411 Third Ave. | P. O. Box 297

Slater, IA 50244

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Inside: Bethlehem News & Notes page:

Pastor’s Corner: ............................................................................. 1 Council Update ............................................................................... 2 Attendance & Offering ................................................................... 3 Looking Back .................................................................................. 4-7 Looking Ahead ............................................................................... 8-11 2019/2020 Time & Talent Sheet ..................................................... 10 Volunteers this Month .................................................................... 12 Calendar this Month ...................................................................... 13 Birthdays & Anniversaries .............................................................. 14

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A year ago (at just about this time, in fact), I was wondering what God was up to in Slater, Iowa. More than that, I was wondering what my place in that mix might be. I remember feeling a whole spectrum of ‘feels’ — from anxiousness to impatience, excitement to awe. Here we are a year later, and most of you are still here (which is a pretty encouraging sign, actually :). God is good. I’ve been doing some reflecting this week, and I’d just like to say that it’s been a life-giving year at Bethlehem (for me). We’ve made some good progress together— from the website and logo (bulletins, newsletters, and letterhead too) to the successful completion of our first Refresh & Renew effort. We’ve updated our church management system and introduced prayer around the cross (all while eating really well on Wednesday nights). We’ve simplified lock sets, painted, and de-cluttered… we’ve worshiped at midnight and sunrise once more. We’ve laughed together, and we’ve served together... and we’ve shared in the hard stuff too. It’s been a full year, Bethlehem… and now we are blessed to do it again… in some new way. I look forward to journeying with you all a while longer. I thank you for your continued patience and grace as I thank God for the gift of another year in service to Christ — at a place called Bethlehem. Peace my friends, Pastor Nat

WELCOMING All to Jesus Christ BELIEVING In God’s Promises | SERVING God and Neighbor

LIVING In God’s Grace through Faith

NE WS & NOTES

September 2019 | Issue #698

Pastor’s Corner

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

411 3rd Avenue | P.O. Box 297

Slater, Iowa 50244-0297

515.228.3933

Nat Bothwell, Pastor

Church Council

Brenda Neville, President

Bill Britton

Jim Christensen

Stacey Cleverley

Mat Emery

Mike Helland

Ben Johnson

Barb Mallon

Lori McCasland

Rita Thorson

Bill White

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From Your BLC Council

It is an exciting time at BLC as our new program year gets ready to kick off. While we can all agree that we hate to see summer slip away, there is something exciting about starting back up with Sunday School, banqueting table, and the other programming that signals a renewed focus and sense of engagement at church. Over the last several months, a team of dedicated volunteers have worked to re-think Sunday School at BLC, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the results of that effort. Sunday School at Bethlehem this year promises to be a rewarding, dynamic experience for kids of all ages and their families. Not only this, this year’s approach offers a variety of ways to engage the Christian education effort as a BLC volunteer. There are opportunities to volunteer as a Sunday School leader or helper —whether you’re interested in serving for only a few Sundays or the whole year. With additional volunteers, this new approach promises to be extremely versatile, sustainable, and (importantly) educational. With regard to Sunday School at BLC, we hope you’ll consider jumping in and getting involved (and yes, as a volunteer, you’ll have plenty of support every step of the way). On a related note, this year’s Sunday School program will offer a “Family Hour” each month as a way to promote family time in service to God and neighbor. Our Family Hour projects will bring families together in creative and fun ways, often in service to neighbors in need. In being intentional about family time as it relates to faith in action, BLC’s Sunday School hour will put faith into practice in a new way. Here again, volunteers of all ages are welcome to help plan and guide Family Hour activities. With the completion of the “Refresh & Renew” project, BLC has set the stage for an ongoing emphasis on continued improvement. When we sold the parsonage last year, we promised that we would be very thoughtful and diligent in our efforts to re-invest that money in a responsible and appropriate way. A special committee was formed, and this group has continued to focus on several ideas related to this church and its ministry. Ultimately, the front steps and retaining wall project has emerged as one of BLC’s most pressing priorities. While bids have been obtained, the committee has determined that the best course of action is to wait until next spring to move forward with those improvements. The committee believes that starting this project next spring will ensure that the work will be done right. The additional lead time allowed by a spring start date additionally allows for further review of the overall design and scope of the project. Finally, we couldn’t be more pleased with the success of our first golf outing. Over 80 people were in attendance (50+ golfers and 30+ non-golfers) and we had a great afternoon of good fun. While this event successfully raised extra dollars to support BLC’s ongoing programming, the real objective was to host an event that promoted continued fellowship and connection. Forging these important relationships and friendships through events such as the golf outing is so important. In a world that seems to be filled with fear, uncertainty, and dissension, we believe that the church is the perfect outlet to promote unity, friendships, grace, and love. We intend to build on the momentum that was created by the golf outing so stay tuned – we are planning some other fun social events and everyone will be encouraged to join in the fun. BLC Church Council

Council Update

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August, 2019

Attendance Offering August 4 82 $ 4,190.00 August 11 83 2,850.50 August 18 92 3,253.25 August 25 78 2,707.00 Weekly receipts needed to meet 2019 budget ($216,400 ÷ 52): $ 4,161.54 Offerings Received: January $ 12,390.00 February $ 9,867.00 March $ 15,139.75 April $ 13,927.35 May $ 13,075.00 June $ 17,499.50 July $ 9,129.00 August $ 13,000.75

Total Offerings $ 104,028.35 Budgeted Expenses through August 25, 2019 ($4,161.54 x 34): ($ 141,492.36) Budget deficit as of August 25, 2019: ($ 37,464.01) Weekly budget deficit ($37,464.01 ÷ 34 weeks): ($ 1,101.88)

Attendance & Offering

An additional weekly increase of less than $15 per person would have enabled BLC to

meet its budget for the month of August. Not able to worship at Bethlehem on a

weekly basis? Consider giving online or by texting “Give” to 515.329.3250.

$13.11 ($1,101.88 / 84

Aug’s avg. attendance)

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Looking Back

Now Hiring

Just a reminder: BLC is still looking to recruit an

awesome church secretary. This position is a part-

time position, and it’s really more of a calling than a

job. If you love the church and you’re feeling called

to something “more,” this is that kind of

opportunity. BLC is looking for someone with strong

communication skills, creative ability, and great

people skills. The hours are flexible. The work is

meaningful, and Bethlehem is a special place. For

more information, contact Pastor Nat at 515-228-

3933 or email

pastor@slaterblc.org. As

always, your prayers (for

Bethlehem, for the person God

is calling to BLC at this time) are

appreciated.

New Church Directory

Special thanks to all who have submitted an updated

photo for the new directory! For those who haven’t

yet submitted a photo, it’s not too late (in fact, we’ll

make it easy on you). One idea: take a photo after

worship this Sunday. Seriously — just find a good

spot at BLC (in the sanctuary, gathering room, or

outside), and take a selfie! Another option: join us

on Rally Sunday, where volunteers will be on hand

to take your photo for you! We’ll continue to accept

photos by email through mid September (because

the goal here is an updated directory that’s

representative of BLC). To submit you photo, simply

email it to admin@slaterblc.org. Again, we

appreciate your participation in this effort!

A Great First Outing!

On Sunday, August 18th,

Bethlehem Lutheran hosted its

first golf outing at Ballard Golf &

CC (and the golf course almost ran out of carts)! A

huge THANK YOU to the members of our planning

team and a dedicated cast of sponsors, community

partners, and our friends at Ballard CC. In total, this

inaugural event raised more than $2,500 for the

benefit of BLC and its mission. More than that, it

was a full day of fun, friendly banter, and yes—

“grace” (in the form of a 4 person ‘best ball’

format). Thank you to all who participated, planned,

sponsored, or spectated! It was a great way to wind

down the last days of summer, and we’re already

looking forward to next year!

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Looking Back | Continued

BLC’s First Annual Golf Outing!

THANK YOU Sponsors & Friends!

Bethlehem’s first-annual golf outing was a great success, and thanks to your support, this event raised more than $2,500 for the

benefit of BLC and its partners in mission. To everyone on the event team, we thank you for your tireless efforts and energy. To our

sponsors and all who participated in this inaugural event, thank you for making it such a great time for all. Special thanks to our

friends at Ballard Golf and Country Club, and these community partners:

Lunch Sponsors:

Town & Country Market & South Story Bank & Trust

Golf Cart Sponsors:

Karl Chevrolet, Luana Savings Bank & Anonymous donor

Hole Sponsors:

Ballard Veterinary Clinic, Ken May DVM BLC Church Council

Weeks Family Reunion Doug and Brenda Houser

Per Mar Security Ramsey Mazda Subaru in Urbandale

Garbage Guys Keller Williams of Ankeny (Brenda Zobel-Moody)

MEI (Moody Electric Inc.) Brad and Melody Moyer

Prize Sponsors:

Barb & Jim Mallon Rob Drew

Iowa Motor Truck Association

2019 Golf Outing

PLANNING TEAM

Melody Moyer Ben Johnson

Erica Weeks-Burger Gene and Tami Staples Joe and Brenda Neville

BLC thanks you for your gifts of time, effort, and expertise in

planning this event! We’re already looking forward to next year!

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Looking Back | Continued

Approved Council Minutes (July, 2019) Bethlehem Lutheran Church Council Monthly Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019 6:00 PM Church Basement

1. Welcome/Roll Call – Brenda Neville Present: Bill Britton, Stacey Cleverley, Mat Emery, Mike Helland, Ben Johnson, Barbara Mallon, Brenda

Neville, Pastor Nat Bothwell Excused: Rita Thorson, Jim Christensen, Bill White, Lori McCasland 2. Devotions: Brenda Neville Psalms 121 3. June Minutes Review/Approval Motion for approval Bill Britton, seconded by Mike Helland. Motioned carried. 4. Monthly Financial Review - Bill Britton • Receipts: We are up year-to-date by $5600. We continue to be about $10,000 behind on income vs.

expenses but overall giving is up slightly and hopefully this trend will continue. • $16,000 in Building Maintenance Fund that could be considered for another keypad on the east side of

the church (elevator door). • Quarterly investment report/summary was presented to the council for their review. • BLC has received $150,000 from Dunlap estate. This money was earmarked specifically for investment in

the “church home”. For now it has been invested until the council determines the next step. Forming a committee to take on this project has been suggested since the model worked good w/the Parsonage proceeds. A formal announcement will also be made to the congregation. This gift is something that needs to be celebrated. Follow up/Thank you to the family will be implemented.

• Motion for approval Mat Emery, seconded by Stacey Cleverley. 5. Church Property Update • R & R Update: The project is nearing completion and response has been very favorable from the

congregation. Official dedication ceremony will take place in August before the BLC program year. Final touches to be made w/the display cabinet and wall display.

• A detailed spreadsheet will be prepared outlining total dollars in and total dollar spent – still waiting for some invoices – flooring, additional furniture pieces, etc.

• JGs Furniture systems will be delivering final pieces and will be taking some of the old furniture with them. 10 additional nesting chairs along with two white tables for kitchen were purchased at the last trip to “used furniture” warehouse – these items not part of R&R project will come from building maintenance account instead as FYI.

• Front Steps Update: Parsonage Committee and Mike Helland are in the process of getting bids for steps and the retaining wall. Two or three bids for each project. Parsonage proceeds committee will review

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Looking Back | Continued (Council Minutes)

bids and make formal recommendation to the council for approval. Still hoping to complete these projects before winter if possible.

6. Office Update • IT Service: Upgrading and updating current WiFi at BLC. This will be a big improvement and will allow for

more uses – video streaming,etc. • Keys: Church Secretary will have keys and people that need the keys for something will be able to check

them out from the secretary. Information will be shared w/the congregation. • Key pad for the elevator door: This continues to be a priority. Ben and Bill will work on alternatives that

are cost-effective as well as giving easy access in the East side of the church. 7. General/Miscellaneous Updates • Sunday School Team has met and have redesigned the format for the Sunday School program and have

created a calendar. There will be an emphasis on involving volunteers for the family hour, activities, and snacks. 46 students are expected this fall. Committee is now working on curriculum and securing volunteers.

• Vacation Bible School runs July 22-28. It is hosted by Bethlehem this year and co-managed with the Methodist Church. Special thanks to Jess Denner for organizing the VBS.

• Golf Outing August 18: This is a new fundraiser for outreach programs as well as an opportunity people to socialize. Our goal is to have 50 players signed. Businesses are being contacted to be financial sponsors and a variety of other donations are being accepted too (gift cards, prizes, etc.) Volunteers are needed for hole contests. Committee remains confident that it will be a successful event and hopefully will become an annual event.

• Annual Calendar: This is being completed and will soon be available. • Walking Together Review Process: A formal review process for Pastor Nat includes continues and is

implemented through the Synod. This “walking together” program is part of the first year for any new pastor and a Synod representative meets regularly with pastor and review committee. Review committee is church council president, 1 council member and two people from the call committee. Very thorough and a good process that can be used after the first year too. The committee/synod/pastor Nat met last week and final meeting is scheduled for October. Formal review process will be in place for other church employees too.

8. Next Meeting Tuesday, August 20th at 6:00 PM 9. Adjournment Motion to adjourn Bill Britton, seconded by Mat Emery. Motion carried.

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Looking Ahead

Council Meeting

The next Church Council meeting will be held

Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Caleb

room next to the church kitchen. All council

meetings are open to the congregation to attend.

Confirmation Parents & Students

Please plan to join us on Wednesday, September

11th at 6 p.m .for an informal conversation re:

confirmation & the year ahead. Our first night of

confirmation class begins the following week,

September 18th, for 7th and 8th grade youth.

Myrna, Tami, Jana, and Pastor Nat are looking

forward to another great year of big questions and

time together. Join us, and feel free to invite a

friend!

Rally Sunday!

Please join us for the first official day of

Bethlehem’s program year on Rally Sunday,

September 8th. After worship, please stay for a

time of food, fun, and games. Our Christian

Education team is seeing to every detail —all you

need to do is bring a donation of food, toilet paper,

or toothpaste (which BLC will collect on behalf of

our community food pantry)! Join us on September

8th, and plan to stay for a cookout, mega bubbles,

and more :)

Rally

Sunday

arrives September

8th!

In Our Prayers this Month

Kim Brakke (Ann White’s sister-in-law)

Mike Duncan (a friend of the Fairchild’s)

Mildred Hill (Jess Denner’s grandma)

Jeff Hughes (son of Patricia Ihle-Hughes)

Sue Ihle

Florence Krause

Pat Kyle

Janet Larson

Ruth Ann Meyers (a friend of Nicki Drobny)

DiAnn Schroeder (a friend of Abby Wait)

Jackie Skaar (a friend of Ann White)

Summer Compton Vespestad

Becky Walker

Dennis Whitehead (a cousin of Marlene Fairchild)

Rob Wright (a friend of Martha Sheldahl)

Join us in remembering these friends in prayer. Cards and notes of encouragement are always

welcome too!

We Remember Also

At Ballard Creek Millie Nelson | Phillis Newman

At the Madrid Home Sue Ihle | Florence Krause | Tony Spence

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Looking Ahead | Continued

Circle News

The BLCW Circle resumes meeting again at 2 p.m. in

September — join us Tuesday, September 17th in

the fellowship hall! The Nite Hawk Circle also meets

on Monday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. Morning

or evening, these women welcome your presence

and participation!

Food Pantry Needs

• Soups (all kinds)

• Rice sides

• Pasta sides

• Ramen Noodles • Saltine Crackers

• Shampoo

• Hair conditioner

• Hamburger Helper

• Cake & Muffin Mixes

Time & Talent Sheets

Watch your mailbox for an important stewardship

mailing from BLC. Inside, you’ll find your ytd giving

statement as well as the latest Time & Talent sheet

for 2019-2020. These Time & Talent sheets are the

best way to “plug in” to life at BLC. Let us know

your interests and gifts, and based upon your input,

we’ll match your gifts with regular service

opportunities at BLC. Simply return your completed

Time & Talent sheet to the church office (or place it

in Sunday’s offering plate). Later this month, we’ll

use this feedback to build BLC’s volunteer schedule

for the new year (e.g. readers, communion

assistants, property team helpers, etc.). Your Time

& Talent sheets are critical to the life of faith we

practice each week here at BLC. To all who serve,

THANK YOU for your willingness to share your gifts

and interests with the Bethlehem community!

Direct Support Professionals Week Do you know someone who is a caregiver to a loved one? It is a role that is both demanding and meaningful. During September’s National Direct Support Professionals Week, we celebrate all the ways in which professional caregivers help children and adults achieve their goals and build meaningful lives. One way LSI empowers Iowans is through our Services for People with Disabilities. From 24-hour support to occasional respite care, the LSI team lifts up Iowans with disabilities as they find the confidence and independence they need to thrive in their communities. We thank you for your faithful support of LSI – you create so many new life-changing possibilities for children, adults, and families! If you would like to learn more about how you can support crucial programming like LSI’s Services for People with Disabilities, please contact Deb Whitford, LSI director of philanthropy and church relations, at Deborah.Whitford@LSIowa.org or 563-676-2065. BLC’s regular giving to the SE Iowa Synod & the

ELCA supports the mission of LSI and other non-

profit missions throughout Iowa and the world.

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Church Property

⃝ Carpentry ⃝ Electrical work ⃝ Plumbing ⃝ Lawn care ⃝ Landscaping ⃝ Painting ⃝ Other

⃝ Cleaning ⃝ Snow removal ⃝ Sewing

⃝ IT & networking

2020 TIME & TALENT INVENTORY

September is here, and that means its time once again for Time & Talent sheets. Bethlehem is at its best when we’re church together, and we welcome your gifts, abilities, and interests. Let us know how you’d like to serve the mission of BLC this year. Check the box of a particular skill or talent that you’re willing to share. Questions? Call the Church office at 515-228-3933.

Worship & Music

⃝ Altar and Chancel (preparing communion) ⃝ Communion Assistant ⃝ Flower and Candle (putting them in place) ⃝ Greeter ⃝ Children’s Message ⃝ Children’s worship bags (assemble/prep) ⃝ Scripture reader ⃝ Usher ⃝ Usher for funerals ⃝ Worship planning team ⃝ Cantor ⃝ Choir ⃝ Special music in worship ⃝ Piano or organ (fill in on occasion)

Christian Education

⃝ Lead a Bible study group ⃝ Host a Circle group ⃝ Teach Sunday School ⃝ Help with Sunday School activities & crafts ⃝ Lead music for Sunday School ⃝ Teach Confirmation ⃝ Help with Vacation Bible School ⃝ Lead a youth group activity ⃝ Help with BLC’s annual Christmas program

Evangelism & Mission

⃝ Deliver CD’s to the homebound ⃝ Visit neighbors in homes, hospitals, or care facilities ⃝ Organize Summer Sunday coffee ⃝ Slater/Sheldahl Food Pantry volunteer ⃝ Slater/Sheldahl Clothes Pantry volunteer ⃝ Helping Hands ministry ⃝ Stephen Ministry ⃝ Assist with Banqueting Table (BLC community meals) ⃝ Provide food for funerals, VBS, or other events ⃝ Coordinate funeral luncheons ⃝ Prayer team member ⃝ Quilter’s group

Administrative Help

⃝ Bulletin preparation (assemble) ⃝ Newsletter assistance (assemble & mail) ⃝ Newsletter contributor (write articles) ⃝ Help maintain bulletin boards ⃝ Help with miscellaneous mailings ⃝ Volunteer Coordinator (call to get volunteers as

needed and/or give reminders)

Other Areas of Interest

⃝ Christmas decorating ⃝ Angel Tree drive ⃝ Investment planning ⃝ Endowment management ⃝ Church directory (facilitate updates) ⃝ Stewardship promotion ⃝ Social media & communications ⃝ Hospitality (misc.)

Please place this form in the offering plate or return to the church office by

September 30th!

Your Availability

Please list any months that you will NOT be available to serve this year:

⃝ I am willing to fill in on short notice (provided my instructions are clear, and I’m physically able)

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Phone:

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Looking Ahead | Continued

New Adult Study Class

Join Pastor Nat on Sundays after worship at 10:30 for a 7 week series , “Animate: Faith” beginning September 29th. This unique curriculum features 7 short DVD clips that are designed to spark theological conversations. The Animate Faith sessions are “like a guided tour through the basics of Christian theology.” You’ll hear from the likes of Brian McLaren, Nadia Boz-weber, Lillian Daniel, and others. After each brief video, you’ll have a chance to chime in. What caught your attention? What questions of your own were affirmed? This class will create opportunities to wander as we wonder (together, and often, aloud) about the love of God in Jesus Christ. Watch for more details to come, and do plan to join us! Excerpts from “Our Common Witness” by Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

One of the distinct privileges of this call as presiding bishop is seeing the church at work at home and around the world. The Lutheran movement is alive and well, speaking the gospel in a distinctive voice. Sunday after Sunday the good

news is proclaimed in accordance with Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. In hundreds of languages and dialects, God’s promise of grace, reconciliation and freedom is received and celebrated in places Martin Luther never knew existed. We are part of a worldwide family.

In many ways, and in the most important ways, we are alike. The cross is our center. Faith, grace and Scripture alone are our guides. A clear understanding of human brokenness and our inability to save ourselves sets us apart from societal and even some theological pressures that would try to draw us away from the source of our life and freedom. A world built on works and individualism promises salvation based on our own effort and denies salvation if we fail. The Lutheran movement points to another way. This is our common witness… (article continues)

Around the world the expression of Lutheranism takes on many different flavors—literally and figuratively… (article continues)

Part of Luther’s genius was to make Scripture, preaching and worship available in the language of the people. All these variations make the Lutheran movement richer, especially when we share across borders and cultures… (article continues)

Now it’s time to move forward. It’s good to remember the events of the 16th century, but we shouldn’t get stuck there. We need to ask what it means to be Lutheran in the 21st century… (article continues)

What will our Lutheran identity be in the ELCA? We still treasure our immigrant roots—and we should. But if our ethnic identities become synonymous with Lutheran identity, we are missing the mark. The gospel, and Luther’s clear exposition of it, transcends human boundaries. When a single culture’s vernacular becomes the established language of the people, we hinder the gospel’s free course in the world. We can become an alternative face of Christianity in the culture—one that moves across divisions, is meant for all, and that is a free and liberating gift.

To read this Living Lutheran article in its entirety, visit Living Lutheran online at

“livinglutheran.org/2019/08/our-common-witness”

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September Volunteers

Ushers & Elevator Assistance Before Worship Andy & Jess Denner Jack & Lori Bosley

Acolytes & Elevator Assistance Following Worship Sept 1 Coomes, Ott Sept 8 Estrem, Smith Sept 15 Joseph, Kathryn Seigfried Sept 22 Zach, Tony Horness Sept 29 Cleverley, Emery Flower and Candle Bill White

Scripture Readers Sept 1 Lori Bosley Sept 8 Myrna Harmon Sept 15 Martha Sheldahl Sept 22 Tami Staples Sept 29 Marigrace Sievers Greeters Sept 1 & 8 Rita Thorson & Lori Bosley Sept 15 & 22 Kyle & Megan Greenwood Sept 29 Rose Arrasmith & Gary Ihle Provide Altar Flowers Sept 1 Ronna Hoppenworth Sept 8 Marigrace Sievers Sept 15 Don & Marilyn Sievers Sept 22 Bob & Julie Krause Sept 29 ** Available ** Altar and Chancel (Preparing Communion) Sept 1 & 15 Megan Greenwood & Barb Kahler CD Ministry Sept 1 & 8 Sharon Ihle & Jana Mitchell Sept 15 & 22 Barb Kahler & John Sheldahl Sept 29 Rose Arrasmith & Julie Britton Children’s Message Sept 8 Sharon Mackey

Children’s Worship Bags

Barb Kahler

Communion Assistants Sept 1 Rose Arrasmith, Martha Sheldahl, Tami Staples Sept 15 Bill & Mary White Ardy Hines Cantors Sept 1 & 8 Rose Arrasmith Sept 15 & 22 Bob Krause Sept 29 Kyle Greenwood

Looking Ahead | Continued

Food Pantry Volunteers

Sept 4— Cindi Zimmerman, Rose Arrasmith

Sept 11 — Bill & Mary White

Sept 18 — Bill & Julie Britton

Sept 25 — Susie Schaudt, Martha Sheldahl

Clothes Pantry Volunteers

Sept 4 — Erica Weeks-Burger

Sept 11 — Abby Wait

Sept 18 — Rita Thorson

Sept 25 — Martha Sheldahl

“11 So Christ himself gave the apostles,

the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and

teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service,

so that the body of Christ may be built up

13 until we all reach unity in the faith

and in the knowledge of the Son of God

and become mature, attaining to the whole

measure of the fullness of Christ. “

Ephesians 4:11-13

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September 2019

Looking Ahead | Continued

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Labor Day Weekend 9am Worship/Communion 10:15am Fellowship 2pm Venturing Crew Committee Meets 3pm Venturing Crew 5pm Scout Troop 163

2 Labor Day Weekend

3 4 5 6 7

8 9am Choir Sings 9am Worship 10:15am Fellowship 10:15am Rally Sunday Activities! Program Year Begins

9 10 1:30pm Ballard Minis-terial Alliance Meeting 3:30pm Bethany Life Board Meeting

11 6pm Choir Practice 6pm Confirmation Orientation for Par-ents and Students

12 13 14

15 9am Worship/Communion 10:15am Fellowship 10:15am Sunday School Hour 5pm Scout Troop 163

16 6:30pm Nite Hawk Women's Circle Meets

17 2pm BLCW Circle Meets 6pm Council Meeting

18 6pm Choir Practice 6pm Confirmation Class

19 5pm Worship Com-mittee Meeting

20 21

22 9am Worship 10:15am Fellowship 10:15am Sunday School Hour 2pm Tri-Synodical Conference

23 2pm Tri-Synodical Conference 9am BLC Quilters Meet

24 2pm Tri-Synodical Conference

25 6pm Choir Practice 6pm Confirmation Class

26 27 28

29 9am Kids Sing 9am Stewardship Talk - Service 9am Worship 10:15am Family Hour 10:15am Fellowship 10:30am Adult Study 5pm Scout Troop 163 Presentation of 3rd Grade Bibles!

30 1 2 6pm Choir Practice 6pm Confirmation Class

3 4 5

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Big News!

1 Daniel Krause Melissa Enfield Ron Ihle 2 Katie Seigfried 3 Brandon Coomes 4 Ben McCasland Samuel Foster Chris Erickson 5 Jared Coomes 6 Gerri Kaldenberg Kirk Metz 7 Aaralyn Weigel Darlene Rose 8 Jay Cook 12 Janice Walker Shelli Seibert 13 Carrol Michael Elaine Raines 14 Duane Thompson Madelynn Connell 15 Darla Weeks Marley Ali 16 Case Burt Cole Wilson Darlene Newman Ken Lund Misty Whitacre

17 Ty Kyhl 18 Nathaniel Price 19 Elizabeth Foster Hailey Estrem 20 Judy Whitney Kristi McCasland 21 Clint Albertsen Mark Erickson 22 Kari Middleton Marcia Selix Nolan Allen 23 Jackie Brown Rylie Bowers Zach Smith 24 Trond Forre

25 Dave Cook

26 Grayson Wheeler

27 Jeff Miller

28 Jordan Henry Maria Erickson Mat Emery 29 Brandon Brown Carol Steoger 30 Bryce Lund John & Josie Krause Orin Erickson

2 Duaine and Janet Larson

4 Bryan and Marlene Thompson

8 Dennis and Jo Hokel Hannah and Noelle Fairchild

12 Duane and Sandy Thompson

14 John and Janice Walker

20 Chris and Kayla Hokel Mike and Stacie Coomes

22 Max and Elaine Raines

29 Doug and Sharon Mackey

Photography Notice: Church activities are often photographed for archival or communication purposes. Bethlehem Lutheran Church may use those photos in newsletters, online, or for other church communications from time to time. In any case, individual names and other identifying information will remain confidential unless expressly authorized by you. If you wish to have a picture of yourself or a dependent retracted at any time, simply contact the church office for assistance.

“So teach us to count our days that we may gain

a wise heart.” Psalm 90:12

September Birthdays Anniversaries this Month