920-563-8113
Pastor
Ethan Steinbrenner Pastor Steven Wilkens
July 22nd &
25th, 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.
Today's Liturgy: Service of the Word - p. 38 in the red hymnal. Follow the order of service as it is found there. Scripture readings are listed below and you can follow along with them in the Bibles in the pews at the page numbers listed. The offering is received following the sermon today and as the offering is brought forward Hymn 395 vs.4 is sung. For the Lord’s Prayer today we will use the version in the left column. The service closes with Hymn 333.
Hymns: 221,
506, 395 vs.4, 186,
333
Psalm Psalm
119a – hymnal p. 109
The Christian's desire is
always to serve the Lord by honoring his Word
Scripture Lessons Genesis
18:1-15 - pew Bible p. 15
God
promises a son will be born, and through his descendants – Jesus!
Colossians
1:21-23 – pew Bible p. 1165
Because of Jesus we
have been brought near to God; at peace with him.
Luke 10:38-42 – pew Bible p. 1028
Mary gives an example
of priorities – How important to hear the Word!
Sermon Genesis 18:13-15 - pew Bible p. 15
The Promises of God
Are Not a Laughing Matter
I) Sometimes They
Seem Impossible
II) Always They
Are Fulfilled
Thank You to the children from VBS for singing this morning in the late
service. They will be singing “Be a
Believer”, “The Bee Song”, “Jesus I Believe in You”.
Bethany Prayer List
· Emma Neujahr, at Children's Hospital in Milwaukee
· Bob Kyle and Ellie Mason, recovering at home after hospitalizations
· Dorothy Covey, recuperating at the Golden Living Center after a hospital stay
· Asa James Becker & Everet Jon Thompson, being baptized – may God preserve them in true faith always!
Baptisms: Everet
Jon Thompson, the son of Kevin and
Niki, will be baptized after the Thursday evening service. Asa James Becker, son of Travis and
Cristina, will be baptized after late service on Sunday. “Baptism works forgiveness of sin,
delivers from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who
believe this, as the words and promises of God declare.” (The Small Catechism) We pray that
God watch over Everet and Asa, and keep them and all of us in true faith in
Christ all our days!
Vacation Bible School:
Thank you to those who helped
make our VBS a great success! They are:
Becky Graumann, Gary Schommer, Robin White, Dotty Ryan, Mark Holcomb, Gayle
McIntyre, Michelle Schoeller, Laurie Sawatzke, Linda Kyle, Amanda Truman, Carly
Wilke, Amber Foerster, Maddie Dumke, Joe Steinbrenner, Molly, Nate and Joe
Graumann, Amber Krause, and Mikayla Kind.
Let's Get Together for BIBLE STUDY:
· Bible Study and Exercise: Mon., Wed., Fri.,
at Lion's Park across from the Fireside at 6 am. 5 min devotion, unlimited time for exercise, walking or jogging the
bike trail.
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.
·
Carnival
Days in downtown Fort
Atkinson on Friday and Saturday, July 30 & 31. We need volunteers, adult or teens to help
with a game for children and passing out information about our preschool. Any time you could donate would be greatly
appreciated. Call Dotty Ryan 563-8104 to
volunteer. Let's make HIS mark in our
community.
·
Painters
Needed!! Five restrooms and two locker rooms at St.
Paul's School are in need of a fresh coat of paint. All supplies on hand! Three or four volunteers per area would work
well. If you have a few hours, please
call Harlan Pelischek at 563-5349 or 563-8613.
You pick the time, day or evening.
Veterans if you or someone in your family has served in the military in the
past, we would like your snapshot.
Please turn in your pictures as soon as possible to be displayed in the
display case until the end of August.
Please include the name and what branch was served in, and or what
war. Pictures will be returned.
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.
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.
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.
Youth Group Trip On Monday, August 16, we are planning a trip to a Wisconsin Dells water park. Anyone who is going into 7th & 8th grade and also High School age, are invited to come. We are still working out the details but would like to get an idea of how many people would be interested. Please sign up on the sheet in the fellowship hall by August 2nd. Any parent who would like to help drive and chaperone is welcome to sign up also. If you have any questions, please call Becky Graumann at 563-0049 or Kris Truman at 920-222-1328. Once we have an idea how many are interested we will get more information out. Watch upcoming bulletins for updates.
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 - $12952.19, including $196—Capital Fund; $7—Lakeside;
$87—St. Paul’s; $45—Missions. Needed weekly - $15,520.23. “Praise
the Lord ... forget not all his benefits” Ps. 103:2
$295 was given in loving memory of Nora Floerke by friends and family.
Serving Our
Savior Today:
Organist: Robin White
Thursday—#7, M. Jaeger
Sunday—Early—#5, D. Covey
Late— #2, D. Luisier
Greeters: Early—Mary Jo Pelzman
Late—Greg & Carolyn
Miller
Nursery: Sunday, early—Leah & Andrew Dahl
Late—Kelly Stine
Driving
Kelly-Ron & Lisa Schneider
Next week-Hans & Debbie
Dumke
Altar Guild: Linda Kyle, Sue Kufahl
This week – July 26th – August 1st, 2010
Mon. 6:00
a.m. Walking with the Word
Wed. 6:00
a.m. Walking with the Word
Thur. 6:30 p.m. Worship #14, J. Jensen
Fri. 6:00 a.m. Walking with the Word
Sun. 8:00 a.m. Worship #6, D. White
9:30 a.m. Worship #8, D. Foerster