Bethany Lutheran Church Long Beach, CA

Vacation Bible School Donations Needed! Your support is crucial in making our SCUBA VBS a success. Every little bit helps, and we are kindly asking for supply donations to ensure a memorable experience for all participants. Please check out our Amazon Wishlist by scanning the QR code. Your generosity will allow us to create lasting memories for the kids and families! We are incredibly grateful and blessed by your continued support, partnership and commitment.

Join us for worship & special Mother's Day "Mom"osas & Photo opportunity memories this Sunday, May 12th, after both worship services.

We'd love for you to join us at either at our Bethany campus or our Holy Cross campus for worship tomorrow!

Mark your calendars! Invite a friend! Guest Composer Weekend is coming soon!
This year, we welcome Paul Soulek to Long Beach for a special festival worship experience with the ensembles of Bethany Lutheran Music Ministry.
Paul Soulek serves as Director of Music at St. John Lutheran Church & School in Seward, Nebraska, where he plays the organ and directs vocal and instrumental ensembles. He teaches courses in organ and church music at Concordia University, Nebraska, where he also conducts the Male Chorus. He is a graduate of Concordia University, Nebraska (Bachelor's, 2007), and Concordia University Chicago (Master's, 2015). Join us for a very special worship experience supplemented with some wonderful music!

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Join Artist in Residence Blake Flattley for an evening of music about hope, death, and newness of life. The event is free, but donations will be accepted to support Blake's new record http://kck.st/4bFXCHX
NOTE: This event is planned to be outdoors. Please plan to bring a lawn chair and your favorite St. Patrick's day beverage. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved indoors.

Sunday, March 17th at 4PM
Friendship Square at Bethany Lutheran Church

Are you up to date on all that is happening at Bethany? The Bethany Bullet is a weekly capsule of worship highlights and big information that your brain may or may not have 'downloaded' from the prior Sunday. The purpose is to bolster you in faith, build you up in the key Biblical themes shared the previous Sunday in worship, to bring to mind the important issues on Bethany's plate and to broaden your awareness of opportunities of service to your Lord, your church, and your community. Tell a friend about The Bethany Bullet! (www.bethanylutheran.org) There is a NEW way to sign up and subscribe – click on the link: https://bit.ly/BethanyBulletSignUp

Mrs. Jill Moorman’s Service of Celebration will be live-streamed on Saturday, March 16th at 10:30 A.M. PST for those who are not able to attend in person.

Please use this link below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1101100237897918

Please note that you DO NOT need to have a Facebook account to view this service.

Feeling’ Lucky? There’s some special scrip opportunities this week!

• 1 entry = any online order of at least $25, March 11 - 15
• Limit of one entry per participant per day
• 5 lucky participants will be randomly selected to win a $50 gift card (1 per day).
• Plus, your entries help us qualify for a chance to win free shipping for a year.

A service of celebration for Mrs. Jill Moorman will be held on Saturday, March 16 at 10:30am at Zion Lutheran Church in Anaheim. (222 N. East St., Anaheim, CA 92805) Live stream information will also be available. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Student Success Program at Bethany Lutheran School, which Jill founded. One-time and reoccurring donations are gladly accepted. https://bit.ly/MrsMoormanMemorial

Join us for our annual Palm Sunday • Easter EGGstravaganza hunt & festivities on Sunday, March 24th at 11:00 A.M. Register your family today & invite your friends to this free event!

A sneak peak into the learning & fun that took place during Communion Camp!

Join us on Sunday, March 17th at 4:00 P.M. for an outdoor, acoustic concert. Bring a lawn chair and a beverage of choice. A freewill offering will be taken, and the proceeds will support Blake Flattley’s new record.

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Join us tomorrow for Lenten Worship. At noon, we will gather at Holy Cross, and at 6:30 P.M., we will connect at Bethany.

“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” I Thessalonians 4:13-14

Join us for Ash Wednesday Worship tomorrow, February 14th, at either our Bethany or our Holy Cross campus.

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This morning, Pastor Kyle took a carload of supplies and hygiene kits to the Multi-Service Center near downtown Long Beach. The hygiene kits will be handed out during the Homeless Count on Thursday.

We had the goal of supplying 50 hygiene kits to the City of Long Beach and we FAR exceeded that goal. Way to go Bethany!

Today we had the honor of celebrating Cindy Morrison & her retirement. She has faithfully served the Lord, for decades, in our church office. Thank you, Cindy, for all you have done for us here at Bethany; you are a blessing!

Save the date! This year’s Vacation Bible School is June 24th through the 28th.

“A Night of Magic for Student Success”
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Enjoy two hours of appetizers, drinks, and strolling magic in support of Student Success! Guests are invited to dress in Red and Black and come prepared to be amazed by the talents of Paul Green, award winning magician from The Magic Castle. Two evening showings allow you to choose between a 4-6pm or 7-9pm event.

Only 40 spots max at each event, so coordinate with your friends and select your time together!

We hope that you will join us for worship, as we celebrate together the birth of our Savior!

Have you signed up for Rooted yet? There is no time like the present. It begins January 7th and is a wonderful way to kick off the new year! Click here: https://bit.ly/rooted24

If you haven’t yet stopped by our Book Fair, you only have a couple opportunities left! Come by this afternoon between 3:00 & 4:30 or Sunday morning between 7:30 & 11:00.

Be sure to join us for our Kindergarten, First & Second Grade Christmas Program in the Sanctuary tomorrow at either 9:00 A.M. or 6:30 P.M.

The vocals, the bells, the ensembles, the conducting, and beyond in today’s Joy To The World Concerts were all a beautiful testiment to the magnificent gifts our creative God gives to His people!

Be sure to join us for our 52nd Annual Christmas Concerts tomorrow at 3:00 and 7:00. Our staffed nursery is available at the 3:00 concert for infant through preschool aged children.

If your car needs to be cleaned or you get hungry tomorrow between 9:00 and 1:00, our 8th graders will be happy to serve you! Come on by!