Outreach Ministries
Prayer Team
We believe that to live as a community of vision, we must be committing everything to prayer. This team is responsible for keeping that at the forefront of everyone’s mind.
This team plans prayer events and works with other teams to make sure that all we do as a community is prayed for. Upcoming events include community prayer walking and a concert of prayer with other faith communities in the Valley.
Missions and Ministry Team (Team Leader: Shelin Wing)
Ministry and Mission is the service arm of Bethel. It is the team that guides our community outside its walls to meet the needs of the San Fernando Valley. The role of this team is to meet the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of those outside of the community. This includes working with social justice issues like poverty, homelessness, healthcare, immigration and the like. This team will be leading our poverty initiative begin in September. They also lead our monthly homeless meals. Our two primary partnerships are LSS Community Care Center and San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission
Lutheran Social Services (LSS): Hunger and Poverty Initiative
Bethel believes deeply in the scripture in Matthew 25 that says “When I was hungry you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. What ever you do unto the least of these you do unto me.” Thus we have partnered with LSS to make a real difference In the San Fernando Valley.
LSSCCC Walk-a-Thon: Come walk with us at Lake Balboa and be a part. We also have a yearly trike-a-thon where the children get to ride and raise money for other children in need.
Food Drives: Bethel collects food, clothing, and goods every week to help care for families in need. Feel free to bring any items you might want to donate to 17500 Burbank Blvd.
The Poverty and Justice Initiative: The entire month of October, Bethel focuses all of its resources, its time, its studies to learn more about poverty and justice and our ability as a community, walking in the way of Jesus, to make a difference and help end poverty. We will have weekly service projects including, The LSS Walk-a –Thon, A community wide food collection, Sharing meals with those in need and many more.
Outreach and Evangelism Team
The Outreach and Evangelism team is the arm of the church that brings people into our community. This is done on through our Bring-a-Friend-Sunday, Outreach events, and most importantly, engaging our circles of influence. Why do you follow the way of jesus? Share your story and engage your friends.
