Bethel Lutheran Church, Middleburg Heights, OH

09/05/2026

15th Sunday in Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 22)
September 6, 2026

See you in worship here online and in person at Bethel Lutheran Church in Middleburg Heights, OH on this 15th Sunday in Time after Pentecost at 9:45 A.M on September 6, 2026 in the Sanctuary and ONLINE.

For folks joining us online - click on the link below at 9:45 AM or watch any time after the service (Youtube Channel only):

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc267rFZrOo993ptXm1bNOg

FELLOWSHIP TIME takes place after our 9:45 A.M. worship service in the Gathering Place.

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY:

Ezekiel 33:7-11
The prophet’s responsibility to warn the people

Psalm 119:33-40
I desire the path of your commandments. (Ps. 119:35)

Romans 13:8-14
Live honorably as in the day

Matthew 18:15-20
Reconciliation in the community of faith

We look forward to seeing you in person and online!

9.6.2026

08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the Good Neighbors Gathering held this past Sunday - August 30, 2026 at Middleburg Heights Pavilion 2!

We extend a special thank you to our partners in ministry who were part of this event:

Pastor John Laird, New Dimension Church
Pastor Charlotte Laird, New Dimension Church
Erika Haskell, Director of Music at Bethel Lutheran Church
Rev. Emilie Theobald-Rowlands, Pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church

AND

Bethel Lutheran Church, Middleburg Heights
New Dimension Church, Cleveland
God's Faithful Followers
Middleburg Early Education Center

We are grateful for this time to come together and share in the body of Christ as we live and proclaim the good news of God's kingdom!

It was truly a Spirit-filled worship service followed by a time of sharing in fellowship and a banquet feast of food as we came together to celebrate community connections with all of our neighbors!

Thank you to everyone who attended, brought food, helped with setup and cleanup and support God's work in God's kingdom!

Thanks be to God for a beautiful Spirit led day!

Good Neighbors Gathering
Middleburg Heights OH

8.30.2026

Photos courtesy of Dan Karp and Rev. Emilie Theobald-Rowlands

08/31/2026

We give thanks to God for our friends at God's Faithful Followers who celebrate their birthdays in August!

Thanks be to God for each one of you!

August Birthday Celebration
God's Faithful Followers
Bethel Lutheran Church

8.27.2026

08/29/2026

NOTE FOR THIS SUNDAY - AUGUST 30, 2026:

There will be NO WORSHIP SERVICE IN PERSON OR ONLINE at 9:45 A.M. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Middleburg Heights OH.

We will be joining together in worship with our siblings in Christ from New Dimension Church (at 2:00 PM at Middleburg Heights Pavilion 2, 16000 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights) and then having fellowship with a picnic followed by a ministry fair with our ministry partners from Bethel, New Dimension, God's Faithful Followers and Middleburg Early Education Center.

See the announcement at the front page of Bethel Lutheran Church:

https://www.bethelmiddleburghts.com/

We look forward to seeing you here!

8.30.2026

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

On August 16, 2026, we gave our annual blessing of the backpacks for our students, teachers, administrative staff and other folks who work in our preschools, elementary, middle and high schools and higher education (colleges and universities).

We especially give thanks for our own students, teachers, professors and administrative staff at Bethel Lutheran Church in Middleburg Heights OH and Middleburg Early Education Center.

May God keep you safe as you grow in the love of Christ and learn!

8.16.2026

08/28/2026

We give thanks to God for our siblings in Christ at New Dimension Church as we gathered with them for the "Encourage to Flourish" Women's Conference hosted at Bethel Lutheran Church.

Six ladies from Bethel Lutheran Church had the privilege to spend time in worship, fellowship, education and service with our ladies from New Dimension Church for the two conference held on August 14 & 15, 2026.

We give thanks for our sisters in Christ and the ways we can be church together! Come, Holy Spirit, Come!

8.14.2026

08/23/2026

08/21/2026

13th Sunday in Time after Pentecost (Lectionary 21)
August 23, 2026

See you in worship here online and in person at Bethel Lutheran Church in Middleburg Heights, OH on this 13th Sunday in Time after Pentecost at 9:45 A.M on August 23, 2026 in the Sanctuary and ONLINE.

For folks joining us online - click on the link below at 9:45 AM or watch any time after the service (Youtube Channel only):

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc267rFZrOo993ptXm1bNOg

FELLOWSHIP TIME takes place after our 9:45 A.M. worship service in the Gathering Place.

DROP IN BIBLE STUDY will take place in the Conference Room at 11:15 A.M..

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY:

Isaiah 51:1-6
The enduring foundation of God’s salvation

Psalm 138
O Lord, your steadfast love endures forever. (Ps. 138:8)

Romans 12:1-8
One body in Christ, with gifts that differ

Matthew 16:13-20
The profession of Peter’s faith

We look forward to seeing you in person and online!

8.23.2026