Bethany Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids

Members of Bethany Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids took part in a church wide emphasis this Fall. The study by Albert Collver III explored the Biblical basis of the three fold emphasis of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod- Witness, Mercy and Life Together. These phrases illustrate how the church lives and works together to proclaim the Gospel and to provide for our brothers and sisters in Christ in our congregations, communities and throughout the world.

It all started with a Small Group/Rally Day Kick Off that took place on August 28 in the Family Life Center. People enjoyed plenty of great picnic food from “B-B-Q This!” The fall events were introduced and people were invited to join a small group for the 5 week series that began on Sept. 11. Sermons were preached each Sunday on the lessons which were: Witness; Witness As Confession; Mercy; Life Together; and Witness, Mercy Life Together; small groups met and faith grew!

Sixty three study guides were given to participants and each small group leader had a DVD to show to their group as part of the lesson. Leader Notes were provided in the back of each of the bible study guides making it easy for members to take turns facilitating their small group. Bethany Lutheran has extra copies of the DVD and books we would be willing to share with you. Please contact Ronda @ 319-364-6026 or nurse.bethanycr@gmail.com.

Lenten season 2012 we will once again have another church wide emphasis with preaching and small group study going hand in hand.