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BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
BETHEL LU THERAN CHUR CH
Volume 55 Issue 10
Celebrating 125 Years of Making Jesus Known
The
Bethel
News
Inside this Issue:
 Pastor Richard’s Article—Pg. 2
 Thank you from Us—-Pg. 3
 Updates and Notices—Pg. 4
 A Look at our Loyalty—Pg.5
 Bethel Notes & Youth News—Pg.6
 WELCA News & Information—pg. 7
 Church Council Members—Pg. 8
 Notes to the Congregation—Pg. 8
 Scripture Readings for the Month—Pg. 8
 Birthdays & Anniversaries—Pg. 9
 Mission of the Month—Pg. 9
 Calendar—Pg. 10
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m.
with communion
11:00
with communion
9:45 Adult & Children Sunday
School
VOLUME 55 ISSUE 10
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Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ!
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift
of God not the result of works, so that no one may boast. 10For we are what he has made us, created in Christ
Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.
Reformation is coming! Reformation Day is on Friday, October 31st but we will celebrate it on Sunday,
October 26th. Reformation is the day we remember Martin Luther’s discovery of the good news of the gospel
that we are saved by God’s grace by faith in Christ alone not by our works. Our salvation is a free gift given to
us and empowers us to do good works in Jesus name! Some Lutherans and other Christians think it’s a bad
thing to celebrate the Reformation because it was the time that divided the church and eventually gave us so
many denominations and sects but Luther did not want to leave the Catholic Church just reform it. The
Christian church always needs reforming. The Lutheran Church that came of the Reformation needs
reforming just like every other Christian church. We are daily called to return to our baptism and die to our
selfish ways to live as new creations in Christ. There is a new Reformation going on in the body of Christ
now. More and more Christian churches are working together and this is happening even at Bethel. We not
only work with other Lutheran churches with Confirmation and service projects, but we share Vacation Bible
School with Roman Catholics and Presbyterians! This is the work of God not of humans. Jesus prayed that
we may be one and that we are all called to be one in Christ and work together for the good news of Jesus love
for all people! At Kent University Parish Newman Center in Kent, Ohio, there will be a Lutheran-Catholic
Covenant Celebration on October 26 from 2 to 6:30 pm. This event is sponsored by the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Youngstown and Northeastern Ohio Synod of the ELCA. The topic will be on the theology of the
cross! Anyone familiar with Lutheran theology knows that Luther’s theology was based on Justification by
grace through faith in Christ alone with the theology of the cross focus. So Roman Catholics and Lutherans
who were at one time separated are now talking on issues that once divided. This is good news! However, the
fact that God loves you by sending His Son, Jesus, the crucified Risen Savior for you is good news indeed!
God’s Blessings in Christ,
Pastor Richard Kidd
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We,
the
congregation,
would like to thank the
12 5 t h
Anniversar y
Committee for it’s tireless
efforts on ensuring such a
wonderful and successful
anniversary celebration!!!
The church service was a
wonderful start to a
fabulous day of reminiscing and great food….thank
you, everyone, for a job
well done!!!
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UPDATES AND NOTICES
Saturday, October 25, 2014 –
International Buffet
There will be two seatings: 4:30 & 6:30,
$15 adults $6 children 6-12
No Carry Outs, limited seating, No ticket
sales at the Door!
Tickets on sale: Sept. 28-Oct. 12
Contact: Sue 330-758-0804
Sponsored by WELCA
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is sponsoring this event by donating $1 for every
$3 raised. A special “Thank you” to this
fraternal organization for helping us help
others!
We are looking for donations of “special
desserts” our members enjoy making during the holidays for the International
Buffet. Please contact Diana Wiesner if
you are willing to donate a dessert.
Bethel Lutheran Church is pleased to offer a
preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a
leading provider of community-based preventive
health screenings, is providing screenings on
10/13/14. Five screenings will be offered that
scan for potential health problems related to:
blocked arteries, which is a leading cause of
stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can
lead to ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries
in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart
disease; arterial fibrillation or irregular heart beat,
which is closely tied to stroke risk; and bone density screening, for men and women, used to
assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and
osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our
member discount). All five screenings take 60-90
minutes to complete. In order to register for this
event and receive a $10 discount off any package
priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or
visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitypartners
On Saturday, October 11th at 9:00 join the
Ragan’s and the LoSasso’s in making Italian
or Swedish sausage! This will be at the
church...come on out and have some fun!
Let Jim LoSasso know if you want Italian and
Ruth Ragan if you want Swedish!!!
In addition to the sausage, on Saturday, October 18th at 9:00
come on out to the Ragan’s where you can learn how to make
sauerkraut! This will be held in their garage. All are invited!!!!
A most gracious “thank you!” to
Andy and Ruth Ragan from Myrna
Loy Rozenblad Smith.
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Ministry Overview Page
OCTOBER ASSIGNMENTS
On Going Prayers, including
occasional homebound folks:
Communion Assistants for October
Susan Ausmann
Dick Almblad
8:30
Debbie Coffin
Wally Binder
Jackson Diaz
11:00
Helen Bendel
Deanna Brannigan
Dig Coffin, Rhonda Klase, Dee
Snyder
Mary Burkey
Dottie Coffin
Cora Dixon
Johnny Conti Jr.
Irene Wittenauer
Betty Deskin
Mary Gleckler
Howard & Peggy Shaw
Marian Miller
Jack & Susie Granger
Donna Fredrickson Phyllis Evans
Dale Goehring
Mark DeMartino Jr.
Arvella Harris
Lin Henry
Richie Martin
Alberta Nelson
A Look at our Loyalty
The Church is a gift...assembly required.
Our Worship Attendance
08/24
08/31
09/07
09/14
110
120
183
158
Sunday School
09/07
32 (Rally Day)
Rich Neff
Janet Phelps
09/14
17
Frank Sherman
Leroy & Lillian Robison
Marie Schneider
Sally Shilliday
Betty Stevens
Kay Varga
Jackie Watson
Judy Wilson
Audrey Wylie
Betty Davis
Shirley Peterson
Nancy Kissel
Arlee Hamilton
Tony DeMartino, Sr
Betty Seeman
Steve Kirr
Margaret Belfrage Carol Coalmer
Adair Family
Eleanor Laise
Henry Stinner
Jean Thorpe
Margaret Habanschnss
Susan Haynes, scheduling
330-758-4283
Flower Deliverers:
Dig Coffin
330-758-4283
Acolytes:
Cheryl Taraszewski
330-788-7637
Counters:
Bonnie MacKeown Dick Mumma
Gerhard Blaurock Louise Johnson
Altar Flowers:
Bill Conkey
330-270-0113
Greeters:
Don Peterson
330-533-4064
Ushers:
Andy Ragan
330-549-2376
Brian Klase
330-707-0508
General Operations Fund
To cover our 2014 approved budget,
We need to bring in $24,202.40 per
month to our general fund.
Total received in September $21,688.00
Building Fund Income
We need to bring in $2155 per month to
pay our building mortgage
Total received in September $2,449.00
Ushers for October
8:30
Maria & John Bachinger
11:00
Ron Anderson, Brian Klase, Jim
LoSasso, Don Zabel
Altar Group D for October
Nancy Kuivila
Dale Morckel
Alice Ogden
Linda Swanson
Chairperson
Janie Morckel
Judy Phillips
Candi Rusinowski
NEEDED:
Volunteers are needed to serve on
communion groups to PREPARE
communion for church services.
We have 4 groups, so you would only
serve 3 times a year.
Contact Janet Conkey 330-270-0113
Dear Members:
Contact for our e-mail for the
Prayer chain is Sandy Dorman. Her
There will be communion at 8:30 and 11:00
every Sunday
email is sdorman@zoominternet.net
If you would like to be a part of the
e-mail prayer chain, contact Sandy. ~Thanks
Sandy!~
Contact Nancy at 330-758-9308 or Sandy at
330-758-7796 for the phone prayer chain.
~Thanks Nancy and Sandy!~
OUR PRAYER LIST is posted
on Narthex Bulletin
Board…
so that you might be able
to send cards to them.
Please remember to let the office know when
any of the communion supplies are getting low.
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BETHEL NOTES & YOUTH NEWS!!!
3 year olds through 4th Grade!! Come and “Light
the Night with Jesus” on Wednesday, October
29th at 6:00 p.m. for games, treats, and crafts!!!
5th through 8th grade, hang out for a party in the
“Youth Cave” basement! See Beth Applegate for
details or questions….Happy Halloween!
Time to mark your calendars for the NEO Synod LYO Winter Gathering!!
January 2-4, 2015 at the Holiday Inn in Independence with music this year
by Lost and Found!! The key note speaker will be Pastor Jay Gamlin. The
theme is WINGS, Isaiah 40:31. Please, please plan to join us if you are 13 to
19 years of age….
Tuesday, October 14th @ 7:00 pm
Christian Ed Team Meeting!!
A CHURCH MOUSE BLOG
“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you
through and through. May your whole spirit,
soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of
our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23
As we enter into a new season, I wonder, will God
want us to continue “gardening”? There are
many different seasons to life as well...some more
difficult than others. The difficult seasons make
us stronger and less dependent upon others to
nurture us. God, however, continues to nurture
us even through the difficult seasons. It is his
promise to preserve us until Christ returns, to
look after us...we shall continue gardening
through all the seasons and ask the Holy Spirit to
preserve us until the time that we meet our
Master Gardener face-to-face!
Until next time…..
Exciting things
are happening
with our Junior and Senior High Students!
We have combined their Sunday morning
bible studies (9:45) and we are now in the
new and improved “YOUTH CAVE” basement! We NEED you to come and share
your time with us ! You COULD win a
prize if your name is pulled at our monthly
drawings! Aren’t you curious?
October Confirmation class:
October 12th for Crop Walk with Confirmation
class to follow...
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES AND INFORMATION:
WELCA NEWS
BOOK CLUB: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty will be discussed on Monday, October 6th at 9:00 a.m.
in the quilter’s room. Delaine DeChellis is the leader. All are welcome!!
Fall Retreat: A huge thank you to Marilyn, Rhonda, Lynnae, and Shelia for planning the fall retreat. It was
a wonderful, sunny retreat. We hope to see many new faces next Fall. It is absolutely a wonderful, spirit-filled,
relaxing time.
International Buffet: See flyer for details. Proceeds for Bethel and community outreach programs.
Thrivent will also contribute to this event.
WELCA Board Meeting: The WELCA Board met on Saturday, September 13th at Camp Frederick. It
was decided to no longer collect cellular phones. We continue to accept prescription eyeglasses for Lions Club
International. They can be placed in the basket provided next to the secretary’s office. WELCA has used
funds from the International Buffet and Cookie Walk/Soup Sale to purchase 10 8-foot tables in Fellowship
Hall, an air conditioner for Fellowship Hall Kitchen, 4 high chairs, Christmas decorations for the sanctuary,
and had the freezer repaired in the large kitchen. Proceeds also support Rescue Mission, Beatitude House,
Camp Frederick, Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, and WELCA Headquarters for World Missions. We are always
looking for programs and ideas for 2015 Calendar of Events. Watch the bulletin boad by the Secretary’s office
for upcoming events.
Piecemakers Sewing/Quilting Group: Every Tuesday from 10-2 in the quilting room on second
level, you can join with the Piecemakers in making quilts, lap robes, and many other items that all go to many
causes. All are welcome! See Helen LoSasso or Susan Burgeson if interested.
Attention All Bakers!!! We need bakers for the Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 13th. Your fancy,
holiday cookies are needed. Cookies must be dropped off by Friday, December 12th at noon. The cookie
walk is open to the public from 9-11 a.m. on December 13th. Cookies are all homemade. Clothespin cookies
will be made on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to learn how these are made are
very welcome.
LYDIA-RUTH CIRCLE: There will be no meeting held in October. We will be making Italian and
Swedish sausages on Saturday, October 11th at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Let Jim LoSasso know if you want
Italian and let Ruth Ragan know if you want Swedish. You must come out and help if at all possible. We will
be making sauerkraut in the Ragan’s garage on Saturday, October 18th beginning at 9:00 a.m. If you want
Kraut, you must come and help. All are invited!
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N ote s to t h e Co ng r eg at i on :
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR
SEPTEMBER
OCT. 5: LECTIONARY 27
(PENT 17)
If you have Altar Flowers or a Candle: Please pay when you reserve your
flower date. Make checks payable to the church $20.00 for flowers and
$8.00 for a candle, and mail to the church or put in the offering plate.
If you have a date you want, let Susan know 330-758-4283
Isaiah5:1-7
Psalm 80:7-15
Thanks, Altar Flower Committee
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46
OCT.26:REFORMATION SUNDAY
OCT. 12: LECTIONARY 28
(PENT 18)
Isaiah 25:1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14
Oct. 19: Lectionary 29
(Pent 19)
Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]
JEREMIAH 31:31-34
PSALM 46
ROMANS 3:19-2
JOHN 8:31-36
2014 Church Council
President:
Bill Conkey
Vice President:
Diana Weisner
Secretary:
Rhonda Klase
Christian Ed:
Valerie DeMartino
Communication:
Sandy Dorman
Finance:
Earl Coffin
Membership:
Toni Juergensen
Property:
Jim LoSasso
Welcome:
Dolores Ipe
Worship:
Marilyn Weaver
Youth Rep:
Elise DeMartino
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
All Council Committee Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. each month unless notified of
changes. All Committee Members and Associate Members should attend monthly meetings.
Church Council Meeting on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. each month unless notified of changes. All council
members should attend monthly meetings.
Mickey Schuster Meeting will be on the 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in September & as meetings are scheduled.
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VOLUME 55 ISSUE 10
O C T O B E R B I R T H DA Y S
&
ANNIVERSARIES
October Birthdays
2
Steve Kirr, David O’Hara
3
Laurie Nunez
1
Jon & Darla Johnson (10th)
6
Becky Butcher, Nancy Coldren, John Kish, Scott Wright
3
Diane & Steve Kirr
7
Nora Lee Klase, Arlene McAtee
8
Gil & Nancy Kuivila
9
Lori Guthridge, Teddy Conway
9
Fred & Danielle Noday
10
David & Nancy Bjorson
14 Nancy Kuivila, Kathy Schuetz
12
Stan & Sandy Huddleston
16 Edwin Anderson, Candi Thomas, Fred Noday
28
Jeffrey & Kristen Lorek
10 Thomas Billock, Bob Rider
11 Joshua Midgley
18 Brian Klase
19 Cassie Wilson
21 Marian Miller
22 Jacob Morlan
23 Shane VanNest, Ron Kinnick
24 Ian Guthridge
27 James Coffin, Franki Noday, Jacob Shood
28 Jason Butcher, Stacy Freeman, Matthew McConahy
30 Cheryl Snyder
31 Nicholas Rusinowski
MISSION
OF THE
MONTH
FOR
OCTOBER
IS
PROTESTANT FAMILY SERVICES
Let the office know of any changes,
corrections or additions,
or if celebrating a
“milestone” birthday or anniversary.
Thank you!
Council Meeting
7:00 p.m.
28
Wed
Thu
2
7:00 pm Choir
9
7:00 pm Choir
Practice
16
7:00 pm Choir
Practice
23
30
7:00 pm Choir
Practice
29
8:30 am Newsletter
Team
6:00 pm
Light the Night With
Jesus -Children’s Party
22
15
8
1
Fri
3
4
4:30 & 6:30 pm
International Buffet
25
9:00 am Making Sauerkraut at the Ragan’s
18
9:00 am Sausage
Making at Bethel
11
31
24
17
10
Sat
October 2014
6
Tue
5
9:00 Book Club What
Alice Forgot by Liane
Moriarty
14
Mon
8:30 & 11:00 service with
Communion
13
10:00 am
Sun
12
Columbus Day
7
8:30 & 11:00 service with
Communion
All Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Life Line Screening
20
27
21
Office Closed!
19
8:30 & 11:00 service
with Communion
26
8:30 & 11:00 service with
Communion
7:00 pm Choir
Practice
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Non-Profit Org.
425 Crestview Drive
Boardman, Ohio 44512
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Our Staff
The Ministers
The Entire Bethel Family
Senior Pastor
Richard Kidd
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Phone: 330-758-5745
Fax: 330-629-8658
E-mail: office@bethelboardman.org
Director of Visitation Ministry
Building Manager
Organist
Treasurer/Financial Secretary
Director of Music
Our Web Page:
bethelboardman.org
and visit our FB Page
Christian Ed Coordinator
Georgette Kollay
Paul Burgeson
David Walsh
LaRue Murray
Paul Orend/Sue Mallery
Marc Pupino
Beth Applegate