Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Middleville Township

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Middleville Township Bethlehem Lutheran Church (LCMS)
Rooted in Scripture. Centered on Christ.

Join us in the quiet beauty of the countryside to hear God’s Word and receive His gifts.

06/13/2026

This week, you are invited to pray for the Synod presidential election, especially for the electors, who are preparing for the second round of voting.

In place of a collect, consider praying and meditating on the following verses:

The Lord is the strength of his people;
he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
Oh, save your people and bless your heritage!
Be their shepherd and carry them forever. (Psalm 28:8–9)

Then & Now. ⛪For 148 years, Bethlehem has stood as a place where God’s Word has been preached, His Sacraments administer...
06/12/2026

Then & Now. ⛪

For 148 years, Bethlehem has stood as a place where God’s Word has been preached, His Sacraments administered, and generations of families have gathered in faith.

Within these walls, countless memories have been made from Baptisms and Confirmations, weddings and funerals, Christmas and Easter celebrations, Sunday school lessons, fellowship gatherings, quiet moments of prayer, and there was even a time where we had our very own baseball team.

Each generation has added its own chapter to the story of this congregation, making Bethlehem a rich and historic piece of family history for many generations.

As we look back with thanksgiving and ahead with anticipation for future generations to come, we’re reminded that while much has changed over the years, God’s faithfulness remains the same.

We’d love to hear from you!

What is your favorite Bethlehem memory?
📖 A special worship service?
👶 A Baptism or Confirmation?
💍 A wedding?
🎶 A favorite hymn?
🤝 A friendship or fellowship event?
❤️ A family tradition?

Share your memories, stories, and photos in the comments to preserve these treasured memories as we approach our 150th anniversary.

📖 “One generation shall commend Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.”
— Psalm 145:4

We give thanks to God for the 2026 graduates of our congregation. 🎓🙏As these young men and women complete one chapter of...
06/01/2026

We give thanks to God for the 2026 graduates of our congregation. 🎓🙏

As these young men and women complete one chapter of life and prepare for the next, we rejoice in the gifts God has given them and pray for His continued guidance in the years ahead. We pray that they remain steadfast in the faith, grounded in God’s Word, and confident in His promises.

We thank God for their families, teachers, and all who have helped nurture them along the way. Most of all, we thank our gracious Lord, who has faithfully sustained them and who continues to lead them according to His good and perfect will.

📖 “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

Please join us in congratulating our graduates and praying God’s blessings upon them as they begin the next chapter of their lives.

🎓 High School Graduates: 🎓

Lindsay Minear- Homeschool
Kody Uecker- Maple Lake High School

🎓 College Graduates: 🎓

Emma Jost- SDSU Interior Design
Olivia Minear- MNSU Sports Management
Luke Williamson- NDSU Mechanical Engineering
Walker Lahr- U of MN Doctor
Erin Uecker- UMD Elementary/Special Education
Jolie Uecker- UMD Elementary/Special Education

05/19/2026

Membership Monday 🤍

There is something so beautiful about hearing God’s Word spoken through the faith of a child.

At Bethlehem, we pray our children grow rooted in Christ, knowing His promises, His love, and His truth for every season of life. Church membership is more than attending, it is belonging to the family of God and being nurtured by His Word and Sacraments together.

Come worship with us at Bethlehem this Sunday. ✨

Today we celebrated a special milestone in the lives of our Confirmands as they publicly confessed the faith into which ...
05/18/2026

Today we celebrated a special milestone in the lives of our Confirmands as they publicly confessed the faith into which they were baptized.

Confirmation is not graduation from the faith, but a continued life rooted in Christ, His Word, and His gifts. We rejoice that these young Christians have been instructed in the truth of God’s Word.

As a church family, we pray that the Lord would continue to strengthen these ladies through His Word and Sacraments all the days of their lives.

📖“Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” — Revelation 2:10

On behalf of all your brothers & sisters in Christ at Bethlehem, Congratulations Kaitlyn & Hailey! Today we rejoice with you and pray God’s richest blessings over your walk of faith. ✝️

🎺 Alleluia! Christ Ascends in Triumph 🎺Today the Church rejoices in the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.The same Jesu...
05/14/2026

🎺 Alleluia! Christ Ascends in Triumph 🎺

Today the Church rejoices in the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The same Jesus who was crucified and raised now reigns in glory. He ascended bodily into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father, ruling all things for His Church.

This is not a farewell, it is a promise. Christ reigns even now, and He will return in glory.

📖God has gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. — Psalm 47:5

Alleluia! The risen Christ reigns forever.

🗓️See you tonight at our Ascension Day Service starting at 7pm!

✨ASCENSION REFLECTION✨Christ still ReignsJesus ascended to the right hand of the Father, the place of divine authority a...
05/14/2026

✨ASCENSION REFLECTION✨
Christ still Reigns

Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father, the place of divine authority and power. From there He intercedes for His people, governs His Church, and sends His Gospel into all the world.

The ascension is not the end of Easter joy. It is the continuation of Christ’s victory for all sinners.

📖But He said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God… for I was sent for this purpose.” — Luke 4:43

Christ is risen. Christ reigns. Christ will come again.

🗓️ See you tomorrow at Bethlehem’s service at 7pm to celebrate the Ascension of our Lord.

✨ASCENSION REFLECTION✨“Why Did Jesus Ascend?”Forty days after His resurrection, Christ ascended into heaven, not to aban...
05/12/2026

✨ASCENSION REFLECTION✨
“Why Did Jesus Ascend?”

Forty days after His resurrection, Christ ascended into heaven, not to abandon His Church, but to reign over it. Our risen Lord rules all things for the good of His people and continues to come to us through His Word and Sacraments.

As Lutherans, we confess that Jesus’ ascension means He is not absent from us. He promises: “I am with you always.” Through His Means of Grace, He remains with His Church until He comes again in glory.

📖“Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus… will come in the same way as you saw Him go into heaven.” — Acts 1:11

Come worship the risen and reigning Christ with us this Easter season!

🗓️Ascension Day Service at Bethlehem:
May 14th at 7pm

05/11/2026

Membership Monday 🤍
What comfort does knowing that Jesus reigns in heaven give you?

As we prepare to celebrate Ascension Day, we rejoice our risen Savior reigns at the right hand of the Father. That means our hope is secure, our future is certain, and we are never alone!

Join us this Ascension Week as we give thanks that Christ is risen, ascended, and reigning forever. ✝️

02/17/2026

Ash Wednesday Divine Service with Imposition of Ashes
February 18 @ 7pm
Meal served at 6pm

Address

7809 County Road 35 W
Annandale, MN
55302

Opening Hours

9am - 12pm

Telephone

+13209633592

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