Lutheran Distinctives
. Lutherans view Baptism, the Lord's Supper and the ministry of God's Word as means by which God gives people His grace. We believe that grace is God's favor and forgiveness given to undeserving people. All of this because of His love towards us.
. Local churches, or congregations, are the central community for faith and practice. Here we join together for joint worship of God, mutual encouragement and to accomplish the purposes God has established for the congregation.
. Christian education is important to us. Lutherans provide Sunday schools, Bible classes, home-study groups, preschools, elementary and high schools and colleges. We at Bethany have a wide offering of educational opportunities available for all ages.
. We share our faith as individuals by our changed lives and personal testimonies and collectively through outreach events and mission programs at home and worldwide.
. Lutheran worship style, which includes a lot of music and singing, may be “liturgical,” following the worship forms handed down from the early Christian church, or expressed in more contemporary forms. We at Bethany are convinced that the “form” is not what makes worship. True worship is a heart responding to God's love and saying YES to His plan.