Posts with the tag “makeroom”

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

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

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

So, we’ve been hearing a lot about construction in Fergus Falls, the finished classrooms in Boudamasa, Chad, but what’s going on in Battle Lake?As you may remember, last fall, Bethel voted to sign a b...  Read More

Construction to expand the building and parking lot for Bethel's Fergus Falls campus began last week. The following are photos from the first couple of weeks of construction.The soccer field has been ...  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

Bethel, will you make room in your calendar to CELEBRATE on May 16th? We are praising God for the unanimous vote at last Sunday’s business meeting, regarding the guaranteed maximum price for construct...  Read More

Bethel Church! What an exciting season we’re in!As we continue to press forward in our make room journey to expand our facilities; we have two more business meetings scheduled for May 2nd and May 16th...  Read More

We are expecting all the details to fall into place for Bethel to hold a business meeting to approve the signing of the Guaranteed Maximum Price addendum for the Bethel Fergus Falls project. This proj...  Read More

During the congregational business meeting on April 11, 2021, Pastor Kevin Foss shared an image of the schematic design (possibly subject to future edits) that was approved by the Battle Lake Property...  Read More

At Bethel's congregational business meeting on April 11, 2021, the motion to authorize signing a the Lending Agreement for the parking lot and building expansion at Bethel Fergus Falls was approved.Th...  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

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

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

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 held a congregational business meeting on August 30, 2020, which included a vote to approve the signing of a "build to suit" lease agreement for a ministry facility for Bethel Battle Lake.The m...  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

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

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

Sermon Series Overview:“The temple wasn’t just a building. It was where God said he would meet with his people. It was his reach of love into the lives of people as well as a way to proclaim the glory...  Read More

Elder Board Chair Daryl Synstelien invites you to be part of a really important decision regarding Bethel's Make Room Initiative. Below is the written version of the video. Hi Bethel family!The questi...  Read More

Sermon Series Overview:“The temple wasn’t just a building. It was where God said he would meet with his people. It was his reach of love into the lives of people as well as a way to proclaim the glory...  Read More

Digging Ina weekly MAKE ROOM devotionalWEEK FOUR Sermon Series Overview:“The temple wasn’t just a building. It was where God said he would meet with his people. It was his reach of love into the lives...  Read More

Dan Venberg, Bethel elder and Mission Mobilizer and Recruiter for the Church of the Lutheran Brethren, shares the latest update on the Bagirmi School in Chad. Also, watch this inspiring overview of th...  Read More

a weekly MAKE ROOM devotionalWEEK THREE Sermon Series Overview:“The temple wasn’t just a building. It was where God said he would meet with his people. It was his reach of love into the lives of peopl...  Read More

a weekly MAKE ROOM devotionalWEEK TWO Sermon Series Overview:“The temple wasn’t just a building. It was where God said he would meet with his people. It was his reach of love into the lives of people ...  Read More

a weekly MAKE ROOM devotional WEEK ONE Sermon Series Description:“The temple wasn’t just a building. It was where God said he would meet with his people. It was his reach of love into the lives of peo...  Read More

Missionary Nathanael shares a really cool story about how Christianity is being shared in the Bagirmi School in Chad! Please continue to pray for Nathanael and the teachers at this school....  Read More

Pastor Dave shares a story about a girl who gave her life to Jesus during Bethel's Youth Group....  Read More

Core sampling is happening at Bethel Fergus Falls today! Core sampling is a part of the pre construction work. Samples of the soil/earth are taken to see what kind of foundation we're dealing with and...  Read More

Bethel's Director of Operations Kate Haus shares what's been going on this past week since the last video update on Bethel's Make Room Project....  Read More