This Week at Bethel

Wednesday, February 12 ~ Women's Bible Study in the Choir Room for a Service Project at 9:00am

Saturday, February 15 ~ Parents Time Out Babysitting Night in the West Basement from 4:30-7:00pm

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 19 ~ NO Women's Bible Study today (resumes next week)

Sunday, February 23 ~ Sunday Fellowship BR-unch from 11:30am-1:00pm

Friday, February 28 ~ GATHER25 Global Church Event at Bethel / 6pm food & fellowship / 7-9pm Live Stream from Dallas TX

Saturday, March 1 ~ GATHER25 at Bethel / 8:30am food & fellowship / 9:00-11:00am Live stream from Romania & Rwanda

Looking Ahead

Saturday, March 1 ~ TobyMac Hits Deep Tour outing at the NOW Arena...leave at 5:30pm / concert at 7pm

Wednesday, March 5 ~ Ash Wednesday / Lenten Supper at 6pm with Service starting at 7pm

Sunday, March 9 ~ VBS Kick-Off Lunch in the West Basement from 11:30am - 1:00pm

Friday, March 21 ~ Family Movie Night at Bethel from 6:00-7:30pm (hosted by our Bethel NYG teens)

Sunday, March 23 ~ Big Daddy Weave Concert Outing...leave at 5:30pm / concert starts at 7pm

Mission & Ministry Event Information

Please direct all event questions/registration to Maria at maria@bethelwestmont.org 

PARENTS NIGHT OUT BABYSITTING EVENT

Let the Bethel high school teens (and their parent chaperones) entertain your kiddos ages 3-9* on Saturday, February 15th from 4:30-7:00pm in the West Basement at Bethel.  Kids will have fun with crafts, group games, board games, puzzles, art, dinner and a short Bible lesson.  Cost is $25/child or $40/sibling group with monies going toward the Bethel teens' NYG trip to New Orleans this summer.  Please register by February 10th by clicking on this GOOGLE FORM.  

*infants through age 2, or older than 9 yr old siblings registering together welcome with permission to secure adequate supervision - contact Maria

SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP BR-UNCH

Following the Biblical principles found in Acts 2:42, we'll eat brunch together after church on Sunday, February 23rd from 11:15am-12:30pm.  All are welcome at our Father's table!! We'll have a contest for Best Bethel Egg Bake & Best Bethel Hash Brown Bake...sign up is at the back of church.  Additional items needed to be posted soon.  Prize to the winners!  

GATHER25

GATHER25 is a Global Church event which will be live-streamed at Bethel on Friday, February 28 - Saturday, March 1.     Information  on locations, speakers, and performers at www.gather25.com.  On Friday, Feb 28, we will meet at 6pm for food and fellowship with the live-stream showing from 7:00-9:00pm from Dallas, TX.  On Saturday, March 1, we will meet at 8:30am for a light breakfast and fellowship with the live stream showing from 9:00-11:00am from Romania and Rwanda.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Everyone is welcome in the Sanctuary for a fun family movie night hosted by our NYG families!  Join in the fun of an INTERACTIVE movie experience watching Toy Story 2.  Attendees will receive an activity bag full of items to use (or consume)  during the movie at specified scenes.  Come yourself, bring a friend or bring the whole family on Friday, March 21.  Movie starts at 6:00pm.  Popcorn and water included.  Candy and other snacks available for an additional charge...with all monies collected going toward the Bethel Teens' NYG trip this summer to New Orleans.  Suggested free will donation of $10/person or $20/family of four.

CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERTS

Enjoy faith-filled worship by attending a local concert with your Bethel friends and family.       

TobyMac Hits Deep Tour (with Crowder, Cain, Ryan Stevenson and Terrian) on Saturday, March 1st at 7:00pm at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, IL.  Tickets cost $77/person (includes ticket, tax, service fee, parking and transportation there and back.)  Register by Monday, Feb 10th at 8pm by emailing Maria at maria@bethelwestmont.org   

and/or

Big Daddy Weave (with Ben Fuller & Megan Woods) on Sunday, March 23rd at 7:00pm at Harvest New Beginnings Church, Oswego, IL.  Tickets cost $33/person.  Register by February 29th.

What is service like at Bethel Lutheran in Westmont?

Our focus during service is simply following Jesus together. We approach this through a blended style of service mixing the traditions of Lutheran liturgy mixed with contemporary style music which all tie into a theme for the day which helps  inspire and equip us for day-to-day living as followers of Christ. Some people dress up and others dress casually for worship. Or as David Crowder sings, "Come As You Are." Feel free to dress in a way that makes you feel comfortable.

Blue activity bags are at the back of the church (where you entered in) to help keep little ones occupied during church. We also have an infant and toddler room you could go to during service for your child to keep busy and you will also be able to hear service. Ask anyone where that is and they'll show you!

The Lord's Supper is celebrated during worship on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends of the month. 

Testimonial from our Music Director

When I interviewed for the music position at Bethel in 2020, I immediately felt comfortable enough to be myself. After the interview, I went home to talk to my wife about the experience and I told her how it felt like the right fit. We had been at a couple different churches prior; one that was similar in church size and structure, and another that was a non-denominational church with big music, but neither of those places felt like we were a part of it all.

I was told about the people at Bethel and that they call themselves the "Bethel Family." It didn't take long to witness that because everyone is so genuine. To be able to come to a place where we can come to church with people who believe the same thing, but more importantly people who seek to learn more about Jesus, made Bethel an easy choice.

If you are looking for a place to go to church, then Bethel is it. For all ages and the best part is if you have little ones, the Bethel Family does not mind one bit any noise that comes from a kid. In fact, the coo of a baby makes everyone smile. If you're looking for a community to be a part of, Bethel offers many opportunities to get involved and share the same vision as those around you. I hope you give Bethel a chance.

• Brett Urlaub