Lenten Services FEBRUARY 14 ASH WEDNESDAY 11:45 Lenten Luncheon 6:00 Ash Wednesday Services7:00 Book Introduction

FEBRUARY 21 & 28 MARCH 14, & 2111:45 Lenten Luncheon5:30 Lenten Soup Supper6:00 Lenten Services6:30 Book Study

MARCH 28 6:30 Book Study

MARCH 29 6:00 Maundy Thursday First Communion

MARCH 30 8:00 Good Friday

March 31 8:00 Easter Vigil

APRIL 1 EASTER 6:30 Sunrise Service7:30 Breakfast8:30 Easter

Sisters and Brothers,Some of us have barely put away our

Christmas decorations and already Lent is knocking on the door. We will celebrate Ash Wednesday on February 14 with service is at 6:00 pm. This will also be the evening that we will introduce our Lenten book and video study.

FEBRUARY 2018

BETHANY BEACONBETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

MAKING CHRIST KNOWN……

WELCOMING! GROWING! SERVING!

FEBRUARY 2018TABLE OF CONTENTS

1… LENTEN SERVICES

2… PASTOR’S PRESPECTIVE

3… COUNCIL MINUTES

4…. CALENDAR

5…. WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

6…. ALTAR GUILD

7…. BETHNY HAPPENINGS

8.....UP COMING EVENTS 9.....CELEBRATE LOVE

10…CONFIRMATION & YOUTH

11…REMEMBER IN PRAYER

12...BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

13…CHURCH NURSE- THERMOMETERS

14...MISSION STATEMENT & CONTACT INFORMATION

At 7:00 we will gather in our groups and get acquainted or reacquainted with our small-group members and start our journey into our book study. I am very excited about this year’s book! With help from Kathy Stockdale I think we have a fantastic book and video study picked out for this year. It is called “Love Does: Discover a secretly incredible life in an ordinary world.”

In Love Does, a five-session video-based small group study, you will discover the whimsy of New York Times best-selling author Bob Goff through a sometimes humorous, thought-provoking, meaningful lesson that makes faith in God simple and real.

As a college student, Bob spent 16 days in the Pacific Ocean with five guys and a crate of canned meat. As a father, he took his kids on a world tour to eat ice cream with heads of state. He made friends in Uganda, and they liked him so much he became the Ugandan consul. He pursued his wife for three years before she agreed to date him. His grades weren't good enough to get into law school, so he sat on a bench outside the Dean’s office for seven days until they finally let him enroll. 

Bob Goff has become something of a legend, and his friends consider him the world's best-kept secret. Those same friends have long insisted he write a book. You will discover the paradigm shifts, musings, and stories from one of the world’s most delightfully engaging and winsome people. What fuels Bob’s impact? Love. But it's not the kind of love that stops at thoughts and feelings. Bob's love takes action, just like Jesus did. Bob believes Love Does. When Love Does, life gets interesting. Each day turns into a hilarious, whimsical, meaningful chance that makes faith simple and real. Each chapter is a story that forms a book, and a life. This is one life you don't want to miss.

Light and fun, unique and profound, the lessons drawn from Bob's life and his attitude just might inspire you to be secretly incredible, too.

Video Sessions include:1. I’m With You2. Free to Fail3. Audacious Love4. Be Not Afraid5. Follow Me

It has been a joy to journey with Bob Goff as he lives out Love and inspires me to do the same. I hope you will join me on this great journey of love in action during our Lenten book study.

In Christ’s Love,Pastor Tim

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:January 14, 2018

Members Present: Joel Weeks, Codi Buscher, Grace Jones, Jackson Kobe, Dave Jones, Karlton Krause, Lisa Robison, Pastor Tim Maybee

Members Absent: Sara Kobe, Kari Janes, Mark Noll

Also Present: Connie Moehlman, Robin Sampson

Devotions: Dave Jones

Called to order at 12:01 by Joel Weeks

Treasure's Report: Financials stand for audit

Previous Meeting's Minutes: Lisa Robison moved to accept December's minutes, seconded by Dave Jones. Motioned passed.

Committee Reports: 

Property: Looking to divide this into smaller committees to have more hands working in different areas of the church. 

Pastor's Reports: The baptism of Penny Teresa Van Hove was performed on Sunday, January 14, 2018 during the 8:30 service. A memorial service is pending in honor of Frankie Tjarks who passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. 

Old Business: 

Cottage Meetings: Sign-up sheets are set up in the Narthex for members to attend a meeting. Sign up needs improvement. 

New Business:

Internship: An intern will either be placed at Bethany Lutheran or in the Dows church with Pastor Tim's supervision. There has not been a final word on the decision. 

Lent: Lent begins on February 14, 2018. It was brought up that we should begin dropping any habits that may be bad for us and starting another that we would benefit from. 

Meeting adjourned at 1:15. Motion made by Codi Buscher and seconded by Lisa Robison. Motion passed. 

The Lord's Prayer

Next meeting on February 11, 2018 at noon

WORSHIP VOLUNTEER UPDATE:

“It Takes a Village” This was quoted in a book with reference to raising children. I think we can relate this saying to service at Bethany as well. With this season of Snowbirds, the Flu running rampant and just general, overall, everyday busy schedules; WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!! I am asking you to prayerfully consider helping at our worship services this year.

If you are not sure of what needs to be done or how to do it; we are here to help you. You can volunteer via the phone, email or text. You can contact our Church office, Monday through Friday during daytime hours of 8:30-2:00. If you are able to help with the 11:00 service you may also contact Robin Sampson or use the sign- up sheet in the Narthex. If you are able to help with the 5:30 Saturday Service or 8:30 Sunday Service you may also contact Peg Bushore or use the sign- up sheets in the Narthex. (Sign-up sheets are on the table outside the Church Secretary’s door.) PLEASE consider volunteering, and if you are contacted please respond as soon as you are able.

We need Greeters to stand by the front doors as members and guests enter. Sometimes you will need to reach over to the entry from the Fellowship Hall to say hello as well.

We need Ushers to help pass the collection plate and guide members to communion on the appropriate Sundays.

We need Communion Assistants to help with dispensing the communion bread.

We need Lectors to read the First Reading, responsively read the Psalm and the Second Reading. The readings are available by email or in paper version prior to when you need them and are printed and waiting on the podium the day of service.

We need Coffee Hosts to make and serve coffee and lemonade. COOKIES ARE PROVIDED BY THE COUNCIL, YOU DO NO NEED TO BAKE. You can bring your own treats if you like.

If you have any questions you may contact Pastor Tim, Robin Sampson or Peg Bushore. Thank you for your consideration.

Church office 641-648-3555 bethanymem@gmail.comRobin Sampson at at 515-571-0997 Peg Bushore at 641-373-0367_________________________________________________________________________________

RECYCLING:“How do you handle the sometimes-overwhelming generosity of others during the

holiday season? I sometimes joke that I was born recycling. I remember getting boxes and bags of hand-me-downs as a child. Unless it was worn out, when it no longer fit, it kept going to the next one to use. These days, instead of going to relatives, sometimes we do garage/rummage sales, donate it to the resale shop, which turns it around to use profits to help the community. Those items that are too worn out end up being made into other things, like quilt squares or rag rugs. I like what my brother and sister-in-law do; after merging two households into one, they have the policy if they want to bring in something new, something old has to leave. Something new to think about in the New Year. How will you show your stewardship side in caring for the earth?” Submitted to the Good News page of the NEIA Synod Star by WELCA’s secretary, Anna Jetson. Anna asks a great question. Did your New Year’s resolution include recycling? The Thrift Store is a great place for items to be recycled. It is also a great place to volunteer. See you there!

By pastor Jane, retired.

ALTAR GUILD:

We are seeking volunteers to help with Altar Guild for the current year.

We are changing the format of communion to use the communion trays on Sundays and will continue to serve by intinction at our Saturday evening services. We will provide personal and/or group training; printed instructions will be provided to assist you as well.

The needs of Altar Guild are as follows:

1. Saturday evening 5:30 p.m. services a) Set up communion for intinction only. b) On the 2nd and 4th Saturdays all items need to be removed from Altar after service. c) On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays, put juice decanter in the refrigerator for overnight and put

communion wafers away. Wine decanter and large wafer on platen can be left on Altar for following morning’s service. Take communion bread out of freezer for next morning’s use.

d) If you are able to set up only for a Saturday evening service, coordinate with Sunday volunteer for tear down and clean up.

2. Sunday Morning services 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. a) Set up communion with trays, disposable cups and unleavened bread.b) Set up will be on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.c) Clean up after the 11:00 a.m. service. (If the Sanctuary is not being used clean-up can be

done later in the day or early Monday morning.)

3. Baking of the Communion Breada) This is a once monthly task. The recipe makes six loaves and should be enough bread for

one month’s use. It is helpful to have the bread put in 2 packages with one ready for the 1st week and the other put in the freezer for the 3rd week.

4. Changing Altar paraments and Brass Cleaninga) Seasonally help change the Altar paraments to the corresponding color.b) Brass Cleaning is generally done the Saturday before Easter.

5. Miscellaneousa) Inform Altar Chairpersons of needed supplies.b) Inform any substitutions or inabilities to fulfill your role as soon as you are able.

BETHANY HAPPENINGS

NEW MEMBERS CLASSES We will have New Member Classes for those interested in finding out more about Bethany on January 28 and February 4. We will have a welcome ceremony on February 11 for those who wish to join the Bethany Family.

31 ANNUAL WELCA GATHERING will be June 16 from 7:45-4:30 in Waverly. Contact Avis Johnson 641-373-3154 for more information.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS for the year 2017 are in your church mailboxes.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING is Sunday, Feb 4. Soup and sandwiches to be served from 11am to 12:30. Free will donation to support MICA and Bethany's Youth Programs. Everyone wear their favorite football team colors to church.

CLEAN WATER Did you notice the fountain in the sanctuary?  The Sunday School kids are raising money to go towards helping families have clean water by being able to have a well. One well helps up to 500 families have access to clean water.  The congregation is invited to join in the efforts. We will be raising money through the rest of our Sunday School year.

CHRISTIAN MUSIC Winter Jam at Wells Fargo is Friday January 26th. If you are interested in attending a night of great contemporary Christian music for only 15 dollars, please contact Robin Sampson at 515-571-0997.

METHODIST CHURCH   WEDNESDAY   MEAL We will NOT be volunteering at the on the third Wednesdays during Lent.

SNOW REMOVAL Please sign up to do a two week stretch of snow removal if you are able. This involves the sidewalks only. We have a snow blower to use.

ELDERBERRIES February 18th the Elderberries will meet at 5:00pm for a potluck.

CARING CALLERS will be February 17 & 18.

LWR HEALTH KITS are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Please add the items listed and return them to the box in the same hall.

BOOK STUDY: We are starting a new study Monday, January 29th from 6:30 to 7:30 at

11114 Thurston Lane. We are going to discuss the book Of Mess and Moxie by Jen Hatmaker. It is hilarious book about life and the challenges that we face. We would love to have you join us for prayer, laughter and time with God’s word. If you have any question or would like a book please email Kathy Stockdale at kstockdale@live.com

COTTAGE MEETINGS: Bethany Lutheran Church Council will again be holding cottage meetings. The main reason for these meetings is to meet with you about Bethany Lutheran Church. We would like to know what you see Bethany Lutheran doing in the next five years. A council member will host the meetings and Pastor Tim will be leading them. You can sign up for a cottage meeting on the special table in the Narthex (main entrance). Please try to attend. We would like to get input from every member!

Up Coming Events

FEBRUARYFebruary 11 at 2:00pm Riverside Camp Annual MeetingFebruary 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 11:45am Mid-Week Lent Lunch February 14 at 6:00pm Ash Wednesday Worship Service February 14 at 7:00-7:30pm Mid-Week Lent Book Study IntroductionFebruary 18 at 2:00pm Riverside Conference Annual Meeting at BethanyFebruary 21, 28, March 7, 14, & 21 at 5:30 pm Mid-Week Lent SupperFebruary 21, 28, March 7, 14, & 21 at 6:00 pm Mid-Week Lent WorshipFebruary 21, 28, March 7, 14, & 21 at 6:30-7:30 pm Mid-Week Book/Video Study "Love Does"

MARCHMarch 17 at 9:00am Second Grade First Communion ClassMarch 24 at 9:00am Second Grade First Communion ClassMarch 28 at 6:00pm Second Grade First Communion ClassMarch 29 at 6:00pm Maundy Thursday Worship Service (First Communion)March 29 at 7:00pm Good Friday Service RehearsalMarch 30 at 8:00pm Good Friday Worship ServiceMarch 31 at 8:00pm Easter Vigil Worship Service

APRIL

April 1 at 6:30am Easter Sunrise Worship ServiceApril 1 at 7:30am Easter BreakfastApril 1 at 8:30am Easter Sunday Worship service 

Bethany LutheranCordially invites you to Our first annual

Celebrate Love….All Proceeds go to…“Houston Youth trip” Tickets: $50 per couple

Silent auction begins at 6 p.m. Empty your pockets for your Valentine!

Silent Auction Items will be revealed over the next 3 weeks, check Bethany Facebook page for updates!

February 10th

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Open Door 410 Washington Iowa Falls, Iowa

Fresh Mixed Green Apple Salad, Chicken Marsala,

CONFIRMATION &YOUTH PAGE

February 4th. Sunday   School sings at the 11 am service

FEBRUARY 7th WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE 5:15 7th & 8th grade Youth Group6:00 7th & 8th grade Dinner6:20 7th & 8th Confirmation6:20 High School Dinner6:45 High School Youth Group

FEBRUARY 14 ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULENo Confirmation6:00 Ash Wednesday Services6:45 High School Youth Group

FEBRUARY 21 & 28 WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE5:15 7th & 8th grade Youth Group5:30 Lenten Soup Supper6:00 Lenten Services6:30 High School Youth Group

Bethany LutheranCordially invites you to Our first annual

Celebrate Love….All Proceeds go to…“Houston Youth trip” Tickets: $50 per couple

Silent auction begins at 6 p.m. Empty your pockets for your Valentine!

Silent Auction Items will be revealed over the next 3 weeks, check Bethany Facebook page for updates!

February 10th

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Open Door 410 Washington Iowa Falls, Iowa

Fresh Mixed Green Apple Salad, Chicken Marsala,

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING Feb 4. Soup and sandwiches to be served from 11am to 12:30. Free will donation to support MICA and Bethany's Youth Programs.

ELCA NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING Every three years the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has a National Youth Gathering. At this gathering 30,000 students and their chaperones gather to serve, worship, learn, and have fun. This will be my sixth gathering and each one has been a time of fun and great joy. The Youth Gathering is taking place this coming summer on June 27-July 1, 2018 in Houston, Texas and I would love to have you join me this summer in Houston for a great time with God and our sisters and brothers in Christ.

CLEAN WATER: Did you notice the fountain in the sanctuary?  The Sunday School kids are raising money to go towards helping families have clean water by being able to have a well. One well helps up to 500 families have access to clean water.  The congregation is invited to join in the efforts. We will be raising money through the rest of our Sunday School year.

CONTEMPORY MUSIC: Winter Jam at Wells Fargo is Friday January 26th. If you are interested in attending a night of great contemporary Christian music for only 15 dollars, please contact Robin Sampson at 515-571-0997.

REMEMBER THE BETHANY FAMILIES WITH PRAYER

This month, ask God to protect, direct, and show favor to these members.

Give thanks for their presence in this community.

FEB. 1-7  Elerding, Ryan, Kristin, Hannah, Sarah

Elman, Derrick, Amy, Payton, Noah

Engelby, Arlene

Erickson, Gladys

FEB. 8-14 Farley, Kris

Fejfar, Don & Carol

Fevold, Mark & Lynnette, Jessie

Ford, Peggy

FEB. 15-21 Ford, Rick & Mindy, RJ, Allison

Gehrke, Brandon, Mindy, Melinda, Quinn, Nola

Geitz, Gerri

Glade, Ryan, Elizabeth, Lydia

FEB 22-28 Granzow, Jane

Green, Julie

Hacker, Tom , Sheila

Hallady, Matthew, Jane

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

02/01 Hill Rolen | 02/13 Johnson Adam02/02 Cerna Danielle | 02/13 Meyer Michelle02/02 Heitland Mary | 02/15 Hill Matthew02/02 Metz Michelle | 02/15 Stockdale Kathy02/03 Klaffke Brielle | 02/16 Anderson Celene02/03 Mulford Jocelyn | 02/16 Dunphy Renae02/04 Butt Kevin | 02/16 Turner Craig02/04 Krukow Molly | 02/17 Dagit Caleb02/04 Sauerbrei Jan | 02/18 Mark Janet02/05 Staley William | 02/19 Mulford Madelyn02/06 Turner Sandra | 02/19 Muller Debra02/07 Mourlam Melissa | 02/20 York Lester02/07 Pohlman Gage | 02/21 Kobe Logan02/07 Porath Camden | 02/22 Crosser Jacob02/08 Becker Lydia | 02/22 Dodd Douglas02/08 Marquis Kylie | 02/22 Jensen John02/09 Lancaster Jennifer | 02/25 Mulford Keaton02/10 Barr Danielle | 02/26 Heiar Aaron02/10 Elerding Sarah | 02/26 Klaffke Matthew02/10 Elman Payton | 02/26 Miller Kelly02/11 Stenzel Caroline | 02/27 Hansen Diane02/12 Hunt Becky | 02/27 Robison Davis02/12 Juhl Emma | 02/28 Hoffman Kevin02/12 Moehlman Sarah | 02/28 Keninger Eli

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 02/07 Hacker, Tom & Sheila

Nurse’s Article

THERMOMETERS—YOU HAVE OPTIONSThermometers come in a variety of styles. Here's what you need to know about the most common thermometers.

Regular digital thermometers use electronic heat sensors to record body temperature. These thermometers can be used in the rectum, mouth or armpit. Armpit temperatures are usually the least accurate. Rectal temperatures provide the best readings for infants, especially those 3

months or younger, as well as children up to age 3. For older children and adults, oral readings are usually accurate as long as the mouth is closed while the thermometer is in place.

If you plan to use a digital thermometer to take both oral and rectal temperatures, you'll need to get two digital thermometers and label one for oral use and one for rectal use. Don't use the same thermometer in both places.

Most digital thermometers can record temperatures from the mouth, armpit or rectum often in a minute or less. A digital thermometer is appropriate for newborns, infants, children and adults. You need to wait 15 minutes after eating or drinking to take an oral temperature. Otherwise, the temperature of your food or drink might affect the thermometer reading. It can be difficult for children or anyone who breathes through the mouth to keep their mouths closed long enough to get an accurate oral reading.

Digital ear thermometers use an infrared ray to measure the temperature inside the ear canal. When positioned properly, digital ear thermometers are quick and generally comfortable for children and adults and are appropriate for infants older than age 6 months, older children and adults but are not recommended for newborns. Earwax or a small, curved ear canal can interfere with the accuracy of a temperature taken with a digital ear thermometer.

Temporal artery thermometers also known as forehead thermometers use an infrared scanner to measure the temperature of the temporal artery in the forehead. Temporal artery thermometers can record a person's temperature quickly, are easily tolerated, and are appropriate for infants older than age 3 months and for older children. New research suggests that a temporal artery thermometer also might provide accurate readings for a newborn. Additional research suggests they are the most accurate alternative to rectal digital thermometers for taking a child's temperature. They may be more expensive than other types of thermometers.

Mercury thermometers use mercury encased in glass and are no longer recommended because they can break and allow mercury which is toxic to escape.

MISSION STATEMENT

Through God’s love as revealed to us in Jesus Christ, it is the purpose of Bethany Lutheran Church to proclaim the gospel of that love throughout the world by creating and building a

community of worship in the Lutheran tradition of Word and Sacrament, providing fellowship, encouraging growth through learning and reaching out in witness and service.

WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE THE MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIPAs disciples of Jesus we will strive to:

Pray DailyOWorship WeeklyERead the Bible daily

Serve at and beyond Bethany Lutheran ChurchUnite with and be inRelationship with othersGive of our time, talents, and resourcesE

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS Joel Weeks - President Sara Kobe - Vice-President

Codi Buscher – Secretary Grace Jones – Youth Representative Jackson Kobe – Youth Representative Dave Jones

Karlton Krause Mark Noll Pastor Tim Maybee Lisa Robison, Kari Janes

Church Phone: 641-648-3555 email: bethanyiowafalls@gmail.comPastor Tim’s Cell Phone: 515-745-3683 email: bethanyptim@gmail.com

Volunteer Coordinator: 641-373-0367 email: bethanymem@gmail.comWeb Site: www.bethanyiowafalls.net Office Hours 9-2:00