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of PeNtecost Saturday Sunday August 10, 2019 August 11, 2019

A congregation of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

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A special welcome to those new to worshipping with us—we’re glad the spirit has called you here! If you don’t already have a church home and would like to join ours, please fill out a Welcome/Prayer Request card (Saturday cards are inside the bulletin; Sunday cards are in the pew hymnal racks), and place it in the offering plate.

our MissioNGATHER all people into a living relationship with Jesus ChristGROW as disciples by worship, prayer and study of God’s Word

GO into the world to share the gospel in word and deed

Welcome

WorshiP scheduleSaturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30 pmM O D E R N First Saturday of each month Café Bethesda (fellowship/treats) . . . . . . . 5:00 pm

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 amT R A D I T I O N A L Coffee Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:40 am

Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 pmS U M M E R M O N T H L Y R E N E WA L August 21 Living Water Wednesday weekly worship resumes September 4

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August 17/18: Luke 12:49-56Pentecost Week 10

BaptismWelcome to the Body of Christ

Sadie Collins McGinnParents: Barrett & Jillian McGinn

Sponsors: Samantha Boje, Matt Murken

Children are welcome! Age-appropriate activities during worship are available in “Busy Bags” at the main entrance to the Sanctuary. Tides & Tots, a staffed Nursery with private lactation room is available on the first floor Faith & Life hallway, across from Centennial Hall, each Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday.

Holy Communion is available to all believers. Bread, wine (red), and grape juice (white) served. Gluten-free wafers available.

Large-print editions of weekend worship services are available. Please ask an usher. Sanctuary worship: Assistive devices for the hearing-impaired are available. Please ask an usher.

VOLUNTEER NEEDS• Tides & Tots Nursery–Dan Hinderaker dhinderaker@bethesdaames.org Weekly volunteers (Sat. eve; Sun. morning; 1st & 3rd Monday eves)• New Member Care & Hospitality Ministry Team –Joyce O’Donnell joyceodonnell01@gmail.com• Celebrate Recovery Ministry Team –Jane Degeneffe janemarie61@gmail.com

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Bethesda Opportunities

Bethesda JobsWe still have two open positions to fill. Do you know someone who would be a perfect fit?

Visit www.bethesdaames.org/job-openings/ for details and to apply.

1) Nursery Coordinator

2) Youth Ministries Specialist (Pre-K - 5th)Sunday

August 185:30 pm

Sign-up @ the Welcome Center

Wed.Aug. 215:30 pm

Special Congregational MeetingCalled ... August 18 @ 10:40 amOur Church Council is calling the congregation to a special meeting to vote on receiving Sonja Gertsenberger as a pastoral intern for the 2019-2020 term. All members will be receiving an invitation with additional information either by USPS mail, or via email. For more information on this opportunity to be a teaching congregation, please contact Pastor Ryan Arnold.

SunAug. 25

10:45 am

bethesdaames.org/upcoming-events/

Notes from the LibraryUntil the Crossroads room is opened anew there is no church library online or in-house, but we encourage you to “Keep reading!” See Gather, Living Lutheran, and The Christian Century in the wall displays behind the Welcome Center, and then please return them for others to read when you are finished.

Saturday, August 10 GATHERING SONG 1: I Will Follow WELCOME

Beloved people of God, why are you here? We are here to be fed by the bread that eternally satisfies, and to drink from the living water of life. Beloved children of the Creator, who is it that you seek? We seek Jesus the Messiah, the Son of the living God, because we are hurt and broken-hearted, discouraged by our lives and the world around us. Beloved heirs of heaven, what is it that you desire? We want to be made new, to hear the good news of forgiveness and love once again. GATHERING SONG 2: The Way PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty God, you sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your church. Open our hearts to the riches of your grace, that we may be ready to receive you wherever you appear, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. GOSPEL READING: Luke 12:32-40 CHILDREN’S MESSAGE SERMON SONG OF THE DAY: Amazing Love—You Are My King AFFIRMATION OF FAITH PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION . . . Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. PEACE WORDS OF INSTITUTION LORD’S PRAYER INVITATION TO COMMUNION Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. Thanks be to God. COMMUNION SONG: All Who Are Thirsty BLESSING AFTER COMMUNION PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION O God, in this holy communion you have welcomed us into your presence, nourished us with words of mercy, and fed us at your table. Amid the cares of this life, strengthen us to love you with all our heart, serve our neighbors with a willing spirit, and honor the earth you have made; through Christ our Lord. Amen. ANNOUNCEMENTS BLESSING SENDING SONG: Lord Reign in Me DISMISSAL Go in peace. Christ is sending you. Thanks be to God.

Page 4 Sunday, August 11 GATHERING PRELUDE: “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme” (J. S. Bach) PROCESSIONAL HYMN: Rise, O Sun of Righteousness (Red #657) vv. 1-3 CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS (Red p. 117) GREETING / KYRIE (Red p. 120) CANTICLE OF PRAISE (Red p. 121) PRAYER OF THE DAY WELCOME HOLY BAPTISM - Sadie Collins McGinn WORD FIRST READING: Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 (Pew Bible p. 451) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Red p. 124) GOSPEL READING: Luke 12:32-40 (Pew Bible p. 847) ANTHEM: “Have No Fear, Little Flock” (Red #764) - Women’s Choir CHILDREN’S MESSAGE SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY: Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying (Red #436) vv. 1-2 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION . . . Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

PEACE: The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. MEAL OFFERING / OFFERTORY: “Have No Fear, Little Flock” (M. Burkhardt) OFFERING PRAYER WORDS OF INSTITUTIONLORD’S PRAYER INVITATION TO COMMUNION All are welcome at the Lord’s table. Red is wine; white is grape juice. LAMB OF GOD HYMN: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You (Red #241) COMMUNION BLESSING & PRAYER SENDING ANNOUNCEMENTS BLESSING SENDING HYMN: Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers (Red #244) vv. 1-2, 4 DISMISSAL POSTLUDE: “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme” (J. G. Walther)

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Saturday, August 10 GATHERING SONG 1: I Will Follow WELCOME

Beloved people of God, why are you here? We are here to be fed by the bread that eternally satisfies, and to drink from the living water of life. Beloved children of the Creator, who is it that you seek? We seek Jesus the Messiah, the Son of the living God, because we are hurt and broken-hearted, discouraged by our lives and the world around us. Beloved heirs of heaven, what is it that you desire? We want to be made new, to hear the good news of forgiveness and love once again. GATHERING SONG 2: The Way PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty God, you sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your church. Open our hearts to the riches of your grace, that we may be ready to receive you wherever you appear, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. GOSPEL READING: Luke 12:32-40 CHILDREN’S MESSAGE SERMON SONG OF THE DAY: Amazing Love—You Are My King AFFIRMATION OF FAITH PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION . . . Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. PEACE WORDS OF INSTITUTION LORD’S PRAYER INVITATION TO COMMUNION Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. Thanks be to God. COMMUNION SONG: All Who Are Thirsty BLESSING AFTER COMMUNION PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION O God, in this holy communion you have welcomed us into your presence, nourished us with words of mercy, and fed us at your table. Amid the cares of this life, strengthen us to love you with all our heart, serve our neighbors with a willing spirit, and honor the earth you have made; through Christ our Lord. Amen. ANNOUNCEMENTS BLESSING SENDING SONG: Lord Reign in Me DISMISSAL Go in peace. Christ is sending you. Thanks be to God.

Page 4 Sunday, August 11 GATHERING PRELUDE: “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme” (J. S. Bach) PROCESSIONAL HYMN: Rise, O Sun of Righteousness (Red #657) vv. 1-3 CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS (Red p. 117) GREETING / KYRIE (Red p. 120) CANTICLE OF PRAISE (Red p. 121) PRAYER OF THE DAY WELCOME HOLY BAPTISM - Sadie Collins McGinn WORD FIRST READING: Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 (Pew Bible p. 451) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Red p. 124) GOSPEL READING: Luke 12:32-40 (Pew Bible p. 847) ANTHEM: “Have No Fear, Little Flock” (Red #764) - Women’s Choir CHILDREN’S MESSAGE SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY: Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying (Red #436) vv. 1-2 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION . . . Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

PEACE: The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. MEAL OFFERING / OFFERTORY: “Have No Fear, Little Flock” (M. Burkhardt) OFFERING PRAYER WORDS OF INSTITUTIONLORD’S PRAYER INVITATION TO COMMUNION All are welcome at the Lord’s table. Red is wine; white is grape juice. LAMB OF GOD HYMN: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You (Red #241) COMMUNION BLESSING & PRAYER SENDING ANNOUNCEMENTS BLESSING SENDING HYMN: Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers (Red #244) vv. 1-2, 4 DISMISSAL POSTLUDE: “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme” (J. G. Walther)

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Prayer at BethesdahealiNg: Bob Alhstrom (MGMC); Jane Degeneffe; Pat Frette (foot surgery); Bill Marion (Rehab MGMC); Yvonne Martin (mother of Kim Burnett–hospice at home)serviNg our NatioN: Colonel Mark Kappelmann, (D.C.), son of Glenn & Mary Kappelmann• Kristin Murray, Diplomat (US Embassy, Rabat, Morocco), daughter of Russ & Jan Melby

School Kit Collection Thank you for your donations to our annual School Kits! We are still in need of 108 notebooks, and a very few other items noted on the Women’s Ministry bulletin board (in the Faith & Life hallway).

High School Summer 8/14 Drive-in Movie Night in Newton (meet at Bethesda) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 pm-midnite8/21 Fire-pit Party @ the Hinderakers (2409 Welbeck Dr.) . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 pm

Scandinavian Coffee 2019The event this year will be Saturday, Nov. 2, which is a Bye week for ISU Football. Please like our Facebook page “Scandinavian Coffee” for

all the updates and promotions as we get closer!

This family-friendly event is open to everyone—invite your friends and neighbors! Activities for youth and adults include: Polka music, dancing, German food, beer and wine garden, non-alcohol beverages, photo-op display, alphorn karaoke, and an interactive demonstration from Star 1 canine search and rescue group. There is no admission fee. Then be sure and stay for the special outdoor Polka worship service at 4:30! (Please note that Café Bethesda will resume in October.)

Programming BeginsLiving Water Wednesday . . . . . . . . . Sept. 4 SPLASH Faith Formation . . . . . . . . Sept. 8

Page 7 saturday, august 104:20 pm Praise Team Rehearsal . . . . Commons5:30 pm Tides & Tots Staffed . . . . . . . Nursery5:30 pm Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commons6–9 pm FLOOD: Roller Skating in Ogden

suNday, august 119:30 am Tides & Tots Staffed . . . . . . . Nursery9:30 am Worship ~ McGinn Baptism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary10:40 am Coffee Fellowship . . . . . . . Commons

MoNday, august 126:30 am Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centennial9:00 am Lutheran Services of Iowa . Commons9:00 am Community Food Pantry9:30 am Community Clothing Closet10:30 am Weekly Staff Meeting . . . .Conference11:00 am Beloit Garden Picnic Prep . . . Kitchen1:00 pm Lutheran World Relief Sewing Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centennial6:00 pm Memorial & Gifts Team . .Conference7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop #140. . . . Centennial

tuesday, august 137:00 am Men’s Bible Study . . . . . . . . The Café10:00 am Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centennial1:00 pm Community Food Pantry3:45 pm Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centennial4:30 pm Inspirational Reading . . . . Centennial6:30 pm Community Clothing Closet6:30 pm Community Food Pantry6:30 pm Just Friends Quilting . . . . . Centennial7:00 pm Christian Ed & Youth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #206-2087:00 pm Bethesda-Tanzania Team . .Conference

WedNesday, august 146:30 am Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centennial9:00 am Community Food Pantry

9:30 am Community Clothing Closet5:30 pm Choristers Rehearsal . . . . . . . . .Music7:00 pm FLOOD: Drive-In Movie Night . . . . @ Valle Drive In . . . . . . . . . . Newton

thursday, august 158:30 am Wellspring Assembled & Mailed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centennial10:00 am Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centennial1:00 pm Community Food Pantry1:00 pm Community Clothing Closet3:45 pm Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centennial6:30 pm Youth Volunteer Child Safety Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commons

friday, august 166:30 am Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CentennialNoon Office closed

saturday, august 174:20 pm Praise Team Rehearsal . . . . Commons5:30 pm Tides & Tots Staffed . . . . . . . Nursery5:30 pm Worship ~ Backpack Blessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commons

suNday, august 189:30 am Tides & Tots Staffed . . . . . . . Nursery9:30 am Worship ~ Backpack Blessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary10:40 am Coffee Fellowship . . . . . . . Commons

New “Celebrate Recovery” MinistryBethesda is starting a “Celebrate Recovery” Ministry team. If you have interest, reach out to Jane Degeneffe at janemarie61@gmail.com.

Bethesda Lutheran Church

GATHER...GROW...GO

Office HoursMonday–Thursday

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Friday

9:00 a.m.–Noon

Worship ScheduleSaturday . . . 5:30 p.m.Sunday . . . 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday . . . 6:30 p.m.(monthly in summer)

WorshiP ParticiPaNtsMinister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Ryan ArnoldSaturday Praise Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trace Houge Brakke, Karter Ewing, Ed Kaizer, Nick Kaizer,

Rod Kern, Kay Nelson, Larry Prince, Katherine Werner, Jeff WidenSaturday Sound Tech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick KaizerSaturday Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don & Janet Borcherding, Denise & Rod WheelerSaturday Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don & Janet BorcherdingSaturday TVs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allan SchmidtSunday Lay Assisting Minister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan HinderakerLay Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louis BanittMusicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Women’s Choir, Mark Kretsinger-HarriesSound Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven WooleryGreeters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce & Connie JohnsonUshers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don & Ardie Roehr, Marvin Scherr, Callie ServerCommunion Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewart & Carol MelvinSunday Coffee Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harold & Julie Pike, Larry & Darlene Wolters

1517 Northwestern Ave. Ames, IA 50010515-232-6256 www.BethesdaAmes.org

coNtact iNforMatioNRon Morgan, Council President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ronald.morgan.dvm@gmail.com Bryan Simmons, Lead Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bsimmons@BethesdaAmes.orgRyan Arnold, Associate Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rarnold@BethesdaAmes.orgDan Hinderaker, Director of Youth and Family Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dhinderaker@BethesdaAmes.orgMiriam Chadima, Volunteer Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mchadima@bethesdaames.orgLindsay Peters, Youth Ministries Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lpeters@BethesdaAmes.orgMary Nelson, Lead Organist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mnelson@BethesdaAmes.orgMark Kretsinger-Harries, Director of Music and Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mkharries@BethesdaAmes.orgEd Kaizer, Saturday Music Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kaizerjazz@gmail.comNick Kaizer, Carillon Choir Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kaizertrumpet@gmail.comLisa Ailshie, Communications Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lailshie@BethesdaAmes.orgLynn Anderson, Administrative Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ljanderson@BethesdaAmes.orgCliff McDonald, Accounting Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cmcdonald@BethesdaAmes.orgCathy Wright, Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cwright@BethesdaAmes.orgLinda Fevold, Database Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lfevold@BethesdaAmes.orgCurtis Malone, Assistant Custodian