Serving
Jesus modeled a life of service for his followers. His actions challenge us to put others first and to love our neighbors as ourselves. At Bethel we believe that we are called to serve all people and to seek justice and peace in the world. We are involved in a wide range of activities which enable us to live out that calling both locally and globally.
Hunger Projects
We participate in several programs and activities designed to combat hunger.
• Through the Ecumenical Feeding Program of Roseville we prepare and serve lunch for those in need several times a year at the Roseville St. Vincent de Paul's.
• On Super Bowl Sunday, the youth of Bethel collect money on behalf of the Souper Bowl of Caring which is then donated directly to a local feeding program
We participate in several programs and activities designed to combat hunger.
• Through the Ecumenical Feeding Program of Roseville we prepare and serve lunch for those in need several times a year at the Roseville St. Vincent de Paul's.
• On Super Bowl Sunday, the youth of Bethel collect money on behalf of the Souper Bowl of Caring which is then donated directly to a local feeding program
Housing Support
We visit St. John's Shelter for Women & Children several times a year to provide some relief for mothers and holiday fun for the children. Each Christmas we collect enough donations to set up a "shop" which allows the children to go Christmas "shopping" for their moms. At Easter time we collect toys and books to fill Easter baskets for the children living at the shelter. We also sponsor a Mothers' Day clothing drive to collect new undergarments for the women whose lives are in transition.
We visit St. John's Shelter for Women & Children several times a year to provide some relief for mothers and holiday fun for the children. Each Christmas we collect enough donations to set up a "shop" which allows the children to go Christmas "shopping" for their moms. At Easter time we collect toys and books to fill Easter baskets for the children living at the shelter. We also sponsor a Mothers' Day clothing drive to collect new undergarments for the women whose lives are in transition.
Rwanda Connection
Bethel has a sister parish relationship with Kirehe Parish of the Lutheran Church of Rwanda which continues to grow. Our relationship began in 2000 and has inspired many other churches in the Sierra Pacific Synod and beyond to follow our example. We often have specific fundraisers to help with specific needs of Kirehe Parish. Several members of our congregation have each traveled to Rwanda helping to solidify relationships reaching across the ocean. Other members have given direct tuition support to Rwandan students. Bethel also supports the work of the Rwamagana Lutheran School, a secondary school determined to build a generation of skilled, compassionate leaders for Rwanda's future.
Bethel has a sister parish relationship with Kirehe Parish of the Lutheran Church of Rwanda which continues to grow. Our relationship began in 2000 and has inspired many other churches in the Sierra Pacific Synod and beyond to follow our example. We often have specific fundraisers to help with specific needs of Kirehe Parish. Several members of our congregation have each traveled to Rwanda helping to solidify relationships reaching across the ocean. Other members have given direct tuition support to Rwandan students. Bethel also supports the work of the Rwamagana Lutheran School, a secondary school determined to build a generation of skilled, compassionate leaders for Rwanda's future.
Community Action Team
This group of Bethel members is dedicated to supporting the local community as well as members of Bethel. Besides direct involvement with the groups listed above, this ministry team also supports the following
• Friends Helping Friends a program that includes visitation and assistance with rides, meals, errands, shopping, and lawn or home care.
• The Crisis Management Team is available to help members in crisis.
• Pastoral Care is available from Pastor Carolyn for those in need. Please contact her directly for more details.
This group of Bethel members is dedicated to supporting the local community as well as members of Bethel. Besides direct involvement with the groups listed above, this ministry team also supports the following
• Friends Helping Friends a program that includes visitation and assistance with rides, meals, errands, shopping, and lawn or home care.
• The Crisis Management Team is available to help members in crisis.
• Pastoral Care is available from Pastor Carolyn for those in need. Please contact her directly for more details.
