www.wbbethany.org · Bethany Lutheran Church (ELCA) 235 South 2nd Street West Branch, Iowa 52358 Dear Faithful Ministers of Christ, Yes, that’s right. You read that correctly – “ministers of Christ.” Because that is what you all are. You are ministers of Christ each and every day in everything you do. Each of us is called in our Baptism to bear the good news of Jesus Christ even when we may not feel qualified to do so or like Jonah or resist that calling to do God’s work out of fear. The Women’s Circle, which meets on the second Tuesday of the month (September – May) at 9:00 a.m. recently went through a Bible study on the above passage as found in Gather magazine. (Women of the ELCA, 2016, pp. 28-32) The study is primarily centered on forgiveness and how challenging it is to wrap our heads around the notion of God’s mercy. In this case, Jonah can’t fathom why God would forgive the Ninevites for their detestable behavior. Yet, what really struck me was the verses above. The word of the Lord came to Jonah and it directed him to go to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was in Assyria, which was Israel’s enemy. And our text tells us instead of going to Nineveh Jonah “set out to flee to Tarshish.” Tarshish is in modern day Spain and was approximately 2,500 miles the opposite direction of Nineveh. Not only does Jonah flee, but he gets as far away as possible. The task he has been called to is too frightening. Too daunting. As ministers of Christ we too often retreat for the safe confines of our own “Tarshish.” Perhaps, that’s back into the comforts of our homes. Perhaps, that’s back to the way it’s always been done. Perhaps, that’s just to sit back and tell ourselves someone else will do it. God’s work is frightening at times because it does lead us places we don’t want to go; however, once we do go God is able to do some pretty amazing things through us and we often encounter the grace and mercy of God we simply can’t imagine. Where is God calling you? Where is God calling our congregation? Wherever it is may we have the eyes to see it, the ears to hear it, the minds to comprehend it, and the courage and strength to go. Blessings on the journey! Pastor Chad Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai saying, “Go at once to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah set out to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. – Jonah 1:1-3a 10-5 Community Tailgate 5:30pm 10-12 Women’s Circle 9:00am 10-17 Council meeting 6:30pm 10-17 1st Communion Class 5:30pm 10-20 Worship Study 7:00pm 10-23 Bingo for fun 4:00pm 10-23 Community meal 5:00pm 10-27 Worship Study 7:00pm Bethany Lutheran Church 235 South Second Street West Branch, Iowa 52358 Pastor Chad Whaley [email protected]Office Hours Monday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - Noon *Pastor Chad is also available by appointment. Admin. Assistant: Paula Casper [email protected]Office Hours Tuesday & Thursday 8:00-11:30 a.m. Office Phone: (319) 643-5998 Simply search “Bethany Lutheran Church (ELCA) West Branch, Iowa” on facebook and “like” our page! Important Dates Contact Information FIND US ON FACEBOOK! ALSO FIND US ON TWITTER!
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Dear Faithful Ministers of Christ, Yes, that’s right. You read that correctly – “ministers of Christ.” Because that is what you all are. You are ministers of Christ each and every day in everything you do. Each of us is called in our Baptism to bear the good news of Jesus
Christ even when we may not feel qualified to do so or like Jonah or resist that calling to do God’s work out of fear. The Women’s Circle, which meets on the second Tuesday of the month (September – May) at 9:00 a.m. recently went through a Bible study on the above passage as found in Gather magazine. (Women of the ELCA, 2016, pp. 28-32) The study is primarily centered on forgiveness and how challenging it is to wrap our heads around the notion of God’s mercy. In this case, Jonah can’t fathom why God would forgive the Ninevites for their detestable behavior. Yet, what really struck me was the verses above. The word of the Lord came to Jonah and it directed him to go to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was in Assyria, which was Israel’s enemy. And our text tells us instead of going to Nineveh Jonah “set out to flee to Tarshish.” Tarshish is in modern day Spain and was approximately 2,500 miles the opposite direction of Nineveh. Not only does Jonah flee, but he gets as far away as possible. The task he has been called to is too frightening. Too daunting. As ministers of Christ we too often retreat for the safe confines of our own “Tarshish.” Perhaps, that’s back into the comforts of our homes. Perhaps, that’s back to the way it’s always been done. Perhaps, that’s just to sit back and tell ourselves someone else will do it. God’s work is frightening at times because it does lead us places we don’t want to go; however, once we do go God is able to do some pretty amazing things through us and we often encounter the grace and mercy of God we simply can’t imagine. Where is God calling you? Where is God calling our congregation? Wherever it is may we have the eyes to see it, the ears to hear it, the minds to comprehend it, and the courage and strength to go. Blessings on the journey!
Pastor Chad
Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai saying, “Go at once to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah set out to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. – Jonah 1:1-3a
10-5 Community Tailgate 5:30pm 10-12 Women’s Circle 9:00am 10-17 Council meeting 6:30pm 10-17 1st Communion Class 5:30pm 10-20 Worship Study 7:00pm 10-23 Bingo for fun 4:00pm 10-23 Community meal 5:00pm 10-27 Worship Study 7:00pm
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Books For Adults This month’s theme is Luther and the reformation. Next year, we will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the issuing of the 95 Theses. The first book Luther’s Fortress: Martin Lu-ther And His Reformation Under Siege by James Reston, Jr. was recommended by a member. It details the crucial time after the Diet of Worms in 1521 when Luther was in the Wartburg Castle and translated the New Testament into German.
Augsburg Press has made available to us a number of books concerning Martin Luther. We will have a display of them and will have a copy of each for our library. Members will also have the opportunity to buy their own copy of these books at up to 50% off the retail price. I will need to keep the descriptions of each book short since there are quite a few of them.
When Lightning Struck: the Story Of Martin Luther by Danika Cooley is written specifically with teen readers and adults new to Luther in mind in the style of a fast-paced novel.
Luther The Reformer: The Story Of The Man And His Career by James Kittelson is a best selling biography of Luther.
Resilient Reformer: The Life And Thought Of Martin Luther by Timothy F. Lull and Derek R. Nelson is a biography of Luther in which he “is portrayed more as a loud tenor in the Reformation chorale than as a solo voice of dissent.”
Atlas Of the European Reformations by Tim Dowley is a new atlas that gives a clear view of the broader reformation scene.
Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses: With Introduction, Commentary, And Study Guide by Timothy J. Wengert is a great resource.
The Annotated Luther, Volume I: The Roots Of Reform by Timothy J. Wengert contains writings “that defined the roots of reform set in mo-tion by Martin Luther.”
The Freedom Of A Christian, 1520: The Annotated Luther Study Edition by Martin Luther with introduction and annotations by Timothy J. Wengert. “Perhaps the most widely read of Luther’s writings and a great introduction to his theology.”
Treatise On Good Works, 1520: The Annotated Luther Study Edition by Martin Luther with introduction and annotations by Timothy J. Wengert. “Luther’s transformational idea of justification by faith alone was mis-represented in the early years of the reformation. In this treatise, Luther sets out to clarify the biblical foundation of good works.”
Bethany Books by Frank Frostestad
10/01 Laura Twing 10/03 Lynne Haub, Neil Korsmo 10/04 Dylan Haub 10/07 Karly Blaalid 10/09 Emalee Casper, Makayla Casper Reed White 10/10 Vicky Kimpe , Jeannette Cummins 10/12 Kat Korsmo, Greg Lipes 10/13 Katie Anderson 10/14 Maddie Leslie, Alexa Fitzgerald 10/15 Deanna Weismann, Tyler Johnston 10/18 Nick Yeater, Erica Fitzgerald 10/19 Billy Friis 10/20 Delores Paulsen, Karen Swenson 10/24 Jeni Schiele, Jill Taylor Austin Holmes 10/25 Frank Frostestad 10/26 Layla Samuelson, Hannah Schiele 10/29 John Crow 10/30 Marv Brick
Thank You to everyone that has
donated clothing to the HOPE
CHEST!! Your donation is making a
difference to people in need! Starting
October 1st we will be accepting
FALL/WINTER clothing - we
especially need children’s coats and
boots. We also have a need for boys
and men’s jeans in all sizes.
Birthdays
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Pastor Chad’s sermons can now be found on Bethany’s website (www.wbbethany.org) by placing your cursor over the “Resource” tab found on the home page and then selecting
Adult Education
Opportunities
Thursday Women’s Bible Study
6:00 a.m. in the Small Hall All are Welcome
Bethany Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Group
Wednesdays at 6:00 a.m. in the Great Hall All are Welcome
Women’s Circle Second Wednesday of Month 9:00 a.m. in Great Hall unless
stated otherwise All are Welcome
Luther’s Small Catechism Anniversary Study Edition by Martin Lu-ther, edited by Timothy J. Wengert. “A translation of Luther’s ex-planations along with other catechetical helps, such as prayers, wor-ship rites, and Luther’s introduction.”
Day By Day We Magnify You: Daily Readings For The Entire Year, Revised Edition by Martin Luther; compiled and edited by Marshall D. Johnson. Readings from Luther’s sermons and other works are arranged according to the church year and organized under a central theme for each week.
40-Day Journey With Martin Luther by Martin Luther and edited by Gracia M. Grindal. “40 inspiring passages raise profound truths about faith and life.”
Martin Luther And The Called Life by Mark D. Tranvik. This book encourages readers to explore what vocation and calling might mean for their lives.
The Wit Of Martin Luther by Eric W. Gritsch ties Luther’s wit and witticisms that reflected his keen appreciation of human frailty and the unknowability of things divine.
Together by Grace: Introducing The Lutherans is edited by Kathryn A. Kleinhans. It is a resource book for getting to know who Luther-ans are, what they teach, where they come from, and where they are today.
Declaration On The Way: Church, Ministry, And Eucharist by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops celebrates fifty years of internation-al and regional dialogues and harvests the results of these efforts into Statements Of Agreement on church, ministry, and eucharist.
One Hope: Re-Membering The Body Of Christ by Julie K. Aageson et. al.is an ecumenical resource designed to help Catholic and Lu-theran communities mark the approaching 500th anniversary of the reformation. Book For Children Papa Luther: A Graphic Novel by Daniel D. Maurer is for children ages 8 to 13. It is also suitable for older youth. Papa Luther tells the story of Martin Luther and the Reformation as seen through the eyes of his children.
Bethany Books Continued...
Worship Matters Book Study Thursday, October 20 & 27 7:00 p.m. in the Small Hall
Warming Hearts with God’s Love and a Good Pair of Mittens
Far too often, there are children who arrive at LSI’s Beloit and Bremwood Residential Treatment Centers with almost nothing in their possession. And for children or youth who have been in the foster care system, it’s not uncommon for them to arrive with everything they own in a single garbage bag.
We give thanks for Iowa congregations because you faithfully respond to these needs, year after year! As winter approaches, LSI relies on your loving support to meet the demand for hats, gloves and mittens for children and youth at Beloit and Bremwood. With your generous dona-tion, each child can have the chance to shop for their own winter cloth-ing.
Your church has likely received or will soon be receiving a letter inviting you to participate in LSI’s hats and mittens appeal. If you would like more information, please contact Deb Whitford, LSI director of philan-thropy and church relations, at [email protected] or 563-676-2065.
Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. LSI is an affiliated social ministry partner of the Iowa congregations of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and a member of LSA (Lutheran Services in Ameri-ca). We proudly serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gen-der identities, national origins, ethnicities, races, and sexual orienta-tions. Learn more at www.LSIowa.org and www.facebook.com/LSI.iowa.
Seeds of Hope The kids at the Beloit Residential Treatment Center in Ames have been hard at work this year in the Beloit Learning Garden.
The space gives kids the chance to learn new skills each week, like gar-dening and growing healthy foods.
“I love seeing how excited the kids get about the vegetables and picking them. Any time the kids are around healthy food, it’s really great,” says garden volunteer Rachel.
Kyanni has learned plenty of new lessons about farming. When she’s in the garden, she’s hard at work finding her favorite vegetable—broccoli—or helping the younger kids find good foods to pick and send back to Beloit’s dining room.
Kids like Paul have found a passion for farming and a love of vegeta-bles thanks to the garden and its volunteers.
Paul has been working in the garden throughout the year, and he loves learning about nature and making new food every week. His favorite vegetable is zucchini, which he now gets to grow in the garden.
When he grows up, Paul wants to be a farmer and plant “a whole bunch of stuff” for his family.
Thanks to the generous gifts of our donors, kids like Paul are growing up with access to healthy foods and a love of the outdoors.
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Once again Bethany joined with thousands of ELCA congregations around America in a dedicated day of service which has come to be known as “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday. This was an awesome day and we had several projects as outlined in the photos below. Keep up the good work faithful people of God and know that each and every day we respond to God’s grace through love and service of our neighbor.
God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday
Approximately 40 cars were washed and donations of nearly $500 received to go to the Operation Backpack Program at Hoover Elementary, which sends food home with approximately 20 students over the weekend.
The quilters continued to use their hands to create beautiful quilts of compassion.
This group gathered with the residents of Crestview Nursing and Rehabilita-tion Center to sing joyous hymns of praise to God.
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BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES August 2016
Meeting was called to order by President Black at 6:32 PM Members Present: John Black, Greg Lipes, Jill Taylor, Pastor Chad, Tonya Samuelson, Paula Casper, Jamie Zimmerman Members Absent: Jon Twing, Beth Kaufman, Kevin Olson Opening Prayer and Devotional: Pastor opened with a prayer and a short study from Isaiah 40 Pastor’s Report: Small group discussions are going well July 24th Community Prayer Group went well Secretary’s Report: (Jon Twing) some minor corrections were suggested which will be given by Jamie to Jon Twing. Greg moved we accept the minutes with corrections, Paula seconded, and mo-tion passed. Treasurer’s Report: (Jill Taylor) Greg moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented, Jamie seconded, and motion passed. President Black then spoke to the group and asked that as we go forward this evening and for all future meet-ings, all committee members should limit their reports to only those issues which are of particular interest to the Council as it relates to Church business and should not conduct pseudo-committee meetings at Council. Each committee chair should have a fully functioning com-mittee and be meeting with them on a semi-regular basis to conduct relevant committee discussions. Committee Reports: Building and Grounds: (Jamie Zimmerman) It appears our bat problem in the parsonage attic has been resolved but we will continue to monitor it for this next month before we close the attic completely up again. Education: (Tonya Samuelson) An email has been sent out to all parents who have children of Sunday School age regarding a planning meeting for tomorrow night. There has been some response though not as strong as the Education committee was hoping for.
Evangelism: (Greg Lipes) Paula picked up the sup-plies for the School Back Pack Program and 26 lunches were prepared for distribution. Unfortunately only 4 kids showed up at the school for the distribution which was disappointing. All lunches were however utilized for those in need, just not all children Fellowship: (Paula Casper) Candy is sponsor ing the 4th Sunday Dinner this month. Greg and Katie Lipes will be conducting bingo for the attendees’ entertain-ment, although no prizes will be involved for the win-ners. The Synod will be holding a meeting in our Great Hall on October 14 & 15 Stewardship: (Jon Twing) No Repor t Youth: (Kevin Olson) No Repor t Worship and Music: (Beth Kaufman) No Repor t
Old Business: Discussion took place regarding a number of creative ideas as well as different areas of emphasis we as a Church could or should be taking as it relates to “God’s Work, Our Hands”. It was decided to hold a free car wash at the church where we would accept donations from anyone who wished to make them and that all do-nations would be given to the School Backpack Pro-gram. The car wash will be on Sunday, Sept 11 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the church. In addition, it was also decided that any members who wanted to would go to the Nursing Home during this time to interact with the residents and sing some hymns. Also, the Lady Quilters will meet during this time and work on quilts for dona-tion.
New Business: There was no new business to be discussed. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm with the Lord’s Prayer. Next Council Meeting is Monday, September 12 at 6:30 PM
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Faith at Home For some time now we have had short Bible passages and reflections pertaining to that text on the tables in the Great Hall. We have decided to also place those in the Newsletter. The passages and questions will match up with those found on the tables. Therefore if you want to continue the discussion at home you can. This is one more way we are trying to spur conversation about faith and also absorb ourselves in the word of God.
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
•I feel like I am carrying heavy burdens… •In finding rest for my soul, I… •Learning to walk and work with Jesus…
Isaiah 40:1-2
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served
her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.
•After returning from captivity, from war, from slavery, people are in need of…
•Healing for a friend going through a tough life circumstance…
•I need comfort, tenderness and God’s hand when…
Matthew 19:4-6
He answered, “Have you not read that the one who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.
•For a marriage relationship to work… •Divorce… •When God is part of a relationship…
Isaiah 11:1-3
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear.
•Hopes I have from God’s leaders… •Today the quality from the spirit of the Lord that I need is… •To not be influenced by appearances and rumors, I…
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Dear Friends, We are nearing the start of the holiday season! Bethany will be hosting Angel Tree families again this year. I have coordi-nated this mission for a num-ber of years. I ask that you consider working with me this year to learn the process of this important event. Remem-ber these are all local families that support. We should get our families mid November. If you are interested in working on this mission, please contact me at [email protected] or 319-631-2661. Blessings, Jeni Schiele
First Communion Education
Is your child ready to start receiving the sacra-ment of Holy Communion? A tentative date for first communion instruction has been set for Monday, October 17 at 5:30 pm. All children going through the instruction will then receive their first communion during worship on Refor-mation Sunday, October 30. It is our belief a child does not need to be a certain age to take communion; however, some education is re-quired so the child will have a basic understand-ing of this sacrament. The decision of whether or not a child is ready is made between the par-ents/guardians and pastor. If your child plans to attend please let Pastor Chad know as soon as possible so supplies can be ordered.
Small Group Opportunity Have you ever desired a richer understanding of the foundations and practices of
Lutheran worship? Have you ever wondered why we gather? Or, how we encounter God in worship
and how that encounter shapes our response in both our communities and our world?
If you have, then join us for a study on all those questions and more as we read the short guide produced by Augsburg Fortress called: Worship Matters An Introduction to Worship. (Augsburg Fortress, 2012) This study is for any and all whether you are a newcomer to the Christian faith or to a Lutheran church or have worshipped regularly in a Lutheran congregation for years but simply want to know more about why we do what we do in worship. This course will meet 5 weeks. The Thursday’s we will meet are as follows: October 20 and 27, November 10 and 17, and December 8. We will gather at 7:00 p.m. in the Small Fellowship Hall. If interested please contact Pastor Chad or Paula as soon as possible so a participant guide can be ordered. They cost $6.99. Thank you!
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This is just a reminder of the education opportunities for youth. Preschool aged children through 3rd grade will be held on Sunday mornings following worship at 10:20. It will end at 11:00 a.m. Education for youth in 4th through 6th grade will be on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be a small snack provided and then class will run from 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) for students in 7th and 8th grade also takes place during this time period and those youth also join in having a snack prior to class, which ends at 7:45 p.m. Below is the snack and class schedule through January 4. If you have any questions, please see Tonya Samuelson or Amber Marsh.
Youth Education
Confirmation/Wednesday Evening
4th-6th Grade Education Snack Schedule (Snack will be served from 6:30-6:45)
*Please bring snack for approximately 20 people
October 5– No Class (Community Tailgate)
October 12- Schiele
October 19- Shields
October 26- Marsh
November 2- NO CLASS (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
November 9- Niles
November 16- Poppen
November 23- NO CLASS (Thanksgiving Break)
November 30- Anderson
December 7- Hiersman
December 14- Friis
December 21- Holstad
December 28- NO CLASS (Christmas Break)
January 4- Bailey
For the past several weeks a small group has gathered to read a book about prayer, engage in lively conver-sation, and enter into prayer through a variety of different ways. It has been a wonderful experience and we are going to continue to meet monthly on the first Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Small Hall. We may discuss our prayer lives, watch short videos, read articles on prayer, or simply gather to pray. We welcome all to attend even if you simply want to sit and join in prayer. Our first session will be Thursday, November 3rd.
Prayer Opportunity
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Bethany Lutheran Church Fall/Winter 2016 Sunday School Schedule
Note: The schedule above, on the previous page, and others can be found on our church website. Please visit it for a wealth of additional information at: www.wbbethany.org
These schedules are found under the “Education” tab on the homepage and then selecting “Sunday School” from the drop down menu.
This is a follow-up article from the August Newsletter. We have been communicating where our benevolence gifts go once they are directed to the Southeastern Iowa Synod whom we are in partnership with as a church. In that article we explained that in 2016 Bethany Lutheran has committed 10% of our financial giving to go to the Synod to support that partnership and further shared ministries within the ELCA. We also communicated that 53.5% of that 10% goes directly to the ELCA headquarters in Chicago. So the question is, what kingdom work is done with those dollars? Well, that’s not an easy question to answer in a short space and for more information look at the poster on Pastor Chad’s door or on the bulletin board near the kitchen. However, here is just a few ways of how those gifts are stewarded by the church: plant and support 340 new congregations, develop and share resources for congregational use, send 220 missionaries to more than 40 countries (including more than 70 Young Adults in Global Mission), support the work of the eight ELCA seminaries and 26 colleges and universities, offer events and leadership opportunities, provide office space, equipment and human resources for ELCA Churchwide staff and operations, design and maintain communication tools, coordinate meetings and support for 65 synodical bishops, support social ministry organizations, such as Lutheran Services in America, to impact the lives of 1 in 50 Americans, and a host of others things.
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Saturday, October 1 Psalm 37:1-9 Isaiah 7:1-9 Matthew 20:29-34 Sunday, October 2 Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Luke 17:5-10 Monday, October 3 Psalm 3 Habakkuk 1:5-17 James 1:2-11 Tuesday, October 4 Psalm 3 Habakkuk 2:5-11 1 John 5:1-5, 13-21 Wednesday, October 5 Psalm 3 Habakkuk 2:12-20 Mark 11:12-14, 20-24 Thursday, October 6 Psalm 111 Leviticus 14:33-53 2 Timothy 1:13-18 Friday, October 7 Psalm 111 Numbers 4:34-5:4 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Saturday, October 8 Psalm 111 Numbers 12:1-15 Luke 5:12-16 Sunday, October 9 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 Monday, October 10 Psalm 61 2 Kings 5:15-19a Acts 26:24-29 Tuesday, October 11 Psalm 61 2 Kings 5:19b-27 Ephesians 6:10-20 Wednesday, October 12 Psalm 61 2 Kings 15:1-7 Thursday, October 13 Psalm 121 Isaiah 54:11-17 Acts 17:22-34 Friday, October 14 Psalm 121 Genesis 31:43-32:2 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Saturday, October 15 Psalm 121 Genesis 32:3-21 Mark 10:46-52 Sunday, October 16 Genesis 32:22-31 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8
Daily Bible Readings The foundational premise of this set of daily readings is their relationship to the Sunday lectionary. The readings are chosen so that the days
leading up to Sunday (Thursday through Saturday) prepare for the Sunday readings. The days flowing out from Sunday (Monday through
Wednesday) reflect upon the Sunday readings. The complete Daily Lectionary is also found on pages 1121-1153 of our hymnal, Evangelical
Lutheran Worship.
Monday, October 17 Psalm 57 1 Samuel 25:2-22 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Tuesday, October 18 Psalm 57 1 Samuel 25:23-35 James 5:7-12 Wednesday, October 19 Psalm 57 1 Samuel 25:36-42 Luke 22:39-46 Thursday, October 20 Psalm 84:1-7 Jeremiah 9:1-16 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Friday, October 21 Psalm 84:1-7 Jeremiah 9:17-26 2 Timothy 3:10-15 Saturday, October 22 Psalm 84:1-7 Jeremiah 14:1-6 Luke 1:46-55 Sunday, October 23 Jeremiah 14:7-10,19-22 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Monday, October 24 Psalm 84:8-12 1 Samuel 2:1-10 1 Peter 4:12-19 Tuesday, October 25 Psalm 84:8-12 Daniel 5:1-12 1 Peter 5:1-11 Wednesday, October 26 Psalm 84:8-12 Daniel 5:13-31 Matthew 21:28-32 Thursday, October 27 Psalm 32:1-7 Proverbs 15:8-11, 24-33 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Friday, October 28 Psalm 32:1-7 Job 22:21 - 23:17 2 Peter 1:1-11 Saturday, October 29 Psalm 32:1-7 Isaiah 1:1-9 John 8:39-47 Sunday, October 30 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36 Monday, October 31 Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36
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October 2016
Total
Receipts Actual 10,897
Budget 13,083
Actual 103,811
Budget 104,668
Total
Expenses
Actual 10,347
Budget 13,646
Actual 114,495
Budget 109,287
August 2016 YTD
Saints in Worship:
08-07 33 08-14 58 08-21 69 08-28 54 Total 214
Thank you all for faithfully stewarding the gifts God has entrusted us with in ful-filling the ministry and mission of God here at Bethany Lutheran Church! In so many
ways, not just monetarily, God is abundantly providing for our needs.
We invite you to also bring one or more of the top needed items for the Food Pantry:
Canned Soups, Canned Fruit, Peanut Butter, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, and Tissues.
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Ministry Assistants
Ministers of Proclamation (Lectors)
10-02 Mike Fryauf 10-09 Alan Beyer 10-16 Paula Casper 10-23 Lisa Zimmerman 10-30 Del Hughes Ministers of Hospitality (Greeters)
10-02 Jamie & Lisa Zimmerman 10-09 Wayne Frauenholtz 10-16 Ron & Candy Madsen 10-23 Kevin & Annika Olson 10-30 Toni & Jerry Dodds Ministers of Christ’s Light (Acolytes)
