Bethesda Lutheran Church

08/25/2026

Back to School: Faith for a New Beginning

A new school year brings fresh opportunities, new challenges and exciting possibilities. Let us surround our students, teachers, families and school staff with prayer as they begin. May God grant them wisdom, courage, patience and peace for every day ahead.

08/09/2026

We welcomed 6 new members at Bethesda this morning! We are grateful for their participation in our church family and look forward to many years of continued ministry opportunities in our community and beyond. Welcome Averi, Cadi, Carl, Scott, and Terry & Sue!

07/20/2026

Resthave Home

07/20/2026

07/20/2026

View Larry R. Bush's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/18/2026

Celebrate with Marv next Saturday, June 27!

A century of life and 80 years of American Legion membership will be celebrated for Marvin Geerts at 9 a.m. June 27 at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison.

06/18/2026

Synod Staff on the Road!

Pastor Mack Patrick worshipped with the people of Faith in Joliet on Sunday. After the sermon, Pastor Paul Kopka was offically installed as Faith's Interim Pastor. We hold Faith in our prayers as they live into this season of transition and be open to where God is calling them next.

We hold the people of Zion in Belvidere in our prayers as they gathered after worship on Sunday to call their next pastor. We give thanks for the interims who served there while they were in transition.