February 2016 - Bethlehem Lutheran Church
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February 2016 - Bethlehem Lutheran Church
February 2016 Inside this issue Vicar’s Page 2 Christmas Store Wrap-Up, Offering Envelopes, New Theatre Restaurant, Game Night 3 Baptismal Milestones, Council Update, Lenten Crucifix Art Installation 4 Vicar’s Page continued, Youth Family Activity 5 “Souper Bowl”/Youth Day Out/PNGMS/Pastor on Miscellaneous 6 Fellowship Ops. 7 Ash Wednesday Soup Supper, Stewards of Life, Congregational Open Forum Building Discussion 8 2015 Breakdown of Offerings, Lenten Midweek, Senior Youth Activity 9 February Birthdays, Anniversaries, Serving Him 10 Calendar 11 Thank You notices 12 The Tidings Bethlehem Lutheran Church 607 N. Maguire Street, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093 MMG Update by: Darlene Rohner Mary Martha Guild will meet Monday, February 8th for a Valentine’s Party, hosted by Lana Vanderburgh. Please bring a finger food/dessert to share. There will also be a devotion and a short meeting. ALL LADIES OF THE CONGREGATION ARE WELCOME! To Pastor Joel and Vicar Eamonn, please accept our sincere appreciation for the outstanding presentation you made to the Mary Martha Guild in January regarding the care of the altar, vessels, linens and paraments. Thank you so much for sharing your time, it was most interesting and informative to us all. At the business meeting, the Mary Martha Guild voted to donate $100 to medical missions, $200 to the Schache's mission to Papua New Guinea and $200 to the South Africa Trip to support Bryon Freeman. We know all the money will be put toward Gods people in need. Mary Martha Guild will be collecting personal care items during February. Items collected will be used locally in the area of most need. Gifts can be placed in the bin in the north entrance. The Sovereign Lord is my strength...Habakkuk 3:19 Contact Numbers: Pastor 441-5710 Vicar 441-7767 Office 747-6742 (hours 7:30—4:30) Email Addresses: Pastor [email protected] Vicar [email protected] Office [email protected] Website: blchurch.com Quarterlife Fellowship Group Many have expressed interest in starting a Quarterlife fellowship group here at Bethlehem. This program is a ministry geared towards those in their mid-twenties to mid-thirties, single or married, who desire time for fellowship, service, and Bible studies on a monthly basis. If you are interested in participating in this group, please contact Vicar Eamonn or Pastor Joel to let them know. Additionally, Vicar is looking for one to two individuals who would be interested in volunteering themselves as leaders of this group to ensure its longevity. There will be a district planning meeting in Columbia on February 27th at noon for those interested in being leaders. Please contact Vicar if you would be interested in joining him at this meeting. T h e T i d i n gs V olume 43, Issue 2 Pa ge 2 Vicar’s Page (and a quarter) It’s the Little Things: Why the Word “Amen” is Essential to the Christian Faith “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask for what you desire and it shall be done unto you.” ~ John 15:7~ The word “Amen” is a little word whose position in prayer is as a conclusion, and whose significance within the worship setting is often overlooked as simply a Pavlovian response—a reflexive action drilled into our heads from repetitive years of attending services. However, though Christendom seems to have fallen into a rut, Amen still carries with it an enormous weight of theological significance. The paradox in this regard is that the word itself seemingly has been overused, but in its overuse this word is completely and utterly underutilized according to the purpose for which it has been given us as Christians. It is more than just a word, it is the word—the word of faith, trust, and love, and a one-word summary of what it means to be a Christian. On the surface, Amen appears to be a meager word of little importance. It first occurs in the Hebrew language ( ,“אָ ֵ֥מןameen”) and is later echoed in the Greek of the New Testament as an obvious carryover from the Old Testament Church (ἀμήν, “amein”). What this word means is simply “truth.” Even without knowing the original Biblical languages, one may find many instances of this word in the English translations, most commonly rendered as “truly,” or “verily,” as the beloved King James would say, and in some cases simply left as-is: “Amen.” Therefore, on the surface level to say Amen is to declare all that has been said previously is right and true. But this word is far more than a fancy way of saying, “Yes, I agree with what has been said and think it is true.” Rather, this is a word which stems from faith, and which confesses truth despite contradictions in human opinion and reason. The faith of a Christian claims the gifts of God in prayer—those gifts being all that God’s Word has promised. Therefore, when a Christian asks their Dear Father in Heaven in faith for that which He has already promised, there is assurance that God’s answer will always be, “Yes! It shall be so!” As with all words of faith, the word Amen then functions actively, and objectively, pointing outside of the Christian to the concrete realities of God and His Word. In saying this word, all of Christendom joins with the Virgin Mary when she says “may it be done to me according to your word. (Lk. 1:28)” As He has promised, so we shall receive. Thus in his Large Catechism Luther writes: “[T]he efficacy of prayer consists in our learning also to say Amen to it—that is, not to doubt that our prayer is surely heard and will be answered. This word is nothing else than the unquestioning word of faith on the part of the one who does not pray as a matter of luck, but knows that God does not lie because he has promised to grant it. (456:119-120)” This little word bears much power. In two syllables, the Christian may confess the entirety of the Christian doctrine—every Creed, prayer, and article of faith. Every Christian should, therefore, be bold in their use of this word. At every opportunity to speak Amen, the Christian should proclaim it with as much boldness and confidence as they would the Creed or the Lord’s Prayer themselves. As the famous line in “A Mighty Fortress” goes, This world’s prince may still Scowl fierce as he will, He can harm us none. He’s judged; the deed is done; One little word can fell him. continued on page 5 T h e T i d i n gs V olume 43, Issue 2 Pa ge 3 Christmas Store Wrap-Up First Christian Church 2015 Christmas Store host January 8, 2016 Thank you so much for your support of the 2015 Christmas Store. What a great experience; what an outpouring of love and support by our Johnson County community. So many grocery bags were decorated by local children that all participants got their meals packaged in beautiful bags. That is quite a feat considering that there were 500 bags of holiday food prepared. One of my favorite parts of the event was looking at all the different pictures and marveling at the imagination. At the end of December the numbers show 473 families and 1305 individuals came to the event and picked up holiday food and vouchers for perishable items for the meal. Bi-Lo Country Mart and Woods grocery stores did so much work for this event with the ordering, delivering, and accepting the vouchers. This was a huge commitment on their parts. I am so grateful for their participation, and for having such great members of our community. Schools and their staff were the main contributors of non-perishable foods. So many vegetables were collected that we did not purchase any, and in fact had cases to donate to the Food Pantry. Donations of food and money came from all over our area, and we received over $20,000.00 to pay for this wonderful Christmas Store. Volunteers just kept showing up. Some were there for the bagging of the food, and for the food delivery days. Volunteers of all ages cheerfully helped each client with the groceries. Volunteers helped with delivering our beautiful excess food to the food pantry. Mrs. Santa Claus (Sarah Bailey) handed out candy canes and hugs. As happens each year, Jennifer Yost gave books for each child and New Vision gave each child a toy. These are people who just want to make the event better for clients and take it upon themselves to provide these gifts. Mr. Rest played terrific piano for all. Thank you for your help of time and money and support. What a great event; what a great place to live. Sincerely, Pat Cook, 2015 Christmas Store Chair Offering Envelopes by: Alice Mistler Offering envelopes for 2016 have been placed in your mail boxes. Please use these envelopes starting January 1, 2016. Do not use envelopes from 2015. Each year we renumber according to our new membership roles and your number will change each year. We cannot track your number from previous years. Thank you! New Theatre Restaurant by: Diana Hoemann The next outing to the New Theatre Restaurant will be Friday, June 3, 2016. The show that evening is “Beau Jest” which is a comedy, starring Cindy Williams and Eddie Mekka. The cost per person is $48.00. Your reservation is needed by the first of March with a $5 deposit per person. The remaining balance will be due the first of May. We will again carpool to the theatre. Check your calendars and give Diana Hoemann a call at 747-9436 or e-mail her at [email protected] February Game Night by: Penny Humphrey Fellowship opportunity - Game night will be held on Friday, February 26, in the church's Fellowship Hall. All ages are invited to attend. Please bring a snack to share as well as any games you would like to play. . T h e T i d i n gs V olume 43, Issue 2 Pa ge 4 Baptismal Milestones Cindy Clendenin 2/1 59 years Mary Beth Harper 2/2 25 years Johnny Nichol 2/5 58 years Bob Ohrenberg 2/5 73 years Roberta Kohler 2/7 81 years Karen Haase 2/10 59 years Debbie Hagle 2/14 45 years Ken Hoemann 2/22 57 years Brittany Rohner 2/25 20 years Each month we will recognize the first and every five year anniversaries until the 50th, we will list all of those over 50. Council Update by: Darlene Laubenstein The Church Council held the first meeting for 2016 with an excellent turnout of all committees being represented. The chairs of the committees gave updates on their plans for the upcoming year. A few of the committees are still looking for one or two additional members. If you think you may be interested, please let them know – or if you have questions about what a committee membership would mean, just ask them for further details. Youth members are especially needed for the committees. Or, if not a committee, perhaps there is a group that you have been thinking about joining but are just not quite sure yet. Tell them you would like a little more information and go to one of their meetings. There is no obligation and they would be happy to have you participate as you have time to do so. There are also short-term projects throughout the year. Periodic work-days, helping in the garden or trail upkeep as you have time, attending/participating in dinners for various fund-raising projects, visiting members who are ill or homebound, praying for our congregation and individuals, attending one or more of the many Bible studies offered, etc. As 2016 progresses please continue to be observant of the ways in which you can participate in the work of our congregation. This helps in growing our own faith which, in turn, will help us to share that faith with others. Ash & this Offerings The CouncilWednesday also voted to use an automatedMeal phone call system year to notify all members of out-of-the- ordinary things, such as cancelling church services due to a snowstorm. A test phone call was made in December to invite members to Christmas services. If you did not receive this message, you probably should contact the church office to be sure we have entered the correct phone number for you. The Ad Hoc Building Expansion committee will have an information meeting on February 14 for the congregation. Please see their information in this Tidings regarding the meeting. As always, please let us hear from you if you have any suggestions or concerns which we can address. Lenten Crucifix Art-Installation for Lent Nathan Kurz (Pr. Joel’s brother) unveiled this striking work at his 2011 Munich exhibit called “On the Road to Nineveh.” On his visit here this past fall, he began thinking about donating it for liturgical use here at Bethlehem. He and Pr. Joel have covered the shipping, so look for it this month and next as a pensive, interactive, and prayerful focal point in our spiritual preparation for Lent and Easter. Nathan’s “The Colors of the Son” hangs above the north stairway going down to the lower level. T h e T i d i n gs V olume 43, Issue 2 Pa ge 5 Vicar’s page continued from page 2 The single most powerful word at the disposal of the Christian is Amen. This little word, and the confession which it makes through the deeply rooted faith of the believer, is that word which the devil fears. God is faithful, Christ is victorious, and Christians are redeemed in the sight of the Lord, bearing the privilege of calling upon His name in every time of trouble, and knowing that every petition will be heard and answered. This essential word should always be spoken firmly, with the remembrance that all of Christendom is united in this confession, standing together and speaking this Amen in unison. It is a word of power, and of faith—a word which must never be taken for granted in God’s blessed institution of the Church. Amen! Youth Family Activity! By: Sheree Moody On January 18th, a group of children (and some parents) got together and took an art class! The trip was sponsored by the 6-8th grade Sunday School Teachers. The group had a blast at Rebecca Holland’s store, then returned to Bethlehem for lunch. You will have to ask Sheree what she learned about “Star Wars”! L-R: Brady, Gracyn, Anna, Sara, Abby, Justine, Ethan, Ben, Phoebe, Joshua, Kristin, & Phillip Youth enjoying painting! Assisted by Chanel Johnson. Abby Humphrey (with her cool self!) Kirsten Hillsman and her finished product. Phillip Freeman, our burgeoning resident artist! Dillon, Sara and Abby aren’t afraid of no dishes! T h e T i d i n gs V olume 43, Issue 2 Pa ge 6 Miscellaneous Souper Bowl Sunday Dear Johnson County Churches, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Amen Thank you so much for all your support during the Christmas season. The food and cash donations sustained Johnson county participants during a special time of the year. However, our needs continue year round and we look forward to this time of year when the Souper Bowl activities will support the Food Center with soup for the next eight to twelve months. This marks the 21st year for the “Souper Bowl” campaign. The help of your congregation is desperately needed so the Johnson County Food Center can serve the needs of our community. Jesus said, “You will always have the poor among you.” He also said, “I was hungry and you fed me.” By donating cans of soup (or money) to the Food Center, you are not only helping to feed someone who is hungry, but it gives us the opportunity to share with others. Please bring your donations to the Food Center on February 7th, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. or call Kevin for alternate delivery or pickup times. If you have any questions concerning this event, call Kevin Mannering at 660909-1936. May God continue to bless each one of you. Thank you for being part of a caring congregation. Sincerely, Kevin Mannering Food Center Board Member Souper Bowl Chairman The Singing Saints at Bethlehem on February 28 Last year we collected over 35,000 cans of soup. The soup was donated by churches, schools, Country Mart, and other organizations and friends of the Food Center. The choir from St. Paul’s Lutheran High School in Concordia will lend their voices during our morning service that Sunday, and you’ll recognize a couple of faces from our congregation! A time for visiting will follow the service in the fellowship hall. A free-will donation will be accepted to defray their expenses and help support their upcoming spring tour. This is the largest community wide food drive that supports our Food Center. There will be a potluck following the service in Fellowship Hall with Mary Martha Guild providing the desserts.) We encourage you to get involved and start collecting soup or money. Don’t forget there is a friendly competition for those who collect the most soup or money. There is a trophy that will go to the school with the most donations. For every dollar donated, you will be credited with 1.5 cans of soup. This allows the Food Center to manage their stock without storing excessive cans. Thank You! Thank you to those of you serving as greeters at our services during 2015. Your smiles & welcoming words help put our visitors at ease and open the circle of Christian love. SueAnn Carter T h e T i d i n gs V olume 43, Issue 2 Pa ge 7 Fellowship Opportunities Thursday Morning Prayer Join us Thursday mornings at 9:30 for Morning Prayer. This simple service of about 15 minutes is a wonderful way to start the day. We will be using one of the prayer offices from LSB and meet at the altar rail. Saturday Bible Study Join us from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. in the conference room following the evening service for a very informative DVD-based study called “Reformation Roots.” You’ll learn a lot from leading scholars about Luther’s reforms and the others which took root elsewhere in Europe and in the Roman Catholic Church. Sunday Bible Study On February 14, two adult studies will begin for the season of Lent. Vicar Eamonn will lead one on the Stations of the Cross and how they help us prepare for Holy Week. Jeremy VanWey will be leading a DVD-based study called “Love’s Lasting Call” which will explore “the cross” within marriage and making it through times of great struggle. Wednesday Bible Study Join us at 10:30 a.m. in the conference room as we continue the DVD-based study on the Apostles’ Creed and its relevance to our daily life. We just started the Second Article (on Jesus Christ), so there’s plenty of ground yet to cover. . Psalter at the Altar All are welcome to gather by the altar (from 12:15 to 12:30) as we discuss and pray one new psalm a week. We’re praying our way through the last section of the psalms—Book 5. Thursday Bible Study Our 2nd and 4th Thursday Bible study (Beloved Heroes of the Faith) will be looking at Jacob and Rachel on February 11, then Jacob and Esau on the 25. Join us in the conference room from 6:30 to about 7:45 p.m. Braille Workers Braille Workers meet on February 2nd. If you would like more information on Braille please contact Barbara Compton at 429-2837. Quilting The Quilting Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month during the fall, winter and spring months. We get together at 9:30 a.m. and work until 2 p.m. Sewing and quilting skills are not needed to help with this project! Bring a sack lunch and join in the fun and fellowship while we put together quilts that will be distributed wherever there is the greatest need. With God’s Little Ones has done the distribution for the last few years. It is a great group with a very worthwhile project. If anyone has a sewing machine and is unable to attend our twice monthly quilting sessions but would like to participate, we would furnish fabric if you would like to cut it or to assemble squares already cut and ready to be stitched. We'll also furnish thread and instructions. If you have questions or need a ride, contact Esther Keseman (7478754). Merry Widows The Merry Widows will meet at The American Legion on February 17th, at 12:30. The hostess for the event is Cody Droege. For more information about the February luncheon give her a call at 747-6270. Adult Choir The Adult Choir meets each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. under the direction of Cathy Welsh. All are welcome to participate. During Lent we will meet at 7:45. Faith Night Join us on Wednesday the 3rd of February at 5:30 p.m. for a simple potluck dinner, followed by a faith discussion at 6:00 p.m. on the upcoming season of Lent (Ash Wednesday is February 10) a report on the recent TEC retreat. Faith Night happens on the first Wednesday of the month. T h e T i d i n gs V olume 43, Issue 2 Pa ge 8 Ash Wednesday Soup Supper Thrivent will host a Soup Supper from 5:30-6:30 p.m. before our Ash Wednesday service on February 10th. Come and enjoy one or more of our eight homemade soups as well as a selection of desserts, breads, and veggies. Nothing can start the Lenten Season better then wonderful fellowship while eating the meal provided. A free will offering will go towards Manna Harvest in Warrensburg. Our church service will follow at 7 p.m. Stewards of Life submitted by: Alan Miller In the January LCMS Stewardship letter the subject of Stewards of life caught my attention. “So if reality makes it clear that the days of the year to come will be very much like the days of the year past, what are stewards of God to do? The answer is simple. We are called to be stewards of life. This Stewardship of Life is a daily event.” How can I be a Steward of Life? Perhaps by spending some time reading the bible with your kids or contributing to a project at church or making a dedicated effort to participate in prayer. Maybe driving someone to church that needs a ride or giving a gift of time or money to your church. Whatever your talents are you can make a difference in the lives of others. God asks us to be daily stewards with the gifts he gives to us. Share those gifts and help bring Christ to others as Stewards of Life. This Lent, and throughout this year, think of all you decide to do (and not!) through the lens of “stewardship of self. Congregation Open Forum Building Discussion Congregation Open Forum, Building Discussion: The Ad Hoc Building Expansion Committee will host a forum immediately after services on February 13 and 14, to provide members an opportunity to make suggestions regarding changes or additions to our building. The response form included below may be returned at these meetings or placed in the church mailbox of Larry Haase. Additional forms are located on the table near the church member mailboxes. TO: Building Expansion Committee DATE:__________________ I wish to make the following recommendations regarding changes or additions to our building: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ (Your signature is optional) T h e T i d i n gs V olume 43, Issue 2 Pa ge 9 2015 Breakdown of Offerings Year‐to Date Total Missions Offerings Dedicated Funds Securing Our Strong Found. Operating Operating Budgeted Funds Expenditures Expenses January $23,394.15 $800.00 $597.00 $195.00 $21,802.15 $16,103.24 $20,137.12 February $24,494.15 $3,342.71 $297.00 $135.00 $20,719.44 $20,365.64 $19.170.75 March $31,826.53 $5,880.65 $215.00 $170.00 $25,560.88 $17,671.61 $19,533.26 April $28,965.56 $6,937.54 $1,057.00 $150.00 $20,821.02 $16,833.21 $19,920.76 May $38,732.45 $13,144.24 $762.00 $95.00 $24,731.21 $27,048.54 $19,170.94 June $31,802.19 $11,648.19 $390.00 $100.00 $19,664.00 $20,699.02 $19,377.88 July $23,951.74 $4,521.49 $207.00 $95.00 $19,128.25 $17,346.08 $19,765.38 August $26,664.45 $2,728.00 $355.00 $155.00 $23,426.45 $16,639.62 $19,015.38 September $30,795.10 $9,303.35 $731.00 $90.00 $20,670.75 $16,844.01 $19,533.58 October $28,212.33 $4,339.06 $302.00 $55.00 $23,516.27 $19,614.05 $19,921.08 November $32,096.14 $4,926.14 $545.00 $535.00 $26,090.00 $18,312.77 $19,171.08 December $39,828.28 $11,225.03 $527.00 $3,120.00 $24,956.25 $22,841.30 $20,111.58 $360,763.07 $78,796.40 $5,985.00 $4,895.00 $271,086.67 $230,319.09 $234,828.79 YTD Securing Our Strong Foundation Balance as of December 31, 2015: $14,985.17 ($19,500 spent on masonry work) 75th Anniversary Total Gifts as of December 31, 2015: $36,403.97 Cash on Hand December 31, 2015: $64,756.82 Year‐to‐Date Operating Income: $271,086.67 Year‐to‐Date operating expenses: $230,319.09 Piano Fund Loan Balance as of December 31, 2015: $6,351.95, Original Loan $8,216.95 Lenten Midweek—“Give Up/Take Up: The Calling of Being A Christian” While many think of Lent simply as a time to give up a thing or two, it’s really about giving up all of the sins which distort our lives from day to day because we’ve died and risen in Christ who took them upon himself on his cross and called us to take up our crosses in following him. Beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing through the Wednesday of Holy Week, we’ll explore a new area of emphasis as laid out by Dietrich Bonhoeffer in his book Life Together. Join us in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. each night as we meditate upon: Authority, Proclaiming, Bearing, Hoping, Listening, Meekness, & Holding One’s Tongue. Senior Youth Activity & Planning On February 7 (Transfiguration Sunday), when we recall Jesus atop a mountain shining like the sun, the senior youth will aim to tackle the UCM climbing wall and reflect on challenges, the cross, and resurrection in Christ. Plans are also to have a meal and discuss the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer, as well getting together more regularly again. The time is being discussed, but contact Pr. Joel if you haven’t already been told about this and are interested. T h e T i d i n gs V olume 43, Issue 2 Pa ge 1 0 February Birthdays! Jeff Harper Delaney Clemons Ryeley Hillsman Creek Johnson Austin Lowe Matthew Rode Justin Lowe Mike McMinn Jessica Dye Katie Kurz Ken Hoemann Aline Snodgrass Rebecca Meads Dylan Wittmaier 3rd 4th 4th 4th 4th 4th 6th 7th 8th 8th 9th 9th 10th 11th Stephanie Brown Valerie Hartwig Cain Millam Ryan Mueller Ethan Parten Richard Carroll Beryleen Dodson Jeffrey Markworth Daniel Bessel Janet Mudd Killian Pederson Tricia Peterson Thomas Kemple Ryan Orr 12th 14th 15th 15th 15th 16th 16th 16th 18th 19th 19th 19th 21st 21st Rory Shaw Sarah Wood Gerald Carroll Magali Bessel Ashlyn Meads Kitty Rudy Bob Etters Chase Hagle Cody Brior Genieve Miller James Schumaker 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 25th 26th 26th 27th 27th 29th A blessed birthday to all! Anniversaries in February Bret & Valerie Hartwig Zachary & Marissa Bralick Brian & Robin Poese Robert & Barbara Compton 1st 2nd 19th 21st Robert & Carolyn Ohrenberg 26th James & Stephanie Schumaker 29th A blessed Anniversary to all! Serving Him in February Acolytes: Altar Guild: Elders: 7th 6th 7th Musicians: Darlene Laubenstein (Chair), Barbara Compton, Karon Harding, Esther Keseman, Darlene Rohner 10th 13th 14th 17th 20th 21st 24th 27th 28th Jack Easterwood Phil Frerking & Jeremy VanWey Phil Frerking & Jeremy VanWey Jack Easterwood Willie Crespo Ken Hoemann Ken Hoemann Michael Miller Ken Hoemann Jack Easterwood Phil Frerking 6th 7th 10th 13th 14th 17th 20th 21st 24th 27th 28th Mason Chapman and Logan Shaw The GaryKelly Band Todd McClure Paula Easterwood Todd McClure Todd McClure Paula Easterwood Cody Clemons Carol Dreier Paula Easterwood Paula Easterwood & Lorraine Miller Paula Easterwood & Lorraine Miller Flower Committee: Sue Cottrill (Chair) and Penny Humphrey Offering Counters: Bob & Lynn Johansen Sound Technician: Jerry Harding, Scott Humphrey (alt.) Choir Director: Cathy Welsh Bethlehem Lutheran Church 607 N. Maguire Street, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093 U.S. Postage Paid Non-Profit Organization Permit #29 Warrensburg, MO 64093 Return Service Requested Worship Schedule: Ash Wednesday: 7 p.m. Lenten Services: Wednesday 7 p.m. Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Bible Study: 6:45 p.m. Sunday: Bible Study & Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Thank You Thank you to the congregation, elders, Millers, Moeges, Johansens and many others for their generous gifts to me and my family this Christmas. It's an honor to serve you as together we glorify Him. Paula Easterwood Thank You Thank you to everyone for your prayers and kind words of support during the illness and loss of our husband, father, and grandfather. Thanks to Pastor Joel, Vicar Eamonn, Paula Easterwood and Cindy Conen for their part in providing the comforting services, to Jerry Harding for his assistance and the Mary-Martha Guild for providing and serving lunch. Each of you helped us in your own special way. God bless! SueAnn Carter Matt, Sharri, Ty & Jana Carter Marc, Andrea, Addison & Brady Carter February Dates to Remember 2nd—Braille Workers in Concordia 3rd—Faith Night & Potluck 8th—Mary-Martha Guild Meeting 9th—Council Meeting 10th—Ash Wednesday Soup Supper 10th—Ash Wednesday Service 7 p.m. 13th & 14th—Congregational Open Forum 14th—St. Valentines Day 15th—Washington’s Birthday 17th—Merry Widow’s Luncheon 18th—Elder’s Meeting 20th—Men’s Club Breakfast & Meeting 26th—Game Night 28th—Saint Paul Lutheran High School Choir