Encore holds monthly special events to provide fellowship, community, discipleship, and recreation opportunities for senior adults, age 55+. We enjoy destination events and overnight stays, providing opportunities to enjoy closer fellowship. We encourage you to become part of what is happening in the Encore Senior Adult Ministry at Bethel!
Upcoming Events
May Encore
Tuesday, May 12, 1 PM, Moorhead, MN
Hjemkomt Center & Stave Church
Join us at the Hjemkomst Center from 1 – 4 pm for a guided tour of the locally built Viking ship and the Stave Church. There’s a $9 suggested free will donation. Ample parking is available and friends are welcome. Please RSVP to Ramona Leiseth.
June Encore
Wednesday, June 3rd, 8 AM, Park Rapids, MN
Jasper’s Theatre Gospel Jubilee
Departing from Bethel promptly at 8 AM, we will stop for a leisurely Troll Stroll to meet several of the famous Dambo Trolls everyone is talking about. From there we will make our way to Park Rapids for lunch and shopping on your own. We will then journey on to the Gospel Jubilee. Cost is $75 per person for Jasper’s. Email Ramona Leiseth to register.
July Encore
Tuesday, July 14, Noon, Annual Summer Picnic
Our annual potluck picnic will be held at noon at a location to be determined. Check back soon for details!
August Encore
Wednesday, August 12, 7 AM
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, MN, Guys & Dolls
We are departing from Bethel promptly at 7 AM to catch the matinee performance of Guys & Dolls (lunch included). We will stop for supper (on your own) and return to Bethel later that evening.
Trip cost is $160 per person. Email Ramona Leiseth to register.
Lake Pepin Fall Tour
Tuesday, October 6 – Thursday, October 8
Lake Pepin Fall Tour
Let’s enjoy a leisurely drive through God’s autumn splendor! We will load the bus at 8 AM on Tuesday, October 6, and take a scenic journey to Red Wing along the St Croix and Mississippi Rivers. The trip includes:
- A tour of the historic town of Red Wing
- Overnight stays in Lake City
- A tour of Lake City – the birth place of water skiing
- Visits to Lark Toys, the Eagle Center in Wabasha, Nelson Cheese Factory, Laura Ingalls Wilder home, Stockholm Pie & General Store
- Boxed meal from Hanish Bakery for the return trip
Cost is $700 per person. Email Ramona Leiseth to register

