History of Bethlehem

  • 1906

    Bethlehem Lutheran Church is formally organized, housed in a remodeled home at the fork of HWY G & GD in Wales.

  • 1913

    The cornerstone of the first Bethlehem church was laid at the dedication on September 14th, 1913. The church seated 80 people and was served by pastors of St. Johns Lutheran Church, North Prairie from 1906-1970.

    1964 - 50th Anniversary Celebration

  • 1967

    1967 - Cornerstone was laid for the present church and education addition

    1971 - Parsonage was built and the first full-time pastor was called: Rev. Burton Harger

    1980 - Parsonage was converted to education building and church office

  • 1992

    1981 - 75th Anniversary celebration and growth to 500 members

    1985 - Mortgage burning service

    1989 - Bethlehem Preschool established for 3 & 4 year olds

    1991 - Ground breaking for the building expansion

    1992 - Dedication of the building expansion

  • 2004

    2002 - Prepare a Place Mission created for building expansion & renovation

    2004 - Dedication celebration of current Bethlehem facility

  • Today

    Ministry Expansion Team assembled for future growth and development

Shepherds of Bethlehem

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Shepherds of Bethlehem

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Shepherds of Bethlehem • Shepherds of Bethlehem •

  • Rev. Aaron Boerst

    Pastor | 2020-Present

  • Rev. David Dukoven

    Vacancy Pastor | 2019-2020

  • Rev. Russell Kampfer

    Pastor | 2016-2019

  • Rev. Dr. Neil Rand

    Vacancy Pastor | 2015-2016

  • Rev. Allen Behnke

    Pastor | 2008-2015

  • Rev. Don Fehlauer

    Vacancy Pastor | 2007-2008

  • Rev. Erik Cloeter

    Pastor | 2001-2007

  • Rev. Robert Novotney

    Vacancy Pastor | 1999-2001

  • Rev. William Chellew

    Vacancy Pastor | 1998-1999

  • Rev. Jeffrey Smiles

    Associate Pastor | 1995-1996

  • Rev. Richard Schaefer

    Pastor | 1979-1998

  • Rev. Christoph Clausing

    Vacancy Pastor | 1978-1979

  • Rev. Burton Harger

    Pastor | 1971-1978

  • Rev. Marvin Hoyer

    Vacancy Pastor | 1970-1971

  • Rev. William Lewis

    Pastor | 1966-1970

  • Rev. Henry Naumann

    Pastor | 1959-1966

  • Rev. Carl Winter

    Pastor | 1920-1959

  • Rev. Albert Menkens

    Pastor | 1912-1920

  • Rev. Otto Hitzeroth

    Pastor | 1905-1912