Seeking Qualified Candidates:
Bethany Lutheran Church and School is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Finance and Operations. This position will oversee the financial and human resources responsibilities of our organization for both the church and the school, along with overseeing some of our operational functions. This is a full-time benefitted position with an anticipated start date in late Spring 2025. A full job description is available on our website at www.bethanylutheran.org. If you are interested in this position please submit your name, email address, and a brief summary of your qualifications to .
Click HERE for Job Description
Upcoming Events @ Bethany Lutheran Church
*Dates are listed in order of occurrence. Dates and times may be subject to change.
Church Office Hours:
- Monday-Thursday from 7:30AM - 12:00PM noon. Closed Fridays.
COME TO THE AUCTION!
We have 22 youth and 8 chaperones that will be heading to New Orleans for the LCMS Youth Gathering this July. Your support is SO VITAL in being able to send Bethany’s Youth to this amazing faith-filled event that happens every 3 years.
Mark your calendars for a night of fun, food, and festivities at the LCMS Youth Gathering Auction on Saturday, April 5, 2025!
- Where: POA Park (behind Long Beach Town Center)
- Time: Check-in starts at 4:00 PM | Auction runs from 5:00–8:00 PM
This year’s theme is Mardi Gras, celebrating our youth’s journey to New Orleans this July!
Enjoy the smooth tunes of The Beach Dixieland Ramblers, indulge in fresh made-to-order beignets and Southern Creole cooking, and join us in raising funds for an unforgettable spiritual formation experience for our youth.
Tickets:
- $20 for adults
- $10 for kids (Ages 10 and under)
Tickets on sale NOW: from March 2 to March 30, 2025.
Don’t miss this evening of joy, community, and purpose!
Click HERE to purchase your Auction tickets!
Women's Retreat:
Consider joining the 40 women who have already registered!
Click HERE to register for the Women's Retreat
Join us for Game Day at Bethany Lutheran!
Play some old favorites, learn a new game, or bring one to share! All are welcome!
- First Tuesday of the month. Our Next Game Day is Tuesday, April 1st.
- Time: 11:30AM to 1:00PM in the Parish Lounge
- Please contact the church office at (562) 421-4711, ext. 12 with any questions.
Family Ministry Event - Angels Baseball!
Click HERE to Order Baseball Tickets
Music Ministry Grant:
The Music Ministry of Bethany Lutheran is offering grants to qualified applicants who plan on taking some type of music lessons or are majoring/minoring in music at the college level. Music Ministry Grant Applications can be picked up in the church office. All applications must be received by May 15; grant awards will be announced on May 18.
Questions?...please call the church office and speak with Mara Widmann 562-421-4711 ext. # 55.
Donate to Relief for Wildfire Victims
As the devastation from the Southern California fires continues to be revealed, the best help that can be offered now are donations to help victims with their immediate needs. This will help provide gift cards and other funds that the PSD will provide to those affected. Your Pacific Southwest District has a standing emergency relief fund in place to assist our churches and schools, their people and community. If you would like to donate to this fund, please click the button below.
Donate to Disaster / Emergency Relief
Sign Up for the Bethany Bullet:
The Bethany Bullet is a weekly capsule of worship highlights and big information that your brain may or may not have 'downloaded' from the prior Sunday. The purpose is to bolster you in faith, build you up in the key Biblical themes shared the previous Sunday in worship, to bring to mind the important issues on Bethany's plate and to broaden your awareness of opportunities of service to your Lord, your church, and your community. Tell a friend about The Bethany Bullet! NEW way to sign up and subscribe – click button below:
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Pickleball with bethany friends:
Want to learn a great new sport and meet new friends? Consider joining Bethany’s NEWEST Pickleball group, Pickleball With Friends. Weekly doubles play is planned for Mondays 8:30 to 10:30am beginning Monday August 19. This group is for players (and their friends) over 18 who are new to pickleball. No prior pickleball experience needed. Rules and basic strategies will be introduced. The group will play on reserved pickleball courts at Don Knabe Regional Park (19700 Bloomfield Ave in Cerritos). Please bring your own paddle. Knabe Park charges a court fee which will be confirmed based on number of participants (about $6/person). Text your sign up or questions to Sheri Esswein. Call the church office (562-421-4711) for Sheri's contact information.
RAISE RIGHT
Raise funds by buying gift cards from RaiseRight to pay for your everyday shopping and spending year-round. Groceries, dining out, home improvement, and everything in between. It’s the most convenient and effective way to fundraise because earning becomes part of your everyday life. Plus, gift cards are great for helping you to set and keep a weekly budget.
It's never been easier to create opportunities for what matters most to you. No extra money spent. No extra time wasted. The best part is that you can put your rebate to work for a Bethany ministry that matters to you! Sign up today! Ask me how! For more information regarding Scrip purchases, click HERE!
- Ruth Lopez, Scrip Coordinator, , 562-420-7783 ext. 58