Bethany Brief 5/19/26

May 19

Church News & Upcoming Dates

Dear members and friends of Bethany Lutheran Church,
As we move through the joy of the Easter season toward Pentecost and on to Holy Trinity, there are several upcoming events and schedule updates to keep on your calendar. Please take a moment to review the announcements below and join us as you are able.

📅 Upcoming Events & Announcements

Blessing of the Crucifixes on the Day of Pentecost

Sunday, May 24 (prior to the Divine Service)

Before the Divine Service on Pentecost, we will hold a rite of blessing for our new processional crucifix and altar crucifix, which will be used in worship.

If you would like to listen in on our recent discussion over the significance of the crucifix in the Church you can listen here: Question of the Week: What is the significance of the crucifix?

Church Council Meeting

Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 PM

Memento Men’s Group Meeting

Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 PM
Men are invited to attend a meeting of Memento here at Bethany Lutheran Church.
For more information about Memento, visit memento70.com, and speak with Pastor Buvinghausen if you have any questions.

Holy Trinity Potluck

Sunday, May 31 (after the Divine Service)
Join us for a potluck meal celebrating the Holy Trinity following the Divine Service.
Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex to bring a dish.

⛪ Summer Service Time Change

Beginning Sunday, June 7, our Sunday Divine Service will begin at:

9:00 AM for the months of June, July, and August

Please mark your calendars.

Please Note: On Sunday, July 12, the Divine Service will be held at our regular time of 10:15am in celebration of our organist Fran Zacharias’ 90th birthday. We will resume the 9:00am service time on Sunday, July 19.

🎧 Sermons & Bible Study Podcast

If you miss a service or would like to listen again, sermons and Bible study classes are available through Pastor Buvinghausen’s podcast at Rev. Büv.

A Closing Word

Thank you for your continued prayers, participation, and support of the congregation’s life together. Above all, let us remain faithful in receiving Christ’s gifts in Word and Sacrament, and in encouraging one another as the Lord continues to gather and strengthen His Church. God’s richest blessings be to you!

In Christ,
Pastor Buvinghausen

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