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1 B e th a n y L ut h e r a n C h u r ch Volume 11, Issue 7 The Chimes is published monthly by Bethany Lutheran Church A Great Commission Congregation 4644 Clark Avenue Long Beach, CA (562) Staff: Kevin Kritzer Senior Pastor Seth Moorman Pastor of Family Life & Youth Carol McDaniel Director of Worship & Music Arts Karl Fink DCE: Care Ministry Mary Fink School Principal Mary Wolfinbarger Preschool Director Kayleigh Belvery Minister of Youth Submit monthly articles to Aimee Coleman, ext. 20 acoleman@bethanylutheran.org The Bethany Blueprint Renaissance - revitalization, restoration and renewal. MARCH 2017 These words so beautifully describe the results of resurrection power in our lives. We, the revitalized, restored, renewed people of God at Bethany are engaging in some common "Lenten disciplines." We prayerfully seek that God, through us, bring to our community His revitalizing, restoring and renewing work. We will also, offer sacrifices from our material blessings above and beyond our regular giving that our campus might experience revitalization, restoration and renewal. Throughout the month of March our Sunday morning worship services will focus on God's blessings and our response; leading us to our Palm Sunday ONE SERVICE commitment celebration at 10:00am on the field at Bethany. "Worthy is the Lamb, whose death makes me His own, the Lamb is reigning on His throne." "Worthy" - deserving of our adoration, as well as our thanks, praise and obedience is the Lord! "The Lamb" - pure, holy and unblemished is the Lord! "Whose death" - offered to God in place of impure, unholy and blemished folk like us. Through Him God's wrath towards sin is appeased. "Makes me His own" - we've been bought with a price, we are no longer our own, by the work of Jesus' through faith in the same we have been acquitted, declared innocent and counted as righteous before God. "Reigning on His throne" - the sacrificed Lamb is Risen and now Rules all things...reigning on the throne of heaven, the throne of congregational altars and the thrones of Christian hearts. "The Lamb" is our Midweek Lenten Worship theme. Starting March 1st, Ash Wednesday at 9:00AM (school chapel) 4:00PM and 7:00PM and continuing each Wednesday at 7:00PM through out the season of Lent. Our entire Lenten worship schedule is printed on the next page.

2 PAGE 2 CHIMES VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7 Lenten Worship Schedule: Ash Wednesday - March 1 9:00AM (School Chapel) and 4:00PM & 7:00PM. *No Soup Supper Mid-Week Lenten fellowship and worship. Mid-week worship dates are March 8, 15, 22, 29 & April 5: 5:00-6:30PM - Soup Supper 5:30-5:45PM - Family Devotion - Starting March 8th and continuing every Wednesday in Lent, Bethany will have a special devotion for families with young children. Family devotions will take place in the church beginning at 5:30PM, and last for fifteen minutes. The focus for these devotions will be the Journey of Jesus from Bethlehem to the cross and back to life. All ages are welcome to attend. Classic Lenten worship services will continue as always at 7:00PM, with Soup Suppers being offered between 5:00-6:30PM. 5:50-6:50PM - Communion Preparation Class (gr.5-8)* See article on page 4 for details. 7:00PM - Lenten Worship Palm Sunday - April 9 ONE Service (Commitment Celebration) Worship at 10:00AM on the Green Field Maundy Thursday - April 13 Worship at 7:00PM Good Friday - April 14 Worship at 1:00PM & 7:00PM Anyone who believes in Me even though he dies shall live again. -John 11:25 Easter Sunday - April 16 Worship at 8:00AM, 9:30AM, & 10:55AM Scouts are hosting a pancake breakfast in the Gym from 8:00-11:00AM on Easter morning. *A freewill donation will be taken. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

3 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7 CHIMES Adult Bible Studies for MARCH PAGE 3 SUNDAY Morning/Afternoon: Lessons of the Day: Every Sunday morning with John Schinnerer at 9:30AM in the School Library. This study highlights the readings/lesson of the day. Invitation to the JESUS LIFE: Experiments in Christlikeness - at 9:30AM in Room 202. Mary Kay Esswein & Randa Pearson GriefShare continues this month on Sundays at 1:00PM in the Conference Room. Karl Fink WEDNESDAY Evening: Living Way: This study is taking a Lenten break. If you have questions regarding Living Way, contact Pastor Kevin (kkritzer@bethanylutheran.org) ReFuel: This midweek worship is taking a Lenten break. Look for dates to begin after Easter. ReFuel normally is the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 6:45PM. Lenten Soup Supper, Family Devotion & Worship: See worship schedule printed on page 2. THURSDAY Morning: Men's Bible Study meets from 6:00-7:00AM in the Parish Lounge. *If you need to leave earlier for work, no problem! We re always looking for new men to join us, so as your schedule allows consider meeting with us as we study God s Good Word, fellowship, & pray together. We are currently studying The Bible on Trial. Praying to see you here! Women's Thursday Morning Bible Study It is not too late to attend the Women's Thursday Morning Bible Study. We meet each Thursday from 9:15-11:00AM in the Parish Lounge. We would love to have you join us. If you have any questions, please call Meg Velez (562) We will continue our study of the 23rd Psalm. SATURDAY Morning: Men s Bible Study & Breakfast: Our March day is set for Saturday, March 18th from 8:00AM to 9:30AM in the Parish Lounge. We are currently studying the Gospel of John. Please pray about your participation in this group and consider joining us and bring a friend! Karl will provide breakfast for this one, so come and critique his cooking ability! - Karl Fink, DCE Another Study Opportunity: Read the Bible in 2017! Challenge yourself to read the entire Bible in It will take hard work and discipline, but the benefits are eternal. Purchase The One Year Bible in a version that is easy for you to read. These books arrange the text of the Bible into 365 daily readings. Each day in The One Year Bible you will find a selection from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, a portion from the Psalms, and a selection from the book of Proverbs. Each week there will be a study posted on the Bethany blog ( to help you stay on track and to communicate insights or ask questions. Need more information? Contact Pastor Seth (smoorman@bethanylutheran.org). Beutel Scholarship Grant Applications: Beutel Scholarship Grant Applications are now being accepted for the academic year and are available in the Church Office. These applications are for students attending a college or university of our Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in preparation for a full-time career as a pastor, teacher, deaconess, youth director, social worker, lay missionary worker, medical missionary, or parish worker. The purpose of the grant is to encourage our young people to pursue a career in church work and to give them assistance in reaching this goal. All scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. If a student needs scholarship help for the school term beginning in the fall of 2017, they must apply between February 1 and March 1 of this year. Applications are available in the Church Office for completion in a folder marked BEUTEL SCHOLARSHIPS. In order for students to be eligible, they MUST RETURN APPLICATIONS to the Church office (Elder s Box) on or before Wednesday, March 1, If you have any questions, please contact Jim Swick at (562)

4 PAGE 4 CHIMES VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7 DCE Care Ministry News Karl Fink-DCE, ext. 19 kfink@bethanylutheran.org Preparation Class for Receiving the Lord s Supper: Confirmation at Bethany is the means by which we prepare our youth for worthy reception of the Lord s Supper. This portion of the Catechism is taught on Wednesday evenings during Lent. The class is intended for 5th & 6th graders who plan to be confirmed at the end of their 8th grade year; and this class will also be attended by 7th & 8th graders currently in our Confirmation classes that have not yet made it to the Communion Preparation course. The 5-week class is for both the student and at least ONE parent. This year our sessions will begin on Wednesday, March 8 at 5:50PM in Room 202 of the School and conclude on Wednesday, April 5. Each class will end in time for the student and their family to attend our mid-week 7:00PM Lenten worship. Those completing the course will be able to receive their First Communion on either Palm Sunday or Maundy Thursday. If you plan to have your child attend these classes contact Karl Fink by Friday, March 3rd. Registration forms were mailed to those families who we know have 5 th and 6 th grade age youth, and those older who have not taken the class. If you did not receive one in the mail, please pick up a form in the Church Office! Brianna Esswein Memorial Golf Tournament: The tournament is Friday, March 24, 1:00PM at Lakewood Country Club. The cost remains $125/golfer. Our committee is excited about the various changes, so get your teams together now! There are opportunities to sponsor a Tee Sign, either as part of your business (or who you work for/with) or as a personal/family sign (those work well, too)! See our table in Friendship Square or go online to print the registration form. Let s fill the course with Bethany golfers (and friends)! Look for fliers, as they are out and available! In Christ, Karl Fink - Director of Christian Education Father Daughter Dance: Fairy Garden - Hear ye, hear ye! Bethany would like to announce the commencement of the Father/Daughter Dance on Saturday, March 25 th, 6:00-8:00PM in the Gym. Knights and princesses of ALL ages are encouraged to join us in the Fairy Garden to celebrate their bond, learn about their relationship with God, enjoy some light snacks, and dance the night away. Regal attire is more than welcome, but ordinary dresses and suits will look grand. Tickets cost $12 per family. Angela Duerr, Bethany s Field Worker (angela.duerr@eagles.cui.edu)

5 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7 Bethany Youth Ministry News... MSG (Middle School Group 6 th - 8 th Grade) Keep an eye out for papers coming home from school, s, and notes in the bulletin and newsletter. Connect: Wednesdays from 4:30p.m.-6:00p.m. Connect is a time for the Middle School Group to CONNECT with each other but more importantly to CONNECT with God. It is a time filled with fellowship, Bible study, food, and games. Connect s Schedule for the next 2 months: March 8, 15, 22, 29 NO Connect on March 1 (Ash Wednesday); worship services are 4:00 & 7:00PM this day. April 5, 12, 26 NO Connect on April 19 (Easter Break). The time has been changed to help accommodate those middle school youth who do not attend Bethany Lutheran School and those who have band and other after school activities. Additional Event: Junior High District Youth Gathering: March High School Youth Group (gr. 9-12) Our High School Group meets mainly in the Youth Room. We meet Sunday morning for breakfast, highs & lows, and a Bible study. Sunday evenings for Youth Group are a different format. There will be a more in depth study accompanied by food, bonding, games, etc. You are welcome to join us anytime and are encouraged to bring friends. March 2017: Sunday, March 5 - Sunday School in Youth 9:30AM; Cornerstone for High School Youth Group (3:00-4:30) Sunday, March 12 - Sunday School in Youth 9:30AM; High School Youth Group (4:00-6:00) Sunday, March 19 - Sunday School in Youth 9:30AM; High School Youth Group (4:00-6:00) Friday, March 24 to Saturday, March 25 - High School Lock-in from (8:00PM Friday to 8:00AM Saturday) Sunday, March 26 - Sunday School in Youth 9:30AM; High School Youth Group (4:00-6:00) April 2017: Sunday, April 2 - Sunday School in Youth 9:30AM; Cornerstone for High School Youth Group (3:00-4:30) CHIMES PAGE 5 Kayleigh Belvery Minister of Youth, (562) , ext. 18 *Preferred Method of Contact -*Text Messages: (309) kbelvery@bethanylutheran.org Nathan Linehan DCE Intern, (562) , ext. 18 nlinehan@bethanylutheran.org Sunday, April 9 - Sunday School in Youth 9:30AM; High School Youth Group (4:00-6:00) Sunday, April 16 - Easter Sunday NO Sunday School this morning; NO High School Youth Group tonight. Sunday, April 23 - Sunday School in Youth 9:30AM; High School Youth Group (4:00-6:00) Sunday, April 30 - Sunday School in Youth 9:30AM; High School Youth Group (4:00-6:00) *Dates & events are subject to change. You will be contacted with any of those changes. HS Youth Breakfast is Served Breakfast is provided during our HS Sunday School Hour, but it can t be done without you. We re looking for breakfast hosts & food donations. Interested in hosting breakfast, please Laura Angle (lea4257@gmail.com). Available Sunday dates for volunteers: March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 23, 30 Anchor (College Age) Anchor will be moving to a new date and time. The college age group will be meeting on Sunday afternoons at 1:00PM for Bible study and hangout. Kayleigh will text out the location/address of where Anchor is meeting every week. For more information please text Kayleigh at Social Media Website: Facebook: High School - Bethany Lutheran High School Youth College - Anchor *Both pages can be found through Bethany Lutheran Church s Facebook page. Apps: Church - Bethany Lutheran Church - Long Beach School - Bethany Lutheran School - Long Beach *Both apps can be found in Googleplay or the App Store High School Youth...Other Social Media: Instagram: Bethany_hsg Twitter: Bethany_hsg

6 PAGE 6 CHIMES VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7 Family Ministry Moment Pr. Seth Moorman-Pastor of Family Life & Youth, ext. 13 smoorman@bethanylutheran.org The month of March sees the beginning of our annual Lenten journey to the cross and the open tomb. For centuries in the church it has been a time of introspection and a focus on what Jesus as the Lamb of God did to take away the sin of the world. Often times we reflect upon our own sinfulness and with great reverence witness once again the amazing work of Jesus on the cross. As this season begins, consider doing the following devotion with your family. It was written by Rev. Wayne Palmer a few years ago and published in a book of Lenten Devotions from the Lutheran Hour Ministries called Light Shines in the Darkness. Read John 6:66-71 In sadness Jesus watched the crowds turn and walk away. Now He turns to His twelve chosen disciples and asks if they want to leave too. The Lord won't force them to stay at His side; He won't force you and me to stay either. Peter answers, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that You are the Holy One of God." The Holy Spirit led Peter to this great confession. But Jesus knew Peter wasn't speaking for every one of the disciples. He knew all too well that one of them had turned away, even though he was still standing by Jesus' side. None of the other disciples was aware, but Judas had secretly rejected Jesus' Kingdom of light and allied himself with the prince of darkness. The darkness had so deceived Judas he thought Jesus would never know what was in his heart. Judas' darkness is in each of us too and can deceive us as thoroughly as it deceived him. On the outside we can be active in our churches. Yet deep in our hearts we may have grown cold to Jesus. It's so easy to go through the motions of faith, while our hearts turn away to the darkness like Judas. Jesus calls us to stop and examine the depths of our soul. Are we sincere in our faith, or are we servants of darkness going through the motions? It's a matter of life and death and heaven and hell for us just as it was for Judas. THE PRAYER: Holy Spirit, remove all that is false and impure from my heart, and fill me with the fire of faith in Jesus Christ my Savior. In Jesus' Name. Amen. Bethany s 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt This annual event will by hopping on Saturday, April 8, The festivities will begin at 10:00AM with crafts, a short Easter message, three age appropriate hunts (preschool to 4th grade), snacks, and prizes! Start thinking of which little bunny you would like to invite! Ways we would like YOUR help in the Easter Egg Hunt this year: 1. Pray for the kids and parents attending, that the seeds of faith will be planted and watered during this event. 2. Bake some delicious snacks for those attending. 3. Volunteer to help stuff the children s goodie bags. 4. Help the day of the event: hide the Easter eggs, help set up tables, decorate the gym and hunt locations, help families with the crafts, arrange the refreshments, and watch the excitement on the little ones faces. Please prayerfully consider how you can lend a hand and sign up at the Connections Table on Sunday morning, see a member of the Board of Evangelism, or contact Sarah O Conner by leaving a message with the church office.

7 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7 CHIME S PAGE 7 Bethany Lutheran School News... *Christ-centered *Respectfully Operated *Academically Strong *Fully Accredited Dr. Mary Fink-School Principal, ext. 17 mfink@bethanylutheran.org Enrollment: Do you know a family who is seeking a Christian education for their children? Please encourage them to contact Kathy Tucker to arrange for a personal tour of our campus. We expect to have FULL CLASSES at many grade levels, so the sooner the better. Your word-of-mouth is our best advertising! We have an app, too! Would you like to stay connected to everything happening at Bethany Lutheran School and Preschool? We have an app, just like the church! You ll find it by searching for Bethany Lutheran School in the app store or Google Play. Save the Date: Join us for our Night at the Museum Open House on Friday, March 10 at 6:00PM! Visit all our exhibits to see the great things happening on our campus! Alums of Bethany Lutheran School: You re invited to our Open House and a special reception on March 10 at 7:00PM in Hensley Square. (Mr. Hensley will be there, too!!) Come and re-connect with your Bethany friends, see some of your favorite teachers, and hear more about Bethany s upcoming Renaissance Project! Serving Him with you, Dr. Mary Fink, Principal But these things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. -John 20:31

8 PAGE 8 CHIMES VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7 Bethany s Preschool: Tricycle Tidings Bethany Lutheran Preschool exists: Mary Wolfinbarger, Preschool Director, ext. 22 mwolfinbarger@bethanylutheran.org To provide quality Christian early childhood education in a safe, loving and caring atmosphere; daily teaching God s forgiveness and love through our Savior, Jesus Christ. This month, we give thanks and praise for our grandparents and extended family members who love us, care for us, and provide moral and spiritual guidance. Bethany Lutheran Church Preschool cordially invites all Grandparents of children ages 2-5 to our Grandparent s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 4 from 9:00-11:00AM. We will begin our morning in the church with chapel followed by snack and crafts in the gym and ending with an open house in the preschool building. We thank you for being part of our Bethany family and hope that you and your grandchild will be able to come to our special morning on March 4. Please note that your grandchild does not need to be a current student at our preschool to attend. RSVP to Mary Wolfinbarger at mwolfinbarger@bethanylutheran.org. We would also like to extend an invitation to our Night at the Museum Open House being held on Friday, March 10 at 6:00PM. Each of our museum exhibit rooms will feature something special that the children are working on including: Exploring God s World Through My 5 Senses Miss Stacey s 2 Year Old Class All About Me (Social Emotional Development) Miss Lauren s 2 Year Old Class Exploration Station (Science, Investigation, Experimentation) Miss Mandy s 3 Year Old Class Love, Love, Love (love your neighbor, love music, love animals) Miss Belinda s 3 Year Old Class Oh, the Places You ll Go (Reading, Rhyming, Story Sequencing) Miss Angela s Pre-K Class Ready, Set, Read (English Language Arts, HWT, ZooPhonics) Mrs. DeJongh s Transitional Kindergarten Class Upcoming Dates at the Preschool: March 3 Parent Teacher Conferences (preschool closed) March 4 Grandparent s Day 9:00-11:00AM March 10 Night at the Museum Open House 6:00PM If you know of anyone who would benefit from our Christ-centered developmentally appropriate program, please let them know about our preschool. Enrollment for summer and the school year has begun. Contact the director, Mary Wolfinbarger, for more information on the center or to schedule an appointment for a tour, at (562) or mwolfinbarger@bethanylutheran.org. You can also visit our website at Have you ever considered a part-time career in Early Childhood? It does not take much to get started. Please contact Mary Wolfinbarger for more information at Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 19:14

9 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7 CHIMES PAGE 9 Vacation Bible School June 19-23, 2017 Imagine a child hearing about the love of God and the light of Christ for the first time. kids praising God in amazing ways. children praying for each other in the challenges they face. adults and teens modeling Jesus love to children. children serving each other. This summer at Maker Fun Factory VBS, kids will get into gear and learn how they are created by God and build for a purpose. Maker Fun Factory VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences that kids see, hear, touch and even taste! We invite you to be a part of vacation Bible school at Bethany Lutheran Church (June 19-23) with a special family night on Thursday June 22 nd at 6 PM. We re praying this awesome VBS program will be the brightest week of the year and help kids in our community discover that: God Made You! God is For You! God is Always With You! God Will Always Love You! God Made You For A Reason! As we plan and prepare for Maker Fun Factory VBS, our team would cherish your prayers. Pray that God would give us wisdom in planning. Pray for the right staff members to join our team. And pray that God would begin working in the hearts of the children who will come to Maker Fun Factory VBS! Soon our church will be ready to go spelunking as we seek to follow Jesus at Maker Fun Factory VBS! Kids will learn about God through songs and prayer, experiment with Sciency-Fun Gizmos, and discover life changing Bible truths in fun and memorable ways. To have the best event possible, we need lots of volunteers who can give some time, energy, and love to the kids who will attend. So let me share a few ideas about ways you might be able to make this program a success. Please check out the following list, and then pray about where God might use you. Station Leaders: Use easy-to-follow station leader manuals and prepare one 20-minute session each day, which you will repeat with different groups of approximately kids. We need leaders for the following stations: Sound Wave Sing & Play/ Funshop Finale (Daily opening and closing) Imagination Station (Fun, hands-on science experiments) - Like Crafts, but better!! Game Makers (High-energy games, that reinforce Bible truths) KidVid Cinema & Melodious Music (Video featuring the real life adventures of real kids and time to sing songs of praise to God) Snack Factory (Snacks! Quite possibly the best part of VBS) Bible Discovery (Incredible, surprising explorations of Bible stories) Tinker Tot s Director (Special program for our preschool and kindergarten students) Crew Leaders: Shepherd a mixed-age group of elementary children through each day s activities and there s no prep! Crew Coordinators: Lead a group of 4-6 crews as they experience Cave Quest VBS. Tinker Tot s Crew Leaders: Be a friend and helper to a group of preschool or kindergarten children again, no prep required! Still don t see something that interests you? We also need a Registration team Decorating team Photographers Supply coordinator Media Team Office team Guess what? There are also a few spots for anyone who s dramatically inclined! Whatever your gifts, abilities, and time commitment, we ve got a place for you! We believe that God will use this incredible program to reach many children with the message of His love, so please prayerfully consider your role in Maker Fun Factory VBS. Feel free to contact me by (smoorman@bethanylutheran.org), phone ( ext. 13), or in person if you have any questions. You can sign up today to be a volunteer by filling out the volunteer form that is this month s Chimes newsletter. Pastor Seth Moorman Pastor of Family Life

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11 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7 SAVE THE DATE Saturday, May 6, 2017 Tea at Bethany CHIMES Bethany Angel Stadium PAGE 11 Join us on Friday, May 5 th for a fun filled evening watching the Angels take on the Houston Astros at 7:00PM. Come join in an afternoon of fellowship, worship and delicious food and tea. Our guest speaker is Sister Maryama Burger, author of the book From the Crescent to the Cross Maryama will share her amazing story of her journey from being raised as a little Somali shepherdess, travelling to other countries and struggling with her marriage, divorce, single motherhood, moving to America and fitting in, and even Scientology. All the while searching for something she feels is missing in her life until she discovers the meaning of the Cross, the love of Jesus and becomes a Christian. It is a story that you will want to hear. Please contact Cindy Stock (562) If you are interested in serving on the committee If you are interested in hostessing a table If you are willing to donate funds or an item for the opportunity drawing If you are interested, there are a few of her books available for purchase at $15. More information will be forthcoming in the months ahead. The Angels are giving away themed maracas that night in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. Tickets are just $15 each and are in the first few rows of section #508. Contact Pastor Seth to secure your tickets. This event will sell out. Do you like riding bicycles? Haven t been riding for awhile, or just need some motivation? Let s get together for a beginner ride once a month; riding on Saturdays 3/4, 4/1, 5/6 and 6/3. Meet at Long Beach Town Center, Sam s Club gas station parking lot for introductions, safety briefing and pictures. We will roll out for mile easy pace ride to Seal Beach. Bring bike and helmet; good to bring water and spare tube too. Please let Greg Goebel know if you re attending or have questions, (714) (hm), (562) (text) or greg_goebel@sbcglobal.net. Ride dates and meeting time: 3/4 at 8:30am, 4/1, 5/6 and 6/3 at 8:00am. Wind Ensemble Free Concert... Additional News & Notes... Pancake Breakfast to support LSS Community Care: Saturday, March 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church (759 Linden Ave., Long Beach 90813) from 9AM to Noon. Tickets are $10. Newsletter Deadlines: Articles for the APRIL Newsletter are due by Wednesday, March 15th; your articles to Aimee Coleman (acoleman@bethanylutheran.org). Electronic Giving: By giving electronically, the amount you designate will be withdrawn automatically from your checking or savings account on the date(s) you specify. You can ensure that Bethany gets your contribution on a regular basis, even when you're on vacation. To sign up, go to click on "Electronic Giving" on the left side of the page. Then follow the easy prompts. On Thursday, March 9 at 2:00PM, Bethany will host a guest wind ensemble traveling on their southern California tour. Please join us in the gymnasium for a free concert given by students from Lutheran South Academy of Houston, Texas. Leading this group of 80 high school students in an hour-long program of sacred and secular pieces, is band director Jonathan Held. Come on out for an early afternoon concert, and listen to some truly outstanding high school students as they share God s Gospel through music.

12 BETHANY LUTHERAN CHU RCH 4644 Clark Ave. Long Beach, CA Phone: NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Long Beach, CA Permit No. 603 FAX: RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Dated Material Please Expedite Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line 2 Mailing Address Line 3 Mailing Address Line 4 Mailing Address Line 5 We are on the WEB! Inside this Issue... Inside this Issue: Lenten Worship Schedule, p.2 Golf Tournament, p.4 Father/Daughter Dance, p.4 Youth News, p.5 School News, p.7 VBS Volunteers Needed, p.10 *Please see the MARCH Calendar for important dates/times. Join us at Worship! Sunday: 8AM, 9:30AM, & 10:55AM *An updated weekly calendar is printed in each Sunday bulletin! March 2017