Bethany Lutheran Church - Kohler, WI

09/08/2026

Daily Devotion
Bethany Lutheran Church - Kohler, WI

When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: ‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgres...

09/07/2026

Daily Devotion
Bethany Lutheran Church - Kohler, WI

He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His steadfast love toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does He remove our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:10-12)

09/06/2026

Bethany Lutheran Church - Kohler, WI
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09/05/2026

Daily Devotion
Bethany Lutheran Church - Kohler, WI

Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him [Paul]. And some said, “What does this babbler wish to say?” Others said, “He seems to be a preacher of foreign divinities”—because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrection. … [Paul said] “The times of ignorance Go...

09/04/2026

Bethany Lutheran Church - Kohler, WI

09/04/2026

Daily Devotion
Bethany Lutheran Church - Kohler, WI

Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” (John 1:45-46)

09/03/2026

Dear Bethany members and friends,

In our worship Sunday (10 a.m.) we begin a new series: "Making All Things New: New Words and New Works." We will alternate every week between examining the words of Jesus and the works of Jesus, with an emphasis on how Jesus' words always accomplish new works, and how Jesus' works point toward a new world. This week we start at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, with the beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12). The Lord begins His statement with a shocking statement. Is He being sarcastic? Has He lost touch with reality? Or is there a third explanation? What do we make of it when Jesus' words don't seem to reflect reality? We'll learn from Gideon and others how to receive a new kind of blessing!

Also, coming up this week at Bethany we hit the ground running with our fall schedule. I invite everyone to our Tuesday morning Bible study, where we will resume our look at the gospel of Luke. We will meet downstairs on 10:30 starting the 8th, and most Tuesdays thereafter.

And then Wednesday we begin offering our catechism class, which is for those who are planning to be confirmed next spring and their families, but also for anybody who would like to join us for a study every week on the key parts of the Christian faith. Catechism class this year will be one hour long every Wednesday, starting at 4:45 p.m. and also meeting downstairs. Then every Wednesday, all are invited to our weekly Chapel service. This week the topic of our chapel service will be "Why do we call it a service?"

Fall Blessings,
Pastor Azor

09/01/2026

Daily Devotion
Bethany Lutheran Church - Kohler, WI

[The Lord said,] “So you, son of man, I have made a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, you shall give them warning from Me. If I say to the wicked, O wicked one, you shall surely die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from his way, that wicked p...

08/31/2026

Daily Devotion
Bethany Lutheran Church - Kohler, WI

I acknowledged my sin to You, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. (Psalm 32:5)

08/29/2026

Dear Bethany Members and Friends,
In our worship tomorrow (10 a.m.) we seek to learn what the apostle Paul learned, and what Jesus wanted people to learn when He told the story of "The Two Sons" (sometimes called the parable of "The Prodigal Son"). We will see how and why Saul of Tarsus declared himself an enemy of Jesus, and we will see what changed him from zealously persecuting the Church to zealously persecuting the gospel. When we find out what God's love really means, everything changes!

In our midweek chapel service this week (Wednesday 6 p.m.) we will observe the September 2 commemoration of Hannah. She was a woman who suffered great sorrow and was misunderstood, but God had a plan for her life. May we too learn from the example of Hannah in faithfulness and in thanksgiving! Also, as of now, we plan as often as possible to offer a livestream of Wednesday chapel services.

Also, coming up on Sunday the 13th, it is time once again for Bethany's annual picnic! After the service, we will enjoy lunch (freewill offering) and fun and games. You can look forward to Bingo, kids' games, a bounce house, prizes for everyone, and lots of food and koinonia!

Summer Blessings,
Pastor Azor