New at Blhs.org

Updated: May 15, 2008

Spiritual Resources

 

The Plans God Has For You (May 15, 2008)

A devotion for friends and family members of people with disabilities

 

Breakthrough (April 29, 2008)

Inspiration and ideas for congregations and teachers serving people with developmental disabilities.

 

About

 

Messenger (January 10, 2008)

Bethesda has kept in touch with its supporters through its cornerstone publication, “The Messenger,” since 1910. Read stories about the people we support and the latest news in the organization.

 

Success Story: Bethesda: The Right Team for The Miller Twins (January 22, 2008)

The twins who live in central Illinois, are St. Louis Cardinals fans right in the middle of Cubs country.

 

The Latest Development (January 8, 2008)

A bi-monthly e-newsletter that provides the latest news, special events and success stories.

 

News and Current Events

 

Bethesda Calls on State to Ease Financial Crisis Affecting Social Service Providers (May 7, 2008)

Read about the meeting Bethesda representatives and a group of Illinios advocates had in Illinois to help support the people we serve.

Honor the Past, Look to the Future - from Bethesda's new President and CEO, Dr. John E. Bauer (February 29, 2008)

Dr. John E. Bauer is Bethesda's new President and CEO. Read about the history he already shares with Bethesda while he talks about his vision of the future challenges and opportunities ahead.

Dr. David Geske retires as CEO (February 29, 2008)

After 10 years serving as President and CEO of Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., Dr. David Geske has decided to retire. Dr. Geske served Bethesda and it's affiliation, Good Shepherd Communities (GSC) for nearly 30 years. Read about an interveiw with Dr. Geske where he discusses his thoughts on the organization, retirement as well as the field of developmental disabilities.

Zubke Promoted to North Division Operations Officer (July 2, 2007)

Debborah Zubke of Watertown has accepted the North Division Operations Officer position at Bethesda. Currently she serves as the North Central Regional Director, but will take responsibility for services Bethesda provides in Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Illinois, Eastern Missouri, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and New Jersey.

Bethesda Welcomes John Twardos as new Vice President and Chief Operations (July 2, 2007)

John Twardos has accepted the position of Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. As COO, Twardos will be responsible for all of the operational support services of Bethesda, including those of Good Shepherd Communities (GSC), and international programs.

Chaplain Michael Schempf Honored for 25 years in Ministry (June 25, 2007)

Bethesda recently honored Michael Schempf during a special chapel service for his 25 years in the ministry.

 

Develop Your Staff

 

Bethesda’s online Staff Development Catalog offers training programs for health professionals in videotape, book and workbook format.

 

Developing a Desensitization Plan (February 22, 2008)

This latest video deals with how to manage fear and anxiety.

 

Teaching: Choice and Skill Development (September 27, 2007)

In this video you will learn to identify how skill development fits within a person's choices, and more.

 

SIDELINES (October 2, 2007)

An e-mail newsletter for people who train staff who serve people with developmental disabilities.

 

Bethesda's Youth Site

 

Camp Matz 2008 Schedule (March 14, 2008)

Camp Matz is an outdoor campground on Bethesda's Watertown, WI Campus, which is fully accessible to people with cognitive and physical disabilities. Each summer, youth groups travel from everywhere to Camp Matz to help the campers enjoy a unique camping experience as part of Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Servant Events.

 

How to Help

 

Public Policy Advocacy - Bethesda Voices (May 9, 2008)

Bethesda Voices is an online community of persons interested in legislative advocacy to promote the rights of persons with developmental disabilities. Join to receive Action Alerts, track your federal or state legislator, learn about current legislation, and write or e-mail all your legislators on an issue with one click. Make your voice heard!

 

Candles for Sale (June 18, 2007)

Soy candles are now available in the Online Gift Shop. Several scents are available, and all of them are made by people supported by Bethesda.

 

Golf Tournaments (March 14, 2008)

Each year friends of Bethesda host a series of fund-raising golf tournaments. Register today for a day of fun in the sun! All proceeds from the events are used to continue Bethesda's ministry to people with developmental disabilities.