Women in Ministry - WIM

For March and April (Easter Season), WIM donated $400 to Bethany Lutheran Church to support the Easter Food Bags Program. Bethany partners with the Tongan Christian Assembly of God Church in East Palo Alto to distribute food to 25 families in East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park.

WIM is also making a MITE donation for  $100.00 to LWML  The donation, in part, supports Mission Grants.  The current mission grant being funded is "Wrap Them in Love" for Grace Lutheran Church in San Mateo. 

Grace Lutheran Church of San Mateo, CA, has had a quilt ministry since 1924, providing quilts to the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch (RSO) and adult and baby quilts to Seminary and Deaconess students. Costs are high to send the quilts out, and this grant would fund some shipping, as well as augment the funds for fabric, backing sheets, batting, and thread, so that the quilting group can continue this ministry.  

There will be a Zone 8 Gathering on April 12 starting at 9:30 AM and ending at 1:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. The Speaker will be Deaconess Faith Swenson from West Portal Lutheran Church in San Francisco.  The Bible Study Leader is Rev. Martin R,. Noland from Grace Lutheran Church San Mateo.  Registration is $15.00. BYO Lunch.  Dessert will be provided.  For more information, you can email Lori Fisher at    There is a flyer posted on the bulletin board in the Bethany Church Family Center. 

Ladies Bible Class

Ladies Bible Class will meet on our customary second Saturday, which is April 12 at 10:30 AM at the Bethany Lutheran Church Family Center.  The start time is a little different --just 30 minutes later than usual. This will give participants a chance to help with Easter Food Bags, which will be put together in the back parking lot of the Church.

We are studying the Book of Ruth.  A light refreshment will be provided. For more information or an advance copy of the study guide you can email our leader, Maria at   

Bethany Hospitality

Come enjoy fellowship every Sunday after the 9:30 AM worship service at Bethany Lutheran Church Family Center. Coffee hour is hosted by volunteers.  Join us! If you would like to volunteer to host, you can sign up on the calendar posted near the door.  You can also email Pat at 

Please note that there will be a SPECIAL EXPANDED COFFEE HOUR on Easter Sunday, April 20.  This will be a general "goodwill" potluck.  You can drop off your favorite dish on one of the decorated tables in the Family Center before church.