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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
Volume 55 Issue 10 November 2015
“You Satisfy the Hungry Hearts”
This will be the theme for our 2015 Stewardship Cam-
paign. A letter will be sent out early next week with
more information about our campaign. Watch your
mailboxes for this to show up. If you turned in a
pledge for 2015, you will also include a copy of your
giving statement through the end of October.
2 - Amanda Newman
3 - Mark Rosenberg
4 - Melinda Lacy; Allice Smith
5 - Alexia Banks; Laura Johnson;
Steve Murphy
6 - Kay Mc Clure; Samuel Mosley;
Warren Sanford; Wilbur Specht
7 - Rhonda Brockett; Ronald
Mower
9 - Rachel Murphy
10 - Corria Schneider
11 - Mary Schoof-Schleif
12 - Elaina Anderson; Sara Gahn
13 - James Dodge; Robert
McCabe; Dayle Schenk; Rex
Zaiser
14 - Julie Chubb; Virginia
Mesecher; Sophia Young
15 - Madison McClurg
16 - Chris Morris; Heidi
Schreiner
17 - Katherine Gustafson; Mark
Morris
18 - Jan Creighton; Jordan
Howell; Hailee Lenz; Jacob Miller
19 - Gabriel Wagner
20 - Parker Adam
21 - Ami Sansone
23 - Valerie Burgus
24 - Donna Williams
25 - Carlean Hogaboom
26 - Donna Miller
27 - Kaylee Gilbert
29 - Virginia Murphy; Allan
Runnells; Beverly Thomson
30 - AnaEliza Chelf; Rosalind
Peterson
November
Birthdays
Head Usher: Spencer Honsey
November Team
Captain: Mark
Rosenberg
Ushers
1 - Wayne Blume; Scott & Jan Creightons; Sharon Martindale 8 - Mark & Bonnie Rosenberg; Tony & Betty Stanley 15 - Marian Chaddock; Jackie
Chubb; Judy Locke; Amy Unglaub 22 - Open 29 - Mark & Bonnie Rosenberg; Dan & Julie Wisch-meier
Communion Assistants 1 - Steve & Sue Rogers; Amy Unglaub 8 - Mike Hopp 15 - Open 22 - Open 29 - Todd Chelf; Jeff & Kim Engle
Acolytes 1 - Dylan McClurg and Isaac Morehead 8 - Haley Engler and Aunika Johnson 15 - Joel Jensen and Maddie McClurg 22 - Olivia Engler and Abi Toyer 29 - Sammi Gerdes and Isaac Morehead
Fellowship 1 - Rogers 8 - Sogard 15 - Engle/Janssen 22 - Rosenberg 29 - Wischmeier
Missionary Support 1 - Pauline Bennett 8 - Open 15 - Anne Wischmeier 22 - Open 29 - Open
Lector 1 - Gerald Janssen 8 - Pam Taylor 15 - Elberta Quam 22 - Dee Dee Walker 29 - Bob Hoxie
Greeters 1 - Susanne Adam; Donna Miller 8 - Kathy Beach; Dee Dee Walker 15 - Joe Gerdes; Bob Sogard 22 - Terry & Carol Steenberg 29 - Marlys McClurg; Vanette Wooldridge
Flowers 1 - Claus & Eleonore Benning-hoven 8 - Jackie Chubb and Julie Chubb 15 - Scott Creighton 22 - Bob & Debbie Hoxie 29 - Emmerich & Sharon Adam; Jim & Bev Felland
Altar Guild Laurie Chelf; Eleonore Ben-ninghoven
November 2015 Lay Leaders
PLEASE NOTE The deadline to submit informa-
tion for the monthly Chimes is
the 25th of the month; however
the deadline for December will
be November 24. You’re wel-
come to email your submissions,
leave a note on the desk in the
office, or call the church
office. Thank you!
From the Pastor…
To God We Bring Thanksgiving
The leaves are falling everywhere,
And now the feathered legions,
That filled with song the summer air,
Have left for milder regions.
For harvest here and harvest there
To God we bring Thanksgiving,
Who will with us His heaven share
As Father of the living.
These are but two of the stanzas from a
song - hymn by N.F.S. Grundtvig (nine stanzas
in all) that surely describes this Fall season.
Here in Iowa the harvest is nearly completed,
a number of fields have already been prepared
for the Spring planting, and the leaves are
boasting their brilliant colors.
Mary Jo and I are visiting family up north
this last week of October - Altoona, Ames,
Minneapolis, Stillwater (both Minnesota) and
Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We’ll return on Friday,
October 30, in time to attend the Reformation
event at Trinity Lutheran on Saturday, the
31st. We look forward to All Saints Sunday on
November 1 when we’ll remember all those
who have died in the faith.
Then it’s time to be thinking of Thanksgiv-
ing - if you haven't already been impressed by
all of the store displays. It’s a national holiday
- not a church holiday - but surely an appropri-
ate time to find ways to thank our Creator for
all his gifts and our Savior for the gift of him-
self.
See you in church!!
Pastor Ralph Andersen
HOMEBOUND
CARD
MINISTRY
Please help remember Bethany’s members
who are in nursing homes or homebound by
sending them a card. A birthday or a
“thinking of you” card is a special way of
showing God’s love. The holiday season is
almost upon us, so send a card today and let
them know you’re thinking of them. Names
and addresses are available on the table in
the fellowship hall. Please remember to
mark the spreadsheet if you send a card.
ALL INVITED
The next Sunday Soup Date with Bishop
Burk will be November 8, from4:30 - 7:00
p.m. The location will be Faith Lutheran
Church in Eldridge, IA. This is a free
event and dinner is provided. All attend-
ing are asked to bring a can of soup to do-
nate to a local food pantry or a financial
donation to ELCA World Hunger. Ques-
tions? Contact Pastor Eric Carlson at the
SEIA Synod office.
We offer thanksgiving and praise for the
Bethany Men’s group, especially Mike Hopp, Spencer Honsey, Bob Staub and Mark
Rosenberg for their amazing job replacing the
skirting of my house. Best wishes and prayer count too!
Mike won’t have to go underneath to thaw
plumbing this winter!
Bob Sogard, Karen, Mary and Anne
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 November that have been scheduled as of the pub-lishing of this newsletter are listed below. Watch your bulletins for any date & time changes, or additional meetings scheduled.
Staff Meeting Tuesday, November 3, 9:30 a.m.
Worship & Music Committee Wednesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.
Social Ministry Committee Sunday, November 8, 10:30 a.m.
Sarah Circle Tuesday, November 10, 1:30 p.m.
Christian Ed Committee Tuesday, November 10, 6:30 p.m.
Finance Committee Wednesday, November 11, 6:30 p.m.
Property Committee Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m.
Rebecca Circle Wednesday, November 18, 9:30 a.m. (At the home of Mary Honsey)
Church Council Sunday, November 1, 10:30 a.m. (special called)
Sunday, November 15, 10:30 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast Saturday, November 21, 8:00 a.m.
Book Club Tuesday, November 24, 5:00 p.m.
FINANCIAL
UPDATE
OCTOBER ATTENDANCE
October 4 80 October 11 80 October 18 78 October 25 76
OCTOBER GIVING
10/4 $3,147 10/11 $1,471 10/18 $2,584 10/25 $3,456 Total $10,658
In order to meet the budget, $4,500 would
need to be received each week. These num-
bers represent the amount received that is
“useable” income, or Undesignated.
Money received that is paid right back out
(Designated) such as flower money, Mission-
ary Support, and World Hunger, etc. are NOT
included in these numbers. If you have ques-
tions about these numbers, you’re welcome to
ask a member of the Church Council.
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Please Note! Because of Federal Privacy laws, if
you or a member of your family are
hospitalized and would like the Pas-
tor to visit, you must contact the
church and let us know.
CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES
October 18, 2015
Present: Bill Mundt; Dan Wischmeier; Mark Rosenberg; Mike
Hopp; Mike Morris; Todd Morehead; Rachel Lindeen, Scott Creigh-
ton,
Staff: Pastor Ralph Andersen
Absent: Lila Janssen; Jim Martindale; Pat Reichelt; Ellen Shepherd
Devotion was provided by Mike Hopp. The “Great Permission”
study will be continued in November and will cover pages 96-111.
Dan Wischmeier motioned to accept the minutes of the September
council meeting. Mark Rosenberg seconded. Motion carried.
Financial Report Both a written and oral report were presented by Dan Wischmeier.
Mike Morris motioned to accept the financial reports. Scott Creigh-
ton seconded. Motion carried.
Staff Reports Youth - Amanda provided a written report.
Pastor - Pastor Andersen provided both an written and oral report.
Scott Creighton motioned to accept the Staff reports and Todd More-
head seconded. Motion carried.
Committee Reports Christian Education - written
Evangelism/Stewardship - none
Fellowship - none
Finance - written and verbal
Property - written
Social Ministry - verbal
Worship & Music - none
Rachel Lindeen motioned to accept the committee reports and Dan
Wischmeier seconded. Motion carried.
Old Business 1) Continue with out Blessing Campaign until the end of 2015
2) Custodian replacement - still needed, search continues
New Business 1) New Member Class - Pastor could possibly conduct, nothing
scheduled yet.
2) Discussed the potential of a Pastor from Muscatine to fill in the
months of January - March.
3) 2016 Budget. Committees will need to review their 2016 budget
items.
There being no further business, Rachel Lindeen motioned to adjourn
the meeting and Dan Wischmeier seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Lindeen, Secretary
Poinsettia plants with 4-7 blooms will
cost $16.00 each this year.
If you would like to help us decorate the
Sanctuary for Christmas with one or
more of these Poinsettia plants -- fill out
the information below and return it to
the church office (or drop it in the offer-
ing basket) by November 29th.
Given by:
Number of Poinsettia
plants @ $16.00 each
Amount enclosed
Envelope #
Plants purchased in memory (honor) of:
2015
Poinsettia
Orders
SUNDAY SCHOOL We will begin our Christmas program practice
on Sunday, November 15. All youth are wel-
come to join us. We’ll rehearse during the
Sunday school hour.
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CONFIRMATION Confirmation meets on Wednesday evenings,
7:00 p.m. here at Bethany. If you’re in this
program, please make note of the date and
time.
Also, the Confirmation students will be serving
the Salvation Army meal on Sunday, November
1. Everyone is asked to meet at the Salvation
Army at 3:30. We’ll be serving chili.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The Children’s Working Ministry Group (a com-
mission from the synod) is hosting a resource
day November 14 at Zion Lutheran Church in
Iowa City. More information is to come, but if
you are interested in children’s ministry, this
will be a great resource day for you!! Ques-
tions? See Amanda
L.I.F.T.
Living in Faith Together is a joint effort
between the Lutheran Churches of Burlington.
This program is for 3 year olds - 6th grade.
We meet the 2nd Sunday of the month at 5:00
p.m., enjoy a meal together, then rotate
through music, games, crafts and story time
and end our time together at 6:45 p.m. with a
group prayer. This program is FREE!! L.I.F.T.
meets again Sunday evening, November 8.
Join us!
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Hey youth!!
Watch your bulletins for a special event
being planned for November. Details
haven’t been finalized yet, but it will be
of the “fun” variety.
Bethany will not be having a Thanksgiving
service this year. We will once again join the folks at Messiah Lutheran Church.
Service will begin at 7:00 p.m., however a
light supper will be served prior to the worship. All are welcome!!
Thank you so much to everyone who
participated in the Annual Lutheran
Churches Blood Drive. Our event provided 17 donations for local hospitals served by
the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Cen-
ter. Because each whole blood donation can be processed into multiple blood compo-
nents, our blood drive provided up to 68
products for patients in need.
New - To - You Messiah Lutheran is holding their annual
New - To - You Christmas sale on Saturday,
November 14. The event runs from 9:00
a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and is open to anyone. All proceeds to go support Kids Against Hunger
Greater Burlington.
On Sunday, November 8,
10 :30 a.m., there will be a short class for those
wishing to help with serv-
ing communion or those who already do and
would like a refresher.
This is open to anyone. Questions? See Todd Chelf
REMINDER
The Church office will be closed on Thursday, November 26 in observance of the Thanks-
giving holiday. It will be open on Friday, November 27 and the December Chimes will be
mailed that day. Please make sure all your submissions for the December Chimes are in the office by Tuesday, November 24.
Thank you!!