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This is Jesus—

Our Lord, Our Savior, Our King The Last Sunday of End Time—Christ the King

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH—NOVEMBER 21-24

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“To proclaim the gospel to all in order that disciples of Christ may be made and kept.”

WELCOME TO WORSHIP! We are pleased that you have chosen to worship the Lord with us

today. If you are a guest visiting with us, know that we are thankful you have joined us. Please

take a moment to sign the friendship register during the gathering of the Thank Offering.

Large print hymnals are available upon request from an usher.

Hearing assist devices are available upon request from an usher in Menomonee Falls.

Restrooms at the Falls: In the lower level of the church and also down the school hallway.

Restrooms at Germantown: In the north and south halls of the building.

If you need a place to quiet a restless child, the service is streamed to a TV in the lower level of

the Falls and in the Alpha Room at Germantown.

NOTES FOR WORSHIP The order of service for today is printed in this folder. The hymns are

found in the hymnals or are printed in the folder. The pastor will speak the parts marked “M” and

the congregation will speak the parts marked “C”.

COMMUNION The Bible tells us that those who take Communion together are to:

1. Recognize that Christ’s true body and blood are present in the Sacrament (1 Cor. 11:29),

2. Examine themselves (1 Cor. 11:28), and

3. Be united in faith with the congregation with which they commune (1 Cor. 10:17).

For these reasons, it is our practice that only those who are members of our congregation or a

congregation of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) join us for Holy Communion.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming part of our fellowship, please speak to the

pastor after the service.

SERVING IN WORSHIP

Preaching Minister Pastor Peter Schmidt

Organist Liz Sand (M), Amy Noon (G)

Grades 5 & 6 (8:00, 10:30) Jenny Schopper, director, Kyra Schopper, trumpet, Jenny Shaw, piano

Musicians Gene Dunnington, trumpet (M), James Kuehl, trumpet (G)

BETHLEHEM EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH MENOMONEE FALLS AND GERMANTOWN, WI

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GATHERING

OPENING HYMN Lift High the Cross | 579

INVOCATION

M: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the

seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the

firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

C: To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to

be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for

ever and ever! Amen. (Revelation 1:4-6)

CONFESSION OF SINS

M: The days are coming," declares the LORD, “when I will raise up to David a righteous Branch,

a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will

be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD

Our Righteousness.” (Jeremiah 23:5-6)

Since we have such a merciful King, let us humbly approach his throne, confess our sins,

and plead for his mercy.

C: Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. You are not a God

who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell. The arrogant cannot

stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong. But I, by your great mercy, will

come into your house; in reverence will I bow down toward your holy temple. Lead

me, O LORD, in your righteousness. For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you

surround them with your favor as with a shield. (Psalm 5:2-5, 7-8,12)

ORDER OF SERVICE FOR THE LAST SUNDAY OF END TIME

CHRIST THE KING

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M: As God’s called servant I announce to you what the LORD says—your Redeemer, the Holy

One of Israel:

“I am the LORD, your Holy One, Israel’s Creator, your King. Fear not, for I have redeemed

you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. You are my witnesses, and my servant

whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he.

I am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. I am he who blots out your

transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.

(Isaiah 43:1,10-11,15,25)

C: Amen.

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

After a brief introduction, all sing:

1 Crown him with many crowns, The Lamb upon his throne;

Hark how the heav’nly anthem drowns All music but its own.

Awake, my soul, and sing Of him who died for thee,

And hail him as thy matchless King Through all eternity.

4 Crown him the Lord of heav’n, Enthroned in worlds above;

Crown him the King to whom is giv’n The wondrous name of Love.

Crown him with many crowns As thrones before him fall;

Crown him, ye kings, with many crowns For he is King of all. (CW 341:1,4)

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Lord Jesus Christ, by your victory you have broken the power of the evil one. Fill our hearts

with joy and peace as we look with hope to that day when every creature in heaven and

earth will acclaim you King of kings and Lord of lords to your unending praise and glory; for

you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

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ANTHEM (8:00, 10:30) Crown Him Lord of All | Benjamin Russell Hanby

arr. Mitchell Covington

The congregation is invited to join in singing the refrains as indicated.

Choir: Who is he in yonder stall at whose feet the shepherds fall?

Who is he in deep distress fasting in the wilderness?

Refrain (Choir)

It’s the Lord, oh, wondrous story! It’s the Lord, the King of glory!

At his feet we humbly fall, crown him Lord of all, crown him Lord of all.

Choir: Who is he to whom they bring all the sick and sorrowing?

Who is he that stands and weeps at the grave where Laz’rus sleeps?

Refrain: ALL

Choir: Lo, at midnight who is he prays in dark Gethsemane?

Who is he on yonder tree dies in grief and agony?

Refrain: ALL

Choir: Who is he that from the grave comes to heal and help and save?

Who is he that from his throne rules with love and light alone?

Refrain: ALL

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THE WORD

FIRST LESSON Genesis 49:8-12

As Jacob lay dying, he bestows a special blessing on his son, Judah, a blessing that would affect all

salvation history.

“Judah, your brothers will praise you;

your hand will be on the

neck of your enemies;

your father’s sons will bow down to you. 9 You are a lion’s cub, Judah;

you return from the prey, my son.

Like a lion he crouches and lies down,

like a lioness—who dares to rouse him? 10

The scepter will not depart from Judah,

nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,

until he to whom it belongs shall come

and the obedience of the nations

shall be his. 11

He will tether his donkey to a vine,

his colt to the choicest branch;

he will wash his garments in wine,

his robes in the blood of grapes. 12

His eyes will be darker than wine,

his teeth whiter than milk.

PSALM OF THE DAY (6:45, 5:00, 9:15) Psalm 45 | p. 83

PSALM OF THE DAY (8:00, 10:30) Psalm 45 | arr. Hal Hopson

Choir: Refrain

ALL: Refrain

Choir: How our hearts with joy abound, With your beauty all around;

We would try our love to express, We would speak your righteousness. Refrain

Choir: Fairer still than human frame, To our eyes for years the same;

Steadfast love shines from your face; From your lips flow words of grace. Refrain

Choir: Yours the scepter, yours the throne; You to use are God alone;

Mercies, vast, to all are giv’n: Wealth of earth, and joy of heav’n. Refrain

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Choir: Glorious gifts, for mercy’s sake, We are chosen, we partake.

Come with joy and highest praise; Come to God’s house, your voices raise. Refrain

Choir: Let your song of praise recall: God alone is Lord of all.

All the earth and heav’n above, Join to praise the God of love. Refrain

SECOND LESSON Colossians 1:13-20

Jesus Christ is superior to all things, proving that superiority by achieving our salvation from sin,

death, and Satan. 13

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the

Son he loves, 14

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

16 For in him all things

were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or

rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17

He is before all

things, and in him all things hold together. 18

And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the

beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the

supremacy. 19

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20

and through him to

reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making

peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

VERSE OF THE DAY Revelation 22:13

M: Alleluia. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.

Alleluia.

After a musical introduction, the congregation sings:

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!

Unto Christ, our heav’nly King, Alleluia!

Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!

Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia! (CW 157:2)

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GOSPEL Luke 23:35-43

What the Roman soldiers and the criminals mocked Jesus for is the ultimate truth: Jesus IS the

Christ, as well as the king of the Jews, and in fact, of all creation.

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The people stood watching, and the rulers even

sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save

himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.”

36 The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They

offered him wine vinegar 37

and said, “If you are the king

of the Jews, save yourself.”

38 There was a written notice above him, which read: THIS

IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at

him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”

40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear

God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41

We are punished justly, for we are

getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”

42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”

43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

M: This is the Gospel of our Lord.

C: Praise be to you, O Christ!

HYMN OF THE DAY Not Unto Us | 392

SERMON Genesis 49:8-12

Jesus As King Was the Plan All Along

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CONFESSION OF FAITH The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,

eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,

begotten, not made,

of one being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven,

was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,

and became fully human.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate.

He suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead

and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THANK OFFERING

Moved by God’s love in Christ, we offer him our first and best gifts, purely out of thanks to him.

Please take a moment to sign the Friendship Register.

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PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

M: To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power

for ever and ever!

C: Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory.

M: You are worth, O Christ our King, to receive honor and glory and praise, for you created all

things and by your will they were created and have their being.

C: Alleluia! For our Lord God Almighty reigns!

M: You are worthy, O Christ our King, to receive honor and glory and praise because you were

slain, and with your blood you purchased us for God. From every tribe and language and

people and nation, you have called us into your kingdom and have made us priests to serve

you, our God and Father.

C: Help us live as royal priests.

M: We give thanks to you, O Christ our Shepherd-King, because you have searched for us and

found us. Lead us to the green pastures and quiet waters of your saving love, so that we

may enjoy peace and comfort for our souls.

C: Heal our hearts when they are broken with sin and guilt. Strengthen us when we are

weak.

M: We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, because you have taken your great power and

have begun to reign. Come with your mighty power to break and defeat every evil plan and

purpose of the devil, of the ungodly influences and ideas of the world, and of our own

sinful nature. Use your power to calm the unrest among nations and peoples so that your

kingdom may spread and grow.

C: Strengthen our confidence in knowing that your kingdom will never be destroyed.

M: O Christ our King, you have supremacy over all. You will judge the world in righteousness

and the peoples with equity. You have destroyed death and brought life and immortality to

light through the gospel. Reign in our hearts that we may serve you more faithfully and

speak more boldly to others of your saving love.

C: Praise be to the Lord God, who alone does marvelous deeds. May the whole earth be

filled with his glory.

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Special prayers and intercessions may follow.

M: Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions.

Silent prayer.

M: Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him.

The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he

will reign for ever and ever, King of kings and Lord of lords.

C: The Lord God Almighty reigns! Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! Amen.

LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins,

as we forgive those

who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,

and the glory are yours

now and forever. Amen.

THE SACRAMENT

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

M: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them up unto the Lord.

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M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

M: Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In love he has blessed us with every

spiritual blessing. He protects and preserves his Church in every age and gives us

confidence to lift up our heads and watch for Jesus with joy. Now have come the salvation

and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ. To him who sits

on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and thanks and honor and glory forever and ever.

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

Sanctus

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given

thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my ✙ body,

which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;

this is my ✙ blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of

sins. Do this whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

M: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: Amen.

LAMB OF GOD

Agnus Dei

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DISTRIBUTION

DISTRIBUTION HYMN Hail, O Once-Despised Jesus | 351

THANK THE LORD

CLOSING PRAYER

M: Hear the prayer of your people, O Lord, that the lips which have praised you here may

glorify you in the world, that the eyes which have seen the coming of your Son may long for

his coming again, and that all who have received in his true body and blood the pledge of

your forgiveness may be restored to live a new and holy life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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BLESSING

M: Brothers and sisters go in peace. Live in harmony with one another.

Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face to shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and ✙ give you peace.

CLOSING HYMN There Is a Higher Throne | 727

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WEEKLY NEWS AND NOTES

CALL RETURNED – Pastor Andrew Naumann, serving at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, has

returned the call to serve as our third pastor. We ask God to bless his ministry there and pray for

God’s guiding hand as we continue to seek another pastor. A new date for the next call meeting

will be announced soon.

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICES – Thanksgiving Worship Services will be held on

Wednesday, November 27th at 6:45 p.m. in Menomonee Falls and Thursday, November 28th at

9:15 a.m. in Germantown.

PASTOR ZIMMERMANN IS TURNING 90! – Pastor Zimmermann served the Bethlehem

family faithfully from 1973 until his retirement in 1995. His daughter, Lisa Weituschat, would like

to collect enough memories to build an album for his birthday (Feb. 13, 2020) and is asking for

our help. The plan is to collect as many entries as possible, hopefully 90, from friends, relatives,

and especially former members of his at Bethlehem. If you would like to be part of this

gift, please contact Egon/ Susan Schmandt at (262)364-7825 or [email protected]. Please

use only 4X6 recipe cards when writing a memory. Thank you!

CHARIS TREE – Bethlehem is once again privileged to be part of the Charis Tree for our seminary

students and families. Please take a name from the tree (located at the Menomonee Falls Church)

and purchase a gift for a student, student’s spouse or child. Please return the gift no later than

Sunday, December 15th to the Menomonee Falls Church. Gifts will be delivered to the Seminary

on December 16th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michelle Beeler

(262)305-5808. Merry Christmas!

CHURCH WISH LIST – Bethlehem Lutheran Church has a wish list for items of need that are not

otherwise provided for in the Ministry Financial Plan. If you would like to make a donation toward

a Wish List item, please use the special offering envelope included in your envelope box. Please

write "Wish List" on the "other" line and, if giving toward a specific item, the item you'd like your

donation to support. Any gift given can be designated for any item on the list, regardless of

whether it covers the entire cost or not. If you would like to make a donation or have any

questions, you may also contact Jim Casper at (262) 255-4180 or [email protected] or you may

also contact one of the Pastors. Please note there is a separate wish list for Bethlehem Lutheran

School. Thank you for your continuing support of Bethlehem's ministry!

1. Ultraviolet Portable Room Sanitizer ($12,000.00)

2. Christmas Decorations – Menomonee Falls Sanctuary ($500.00)

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SAVE THE DATE! – If this cold weather has you needing something to look forward to, make sure

and save January 25th on your schedule! The annual Bethlehem chili competition is certain to fill

your belly and send you home smiling. Look for more details and sign up to come soon.

SIDEWALK SNOW CLEARING AT MENOMONEE FALLS CAMPUS – There is a need for backup

volunteers to clear snow from the sidewalks, on an occasional basis, when regular volunteers are

out of town. This need includes times before school during the week and before services on the

weekends. If you are interested in being a backup volunteer, please call or text Phil at 262-844-

9642. Thanks!

COME DECK THE HALLS! – At the Menomonee Falls campus! The Decorating Team invites you

to join us as we decorate the church for the Christmas season on Saturday, December 7th,

starting at 8:30am. You do NOT need to come and stay the whole time. We will provide some

morning refreshments and Christmas music to keep it fun, and usually we order lunch after we

wrap up, if the group is hungry. Please consider joining us, and if you have any questions, you can

email Tom Meitner at [email protected]. See you then!

MORNINGS WITH MOMMY – We are closing out the semester with a party- a "Happy Birthday,

Jesus!" party- celebrating the birth of our Savior! Join us at our usual time on Friday, December

6th from 9:00 -10:15 AM OR come to our add-on session on Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 -

10:15 AM! Mornings with Mommy is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your

children (ages birth through 5 years old) and meet other moms. There are age-appropriate

activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Each session has a different theme, but all

sessions include songs, stories, activity stations, crafts, and snack (and coffee for the grownups!)

There is a $5/family fee to cover costs for this event.

MOBILE GRANT RECEIVED

Bethlehem Lutheran School has been awarded two $500.00 Mobile Educational Alliance

Grants. This money will be used toward enhancing our Math and Science curriculums at

Bethlehem. This program is funded by Mobile with the purpose of “investing in the future of the

community through educational grants to neighborhood schools.” We certainly thank members

M/M Steve & Molly Yahr of Mayfield Road Mobile (2545 Mayfield Road, Richfield) and Cardinal

Service (805 Cardinal Lane Hartland) for his efforts in making these grants possible!

SEEKING SINGERS! – Bethlehem's Adult Choir is looking for a few willing souls to join us in our

singing for the Advent and Christmas seasons. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at 7:00pm--all

are welcome! Please talk to Martha Johnson for more information or join us on Monday night.

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Serving in Worship

Ushers:

Saturday, November 23th

5:00 PM Team 9 – Rehlinger

Sunday, November 24th

8:00 AM Team 8 – Maliszko

9:15 AM Team 15 – Braun

10:30 AM Team 14 – Ruddat

Wednesday, November 27th

6:45 PM Team 15 – Braun

Thursday, November 28th

9:15 AM Team 9 – Rehlinger


5:00 PM Team 9 – Rehlinger

Sunday, December 1st

8:00 AM Team 10– Affeldt

9:15 AM Team 1 – Wirkkula

10:30 AM Team 16 – Neuberger

Set Up Teams (Germantown):


Team 1 – Brian Eden


Team 2 – Gene Dunnington

Service Overseer


Menomonee Falls – Erich Schmandt

Germantown – Jim Henne


Menomonee Falls – Jon Wirkkula

Germantown – Dan Bednar

Communion Assistants:


5:00 PM Ronn Eigenfeld

Joe Bartz


8:00 AM Jeff Zarder

10:30 AM Tom Steinbach

Greeters:


6:45 PM Jeff & Joyce Gohr


5:00 PM Leroy & Margaret Buelow


8:00 AM Jim & Barb Casper

9:15 AM Chuck & Michelle Wierschem

10:30 AM OPEN


5:00 PM Ken & Ione Pruess


8:00 AM Chris & Liz Sand

9:15 AM OPEN

10:30 AM Gwen & David Berth

Church Attendance Last Week:

779

Unified Offerings Last Week:

$24,725

Building Rel. Offerings Last Week:

$7,245

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Communion Sunday

8:00 AM Worship Service – M

9:00 AM Bible Study – M

9:15 AM Worship Service – G

10:20 AM Family Bible Hour – G


7:00 PM Live Stream Bible Study

Monday, November 25th

5:30 PM Public School Confirmation – G

6:00 PM Handbells – M

7:00 PM Choir Practice – M

7:00 PM Bible Information Class – G

7:30 PM Dart ball – G

Tuesday, November 26th

10:15 AM Bible Class – M

6:00 PM Quilters – M

6:30 PM Elders – M

Wednesday, November 27th

6:45 PM Thanksgiving Eve Service – M


Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

9:15 AM Thanksgiving Day Service – G

Friday, November 29th


5:00 PM Worship Service– M



9:00 AM Bible Study – M

9:15 AM Worship Service – G

10:20 AM Family Bible Hour – G


7:00 PM Live Stream Bible Study

The Week Ahead

Pastors: Phil Arnold 262-225-0580 [email protected] Peter Schmidt 262-409-5656 [email protected] Russell Schmidt 910-381-6759

[email protected]

Church Office: 262-251-3555 Office Staff E-mail Address:

[email protected] School Office: 262-251-3120 Child Care Office: 262-257-0408 Website: bethlehem-wels.org

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