Monday, August 1 Circle of Friends quilting 9 AM—12 PM Monday, August 8 Circle of Friends quilting 9 AM—12 PM Saturday, August 13 7th Annual Heart for Luther Park Sunday, August 14 Special Offering Sunday—Food Pantry Monday, August 15 Circle of Friends quilting 9 AM—12 PM Lunch followed by Meeting @ 1 PM Sunday, August 21 Council Meeting Monday, August 22 Circle of Friends quilting 9 AM—12 PM Monday, August 29 Circle of Friends quilting 9 AM—12 PM Saturday, Sept 10 5th Annual Bethel Boogie Sunday, Sept 11 God’s Work, Our Hands

AUGUST BIRTHDAY’S & ANNIVERSARIES

BETHEL LUTHERAN NEWSLETTER

BETHEL BIRTHDAY’S

Yaoping Woodford August 1 Alexis Guthman August 2 Melinda Halom August 5 Jaden Halom August 5 Timothy Baalrud August 5 Zachary Guthman August 6

Marilyn Holter August 7 Shawn Pingel August 16 Jeremiah Shipley August 21 Alexander Hyke August 25 Brady Guthman August 26 Lisa Traaseth August 26 Jim Davis August 26 Robert Smutney August 29 Amanda Guthman August 30 Ashley Butterfield Fladten August 31 Shannon Neeser August 31 Linnae Cole August 31

BETHEL ANNIVERSARIES

John & Paula Christianson August 6 Pastors Martin & Melinda Halom August 9

Bart & Shelly Olson August 29

INSIDE THIS ISSUE PAGE

Birthdays & Anniversaries

News

1

Church & Church Office 2

Announcements / Council

Minutes

3

Bethel Boogie Registration

Form

4

Readings, Ushers, Acolytes,

and Altar Guild

5

Calendar 6

August 2016

E-MAIL ADDRESS: bethel@citizens-tel.net WEBSITE: Bethellutherannewauburn.com

September 11th, 2016 Keep this date open so

you can participate in this year’s “God’s Work, Our

Hands” event.

Please continue to pray for our Military.

BETHEL FINANCES

Total Receipts - June: $3,815.03 Total Expenses - June: $3,348.91

PRAYER CONCERNS:

Lisa Baldry; Jim & Marie Davis; Joyce Bohl; Joyce Hyde;

Matthew Fetting; Dale Herrick; Steve Christianson;

Hank Carrier; Mark Berg; Family of Virginia Barrack

(Marge Pingel’s mother); and our home bound.

ATTENTION THRIVENT MEMBERS

If you have insurance or investments

with Thrivent, you are eligible and encouraged to

direct your Choice Dollars, that are designated to

you, to your congregation or a charitable Lutheran

organization of your choice. Check with:

Thrivent.com/choice dollars

Or

call 1-800-847-4836

and say “Thrivent Choice” to see if you have

accumulated dollars that can be directed. Choice Dollars, to individuals, is a program that

replaces the dollars that previously were designat-

ed to congregations to use in fundraising or ser-

vice projects.

5th Grade Families and Up! THIS IS FOR YOU!

Confirmation classes will be

conducted at Bethel Lutheran each Sunday after

worship services tentatively beginning after Labor Day.

Any person entering 5th grade, and all young

people through high school that have not yet attended

Confirmation, are welcome to participate.

While Confirmation is not a requirement, it is a

wonderful tradition that the Lutheran Church has for

our young people who are developing their own ideas

and learning what their faith in our Risen Savior means

to them.

If you are interested in being a part of this group,

please talk with Pastor Melinda 715-568-1515 or

Debbie Poirier 715-237-2126.

New LSS Website Offers Updated Information and a Fresh Look

The Lutheran Social Services website, lsswis.org, has a whole new look and updated content.

This is the place to find information about all LSS programs and services in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, as well as office locations, volunteer opportunities and much more.

Visit soon and browse the pages!

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Material available to you...

Christ in Our Home is a devotional resource that encourages readers to live out their faith daily. Each reflective reading is accompanied by a daily scripture reference and prayer for the day. This booklet is available to you and is located in the church entrance.

Condolences are extended

to the family of Virginia Barrack

who passed away on June 28th, 2016. Virginia is the mother of Marge Pingel.

BETHEL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

The Bethel Circle of Friends

will commence QUILTING in August for Lutheran Social Services!

All women are invited to participate.

Please feel free to join them from 9 AM—12 PM on the following days.

August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

On Monday, August 15th, there will be a lunch followed by their monthly meeting.

Bethel Council Minutes July 17, 2016

1. Meeting was called to order by President Larry Guthman. Present were Jim Pingel, Kelly Ludwigson, Debbie

Poirier, Janet Pingel and Pastor Melinda Halom.

2. June secretary's report approved as amended. Heidi will help Kelly with Sunday school next year.

3. Treasurer's report was approved.

4. Committee Reports:

A. Music and worship - good.

B. Stewardship - all is good.

C. Building and Grounds - coat room needs paint, wall behind quilt needs repair, some ceiling tiles are

stained.

D. Youth and Education - VBS is this week.

E. Fund Raising - Bethel Boogie, Larry has 6 sponsors paid & more committed to donate. There are

enough prizes for 3 raffle boards. Bethel Boogie forms will be available at registration.

Fund Raising Account - no changes.

5. Old Business:

A. Don Granger will take over as chairperson of Jamboree Days for Bethel.

B. Vacation Days - 7/9 & 7/10 and 7/30 & 7/31.

C. Lot Purchase Update - waiting on title work.

D. Picture Directory update - no change.

6. New Business:

A. We will look into inviting the fire department to partner with us on a project for God's Work, Our Hands.

B. Will see about more Thrivent cards to be used to furnish food. Kelly will talk to someone about this.

C. The Church Windows software needs to be updated. Motion to so approve.

D. A motion was made and approved to add Roxanne Gravunder's name to the Citizen's Telephone

account so she can access information as needed.

E. Debbie and Kelly will look into partnering with St. John's to host Hans Peterson for a possible lock-in

concert event, possibly the weekend of September 24-25. Next meeting is August 21, 2016.

Meeting adjourned. Acting Secretary, Janet Pingel

Come and browse at this year’s

7th Annual Heart for Luther Park on Saturday, August 13, 2016

beginning @ 10 AM.

The Quilt and Craft auction will begin

at 12:30 PM.

Lunch will be available at 11 AM

serving charcoal chicken with sides. Don’t forget the

‘Pie and Ice Cream Social’ along with Kids’ Activities.

The raffle drawings begin at 3 PM. Openings are still available for Day Camp. Your child

can enjoy swimming, creating, and playing, with the

Bible Camp Staff while you browse. The camp runs from 10 AM—3 PM for children 5-12.

The cost is $15 per child.

If interested, please pre-register

by calling 715-859-2215.

JAMBOREE DAYS CHICKEN DINNER

The Bethel Chicken Dinner, held at the New Auburn Jamboree Days on Sunday July 24th, was once again a huge success. Approximately 290 people were served. Billy’s Grill & Catering did a wonderful job in provid-ing the chicken, potato salad, beans and rolls. The total amount taken in from sales was $2,332. The total profit was $1,083 after paying the expenses for providing the food. The profit will be used for church improvements. A huge thank you to all who volunteered. Without your hard work and dedication, this would not be possible.

5th Annual

Bethel Boogie

Saturday September 10th, 2016

New Auburn Fairgrounds

9:00AM 10k Race

9:10AM 5k Run/Walk

9:15AM 10 Mile bike Ride

9:20AM Kids 1/2 mile fun run

11:00am Horseshoe tournament

Registration 10am-10:30am

$10.00 registration fee per person CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR

9 am - 2 pm

11:00-2:00 lunch available

(provided by new auburn FFA)

Day of Race: Pick up your race packet or register on site 7:30 –8:30 a.m. at New Auburn Fairgrounds. No registration after 8:30 a.m. Water stations provided. Water and fruit provided at the finish line.

Awards: First and second male & female over & under 40 will receive a medallion in each of the 5k, 10k run/walk and bike ride. All kids running will receive a participation award.

Register for all events at bethelboogie.com

MAIL ENTRY TO: Bethel Boogie, PO Box 235, New Auburn, WI 54757

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Bethel Boogie

For more information phone 715-967-4032 (Larry) or 715-577-7319 (Mary)

Name____________________________________________________ Phone__________________

Address_________________________________________ Email____________________________

City/State/Zip________________________________________________________Age: _________ M___ F____

Teck Shirts are guaranteed with registrations received before August 29th only.

T-Shirt Size ___YS ___YM ___YL ___S ___M ___L ___XL ___XXL

P lease Check Appropr iate Box

Registration: $25 10K Run $25 10 Mile Bike ride

$20 5K Run/Walk $6.00—Kids Fun Run (Cotton t-shirt)

**Add $5 to a l l registrat ions postmarked after August 29th, 2016 and day of race. **

In consideration of your accepting this registration, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administration waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages

I may incur as a result of participating in this event against Bethel Lutheran Church, and any other official sponsors of this event and all of their representatives for said

injuries. I hereby certify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this event and I am physically fit to participate.

Signature:_________________________________________________________________ Date:_______________

Parent or guardian signature if under 18_______________________________________ Date:_______________ Monies being donated to: New Auburn School—Food Pantry—New Auburn Fire Department

August 7 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Job 42:7-17

Jaden Halom

August 14 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 11:2-4 Singing of the Lord’s Prayer

Roxanne Gravunder

August 21

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Special Reading of the Gospel - - - -

August 28

Fifteenth Sun-day after Pente-cost

Special Reading of the Gospel - - - -

USHERS

Month of August Mike Lee

ACOLYTES

August 7 Jaden Halom August 14 Violet Hyke August 21 Dylan Halom August 28 Lane Branville

SCRIPTURE READINGS

ALTAR GUILD

Month of August Kim Fladten & Marilyn Holter

2016

Sun Mon Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1 Circle of

Friends Quilting

9AM—12PM

2 3

4 5 6

7 9 AM Worship

8 Circle of

Friends Quilting

9AM—12PM

9 10 11 12 13 Heart

for Luther Park

@10 AM

14 9 AM Worship

Special Offering

Sunday-Food Pantry

Baptism—Augustus

Joseph Bischel

15 Circle of Friends Quilting 9AM—12PM Lunch at noon Circle Meeting @1PM

16 17 18 Open House

Bloomer/N.A.

Food Pantry

4-7PM

19 20

21 9 AM Worship Council Meeting following worship

22 Circle of

Friends Quilting

9AM—12PM

23 24 25 26 27

28 9 AM Worship

29 Circle of

Friends Quilting

9AM—12PM

30 31

Your Help Is Needed….

A Special Offering Sunday will be held on Sunday, August 14th,

for the purpose of helping our area Food Pantry in their efforts

to provide needed provisions for area families.

Non-perishable food items are definitely accepted but a money donation goes much farther.

$1.00 donated buys $10 worth of food from the Feed My People food bank.

Please consider donating as you are able.

Please make checks payable to Bethel Lutheran Church.

One check will be written from Bethel to the Food Pantry.

A Special Offering basket will be provided.

The Bloomer/New Auburn Food Pantry provides food to 150-170 families

who rely on the pantry for supplying needed food to their families. Other programs that are in place, also need your help. The

August Back Pack program provides each child with required school supplies for their grade level, Weekend Kids Meals pro-

vides food for the weekend during the school year, Summer Kids Meals are available and the Go-Getters deliver food to the

elderly and disabled. Without the support of the community, many families would go hungry.

An Open House will be held on Thursday, August 18th at the Bloomer/New Auburn Food Pantry on 808 Jackson St, Bloomer from 4 – 7 PM.

Come see the facility and hear more about the great things that are being accomplished

with the help of your donations.

The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 1 – 4 PM.