Bethany
Bells
Common ground is indicated by almost 90% agreeing that it is best for
Bethany to remain under previous guidelines which, while welcoming
gay & lesbian people, do not allow for a church blessing or pastoral
call for people in same gender relationships. In fact, that was voted
into our by-laws at the annual meeting.
Of course, surveys, polls, and votes don‘t determine the course of
The monthly newsletter of BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH the church. Jesus does. He is Lord of the church universal, and Lord of
110 West Austin Street, Fredericksburg, Texas Bethany. We are in His hands—all of us, with our various
Phone 830-997-2069 Fax 830-990-8916 www.bethanyfredericksburg.com backgrounds, viewpoints, habits, hang-ups, hurts, successes, and
“Being, Living as, and Making Disciples of Jesus Christ” failures. I truly believe Jesus is calling Bethany to unite now:
MARCH 2011 o to serve God and neighbor,
o by focusing on enrichment events, small group
What‟s Next, Papa? Bible Study and service projects,
o so that we impact the community as we bless
By Pastor Casey
people through daily servanthood.
Read Romans 8:15 in The Message and you sense something of the
life God has for us: ―This resurrection life you received from God is not
a timid, grave-tending life. It‘s adventurously expectant, greeting God CELEBRATE NATIONAL
with a childlike, ‗What‘s next, Papa?‘‖
For the past 2 years, Bethany leadership spent many council LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK
meetings, much research-time, and much public & private March 6 – 12
conversation-time preparing for and then responding to the ELCA Give thanks for early childhood centers at
church-wide assembly‘s decisions on same-gender issues. We have
felt the depth of emotion stirred by this issue; we have seen the width Bethany, Holy Ghost & Zion.
of Biblical interpretations passionately believed by Spirit-led members
of Bethany…who, BTW, come to opposite conclusions about faith SYMBOLISM OF ASHES
practices. We have seen hurts on all sides of this issue. God‘s people have used ashes as a sign of
Conversations have been respectful and in good order. Thank you. mourning, humiliation & penitence. In the Old
And now, God‘s words at Mt. Horeb seem apropos: ―You‘ve stayed Testament, ashes were used as a
purification offering. The New Testament
long enough at this mountain. Break camp and move on.‖ I believe
speaks of repenting in ‗sackcloth and ashes‖
that‘s where we are. The council surveyed the congregation to help
(Luke 10:13, NRSV). ON Ash Wednesday,
discern direction for Bethany in 2011, and we believe it is time to move
past this issue and focus on the mission and journey Christ has for Christians are pained because our sins—
Bethany in this community and world.
private & public—led to Jesus‘ death. With
From the survey, I see about the same number of folks on what I‘d repentant hearts, we begin the season of
call the two polar positions: 27% wish Bethany would leave the ELCA, Lent, knowing it leads to resurrection on
Easter Sunday.
while, conversely, 27% agree with the ELCA decision. When you
compare the 27% who‘d like Bethany to leave the ELCA and the 56%
who‘d like to remain ELCA, the decision seems clear, though the 17%
―undecided,‖ who‘d like to keep the question open, add some
ambiguity. next page
Mar 16, 23, 30 Sunday Bible Study @ 9:15
Apr 6, 13 ADULT BIBLE CLASS
Worship 12:05 & 7:00 PM YOUNG ADULT CLASS
SENIOR HIGH CLASS
6:00PM Lenten Meal
LENT 2011
12:05 Noon Worship 6:00 Supper Together
7:00 Evening Worship “New Horizons & Living Well College”
You may write a check payable to Bethany & mark
THEME: Where Are You Going? ‗Special‘. Place in your March special offering envelope, or
An Exodus Journey a pew envelope on any Sunday morning or mail to the
church.
Ash Wed Mar 9: The Journey: Where Are You Going?
You can’t do that! Yes you can…
Wed Mar 16: Deliverance from Bondage READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
On FRIDAYS, a pastor will be available at 12:05
Wed Mar 23: Guidance by Fire and Cloud to meet with those readers who would like to
discuss and pray about the readings for the
week. Coming to a Friday meeting is also a
Wed Mar 30: Daily Bread from Above good way to stay focused and accountable!
Even if you don‘t come regularly, come when
Wed Apr 6: Commandments for Life you can.
Wed Apr 13: Holy Worship of God
Meals in Lent @ 6:00 pm To all Bethany members: Thank you for your prayers,
cards, phone calls & concern for me & my family. I‘m doing
Don‟t Forget To Signup! well. Thanks for the pastor visits. Helen Feller & Family
Lasagna/Salad/Bread BETH MOORE STUDY Continues
Chili/Beans/Cornbread To Live is Christ:
The Life & Ministry of Paul
King Ranch Chicken/Salad/Bread Wed, Mar 2 & Sundays, March 6 & 13,
Open Casserole 6:30-8:30PM Fellowship Hall
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Is war justified? The Revolutionary War/the war in
Afghanistan.
What was it that Dad never talked about after the
war?
What does a combat soldier experience? In war &
back home.
How does the stress of combat change a soldier?
Does stress affect you?
How could you minister to a returning combatant?
This class, led by Jonathan Baethge, will rely heavily on
his experiences & will include many combat video clips.
Join us in the sanctuary at 9:15AM starting
Sunday, April 3.
Tickets ON SALE NOW WELCA
You may purchase in-between LEAH CIRCLE
services on Sundays, from Youth Meeting March 3 at Constance Schultz‘s home. Meet at
church 9:10 to carpool.
Members & Church Office. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
(All proceeds will benefit Youth programs at Bethany!) Friday, March 4 at Bethany. 9:30 fellowship in the fellowship
hall & 10:00 service in the sanctuary. Bring needed cookies to
50 Year BethanyConfirmands the kitchen labeled World Day of Prayer.
Ernest S. Behrend (deceased) Helen L. Bierschwale Usener OPEN HOUSE
Patricia A. Bruns Cleaton Dana Lee Gold (deceased) The Quilters Guild Thursday, March 10 downstairs room #116
Gerald R. Gold David R. Holland at 11:00. All are welcome especially interested quilters.
Donna L. Itz Archie D. Klein LYDIA CIRCLE
Carolyn A Klein Betty J. Koennecke Solbrig Meeting March 10 at church in the triple room #207.
Joyce A. Meier True Sandra F. Neffendorf ATTENTION ALL WOMEN
Vic L. Nixon, Jr. Barbara A. Rode Schneider A Women‘s Evening Circle organizational gathering will be
Pearl A. Whitehead McFarland Bruce W. Wille
held in the triple room #207 on March 22 at 6:00
Refreshments provided.
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Why some combatants lose their faith in
God while others find the Lord during the
same experience.
During this six-week Sunday morning Adult class,
CROSSTRAINERS
we’ll discuss:
What the Bible says about war.
“24 HOURS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD”
An in-depth look at Jesus’ last day!
Every Wednesday night 6:30 – 8:00pm
A mid-week gathering for Sr. High Students with time
for fellowship, faith talk & worship!
Bring a friend for all of the fun. Food and drink provided.
Garage Sale Fundraiser: The annual Youth Garage sale
was a HUGE success. Through your donations of items
the youth were able to raise just over $4,000. Thank you to
If you were the leader of an army & you had to capture a city
the members of Bethany for your numerous donations. A
special thanks to Troy and Karlene Ottmers as well as that was protected by a huge wall, what would you do? Would
Annette Qualben for all of your help during the week you use trumpets as your weapons? Well, believe it or not,
leading up to the Garage Sale. Also, thank you to George that’s what God instructed Joshua, the leader of his army, to do!
and Sandra Fisk for all of your help with the sale on And the amazing thing was that it worked. The walls of Jericho
Saturday. Money raised at the Garage Sale will help pay came tumbling down! And what is a good army story without
for the costs of summer camp and the Sr. High Big Bend some spies? Well, this story has some of those too!
trip this summer.
Come to Sunday school in March for our next rotation called
Want to help with Bethany‟s Youth program? We are
always looking for volunteers to help coordinate, sponsor JOSHUA CHARACTER
COUNTS
and host the various activities for our youth program. Do
you have a special talent that you think would be a good fit
for our Youth Ministry or are you just interested in getting to Here are a few things we will do:
know some of our young people a little better? If so, Build our own wall of Jericho!
please contact Matt White at 997-2069 or
mattwhitefbg@yahoo.com. Play spy games!
Go on a scavenger hunt to find stolen treasure!
Upcoming Events:
March 6: Bible & Breakfast at the Iverson‘s. Awesome January Attendance
March 11: Spurs Game and Lock-in (Sr. High Youth) Carsten Andersen Brenna Itz Matthew Stafford
Matthew Andersen Jacob Jenschke Jessica Stuewe
March 16: Enchanted Rock Trip (Jr. High Youth)
Rachel Andersen James Jenschke Rose Stuewe
March 20: Heritage Dinner Fundraiser Eli Christensen Dalton Keener Pre-K:
Noelle Christensen Wesley Keener Kaira Andersen
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Lexi Cole Dacey Kunz Kaden Ottmers
Kaegan Dorethy Shanna Marquart Jayecee Treibs
DISCIPLES’ CROSSWALKS Zach Donaldson Annie Myers Jacob White
Ella Hartmann Jacob Qualben Nathan White
Avery Holland James Qualben
MARCH 2011TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION Date Time USHERS GREETERS
th
will be held at Bethany for our 4 graders & above! 8:00
Max Beckmann, Capt.
Mar Bonnie Beckmann, Jeanette Beckmann
Sunday, March 27, 2011 6 Joan Diemer
Gerhard Diemer
Lunch: 11:45 A.M. in the Triple Room #205
10:30
(pizza served) Kenneth Treibs, Capt. Heide Kemper
Class time: 12:00 – 3:30 P.M. in the Triple Room Jaye Treibs, Jennifer Jenschke
Jacob & James Jenschke
Parents are encouraged to attend with their child
Richard Bruns, Capt. Roxanne Bruns
We‘ll have a modified Seder meal, Bible Study Mar 8:00 Margie & Patrick Hohmann Gloria Brooks
& Catechism instruction. 13
(Our time will be very interactive with a bit of fun!) 10:30
Willard Dearing, Capt. Laura Durst
MJ Dittmar, Ricky Durst
The course will be taught by Pastor Steve Q. Jerry Itz
(Please sign up on his door or email him at
Dan Mittel, Capt. Donna Mittel
pqfredericksburg@yahoo.com) Mar 8:00
Sharon & Tom Roarick
Judy/Scott
20 Brundridge
Our celebration of First Communion will take place
10:30
at Maundy Thursday Service - April 21st, 7:00 P.M. Dick Stuewe, Capt. Anton Loest
Susie Bryson
Steven Stuewe, Jewell Weirich
Dwight Oestreich, Capt
Mar 8:00
Beth Luckenbach
27 Dorothy Klier
Margaret & Raymond Klaehn
10:30 Ernie & Karen
Ed Kramer, Capt.
Loeffler
GENERAL FUND Judy Kramer
Beginning Balance January 2010- Logan & Colleen Ketron
$20,000.00
General Fund Income – JANUARY $43,062.27 WEDNESDAYS IN LENT 2011
General Fund Expenses – JAN $40,342.52 (+2,719.75) ASH WEDNESDAY
General Fund Income – Year $43,062.27 Mar 9 12:05
Eldon O& Helen Feller
General Fund Expense – Year $40,342.52 (+2,719.75) Charlette & Clinton Deike
Roseda Itz
General Fund BALANCE – End of JANUARY--- ($22,719.75)
(Beginning Balance $20,000) 7:00 Beth Luckenbach
Jim McAfee, Capt Sharon Joseph
General Fund Designated Accounts: $113,328.33 Lester & Roxanne Frantzen
Special Accounts in addition to the above include: Com Asst: John & Carol Baethge
ELCA Loan Fund $35,000.00 Connie & Wilbur Pressler
Seminary Scholarship Fund (Compass) $ 6,576.46 (CD) Mar 16 12:05 Isabel Meier
Contingency Funds: BBVA Compass $126,288.42 Jim Green, Jet & Weldon Itz
Funds moved to Genl Fund from Compass Bank at end of 2010 7:00 Linda Schuch
Donnie Schuch
For Budget Shortfall - $26,771.78
Eldon & Helen Feller Roseda Itz
Mar 23 12:05
Capital Improvement Fund – Income for month $317.11 Jim McAfee, Capt Sharon Joseph Beth Luckenbach
Income for the year - $317.11 7:00
Lester & Roxanne Frantzen
Expenses: Bethany School (year) $4,900
Capital Improvement BALANCE - $42,035.27 Connie & Wilbur Pressler Isabel Meier
Mar 30 12:05
Jim Green, Jet & Weldon Itz Linda Schuch
Special Offerings: 7:00
Donnie Schuch
Jan – Der Stadt Friedhof Cemetery - $4504
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MARCH 2011 TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
Date Time COMMUNION ASST ACOLYTES
(Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays)
8:00 Gerald & Trish Schmidt
Mar
6 Peace & Blessings, Kim Bonillas, Director
10:30 Connie & Wilbur Pressler
Joyce Richey We would like to thank the congregation for supporting our
8:00 Fajita Dinner fundraiser! Special thanks to Jeremy & Kendra
Mar Ottmers, Steve & Mary Evans, Ben & Wendy Collier, Knopp
No Communion
13 10:30 Nursing Home, Jerry Luckenbach, Ed & Judy Kramer, Brad &
Jim & Constance Schultz Autumn Holland, Kenneth Treibs & crew who prepared the
Mar 8:00 meat as well as Dwight & Karen Oestreich for their time &
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10:30
John & Caroline Stafford donations.
Susie Bryson
The foundation funds will be used to purchase classroom
Mar 8:00 furniture & outdoor play equipment. We feel so blessed to
No Communion
27 have so much support from our church.
10:30
MARCH 2011 ALTAR GUILD
Traditional Worship: Chrissy Stuewe, Joan Diemer
Roxanne Bruns, Charlette Deike
Praise & Worship: Sandy Swearingen & Kathy Marquart LENT
FEBRUARY 2011 PRAISE & WORSHIP (10:25)
Date WORSHIP LEADER HOSTS Communion Assts
(Communion
KIDS MESSAGE 2nd & 4th Sundays) Prayer Minister
Tim/Dee Dahlstrom, No Communion
Mar Danny McQuay
Ed/Judy Kramer Danny McQuay
6 Danny McQuay Fast from harsh or mean words. Feast on encouragement.
Fast from anger. Feast on patience.
Mar Charles Bierschwale Carl/Cristol Schoessow Fast from worry. Feast on God‘s Love & Care.
Carl Schoessow Robert Beckmann
13 Adam Geistweidt Fast from sadness & depression. Feast on joy & peace of mind.
Carl Schoessow Semi Geistweidt Jackie Kneese Fast from complaining. Feast on appreciation & gratitude.
Brian Maenius Terry Neans
Fast from bitterness. Feast on forgiveness.
Carl Schoessow Fast from resentment. Feast on forgiveness.
Stuart Stech No Communion Fast from resentment. Feast on acceptance.
Mar Kay Stech
20 Stanley/Shirley Meier Fast from jealously. Feast on being one self.
Kay Stech Shirley Meier
Joyce Richey Fast from self-centeredness. Feast on compassion for others.
Fast from excess. Feast on moderation.
Mar Tom/Sandy Swearingen Mike Myers, David Otto
Mike Myers Fast from acquiring. Feast on generosity.
27 Ralph/Karen Rode Rocki Hartmann
Mike Myers Vic/Marian Nixon Fast from apathy. Feast on caring.
Fast from discouragement. Feast on hope.
Rocki Hartmann
Fast from judging others. Feast on finding Christ.
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MARCH NURSING HOME COMMUNION
Location Day Time Location Day Time
Knopp Care Ctr Wed Mar 2 9:30 Windcrest Wed Mar 9 9:30
WELCA NEWS Knopp #2
Heritage Place
Wed Mar 2
Thur Mar 3
10:30
9:30
FBG
Knopp RC
Wed Mar 9
Thur Mar10
10:30
9:30
March 22 @ 6:00 p.m. meeting to brainstorm possible Paige House Thur Mar 3 10:00 Knopp #1 Thur Mar 10 10:30
night-time circle meeting. Interested women should join us Tri Star Thur Mar 3 10:30
in room #207. Bethany: October/January/April/July
September 9-11: The Southwest Synodical Convention Holy Ghost: September/December/March/June
will be held in Fredericksburg at the Inn on Barons Creek. Zion: November/February/May/August
COMMUNION: For those with walking difficulties, the pastors &
communion assistants will bring the Lord‘s Supper to them. Please do 3
things to help: Sit near an aisle, tell an usher or worship host when you
Young at Heart
enter & raise a hand as communion distributors walk by.
WORSHIP SERVICE „CRY ROOMS’: Sanctuary for Traditional
services (unattended); Room #208 for Praise & Worship service
SACRED ARTS IN MARCH
(unattended). Both rooms will be wired to hear either service. Bethany‟s Sacred Arts Ministry for 1st thru 5th graders is
SERVING FOOD AFTER FUNERALS: For funerals for members, we held every Tuesday from 3:45 to 5:00 in the Fellowship
offer to serve sandwiches, cake & tea for the family & close friends. Hall. Each course is a one month, stand-alone course, so
Usually 20 – 50 folks. We‘ll serve up to 75 (after 75, the family will need that if a child misses one month, they may enter a new month
to see about additional food). Roseda Itz recruits food makers & food with everyone starting together from day one. We‘ll be picking
servers. Would you help? Contact Margie Ottmers 997-2069. up children from FBG Elementary every Tues right after
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: You must contact Berta in the church
school. Snacks at 3:30 followed by Bible Study & prayer time
office for availability of fellowship hall rental. Arrangements include prep
prior to event & cleanup afterward.
led by Pastor Steve with instruction in the ‗sacred art of the
SOFT DRINK CANS “ONLY”: Donate your empty soft drink cans to month‘ by Matt White plus volunteers from our congregation,
Bethany Preschool. Place them outside the basement kitchen door on Parents are encouraged to sign up their children & their
the west side of the church. (Nothing but cans, please!) friends. No Sacred Arts the week of FISD Spring Break!
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Normal hours are Mon-Thur 8:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Offices are manned on Fri am but closed to routine business
while bulletins are printed, financial records posted & sermons prepared.
2011 COUNCIL Members
Staff meetings usually held Tuesday morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. OFFICERS
[The second week of the month staff meeting is held on Wed due to
the Deanery meeting.] President: Ed Kramer Vice-Pres: Rocki Hartmann
TURN OUT THE LIGHTS AFTER MEETINGS, PLEASE! Secy: Sandi McCready
FLOWER CHART: Sign-up charts in the narthex for traditional COMMITTEE REPS
services & in the fellowship hall lobby for praise & worship. Property & Mgmt: Ralph Rode & Pr. Rode
TAKING OUT THE TRASH: Whenever your committee, group or Worship: Stanley Meier. Pr. Casey, Pr. Steve
organization serves food in the Fellowship Hall, please take the trash to
the dumpster. Thanks! Parish Ed: Lynne Parker, Pr. Steve, Matt White
HOSPITAL: If you are hospitalized, please call or have someone call Preschool Bd: Rocki Hartmann & Pr. Casey
the church office to let the pastors know for visitation. You need to Youth: Carol Schulz, Matt White, Pr. Steve
specifically put ‗Bethany‘ on your hospital registration form at check-in.
Pastors check HCMH on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & whenever notified of
Social Concerns: Pr. Casey
admissions. Fellowship: Linda Davis & Staff Margie Ottmers, Pr. Casey
LOCK IT TWICE: Please remember when you leave the church at Finance: Jim McAfee & Pr. Rode (Berta & Pr. Casey)
night to lock each glass door twice. (1) crash-bar (2) outside knob. Evangelism: Carl Schoessow & Pr. Steve
Stewardship: Bubba Schnelle & Pr. Casey Update on Foundation Grant Allocation for Pre-School: It is
Long Range Planning: Ed Kramer, Ernie Loeffler, undetermined at this time how grant will be used. Several
Pr. Casey & Pr. Steve options are being discussed.
Update on Software upgrade for Contemporary Services: Has
not been determined at this time exactly what is required for
2011 MEETING SCHEDULE upgrade. New microphones have been purchased for
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3 Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Contemporary with an anonymous gift of $1000. Funds
@ Potluck approved at Jan 13 council meeting for purchase of
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1 Tue 1 Wed 1 Thu microphones will no longer be needed.
5:30 PARISH 4:30 EXEC COM Approved Stewardship‘s recommendation regarding the 10%
ED 5:30 benevolence no-ELCA. Funds will be divided between
STEWARDSHIP Blessings Scholarships & other benevolences at the end of
5:30 EVANGELISM
each quarter. $300 No ELCA benevolence to BLC WELCA to
5:30 FELLOWSHIP
nd nd nd be used for school kits & health kits.
2 Tue 2 Wed 2 Thu
Baptisms: Kelcy Faith Stehling, 1-16-11; Gage Terrill Collier,
6:00
6:30 PRESCHOOL 5:30 COUNCIL 1-23-11; Reed Franklin Collier, 1-23-11.
PROPERTY Funerals/Memorials: Arthur E. Haun, 1-13-11; Ralph R.
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3 Sunday rd
3 Tue
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3 Wed
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3 Thu Weiershausen, 1-24-11; Memorial donation to USO Wounded
Noon 5:30 WORSHIP Warrior program in memory of Nell Mitchell
YOUTH & Announced Pre-School Board needs help from youth for
SOCIAL upcoming Fajita Dinner.
CONCERNS Announced Evangelism would like another committee or
th th th
4 Tue 4 Wed 4 Thu council to help with the Easter Sunday breakfast.
Small Group Leaders
Needed for all-church “Servant” Bible Study
April 27 – June 1
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Would you volunteer? COUNCIL (Meets 2 Thursday @ 6:30 p.m.
President: Ed Kramer; VP: Rocki Hartmann Treasurer: Ron Borchers;
Contact Donna Mittel at 997-8303 Secy: Sandi McCready MEMBERS: Stanley Meier, Lynne Parker,
Carol Schulz, Bubba Schnelle, Carl Schoessow, Linda Davis,
Jim McAfee, Ralph Rode
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EVANGELISM (Meets 1 Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.)
MEMBERS: Rose Marie Mazanke, Chair, Donna Bryant,
Lyn Linka, Carl Schoessow
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Highlights – FEBRUARY COUNCIL MEETING FELLOWSHIP (Meets 1 Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.)
MEMBERS: Karen Oestreich, Chair; Joyce Richey, Dwight Oestreich,
Pastor Steve gave opening prayer & devotion. Barbara Rathke, Jeannette Beckmann, David & Shirley Sagebiel,
Pastor Steve gave study time. Jonathan Baethge, Curvey Weber, Jim Green, Donna & Dan Mittel,
Approved requested name change for Bethany Pre-School. Patricia & Ron McCready
Day Care will be dropped from school name. (Pending filing FINANCE (Meets Quarterly before Council @ 5:30 p.m.)
papers with state.) MEMBERS: Chair-Todd Keener, Mark Duderstadt, Gary McCready
Ex-Officio: Ron Borchers, Linda McCann, Pastor Rode
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PARISH ED (Meets 1 Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m.)
MEMBERS: Kenneth Treibs (Chair) & Janet Rode, Karlene Ottmers, To Robert & Donna Wolff at the birth of their grandson.
Dee Dahlstrom, Winnie Griffin, Karlene Ottmers, Bradley Schulz,
Krystle Schnelle, Lynne Parker
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PRESCHOOL BOARD (Meets 2 Wednesday @ 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS: Chair-Connie Pressler, Kathy Meybaum, Kim Bonillas,
HCM Cancer Resource Center
Wendy Collier, Kathy Marquart, Denise Stehling, Brad Holland, “Introductory Class for the Mountain Dulcimer”
Karen Loeffler, Sharon Joseph, Jennifer Raab, Rocki Hartmann Four Mondays (3/7-3/28) 10011:30AM.
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PROPERTY & MGMT (Meets 2 Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.) Brune Profession Bldg, 808 Reuben St 990-6648
MEMBERS: Chair- Ron Borchers, Ralph Rode, Dieter Kemper,
Weldon Griffin, John Stafford, Don Weeks
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SOCIAL CONCERNS (Meets 3 Sunday after services)
MEMBERS: Chair-Pat Evans, Joyce Robertson, Wilfried Mazanke,
JoAnn Leifeste, Bernice Reaves, Corine Schulz
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STEWARDSHIP (Meets 1 Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.)
MEMBERS: Chair-Linda McCann, Caroline Stafford, Jean Weber,
Wilma McAndrew, Bob Linda, Pat Maenius, Bubba Schnelle, Max Beckmann
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WORSHIP (Meets 3 Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.)
MEMBERS: Staff & Volunteers
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YOUTH (Meets 3 Sunday after services)
MEMBERS: Chair-Carol Schultz (Rep), Chair; Beth Iverson (Secy),
Bethany is the hosting church. A social time will
Kami Coolidge (Treas), Carin & Kyle Treibs, Mike Myers, Matt White, begin at 9:30 in the fellowship hall with the
Sharon Millsap, LeAnn Myers, David Otto
FOUNDATION BOARD (Meets 1 Tuesday)
st prayer service beginning at 10:00 in the
Pre-Tom Swearingen, VP-Linda McCann, Secy-Rose Marie Mazanke, sanctuary. Join us in a community wide prayer
Treas-Gary Stehling
service.
Prayers QUILTERS OPEN HOUSE
Everyone is welcome to the Quilter‘s Open house on
March 10 at 1:00AM in the choir room (#116). Come
HOSPITAL/CLINIC/ER: to view the wonderful projects & explore ways to join
Ed Kramer, Vic Nixon, Jr., Melitha Sagebiel in their mission outreach.
ONGOING: Bill Allen, Leonard Bachmayer, Margaret
Borchers, Beverly Mosel, Bernice Reaves, Margaret Young
MILITARY: CPT Sarah Baethge & Maj. Michael A. True
OUR SYMPATHY:
To Sharon Joseph & Dr. Ed Stein at the loss of
mother/sister Audrey Joseph.
To the family of Naomi Auer
To the family of Veronica Chapman
To Raymond Klaehn at the death of uncle John Klaehn
To Suzanne Mitchell at the death of her mother Nellie.
CONGRATULATIONS:
To Opal & Carlton Schnelle who were selected Queen
& King of Knopp #1 at Valentine‘s.
Mar 4: World Day of Prayer
Mar 13: Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mar 20: Heritage Sunday
LENT BEGINS:
Ash Wednesday, March 9
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1 Sunday in Lent, March 13
Holy Week
Palm Sunday, April 17
Maundy Thursday, April 21
Good Friday, April 22
Easter, April 24
DON‘T FORGET TO SIGNUP FOR LENTEN SUPPERS!
May 1: Confirmation Sunday
June 19-22: Colorado Confirmation Camp
June 26-30: Sr Hi Big Bend
July 25-29: BLC Day Camp
BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH
BLC WEBSITE www.bethanyfredericksburg.com
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