09-2016 September NL.pub - Bethlehem Lutheran Church

PASTOR’S PAGE
Where Do We Go From Here?
I am writing this before we vote as a congregation
on constitution and bylaws changes on October 2.
Truth be told, it’s kind of freeing to write this
before knowing the outcome of the vote. I am
confident that God is bigger than any direction we
decide to embark upon.
That said, I do have some observations.
As your pastor, I have listened to those who are
excited about the possibility of change and those
who are concerned about the possibility of
change. I have observed how we speak to each
other in honoring ways as brothers and sisters in
Christ and how we have torn each other down
and spoken to (and about) each other in less than
honorable ways. I have witnessed some of the
best of what we can be as a congregation and
some of the worst. And it grieves me because the
Way of Jesus is better than this. We are better than
this.
Regardless of whether we move forward with
a new constitution and bylaws or the old one, a
critical question for our life together is…
Where do we go from here?
I have some invitations. I invite us to dig deeper as
we move forward…
• Dig deeper into God’s word. Let’s read and
reflect on John, chapter 15 together in the months
head. I have been slowly praying through this
chapter for several months now. Jesus is the vine.
We are the branches. God the Father is the vinedresser.
• Dig deeper into our relationships with each
other. Let’s read and reflect on Matthew, chapter
18, in which Jesus invites us into the way of
reconciliation when we have been wronged by a
brother or sister.
• Dig deeper in prayer, seeking God’s guidance
in all things. Let’s craft time for stillness, listening
for how the Holy Spirit is leading and guiding us.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of
God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be
with you always.
+ Pastor Matt
The Daughter Project is a local organization that helps young girls who have suffered abuse in the sex
trafficking industry. Started by Toledo resident Jeff Wilbarger, who recently received national recognition from
the Jefferson Awards Foundation, The Daughter Project is hosting a screening of a shocking, inspirational and
award-winning human trafficking documentary called 'Nefarious', at St. Luke’s (Curtice, Ohio) on Tuesday
October 25, 6:30–8 pm.
Based on FBI statistics, Toledo is one of the top five cities in America for human trafficking, according to the
Ohio Trafficking Commission. This 90-minute documentary shows the heart-breaking nature of sex trafficking,
as well as the life saving work being done by several organizations around the world. This documentary will not
only help people to become better informed about this terrible evil, but will inspire them to support The Daughter
Project to provide resources, counseling and recovery at a home located in Wood County. Please be aware that
the content of this movie is for mature audiences, high school age or older. Please consider attending this
important event! Contact Pr. Rita Bair, 419-305-0376, for more information.
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In God’s Light: A Message from Bishop Daniel
Dear Friends in Christ,
During this summer, I have been slowly reading through the
Sermon on the Mount, and the 2 verses that I continue to
ponder are Matthew 5:14, "You are the light of the world. A
city built on a hill cannot be hid," and Matthew 5:16, "In the
same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may
see your good works and give glory to your Father in
heaven." The light of Christ shines in you and through you.
My first 5 weeks serving as your bishop have been rich and
full. Moving boxes of books. Getting to know the staff.
Heading to New Orleans for the Churchwide Assembly.
Meeting with synodical committees, pastors, deacons (I like
the sound of that), and congregational leaders. Leading
worship and worshiping with you. Celebrating joys. Navigating
conflict. And running a half marathon.
I thought it would be helpful to share a few updates:
Transition Team: The Synod Council has blessed my request
to form a 7-member Transition Team. The team includes:
Becky Seibert (Grace Lutheran Church in Fremont)
Pastor Stacy Laurer-Scovanner (St. John's Lutheran Church in
Sandusky)
Pastor Kent Wilson (Executive Committee of Synod Council
and Zion Lutheran Church in Lima)
Jacob Henry (Organist at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in
Pemberville)
Pastor Jeff Gramza (St. John Lutheran Church in Celina)
Pastor Sarah Schaaf (Conference Dean and St. Paul's Lutheran
Church in Waldo)
Pastor Steve Smithberger (Epiphany Lutheran Church in
Toledo)
This team will meet bi-monthly for 90 days and will offer guidance and leadership in 2 primary areas: 1. A proto-mission and
vision. 2. Staffing Configuration. Please keep the Transition
Team in your prayers as we seek God's will for our synod.
Current Staffing: As many of you know all staff positions at
the Northwestern Ohio Synod are coterminous with the
Bishop's position. Upon the retirement of Bishop Marcus
Lohrmann on July 31, 2016, all of the staff of the Northwestern
Ohio Synod turned in their letters of resignation with an end
date of August 31, 2016. Pastor Cathy Schibler has been called
to serve at Portico as a full-time Regional Representative.
Pastor Marc Miller has been called to serve a congregation in
Puerto Rico. The synod support staff have been very helpful
during this time of transition. Jennifer Prueter, Sherri Wagner,
and Sherry Krieger have been kind enough to continue their
service for an additional 90 days, with 30 day check-ins along
the way. Mary Boals was contracted by Synod Council earlier
this year to maintain her position through December 31st. The
4 of them have been instrumental in guiding me through this
transition. When you see them or speak with them, please
thank them for their faithful service.
Future Staffing: I am currently working with the ELCA on
the position description for a DEM (Director of Evangelical
Mission). This position is a partnership between the Northwestern Ohio Synod and the Domestic Mission unit of the
ELCA. Pastor Cathy Schibler has agreed to serve in a part time
capacity as the Director of Candidacy. Sherry Krieger will be
working with the Call Facilitators to assist those congregations
and rostered leaders that are in the call process. As stated
above the Transition Team will be offering guidance and
leadership on a future staffing configuration.
As I ponder these past 5 weeks, here are 5 discoveries I have
made:
1. This is a faster game. I ran track in high school and in
college. In high school, I was pretty good. In college, I was
average, because the game was that much faster. While in
the parish, I had time to ponder and to pray. I already find
that there is less time to ponder. But I know that I must
find the time to pray.
2. I will make mistakes. In the parish there were a number of
times that I had to beg forgiveness from others. There will
be times when I will beg your forgiveness. Please know
that the decisions I make, I make for the sake of the Gospel
and the Church. Please also know that there will be times
when those decisions will be wrong. Please forgive me.
3. There is a huge learning curve, and I still don't know what
I don't know. Bishop colleagues tell me that it takes about
2-3 years to learn the ins and outs of this office. My wife
Rachel calls me a "Baby Bishop." In many ways it's true.
There is so much to learn.
4. In 5 weeks, there have been many joys and already a few
challenges. I have made a promise to myself and now to
you that I will not allow the challenges to trump the joys.
Every time I work in a challenging context or with a
challenging leader, I will spend an equal amount of time in
a joyful context and with a joyful leader. As the bishop I
reserve the right to decide how the time granted to me by
God will be spent and I reserve the right to decide the
difference between challenging and joyful.
5. Finally, as I have long known, prayer is powerful. I have
already witnessed the power of prayer in a congregational
setting. Prayer (and the Holy Spirit) has the power to
transform contexts and to change hearts. The promise of
your prayers mean so much to me, and when you tell me
that you are praying for me, I can see it in your eyes, and I
find great comfort and hope in the prayers you lift to God
on my behalf. Please keep them coming.
Thank you for taking the time to read these words. This is a
bit longer than future e-mails will be, but there was and is a lot
to cover. We are in this together, and I am honored to be in this
with you, for the light of Christ shines in you and through you.
Bless you,
Bishop Daniel G. Beaudoin
September 7, 2016
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Our Vision: Called by the Holy Spirit, we are a fully-devoted fellowship of believers, called to
grow as disciples and sent to make disciples, who are engaged in spiritual growth by:
1. PRAYING daily
2. Reading the BIBLE daily
(from September)
FOR HEALING AND HOPE: Karen O’Brien, Virginia
Shammo, Karen Williams, Anna Louise Witker, Doris Rahe,
Homer Johnson, Lois Ladd, Bob Ladd, Hope Burkin, Dan
Wegman, Terry Holderbach, Tara Williams, Ray Maassel,
Nancy Kahlenberg, Roger Kahlenberg
IN CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF: Grace Elizabeth
Long, Chloe June Witker
FOR THE GRIEVING: For the families of David and Leo St.
Louis, Richard “Dick” Heckman
FOR ALL YOUTH; FOR OUR MILITARY MEN AND
WOMEN; FOR OUR CHURCH
BELIEVE book: read this chapter by:
Chapter 3: October 2
Chapter 4: October 9
Chapter 5: October 16
Chapter 6: October 23
Chapter 7: October 30
Chapter 8: November 6
Chapter 9: November 13
Chapter 10: November 20
FOR OUR BISHOPS: Elizabeth Eaton, Daniel Beaudoin
Bible Presentation
FOR LOCAL MISSIONS: After School Youth Club, Snack
Pack Program, Good Samaritan Fund, Community Food
Pantry, Habitat for Humanity, The Linen Closet, Grace’s
Place, Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care,
WCCA Senior Center
Our congregation will present our third and sixth
grade students with Bibles during worship on Sunday,
October 9. The Bibles will be available in the hallway,
outside the offices, for signatures and blessings on
Sunday, October 2. All are invited to support these
students with your prayers and well wishes.
for family and friends can be made
to the office by phone, email,
or by letting Pastor Matt, Vicar Eric
or one of the deacons know.
Requests can be for named people or for a generic
request. Requests will go out via email to approximately
250 email addresses for prayer.
Sign up to receive emails here: tinyurl.com/BLCprayers
Mini Prayer Cloths
These are a take-off of our prayer shawls. They will be given out
in addition to our shawls. They are small enough to fit into a
pocket or purse. They can also be carried into surgery and taken
on vacation.
We have a pattern in the office for a crocheted version of the
cloths. You may stop in and get a copy, if you are interested in
making some for us to give out.
Finished Prayer Cloths are available in the office.
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3. WORSHIPING Weekly
The first session of the BELIEVE campaign will begin
September 11 and runs until Advent. If you are one
of our homebound members and would like to
participate in the BELIEVE campaign, please
contact the office and we will help you make
arrangements to do so.
Below are the Key Ideas for each week:
October 2: “I believe a person comes into a right
relationship with God by God’s grace through faith in
Jesus Christ.”
October 9: “I believe the Bible is the inspired Word
of God that guides my beliefs and actions.”
Worship Attendance:
September 4: 121
September 18: 174
Sunday School attendance:
Date
9/4/16
9/11/16
9/18/16
9/25/16
October 16: “I believe I am significant because of my
position as a child of God.”
October 23: “I believe the church is God’s primary
way to accomplish His purposes on earth.”
October 30: “I believe all people are loved by God
and need Jesus Christ as their Savior.”
November 6: (All Saint’s and Women’s Thankoffering Sunday): “I believe God calls all Christians to
show compassion to people in need.”
November 13: (Consecration Sunday): “I believe
everything I am and everything I own belong to God.”
November 20: “I believe there is a heaven and a hell
and that Jesus will return to judge all people and
establish His eternal kingdom.”
September 11: 207
September 25: 163
Students
Adults
Teachers
18 total in basement
Believe in Fellowship Hall
49
36
13
41
36
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Blue Christmas
Do you or a loved one/friend dread the upcoming
holiday season because of illness, death, depression or
other?
You are invited to join others who understand for
strength, comfort, prayer and a candlelight service at:
Hope Lutheran Church
21201 Secor Road (at Indian Road), Toledo
Sunday, November 6, 2 p.m.
Free and no registration.
All are welcome!
At last count, over 160 members are taking part of
this series. Thank you for participating! You may still
sign up in the office.
Flowers & Radio Broadcast
Flower and Radio Broadcast sign up sheets for 2016 are in
the hallway, on a clipboard, outside the offices. They are on
separate sheets, so if you wish to sign up for both on the
same date you will need to check two places.
FLOWERS ($33):
November 6, 27
THANK YOU TO THOSE SERVING THIS MONTH
Acolytes, 9 a.m.
RADIO ($75):
November 6. 13, 27
December 4
Altar Flowers
The first three months for 2017 are currently online:
Flowers:
tinyurl.com/BLCflowers
Radio:
tinyurl.com/BLCradio
They will be posted in the hallway as soon as I can get to it.
Altar Guild
Office Window
Service Org.
(Funerals)
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Max Buchman, Emma Finley
Beth Downey
Michelle Albright, Kathy Burtchin
Joanne Bruning
Joanne Busdeker, Joan Slebos
Chairs: Karen Godfrey, Darla Rahe
4. Connecting regularly in SMALL GROUPS
MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES:
• Every Thursday at 7 p.m., at First
United Presbyterian Church (106 Perry
St.).
• Breakfast & Bible Study, first
Saturdays at 7 a.m., Bethlehem’s
Fellowship Hall
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES:
•
•
•
Priscilla Circle, second Monday, 7 p.m., in Bethlehem’s
Lounge.
Mary Circle: third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.,
at Marcena Bockbrader’s home, 454 Hickory Street
Women’s Bible Study with prayer: Thursdays at 7 p.m.,
First United Prebsyterian Church, 106 Perry Street.
After School Youth Club
Students in grades K-4
at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
October 5, 3:45-5:30 p.m.,
Join us for a free family dinner at 5 p.m.
Children will enjoy music, activities, crafts, Bible
stories and a light meal.
This is a joint ministry of the Pemberville churches.
If you wish to form your own small group, please let the office know so we can share this
information with others.
MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST/BIBLE STUDY
All men of the congregation & community
are invited to participate.
Bethlehem Dartball Teams
Contact: Don Gerke (419-287-3873)
We will meet on Saturday, October 1, at 7 a.m., in the
Fellowship Hall.
You will be studying Peter, the Apostle with the foot
shaped mouth. Your leader is Bob Brandt.
B ethlehem
L utheran
C hurch
W omen
If you are interested in playing please contact Mike
O’Brien at 419-287-4966.
Bethlehem T-1
Bethlehem T-2
Date
10/3
at Cloverdale
Home
10/10
Home
at Zion Luckey
10/17
At Bethlehem T-2
Home
10/24
Home
at Salem Grace
10/31
at New Rochester
Home
Use this list to send a card or give a greeting…
October 80+ Birthdays
ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED TO THE CIRCLE MEETING:
Priscilla Circle:
October 10, 7 p.m.
Bible Study:
Lisa Kohlenberg
Devotions:
Becky Buchman
The purpose of this gathering is to share God’s word and
fellowship with one another. Please come any time, nothing
special is required. Dress is casual. Bible study materials
are provided. A small offering is collected if you feel able to
give.
10/1:
10/14:
10/29:
10/30:
10/30:
Ardella Rolf, Happy 90th!
Karl Offerman
Inga Offerman
Melvin Karns
Anna Louise Witker, Happy 100th!
If your 80+ birthday is not included here, we don’t have that
information, please call the office.
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5. GIVING Generously
Operation Christmas Child
THE
COMMUNITY
FOOD PANTRY is
housed at Bethlehem.
It is available Monday
through Wednesday
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and the last Saturday
of the month from 811 a.m., for Eastwood community residents in
need of food.
Please help us stock these items in October:
canned tuna and chicken, jam/jelly, boxed
(flavored) and white rice. Other non-perishable
items and monetary donations are gladly
accepted. Please place items in the tubs in the
Mission Action room (111). Thank you!
October’s Mission Action project
Items for Hannah’s Socks
Hannah collects socks all year long for people in
our area. Any socks are needed...children
through adult sizes.
Please help those wo do not have socks. Let’s fill
the bin to overflowing so others will have socks.
Please place items in the tubs in the Mission
Center (room 111) or at the Cedar Street
entrance, marked Mission Action Projects.
Thank you for your support!
is a fantastic way to get your church involved in the
evangelism and discipleship of children around the
world. Every gift is an opportunity to share the
Gospel. Many boys and girls also participate in our
12-lesson discipleship course, The Greatest Journey,
where they learn how to faithfully follow Christ and
share Him with others.
Boxes are available now outside the church offices.
Boxes are due back at Bethlehem on
Sunday, November 20.
Information brochures are in the boxes.
Are you interested in making a
prayer shawl (knit, crochet,
cro-hook, sewn, quilted, fleece
fringed, etc.)? We have pattern
sources for you. Basic sizes are
18-25” wide by 60-75” long.
Please feel free to contact Cheryl
or Kathy at the church office (419
-287-4182), if you have any
questions. Prayer Shawls are
used to comfort those in any kind
of need and are available in our Mission Action
Center. They can also be used for baptisms,
weddings, milestone birthdays, etc. You also may
request one just because… When taking a prayer
shawl, please mark down the recipients name and
your name as the giver. Completed prayer shawls
may be dropped off at the office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
M-F, or Sunday morning. We do tag them so people
know they are coming from the women of Bethlehem.
FROM THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY
At the September Council meeting, Ken’s report shows that
as of the end of August, we had received $197,743 in
General Fund Income for the year and $231,409
expenditures for the same period. Typically the last quarter
of the year brings in a bigger share of the year’s income
than other quarters so we are hoping that you can help
bridge the gap between what was budgeted and what we
take in for the year. God has gifted all of us so generously.
Can we all help bring the income of this church closer to
the expenditures that we make for the furtherance of our
work as believers in the mission of making disciples?
August general income
August General Expenses
Year to date General Income
Year to date General Expenses
$19,458.59
$27,819.00
$197,743.00
$231,409.00
Children’s Christmas Program
Sunday, December 18, at 6 p.m.
Helper team meeting will be held Sunday, November
13, at 6 p.m., in the Lounge.
Scripts will be sent home from Sunday School, with
children, on November 20 for review with more
instructions.
Practices will be held, Sundays, November 20, 27,
December 4 and 11, from 6-7 p.m., in the Sanctuary.
Please save these dates!
Contact Sharon Moenter, at 419-287-4178, if you are
interested in helping.
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6. SERVING Others
Bethlehem Lutheran
Church Women
BLCW
KNOTTING DATES: Join us in tying blankets for
Lutheran World Relief and local nursing homes on
Tuesdays, October 11 and 25, at 9 a.m., in the basement.
BOARD MEETING: Tuesday, October 25, 7 p.m.
WE COLLECT: Knit Crosheen thread, used eyeglasses, used hearing aids, UPC codes, cell phones,
and more. Please look in the BLCW handbook for
more information.
COLLECTIONS of items can be dropped off in the
Mission Action Center (room 111).
OUTREACH (YTD):
Community Food Pantry: 193 family visits
Food Vouchers to IGA given out: 172
Good Samaritan Fund: 22 checks written
Sack Lunch: 216 lunches with bottled water
Snack Pack (weekend food): packed 218 bags
JUST
P ANCAKES
serves pancakes at
Salem Lutheran Church
in Toledo. Travis Ford
(419-262-6234) will be
taking a group there on
Saturday, October 15,
leaving the church parking lot at 7:15 a.m. If you
would like to go please sign up on the clipboard
outside the offices. Many hands are needed!
PRICELESS PANCAKES
Serving FREE pancakes on
Saturday, October 29, from 8-11 a.m.
at First United Presbyterian Church
in Pemberville (106 Perry St.).
Carry outs available.
Share fellowship and a free meal.
Volunteers needed! All you need to do is show
up at the next event, before 8 a.m., and help with
carry outs, taking orders, serving, making batter
and helping where ever needed!
Sack Lunch Program
We will pack 36 lunches to donate to St. Paul’s
Community Center in Toledo at the Senior
Center, immediately following lunch, on Tuesday,
October 25. We need these food items: sub buns,
peanut butter, jelly, potato chips, apple sauce,
cookies and bottled water. We will need someone
to take the lunches to St. Paul’s.
Please sign up on the clipboard at the Information
Center, outside the offices, call the office or sign
up online at tinyurl.com/SackLunches if you can
help. Thank you.
QUILTING GROUP meets
on Thursdays, from 9 a.m.
to noon, at Ron Moenter’s
home, 391 Arrowhead
Drive, Perrysburg (off St.
Rt. 20, turn down Carronade Drive, by Kroger).
For more information, call Ron Moenter at 419277-5605.
PUBLIC DINNER at Pemberville
United Methodist Church (205
Perry Street) will be held on
Saturday, October 15, from 4:306:30 p.m. Meal will consist of at
least a dozen soups, sandwiches,
salad bar, desserts and drink. Cost is $9/adult and
$4.50/child 10 and under. Carry-outs available.
7. WITNESSING at
Every Opportunity
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come
upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all
Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8
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Other News and Events
INSTANT PHOTO DIRECTORY
MARMON VALLEY FARM
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO: (jpg) to the office or
bring in a photo and we will get it into the
YOUTH & FAMILY RETREAT
directory.
Please make sure photos are not copyrighted in
any way.
Save the date: Saturday & Sunday, October 22 &
23 for our annual retreat to the farm.
If you need your photo taken, please call the
office and we will try to arrange that for you.
Youth grades 6-12 are welcome to attend without
a parent. (Chaperones/drivers will be needed.)
We have 98 photos and hope to print off some
directories very soon. Call the office if you
would like a print copy.
Kids grades 5 and under are welcome to attend
with a parent.
GET A PASSWORD: You will need to go to the
phone app (download: Instant Church Directory)
or online (link below) to sign up with your email
address. A password will be sent to you by the
site. Please write it down.
Online link:
https://members.instantchurchdirectory.com/
Please keep in mind that the farm offers
horseback trail riding for ages 6 and over
only. Pony rides in the arena or ring are
available for those attending with a parent
under the age of 6. Double riding is not
permitted.
Activities will include: Worship, devotions, group
games, horseback riding, climbing wall, challenge
course, hay ride, hay maze, barn dance, cowboy
dinner & chuck wagon breakfast.
You can now log into the directory online or on
your phone app with your new password.
Look for sign up details in the “Weekly Bread.”
NEEDED: photos for “groups” such as choirs,
council, preschool, or any group that meets
regularly. The system allows for three photos
for each group.
Everything is password protected.
It is safe and secure.
i Thank you all for the love, support and prayers through-
SNOWBIRDS—Stay connected to Bethlehem! If
you are leaving the area for a few months, please
call the office and leave us your mailing address,
email address, phone number and dates you will
be gone. Visit us online to read the newsletter
and bulletins at: BethlehemPemberville.org
Blood Pressure Sunday
Sunday, October 9, 30 minutes before and
after the 9 a.m. service, in the lounge,
with Nurse April.
out our adoption journey. We are overwhelmed by everyone’s kindness. We feel truly blessed to have Grace
in our lives. We will forever be grateful that we were
chosen to be her parents. She is such a precious gift to
us. Thank you for the flowers that were brought to us
from church. They were beautiful. Thanks to Pastor
Matt and Vicar Eric for your constant prayers. The three
of us are privileged to be a part of an amazing church
family. Many thanks ~Bill, Nicole and Grace Long
i Thank you for the birthday cards and well wishes. They
are all wonderful and I appreciated every one of them.
God bless everyone! ~Anna Smearsoll
OFFICE HELP NEEDED for our weekly staff checkins on Wednesday mornings from 9-10 a.m. If you can
help we are asking you to answer the phone and take
care of anyone who walks into the office for that hour.
We are seeking volunteers on October 12, 19 & 26.
Call the office if you can help, or go online and sign up
at tinyurl.com/BLCofficeHelp.
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
PO Box 344
Pemberville, OH 43450
Issue 10-2016
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Pastor Matthew Musteric
Vicar Eric Johnson
October 2016
Transformed by the crucified and risen
Jesus we are a loving community of
disciples making disciples.
419-287-4182
Office hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., M-F
BethlehemPemberville.org
office@bethlehempemberville.org
Radio: WFRO 99.1 FM, Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages: 10:20 a.m.
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
October 2016
Sunday
Monday
220 Cedar Street, PO Box 344, Pemberville, OH 43450
Phone: 419-287-4182 Email: office@bethlehempemberville.org
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 7am Men’s Breakfast &
Bible Study, FH
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9am Worship
10:20am Digging Deeper
CONGREGATIONAL MTG.
After Worship
7pm Good Samaritan Fund/
Food Pantry meeting
10am Believe Bible Study, FH
7pm Worship & Music
9-10am Staff Check-in
10:30am Communion, OPV
3:45pm After School Youth Club
6:15pm Bell Choir Practice
7:30pm Chancel Choir
7pm Puppets, basement
10am Sr. Center Movie in
Lounge
11am Private Event
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9am Worship
30 min. before/after Worship
Blood Pressures, Lounge
10:20am Digging Deeper
7pm Priscilla Circle, Lounge
9am Knotting, basement
10am Believe Bible Study, FH
9-10am Staff Check-in
6:15pm Bell Choir Practice
6:30pm Cub Scouts, FH
7:30pm Chancel Choir
7pm Puppets, basement
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9am Worship
10:20am Digging Deeper
7pm Vision and Miission
10am Believe Bible Study, FH
3pm Staff Meeting, Rm. 211
7pm Council Meeting
9-10am Staff Check-in
6:15pm Bell Choir Practice
7:30pm Chancel Choir
7pm Puppets, basement
3pm Craft Show set up
AUTUMN FEST
8:30am Marmon Valley
overnight, meet at BLC
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9am Knotting, basement
10am Believe Bible Study, FH
After Lunch, Sack Lunch FH
7pm BLCW Board Mtg.
9-10am Staff Check-in
6:15pm Bell Choir Practice
7:30pm Chancel Choir
9am Newsletter Assembly
7pm Puppets, basement
9am Worship
10:20am Digging Deeper
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REFORMATION
9am Worship
10:20am Digging Deeper
Noon—Private Event
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Mission Statement
Transformed by the crucified and risen
Jesus we are a loving community of
disciples making disciples.
7:15am Trip to Just
Pancakes, meet at BLC
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8-11am Food Pantry Open
8-11am Priceless Pancakes
Presbyterian Church, Pemb
8:30am Private Event
KEY:
ASYC: After School Youth Club
BLCW-Bethlehem Lutheran
Church Women
FH-Fellowship Hall
FUPC-First United Presby.
OPV-Otterbein-Portage Valley
Preschool schedule
M/W/F 4-year old classes
Tu/Th 3-year old classes
AM—9-11:30
PM—Noon-2:30
Extended Care: 6:30am-6pm