“Connecting People to Jesus and Others”

Summer: Worship Schedule & Baptism

Vacation Bible School & Building Updates

June 2012

It is a misconception to have the impression that Bible EFC “takes a break” during for

the summer. But it is true that this year we have an intentionally different schedule. Join

us for worship each Sunday during June or July at either 9:00am or 10:30am.

During the month of June Pastor Tim’s sermons will revolve around the topic

of “Parenting”! We trust the Biblical Truth and principles will connect to all

ages and stages of life, toward equipping us to live out our roles as disciples

of Jesus Christ as family.

July worship will highlight our need to be obedient to the often

overlooked basics found in the “Ten Commandments” and

“Sermon on the Mount.” July is also the month our Youth travel

to New Orleans for “Challenge Conference 2012!” Here at our

facility Bible EFC will host “Son Surf Beach Bash” Vacation

Bible School (VBS) July 15-19 each evening from 5:30—

8:00pm! (Read much more about this inside this newsletter).

August 5th worship will be one combined service outdoors (weather

permitting) as we celebrate God’s outpouring of grace, mercy, forgiveness,

and love. Individuals who have realized His call on their lives will publically

profess their faith through baptism! Together, as His people, we will rejoice

and be reminded of His activity in the lives of people right here in Tomah! If

God has done a work in you and you want to follow Him by being Baptized,

contact the church office 372-9377!

Then August 12th and beyond our Sunday morning

worship times move to 7:45, 9:15, and 10:30am! All

three services will take place in our sanctuary, but at

9:15am you will find a “video service” with live

“progressive” music and Pastor Tim’s same message

projected as a video! Additional Children, Youth, and Adult

ministry options are being planned to launch August 12!

Finally, over the Summer Bible EFC is poised to further enhance through a few tweaks our

lobby/entrance areas—as well as redecorate our Sanctuary! Both should be done just

before the August 12th date! But the bigger building news is that we need a new roof!

Pastor Tim challenged each household to potentially give $300 above and beyond toward

funding this “Raise the Roof” project. Whatever is not raised prior to Aug. 1 will be taken

out as a loan (pending congregational

approval) toward beginning the project late

Summer. We are blessed to own our land

and facilities. But it’s time we re-invest

(just 5% of it’s value) back into it’s

structure so we can serve others here for

decades to come!

7:45am 9:15am 10:30am

Bible EFC

Adult Ministry June 2012

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BREWERS vs. PHILLIES Sat. August 18 at Miller Park!

A Chartered Bus has been lined up! Tickets have been bought! Bible EFC we’re going to Miller Park for some fun!! Bus will leave from church around 11am to allow plenty of

time for potluck tailgating fun and fellowship pre-game!

Cost is $50 per person which includes chartered bus transportation and ticket. $30 down payment per person at

sign up. $20 per person due the day of. Sign up on Sundays or contact Craig Budde

GREAT INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY FUN!

Co-Ed Softball! To play you must be added to the roster! Good news: you still can be added to the roster! Sign up Sun. June 3 or contact coach Daniel Drew! If you can not play but value fellowship and just want to enjoy a summer time pleasure join the team for their games and soak up summer-time softball each Tuesday night as a fan! Games begin June 5—at the printing of this we had not received a schedule. Check bulletin for times.

Just like “No Regrets” welcomed Dr. Tony Evan’s to Bible EFC—we are now planning to have Beth Moore live via video at Bible EFC for a one day “Living Proof Live Simulcast.” Many more details to follow, but make plans now to set aside Saturday, September 15 this fall as you will want to be here with Beth Moore (via video) at Bible EFC!

CRAZY DAYS CHALK WALK 2012

Join Bill Irving Saturday, August 4th and bring your creativity to life on the streets of Tomah! Bill is one of Bible EFC’s artists and he is inviting kids,

families, and other artist to join him for chalk art fun!

This is free but you have to register by July 20! Each participant (or family) gets their own 5’x5’ stretch of sidewalk to bring to life! It’s the day before our Baptism service so it may be a great opportunity to casually connect with and invite people to join us!

Registration forms can be found at the welcome table or you can contact Bill or the Tomah Chamber with questions 372-2166.

Pastor Tim wants to get to know you! Seriously! Each month he is looking to stop by various households and just visit for a while. So if you’ve never talked to Tim beyond him talking to you from the pulpit, or if it’s just been too long since you’ve connected with him, let the office know 372-9377 and we’ll schedule a visit! Or, don’t be surprised if we call you and attempt to set up a visit. (No

cleaning or food prep is necessary…)

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9:00

Nursery

10:30

Nursery

9:00

Preschool

10:30

Preschool

9:00

School age

10:30

School age

June 3

Sue gone

1.Brenda

Strike

2. Kathleen

Jungmeyer

1.Elizabeth

Antes

2. Lily

Antes

1.Erica

Champlin

2.Heidi

Jordan

1.Kelly

Joyce

2.________

1.Nikki

Renaud

2.Krishna

Battista

3.Jessie

Weiland

1.Krishna

Battista

2.Hannah

Zaehler

3.__________

June 10

Krishna

and Nikki

gone

1. Jeanne

Plunkett

2. Hannah

Jensen

1. Rashelle

Hintz

2.________

1.Autumn

Garrels?

2.Caleb

Jensen

1._________

2._________

1.Sue

Bannan

2.Kelly

Joyce

3.Katie

Sweet

4.__________

1.Sue

Bannan

2.Kelly

Joyce

3. Rhonda

Hunkins

4.Scott

Garrett

June 17

Sue,

Krishna,

and Lisa

gone

1. Kathleen

Jungmeyer

2. _________

1.Rashelle

Hintz

2. _________

1.Jami

Vitcenda

2.Erica

Champlin

1.Heather

Dougherty

2._________

1.Nikki

Renaud

2._________

3.__________

1.Rhonda

Hunkins

2.__________

3.__________

June 24

1. Marge

Staller

2. Jeanne

Plunkett

1._______

2._______

1._________

2._________

1.Sue

Bannan

2._________

1. Nikki

Renaud

2._________

3._________

1.Krishna

Battista

2.Hannah

Zaehler

3.__________

Please contact Krishna if you planned to be on this schedule and are not OR if you would like to be

Sunday Morning Volunteer Schedule for June

Children’s Ministries Summer Volunteers

Huge thanks go out to those who have already responded and agreed

to take time out of their busy summer schedules to fill

volunteer roles in Children’s Ministry!!

It is VITAL that additional volunteers are added to the schedule,

in order to offer ministry throughout the summer.

Please consider adding yourself to the summer schedule

by contacting Krishna via phone or email (listed below).

There is no prep or planning required for any of the positions needed.

If you have not yet attended Child Protection Training but would like to have the opportunity to

volunteer for Children or Youth ministries (to include VBS), please contact Krishna to be added to

the list of invitees for July’s (date yet to be determined) training.

Questions and comments related to Children’s Ministry are welcome and should be directed to: Krishna Battista, Children’s Ministry Director

Office: 372-9377 Ext. 225 Cell: 608-343-3282 Email: BibleEFCchildren@BibleEFC.org

Bible Evangelical Free Church – Children’s Ministry

2012 Summer Schedule June 3: Serving our own families ( focus on helping at home) June 10: Serving families within our Church (focus on military families) June 17: Serving families in our community (focus on families in need) June 24: Serving families beyond our community (focus on missions) July 1-July 29: Nursery/preschool playroom only August 5: Baptism Sunday– NO Children’s Ministry August 12: New service schedule begins! 7:45: Nursery/preschool playroom only 9:00: Service activities continue 10:30: Children’s Worship Service in the Activity Center September 2: Nursery/preschool playroom only. September 9: 9:00 Sunday School classes begin! (7:45 and 10:30 continue as they began on Aug. 12)

“As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15

Bible EFC invites you to share God’s love with your family by taking

a “coupon book” home with you!!

Enjoy simple activities and Bible verses with your family each week!

Every week that you fill out and return the “coupon”, you will be entered in that

week’s drawing to win a prize for your family!!

Plus, there will be an “End of Summer Grand Prize” drawing that your family

will automatically be entered into each time a coupon is turned in!

We hope that these activities draw you closer together and closer to Him!

Please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions! (608)372-9377

or ask any one of our Children’s Ministry leaders!!

June family activities and verses: May 27-June 2: Deuteronomy 6:5-7, Go to a park

June 3-9: Mark 12:33, Make a meal

June 10-16: 1 Timothy 3:2-6,11, Do something for someone

June 17-23: Ephesians 6:4, Play a game

June 24-30: Review June scriptures, Do anything you enjoy together

Family Event– June 10

Let’s Go to the Movies!

Gather right here at Bible EFC

at 6:30 pm to watch Dolphin

Tale on the big screen and en-

joy food, fellowship, and fun!

(Doors open at 6:00 pm)

Mark June 24 for a day of

fun as we join together for a

cookout and games!

Place: Winnebago Park

(pavilion near playground)

Time: 1:00 PM

(Side dish or dessert welcome

but not necessary.)

*Congregational Meeting*

June 3 following 10:30 service

Bible EFC is

headed to the

beach from

July 15-19!

Grab your surfboard and paddle out to ride a wave of fun and adventure at

SonSurf Beach Bash VBS! July 15-19 ~ 5:30-8:00pm

As kids enjoy the amazing beauty of the beach, they’ll also discover the BIG answers to their BIG questions about Jesus!

Five life-changing Bible Verses will help children understand who Jesus is and why they need Him!!

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6

We need your help!

Volunteers (and lots of them) are what make our VBS such a

huge success each year—we need your to help make that

happen again this year!

Please contact Lisa Reavis if you are interested in helping

our kids have an awesome time with Jesus this summer!

Whatever your skill set is—we have a spot just for you!!

Pre-Registration will take place in the foyer:

June 24, July 1, and July 8

Please take additional forms so that your children can invite

friends, neighbors, and relatives to join in the fun!!

IGNITE SCHEDULE

June 3 at Pastor Joel’s June 10 at Wendy Patterson’s June 17 No Ignite-Father’s Day

June 24 at Karen Birkeness’

All Ignite gatherings are 6-8pm unless otherwise noted.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPING TRIP July 19-21

East Arbutus Lake

$25 per student

June

Congratulations Class of 2012

Ellie Adler

Belle Amerman

Jayne Carter

Nicole Farver

Blake Garrett

Mallory Haye

Danielle Jensen

Emily Kacvinsky

Dylan Kemp

Cole Pierce

Rachel Rasmussen

Steven Rearick

Connor Renner

Katie Roth

Kyle Schmidt

Sierra Storkel

Andrew Strike

Daniel Fuentes

Tyler Winkelman

Mitch Weiland

Joslyn Zimmerman

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

Joshua 1:9

...Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified;

do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will

be with you wherever you go.

YOUTH MINISTRIES

Youth Challenge Conference Schedule

June 30– 8pm Spending the night at BEFC

July 1– Leave for Chicago at 3am

Fly out at 8:30am

Arrive in New Orleans at 10:30

July 1-5 Conference

July 6-Leave for airport at 9am

Fly out at 11:25

Arrive in Chicago at 1:55

Arrive in Tomah around 7pm

NATIONALS Fundraiser Car Wash –June 9 10-2pm at Napa

Please pray for the 25 people that are going to the

National Challenge Conference in New Orleans

July 1-6.

Pray for students to come to trust Jesus as Savior and Lord.

Pray that our Youth will come back equipped and better

prepared to serve in Tomah.

Pray that everyone at Challenge will demonstrate unity so

that New Orleans will know that Jesus is the true Son of God

Pray for spiritual protection over those going to Challenge.

Pray for an awakened soul to a vital relationship with Jesus

Pray that our generation and this coming generation, will

have a clear and restored picture of what it means to pray.

“Connecting People with Jesus and Others”

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June 2012

Bible EFC

Prayer Ministry

For more information about

Bible EFC’s Prayer Ministry

Contact Karen Birkeness

If you would like to be added to the email prayer chain to receive urgent prayer requests, please provide your email address and/or request to the office at office@bibleefc.org.

Prayer Action Team Our Prayer Coordinator, Karen Birkeness, is seeking to build a team of people who share her goals for prayer to saturate every aspect of the individual and corporate life of this church.

If God is speaking to your heart in this valuable area of ministry, please contact Karen.

Join with other believers from Tomah area churches on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm for prayer for our community. The next All Area Believers’ Prayer Night is:

Monday, June 11 at 6 pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 310 W Elizabeth, Tomah

For more information, contact Ron Robinson

All Area Believers’ Prayer Night

What Makes A Dad

God took the strength of mountain, The majesty of a tree,

The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night,

The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle’s flight, The joy of a morning in spring,

The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity,

The depth of a family need, Then God combined these qualities,

When there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete,

And so, He called it … Dad.

Author Unknown

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June 2012

Offering Attendants:

June 3 - Jim Retzlaff

June 10 - Jill Garrett

June 17 - Heidi Jordan

June 24 - Laureen McFarlin

If you have questions about Bible EFC finances,

Contact Mike Mayhew, Treasurer

Financial Ministry

Financial Report

For the period: July 1, 2011 through May 15, 2012

General Offering: $ 429,349.85

Budget Goal: $ 443,731.92

Expenses paid: $ 429,721.95

Checkbook Balance as of May 15, 2012: $ 1628.41

Money Market Balance May 15, 2012: $ 34,633.68

Visit BibleEFC.org

for our

Calendar of Events

See what’s happening in and

around your Church ~

Get Connected and Involved

For more information or to volunteer, contact:

Craig Budde (9:00 service)

Curt Nauman (10:30 service - Sanctuary)

Usher Schedule:

June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24

9:00 Sanctuary Service:

Jim Spence

Ben Spence

Terry Christen

George Lovold

Ron Johns

Bud Siler

Tim Garrels

Curt Reavis

10:30 Sanctuary Service:

Paul Gasser Head

Todd Linenberg

Craig Smith

Jim Retzlaff Head

Hal Jacob

Curt Nauman

Bruce Butterfuss Head

Ron Robinson

Scott Garrett

Levi Frost Head

Dave Frost

Josh Eagleson

June 2012 Bible EFC Schedules

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 Summer Ignite - meet at Pastor Joel’s 6:00pm

4

5

6:45pm Prayer Time

6 10:00am OWLS2

7

8 9

10 7:00am Elder Prayer Time Summer Ignite - meet at Patterson’s 6:00pm 6:30pm Children’s Ministry Movie Night! in the Activity Center

11 4:00pm Elder Board Meeting at Frank Best’s home 6:00pm All Area Believers’ Prayer at Gloria Dei Church

12 6:45pm Prayer Time

13 10:00am OWLS2

14

15 16

17 No Ignite

18

19 6:45pm Prayer Time

20 10:00am OWLS2

21

22 23

24 1:00pm Children’s Ministry Cookout at Winnebago Park Summer Ignite - meet at Birkeness’ 6:00pm

25

26 6:45pm Prayer Time

27 10:00am OWLS2

28 29 30

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Sunday Morning Schedule ~ Nursery - Preschool Playroom - ages 0-3: 9:00 & 10:30am Summer of Service Sunday School: 9:00 & 10:30am (ages 4 through 5th grade) HS/MS Youth Sunday School: 9:00am Sanctuary Worship 9:00 & 10:30am

625 W. Veterans St.

Tomah, WI 54660

Phone: 608-372-9377

Fax: 608-372-9372

E-mail: office@BibleEFC.org

www.BibleEFC.org

Bible Evangelical Free Church

Connecting People with Jesus and Others

June 2012 MINISTERS Every Believer

Senior Pastor Tim Erickson PastorTim@BibleEFC.org

Associate Pastor Jonathan Dahl Jonathan@BibleEFC.org

Associate Pastor Student Ministries Joel Sandager PastorJoel@BibleEFC.org

Children’s Ministry Director Krishna Battista BibleEFCchildren@BibleEFC.org

Worship Times:

SUNDAY MORNINGS:

Sanctuary Worship 9:00 am & 10:30 am

Video Venue Worship 10:30 am

The Board unanimously approved expansion of the BEFC Church Board to one more addi-tional elder member for nomination and election at the 2012 Annual Congregational Meet-ing.

The Board unanimously approved the 2012-13 (Financial) Budget to be submitted for con-gregational approval at the 2012 Annual Congregational Meeting.

The Board table discussion regarding the Code of Ethics to the next meeting.

Next Elder Prayer time is schedule for Sunday, June 10 2012 at 7:00am. Next Elder Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 11 2012 at 4:00pm at Frank’s home.

ELDERS: Leading through prayer, mission, vision & strategic leadership! Questions ~ contact Frank Best.

Elder Meeting Highlights from April 10, 2012

Would you like to be part of a Christian organization that supports pregnant women who choose life for their child? The Morning Center, a new project of Samaritan Ministries International (www.morningcenter.org) is that organization.

The Morning Center is in it’s early development and has many needs. Women in our area are already gathering to use their creative talents to make baby quilts, blankets and to knit or crochet hats and booties. Eventually these items will be distributed to the new moms when they leave the birthing center or hospital. The first site that will be opened will be based in Nashville, TN.

If you are interested in being a part of this group, you can be involved by using your talents to sew, knit or crochet baby items or by donating fabric remnants (100% cotton) or yarn that you aren’t using.

Our next meeting is Saturday, May 5 at 9:00am at Bible Evangelical Free Church. We will be packing up the items already made and shipping them to Nashville. They will be used in the first fundraiser event slated for May 15th. Contact either Heidi Jordan or Jeanne Plunkett with questions.