church,The past few weeks have been a wild ride. Thank you for your patience, your grace, and your commitment to the mission of Bethel Church. We will continue to proclaim the message of Jesus ...  Read More

Thank you for your commitment to the mission of Bethel Church! Also, thank you for your patience through all the careful adjustments, quick changes, and bumps along the way. Your faithfulness, grace, ...  Read More

Bethel Church,Thank you for all your support and patience during the last two weeks as we started renovating the sanctuary. Your faithful giving has made it possible for Bethel to MAKE ROOM in prepara...  Read More

Pastor Rich and Daryl Synstelien share an update on the current sanctuary update at Bethel Fergus Falls. A lot has happened in a week!......  Read More

Bethel Church,A lot has already happened this week and some decisions were made yesterday regarding weekend worship, so we wanted you to know that now. The pews and carpet have already been removed fr...  Read More

Click image to download a PDF file of the design. Bethel Church, below is a message from Bethel Chairman, Daryl Synstelien regarding some updates and plans for our current Bethel Fergus Falls sanctuar...  Read More

Bethel Church,More opportunities and events are being added to our calendar on a weekly basis. See below for some upcoming events and the results of our business meeting from Tuesday evening.WORSHIP t...  Read More

Thanks for being a blessing and hope to your neighbors as Bethel has been MAKING ROOM for our community during the last few months!By the way, if you attend Bethel Fergus Falls worship, we have notice...  Read More

Bethel Fergus Falls Youth Group Bethel Church,Praise God for his gracious invitation to participate in His mission! As part of God's mission, Bethel gets to "proclaim the message of Jesus Christ so th...  Read More

Bethel Church,Guess, what? You have the option to worship in-person this coming weekend!For those of you who are ready and able to join us, we invite you to two different in-person worship options on ...  Read More

We're excited to celebrate this Memorial Day weekend with a Drive-In Worship service in Battle Lake on Saturday evening! (Details below)Due to the thunderstorms forecasted for Sunday morning, we are a...  Read More

We continue to ride this rollercoaster that we trust God will use for his glory. If we pay attention, I believe we will see evidence of God's work. In some cases, it's a slower pace, our faith lived o...  Read More

Bethel Church,We hope you're doing well, enjoying the rain and sunshine, and resting in God's peace and truth. How can we share that truth and care for those in need around us? How can we MAKE ROOM in...  Read More

Bethel Church,Thank you for your patience during this time of isolation. We are looking forward to the day when we can get together again. While we are living apart, we hope to continue serving God in...  Read More

Bethel Church,We have heard from many of you how you appreciate the kindness and support of those around you. And, we know many of you are those bringers-of-joy that we hear about. Bethel pastors and ...  Read More

We just got to celebrate Jesus' resurrection together! We hope, as part of Bethel Church, you are encouraged and reminded on a regular basis that Jesus is for you, that God loves you more than you can...  Read More