920-563-8113
Pastor
Ethan Steinbrenner Pastor Steven Wilkens
July 15th &
18th, 2010
Welcome to Bethany
In the name of our Lord
Jesus, we welcome you to the house of God.
We pray that within our church you will find the quiet assurance of
God's presence, the warmth of Christian fellowship, and the abiding truth of
God's Word. If you have no church home
and would like to know more about Bethany, feel free to contact the
pastors. Come worship with us
again!
Friendship Registers
During the offering
collection everyone is encouraged to sign the
friendship registers. They are found at the end of each pew, &
are designed to be passed to the other end and back during that time.
The Congregational Offering
The offering is a means by which the members of
Bethany not only support the work of the Gospel both here and abroad, but first
and foremost is a means by which they can show thanks and praise to God in
response to his gracious gifts to them.
For that reason it is collected as part of our public worship. If you're visiting today, please feel
comfortable in refraining from the offering if you like.
For Your Convenience
Restrooms
are in the church entryway. Handicapped
accessible restrooms are through the parish hall in the the educational
wing. A “Mother's Room” for
parents is located in the church entryway, containing a speaker, rocking chair
and changing table. A staffed nursery
is available on Sundays in rm. 13 of the educational wing.
Please Ask an Usher For: Large
print bulletins; hearing devices; other
conveniences. Note: we have reserved seating for parents with small children in
the back pews.
Worth Quoting – The one who only samples
God's Word never acquires
much of a taste for it.
Hymns: 184, 499, 524 vs. 1 & 4, 390, 456 vs. 1 & 5
The First Lesson Deut. 30:9-14 - pew Bible p. 201
Moses reminds the Israelites, who were on the threshold of the Promised Land, that God would never be far from them if they followed his Word.
The Psalm Psalm 25 - hymnal p. 74
The Second Lesson Colossians 1:1-14 - pew Bible p. 1165
Paul thanks God for the faith of the Colossians – faith that springs up from the gospel and prays that God would fill them with the knowledge of his will to provide strength for fruitful lives.
Gospel Lesson Luke 10:25-37 – pew Bible p. 1028
Christ's parable of the good Samaritan asserts that the important questions for the Christian is not “Who is my neighbor?” but rather “To whom may I be a neighbor?”
Sermon - Luke 10:25-37 - pew Bible p. 1028
“GO AND DO LIKEWISE”
Explanation of how the Service Flows: After our opening Hymn 184,
we turn to p. 15. Follow the order of
service found there. You can read along in the pew Bible at the page numbers
indicated for the Bible readings. The offering is received following the
sermon, and as it is brought forward Hymn 524 vs. 1&4 is sung. During
Communion, Hymn 390 will be sung. The
closing hymn is 456 vs. 1&5.
Our Communion Practice: Our
conviction, based on the Bible, is that Communion is an expression of our
oneness with God and also of oneness with each.
Oneness of faith this side of heaven can only be determined by each
person's outward confession, which is made public by church membership. Therefore it's proper that those of the same
confessional fellowship commune together.
We cordially welcome our visitors of other denominations in worship today, and at the same time invite you
to speak with our pastors before communing regarding our fellowship and
practice.
Just A Reminder --- Don't let your weekend activities take you away from
Jesus. Thursday services take place
every week at 6:30 pm.
Reminder The annual church picnic will be held at Dorothy
Carnes Park today, July 18th with the worship service starting at
10:00 a.m. Picnic will begin around
11:30 a.m. Please bring a dish to pass
and your own table service.
Bethany Prayer List
· Darcy Hartwig & newborn son Owen, home after a safe delivery last week. Congratulations, Ryan and Darcy!
· Mike and Debbie Paul and family – Mike's father was called to heaven, receiving a Christian funeral last Sunday
· Emma Neujahr, at Children's Hospital in Milwaukee
· Barb Gross & Marie Peterson at our hospital subacute
· Pauline Johnson, Carol Peterson and Kiara Tuten, recovering at home after hospitalizations
· Dorothy Covey, recuperating at the Golden Living Center after a hospital stay
Let's Get Together for BIBLE STUDY:
Bible Study and Exercise: Mon., Wed., Fri., at Lion's Park at 6:00 am.
5 minute devotion and unlimited time for exercise.
Vacation
Bible School – July 19-23 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Come
and join in Planet Zoom!!! Registration
forms are outside the
church office.
Vacation Bible School Our summer Vacation Bible School gets
underway tomorrow morning and runs each day for the entire week. Daily sessions go from 8:30-11:00
am...including devotions, Bible lesson studies, refreshments and various craft
projects. This year the course is called
- A Planet Zoom Celebration!! Please
join us at Bethany for our Vacation Bible School -- Where bold BEE-lievers Zip,
Zap, and Zoom for Jesus!! Just a
reminder that it is never too late for your child to register to attend (and
their friends are welcome to join us all week too!).
Bethany Euchre Club is looking for additional players for the new
season. If you are interested in
playing, please contact Judy Kuykendall at 563-4698.
Camp Phillip
There are still spots
available at Camp Phillip this summer!
They have half-week and full-week summer camp programs for grades
K-12. Don't miss out! It's not too late to register. Call 920-787-3202 or visit www.campphillip.com.
Items from Our Lutheran Schools:
·
Bethany Lutheran Preschool classes are held mornings for 3-4 year old children. Choose from 2, 3, or 5 mornings a week. Afternoon
care is available. Please sign up early to secure your spot. Tell your friends about our Preschool. For
information call 563-2278.
·
All families of
current St. Paul's School students should have received the summer newsletter
this past week. If you did not, please call the school (920-563-5349) or stop
by to pick one up at the school office. Inside the mailing are several
important letters from Mr. Pelischek and the Joint Board of Education, an
information sheet with news about school registration, class lists, school
supply list, Opening Service/school picnic (Aug. 22), and the yearly calendar.
Please feel free to call the school for any added information, or to inquire
about registering your child for the 2010-2011 school year. We are looking
forward to a great year!
Bethany Sheepshead is looking for additional players for the new year beginning in September. We play five-handed, dealer sits out, with jack of diamonds partner. A couple would host two other couples three times during the season. The season is from September thru May. To sign up or for more information please contact Neal or Bonnie Krause at 563-2100.
Heritage Homes Display Board: A display board is temporarily set up in the parish hall from Heritage Homes in Watertown (by Farm and Fleet on the far west side) Built by a charitable organization in our fellowship, The Lutheran Home Association, these apartments offer independent apartments for those of retirement age, as well as assisted living options and – this fall – soon to be open “memory care” options. The display and literature offer more information.
OWLS (Organization of Wisconsin Lutheran Seniors) The summer meeting of the Rock River Owls will be a Picnic Brunch. They meet on July 20 at Ixonia Park at 10:30 AM. Carpooling is on your own and you are encouraged to bring a friend. Ixonia Park is East of Watertown on Hwy. 16. Turn south at North Street (as you turn there is an apartment house on the left and a school on the right. Turn in at the Fireman’s Park sign. North Street is one road West of the BP station. Questions, call Beth Preuss 262-567-2858
Dishes from Meals if you have provided any meals for Christian Charity, please check the kitchen counter for your dishes. There are numerous dishes that have been brought back, please take a moment to check to see if any are yours!!!
Blood Drive at St. Paul's On Saturday, July 31 from 7:00 to 12 at St. Paul's Church fellowship hall. If you would like to donate, call the church office at 563-2263 to register. Refreshments will be provided.
Last Week’s Response to God’s Grace: Offerings - $13,610.80, including $416—Capital Fund; $32—Lakeside;
$100—St. Paul’s; $30—Missions. Needed weekly - $15,520.23. “Praise
the Lord ... forget not all his benefits” Ps. 103:2
$1015 was given in loving memory of Don Peterson by friends and family.
$155 was given to the Dorcas Society in loving memory of Nora Floerke by
friends and family.
Serving Our
Savior Today:
Organist: Robin White
Thursday—#10, W. Lemke
Sunday—Early—#4, M.
Winkleman
Late— #22, T. Brockmann
Greeters: Early— Arnold & Ellen
Fischer
Late—Tim & Susan
Brockmann
Nursery: Sunday, early—Ann Gladem
Late—Dotty Ryan
Driving
Kelly-Gerald & Marlene Liebergen
Next week-Ron & Lisa
Schneider
Church
Cleaning—This week was—Ryan
Altar Guild: Linda Kyle, Sue Kufahl
This week – July 19th - July 25th, 2010
Mon. 6:00
a.m. Walking with the Word
8:30
a.m. Vacation Bible School to
11:00 a.m.
2:00
p.m. Countryside Service-Bethany
filling in
Tues. 8:30
a.m. Vacation Bible School to
11:00 a.m.
Wed. 6:00
a.m. Walking with the Word
8:30
a.m. Vacation Bible School to 11:00
a.m.
Thur.
8:30
a.m. Vacation Bible School to
11:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m. Worship #7, M. Jaeger
Fri. 6:00 a.m. Walking with the Word
8:30 a.m. Vacation Bible
School to 11:00 a.m.
Sun. 8:00 a.m. Worship #5, D. Covey
9:30 a.m. Worship #2, D. Luisier