Family at Bethany Lutheran Church Ishpeming, MI welcomes you - Ministry Videos

There is a sense of family at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming, Michigan.

This video looks at the people, groups, projects and committees of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming,Michigan.

Longtime Upper Peninsula TV personality Carl Pellonpaa of WLUC TV6 has the story.



Welcome to the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming, Michigan.

Hello I'm Carl Pellonpaa.

My wife, Doris, and I have been members of Bethany Lutheran Church for over 50 years because of its unique sense of family.

Founded about 140 years ago, Bethany is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Come inside and meet Bethany Pastor Warren Geier.



I'm Pastor Warren Geier.

You will see a few glimpses of life here at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Founded in 1860 by Swedish immigrants, who came here to mine the area's rich iron ore deposits.

Swedes and miners are still part of the mix 138 years later, but they are joined by many others - some lifelong Lutherans - and some from other faith backgrounds.

Worship - of course - is central to what we do, but there is lots more going on.

So enjoy the video and enjoy exploring the rest of our website.

Better still come and join us when you can.



Bethany Lutheran celebrates God with wonderful sounds.

From a glorious choir to gifted Bells.

Bethany has one of the finest organs in Midwest. The pipes to the century old organ were restored a decade ago.

A original church bell from the late 1800s still rings for worship services and other events.

Worship services are held on Sunday mornings and Monday evening.

Communion is celebrated at each service.

Church finances and other business are overseen by the church council at monthly meetings. Other Bethany groups and committees include the men's ministry, evangelism and numerous other committees including Property, Christian Education, Social Ministry,