Newsletter 12-22-20 - Bethel United Methodist Church

BETHEL NEWS
December 22,
2015
BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Our Mission is to know, serve & love Christ within
my self, family, church, community and the world.
Sunday, December 27th
LOOK INSIDE
Prayers
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Bits-n-Pieces
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Stewardship
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New Year Lunch
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Thank You’s
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New Year Prayer
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January Birthdays
& Anniversaries
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January 2016 Calendar
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Next Newsletter Deadline
Friday, January 8th
at 12 noon
Phone: 815-864-2581
Fax: 815-864-3201
office@
BethelUmcShannon.org
EVERY WEEK AT BETHEL
Sunday through January 3rd
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Worship
Sundays beginning January 10th
8:45 a.m. Worship (Traditional)
10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
11:00 a.m. 4 Him (Contemporary)
Monday
8:00 p.m. AA (Wesley Chapel)
Tuesday
6:00 a.m. Fresh Encounters
Thursday
4:00 p.m. Al-Anon (Wesley Chapel)
Michelle Mellette, will be
in the service to speak about
the mission that she and her
husband Jonathan are
involved in.
Native American Christian Academy, located in Sun Valley, Arizona, is a Christian boarding school for Native American children.
The school
primarily serves the Navajo Reservation but also has students who
are Apache and Hopi.
Our mission is to educate and disciple students for Christ. We
fulfill this mission by having 24-7 interaction with our students. From
the classroom to sports to dorm life, the students are surrounded
by people who are a Godly influence.
Our vision is to bring students in with what they want and send
them out with what they need. There are 4 reasons why students
attend Native American Christian Academy. In order they are safety, sports, academics, and Christianity. We provide a safe environment, we are a part of a small sports league, and we provide a
quality education. They receive what they want plus what they need
– a knowledge of the saving power of Christ. Our hope is that our
students will be so transformed by the power of Christ that they will
take that transformation back to their families and the reservation.
Christ can be made known through the kids that come to our
school!
To hear stories about what God is doing at Native American
Christian Academy and learn how you can support this ministry,
come to church on December 27th.
Sunday, January 3. 2016
We will approve and
celebrate the new
Spiritual Leadership Council.
We Remember in our Prayers . . .
Betty Groen
Gary Sturtevant (Florence
Thede’s Son)
Lloyd Martin
Calista Hartman (Del
Carolyn Ruter
Rothermel’s sister)
Carolyn Deininger
Vicki Best(Lori Murphy’s sister)
Jan Frisbie
Roger Julius (cousin of
Dorothy Rinderman
Tim Ruter & Sheryl Ruter)
Kirk Deal (Darlene Alvey’s
Ellen Homan
brother)
Virginia Artman
Ron Heckman
Atrium
Lucille Robinson
Barb Ludewig
Sandy Schryver
Mark Woessner
Pearl Pavillion
Donagene Nesemeier
Sally Koch
Dorothy Wubbena
Don Keckler
Elsie Haring
Ed Haring
Carol Woessner
Maurita Scharman
Barb Woessner
Pegan LaPointe
Nicole Merboth
Liberty Village
Gladys Appel
Florence Thede
Orval & Dorothy
Schoonhoven
Oakley Courts
Belva Brandt
Lois Barnes
Doris Horner has a new address!
Hawthorne Inn #115
Please call the
church office if
you would like
her new phone #.
2140 W Navajo Dr.
Freeport, IL 61032
No Women’s Circles in January.
Save Your Casey’s Pizza Coupons!
Keep saving your Casey’s Pizza coupons that
come on the box. Along with Acts 2 funds,
these coupons will be shared with people that
may just need a quick meal for their family.
The next Acts 2 Fund Sunday is January 3rd.
But the box is on the counter by the office so
drop off your coupons
anytime!
Pinecrest Manor
Edith Heeren
Paul Meier
Bill Artman
Cheyenne Zubler
Ray Smout
Khamsin Giedd (Lisa Young’s
daughter-in-law)
Provena St. Joseph Cntr
LaMoine Mohlencamp
Stephenson Nursing Cntr
Grace Harrenstein
Roger Artman
Alan Julius (cousin of Tim Ruter
& Sheryl Ruter)
If you will be traveling or moving to another
address during the winter months, please let us
know your temporary address, your departure
and return dates, so you continue to receive the
Bethel newsletter.
If you receive your newsletter by email you are
already set!
Next Newsleer Deadline
Friday, January 8th at Noon
Stewardship Corner
Dec 13
10:00 .
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Budget
$2,273.00
Dec 20
10:00
163
Budget
$7,259.00
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New Year’s
Celebration Lunch
Sunday, January 3rd
11 am after worship service
Enjoy a variety of homemade
soups, sandwiches
and desserts
Donations accepted
with proceeds going to the
Ketchup the Kitchen Project
A heartfelt thank you to the Bethel United Methodist
family for your prayers, cards, and memorials in
memory of Norma Meyers. A special thank you to
Pastor Mike for meeting with our family and listening
to favorite stories reminiscent of Norma's life and his
comforting words. Also, to the women of the Food and
Fellowship committee for providing a wonderful
luncheon following the funeral. All your kind gestures
will never be forgotten.
The Family of Norma Meyers
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Thank you for a very successful Christmas Cabaret.
Many people played key roles. Thank you Jeanne for
the beautiful decorations. It set a picture perfect
atmosphere. Thank you to all who made the delicious
desserts. Thank you to all who helped with set-up,
serving, and clean-up. Thank you to our Praise Band
and special guests for your wonderful musical talents.
Thank you Josh and Tim… the acting out of the "12
Days of Christmas" will long be remembered!
Special thanks to all who attended the evening.
Our purpose of the Cabaret is to raise the funds to
support our two children through World Vision. We
collected $785.00. That is just $55.00 short of our
needed goal to cover the 2016 costs.
Thank you all.
Another Ketchup the Kitchen Event!!
In February
“Celebration of Love”
Concert and Dinner
Featuring the Bethel Praise Band
Watch the newsletter and bulletin for the
date and more details soon!
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Jenna Mathew
1/9
1/11
Karen Bremmer
1/2
Gladys Appel
David Foust
Shirley Krell
Kensley Kaus
Clayton Ruter
Andrew Chesney
1/29
Dennis Schubert
Korina Freidag
1/30
Dale DeClercq
1/12
Nathan Schubert
Carmen Madigan
1/13
Bob Yeagle
Ashley Becker
1/3
Evelyn Rogers
Parker Krogman
Mackenzie Byer
1/14
Denise Helmeid
Abby Byer
1/15
Barb Ruter
1/16
Joshua Cheeseman
1/18
Jan Wilhelms
Alan Flack
Toni Moll
1/19
Lexton Endress
Orval Schoonhoven
Al Thede
Derek Goetz
1/6
Benjamin Horner
1/7
Heidi Calzavara
Jennifer DeSpain-Nardin
Alicia Chesney
1/8
Miles Mlakar
1/9
Kristan Knight
Dorothy Schoonhoven
Bonnie Stoner
Steve Aram
Lee Eden
1/5
Roger Bremmer
Justin Diefenbach
Don Frisbie
1/4
1/31
Hudson Groezinger
Jeremie Moll
Kaden Henze
Evelyn Stoner
Perry Stoner
Gabby Snyder
1/1
1/28
David Skerik
1/21
Nicole Merboth
1/23
Larry Lessman
Shelby Groezinger
1/5
Lyle & Patty Robinson
1/25
Ben Elbert
1/7
Tim & Barb Ruter
1/26
Kylee Ruter
1/9
Lyle & Helen Sykora
1/27
Stanley Toomsen
1/16
Darryl & Marty Moring
Callahan Steen
1/30
Todd & Dawn Krell
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BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
217 S. HICKORY ST
SHANNON IL 61078
Address Label
December 22, 2015
The Mission of the United Methodist Church is to make
disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Bethel United Methodist Church
217 S Hickory St, Shannon IL 61078
Winter Schedule
Through January 3, 2016
9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages
10:00 a.m. Worship Service
Tuesday 6:00 a.m. Fresh Encounters
Phone: 815-864-2581
Fax: 815-864-3201
Email: Office@BethelUmcShannon.org
www.BethelUMCShannon.org
Pastor: Rev. Mike Jones
Jeanne Groezinger, Parish Visitor
Mari Vesey, Administrative Assistant
Blondena Best, Parish Nurse
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
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