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Volume 37, Issue 8 · August 2016
Last month, I talked about making our way from being a “welcoming congrega�on” to being an “invi�ng congrega�on.” The big
difference between the two is that an invi�ng congrega�on doesn’t wait for people to find their own way to the congrega�on.
Rather, people within the congrega�on take the first step by asking people to visit.
I want to expand things just a bit to help us think about how we do our invi�ng. When people are invited they may have two
ques�ons: “what is so special about your congrega�on?” and “why is being part of a congrega�on important?”
The first ques�on can best be addressed by knowing one or two ministries that you have seen or in which you have par�cipated
that you believe are important and have some impact on the lives of people or the community. I can’t tell you what they will be for
you, but think about all that goes on at Bethlehem and select one or two about which you are genuinely enthused.
The second ques�on can be addressed by how God’s ministries in the congrega�on have made a difference in your life. It could be
worship, service, nurture, youth and family, faith and learning, or any of the many ministries that proclaim God’s grace and power
to live a new life that you have experienced. It will help people understand why being part of a congrega�on might be worth giving
up their Sunday mornings.
Lastly, I would encourage you to make a plan to meet them when they first arrive at one of our congrega�onal ministries. A familiar
face will be such a gi. to people who are moving into a new territory. Your presence will make all the difference for how they
experience the congrega�on the first few �mes. Introduce the visitors to others. Coach them through the worship service if they
need it. Point out some of the ministries that we do.
I invite you to think how you can help us make the move from being a welcoming congrega�on to being a more invi�ng
congrega�on.
SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
June, July & August
8:30am Tradi�onal & 10:30am Contemporary
(Coffee fellowship hour begins at 9:30am.)
SUMMER BLC OFFICE HOURS
June, July & August
Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-3:00pm
Closed Friday
ICE CREAM SUNDAE SUNDAY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ICE CREAM & GAMES & FELLOWSHIP
BRING A FRIEND OR TWO
SPONSORED BY
COUNCIL ON NURTURE
QUILT ’N CRAFT
Thursday, August 11th & 25th, 7:00pm, at the home of Donna Hansen, 3110 Alameda,
Cedar Falls, 290-4486. Bring your own craft or learn a new one. All are welcome!
AUGUST FEATURED MISSION COUNCIL: YOUTH & FAMILY
One of our goals for 2016 is to “increase awareness of and participation in mission council ministries.”
Our mission councils create and direct many of the acts of ministry that the congregation does
within our community of faith and throughout the Cedar Valley and the world.
BETHLEHEM’S MONTHLY POTLUCK
will be Sunday, August 7,
following 10:30am worship.
All are welcome.
Ovens are available at 10:00am.
Two of the five Vibrant Faith principles are “Faith is
caught more than it is taught,” and “If we want
Chris�an children and youth, we need Chris�an adults
and parents.” The Youth and Family Ministry Council
brings people together so that we can catch the faith
from each other. The Council brings adults and young
people together so that what Mar�n Luther called the
“mutual conversa�on and consola�on” of the saints
encourages our faith.
The council helps form faith by providing cross-
genera�onal church-family ministries, and
youth group opportuni�es for elementary, jr.
high and sr. high school youth.
The council helps form faith by encouraging
and resourcing families and individuals to live
out their bap�smal covenants.
2016-17 CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL
Stephen Becker - President
Mark Halvorsen - Vice President
Courtney Lubs - Secretary
Andrew Beckering - Treasurer
Melissa Fields, Rich Fisher, Adam Froyum Roise,
Karris Golden, Kirsten Moore, Rita Tewolde,
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF SUPPLIES
As you are seeing good sales this Summer, please consider buying supplies for Lutheran World Relief
Kits. The full list is on the Welcome Table. If you have any questions or would like to donate money for kits, contact Barb Davison, 277-6602 or
[email protected]. Personal Care Kits:
• Light-weight bath-size towel, dark color (between 20”X40” & 52”X27”) • 2 bath size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, in original
packaging • Adult-size toothbrush in original packaging • Sturdy comb
• ^Metal nail clippers Fabric Kits:
• 2 pieces of cotton or cotton-blend fabric (no knits of 100% polyester). Each piece should match one of these sizes:
60” - 2 1/4 yards or 44” - 3 yards or 36” - 4 yards
• 2 spools of neutral-colored, general purpose thread, 250-300 yards each ^Can be gently used - no stains or tears.
Thank you for all the may kindnesses and expressions of
sympathy. Also, thanks to all who helped serve the good
lunch. A special thanks to the choir and Norman Oleson
for the fine presenta�on of the hymn “Thy Will Be Done.”
- The Family of LaVena Mohling
BACKPACK SERVICE PROJECT
School supply lists for Lincoln Elementary students are
available on the wall in the lobby. Please take a pull
tab and return supplies by Sunday, August 7.
Monetary donations are helpful. Make checks out to
BLC, with “School Supplies” in the memo.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS
Wednesday night meals will begin on September 14.
We are in need of volunteers to prepare and serve
meals. We are also looking for a volunteer who
would be interested in serving pizza for Wednesday
night meals. If you would like to help, please contact
Heather at 266-3541 or [email protected].
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August
Coffee Fellowship:
Faith & Learning
Current calendar may be found at
bethlehemcf.org/#/calendar.
UNIFIED GIVING THROUGH JUNE 30
Income: $175,891.76
Mission Plan: $181,848.00
($5,956.24)
WHEN HOSPITALIZED Please call the church office,
266-3541, if you or a loved one is in the hospital. Due
to changes in privacy policies, most hospitals no
longer contact a church when a member is
hospitalized.
CONTACT INFORMATION If you are moving, or if
you have changed your phone number or email
address, please contact the church, 266-3541 or
[email protected], so we can stay in touch
with you.
If you would like to add or
remove someone from the
church’s prayer chain,
please contact Heather
S c h n e i d e r ,
or 266-3541.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
If you know someone who is going through a difficult
time, consider giving them a prayer shawl. The prayer
shawls are lovingly knitted by several members of the
congregation. If you would like to give a prayer shawl
to someone, contact Heather Schneider,
[email protected] or 266-3541.
DONATE NOW
Use your smartphone to scan the
QR code or go to bethlehemcf.org
and cl ick on “Give Online”
underneath the Worship tab.
319-266-3541, bethlehemcf.org
CHURCH OFFICE STAFF
Pastor Gary Hedding
Robin Souhrada - Director of Faith Formation
Paulette Standing - Office Manager
Heather Schneider - Ministry Coordinator
LIKE us on Facebook:
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Bethlehem-Lutheran-Church-ELCA/
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Friends and family of our members:
BLC members:
Those serving in the armed forces:
Kyle Dierks
Forrest Maxson
Sherry Mohling
Dan O’Connell
Tyler Seehusen
Bailey Smith
Chuck Assink
Linda Assink June Blanford Mary Grosse Mildred Gutknecht
Dew Hansen Joell Hansen Reed Hunemuller
Isabel Johnson
Jane Nelson
Lorraine Nelson Allan Nielsen Beverly Sands Betty Schmidt
Eldora Sturm Adolph Wald Florence Wald
Craig Arnold
Robin Arnold
Norb Borcherding
Denise Cooper
Drew Cranston
Ginny Davis
Deloris Doehrmann
Anne Dotzler
Rhys Fletcher
Charles Funderburk
Steve Godwin
Mary Griffin
Richard Gutknect
Naomi Hagen
Jim Heiselman
Robert Johnson
Anna Jorgensen
John Jurris
Betty Kestner
Jason Luck
Anne Marcie
Finegan O’Keefe
Jill Pechacek
Hilda Pennington
Bob Schmitt
Barb Schroeder
Sara Seavey
Lawrence Seery
Liz Smith Warriner
Corby Stinnett
Marlene Stricker
Marvilyn Thomas
Robin Vasquez
Minnie Ward
Jeff Webb
Alise Williams
Cheryl
Krissy
Janeen
Kelly
Michael
Christine
Keep in prayer
FOOD BANK
Bethlehem recently donated 105 pounds
of food to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.
Sunday worship with Holy Communion
8:30am & 10:30am
Nursery available 8:15am-11:45am
Pastor: Rev. Gary Hedding
Church office phone: 319-266-3541
Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-3:00pm
Closed Friday
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bethlehemcf.org
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VOLUME XXXVII NUMBER VIII JULY 26, 2016
AUGUST LECTORS
8:30 Worship 10:30 Worship
7th Sally Morrow Bev Smith
14th Jane Nelson Vicki Newgard
21st Ed Amend Theresa Elverum
28th Linda Lewis Becky Anderson
AUGUST USHERS
8:30 Worship
7th Wayne & ElJean Bartelt, Megan & Lily Hermanson
14th Rich & Suzette Fisher, Megan & Lily Hermanson
21st Wayne & ElJean Bartelt, Megan & Lily Hermanson
28th Rich & Suzette Fuller, Megan & Lily Hermanson
10:30 Worship
7th Marty & Janet O’Connell, TBA
14th Larry & June Belz, Craig & Judy Goetsch
21st Larry & June Belz, Craig & Judy Goetsch, Becky Ruehle
28th Larry & June Belz, Scott & Kathy Cessna
AUGUST ACOLYTES
8:30 Worship 10:30 Worship
7th Sabrina Leistikow Sam Smith
14th Sam Lubs Maria Avino
21st Jenna Engbrecht Chayse Avino-Smith
28th Alex Schmidt Trenton Holden