Author: Bethlehem Lutheran LCMC

Reformation Sunday
Confirmation Sunday
October 30,2022

Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Pastor Eric Hullstrom,
201 4th Street NE, Buffalo Center, IA
641-562-2552
Organist: Cheryl
October 30, 2022 9:30AM
Reformation Sunday
Mission Statement:
“Faith, Hope and Love make us available for our neighbors near and far.”
Order of Service
Prelude and Bell
Quiet Time for Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Prayer
Opening Hymn- “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” LBW 229
Brief Order of Confession and Forgiveness- LBW 155
*Prayer of the Day: O Lord God, heavenly Father, pour out your Holy Spirit upon your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your grace and truth, protect and comfort them in all temptation, defend them against all enemies of your Word, and bestow upon the Church your saving peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
First Lesson: Revelation 14: 6-7 Bible pg. 1227 Psalm: 46 Second Lesson: Romans 3:19-28 Bible pg. 1118 *Gospel: John 8: 31-36 Bible pg. 1063
Noisy Offering
Children’s Sermon
Hymn of the Day- “ Who You Say I Am”
Message- “What’s In You?” Pastor Eric
Offertory “Create In Me”
(Offering brought forward)
Affirmation of Baptism LBW pg. 198
Prayers of The Church
Prayers for Healing and Strength:
Those in our Care Centers
The Lord’s Prayer Pg. 71
The Blessing
Closing Hymn - “Lift High The Cross” LBW 377
Vs. 1-4
Have a wonderful week!
We welcome and honor our Confirmands today. They have worked hard the last 3 years and now are affirming the promises made to them in their Baptism.
Join the Confirmands and families and friends as we celebrate with them
In fellowship hall.
Alyssa Olson, daughter of Derek and Robin Olson.
Sponsors are Kristine Peoble, Mark and Joan Becker
Bible Verse– 1 Corinthians 10:31
Ashlyn Bechler, daughter of Jered and Heather Bechler and Kim Bechler
Sponsors are Corey and Christie Bechler and Heidi Ludewig
Bible Verse-Joshua 1:9
Brendan Price, son of Joel Price and Jamie Price
Sponsors are Danielle Hagen and Rachel Jahnke
Bible Verse– John 15:2
Andrew Buchs, son of Laurie Sapp and Eric Buchs
Sponsors are Dawnita Marie Isder and Kevin Buchs
Bible Verse– Jeremiah 44:20

Happy Fall Ya’ll
FALL LUNCHEON at BLC
Invite your friends
and neighbors to our annual fall luncheon
Saturday, Nov. 12 from 11-1pm
See ya there!

Announcements: SS @10:30 every Sun./ Confirmation every Wed.@ 7pm
November
1 Bible Study w/ Pastor Eric
5 Wedding
6 Communion Sunday
All Saints Sunday
Baptism
Lakota Annual Soup Dinner 10-1pm
8 Quilting @1pm
12 Fall Luncheon at BLC
LCMC District Gathering
Clear Lake, IA
13 Communion Sunday Baptism
20 Kids Sing
Giving Thanks Meal @4:30pm
22 Quilting @1pm
27 Hanging of the Greens
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Dick Swenson, who passed away on
Friday. His funeral will be Monday Oct.31st, at 10:30, with visitation from 9-10:15 prior.
Please keep Ardis and family in your prayers.
TODAY! “Treats on the Street” 3-4:30pm
Come and find us on Main Street for some treats!!!
Mountain of Giving
Starting next week, Nov. 6 through Nov. 20, all Members along with the SS kids
are encouraged to bring non-perishables to church which will be collected and
brought forward during children's sermon time to build a Mountain of Giving
for our local Food Bank. You only have 3 Sundays to participate and by bringing
every week, the mountain will grow!
November needs: Canned Fruit and Vegetables, Canned Meat, Canned Soup,
Pie Crust Mix and Canned Pie Filling.
There is always room to bring in more than what is listed for November.
All non perishable items, including paper products are accepted

Prayers for our members and friends:
Marsha Peterson, Marcia Aukes, Brian Bashans
Harlan Melz, Randy Melz, Christina Coughlin, Isaac
Carolyn Bartz, Claire Stonebreaker, Deloris Steffensen
Claire Hinz and Ardis Swenson and family.

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