Bethesda Lutheran Services

Bethesda Lutheran Services For over a century, Bethesda has provided Promising Futures for children, youth, and their families!

Thanks to a Hovis Grant from The Erie Community Foundation, Bethesda's Trinity Center Summer Recreation Program will onc...
06/17/2026

Thanks to a Hovis Grant from The Erie Community Foundation, Bethesda's Trinity Center Summer Recreation Program will once again be offered at no cost to families this summer!

Based out of our Trinity Center in Erie, the program runs July 6 through August 14 and is open to children ages 6-15. Participants will enjoy arts and crafts, sports and recreation activities, community service projects, career exploration, guest speakers, and exciting field trips throughout the summer. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided daily.

Registration is open through June 19, so there are only a few days left to sign up! To register, schedule a registration appointment by calling (814) 724-7510 ext. 526 for Esther or ext. 571 for Tracy.

We are grateful to the Erie Community Foundation for helping make this opportunity accessible to local families and for investing in the children of our community!

A quick text. A short phone call. A simple check-in. One of our North Star mentors learned that it doesn't take much to ...
06/15/2026

A quick text. A short phone call. A simple check-in. One of our North Star mentors learned that it doesn't take much to make a real difference in a young person's life.

If you have a few hours a month to give, North Star Mentoring wants to hear from you!

⭐ Contact [email protected] or call 814-969-3297

Who's ready for Clays for Kids? 🎯The 11th Annual Clays for Kids Clay Shoot is set for Friday, October 2 and we can't wai...
06/12/2026

Who's ready for Clays for Kids? 🎯

The 11th Annual Clays for Kids Clay Shoot is set for Friday, October 2 and we can't wait to be back at Sandycreek Conservancy for another great day of shooting, friendly competition, and support for local children and families.

Registration is officially open, so start building your team and save the date!

👉 https://www.bethesda1919.org/clays

Happy !When asked what their favorite thing to do with their mentor was, one of our North Star mentees said it best - "...
06/08/2026

Happy !

When asked what their favorite thing to do with their mentor was, one of our North Star mentees said it best - "This program gave me someone to talk to whenever need be."

Sometimes it's that simple. No grand gestures, just being there. Think you could be that person for a young adult in Erie County? Reach out to [email protected] or call 814-969-3297 for details!

A huge thank you to the National Honor Society students at Iroquois High School for their incredible support of Bethesda...
06/06/2026

A huge thank you to the National Honor Society students at Iroquois High School for their incredible support of Bethesda’s Right Start for Young Mothers program.

The students recently presented Bethesda with a $650 donation raised through their pancake breakfast fundraiser, and we are so grateful they chose to support this program and the young mothers involved.

Thank you to the entire Iroquois High School National Honor Society for your hard work, generosity, and amazing fundraising efforts! Seeing young people give back to their community in such a meaningful way is truly inspiring and exactly how future generations become invested in nonprofit work and helping others.

Pictured are Bethesda CEO George Trauner and COO Jerrad Rimel receiving the donation from Mrs. Jessica Chrapowicz and National Honor Society student representatives Hunter Chew, Alissa Thompson, Ashlyn Fisher, Luke Noyes, and Evelyn Moyer.

Thank you again for thinking of us and for making a real impact through your kindness and support!

What a day! ⛳️🌞Our 18th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Mt Hope Golf Course was one for the books. Between the beautiful 7...
06/05/2026

What a day! ⛳️🌞

Our 18th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Mt Hope Golf Course was one for the books. Between the beautiful 75-degree, sunny weather, a great group of golfers, and an incredible community of supporters, it was a wonderful day benefiting Bethesda Lutheran Services and the Bethesda Foundation for Children.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, sponsored the outing, donated raffle baskets, and helped make the event such a success. Your continued support means so much to the children and families we serve.

A special thank you to our volunteers who helped everything run smoothly throughout the day. We truly couldn’t do events like this without you!

We’re also incredibly grateful to our sponsors!

🏌️ Presenting Sponsors:
Summit Fire & Security
Joyce & Michael Hughes

🏌️ Dinner Sponsors:
The Gildea Group
RE Johnson Electric
McGill, Power, Bell & Associates, LLP
Marquette Savings Bank
First National Bank Commercial, Insurance, and Wealth Management
Beratung Advisors

🏌️ Putt for Booze Sponsor:
Construction Services of Pennsylvania, LLC.

🏌️ Snack & Beverage Sponsor:
Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services

🏌️ Lunch Sponsors:
Allegheny College
Wesbury Retirement Community
Foulk's Carpet One Floor & Home
HappiJax
First National Bank Commercial, Insurance, and Wealth Management

🏌️ Hole Sponsors:
Cintas Corporation
Flynn Marketing
Humes Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Intensive Use Furniture
Kriner Insurance Group
Morton-Moore Insurance
Northwestern REC
Tamarack Armory
The Nutrition Group
TriMark USA
UPMC Health Plan
Equitable Advisors Erie Office
VNET Fiber

We’re so thankful for everyone who continues to support Bethesda through events like this year after year, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s outing on Wednesday, June 2!

But before then, we have ONE more event coming up in 2026. Save the date for our Clays for Kids Clay Shoot on October 2nd. More details coming soon!

It’s 🩵 Not every young person grows up with a strong support system around them. That's exactly why North Star Mentori...
06/01/2026

It’s 🩵

Not every young person grows up with a strong support system around them. That's exactly why North Star Mentoring exists, and exactly why our mentors do what they do.

If you've been looking for a way to make a real impact in Erie County, we'd love to connect with you. Reach out to [email protected] or call 814-969-3297 to learn more!

As June 3rd gets closer, we’re continuing to recognize the businesses and organizations helping make this year’s Charity...
05/29/2026

As June 3rd gets closer, we’re continuing to recognize the businesses and organizations helping make this year’s Charity Golf Outing possible!

We’re grateful to: Allegheny College, Wesbury Retirement Community, Foulk's Carpet One Floor & Home, and HappiJax for helping provide lunch for our golfers throughout the day.

We’d also like to recognize our Hole Sponsors: Cintas Corporation, Flynn Marketing, Humes Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Intensive Use Furniture, Kriner Insurance Group, Morton-Moore Insurance, Northwestern REC , Tamarack Armory, The Nutrition Group, TriMark USA, UPMC Health Plan, and VNET Fiber.

Community support like this is what makes this outing such a special day year after year. Thanks to partners like these, we’re able to bring people together on the course while continuing to strengthen the work happening every day at Bethesda in support of Promising Futures for the more than 9,000 children, youth, and families we serve annually. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity, partnership, and community spirit that continue to make this event possible.

THANK YOU!

We’re officially ONE WEEK OUT from our 18th Annual Charity Golf Outing! As we get ready for a great day on the course, w...
05/27/2026

We’re officially ONE WEEK OUT from our 18th Annual Charity Golf Outing!

As we get ready for a great day on the course, we want to give a big thank you to our Putt for Booze Sponsor and Snack & Beverage Sponsor:

⛳ Construction Services of Pennsylvania, LLC.
🏌️ Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services - Meadville

From one of our favorite contests on the course to keeping our golfers fueled throughout the day, your support helps make this outing such a fun experience while supporting Promising Futures for the 9,000+ children, youth, and families we serve annually. This opportunity sold out quickly this year, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community. If you missed your chance to participate, you can still make an impact by supporting our mission at bethesda1919.org/donate!

THANK YOU!

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15487 Highway 86
Meadville, PA
16335

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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