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SaturdaySecond Weekendof AdventDecember 8, 2019FAITHHOPEDecember 7, 2019SundayA congregation of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
page2WelcomeA 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/PrayerRequest card (Saturday cards are inside the bulletin; Sunday cards are in the pew hymnal racks), andplace it in the offering plate.GATHEROur MissionGATHER all people into a living relationship with Jesus ChristGROW as disciples by worship, prayer and study of God’s WordGO into the world to share the gospel in word and deedChildren are welcome! Ageappropriate activities during worshipare available in “Busy Bags” at the mainentrance to the Sanctuary. Tides & Tots,a staffed Nursery with private lactationroom is available on the first floor eachSaturday, Sunday, and Wednesday.Holy Communion is available to allbelievers. Bread, wine (red), and grapejuice (white) served. Gluten-free wafersare available.Large-print editions of weekendworship services are available. Please askan usher. Sanctuary worship: Assistivedevices for the hearing-impaired areavailable. Please ask an usher.Grow in God’s WordDec. 14/153rd weekend of AdventWorship ScheduleSaturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 pmMODERNFirst Saturday of each monthCafé Bethesda (fellowship/treats) . . . . . . 5:00 pmSunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 amTRADITIONALSPLASH Faith Formation . . . . . . . 10:30 amCoffee Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:40 amVOYAGERS Adult Forum . . . . . . . 10:40 amWednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pmM I D W E E K R E N E WA LWinter Worship & Wonder @ BethesdaThursday, December 5Blue Christmas Worship (healing & comfort) . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 pmFriday, December 13Beer & Carols (Torrent Brewing Co . . . @ 504 Burnett) . . . . 6:30 pmSunday, December 15Christmas Music Festival & Cookie Reception . . . . . 3–4:30 pmTuesday, December 24Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pre-service Christmas Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pre-service Christmas Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 pm3:30 pm4:00 pm8:30 pm9:00 pmWednesday, December 25Christmas Day Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 amweekly SATURDAY @ 5:30 pm (modern)SUNDAY @ 9:30 am (traditional)worship WEDNESDAY @ 6:30 pm (renewal)
Bethesda OpportunitiespageAn ACA Holiday ConcertAmes Chamber Artists will present a concerton Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 pm @ CollegiatePresbyterian Church (159 Sheldon Avenue).The themed concert, “Walking ThroughWinter” promises to deliver an outstandingperformance of seasonal works by Eberlin,Topff, Hakenberger, and many others, includingthe Marc Halso Missa Pacem. Advance ticketsare 12/adults, 9/seniors & students ( 15 atthe door). Children 12 & under are admittedfree. Advance tickets available at Everts FlowersHome and Gifts and Rieman Music, or fromBethesda members Marianne Chalstrom,Priscilla Franken or Louis Banitt.VOYAGERS Adult ForumSummer’s Trip to TanzaniaSunday, Dec. 8 after serviceA review of the Youth tripto Tanzania this past June.Lori Woodcock and Pr. Ryan(both chaperones) will sharestories and pictures of a trulyremarkable 10-day journey to Africa.Attn: Cookie Crafters!Please consider donating two dozen cookies,or bars to be served after the Christmas MusicFestival (see above). These can be dropped off atthe church anytime the week before the program(December 9-13—or Saturday evening). Thereare also open positions for volunteers to set-up,serve, and clean-up . . . please contact Miriam(mchadima@bethesdaames.org) if you can help!3
Page 4Saturday, December 7GATHERING SONG 1: We AreLIGHTING OF ADVENT WREATHWELCOMEOur souls magnify the Lord,And our spirits rejoice in God our Savior,For he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servants,Surely, from now on all generations will call us blessed;For the Mighty One has done great things for us,And holy is his name.GATHERING SONG 2: Everlasting GodPRAYER OF THE DAYStir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming nurtureour growth as people of repentance and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.READING: Matthew 3:1-12CHILDREN’S MESSAGESERMONSONG OF THE DAY: Build Your Kingdom HereAFFIRMATION OF FAITHPRAYERS OF INTERCESSION: . . . Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.PEACEWORDS OF INSTITUTIONLORD’S PRAYERINVITATION TO COMMUNIONCome to the banquet, for all is now ready.Thanks be to God.COMMUNION SONG: O Come, O Come, EmmanuelBLESSING AFTER COMMUNIONPRAYER AFTER COMMUNIONGod of abundance, we give you thanks that in this holy meal you have invited us to feastwith you and one another. May the taste of your love remain with us, and may our wordsand our work in your name invite others into your bountiful grace. Send us from your tableto proclaim your presence, even as we await the glorious coming of Christ our Savior.Amen.ANNOUNCEMENTS / BLESSINGSENDING SONG: Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)DISMISSALGo in peace. Christ is with you.Thanks be to God.SENDING MUSICGPPLGWWFGACSHNPPMOOOWLIHCSABSDP
Sunday, December 8GATHERINGPRELUDE: Partita: “Freu dich sehr” (J. Pachelbel)PROCESSIONAL HYMN: Hark! The Glad Sound (Red #239)LIGHTING OF ADVENT WREATHGATHERING RITE (Pew Card)WELCOMEWORDFIRST READING: Isaiah 11:1-10 (Pew Bible p. 558)GOSPEL READING: Matthew 3:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 784)ANTHEM: “Baptismal Anthem ” (B. F. White) - Bethesda ChoirCHILDREN’S MESSAGESERMONHYMN OF THE DAY: On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry (Red #249)NICENE CREED (Red p. 126)PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION . . . Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.PEACE: The peace of Christ be with you always.And also with you.MEALOFFERINGOFFERTORY: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” (C. W. Ore)OFFERING PRAYERWORDS OF INSTITUTIONLORD’S PRAYERINVITATION TO COMMUNION All are welcome at the Lord’s table. Red is wine; white is grape juice.HYMNS: The King Shall Come (Red #260)Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Red #254)COMMUNION BLESSING & PRAYERSENDINGANNOUNCEMENTSBLESSINGSENDING HYMN: Prepare the Royal Highway (Red #264)DISMISSALPOSTLUDE: “The King Shall Come” (C. W. Ore)Page 5
page6Our Season of Giving . . .Advent is a good time to remember the ELCAWorld Hunger program. Much of what theydo is to help people around the world providefor themselves, not just give them food. Givingenvelopes are coming soon!Alternative Gift catalogs areavailable at the WelcomeCenter. Among many globalprojects, there are eight LOCALorganizations on the list. Take theshopping list (and your checkbook) toWheatsfield on Dec. 7/14 to place your order,and receive a gift card describing the project.The Mitten Tree is up in the Commons,awaiting your donations (mittens, hats, scarves).We will deliver them to Lutheran Services inIowa-Beloit ASAP, since it’s already cold!Good Neighbor BenefitConcertMichael Londra’s “CelticChristmas Concert” is Dec. 13at 7:00 pm @ City Auditorium.Tix ( 30)can be purchased onGood Neighbor’s Facebook EventPage or at the door.Ames Sanctuary Interfaith PartnersASIP, or Ames Sanctuary Interfaith Partners,meets Monday, December 9, at 5:30pm in theAmes Public Library. This new group is formingto help better serve our immigrant neighborslocally. To learn more, or to attend the meetingcontact Diane Pierce at 515-793-1238.Ushers for Christmas ServicesUshers please check your Christmas schedule andfind a time when you can help usher at one ofthe Christmas services. There will be a clipboardwith a sign-up sheet at the usher station near thesouth entrance. Thank you Henry GrayYoung Adults in Global MissionWednesday, Dec. 18 . . . 5:30pmWe’ll share our Christmas gift of song withCare Facility residents! Then head back to churchfor soup and hot cocoa.Prayer at BethesdaApplications for the ELCA’s YAGMprogram are open—invite youngadults on this yearlong journeyabroad. If you know someone aged21-29, encourage them to apply forYAGM by the Jan. 15, 2020. Talk to them aboutwhat this opportunity will mean for their faith,identity, career and understanding of God’s workin the world. Visit https://www.elca.org/yagm.Grieving: Vicki John & family on the death of her mother, Marjorie Stensland, on November 19Healing: Katie Brockmeir (granddaughter-in-law of Ruth Brockmeir) Ginny Hade (daughter-in-lawof Dick & Darlene Hade); Marla Larson; Riley Mahoney (granddaughter of Phil & Kathy Harris);Bill Marion; Mary Morris; Jane Schill; Marvin Stromer; Jana Tschopp, Marnette WarthServing our nation: Colonel Mark Kappelmann, (D.C.), son of Glenn & Mary KappelmannKristin Murray, Diplomat (US Embassy, Rabat, Morocco), daughter of Russ & Jan Melby
Current @ BethesdaSaturday, December 78:00 am Ames Chamber Artists Retreat. . . . . . . . . . #100 Music, Centennial9:30 am Bethesda Women Christmas Gathering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commons, Kitchen4:20 pm Praise Team Rehearsal . . . . . Commons5:00 pm Café Bethesda . . . . . . . . . . . Commons5:30 pm Tides & Tots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nursery5:30 pm Worship SPLASH Sings . . Commons9:00 am9:30 am9:30 am10:40 am10:40 amSunday, December 8Clothing Closet Open HouseTides & Tots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NurseryWorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SanctuaryPageant Rehearsal . . . . . . . . . SanctuaryVOYAGERS Adult Forum: Summer2019 Youth Trip to Tanzania (Pr. Ryan,Lori Woodcock) . . . . . . . . . Centennial10:40 am Coffee Fellowship . . . . . . . . Commons1:30 pm Inquirers Small Group . . . Conference2:30 pm Boy Scouts Merit Badge Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centennial7:00 pm FLOOD (High School)6:30 pm9:00 am9:30 am10:30 am1:00 pm6:30 pm7:00 pmMonday, December 9Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CentennialCommunity Food PantryCommunity Clothing ClosetWeekly Staff Meeting . . . . ConferenceLWR Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . CentennialMemorials & Gifts Team . . CrossroadsBoy Scout Troop 140 . . . . . CentennialTuesday, December 107:00 am8:45 am10:00 am1:00 pm4:30 pmMen’s Bible Study . . . . . . . ConferenceLutheran Services in Iowa . ConferenceTai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CentennialCommunity Food PantryInspirational Reading . . . . . Crossroads6:30 pm6:30 pm7:00 pm7:00 pm6:30 am9:30 am10:00 am5:30 pm5:30 pm5:30 pm6:30 pm6:30 pm7:00 pm7:00 pm8:00 pmpageCommunity Clothing ClosetCommunity Food PantryJust Friends Quilters . . . . . . CentennialTanzania Team . . . . . . . . . ConferenceWednesday, December 11Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CentennialCommunity Clothing ClosetCommunity Food Pantry8th Grade Confirmation MentorsCarillon Choir Rehearsal . ConferenceChoristers Rehearsal . . . . . Music #100Midweek Renewal WorshipTides & Tots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NurseryBethesda Choir Rehearsal . Music #100OASIS (6-8th graders)FLOOD (high schoolers)Thursday, December 1210:00 am1:00 pm1:00 pm5:35 pmTai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CentennialCommunity Clothing ClosetCommunity Food PantryACA Rehearsal . . . . . . . . . . CommonsFriday, December 136:30 am6:30 pm10:00 am4:20 pm5:30 pm5:30 pm9:30 am9:30 am10:30 am10:40 am3:00 pmTai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CentennialBeer & Carols . . Torrent Brewing Co.Saturday, December 14Pageant Rehearsal . . . . . . . . . SanctuaryPraise Team Rehearsal . . . . . CommonsTides & Tots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NurseryWorship (Pates Baptism) . . CommonsSunday, December 15Tides & Tots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NurseryWorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SanctuarySPLASH Faith Formation . . . . . #209Coffee Fellowship . . . . . . . . CommonsChristmas Music Festival & CookieReception . . . . . . Sanctuary/Commons7
Worship ParticipantsMinister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paster Bryan SimmonsSaturday Praise Band . . . . Trace Houge Brakke, Christine Brinkmeyer, Karter Ewing, Ed Kaizer, Nick Kaizer,Rod Kern, Kay Nelson, Katherine Werner, Jeff WidenMusicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPLASH SingersSaturday Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brakke Family, Weber FamilySaturday Advent Candle Lighters . . . . . . . Brakke Family (Chris & Trace, Cale, Dree, Hope, Sari, Evan Bay)Saturday Lay Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Brakke, Jacob WeberSaturday TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allan SchmidtSaturday Sound Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick KaizerSunday Advent Candle Lighters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prince Family (Larry & Angela, Chloe)Sunday Lay Assisting Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russ MelbyLay Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LuAnn ArmstrongChildrens’ Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary OlsonMusicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethesda ChoirOrganist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Kretsinger-HarriesSound Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven WooleryGreeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Kallie, Annie Karr, Seydouba SyllaUshers . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Duea, Dave Hansen, Ken Janssen, C.J. Lundvall, John Lundvall, Julianne LundvallCommunion Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewart & Carol Melvin, Jeanne StewartCoffee Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merlin & Jan Hove, Lance & Vicki JohnContact InformationRon Morgan, Council President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ronald.morgan.dvm@gmail.comBryan Simmons, Lead Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bsimmons@BethesdaAmes.orgRyan Arnold, Associate Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rarnold@BethesdaAmes.orgSonja Gerstenberger, Pastoral Intern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sgerstenberger@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 CustodianOffice HoursMonday–Thursday9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Friday9:00 a.m.–NoonBethesda Lutheran ChurchGATHER.GROW.GO1517 Northwestern Ave. Ames, IA 50010515-232-6256 www.BethesdaAmes.orgWorship ScheduleSaturday . . . 5:30 p.m.Sunday . . . 9:30 a.m.Wednesday . . . 6:30 p.m.(monthly in summer)
A congregation of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Second Weekend Saturdayof A
