This Week at Bethel

Tuesday, April 1 ~ Registration for VBS begins at noon

Wednesday, April 2 ~ BELC & Bethel Storage Area Reorganization at 9:30am (meet in the BELC hallway)

Wednesday, April 2 ~ Bethel Spring Clean-Up at 9:30am (meet by the playground)

Lent & Easter

Wednesday, April 9 ~ Lenten Supper in the West Basement at 6:00pm

Wednesday, April 9 ~ Final Lent Service in the Sanctuary at 7:00pm

Sunday, April 13 ~ Palm Sunday Service in the Sanctuary at 10:15am

Thursday, April 17 ~ Maundy Thursday Service in the Sanctuary at 7:00pm

Friday, April 18 ~ Good Friday Service in the Sanctuary at 7:00pm

Sunday, April 20 ~ Easter Worship Service at 10:15am with food & fellowship following worship

Looking Ahead

Friday, April 25 ~ NYG Teen & Chaperone Outing from 6:00pm-10:00pm

Sunday, May 4 ~ Confirmation Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Downers Grove (Zach, Walter, Gabby) 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 (Sophia) at 10:15am

Sunday, May 18 ~ Confirmation Celebration & Cake Reception in the Fellowship Tent outside from 11:30am-12:00pm

VBS WORK NIGHTS 

Wednesday, April 23 ~ Pizza & Painting + Sit Down Jobs in the West Basement from 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, April 30 ~ Work Night + themed VBS food (tba) in the West Basement from 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, May 7 ~ Work Night + themed VBS food (tba) in the West Basement from 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, May 14 ~ Work Night + themed VBS food (tba) in the West Basement from 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, May 28 ~ Work Night + themed VBS food (tba) 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 all event questions/registration to Maria at maria@bethelwestmont.org 

BELC & BETHEL STORAGE REORGANIZATION   The storage areas at Bethel will be reorganized on Wednesday, April 2nd starting at 9:30am.  Meet in the BELC hallway to assist with this effort.  Tasks will include organizing supplies and carrying bins up an down stairs.  Questions to Lisa G or Maria W.  If you work with items that are currently in storage at Bethel, please reach out to Maria before April 2nd so that we continue to be good stewards of the items in our care.

SPRING CLEAN-UP   Bethel's outdoor spaces will be prepared for spring on Wednesday, April 2nd starting at 9:30am.  Carrie N will lead out raking the flower beds and beautifying the grounds for spring planting and Easter.  Bring a pair of work gloves and/or a rake to help.  Please let Carrie know if you'll be coming to help.

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.  

Registration for VBS opens April 1st 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...in Bible lessons, crafts, games, props, hospitality, skits, prayer, sewing, music, painting, at VBS Work Nights, during the VBS Family Block Party, and as group leaders.  Email Lisa or Maria to serve at bethelwestmontVBS@gmail.com 

VBS FAMILY BLOCK PARTY  will be held Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30-7:00pm outdoors at Bethel.  Families will enjoy "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.  Event is free...food truck items and Kona Ice available for purchase (a percentage of the money spent on Kona Ice will be donated to our Bethel youth.)

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