Bethany Lutheran Church, ELCA - Perkins, MI

09/13/2026

Sunday, September 13
16th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

Genesis 50:15-21
Joseph reconciles with his brothers

Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13
Lord, you are full of compassion and mercy. (Ps. 103:8)

Romans 14:1-12
Accepting diversity in the community of faith

Matthew 18:21-35
A parable of forgiveness in the community of faith

09/11/2026

Prayer

Let us pray.
Gracious God, the news of this day
has ripped our hearts and torn our souls.
We are walking through the valley of the shadow of death.
In the depths of pain and anger, we gather before you,
O God, our rock and our refuge.
You are our only comfort.
You are our only hope.
Merciful God, you know the depth of our suffering.
We have only begun to mourn those we have lost.

Uphold all those who love them, we pray.

Faithful God, surround us with your everlasting arms.
Hear our cries of despair,
heed our calls for justice,
and do not let us lose hope,
in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, we pray.
Amen.

From sundaysandseasons.com.
Service after a Violent Event All Creation Sings
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09/10/2026

The Because We Care weekly loose offering will be donated to the Delta County Cancer Alliance for the month of September.

09/08/2026

Join us for Bible Study on Wednesday from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm as we dig into the study materials around the revision of this Social Statement.

09/07/2026

This little girl was found on the perkins road down from the church yesterday.

If you are missing a cat, message us to claim.

If you are not able to care for this little one know she is in the care of a family and will be known as Ziggy.

09/06/2026

Sunday, September 6
Christ in Creation Sunday
Year A
Genesis 2:4b-25
The garden of Eden
Psalm 148
God’s splendor is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Acts 17:22a, 24-28
God gives life and breath to all mortals
John 1:1-5
All things came into being through the Word

09/03/2026

This is the congregation our Because We Care offering this fall will be assisting.

As we continue to walk with neighbors through disaster response following the tornado in the Fox Valley, some have asked about how St. Timothy Lutheran - Menasha is faring. Information about how to share directly with St. Timothy and a more thorough update is available through the blog. Please continue to keep them in your prayers. (**Gifts specifically for St. Timothy should go directly to St. Timothy. Information about how to give to the Local Disaster Relief Fund through the synod is also available at the website below.**) https://www.ecsw.org/news/relief-updates-090226

While you are there you can also read about the joint worship service that the congregations in Neenah are hosting - as they do annually each year. There are many ways to help with tornado recovery—give, serve, learn, and pray. Thank you for continuing to walk alongside our neighbors as they rebuild.

09/03/2026

Join us for out Outdoor Worship and Picnic this Sunday at 11:00 am as we celebrate Christ in Creation Sunday.

08/30/2026

Sunday, August 30
14th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

Jeremiah 15:15-21
God fortifies the prophet against opposition

Psalm 26:1-8
Your love is before my eyes; I have walked faithfully with you. (Ps. 26:3)

Romans 12:9-21
Live in harmony

Matthew 16:21-28
The passion prediction and rebuke to Peter