On Sunday, November 22, we will celebrate and welcome 16 new members into our church family! Join us during Fellowship for cake as we commemorate this special occasion and give our newest members a warm welcome.

Bethany Lutheran Church in Negaunee will be hosting a Thanksgiving Pie Social Service on Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall.

Please bring a pie to share and join us for a special community Thanksgiving service as we gather together in gratitude and fellowship.

Everyone is welcome!

The Church Office will be closed on Thursday, November 26, in observance of Thanksgiving. We wish everyone a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!

The Council is seeking two volunteers from the congregation to serve on the Nominating Committee. Committee members will work with the Council to nominate candidates to run for Council in February. If you’re interested, please contact the church office or a Council member.

Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for Ushers and Greeters for both of our Sunday services. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the church office.

This is also a great opportunity for National Honor Society students to earn volunteer hours while serving our church community!

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

We are also looking for volunteers to fill the following leadership roles:

Usher/Greeter Scheduler – Responsible for creating and coordinating the schedule for Sunday services.

Head Usher – Helps oversee the ushers and makes sure they are properly trained and prepared to serve.

Head Greeter – Helps oversee the greeters and makes sure they are properly trained and prepared to serve.

The Scheduler and Head Usher/Head Greeter roles can be filled by the same person, but they do not have to be.

The Head Usher and Head Greeter will be responsible for making sure all volunteers are trained and understand their responsibilities so that everyone feels welcomed and services run smoothly.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve and help our church community! We truly appreciate your willingness to volunteer.

Sunday, December 6

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please sign up below.

Pikkujoulu, which translates to “Little Christmas” in Finnish, is a festive pre-Christmas celebration enjoyed throughout Finland. This celebration offers a fun, lively opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with coworkers, friends, and peers.

Traditional Food and Festivities:

• Glögi: A traditional spiced mulled drink, served either with or without alcohol and often garnished with raisins and almonds.
• Traditional Foods: Holiday buffets and dinners may include rice porridge, gingerbread cookies topped with blue cheese, Christmas ham, and fish dishes.
• Entertainment: Celebrations often feature speeches, live music, karaoke, comedy skits, and sometimes a visit from Joulupukki (Santa Claus), who may hand out humorous or gag gifts.
• Festive Atmosphere: Pikkujoulu celebrations bring warmth, laughter, and holiday cheer during the darkest and coldest weeks of the Nordic winter.

Pikkujoulu is a beloved Finnish tradition that brings people together to enjoy good food, laughter, and the excitement of Christmas before the holiday arrives.

We will be celebrating during the Fellowship Hour on Sunday, December 6.

The Sunday School Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 13, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

The Church Office will be closed from Thursday, December 24, through Sunday, January 3, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, January 4. We wish everyone a joyful Christmas and a blessed New Year!

There will be no Sunday School on Sunday, December 27. We encourage all Sunday School children to join their families for worship that morning. We look forward to seeing everyone back in January! Merry Christmas!