Bethel Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 20, 502 South Ash - Sutherland, Iowa 51058-0901
712-446-3630 Church Answering Machine
Email: bethel@midlands.net
Website: blcsuth.360unite.com
Vacancy Pastor – Pastor John Riebhoff
Phone # (712)539-8801
Email: jgriebhoff@yahoo.com
Bethel Church Secretary—Bridget Sickelka (712) 363-4926
Lutheran Family Service Counseling 712-276-9000
Holy Communion 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays of the Month
Worship Hours
9:15 Sunday School
10:30 Worship Service
Elders: Brent Hustedt, Jeff Ebel, & Jamie Sickelka
Organist:
Greeters: Liz Peters
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We welcome all of our worshipers this morning. We pray that the Holy Spirit will bless this time with an increase of faith in Jesus and love for one another. Please join us again in worship and fellowship.
Our Worship We follow Divine Service Setting 3 on page 184.
Our hymns for today 348, 344, 347, and 508.
Communion Statement Here at Bethel Lutheran Church, with our church body, the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS), practice closed communion. That means that since we believe that in the Lord's Supper, we receive the Lord's True Body and His True Blood, we reserve the supper for those who have been baptized, and are also confirmed members of the LCMS. If you are currently a confirmed member of the LCMS, we welcome you to participate by coming forward during the distribution with your arms crossed over your chest, and receive a blessing. If this is your first time communing with us, or you believe you should be able to receive the Lord's Supper here, please speak with the pastor or one of the elders beforehand.
Our Response to God’s Love:
With our attendance last Sunday 40 Communed 39
With our offerings to the Lord: Loose $220.00 General Fund $3,475.00
Mission $69.00 IDW $50.00 Total $3,814.00
Midweek- Advent
Our adopted mission project for 2024 is $2,000 for Zion-St. John Lutheran School of Paullina for religious curriculum. We hold this ministry in our prayers and pray the Holy Spirit to move our hearts to support them.
With our prayers for the sick and hurting: Roman Fulkerson, Janie Ebel, Carol Wittrock, Norma Hill, Ron Waggoner, Marilyn Fiddelke, Elaine Waggoner, and Delmar Sickelka.
Hospitalizations: Please let an Elder know if you or someone from the congregation is in the hospital.
If you have any questions, concerns, prayer needs, or need of help please call one of the following:
Dwane Riedemann 712-260-1891
Jamie Sickelka 712-363-0301
Jeff Ebel 712-260-2513
Brent Hustedt 712-363-0229
Pastor John Riebhoff 712-539-8801
Friday, December 13th
Christmas Open House – Treats & Prizes
5:00pm – 5:45pm Parade Line-Up (South of City Shed – 116 S. Pine St)
6:00pm Lighted Parade (Sit along E 1st St or E 2nd St – Look for Signs)
7:00 pm Free Family Movie Night – The Grinch – Meal, snacks, & Drinks will be provided (Wear your favorite Christmas PJ’s)
Saturday, December 14th
7:30 am – 10:00 am Breakfast in Who-Ville – R.L. Johannsen Center – Serving French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs & Drink – Free Will Donation
10:00am – 2:00 pm - Free Swim at the Wiloway Complex – Parents must be present!!!
3:00pm – 9:00 pm – Tri Town Tour of Homes (Tour in Sutherland, Paullina, and Primghar) $25/Ticket – Tickets are available at the R.L. Johannsen Center
6:00pm – 9:00pm – Chili Cook Off – R.L. Johannsen Center – Free will donation. Proceeds going to Sutherland Fire/Ambulance & Labor Day 2025 Fund.
6:00pm – 9:00pm – Chip and Sip – Mini golf at participating businesses throughout town. $10/Ticket – Tickets at R.L. Johannsen Center