January 2026 Monthly News
- Bethesda Lutheran Church
- Dec 30, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 31, 2025
See what's happening this month at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Jewell, Iowa — and find opportunities to get involved!
All Upcoming Events
January 1: Church offices closed for New Year's Day
January 4: Iowa Wolves game for Faith and Family Day, 3:00 p.m.
January 6: Worship at Timberland, 2:00 p.m.
January 7: Wednesday Kids, Confirmation, and Youth Group resume
January 11: Community potluck, 12:00 p.m.
January 11: Sunday School resumes
January 12: Church Council, 7:00 p.m.
January 15: Newsletter deadline
Iowa Wolves Bethesda Lutheran Church Day
Join the Iowa Wolves for Faith & Family Day on Sunday, January 4, at 3:00 p.m.
Arrive early for a special intra-generational event.
Learn more and get tickets here (or click button below).
Annual Meeting & Chili Cook-Off: Sunday, January 25
All voting members are invited to join Bethesda’s 138th Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m. following Worship, and fellowship with the Chili Cook-Off afterward. Business: Election of Officers, Board Members, Congregational Delegates, Adoption of 2026 Budget, Receive Reports.
A Message from Pastor Dolan: Stewarding the Annual Meeting in Faith
"Your participation in the annual meeting is vital. It is a chance to hear reports, ask questions, and offer your voice in shaping Bethesda’s future. It is also a moment to recommit ourselves to stewardship as a spiritual discipline, one that calls us to trust God’s provision and to give with open hearts." Read more in the newsletter.
Voting members are confirmed members who have attained the age of 18. Such confirmed members, during the current (2022) or preceding (2021) calendar year, shall have communed in this congregation and shall have made a contribution of record to this congregation. Members of this congregation who have satisfied these basic standards shall have the privilege of voice and vote at every regular and special meeting of the congregation.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee of Bethesda Lutheran Church will be seeking individuals to fill the many roles of officers and board members and to request eligible members to stay on in 2026. Please consider using your skills and talents provided by our Lord to serve your church family.
More in the newsletter and calendar:
Letter from Interim Pastor Rev. Jonathan Dolan
The Lunch Wagon meal delivery for Jewell residents
Tuesday Together Time for the community - every Tuesday at noon
The Lord's Cupboard food pantry
See more special messages, news and updates — click a button below to view a pdf.
You can also view the current calendar of events here.
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