This Week at Bethel

Wednesday, March 12  ~ Lenten Service in the Sanctuary at 7:00pm

Saturday, March 15 ~ The Last Supper movie outing opportunity at Yorktown AMC Dine-In at 6:00pm

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 19 ~ Lenten Service in the Sanctuary at 7:00pm

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

Sunday, March 23 ~ Big Daddy Weave Concert Outing...carpool at 5:30pm with concert starting at 7:00pm

Tuesday, March 25 ~ VBS Leadership Team meeting in the Choir Room from 3:30-4:30pm

Tuesday, March 25 ~ Bethel Council meeting in the Choir Room at 7:00pm

Looking Ahead

Wednesday, April 23 ~ VBS Work Night with Pizza & the Teen Painting Party in the West Basement from 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesdays, April 30 through May 14 & May 28 ~ VBS Work Nights in the West Basement from 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, June 4 ~ VBS Whole Church Set-Up Night from 6:00-8:00pm

Sunday, June 8 ~ Final VBS preparations right after worship from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Monday-Friday, June 9 - 13 ~ VBS week / True North: Discover God's Way in a World Gone Wild

Friday, June 13 ~ VBS Clean-Up Crew from 1:00-3:00pm

Sunday, June 15 ~ VBS Worship Service and Sharing

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 

GATHER25 was a Global Church event which was live-streamed all over the world February 28 - March 1, 2025.  Sessions continue to be available on their website at www.gather25.com. 

THE LAST SUPPER movie outing opportunity.  Join your Bethel family in watching this movie at the AMC Dine-In Yorktown 18 on Saturday, March 15th at 6pm.  Trailer and tickets can be found by clicking HERE 

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT  Everyone is welcome in the Sanctuary on Friday, March 21 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!  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.  Please PRE-REGISTER to secure an Activity Bag for the movie.

CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT  Enjoy faith-filled worship by attending a local concert with your Bethel family.       

Big Daddy Weave (with Ben Fuller & Megan Woods) on Sunday, March 23rd at 7:00pm at Harvest New Beginnings Church, Oswego, IL.  Purchase your own tickets online at https://www.itickets.com/events/481849?aff=BIT to attend and let Maria know I'M GOING! if you'd like to sit together with other Bethel family members attending. 

VBS  VBS 2025 TRUE NORTH Alaskan adventure is coming to Bethel from June 9-13 from 9am-12pm.  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...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 

Registration for VBS opens April 1st at www.bethelwestmont.org 

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