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October 2018

WINNING THE LOTTERY!

In April I won the lottery! No, it was not the Kansas Lottery. In fact, I have

never purchased a lottery ticket—although I have been given tickets as gifts. I

have never had to count my winnings of any amount.

What I did win in a government-conducted lottery was a permit to climb Half

Dome in Yosemite National Park, California. Not everyone thinks that gaining

the opportunity to hike 16 miles—with an elevation gain of nearly 5,000

feet—is “winning” a lottery. It is not a “walk in the park,” but a climb that is

in front of me. After four years of entering the lottery and trying to win one of

the 300 daily permits, I was finally successful in receiving a permit to climb

Half Dome via the cable route. Having saved a week of vacation time, I will

(with my brother Neil) attempt the hike/climb on Tuesday, October 2.

I first read about the cable route to the summit of Half Dome when I was in

grade school more than a half-century ago, so this endeavor is one I have

hoped to attempt for a long time. I hope now that the weather and my physical

conditioning permit a fulfillment of my dream. At least, the winning of the lot-

tery will deliver me to the trailhead for my ascent.

So, have you won the lottery lately? Of course you have! We are all winners

of the great prize in life—the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. We win

this lottery, thanks not to our purchase of a winning ticket, but because Jesus

died on the cross and by grace restores us to a new and right relationship with

almighty God. We are winners, and all of humanity has the opportunity to

share in the prize of God’s great love freely given. Rejoice! You won the lot-

tery! Pastor Loren D. Mai

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UPCOMING SUNDAY EVENTS

WE CELEBRATE BETHANY HOME SUNDAY

On Sunday, October 7, we celebrate the ministry we share with Bethany Home. This

partnership dates back 107 years to 1911. We give thanks! On October 7, Phil Hett—

pastoral intern at Bethany Church and interim chaplain at Bethany Home—will be the

preacher at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Andrea Johnson of Bethany Home will present a forum

at 9:00 a.m. Plan to attend!

AND WE CELEBRATE BETHANY COLLEGE SUNDAY

On Sunday, October 14, we of Bethany Lutheran Church will again celebrate our part-

nership with Bethany College. On that day, we will welcome to our pulpit William

Jones, the president of Bethany College, at both the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. He

will also present the forum at 9:00 a.m. The Bethany College Choir and the Chamber

Choir—under the direction of Dr. Mark Lucas—will participate in the 10:30 service.

Please join us on this special day!

AND WE OBSERVE MOSAIC SUNDAY

Sunday, October 21, is the day we highlight the ministry of MOSAIC. Formerly known

as Bethphage Mission, this ministry of the Lutheran Church has a facility in Ellsworth.

Michael Martinez and other representatives of MOSAIC will talk about the activities of

this organization at our worship services and the forum.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, October 21, at 11:30 a.m. This will

be a meeting to elect Church Council members and members of the Foundation, Audit

and Nominating Committees. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!

WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

On Sunday, October 28, at the 10:30 a.m. service, we will welcome new members to

Bethany Lutheran Church. If you know of people in the community who would like to

become a part of the Bethany Church family, please contact Pastor Loren Mai or the

church office.

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Youth Group

October 2018

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THURSDAY October 4, 2:00 p.m. FH

Leader Sharon Palmquist

Hostess October Birthday Group

Program “Daughter of the Reformation”

Guest Speaker, Marcia MacLennan

Special Offering Katie’s Fund

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October Birthdays & Baptisms Birthdays

Stormy Nelson 10/01

Jerry Webster 10/01

Robert Carlson 10/03

Tasha Mahoney 10/03

Ella Patterson 10/04

Lillian Nelson 10/05

Anders Peterson 10/05

Janet Monson 10/06

Sandra Potwin 10/06

McKinley Johnson 10/07

Braidyn Barber 10/08

Faye Lindholm 10/08

Lacey Swetson 10/08

Landvis Ferm 10/09

Isabella Fanning 10/10

Elwin Bergstraesser 10/11

Marlin Johnson 10/12

Duane Kelley 10/13

Rhea Mader 10/13

Carter Couchman 10/14

Mary Train 10/14

Brooke Bengtson 10/15

Sarah Crouse 10/15

Crystal Gengler 10/15

Trey Lindsey 10/15

Olivia Peterson 10/16

Kent Blomberg 10/17

Eli Olson 10/17

Conner Smith-Bolin 10/17

Phillip Youngquist Jr. 10/19

Miette Brock 10/21

Marilyn Cooper 10/21

David Cummings 10/21

James E Nelson 10/21

Jane Anderson 10/22

Wilma Larson 10/22

Karna Peterson 10/22

Isaiah Ruble 10/22

Anne Wallen 10/22

Ava Brunsell 10/23

Ervalene Johnson 10/24

Irene Nielsen 10/24

Avery VanDerWege 10/24

Lars Peterson 10/26

Debra Erickson 10/27

Jayne Norlin 10/27

Joel Woodard 10/27

Marvin Anderson 10/28

James Attleson 10/28

Gail Gustafson 10/29

Ethan Peterson 10/29

Linda Branch 10/30

Phyllis Kelling 10/30

Baptisms

Anna Rasmusson 10/01

Wanda Esping 10/03

James W Nelson 10/05

Leland A Nelson 10/06

Irene Bengtson 10/07

McKinley Johnson 10/09

Alan Leaf 10/09

Ron Rolander 10/09

Dwight Hopp 10/10

Paul Hanson 10/11

Michael DuMars 10/13

Danielle DuMars 10/13

Chelsea Elliott 10/15

Clarice Eckstrom 10/16

Brad Johnson 10/16

Avery Larson 10/17

Bertil Malm 10/17

Teagan Miller 10/17

Joshua Elliott 10/18

Charles Malm 10/18

Erik Rasmusson 10/18

Justin Kelling 10/19

Dale Swanson 10/20

Anders Peterson 10/21

Lillian Nelson 10/22

Jax Charlson 10/24

Rachel Rasmusson 10/24

Ryan Dreier 10/25

Brianna Hoover 10/25

Diesel Dauer 10/26

Isabella Fanning 10/26

Carol Pearson 10/26

Jerry Webster 10/27

Paige Clark 10/30

Lana Clark 10/30

Ryan Anderson 10/31

Becky Chambers 10/31

Sarah Crouse 10/31

Nadine Kelling 10/31

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Absent: Amy Roraback, Car r ie Nelson, Bill Buschbom, Ken Branch, Kr ista Har r is, Pastor Mai

Present: Josh Nelson, Terr i Nelson, Ericka Lysell, Steve Gustafson, Brandie Nelson, Bill Buschbom, Er ica

Kruckenberg, Marlin Johnson, Merle Larson, Mary Parker, Matt Stula, Phil Hett Minutes and Financial Report

The minutes of the July council meeting were reviewed. It was MSC to approve the minutes. The financial report at-

tached was reviewed by Matt. Contributions during July were approximately $1200 less than budgeted. Expenses for

July were approximately $1800 under budget. Total income for July 2018 was approximately $3700 less than July 2017.

Total expenses for July 2018 were approximately $1800 less than July 2017 Contributions year to date are approximate-

ly $5600 less than budgeted and expenses YTD are approximately $6900 under budget. It was MSC to accept the finan-

cial report as submitted. In renewing insurance policy this year in order to get the discount we did get “The Safe Church

Resource Packet” (in Marlin's care). Matt will review the packet further with our insurance agent. Informational Reports

Pastor's report is attached. Leaving tomorrow for St. Paul, MN, to attend “Internship Supervisor Orientation.”

We are busy planning for autumn startup of KICK, Sunday school and Confirmation. Christian Education met tonight

preparing for Backpack Sunday, Rally Day Sept. 9, KICK on Sept. 5 and Pastor's 40th Ordination Anniversary on Sept.

9. . Our last summer event will be a Hot Dog Roast at Emerald Lake on Aug. 19. Still looking for a co-superintendent

for Sunday school and a 7th and 8th Grade Teacher. Pastor Mai’s 40th Ordination Anniversary reception will be headed

up by Brandie, Steve and Matt. Old Business

Communications: It was suggested to turn up all microphones from control panel. New cement steps have been

completed in front of Church. South classroom renovations have been completed. 800 feet of gutter guards have been

looked at for Christian Education Building. Bid from KAPE roofing for $4,896.00. Parsonage already has them. Dis-

cussion followed that we should do; however, will refer to finance committee to see if any funds are currently available

or whether it needs to go through a capitol campaign. 150th Anniversary: Forums will star t once a month. J im

Turner will take Congregational Picture on Easter Sunday between services. Go Green: Matt is looking into replacing

thermostats to digital. Erica Kruckenberg, Ken and Linda Branch will be attending Go Green seminar this coming week-

end in Wichita. Worship & Music Committee: Reported the Hearts, Hands, Voices Conference will be on Sept. 28 and

Sept. 29. Steve Gustafson and Richard Munson are in charge of this event. The conference is for Pastors, PMA's and

Church Musicians. There is a $45.00 registration fee. Hoping for 50 to 60 participants. New Business

Choir Director position: It was MSC to approve Lor i McKinney for the Choir Director position for grades K-6th.

Welcome Lori! Youth Intern position: Pastor Mai and Phil have been looking into possibly establishing a Youth Intern

position with Bethany College. Phil's time with Youth has been less, due to his own internship at BLC and Bethany

Home. It was MSC to look into a student that might be willing to fill these hours with the Youth that Phil previously

worked. Personnel Committee: The committee will work with Phil to put a job description together and wage recom-

mendation. Staff evaluations will be done monthly depending on the month staff were hired. Marlin and his committee

will do four evaluations in September. National Youth Gathering: Kathey Bengtson volunteered with the help of the

Youth Group to head up a Garage Sale to help defray trip costs. We will schedule it for Sept. 7 and 8.

Facilities Request-Lindsborg Community Hospital Sept. 18 thru Oct. 30 each Tuesday, 9 to noon and Boy Scouts for

Aug. 18-19. It was MSC to approve the requests as submitted. Bethany College Involvement Fair: Joyce Peterson and

Phil Hett will represent BLC Booth on August 20. BC Freshman Orientation: Volunteers for Bethany College Freshman

Orientation Aug. 17 were as follows: John and Sharon Palmquist, Cindy and Jim Copple, Merle Larson, Greg Lundstrom

and Kathey and Don Bengtson. 400 bottles of water ordered from Scott's to hand out after service. Nominating committee needs to be activated for October 2018 elections. Next Exec. Meeting is September 4 and next Council Meeting is September 12.

Respectfully submitted, Kathey Bengtson, Recording Secretary

Bethany Church Council Minutes-August 8, 2018

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One of the recurring themes in Stephen Ministry is “God’s Love in Action.” We are of-

ten directed through scripture to take action, to be the face of Jesus in today’s challeng-

ing world. Sometimes, it takes the form of a baked cake, a hospital visit, a run to the

pharmacy for a neighbor, or a listening ear.

This season, we are preparing to send out the call – a call to those who have the will to

go into action for God. Soon, you will be hearing of plans for a new Stephen Ministry

class. We will need men and women with a heart for others to answer that call and join

our ranks as Stephen Ministers. Will it be you? Will you have the time and the vision to

swing into the gentle action of a good listener, a welcome visitor, a minister of presence?

Listen for our invitation. There will be joy for all of us in your answer.

~ Holly Johnson

Rejoice with us as we celebrate Elwin’s 90th Birthday!

Sunday, October 14, 2018

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall

Come casual, no gifts, please.

Cards may be sent to:

403 N Chestnut, Lindsborg, KS 67456

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Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no

need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Time for the annual existential debate, balancing the theoretical with the practical.

What should I be for Halloween? I was thinking maybe a pirate or a ninja. Not sure

yet. Actually, I will probably go as Darth Vader again. After all, I have the mask. My

kids were talking about Halloween recently. They didn’t like my suggestions though. I

miss the days when they were ladybugs and pumpkins. Now they want to be something

a little more formidable. That’s OK. Halloween is a chance for them to express who

they are.

Who are you? What expression of your true self do you show? Do you wear a

mask? Or rather, which mask do you wear? Are you ashamed of who you are when

others see the real you underneath?

Do not be ashamed of who you are. Do not be doubtful of the worthiness under-

neath the mask. You are indeed a beloved child of God. Let that sink in a minute. You

are loved by God, created in God’s very image, an image of Love. You are created out

of love and you are created to be loved just as you are. No mask required.

This is a beautiful, wonderful thing and we need to all hear it once in a while. Ac-

tually, we need to hear it daily. Because, daily, God loves us, loves you. Daily, God

looks right through the masks we put on. The masks of trying to be perfect, trying to be

someone that we are not, trying to cover up the sin that is beneath. Daily, God looks

through our masks and loves us anyway. Like a parent looking past the grubby exterior

and loving the beautiful child underneath. Also, like a loving parent, God washes us

clean and makes us new.

My friends, this Halloween, be who you want to be and dress like you want. I

will. Also know that what you wear on Halloween or any day does not change who you

are on the inside. Who you are is a beloved child of God. That will never change.

Praise the Lord!

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LIBRARY CORNER

NEW BOOK FOR MISS CHARLOTTE’S PLACE

The latest addition to our children’s library, The Jumping-Off Place by

Marian Hurd McNeely, moves the quality of our collection upward one

more notch. It is a Newbery Honor Book written in 1929 and is based on McNeely’s

own experiences as a homesteader in Tripp County, South Dakota.

A one-sentence summary from the back of the title page states: “In the early 1900s, as

four young homesteaders in Tripp County, South Dakota, work hard to prepare for the

coming winter, they face drought, discomfort, and sabotaging squatters but find new

friends and strength to carry on.” Illustrations by William Siegal, maps, an affirmative

afterword, and even a word list add to the historical authenticity. The narrative quickly

draws the reader into the story, making it difficult to put the book down.

I had to read it, of course, and it confirms my belief that one of the best ways to under-

stand our history (what it was like in the old days) is through novels like this one.

Once again, our thanks to Nancy Lundblad for finding the book and donating it to our

library.

-Sharon Palmquist

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ARCHIVES

January 10, 1917 The church board is seeking donations to install hear-

ing devices in the sanctuary.

January 20, 1917 The church board agrees to placement of cement side-

walks on the north and south sides, measuring 6 1/2 feet wide.

January 7, 1918 Bethany Church will pay their portion, $5,560 towards lay-

ing stone pavers in front of the church. The remain portion will be paid by the

city.

December 21, 1918 The influenza epidemic has hit the congregation hard.

There will not be any church services during Christmas.

January 11, 1919 Professor Brase was voted in as choir director for six

months, to prepare for the Synod Assembly. It is important to have good sing-

ing for the synod. The board approved a payment of $1.00 to any person sing-

ing for a funeral service.

January 9, 1920 Dr. Bergin reported that 82 men from our congregation

served in WWI; of these men two were killed, one was seriously wounded. Dr.

Bergin also reported our congregation membership is the second largest in the

whole Augustana Synod. Bethany Church’s income from sales and donations

for the year totals $1,549.66. The yearly expenses were $1,447.35. The re-

maining balance is to be paid to the congregational treasurer.

Join us for a free, one hour event at Bethany Church on Thursday, October 11 at 12:00

p.m. Enjoy refreshments and a tour of Mosaic’s mission. Please R.S.V.P. to 785-472-

40081, Michael Martinez, CRO Mosaic of Ellsworth Kansas.

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OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Bethany Church Fall Work Day

Saturday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Your help is needed!

I am deeply grateful for the cele-bration on September 9 of the 40th anniversary of my ordination . Thanks for the cards, gifts, and greetings—and for the chocolates! All is appreciated! May God bless our mutual ministry Pastor Loren D. Mai

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mike Wallen for installing a new

additional organ music rack lamp. This has helped me immensely in reading

music! Mike is also indispensable in overseeing our organ maintenance.

Thank you Mike, for you continued dedication to this church, our organ and

the music ministry! - Genevieve Bishop

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October 2018 Christian Education Page Rally Day, “God’s Work, Our Hands” Thanks to all who brought school supplies; 106 kits were as-

sembled. Special thanks to Jan Michael for coordinating this project this year. Thanks to all who brought

aluminum cans for recycling.

We are using the Spark Classroom curriculum for ages three through 6th grade; this series walks through key

Old Testament and New Testament Bible stories each year, in a two-year cycle. The Old Testament stories

are presented in the fall quarter , and the New Testament stories are presented in the winter and spring quar-

ters.

Oct. 7 Baby Moses Exodus 2:1-10 Oct. 14 The Burning Bush Exodus 3:1-15 Oct. 21 Manna, Quail, Water Exodus 16, 17 Oct. 28 Deborah Judges 4:1-5, 31

Adult Forums are offered each Sunday in Fellowship Hall, at 9:05.

Oct. 7 Andrea Johnson Bethany Home Sunday Oct. 14 Will Jones Bethany College Sunday Oct. 21 Michael Martinez Mosaic Oct. 28 Rev. Carl Aaron Swensson & Erica Kruckenberg

KICK – 53 children are enrolled in KICK. Thanks to all the volunteers who make KICK possible. An extra

big thanks to Kim Hett, the kitchen coordinator for this quarter.

Help is needed walking children from Soderstrom to BLC each week and laundering tea towels and dish-

rags after the meal. If you can help, please let Joyce know.

Our Pet Blessing will be Wed. Oct. 3. Bring your pet, caged or on a leash, at 5:45 for a special blessing.

All are welcome.

Stepping into Confirmation- On Sept. 23, 12 youth were blessed with parents and mentors as they start a

new year of study. Please keep these young people in your prayers: Clara McElroy, Lilah Oestmann, Nicho-

las Dreier; Per Nelson, Sawyer Lysell Alkire, Avery Kruckenberg; Caleb Gustus, Martina McElroy, Olivia

Bengtson, Olivia Mader, Tytus Reed, and Weston Harris.

Women’s Monthly Bible Study – Bold Café, (2nd Thurs. of each month, 7-8 p.m.) There is nothing to read

ahead of time. Kim Hett leads this group. Oct. 11, 7 p.m., at Mary Lindgren’s house, 407 W Normal Street.

Men’s Bible Study – Saturdays at 7am in the church kitchen. All are welcome.

Submitted by Joyce Peterson, Christian Ed Director, 227 2201, joycepeterson@sbcglobal.net

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 7, 2017

8:00 a.m. Ushers Mike & Barb Losik

10:30 a.m. Ushers Karl & Wanda Esping

Dan & Katie Hawkinson

Acolytes 10:30 am Per & Torsten Nelson

SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2017

8:00 a.m. Ushers Jolene Reese & Ervalene Johnson

10:30 a.m. Ushers Mark & Nancy Lysell; Daryl & Marie Shields

Matt & Karen Clark

Acolytes 10:30 am Hope & Drew Jones

SUNDAY OCTOBER 21, 2017

8:00 a.m. Ushers Ron & Jan Michael

10:30 a.m. Ushers Ron Rolander, Dan Norden,

Dirk Durant, Brandon Nelson

Acolytes 10:30 am Lilah Oestmann & Mary Roraback

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28, 2017

8:00 a.m. Ushers Jim & Cindy Copple

10:30 a.m. Ushers Nate Woodard & Warren Webster, Merle & Terri Nelson

Shannon Everhart, Joel Woodard,

Acolytes 10:30 am Nicholas Dreier & Avery Kruckenberg

Sacristans: Ann & Richard Johnson

Altar Guild: Maurine Johnson & Karen Carlson

Offering Transfer: 8:00 a.m. Josh Nelson & Marlin Johnson

10:30 a.m. Bill Buschbom & Steve Gustafson

Communion Ushers: Ken Branch, Er ica Kruckenberg, Carr ie Nelson & Er icka Lysell

Ushers: Please hand out bulletins, count the attendance accurately, and help to collect the of-

fering. IF you are unable to serve on your scheduled date, PLEASE CONTACT SOMEONE IN

THAT CATEGORY AND MAKE A TRADE. Please call the church office by noon on Thursday so

that changed information can be included in the bulletin.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 7:45 am Lindsborg Day Camp, FH

8 am LCH, MLR

8 am Yoga, CLC

11 am Staff

6 pm Executive Committee

7 pm Internship Meeting, MLR

7 pm Boy Scouts

2 8 am LCH, MLR

9:00 am LCH Step

On, Old Library

6:30 pm Meal for

A.S.A., FH

7 pm Archives

3 3:45 pm KICK, BLC

5:45 pm BLC Bells

6:30 pm Confirmation

w/ mentors

7 pm Chancel Choir

4 2 pm W/ELCA, FH

6:30 pm Stephen

Ministry, MLR

5 10 am Svenska

Vänskapsgruppen

MLR

5 pm Wedding

Rehearsal, Sanct.

6 7 am Men’s

Bible Study,

FH Kitchen

5 pm Wedding

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8 am Worship/

Communion

9 am Forum: Bethany Home

9 am Adult Bible Study

9:45 am Coffee

10:30 am Worship/

Communion

5 pm Youth Group

8 8 am Yoga, CLC

11 am Staff

1:30 pm LCH, MLR

7 pm Property Com-mittee

7 pm Boy Scouts

9 1:30 pm LCH

Class, MLR

2:30 pm Library

Committee

10 3:45 pm KICK, BLC

5:45 pm BLC Bells

No Confirmation

7 pm Christian Ed.

Committee

7 pm Men’s Choir

8 pm Church Coun-

cil

11 9 am Piece Artists

12 pm Mosaic,

MLR

1 pm Lutheran

Spirituality

7 pm Bold Café

7pm TACOL,

Covenant Church

12 10 am Svenska

Vänskapsgruppen

MLR

13 7 am Men’s

Bible Study,

FH Kitchen

14 8 am Worship

9 am Forum: Bethany College

9 am Adult Bible Study

9:45 am Coffee

10:30 am Worship

11:30 am BC Meal -MLR

2:30 pm Open House

5 pm Youth Group

15 8 am Yoga, CLC

11am Staff

7 pm Boy Scouts

16 1:30 pm LCH

Class, MLR

1:30 pm Visitation

Committee

17 9:30 am Sarah Circle

3:45 pm KICK, BLC

5:45 pm BLC Bells

6:30 pm Confirmation

7 pm Chancel Choir

7 pm Miriam Circle

18 9:30 am Naomi

Circle, Jan Malpert

2 pm Rebecca

Circle

6:30 pm Stephen

Ministry, MLR

7 pm Anniversary

Committee

19 10 am Svenska

Vänskapsgruppen

MLR

20 7 am Men’s

Bible Study,

FH Kitchen

9am Fall Clean

up

21 8 am Worship/

Communion

9 am Forum: Mosaic

9 am Adult Bible Study

9:45 am Coffee

10:30 am Worship/

Communion

5 pm Youth Group

22 8 am Yoga, CLC

11am Staff

7 pm Boy Scouts,

FH

23 1:30 pm LCH

Class, MLR

7 pm Archives

Committee

24 3:45 pm KICK, BLC

5:45 pm BLC Bells

6:30 pm Confirmation

7 pm Men’s Choir

7 pm Miriam Circle

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1 pm Lutheran

Spirituality, MLR

26 10 am Svenska

Vänskapsgruppen

MLR

27 7 am Men’s

Bible Study,

FH Kitchen

28 8 am Worship /

Communion

9 am Forum:

9 am Adult Bible Study

9:45 am Coffee

10:30 am Worship /

Communion

11:30 am Potluck

5 pm MS/HS Youth

Group

29 8 am Yoga, CLC

9 am Handy Man,

Kitchen Clean

11 am Staff

7 pm Boy Scouts,

FH

30 1:30 pm LCH

Class, MLR

31 No KICK

5:45 pm BLC Bells

NO Confirmation

7 pm Chancel Choir

2018

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BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

320 N MAIN

LINDSBORG KS 67456

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THE BETHANY BEACON A monthly publication of Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, KS 67456

Church: (785) 227-2167 bethanylindsborg@att.net

VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE: http://blclindsborg.org

Bethany Church Staff

Rev. Loren Mai Pastor Home (785) 227-2807 pastorofbethany@att.net Phil Hett Pastoral Intern Cell (620)212-3931 phil.hett@blclindsborg.org Melanie Barnett Administrative Assistant bethanylindsborg@att.net Butch Gibson Building Manager Joyce Peterson Christian Ed joycepeterson@sbcglobal.net Genevieve Bishop Organist piejesu@cox.net Leah Ann Anderson Men’s Choir leah209@gmail.com Steve Gustafson Chancel Choir gustafs@mcpherson.edu Lori McKinney Children’s Choir Lorilindshield_mckinney@yahoo.com Miriam Strasen Bell Choir strasen@cox.net Carolyn Gibson Financial Secretary carolyn.gibson@blclindsborg.org

Bethany Church Council

Amy Roraback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227-8430

Brandie Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-577-8324

Carrie Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-643-6148

Erica Kruckenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . .214-693-6903

Mary Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227-2623

Ericka Lysell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .785-822-8619

Krista Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214-808-9729

Ken Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-906-0465

Terri Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-667-4045

Josh Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227-2555

Steve Gustafson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 620-755-2497

Kathey Bengtson (Sec.) . . . . . . . . 620-242-7560

Matt Stula (Treas.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 913-485-0444

Merle Larson (Pres.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227-7046

Marlin Johnson (V.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227-3920

Pastor Bill Buschbom . . . . . . . . . . 620-504-6104

Pastor Loren Mai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227-2807

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