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Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church 2515 Madison Ave.
Burlington, Iowa
Phone: (319) 752-3621
Fax: (319) 752-1543
www.bethanyburlington.org
Bethany Lutheran Church Mission Statement
Reaching out in Worship, Fellowship, Learning, and Love --- we are God’s people.
Our Staff
Rev. Ralph Andersen, Interim Pastor Cory Byrne, Organist
Amanda Stevenson-Cosgrove, Dir. of Youth & Family
Michelle Huppenbauer, Admin. Asst. & Interim Custodian
Candy Wagner, Choir Director
Volume 56 Issue 1 January 2016
On Sunday, January 31, 2016, we’ll hold our Annual Meeting.
We’ll gather after worship in the fellowship hall to discuss the busi-
ness of 2015 and look ahead to 2016. The State of the Church re-ports will be available Sunday, January 24 so you have a chance to
read through the work of the various committees and come pre-
pared with questions.
REMINDER: Your 2016 offering envelopes are available for pick
up now and can be found on the table in the Fellowship hall.
There was some slight shuffling of numbers for 2016, so some
folks may find their envelope number has changed. This is neces-
sary as we update our records and move forward into 2016.
Note: We continue to work on our website,
which is bethanyburlington.org. You can now
view the Chimes on our website by clicking on
the Newsletter tab and clicking the link found
there. Also, check out the calendar on the Events
button and the sermons on the Sermon button or
Resource link. If there is something you would
like to see put on our site, please let us know.
Greetings and farewell! Well, sort of. What
a contradiction. The fact is I have enjoyed
the privilege of being the interim pastor here
at Bethany Lutheran Church for the past 8
months. We had anticipated the arrival of the
next resident pastor before the year ended,
but, as so often happens with plans and ex-
pectations, changes become necessary.
I have been retired from full-time pastoral
ministry - which encompassed forty-one years
- for thirteen years and have served in a num-
ber of interim responsibilities during that
time. Every one of those thirteen years Mary
Jo and I have been winter “snow-birds” for
three months - January, February and March -
and that will happen again in the new year of
2016. Who knows what the situation will be
come April as a number of variables come
into play.
I know that the pastoral ministry of this
congregation will be well served the next
months as the Call Committee continues the
search process.
Thanks to the many who volunteer and
serve in carrying on the ministry programs
here at Bethany. I’m always impressed by
your willingness to respond. And thanks for
opening your arms to Mary Jo and myself.
Pastor Ralph Andersen
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Please Note! Because of Federal
Privacy laws, if you or a member of
your family are hospitalized and would
like the Pastor to visit, you must
contact the church and let us know.
HOMEBOUND CARD
MINISTRY
Please help remember Bethany’s members
who are in nursing homes or homebound by
sending them a card. A birthday or a
“thinking of you” card is a special way of
showing God’s love. As we begin a new
year, take a minute to send a card with a
short note - these folks would love to hear
from you. Names and addresses are avail-
able on the table in the fellowship hall.
Please remember to mark the spreadsheet if
you send a card.
1 - Milo Matteson; Andrew
Shepherd
3 - Anikka Cook; Markita
Currie
4 - Michelle Cox; Justin
McCarthy; Brian Rosenberg
5 - Spencer Honsey
6 - Sherry DeHague
8 - Marjorie Ervin; Bradley
Siegfried
9 - Deegan Carter; Aunika
Johnson; Larry Williams
10 - James Lenz; Gordon Liles;
Ted Mosley; Karlynn Roberts
11 - Melissa Milton
12 - Haley Engler; Kaye Sladky
13 - Joyce Lyons
14 - Taylor House
15 - Mary Honsey
16 - Garbrielle Engler; Thomas
Engler
18 - Michelle Siegfried
19 - Cole Helling
20 - Wayne Blume; Benjamin
Sliwinski
21 - Bradley Johnson; Donna
Kerns
22 - Pamela Dettman
23 - Conni Boyer
24 - Tyler DeHague; Edward
Schiefer
25 - Karen McDanel
26 - Judith Locke; Tyler
Sherwood
27 - Mary Johnson; Pam Taylor
29 - Aubrey Clark; Shirley
Mundt
31 - Brian Pinney; Joshua
Waterhouse
January
Birthdays
Head Usher: Spencer Honsey
January Team Captain: Mike Morris
Ushers
As of the publishing of this newsletter, the list of Janu-
ary Ushers had not been re-ceived in the office.
Altar Guild Nancy House; Sarah Loots; Eleonore Benninghoven
Communion Assistants As of the publishing of this
newsletter, the list of Janu-ary Communion assistants
hadn’t been turned into the office.
Fellowship As of the publishing of this
newsletter, no one has signed up for Fellowship hour.
Flowers 4 - Open 11 - Pauline Bennett 18 - Open
25 - Open
Acolytes 3 - Aunika Johnson and
Isaac Morehead 10 - Sammi Gerdes and Joel Jensen
17 - Maddie McClurg and Abi Schonrock
24 - Olivia Engler and Isaac Morehead 31 - Aunika Johnson and
Dylan McClurg
Missionary Support The new sign-up for Mis-sionary Support is will be up
Sunday, January 3. Stop and pick your special date.
Lector 3 - Bob Sogard
10 - Pam Taylor 17 - Gerald Janssen
24 - Elberta Quam 31 - Dee Dee Walker
Greeters 3 - Scott & Jan Creighton 10 - Susanne Adam and
Donna Miller 17 - Kathy Beach and Dee
Dee Walker 24 - Joe Gerdes and Bob Sogard
31 - Terry & Carol Steenberg
January 2016 Lay Leaders
PLEASE NOTE:
The deadline to submit information for the monthly Chimes is
the 25th of the month. You’re welcome to email your
submissions, leave a note on the desk in the office, or call the
church office. Thank you!
The following is a list of folks who purchased the beautiful Poinsettia plants that decorated our sanctuary this Christmas season.
Given by in memory/honor of Pauline Bennett In memory of my husband, Mark and daughters Beverly Korf and Sharleen Birkenstock
Claus & Eleonore Benninghoven In honor of our children
Marian Chaddock and Scott & Jan Creighton E. O. Chaddock
Mark & Linda Jo Hermann Ted D. Calvin, Kent E. Kesler, Linda Jean Krogmeier, and other loved ones
Jim & Sharon Martindale In loving memory of our son, Jeff Martindale; Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Mower, Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Rheinschmidt, Earl Martindale
Jeff, Dalton, Dylan & Maddie McClurg In loving memory of Jill McClurg
Marlys McClurg and Vanette Wooldridge Our parents, Earlis Tisor & Van Neese; and our brother William Neese
Bob Sogard In memory of Janet Rolf Sogard
Candy Wagner In memory of my parents, Jerry & Eileen Zarn and grandparents, the Happs and the Zarns
Richard & Holly Williamson Arlo & Florence Williamson; Hans & Gertrud Tuchel
David & Sandy and family In memory of Randy Manley and Marjorie Breuer
Edd & Barb West In memory of Laurance (Larry) Ihrer
Mark & Bonnie Rosenberg In memory of our parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Rosenberg and Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Dawson
Dan & Julie Wischmeier In memory & honor of all our loved ones
Doris Spicknall In memory of my beloved husband Elvin
Jean Funck Loved ones
Todd & Kaye Sladky In memory of Roger & Marjorie Sladky; In memory of Cynthia Vavroch
Pastor & Mary Jo Andersen In memory of loved ones
Donna Miller & family In memory of loved ones Sandra Sandy & family
Shirley Mundt and Bill Mundt, Jr. In memory of Bill Mundt, Sr. and grandson Carl Mundt
Pastor Ryan & Amanda Stevenson-Cosgrove In memory of our grandpas, Rich & Bob
David & Heather Toyer JeanAnn Toyer; Burton & Thelma Schendel Abi, Ian and Henry Warner Kroona
Norma Bock In memory of Richard Bock; Mr. & Mrs. Homer James; Walter & Mary Bock
Jim, Barb, Mark Morris; Mike & Tammy Morris; Warren & Cris Hudson; Randy & Pam Luder; Meghan Morris; Jay & Dorothy Morris; Matt & Chris Morris & girls; Brett Morris; Jeff Hudson and Blaine Weddell Kaidance Rose Wixom
If you change your mailing
address, please let the office know
ASAP. For every returned piece of
mail we get for an incorrect address,
we are charged 75 cents.
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The meetings for January that have been scheduled as of the publishing of this newsletter are listed below. Watch your bulletins for any date & time changes, or additional meetings scheduled.
Sarah Circle Tuesday, January 5, 1:30 p.m. Rebecca Circle Wednesday, January 6, 1:00 p.m.
Christian Education Committee Monday, January 11, 6:30 p.m.
Church Council Sunday, January 17, 10:30 a.m.
Property Committee Monday, January 18, 6:30 p.m.
Men’s Breakfast Saturday, January 16, 8:00 a.m.
Book Club Tuesday, January 26, 5:00 p.m.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
DECEMBER ATTENDANCE
12/6 86
12/13 104
12/20 96
12/24 4:30 105
9:00 63
12/27 85
DECEMBER
GIVING 12/6 $2,809
12/13 $1,746
12/20 $1,721
12/27 $4,635*
Total $10,911
* Includes Christmas Eve offerings
Money received that is paid right back out
(Designated) such as flower money, Mission-
ary Support, and World Hunger, etc. are NOT
included in these numbers. If you have ques-
tions about these numbers, you’re welcome to
ask a member of the Church Council.
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Can You Help?
In an effort to watch our expenses, if you’d be willing to donate items for our
kitchen, it would be greatly appreci-ated. We could use, dishwasher soap and dish soap; napkins; paper towels;
dish towels and dish cloths. Thank you!!
December Council Minutes Present: Scott Creighton, Mike Hopp, Rachel Lindeen, Jim
Martindale, Mike Morris, Bill Mundt, Jr., Pat Reichelt, Mark
Rosenberg, Dan Wischmeier, Pastor Ralph Andersen
Absent: Lila Janssen, Todd Morehead, Ellen Shepherd
Mark Rosenberg provided the devotion. Dan Wischmeier will
provide the devotion for January. Discussion of the Great Per-
mission was continued. For January, we’ll review pages 112-
133.
Rachel Lindeen motioned to approve the November minutes and
Jim Martindale seconded. Motion carried. Minutes approved.
FINANCIAL REPORT Jim Martindale provided an oral report on the Endowment fund.
There is approx. $424,000 in the General Fund and $200,000 in
the Scholarship Fund. Dan Wischmeier provided both a written
and oral report. He provided a brief update on the proposed 2016
Budget. Mark motioned to approve the Financial reports and
Mike Morris seconded. Motion carried. Finance report ap-
proved.
STAFF REPORTS Pastor Andersen provided both a written and oral report. Scott
Creighton motioned to approve the Staff reports and Mark sec-
onded. Motion carried. Staff reports approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Christian Ed: None
Evangelism/Stewardship: None
Fellowship: None
Finance: Written
Property: Written
Remembrance: None
Scholarship - Oral, 2nd semester checks will be written soon.
Social Ministry: Oral
Worship & Music: Oral
Youth: None
Mark motioned to approve the Committee reports. Rachel sec-
onded. Motion carried - committee reports approved.
OLD BUSINESS ~ Continued with our Blessing Campaign. Currently, $11,020
collected. Would like to conclude campaign by the end of 2015.
~ Bingo request - Insurance coverage limits the possibility of
this request
~ Still in need of a custodian
~ Nominating Committee - has met and is looking for potential
candidates.
~ Annual Reports due December 31, 2015.
NEW BUSINESS ~ A contract with Pastor McManus has been proposed.
~ Call Committee Request
Mark made a motion to increase the Call Committee’s re-
quest of the Ministry Site Profile to a pay package of $80,000.
Mike Morris seconded. Motion carried with a 5-4 vote.
Rachel motioned to adjourn. Pat seconded. Motion car-
ried. Meeting adjourned.
Next meeting January 17, 2016
CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE This schedule starts 2016 for Confirmation.
We meet on Wednesday nights, 7:00 p.m. at
Trinity Lutheran Church. If you are unable to
make it on a particular Wednesday, please let
Amanda know as soon as possible.
January 6
January 13
January 20
January 27
February 3
No class February 10 - March 23 due to Lent.
Lent projects will be worked on during this
time.
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L.I.F.T. Living In Faith Together
Sunday, January 3, is the next date we’ll
gather for L.I.F.T. at Trinity Lutheran Church.
We start at 5:00 and are done about 6:45 p.m.
This is a gathering for kids, ages 4 - 5th grade
and we sing, have a bible story do a craft...
ALL AFTER WE EAT!!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS We start the second half of our Sunday school
year on Sunday, January 4. We have lots of
fun things planned, so be sure to stick around
after worship and join us!!
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP... The Stewardship Committee and Council would like to thank all those who filled out pledge
cards and for all that you give financially to support what God is doing through Bethany Lu-
theran. The money God has given us, is a part of our stewardship. God has also given us
time and a variety gifts to be used. We have separated the Time and Talent forms from the
fall campaign because we want members to see stewardship as being year round. We ask
you to think and pray about what gifts you have and how you can use those gifts at Beth-
any. If more than one person is filling out this form place your initials to identify which areas
you are interested in serving. We know that many of you feel like you have done this before
but sometimes situations change and we will have some new leadership on the council
who will find this helpful. Please complete the Time and Talent sheet and return it to the
church by January 18th. You can mail them, bring them to the office or place them in the
box provided on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you and may God bless you in the
coming new year.
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TIME AND TALENTS
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church
Name: Phone: Email:
□ I/We will attend worship and partake of Holy Communion faithfully
□ I/We will make daily devotions a part of our life □ I/We will pray daily
Please check below the areas where you are willing to help in 2016
Christian Education
□ Committee Member
□ Vacation Bible School
□ Christmas Program
□ Adult Bible Class
Sunday School Teachers
□ Lessons
Youth
□ Youth Committee
□ Chaperone/Helper
□ Youth Group Host
Property
□ Committee Member
□ Building Maintenance
□ Mowing/Yard Care
Women of the Church
□ Circle Membership
Stewardship/Evangelism
□ Committee Member
□ Prayer Chain
□ Men’s Breakfast Group
Finance
□ Committee Member
□ Money Counter
Receptions
□ Contact me for serving/
preparing food for Funerals/
Weddings
Fellowship
□ Committee Member
□ Fellowship/Coffee Hour
□ Book Club Member
Social Ministry
□ Committee Member
□ Visitation of Homebound
□ Visitation of Hospitalized
□ Transportation
□ Sharing & Caring Meals
Worship & Music
□ Committee Member
□ Adult Choir Member
□ Worship Nursery Helper
□ Usher
□ Greeter
□ Altar Guild Member
□ Lector
□ Special Music (voice or in-
strument)
□ Communion Assistant
Congregation Council
□ Council Member
Office
□ Newsletter Mailing
Preparation
□ Help in Office when
personnel are absent
Do you have a particular gift or
ability you would be willing to
share? Tell us about it.