Holy Spirit
giving life to all life,
moving all creatures,
root of all things,
washing us clean,
wiping out our mistakes,
healing our wounds,
You are our true life,
luminous, wonderful,
Awakening the heart
From its ancient sleep.
Hildegard of Bingen
Welcome to Bethel Lutheran
Bethel is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. in Willmar, Minnesota, drawing people from all over the region. Here you’ll find heartfelt worship, inspiring music, learning for all ages, genuine servanthood, and a deep sense of home.
School of Fish Vacation Bible School We want to invite everyone (preschool - 5th grade) to this year’s “School of Fish” VBS! Come and learn about how Jesus taught us to be fishers of people! As you register, we ask that you practice fishing for a friend to bring with you to this year’s one day event. We look forward to the special appearance of Sylvia the Star Fish and Jasmine the Jelly Fish. Most of the day will be spent at Bethel, beginning at 1:00 p.m. with an exciting mini program and picnic at Miller Park to follow at 5:00 p.m. Registration begins in the atrium on Sunday, May 12th.
WHAT: Bethel’s “School of Fish” VBS WHEN: Wednesday, June 12th TIME: Bethel (1:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
Miller Park (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.)
Bethel's Vision Statement
Don’t just go to church.
BE the church.
Celebrating the image of God in every person, we strive to live out our faith with urgency and relevance. Led by the Spirit, we seek to challenge and transform the world, beginning with ourselves and moving into the wider community. We are an ever growing people of prayer, worship, and service, welcoming all who long for a Christ-centered community of love.