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Bethlehem Star
June 2018
Worship Services
8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Learning Hour
9:10–10:00 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 Mark Peterson [email protected]
Deaconess Kristen Baltrum Director of Faith Formation [email protected]
Deaconess Sarah Loberg Faith Formation Support [email protected]
Jamie Jurkovich, Communications and Sunday School Coordinator [email protected]
Brenda Harris, Worship Director [email protected]
Nancy Tiff, Office Coordinator [email protected]
Jenny Kelley, Interim Webmaster [email protected]
Karen Haag, Bookkeeper [email protected]
Cornerstone Preschool
Andrea Becker, Director of Cornerstone Preschool [email protected]
Monthly Ministry Highlight Get to Know the BLC Council
This month in getting to know the church council the focus is on Sandy Woodruff, Council Chair for Missions, and Art Holm, Council Chair for Property.
Sandy and her husband Jim joined Bethlehem in 2001, commuting to church and activities from the foothills above Boulder until 2014 when they moved to Longmont. Like so many others, Sandy thinks the two best things about our church are Pastor Mark and the congregation. At Bethlehem Sandy feels surrounded by “caring angels.”
As the council chair for Missions, she wants to inspire more people to volunteer whether it be to help serve lunch at the OUR Center, sign up for a Habitat Build Day, participate in a mission trip, join the quilting group, or jump in some other way.
A lifelong Lutheran, Sandy continues to feel comfortable with Lutheran theology and loves the hymns and liturgy. Landscape painting, mostly in oils, drives Sandy’s creative juices. She derives plenty of inspiration for painting on mountain walks or being anywhere with a mountain view. When not painting or hiking, Sandy might be found reading the Smithsonian magazine or a good novel, such as The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry.
Of course, love of family figures prominently in her life. Sandy and Jim, married 62 years, have five children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Frequent travelers, Woodruffs may journey to Israel and Petra Jordan.
Relative newcomers to Longmont, Art and wife Linda have been members of BLC for two years. Bethlehem’s people, the pastor, and the worship services had an immediate appeal, and Bethlehem became a church home for the Holms. Currently, Art leads property ministry while managing the sanctuary and east bathroom remodeling. New gutter installation is in progress as well as day to day facility maintenance.
Art grew up a Lutheran in Texas, Illinois, and Wisconsin. To Art, peace, cheer, and love are the mainstays of being Lutheran. So many activities model “God’s Work, Our Hands.” A member of the Kentucky mission trip in 2017, Art plans to participate in the 2018 service week in Houston. He participates in the Our Center meal serving, Dining for 8, First Fridays, Thanksgiving meal shuttle for the Our Center, Living Nativity, and other charities.
Art’s reading tastes are Christian-based; on his nightstand are the Bible and a daily reader as well as numerous American history books. He wants to get back into golf. He enjoys playing bridge and traveling, wanting to revisit Nepal someday. When he’s not doing something at church, you can find him helping out at his wife’s antique shop.
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Ministry Events in June
• Manna Bible Study: Mondays, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
• Daily Discipleship Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 a.m.,
Santa Fe Grill
• Worship at the Peaks Care Center: Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m.
• Adult Choir: Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
• Bethlehem Quilters: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.
• First Friday Fellowship: June 1, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
• Light of Christ Blood Drive: June 2, 5:00 p.m.
• Sky Ranch Fundraiser: BBQ and Bluegrass: June 2, 5:30 p.m.
• Bike to Church Sunday/Car Wash: June 3
• First Summer Coffee Fellowship: June 3, 9:00 a.m.
• Final ELCA Youth Gathering Meeting: June 3, 11:30 a.m.
• Houston Mission Trip Meeting: June 3, 6:30 p.m.
• Senior High BBQ: June 4, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
• Pastor Peterson’s Retirement Celebration: June 10, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
• Bethlehem Church Council: June 12, 7:00 p.m.
• Bethlehem Book Club: June 14, 7:30 a.m.
• Bluegrass Worship: June 17
• Blessing for Confirmands Going to Sky Ranch, June 17, 10:15 a.m.
• Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast: June 17, 7:00 a.m.
• Prayer Shawl Ministry: June 19, 10:00 a.m.
• Tuesday Afternoon Bunco: June 19, 2:00 p.m.
• Evangelism Ministry: June 19, 7:00 p.m.
• Bethlehem Library Committee, June 20, 1:00 p.m.
• Blessing for Youth Group going to Houston, June 24, 10:15 a.m.
• ELCA Youth Gathering: June 24–30
• OUR Center Luncheon: June 24, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
More details of these events and additional information can be found on our website: www.bethlehem-lutheran.net.
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Pastor Peterson’s Pericopes
As my retirement approaches, it has become a time of lasts:
• My last confirmation class
• My last church council meeting
• My last Thursday Night Bible Study
• My last time to read Bible stories to the beautiful kids at Cornerstone Preschool
• My last worship service at the Peaks and the Atria
• My last jazz worship service
Before when I was changing calls, going to another church, those lasts were different. I knew I would have more meetings, more Bible studies, more worship services in that new place. However, this time around, they are really lasts.
Of course, there is some relief in that. I won’t miss all those meetings in the evenings. I won’t miss all the deadlines.
But I will miss the challenges, the interactions, the learning, and especially the people on those councils, committees, and Bible studies. I always tried to start those meetings with prayer, to remind those good folks and myself that we were doing the Lord’s work. We were being the body of Christ. It may be a budget meeting, but we were doing the Lord’s work in this place.
What I will miss the most is the gift of people opening their lives to their pastor, to this pastor. I never took that for granted. It was always a privilege and honor to hear those confessions, those tales of woe, and those smiles of joy. I hold those memories dear. I can’t tell you how many times your courage and your faith has been a witness to me.
As I said in my sermon today, “The Holy Spirit works through people, for people”. And many, many times, I witnessed the Holy Spirit working through you.
By the way…I “stole” that quote from Pastor Keith Prekker who will be your new Interim Pastor. I have so much respect for him. He will be a blessing for Bethlehem.
So…this is my last Star article.
Blessings, Pastor Peterson
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Worship
. June 3 – Second Sunday after Pentecost
• Mark 2:23-3:6 – Jesus heals on the Sabbath and tells his critics that the Sabbath was made for humankind and not the other way around.
• Mass of Renewal Liturgy
• Blessing for the youth going to the ELCA Youth Gathering
• Bike to Church Sunday
• Youth car wash fundraiser for the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston
June 10 – Third Sunday after Pentecost
• Mark 3:20-35 – Jesus once again answers his critics who claim that he is possessed.
• Special worship service honoring Pastor Peterson’s retirement
June 17 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
• Mark 4:26-34 – Jesus tells the parable about the Mustard Seed
• Bluegrass worship
• Pastor Kent Mueller, Assistant to the Bishop of the Rocky Mountain, will be with us in worship talking about this time of transition.
June 24 – Fifth Sunday of Pentecost
• Mark 4:35-41
• Now the Feast liturgy
Worship Attendance for April 2018
Date Total
April 1 442
April 8 241
April 15 224
April 22 239
April 29 211
Average 266
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Faith Formation
Boomwhackers Summer Season
Kids, if you haven’t had the opportunity to try out Boomwhackers yet, this summer is your chance! And this time around, middle school has an opportunity to get in on the music. Meet in the choir room on Sunday mornings beginning June 24 from 9:15–9:45 a.m. to play tone chimes, Lummi sticks, and of course boomwhackers. Middle school will alternate weeks with K–5th grade, according to the schedule below. Please contact Brenda Harris ([email protected]) with any questions.
June 24 (9:15-9:45) Grades 6-8
July 1 (9:15-9:45) Grades K-5
July 8 (9:15-9:45) Grades 6-8
July 15 (9:15-9:45) Grades K-5
July 22 (9:15-9:45) Grades 6-8
July 29 (9:15-9:45) Grades K-5
August 5 (9:15-9:45) Grades 6-8
August 12 (9:15-9:45) Grades K-5
Summer Day Camp Registration Open
Register now for Day Camp! BLC is hosting another Day Camp with the partnership of Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp, July 9–13, for ages preschool through those entering 5th grade. The daily schedule for campers entering grades 1–5 will be Monday, July 9–Thursday, July 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Friday, July 13, the program will run from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. The daily schedule for campers age 3 – entering Kindergarten will be Monday, July 9–Thursday, July 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We will close Thursday evening with a potluck from 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. During this time, the campers will present a short program with highlights from their week. You can register online at https://bethlehem-lutheran.net/gather/bible-day-camp-registration.html.
Day Camp Volunteers Needed
Day Camp needs your help! If you have some time and love passing on the faith to children, we could use your help with Day Camp! There are a variety of needs, and helpers ages 6th grade through adult are welcome to help! Please sign up to help at https://bethlehem-lutheran.net/gather/bible-day-camp-volunteers.html.
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Member’s Corner
Challenge to Church Council
By Greg Schumann
On confirmation Sunday, I was struggling to keep Zander on an even keel. He was very nervous about having to read his faith statement. He had already decided to shorten it and was trying to convince me that he simply was not going to do it. I was trying to come up with the right words, control his temper, and allow this to be a memorable experience for all.
I asked Zander if he had any idea what was going on inside Pastor Mark. Oblivious, he said, “No, why?” I said that Pastor Mark is going through a lot of lasts at the moment while trying not to let that show or affect anyone. This was his very last confirmation class he would teach and watch graduate. He has recently had his last Thursday night Bible study. Between now and June 10, he will continue to have last moments. Yet through all of this, he is trying to keep his composure, keep everyone upbeat, and keep everyone moving in a positive direction. Zander changed. The day got better, and all of the confirmands had an amazing experience.
As communion was ending, I was watching Pastor Mark organize the Credence table. Pretty much the same as always, chalices were placed (some with pacificator’s covering them), the bread was wrapped in linen, and all was carefully covered. (Anne would be proud.) I also noticed that Pastor Mark did the juice today. Normally, he does the bread, but not always. Some days he leads; some days he follows. Intentional or not, Pastor Mark was allowing the new, in this case Deaconess Sarah, to take the lead. Then it came to me—I felt a chill as the Holy Spirit came into me!
As tonight will be Pastor Mark’s last church council meeting before his retirement process begins, we should share communion together. We can share bread and wine; body and blood—share the Holy Spirit. As we break bread and each receives a piece with the words “the body of Christ give for you,” I want us to remember those moments when Pastor Mark has given to us: the sermons, the Bible teachings, the wisdom, the humor, the hard work, the knowledge to deal with the daily grind as well as the knowledge to continue to move forward and carry on.
As we pass the wine with the words “the blood of Christ shed for you,” I want us to remember what Pastor Mark has left for us. He has left us with hearts filled with love, minds filled with thought, memories filled with joy, eyes filled with the desire to seek, and thoughts of even greater things to come.
In a few short weeks, Pastor Mark will be retiring and leaving our congregation—not by choice, but by practicality. We, as the current church leaders, are being charged with beginning the process of finding a new Pastor. We are NOT finding a replacement for Pastor Mark, rather we are finding an enhancement. This is most definitely NOT a moment of out with the old and in with the new. It is a moment to be filled with the Holy Spirit. We are blessed to be a blessing. We shall stand strong, confident, and focused. All of our actions will be watched by others. Some will be scrutinized while others will be graciously accepted. With prayer, guidance, and inspiration we will keep Bethlehem moving forward and standing strong.
Amen.
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Bethlehem’s Newly Crowned Taco King
One of our members Eric Kittelberger recently made waves when he went on a social media campaign to correct a glaring discrepancy at the local Sam’s Club, which was promoting tacos, even though the store had no taco shells available for purchase. His poignant remarks on Facebook caught the attention of many and brought about the change he was campaigning for. Not only does the Longmont Sam’s Club now sell taco shells, but Eric was also officially named Sam’s Taco King. Special thanks to Eric for this good service to the community. Let them eat tacos!
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Tribute to Pastor Mark
By Jamie Jurkovich
Pastor Mark has changed how I think of pastors.
It was about four years ago when we first stepped foot inside the doors of Bethlehem, and admittedly our feet were dragging a bit. Trying a new church always comes with some level of uneasiness. And due to some of our past church experiences, we had a greater level of foreboding and even dread about what we might encounter inside these doors.
Very much to Bethlehem’s credit, we were welcomed warmly. And even though the worship culture and context were quite different from where we had been, it wasn’t too awkward for us to catch on. Pastor Mark even remembered our names after our first visit. However, it was on our third Sunday visiting, when Pastor Mark asked if he could pay us a call that we really had to do a double-take. I’m pretty certain we had him repeat himself two or even three times. The pastor wanted to visit us? In our experience, this was outside the context of what a pastor usually does. We agreed but figured it would either be a high-pressure recruitment strategy or else a veiled screening process.
Though neither is what happened. Pastor Mark was genuinely interested in our story and how we had landed at Bethlehem. He wasn’t offended by some of the difficult questions we asked him or even turned off by the suspicious volume of questions we had. We were pleasantly surprised to feel accepted and welcomed. It meant a lot.
Over the few short years that we’ve been here, Pastor Mark has changed how I see the role of a pastor from the lofty man in pulpit to the humble shepherd that isn’t afraid to meet people where they are. In his forty years of ministry, I’m sure that he has walked with many on their darkest roads and through their most difficult trials. He has been a steady example of faith on all those ordinary, unexceptional days when God doesn’t seem especially apparent. And he has shared in the congregation’s joy and celebrated with us in our life's sweetest moments.
In other words, he’s been doing life—just like us and with us—in all its varied terrain, but while offering us the steady gift of encouragement, hope, and grace. This simple consistent presence leaves quite a legacy. Pastor Mark, through your humble service, you have blessed us all. Eloquent sermons, kind visitations, even doing dishes in the church kitchen—we’ve seen you do all of this for us.
It is with the sincerest appreciation that we wish you every good thing in your retirement. You will be missed and remembered, but we rejoice with you as you have with us so many times.
Numbers 6:24-26: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Mission
Piggy Bank Collection Goal Met
Thanks to all who contributed to the Sunday School Piggy Bank collection project this year. The children were very faithful in bringing their money each week and through that generosity we exceeded our goal of $240 to raise $265.41 for a scholarship for Jose Medida Idaquez in Nicaragua for the upcoming school year. We are thrilled to be able to offer such an impactful gift.
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Informational Meeting for Houston Mission Trip
There will be an informational meeting about the Houston mission trip on Sunday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the library classroom. We will provide an update on the arrangements made so far, estimated costs, and our continuing fundraising efforts (including our Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast fundraiser). Please contact Bob Cotton (303-651-6563) with any questions.
Habitat for Humanity Apostles Build Day for June
On Friday, June 29, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., we will be working on repairing run down mobile homes in Dacono. Please sign up on the west wall of the narthex. Contact Bob Cotton for more information or if you have questions (303-651-6563 or [email protected]).
OUR Center Luncheon
BLC will host a luncheon for the OUR Center on Sunday, June 24. We need six first–shift volunteers for preparation from 10:00 a.m.–noon, and eight second–shift volunteers for serving and cleaning up from noon–2:00 p.m. If you haven't tried this before, it's a great opportunity to reach out to our community and have some fun with fellow volunteers. A signup sheet is on the table in the Narthex. Call Nancy McLeod at 303-772-6019 with any questions.
Connect
Church Name Tags
Please let the Bethlehem church office know if you need a nametag or even a replacement name tag. Nancy can be reached by calling 303-776-3290 or emailing [email protected]. Wearing name tags will help welcome our interim pastor and also welcomes our visitors.
First Friday Fellowship
Join us on Friday, June 1, 6:00–8:30 p.m. for First Friday Fellowship. 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. Our hosts this month are Jane and Roger Lahman (1907 Creekside Drive, Longmont). Come and share appetizers and good fellowship!
Senior High BBQ
Calling all incoming 9–12th graders! Come to a BBQ at Deaconess Kristen’s house on June 4, 5:00–7:30 p.m. It’s that time of year where we need to take a look around and plan some fun stuff for our senior high youth group this summer and next year! We need YOUR input to plan a youth ministry program that is meaningful, fun, and faith formative! Please RSVP to DK or Deaconess Sarah Loberg by June 3 at [email protected] or [email protected].
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Bike to Church OR Get a Car Wash Day
BIKE TO CHURCH DAY! Or bring your car, and the youth will wash it while you are in worship on Sunday, June 3. (And we hope you’ll donate to the ELCA Youth Gathering.)
In order to make an effort for caring for God’s earth and reducing emissions, we encourage you to take an alternative mode of transportation to worship this morning. If you are unable to do so, please consider allowing our youth to care for your vehicle by washing it and earning your donation toward their trip to Houston for the ELCA Youth Gathering.
How this works: If you ride your bike to church, great! Thank you for reducing emissions! If you do not ride your bike to church, as you pull into the parking lot, we will ask you if you would like your car washed. If you say yes, you will give the keys to an adult supervisor, go to worship, and the youth will wash your car while you worship. When you come out, you will get your keys to your sparkling clean car and the youth who lovingly washed your car will be happy to accept your donation. Thank you in advance!
Summer Softball Fans
The BLC Summer Softball season is right around the corner, and we’d love to have some fans come out to support us at our games. Unfortunately, the game schedule is highly volatile and changes frequently. However, if you’re interested in cheering us along, please ask Deaconess Kristen ([email protected]) to add you to the email update list to receive notification about the time and date of the upcoming games. You can also follow the BLC Member’s Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/groups/BLCLongmontMembers) for updates as well.
Gather
Pastor Mark's Retirement Celebration
Come join us on June 10 to celebrate the 40 year ministry of Pastor Mark Peterson as he retires!
• Worship at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1000 W 15th Ave, Longmont CO. 8:00 and 10:15 a.m., (No RSVP is required.)
• Coffee Reception at Bethlehem Lutheran, 9:15–10:15 a.m., (No RSVP required, but appreciated).
• Afternoon celebration at the Oak Room of the Tasty Weasel, 1800 Pike Rd, Longmont, CO (Please drive around back following signs and balloons!) 1:00–4:00 p.m., with an “elegantly casual” program honoring Pastor Mark beginning at 1:45 p.m. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served as well as a heavy appetizer buffet. (RSVP strongly appreciated.)
RSVP by visiting church website (see gather menu and then special events), emailing the church office ([email protected]), or by calling the Bethlehem Lutheran office at 303-776-3290 by June 1.
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2018 Summer Coffees
This year we will again have our neighborhood ministry groups provide the summer coffee treats between services. With the help of the fellowship coordinators and the congregation, it will be a time to enjoy each other’s company. Please help make these a success when you are called upon during your neighborhood’s week.
Date: Neighborhood Group:
June 3 Purple
June 10 Orange
June 17 Pancake Breakfast – no coffee goodies
June 24 Gold
July 1 Church BBQ – no coffee goodies
July 8 Pink
July 15 Blue
July 22 Red
July 29 Green
August 5 Purple
August 12 Orange
August 19 Gold
August 26 Pink
September 2 Blue
Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Come enjoy some pancakes on Sunday, June 17 while helping raise funds for the mission trip to Houston. We will be serving pancakes at 7:15–11:45 a.m. Tickets will be available Sundays after each service on June 3 and 10. Tickets will also be available at the door June 17. We offer a great Father's Day breakfast. Please treat your Dad and help fund our mission trip. Contact Bob Cotton (303-651-6563) with any questions.
VBS at First Lutheran
First Lutheran has invited children from our church to participate in their summer vacation Bible school program which runs from June 11–14. To register or learn more, visit http://www.firstluth.org/blog/kidfaith-main-4/.
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Finance
Financial Update YTD through April
General Fund Actual Income: $161,901
General Fund Budgeted Income: $172,277
Income Deficit: -$10,376
General Fund Ministry Expenses: $83,453
Net Deficit: -$21,552
Financial Reports Presented to Council Available
You can download the Financial Reports submitted each month to council from our Member website under Finances (https://www.bethlehem-lutheran.net/members-resources/finances.html). The key pages are the General Fund Summary and the All Fund Summary. Contact Gene Schnabel ([email protected]) for more information or with questions or suggestions.
BLC Scholarship Application Now Available
Scholarship applications are currently available on the BLC website/MemberOnly/Notes/BLC Scholarship or via email from Pat Wilder. All secondary education students who are members of BLC are eligible and encouraged to apply! All applications must be received no later than July 1. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Please contact Pat Wilder with any questions ([email protected]).
Property Update
Bathroom Remodel Update
The bathroom remodel is moving right along. The small amount of asbestos that was found in the wall texture has been safely removed. We had a great team of volunteers who helped clean out janitor closets to relocate supplies and furniture to facilitate the remodel work. We were also able to give bathroom tile and pew cloth to Habitat for Humanity. Unfortunately, the noisy part of the project has begun—cement and floor removal, but it won’t be much longer now. Thank you for your patience and support.
Housekeeping
We are missing the following items from the church kitchen:
• Bread Baskets
When you use an item from the kitchen, please remember to return it to its original location when you are finished. Thanks!
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Member Milestones
June Anniversaries
June 2 Deanna & Roger Hebbert (45)
June 2 Sandy & Jim Woodruff (62)
June 3 Coqui & Mike Stetson (16)
June 3 Ashley & Mark Bostock (12)
June 6 Marisa & Brian Carlson (9)
June 9 Nancy & Will Tritthardt (62)
June 10 Laura & Tim Steakley (23)
June 11 Lydia Mott & Paul Dorn (51)
June 11 Greta & Mark Abromski (7)
June 12 Doris & Dave Slinger (70)
June 13 Karen & Carl Sum (20)
June 15 Amy & Neil Hebbert (5)
June 15 Joanne & Duane Larsen (60)
June 16 Brenda & Chris Downing (11)
June 17 Cheryl & Mike Engles (7)
June 17 Roxanne & Mike Kessler (40)
June 19 Ruth & Dale Conrad (58)
June 19 Cindy & Corey Pemberton (25)
June 19 Myrna & Don Wiser (42)
June 21 Pam & Todd Bischoff (48)
June 21 Kathy & Dave Loberg (32)
June 21 Megan & Chris Wiser (12)
June 22 Andrea & Ryan Kragerud (16)
June 23 Helen & Erik Kessler (11)
June 26 Debbie & Neil Stewart (35)
June 28 Florence & Francis McKinney (14)
June 28 Alpha & Don Wuertz (59)
June 29 Melanie & Kennar Bowman (16)
June 29 Jaime & Dru Updegraff (16)
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June Birthdays
June 1 Charlene Bock, Mona Dirkes, Fred Fanton, Jim Ferguson, Jan Mackay, Don Wiser
June 2 Lydia Carlson, Roberta Fjeld, John Mackay, Drake Steakley
June 3 Sandy Frazer, Chuck Still
June 4 Dale Conrad
June 5 Morgan Abromski, Marilyn McEntee, Corey Pemberton
June 6 Christopher Wiser
June 7 Roger Hammond
June 8 Scott Wiser
June 9 David Bluhm, Sandy Burrell, Patricia Goecke, Ryan Wappel
June 10 Ray Hill, Samantha Koob, Rylee Koob, Luke Kunselman
June 11 Barbara Gordon, Clara Woodley
June 14 Todd Bischoff, Ed Byrne
June 15 Troy Payne
June 16 Jacoby Ramer
June 17 Esther Woodley
June 18 Erin Gordanier, Art Holm
June 19 Candy Tiff
June 20 Brenda Harris, Haley Reed, Esther Tiff
June 21 Trevor Curtis, Garry Gordon, Alec Hopp
June 22 Megan Gutierez, Christian Wade, Marilyn Zuege
June 23 Logan Ditillo, Cassandra Lee, Shaylee Pierick
June 24 Amanda Dawson, Judy Johnson, Karen Zuege
June 25 Meghan Brunscheen, Jill Updegraff
June 29 Tracy Blevins, Aaron Jurkovich, Miriam Kyzer
June 30 Austin Hopp
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Prayers...
Healing for:
Candy Tiff, Don Tiff, Bev Coody, Charlene Bock, Teri Tornow, Laura Steakley, Mike Goecke, Wayne Kluck, Greg Schumann, Kary Mabie, Gerry Cole, Sharon Kirby-Cole, Lucille Wollman, Scott Flanagan, Ilene Ryan, Jeremy Goodman, and our homebound members: Dottie Choun, Ann Young, Mary Schlagel, Inga Foyland, Doris Cotton, Esther Tiff
Sympathy for:
• The Goodman Family (Cathy, Kim, Mendy, Bobbie, and Racheal) on the death of John Goodman on May 7, 2018
• The Sittner Family on the death of Larry Sittner on May 14, 2018
• The Elliott Family on the death of Jeanette Elliott on April 27, 2018
• The Zuege Family on the death of Dick Zuege on April 18, 2018
• The Koob Family on the death of Nancy's cousin Jim on May 18, 2018
• The Thompson Family on the death of Skylar Thompson on May 18, 2018
• The Ritzen Family on the death of Bob's father in Nebraska
• The Bischoff Family on the death of Pam’s mother in Missouri on May 10, 2018
Congratulations to:
• Our BLC High School Graduates of 2018: JR Baltrum, Brett Boaz, Trevor Curtis, Corinne Herbst, Jamie Lee, and Madison Reed.
• Jordan Rae Thomas on her baptism on May 20, 2018.
• Katie and Michael Robinson on the baptism of their son, Korben Kai Robinson on May 26, 2018. Korben is the grandson of Jim and Linda Ferguson.
• Dana and Andrew Weber on the baptism of their son, Cooper Bradley Weber on May 27, 2018. Cooper is the grandson of Connie and Jay Nelson.
• Bonnie Mason on the birth of a new grandson, Bennett Malcom Mason, born May 7, 2018 to parents Patrick and Sandra Mason of Louisville.
Thank You
Words cannot express the profound gratitude we have for the embracing support of our church family. Meals, hugs, cards, funeral arrangements and serving, communion serving, words of condolence, taking us for walks, tea and meals, memorial gifts, presence at John's funeral, singing, choir anthems, public words of remembrance, words of wisdom for times of grief—just to name a few of the many ways we have been and continue to be held and supported through this challenging grief process. God's spirit moves through each and every one of you and surrounds us, reminding us of His love. You are all a blessing.
~Cathy, Racheal, and the entire Goodman Family Office Helpers: Betty Bluhm, Mary Fjeld, Jenny Kelly, Nancy McLeod, Doris Slinger, Sue Smith, and Shirley Wayne
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1000 15th Avenue Longmont, CO 80501 Return service requested
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, [email protected]) 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 ([email protected]). Deadline for the 2018 July Star: June 20. Submit all articles through the Members website/Resources/Submit to BLC news form or the BLC news email ([email protected]). If you have any problems, please contact Aaron Jurkovich or Jenny Kelley.