THINKING AHEAD FOR LENT

By Mockery  (Matthew 27:27-31) Christ the Son, temporarily gave up position and pre-eminence in heaven though he was still fully God in spirit and soul. He and his family were simple members of the local synagogue. Like so many everyday people of our time, they attended church and went back home to family, friends, and neighbors, back to working their trade and caring for their people. A man of no reputation? Even with such a lowly background his enemies wanted to crush him. They beat him and laughed. They mocked him and sneered. They took everything away from him while he was giving them every ounce of love he could muster. Hearts of darkness and stone attack him, but he used his hands and words to heal.

Walk with Jesus – His Last Week on Earth

February 19 to April 9.  Adult Sunday Morning Study at 9:15am.

During Lent this year we will reconstruct the final days of our Lord among us.  Eight Gospel studies will enable us to relive with him each day, from the triumphal entry to the empty tomb.  En route, we’ll witness the last meal with his disciples, his trial, his suffering and crucifixion, and his resurrection.  The Gospel narratives are brisk through his three year ministry but all four eye witnesses “slowed the camera down” during Holy Week to show how intentional his passion was.  He knew he was going to be persecuted – smitten, stricken and afflicted – yet he walked the path to cross with confident faith and consummate love.  This chronology of his last week on earth will remind us why “believing you may have life in his name.”  (John 20:31)

WOMENS BIBLE STUDY

Ladies please join us for a 5 week women’s bible study called “Our Bible Sisters”. This series looks at a different woman of the Bible in each lesson, highlighting God’s faithfulness in her life, with applications to the lives of all Christian women today. We will meet in the church office class room, Sunday evenings at 7:00pm now through April 2^nd. If you have any questions please contact Katie Raddatz at [email protected].

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

1 Samuel – A Bible study on Tuesday evenings now meets at 7:00 pm in the classroom which is located near the copier room in the lower level school hallway. Come join us as we look at the kings of Israel and discover the lessons we are to learn from their life stories. A participant says, “I realized how much value there is in sharing with the class and applying what we learned from one another.” We meet from 7:00 – 8:30 each Tuesday evening. Bring your point of view because you will be able to give it during our discussions.

Hearts-to-Hands

Grab your hooks and needles and join Hearts to Hands for an evening of crafting/crocheting/knitting, Monday, 3/12, at 6:30pm in the mezzanine of the school building. If you’re not a knitter/crocheter drop in to see what we’re all about. We have needles, hooks and yarn to spare and would love to have you join us. We start at 6:30pm but come any time you want. With questions, call Laurel Polheber @ 262-483-2102.

SENIOR ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Book of Galatians. In our study of the book of Galatians, we will see that the hope of our salvation lies in the pure gospel alone and not the law, that the gospel frees us from the demands of the law, and that the gospel provides the motivation to live lives of service to God and others. The class will be taught by Staff Minister Hering in the Church Office Classroom on Tuesdays at 10:30 am, and will meet through the winter and into the spring.

EASTER FLOWERS

Please check the table in back of church for the yellow order form for Easter Flowers. Please place the order form and your payment in the church office mail slot. The cost is $14.00 per plant. Deadline to order is Sunday, April 2nd. Plants can be picked up after the second service on Easter Sunday.

EASTER BREAKFAST SIGN-UP

There is a sign-up sheet in the back of church for those who wish to contribute food items to our annual Easter Breakfast. The Breakfast is held between the Worship Services on Easter Sunday. Please bring your food donations on Saturday, April 15th between 9-10 am or before Easter Sonrise Service. Also included on the sign-up is a request for help to set up on Saturday at 9:00 am and clean up after the breakfast on Sunday. Any help you can offer will be much appreciated.

From the Board of Stewardship

The night of Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples, He rose from the table, got a basin of water, and proceeded to wash His disciples’ feet. They were embarrassed, for this was the task of a servant, not their Lord. But He insisted. Let’s ask ourselves if we, too, are willing to do the lowly, the distasteful, the unappreciated, even the misunderstood in order to fulfill Christ’s command, “Feed My sheep” (John 21:17). It is a privilege and honor to serve the One who served us perfectly on the cross and who rose in victory! See the Servant Jesus anew this Lenten season.

HOPE FOR YEARS TO COME BRIDGE UPDATE

Capital campaign funds are used to make all mortgage payments. We maintain a reserve to cover six months of payments. All additional gifts are used to pay down mortgage principal. Questions? Contact BRIDGE Leaders Andy Koffman or Philip Babler.

KML’s Annual Charity Dinner Auction

Saturday, April 1, 2017 Individual ticket prices will be $65 through MARCH 12. Price will increase to $75 on MARCH 13 and all tickets must be purchased by Sunday, MARCH 19! Be sure to reserve your spot at this year’s auction by registering at www.kmlhs.org/auction.

Job Opening

Bethlehem Ev. Lutheran Church is hiring an Administrative Assistant to helps carry out the day to day operations of the Church. The Admin Asst represents the church and must maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. Coordination of communications, management of the office, and records maintenance are additional responsibilities. We will be accepting applications and resumes through March 10^th. Further details and application may be found at www.bethlehem-wels.org or email [email protected] for more information.

SCRIP-TO-GO

…will be sold after Sunday church services.  You may also purchase SCRIP before school on Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. in the mezzanine and Wednesdays after school at 3:15 p.m. also in the mezzanine. These times are all offered by volunteers, so there could be a day when SCRIP won’t be available.  Thank you for understanding.   Please remember, if you are not signed up for PrestoPay, that checks need to be received within 24 hours (ahead of time is best) of placing an order. If purchasing in person, payment needs to be made at that time. Note:  There are a number of small denomination cards in stock for gift giving, including Bath & Body, McDonalds, and Taco Bell. There are many others available on line. Use this link to see information on what SCRIP is and how to use it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwkeGiRuYVY.

What is Scrip?

• Scrip is a term that means “substitute money.”  When you purchase Scrip, you’re purchasing gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash.  You can use Scrip to pay for everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials.
• Scrip is a way to earn credit towards a student’s OSLS tuition account.
• OSLS purchases gift certificates and gift cards at a discount and then sells them to OSLS supporters at face value.
• The goal is for you to purchase scrip and use it in place of money when you go shopping.
• You can support school programs and cut tuition costs without spending a penny more than you normally would!

March USHERS’ SCHEDULE

• 8:00 am, Sunday Team 2E:  Dean Jacoby, Jeff & Jordon Abts, Craig Shanks, Bruce Voss, Josh Wimmer, Scott & Paul Zimmermann
• 10:30 am, Sunday Team 1L: Bob Duckart, Cliff & Joey Polheber, Kevin Scammel, Gary & Noah Johnson, Gary Suckow
  
• Thursday, 7:00 pm Team 1:  Russ, Travis & Trenton Whitford
  

March ALTAR GUILD

• Linda Eidman, April & Katelyn Shanks, Andrea Semmann,
• Carol Lemke, Sue Schnell, Dianne Robertson

GREETERS FOR SUNDAY, March 19^th

• 8:00 am Rick Heil Family
• 10:30 am Jean Klas

CHURCH CLEANERS FOR March 19th

• Robert Klug Family

ALTAR ASSISTANTS FOR March 16^th & 19^th

• 3:30 Bob Duckart & Ben Raddatz
• 7:00 pm Jeremiah Backhaus & Doug Schnell
• 8:00 am Keith Knuth & Tom Hering
• 10:30 am George Edwards & Andrew Nemmers

Worship Attendance