Encore

Senior Adult Fellowship 55+

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
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

Meet Our Team

Questions? Contact Ramona Leiseth
701.232.4476

Ramona Leiseth

Encore Coordinator

Craig Johnson

Disciple-Making and Care Pastor

Dawn Chamberlain

Administrative Assistant to Care and Disciple-Making Ministries