Bible Studies
Sunday Adult Bible Class
The Sunday Adult Bible Class meets in the Gym on Sunday mornings at 9:50 AM and is led by one of Bethany’s pastors. Come early for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship.
Sunday School
Sunday School classes meet at 9:50 AM for all ages. We use the Growing in Christ curriculum from Concordia Publishing House (CPH) for the lower grades. Click here to learn more about Growing in Christ. The 5th-6th graders use 120 Bible Stories from CPH to reinforce Bible basics before entering upper confirmation years. The 7th-8th graders engage Luther’s Small Catechism, as they’re instructed toward reception of the Lord’s Supper.
Sr. High Youth Bible Study
Sundays, 9:50 in the Youth Room
Led by one of the pastors or lay leaders.
All high schoolers are invited each Sunday at 9:50 AM.
New Member Classes
For those interested in joining Bethany, learning what we confess as a church, or simply looking for a refresher, the New Member/Adult Catechesis class is offered each year in the Fall. For more information or to sign up for the class, contact office@bethanylcs.org.
20something
Join Pastor Clemmer on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Youth Room as we examine current issues facing Christians. This group is for young adults (18-30). Check This Week At a Glance (WAG) for the next meeting date.
Theology on Tap
This is a monthly book study, theological conversation, and beer fellowship led by Pastor Clemmer. Our meeting day will change each month according to schedules, so see the Week at a Glance for each month’s meeting day/time! For more information and our current topic, see the Theology on Tap page.
LifeLight for Women
We are currently on summer break and will resume class late summer. Watch this space for more information.
LifeLight study books will be in the church office and cost $14 each. Please join us! Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM.
We start with a short opening prayer service, go over our homework questions, then Pastor joins us to give us more insight and answer any questions we may have. Contact Sheri Walsh at ssmdw@astound.net or 630.816.4647 with any questions.
Bible Reading Group for the summer
As in years past, during the summer we will be switching from Tuesday afternoons to Wednesday mornings, when Lifelight usually meets. Since LifeLight is on break for the summer, all are welcome to join the Bible Reading Group. Men are also welcome!
We meet on Wednesdays, ending August 27, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, reading 1st and 2nd Corinthians. After that as time permits, we'll continue with the shorter Epistles.
Contact Ina Johnson at 630.369.6074 with questions.
Saturday Men’s Bible Breakfast
The Bethany Men's Bible Breakfast meets the first and third Saturday of the month at 8:00 AM in the Multipurpose Room. The men have breakfast from 8:00 to 8:30 and the Bible Study follows. The Men's Bible Breakfast serves the needs of men in multiple ways. It serves as an opportunity for men of God to have fellowship with other men of God for mutual support, and to study the Word of God or other Christian writings in depth. In an age that downplays the importance of traditional Christian manliness, this study is a wonderful opportunity in which men of all ages can participate.