Winter 2017 Advent &Christmas at Bethel Featuring: Join Bethel | Love and Logic Classes | Adult Education Forum | Good Gifts Advent 1 - December 2/3 12/2 Annual Christmas Tea 12:30 p.m. 12/2 Worship with Communion 6 p.m. 12/3 Worship Services (Communion) 9, 10:10, & 10:30 a.m. Advent 2 - December 9/10 12/9 Worship with Communion 6 p.m. 12/10 Worship Services 9, 10:10, & 10:30 a.m. Advent 3 - December 16/17 12/16 Worship with Communion 6 p.m. 12/17 Worship Services (Communion) 9, 10:10, & 10:30 a.m. 12/17 9am SS Christmas Program 1:30 p.m. 12/17 10:30am SS Christmas Program 3:30 p.m. Annual Christmas Concert 12/13 Concert in Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Advent 4 - December 23/24 12/23 Worship with Communion 6 p.m. 12/24 Worship Services 9, 10:10, & 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve - Sunday, December 24 12/24 Festival Worship Services 3, 4:30, & 6 p.m. 12/24 Candlelight Worship 11:00 p.m. Christmas Day - Monday, December 25 12/25 Worship with Communion 10:00 a.m. Dear Bethel Members and Friends: It happened on a freeway outside of Appleton, WI. Our family was returning from Door County to Rochester in two vehicles. A woman driving a silver sedan forced her way into the space between our two cars. She was following me so closely, my daughter wanted to alert me that there was a crazy driver on the road. When there was a small space, she moved to the right lane and buzzed by me, cutting me off as she turned in front of me in the left lane. Her next move was disastrous. She hadn’t begun to clear the small sedan on our right before she slammed back into that lane so she could pass the car in front of both of us. It happened so fast. The silver sedan crashed into the smaller car and forced it off the road; then it took off like a shot and was gone. By the time I looked back, many cars were stopping to assist the car off the road which had remained upright. Broad daylight. A summer’s day. Crash. Someone who cared little or nothing for others. A Word From Pastor Norman Wahl How different is the season we celebrate around God’s giving of a Son to the world. Instead of a busy freeway, it is likely a hillside with little activity. Instead of high noon, it is dark. Instead of the sounds of a crash, there are sounds of angel voices. Instead of disregard or even contempt for others, there is a God who regards the world with love and care for all. This God doesn’t speed away; instead this God comes to dwell among us. “Silent night, holy night, all is calm…” May you be blessed by the peacefulness and joy of a Son who has come…for you. In the Grace of Christ, Pastor Norman Wahl
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Winter 2017
Advent &Christmas at Bethel
Featuring: Join Bethel | Love and Logic Classes | Adult Education Forum | Good Gifts
Advent 1 - December 2/312/2 Annual Christmas Tea 12:30 p.m.12/2 Worship with Communion 6 p.m.12/3 Worship Services (Communion) 9, 10:10, & 10:30 a.m.Advent 2 - December 9/1012/9 Worship with Communion 6 p.m.12/10 Worship Services 9, 10:10, & 10:30 a.m.Advent 3 - December 16/1712/16 Worship with Communion 6 p.m.12/17 Worship Services (Communion) 9, 10:10, & 10:30 a.m.12/17 9am SS Christmas Program 1:30 p.m.12/17 10:30am SS Christmas Program 3:30 p.m.
Annual Christmas Concert 12/13 Concert in Sanctuary 6:30 p.m.
Advent 4 - December 23/2412/23 Worship with Communion 6 p.m.12/24 Worship Services 9, 10:10, & 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Eve - Sunday, December 2412/24 Festival Worship Services 3, 4:30, & 6 p.m.12/24 Candlelight Worship 11:00 p.m.
Christmas Day - Monday, December 2512/25 Worship with Communion 10:00 a.m.
Dear Bethel Members and Friends:
It happened on a freeway outside of Appleton, WI. Our family was returning from Door County to Rochester in two vehicles. A woman driving a silver sedan forced her way into the space between our two cars. She was following me so closely, my daughter wanted to alert me that there was a crazy driver on the road. When there was a small space, she moved to the right lane and buzzed by me, cutting me off as she turned in front of me in the left lane.
Her next move was disastrous. She hadn’t begun to clear the small sedan on our right before she slammed back into that lane so she could pass the car in front of both of us. It happened so fast. The silver sedan crashed into the smaller car and forced it off the road; then it took off like a shot and was gone. By the time I looked back, many cars were stopping to assist the car off the road which had remained upright. Broad daylight. A summer’s day. Crash. Someone who cared little or nothing for others.
A Word FromPastor Norman Wahl
How different is the season we celebrate around God’s giving of a Son to the world. Instead of a busy freeway, it is likely a hillside with little activity. Instead of high noon, it is dark. Instead of the sounds of a crash, there are sounds of angel voices.
Instead of disregard or even contempt for others, there is a God who regards the world with love and care for all. This God doesn’t speed away; instead this God comes to dwell among us.
“Silent night, holy night, all is calm…”
May you be blessed by the peacefulness and joy of a Son who has come…for you.
In the Grace of Christ, Pastor Norman Wahl
Beacon | Winter 2017
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Are you frustrated with your kids’ behavior or disappointed in how that last conflict was handled? Save the date so you can add tools and techniques to your parenting tool box with Love and Logic. At these classes for all ages, you’ll laugh, learn, and love parenting again! Angie Ellsworth, MS, LSW, LSC of Timeout Behavior Coaching, LLC will guide you through sharing strengths and challenges, experimenting with new techniques, and preparing for anything your kids might say or do!
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Space is limited so mark your calendars now! Class fee is $25/family (includes the $10 workbook). Scholarships are available. Classes will take place on February 25, March 4, 18, and 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with a light meal at 5 p.m. Childcare is included by our confirmation students with adult supervision.
Are you not a Bethel member yet? Or do you know someone who would like to join? What are you waiting for? We would love to have you join our Bethel family!
Here’s how you can do it: Those interested in membership and seeking more information about Bethel’s mission and ministries should plan to attend our next New Member Orientation 101 class on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in room 115. Attendance is required by all who wish to become members of Bethel. This is a fun, informal time where you get to learn more about Bethel and meet others who also wish to join.
Membership 201 classes will be provided on Thursdays, January 4, 11, and 18, 2018 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in Room 115. This three night session is for those individuals seeking more information about the Lutheran Church and provides a chance to meet the pastors. If you have been confirmed in the Lutheran Church, it is not necessary you attend these classes; however, you are highly encouraged to do so. The weekend of January 27 and 28, 2018 will be the Reception of New Members at Bethel Lutheran Church.
If you’re interested in becoming a Bethel member, visit www.bethellutheran.com/join or contact Sheri Kallembach, Member Coordinator at 507-288-6430 or [email protected].
Bethel commits itself to offering a vital education program for adults. We believe that God’s Word is active and alive, and we desire that more people would come to know Jesus in a deeper way through our programming with Sunday Morning Adult Education Forum. In addition to having featured speakers, we are following a DVD series this year that continues Professor Phillip Cary’s talks on “Luther: Gospel, Law, and Reformation.” Phillip Cary is a philosophy professor at Eastern University with a concentration on Augustine of Hippo. He received his Ph.D. from Yale Divinity School. He has written a number of books, including three published by Oxford University Press. In addition, he has lectured on the history of Christian theology and on major figures in ecclesiastical history.
We invite members and visitors to consider attending any of the following regular offerings on Sunday mornings. Besides the ones listed, special large group evening Adult Forums are often held at special times of the year. Come whenever you can! Below is the schedule for the Adult Forum classes:
Date Speaker TopicDecember 3 Carol Veldman Rudie Nativity: The Woman Who Birthed Jesus December 10 Darrel Joddock Luther and Public Affairs Dec. 17-Jan. 7 No Sunday Morning Forum January 14 Pastor Jason Burggraff For Freedom Christ Has Set You Free – Why Forgiveness of Sins is Still the Main Thing January 21 Mark Tranvik Martin Luther and His Critics Part 1 January 28 Mark Tranvik Martin Luther and His Critics Part 2 February 4 Sera Knutson Life As the Child of Missionaries February 11 Professor Phillip Carey Lecture 13: Against the Spirit of Rebellion February 18 Professor Phillip Carey Lecture 14: Controversy Over the Lord’s Supper February 25 Pastor Anjanette Bandel Divine Reading: Step by Step through Lectio DivinaMarch 4 Professor Phillip Carey Lecture 15: Controversy over Infant Baptism March 11 Mike & Gail Koski Persecution of Christians through the Eyes of Global Missionaries March 18 Professor Phillip Carey Lecture 16: Grace and Justification
Last year during the Advent season, Bethel members were afforded the opportunity to participate in the ELCA Good Gifts program. This is a wonderful program allowing members to purchase gifts that include valuable farm animals, medical, and school supplies for those in need around the world. The response was amazing, reflecting Bethel’s commitment to sharing blessings from God. This year again, during Advent, Bethel members will be able to partake of gift giving options that change lives around the world in honor of friends and loved ones. Look for the bulletin inserts during this same period where you can make your gift selections.
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOESELCA Good Gifts are unique because the church (present in far corners of the world) is the delivery system. Our churches identify the needs and provide solutions. Less than 10% of your gifts are used for administrative and fundraising costs which makes it a program with costs significantly lower than other organizations.
JOIN IN!Won’t you take the opportunity to join your Bethel family and support this worthwhile program during the season of giving?
Rooster: $15Share of
rooster: $5
Cow: $500Share of cow: $50
Vaccinations: $30Share of
vaccine: $10
ELCA Good Gifts
810 Third Avenue SERochester, MN 55904-7394
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Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 346Rochester, MN
Calendar12/2 Bethel Tea 12:30 p.m.
12/13 Annual Christmas Concert 6:30 p.m.
12/17 Sunday School Christmas Program 1:30 p.m.: 9 a.m. Sunday School 3:30 p.m.: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School
