Bethlehem Star

November 2019

Worship Services

8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Learning Hour

9:10–10:05 a.m.

“Gathered around Word and Sacrament, we live the Good News

of Christ’s love throughout our Community and the World.”

Bethlehem Staff

Pastor Katie Chullino katie@bethlehem-lutheran.net

Deaconess Kristen Baltrum Director of Faith Formation kristen@bethlehem-lutheran.net

Deaconess Sarah Loberg Faith Formation Support sarah@bethlehem-lutheran.net

Deaconess Ann Maki Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator

ann@bethlehem-lutheran.net

Brenda Harris, Music Director brenda@bethlehem-lutheran.net

Nancy Tiff, Office Coordinator admin@bethlehem-lutheran.net

Jenny Kelley, Interim Webmaster and Communications Coordinator jmtkelley@gmail.com

Karen Haag, Bookkeeper karen@bethlehem-lutheran.net

Cornerstone Preschool

Andrea Becker, Director of Cornerstone Preschool andrea.j.becker@gmail.com

Ministry Events in November

• Manna Bible Study: Mondays, 9:00–11:00 a.m.

• Handbell choir rehearsals: Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

• Worship at the Peaks Care Center: Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m.

• Boomwhackers rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m.

• BLC Adult Choir rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m.

• Bethlehem Quilters: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.

• Pastor Chullino Installation Service: Saturday, November 2, 10:30 a.m.

• All Saints Jazz Services: Sunday, November 3, 8:00 and 10:15 a.m.

• Jazz Mini-concert: Sunday, November 3, 9:30 a.m.

• Property Ministry meeting: November 5, 7:00 p.m.

• Women’s Retreat Fundraiser at Quarters: November 6, 2:00–10:00 p.m.

• Communications Committee meeting: November 6, 6:00 p.m.

• Confirmation class: November 6, 7:00 p.m.

• First Friday Fellowship: November 8, 6:00–8:30 p.m.

• Bluegrass rehearsal: November 9, 9:00 a.m.

• Musical Ambassadors to Bross Street Assisted Living: November 10, 11:30 a.m.

• Confirmation & Mentor Activity: November 10, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

• Naomi Circle meeting: November 12, 9:15 a.m.

• BLC Council meeting: November 12, 7:00 p.m.

• Confirmation class: November 13, 7:00 p.m.

• BLC Book Club: November 14, 7:30 a.m.

• Pledge Drive Commitment Sunday: November 17

• Naomi Circle OUR Center Lunch: November 17, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

• Prayer Shawl Ministry: November 19, 10:00 a.m.

• Tuesday Bunco: November 19, 2:00 p.m.

• Evangelism Ministry meeting: November 19, 7:00 p.m.

• BLC Library Committee: November 20, 1:00 p.m.

• Confirmation class: November 20, 7:00 p.m.

• Thanksgiving Holiday and BLC Office closed: November 28–29

More details of these events and additional information can be found on our website: www.bethlehem-lutheran.net.

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Monthly Ministry Highlight

Bethlehem Lutheran Church/Light of Christ Mission Trip to Fremont, NE

Sunday, September 29 to Sunday, October 6, 2019 by Irene Yap

On a beautiful Sunday morning, eleven members from BLC and LOC gathered at our church entrance before leaving for Fremont, NE, to help Fremont Habitat for Humanity with flood relief work. Pastor Keith and Father Teri came out to give us blessings for our mission and journey.

Linda and Art Holm drove their own truck, as did Ken Wright. Bob Cotton drove "Josephine" for the first couple of hours with passengers Todd Propp, Matt James (both also shared the driving) plus the LOC contingent: Pete Conti (who drove the 2nd "shift"), Pat Guilbeault, Bob Franch, Mary Franch and Irene Yap.

In the interest of time, we brought our sack lunch to enjoy on the drive and only stopped for gasoline/restrooms. It was dinner time at Country Buffet in Lincoln. When we arrived at 8 p.m. at Country Bible Church (CBC) in Blair, Pastor Glen greeted and showed us around their beautiful facility. They provided air-mattresses and cots in two classrooms—our dorms and individual little space for the week. We also met Mary Henning, our cook, who had arrived earlier from Milford, Kansas. She prepared our daily breakfasts, brown bag lunches to bring with us to our job sites, and delicious dinners when we returned in the evenings after much needed showers at the Blair YMCA (as CBC does not have showers). Mary creatively used the food supplies from CBC plus whatever she purchased with funds we had sent ahead of time.

Monday morning, we had our orientation at Fremont Habitat by Joy and Kesha. They have an impressive office with a huge thrift store. Our assignment instructions were to go down Ridge Road, look for MJ, a 12-year-old on a bike with a blue shirt, and follow him. That was a very accurate and fun "GPS" direction! MJ is home-schooled by his single dad, Jack. Their small cabin is very close to Platte River and had suffered severe flood damage. Terry Baumert was our Habitat supervisor and our job that day was to finish installing vinyl siding. The 11 of us took on various tasks—unfortunately we did not have certain materials to complete putting up all the siding, but we had hoped to return to finish our assignment.

Alas, it rained that evening into the next day so plans had to change. Days 2—5, the "drywall” crew—Todd, Matt, Ken, Pete, Bob, Mary and Irene—worked at Antonia's Habitat home to restore her finished basement. We hung 69 sheets of drywall plus mud and taped most of the that drywall in four days. The owner wrote Habitat a very sweet note—here is a short quote: "Thank you! So very very much!!! Having you guys come and help us made things a lot easier and better for us." Antonia's daughter and grandchildren live with her.

Meanwhile, on Day 2, Bob, Pat, Linda and Art, aka the "painting and clean up" crew, painted the Jefferson House, a large home for troubled youth. Day 3, this crew worked at the 20,000 square foot Flood Disaster Relief Warehouse—swept, made shelves and sorted countless work suits, latex gloves, face masks, etc. Day 4, back to the Jefferson House, removing old labels off shelving prior to applying new paint. Day 5, they worked on Candi's (Habitat) home, painted her entire basement following a Chicago crew, who had put up the new drywall earlier that week.

We played on Saturday—visiting the Omaha Zoo and the famous bridge over the Missouri River where Nebraska and Iowa meet. That evening, we treated ourselves to "fine dining" at a famous restaurant in Blair where most of us enjoyed their famous Omaha steaks.

Thank you, Bob, Pete, Matt and Todd, for driving us home safely. All of us are filled with joy and gratitude that we were given this opportunity to help others in need. Thank you to our entire BLC and LOC community for your financial and spiritual support. Peace and Blessings to all.

If you have questions regarding our mission trips, contact Bob Cotton (rcc.cotton@gmail.com, 303-651-6563).

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Pastor Katie’s Installation!

Pastor Katie will officially be installed as our new pastor on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. Bishop Gonia will preside at the service. Following the service, we will have a potluck luncheon celebration organized by neighborhood groups.

As a reminder to all, please wear your name tags so Pr. Katie and Chili can get to know all of us more easily. If you need a tag, please let Nancy know so she can make a new one for you.

Worship

November 3 – All Saints Sunday

• Luke 6:20–31: In echoes of the prophet Isaiah and Mary's song of praise, Jesus reveals surprising things about who enjoys blessing and who endures woe. He invites his disciples to shower radical love, blessings, forgiveness, generosity, and trust, even to enemies and outsiders.

• All Saints Jazz service

• Mile High Jazz Band and Adult choir at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

November 10 – Twenty second Sunday after Pentecost

• Luke 20:27–38: The Sadducees, who do not believe in the resurrection of the dead, try to trap Jesus. They formulate the convoluted case of a serial widow who marries a succession of seven brothers. Jesus responds by teaching about God, to whom all are alive and in whom all relationships are fulfilled.

• Bluegrass service at both services

November 17 – Twenty third Sunday after Pentecost

• Luke 21:5–19: As history moves toward God’s fulfillment, there will be frightening signs and events. Before the end, believers will draw strength from their relationship to God and shall be given the words they need to testify and to endure without fear.

• Adult choir at 8:00 a.m.; Boomwhackers and Revelation choir at 10:15 a.m.

• Liturgy setting 10

November 24 – Christ the King Sunday

• Luke 23:33–43: Amid scoffing and slander from those who sarcastically call him Messiah and king, Jesus reveals that to be Messiah and king is to give one’s life for others. Here he uses his power to welcome a despised sinner to paradise but puts his own death into God’s hands.

• Adult choir at 10:15 a.m.

• Liturgy setting 10

Daylight Savings Time Ending

Daylight Saving Time ends on November 3. Remember to set your clocks back and enjoy your extra hour of sleep before coming to the All Saints Jazz Service!

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All Saints Jazz Service

Sunday, November 3, 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. services: Invite your family and friends to join us in worshipping at this inspiring and unique Jazz/Gospel service created and led by our own pianist, Ray Leake. Ray brings in some of the finest Dixieland Jazz musicians in the Denver area to create an uplifting and interactive church service. Our adult choir will also be singing at both services. There will be a mini-concert between services at 9:30 a.m. You won’t want to miss it!

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

Bethlehem will join our wider community in an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. (location to be announced). All are welcome to join in this Eucharistic celebration. There will be a combined choir and if you are interested in participating, contact our Music Director, Brenda (brenda@bethlehem-lutheran.net) for more details on the choir and music. More information will be in the weekly bulletins and on our website.

Worship Attendance for September 2019

Date Total

September 1 176 September 8 207 September 15 246 September 22 158 September 29 192

Total Attendance 979

Average 196

Faith Formation

Adult Forums for October

November 3: Faith Formation: More than just Sunday School, led by Deaconess Kristen. All are invited to come for this short adult forum that will lift up the many ways we do Faith Formation here at BLC. This is designed to be an informative and short conversation that will define what Faith Formation is and highlight the programs that provide the platform for Faith Formation. More conversation about Faith Formation will follow in the coming months. This will be a shortened session due to the Jazz Concert that is also between worship services.

God and Science: This series is designed to explore an aspect of the relationship between science and faith. The conversation will begin with a short video, narrated by Dr. Paul Wallace, who is an astronomer, professor, theologian and self-proclaimed science nerd, all in one person! Following the video, Fred Fanton will lead discussion based on hand-outs for each video. This curriculum was developed by Luther Seminary and made possible from a grant John Templeton Foundation. This is a product of a three-year project entitled “Science for Youth Ministry: The Plausibility of Transcendence.” Its purpose is to catalyze faith-and-science conversations for people of all ages.

November 10: God and Science: A Tale of Two Books

Do you feel like faith and science are in competition, that you must choose one or the other? The different stories told by faith and science often overwhelm us. But what if our faith could be enlarged and inspired by science?

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November 17: God and Science: Hurtling Through Space

Throughout history, Christians have been central to advancing our understanding of the universe through science. But recently, many Christians are being taught to ignore or fear science. What if we, as people of faith, were reinvigorated to celebrate scientific discovery as an expression of our God-Given capacity to know and understand?

November 24: God and Science: Lobsters and Poetry

New scientific discoveries can continually inform and expand our understanding of the universe. As our perspective grows, we are confronted with a choice: are we willing to shed old beliefs in order to embrace an enlarged faith that fits our new understanding?

December 1: God and Science: Atoms, Arranged to Love

Are we fantastically complex collections of atoms and nothing more? Or are we fantastically complex collections of atoms that somehow carry the divine image and have a deep capacity for love? How might faith provide understanding about life that science cannot?

Please continue to check the weekly bulletins and our website (https://www.bethlehem-lutheran.net/faith-formation/adult.html) for updated schedules.

November Confirmation Schedule

November 3, Sunday, 9:15–10:05 a.m.: Team building games and activities.

November 6, Wednesday, 7:00–8:00 p.m.: If Jesus was God, why did he have to die?

November 10, Sunday, 9:15–10:05 a.m.: Service project #2- TBD.

November 13, Wednesday 7:00–8:00 p.m.: Is believing in Jesus really the only way to heaven?

November 17, Sunday, 9:15–10:05 a.m.: Coffee Talk. We will be headed to Luna Café on 8th and Coffman. Please RSVP to Deaconess Sarah Loberg (sarah@bethlehem-lutheran.net) if you will be coming and fill out the online WAIVER (https://www.bethlehem-lutheran.net/connect/blc-forms.html). Meet in the narthex (front door of the church building) and bring a couple bucks for your treats (but if that is a problem (or you forget) we will cover it)! If you are an adult who is available to tag-along as an adult leader, please let Deaconess Kristen (kristen@bethlehem-lutheran.net) know ASAP; your coffee will be covered as a thank you for your time!

November 20, Wednesday, 7:00–9:00 p.m.: EXTENDED CLASS TIME. We will be watching the movie Jesus Christ Superstar as we wrap up our unit on Jesus.

November 24, Sunday, 9:15–10:05 a.m.: Team building games and activities.

Contact Deaconess Kristen (kristen@bethlehem-lutheran.net) with any questions.

Confirmation Mentor Ministry

November 10, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.: Bring a sack lunch and be prepared to go out into the community to find items to build a Thanksgiving Food Bag for a family in need. We will once again be providing Thanksgiving Bags through Lutheran Family Services. Please sign the online WAIVER (https://www.bethlehem-lutheran.net/connect/blc-forms.html) for this event as you will be going around town in teams. Please RSVP to Deaconess Sarah Loberg (sarah@bethlehem-lutheran.net) if your Mentor/Mentee pair will be joining in on the fun.

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Congregational Support Needed!

On November 10, our Confirmation Mentor-Mentee pairs will be working with Lutheran Family Services to build Thanksgiving Meal Bags for families in need. If you would like to support their project, please have any of the following items available at your home for our kids to come get on their scavenger hunt. Please also contact Deaconess Kristen (kristen@bethlehem-lutheran.net) and let her know that you would like to have the kids stop by your house to pick up what you have on hand! (No telling what you have, though, because what they get is part of the activity “game” as there are points assigned to each item.) If you do not receive a stop at your house, you can still donate items by dropping them in Deaconess Kristen’s office before November 10. The items will be used to complete the bags.

Requested Items:

• Package of stuffing mix

• Can of chicken broth (low salt)

• Can of cranberry sauce

• Can(s) of vegetables

• Pumpkin or banana bread mix

• Packs of hot chocolate, tea or apple cider

• Apple or cranberry juice (small sizes)

• $25 gift card for turkey & fresh items

Please put the food items in a reusable grocery bag (bags can be found at most stores for around $1) and collect all gift cards outside bags. Please contact Deaconess Kristen (kristen@bethlehem-lutheran.net) with any questions.

Confirmation Service Project—Homeless Outreach Bags

We had that whole wagon full from “God's Work Our Hands.” Day, and it is officially empty now! So, with the coming colder temps, bags with socks, gloves, Chapstick, and pocket warmers, plus soft granola bars, protein items (tuna, etc.), comb, and toothbrush/paste, could be quite helpful to hand to folks who are in need. The confirmation class will be gathering and assembling bags to have ready for our community to take with them out into the world. Please consider supporting their efforts by bringing in donations and placing them in the collection bench marked "Confirmation Project: Homeless Outreach Bags". We will collect through November 9. Thank you for your support! Please contact Deaconess Kristen (kristen@bethlehem-lutheran.net) with any questions.

Sunday School

Sunday school does meet each Sunday this month. Preschool (ages three and four) through 5th grade will start with group opening at 9:15 a.m. in the back-corner room with the rug. Parents, please pick up your child(ren) from their classrooms at 10:05 a.m. This month we will continue to learn about the parting of the Red Sea and grow together in faith through different hands on activities and stations. Towards the end of the month, we will learn about Advent and start on parts for the Christmas program. For more information talk with Deaconess Ann (ann@bethlehem-lutheran.net, 720-301-0104 call or text).

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Sr. High Sunday School Schedule

November 3: Faith Formation: More than just Sunday School. Parents and students are invited to come for this short adult forum that will lift up the many ways we do Faith Formation here at BLC. This is designed to be an informative and short conversation that will define what Faith Formation is and highlight the programs that provide the platform for Faith Formation. More conversation about Faith Formation will follow in the coming months. This will be a shortened session due to the Jazz Concert that is also between worship services.

November 10: Those who went on the Mystery Trip this past summer will be having a “MT2.0” wrap up, and, therefore, there will be no regular Senior High Sunday School class.

November 17: Coffee Talk: We will be headed to Luna Café on 8th and Coffman. Please RSVP to Deaconess Sarah Loberg (sarah@bethlehem-lutheran.net) if you will be coming and fill out the online WAIVER (https://www.bethlehem-lutheran.net/connect/blc-forms.html). Meet in the narthex (front door of the church building) and bring a couple bucks for your treats (but if that is a problem (or you forget) we will cover it)! If you are an adult who is available to tag-along as an adult leader, please let Deaconess Kristen (kristen@bethlehem-lutheran.net) know ASAP; your coffee will be covered as a thank you for your time!

November 24: No regular Sunday School for Senior High. Contact Deaconess Kristen (kristen@bethlehem-lutheran.net) with any questions.

Naomi Circle

Naomi Circle will meet Tuesday, November 12, at 9:15 a.m. We start with a light brunch and meeting and then have a Bible study based on the ELCA Gather magazine. See you there! Contact Sue Smith (suesmith512@msn.com, 863-326-4000) for more information.

Mission

Nicaragua Project Matching Funds Challenge: Food for the Children

Thank you to all who have supported the Nicaragua project, a mission of Bethlehem, in the past. As the economic situation in Nicaragua continues to be under extreme pressure, the preschool and the children remain the priority for the Nicaragua project. As we enter the holiday season, please consider a donation to the Nicaragua Project to help provide food for the 95 preschool students and for their after-school programs. Donations will be matched with a total goal of raising $15,000. You will hear more about this on Sundays in November.

Checks should be made payable to: Bethlehem Lutheran (Nicaragua) and placed in the collection plate or sent to: Bethlehem Lutheran (Nicaragua), 1000 West 15th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501.

Please visit http://thenicaraguaproject.org/ to learn more or contact Dave Twait (drtwait@yahoo.com), Cathy Goodman (cegood47@aol.com), or Mark Holste (holstemarka@outlook.com).

Musical Ambassadors to Bross Street Assisted Living

On November 10, we are headed to 537 Bross Street, Longmont, immediately following our second service to sing, read scripture and pray The Lord's Prayer with the residents. This is the only church they have. Please join us in bringing joy to some who cannot make it to a more formal service. All are welcome. For more information contact, Jeanne Phipps (303-516-9282, jeanne@phippsweb.com).

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Gather

2020 Women’s Retreat Fundraiser at Quarters Bar+Arcade

Please join us for family friendly fun at Quarters (475 Main Street, Longmont) on Wednesday, November 6, 2:00–10:00 p.m. Simply open a tab with a Wristband and tell the staff you are with Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Twenty percent of your pre-tax game and drink purchases will come back to Bethlehem's Women's Retreat fund to offset the cost of speakers, materials and the overall event. (Note: Actual quarters placed into games are excluded from total.) If you have any questions, contact Deaconess Kristen (kristen@bethlehem-lutheran.net).

Connect

First Friday Fellowship in October

Join us on Friday, November 8, 6:00–8:30 p.m. (yes, it is actually on the second Friday this month!): Our hosts are Gail and Carl Schurman; their address is 2289 Mead Dr., Boulder, CO, 80301. First Friday is a monthly adult fellowship opportunity to get to know other church members in a relaxed setting. No reservations are required; just bring an appetizer and a beverage to share.

Stewardship

2020 Stewardship Drive

In the coming weeks, the leadership team at Bethlehem will be crafting the operating budget for 2020. One of the tools we use to construct that budget is the expected revenue from membership. That information comes directly from the pledges that are made. As you consider your giving level for the upcoming year, please consider the following:

Operating costs for the church total approximately $475,000 per year. This includes property maintenance, utilities, payroll, and mission costs. As is the case everywhere, these costs are not decreasing. We can generally expect the overall cost of operations to increase by 2-3% per year via inflation alone. Any increases in mission work, staffing, or unexpected repairs to the facility will add to that amount. Obviously, we don’t want to just do what we’ve always done in the past. We want to grow and will need your support to accomplish that goal.

Everybody has a reason to be a member of this community. We ask that you take inventory of the reasons why you are willing to give to Bethlehem. What is it that we do here that fuels your passion? The answer to that question is likely different for everybody. Whatever your reasons, we hope that you find value in our work here and are willing to support our mission to the best of your ability.

Our annual Stewardship Drive is October 27–November 17. Please stay tuned for more details and listen to the temple talks on November 10 and November 17. Pledge forms can be turned in on November 17. For more information, contact our Stewardship chair, Eric Kittleberger (elkittel@q.com, 303-682-2341).

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Finance

Financial Update YTD through September 2019

General Fund Actual Income: $ 346,960 General Fund Budgeted Income: $ 355,163 Income Surplus/(Deficit): $ (8,203) General Fund Ministry Expenses: $ 346,050 Net Surplus/(Deficit): $ (2,090)

General & Designated Funds Actual Income $453,979 General & Designated Budgeted Income: $441,589 Income Surplus/(Deficit:) $ 12,390 General & Designated Fund Ministry Expenses: $439,724 Net Surplus/(Deficit): $ 14,255

Financial Summary Reports Presented to Council Available

You can download the Financial Summary Reports submitted each month to council from our Member website under Notes/BLC Financial Information (https://www.bethlehem-lutheran.net/notes/blc-financial-information.html). Please note that this is a new location on our Member website that is more convenient to find when reading Council Minutes. Contact Gene Schnabel (gene.schnabel68@gmail.com) for more information or with questions or suggestions.

New Give+ Text Phone Number for Bethlehem

As part of our electronic giving program, we offer a smart tool designed for today’s mobile phone users. In less time than it takes to write a check, you can make weekly offerings, respond to special appeals, or set up a recurring donation by simply sending a text to our secure account at 844-957-1020. Note: this is a new number and is a toll-free number specifically for Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Visit our website Donate tab to learn more all our electronic giving options (https://www.bethlehem-lutheran.net/donate.html). Thank you for helping us continue to build a thriving ministry. If you have questions, please contact our financial secretary, Jenny Kelley (jmtkelley@gmail.com, 303-651-6226).

Reminders from the Financial Team

As we near the holidays and end of our fiscal year, here are a few reminders from your BLC financial team:

1) Please include your giver number on any loose checks—this saves time and effort for our weekly counters;

2) If you do not know your giver number or do not have a giver number and wish to obtain one, please contact Nancy Tiff or Jenny Kelley;

3) Please check your third quarter statements for any corrections—it is much easier to correct now than later;

4) If you want your end of the year donations to count in tax year 2019, those donations must be into the collection or cleared by EFT by Sunday, December 29—our last deposit for the year will be early the morning of December 30;

5) and, lastly, if you have any additional questions, suggestions, or problems, please contact Jenny Kelley (jmtkelley@gmail.com, 303-651-6226).

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Member Milestones

November Anniversaries

November 2 Tracy and Brian Blevins (17)

November 18 Lori and Ryan Bloemker (17)

November 19 Becky and Peter Dickinson (3)

November 25 Barb and Gary Blando (57)

November 25 Rini and Dave Twait (53)

November 25 Nancy and Bob Koob (47)

November 25 Janelle and Ralph Wappel (30)

November 27 Jan and Marv Reinartz (54)

November Birthdays

November 1 Michaela Goecke, LaVonne Marcus, Jay Nelson

November 2 Robert Romero

November 3 Alice Johnson, Diane Penny, Famuer Rasmussen, Jr., Laura Steakley, Emma Wilson

November 4 Sue Anderson, Sarah Bailey, Alpha Wuertz

November 5 Dan Larsen

November 7 Donna Nupen, Pat Snyder

November 8 Roger Lahman, Doris Slinger, Glenn Summers

November 9 Bob Cotton

November 10 Bob Gardinier

November 11 Cynthia Pemberton, Mark Peterson (grandson), Leah Twito

November 12 Hayley Rawlins

November 13 Wayne Bruckner

November 14 Kallen Box

November 15 Kamron Hosier

November 16 Sammi Astrom, Chris Downing, Neil Hebbert

November 17 Kay Lynn Baker, Lori Bloemker, Ryan Lahman, Howard Wirth

November 19 Ryan Bloemker, Madison Reed

November 21 Tristan Steakley, Lauretta Sykes, Tonja Twito, Lauretta Sykes, Cherrelyn Watts

November 22 Geoff Burrell

November 23 Pat Backowies, Nancy Koob

November 24 Michael Smith

November 25 Micah Kessler, Travis Schlagel, Sharon Wirth

November 26 Lauren Abromski, Bob Backowies

November 27 Melissa Parker, Margaret Peterson, Megan Strohman, Dave Twait

November 28 Nathan Rumsey

November 29 Cody Lahman

November 30 Ilene Ryan

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Prayers...

Healing for:

Howie Wayne, DeEtte Eikenberg, Bob Urbach, Rini Twait, Gerry and Sharon Kirby-Cole, Candy Tiff, Jeremy Goodman, Mike Goecke, Peggy Peterson, Esther Gies, Lauretta Sykes, Inga Froyland, Doris Cotton, Ann Young.

Congratulations to:

To Erica and Aaron Applegate on the baptism of their son, Weston Lee Applegate. Weston is the grandson of Gail and Carl Schurman

To Joyce Gallagher on the birth of a new grandson, Sylas Gallagher, born October 23, 2019.

To Steven and Amanda Dawson on the birth of their son, Benjamin Patrick Dawson, on October 26, 2019 in Longmont,

To Nancy McLeod on the birth of her first great granddaughter, Teagyn Hansen, born October 28, 2019 in Greeley to parents Taylor and Jace Hansen.

Sympathy for:

Teri Tornow and Cindy and Todd Tayler and family on the death of their mother, Jan Tornow, on October 15, 2019.

Floyd Adler on the death of his sister, Shirley Ann Anderson, on October 4, 2019

Thank You

Dear friends at Bethlehem Lutheran,

Thank you all so much for the farewell coffee between the services on my last Sunday—for all your gracious comments, and for the many cards, gifts, and well wishes. It was an emotional morning for me and your kindness and support was greatly appreciated.

Please know that the time we shared at Bethlehem was a highlight for me and that you will remain in my thoughts and prayers as you move forward with Pastor Katie into a new and promising future.

May the Lord of the church be with you and bless you as you continue to proclaim, serve and worship as a mission outpost for Christ.

~Keith Prekker

The Rally Day peanut fundraiser was a huge success! $500 will be used towards Vacation Bible School next summer! A big THANK YOU to all!

~Thank you from Education Ministry

Office Helpers:

Karen Aumann, Mary Fjeld, Nancy McLeod and Doris Slinger

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Keep the BLC Office Up to Date Please keep the church office up to date with address, email and phone information for your family. Contact Nancy at the church office (303-776-3290, admin@bethlehem-lutheran.net) with any changes in contact information. Weekly Announcements are also available on the website. Go to www.bethlehem-lutheran.net, login as a Member and then go to Notes/Weekly Bulletins. Deadline for weekly announcements: The Wednesday before you want the announcement to appear in the bulletin. Submit all announcements through the Members website/Resources/ Submit to BLC news form or the BLC news email (bethlehemnews14@gmail.com). Deadline for the 2019 December Star: November 20. Submit all articles through the Members website/Resources/Submit to BLC news form or the BLC news email (bethlehemnews14@gmail.com). If you have any problems, please contact Aaron Jurkovich or Jenny Kelley.