Visit Us!
Visit Us!
Welcome to Bethel Lutheran Church! Westmont, IL
Sunday Worship Service: 10:15am
9:00am: Sunday School, Junior Bible Study, Teen Youth Group, and Adult Bible Class
Wednesday, April 23 ~ Women's Bible Study Breakfast in the West Basement at 9:00am
Wednesday, April 23 ~ Pizza & Painting + Sit Down Jobs in the West Basement from 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday, April 24 ~ BELC Fundraiser at Buona/Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop 10:30 am - 10:30 pm.
Friday, April 25 ~ NYG Teen & Chaperone Outing from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday, April 26 ~ Tom Swank Memorial Service in the Sanctuary at 10:30am
Looking Ahead
Sunday, May 4 ~ Confirmation Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Downers Grove at 10:00am
Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 11 ~ NYG Plant Sale at Clover's Garden Center (Westmont, Lisle & Bolingbrook)
Saturday, May 10 ~ NYG Community Car Wash in the parking lot from 10:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, May 18 ~ Confirmation Sunday at Bethel at 10:15am with cake in the Fellowship Tent following service
UPCOMING VBS WORK NIGHTS
Wednesday, April 30 ~ Work Night + themed VBS food in the West Basement from 6:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, May 7 ~ Work Night + themed VBS food in the West Basement from 6:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, May 14 ~ Work Night + themed VBS food in the West Basement from 6:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, May 28 ~ Work Night + themed VBS food in the West Basement from 6:00-8:00pm
VBS 101 TEAM TRAINING
requested attendance at ONE session for EVERY VBS Team Member...thank you :)
Wednesday, May 28 ~ VBS 101 Team training in the Choir Room from 5:00-5:50pm
Thursday, May 29 ~ VBS 101 Team training in the Choir Room from 1:00-1:50pm
Sunday, June 1 ~ VBS 101 Team training in the Choir Room from 9:00am-9:50am
Wednesday, June 4 ~ VBS 101 Team training in the Choir Room from 5:00-5:50pm
Thursday, June 5 ~ VBS 101 Team training in the Choir Room from 11:00-11:50am
Friday, June 6 ~ VBS 101 Team training in the Choir Room from 12:00-12:50pm
VBS EVENTS
Wednesday, June 4 ~ VBS Whole Church Set-Up Night from 6:00-8:00pm
Sunday, June 8 ~ VBS Team Blessing & Commissioning during Worship at 9:30am
Sunday, June 8 ~ Final VBS preparations right after worship from 11:00am - 12:00pm
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13 ~ VBS week / True North: Discover God's Way in a World Gone Wild
Wednesday, June 11 ~ VBS Family Block Party at Bethel from 5:30-7:00pm
Friday, June 13 ~ VBS Clean-Up Crew from 1:00-3:00pm
Sunday, June 15 ~ Worship Service & VBS Celebration at 9:30am
Sunday, June 15 ~ VBS Take-Down & storage of stage and structures from 11:00am - 12:30pm (with lunch)
Mission & Ministry Event Information
Please direct event questions/registration to Maria at maria@bethelwestmont.org
VBS TRUE NORTH: Discover God's Way in a World Gone Wild... Alaskan adventure coming to Bethel Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13 from 9am-12pm. Kids will enjoy exciting and high-energy Opening & Closing sessions, crafts, games, snacks, Bible and small-group time with a caring VBS Team made up of teens - adults. Bethel's VBS is always free and welcomes kids from the community and our church into a fun-filled week together as we learn that Jesus is a faithful friend we can always trust.
Register for VBS at www.bethelwestmont.org
VBS TEAM Be a part of taking the gospel to our community by signing up to serve on the VBS Team. All shifts available, from one day to all five days, for students in 8th grade through adult, men and women...in crafts, games, props, hospitality, skits, prayer, music, during the VBS Family Block Party, and as group leaders. VBS Team SignUp Form
Questions to bethelwestmontVBS@gmail.com
VBS FAMILY BLOCK PARTY will be held Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30-7:00pm outdoors at Bethel. Families will enjoy free events including "sled" rides with Mr. Ron, face painting, carnival games, live music by the Bethel Worship Band, Lily the "church dog" and some of your favorite VBS Team characters and leaders. A Westmont Fire Department truck will be in attendance pending any emergencies.
There will be a food truck available to purchase dinner along with a Kona Ice Truck which will have snow cones available for purchase. A percentage of the money spent on Kona Ice will be donated to our Bethel youth. Cash & card accepted.
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.
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