April 25, 2023: Prayers the Lord wraps Bill Brausen’s family & friends with Peace that passes all understanding.
Wednesday, June 7, 6pm Visitation, 7pm Memorial Service for Bill Brausen at Mt Bethel Church.
Wednesday, June 7, 6pm Visitation, 7pm Memorial Service for Bill Brausen at Mt Bethel Church.
Sunday, April 30, 2023. Special music: Spirit Song Choir under the direction of Mary Reimann in worship and Special message from Judy A sharing Our Mt Bethel Mission Story,
Click to View livestream of Worship service.
Click to View livestream of Worship service.
Our 2023 Easter garden
Judy & Terry A in memory of loved ones Judy & Ken A in memory of family members Mary & George A in honor of daughter Kathy B in memory of husband Shirley D celebrating loved ones Eck family in memory of family members Dick & Sandy L in memory of our parents Joann L in memory of Ron Barb M In honor of daughters Marie M in memory of husband JoAnn N in memory of husband & son Deb & Al O in honor of Jackie George & Marie, & Paul Ardi R in memory of husband Polly T in memory of husband & father/grandfathers Wayne W in memory of wife |
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Neighbors Inc has entered into the annual state-wide food drive Minnesota FoodShare Campaign. We are helping to collect as much food and funds as we can during the month of March for our Neighbors Inc food shelf. Donate here or Sunday offering memo: Neighbors Inc
Neighbors distributed 774,141 lbs of food last year at 6 satellite food shelf locations in the community + the main food shelf location in Neighbors. There are 4 ways to access the Neighbors food shelf: in-person shopping, curbside pick-up, delivery and attending a distribution event. Last year, 17,607 families were served through Neighbors hunger relief services |
Neighbors, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for its neighbors to thrive by connecting volunteers to people in need of services including food, clothing and financial support. Founded in 1972 by local churches, Neighbors serves the Northern Dakota County communities of Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Sunfish Lake and Lilydale.
UMCOR Sunday – March 19, 2023
Our UMCOR Sunday offering underwrites UMCOR’s administrative costs. This offering allows UMCOR to use 100% of all funds given to humanitarian response and recovery efforts directly to communities in need. Our UMCOR Sunday giving ensures UMCOR can respond swiftly to disasters around the world and as a source of hope & healing for those left most vulnerable. Donate - memo: UMCOR Sunday
A devastating earthquake hit the Turkey & Syria regions of the world now restoring efforts. Watch this video for an update on UMCOR's response to the devastating earthquake. Donate - memo: UMCOR earthquake
Our UMCOR Sunday offering underwrites UMCOR’s administrative costs. This offering allows UMCOR to use 100% of all funds given to humanitarian response and recovery efforts directly to communities in need. Our UMCOR Sunday giving ensures UMCOR can respond swiftly to disasters around the world and as a source of hope & healing for those left most vulnerable. Donate - memo: UMCOR Sunday
A devastating earthquake hit the Turkey & Syria regions of the world now restoring efforts. Watch this video for an update on UMCOR's response to the devastating earthquake. Donate - memo: UMCOR earthquake
2023 Lent at Mt Bethel, we will participate in the MN Conference Lenten study delivered to us by Conference leadership preaching modern day interpretations of John Wesley’s sermons.
Videos and Study Guides You can begin the study whenever you'd like. There is weekly video and a small group discussion guides.
Feb. 23: Rev. Fred Vanderwerf discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “Salvation by Faith” / Video / Study Guide
March 2: Bishop Lanette Plambeck discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “The Almost Christian” / Video / Study Guide
March 9: Rev. Dan Johnson discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “The Circumcision of the Heart” / Video / Study Guide
March 16: Rev. Cynthia Williams discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “Upon Our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount” / Video / Study Guide
March 23: Rev. Laurie Kantonen discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “The General Spread of the Gospel” / Video / Study Guide
March 30: Rev. Cindy Gregorson discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “On Zeal” / Video / Study Guide
Access or download all six study guides in one document
Access all of John Wesley's sermons
Videos and Study Guides You can begin the study whenever you'd like. There is weekly video and a small group discussion guides.
Feb. 23: Rev. Fred Vanderwerf discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “Salvation by Faith” / Video / Study Guide
March 2: Bishop Lanette Plambeck discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “The Almost Christian” / Video / Study Guide
March 9: Rev. Dan Johnson discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “The Circumcision of the Heart” / Video / Study Guide
March 16: Rev. Cynthia Williams discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “Upon Our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount” / Video / Study Guide
March 23: Rev. Laurie Kantonen discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “The General Spread of the Gospel” / Video / Study Guide
March 30: Rev. Cindy Gregorson discusses John Wesley's sermon titled “On Zeal” / Video / Study Guide
Access or download all six study guides in one document
Access all of John Wesley's sermons
Due to the BIG SNOW event of Feb 22 - 24, Mt Bethel leadership determined for safety,
it is best to CANCEL Feb 22 Ash Wednesday Worship and have the Imposition of Ashes at Sunday Feb 26 worship.
Leadership invites you to Begin your Journey in Lent... with a Message from Bishop Lanette Plambeck
let's start, click to read or view
Leadership has also canceled Thursday morning 8am Clean Team Ministry & 9am Coffee Fellowship time.
it is best to CANCEL Feb 22 Ash Wednesday Worship and have the Imposition of Ashes at Sunday Feb 26 worship.
Leadership invites you to Begin your Journey in Lent... with a Message from Bishop Lanette Plambeck
let's start, click to read or view
Leadership has also canceled Thursday morning 8am Clean Team Ministry & 9am Coffee Fellowship time.
Due to Weather cancellation, Imposition of Ashes will be apart of Sunday Feb 26 Sunday Worship.
2023 Lent: With thoughtful conversation reviewing options for Wednesdays in Lent, the Mt Bethel Worship Team has determined that Lent 2023 at Mt Bethel, we will participate in the MN Conference Lenten study delivered to us by Conference leadership preaching modern day interpretations of John Wesley’s sermons.
Beginning Wednesday, March 1, Lenten sermon videos and corresponding study guide will come to worship attendees in our weekly Mt Bethel email for a mid-week personal devotion time.
2023 Lent: With thoughtful conversation reviewing options for Wednesdays in Lent, the Mt Bethel Worship Team has determined that Lent 2023 at Mt Bethel, we will participate in the MN Conference Lenten study delivered to us by Conference leadership preaching modern day interpretations of John Wesley’s sermons.
Beginning Wednesday, March 1, Lenten sermon videos and corresponding study guide will come to worship attendees in our weekly Mt Bethel email for a mid-week personal devotion time.
You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill can’t be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on top of a lampstand, and it shines on all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before people, so they can see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5: 14-16
February 15, 2023 Praying the Lord wrapps Deloris Hammer's family & friends with Peace that passes all understanding.
Sunday, March 12, 11a-1pm Visitation for Deloris Hammer at Mt Bethel Church Fellowship hall.
A reminder of Deloris impact in our community from 2016.
February 15, 2023 Praying the Lord wrapps Deloris Hammer's family & friends with Peace that passes all understanding.
Sunday, March 12, 11a-1pm Visitation for Deloris Hammer at Mt Bethel Church Fellowship hall.
A reminder of Deloris impact in our community from 2016.
December 14, 2016
Mt Bethel's Deloris H has crocheted scarfs for every kid in her neighborhood. Who is next? She has now enough scarfs for a classroom at Hilltop Elm. Deloris is pictured with the school nurse and social worker when she and Pastor Dave dropped off the scarfs. Word is the Early Childhood-Pre-school Program at Hilltop Elm needs scarfs. Deloris has begun crochetting for them.
If you have extra yarn and would like to pass it along to Deloris H, she is accepting donations for her crochet ministry for our Mt Bethel Church's neighborhood kids at Hilltop Elementary. Your yarn donations can be dropped off at church. Deloris' yarn preference is Red Heart Super Saver. Want to join Deloris in this project of warming the necks of neighborhood kids, she'd love to tell you about this ministry on Sunday mornings.
Mt Bethel's Deloris H has crocheted scarfs for every kid in her neighborhood. Who is next? She has now enough scarfs for a classroom at Hilltop Elm. Deloris is pictured with the school nurse and social worker when she and Pastor Dave dropped off the scarfs. Word is the Early Childhood-Pre-school Program at Hilltop Elm needs scarfs. Deloris has begun crochetting for them.
If you have extra yarn and would like to pass it along to Deloris H, she is accepting donations for her crochet ministry for our Mt Bethel Church's neighborhood kids at Hilltop Elementary. Your yarn donations can be dropped off at church. Deloris' yarn preference is Red Heart Super Saver. Want to join Deloris in this project of warming the necks of neighborhood kids, she'd love to tell you about this ministry on Sunday mornings.
Summary of our Fall & Christmas time 2022 special giving to Neighbors Inc.
$1,329 from MtB Plus 185# of groceries
Oct $ 65 gift + $65 MOE Match = $130
Nov $275 gift + $275 MOE Match + AmVets match of $550 = $1,100 total
Nov 185 pounds of food + $185 MOE Match = $370
Dec $232 gift + $232 MOE Match = $464
2022 special giving to Neighbors Inc.
$1,217 Designated offering Donations to Neighbors Inc
$1,197 Disbursements from MOE Mission fund (matching grant)
$ 483. Delivered 483 pounds of food to the food shelf in 2022: 1lb=1$
$2,897 Total giving by members & friends of Mt Bethel Church in 2022
Summary of our Fall & Christmas time special giving to Heifer International $1,560
Oct $100 gift + $100 MOE Match + Tripled by Heifer donor = $600
Nov $150 gift + $150 MOE Match + Tripled by Heifer donor = $900
Dec $ 710 gift + 350 MOE Match + Tripled by Heifer donor = $3,180
Summary of our Fall & Christmas time special giving to UMCOR $996
Oct $100 gift + $100 MOE Match = $200
Nov $285 gift + $285 MOE Match = $570
Dec $113 gift + $113 MOE Match = $226
2022 special giving to UMCOR
$2,133 Designated offering Donations to UMCOR
$1,148 Disbursements from MOE Mission fund (matching grant)
$3,281 Total giving by members & friends of Mt Bethel Church in 2022
$1,329 from MtB Plus 185# of groceries
Oct $ 65 gift + $65 MOE Match = $130
Nov $275 gift + $275 MOE Match + AmVets match of $550 = $1,100 total
Nov 185 pounds of food + $185 MOE Match = $370
Dec $232 gift + $232 MOE Match = $464
2022 special giving to Neighbors Inc.
$1,217 Designated offering Donations to Neighbors Inc
$1,197 Disbursements from MOE Mission fund (matching grant)
$ 483. Delivered 483 pounds of food to the food shelf in 2022: 1lb=1$
$2,897 Total giving by members & friends of Mt Bethel Church in 2022
Summary of our Fall & Christmas time special giving to Heifer International $1,560
Oct $100 gift + $100 MOE Match + Tripled by Heifer donor = $600
Nov $150 gift + $150 MOE Match + Tripled by Heifer donor = $900
Dec $ 710 gift + 350 MOE Match + Tripled by Heifer donor = $3,180
Summary of our Fall & Christmas time special giving to UMCOR $996
Oct $100 gift + $100 MOE Match = $200
Nov $285 gift + $285 MOE Match = $570
Dec $113 gift + $113 MOE Match = $226
2022 special giving to UMCOR
$2,133 Designated offering Donations to UMCOR
$1,148 Disbursements from MOE Mission fund (matching grant)
$3,281 Total giving by members & friends of Mt Bethel Church in 2022
81 New neighbors
In 2022, our MOE outreach delivered 81 New Neighbor welcome bags to new home owners within 2 miles of church.
Welcome bag included a handwritten welcome note with scripture, pen, daily devotional booklet and information contact card delivered to front doors.
In 2022, our MOE outreach delivered 81 New Neighbor welcome bags to new home owners within 2 miles of church.
Welcome bag included a handwritten welcome note with scripture, pen, daily devotional booklet and information contact card delivered to front doors.
Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning
Be Alert: a fraudulent text message scheme allegedly from Pastor was sent to members of the church. The text asked for you to reply to the text message to help address a financial need by purchasing gift cards to be distributed.
DO NOT REPLY to the text message. It is not coming from any number associated with the church. The aim of these hackers is to get you to reply to the text or email and engage with them in order to access your fund$ or private information.
Please be assured that: Mt Bethel Church or leadership/Pastor do not solicit donations or other assistance in this manner. Your best defense is to be alert to communications that seem out of character or unusual in nature.
The best way to protect yourself against possible identity theft or fraud is to be alert to texts or emails that just don’t seem “right” and simply press DELETE. DO NOT RESPOND.
Thanks again for your understanding and vigilance in being on the lookout and helping deter this kind of fraud.
Read more about SCAM emails resource of United Methodist Church
Be Alert: a fraudulent text message scheme allegedly from Pastor was sent to members of the church. The text asked for you to reply to the text message to help address a financial need by purchasing gift cards to be distributed.
DO NOT REPLY to the text message. It is not coming from any number associated with the church. The aim of these hackers is to get you to reply to the text or email and engage with them in order to access your fund$ or private information.
Please be assured that: Mt Bethel Church or leadership/Pastor do not solicit donations or other assistance in this manner. Your best defense is to be alert to communications that seem out of character or unusual in nature.
The best way to protect yourself against possible identity theft or fraud is to be alert to texts or emails that just don’t seem “right” and simply press DELETE. DO NOT RESPOND.
Thanks again for your understanding and vigilance in being on the lookout and helping deter this kind of fraud.
Read more about SCAM emails resource of United Methodist Church
Mt Bethel church has a history of supporting the B.E.S.T. Foundation's mission of raising funds and awarding post-secondary scholarships to Simley graduates. Clearly B.E.S.T. would not have a 30+ year impact in Inver Grove without the generosity and continued support of individuals, families, businesses and organizations to the Foundation's mission.
The B.E.S.T. Foundation is grateful for Mt Bethel members' support and blessed that youth who grew up in Mt Bethel Church are recipients of scholarships. Mt Bethel members have also served in the leadership as a Board of Director: Millie McAdams, Jill Lewis, Don Roberts, Rose Sterret, Cheryl Paine, Ellen Bomstad & Polly Tabbert to name a few. For your review the B.E.S.T. Foundation's 2022 Annual Report.
The B.E.S.T. Foundation is grateful for Mt Bethel members' support and blessed that youth who grew up in Mt Bethel Church are recipients of scholarships. Mt Bethel members have also served in the leadership as a Board of Director: Millie McAdams, Jill Lewis, Don Roberts, Rose Sterret, Cheryl Paine, Ellen Bomstad & Polly Tabbert to name a few. For your review the B.E.S.T. Foundation's 2022 Annual Report.
On Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 in Worship, MN Conference Historian Thelma Ballinger Boeder shared Mt Bethel's historic roots to Old Salem Shrine.
On the conference website you can read her research of the MN United Methodist church from 1837-2018. Info on Mt Bethel is on page 260. Click here to read her Sunday Jan 1 Mt Bethel testimony.
Planting UM Roots in MN 1837-2018 (p260)
On the conference website you can read her research of the MN United Methodist church from 1837-2018. Info on Mt Bethel is on page 260. Click here to read her Sunday Jan 1 Mt Bethel testimony.
Planting UM Roots in MN 1837-2018 (p260)
