Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am Wednesday 6 pm. Sunday School: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Toddler Time: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

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6 pm Bible Studies: Saturdays 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Sundays 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. www.ourbethlehem.com Church: (920) 452-4331 infochurch@ourbethlehem.

1 Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Sheboygan Falls, WI Permit No. 11 Address service requested CONNECT WITH US Bethlehem Lutheran 1121 Georgia Avenue Sheboygan, WI WORSHIP & BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am Wednesday 6 pm Bible Studies: Saturdays 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Sundays 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Church: (920) infochurch@ourbethlehem.com School: (920) infoschool@ourbethlehem.com ourbethlehem ourbethlehem Sunday School: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Toddler Time: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Pastor-led Bible Study Led by Pastor Kubow Mondays-6:30 pm Pastor-led Bible Study Led by Pastor Hartman Thursdays-7am All Bible Studies held in the Century Room Rev. James L. Hartman Administrative Pastor Rev. Alan D. Kubow Associate Pastor Patrick Vanic Principal Lutheran Church Missouri Synod MEMBERSHIP Sheboygan Lutheran High School Association Sheboygan Area Lutheran Schools Association

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3 The Bethlehem Visitor September 2015 No Other Foundation! Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. And he said with a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water." (Revelation 14:6-7) Dear brothers and sisters: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. (Psalm 46:7) The Lord of hosts is with us but are we with Him? Are we for Him? Revelation, chapter 14, tells of the vision God gave to Saint John, who saw an angel flying overhead, with an eternal Gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth. On Reformation Day, October 31 st, we remember how that eternal Gospel has been made our own in our time by the work of God's servant Martin Luther and the force of the Reformation. We are saved from sin and eternal death by God s grace alone (Sola Gratia); through faith in Jesus Christ alone (Sola Fide). And this amazing truth comes to us through Scripture alone (Sola Scriptura). There is no foundation on which to build our life other than Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. He has paid for every last one of our death-dealing sins with His blood. Every day is new and fresh in His forgiveness and mercy. Jesus has secured a place for us in heaven. Death, therefore, has lost its sting. Come celebrate the Reformation with your brothers and sisters in Christ, here at Bethlehem, at our services on October 24 th, 25 th and 28 th. Then join our sister congregations for our Sheboygan County Reformation Celebration, which takes place at the Stefanie Weill Center for the Performing Arts at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 st. Our preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Larry Rast, President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Indiana (Pastor Hartman's and my alma mater). The celebration will again feature the Sheboygan Lutheran High band, a brass ensemble, mass adult choir, and children's choir. Celebrate the fact that our salvation does not depend on our own good works. We could never do enough to earn our salvation. Our comfort and strength lies in the fact that Jesus has done enough for us and for every person on the planet. The benefits of His saving work are given to us as a pure, gracious gift -- through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Peace be with you! Pastor Alan Kubow

4 LWML NEWS LWML To Consider Speed Bumps in Life At the October 6th meeting of the Bethlehem LWML, attendees will re-visit a topic originally prepared by Pastor Hartman. With Audrey Braatz as leader, we will take a look at what the Bible says about facing speed bumps in life. Additional activities will include a mission-awareness story, the collection of mite-box offerings, and finalizing plans for LWML Sunday. Ladies: If you value mission work, LWML is for you - Please join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Century Room on Tuesday, October 6th. LWML Sunday To Be Celebrated The work of the Lutheran Women s Missionary League (LWML) will be highlighted at both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services on Sunday, October 11th. Featured will be a vocal duet by LWML members Jeri Gundlach and Lily Bormet; and the Bethlehem LWML will host a coffee hour between services. Don t miss this opportunity to learn more about the important mission projects being sponsored by this worthwhile organization. OCTOBER NEWS Bethlehem Mission Quilting Group The Quilting Group meets twice a month. The 2nd Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to noon and the 4th Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come when it is convenient and leave when you must. We are always looking to include more helpers. All are welcome and sewing skills are helpful but not necessary (we will train). Stop in and visit; see what we are doing. Currently our biggest need is FILLERS. Clean mattress pads and blankets work the best. Please keep that in mind when doing your fall cleaning or out at garage/ estate sales. If you have any questions please contact Rosie Buteyn at Social Ministry Wants/Needs List In preparation of the upcoming holiday season, Social Ministry Committee is looking for the following items: Christmas tins, Christmas coffee mugs, Holiday beanie babies (or other small stuffed animals), empty washed out Coffeemate creamer containers with lid 22oz and larger and also empty washed out Folgers coffee containers with lid (red or green) 25.4 or larger. Please place all items in Social Ministry basket located in Century room. Thank you. BIDS FOR BETHLEHEM Auction Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17 for Bethlehem's 6 th annual fall auction to be held in the Parish Activity Center. The cost is $20/person by October 9 th ; $30/person after October 9 th. Silent Auction starts at 5:30 p.m. along with food and beverages. Live auction starts at 8:00 p.m. Reservation forms available in the Century Room and church office.

5 MORE OCTOBER NEWS Thrivent Calendars Are you a Thrivent Member? Did you receive your Thrivent magazine this month with insert for 2016 Wall and desk devotional calendars? If you are not in need of the calendars could you please consider mailing the cards in and donating your calendars to Social Ministry. Now is the time to order to receive by the end of the year. The wall or desk devotional calendars will be used for the shut-ins and nursing home residents. Please place in Social Ministry basket located in Century room. Thank you. New Women s Bible Study Do you need a place to rest your heart? When we are tired or stressed, when our muscles ache and our skin feels dry, we can go to a health spa for renewal. But what do we do when our soul needs care? How do we cope with this hectic, messy, and complicated world? In this eight week study, you will sample twenty-eight different experiences that will help you draw upon the spiritual renewal that only the Holy Spirit offers. He will soothe your hurts and fill you with hope. He will nurture your soul with grace and mercy and peace. Beginning Tuesday, October 13 a NEW WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY will begin here at Bethlehem. We will meet in the Library from 6:30 7:30 p.m. We will NOT meet every week for this study but every other week. Won't you please join us? This will be a relaxed and enjoyable time for us sisters in Christ to be together... to share our hearts...to pray for one another's needs. Like all other Bible Study's at Bethlehem, no one will ever be asked to answer anything or to read. This is your time to sit back, relax and take from the study what you want or to give to it what you want. I have to order the books from Concordia Publishing House and need to know how many to order. So if you are interested in attending, please call me at , send me an at maryjocyr4@gmail.com, or Private Message me on Facebook. Thank you to Thrivent Action Team for covering the materials. Also please bring a hygiene item to the first meeting to donate to Safe Harbor. Portals of Prayers The October-December Portals of Prayer are now available in the Century Room and by the Church entrances. Items Needed For Bethlehem Bash Bethlehem Bash planning is underway! If you have any of the following scarecrow items please drop off in Mrs. Schallock's classroom (5 Kindergarten room) jeans, flannel shirts, nylons, caps/hats, newspaper. Mark your calendar for October 24, 2-4 pm. 125 th Anniversary Event Pictures If you have taken any pictures of the events we have had so far to honor Bethlehem's 125 th anniversary, we are asking your help in getting those pictures to the church office by at jodi.damrau@ourbethlehem.com or dropping them off in the church office, we would greatly appreciate it. We will be putting together a video of this year activities at the closing dinner on November 8. Next Visitor Deadline If you would like to submit information for the November Visitor please have your information to the church office no later than Thursday, October 22, You can it to jodi.damrau@ourbethlehem.com or drop office in the church office with a note attached that it is for the November Visitor.

6 NOVEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS 125th Anniversary Dinner We will be celebrating Bethlehem s 125th Anniversary with a special service on Saturday evening and Sunday morning and an afternoon lunch on Sunday, November 8, Please watch your mail for your invite and all the details. Bethlehem Craft Fair Social Ministry 3rd Annual Craft, Artist and Vendor Fair is right here at Bethlehem on Saturday, November 14th. Save the date and plan to attend. Many church members will be in attendance displaying their many talents. Great place to pick up Christmas gifts. Good eats and good entertainment by Bethlehem students. Craft Fair applications are located in the Century Room or can be found at click on the church picture and go to Life at Bethlehem. STEWARDSHIP INFORMATION Think about this statement.. Joyful Response is just a way for Bethlehem to lock me into a commitment I am not ready to make. True or False? The answer is absolutely false. Joyful Response is available for two reasons. First, it can be used as a tool to help you be consistent with your giving decision regardless of your attendance. Second, it provides many of us with a convenience in our busy lives. At no time does participation lock you into anything. You can always make changes to the amount you return to your Lord. You are free to decrease or increase the amount or even stop the service. We hope you will make those changes as your routinely ask the question What is GOD calling Me to do? Picnic info

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Pastoral Care When you are hospitalized, please notify the church office (of have a family member or friend notify us).

7 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Pastoral Care When you are hospitalized, please notify the church office (of have a family member or friend notify us). Due to privacy laws the hospitals no longer contact the church. Please Notify Us If you have made any changes to your personal information, such as a new phone number, new address, etc. Please make sure that you notify the church office with your information by call or jodi.damrau@ourbethlehem.com. Thank you for your help. VISITOR SPONSORSHIP To help us defray expenses for producing and mailing our monthly newsletter, we have established a sponsorship program which includes a congregational contributor for a cost of $50 per year; and a commercial contributor for the cost of $120 per year. If interested, please drop off your payment or call the church office at Congregational Sponsors: Bev Fischer Lee & Bev Steffen Clifford & Gail Schlegel Fred & Ruth Fibiger Robert & Joan Osthelder Jim & Judy Heinecke Richard & Marjorie Hahn Advanced Disposal Ardyth Gross Anita Krimmel John & Jane Halverson Bob & Lori Gottowski Tim & Evie Grasse Leonard & Rogene Johnson Beverly Bauer Vi Gloede James Schmidt Roger H. & Sandy Fischer Commercial Sponsors: Advanced Comfort Systems Irish Roofing Al & Al s Steinhaus Keith Wyckoff Siding Services Boneck Printing Reinbold Novak Funeral Home Charcoal Inn 125TH ANNIVERSARY INFORMATION Visit Us Online and Facebook for 125th Annniversary Activities Look for updates and information on our 125th Anniversary activities by going to our website at click on the church, or like us on Facebook or look for information in the weekend News & Notes. Save these dates for upcoming 125th Anniversary festivities: October 17th - Bethlehem Auction November 8th - Special church service, celebratory dinner and reunion for grads & confirmands from the 1930 s, 1940 s & 1950 s

8 GREETERS SCHEDULE October 2015 October 3, 5:30 p.m. October 4, 8:00 a.m October 4, 10:30 a.m. Jeanette Gast & David Stroschoen Jeff, Peggy & Mallory Jensen Karen & Kiley Hopf October 10, 5:30 p.m. October 11, 8:00 a.m October 11, 10:30 a.m. Lynell Einspahr & Wilma Kasten Mike & Shelly Scheele Jeanne Chorowicz & Georgiana Staff October 17, 5:30 p.m. October 18, 8:00 a.m October 18, 10:30 a.m. Amanda Zimbal & Valerie Zimbal Darlene Nardi & Erin Koenig Sarah & Aaron Marver October 24, 5:30 p.m. October 25, 8:00 a.m. October 25, 10:30 a.m. Lewis Hartmann & Justin Welsch Dan & Malou Blackburn Tessa Marquez & Victoria Zunter October 31, 5:30 p.m. Jim & Phyllis Barts November 2015 November 1, 8:00 a.m Art & Leona Winkler November 1, 10:30 a.m. Jane Halverson & Jo Angela Klima Thank you all for serving the Lord as greeters. Your smiles and handshakes make everyone feel welcome. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cristel Hodges at or me at

Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am Wednesday 6 pm

Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am Wednesday 6 pm Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Sheboygan Falls, WI Permit No. 11 Address service requested CONNECT WITH US Bethlehem Lutheran 1121 Georgia Avenue Sheboygan, WI 53081 WORSHIP & BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES