Bethany Lutheran Church, ELCA We reflect Christ in message and actions. 76 W. Crystal Lake Avenue Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: 815.459.2690 Fax: 815.459.8807 www.bethanylc.com
This Week at Bethany Sunday, January 10, 2016 – Baptism of Our Lord Worship – 8:00, 9:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School – 9:00 am Fellowship – 10:00 am 9:00 Unraveling Revelation 3:00 Unraveling Buddhism 5:00 Sr. High Youth – Second Sunday 7:00 PADS Monday, January 11 9:00 Good Samaritan 9:30 CL Food Pantry 6:30 Voices in Harmony Potluck 7:00 Boy Scout Troop Meeting 7:00 Living the Questions Tuesday, January 12 2:00 Staff Meeting 6:30 No Cub Scout Pack Meeting 7:00 Cub Scout Committee Meeting 7:00 Executive/Personnel Team Wednesday, January 13 9:00 Good Samaritan 10:30 Preschool – God’s House 7:00 Confirmation
7:00 Conversation Corner Thursday, January 14 9:00 Piecers 7:30 Financial Peace University Friday, January 15 9:00 Bulletin Assembly 9:00 Good Samaritan Saturday, January 16 9:00 CODA 9:00 Sips ‘n Scriptures Bible Study Sunday, January 17, 2016 Worship – 8:00, 9:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School – 9:00 am Fellowship – 10:00 am 9:00 Unraveling Revelation 3:00 Unraveling Buddhism 7:00 PADS
Check out the full church calendar at: bethanylc.com Senior Pastor: The Rev. Catherine Daharsh
[email protected] Director of Lay Ministries: Sandi Teiken
[email protected] Associate Pastor for Youth and Family: The Rev. Paul F. Cannon
[email protected] Preschool Director & Sunday School Superintendent: Barb Buczek
[email protected] Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Robert Linstrom
[email protected] Office Manager: Kelly Efken
[email protected] Director of Worship: Ruth Ann Poppen
[email protected] Property Manager: Terry Micklevitz
[email protected] Nursery Attendant: Laura Sheils
We Remember in Prayer Grieving: The Frederick family The Schneider family The Teiken family
In Treatment: Howard Mattick Sharon Saunders Carol Wildey
In Hospice: Hannah Sorenson
Recovering: Don Brandt Rob Carpentier Pr. Bob Linstrom Joy McGuire Marv Onnen The Prayer Chain prays weekly for the full list of submitted prayers.
BLC Preschool Fundraiser: Wednesday at Wendy's
Mobile Food Truck
Unraveling Revelation
Thursday, January 7
Sundays, 9 am in the Library
First Wednesday of every month
The Mobile Food Truck will be at the Gable Point Senior Housing at 8:30 am. This will be indoors. At approximately 10:15 am, the truck will move to The Villager Apartments, 77 S. Williams. This will be outdoors, so dress warmly and be sure to wear gloves. If you are interested in helping, please contact Corrine Zoellick at:
[email protected] or 815-459-1527. You do not have to be at both places.
Come join the discussion — no previous knowledge necessary. What is apocalyptic literature? And how did it influence 1st/2nd century interpretation of this fascinating and often puzzling book. Also, we’ll discuss current views concerning the “end times” and misconceptions drawn from Revelation. “Unraveling” is our mission, and great discussion is our goal.
Theology on Tap
Unraveling Buddhism
Tonight, January 6, 5 - 8 pm Crystal Lake Wendy's 6116 Northwest Hwy Please contact Heidi Dunderdale with any questions: 815-861-2266.
Conversation Corner Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 pm in the Library We will continue the series, Making Sense of Scripture by David Lose. The discussion is an opportunity for us to think about the Bible and how we might approach reading it. We hope you can join us! Each class will be designed to stand on its own, so come when you can. Jan. 6 - Chapter 4: Where Did the Bible Come From? Jan. 13 - Chapter 5: How Can I Read the Bible with Greater Understanding? Jan. 20 - Chapter 6: Is There a “Center” to Scripture? Jan. 27 - Chapter 7: What Kind of Authority Does the Bible Hold? Feb. 3 - Conclusion
Typically the 1st Thursday of the month
Thursday, January 7 7:30 - 9 pm @ Duke’s Alehouse Join us for your beverage of choice and some conversation about God, life, and whatever else comes up!
Sundays, Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31 3 - 4:30 pm in the Gathering Area Presenters: Tod Nielsen and Vinala Bhikkhuni of Blue Lotus Temple, Woodstock Presentations will include meditation.
Crystal Lake Food Pantry Bethany serves: Monday, January 11 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Please notify Corrine Zoellick at
[email protected] or 815-459-1527 if you can help.
Living the Questions Mondays, 7 pm in the Library
Adventure Seekers Bowling at Metro Bowl Saturday, January 23 4 - 6 pm 77 Brink, Crystal Lake Join us for an afternoon of bowling. Two games of bowling and shoes cost $10. If there is interest, we can go out to eat afterwards as a group. Please sign up here or on the tall bulletin insert by Thursday, January 21.
Living the Questions resumes with a new unit of study, Call to Covenant. Topics include: social justice, incarnation and Bethany Lutheran Church prayer.
Annual Meeting
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
Sunday, January 31 11:45 am
Thursday, January 14 9 am - 2:30 pm
All Bethany members are encouraged to attend.
Bethany Piecers
If interested, contact Susan Clear & Wash Help Needed Gavle:
[email protected]. Are you willing to get your hands wet? We need a Sips ‘n Scriptures dedicated crew of men and Bible Study women of all ages who would Saturday, January 16, 9 am be willing to help for 15 At the home of Pat Henning minutes (yes, it only takes that All are welcome to join us for long) to clear the altar after lively discussion and in-depth worship (any service) and wash the communion ware Bible study! Contact Betsy Baldwin for more information: If you can help, please contact Sandi Teiken: 815-444-9095.
[email protected].
Doors of Opportunity If you are interested in helping with the following volunteer needs, please contact Sandi Teiken at:
[email protected]. Clear & Wash Help Needed Clear the altar and wash the communion ware after any worship service. Coffee Set-up 2016 Set up 1 month. Bulletin Board 2016 Sign up for 1 month. Mobile Food Truck, January 7 Help at: Gable Point, 8:30 am The Villager Apts., 10:15 am CL Food Pantry, January 11 9:30 am - 12 pm; 12 - 2:30 pm
Senior Breakfast Third Monday of the month
Monday, January 18 8:30 am @ Colonial Café, CL Program: Fall Prevention Simply Giving Scan to give.
Bethany Lutheran Church 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Return Service Requested
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