Author: Bethlehem Lutheran LCMC

Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Welcome!
Confirmation Sunday

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
Church Phone 562-2552 Buffalo Center, IA
Pastor Mark Neuman
May 30th, 2021 Holy Trinity Sunday 9:30 AM
Mission Statement:
“Faith, Hope and Love make us available for our neighbors near and far.”
Prelude
Quiet Time for Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
Brief Order of Confession and Forgiveness
Opening Song “God Of Our Fathers”
Prayer of the Day: Majestic Trinity, mystery of Three-in-One and One-in-Three, we worship you. Before time, your love burst forth creating the world in which you took delight. Strengthen us in our faith, defend us from all evil and temptation, and bring us into the everlasting presence of your love; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.
First Lesson: Isaiah 6:1-8
Leader: Let us give thanks to God for the land of our birth with all its chartered liberties. For all the wonder of our country's story:
PEOPLE: WE GIVE YOU THANKS, O GOD.
Leader: For leaders in nation and state, and for those who in days past and in these present times have labored for this country:
PEOPLE: WE GIVE YOU THANKS, O GOD.
Leader: For those who in all times and places have been true and brave, and in the world’s common ways have lived upright lives and ministered to their fellows:
PEOPLE: WE GIVE YOU THANKS, O GOD.
Leader: For those who served their country in its hour of need, and especially for those who gave even their lives in that service:
PEOPLE: WE GIVE YOU THANKS, O GOD.
Leader: O almighty God and most merciful Father, as we remember these your servants, remembering with gratitude their courage and strength, we hold before you those who mourn them. Look upon your bereaved servants with your mercy. As this day brings them memories of those they have lost awhile, may it also bring your consolation and the assurance that their loved ones are alive now and forever in your living presence.
Second Lesson: Acts 2:14a,22-36
Gospel: John 3:1-17

Song of the Day “My Country Tis Of Thee”
Message “Finding Heroes” Pastor Mark
John 15:13
Prayers
Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
Closing Hymn “America The Beautiful”
Please stand if able
Prayer Requests
Prayers for Healing and Strength:
Randy Melz Harlan M,elz Mike Holland Cheryl Baumann and Faith Neumann.
Those in our Care Centers. Carolyn Bartz Claire Stonebraker and Deloris Steffensen, Dick Swenson.
From your Council:
Bethlehem's next step is to vote to call Pastor Eric on June 13, 2021.We have heard a lot of positive feedback about Pastor Eric. We ask that you attend church on June 13th. There will be a congregational meeting to discuss and vote on this important item. A strong showing will demonstrate to our potential new pastor that we are ‘together’ on this.

With Summer fast approaching, we are well on our way to getting this thermometer filled in. Please consider donating toward the new Air system. Thank You!

Offering last Sunday (May 23) 1270.95
In church attendance 138
Online attendance 15

Announcements:
June 6th-Confirmation Sunday and Communion/ Reception for Confirmands
June 13th-Outdoor worship and Congregational Meeting/Vote
June 20th-Darla Thompson. will be our Pulpit supply.
June 27th– Pastor Mark’s last Sunday with us and Meal and fellowship.
July 3rd-Jessica Adams wedding
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS for JUNE
Cereal, Juice, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Cookie Mix and Muffin Mix
Membership Forms are available in the Narthex and on our website, www.bethlehemlutheranbc.com We are in the process of compiling and updating many old and new lists. You may be thinking that we already have your information, but we have a new program that is a little more detailed and user friendly. It will be so good to have a completed and updated list for our new incoming Pastor. Please drop them at the office or in the offering plate or in the back of the church. Thank You.
Coffee Fellowship is now back in the fellowship hall after services. Coffee will continue to be available when entering for service on Sunday mornings. With us being able to get back to some good old normal routine, we need help! If you can take a Sunday to provide and serve, that would be wonderful! Please get with Amy Walk for more information.
Attention Singers!!!
The 125 Anniversary Committee is getting together an adult choir to sing at the Sunday morning service on August 29th. If you would like to join the choir contact Cheryl. Baumann. We would love to have you!
Bethlehem Lutheran Church has moved to Tier 0 for our pandemic plan.
While there are no special conditions at Tier 0, as always BLC will:
Respect others by allowing them the dignity to protect themselves, as well as others
to have the dignity of risk.
Follow the guidance, as directed, by IDPH when appropriate.
Clean areas with reasonable care
As any, if they are sick, please take care and stay home.
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JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SUMMER WITH
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL.
The Congregational Church will be the hosts this year, Aug. 3-6th. If you are still in need of a form, please pick them up in the Narthex here at Bethlehem.
You can also turn in your forms here. Please contact Kelsey B for more info.

OFFERING 3/21/21: $ 1410.00 OFFERING 3/24/21: 56.00
ATTENDANCE: 40 IN CHURCH
18 ONLINE
BOILER FUND TO DATE: 14,838.00