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BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH + ABERDEEN, SD + (605) 225-9740 + www.bethlehemaberdeen.org

Journal for the Journey

November 2012 Connecting with God, One Another and Our Mission in the World

INSIDE THIS ISSUE… Ministry of Motherhood; 2 Women’s Retreat 2

Preschool News 3 Confirmation Updates 3

Written Financial Update 4 Faith Promise Cards 4

Financial Summary 5

From Aberdeen to Nicaragua 6 Memorials 6 Congregation Meeting 6

Joint Commission Highlights 7

Meet our Newest Members 8 & 9

NSU Campus Ministry 9

Cookie Exchange 10 Grief Support Group 10 Study & Share 10 Angel Trees 10 Social Concerns Thank You 11 Men’s Retreat 11 November Staff Anniversary 11

Thanksgiving Day Worship Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 22, 2012

at 11:00 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

There is no charge for this traditional Thanksgiving meal that is prepared and served by volunteers, but a freewill offering will be available. The dinner is for all those in the community who would like to spend the holiday with others and share in welcoming fellowship. Reservations are requested to assist in planning. Please call 225-9740. Transportation is provided upon request.

Be sure to stop by the Serving Ministry Team Thanksgiving Dinner Board in the narthex for opportunities to assist with and donate items for the Thanksgiving Dinner.

Look inside for

your Women of

the ELCA

Thankoffering

Envelope

Have you ever walked into a room or come to church and everyone is happy? The music, the smiles, the noise. But, you are in a very different place. It’s a place of sadness, grief or despair. This November, we honestly name the valleys we all walk through in life. We also claim God’s promises, like stepping-stones across a river, that help us find a footing and way forward in life. These stepping stones remind and encourage us that God is with us. We’ll spend time

praying through and experiencing All Saints (remembering those who have died in the last year), Healing, and Hope. We’ll learn some practical ways of caring for one another in life’s toughest valleys. And, just a reminder: if you or a loved one are ever hospitalized, kindly notify the office so we can visit them! If you don’t call, we won’t know.

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Ministry of Motherhood Because Motherhood Isn’t Just a Job. It’s a Calling.

Cozy Mountain Lodge is a relaxing mountain lodge themed retreat the women of our church are doing together with Pastor Sarah Goldammer and the women of Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre. It includes worship, Bible study, and time for laughter as well as time for quiet reflection. We’ll leave from Bethlehem at 4:00 on Friday, November 16 and head to Joy Ranch, the newest

Lutherans Outdoors camp in South Dakota and return to Bethlehem by 5:00 on Saturday, November 17. The cost is $80.00 per person based on 2 person occupancy. This covers three delicious meals, transportation, fun and refreshing activities, a Cozy Mountain Lodge journal and comfortable lodging accessible to all mobility needs. To register or for more information, stop by the front office at Bethlehem or contact Pastor Deb Grismer at 605-225-9740 ext. 29. Take time to relax, to make new friends, to worship, and to draw closer to God. We hope you’ll join us for Cozy Mountain Lodge women's retreat!

Mothers of any age are invited to gather together in fellowship and learning as we strive together to be the best mothers for our chil-dren and grandchildren that we can be. The group will meet the first Tuesday of each month from 6:45-7:45 p.m. beginning November 6. Childcare is available. Please call the front office to register at 225-9740. For more information, contact Pastor Deb Grismer. This group will begin by taking time to walk through Sally Clarkson’s book The Ministry of Motherhood: Following Christ's Example in

Reaching the Hearts of Our Children and then see where the needs of the group and the Holy Spirit take us from there. Using biblical wisdom and practical teachings, Sally Clarkson shows how you can make a last-ing difference in your child’s life by following the pattern Christ set with his own disciples–a model that will inspire and equip you to intentionally embrace the rewarding, desperately needed, and immeasurably valua-ble Ministry of Motherhood. Cost of the book is $11.00.

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PRESCHOOL NEWS

Happy Fall from the Bethlehem preschoolers! We started out this season by exploring our community and discussing community helpers. We set up a post office in our classroom and then we got to go see the real post office on a field trip! Check out our community murals up just outside of our hallway. You will also see our family art project for the month of October on display: Scarecrows! Each child created one at home with

their family, and they definitely display each child’s creativity and personality. We had a fun trip out to the BLC garden with Steve Casanova where we each got to pick our own mini pumpkin! We are excited to paint them soon! We also went on Halloween trick-or-treating field trips to Primrose Place and Primrose Cottages. Thank you to all for the continuing support of our program by way of Box Tops, receipts, soup labels, and ink cartridges.

Confirmation Updates

9th

Graders

We are over half way done with our ten core classes shared with parents. We have had time learning together from each other, lay leaders, and all three pastors. We also marked the 9th Grade Milestone with the Blessing of the Keys. We had a fun night trick or treating for canned goods helping stock the shelves at our local food pantries. In November, we’ll learn more about our Lutheran heritage as part of the Christian faith. No Class on Sunday, November 4th (corrected date), or November 21 (Wednesday) or 25 (Sunday). Use the time to rest and thank God!

We are also looking for Confirmation Small Group Guides for the Winter/Spring. You can help lead conversations with 9th graders around topics of faith, life and justice issues. No experience necessary. Contact Pastor Kevin, [email protected] or on Facebook.

10th

Graders

We are continuing to meet once a month as a large group. Students are meeting throughout the month with their mentors. We will meet Sunday, November 11 at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall.

mailto:[email protected]


As we closed the books on the month of September, we are grateful that we are able pay our obligations in full, without incurring bank debt despite the fact that our net operating balance is a deficit of ($38,321). We knew at the time we adopted the budget that we would face challenges during certain seasons of the year. The budget was adopted with a known challenge of meeting the ministry expenses to keep doing what we are doing with the same quality standards we have come to expect. As with any plan or budget, there are many variables. Both our revenues and expenses are currently under budget targets, however expenses are exceeding revenues as we end the 3rd quarter of the year. We are committed to operating in a conservative fashion in regard to expenses but with the Fall ministries in session and record enrollment in our Christian Education programs, it takes a significant investment of materials, supplies and people power to provide a quality education experience for our

youth. There are approximately 670 young people enrolled in the various Christian Education ministries. A resource that has proven helpful to steady the income side of our cash flow has been the Simply Giving program. Simply Giving is an electronic giving option administered by Thrivent in which offering gifts can be made from checking or savings, or from the use of a debit or credit card. If you are interested in more details, please call Janis Heier, Director of Administration or visit the homepage of our website and view the online giving link. The leadership of Bethlehem strives to be financially solid and healthy so we can be a blessing to people in need, and continue to partner in God’s work in this world. Thank you for your stewardship. Because of our generous people, the congregation is able to offer opportunities and resources to minister to His people both within and outside of our walls.

SEPTEMBER 2012 FINANCIAL UPDATE

Faith Promise Card Information

By the time you receive this monthly newsletter, we will have already celebrated the collection of 2013 Faith

Promise Cards in worship. These cards request information about your estimated giving or commitment for

the year 2013. On a practical level, we ask our members to turn in estimate of giving cards each year so that

our Financial Resource Team and Joint Commission are able to set an accurate ministry budget for the

coming year. This allows us to make the most of every dollar given to the church.

On a personal level, the commitment card is an opportunity for you to spend time in prayer and reflection,

considering what offering you would make to God through our church in the coming year. We hope you were

able to join us for one of these meaningful services as we celebrate and consecrate our gifts to the ministry of

our church for the coming year.

If you haven’t submitted your card, we invite you to please do so. It isn’t too late. We have additional cards

available in the office. On behalf of the elected leadership, Pastors, and staff here at Bethlehem Lutheran

Church, we thank you for your Faith Promise commitment responses. Because of your gift, combined with

those of our Bethlehem family, we will be able to accomplish many great works. Lives are truly being

transformed through our work together as we proclaim the Good News and work to connect people of all

ages to Jesus.


SEPTEMBER 2012 FINANCIAL SUMMARY STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS September 2012 September 2011

Mission & Ministry (General) Fund

MTD Revenues: $ 93,828.55 $ 76,483.00

MTD Expenses: $ 5,965.27 $ 93,389.00

Month to Date Statement of Net Operating Total $ (2,136.72) $ (16,906.00)

Annual (YTD) Statement of Net Operating $ (38,320.96) $ (19,822.00)

SUMMARY OF ASSETS

Mission & Ministry (General) Fund

Cash accounts-Unrestricted $ 141,469.24 $ 139,015.00

Payables: due within 15 days $ (27,873.84) $ (23,031.51)

Due to Mission Investment (Organ) Fund $ (900.00) $ (800.00)

Due to Restricted Funds $ (50.00) $ (30.20)

Reserved for Playground Equipment Project $ (850.00) $ -

Reserved for Others/Designated accounts $ (33,638.05) $ (55,980.56)

Due to Development Fund $ (51,969.39) $ (70,800.60)

Total Available Unrestricted Cash $ 26,187.96 $ (11,627.87)

Special Designated Funds

Development (Building) Fund $ 739,326.38 $ 586,710.41

Future Maintenance (2%) Account $ 52,898.71 $ 45,585.20

Restricted Fund (Social Concerns, WELCA, Memo-

rials & Restricted gifts) $ 95,023.78 $ 81,724.59

Endowment Fund $ 362,721.81 $ 312,398.47

DEBT

Internal loan due to the Development Fund for Roof

Project $ - $ 125,000.00

BUDGET ANALYSIS-through 75% of the FY

2012

PROPOSED

MISSION PLAN

YTD

TOTALS % OF TOTAL

Revenues $1,215,300 $802,357 66.02%

Expenditures $1,215,300 $840,678 69.17%

($38,321)


MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS TREE MEMORIAL

In memory of George Dixon given by: Pr. Vicki Saude-Worthington, Arliss Alberts

SOCIAL CONCERNS MEMORIALS In memory of Sadie Sargent given by: Audrey Anderson, Sandra & Jerry Kleinknecht

WORSHIP & MUSIC MEMORIALS In memory of Bernice Disbrow given by: Janis Pearson, Sonnie & Diane Beaman

GENERAL FUND MEMORIAL In memory of Lucille Swenson given by: Lola Mydland In memory of Don Nordling given by: Janis Pearson

UNRESTRICTED MEMORIAL In memory of Clara Anderson Keller given by: Nancy Stange, Dean & Martha Salzsieder, Claudia Kapp In memory of Philip Adler given by: Lisa Bean

GARDEN FLOWERS MEMORIAL In memory of Clara Anderson Keller given by: Elaine Roth

SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMORIAL In memory of Don Nordling given by: Deb & Trent Gardner

From Aberdeen to Nicaragua Bethlehem’s partnership with the Lutheran Church in Nicaragua is growing. Following wondering and dreaming conversations over the past few years, things have come together for Pastor Jeff to be part of a small group of South Dakotans traveling to Nicara-gua November 27 – December 7. Many details of the trip are still being determined, but will include meeting with and learning

from Faith and Hope Lutheran Church, our companion synod in Nicaragua.

Numerous congregations in our SD Synod have taken groups to learn and serve with our brothers and sisters in Nicaragua. On this trip, Pastor Jeff will be exploring possibilities for people of Bethlehem to participate in future trips and partnerships. Please hold this trip and partnership in prayer, and if you are interested in learning more or possibly participating in a future trip, contact Pr. Jeff. For more information visit www.sdsynod.org/ministries/companion-synods

Congregation Meeting & Elections

On Sunday morning, December 9th we’ll gather at 9:40 for our regular congregation meeting. A key part of this meeting will be ministry updates as well as elections of new leaders. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone for elected leadership, please fill out a form from the front office or talk with a pastor or Joint Commission member.


Bethlehem Lutheran Church Joint Commission Meeting Highlights – October 16, 2012

President Karl Alberts called the meeting to order.

Visioning – What are we seeing? How is God calling? Roger opened with devotion and prayer. Various snapshots of God working in and through the people of Bethlehem were shared.

Leading – Decisions and discussions Approval of Membership Changes: MEMBERS ADDED: Baptisms: Arianna Alyse Hendrickson 8/26/2012; Cole Jeremy Atkins 9/9/2012; Rocky Ray Galero 9/9/2012; Eibhleann Francis Carrol 9/23/2012; Maeve Evelyn Thorpe 9/30/2012; Aiden John Brockel 10/14/2012

New Members: (received on 9/29, 9/30 & 10/10)

Chris, Jennifer, Jake & Brock Anderson; Kevin, Aimee, Jaicee, Kendyl & Kamryn Anderson; Pastor Kevin Bergeson & Pastor Amber Marten-Bergeson; Ross, Michelle & William Erickson; Wade, Jenny, Dawson, Kalin & Rylee Hepper; Mike, Sarah, Molly & Carter Hogg; Lois Koester; Derek Kramer; Chris, Jill & Julia Malsam; Stephanie Ragels; Daren, Sara, Brianna, Abbie, Sophie & Noah Siefken; Tony & Declan Slettedahl and Jessica, Madison & Kristen Metzger; Trixie Thomas; Dusty, Kassy, Kenton & Maeve Thorpe; Hope, Hayden & Broc Tollefson; Vernon, Nicola & Natayhe Worrel & Renae Tracy; Allie & Chloe Worthy

MEMBERS REMOVED Death: Wanda Bain 9/7/2012; Ray Auske 10/8/2012

Transferred: Thomas, Darla, Austin & Alex Van Asselt transferred to First Lutheran Church in Colton, SD 9/27/2012; Katie, Nate & Caroline Zeeb transferred to First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD 10/3/2012

Executive Leadership Team: Teams should be working on nominations. Pr. Jeff will be going to Nicaragua for a week beginning November 27 for a mission trip. Celebrating & Visioning Events: Events have been held with staff and leaders. There will be an event scheduled for January for the congregation to attend. Collaborating – Work of teams that is vital for JC to know Worship Ministry Team: The team will be collaborating with the staff for Lent planning. Teaching Ministry Team: The team is selling Herberger’s coupon booklets with the profits going towards the Bethlehem play ground improvements. The Christmas project this year will be an Angel Tree to help children in need in our schools. The Christmas program will be Sunday, December 16th at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Youth & Family Ministry Team: Peer Ministry Training will begin soon. Care packages will be sent to the 2012 graduates. Financial Resource Team: Received the monthly financial snapshot. Discussed proposals for the dirt work on the playground. Human Resource Team: There is position opening for a Weekend Facility Assistant. Preschool Team: Kim Vogt from the Preschool Team presented a plan to have the preschool become a Pre-Kindergarten beginning in Fall 2013. This proposal was approved by the Joint Commission. Closing Prayer: Everyone closed with “The Lord’s Prayer.”


The following new members were received on Sunday, September 30 or Wednesday October 10.

Please give them a warm welcome into this community of faith.

Kevin, Aimee, Jaicee, Kendyl

& Kamryn Anderson Pastor Kevin Bergeson

& Pastor Amber Marten-Bergeson

Ross, Michelle, & William Erickson

Wade, Jenny, Dawson, Kalin

& Rylee Hepper Mike, Sarah, Molly & Carter Hogg

Chris, Jill & Julia Malsam Tony & Declan Slettedahl and

Jessica, Madison, & Kristen Metzger

Lois Koester

Derek Kramer and Allie & Chloe

Worthy


Dusty, Kassy, Kenton & Maeve

Thorpe Trixie Thomas Stephanie Ragels

Hope, Hayden & Broc Tollefson

Not pictured: Chris, Jennifer, Jake & Brock

Anderson

Daren, Sara, Brianna, Abbie, Sophie

& Noah Siefken

Vernon Worrel & Renae Tracy

Not pictured: Nicola & Nataye


Study & Share Saturday, November 10

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room

The study is entitled Nothing Lost.

All women are welcome. There will be

study guides available. Bring your Bible

and a friend!

Soul Sisters Cookie Exchange Thursday, December 6

6:30 p.m. Come for fun and sweets in a night inspired by sugary sweets!

Bring 2 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies or bars to share at our second annual cookie exchange.

We will swap 1 dozen amongst ourselves and give the other dozen away as a thank you to local fire

fighters, police officers, doctors and nurses. Please wrap the cookies on paper or plastic plates in plastic

wrap, wrapping 1 dozen per plate. Don’t forget to include your recipe. All women are welcome so be

sure to invite a friend!

Angel Trees Are Coming to Bethlehem And Jesus took the children up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.

~ Mark 10:16

The community of faith at Bethlehem has a strong tradition of being the arms

of Jesus and blessing children and families in this community and around the

world with Christmas gifts each year. The Teaching Ministry Team thanks you

from the bottom of our hearts for touching lives through your participation in

past Christmas projects, such as The Heifer Project and Operation Christmas

Child. This year the Teaching Ministry Team is bringing Angel Trees to

Bethlehem. We are networking with others in the Aberdeen community to help bring the blessings of

Christmas to the homes of those in need. Watch for the trees to appear in the narthex in

November. Then take a tag or two, purchase the gift(s), wrap them and return them to the trees. Thank

you in advance for being the arms of Jesus!

Grief Support Group

We are beginning a Grief Support Group here at Bethlehem for anyone who has ex-perienced the loss of a loved one either recently or a long time ago.

Beyond the Broken Heart is an eight week support and ministry program for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We will start on Thursday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. in room E19. For ques-t i o n s p l e a s e c a l l J e a n i n e a t 225-2402 or 290-1353.


We Celebrate a November Staff

Anniversary Milestone

Vicky Beck serves as a Wedding Coordinator. We celebrate Vicky’s 1st year anniversary date

on November 12th. As a Wedding Coordinator, Vicky works part time, as needed, with couples and the pastors, to coordinate and

facilitate the details concerning wedding ceremonies scheduled at Bethlehem.

Thank You Bethlehem!

This year's "Homemade in Aberdeen, USA" Bazaar was a huge success! We salute the many wonderful people of Bethlehem for all of your help with donations of art, baked goods, canning, crafts, produce, silent auction items, stitchery etc. Your time and talents were much appreciated and needed. A special thanks to all who attended. Your participation and presence the day of the event was such a blessing.

This year's bazaar cleared a total of $5,452.58 which will ensure that the Social Concerns ministry can continue to assist the special needs of people in emergency situations. The emphasis will go toward BLC members first, then the greater Aberdeen community. These needs may be for clothing, food, medical related expenses, housing, utilities, travel, etc. due to loss of income, health or other situations beyond their control.

We are very grateful to our pastors and supportive staff in our fundraising effort. A special thanks to Steve and his team for set up and take down, Cyndi for assistance with printing & publicity, Lori for her helpful and positive attitude, Janis and Val for handling finances for the bazaar as well as other Social Concerns requests throughout the year, and Kay Vikander for all her help in the kitchen. We are truly blessed here at Bethlehem!

If you were unable to attend this year's bazaar, please plan to support this annual congregational fundraiser next year. Our tentative date will be Saturday, November 9th, 2013. So mark your calendars now and plan to be there. We are planning for something new and exciting. It is you that makes it a success. Thank you so much and God's blessings.

~ The Social Concerns Committee

Men’s Retreat

February 1-3

Nothing says winter like broomball and Camp

NeSoDak. Come join other BLC men for a

short weekend away. Plenty of time to rest,

eat, play, pray and think about faith. Leave

after work Friday, return early Sunday

morning. Contact Pastor Kevin

([email protected]) if you’d

like to reserve your spot. Limited space.

Mark Your Calendar & Save the Date

Bethlehem’s Family Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 16

at 3:00 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center

at Northern State University

All Sunday and Wednesday School Students will be participating together in this program.

Rehearsal will be held at the

Johnson Fine Arts Center on Saturday, December 15.

Watch for more information coming soon!

Dates to Remember:

There will be NO Wednesday School on November 21.

There will be NO Sunday School on November 25.

Faith Milestone to be celebrated 2nd grade students will celebrate a Faith

Milestone during the 8:30 or 10:45 a.m. worship

service on Sunday, November 11 or during the

6:30 Wednesday Night Live! worship service on

Wednesday, November 14.

NOVEMBER YOUTH SCHEDULES

Let no one show little respect for you because you are young. Show other Christians how to live by your life. They should be able to follow you in the way you talk and in what you do. Show them how to live in faith and in love and in holy living. 1Timothy 4:12 (New Life Version)

Sunday, November 4 8:30 Stryker Reif, Lane Schopp 10:00 Mason Seaboy, Dominic Meyers

Wednesday, November 7 6:30 Elizabeth Tobin, Mariah Vikander

Sunday, November 11 8:30 Matt Trenhaile, Austin Tofflemire 10:45 Bailey Tollefson, Allie Zueger

Wednesday, November 14 6:30 Dezirae Bohn, Megan Kriech

Sunday, November 18 8:30 April Fauth, Taylor Fauth 10:45 Kate Finley, Madeline Miller

Wednesday, November 21 6:30 Hunter Browning, Chauncy Goethals

(Thanksgiving Day), November 22 10:00 Need 2 Volunteers (double credit)

Sunday, November 25 8:30 Makenzie Carroll, Kenzie Malsom 10:45 Brianna Conn, Trenton Steger

Wednesday, November 28 6:30 Alexis Peasley, Matise Dockter

ACOLYTES

In Person 225-9740 [email protected] Four Ways to Talk to Denny

Middle/High School Christian Ed

Route 67 11/07 Devo/Hangout 11/14 Devo/Hangout 11/21 No Christian Ed 11/28 Devo/Hangout

Bridge8 11/07 McDonalds Treat Walk 11/14 Faith and Food 11/21 No Christian Ed 11/28 Faith and Food

9th Grade 11/07 Generosity Stories 11/14 The Lutheran Story 11/21 No Christian Ed 11/28 Law & Gospel - A Love Story

Wednesday - 7:30-8:15

10th

Grade November 11

6:30-8:00 Kids, Mentors, & Pastor

Sunday - 9:40-10:30

9th Grade 11/04 Thanksgiving 11/11 The Lutheran Story 11/18 Law & Gospel - A Love Story 11/25 No Christian Ed

Route 67 11/04 Devo/Hangout 11/11 Devo/Hangout 11/18 Devo/Hangout 11/25 No Christian Ed

Bridge8 11/04 Faith and Food 11/11 Faith and Food 11/18 Faith and Food 11/25 No Christian Ed

The Youth & Family Team will be selling

wreaths, crosses and swags again this year.

Proceeds will help fund the

2015 ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit.

2013 God’s Creation Wall Calendars

Kids, put money in your work accounts for future Bible Camps, Mission Trips, or the 2015 National Youth Gathering in Detroit. Sell God’s Creation Wall calendars! Talk to Denny for more info.

Lakewood Mall Theatre Entrance 5 Shifts Available

Awesome service project for families, Route 67, Bridge8 and Confirmation

kids!

Sign-Up on Denny’s Window

What can you learn about words from a tube of toothpaste…... once they’re spoken you can’t put them back in and you’ll have a mess to clean up!

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

Does my MOUTH make a MESS?

Wednesday Evening Receptionists Please attempt to trade with one another should you have a scheduling conflict.

Serving Schedule, November/December 2012 Thank you in advance to all those listed who so diligently and cheerfully serve in the various areas!

In the event that there is a conflict with your schedule, please attempt to trade with another person or family.

Wednesday Night Supper Helpers Reminder Caller, Richard Graf, 725-0985

In the event that there is a conflict with your schedule, please attempt to trade with another person or family.

5:00 – 5:45 5:45 – 6:30

November 7

Marlys Sutten Jeanne Westby

November 14 Adeline Cassel Dolores Inman

November 21 Jeanne Westby Christine Buss

November 28 Darlys Jensen Luanne Swanson

December 5 Marlys Sutten Heidi Preston

December 12 Virginia Hoff Joan Ernst

November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28 December 5 December 12

4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Eugene & Betty Dobberpuhl

Delores Deibert Jack & Louise Clark Hugo & LaRae Carlson Albert Lee & Marilyn Hoffman

Jeanne Westby

5:00 - 6:20 p.m.

Kathy Bourdon Delores Buechler Kathy Geffre Al & Carol Reuer Virginia Hoff Darl Olson Albert Lee & Marilyn Hoffman Lavanna Krovoza Bev Likness Betty Tewksbury

Delbert & Deb Bierman Kathy Humphries Evan Stugelmeyer Joselyn Underberg Anne, Hunter, Hannah & Hailey Browning Rob & Stacy Baumgartner Paul & Donna Ness Rella Botha Trey & Steve Vilhauer

Ken & Cindy Reinbold Karen Klein Carol & Rachael Jerke Brenda Bahr Joe Hartung Jodie, Becky & Jayden Michaelsohn Alan & Melissa Neville Joycel Goodrich Bev Likness Lavanna Krovoza

Char Akkerman Monte Herting Daydrea Nelson Joan Foss Connie & Jerry Drees Sheryl & Shelby Aufenkamp Sarah & Mikinze Jones Anita Barlow Maggie Zenker Bev Likness Lavanna Krovoza

Susannah Huber Tim Beck Jessica & Makenzie Carroll Bev Likness Lavanna Krovoza Kathy Geffre Darl Olson Virginia Hoff Brenda Bahr Kathy Bourdon Al & Carol Reuer

Brianna Siefken Jordan Roesch Bev Likness Lavanna Krovoza Mavis Kemp Phyllis Brundell Delores Buechler Delores Deibert Kathy Humphries Paul & Donna Ness Steve & Trey Vilhauer

5:20 - Done

Becky Wallace Tim Jalbert Delores Wagenmann Karen Dobler

Delores Wagenmann Tim Jalbert Rebecca Stucker Brent Browning

Tim Jalbert Delores Wagenmann Dean Zahn Tammy Olson

Chris Buckley Delores Wagenmann Marian Swanson Karen Dobler

Tim Jalbert Delores Wagenmann Becky Wallace Rebecca Stucker

Tim Jalbert Delores Wagenmann Mark & Pam Wolf

5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

Volunteers Needed

Meredith & Cassandra McGarry

Lavanna Krovoza Ashley Arnott Megan Biegler

Alexis Peasley Dezirae Bohn

Meredith & Cassandra McGarry

Counters

November 4 & 7 Matt P. Vernon B. November 25 & 28 Richard H. Warren H.

November 11 & 14 Charlie M. Karen Y. December 2 & 5 Darlyne J. Darlys J.

November 18 & 21 Scott H. Cathy D. December 9 & 12 Stan J. Vernon B.

November 22 Thanksgiving

Marion H. Char A. December 16 & 19 Carol K. Karen Y.

Saturday Evening Greeters

November 3 Stan & Jan Beckler

November 10 Sondra Faeth Lynn Kallas

November 17

Madeline Carlson Deb Schuchhardt

November 24

Ed & Corrine Hunstad

December 1 Stan & Jan Beckler

December 8 Sondra Faeth Lynn Kallas

Sunday Morning Greeters Please attempt to trade with one another should you have a scheduling conflict.

November 4 8:30 a.m. Arthur & Leda Heupel Tom & Pam Teigen

10:45 a.m. Berneil McQuillen Janel & Fred Ludwig Carolyn Burgod

November 11 8:30 a.m. Vera Lilly Julie Leibel Faye Kightlinger Helen Anderson

10:45 a.m. Richard & Corinne Holland Jolynn Zeller Connie Larson

November 18 8:30 a.m. Dewayne & Hazel Holm Gary & Pam Erickson

10:45 a.m. Hugo & LaRae Carlson Rod Kurtz Marjorie Nicholas

Thanksgiving November 22

10:00 a.m. Volunteers Needed Please contact Jodi at 225-9740

November 25 8:30 a.m. Alice & Reuben Miller Sonnie & Diane Beaman

10:45 a.m. Peggy Kalt Steven & Stacey Lust Ron Johnson

December 2 8:30 a.m. Joe & Darlene Atkinson Mike Bender Arlene Carr

10:45 a.m. Craig & Stacy Hansen Kent & Joy Wiedebush

Van Drivers Sunday Volunteer Receptionists

November 4 Lucille Tollifson November 11 Volunteer Needed

November 18 Darlys Jensen Thanksgiving November 22

9:30-11:00 Volunteer

needed

November 25 Louise Nash December 2 Lucille Tollifson

December 9 Nolan Lindeman

Thank you in advance to all those listed who so diligently and cheerfully serve in the various areas! In the event that there is a conflict with your schedule, please attempt to trade with another person or family.

Ushers

Team Captain Head Usher

November 4 & 7 10 Al Suedmeier Jack Buckley

November 11 & 14 1 Bud Benson Dennis Hanson

November 18 & 21 2 Don Weigel Terry Banker

November 22 (Thanksgiving )

3 Richard Holland Scott Hagen

November 25 & 28 4 Lonny Helfinstine Barry Pence

November 4 & 7 Kurt Vogel

November 11 & 14 Terry Banker

November 18 & 21 Tim Stadel

November 22 Thanksgiving Volunteer Needed

November 25 & 28 John Koerner

December 2 & 5 Mike Dix

Team Captain Head Usher

December 2 & 5 10 Al Suedmeier Jack Buckley

December 9 & 12 1 Bud Benson Dennis Hanson

December 16 & 19 2 Don Weigel Terry Banker

December 23 3 Richard Holland Scott Hagen

Coffee Servers Reminder Caller, Richard Graf, 725-0985

Please attempt to trade with one another should you have a scheduling conflict. Please arrive at 8:00 a.m. to set-up

November 4 Phyllis Brundell Rod & Kathy Barr Ron Johnson Joe Akkerman

November 11 Joe & Darlene Atkinson Dallas & Joan Solberg Richard Bakken

November 18 Gary & Nancy Suedmeier Jerry & Susan Brick Mel Eisenbeisz

November 25 Darlys & Dick Jensen Mary Walker Carolyn Gallup

December 2 Al & Sheryl Froiland Jerome & Marlene Ketelhut

December 9 Richard & Janice Jasmer Ingrid Grote Ray Fischer

Sunday Morning Treats Please bring 2- 3 dozen cookies, bars, muffins, breakfast bread

November 4 Dawn Erhardt Crystal Stolle Aimee Wiedebush Jennifer Sauerwein Ely Rud Peggy Ford

Cheryl Olson Janice Hansen Bonnie Golz Joyce Hunstad Teresa Markley Lisa Roehrich

November 11 Mary Arndt Andrea Baker Lori Carpenter Kathryn Dennert Carol Doerr Ann Eisenbeisz

Marie Fjelstad Peggy Hallstrom Brenda Hansen Jodi Leidholt Carol Steffins Lisa Samson

November 18 Barbara Hundstad Valerie Johnson Kim Schmidt Sue Smith Cindy Markley Pam Flagtwet Joan Ernst

Kristi Strivens Debra Gardner Janel Wagner Sandy Maier Leanne Campbell

November 25 Delores Deibert Janis Pearson Deb Bierman Kathy Humphries Robi Hagen Kay Vikander

Donna Alberts Jan Borge Joyce Kringen Kelli Meister Brenda Joy Connie Herman

December 2 Linda Richards Linda Fischer Bette Peckham Joeleen Solsaa Becky Kuch Darcy Krigbaum

Amy Haselhorst Peggy Thorpe Bonnie Ernst Connie Deibert Jolynn Bain Barb Anderson

December 9 Lynn Aman Alice Bakken Judy Hauge Marion Marske Pam Wolf Nina Vilhauer

Cathy Durst Darlys Jensen Cara Bruse Carol Nelson Hayley Spitzer Vicky Beck


Communion Servers

Sunday, November 4 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.

Volunteer Needed Evelyn Holdhusen

Wednesday, November 7 6:30 p.m. Brenda Glasford

Sunday November 11 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.

Leland & Fae Hammer Ruth Nelson

Wednesday, November 14

6:30 p.m. Jessica Rehder


Volunteer Needed Marlene Hoines

Wednesday, November 21 6:30 p.m. Volunteer Needed

Thanksgiving worship Thursday, November 22

10:00 a.m. Volunteer Needed

Wednesday, November 28 6:30 p.m. Amy Mattke


Nina Vilhauer Kevin & Jessica Hed

Wednesday, December 5 6:30 p.m. Scott & Robi Hagen

Sunday, December 2 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.

Leland & Fae Hammer Brian & Michelle Dannen

Wednesday, December 12 6:30 p.m. Dolores Inman

Sunday, December9 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.

Reuben & Alice Miller Donna Alberts

Welcome Center


Sunday, November 4, 8:30 a.m. Danny & Trenton Steger Jerry & Susan Brick Bill & Linda Roth Carol Knecht Scott & Megan Noeldner Logan Leidholt

Sunday November 4, 10:45 a.m. Louis & Rella Botha Richard & Janice Jasmer Reed & Ann Rasmussen Dustin Veith Jolinda & Kate Finley Melissa Neville

Wednesday November 7, 6:30 p.m. Lisa & Scott Beck Deb & Mikayla Hardy Jody, Taylor, & John Zueger Chauncy Goethals Savannah Huber Tim Beck

Sunday, November 18, 8:30 a.m. Dennis Dahme Sarah Dahme Marie Geffre Jerome & Joyce Pfeiffer Lonnie & Judy Anderson Robert & Wilma Luce Melissa Steger

Sunday November 18 10:45 a.m. Wayne & Judy Koester Dennis & Marion Hartung Willis & Martha Mehlhaff Doug & Vicki Stange Mandy Andrews Jolynn Zeller

Wednesday November 21, 6:30 p.m. Judy Schwab Tawney Beitelspacher Amy Neitzel Michael Buchanan Jordan Risager Kristi & Megan Kriech Jessica & Makenzie Carroll

Thursday, November 22, 10:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Volunteers needed Please contact Kay Wieland at 605-225-9740

Sunday, December 2, 8:30 a.m. Ken & Peggy Hallstrom Evan & Millie Harris Gary & Carol Nelson Rebecca & Krystyna Stucker Patsy Weigel Terry Ochsner

Sunday December 2, 10:45 a.m. Richard & Laurie Halvorson Connie Larson Mike, Cindy, & Jarod Markley Jeanine Severson Lori Zimbelman Megan & Julie Jorde

Wednesday, December 5, 6:30 p.m. Jeff, Shawn, & Hailey Hanson Addie & Susan Vilhauer Jordan Roesch Jim, Darla, Madeline Scarlett Kim Ogden Brenda Glasford

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Save the Date!

Agape* has been touring full-time as a

musician for the last 12 years,

performing for hundreds of thousands

of youth across the US and in 8

different countries. He has shared

the stage with the likes of David Crowder, Archbishop Desmond Tutu,

Toby Mac, and Tony Campolo. In

2001 he co-founded JUMP, a

ministry dedicated to helping urban

youth unleash their leadership skills

through the arts. More recently he

founded a youth-led worship service

called AMP, which attracts hundreds

of youth across the metro area each

month.

www.hiphopoutreach.com

Rachel Kurtz &

Agape*

LIVE at Bethlehem Luthera

n Church

Friday, February 22, 2012

Rachel Kurtz is a fulltime singer/songwriter originally from Cokato, MN. She travels the country singing about faith, life, love and the freedom we have in Jesus. She enjoys traveling and meeting people from all around the world and hearing their stories. Rachel has been involved with youth ministry for the past 15 years. Rachel sings in a variety of venues, from coffee shops to colleges, pubs to house parties, youth weekends to churches. She was featured this past summer in New Orleans at the National Lutheran Youth Gathering. Rachel hopes to continue traveling the world singing for the Lord.

www.rachelkurtz.com

Watch for more information coming soon!

I want my life to make a difference!

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