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Sonlight A newsletter from Bethel

Galesville-Arcadia, Wisconsin

January 2018 online @ www.bethelwels.org

Galesville Ladies Group Notes

We reviewed our Advent By Candlelight. We had about 50 guests. It was strongly suggested that next year we have a committee for helping to set up and take down. We also talked about moving the event to the preschool room. We could have possibly had more people attend but we ran out of room. There were 6 tables set up and many of the tables had 8 guests and a hostess. If the event were held in the preschool room, there would be more space for an extra table as well as space between the tables. A suggestion was made to put a curtain over the kitchen opening to help reduce the noise as the hostesses are plating. Another “pro” argument would be less running back and forth for the hostesses. These suggestions will be discussed next year.

Mary Gilbert is the contact person for gathering food items for the Live Nativity. She asked for donations of cookies, hamburger and hot dog buns. Thank you to everyone who donated food. A suggestion was made to offer car-pooling to First Lutheran. Julie and LaVonne offered to be drivers. Anyone who would like to car pool needs to be at Bethel by 3:15 PM on Sat. & Sun., Dec. 16 & 17. We were also reminded that people are needed at First Lutheran to help dressing people in costumes.

We will take down the Christmas decorations on Sunday, January 7th after services. We will begin with a pot-luck dinner and then take the decorations down. Please bring a dish to pass. Please consider helping us. Many hands makes the work less.

Time to

Un-decorate

at

God’s Houses.

Sunday, January 7th.

Please set aside

time next Sunday to

help pack up Christmas

decorations at both

locations.

After Bible Class/Church

Bring some food to share

for Potluck lunch.

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Arcadia Fellowship Treat Schedule

We will have fellowship treats each Sunday from 9:30 – 10:00 AM. Listed below is a schedule of ladies to bring treats each Sunday. If you are unable to serve treats on your designated day, please switch with someone else. Please provide a beverage for the children and coffee can be made with the church supplies. Thank you!!!!!

January 7 – Gina Steinlicht & Eileen Hanson

January 14 – Amanda Radatz & Jeremy Conradt January 21 – Chelsea Golden & Wendy Eckart January 28 – Dawn Krage & Gaylene Mohrer

Arcadia’s WOW Group Minutes

Pastor Baerbock led devotions at the beginning of the meeting. The focus of the devotion was The Great “I AM”.

Sandy Witte gave a Treasurer’s Report. Curtains were purchased for the front storage room of the sanctuary. The storage areas were reorganized. A cabinet was moved to hold the paraments.

Advent By Candlelight was discussed. The decorations were beautiful. A special thank you to Rosa, Deb & everyone who helped put them up, Molly Klebig for providing the music, and Kerry Franks for writing the program. We had 75-80 guests. The weather helped out with attendance. Also hunting season was finished. We have received a lot positive comments. It was brought up that we need to purchase some sugar and creamer packets that stay at church. We might also want to consider getting some new pitchers for serving punch.

Recently there was a Food Pantry meeting. We need to get better tables to hold the food items. Pastor Baerbock said there is one at Galesville that we can have.

Donations of candy and other items are being asked for to fill the Christmas bags for the children.

The Christmas Eve service will be done by the children.

We will take the Christmas decorations down on Jan. 7th after Bible study. There will also be a potluck lunch for those helping. Please bring a dish to pass.

The next meeting will be on Jan. 3, 2018.

Financial Peace University Class Starting in January

Once again, Bethel will be hosting a Financial

Peace University class starting this January and running through nine consecutive weeks.

Classes will begin Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the

Galesville campus.

Go to https://fpu.com/1052262 to register. Contact Tim Smieja (507) 450-5347 if you

have any questions

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Bethel Elders’ Meeting Minutes December 11, 2017 -- Galesville Campus

The meeting was called to order by Fred Lintelmann at 6:00 PM. Elders present: Fred Mann Fred Lintelmann Mike Gilbert Keith Witte Martin Knudsen Also attending: Paul Koch (participation noted below); Pastor Cox and Pastor Baerbock

Pastor Baerbock presented an opening devotion: “Being in the advent season, who is this Christ…The Great “I AM?” Pastor provided a handout with over a dozen and a half biblical statements concerning Christ’s attributes.

Copies of the Secretary’s Report from the 10/30/2017 meeting had been previously distributed via email to Elders and also published in the December, 2017 Sonlight. Motion made & seconded to accept the minutes as presented -- passed. The agenda order was adjusted to bring up two items of “Old Business” (which involved Paul Koch, Board of Education Chairman) for discussion:

Strategy(ies) for preparing people (especially students) to defend their faith -- “world view” is a strong influence against God/Bible. Provide information/resources to counter this based upon science and Scripture.

Encouraging small group Bible Studies (especially for men). Groups would be “self- organizing” at times/places convenient for them. A resource list would be helpful for each group to select study material from.

Pastor’s Report: Pastor Cox: $12,777 was raised during the “Six-Week Giving Challenge.” This was graciously supplemented by a $10,000 matching gift. Proceeds will be distributed to the following areas: Arcadia CommUNITY Pantry; Bethel Debt Reduction; Bethel Evangelism Mass Media; and Luther High School’s Rise Up & Build Fund.

One baptism since our last meeting. Pastor Cox conducting adult instruction for a prospective Bethel member. 2018 Youth Rally will be held at the end of June (in Ohio).

Pastor Baerbock: Pastor & Karen continue with member visits. Youth participation in the Christmas Eve program (Arcadia) Dec. food pantry will be held on Dec. 21st (instead of the 28th) Old Business:

“Brothers and Sisters in Christ” (Obtaining baptismal dates and updating/verifying member contact information): on going

Elder position vacancies: It apparently will not work for the member (Arcadia) who had been considering the vacant Elder position. Keith will follow-up with another member.

New Business: Pastor Baerbock’s “Mission Presentation” May schedule local presentation sometime during

the first quarter of 2018. Special efforts will be done to encourage members and others in the community to join us for

upcoming special seasonal worship services.

Our next meeting will be at 6 PM on Monday, February 5th, 2018 (Arcadia campus). The meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM with a closing prayer.

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BIRTHDAYS IN JANUARY Jan 6 – Debra Rotering Jan 6 – Megan Steinlicht Jan 8 – Anita Lemke Jan 8 – Allen Mohr Jan 10- Ben Krause Jan 11 – Ben Golden Jan 13 – Pearl Loging Jan 14 – Nicholas Sampson Jan 14 – Brian Steinlicht Jan 16 – Jonathan Thorn Jan 17 – Kristi Bothe Jan 17 – Abe Weber Jan 18 – Andrea Sveen Jan 22 – JoAnne Wier Jan 23 – Brynlee Kowalski Jan 26 – Tim Bakeberg Jan 26 – Greg Golden Jan 28 Tyler Berg Jan 28 – Edith Loging ANNIVERSARIES IN JANUARY Jan 11 – Roger & Marlene Cadmus Jan 18 – Clinton & Joanne Gillette Jan 29 – Dan & Stacie Campbell

Galesville Church Cleaning Schedule for January

January 6 – Dave & Kay Evenson January 13 – Mike & Mary Gilbert

January 20 – Leland & LaVone Wier January 27 – Doug & Sue Stallman and

Ted & Ruth Halderson

Ushers, Greeters & Acolytes for the Month of January

Arcadia Ushers Greeters Acolyte Jan 7 Brian Steinlicht Paul Koch Kaci Kahler Michael Steinlicht Deb Koch Jan 14 Martin Knudsen Chuck Johnson Hank Munson Howard Munson Karla Johnson Jan 21 Todd Eckart Eileen Hanson Samantha Berg Ian Eckart Joanne Wier Jan 28 Dan Thorn Martin Knudsen Jonathan Thorn Ken Thorn Janice Knudsen Galesville

Ushers: Rick Geske and Tim Bakeberg Greeters: Lisa Geske and Danielle Bakeberg Acolyte: Lidia Bakeberg

Galesville Fellowship Treat Schedule We will have fellowship treats each Sunday from 10:00 – 10:30. Listed below is a schedule of ladies to bring treats each Sunday. If you are unable to serve treats on your designated day, please switch your day with someone else. The treats should be ready to serve by 10:00 AM, but you are welcome to bring them before Bible Class at 9:00 AM. Because some people in the congregation have nut allergies, please consider this when planning your treats. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Haessig at 507-450-3214 or email at jahaessig@yahoo.com. Thank you very much!! Jan. 7 Karianne Casey Feb. 4 Tracy Weber Jan. 14 Deb Smieja Feb. 11 Tami Yehle Jan. 21 Darlene Johnson Feb. 18 Laurie Krause Jan. 28 Arlene Kuri Feb. 25 Doreen Cox

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January 2018 S y Tue F Saturday

1

2 G – Midweek Bible Class 1:15 PM G – Choir 6:30PM

3 G – Confirmation 4 PM A – WOW meeting 6 PM A – Confirmation 6 PM

4 G – Midweek Worship with Communion 6 PM

5

6

7 Worship with Communion

SS/BC A & G – Take down Christmas decorations with potluck

8

9 G – Midweek Bible Class 1:15 PM G – Choir 6:30PM

10 G – Confirmation 4PM A – Confirmation 6PM G – Financial Peace 6:30 PM

11 G – Midweek Worship 6:00 PM

12

13

14 Worship

SS/BC

G – Ladies meeting 11:45 AM

15 G – Church Council Mtg. 6:00 PM

16 G – Midweek Bible Class 1:15 PM G – Choir 6:30PM

17 G – Preschool meeting 12:00 PM G – Confirmation 4PM A – Confirmation 6PM G – Financial Peace 6:30 PM

18

G – Midweek Worship with Communion 6 PM

19

20

21 Worship with Communion

SS/BC

22

23 G – Choir 6:30PM

24 G – Financial Peace 6:30 PM

25

26

27

28 Worship

SS/BC

29 30 G – Choir 6:30PM

31 G – Financial Peace 6:30 PM

Sunday School/ Bible Study

G – 9:00 AM A – 10:00 AM

Sunday Worship

A – 8:30 AM G – 10:30 AM

A = Arcadia

G = Galesville

Pastor Cox will be on vacation from January 21 through February 3 – No Midweek Bible Class, Midweek Worship, or Confirmation Classes in his absence.