Bible Studies
Sunday Adult Bible Class
The Sunday Adult Bible Class meets in the Gym on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM and is led by one of Bethany’s pastors. Come early for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship.
Sunday School
Sunday School classes meet at 10:00 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, 10:00 in the Youth Room
Led by one of the pastors.
All high schoolers are invited each Sunday at 10:00 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
Ladies of Bethany! It’s time for a new LifeLight Bible Study! Starting Wednesday, March 12 at 9:30 AM we will be studying End Times. What does the Bible say about End Times? It seems like generation after generation, the world goes on as it has in the past. We long for the promised ending – the resurrection of the body – and the life everlasting. God’s story ends in glory – the glory of Jesus’ return and the resurrection of God’s faithful into His glory forever! Come join us to learn what God has prepared for us.
LifeLight study books are 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
On Tuesdays (except the first one of the month), from 1 until 3 PM. We are reading the Book of Acts as we make our way through the New Testament.
We would love to share the joy of reading God's Word together with more of you! Please 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.