Bethel Beacon BE.THE.Light Volume 55 Issue 10 Pastors: Erika Buller Jake Dyrhaug Bethel Lutheran Mission Statement Bethel Lutheran Church is a community of believers called by God to invite all people into a living relationship with Jesus Christ, build them up in the faith, and send them out to be witnesses in word and deed to the gospel of Jesus Christ. BE.THE.Love 2019 N O V E M B E R Dear Bethel friends, When I was growing up, my mom played the organ for church. My mom is a little tender-hearted and prone to “leak”, as she says. Especially during hymns. I have memories of watching her play the organ, wiping the tears from her face or her eyes in between verses, her fingers still flying over the keys, her feet still busy pushing pedals as her heart just couldn’t keep all she was feeling inside. My mom passed on this “tender– hearted” trait to me, and I am prone to get a little weepy at times myself. When I was on internship, my parents came to hear me preach my Christmas Day sermon. It wasn’t a particularly sad sermon. I wasn’t real- ly talking about anything tender. But I remember towards the end of my sermon— now also remember, I am still an amateur preacher at this point-- I look up from my manuscript and there is my mother. Weeping in the pew. Not for any particular rea- son expect that she was proud of her daughter. And before I knew it, I couldn’t read my manuscript for the tears were in my eyes too. So I stopped preaching. Let out a huge sigh and said, out loud, “Mother, stop it. You’re distracting me.” I wiped my face and finished my sermon. My supervisor thought this was hilarious. And he got it on tape. Which, of course, I then had to watch and re-watch about 15 times. There are times when I am leading worship when emotions overwhelm me and I tear up. Sometimes its because I am sad. But not always. Sometimes its because I feel convicted to say something hard and I am scared. Sometimes it’s a phrase in a hymn or a piece of Scripture I believe to my bones, and it just comes out my eyes. Some- times its because I see one of you in the pews cry. As my dear friend says, “I hate to have people cry alone.” Sometimes its because I am proud, or overwhelmed, or tired or stressed… or just because I am just so grateful. I used to be ashamed of being this kind of tender-hearted. I don’t feel that way any- more. I think being vulnerable in front of others and showing them your true depth of emotions is brave. Our emotional responses are what make us human. Why should I be ashamed to share that with you? I won’t apologize for crying, and you shouldn’t either. As a community called togeth- er by God’s love and God’s grace; what better gift can we give one another than show- ing up as our true selves? So come with honesty, bring all of your emotions and all you that’s not quite finished, polished, or honed. All of it is acceptable to bring to worship, because all of you is welcome before a God who loves you, just as you are. In Christ, Pastor Erika
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Bethel Beacon
BE.THE.Light Volume 55 Issue 10
Pastors: Erika Buller Jake Dyrhaug
Bethel Lutheran Mission Statement
Bethel Lutheran Church is a community of believers called by God to invite all people into a living relationship with Jesus Christ, build them up in the faith, and send them out to be witnesses in word and deed to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
BE.THE.Love
2019
N O V E M B E R
Dear Bethel friends, When I was growing up, my mom played the organ for church. My mom is a little tender-hearted and prone to “leak”, as she says. Especially during hymns. I have memories of watching her play the organ, wiping the tears from her face or her eyes in between verses, her fingers still flying over the keys, her feet still busy pushing pedals as her heart just couldn’t keep all she was feeling inside. My mom passed on this “tender– hearted” trait to me, and I am prone to get a little weepy at times myself. When I was on internship, my parents came to hear me preach my Christmas Day sermon. It wasn’t a particularly sad sermon. I wasn’t real-ly talking about anything tender. But I remember towards the end of my sermon—now also remember, I am still an amateur preacher at this point-- I look up from my manuscript and there is my mother. Weeping in the pew. Not for any particular rea-son expect that she was proud of her daughter. And before I knew it, I couldn’t read my manuscript for the tears were in my eyes too. So I stopped preaching. Let out a huge sigh and said, out loud, “Mother, stop it. You’re distracting me.” I wiped my face and finished my sermon. My supervisor thought this was hilarious. And he got it on tape. Which, of course, I then had to watch and re-watch about 15 times. There are times when I am leading worship when emotions overwhelm me and I tear up. Sometimes its because I am sad. But not always. Sometimes its because I feel convicted to say something hard and I am scared. Sometimes it’s a phrase in a hymn or a piece of Scripture I believe to my bones, and it just comes out my eyes. Some-times its because I see one of you in the pews cry. As my dear friend says, “I hate to have people cry alone.” Sometimes its because I am proud, or overwhelmed, or tired or stressed… or just because I am just so grateful. I used to be ashamed of being this kind of tender-hearted. I don’t feel that way any-more. I think being vulnerable in front of others and showing them your true depth of emotions is brave. Our emotional responses are what make us human. Why should I be ashamed to share that with you? I won’t apologize for crying, and you shouldn’t either. As a community called togeth-er by God’s love and God’s grace; what better gift can we give one another than show-ing up as our true selves? So come with honesty, bring all of your emotions and all you that’s not quite finished, polished, or honed. All of it is acceptable to bring to worship, because all of you is welcome before a God who loves you, just as you are. In Christ, Pastor Erika
If you or someone you know desire membership please contact:
Pastor Erika at [email protected] or call the church office at 642-4472.
Attention parents/guardians/grandparents
of small children:
Nursery staff will be available to care and love your children while you participate in worship, Wednesday School, choir, coffee hour, Intergenerational Sunday School, Confirmation, Adult Education, etc.
Please take advantage of this service.
Sundays: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesdays: 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday nights 5:30-6:30 pm in the Gisvold lounge.
If the kids have class, there will be Parent's Time.
EVERYONE WELCOME!!
JOIN US! Wednesday nights for fun, fellowship, coffee and treats. while the kids are
Join us on Wednesdays for supper starting at 5:00 and worship to
follow! Meal is free with a student ID.
The Stewardship Board would like to thank you for your participation in our Fall Campaign. Please re-member to turn in your Commitment Cards and Time & Talent brochures. The Commitment cards help in the budget planning process. The Time and Talent brochure helps the church to identify areas where
you may volunteer to BE.THE.Love.
Continue to reflect on our verse from Galatians 5: 22-23 “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. There is no law against
such things. “
What seeds are you sowing as you go throughout you day? We pray that we are truly being mindful of “sewing seeds” that produce the Fruits of the Spirit.
His Love Never Quits
The Stewardship Board
Food Backpack Program
The Board of Outreach is looking for your help in acquiring food items for the Food Backpack Program. The Food Backpack Program is a program that sends food home on the weekends with students that receive reduced or free meals at school and may not have food available to them at home on the weekends.
A different item of food will be focused on each month that can be dropped off in front of the office in a marked container.
This month's items are Tuna or Chicken Salad Kits
Thank you for supporting this important outreach ministry!
Bethel Lutheran Church of Wahpeton, ND is seeking a part-time Financial Secretary.
Primary duties entail the administration, recording and reporting of financial data.
Organizational, accounting and computer skills are desirable. For more information or to
indicate interest, please contact Pastor Erika Buller at 642-4472. To apply, please send
cover letter and resume to:
Bethel Lutheran Church
Attn: Staffing Committee
607 6th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
We are moving forward to the implementation phase of the recent capital campaign! As part of this phase there will be two open forums to discuss information related to the implementation plan and allocation of the funds pledged. The first forum will be on Sunday Novem-ber 3rd at 10:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The second forum will be held on Wednesday November 6th at 5:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The forums will be an hour long. Following the forums there will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, November 17th in between services at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. At the meeting the congregation will be asked to discuss and vote on an implementation plan and budget. Please plan to attend these events as your input is welcome! God's blessings, The capital campaign implementation team Hal Fisher Lara Lekang Mike Bassingthwaite Keith Borchert Danielle Flack Dee Jensen Blake Peterson
DAYTIME BOOK CLUB It is hard to have a meeting with only one member present for the review of the book, “The Girl Who Sang to the Buffalo” by Kent Merburn. On our meeting for November 12 we will discuss this book and the book “Flight Behavior” by Barbara Kingsolver. We are hoping for a better turnout. November 12 Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver December 10 A Christmas book of choice to share & give a short
review to the club members. Destination for this meeting will be discussed at our November meeting.
It is time to select the books for 2020 and we will do that with the next meeting and share with you in the December Beacon. Please join us on November 12 in the church library. We meet the 2
nd Tuesday of each month
at 10 a.m. and always remember “all are welcome”! “Let’s be reasonable & add an eighth day to the week that is devoted exclusively to reading.” ~ Lena Dunham ~
The Adult Education Commit-tee would like to thank every-one who purchased books at
the Book Fair. $760 was raised to purchase books for
the children’s library upstairs. Bethel is… being… the.. love..
The Youth Advisory Committee has had two meetings and our next meeting will be January 26, 6:30 in the youth room. I’m currently looking for a 9th and 10th grader to represent their grades. Please let me know if you know of someone that would be interested.
November 20 at 7:45 I will be holding a National youth gath-ering meeting. We will also be talking about a summer mission trip for 2020.
Please get your Wednesday school and or confirmation registrations in as soon as possible! Registrations are available outside the main office They are also available on the Bethel website.
Important Dates
• November 6-Day of Hope
(No Wednesday service)
• November 13th -3rd
grade parent Bible
Meeting
• November 20th -National
Youth Gathering Meeting
• November 27th—No
programming
You can make a difference…. We need your help! We are now recruiting Wednesday school teachers! We really would love for you to jump in as a Wednesday school teacher. This
is a very important role in ministry, and we believe that God has already equipped you to do this! Please contact Lisa with your questions.
3rd grade parents! We will be having a meeting on November 13, at 5:45 in the Faith Center. You will be receiving
your child's Bible. Details will be explained during the meeting. Please contact Lisa if you didn't receive the letter.
Endowment In memory of Cathy Uhlich given by Al & Inez Eckre; Stan & Marilyn Sirek Capital Campaign In memory of Cathy Uhlich given by Clare Byron; Connie Sletten; Keath & Cindy Borchert Faith Tool Box In memory of Cathy Uhlich given by Duane & Diane Finnie; Sonja Christensen; Bethel In memory of Cathy Uhlich given by Harvey & Gale Link In memory of Mary Tolo given by Harvey & Gale Link
In memory of Terry Dohman give by Dee Jensen; Layton Prosser; Christine Tinker; Paul Nelson; Nicholas & Julie Gludt; Dave & Jody Rezac; Stan & Marilyn Sirek; Craig Casper; Harvey & Gale Link; Robert & Claudia Comstock; Chuck & Ione Muralt; Myrna Ball
Building In memory of Cathy Uhlich given by Linda Miller; Sharon Kotnour Choir In memory of Darlene Schnabel, mother of Felisa Mastel, given by Linda Johnson; Keath & Cindy Borchert; Harvey & Gale Link Library In memory of Mary Tolo given by Scott & Laurie Stiller In memory of Terry Dohman given by Jerry & Judy Oren Quilting In memory of Cathy Uhlich given by Joan Hardie In memory of Marlyce Kemmet given by Circle #1 Organ In memory of Muriel Johnson given by Connie Sletten
REMINDER: Bethel does not notify families of memorials given directly to the church.
The Memorial Committee’s main objective is to be the resource for any one person or group of people that would like to give a memorial, honorarium, or commemorate an occasion to Bethel Lutheran Church. It is the committee’s responsibility to formulate a catalog of specific items, keep a record of all memorials and to acknowledge those that have given gifts.
If you have any questions regarding memorial items or wish to give a memorial item or honorarium
Thanks to the members of Bethel for your continued support.
These are the people known to have birthdays in November. If you have a
birthday in November and your name is not listed, we do not have your
birthday in our church records. Please contact the church office with your birth date so we may have it for our records.
MAY EACH OF YOU HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
11/1 Arlene Bakken
Alivia Cvancara
Sara Manock
Kendall Rovig
Parker Sirek
Lincoln Thompson
11/2 Kristy Beto
Lauren Beyer
Brett Goltz
11/3 Tracer Bowar
Domanik Dammann
11/4 David Trangsrud
11/5 Kasey Cookman
Nichole Richels
Anthony Smith
Gwendolyn Tubbs
11/7 Kerry Anderson
Janice Bellmore
Matthew Berndt
Dane Carlson
Samantha Moderow
11/8 Jackson Burchill
Beverly McRoberts
Mary Jo Miller
11/9 William Erlandson
11/10 Jack Ehlers
Jordain Formaneck
Elizabeth Graalum
11/12 Hannah Anderson
Justin Azure
Mary Anne Grosz
Steven Hendrickson
11/13 Jocelyn Fisher
Braxten Hoistad
Kaitlin Kraft
Darlene Manock
Carter Youngquist
11/14 Jake Pfaff
Mikkol Smith
11/15 Bailey Bernstein
Shelly Bowar
Linda Christianson
Carter Long
Ronald McBeth
Chase Moderow
Ronald Teschner
11/16 Paul Jacklitch
Lisa Renville
11/17 Holly Anderson
VonDaLee Grandalen
Cyndy Gustafson
Jaden Hansen
11/18 Chase Dimmer
Julia Dohman
Jean Hoerer
Jeffrey Olson
Brooke Wixo
11/19 Jean Mandt
Sara Whaley
11/20 Jerry Schmidt
Brandon Thiel
Coleen Thoe
11/21 Carrie Bernstein
Jay Kruger
Ellie Miller
Paige Palmer
Monica Zentgraf
11/22 Stuart Bowar
Jay Malme
11/23 Pam Broderick
Jason Filbert
Madeline Miller
11/24 Vivian Bernotas
Robb Dohman
Brenda Gjesdal
Janelle Johnson
11/25 Gerald Pulvermacher
11/26 Kelsie Edenborg
Diane Finnie
Michael Hoffert
Stacy Owens
Adam Prochnow
11/27 Jana Berndt
Duane Finnie
Brett Gilbertson
Teresa Hallquist
Gale Tollefson
11/28 Glen Enderson
Jacob Grueneich
Rylan Gunnarson
11/29 Kristie Berg
Carol Manock Ryker Berndt
11/30 Esther Braaten
Joel Sirek
Reese Wickoren
Worship VOLUNTEERS
If you are unable to serve on the assigned date and cannot find a replacement please call: USHERS —Linda Miller -899-3479 COFFEE SERVERS—Carol Sturdevant -642-4355
READERS & COMMUNION ASSIST—Doug & Judy Peterson at 640-7010 Please notify the church office of the change at 642-4472.
9:00 am Service
If you are unable to serve on the assigned date please try to find a replacement. READERS please call—Doug & Judy Peterson at 640-7010 or 640-7010 . Please notify the church office of the change at 642-4472.
CHRISTMAS EVE
3:00 5:00 9:00 December 29
Reader Jeff Hage Cindy Borchert Wayne Braaten Luther Sannes
Ushers Jeff & Kathy Olson; Daryl Eberhardt
Communion Assist
Marcia Pederson; Geri Coyne; Judy Fleck; Hal & Diane Fisher; Neal Folstad
Reader Diane Fisher Sue Hendrickson Bonnie MacIver Wayne Braaten
Ushers Bob & Jeri Oscarson; Robb & Beth Dohman
Sonja Christensen; Floss John-son
Paul & Brigid Langseth; Judy McDaniel; Karen Lutz
Jeff & Steph Beyer; Geri Coyne
Communion Assist
Terry & Suzanne Pehl N/A Harvey Link; Neil Folstad N/A
Coffee
Servers Lynn & Jeannie Bjore; Wayne Braaten
Holly Close; Janet Farmen Duane & Diane Finnie; Joan Hardie
Floss Johnson; Sharon Kotnour
December 1 December 8 December15 December 22
Reader Karen Nelsen Katie Erickson Gloria Dohman Perry Miller
Ushers Terry & Suzanne Pehl; Doug & Judy Peterson
Pat & Vicki Trappen; Charlene Clute; Carol Manock
James & Trudy Jacobson; Keath Borchert; Gloria Dohman
Harvey & Gale Link, Linda Johnson
Communion Assist
Darlene Schuler; Sharon Kotnour
N/A Al Sommers; Clint Gilbertson N/A
Coffee
Servers Charlene Clute; Vicki Trappen
Jay & Katie Erickson; Cyndy Gustafson
Barry & Sue Hendrickson; Doug & Judy Peterson
Linda Plamer; Terry & Suzanne Pehl
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANNING COUNCIL MINUTES
October 8, 2019
CALL TO ORDER – Hal Fisher Roll Call
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION – Art Grochow APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the September 4, 2019 Minutes: Motion by Gail Beech, Second by Dana Kosowski (motion carried) TREASURERS REPORT:
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A motion was made to table the treasurer’s report - Motion by Pat Pithey, second by Blake Peterson (Motion carried)
Call committee update Pastor Jake Dryhaug will begin on November 1, 2019 Installation will be November 24, 2019
Audit committee A report will be provided Appoint three people for audit committee
Linda Grochow Crystal Lovick Need to appoint someone to do the audit
Update on appeal 773,635
Implementation team update Will be meeting again on Sunday Presentation forums for the congregation by November 3, November 6 and possibly the
10th Sanctuary revitalization update
No updates Nominating committee
Angie Cruff Rick Hendrickson Char Oehlke Julie Carlson Neil Folstad Sheila Dolan X
Have budgets submitted by December 1 to Executive committee Send all reports to Ashley
Have annual reports complete and submitted by December 15 Assessment update (endowment)
Meet in November
NEW BUSINESS:
Board Reports:
Board of Stewardship: Angie Cruff Planning the home-grown stewardship campaign. What seeds are you sewing Brad Bollinger and Linda are staying on the board Board of Property: Kelly Voss Met twice since September Talk about remodel projects – Estimates for projects that is moving forward to the implementation team Everyone on for next year Board of Education: Dana Kasowski Youth advisory committee started and led – Cade Mauch and Katrina Bajumpaa leading it Lock in Friday night for Middle School Valley Scare is the end of the month – Methodist and St. Johns going with Book Fair – October 20-27 – Hours will be open when Church office is open Video series – 40 days of community- on Sundays Confirmation – use every room in the building – between p-6 and confirmation there are around 200 kids Everyone remain on board for next year
Board of Lay: Gail Beech Sound board operator pay from 8:00 am to noon Judy Smith is leaving/everyone else is staying on the board Usher training Started talking about Advent and Christmas decorating Christmas services will be at 3:00, 5:00 and 9:00 Facebook live for broadcasting Linda out with medical so will look for a replacement from mid-October to December 1- Pastor Erika following up on this Board of Outreach: Blake Peterson God’s work our hands is September 8 (do some projects at the nursing homes) made gift packets went to two nursing home Information meeting for anyone getting information about Bethel on the 20th
Add to Facebook, channel 12, radio station, college 27th will be a coffee hour for new members Board Reports – each board email minutes to bethel office to review prior to planning council meeting Time capsule – spare piece of granite or marble to mark the location of the time capsule Wedding policy review – Board of Lay and Board of Property Cabinet space for funeral supplies Dates and notables: Spuds and Splits – October 24 Budgets due – December 1 Annual reports – December 15 (earlier if possible) Annual meeting – January 26 Middle school music festival – January 31 Closing with the Lord’s Prayer Erika will give spiritual Direction in November- Prayer and scripture reading Next meeting November 12, 2019