Bethel Lutheran Church Rochester

06/02/2026

Join us on June 16th at 3:30 pm in Room 115 for a book discussion about the book "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q. Stanton. A lonely shopkeeper takes it upon herself to solve a murder in the most peculiar way in this captivating mystery.

06/01/2026

In his recent sermon, we learn from Pastor Michael the importance of lifelong learning. Are we done learning at baptism? No! God asks us to keep learning and keep growing in our faith. ✝️

"With You Always"

05/28/2026

The Our Daily Bread quarterly devotion book for June, July, August, 2026 are available on the Devotion Materials cart in the narthex at Bethel. These are for you, your family and friends! Take as many copies as you wish. If you are able, we appreciate your gift of money to offset the cost of these books. Please place your gift in the slot indicated on the Devotion Cart or drop it off at the Bethel Church office! There are previous quarter's copies of Our Daily Bread on the ledge of the devotion cart, available until the end of May. If you have acquaintances in senior living centers feel free to take as many copies as you wish for them!

05/27/2026

🎉 Thanks for celebrating Pentecost Sunday with us! 🎉

For this week’s Children’s Word, Pastor Anjanette talked about "Hallelujah, We Sing Your Praises!" 🎶 We looked at how the Holy Spirit gives us so many different, wonderful gifts to share with the world.

Think about it like a big, vibrant bowl of fruit. 🍇🍓🍍 Each fruit has its own unique flavor, shape, and color—and we love them all for different reasons! In the same way, the Fruits of the Spirit show up in us in so many diverse ways. Whether the Spirit is growing love, joy, peace, patience, or kindness in your heart today, it’s all part of God’s beautiful design.

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05/26/2026

🌲👟 Ready to get outside and move this June? The Holy Strollers want you! 👟🌲

Whether you are looking to hit a new step goal, enjoy the fresh air, or just connect with some wonderful people, Bethel’s walking group would love to have you join us.

We walk twice a week, and there is absolutely no experience necessary—just show up ready to stroll!

📅 Our Weekly Schedule:

-Tuesday Mornings at 8:30 AM
-Thursday Evenings at 5:30 PM

We are changing up our scenery every week! Check out our June locations and find a time (or two!) to join us:

📍 June 2 & 4: Quarry Hill Park
📍 June 9 & 11: Bear Creek Park
📍 June 16 & 18: John Withers Complex

P.S. Prefer two wheels over two feet? The Bethel Bikers are also kicking off their season! Their first ride is Tuesday, June 2nd, at 5:45 PM, meeting right at the church.

💬 Questions about either group? Reach out to Jeanne Townsend at 507-269-0271.

See you out on the trails! 👇 Tag a friend you want to walk with this month!

05/25/2026

🔥 Did you miss Sunday’s powerful message, or do you just need to hear it again? 🔥

This past Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost and the incredible gift of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Anjanette brought a timely, soul-stirring message that we all need to carry into this week: "When the Spirit Breathes Peace."

In a world that is so often loud, chaotic, and exhausting, it’s easy for our hearts to grow a little hard, guarded, or weary. But God has a better way.

“Let the Spirit soften hearts that have grown hard.”

If you are looking for true peace, a fresh wind of hope, or a moment to simply breathe and reconnect with God, this sermon is for you. Let the Holy Spirit move in your life today.

✨ Watch the full sermon now:

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05/23/2026

🐦 Join us Saturday, June 6th at 9 am for a casual walk at Quarry Hill Nature Center, looking for birds with Dave Gross and the Zumbro Valley Audubon Society. 🐦

We will meet at the Nature Center main entrance by the bird feeders and take a walk lasting approximately one hour. Dave and his colleagues will help locate and identify the birds we see and hear. Bring a pair of binoculars and comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather. No registration necessary. Beginners welcome. No dogs allowed.

05/21/2026

𝐀𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬
• 𝟔 𝐩𝐦, - Traditional Worship with spoken liturgy and Holy Communion

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬
• 𝟗 𝐚𝐦 - Traditional Worship with sung liturgy
-Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month
-Special Music throughout the summer
-Live-Streaming available through our YouTube channel
-Service with a Sign Language Interpreter

• 𝟏𝟎:𝟏𝟎 𝐚𝐦 - Gate of Life (Contemporary Service)
-Holy Communion
-Gate of Life Band
-The 2nd Sunday of the month, Gate of Life will be outdoors (see below)

𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 (besides our regular 9 am worship), a blended outdoor worship service (Traditional and Gate of Life)𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎:𝟏𝟎 𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝. Please bring a chair. If inclement weather, the service will be moved to the sanctuary.

𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: There will be no 10:30 am services this summer. We encourage you to join one of our summer worship times. Our regular worship schedule with Saturday evening services and Sunday morning services at 9, 10:10, and 10:30 am will resume the weekend of August 29th and 30th.

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 because Children, Youth, and Family Ministry is bringing the FUN! Each of these days, after worship, join us in the courtyard for awesome all-age activities. We will have special treats and fancy coffee to enjoy! For details, visit: bethellutheran.com/event/summer-schedule.

05/20/2026

What can you pray about? What can you ask for in a prayer? Watch Pastor Michael's recent Children's Sermon here where he shares that with some of the children in worship.

"When You Pray"