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Following the Risen One, Something for Everyone, Helping Anyone 1

A Monthly Mission Update JUNE 2016Summer Schedule 2 ..............Vacation Bible School 2, 3 .......WildKids Day Camp 3 .............Youth Ministry 3 ...................Family Camp 4-5 ..................Daytimers 5 ........................Sprout 5 ............................Helping Anyone 7 .................Graduates/Open Houses 7 .......

Summer Schedule 8 ..............Women’s Ministry 8-9 ............Book Club 9 ........................Library 10 ..........................Tom’s Article 11 ...................Words of Thanks 12 ...............June Calendar. 13 ................Worship Helpers 14 ...............Leave a Legacy 14 ................

Financials 14 ......................Birthdays, Anniversaries, Deaths, Worship Attendance, On Call List 15 .....................Outdoor Services 15 ..............Upcoming Events & Contact Information 16....................

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Summer Youth Programs Our Summer Schedule Begins in June! Our Wednesday and Sunday programs have ended but we have an awesome summer line-up.

Here’s a brief list, but look on pages 2, 3 & 4 for the whole of it!

Vacation Bible School and Day Camps:

July 11-15 (for kids going into kindergarten through those going into 6th grade!)

Every Friday For Middle and High School:

2-4pm, in July/August except for July 15 and 29: Free-timein the church/park for middle/high school. We will also assist the Food Pantry set-up, as needed.

Middle School trip to Seattle:

June 23-26 is full but call Pastor Tom to be placed on a waiting list!

High School Hike-Climb-Raft trip:

There are a couple of spots remaining, August 8-11. Contact Pastor Tom if interested. Only $99!

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Bethesda Lutheran Church

Go on a Cave Quest! It’s Time for DAY CAMP! We are so excited for your children to attend our summer day camp, where they will journey into cavernous Caves and learn about Jesus’ Mighty Power!

For Kids entering Kindergarten-4th Grade JULY 11-JULY 15 Cost: $30 Monday-Friday 9am-12pm (Except Friday which is 9am-2pm where you’ll bring a sack lunch and have a fun WATER DAY!) Each morning, all children will gather together in the sanctuary, where they will sing songs, jump for joy, and hear about Jesus’ love for them. They will then split into small groups and go to various stations, where they will: listen to Bible Stories, watch videos about real kids who are unique and loved by God, eat tasty snacks, play crazy games, and participate in some amazing science experiments. They will all then meet together in a large group again, where parents, grandparents and caregivers can hear about the day’s learnings and experiences. Remember to come at 11:30am! On Friday, July 15, all kids will bring their own sack lunch (if they forget, we’ll provide a sandwich!) and swimsuits for a fun water day! Later that evening, everyone is invited back with their families (AND congregational members, too!) for a BBQ at 6pm and a fun, cool program that highlights the week’s fun at 7pm. If you want to register, go online to bethesdalutheranchurch.com OR fill out an application in the entryway. Remember to invite your grandkids, your friends, or the neighbor down the street! If you have any questions, call Pastor Sarah at 541-852-5637.

Help Us Go Spelunking! There is a whole lot of things we need to make our VBS successful: One: You! If you would like to help shape a child’s life and teach her about Jesus’ love, volunteer! There is a variety of opportunities for you to share of your time. Talk to Pastor Sarah or fill out an application found at front desk. You will be blessed! Two: Stuff! We need things from tents to climbing ropes to pita bread! If you are able to donate or loan something to us, please see the boards in the entryway!

Summer Schedule Beginning June 19, we will be switching to our summer schedule with worship services at 8:30 and 10am. Office hours will change to 10-2.

The education and fellowship hour will resume September 11.

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Come Help Decorate! Ever wonder how VBS gets to look so awesome?! It’s because people like you give a bit of their time and creativity (can you hold a scissors, that’s the creativity we need!) to help create a world where the youngest among us can experience God in an engaging and new way.

Come to one or all of the following decorating parties. Get to know your fellow friends a little better (bonding over a hot glue gun is so fun!), have some pizza, and help turn the church building into cavernous caves.

Dates to Help: Friday, June 24 from 4-7pmFriday, July 1 from 4-7pmFriday, July 8 from 4-7pm and Saturday, July 09 until we’re done!

Any questions? Talk to Pastor Sarah.

WildKids Day Camp! July 11-15, 2016 M-Th, 9am-4pm F 9am-2pm + a family BBQ at 6pm

For kids entering 5th/6th grade in the fall Monday: Honeyman State Park in Florence. Swimsuit, Towel, and Beach toys. Sack lunch.

Tuesday: Bullwinkle’s in Wilsonville. Comfy Shoes. Sack lunch.

Wednesday: Camp Lutherwood in Cheshire. Closed-toe shoes and swimsuit/towel. Sack lunch.

Thursday: In-town Day at Spencer’s Butte, Putter’s and more. Closed-toe shoes. Sack lunch.

Friday: Onsite at Bethesda. Clothes that can get wet, towel. Sack lunch.

• Bring a sack lunch & drink everyday - we have coolers.

• Bring sunscreen and the willingness to wear it!

• We’ll provide a snack/drink each day.

• Leave electronics at home. Leaders have phones!

• Wildkids Daycamp coordinator is: Pastor Tom @ 541.554.2650.

• Parents are welcome to register as leaders or drivers for Wildkids.


We need leaders and drivers! Come

have some fun in the sun with our youth and

drive a van!


Youth Ministry Summer: Full List Thank you so much to our faithful youth leaders for 2015-2016. Your time is so appreciated by the kids, our congregation and pastors.

High School: Yvette Jernberg, Kim Myrene

Middle School Confirmation/Sunday School: Doug Detels, Vicki Ding-Coble, Sue Embree, Wendy Gangwer, Sandi Henley, McKenzie Houghton, Steve & Jill Lauch, Kim Myrene, Sue Painter, Deanna Rivera

Regular Wednesday and Sunday evening programs have concluded until mid-September.

June 3, 5pm - Bake Sale Preparations in the Bethesda Kitchen. Bring supplies or just yourself.

June 4, 10am-2pm - Carwash and Bake Sale in the West Parking Lot. Bring towels and wash mitts.

June 5, 9:45am - Senior Brunch for High School graduates and families. A service of blessing will follow at the 11:00 service. Congratulations Class of 2016! Open Houses are listed elsewhere in the Evangel.

June 6, 6:30pm - Willamette Baccalaureate at Bethesda. Help hosting the reception would be most appreciated.

June 23, 7am - Confirmation leaves for Seattle! Thank you for your prayers for a safe and strong experience.

July 1, 2-4pm - The first of weekly gatherings to play in the park and help setup the food pantry. For middle and high school ages. Adults are welcome to join Pastor Tom in leading these times.

July 11-15 - Wildkids Day Camp Leadership opportunity for older high school students and adults. Share your interest with Pr. Tom.

August 8-11 - High School Peak 7 Adventures trip to Eastern Oregon. Hike-Climb-Raft and more. Spots available. Talk to Pastor Tom.

Family Camp July 29-August 1 - Bethesda Family Camp, Sutton Lake, Florence, OR. A great time for all ages, but if your family can’t make it, we can find transportation for youth to attend. $30 per family payable to Bethesda. Sign up in the entryway Connect wall.

Questions? Contact Doug Detels: (541) 688-9194.

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Summer Daytimers Thursdays, 11am We will now meet through the summer!

Thursday Daytimers is holding a Lectionary Study, looking at the readings for the upcoming Sunday worship. The upcoming preacher will lead the study. This will be an interesting opportunity to prepare for Sunday’s readings, to see the sermon writing process midstream, and to help shape the sermon through your engagement.

Sprout Sponsor Update Thank you so much to all who have pledged and/or donated to the Little Sprouts program. So far we are able to feed 43 children next year! We received a grant from the Oregon Synod for $1000 to feed even more of the hungry kids in Bethel schools.

Currently, we are visiting local PTOs to ask for additional funds to feed even more! That's a lot of children who will be able to concentrate on their friends and studies instead of their growling tummies.

If you have not yet donated, please consider. Even a small amount, paired with others, can provide the food our kids need. And, if you have any brilliant ideas on how we might secure additional funding, please talk to Kay Kirkpatrick or Pastor Sarah. Again, thank you for all your prayers and gifts!

Bags will contain individual serving sizes of:

• Apple sauce

• Pudding

• Oatmeal

• Crackers

• Raisins

• Mac & cheese

• Juice box

• Granola

2015/16 Malabon Elementary $2.18/per bag x 39 kids = $85.01 x 13 weeks = $1,105.29 (for remainder of the year)

Goal for 2016/17 School Year (Malabon, Danebo, & Clear Lake)MALABON: 39 kids x $2.18 per bag = $85.02 per week x 39 weeks = $3,315.78

DANEBO:45 kids x $2.18 per bag = $98.10 per week x 39 weeks = $3,825.90

CLEAR LAKE:29 kids x $2.18 per bag = $63.22 per week x 39 weeks = $2,465.58

TOTAL FOR ALL 3 SCHOOLS = $9,607.26


Food For Lane County We need volunteers for helping to set-up and distribute food two Saturdays a Month. This month the dates are: JUNE 11 & 25.

Set up is the day before at 2:30pm and distribution begins at 9:30am.

Pray For Our Missionaries • Nathan & Cherise Green, in China • Keith & Laura Jensen, in China • Scott & Vicki McCracken, in Portland • Tim & Naomi Cowley, in Portland • Jerry & Kathy Liebersbach, Stateside & planning • Aaron & Liz Kalms, in Germany

Fellowship Hour Help June 12 is the last coffee hour until September and the Hospitality Team would like to thank everyone who volunteered in any way to serve at our coffee hours since September. It takes a lot of willing volunteers for this to happen so you are appreciated. For those of you who didn't have the privilege of serving, you will have an opportunity starting in September. Consider it a labor of love for your Bethesda members and friends.

Operation Christmas Child In June, we are collecting SOCKS for boys and girls.

Altar Flowers There is a sign up sheet for the giving of altar flowers at the top of the stairs. Please consider donating flowers from your garden or from a florist one or more Sundays in 2016. Arrangements may be 2 bouquets on the altar or 1 bouquet in front of the altar on non- communion Sundays.

Prayer Group Prayer group will not meet in the summer and will resume in the fall.

Tuesday Afternoon Help Needed for Clothes Closet For the Tuesdays when families come to the Clothes Closet, we need another person besides Brynda to help. Can you volunteer? If so, call Brynda 541-870-9794.

Front Desk Helpers Needed We need front desk volunteers for weekdays between 10-2, and especially Wednesdays. 2 hour or 4 hour shifts.

Bloodmobile After fifteen years of leadership, Marjorie Jensen is passing the torch to Donna DeForest to continue this ministry. Thank you, Marjorie, for organizing 3-4 visits every year and keeping this important cause in our attention. Thank you, Donna, for your willingness to serve in an increased role. The next Bloodmobile date is June 9 at 3:30pm.


Fair Trade Update! “Equal Exchange is proud to announce that Bethesda Lutheran is among the top 5% of over 8,000 faith based organizations that purchase our fair trade products for their congregations to serve and sell. 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the partnership between Equal Exchange and Lutheran World Relief.

Twenty cents per pound of all coffee, tea, chocolate and snacks purchased by participating Lutheran groups (Bethesda Lutheran included) goes back to Lutheran World Relief as part of the Small Farmer Fund, which aids directly in the many projects LWR supports to end poverty, injustice and human suffering. Your church has been ordering since 2004, and your sales are still growing year on year, which is incredible! We sincerely thank you for your long-term support of small farmers and authentic fair trade over the years.”

Next Fair Trade Selling Date: Sunday, June 12, at 9:45am.


Senior Send Off Congratulations To Our High School Graduates! Senior Brunch & Blessing was held on Sunday, June 5.

Abigail Detels

Keri Gilbert

Tyler Gray

Taylor Green

Jenni Larson

Cale Mask

Dillon Outka

Cole Stuller

Kennedy Sundberg

Samantha Vaughan

Grad Open Houses Dillon Outka, June 4, 12-4pm, 89981 Shore Ln 97402

Samantha Vaughan, June 4, 4pm, 5442 Cody Ave

Keri Gilbert, June 5, 4-7pm, 5985 Jordan Dr 97402

Jenni Larson, June 11, 2-4pm, 3360 Elmira Rd. RSVP to (541) 232-3248

Abigail Detels, June 12, 1-4pm, 427 W. Azalea Ave 97404

Congratulations To Our College Graduates! Lauren Jernberg, Oregon State University

Grace Langford, Cal Lutheran

Marty Ambros, Oregon State University

Emily Gilbert


RETIREMENT PARTY Our outdoor retirement party for Sharon, our

longtime custodian, will be June 12, from 2-4pm!



Upcoming Opportunity for Women Save the dates June 24-26, 2016 on your calendar and makes plans to attend a rewarding weekend with Region 1 women and guests from the Northwest.

The Northwest Synodical Women's Organization (NW WA SWO) and leaders from Region 1 are finalizing plans for this gathering.

The theme for the weekend is "Empowering Women By Grace Through Faith". It will be at the Embassy Suites in Lynnwood, Washington.

More information will follow. Talk to Carol Lodl or Jakki McDonald if you have questions.

Summer Women’s Bible Study The date has been set for our summer women's Bible study from June, July & August GATHER magazines. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, JULY 6, 2016. We begin with coffee and goodies at 10:00 am., followed by the 1st two Bible studies (break in between), lunch and the 3rd study after lunch. These studies are titled "The Heart of the Matter - Conflict, Forgiveness and Reconciliation " by Angela Shannon. We need 3 study leaders so let me know if you would be willing to prepare one of the studies. Also, we need a few ladies to help set up, bring goodies and plan the lunch. Talk to Carol Lodl if you can volunteer.

Summer Schedule! We just want to make sure you are paying attention!

Beginning June 19, we will be switching to our summer schedule with worship services at 8:30 and 10 (no education or fellowship until Fall.) Office Hours change to 10-2.



Women’s Ministry Team Meeting Our next meeting is Thursday, June 16, at 3pm.

Thursday Quilt Group Our next meeting is Thursday, June 16, at 6:30pm.

Mission Sewing Circle Mission Sewing Circle will meet Wednesday, June 15 at 12:30pm.

Circle Groups Rebekah, Naomi, and Lydia Circle will meet Wednesday, June 1, at 10am.

Ruth Circle will meet Monday, June 6, at 9:30am.

Men’s Breakfast this month

is at 8am on Saturday, June 11! Join us for food and fellowship.

Men & Women’s Book Club Tuesdays, beginning June 21 from 6-7pm in Duck/Beaver Room First Book: Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church by Rachel Held Evans. From the reviews of Searching for Sunday:

“If you’re done with church or simply on the verge of throwing in the towel, then please, please please read this book. It’s brave, wry, and exquisitely penned meditation from someone who knows precisely how you feel.”

“Searching for Sunday helped me forgive the church and myself and fall in love with God all over again.”

If you need a copy of the book, you can find it on Amazon or talk to Pastor Sarah (she’ll get you a copy!). This will be an engaging study, where we examine the church, with all its flaws and imperfections, and then hopefully emerge as more faithful followers of the Jesus who loves us.

Islam Class Summary In case you missed it, summaries of all sessions have been recorded and are available online. Thank you for making this class one of the most popular and audience-engaged we’ve experienced: https://vimeo.com/album/3964050.



A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Han Solo avenged the destruction of an innocent planet by helping Luke Skywalker blow up the Death Star. Han walked away with a gold medal and the love of his life. But when Solo Hahn—named in honor of the beloved action hero—tries to avenge the death of his gray-and-white kitten, he gets eight months of community service. Eight months of working at the local raptor center helping owls—his now sworn enemies. Melissa Hart lives in Eugene, is a friend of mine, and has written a wonderful novel for young adults (and adults) based on her work as a volunteer at the Cascade Raptor Center and her relationship with her brother who has Down Syndrome. A great read!

Replaced Books on the Shelf These popular books have disappeared, reordered, and are again on the shelf.

• When Books Went to War: The Stores That Helped Us Win World War 2, by Molly Manniing.

• The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America, by Timothy Egan

• Soul Keeping by John Ortberg

• Still Alice by Lisa Genova

New Books on the Shelf • The Dog Who Would Fly: The Incredible Story

of WW2 Airman and the Four-legged Hero Who Flew At His Side by Damien Lewis

• The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller

• One Summer: America 1927 by Bill Bryson

• Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution by Nathanial Philbrick

• Lilac Girls: A Novel by Martha Hall Kelly

What Have I Been Reading? • Avenging the Owl by Melissa Hart (see above)

• Winter: Notes from Montana by Rick Bass (I have discovered this author and thereby consuming his books)

• Hermit’s Story by Rick Bass

• Chicago by Brian Doyle (according to me, another masterpiece)

• The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy

• As We Are Now by May Sarton (an amazing little book – in our library)

• Homeland by Barbara Kingsolver (one of her first books – short stories)

• Where You Once Belonged by Kent Haruf

• The House By the Sea by May Sarton

Bethesda’s library is both a ministry and a service to members and non-members. We are privileged to share good literature with the people who come to our building. Therefore, we expect to lose books. Once in a while, we replace books that have been missing for a long time. Mim Baker calls in overdues. She is tolerant and doesn’t call until books have been out for a couple of months. When it becomes 4-6 months, she will call or send an e-mail, sometimes several times. We mail reminders once in a while. Those who fail to return books to our library are usually not those who read this Evangel. Thank you for keeping track of Bethesda’s books, and returning them promptly. Be sure to return our books here and not to the Bethel Branch public library. Passing your checked out book on to a friend almost always results in a lost book.

Bethesda’s Library



Graveling Before the Lord “Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” Peter 2:4-5

It has been an exciting time in the parsonage, to say the least. To think that as first-time parents, Andrea and I asked dear Rick to please mow outside of Ezra’s nap time, and now, all three boys sleep deeply through sounds of rocks and engines, tucked safely in our vibrating house.

Ezra was manning his station long before 7am on day one of the parking lot destruction, with construction vehicle toys in hand. The boys have kept a steady supervision of the project - you might as well call them Svend and Poul Juniors.* When the rest of you will be celebrating the completed parking lot, it will be a sad day in our household to see the machines go.

In his first letter, Peter encourages Christians to become like “living stones” built into a spiritual house, laid on the foundation of Christ who is the cornerstone. It certainly sounds more exciting to be large stones built into a house than insignificant gravel paved into a parking lot. At the same time, we recognize the hospitality of a safe parking lot and the welcome it provides to people making their way to God’s house.

On my best days, I would like to think I’m one of the bricks in the wall of God’s house, doing my small part to hold up the structure. In reality, my heart is so often the kind of gravel that needs to be bulldozed into a useful position, paved over and given a smoother exterior. I don’t want to give anyone a flat tire on their way to Jesus.

Peter preceded his building metaphor with a call to excavate all that would prevent the proper construction of God’s spiritual house:

Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.

My fellow rocks, we are together being smoothed into God’s service. It begins with excavation, which is necessary but painful. It continues with the new material given by the Holy Spirit for the reconstruction of our lives. It culminates in a unity that prepares the way to the Lord’s house, making straight the path of God.

Peace, Pastor Tom

* Svend Toftemark and Poul Olesen are Bethesda retirees who have jumped back into the world of construction to oversee this project for us. Thank you!



Kind Words “Dear Women of Bethesda,

The Sassy Senior Board would like to thank you and the ladies who made such a lovely brunch for us. We were so impressed by the beauty of your sanctuary and the stained glass windows. The history was very interesting and your church is involved in so many community needs. The luncheon was presented so well, just like “High Tea!” Everything was so delicious and the ladies were so pleasant and hospitable.

Thank you so much for making our visit so enjoyable.

~ Sassy Senior Board”

“Thank you to all the wonderful women who baked and brought cookies to the service for Tina Olson. Everything was set up so nice and though the reception was brief and simple, it was comforting to know it was all handled and taken care of. A big thank you to those that served, kept cookie plates full, and cleaned up.

We really appreciated your time and friendship to our Mom. Her bible study group friends were such an important and special part of her life, as was her faith and church. Thank you to those who visited her at Oak Tree and in her last days.

It meant so much to her family we believe to her also.

God Bless!

~ Gail Blume, Loren Olson, Neal Olson, Al Olson”



Click Here to Access our Complete Calendar Online.

June 2016Sunday

Monday

TuesdayW

ednesdayThursday

FridaySaturday

298:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM

Sunday School and Fellow

ship11:00 AM

Contemporary

Worship

30Offi

ce Closed for Mem

orial Day31

5:30 AM Exercise Class--

Step-Basic9:00 AM

Westside Indoor

Playground9:15 AM

Exercise & Be Fit

19:00 AM

Westside Indoor

Playground Final Day

10:00 AM Lydia Circle

10:00 AM Rebekah Circle

10:00 AM Naom

i Circle3:00 PM

Parish Hall Set For Preschool5:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing6:15 PM

Choir Practice

2Parish Hall Reserved for Preschool Program


BYE Fusion10:00 AM

Prayer Group11:00 AM

Daytim

ers Bible 11:00 AM

Preschool Spring 4:00 PM

Girl Scout Troop 6:00 PM

Cub Scout Den

6:30 PM Parents W

ithout 6:30 PM

Active Bethel Citi-

3

9:15 AM Exercise & Be Fit

10:30 AM Sign Language

Dancing

11:00 AM Preschool Spring

Program5:00 PM

Youth Bake Sale Prep

49:00 AM

Alanon Beginners Group9:00 AM

Al-Anon10:00 AM

Youth Carwash

(West Parking Lot)

10:30 AM Bridal Show

er6:00 PM

Troop 22 Lock-in

58:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship9:45 AM

Senior Brunch and Blessing…

Troop 22 Lock-in12:00 PM

Youth Group Lunch1:00 PM

Girl Scout Troop

69:30 AM

Ruth Circle11:00 AM

Beginning Bells Class1:00 PM

Oregon O

ld Time

Fiddlers5:45 PM

Girl Scouts 203116:00 PM


Willam

ette Bac-calaureate7:00 PM

Boy Scouts Troop

75:30 AM

Exercise Class--Step-Basic9:15 AM

Exercise & Be Fit6:00 PM


Pack 22 Leader's M

eeting7:00 PM

Boy Scouts-PLC

85:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing6:15 PM

Choir Practice7:00 PM

Boy Scouts-ASM;

Conference Room

95:30 AM

Exercise Class--BYE Fusion10:00 AM


Daytim

ers Bible Study3:30 PM

Bloodmobile

4:00 PM Girl Scout Troop

6:00 PM Cub Scout D

en 6:30 PM

Lymphedem

a Sup-6:30 PM

Church Planning

109:15 AM

Exercise & Be Fit10:30 AM

Sign Language D

ancing2:30 PM

Food Pantry Set-up

118:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

9:00 AM Alanon Beginners

Group9:00 AM

Al-Anon9:30 AM

Food Pantry Dis-

tribution

12Cow

leys visiting Bethesda8:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:30 AM

Fair Trade Items

Available9:45 AM


ship2:00 PM

Retirement Party

for Sharon

139:45 AM

Wom

en's Bible Study11:00 AM



Boy Scouts Troop 22

145:30 AM



WIPG Board M

eet-ing

1512:30 PM

Mission Sew

ing Circle5:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing7:00 PM

Boy Scouts - Com-

mittee

165:30 AM



Daytim


Wom

en's Ministry


6:00 PM Cub Scout D

en M

eeting - Comm

unity Cen-6:30 PM

Quilt Group

179:15 AM


Sign Language D

ancing

189:00 AM


Al-Anon10:00 AM

Youth Carwash

Fundraiser (West Parking

Lot)

198:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship1:00 PM

Girl Scout Troop 20381

2011:00 AM



Boy Scouts Troop 22

215:30 AM



Book Club

225:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing

23M

iddle School Seattle Trip5:30 AM



Daytim



Cub Scout Den

Meeting - Parish Hall

24



Dancing

2:30 PM Food Pantry Set Up

4:00 PM VBS D

ecorating Party

25


Group9:00 AM

Al-Anon9:30 AM

Food Pantry Dis-

tribution11:30 AM

GPY - LuAnn

26M


Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship

279:45 AM

Wom




Boy Scouts Troop 22

285:30 AM



Book Club

295:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing

305:30 AM



Daytim



Cub Scout Den


19:15 AM


Sign Language D

ancing4:00 PM

VBS Decorating

Party

29:00 AM


Al-Anon

298:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship11:00 AM

Contemporary

Worship

30Offi

ce Closed for Mem

orial Day31


Step-Basic9:00 AM

Westside Indoor

Playground9:15 AM

Exercise & Be Fit

19:00 AM

Westside Indoor




10:00 AM Naom

i Circle3:00 PM


Sign Language D

ancing6:15 PM

Choir Practice



BYE Fusion10:00 AM


Daytim

ers Bible 11:00 AM



Cub Scout Den

6:30 PM Parents W

ithout 6:30 PM

Active Bethel Citi-

3



Dancing


Program5:00 PM


49:00 AM


Al-Anon10:00 AM

Youth Carwash

(West Parking Lot)


er6:00 PM

Troop 22 Lock-in

58:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship9:45 AM




Girl Scout Troop

69:30 AM

Ruth Circle11:00 AM


Oregon O

ld Time

Fiddlers5:45 PM



Willam


Boy Scouts Troop

75:30 AM




Pack 22 Leader's M

eeting7:00 PM

Boy Scouts-PLC

85:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing6:15 PM


Boy Scouts-ASM;

Conference Room

95:30 AM



Daytim


Bloodmobile


6:00 PM Cub Scout D

en 6:30 PM

Lymphedem

a Sup-6:30 PM

Church Planning

109:15 AM


Sign Language D

ancing2:30 PM

Food Pantry Set-up

118:00 AM

Men's Breakfast


Group9:00 AM

Al-Anon9:30 AM

Food Pantry Dis-

tribution

12Cow


Traditional Wor-

ship9:30 AM

Fair Trade Items

Available9:45 AM


ship2:00 PM

Retirement Party

for Sharon

139:45 AM

Wom




Boy Scouts Troop 22

145:30 AM



WIPG Board M

eet-ing

1512:30 PM

Mission Sew

ing Circle5:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing7:00 PM

Boy Scouts - Com-

mittee

165:30 AM



Daytim


Wom

en's Ministry


6:00 PM Cub Scout D

en M

eeting - Comm

unity Cen-6:30 PM

Quilt Group

179:15 AM


Sign Language D

ancing

189:00 AM


Al-Anon10:00 AM

Youth Carwash


Lot)

198:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship1:00 PM


2011:00 AM



Boy Scouts Troop 22

215:30 AM



Book Club

225:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing

23M




Daytim



Cub Scout Den


24



Dancing


4:00 PM VBS D

ecorating Party

25


Group9:00 AM

Al-Anon9:30 AM

Food Pantry Dis-

tribution11:30 AM

GPY - LuAnn

26M


Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship

279:45 AM

Wom




Boy Scouts Troop 22

285:30 AM



Book Club

295:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing

305:30 AM



Daytim



Cub Scout Den


19:15 AM


Sign Language D

ancing4:00 PM

VBS Decorating

Party

29:00 AM


Al-Anon

298:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship11:00 AM

Contemporary

Worship

30Offi

ce Closed for Mem

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Step-Basic9:00 AM

Westside Indoor

Playground9:15 AM

Exercise & Be Fit

19:00 AM

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i Circle3:00 PM


Sign Language D

ancing6:15 PM

Choir Practice



BYE Fusion10:00 AM


Daytim

ers Bible 11:00 AM



Cub Scout Den

6:30 PM Parents W

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Active Bethel Citi-

3



Dancing


Program5:00 PM


49:00 AM


Al-Anon10:00 AM

Youth Carwash

(West Parking Lot)


er6:00 PM

Troop 22 Lock-in

58:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship9:45 AM




Girl Scout Troop

69:30 AM

Ruth Circle11:00 AM


Oregon O

ld Time

Fiddlers5:45 PM



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Boy Scouts Troop

75:30 AM




Pack 22 Leader's M

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Boy Scouts-PLC

85:30 PM

Sign Language D

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Boy Scouts-ASM;

Conference Room

95:30 AM



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Bloodmobile


6:00 PM Cub Scout D

en 6:30 PM

Lymphedem

a Sup-6:30 PM

Church Planning

109:15 AM


Sign Language D

ancing2:30 PM

Food Pantry Set-up

118:00 AM

Men's Breakfast


Group9:00 AM

Al-Anon9:30 AM

Food Pantry Dis-

tribution

12Cow


Traditional Wor-

ship9:30 AM

Fair Trade Items

Available9:45 AM


ship2:00 PM

Retirement Party

for Sharon

139:45 AM

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Boy Scouts Troop 22

145:30 AM



WIPG Board M

eet-ing

1512:30 PM

Mission Sew

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Sign Language D

ancing7:00 PM

Boy Scouts - Com-

mittee

165:30 AM



Daytim


Wom

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6:00 PM Cub Scout D

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eeting - Comm

unity Cen-6:30 PM

Quilt Group

179:15 AM


Sign Language D

ancing

189:00 AM


Al-Anon10:00 AM

Youth Carwash


Lot)

198:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship1:00 PM


2011:00 AM



Boy Scouts Troop 22

215:30 AM



Book Club

225:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing

23M




Daytim



Cub Scout Den


24



Dancing


4:00 PM VBS D

ecorating Party

25


Group9:00 AM

Al-Anon9:30 AM

Food Pantry Dis-

tribution11:30 AM

GPY - LuAnn

26M


Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship

279:45 AM

Wom




Boy Scouts Troop 22

285:30 AM



Book Club

295:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing

305:30 AM



Daytim



Cub Scout Den


19:15 AM


Sign Language D

ancing4:00 PM

VBS Decorating

Party

29:00 AM


Al-Anon

298:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship11:00 AM

Contemporary

Worship

30Offi

ce Closed for Mem

orial Day31


Step-Basic9:00 AM

Westside Indoor

Playground9:15 AM

Exercise & Be Fit

19:00 AM

Westside Indoor




10:00 AM Naom

i Circle3:00 PM


Sign Language D

ancing6:15 PM

Choir Practice



BYE Fusion10:00 AM


Daytim

ers Bible 11:00 AM



Cub Scout Den

6:30 PM Parents W

ithout 6:30 PM

Active Bethel Citi-

3



Dancing


Program5:00 PM


49:00 AM


Al-Anon10:00 AM

Youth Carwash

(West Parking Lot)


er6:00 PM

Troop 22 Lock-in

58:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship9:45 AM




Girl Scout Troop

69:30 AM

Ruth Circle11:00 AM


Oregon O

ld Time

Fiddlers5:45 PM



Willam


Boy Scouts Troop

75:30 AM




Pack 22 Leader's M

eeting7:00 PM

Boy Scouts-PLC

85:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing6:15 PM


Boy Scouts-ASM;

Conference Room

95:30 AM



Daytim


Bloodmobile


6:00 PM Cub Scout D

en 6:30 PM

Lymphedem

a Sup-6:30 PM

Church Planning

109:15 AM


Sign Language D

ancing2:30 PM

Food Pantry Set-up

118:00 AM

Men's Breakfast


Group9:00 AM

Al-Anon9:30 AM

Food Pantry Dis-

tribution

12Cow


Traditional Wor-

ship9:30 AM

Fair Trade Items

Available9:45 AM


ship2:00 PM

Retirement Party

for Sharon

139:45 AM

Wom




Boy Scouts Troop 22

145:30 AM



WIPG Board M

eet-ing

1512:30 PM

Mission Sew

ing Circle5:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing7:00 PM

Boy Scouts - Com-

mittee

165:30 AM



Daytim


Wom

en's Ministry


6:00 PM Cub Scout D

en M

eeting - Comm

unity Cen-6:30 PM

Quilt Group

179:15 AM


Sign Language D

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189:00 AM


Al-Anon10:00 AM

Youth Carwash


Lot)

198:30 AM

Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship1:00 PM


2011:00 AM



Boy Scouts Troop 22

215:30 AM



Book Club

225:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing

23M




Daytim



Cub Scout Den


24



Dancing


4:00 PM VBS D

ecorating Party

25


Group9:00 AM

Al-Anon9:30 AM

Food Pantry Dis-

tribution11:30 AM

GPY - LuAnn

26M


Traditional Wor-

ship9:45 AM


ship

279:45 AM

Wom




Boy Scouts Troop 22

285:30 AM



Book Club

295:30 PM

Sign Language D

ancing

305:30 AM



Daytim



Cub Scout Den


19:15 AM


Sign Language D

ancing4:00 PM

VBS Decorating

Party

29:00 AM


Al-Anon

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Worship Helpers June 2016 If you are scheduled but not able to serve, please contact the church office at 541-688-9085 or find someone to switch with you.Thank you for your service!

If you see an empty spot, please volunteer!


Leave A Legacy Have you thought of including Bethesda in your will or living trust? Would you like to leave a lasting legacy to the church? Such bequests strengthen the ministry both now and into the future.

It can be as simple as including in your will:

“I leave ____% to Bethesda Lutheran Church, an Oregon non-profit corporation, 4445 Royal Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, 97401.”

Feel free to contact Pastor Steve, or Lois Toftemark about the Bethesda Foundation, or Dave Bullard about the Bethesda Mission Endowment Fund.

Financials


80 and Over Birthdays Name Date Dale Jernberg 6/13

Pauline Petersen 6/26

Jean Turner 6/27

Happy Anniversary Date Name 6/1 Jerry & Kathy Liebersbach 52 6/3 Don & Mim Baker 49 6/4 Dave & Linda Dover 56 6/6 Nola & Virgil Schulenberg 62 6/7 Shirley & Dave Burkhardt 47 6/10 Julie & Stewart Gilbert 16 6/13 Dave & Mary Lynn Fenner 46 6/13 Linda & Bill Mohr 45 6/13 Terry & Joe Foytek 18 6/14 Elaine & Michael Brotherton 41 6/14 Tom & Andrea Welch 13 6/16 Bruce & Marlene Lassen 44 6/17 Don & Colleen Petersen 50 6/17 Steve & Jean Phifer 44 6/18 Dick & Donna Brown 22 6/19 Cheryl & Tim Peterson 45 6/20 Carol & Wallace Jensen 47 6/20 Dennis & Yvette Jernberg 29 6/21 Christina & Michael Cammann 30 6/23 Terry & Susan Miller 43 6/27 Krista & Tom Goodrie 29 6/29 Arthur & Phyllis Stolt 65 6/29 Kathy & Stanley Jones 31

MEMBERS ON CALL If your name appears here, you may be called to volunteer during the month. New names will be pulled alphabetically monthly. Look in directory for emails and alternate phones.

Frank & Kim Gribble, (541) 234-2346

Ron & Bobbie Haas, (541) 747-1529

Nancy Halseide, (541) 688-9358

Jennifer & Dale Hartley, (541) 688-2699

Ripley Hartley, (541) 968-2568

Greg & Sandi Henley, (541) 342-4048

IN MEMORY A memorial service will be held June 9 at 1pm for Julie Wells, who died May 26.

A memorial service will be held June 9 at 1pm for Hullon Gunter, who died June 2. His service will be at West Lawn Cemetery with a graveside service to follow at Oak Hill.

A memorial service will be held July 20 at 2pm for Ernie Kersgaard, who died May 29.

MAY Worship Attendance 8:30 11:00 Total Week 1 96 105 201 Week 2 98 91 189 Week 3 113 139 252 Week 4 97 131 228 Week 5 85 106 191

Total 489 572 1061 Average 98 114 212


Outdoor Services Coming On July 24, we will have an 8:30 am indoor service and a 10am outdoor service (weather permitting).

On August 28, we will have our annual service, BBQ/potluck and fun! Bring the whole family plus friends and enjoy lots of good food, awesome music & fun games for the kids. The service begins at 10am with activities immediately following.



2016 Ministry Theme: Connecting to the Source

6/9 Bloodmobile; Memorial services for Julie Wells and Hullon Gunter

6/11 Food Pantry

6/12 Retirement Party for

Sharon; Baptism of Judy Bloom; Fair Trade

6/19 Summer Schedule Begins; Father’s Day

6/21 Book Club

6/23 Middle School Trip to Seattle

6/24 Empowering Women by Grace through Faith Conference

6/25 Food Pantry

7/6 Women’s Bible Study

7/11 VBS & Day Camp

Week Begins

7/20 Memorial service for Ernie Kersgaard

7/24 Outdoor Service

7/29 Bethesda Family Camp Begins


PASTORS & STAFF Pastor Steve Dow [email protected]

Pastor Sarah Schaffner [email protected]

Pastor Tom Welch [email protected]

Elizabeth Tigue, Preschool Director [email protected]

Tommy Parker, Contemporary Music [email protected]

Maxine Coburn, Traditional Music [email protected]

Deanna Rivera, Communications Coordinator [email protected]

BETHESDA EVANGEL A monthly publication of Bethesda Lutheran Church. Publication Deadline is the 15th of each month.

4445 Royal Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402 Phone: 541.688.9085. Fax: 541.689.3667 Pastoral Emergency: 541.357.8253 (leave message if no-one answers) www.bethesdalutheranchurch.com [email protected] [email protected]

Office Hours 9a to 3p, Monday-Friday

“Marked with the Cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered and sent for the sake of the world.”

~Mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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