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Images of theCrossLent 2011Images of the cross are everywhere. Images of the cross hang in peoples homes, areimprinted on t-shirts, jewelry, and key chains. Even the telephone poles can remind usof the cross. Some crosses are made of wood, metal, fabric, porcelain, or plastic. Som

crosses are painted with bright vibrant colors, and others are plain and black. How oftedo we stop to consider the meaning by the cross and how it is being portrayed. For thmessage of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are beingsaved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18. For our journey through Lent thisyear we are going to stop and consider the power of the cross, what it means for ourfaith and life as followers of the cross. In the cross we find strength, faith, healing, anddevotion. If we havent considered the cross beyond weekend worship, tapping into thimages and stories of the cross can broaden and deepen, renew or strengthen ourcommitment to Christ. Exploring the Word of God, art, uses, andhistory of the cross, will help us to capture the meaning of thevarious depictions of the cross. Meditating on its enduringmeaning can help apply its power and principles to everyday life.

3rd

Sunday in Lent March 27th

Carrying the Cross ofShame

Wednesday, March 30th Carrying the Cross of Family with BillHulka

4th Sunday in Lent April 3rd Called to Carry the Cross

Wednesday, April 6th Carrying the Cross of Grief with Adam &Ann Biddle

5th Sunday in Lent April 10th Carrying the Cross of HopeWednesday, April 13th Carrying the Cross of Persecution with

Charles Hettrick

Palm Sunday April 17th Carrying the Cross of Sacrifice

Maundy Thursday April 21st Living Last Supper

Good Friday April 22nd

Christ Carries the Cross of SinAll services begin at 7pm.

Holy Saturday April 23rd

Reflecting on the Empty Cross

April 2011 Bethel Lutheran Church

Pastors Page Page 2

Odds & Ends/Library News Pg 3-6

Serving Others Page 6

Christian Education Page 7

Youth/Outreach Page 8-9

Bible Studies Page 10

REAL Community Page 11

Faith in Action-serving others Page 12

Notes and Living Last Supper Page 13

Prayer Requests Page 14

Birthdates/Anniversaries Page 15

INSIDE

This issue...

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THIS MONTH AT-A-GLANCEr 1 Spring Break

r 5 7:00 p.m. Baptism Class

r 6 6:00 p.m. Lenten Dinner

7:00 p.m. Lenten Service

r 10 4:15 pm Confirmation Class

r 12 7:00 pm Church Council

r 13 6:00 pm Lenten Supper

7:00 pm Lenten Midweek Svc

r 15 BANNER DEADLINE

r 16 Komen Race for the Cure

8:00 a.m. Outdoor workday

r 17 4:15 p.m. Confirmation Class

r 21 7:00 p.m. Living Last Supperr 22 7:00 pm Good Friday Service

r 24 7:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise

8:00 a.m. Easter Service

9:30 a.m. Easter Service

11:00 a.m. Easter Praise Svc

r 25-26 OFFICE CLOSED

r 27 7:00 p.m. Circle of Sisters

Decorating an Image of the Cross There will be plain wooden crosses availabin the narthex during Lent. You are encouraged to take one home, decorate it, abring it back to share with the congregation. Tell us why you decided to portraythe cross in the way that you did. The crosses will hang in the fellowship hall wyour explanation for all to see. You can use paint, markers, beads, or anythingelse you have on hand to decorate the cross.


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Page 2 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the

LORD bestows favor and honor; no goodthing does he withhold from those whose walk

is blameless. O LORD Almighty, blessed is the

man who trusts in you.Psalm 84:11-12

As I write this, it is the middle ofMarch, but I have my eyes on three importantApril dates. The first is April 22 which is thebirthday of my oldest daughter Rachel. Itseems like just yesterday that she was aprecious little girl with her dad wrapped aroundher finger. Some things just dont change, nomatter what the age of your daughter is.Hmmm. . . . . I noticed her birthday is on GoodFriday. That doesnt happen often.

But that reminds me of the secondimportant date of April. Easter! April 24th. Heis risen! He is risen, indeed! . . . . will be thejoyous response across our land in every

Christian church. We are already working onthe details of all the services of Holy Week.The men are already practicing for the LivingLast Supper, that will be our service onMaundy Thursday. On Good Friday, ourImages of the Cross theme will take us tothat hill outside Jerusalem, where Jesus wascrucified. Our service that night will center onthe Seven last words of Jesus, uttered from thecross. Our Saturday evening service willremind us of the time in between the cross andthe resurrection. Then on Easter Sunday

morning, our four worship services, startingwith our sunrise service, hopefully out in thenew shelter, will all be filled with the joy, thelight, and the life that only the Easter messagecan bring. And bring your appetites, becausethe Bethel youth will be serving breakfast from7:45 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

The third date is a little more ominousfor us all. Tax day! April 15th. I have alwaysheard that there are only 2 sure things in life . .. . . death and taxes. Death comes once butUncle Sam comes around every year. Even

now I have receipts stacked in neat piles on myoffice desk. I am going through all the creditcard bills highlighting the things I can count asbusiness expenses. I have all the bills for theWhite House that we owned in West Lafayettefor the last eleven years. With no more Gastkids at Purdue, we are delighted that it is sold,but I have to get all those papers together. AndI have been going through the check bookregisters. As I look at each of the entries, I canalmost recap the year, remembering where andwhat was going on when we spent that money.

As I look at the register I can see of ththings we bought, the investments we madwhat we saved, and how much we spent every category. Because we itemize, I knowe have to keep accurate detailed records everything. As much as I dread doing our taxand all the time and energy I put in, there is certain satisfaction at doing this kind oinventory, even if it is just money. I know theven after any and all deductions, there going to be income subject to taxation. Babove all of that, when it comes right down it, I can say with the Psalmnist that the Lohas bestowed on Terri and I favor and provideso many good things in our lives. And whensend my tax forms in, I know we have beeblessed for another year.

What I realize is the best things in mlife, the things I am most grateful for, ththings that bring me the greatest joy anpleasure are not subject to taxation. When yo

have a wonderful wife and great kids who evenow still like spending time with mom andad . . . . when you have good health and cado and enjoy sports and an active lifestyle . . . when you have loyal and faithful friends whare there through thick and thin . . . . . whencan laugh and see the humorous things in liand myself . . . . . when I think about whatgift the time God has given me to work, anrest, and have fun and enjoy new and greadventures in this world God has swonderfully created . . . . . and especially whe

I reflect on the love of Jesus, the faith God hinstilled, and most of all the promise heaven . . . . . BLESSED IS THE ONLWORD THAT COMES TO MIND. IndeeTerri and I are rich and the best part is it is tafree wealth.

Dont let tax day scare you . . . . . . remembthe true wealth God has blessed you witMaybe wont be so bad and there might evebe a little room to celebrate.

Yours in Christ,Pastor Doug

Paul 4th

Missionary

Journey Cruise

This excitingopportunity withPastor Doug and

Terri will be takingplace in October this

year. You will bevisiting, Rome,Jerusalem, Galilee in

Israel, Rhodes,Ephesus, and

Athens. There islimited space and therooms are filling upquickly. If you areinterested, please

pick up a brochure atthe Information

Center in theNarthex.


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Living the Marks of Discipleship. WORSHIP REGULARLY

Check outBethels next

DISCOVERYCLASS!!

Saturday, April 30, 8:30 am 2:30pm

Lunch provide (Childcare available if needed)

Our DISCOVERY CLASS presents anopportunity to learn more about what itmeans to be a disciple of Jesus, to learnabout Bethel and the Lutheran Church, andto explore or review the Christian faith. Joinus for an opportunity to learn what it meansto Believe, Belong and Become a part ofBethel. We will receive new disciples at the9:30 am service on Sunday May 15. If youare interested in this class, please sign up

on the Sunday Welcome Sheet or call thechurch office at 773-4315.

Do you have a wheat allergy? Wenow have gluten free communionwafers available. Please call TinaMarshall at 984-5370, soarrangements can be made. Thank

you!

Everything Coming Up DaisiesBelieve it or not, it is Spring and soon the flowers will be out in full bloom. Our

Annual Spring Brunch will be held Saturday May 7beginning at 9:30 A.M. Our speaker

will be Julie Braun a member of Messiah Lutheran in Fort Wayne.About 5 years ago this mother of three teenagers, diagnosed with a very progressiv

lung disease, was given a double lung transplant. Hear her relate her journey to health

with God by her side and the wonderful support of the Indiana Organ ProcurementAssociation and her family. Her story is not only inspirational but a miracle from God foJulie and her family.

Join us for an inspirational morning!

Tickets will be on sale Sunday April 24 and Sunday May 1st after the services or in the

office during the week. For more information contact Mary Jo Mikulski (317) 984-2938.

Dedicated BenevolenceIn early 2010 the church council decided that members could designate part of their giving to a restrictedbenevolence account. This was an effort to help those who were upset with the ELCA to be more selfdetermining with benevolence giving. The benevolence dollars would then be used to support local, regional,and global ministries that we would choose. Currently approximately $8,500 that are going to be distributed to

Good Samaritan of Hamilton CountyLutheran Child and Family Services

Food RescueLutheran Disabilities Ministry-Lutheran Outdoor Ministries.These are all worthy ministries that will be blessed by our support. If you would like to have your benevolenceportion of your given to be reserved for designated benevolence, please let Carrie Gschwind, our financialsecretary or one of the pastors know your preference.


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Prayer Shawl UpdateAnyone making prayer shawls and cancer caps

should come to the meetings and receiveinstructions plus patterns. We have severalpatterns to choose from. All items will thenconform to the patterns. Hope to see you all atour monthly meetings, the fourth Tuesday ofevery month at 1 p.m. Thanks much for yourhelp in this ministry!

If you or someone you love is in need of aprayer shawl, or cancer cap please contact thechurch office. Maria Haisma 984-7353

If you areIf you areIf you areIf you areinterested ininterested ininterested ininterested in

funeralfuneralfuneralfuneralplanningplanningplanningplanning

information,information,information,information,pleasepleasepleasepleasecheck thecheck thecheck thecheck the

church office orchurch office orchurch office orchurch office orforms which areforms which areforms which areforms which areavailable on theavailable on theavailable on theavailable on the

InformationInformationInformationInformationCenter.Center.Center.Center.

PRINTER CARTRIDGESRECYCLING UPDATE:

THANK YOU to all who have donated theirempty printer cartridges. Collections boxesare located in the Education foyer and on the

shelf above the coat rack near the kitchen.

All brands of cartridgescan be redeemed.Bethel earns $2 foreach cartridge.Keepup the goodwork! Thank you forhelping Bethel and ourworld!

BethelBethelBethelBethelOfficeOfficeOfficeOfficeHoursHoursHoursHours

Our businesshours are:

Tuesday-Friday

8:30am--4:30pmPlease call thechurch office

for emergencynumbers or to

leave voice mailmessage for

our staff. 317-773-4315

Library News: This month we havesome exciting new additions to Bethel'slibrary! I will tell you about just a few. Althese materials are available for checkouon the library table in the Fellowship Hall

How about a few new biographies? "JuAs I Am" by Billy Graham is a fascinating looat the famous evangelist. Read about hchildhood days and the decisions that led hi

to the ministry. You will find a true servant God in these pages as well as some amazinstories of his crusades, worldwide travels anpolitical connections.

Or maybe you want to learn about a songwritand man of God that lives a bit closer home? How about "It's More Than the Musiby Indiana's own Bill Gaither? Learn how Bwent from small town farm-boy to Englisteacher to songwriter and gospel singer "Christian Songwriter of the Century" aninternational fame and fortune. Always givinthe glory to God, this is an inspiring story of

simple man who has become the most honoreman in the history of Christian music.

Perhaps you would like to read the story of thmost famous Christian who ever lived? "Jesus, A New Understanding of God's Soprolific author Joseph Girzone ( Bethel has h"Joshua" series of books on the fictioshelves) paints a profound portrait of Jesuthe man. He combines gospel accounts wihistorical facts and figures to make aincredibly moving story of what he believes thlife of Jesus was like.

Want to know the recipe for the barley breathat Jesus used to feed the masses? Or hoabout the lentil soup that Jacob cooked for hbrother Esau, the soup that caused Esau give up his birthright for a taste?? Or thnames of the two herbs that were used to paa tithe? These answers and many historrecipes can be found in "Biblical GardeCooking" by Eileen Gaden. As an AssociaEditor for Gourmet magazine for many yearas well as a frequent traveler to the MiddEast, Gaden concocts an intriguing book recipes that were likely used in Jesuday. Check it out and try some of them!!

Finally, I would like to issue a plea to all librausers: Library materials are due one monafter the day you check them out. If you neemore time, just put a note in my mailbox andwill be glad to adjust the due date! Right nothere are at least 10 people who have nreturned items that were due 3 to 6 monthago! That is just not fair to the people whmight be waiting to check out that particulbook or video. Thank you!

Chaleen Stevens

Prayer of GatheringBy Patsy Brown

We give You thanks for the gathering ofour knitting group. We give You thanks forthe shawls we create. We give You thanksfor each other and all those for whom weknit. Bless, O God, our time together. Blessour hearts that they might be filled with

Your spirit. Bless our hands that theymight be touched by Your creative power.Bless our knitting that the shawls may be

filled with Your Love. Breathe in us the giftof Your grace so that our hearts may be

Your hearts, our hands may be Your hands,and our work may be Your work, now and

forevermore. Amen.


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MARSH

KROGER

MEIJERDid you know that

by scanning youMeijer One car

every time you shoMeijer, you earnmoney for WorlHunger? It is tha

simple! It is not credit card and it cyou nothing. Pickan application in

Fellowship Hall, fiout...get your car

Then every time yshop at Meijer u

your card.Where? Fellowshi

Hall between Sun

Services. All moni

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Hunger. Thank yo

Give your Heart and Hands

To the Bethel Rummage Sale June 10th & 11thAs you clean out that clutter this spring, set aside items you wish to donate. Please box

and label similar items together, this saves valuable time when sorting during work week.

Please donate clean, gently used, working items, only. Available this year will be an ON SITE

POD for storage of furniture, mowers, large TVs, appliances, or large items you wish to donate

early. The pod will be available on Sundays during church services and Fridays during office

hours starting April 8th. To make arrangements to unlock POD, please call Sally Hanson or Joe

Rudy 773-4315. At this time you will need to find the means of delivering items to church.

PLEASE, no bags or boxed donations stored in POD.

MONIES raised will benefit: 1. Bethel Preschool, 2. the Youth Scholarship Fund, 3. the

Orphan Grain Train, 4. refurbishing pew coverings, and 5. stained glass windows repair.

Please consider donating an item for the SILENT AUCTION/RAFFLE Sign up now on kiosk in

narthex. Questions, contact Ron Harris 867-0414.

Questions, call: Kristi Anderson 531-0357 [email protected]

Sally Hanson 430-2174 [email protected]

Bethel Believers Relay for Life

Team Forming NowThis years event will be held May 14-15th

at Forest Park.It kicks off Saturday morning at 10 a.m. withthe Survivor's Lap and concludes Sundaymorning at 10:00 with closingceremonies. Team Participants are asked toraise $100 for The American Cancer Societyand sign up to walk laps during a designated

time during the 24-hour period. There will beentertainment, games and contests during theentire event for all ages. Our team will beselling luminaria ($10. ea) in the Fellowshiphall during coffee fellowship beginning March6th. For more information please contact teamcaptains, Diane Chapman at 371-5881([email protected]) or Joe Rudy at773-4315([email protected]). Youcan also sign up at www.relayforlife.org/noblesvillein Click on "view teams" and clickon Bethel Believers and you will have

the option to "join team".

E-mail Prayer ChainWe will show our appreciation for ourPrayer Warriors during Coffee Fellowshipat 9:00AM on Sunday, May 1st. PrayerWarriors and those who have requestedprayers please plan to attend. It will be atime to share our prayer experiences and tofellowship together in praise of God who

invites us and encourages us to pray.

TO BETHELS CHURCH BUS FUND!As of March 7, 201140 families had donated a total of$11,096.00 toward the $20,000.00 goal. Our thanks for theirinterest and support! Recently, Gary & Rise Helgemo offered to match funds given before Easter, April 24, 2011, in theamount of $2.000.00. If more of our generous families can contribute $2,000.00 in the next month, this is what it wouldlook like: $11,096.00 - Current balance

2,000.00 - New contributions?2,000.00 - Helgemo matching gift

$15,096.00! (potential total by Easter)Most of you should have received a letter about this a week or so ago. But, just in case you didnt get a letterwe wanyou to know the good news! As always, special offering envelopes are available below the

Church Bus Fund poster in the Narthex. Look for it as you exit from the Narthex.


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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:April 15 for May Issue...

Christian

stewardshipI thank Christ

Jesus our Lord,who has given me

strength, that he

considered mefaithful, appointing

me to his service.

(1 Timothy 1:12)

REGISTRATION FOR 2011-2012 PRESCHOOL AND PDO STARTS IN FEBRUARYThis weekday ministry is for children ages 18 months through non-Kindergarten 5 year olds. Information is availableon Bethels website and flyers are available on the information display in the narthex. Please contact the director for aregistration form or if you have questions.

Brenda Day, DirectorVoicemail at 773-4315 ext 15Email [email protected]. She exclaimed that shewould have to tell her teachers at preschool that she now has a real Bible.

VOLUNTEER CORNERYou are needed:

E Food & Baby Pantry

E Office volunteer

E Fellowship Events: Lent Dinners

E Lend a hand keeping Bethels property maintained

EBe a Nursery Assistant...rocking chairs availableE Coffee Fellowship: make coffee, serve and clean-up

E Help lead worship: usher, communion assistant, reader, lay worship assistant, acolyte,soundboard/projection team, and more!

E Help with Youth group, or Confirmation classPrayerfully consider where you fit into the work of Bethel Lutheran Church. Contact the church offic

773-4315 with questions and watch for sign-ups on the Welcome sheet.

We are looking for interested people to join Bethel's Church Council. This is agreat opportunity to help plan and implement our Bethel ministry. Applications

can be found on the back wall of the church narthex. For details contact:Neal Hinz 385-7775Anna Renner 770-9154Bill Hulka 984-1740

It wont be long before were cutting grass and pulling weeds! Having helping hands to

tackle these tasks is wanted and needed. If you feel you can serve in this capacity

please let Joe Rudy or Bill Hulka know. We can keep you in the loop of indoor/outdoorprojects so you can schedule your service time.

Our next Property and Grounds Group meeting is May the 12th from 7p-9p. Thismeeting is open to those who want to attend. Please RSVP with Joe Rudy/Bill Hulka so weknow how many to expect. These meetings are an opportunity for you to see whats goingon with our building and property.


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PREPARIN

FOR BAPTIS

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next meeting wbe on TuesdaApril 5 at 7:0pm. Sign up o

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Margaret Newby Scholarship Applications Now Being AcceptedAttention High School SeniorsBethel has been blessed with a financial gift that honors thelife of Margaret Newby who was a member here. A scholarship was established in 1996 fromthat fund, and is given to a high school senior each year. If you have not yet received anapplication, or if you have any questions, please see Pastor Heather or Joe Rudy. Theapplication is due April 24, 2011 (Easter Sunday). The scholarship recipient and allapplicants will be informed of the church councils decision around the middle of May.

Dedication service of the picnic shelterand raised garden beds Sunday, May 1st

immediately after the 9:30a servicebefore the 11a service. Weather

permitting, of course.rain date TBA.

We rejoice with these students who have spent time learning more about thesacrament of Holy Communion and celebrated in Christs feast the weekend ofApril 16-17. As part of their instruction, the students were asked to create a

Holy Communion banner , which will be hung in the sanctuary.William Gregory Chance

Caleb Cooper

Evelyn Rose Eckstein

Ross Lange Hagen

David Lee Kitko, II

Gary Allen Kitko, Jr.

Joseph Perry Kitko

Noah Edward Merideth

Jacob Edward Michael

John Joseph Mlynarik

Grace Louise Ritchie

Aubrey Lucille Rudy

Delegates Neededfor IN-KY Synod Assembly

Have you ever wondered what it meansfor us to be a part of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod of the ELCA? Are youinterested to seeing a glimpse of how thelarger church works? Then you mightbe interested in being one of Bethels 3

lay delegates to the 2011 IN-KY SynodAssembly.

This years Assembly will be held at theGrand Wayne Convention Center in Ft.Wayne, June 3-5. (Bethel will take careof your expenses to attend.) If you areinterested, please contact Pastor Heatherby April 15th.


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Up

Coming

Events&

SHHHtuff.4/3 - Family Worship.

Youth Council 12n-2p

4/6 - Lenten DINNER and

SERVICE 6p-8p...done by 8:30p

4/13 - MIDWEEK 6:30p...AshWed. Service 7p-8p...done by

8:30p

4/17- Palm Sunday

4/20 - MIDWEEK 6:30p-8:30p

4/23- Easter Sunday!! Youth

serving breakfast from 7a-11a

4/27 - MIDWEEK 6:30p-8:30p

April - Bethel Saints monthlyactivity TBA.

April 30th - 1 by Youth, community

service event

May 14th-15th - Relay For Life, 24

hr walk to fight cancer at Forest

Bethel Lutherans Kids Who CareBethel Lutherans Kids Who CareBethel Lutherans Kids Who CareBethel Lutherans Kids Who Care:Bethel Lutherans Kids Who Care is a group comprised of children,

preschool thru 5thUPCOMING PROJECTS:4/16/11: Bethel appreciation project. Meet at 1:00 in one of the preschool rooms to make thank you gifts toshow our appreciation to others in our church.5/22/11: In memory of Makenzie Tank, daughter of Andrew and Kelly Tank and twin sister of Abbie Tank, we will be hostingAlexs Lemonade Stand and Cookies for Kids Cancer during coffee fellowship

FELLWOSHIP:5/15/11: 12-2pm, meet by the carousel at Forest Park for a pizza party and unlimited putt-putt and carousel rides. $5 perchild, Adults are free!

For more information on this group or to be added to the email list, please contact:

Denise Rezsonya at [email protected] or 645-5126.

ATTENTION PARENTIf you would like to

included in the Paretal E-Mail loop then

you should send me a

e-mail at joe-

rudy@bethellutheranc

ch.com with the subl

line PARENT E-MAIL

that I will have you

current e-mail addre

Summer is coming, happens every year. Thisyear get the jump on your schedule.PLAN AHEAD! Here are some ideas...

Lutheran Outdoor Ministires has some amazingcamp experiences for many age groups ready for

you and your friends. You can go to LutheranHills is Southern Indiana or Lutherwald and Lake

Luther in Northern Indiana.Joe has some brochures, grab one!

Lake Louise was a BLAST last year. Boyne Falls,MI...its a great road trip and an amazing experi-

ence. This camp is for grades 9-12. Faith Hope and Love week is July 23rd-28th right

here in Hamilton County, plan to be a part of it!

If you want more information on any of these ideascontact Joe Rudy.

One full square mile on the east side of IndianapoliOne full day of work...6a-6p. 1000 of some of thecoolest people! Register with Joe$30.

RSVP by Sunday April 24th!!!

Join The Bethel Believers!!! $10 gets you registered. The Re-lay is at Forest Park on May 14th-15th. Team Captains this yeare Diane Chapman and Joe Rudy.Check out relayforlife.org for more information

ANNOUNCING

The Bethel SaintsJunior High Youth

GroupGrades 6-8 welcome

Activities will occur monthly to start out. Please payattention to the Bethel News for announcements. If

you are interested in becoming involved pleasecontact Katrina Hettrick or Joe Rudy.


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2010 Mutual Ministry Survey ResultsThe Mutual Ministry Committee is responsible for determining if the Church was successful in achieving its ministry in 2010. This is accomplished b conduca survey of the congregation at the end of each calendar year. The 2010 survey contains many of the same survey questions as in past years so the responcan be compared to annual benchmarks. Included in the 2010 survey are questions directly related to Councils proposal regarding the 2009 Evangelical Lu-heran Church in America (ELCA) Assembly resolutions, which included the ELCA Statement on Human Sexuality. This is a summary of the completed repoyou would like the full report with comments, please go to http://bethellutheranchurch.com/Information/2010MutualMinistrySurveyResults.aspx or upon reque

1. Bethel welcomes visitors and members, inviting them to experience Christian care and community.10 09 08 07 06 05 04

Needs improvement (6) 3% 3% 4% 1% 1% 4% 1%Partially meets expectations (23) 10% 8% 10% 6% 3% 25% 21%Achieves expectations (141) 63% 51% 57% 60% 61% 58% 78%*Exceeds expectations (55) 24% 31% 27% 34% 29% 13%

2. Bethel offers warm, user-friendly worship that connects faith and daily life.


3. Bethel provides opportunities for individuals and families to participate in Christian Education and thereby develop a personal spiritual growth plan.


4. Bethel encourages and provides opportunities for individuals and families to participate in service and outreach opportunities.

Needs improvement (5) 2% 2% 5% 2% 1% 2% 4%

Partially meets expectations (18) 8% 9% 13% 8% 9% 23% 13%Achieves expectations (123) 55% 54% 52% 53% 48% 44% 83%*Exceeds expectations (75) 33% 35% 28% 36% 43% 31%

5. Bethel provides opportunities for individuals and families to participate in fellowship through large and small group experiences.


6. Bethel encourages and equips people to move toward full stewardship of time, talent and treasure.


7. Are you a member of a small group?i.e., Bible study, choir, dinner group, youth group, ushers, committee, etc.)

10 09 08 07 06 05___ 04__Yes (135) 60% 59% 56% 59% 62% 69% 70%

No (89) 40% 38% 42% 40% 38% 31% 30%

The following questions change annually:8a. In 2009 the ELCA Assembly passed the ELCA Social Statement on Human Sexuality. Do you support the ELCAa vote in favor of this statement?

29 Yes (13%) 95 No (42%) 52 Neutral (23%) 48 Need More Information (21%)

8b. In November of this year, Bethel put forth a plan in response to this initiative that was discussed last month in the adult forums. We would like the congrtions input on each of the proposals set forth in the plan:

1. Do you support the decision to remain as part of the ELCA?


2. Do you support redirecting a portion of Bethels benevolence away from the Indiana/Kentucky Synod to be given to other Lutheran related mission oganizations?


3. Would you support a financial and business alliance with the Lutheran Coalition for Reform (CORE)?


f you answered Need More Information on any of the above, what format would you prefer?Percent for this section calculated based on # ofreasons given(136).

Thursday Night Live Sessions.35 (26%)Small Group Cottage Meetings33 (24%)A series of Adult Forums on Sunday Morning68 (50%)


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Women on WednesdayBible StudyWednesdays 9:0010:30 am 2nd Floor of theChristian Ed WingThis fantastic group is made up of women ofall ages, shapes, sizes, and backgrounds so youwill fit right in! All are invited and welcomed.

Questions? Call Sherry Hape: 776-3705

Living the Marks of Discipleship. READ SCRIPTURE DAILY

ADULT CLASSESMens Bible Study

We sped through the book of Mark...on tothe book of Luke. See you there: Mondays,7:30pm in the library on the 2nd floor ofthe Education building.

Have an idea?Want to start a

new group? Dontbe shy...God will

give you whatyou need to get itgoing! Call thechurch office @

773-4315.

Simply Giving ProgramWould you find it helpful to have your offerings taken from your bank account as you do other monthlypayments? Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsors a program called Simply Giving, which offers

this service for people who wish to have offerings transferred electronically to their churchs account.Just contact the Pastor Wade @773-4315 for more information. It is so much easier than writing acheck, no muss, no fuss...and you wont miss an offering.

Bethels Prayer Team...Mondays 9:30am

...prays weekly for ourfriends & family here atBethel as well as needs ofthe food pantry and the

Youth Detention Center.We meet on Mondaymornings at 9:30, usually at the home ofTrudy Kussow. If you have any requests or

questions, please call Trudy 770-9628, Connie773-0789

Moms Bible Study

Please join us!Just check the weekly Bethel Newsfor the most current topic.

Thursdays from 4-5:30 Childcare provided.Please join us! Any ?s contact Jenny Sherrill

770-7394 or [email protected]

Mens Saturday Sausage & ScriptureGroup (7:30-9:00 a.m.).

Attention Bethel men:

We are justified, not by works, but by faith inChrist alone. This simple message of Galatiansempowered Martin Luther to bring about theReformation. Please join us in our study ofGalatians, Luthers book, by John Stott.

Breakfast begins at 7:30 followed by Bible study8:00-9:00a Call Mark Seifert (776-1093)

for more information

GENERAL & BUILDING FUND FINANCIAL UPDATEGeneral & Building Fund Combined December January February

Contributions 79,013 69, 983 46,087

Expenses 72,991 56,204 60,979

Difference 6,022 13,779 (14,893)

YTD

116,069

117,183

(1,114)

(Please note: this is General & Building Fund combined)


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JOY GROU(Just-Over-Young

Third Tuesday

each month

11:30am.Join us for lunch

fellowship.

Location will be

the Bethel New

each month. Sign

on the Welcom

Sheet if you plan

attend.

Living the Marks of Discipleship. RELATE TO OTHERS IN LOVE

SCRAPBOOKING GROUP

First Saturday each month/6:30 pm

Bring a munchie to share and yourscrapbooking supplies. We will share ideas,tools and fellowship. For more informationcall Marcia Liennemann at 877-6105

EUCHRE GROUPJoin us the 2nd

Saturday of each month at7:00 p.m. in the church fellow-ship hall. Singles and couplesare welcome. Please bring a

snack to share.Contact: Linda Burdett:

770-9242

PATHFINDERSPlease note the upcoming Pathfinders events!

March 26: Trip to the Zoo. Meet at Church (far

end of the parking lot) at 9:30 am and we will

carpool down to the zoo.

March 29: Girls Night In Brenda Cosgroves,

bring appetizers/snacks to share as we enjoy wine/

cheese/snacks and talk and enjoy friendship.

April 9 - Bible Study at Reynolds @ 3:30. Bring

your Bible and a snack to share.

May 1 - Indianapolis Indians Game @ 2:05 (Incase of rain, bowling at Stardust). Pack yourself

a lunch and snacks and we will sit in the outfield.

Interested in carpooling? Talk to Linda.

Please let me know if you are planning to come to

any of these events, so we can make sure we wait

for you/look for you/plan for you!

See you soon!

Jenny, Linda and Brenda (Linda and Brenda are

responsible for these events! Thanks ladies!) Jenny

Sherrill, 770-7394 [email protected] or

Linda Reynolds 877-8523

[email protected]

CIRCLE OF SISTERS

We are a circle of Christian friendswho enjoy using our hands andhearts to create baptismal &sanctuary banners, send cards toshut-ins, and much more. We love

doing Heavens Handiwork! We meet the 4thWednesdays of each month @ 7pm in the ChurchFellowship Hall (unless otherwise stated).Please join us!For event info, watch the Bethel News!!!

Questions? Call Suzy Patterson @ 258-1002

Bethel Book ClubBethel Book ClubBethel Book ClubBethel Book Club

Watch the Bulletin orcontact Linda Crist for dates

and location.at 317-758-6748

[email protected]

Sunshine Club...helps by providingmeals to members who are sick,

recovering from surgery, or who havehad a baby. Please contact one ofBethels pastors or our coordinator

Amy Hilton [email protected]

Bethels Bingo Ministry

We are looking for ladies &men who would enjoyplaying bingo once amonth (the 4th Monday) at2:30pm with the residentsof Maple Park Nursing Home. We have somuch fun and takes about an hour and ahalf. If interested, please call:Kyle Smith 984-5692,Joy Diamond 896-5247

Please join us!!!

Watch this space

For information on the new

small group that is forming!!!

Small Group for Young

Families


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FAITH IN ACTIONreaching out to those in need

Living the Marks of Discipleship. SERVING OTHERS

"If anyonehas materialpossessionsand sees his

brother inneed but has

no pity onhim, how can

the love ofGod be inhim? Dear

children, letus not love

with words ortongue butwith actionsand in truth."1 John 3:17-18

A big thank you goes out to Linda Seifert and all of you who

donated for the Canstruction project. The Sunday School

children were very

helpful in donating

just the right cans

to create a large

slice of pizza.

Hopefully, everyonegot a chance to see

it in the education

building. They

created a pizza

cutter also with the

cans. These cans

will be donated to

the Bethel FoodPantry. What a fun

activity! Thanks

everyone.

Also, we would like to thank Grace Community ChurchGrace Community ChurchGrace Community ChurchGrace Community Churchfor hosting their

annual baby drive for our baby pantry. This year they had volunteers delivethe diapers, clothes, equipment, baby food, etc. Each week we were

overwhelmed with their generosity. The church collected items throughou

the month of March. Without folks like the people at Grace, our pantries

would have a hard time helping as many clients as we do. If you know

someone who goes to that church, be sure to say thanks!


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BIRTHSWelcome to our worldMadelyn Renee...daughter of Darren & Kelli Rice...born February 23

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS.

Audio Visual MinistryTechnology is the watchword today in the world and even in the church. When we designed thechurch just 12 years ago we had no idea of how much time and energy the audio-visual area wouldtake. This area has grown and blossomed especially in the last several years. Therefore, we haveadded John Paterson to our staff, in a part time capacity, to oversee, train, and coordinate thisministry area. John has put in a significant amount of time and work in this area so that our servicesrun smoothly and we have been able to broadcast our services over channel 19.

Over the past few years, channel 19 has offered a wonderful service to the community and terrificoutreach for our church. We want to thank Roy and Judi Johnson for their ministry of outreach forBethel and all the churches who shared broadcast time. Channel 19 will no longer be airing churchservices, so we are going to have services available on our web site and God tube. Just one furtherstep in our AV ministry.

LIVING LAST SUPPER

Maundy Thursday,

April 21, 2011 7:00 pm.The Living Last Supper, a reenactment ofLeonardo da Vincis famous painting.

This presentation was last made on March 20th, 2008to a packed house. Like this year, the Living LastSupper was a part of the Maundy Thursday HolyWeek Service back then as well.

Thirteen men from Bethel will be costumed and share brief monologues about the disciple they represent.

Greg Marshall has again consented to play the part of Jesus. And thankfully, most of the veteran performers wbe back for this years presentation.Dr. Tim Yoder, Organist/Music Directorhas been working on providing lot

of special music for this Service.

We ask two things of you:1. Put this date on your calendar and plan to attend.2. We encourage you to invite relatives, neighbors, and friends to this presentation. We believe that

you will blessed by this Service.-Pastor E. Dean Windhorn, Coordinator


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Please keep these family members, friends, and loved ones in your prayers:

FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MEMBERSClay Lawsongrandson of Monica HoffmannparalysisAnn VanMeterfriend of Chris & Anna Rennerbreast cancer, treatmentChuck Meierfriend of Gary Melbymalignant, inoperable spinal tumorLynn Rezsyonamother of Dave Rezsyonacancer, peace & comfortCathy Rowleysister of Brenda Hinzbreast/bone cancer, healing, faithScott Mathewsbrother of Rob Mathewscoma post op; brain tumorsJill Golightlysister of Amy Hiltonbreast cancerWanda Ensorsister of Sarah Heighwaybone cancer

Mary Fuellingcousin of Jill DietzcancerTom Thompson Haismas 21 year old grand nephewbrain cancer.Lyndsay Sheridan31 yr old sister of Amy Hiltonbreast cancerScott Slattonbrother in law of Whitmores granddaughterheart attackGene Grayfriend of Friedemannschemo, prostate cancerPaul Stanleyfriend of John Erneycancer, chemo, recovery from strokeMarsha Murrayfriend of Vicki Cooperrecurrence of cancer, chemoJim Poffinbargercancer, his brotherheart attackBill Owensson of Jane Owens, uncle of Sara McHenry, cousin of Stan Rennerstroke, healingKenny Reichhartuncle of Lori Ritchiedying from cancerJenny Robertscoworker of Ashley WarningsurgeryKristina Trustybedrest during pregnancyGloria Hoglestepmom of Jim Hoglemild heart attack

Patty Rogers12 yr oldstage 4 spinal cord neuroblastomaPeople of Honduras...especially 2 friends who were kidnapped after school last week, held forransomeEster Bausbackbreast cancer surgeryRuth Bergstepmother of Marsha Rennerhealth issuesJenicancer treatments, heart careScott Gibsonbrother in law of Lynda Jenningsposs. Lung cancerFriends & family of Bob Sanfordfriend of Jenny Satchwill & GaryTurnageas they mourn his passingSteven McFarlandrecurrence of lymphomaMarge Hansenrecovery from stroke, heart surgeryBob Murphyfriend of John Jamesonlung cancerDorothy Pilzitzaunt of Karin PearsonstrokeEster Mandichaunt of Karin Pearsonpost op, on ventilatorDanielbrother of Janice Pruitthouse fireDebs motherfriend of Katie Scherercancer, chemoRachel Viceaunt of Mary Schererfell, broken wrist, surgery, healingKaley Kite22 mo. oldcancer, surgery

Jillian Apelhealth, growth Ruby Fettyfall, broken leg, recoveryNancy Schulenburgrecurrence of cancerBob Stroupopen heart surgery, recovery & healingLaura Abernathytrip to Columbia, Purdue nursing servicesafe tripRuth Albrohealing from a fall Pruittsridding our house of mold

Martha Helmsshoulder manipulation on March 28th

ADULT LIVING & HEALTHCARE CENTERSMadeline Scherer Levera Millikan Alice Ann Burris Jean GerenEvelyn Hilton Dorothea Leach Jane Owens Rosemary Fulton

Hear my prayer,

O LORD, Give

ear to my

supplications!

Answer me in

Yourfaithfulness, in

Your

righteousness!

Ps 143:1

MemberHospitalized??

If a Bethel familymember becomes

hospitalized,please contact thechurch office and

let us know.HIPPA regulationsprohibit hospitals

from contacting usdirectly so it is upto you to keep us

informed.

Please help us tocare for our family

with visits,prayers, cards,meals etc.butwe can only dothis if we are

notified in a timelymanner.

Thank you!!!!


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Siro Brooks 4/1Jon Hankenhoff 4/2Abigail Crist 4/3Nancy Hardie 4/3Jeff Schwartz 4/3Sarah Mickelson 4/4Abby Smith 4/5Lexie Almodovar 4/6

Wade Apel 4/6Nancy Hansen 4/6Charles Swanson 4/6Dorothea Leach 4/7Linda Clark 4/8Scott Nealon 4/8Mary Nelson 4/8Luann Hansen 4/9Julie Savickis 4/9Caleb Cooper 4/10Melissa Nestander 4/10Reid Swanson 4/10Brandon Swart 4/10

Helen Hills 4/11Gary Kitko 4/11Mark Landwehr 4/11Karen Goldstein 4/12Fred Gronau 4/12Amanda Horton 4/12Kelsey Lang 4/12Kaitlyn Vitone 4/12Luke Hilton 4/13Hunter Williamson 4/14Jason Anderson 4/15Christy Brown 4/15Emma Burns 4/15

Spencer Gilbert 4/15Donna Hulka 4/15Joel Kirby 4/15Makenna Melott 4/15

Steve & Cheryl Nealon 4/11/1970Bert & Maria Haisma 4/12/1960Andy & Kelly Tank 4/13/2002Jeff & Mary Scherer 4/14/1979Tony & Shannon Rivera 4/15/2000Matt & Stacey Corley 4/17/1999Andrew & Brittany Hall 4/18/2009Shaun & Shannon Weyer 4/18/1998Jim & Joy Diamond 4/20/1963Alan & Mary Kinney 4/21/1973Scott & Tori Wisker 4/22/2007Kirk & Jenny Pfeil 4/29/1995

Birthdays

Vic Hansen 4/17Mary Lou Waltz 4/17Lydia Bish 4/19Madison Bell 4/20Josh Kinney 4/20Ashley Crist 4/21Kirsten Graham 4/21Alex Webber 4/21Clair Wisman 4/21Justin Kirby 4/22Jean Baxter 4/23Trent Morton 4/23

Teena O'Connor 4/23Susan Parks 4/23Jacob Walters 4/23Denise Rezsonya 4/24Olivia Johnson 4/25Lori Schneider 4/26Palmer Morris 4/27Bodie Derrer 4/28Jeff Warning 4/28Ellis Burns 4/29Lori Cain 4/29Joe Macaluso 4/29Lu Olp 4/29

Manda Short 4/29Lexie Amstutz 4/30Nick Burrow 4/30


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BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

20650 Cumberland Road

Noblesville, IN 46062-8823Phone: (317) 773-4315

Fax: (317) 773-8026e-mail: [email protected]

Visit our website:www.bethellutheranchurch.com

Senior Pastor: Rev. Douglas Gast

Visitation Pastor: Rev. E. Dean WindhornAssociate Pastor: Rev. Heather ApelAssociate Pastor: Rev. Wade ApelYouth/Property Director: Joe RudyMusic Director: Tim YoderSecretary & Editor: Cathy CrosleyChurch Council President: Tim Sherrill

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