Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church 2515 Madison Ave. Burlington, Iowa Phone: (319) 752-3621 Fax: (319) 752-1543 www.bethanyburlington.org Pastor Andersen’s contact information 319-754-0014 (Home) 319-601-9021 (Cell) Bethany Lutheran Church Mission Statement Reaching out in Worship, Fellowship, Learning, and Love --- we are God’s people. 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 Volume 56 Issue 6 June 2016 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. Any- one 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
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Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church 2515 Madison Ave.
Burlington, Iowa
Phone: (319) 752-3621
Fax: (319) 752-1543
www.bethanyburlington.org
Pastor Andersen’s contact information
319-754-0014 (Home)
319-601-9021 (Cell)
Bethany Lutheran Church Mission Statement
Reaching out in Worship, Fellowship, Learning, and Love --- we are God’s people.
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
Volume 56 Issue 6 June 2016
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. Any-one 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
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. 26 - Mike Miller; Jasmine Stewart 28 - Tonya Cloke 29 - Valerie Sanford 30 - Angela Johnson
June
Birthdays
Head Usher: Spencer Honsey
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 As-
sistants 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. 19 - 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 mis-sionaries in Liberia. You can read more about their
ministry on the bulletin board at the northeast end
of the fellowship hall.
June 2015 Lay Leaders
PLEASE NOTE The deadline to submit informa-
tion for the monthly Chimes is
the 25th of the month. You’re
welcome to email your submis-
sions, leave a note on the desk in
the office, or call the church
office. Thank you!
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.
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.
WELCA 2016
29th 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 bulle-
tin board in the hallway. Stop and
check it out if you’re interested in
attending.
2016 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.
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 Beth-any. Everyone is welcome to join - be sure to
bring a covered dish to share.
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.
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.
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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.
Property Committee Monday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.
Book Club Tuesday, June 28, 5:00 p.m.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
MAY ATTENDANCE
May 1 71 May 8 80 May 15 115 May 22 71
MAY GIVING
5/1 $3,077 5/8 $3,561 5/15 $1,710 5/22 $1,767 Total $10,115
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