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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Welcome!
Confirmation Sunday

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
Church Phone 562-2552 Buffalo Center, IA
Pastor Mark Neuman
June 6, 2021 Confirmation 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 “Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God” WOV 783
Prayer of the Day: Glorious God, you have freed us from the threat of sin and death. Give us such faith that we may always receive your free and gracious gifts of forgiveness and eternal life; through our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit, forever one God. Amen.
First Lesson: Genesis 3: 8-15
Psalm: 130
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Gospel: Mark 3: 20-35
Song of the Day “ Come Thou Font Of Every Blessing”
Message ”My Verse” Pastor Mark
Luke 11:28
The Rite of Confirmation
Presented today are: Luke Baumann, Caleb Cooper, Brogyn Greensky,
Sophia Hagen, Kaiden McGrady, Elizabeth Olson and Charlie Schaefer
Prayers
The Lord’s Supper
Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
Closing Hymn “You Who Dwell In The Shelter Of The Lord” WOV 779
*Please stand if able

Prayer Requests
Prayers for Healing and Strength:
Randy Melz Harlan Melz Mike Holland Cheryl Baumann and Faith Neumann.
Those in our Care Centers. Carolyn Bartz Claire Stonebraker and Deloris Steffensen, Dick Swenson.
We had a great Confirmation year! Pandemic, we got you! Each Wed eve the kids,
helpers and Pastor Mark met and went through a quite a lengthy series. Singing and learning the Old and New Testament, sharing highs and lows, quiz bowls, getting real acquainted with our new bibles and just being together in fellowship….the treats
were pretty awesome too! We would like to thank our adult helpers that showed up each week: Marty Schaefer, Susan Jensen, Rachel Wubben, Brian Bashans and Jen McGrady. We thank Pastor Mark for his great wisdom, teachings and fun!
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.

It’s warming up in here! The hot days are here and we will be trying our hardest to keep our sanctuary cooled down. We are on our way getting this thermometer filled in. Please consider donating toward the new Air system. Thank You!

Offering last Sunday (May 30) 1415.00
In church attendance 45
Online attendance 12

Announcements:
Today-Confirmation Sunday and Communion/ Reception for Confirmands
June 12th—Bridal Shower for Cassidy Sachs, 9-11am
June 13th-Outdoor worship and Congregational Meeting/Vote
June 20th-Darla Thompson. will be our Pulpit supply.
June 23rd-Guest Day at First Reformed @7pm. See flyer in Narthex.
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 Bosma 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