Church News (Page 4)

Womens Tea – 2023

The annual women’s tea was held April 24. The theme was “Let your faith be bigger than your fears!”

Sixty people were in attendance and enjoyed time together for fellowship. We shared a beautiful evening enjoying teas, coffee and delicious homemade cupcakes. 

A powerful and emotional testimony was given by a woman who has lived through difficulties many can’t even imagine. Through her trauma and heartache God has used these tragedies to show her His love, grace and strength. She continued to seek out a relationship with Him although many obstacles were placed in her path. She is now looking forward to sharing His love and grace with others.  

Today marked another day of change for Bethany Lutheran Church. Pastor Gunderson along with his wife Clara have tirelessly served and have been part of our congregation as interim Pastor for 11 months. Today was his last Sunday Pastoring a church after many decades of serving God, not only a Pastor but both of them as Missionaries also. As they move into retirement – again – we pray God’s blessing on them both.

Thank you, Pastor Gunderson and your wonderful wife Clara, for being here and taking on a very difficult role, your leadership, love for us as a people, and your ever smiling faces will be missed.

We will welcome Pastor Richard Carr and his family to fulfill the fulltime duties of Pastor and leader of this congregation beginning next Sunday June 5th.

Pictured above left: Chairman Eric Paulson presenting a photo signed by parishioners to the Gundersons. Right: Going away BBQ with the Gundersons. It may have rained but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm.