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February 2018

FROM VALENTINES TO APRIL FOOLS

It has struck me as interesting that, in this year of 2018, the season of Lent begins

on Valentine’s Day—which is Ash Wednesday—and concludes with the celebra-

tion of Easter on April Fool’s Day. The last time those observances coincided in

that way was 1956, and these dates for Ash Wednesday and Easter will coincide

again in 2029.

Having these dates for Ash Wednesday and Easter pointed me to the affirmation of

the amazing love of God that is revealed in Jesus’ death on the cross. The cross is

God’s valentine, as it were, that is revealed to mortal, sinful human beings. The

theme of Ash Wednesday is that God is merciful to us—in the midst of the dark-

ness caused by sin and death in our lives.

As we journey through Lent, we will focus on the Cross of Calvary, where Jesus

died for the sake of the world. Yet our destination will be the empty tomb of East-

er. St. Paul wrote in I Corinthians that “the message about the cross is foolishness

to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”

If the message about the cross is foolishness, how much more is the promise of

Resurrection a message of foolishness. It is this message that makes us fools for

the sake of Christ (Paul’s words), trusting in the power of Jesus to give abundant

and eternal life.

So we will move from Valentines to April Fools during this coming season of Lent.

The love of God will accompany us, reminding us of our need for God’s grace and

pointing us to the promise of eternal life in Christ. May we set out with good cour-

age, as fools for Christ!

Pastor Loren D. Mai

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LENTEN JOURNEY TO THE EASTER VIGIL

This year’s Lenten observance will focus on five texts assigned for the Easter Vigil.

Again this year, we worship at mid-week services in partnership with Messiah Lutheran

Church. Following is the schedule of meals and services:

Wednesday, February 14 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Services of Holy

Communion at Bethany Church

Wednesday, February 21 5:45 p.m. Supper at Bethany (Mexico Mission)

6:30 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer at Bethany

Pastor Amy Truhe preaching

Theme: Creation

Wednesday, February 28 5:45 p.m. Supper at Messiah (Youth Fundraiser)

6:30 p.m. Service at Messiah

Pastor Loren Mai preaching

Theme: Flood

Wednesday, March 7 5:45 p.m. Supper at Bethany (Youth Fundraiser)

6:30 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer at Bethany

Pastor Rachel Pryor preaching

Theme: Deliverance at the Red Sea

Wednesday, March 14 5:45 p.m. Supper at Messiah (Messiah Fellowship)

6:30 p.m. Service at Messiah

Youth lead the Service

Theme: Salvation Freely Offered to All

Wednesday, March 21 5:45 p.m. Supper at Bethany (Church Council)

6:30 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer at Bethany

Phil Hett preaching

Theme: Deliverance from the Fiery

Furnace

Thursday, March 29 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Services of Holy

Communion at Bethany Church

Youth receive First Communion at 7:00

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LENT BEGINS ON FEBRUARY 14

The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14. On that day, we of

Bethany Lutheran Church will worship with Services of Holy Communion at 5:00

and 7:00 p.m.; the services will include the optional imposition of ashes. On the

Wednesdays of Lent following Ash Wednesday, we of Bethany Church will join

with Messiah Lutheran Church for worship as is listed on page 2. Make plans to

be a part of our Lenten observance.

On the Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday),

March 25, we will worship at 8:00 and 10:30

a.m.. with the special service, The Cry of the

Whole Congregation.

Messiah Lutheran Church will host the community Good

Friday service on March 30, at 12:15 p.m. This service is

sponsored by The Associated Churches of Lindsborg

(TACOL).

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OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Virginia Lucille Charlson; October 24, 1920 to January 8, 2018.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 15 at Bethany

Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Home,

Bethany Lutheran Church or Kindred Hospice.

Linn Lundstrom; August 18, 1921 to January 12, 2018. Interment

was at Elmwood Cemetry, Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11:00 a.m.. A

memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial

contributions may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or the

Kanawha Lutheran Church of Kanawha, IA.

Marjorie Shogren; March 31, 1932 to January 13, 2018. Funeral

services were held on Friday, Jan. 26 at 11:00 a.m., at Bethany

Church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Bethany Church.

Congratulations!

Jim & Cindy Palmquist on the birth

of their son Ethan John Palmquist.

Born December 12, 2017

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FEBRUARY Birthdays & Baptisms

BIRTHDAYS:

Daryl Johnson 02/01

Ermal Nelson 02/01

August Peterson 02/01

Gail Albrecht 02/02

Sawyer Lysell-Alkire 02/02

Sarah Woodard 02/02

Angie Howe 02/03

Terry Malm 02/03

Memphis Patrick-Patterson

02/03

Jean Ann Wise 02/04

Susan Burch 02/05

Trampas Miller 02/05

Marilyn Youngquist 02/05

Bailie Bickford 02/08

Craig Blomberg 02/08

Clayton Couchman 02/08

Celeste Palmquist 02/08

Mary Ann Chambers 02/09

Richard Johnson 02/09

Leland J. Nelson 02/09

Darwin Nelson 02/09

Dale Patrick 02/09

Jan Buchanan 02/10

Kenneth Malm 02/10

Shane Barber 02/11

Christina Beasley 02/12

Susan Lundstrom 02/12

Margo Lysell 02/13

Sophie Nelson 02/13

Thurlow (Butch) Gibson 02/14

Erik Harding 02/14

Allison Koerner-Smith 02/14

Patricia Roraback 02/14

Royce Geiman 02/16

Seth Peterson 02/16

Allyn Gillberg 02/17

Merle Nelson 02/17

Jodie Miller 02/18

Kyle Parks 02/18

Rebecca VanDerWege 02/19

Rose Marie Wallen 02/20

Sandra Berg 02/21

Carole Hudson 02/22

Lois Larson 02/22

Steven Gustafson 02/24

Billy Hudson 02/25

Jim Parker 02/26

Connie Brooks 02/27

Cooper Everhart 02/27

Nicholas Dreier 02/28

BAPTISMS :

Amanda Bell 02/01

Leland J. Nelson 02/01

Dale Swenson 02/01

Jennifer Beasley 02/02

Lyle Kelling 02/02

Toren Miller 02/02

Benton VanDerWege 02/02

Eva Anderson 02/03

Matthew Toll 02/03

Michael Bell 02/04

Daryl Johnson 02/04

William Buschbom 02/06

Darren Burch 02/07

Tammy McCalla 02/08

Jared Nelson 02/08

Brandon Nelson 02/08

Beth Olson 02/10

Landvis Ferm 02/12

Stormy Nelson 02/12

Susan Bryan 02/13

Clayton Couchman 02/13

Carter Couchman 02/13

Kashlei Emler 02/13

Tytus Reed 02/13

Chauncey Kruckenberg 02/14

Eloise Anderson 02/15

John Bengtson 02/15

Signe Howe 02/15

Ericka Lysell 02/15

Emily Travelstead 02/15

Kirk Nelson 02/17

Norman Shogren 02/17

Barbara Albrecht 02/18

Clay Pearson 02/18

Lori McKinney 02/20

Marvin Anderson 02/21

Christina Beasley 02/24

Dax Hopp 02/24

Gary Johnson 02/35

Karl Malm 02/26

Trinity Malm 02/27

Cynthia Palmquist 02/27

Celeste Palmquist 02/27

Clairese Palmquist 02/27

Trampas Miller 02/28

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Bethany Lutheran Church Council Meeting- December 13, 2017

Present: Brandie Nelson, James Nelson, Marlin Johnson, Josh Nelson, Terri Nelson, Matt Stula, Pastor Mai, Phil Hett,

Kathey Bengtson, Mary Parker, Steve Gustafson, Bill Buschbom, Justin Mader, Amy Roraback Absent: Merle Larson

Minutes and Financial Report The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. It was MSC to approve the

minutes. The financial report is attached and was reviewed by Matt Stula. Contributions during November were ap-

proximately $2,500 over budget. Total income for November was approximately $3,100 greater than November 2016.

Total expenses for November were approximately $4,600 greater than November 2016. Contributions YTD are ap-

proximately $800 less than budgeted while total expenses YTD are approximately $2,900 over budget. It was MSC to

approve the financial report as submitted.

Informational Reports: Pastor's report is attached. Pastor is preparing for many services during Advent. Phil Hett

will be continuing his seminary training as well as starting in January as part-time Chaplain at Bethany Home. Pastor

was able to see both of his children and grandchildren at Thanksgiving and plan to see them again after Christmas.

Finance Committee -met on December 4. They discussed interest monies, CD's and did an investment review.

TACOL-Pastor Mai is current president of TACOL. The Thrift Store set a record income during the month of Novem-

ber at $21,000. We are very thankful for the manager of The Thrift Store, Rose Erickson, and the many volunteers

who work with her. TACOL continues to give assistance to parties with hardships through various types of vouchers,

utility assistance, Christmas food baskets, etc.

Old Business: Communications up-date-Matt replaced the speaker amplifier and several people have commented

on how much clearer the speakers are and how well the sound is coming across on TV for the Sunday morning ser-

vice. Property Concerns-Justin reported that it had been suggested a second sink be added in the women’s bathroom

across from the church office. Discussion followed. Plumbing would be very expensive to add a drain along with costs

for a new sink, loss of counter space, cost of counter top, faucet, paper towel dispenser. It was suggested that for big-

ger events that take place in our Church we could make a sign that says that there are ''additional restrooms down-

stairs. “It was decided not to pursue making any changes at this time. The property committee is recommending the

spruce tree in the courtyard area be removed and replaced with something similar. The tree is pretty much dead and

needs to be removed. There are memorial gifts available for replacing the tree with something similar. The property

committee is also looking at the pine trees in the south parking lot that are diseased. It was MSC to have a specialist

look at the spruce tree to determine removal and replacement. We would ask the specialist to also look at the

pine trees for recommendation on removal. Melanie attended a safety seminar at the Covenant Church. We dis-

cussed further the security system bids. Marlin has the bid from Brian Hopp in McPherson however did not have it with

him. We will review further at the next meeting. Central Kansas Contractors submitted a bid for replacing the concrete

flat area and steps in front of Church for around $4,200. It seemed high so will get another bid. There is a raised side-

walk area in front of parsonage that we can maybe repair ourselves. Brandie is working with her committee on a Sexu-

al Harassment Policy. Consecration Sunday up-date-81 pledges have been turned in so far which is down from 93 in

2016. The total of the pledges is $220,000 which is down $20,000 from last year which will affect budget in 2018. 150th

Anniversary Committee will meet in January to start planning.

We will welcome new council members at our January 10 meeting. Erica Kruckenberg, Krista Harris, Ken Branch,

Erika Lysell and Carrie Nelson. Thanks to our retiring members for their years serving on the Council- Joy Everhart,

James E. Nelson, and Justin Mader. Council members will be installed on Sunday, January 14 at both services.

New Business: The Organ Policy for Bethany is attached. MSC to adopt the policy as written with a revised date

put on policy for reference. Social Ministry Committee submitted Noisy Offering designations for 2018. It was

MSC to adopt the recommendations as submitted. It was suggested that at the bottom of the list the additional

Sunday donations that the Council adopted in the last few months be added for reference. Josh will see that gets add-

ed. The Memorial Committee is reviewing monies still in Memorial Funds.

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First Time Discussion

The first draft of the budget has been attached. Matt reviewed it with Council. It was MSC to approve Pastors hous-

ing allowance in the amount of $6,000. The Annual Congregational Meeting will be on January 28. Report dead-

line is January 8. TACOL representatives from Bethany Church are Josh Nelson and Duane Fredrickson. Josh af-

firmed he will continue and Pastor will check with Dr. Fredrickson. Phil Hett has accepted a 20 hr. position at Bethany

Home since Pastor Buschbom will be retiring on 12-31. We are glad for Phil and his appointment to this position.

Brad Bengtson sent a request to resign from the Audit Committee since he has moved to McPherson. We will need to

replace him. Organ repair-Repairs are around $1,400. It will be paid for out of Organ repair fund. On January 28, we

will celebrate Global Mission Sunday. Steve Swanson will be back in Lindsborg for a school reunion and will be our

guest preacher. It was MSC to schedule an emergency congregational meeting on December 31 if necessary.

Respectfully submitted, Kathey Bengtson, Recording Secretary

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Lent starts on February 14th with Ash Wednesday. It is also Valentine’s Day. What a

fitting day to start the season of Lent! Valentine’s Day is the secular holiday associated

with love. With this unique opportunity of combining the sacred and the secular, we

have a chance to ponder on God’s love and what it means on Ash Wednesday. Further-

more, what it means for our life as we live out our faith in a secular world. What does it mean? It means on Ash Wednesday that we can reflect on the greatest gift

of all, Jesus Christ. The greatest of gifts is God’s love poured out on the cross. It is a

love so great to die for our sins, so powerful to conquer death, and so amazing to give us

life eternal. God’s love is love beyond compare. We receive God’s love, not out of

merit or earnings, but free. It is grace! It is a gift, given to us sinners. On Ash Wednes-

day, we humbly accept this gift. Love is also a gift that God gives us to share with others. We call our family and friends

“loved ones” because our relationship with them is defined by love. Love is measured

by what it produces. God’s love is liberating, redeeming, and forgiving. At best, the

love we share with others is a tiny reflection of God’s perfect love. As a gift from God,

it is meant to be modeled after God’s love for us. St. Paul put it this way. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who,

though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be

exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human like-

ness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the

point of death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:5-8. God’s blessings to you this Season of Lent as we humbly receive and share God’s love.

Mexico Mission Trip - We plan to make our 4th trip to Puerto Penasco this year, March 16 -

24, 2018. Commitments are due Feb. 4, with a $225.00 deposit due on Feb. 15. We will be

working with Salina’s Trinity United Methodist, (Lee Larson’s group) to build a house, and

work at Two Fish, a Soup Kitchen.

Look for the clothesline fundraiser in Trinity Hall and Fellowship Hall. Consider paying for

some building supplies or food for Two Fish Soup Kitchen. Take a tab from the clothesline,

put it with your donation in the envelope and leave in the offering plate or the church office.

There will be a bake sale during coffee hour on Sunday, Feb. 11; there will be a Soup Supper

Lenten Meal on March 21. Join us in suppor ting this exciting ministry. Please talk to

Phil Hett, Rhea Mader, or Joyce Peterson if you’re interested in supporting the trip financially.

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February 2018 Christian Education Page

Lent begins on Feb. 14; the word Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word that means “spring” or “springtime”. Taken literally, the word means that this is the time of the year when the days lengthen. This season of the church year is a time of preparation, reflection, growth, and change. As God’s people take time to learn more about God and their relationship to God and to others, the season before Easter can be seen as the springtime of the soul, a time of growth in faith and a time to nurture the faith that is already theirs. Purple is the color associated with Lent and is used in churches that observe liturgical traditions. Purple is a solemn color, reminiscent of royalty and repentance. If reflects the serious and somber nature of this time in the life of the church. (Before and After Easter –Aug./Fortress)

Winter Sunday School is here! We are using the Spark Classroom curriculum for our three year olds through 8

th grades. This series walks through key Old Testament and New Testament

Bible stories each year, in a two-year cycle. The Old Testament stories are presented in the fall quarter and the New Testament stories are presented in the winter and spring quarters.

Feb. 4 A Storm Matthew 8:23-27

Feb. 11 The Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:5 - 13

Feb. 18 Jesus blesses the children Mark 10:13 – 16

Feb. 25 Jesus heals the blind men Matthew 20:29 – 34

Thanks to all who donated Sunday School Offerings for The ELCA Good Gifts Campaign during Advent. The children will be collecting special offerings during February for this cause also.

Pre-Communion Classes will be offered during the Sunday School hour during Lent for children who have not taken communion yet. Please tell Pastor Mai or Joyce if your child is ready for this important step.

Adult Forums are offered each Sunday in Fellowship Hall.

Feb. 4 Troop 120 Scout Sunday

Feb. 11 College Students helping in Sunday School & KICK

Feb. 18 Ben Fulton Camp Tomah Shinga

Feb. 25 Steve Gustafson Lenten Hymns

KICK continues at Messiah Church on Wednesday afternoons, from 3:45 – 5:45. There will be no KICK meals on Ash Wednesday, March 14, and on the Wednesday of Holy Week, March 28. Thanks to all who help at KICK or donate money or desserts!

Women’s Monthly Bible Study – Feb. 8, 7pm, at Kim Hett’s home, 811 N. Second St. Are you interested in an evening monthly Bible study? (2

nd Thurs. of each month, 7-8pm) Kim Hett leads

this group, which meets in members’ homes during the school year.

Men’s Weekly Bible Study – Men’s Bible Study every Saturday morning, 7a.m., at the Bethany Home Activity Center.

Submitted by Joyce Peterson, Christian Ed Director, 227 2201, joycepeterson@sbcglobal.net

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TWO NEW BOOKS

A brand new “must read” is now available in our library: Katharina & Martin Luther:

The Radical Marriage of a Runaway Nun and a Renegade Monk by Michelle DeRusha.

Even if Reformation 500 is over, you haven’t finished reading everything you should if

you haven’t read this book. DeRusha’s book has been recommended everywhere in Lu-

theran publications—and with good reason.

It will hold your attention, I promise. “This unique biography tells the riveting story of

two remarkable people and their extraordinary relationship, offering refreshing insights

into Christian history and illuminating the Luthers’ profound impact on the institution

of marriage, the effects of which still reverberate today.” (quoted from the flyleaf).

Thanks to Jan Malpert who donated this book to our library.

Another donation turned up in “Miss Charlotte’s Place” a few weeks ago: Lucia Morn-

ing in Sweden by Ewa Rydaker, with illustrations by Carina Stahlberg. I found it on the

table with a sticker inside the cover that reads “This book was donated in memory of

Charlotte Ternstrom.” A thoroughly delightful book, it incorporates the legend of St.

Lucia with a story of how one family celebrates Lucia Day in Sweden each year. Also

included are patterns for Lucia and Starboy costumes as well as recipes for Lucia buns

and pepparkakor.

If anyone knows who donated Lucia Morning in Sweden, please let me know. We cer-

tainly appreciate having it to share with our young readers.

Sharon Palmquist

LIBRARY CORNER

Archive Committee

Help yourself to the surplus of church directories,

brochures and books located by the elevator in

Trinity Hall.

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Mystery and Ambiguity

Holly Johnson

Perhaps you have seen the most recent issue of Living Lutheran magazine. As always,

it’s full of interesting articles and information. I always look forward to every issue.

This month’s edition included an article entitled “Themes in Mark,” (Living Lutheran,

Vol. 2, No. 10, January 2018, p. 44) and one paragraph particularly captured my

thoughts:

“Mark’s Gospel is imbued with a sense of mystery and ambiguity. Jesus doesn’t

mind leaving people in the dark (4:10-12), nor does Mark feel any compulsion to

sort everything out for us. In particular, Jesus speaks about “the secret (or mys-

tery) of the kingdom of God. (4:11); he tells people not to make his miracles

known (1:43-44; 5:43; 7:36; 8:26); and his very identity remains a mystery to

most throughout the story (1:27; 2:7; 4:41; 6:2-3; 14-16; 8:27-28). The effect

seems to be to focus attention on his climactic death and resurrection, for it is on-

ly through the cross that Jesus’ true nature and purpose becomes apparent

(15:39).

I immediately thought of our Stephen Ministry work at Bethany. It is natural for any-

one to wonder about the “whys and how’s” of life’s difficulties. Why me? Why did it

happen? How can I explain it? How will I overcome or accept it? How can I find my

way through it to the future?

In our training, we Stephen Ministers are warned about trying to explain a situation or

to speculate on its outcomes. We are trained not to offer advice. Our job is to embrace

the mystery and ambiguity of life, just as Mark’s Gospel reflects.

Our job is to listen and support. We keep our eyes on the cross, not on the solving of a

problem. We pray for strength and faith for our care receivers. It is up to God to heal,

to resolve, to see us through the storm. The answers will come through the true nature

of Jesus, through His purpose.

As the author of the article explains: It is only through the cross that Jesus’ true nature

and purpose becomes apparent. So we rest in Jesus’ arms, and offer that refuge to our

friends as we care for them.

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On Sunday, February 18 we of Bethany Lutheran Church will celebrate

our partnership with our “church camp,” Camp Tomah Shinga. Bethany

Church has had a long-term relationship with the camp, which is the church in outdoor

ministry. On February 18, Camp Director Ben Fulton will be present to talk about the

camp’s ministry at both morning services. He will also present the forum at 9:00 a.m.

on that day. Plan to attend worship on February 18, and learn about what is happening

at “our” camp. Thanks for your ongoing support of the camp and the campers from our

congregation!

Thursday February 1, 2:00 p.m.

Leader Naomi Circle

Hostess February Birthday Group

Program 60th Anniversary of Sandzen Gallery; Ron Michael

Offering Sandzen Gallery

Bring Bath towel, light weight, dark colored

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Friday, March 2, 2:00 p.m.

Messiah Lutheran Church

WE CELEBRATE CAMP TOMAH SHINGA

Thursday March 1, 2:00 p.m.

Hostess March Birthday Group

Program Bible Study - Pastor Loren Mai

Offering Mexico Trip

Bring Sturdy Comb

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Youth

February 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Morning Prayer

Group:

8am, SVHS

2 3

4 MS Youth Group

5pm, MLC

HS/MS Meal

5:30pm, MLC

HS Youth Group

6pm, MLC

5 6 7 MEAL

5:45pm, MLC

All Are Welcome!

BLC Confirmation

6:30pm, BLC

8

Morning Prayer

Group:

8am, SVHS

9 10

11 Valentine’s Day

Coffee

Bethany Home

1:30-2:30

No regular Youth Group

12 13 14

Ash

Wednesday

Worship: 5pm

and 7pm

15

Morning Prayer

Group:

8am, SVHS

16 17

18 MS Youth Group

5pm, MLC

HS/MS Meal

5:30pm, MLC

HS Youth Group

6pm, MLC

19 20 21 No Confirma-

tion

Meal

5:45pm BLC

Worship

22

Morning Prayer

Group:

8am, SVHS

23 24

25 Youth Group

Game Night

HS & MS

5p-8p

26 27 28

No Confirmation

Meal

5:45pm MLC

HS Fundraiser Meal

Worship

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SERVING BETHANY CHURCH IN FEBRUARY

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2018 8:00 a.m. Ushers Mike & Barb Losik 10:30 a.m. Ushers Karl & Wanda Esping Dan & Katie Hawkinson Eric & Ericka Kruckenberg Acolytes 10:30 am Drew Jones & Caleb Gustus Nursery 10:30 am Olivia Mader

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2018 8:00 a.m. Ushers Jolene Reese & Ervalene Johnson 10:30 a.m. Ushers Mark & Nancy Lysell Daryl & Marie Shields Matt & Karen Clark Acolytes 10:30 am Olivia Mader & Olivia Bengtson Nursery 10:30 am Trayton Miller

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 - ASH WEDNESDAY Ushers 7:00 pm Trampas & Jodie Miller Acolytes 7:00 pm Avery VanDerWege & Haven Lysell

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2018 8:00 a.m. Ushers Ron & Jan Michael 10:30 a.m. Ushers Ron Rolander, Dan Norden Brandon & Brandie Nelson Bruce Harding & Alan Leaf Acolytes 10:30 am Nicholas Dreier & Drew Nelson Nursery 10:30 am Avery Kruckenberg

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2018 8:00 a.m. Ushers Jim & Cindy Copple 10:30 a.m. Ushers Nate Woodard & Warren Webster Merle & Terri Nelson, Joel Woodard & Shannon Everhart Acolyte 10:30 am Trayton Miller & Sawyer Lysell-Alkire Nursery 10:30 am Caleb Gustus

THANKS SO MUCH FOR SERVING YOUR CHURCH!!!

Sacristans: Elly Anderson & Julie McCullough

Altar Guild: Karen Carlson & Nancy Johnson

Offering Transfer: 8:00 a.m. Marlin Johnson & Joshua Nelson 10:30 a.m. Krista Harris & Merle Larson

Communion Ushers: Bill Buschbom, Ericka Lysell, Brandie Nelson, Carrie Nelson

Ushers: Please hand out bulletins, count the attendance accurately, and help to collect the offering. IF you are unable to serve on your scheduled date, PLEASE CONTACT SOMEONE IN THAT CATEGORY AND MAKE A TRADE. Please call the church office by noon on Thurs-

day so that changed information can be included in the bulletin.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 2 pm W/ELCA, FH

6:30 pm Stephen

Ministry, MLR

2 10 am Svenska

Vänskapsgruppen

MLR

3 7 am Men’s

Bible Study, BH

9 am Boy

Scouts Prep,

Kitchen

4

8 am Worship/

Communion

9 am Forum

9 am Sunday School

9 am Bible Study

9:45 am Coffee

10:30 am Worship/

Communion

11:00 am Spaghetti

feed, Boy Scouts, FH

3:00 pm Messiah Re-

hearsal, Pressor Hall

5

11am Staff Meeting

6 pm Finance Com-

mittee

7 pm Boy Scouts

6

4:30 pm Outreach

Committee

7

2 pm H.S. Bells, MLR

5:45 pm BLC Bells

5:45 pm KICK @

Messiah

6:30 pm Confirmation

@ BLC

7 pm Men’s Choir

8 pm Church Council

8 9 am Piece Art-

ists

7 pm BOLD CAFÉ

7 pm TACOL,

TUMC

9 10 am Svenska

Vänskapsgruppen

MLR

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7 am Men’s

Bible Study, BH

11 8 am Worship

9 am Forum

9 am Sunday School

9 am Adult Bible

Study

9:45 am Coffee

10:30 am Worship

3:00 pm Messiah Re-

hearsal, Pressor Hall

12 11am Staff Meeting

7 pm Property

Committee

7 pm Boy Scouts

13 10:30 am Retired

Church Workers,

MLR

2:30 pm Library

Committee

14 2 pm H.S. Bells, MLR

5 pm Ash Wednes-

day Service / Com-

munion

6 pm Chancel Choir

7 pm Ash Wednes-

day Service/ Com-

munion

15 9:30 am Naomi

Circle

2:00 pm Rebecca

Circle, at Sharon

Palmquist’s home

6:30 pm Stephen

Ministry, MLR

16 10 am Svenska

Vänskapsgruppen

MLR

17

7 am – 2 pm

Kiwanis Pan-

cake Feed, FH

7 am Men’s

Bible Study, BH

18

8 am Worship/

Communion

9 am Forum:

9 am Sunday School

9 am Bible Study

9:45 am Coffee

10:30 am Worship/

Communion

3 pm Messiah Re-

hearsal, Pressor Hall

19 11am Staff meeting

7 pm Boy scouts

20 1:30 pm Visitation

committee

21 9:30 am Sarah circle

2 pm H.S. Bells, MLR

5 pm BLC Bells, MLR

5:45 pm Meal @ BLC

6:30 pm Lenten Ser-

vice @ BLC

7:00 pm Miriam Cir-

cle, Kitchen

7:30 pm Men’s Choir

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23 10 am Svenska

Vänskapsgruppen

MLR

24 7 am Men’s

Bible Study, BH

25 8 am Worship 9 am Forum 9 am Sunday School 9 am Adult Bible Study 9:45 am Coffee 10:30 am Worship 3:00 pm Messiah Re-hearsal, Pressor Hall

26 9 am Handy Man/

Kitchen Cleaners

11am Staff meeting

7 pm Archives

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28 6 am –5:30 pm CKL

Music Festival, Sanct,

FH, MLR

5:45 pm Meal @MLC

6:30 pm Lenten Ser-

vice @ Messiah

7:30 pm Chancel

Choir

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BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

320 N MAIN

LINDSBORG KS 67456

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LINDSBORG, KS 67456

PERMIT NO. 04

THE BETHANY BEACON A monthly publication of Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, KS 67456

Church: (785) 227-2167 bethanylindsborg@att.net

VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE: http://blclindsborg.org

Bethany Church Staff

Rev. Loren Mai Pastor Home (785) 227-2807 pastorofbethany@att.net Phil Hett Lay Associate Cell (620)212-3931 phil.hett@blclindsborg.org Melanie Barnett Administrative Assistant bethanylindsborg@att.net Butch Gibson Building Manager Joyce Peterson Christian Ed joycepeterson@sbcglobal.net Genevieve Bishop Organist piejesu@cox.net Leah Ann Anderson Men’s Choir leah209@gmail.com Steve Gustafson Chancel Choir gustafs@mcpherson.edu Lori Nelson Children’s Choir Lnelson2001@gmail.com Miriam Strasen Bell Choir strasen@cox.net Carolyn Gibson Financial Secretary carolyn.gibson@blclindsborg.org

Bethany Church Council

Amy Roraback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227-8430

Brandie Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-577-8324

Carrie Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-643-6148

Erica Kruckenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . .214-693-6903

Marlin Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227-3920

Mary Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227-2623

Ericka Lysell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .785-822-8619

Krista Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214-808-9729

Ken Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-906-0465

Terri Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-667-4045

Josh Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227-2555

Steve Gustafson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 620-755-2497

Kathey Bengtson (Sec.) . . . . . . . . 620-242-7560

Matt Stula (Treas.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 913-485-0444

Merle Larson (Pres.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227-7046

Marlin Johnson (V.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227-3920

Pastor Bill Buschbom . . . . . . . . . . 620-504-6104

Pastor Loren Mai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227-2807

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