Bethel Lutheran Church
Sutherland IA
51058-7621
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Who we are
Mission and Vision
We exist in order to preach the Gospel and deliver the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ through the means of Word and Sacrament, while serving our neighbor, in Sutherland and the surrounding area.
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We exist in order to preach the Gospel and deliver the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ through the means of Word and Sacrament, while serving our neighbor, in Sutherland and the surrounding area.
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Location of worship
Church Pastor
Rev Brett Witmer
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502 Ash St
Sutherland,
IA
51058-7621
United States
Phone: (712) 446-3630
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Denomination
Lutheran Church
Affiliations
The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Â
Church Website
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Leadership
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Leader Bio:
Pastor Witmer was born and raised in Duncannon, Pennsylvania. Duncannon is a small town about 20-25 minutes north of the state capital, Harrisburg in south-central Pennsylvania.
Pastor Witmer graduated from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA, in 2003, with a degree in Geography, concentrating in Geographic Information Systems (GIS - computer mapping). After college, he worked for an engineering firm, Gannett Fleming Inc. He supported the engineers in doing computer mapping and spatial data analysis. After 8 years, he made the decision to attend Concordia Theological Seminary, in Fort Wayne, IN.
Pastor Witmer’s home church is Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, and his home pastor is Rev. Luke Zimmerman. During the summer after his first year at seminary, he did a summer vicarage in Baltimore, MD, at Our Saviour Lutheran Church and enjoyed the time with the people there. Pastor Witmer spent his full vicarage year (the third year of seminary education) serving at Grace Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran in Neligh and Elgin, NE, respectively.
Pastor Witmer graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne in May of 2020 and accepted the call to serve as pastor at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was ordained and installed at Bethel Lutheran on July 19, 2020. In his spare time Pastor Witmer enjoys reading, fishing, and fountain pens. Â
Pastor Witmer graduated from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA, in 2003, with a degree in Geography, concentrating in Geographic Information Systems (GIS - computer mapping). After college, he worked for an engineering firm, Gannett Fleming Inc. He supported the engineers in doing computer mapping and spatial data analysis. After 8 years, he made the decision to attend Concordia Theological Seminary, in Fort Wayne, IN.
Pastor Witmer’s home church is Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, and his home pastor is Rev. Luke Zimmerman. During the summer after his first year at seminary, he did a summer vicarage in Baltimore, MD, at Our Saviour Lutheran Church and enjoyed the time with the people there. Pastor Witmer spent his full vicarage year (the third year of seminary education) serving at Grace Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran in Neligh and Elgin, NE, respectively.
Pastor Witmer graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne in May of 2020 and accepted the call to serve as pastor at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was ordained and installed at Bethel Lutheran on July 19, 2020. In his spare time Pastor Witmer enjoys reading, fishing, and fountain pens. Â
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Mailing Address
Po Box 20
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Bethel Lutheran Church Service Times
This Week Schedule
Wednesday July 26 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service
Thursday July 27 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service; 7:00 pm Bible Study
Friday July 28 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service
Next Sunday July 30 2023: 9:30 am Holy Communion; No Bible Study
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Wednesday July 26 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service
Thursday July 27 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service; 7:00 pm Bible Study
Friday July 28 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service
Next Sunday July 30 2023: 9:30 am Holy Communion; No Bible Study
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Upcoming Bethel events
July 29-Aug 3 2023: Pastor at Synod Convention
August 9 2023: Council Meeting @ 8:00 pm
August 7-10 2023: VBS @ 5:30-8:00 pm
August 13 2023: Outdoor Worship Service @10:00 am - Dog Creek Sutherland
August 16 2023: Concordia League @ 6:00pm @ Paullina Lake Concession Stand Â
July 29-Aug 3 2023: Pastor at Synod Convention
August 9 2023: Council Meeting @ 8:00 pm
August 7-10 2023: VBS @ 5:30-8:00 pm
August 13 2023: Outdoor Worship Service @10:00 am - Dog Creek Sutherland
August 16 2023: Concordia League @ 6:00pm @ Paullina Lake Concession Stand Â
Bethel Lutheran Church History
Our congregation’s beginnings start back in 1891. Pastor H. Schwenk, serving Mill Creek Lutheran Church, would come and preach in Sutherland. At that time, no congregation was able to be organized. Later, in 1934, Pastor E.L. Wittkopp, serving in Marcus, Iowa, held divine services in Sutherland. In September of 1934, Candidate Clarence Pauling was called to be the first resident pastor. On Sept. 25, 1934, Bethel Lutheran Church was officially organized and joined the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Services were held in the American Legion Hall for a time. On August 23, 1936, a chapel (what became the former parsonage), was dedicated. In 1943, Pastor Elmer Greene was called as the second resident pastor. Under his pastorate, a fund for a new and larger church building was started. Pastor Walter Link became the pastor in 1952. Ground breaking ceremonies were held for the new church building on May 16, 1954. On Nov. 21 of that same year, Pastor Fred A. Elze was called as pastor. The current building was completed and dedicated on Oct. 2, 1955. Then, Pastor Leroy Riemer was called and installed as pastor on August, 9, 1970. Bethel was blessed with a long period of service by Pastor Riemer, as he served God’s people at Bethel Lutheran for 49 years before he retired. Our current pastor, Pastor Brett Witmer, was called from the Fort Wayne seminary, and on July 19, 2020, he was ordained and installed.
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Bethel Lutheran Church FAQs
Question: Where is Bethel Lutheran Church located?
Answer: Bethel Lutheran Church is located at 502 Ash St, Sutherland, Iowa.
Question: Who is Bethel Lutheran Church's pastor?
Answer: Bethel Lutheran Church's pastor is Rev Brett Witmer.
Question: What time is service at Bethel Lutheran Church?
Answer: This Week Schedule Wednesday July 26 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service Thursday July 27 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service; 7:00 pm Bible Study Friday July 28 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service Next Sunday July 30 2023: 9:30 am Holy Communion; No Bible Study
Question: What is Bethel Lutheran Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/BethelLutheranChurchSutherlandIA/
Question: What is Bethel Lutheran Church's website?
Answer: https://blcsuth.360unite.com/home
Question: What denominaiton is Bethel Lutheran Church?
Answer: Bethel Lutheran Church belongs to Lutheran Church denomination and is affiliated with The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
Answer: Bethel Lutheran Church is located at 502 Ash St, Sutherland, Iowa.
Question: Who is Bethel Lutheran Church's pastor?
Answer: Bethel Lutheran Church's pastor is Rev Brett Witmer.
Question: What time is service at Bethel Lutheran Church?
Answer: This Week Schedule Wednesday July 26 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service Thursday July 27 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service; 7:00 pm Bible Study Friday July 28 2023: 9:00 am Prayer Service Next Sunday July 30 2023: 9:30 am Holy Communion; No Bible Study
Question: What is Bethel Lutheran Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/BethelLutheranChurchSutherlandIA/
Question: What is Bethel Lutheran Church's website?
Answer: https://blcsuth.360unite.com/home
Question: What denominaiton is Bethel Lutheran Church?
Answer: Bethel Lutheran Church belongs to Lutheran Church denomination and is affiliated with The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
Teach us to serve Thee
Teach us, good Lord, to serve Thee as Thou deservest: To give and not to count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds; To toil and not to seek for rest; To labour and not ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do Thy will.
Bethel Lutheran Church listing was last updated on the 25th of July, 2023
