Serving Our Community
Jesus said, "I have come that you might have life and have it to the full." John 10:10. We are convinced that God not only provides us with the promise of a full life through Jesus, He gives us the tools we need and the community we need to experience full and abundant life. Bethany is a community of faith that is committed to partnering with in your journey to a rich life of faith in Christ. We are dedicated to a wide variety of tools to help you succeed.
The listing below provides you an overview of the various resources that we offer to help you grow as a child of God, a successful member of the community, and a provider for your family.
Bethany is a multiethnic congregation which loves Jesus and loves our neighbors and where we live out our lives on purpose. Bethany is a place where the love of Jesus and the power of God transform us into people who are empowered to transform the community.
Acts 2 Enterprise (A2E)
Bethany is an active participant in A2E outreach initiative. It is a strategic and holistic urban outreach program of the Michigan District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod based on the work of Jesus and His disciples in the early church as recorded in the book of Acts. A2E purpose is for urban churches to reconnect with the communities in which they serve…evangelizing and discipling the cities with the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Bethany, together with A2E participates in various outreach missions including Detroit Family Life Ministry, Sport Camp, and Jobs-for-Life described below. To learn more, call 313-885-7721 or email seniorpastor@bethanydetroit.org.
A2E Sports Camp
An initiative of A2E, the annual sports camp connects youth in the community between the ages six and 17 to sports activities and to the love of Jesus Christ and the power of the Gospel through teaching various sports skills and team play around prayer and Bible study. To learn more, call 313-885-7721 or email seniorpastor@bethanydetroit.org
Aging Out Foster Care
A mission outreach based out of the book of James to reach out in love to both guardians and youth between the ages of 15 – 18. It provides ingatherings to meet families; sending encouragement cards and birthday cards; checking on how students are doing in class; and providing opportunities for job readiness. To learn more, call 313-885-7721 or email seniorpastor@bethanydetroit.org
Bethany Food Bank
The food bank is by appointment only and is open on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. To make an appointment call Church Office at 313-885-7721.
Next food banks
March 19 and 24
April 14 and 28
May 12 and 26
June 9 and 23
Computer Literacy
This program is geared toward providing computer skills to equip people with tools for learning and help to become marketable and competitive in the labor force. To learn more, call 313-885-7721 or email at bethanydetroitlcms@bethanydetroit.org.
End Zone
End Zone is a weekly student ministry development for children and youth ages five-18.
It is a time for food, fund, and faith to strength our youth. Activities include a meal; a child-time project is lead; a life lesson for adults is shared. End Zone meets every Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. during the months of October to May. Share the news; invite your youths who would benefit by this ministry. To learn more, call 313-8857721 or email bethanydetroitlcms@bethanydetroit.org.
Grief Support Group
Bethany Lutheran Church recognizes that the coronavirus has greatly impacted our community at large. It has touched our families, finances, and fears of the future. We, as the Body of Christ, are seeking to provide care in a specific way. We are using the GriefShare curriculum to host a Christian support group for those who have lost loved ones. This program uses videos, group conversation, and a workbook with daily exercises to point members to Christ as the source of healing and hope. At this time, this group is meeting online over Zoom with the possibility of meeting in person in the future. To learn more about attending this group, contact Megan Schultz (Family Life Ministry Director) at DetroitFLM@gmail.com.
Jobs For Life
An initiative of A2E, Jobs-for-Life is a Christ-centered job-readiness curriculum that allows the building of relationships help make disciples of job seekers through the teaching of life and job skills that will glorify God through their character and work ethic on the job.
It is an eight-week job training program provided once a year. The training is dedicated to equipping those who are unemployed or underemployed. Included are vocational assessment; resume development; job searches; interview techniques; conflict management; and overcoming obstacles. To learn more, call 313-885-7721 or email seniorpastor@bethanydetroit.org