November 3, 2018 November 4, 2018

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1 Saturday Twenty-Fourth Weekend after Pentecost All Saints Sunday November 3, 2018 November 4, 2018 Affirm Hope A congregation of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

2 page 2 Welcome A special welcome to those new to worshipping with us we re glad the spirit has called you here! If you don t already have a church home and would like to join ours, please fill out a Welcome/Prayer Request card (Saturday cards are inside the bulletin; Sunday cards are in the pew hymnal racks), and place it in the offering plate. Our Mission GATHER all people into a living relationship with Jesus Christ GROW as disciples by worship, prayer and study of God s Word GO into the world to share the gospel in word and deed G A T H E R Worship Schedule Saturday... 5:30 pm MODERN with Praise Band First Saturday of each month Café Bethesda (fellowship/treats). 5:00 pm Sunday...9:30 am TRADITIONAL with Choirs, Organ Coffee Fellowship... 10:40 am SPLASH Faith Formation.. 10:40 am (Sunday School Pre-K thru 8th) VOYAGER Adult Faith Formation Wednesday... 6:30 pm MIDWEEK RENEWAL Children are welcome! Age-appropriate activities during worship are available in Busy Bags at the main entrance to the Sanctuary. A staffed Nursery with private lactation room is available on the first floor Faith & Life hallway, across from Centennial Hall, each Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday. Holy Communion is available to all believers. Bread, wine (red), and grape juice (white) served. Gluten-free wafers available. Large-print editions of the weekend worship services are available. Please inquire with an usher. Sanctuary worship: Assistive devices for the hearing-impaired are available. Please ask an usher. Grow in God s Word Oct. Nov. 10/11 Sermon Series What Disciples Do: Live by Faith Job 19:23-27a Welcome to the Body of Christ! Baptized 11/4 Kale Michael Espeset Parents: Jackson & Dillan Espeset Sponsors: Claire Espeset, Nolan Glock Anniversary Celebration Nov. 4 Enjoy cake at Coffee Fellowship to celebrate the first wedding anniversary of Charlie & Norma Ricketts. Be sure to congratulate them! Stewardship Update Thanks to everyone who attended a Stewardship Commitment meal last weekend, and pledged! We ll be following up with those of you who have not yet returned a pledge card very soon. The Stewardship Board and all of Bethesda extend thanks and blessings for a 2019 full of funded ministries... Making it even better!

3 Bethesda Opportunities page 3 Fall Clean-up Day: Nov 9 am We need HANDS. RAKES. SMILES to join us the morning of Saturday, November 17. The more the merrier and the quicker that we can be clean and ready for winter! ShelbyNext Onboarding Session Linda Fevold, our database expert, will present two brief sessions on how to load and use ShelbyNext on your phone or other mobile device. Bring your device(s) to either: Saturday, Nov. 6:30 pm, or Sunday, Nov. 10:40 am Linda will show you just how easy it can be to benefit from Bethesda s new technology. Light in Darkness Fall Study with Pr. Bryan Book of Romans Bible Study Mondays at 7 pm through Nov. 26 in the Conference Room. For Nov. 5, please come having already read Chapters 1-5. Tanzania Trip Presentation Q & A with Carol Putz Wednesday, November :00 9:00 pm High Schoolers and parents are invited to an info meeting about a July 2019 Tanzania Trip in partnership with St. Andrews. Meet in the Commons during our usual FLOOD hour Fall Choral Concert Benefiting Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance, Inc. Sunday, November 4, p.m. Bethesda Lutheran Church 1517 Northwestern Avenue, Ames, IA All donations collected during the concert will go to fund Good Neighbor Programs. Last Year Good Neighbor assisted over 2000 Story County households with rent, utility, gasoline, or food. A Night of Hope Tuesday, Nov :30-8:00 pm

4 Page 4 Saturday, November 3 GATHERING SONG 1: For All the Saints WELCOME We gather in the presence of the spirit of God who brings us love, life and peace. We come wishing to be strengthened and made whole. Lord, forgive us our selfish desires, broken relationships and mixed up priorities. The good news is that God forgives our selfishness, brings healing to our broken lives and loves us with an unconditional love. Let us praise God for the renewal of our lives. Praise, blessing, honor and glory be to God forever and ever. LIGHTS OF HOPE Come forward and light a prayer candle in memory of your loved one. GATHERING SONG 2: Great Are You, Lord PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. READING: Ephesians 1:11-23 CHILDREN S MESSAGE SERMON: Affirm Hope SONG OF THE DAY: Here I Am to Worship AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION:... Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. PEACE / WORDS OF INSTITUTION LORD S PRAYER COMMUNION: Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. Thanks be to God. COMMUNION SONG: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) BLESSING AFTER COMMUNION PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION: We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ANNOUNCEMENTS BLESSING SENDING SONG: When the Saints Go Marching In DISMISSAL: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. SENDING MUSIC

5 Sunday, November 4 Page 5 GATHERING PRELUDE: For All the Saints (M. Burkhardt) PROCESSIONAL HYMN: For All the Saints vv. 1-2 (Red #422) CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS (Red p. 94) GREETING (Red p. 98) LIGHTS OF HOPE Come forward and light a prayer candle in memory of your loved one. ANTHEM: Pie Jesu (A. L. Weber) - Bethesda Choir and Liturgical Dancers PRAYER OF THE DAY WELCOME WORD READING: Ephesians 1:11-23 (Pew Bible p. 949) CHILDREN S MESSAGE SERMON: Affirm Hope HYMN OF THE DAY: Lord of All Hopefulness (Red #765) HOLY BAPTISM: Kale Michael Espeset (Red p. 227) PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION: Lord, in your mercy, PEACE: The peace of Christ be with you always. hear our prayer. And also with you. MEAL Lord of All Hopefulness (B. Culli) HYMN: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (Red #885) INVITATION TO COMMUNION HOLY COMMUNION All are welcome at the Lord s table. Red is wine; white is grape juice. HYMNS: For All the Saints vv. 3-4 (Red #422) Shall We Gather at the River (Red #423) When Peace Like a River (Red #785) COMMUNION BLESSING PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION SENDING ANNOUNCEMENTS / BLESSING SENDING SONG: For All the Saints vv. 5-7 (Red #422) DISMISSAL POSTLUDE: Sine Nomine (C. Callahan)

6 page 6 Bethesda Opportunities A RECHARGE is a super fun fall weekend at Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp. Cool music, wonderful friends, great food, games, activities, free time, small groups, carpetball, foosball, awesome counselors, fabulous skits, and a no homework guarantee! $75/student $25 deposit required to register. Arrive between 8:00-8:50 pm on Friday Return to Bethesda 12:30 pm on Sunday Middle School... November 9 11 Register by October 28 High School... November Register by Nov. 4 (THIS SUNDAY) Contact Dan Hinderaker with any questions. East Lawn Patio Project Update Five of the seven phases of the Patio Project are complete! The project was made possible from memorial funds and monetary donations. The next phase for project completion is patio accent lighting and two benches. Contact Kathy Harris (kmh1951@msn.com) for more information on how your gift can help fund these items. An ELCA St. Andrews On Sunday, November 4, Bethesda is invited to share a light meal at 5:30, followed by a movie, Facing the Giants. Bring a favorite movie snack to share if you desire. Contact Amanda at ahrensap@hotmail.com if you are interested. Library Updates Browse the church library this week and see The AMOS Assembly Report, plus some new announcements and new books and DVDs for you and your family to check out and enjoy. The Council minutes and Board report notebook is standing up on the round table, and some Brownies and Bites may still be available if you come soon enough! The New Member Team is calling for additional people on their team! We are welcoming many new members to Bethesda, and this ministry team is instrumental in making them feel welcome, and plugging them into the opportunities for worship, fellowship, and service! Contact Joyce O Donnell at joyceodonnell01@gmail.com. Prayer at Bethesda Grieving: Annie Karr and family on the death of her husband in Africa; Betty Snider on the death of her brother-in-law, Steve Thomas of Ames Healing: Brian Haferbier (father of Michaela Haferbier our In God s Hands custodian); Judy McDonald (wife of Cliff McDonald, Bethesda Accounting Manager; Denise Meier (daughter of Sande Larson), surgery MGMC 10-31; Bruce Moore (brother of Anne Hogberg); Carole Otteman Serving our nation Colonel Mark Kappelmann, (Washington, D.C.), son of Glenn & Mary Kappelmann Kristin Murray, Diplomat (US Embassy, Rabat, Morocco), daughter of Russ & Jan Melby

7 Bethesda All Saints Weekend Saturday, November 3 4:20 pm Praise Team Rehearsal...Commons 5:00 pm Café Bethesda...Commons 5:30 pm TIDES & TOTS Staffed...Nursery 5:30 pm Worship....Commons Sunday, November 4 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS (Fall Back!) 9:30 am TIDES & TOTS Staffed...Nursery 9:30 am Worship ~ Espeset Baptism; Liturgical Dancers 10:40 am SPLASH Faith Formation...Rm :40 am Coffee Fellowship...Commons 10:40 am VOYAGERS: Book of Esther Centennial 10:40 am Stewardship Meeting...Conference 2:00 pm Good Neighbor Benefit Concert 2:00 pm GriefShare #2...Conference 5:30 pm Dinner/ Facing the Giants St. Andrews (all are invited) Monday, November 5 6:30 am Tai Chi... Library 9:00 am Community Food Pantry 9:30 am Community Clothing Closet 1:00 pm LWR Sewing Group...Centennial 6:30 pm Boy Scouts Troop # 140..Centennial 7:00 pm Book of Romans Study..Conference Tuesday, November 6 7:00 am Midterm Election...Centennial 7:00 am Men s Bible Study...Conference 10:00 am Tai Chi... Library 1:00 pm Community Food Pantry 3:45 pm Tai Chi... Library 5:00 pm Communicators Team...Conference 6:30 pm Community Clothing Closet 6:30 pm Community Food Pantry Wednesday, November 7 6:30 am Tai Chi... Library 9:00 am Community Food Pantry page 7 9:30 am Community Clothing Closet 4:15 pm Youth Ministry Staff...Room 213 5:00 pm TIDES & TOTS Staffed...Nursery 5:00 pm K-5 BEACH HOUSE....Room 209 5:00 pm PARENT PLUNGE.. Rms 206/208 5:30 pm Choristers...Music 100 5:30 pm LWW Fellowship Meal...Commons 6:30 pm Midweek Renewal Worship. Sanctuary 7:15 pm LIGHTHOUSE...Centennial 7:15 pm OASIS....Room 210 8:00 pm FLOOD + Parents: Tanzania Trip Presentation + Q&A...Commons Thursday, November 8 10:00 am Tai Chi... Library 1:00 pm Community Food Pantry 1:00 pm Clothing Closet 3:45 pm Tai Chi... Library 5:45 pm Carillon Choir Rehearsal 6:15 pm ACA Rehearsal... Sanctuary 6:30 pm Women s Ministries Board...Rm 207 7:00 pm Bethesda Choir Rehearsal. Music 100 Friday, November 9 6:30 am Tai Chi...Library 12:00 pm Bethesda closed (key access needed) Saturday, November 10 9:00 am Bethesda Choir Retreat...Commons 4:20 pm Praise Team Rehearsal...Commons 5:30 pm TIDES & TOTS Staffed...Nursery 5:30 pm Worship....Commons Sunday, November 11 9:30 am TIDES & TOTS Staffed...Nursery 9:30 am Worship 10:40 am SPLASH Faith Formation...Rm :40 am VOYAGERS: Book of Esther Centennial 10:40 am Coffee Fellowship...Commons 1:30 pm Inquirers Small Group...Conference 2:00 pm GriefShare #3...Centennial

8 Worship Participants Minister...Pastor Ryan Arnold Saturday Hosts... Cameron & Chelsea Aisenbrey, Dan & Karen Nettleton Saturday Praise Band.... Mike Bal,Trace Houge Brakke, Karter Ewing, Ed Kaizer, Nick Kaizer, Rod Kern, Kay Nelson, Kate Nettleton, Larry Prince, Katie Twedt, Isak Werner-Anderson, Jeff Widen Saturday Lay Readers.... Cameron Aisenbrey, Dan Nettleton Saturday Sound Tech.... Nick Kaizer Saturday A/V....Allan Schmidt Sunday Lay Assisting Minister....Carolyn Ahlstrom Lay Reader...Kay Faaberg Organist...Mary Nelson Musicians...Bethesda Choir Liturgical Dancers... Grace Nelson, Kate Nelson, Ava Reason Greeters.... Diane Oppedal, Norma Ricketts Communion Assistants... Mark Dobbe, Stewart & Carol Melvin Sound Tech... Steven Woolery Ushers... Walter & LuAnn Armstrong, Riley Nelson, Mike Purcell, Marvin Scherr, Callie Server Sunday Coffee Hosts... Chuck & Darlene Schmidt Contact Information Laura Miller, Council Bryan Simmons, Lead Ryan Arnold, Associate Dan Hinderaker, Director of Youth and Family Mary Nelson, Lead Mark Kretsinger-Harries, Choir Director/Associate Ed Kaizer, Saturday Music Nick Kaizer, Carillon Choir Director... Katie Twedt, Youth Ministries Specialist... Mary Olson, Youth Education Specialist... Melanie Trepa, Nursery & Volunteer BethesdaAmes.org Lisa Ailshie, Communications Lynn Anderson, Administrative Cliff McDonald, Accounting Cathy Wright, Bookkeeper... Linda Fevold, Database Curtis Malone, Assistant Custodian Office Hours Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. Noon 1517 Northwestern Ave. Ames, IA Worship Schedule Saturday... 5:30 p.m. Sunday... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday... 6:30 p.m.