WORSHIP & BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES CONNECT WITH US MEMBERSHIP. Bethlehem Lutheran 1121 Georgia Avenue Sheboygan, WI

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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 Church: (920) School: (920) Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am Wednesday 6 pm Sunday School: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. WORSHIP & BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Bible Studies: Sundays 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Monday Night Bible Class Will Resume At A Later Date Prayer Breakfast Thursdays-7am All Bible Studies held in the Century Room ourbethlehem ourbethlehem 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 October 2017 God Is Our Mighty Fortress! 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. Our Sheboygan Area Lutheran Churches will join together of Sunday, October 29, 2017 to celebrate the 500 th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. The celebration takes place at the Stefanie Weill Center. Special guest preacher is Rev. Dr. John Wille, President of the South Wisconsin District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. There will be a Hymn Sing at 3:00 p.m. Worship Service begins at 3:30 p.m. We celebrate the face that 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 rock solid truth comes to us through Scripture alone (Sola Scriptura). The foundation upon which our life is built is Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. He has paid for every last one of our death-dealing sins with His holy precious blood. Every day is new and fresh in His forgiveness and mercy. Jesus has secured a place for us in heaven. Death has lost its sting! Our salvation does not depend on our own good works. We sinful people could never do enough to earn our salvation. Our comfort lies in the fact that Jesus has done enough for us. The benefits of His saving work are given to us as a pure gift -- through faith in Jesus Christ alone. His peace be with you! Pastor Alan Kubow

4 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod STEWARDSHIP LCMS Stewardship Ministry Newsletter Article October 2017 We are nearing the 500th Anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation, All Saints Eve, 1517, when Martin Luther posted the Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. So, let s hear from Luther himself on the topic of giving and stewardship. In the Small Catechism under the Table of Duties, Martin Luther gives specific Bible passages to help Christians know their duty in their various vocations as members of their family, society at large, and in God s family, the Church. Under the heading What Hearers Owe Their Pastors, Luther lists five passages from the Bible, three of which have to do with giving to your local congregation. They are these: The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:14). Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows (Galatians 6:6 7). The elders [presbyters, i.e., pastors] who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially whose work is preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain, and The worker deserves his wages (1 Timothy 5:17 18). Luther comments on these passages in his 1535 Lectures on Galatians. He wrote: When Paul says all good things, this is not to be taken to mean that everyone should share all his possessions with his preacher. No, it means that he should provide for him liberally, giving him as much as is needed to support his life in comfort.... The apostle is so serious in advocating this topic of support for preachers that he adds a threat to his denunciation and exhortation, saying: God is not mocked.... All this pertains to the topic of support for ministers. I do not like to interpret such passages; for they seem to commend us, as in fact they do. In addition, it gives the appearance of greed if one emphasizes these things diligently to one s hearers. Nevertheless, people should be taught also about this matter, in order that they may know that they owe both respect and support to their preachers. Christ teaches the same thing in Luke 10:7: Eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages ; and Paul says elsewhere (1 Cor. 9:13 14): Do you not know that those who are employed in the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the sacrificial offerings? In the same way the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the Gospel should get their living by the Gospel. It is important for us who are in the ministry to know this, so that we do not have a bad conscience about accepting for our work wages... it happens when those who proclaim the glory of God and faithfully instruct the youth derive their livelihood from them. It is impossible that one man should be devoted to household duties day and night for his support and at the same time pay attention to the study of Sacred Scripture, as the teaching ministry requires. Since God has commanded and instituted this, we should know that we may with a good conscience enjoy what is provided for the comfortable support of our lives from church properties to enable us to devote ourselves to our office. (LW 27: ). In other words, pastors are not to suffer from low wages just because they are servants of Christ and the Word. They are to share in the livelihoods of all to whom they preach the gospel and instruct in the faith, so that the Word can be proclaimed and the faith carried from one generation to the next.

5 OCTOBER NEWS FOR CHURCH 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 noon Thursday, October 19, You can it to or drop it off in the church office with a note attached that it is for the November Visitor. Calendar Info Please be advised that the calendar gets updated often and the most updated information is on the website pertaining to church and school worship and functions. Bethlehem Self Study Here is your chance to give your opinion on all things about our congregation. These two pages of questions will help the Elders as we prepare to call a Pastor. Please take one home and give us your ideas. All members of Bethlehem are encouraged to fill one out and return them by October 8th to the church office. There is no need to sign your name to the forms but please only fill out one per person. This information will be compiled and used by your call committee to recommend names to be put to you as call candidates. Please pick up a self study in the Century Room and take advantage of the opportunities to voice opinions and concerns at the up-coming voter s meetings. Church/School Office Visitors New This Year To comply with the requirements of our accreditation anyone entering the building for any reason during normal school hours for either the church or school MUST sign in/out either at the church office or the school office. Change For The Future The next collection for Change for the Future is now taking place and you have until October 31 to turn in your contributions. Please put your money in an envelope and put in the collection plate or drop off in the church office during normal business hours. Please make sure that your name is on the envelope so you get the proper credit for your contribution. Looking for Yard Help This Fall? The youth would be willing to help with light yard work. Members from the youth group are willing to assist with raking leaves or some light yard work on a Saturday morning this fall. Please contact Jenna Rinkinen at jenna.rinkinen@ourbethlehem.com or if you would be interested. Upcoming Youth Group Meetings October 8th and October 22th are the next Youth Group get togethers for 8th-12th graders. Mark your calendars

6 OCTOBER NEWS FOR SCHOOL Bethlehem Lutheran School Education for Today...Education for Eternity! Library Helper We are currently looking for a people to help out in the school library this year. If you like books and children this might be for you. You could help either Wednesday & Thursday mornings. Duties include, organizing library volunteers, checking in/out of materials, shelve books and story time for grades 3K to 3 rd. Please contact Laura Behrens, Monica Cyr or the school office if you would be interested. Guardian Angel Program Thank you to the many people who have answered the call to help support our BLS students through this financial aid program this fall. It s not too late to help. We still have a few students that need a little help in covering their costs for school. Our school is the largest mission that we support here at Bethlehem. We bring the Word of God to our students each and everyday. We celebrate 128 years of this mission. (brochure is also found in the pew racks) Please prayerfully consider any support that you can offer. Thank you again to those who have already helped support this program in past years. Cafeteria Help The BLS kitchen is looking for help to serve meals during lunch. Times would be from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Spots are still open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact Amy Morrelle at Bethlehem News PTL Cookies, Kringles & Dips Sale is coming October 11 th to October 23 rd. Students will be selling delicious treats to help cover school projects and events run by the PTL. PTL will be hosting Coffee hour between the services on Sunday October 22 nd if you would like to try items. There will also be a table up that day if you would like to purchase items. Delivery will be on Thursday November 16 th. Home Volleyball games Oct 3 4:30 - First Immanuel, Cedarburg Oct 12 4:00 Immanuel, Sheboygan The Sheboygan Fire Department is visiting with our 5K, 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th grade classes in September and October to talk about fire safety. The school has purchased 10 new Chromebooks for student use. Funds were donated by the PTL. Thank you. We will be having an author visit on Friday October 13 th to talk with our upper grade students. The author this year is Mr. Eugene Yelchin. Bethlehem Fall Auction Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School 8 th Annual Fall Auction, Saturday, October 21 in the Parish Activity Center beginning with Food & Beverages and a silent auction at 5:30 p.m and a live auction at 8:00 p.m. Watch for more information in upcoming News & Notes. Reformation Rally Grades 4 to 8 will sing at 3:00 p.m. at the Reformation Rally on Sunday, October 29 at the Stefanie H. Weill Center.

7 IMPORTANT REMINDERS 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. Personal Information Changes If you have changed your name, address, phone number etc. please notify the church office immediately with your information. You can call the church office at or jodi.damrau@ourbethlehem.com with your new/current information. Thank you for your help. Room Reservation Reminder Just a reminder to make sure that you let the church office know ASAP if and when you need to reserve a room so we can be sure that there are no conflicts. Thank you! Visit Us Online Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School is on Facebook.com. Look for updates and information by typing Bethlehem Lutheran School. For more school information, please visit us at our website, 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 James Schmidt Roger H. & Sandy Fischer Lorraine Herrman Bethlehem MusicFest Allen & Violet Hilpertshauser Commercial Sponsors: Advanced Comfort Systems Keith Wyckoff Siding Services Reinbold Novak Funeral Home Irish Roofing Boneck Printing Charcoal Inn

8 GREETERS SCHEDULE October 2017 October 1, 8:00 a.m. Janelle Gooding & Linda Schulz October 1, 10:30 a.m. Jane Halverson & Georgiana Staff October 7, 5:30 p.m. October 8, 8:00 a.m. October 8, 10:30 a.m. Paula Kuhn & Roxy Mueller Phil & Rosie Buteyn Karen Hopf & Georgiana Staff October 14, 5:30 p.m. October 15, 8:00 a.m. October 15, 10:30 a.m. Bev Fischer & Lewis Hartmann Alice Brown & Yolanda Graf Shaun & Cory Brachmann October 21, 5:30 p.m. October 22, 8:00 a.m. October 22, 10:30 a.m. Ben & Gwen Engelhardt Darlene Nardi & Jeanne Chorowicz & Larry Harmelink Grace Hartman October 28, 5:30 p.m. October 29, 8:00 a.m. October 29, 10:30 a.m. Jim & Phyllis Barts Steve & Deb Schlehlein Karen Hopf & Justin Scholz November 2017 November 4, 5:30 p.m November 5, 8:00 a.m. November 5, 10:30 a.m. Amanda Hoitink & Shelly Scheele & Kathy Fricke & Valerie Sarinana Fred Jabs Katie Scholz Thank you all for serving the Lord as greeters. Your smiles and handshakes make everyone feel welcome. If you are unable to greet on your scheduled day and time, please call or me and I ll do my best to replace you. I m still looking for new people to add to the list, especially at the 10:30 a.m. service. My phone number is and my is grandmatito@yahoo.com. Thank you Cristel Hodges

9 BAPTISMS & DEATHS & MARRIAGES Baptisms: Lincoln David TenDolle Son of Jeffrey S. TenDolle and Tiah M. Gotier Noah Alfonso Wagner Son of Michael A. & Kayla M. (Ehaney) Wagner Marriages: Michael V. Schneider and Laura R. Hartman, wedding date August 26, 2017 Keith M. Schmeling and Pamela A. Kramer, wedding date September 2, 2017 Matthew D. TenDolle and Dana K. Ebeling, wedding date September 16, 2017 Deaths: Beverly M. Dorn, age, 85, passed away on September 7, 2017 Bernice C. Goldmann, age 89, passed away on September 12, 2017 LWML Monthly Meeting LWML s monthly meeting is Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Century Room. We ll be finalizing plans for LWML Sunday on October 7-8, so we need everyone to help. You re Invited Bethlehem s Lutheran Women s Missionary League invites all ladies to our LWML Sunday service on Sunday, October 8th at the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. Each service will feature a presentation by Lutheran missionaries Elliot & Serena Derricks, who will be serving in Cameroon, Africa. Special music will be provided by Bethlehem s Ladies Choir. Between the two services you can enjoy delicious refreshments, meet the Derricks and their family, visit the Friends of LWML table and pickup a mite box, and learn more about the scope and purpose of the Lutheran Women s Missionary League through displays and a video. Then attend a bible study led by Elliot Derrick. If you can t make it on Sunday, displays and the Friends of LWML table and refreshments will be available after the Saturday, October 7th service. Attention All Ladies Who Enjoy Singing How about participating in a singing opportunity that requires just one rehearsal and one Sunday morning? Here are the details: Audrey Braatz is organizing a ladies choir to sing at the 8 and 10:30 worship services on Sunday, October 8th (LWML Sunday). Two easy-to-learn anthems will be rehearsed on Thursday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the church balcony. Please contact Audrey by phone at or dobraatz@yahoo.com to let her know you re planning to sing. LWML Fall Rally The LWML Fall Rally will be held at St. Paul, Sheboygan Fall on Thursday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. Save the date! It s a chance to meet other LWML ladies from our zone.

10 Join us for harvest fun! Saturday, October 28th 2 to 4 pm Bethlehem Lutheran School 1121 Georgia Avenue, Sheboygan NEW! Trunk or Treat! Children will be able to trick-or-treat in classrooms.and in the parking lot! *Trick or Treating *Haunted Hallway *Bouncy House *Cookie Decorating *Face Painting *Autumn Crafts Don t forget your costume! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Call the school office at for more info Please bring one non-perishable food item per child to benefit Bethlehem s Social Ministry Food Pantry All are Welcome. Invite your friends! Thank you to our contributors Festival Foods Tietz s Piggly Wiggly Thrivent Financial Bullard s Dental Don & Val Krause

11 BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 5TH ANNUAL WINTER CRAFT/ART/VENDOR FAIR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2017 Set-Up: Friday night 5:00-7:00P.M. or Saturday morning 7:00-8:45 A.M. Show Time: 9:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. Take-down: 3:00 4:00P.M. We invite all to apply! If you know someone who might be interested in our fair please give them an application. Besides crafters, artists and vendors we will have lunch available for sale in addition to a bake sale. As this is a fund raiser we ask that you please donate an item for our raffle table. SPACE RENTAL AGREEMENT: I agree to all the terms and conditions/guidelines, authorizations, and covenants contained in this SPACE RENTAL AGREEMENT. I also agree not to hold Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School, its members or advisors ( EVENT ORGANIZERS) or any of its affiliates responsible for any accidents, theft, or damage to me or my products. GUIDELINES 1. Acceptance or non-acceptance to event is at sole discretion of Event Organizers. 2. Event Organizers reserve the right to inspect all displays and vendor agrees to immediately remove any merchandise that the Event Organizers consider inappropriate or misrepresented. Absolutely no tobacco, alcohol or firearms. NO REFUNDS will be given to any individual(s) asked to leave. 3. All crafters/artists/vendors are responsible for their own insurance. 4. All crafters/artists/vendors are responsible for bringing their own displays that must fit within the purchased space. Table tops & sides must be covered in some type of matching covering. All crafters/artists/vendors must display their work during all hours the show is open. 5. Home based business/vendors only one distributor will be allowed from that company on a first come paid basis. 6. Electricity is available in a limited number of booths. Those booths must be requested in Special Requests below and are on a first come, first serve basis. Vendors will supply their own cords. 7. Registration is not transferable or refundable. 8. All sales will be conducted between exhibitor and purchaser. 9. All proceeds from Event Organizer sponsored sales (i.e. admission, raffle, food sales, bake sale, etc) will be sole property of Event Organizer. 10. Each crafter/artist/vendor must have their booth(s) clean and free of garbage prior to leaving for the day. Registration is open till filled. Fill out application below and submit with payment made payable to: BETHLEHEM CHURCH SOCIAL MINISTRY 2017 WINTER CRAFT/ART/VENDOR FAIR 1121 GEORGIA AVENUE SHEBOYGAN, WI ATTENTION: Brenda Kanz Please provide an address or self-addressed stamped envelope for confirmation of acceptance. Any questions contact: Brenda OR Pam VENDOR S INFORMATION --- PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY CRAFTER/ARTIST/VENDOR NAME: BUSINESS NAME (IF APPLICABLE) MAILING ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: HOME PHONE NUMBER: CELL PHONE NUMBER: ADDRESS: Yes, I will donate an item for your raffle table. Item & cost of item being donated: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) BEING SOLD: SPECIAL REQUESTS: Fees: The booth size will be 9 X 9 at $25.00 per booth space. (After October 20, 2017 booth space is $35.00 per space) Limited electricity spaces available at an additional $10.00 per booth charge. 2 folding chairs(if needed) per space will be provided. 6'/8' tables may be rented at an additional cost of $5.00 each. NOTE: Only two spaces allowed per name. You may request to be put next to someone. Number of 9 x 9 booths: x $.00 = $. Electricity requested (not guaranteed we will notify you if none available) x $10.00 = $. tables requested x $5.00 = $. Total amount enclosed: $. There will be a $25.00 fee for all returned checks for whatever the reason!! Dated:, 2017 (Signed)