Welcome To Bethany Lutheran Church

Inspiring People to
Follow Jesus

Join Us Sunday at 8:00AM Chapel, 9:00AM and 10:30AM Worship Center

Welcome to Bethany

8:00 AM (Traditional – Chapel)
9:00 AM & 10:30 AM (Contemporary – Worship Center, both livestreamed)

We're so glad you're here! Welcome to Bethany Lutheran Church, a place where you are truly seen, valued, and loved. Our mission is to inspire one another to follow Jesus and experience the life-changing hope found in Him. Join us for uplifting worship and authentic community—whether you're exploring your faith, returning after some time away, or taking your next step of faith, we're here to walk with you.


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Hats

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Sweatshirts

Merch Store Now Open

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Jerseys

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T-shirts

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A royal blue baseball-style trucker hat with a mesh back, featuring a bold, white, stylized letter 'B' logo on the front, set on a white background.

Hats

A royal blue crewneck sweatshirt with a white 'B' logo on the chest and the text 'Inspire people to follow Jesus' printed in white down the left sleeve.

Sweatshirts

Merch Store Now Open

A light gray short-sleeve baseball jersey with white piping, blue text reading 'Bethany' on the chest, and the year '1925' on the right sleeve.

Jerseys

A black short-sleeved t-shirt with 'BETHANY' in large white letters and 'ELKHORN' in smaller white letters below, centered on the chest.

T-shirts

Merch Store Now Open

Featured Events

LATEST HAPPENINGS

Join us for upcoming opportunities designed to connect, grow, and serve together.

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Current Worship Series

Logo for Bethany Lutheran Church with a stylized root icon. The text reads 'Rooted and Rising' and 'The Next 100 Years Starts Here!'.

The Next 100 Years Starts Here!

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Career Opportunity

A football player holds food donations in an ad for the Souper Bowl Food Drive for Food4Kids, running from January 18 to February 8.

Souper Bowl Food Drive

Sundays until February 8

Help Food4Kids Tackle Hunger This Super Bowl Season  While the teams prepare for the big game, we’re preparing to stock the shelves for children in our community. Your generosity can make a direct impact on the Food4Kids program.

• Visit us in the Center Lobby to drop off physical donations on Sundays.  

Food4Families

February 15 | 1-3PM | Fellowship Center

Bethany provides produce to 60 Ukrainian Refugee families living in Elkhorn once a month. Can you help by donating bags of potatoes or onions? Or help pack food and welcome families? To sign up to help, click the button below.

A serene, snowy forest at sunset with text overlay for the "Rest, Restore, Renew Silent Retreat" at St. Benedict Center in Schuyler, NE on February 20-22.

Silent Retreat

February 20-22 | St. Benedict Ctr., Schuyler, NE

Our to-do lists and daily demands never stop—but you can. Trade the distractions for a serene weekend at the St. Benedict Center. Discover how to quiet your heart and create intentional space to hear what your Heavenly Father wants to share with you. Open to men and women. Register by Feb. 6 for an Early Bird Discount. 

A blue graphic with white text announces the Bethany Basics Membership Orientation on Sunday, March 8 from 11:30am-2pm. Lunch and childcare provided.

Bethany Basics
Membership Orientation

Sunday, March 8 | 11:30AM-2PM

Interested in becoming a Member at Bethany? Sign up for our next Bethany Basics Membership Orientation

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Griefshare

Meets on Sundays | February 1-April 26 | 1-3PM

It hurts to lose someone, but you are not alone. Join our GriefShare group that can help you walk through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Find support and connection at GriefShare. 

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Ash Wednesday

February 18 | 7PM | Worship Center

Following Wednesdays during Lent
Wednesdays, February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
Community Meal | 5:30-6:30PM | Fellowship
Lent Worship | 6:30PM | Worship Center
Come for dinner before worship. Free will 
donation. 

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Bible Milestone

Saturday, February 21 | 9:30-10:30AM | Fellowship Ctr. All 3rd & 4th Graders are invited.

The Bible Milestone is an opportunity for our 3rd and 4th graders to learn about the Bible including the Books of the Bible and how to navigate and read it.

An announcement for a Communion Milestone event, showing a chalice and bread. Text details the class and First Communion dates with a QR code to register.

Communion Milestone

Class: Saturday, March 28 | 9-10:30AM First Communion: Sunday, March 29

Holy Communion is open to any child or adult who wishes to receive the elements as part of their faith journey. In the case of a child, Bethany requires an orientation to be attended by both a parent and child. 

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Valentine's Day
Parent's Night Out

February 14th | 6-9PM | Activity Center
All Ages Welcome
$30 for the first child / $5 for each additional sibling.
Drop your kids off for an evening of fun and friends this Valentine’s Day. We’ll take care of dinner (pizza!) and entertainment while you enjoy three hours of free time. All proceeds benefit our Rooted and Rising Campaign.

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Forever Young

February 19 | 11:30AM | Fellowship Center
On the menu:
Baked Potato Bar, Fruit Salad & Lemon Bars
Entertainment: 
Music by the Pluckin' Nuts female trio
RSVP to the Church Office.

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Rooted Rhythms
Daily Devotion

Mondays | February 23-March 30 | 6:30-7:30PM
Gathering Place

Join us for a study on how to approach and read the Bible to discover God's Word for you personally along with practical ways to establish a rhythm of daily devotion in your life.

A colorful cartoon graphic for "Kingdom Quest" VBS 2026, held June 8-11. The background is a collage of kids on an adventure with lions and rockets.

June 8-11 | 9AM-NOON

Get ready for Kingdom Quest VBS! It’s a week of catapults, crowns, and Christ-centered fun. We’re transforming the church into a medieval fortress, and your kids are invited to join the ranks.

We inspire one another to follow Jesus so that more and more people experience the love of God on a daily basis.

Our Ministries

There's a Place For You!

A place to belong, grow, and experience the love and hope of Jesus.

Worship

Kids & Students

Adult Groups

Outreach

Care Ministries

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