September 2026 Monthly News
- Bethesda Lutheran Church
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
See what's happening this month at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Jewell, Iowa — and find opportunities to get involved!
Upcoming Events
To learn more about an event, click the link or keep reading. Explore the full newsletter and calendar for more information, messages, and opportunities.
September 1: Worship at Timberland, 2:00 p.m.
September 7: Church Council, 7:00 p.m.
September 9: Wednesday Kids Starts
September 9: Confirmation Orientation
September 16: Confirmation Class
September 16: High School Youth Group, 7:00 p.m.
September 17: Newsletter Deadline
Share the Warmth: Winter Clothing Drive
Help make this winter warmer for everyone — donate new or clean, gently used winter clothing items to families in need. Donations collected through September will be provided through The Lord’s Cupboard food pantry in Jewell.
Donations collected September 1 - October 5, 2026
What to donate:
Coats
Snow pants
Hats
Scarves
Gloves
Boots
Where to bring donations in Jewell:
Bethesda Lutheran Church (439 Main St.)
Jewell Family Chiropractic (717 Main St.)
Availa Bank (702 Main St.)
First State Bank (548 Main St.)
Rally Day — Let's Kick Off the Season Together!
Bethesda's annual Rally Day is a chance for our whole church family, and anyone curious about Bethesda, to come together and celebrate the start of a new season. On Sunday, September 13, right after our 9:00 a.m. worship service, the church grounds turn into a carnival with games and prizes, food and ice cream, and community fun. Please join us!
📅 Sunday, September 13
⛪ Worship at 9:00 a.m. | Rally Day at 10:00 a.m.
🎉 Carnival games, bingo, chili dogs, and ice cream
How to Support The Lord's Cupboard
The Lord’s Cupboard food pantry is seeing an increase in use by local families. Your help in supplying the shelves with non-perishable food items, toiletries, laundry supplies, or providing monetary donations, is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
Send financial donations to Bethesda Lutheran Church (439 Main Street, PO Box 330, Jewell, IA 50130-0330) or donate online through our giving page: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZA9W/campaign/C-13QS4.
Next Mobile Food Truck: September 8, 2026
For questions or volunteer information, please contact Karla Alanis (515-310-0151), Sue Lund (515-290-3000), or leave a message at the church office (515-827-5148).
More in the newsletter and calendar:
Letter from Pastor Jonathan Dolan
Attendance and fund balance records
Meeting minutes and committee reports
Kids' activities
Tuesday Together Time information
The Lunch Wagon meal delivery for Jewell residents
Lutheran Services in Iowa news
Mutual Ministry Committee
June worship assistants, scripture readers, greeters, and treat schedule
Birthdays and anniversaries in the congregation
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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