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sabbatical schedule

A rest and renewal experience for Pastor Squires and Bethel

Sending / Pastor Squires' Final Weekend prior to Sabbatical
Interim Pastor Welcomed/Installed
Sunday, August 30, 2020 -
9AM Livestream Worship
10:30-11:30AM Outdoor Communion & Fellowship

The Sunday before the sabbatical begins we will have a special prayer service to ask for God’s blessing on Pastor Squires and his family, our congregation, and our interim pastor.

Pastor Squires' Final Day in the Office
Monday, August 31, 2020


First Weekend of Sabbatical / Interim Pastor Serving
Sunday, September 6, 2020


Pastor Squires' First Day Back in Office
Monday, November 30, 2020


Pastor Squires' First Worship Service & Sermon after Sabbatical
Advent Midweek, Wednesday, December 2, 2020


Formal Return/Welcome
Sunday, December 6, 2020

We will have a special service of welcoming Pastor Squires back and praise God for all that He has done during the sabbatical, while also thanking and blessing our Interim Pastor.

Sunday Morning Bible Study - Sabbatical Reflections
December 6 and 13, 2020

See Congregation's Experiences for more information.

January Gathering Time
Saturday, January 9, 2021

See Congregation's Experiences for more information.

Return to Sabbatical Main Page

Follow these links for more detailed information
  • Reasons for the Sabbatical
  • Elements of the Sabbatical (What Will Pastor Be Doing?)
  • The Congregation's Experience of the Sabbatical
  • Sabbatical Schedule
  • The Return
  • Funding
  • Bethel's Sabbatical Team

Bethel Lutheran Church & Preschool  |  5110 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL  60031  |  (847) 244-9647  |  office@bethelgurnee.org
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  • Preschool
  • Discipleship
    • Mission Opportunities
    • Mental Health Information
    • Sunday Education Hour
    • Pastoral Care
    • Tell Us Your Story
  • Worship
    • Virtual Attendance Card
    • Bethel Worship Information
    • What To Expect
    • Music
    • Recent Worship Services & Sermons
  • Recent Posts
  • Calendar
  • Leadership
  • About
  • Staff Directory
  • Why Christianity?
  • Pray - Eat - Love
  • Baptism
  • Marriage
  • Contact
  • Email Newsletter Sign Up
  • Governing Documents
  • Spiritual Gifts Discovery
  • Generosity Expressions