On May 10, 2012, the annual Call Service of Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary was held at Trinity Chapel on the Bethany Lutheran College campus. The Rev. Gaylin Schmeling, seminary president, served as liturgist for the service, the Rev. Joel Willitz preached the sermon, and the Rev. John Moldstad, synod president, presented the calls.
Candidates:
Nathanael Abrahamson – Abiding Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Timothy Grundmeier – further education
Peter Heyn – to be assigned
Luke Willitz – to be assigned
Vicars:
Paul Webber – vicarage delayed
Benjamin Wiechmann – King of Grace Lutheran Church, Golden Valley, Minnesota
Michael Willitz – Christ Lutheran Church, Sutherlin, Oregon
