Bethany Lutheran Church Mission Statement Reaching out in Worship, Fellowship, Learning, and Love --- we are God s people.

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1 Volume 56 Issue 6 June 2016 Bethany Lutheran Church Mission Statement Reaching out in Worship, Fellowship, Learning, and Love --- we are God s people. Once again this year, we ll have a joint event with Messiah, Faith, and Trinity. It will be held June 20-24, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Messiah Lutheran Church. Childcare for before VBS is available - contact Amanda for more information. Our theme this year is EGYPT: Joseph s Journey from Prison to Palace. Each day, we ll have a bible story, craft and snack that all relates to our theme. Oh! And of course, we ll have MUSIC!! This year, we ll have a local band providing our music each day. VBS is open to all youth ages 3-6th grade completed. Registration forms are out on the youth table in the fellowship hall and an online registration form will be available soon. Anyone wishing to volunteer is welcome to pick up the same form and turn it in. Questions? See Amanda. VBS SUPPLY NEEDS LIST FOR BETHANY If you can provide any of these items, please drop them off as soon as possible. 5 boxes of vanilla wafers 1 package of oreo cookies 5 sticks of butter 5, 8oz packages of cream cheese 1 package powdered sugar 1 gallon milk 6 packages vanilla pudding mix 5, 12 oz containers of cool whip Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church 2515 Madison Ave. Burlington, Iowa Phone: (319) Fax: (319) Pastor Andersen s contact information (Home) (Cell) Our Staff Rev. Ralph Andersen, Interim Pastor Cory Byrne, Organist Amanda Stevenson-Cosgrove, Dir. of Youth & Family Michelle Huppenbauer, Admin. Asst. Candy Wagner, Choir Director Mike & Tammy Morris, Custodians

2 Head Usher: Spencer Honsey June 2015 Lay Leaders June Team Captain: Scott Creighton Ushers 5 - Scott & Jan Creighton; Joe Gerdes; Amy Unglaub 12 - Scott & Jan Creighton; Gerald & Lila Janssen 19 - Scott & Jan Creighton; Bill Mundt; Amy Unglaub 26 - Scott & Jan Creighton; Jeff & Kim Engle Communion Assistants As of the publishing of this newsletter, Communion Assistants have not been scheduled. Fellowship The month of June is open as of the publishing of this newsletter. Acolytes 5 - Aunika Johnson and Isaac Morehead 12 - Samantha Gerdes 19 - Madison McClurg and Joel Jensen 26 - Isaac Morehead Lector 5 - Elberta Quam 12 - Bob Hoxie 19 - Abi Schonrock 26 - Jessica King Greeters 5 - Sharon Martindale 12 - Lynda Johnson and Elberta Quam 19 - Jackie Chubb, Julie Chubb, Judy Locke 26 - Bob Sogard, Arnhild Zaiser Flowers 5 - Mark & Bonnie Rosenberg 12 - Bill Mundt, Jr Dee Dee Walker 26 - Spencer & Mary Honsey Altar Guild Jan Creighton and Lila Janssen Missionary Support The month of June is open as of the publishing of this newsletter. Stop and pick your special date and show your support for Brian and Christine Palmer, our missionaries in Liberia. You can read more about their ministry on the bulletin board at the northeast end of the fellowship hall. PLEASE NOTE The deadline to submit information for the monthly Chimes is the 25th of the month. You re welcome to your submissions, leave a note on the desk in the office, or call the church office. Thank you! June Birthdays 1 - Sarah Loots 2 - Bill Mundt, Jr.; Eric Short; Marilyn Ward 3 - Elberta Quam; Warren Schultz 5 - Randy Schenk 6 - Jessica King; Greyson Siegfried 7 - Jennifer Miller; Barbara Morris 8 - Leah Carson; Eddison Newman 10 - Sam Banks; Sheri McCarthy; Crystal Schreurs 11 - Dylan McClurg 12 - Robin Milton; Teresa Ruberg 13 - David Tharp 14 - Pam Dowell; Justin Freeman; Lyle Graham; Sarah Sliwinski 15 - Anthony Bellegante; Stephen Shofe 17 - Ashley Gerling; Kennedy Young 18 - Bridget Tharp 19 - Roger Gard; Scott Tharp 20 - Sean Atwater 21 - Stephanie Burgus; Julie Seibert 24 - Larry Gerdom; Savannah Swanson 25 - Austin Cox; John Schoof, Jr Mike Miller; Jasmine Stewart 28 - Tonya Cloke 29 - Valerie Sanford 30 - Angela Johnson

3 RECITAL Gloria De Vilbiss, and Terry Strother, accompanied by Roger Hatteberg, will present their final recital on Sunday, June 5, 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. This recital is free and all are welcome Paint-a-thon Bethany will once again be participating in this year s event. The date is set for September 10, but as always, work will be done throughout the week prior to Saturday. Keep watching for more information and sign-up sheets that will be out in late June/early July. ICE CREAM SOCIAL Wednesday, June 29 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. is the date and time for this year s event, so mark your calendars now and plan to attend. Keep watching your bulletins for more information. CHOIR REHEARSAL The choir will rehearse on Sunday, June 12, 19 and 26 at 8:00 a.m. We ll sing during worship on June 26. All are welcome to join us. FAREWELL POTLUCK On Sunday, June 12, we ll have a potluck to thank Pastor Ralph Andersen and Pastor Jacquie Berlien for their service this past year to Bethany. Everyone is welcome to join - be sure to bring a covered dish to share. WELCA th Gathering/Convention Growing in Grace This year s event will be held on June 24 & 25 in St. John Lutheran Church, Ely, Iowa. There is a flyer with more information and prices on the bulletin board in the hallway. Stop and check it out if you re interested in attending. Social Ministry Committee Will meet on Sunday, June 5, 10:30 a.m. We ll discuss future projects, so if you re a member of this committee please plan to attend.

4 The meetings for June that have been scheduled as of the publishing of this newsletter are listed below. Watch your bulletins for any date & time changes, or additional meetings scheduled. Social Ministry Committee Sunday, June 5, 10:30 a.m. Executive Committee Saturday, June 11, 9:00 a.m. Men s Breakfast Saturday, June 18, 8:00 a.m. Church Council Sunday, June 19, 10:30 a.m. FINANCIAL UPDATE MAY ATTENDANCE May 1 71 May 8 80 May May MAY GIVING 5/1 $3,077 5/8 $3,561 5/15 $1,710 5/22 $1,767 Total $10,115 Property Committee Monday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. Book Club Tuesday, June 28, 5:00 p.m. Please Note! Because of Federal Privacy laws, if you or a member of your family are hospitalized and would like the Pastor to visit, you must contact the church and let us know. If you change your mailing address, please let the office know ASAP. For every returned piece of mail we get for an incorrect address, we are charged 75 cents. HOMEBOUND CARD MINISTRY Please help remember Bethany s members who are in nursing homes or homebound by sending them a card. A birthday or a thinking of you card is a special way of showing God s love. As we move into the summer months, take a minute to send a card with a short note - these folks would love to hear from you. Names and addresses are available on the table in the fellowship hall. Please remember to mark the spreadsheet if you send a card.

5 So Long - Farewell There are many ways to express goodnights and goodbyes: so long, farewell, adieu, as expressed in The Sound of Music as well as adios, ta-da, bye, see you, take care, farvel (Danish), and I m sure you can think of other expressions. It will soon be time for Mary Jo and I to say our farewells after having been a part of the Bethany family for over a year. For us, it s been a joy and a privilege. Keep in mind that it should not be a tearful departure as we will still be a part of the Burlington community. As such, I m sure we ll run across many of you at various venues: worship events, grocery stores, concerts on the street, restaurants, etc. We will the best for you as you turn the page and begin a new chapter in the life and ministry of the congregation upon the arrival of Pastor Hermansen. As this happens, a phrase from the familiar hymn sums it up quite well: God be with you till we meet again. ~~Interim Pastor Ralph Andersen CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL Austin Timberlake - Graduating from BHS. Plans are to attend Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA. Jacob Roy - Graduating from BHS. Plans are to attend SCC. Joshua Roy - Graduating from BHS. Plans are to attend SCC. Tyler Bloomer Sidney Boyer Dalton McClurg Alexis Oetken JUNIOR HIGH Tristen Cook Samantha Gerdes Joel Jensen Aunika Johnson Isaac Morehead Hayley Roberts COLLEGE AnaEliza Chelf - graduated from Drake University INSTALLATION WORSHIP Pastor Paul Hermansen will begin his tenure on Sunday, June 26. Pastor Paul Ostrem from the SEIA Synod office will be here to Install Pastor Hermansen. All are encouraged to be here. Love Like Jesus is a service leadership event for high school youth June 16-19, 2016 in Des Moines sponsored by The Southeastern Iowa Synod and Grand View University. For more information, or to get registered, go to

6 Council Meeting Minutes for June Chimes newsletter The Council met May 15, 2016 with Kimberly Engle, Mike Hopp, Jim Martindale, Todd Morehead, Mike Morris, Bill Mundt, Mark Rosenberg, Candy Wagner, and Dan Wischmeier attending, along with Pastor Andersen and Amanda Stevenson-Cosgrove. Financial Reports and Outside Audit of Bethany We are approximately one third of the way through the year with the General Fund holding well to the budget. No unexpected issues. The outside audit is on track to be completed prior to Pastor Hermansen s installation. The cost is estimated at approximately $400. Additionally, we are planning to hold future audits at the close of each year, preferably in time for the Congregation annual meeting if scheduling allows (keeping in mind that January is a busy time for audits.) Committee, Staff, and Pastor s Report Highlights: Pastor Andersen has been very busy with preparations for quite a few baptisms, weddings (both at Bethany in filling in at Trinity Lutheran), as well as his and Mrs. Andersen s visitations to private homes, nursing homes, and the hospital. In his report, he extended his thanks to staff and volunteers for this continuing ministry and activities here at Bethany. Amanda presented the Youth & Family Coordinator report. It has been a very busy time in coordination with the Christian Education committee with the two Confirmations held last week and summer youth ministry plans, including Confirmation Camp in conjunction with Trinity and Vacation Bible School to be held at Messiah. Amanda is looking for volunteers to help with Vacation Bible School June 20-24, from 9 am to 12 pm. Please see her if you are able to assist. The Property Committee has completed some tree and stump removal. An assessment of the church s sound system is currently in the works, including investigating to see if it s possible to get a more sensitive microphone for the lectern. A further assessment of security/ locks is temporarily postponed until later in the summer when Pastor Hermansen will be available for input as well. Again, if you have any suggestions, please let a Council member know. The Music & Worship Committee has prepared hymn plans through Pastor Hermansen s installation. Paster Hermansen s Installation: Council President, Mike Hopp, has been working closely with Pastor Hermansen for a smooth move and transition to avoid any lapses in benefit/insurance coverage, etc. His first Worship service at Bethany will be Sunday, June 26 th. Potluck in Honor of Pastor Andersen and Pastor Berlien: We would like to thank our interim ministers jointly with a potluck to be held after Worship Services on June 12 th (Sunday before Father s Day). As a reminder, members of the Bethany Congregation who wish to are invited to be present at Council meetings. If any member of the Congregation would like to speak or bring up any issue, please see Mike Hopp about adding the item to the agenda. In addition, a Council member contact list is now posted on the bulletin board at the entrance of the Fellowship hall. Please do not hesitate to contact any Council member if you have any questions or suggestions.