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Chimes
Bethel Lutheran Church
May 2018 Volume 4, Issue 5
“We will joyfully serve all through God’s grace, love and word”
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Sunday School will be taking a break during the month of May. We will start up again on June 10th! In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you Sunday mornings during service and the children’s Sermon!
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Why Worship? “Going to church is not about meeting our needs. It is about pleasing God who meets our needs every minute of every day.” (“From Surviving to Thriving by Rev. John Krahn)
Let’s say someone were to give Bethel a large amount of money that had to be spent in this way. Every week for a month each person who attended your church would receive a brand new $100 bill? Does anyone question that attendance would increase? I bet people would go to two services each Sunday. By the end of the month, when word got out all over Windsor, there would be standing room only. People might even miss soccer practice to be there! Yet, every Sunday God gifts us with something infinitely greater than a mere Ben Franklin. We are given Jesus’ body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins and the blessings of eternal life. (Not to mention an awesome sermon!) Why would we want to miss this weekly gift? Why would we miss the chance to please a God who has given us so much? I love it when I see you at worship! You are a blessing to me, Bethel and mostly to God. Love in Jesus, Pastor Dave
Prayers needed for our area youth! Please hold our area youth in prayers for peace and understanding. Consider becoming an adult mentor in partnership with one of our Bethel youth. We are putting together mentors for our Peer Ministry Leadership team (HS), confirmation (small group leaders), and individual mentors to meet and pray for and with a youth. Talk with Shavonne to volunteer. Our children need our prayers, listening ears, relationships and resources. For a coffee date once a month and conversations, you can make a difference!
A message from Pastor Dave
BETHEL STAFF
Dave Pederson
Pastor
Gary Schmidt
Director of Music
Shavonne Felix
Youth Director
Mandy Toms
Children’s Ministry Director
Steve Camp
Church Administrator
Renae Kamerzell
Custodian
Ken Streeb
Organist
Ruth Winder
Wedding Coordinator
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
The volunteer schedule is available online at bethelwindsor.com. If you need a printed copy please let Steve know. 686.2863 Thank you to everyone who helps make every Sunday special.
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Lutheran Campus Ministry
NEWS from Lutheran Campus Ministry Why does campus ministry matter? UNC student Sarah Krohn shared in a recent sermon, “I became a part of a community at campus ministry. Without it, and the love of Christ that I have witnessed through my fellow members of campus ministry, I don’t think that my faith would be what it is today. I have witnessed the love of the Lord and felt his presence during our Sunday night dinners and worships, in the middle of our weekly Bible study, when offering service to the community through service projects, and during the uplifting weekend retreats every semester to both Sky Ranch and Rainbow Trail.” Thank you for your support for campus ministry and our students, faculty and staff! For more information about Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry at University of Northern Colorado visit www.lecmgreeley.org and for Lutheran Campus Ministry at Colorado State University visit www.lcmcsu.org.
Pastor Deb Abbott Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry at UNC 1844 11th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 970-817-4407 www.lecmgreeley.org
CHIX WITH STIX
Chix with Stix meets every month on the 1st Tuesday at 9 a.m. If you like to crochet or knit come see what Chix with Stix is all about. All are welcome. For more info, please call Karlene Schneider (970) 686-2381 or Diana Templefeld at (970) 686-1028.
OWLS
(Older Wiser Lutheran Seniors)
The next meeting of the OWLS will be on May 8th. We will meet
at church at 10:30 to carpool to the Eaton Country Club for
lunch, on to Eaton Grove and a guided tour of the Washing
Machine Museum at 1:30. There's a $7.50 admission fee for the
tour. Please let Cathy know if you'd like to join us! 303-514-
5989
MOPS and MOMS Next welcomes all moms!
Join us from 9:30 – 11:30 every other Thursday.
Meeting cost is $5/mom and child care is provided!
Upcoming Meeting Date is May 3rd
This the las MOPS until September.
Contact Mandy Toms with any questions.
ACKNOWLEDGING GOD
A Bible Study from the Augsburg Adult Bible Study Series
• Wednesdays
• 10 am
• Fireplace Room
• Peggy Lansverk - Facilitator
For information, contact Peggy or Carol Larson
“Refining the Temple”
A “weigh” our of dieting. Refining the Temple is a new approach to address
another “life issue”…that of “food”.
• What are the 7 Cycles and how can I apply these
to a deeper walk with God and a pathway to better
health?
• How can I get healthy and fit as obedience to
Christ?
• How can I establish new principles and habits in my life to KEEP
weight off permanently?
• What DOES scripture say about eating?
Lora at 7-Cycle Research is volunteering to lead this course at Bethel.
We will begin Tuesday, May 15, in the fireplace room from 6:30-8:00p.m.
Men, Women and Teens are welcome.
With a 15-week summer, let’s do this together!
For details and to sign up, please call Shirley Yauk (970-686-2329) or Lora
(970) 690-2423
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BLAST OFF FOR BOOKS GATHERING CAMPAIGN
As part of the ELCA Youth Gathering, special In-kind offering, that supports unique mission and values of the ELCA and that Gathering are
held up. Blast off for Books recognizes the need to
lift-up literacy in Houston. Building a foundation of literacy starts before entering Kindergarten. Students who read at home become strong writers, critical thinkers, and more successful students than those who do not. Houston Independent School District estimates that 74% of the
students in the district come from families who struggle to provide books for their children. This means the students begin each school year at a disadvantage. In joining the Gathering's Blast Off for Books campaign, you will help ensure bright futures for Houston’s students. The books you donate will be distributed at community book fairs, camps and other events around the city as part of the Gathering’s Service Learning experience. By putting books in the hands of Houston’s economically disadvantaged students, you can help change lives. Please see the enclosed flyer with the Amazon Wish List for a list of books being collected for the children of Houston. Note that only these books (new or lightly used) will be accepted. If you would like to donate for the youth to purchase books, just write Houston Books in check memo line. If you want to order and ship books to Houston in advance, please send to:
Faith Lutheran Church Blast Off for Books 4600 Bellaire Blvd Bellaire, TX 77401
Confirmation Intensive Camp Early Registration Has 14 Bethel campers and 3 HS Mentors! Please get your hard copy registration and physical/medical forms completed to mail or fax to Sky Ranch by May 16. If you did not register yet, you still can. Log into skyranchcolorado.org and go to registration. Use group hold ID, 18BETHEL to sign up your youth going into 6
th-9
th grade 2018/2019, as a camper. This is a unique program
that includes all the fun of camp, while living out Early Church Bible lessons in story! Bethel supports our youth & camp with half of the cost.
Volunteers are needed for VBS in so many areas! We
need help with building sets and decorations, leading
groups or stations. Please see Mandy if you or any
teen you know are interested in helping! We will have
volunteer training the week before VBS! Thank you!
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Congratulations 2018 Graduates! Contact Bethel, to be part of Milestone Sunday Are you or a family member graduating from high school, college, trade school, or going into the military? We would like to share a blessing and recognize your accomplishments in the worship bulletin. We extend an invitation to graduates to Celebration Worships May 6 at 8:30 or 11:00 for a blessing and small gift from Bethel.
Contact Shavonne, 970 397-9383, or Steve in the church
Milestone Sunday, May 6: Two Worships, One Program, and Food! Help us celebrate on May 6 in worship, program, and fellowship! We are praising God for our blessings of the last year and celebrating our Bethel ministries with a finale of fall through spring! Help us
Bless Graduates, Present Confirmation Study Bibles to current 5th
graders, Thank all our Volunteers, and Commission New Peer Ministry Leaders, during worship at 8:30 and 11:00. Stay after first service or come early for the 11 am service, for a brief program of Special Recognitions from Birth to Seniors! Enjoy special food and fellowship between the program and 11:00 worship. We give thanks for the Holy Spirit within us, in new life!
Youth & Family Ministry Calendar
[email protected] 970 397-9383
Now, Please submit names of any HS, tech, & college graduates, or those going into the military to be recognized at our May 6 Blessing of Graduates Wed, May 2, Confirmation going to Windsor Schools, Mental Healthiness, at WMS Thurs, May 3-Sat, May 5, RM Synod Assembly at the Weston in Westminster Sun, May 6, 8:30, 9:40, 11:00 Milestone Sunday with Blessing of Graduates, Volunteer Appreciation, Peer Ministry Commissioning, 8
th Step Up to HS, Bibles to incoming 6
th graders,
Awards and Food, all ages Sun, May 6, 12:30 (after late worship) Houston Team Required Meeting will include a group walk, paid meal, devotion & discussion Wed, May 9, 6:00 Youth & Family Ministry Team in Fireplace Room 6:00 Meal, 6:30-8:00 Large group Confirmation, Knowing Jesus, with Ms Shirley Sun, May 13, Windsor High School Graduation Wed, May 16, 6:00 Meal, 6:30-8:00 Sm Groups Confirmation, First Fall Confirmands meeting with parents Wed, May 23, 6:00 Meal, 6:30-8:00 Lg Group Confirmation with Pr Dave & gaga ball Mon, May 28, Memorial Day Holiday Wed, May 30, No Meal or confirmation, Holiday week
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to…
...everyone celebrating a Birthday or
Anniversary in May. May God continue to
bless you.
Keep the aluminum coming in…
Please, keep taking your used aluminum to
Morey’s Glass. We have an ongoing
account there. We will continue this
fundraiser for future youth projects.
Bethel Lutheran needs your help in ensuring its future mission. Please include the church in
your will. You may want to at least tithe (give 10%) of your estate to the Lord. Remember
to include the church’s name and address along with the amount of your bequest. Should you
wish, the pastor to provide you with the name of a caring and capable lawyer.
LOOKING AHEADKING AHEAD Mon, Jun 4-Fri, Jun 8, Youth help with VBS at Bethel, 9:00-12:00, meal/program Jun 7 eve (Confirmation service and Houston credit) Wed, Jun 13, 6:00 Youth & Family Ministry Team, 6:00 Meal, 6:30 Large Group Confirmation with Ms Shirley Tues, Jun 26-Mon, Jul 2, Bethel’s 2018 Youth Gathering Team in Houston Sun, Jul 17-Fri, Jul 22, Confirmation Intensive at Sky Ranch, the Early Church Sat, Jul 14, 9:00 Serve Day in Windsor, Coffee & Prayer, Hwy Clean Up & Lunch Sun, Jul 29, 1:10 Faith Day @ Rockies with post-game concert by Passion $18 Sat, Aug 4, Switchfoot Concert @ Elitch’s, all day/concert group tkts $24.99 Sun, Aug 5, 4:30 Thank you banquet and presentation done by Houston Team for Bethel, all our prayer warriors, and supporters of Gathering! Aug, Dead Sea Scrolls @ Museum of Nature & Science and Jerusalem 3D @ Imax
Thank you for giving flowers
for the altar in April.
Sherron Brunner
Mike & Renae Kamerzell
"Hands In Praise" is an American Sign Language Christian Choir sponsored by Bethel Lutheran Church. We welcome anyone that would like to join and membership is made up of members of various churches in Northern Colorado. Experience is not needed. If interested, contact Elaine
Mainwaring, Director 970-686-5319 or use the submit form on the webpage. Check out the website, www.bethelwindsor.com. Then Ministries.
Upcoming Performances May 2 - Concert for Saint Paul's Congregational Church Friendship Dinner, Greeley, Colorado Welcome to new member Carolyn DeShazo, Windsor, Colorado
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May Calendar
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Bethel Lutheran Church
328 Walnut St
Windsor, CO 80550
Phone: 970-686-2863
E-mail: [email protected]
www.bethelwindsor.com
2018 VBS Registration
We are so excited to welcome your kiddo(s) to VBS! It is sure to be a wonderful, faith-filled time! VBS runs June 4th-8th from 9 am until Noon. Cost is $12 per child, $30 for families of 3 or more children. Registration is open to children Pre-K (4 yrs) up to those currently in 4th grade.
Adult and Youth volunteers are also needed! If you or your
teenager would be interested in volunteering, we have lots of areas
where they could help! Contact Mandy Toms for more info!