November, 2013 - Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

BETHLEHEM
LEARN GROW CARE SHARE JESUS!
NOVEMBER
2013
Bethlehem Ev. Lutheran Church
1903 – 2013
Missouri Synod
4815 Hamilton Avenue
Baltimore MD 21206-3899
410-488-4445
FAX 410-488-2599
Email: [email protected]
www.bethleheminbaltimore.org
Pastor
Rev. Jim Kleinfelter
Come and Worship with us!
Sunday Worship
8AM & 11AM
Sunday School
9:30 AM
Sunday Bible Class
9:30 AM
Bethlehem Christian Day School
Mr. Alice J. Moore, Principal
Pre-School thru Grade 8 with Child Care
410-488-8963
FAX 410-488-2689
Email: [email protected]
OUR MISSION
is to share Jesus and together live for Him.
OUR VISION
Powered by the Holy Spirit, we learn, grow,
care and share Jesus
One of the great ironies of
life is that the more a person has, the less
generous he is with it. This, of course, is not true
of everyone; but in general it seems to hold true.
Studies have shown that the poor on average give
a higher percentage of their income than the rich
do. I have known of poor people who come into
some money, and they are very quick to make
loans to their friends who have needs. Oil tycoon
Paul Getty was once asked by a reporter, “If you
retired right now, would you say your holdings
would be worth a billion dollars?” He answered, “I
suppose so, but remember, a billion dollars doesn’t
go as far as it used to.” The rich can easily
become more keenly aware of what they don’t
have than of what they have. If we are not
careful, the things we own can quickly own us.
How much better to regard what we have as
tools entrusted to us by God to get a job done!
Our possessions become implements to get us
around, keep us in good health and present
ourselves well in public. Our wealth provides for
our needs and gives us a way to help care for the
needs of others. There are times in our lives when
we don’t have much to work with; and other times
when we have more than we really need; and times
may come again when we don’t have as much
entrusted to us.
What is important is that we manage well what
we have while we have it. We look not just to our
own desires, but also to the needs of those
around us. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (ESV): “As for the
rich in this present age, charge them not to be
haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty
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of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with
everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be
rich in good works, to be generous and ready to
share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as
a good foundation for the future, so that they
may take hold of that which is truly life.”
On Sunday, November 10 we will present
before the Lord our financial commitment for the
next calendar year. We commit ourselves in
prayer and activity: so also in our finances. Take
some time to plan carefully how you will serve God
with what He has entrusted to you. Let it be your
servant, not your master. May we serve Him with
every aspect of our lives!
Our Homebound Members. . .
LaRue Denning
Rae Hummel
Elma Morse
Viola Rein
Dottie Zink
Alice Frick
Billie Lancaster
Erma Pfaff
Geraldine Sieglein
The families and friends who have lost loved ones in
our war on terrorism.
The brave men and women who serve in our Armed
Forces both at home and abroad.
. . . all this we ask in the name of Your beloved Son,
our Lord and Savior, Jesus. Amen
CELEBRATIONS
NOVEMBER
PRAYER REQUESTS
Lord, we bring the manes
of these loved ones to Your
heavenly throne as we pray for their comfort, healing
and peace. . .
Those who need our prayers. . .
Chealsea Carolton
“Charlie”
Rick Crayton
“Dawn”
Ray Dodson
“Emma”
Lionel Farley
Bev Garner
Ann George
Pierre Georges
Gail Grote
Jordan Family
Tina Kellnor
R Little Family
“Maliq”
Steve Matthews
“Melissa”
Carol Meyer
William Payne
Stacie Ramirez
“Rita”
Berry Rodeffer
Joseph Roncace
Angela Rose
Laura Rose
Paul Scelsi
John Schrieber
Sherwood Family
Nancy Tejnecky
Pat Trotta
Juanita Zielezinski
BIRTHDAYS
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The victims of hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, tsunamis, floods, cave-ins and wildfires;
and those who are rendering aid in the devastation.
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Allison Chlada
Brad Ferrone
Noah Gurganious
Andrew Kordula
Pat Freeland
Gen Offerman
Lori Pfaff
Erma Pfaff
Happy 100th!!!
Stephanie Carter
Angela Beverly
Tim Moore
Addison Svec
Ken Hood
Shannon Thompson
Pat Kautsch
Brad Thomas
Mina Reiter
Jazmine McDonald
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100th Birthday Party
for
Erma Pfaff
Saturday November 9
Augsburg Lutheran Home
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Wayne & Pat Edwards
George & Bette Lindemann
Ted & Pat Kautsch
Marc & Amanda Spliedt
Mike & Karen Droter
Tim & Tina Rein
Ken & Beth Hood
Everyone is invited to come and celebrate!
VETERANS DAY
MONDAY
NOVEMBER 11!!
Lord, we thank you for another year of blessings
upon your children.
Thank you for serving!
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 1
We remember. . .
E. Lee Jones, Jr.
Bobby W. Carter
Dennis W. Ruark
Meghan Kerrigan
Loving Father,
We thank you for the gift of these dear saints, and we
look forward to the day we can join them gathered
around Your throne with our voices raised in praise.
Thank You, Bethlehem family
for all your prayers, your
cards, your calls and your
concern for us as we are
mourning the loss of my
other, Grace Schnepp,
and the treatments I am
undergoing. You have blessed us more than you
know.
Ken & Ruth Schnepp
Confirmation Class
Meets
Thursdays
November 7 & November 12
7:00 pm
The Trial
by
Robert Whitlow
Join us on Monday, November
11, at 7 pm when we gather at
the Hazelwood Inn to share our
thoughts about Mac and Pete. Mac – an attorney,
after years of anguish is preparing to commit suicide
when his phone rings. Pete finds himself accused of
murdering the daughter of a powerful family – he has
no recall of the evening’s events! A judge brings the
lives of these two men together. . .
But God has a better and stronger plan in mind for
both of them!
Parent Visitation
for our Bethlehem
Christian Day School
students will be held
on Tuesday, November19 from 8:30 – 10:30 am.
Classes will dismiss
at 11:30 am on Wednesday, November 27, so
students, families and staff can enjoy the
Thanksgiving long weekend.
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Everyone is invited to have lunch after
the 11am worship on Sunday,
November 24. Enjoy the food, the
fellowship, and the entertainment!
WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER 27
7:00 pm
The Holidays are right
around the corner, and soon
we will be decorating
Bethlehem for Christmas.
This year we are limiting the total
number of poinsettias to be ordered to 32.
“Why” you ask! This will allow:
proper care of the plants donated
artistic decoration of the Altar and Chancel
less waste when plants are left unclaimed.
Thanks for your understanding.
O4O: Organizing for Outreach:
About 20 members came together for a good time
of learning, discussion and prayer. We sought the
Lord’s will in prayer concerning what we ought to
be doing, and 4 areas surfaced:
work in the area of media and marketing;
follow-up on those participating in community
events;
prayer ministry, including prayer walking in the
neighborhood;
and ministry to the students and families of
our school.
You will be hearing more as we develop each of
these areas. A big thank-you to those who
participated, and continue to pray that God bless
the lives of others through us!
Have you noticed the
submissions we
received for our new
Bethlehem Logo? They are mounted on the easels
located in the back of the church.
Now we need your opinion! Pick up a ballot and vote
for the one you think best represents Bethlehem and
our mission to Learn, Grow, Care and Share Jesus.
A dozen cars and over a
hundred children enjoying
good music and a safe environment and a sharing
of the Word of God made this a wonderful event!
A big thank you to you who decorated cars,
arranged games and activities and helped out in
any way! Pray for the children and families that
came that the Holy Spirit touch their hearts in a
positive way.
Food Pantry!
The weather is changing,
and our neighbors are
asking for help to feed their
hungry families! Here is a
list of the items we need the most:
Soup
Pasta
Chili with beans
Pork & Beans
Potatoes
Canned vegetables
Canned Chicken
Canned Turkey
Peanut Butter
Canned Fruits
Dried fruit (raisins)
Cereal
Macaroni and Cheese
Spaghetti sauce
Canned Dak Ham
Canned Pork
Dried Beans
As always, we thank you for your generous support.
We thank God for our Bethlehem
Family, our School Staff. Students
and their Families, and our
Community. May God use us to
share His love and care for each
of them.
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TRICK or TREAT
2013 Sex According to God Seminar
Friday, November 1 6:30 – 9:00 pm — Calvary
Lutheran Church, 2625 E Northern Parkway.
Our permissive society has begun to create “gray
areas” on God’s gift of sexuality, while the Bible has
spelled out God’s perfect will in black and white.
This seminar is designed for all ages — from children
age 7 to our senior citizens. Discussion is led by Rev.
Lloyd Gaines and his wife, Paulette, of our
Southeastern District. Get equipped to recognize
Satan’s lies (tricks) about our sexuality, and prepare
to reap all the blessings (treats) God intends for us to
enjoy. For more info contact Nikki Rochester, 410675-5780 or email [email protected].
All holiday greetings should be addressed and sent
to:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
P O Box 5456
Capitol Heights MD 20791-5456
Cards must be received by December 6.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
Holiday Mail for Heroes
Thanksgiving
The American Red Cross is gathering Christmas
Cards to send to our active servicemen and
servicewomen stationed in the U. S. and abroad.
For all the good things I do have
And for al the good things I have had
And for all the good things I will have,
For what I am
For what I have been,
For what I can be,
For what I shall be,
Thank you, God.
If you would like to send a greeting – or many
greetings – here are the guidelines to follow:
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Ensure that all cards are signed
Use generic salutations such as “Dear Service
Member”. Cards addressed to specific
individuals cannot be delivered through this
program
Only greeting cards are accepted. Do not send
or enclose letters
Do not include email or home addresses on
the cards: this program is not meant to foster
pen pal relationships
Do not include inserts of any kind, including
photos: these will be removed during the
reviewing process
Please refrain from choosing cards with glitter
us using loose glitter as it can aggravate
health issues of ill and injured warriors
If you are mailing a large quantity of cards,
please bundle them and place them in large
mailing envelopes or flat rate postal shipping
boxes. Each card does not need it’s own
envelope, as envelopes will be removed from
all cards before distribution
Every card received will be screened for
hazardous materials and then reviewed by
Red Cross volunteers working around the
country
Joan Bel Geddes
The Joyful Noiseletter Vol 15 No 9 Nov 2000
Worship the Lord with gladness.
Worship Him in spirit and in truth.
Worship God with joy and thanksgiving.
Come before Him with joyful songs.
Blessings in Disguise Band
The Joyful Noiseletter Vol 15 No 9 Nov 2000
Out of the Mouths of God’s Kids
A 6th grader stood up in class and gave this politically
correct report on the origins of Thanksgiving Day.
“The pilgrims came here seeking freedom of you
know what.
“When they landed, they gave thanks to you know
who.
“Because of them, we can worship every Sunday you
know where.”
via Rev. Karl R. Kraft
Mantua (NJ) United Methodist Church
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