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4221 Boonville Rd Bryan, TX 77802

Church—979-822-2742 Preschool—979-485-9835

www.blcbcs.org Rev. Randall Bard, Senior Pastor

Cell phone - (979) 422-0046

Rev. Tim Eden, Associate Pastor

Mr. Jeff Bellach,

Director of Christian Education

Mr. Tetsuya Sugita, Director of Music Ministry

Mrs. Carolyn Janac,

Director, Bethel Lutheran Preschool

Mrs. Katie Bentley, Director of Operations & HR

Mrs. Kathy Herwald,

Finance Manager

Mr. Dave Lewis, Facilities Manager

Mrs. Ruthann Stroud,

Church Secretary

Mrs. Connie Bard, Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Mr. Jeremy Shilling,

His Praise Leader

Mr. Randall Moerbe, DCE Emeritus

Rev. K. Lynn Stroud,

Pastor Emeritus

Check Out Bethel’s Website for Current Calendar and Info

www.BLCbcs.org

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Announcements Bulletin

Making Disciples!

Nineteenth Weekend

After Pentecost

LWML Sunday:

Missio Dei— The Mission

Of God

October 2 & 3, 2021

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Sunday Adult Bible Classes Bethel offers two Adult Bible Classes on Sundays starting at 10:00AM.

The Book of Acts is being studied in the Parish Hall, led by Pastor Randy Bard. This is the same study on Saturday evenings at 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary. The Book of Exodus is being studied in room 232, led by Pastor Eden.

We hope you will join either one of these classes.

We are delighted you are with us. We hope you will fill out the connection card on the back of this bulletin. If you are a first time guest, we have a mug for you with some Bethel information in them. Please check at the Welcome Center in the narthex.

Children’s Activity Books are available in the narthex beside the Elders Credenza. NURSERY AVAILABLE—Nursery Care is available in Rm. 152 for ages 4 and under. If your little one becomes restless, feel free to use the Nursery. The ushers will be glad to be of assistance. Please know though, that your children and babies are always welcome as we worship.

A Warm Bethel Welcome to Our Guests! If you wish to participate in the Lord’s Supper, please read the statement concerning the Supper on your attendance card. If you are in agreement with us, then please sign the card and place it in the offering plate. We offer gluten-free wafers at Communion. If your diet/health requires that you do not eat gluten, please ask for one from the elder serving the bread at the time you commune. If you are medically or emotionally unable to drink the offered wine, then grape-juice with a single drop of wine is offered in the center of each tray.

Bethel Lutheran Preschool offers classes for ages 2-4 with extended care available. For more information, contact Carolyn Janac at preschool@blcbcs.org or 485-9835.

LWML Mites in Action—Mites

will be collected on LWML Weekend Sat-urday, October 2nd and Sunday, October 3rd. CHECK IT OUT online at http://www.lwml.org/mission-grants to see

these mission $$ at work.

One of their Mission Grants is— Healing the Invisible Wounds of War through Horses Spirit Warrior, Central Maine — $95,000 Many veterans and service members want to connect with God. Theological discus-sions, as well as hearing of the love of Christ, take place while caring for the

horses. For information on the Spirit Warrior min-istry, go to: www.lwml.org/2021-2023-mission-grant-2.

LWML Celebration Sunday! - Lutheran Women in Mission praise the Lord for opportunities to share His message and love with people in all walks of life throughout our commu-nity and the world. Today the LWML invites you to join us in celebrating the joy of serving the Lord with gladness in this congregation. Togeth-er, we will offer our praise using the theme, “Our Hearts in HIS Hand,” based on 1 Peter 4:8. We invite you to learn more about the mission and ministry of the LWML by asking an LWML member or going to the LWML website, www.lwm.org. Thank you for supporting the LWML through your mites and prayers.

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Sunday Worship Leader Rev. Tim Eden Preacher Rev. Randy Bard

Elders 8:30 Ron Chase, Les Olson 11:15 Jason Chipps, Travis Engram

Lay Readers 8:30 Carolyn Janac 11:15 Tim Pannkuk

Ushers 8:30 Larry Yung, Mark Jones

11:15 Jeremy Drager, Noah Drager

Hosts 8:30 Peggy Chase 11:15 Rachel Lewis

Organist Beverly Catalina

Coffee Brew-ista Joyce Sutherland

Stewardship Encouragement—Mark 10:6 – “But from the beginning of creation …” In recent years, our country – along with most all the (formerly) Christian nations of Europe – has lost its way when it comes to marriage. We have ignored the fact that it is God who created us. We always go off the tracks when we forget that He made us and that everything good in this world comes from His hand. In big things and in small things, in the life of a nation or the life of an individual, things go dreadfully wrong when we ignore the Creator’s instructions for life.

Those Serving This Weekend

Saturday

Pastor Rev. Randy Bard

Elders Matt Hagemann, Marty Criswell

Lay Reader Kevin Kraeft

Ushers Robby Johnson, Tim Donathan

Organist Beverly Catalina

THE LUTHERAN HOUR For the month of October is sponsored to the glory

of God by David & Rita Baumann.

To God be all Glory!

DVD of the worship service is available. Call the church office to order one for a donation.

READY for YOU to PICK UP in the NARTHEX The Portales of Prayer for October—December. The Lutheran Witness for Aug. AND September.

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“Life ministry is about walking together, bearing one another’s burdens, and celebrating the lives God has given us. Life ministry is assisting the mother who is struggling in the pew with her ‘busy’

preschooler. Life ministry is encouraging the father whose unbelieving wife just left him. Life ministry is visiting the sick and elderly, preparing meals for the grieving, celebrating with the newlyweds.

Christ’s Church continues to bring the message of new life into each and every heart. And that is a beautiful thing!” Deaconess Rachel Geraci, former Mission and Ministry Director for Lutherans For

Life This Life Quote is from Lutherans For Life—www.lutheransforlife.org. Hurting from abortion? Word of Hope can help. www.word-of-hope.org; 888.217.8679.

OPPORTUNITIES TO Grow in Christ Sun., Oct. 3—Sun., Oct. 10, 2021

Sunday, Oct. 3 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost with the Lord’s Supper LWML Sunday—MITES Collected *8:30 a.m. - Divine Service (Traditional) Sanctuary *10:00 a.m. - Children’s SS and Adult Bible Class Various Rooms *11:15 a.m. - Divine Service (Contemporary) Sanctuary *12:30 p.m. - Life With God New Member sessions Room 232 1:30 p.m. - LWML Zone Fall Rally Salem in White Hall 4:00 p.m. - Living with Grief Room 240

Monday, Oct. 4 6:00 p.m. - Bd of Witness/Outreach mtg Room 6:30 p.m. - LWML Bible Study Parish Hall 6:30 p.m. - Bd of Trustees mtg Room 7:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study & Fellowship Room 242

Tuesday, Oct. 5 *10:00 a.m. - Ladies Bible Study Room 232 12:00 p.m. - Banner Group Room 240 6:00 p.m. - Bd of Stewardship mtg Room

Wednesday, Oct. 6 *5:15 p.m. - Fun Family Wednesday Meal Parish Hall *6:00 p.m. - Hand-bell Choir Informational Meeting 6:15 p.m. - Kid’s Music Time Room 238 6:30 p.m. - Kids Bible Club Room 234 6:30 p.m. - Youth Confirmation Room 232 6:30 p.m. - Youth Group-Crossroads Rooms 237, 239 *6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study—Colossians Room 240 *6:30 p.m. - Choir Practice Sanctuary

Thursday, Oct. 7

Friday, Oct. 8 6:30 a.m. - Men’s Bible Study Room 240

Saturday, Oct. 9 Twentieth Saturday after Pentecost—Mission Emphasis Disciples of the Way, Pastor Karim Baidaoui 4:00 p.m. - Divine Service (Traditional) Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. - Bible Class Sanctuary

Sunday, Oct. 10 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost —Mission Emphasis Disciples of the Way, Pastor Karim Baidaoui *8:30 a.m. - Divine Service (Traditional) Sanctuary *10:00 a.m. - Children’s SS and Adult Bible Class Various Rooms *11:15 a.m. - Divine Service (Contemporary) Sanctuary *12:30 p.m. - Life With God New Member sessions Room 232 4:00 p.m. - Living with Grief Room 240

* Child Care Available in the Nursery

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Those who mourn: Alecia & Weston Jones & Liz Burnett mourning the loss of their unborn baby. Elissa Moore and family at the death of her husband, Lance Moore, on Sept. 26. Susie Propst & family at the death of her husband Tim Propst on Sept. 26. Kendall and Josh Miller at the death of Rebecca Miller on Sept 16. Larry, Willann & Jessica Thomas at the death of their son/brother Larry Thomas, JR on Sept 7. Sarah Bellach & the Fay family at the death of her god father, Rick Fay on Sept. 7. Allen Kunze & family at the death of his brother, Glenn Kunze on Sept. 3

Our Beloved Members: Anor Byer Sam Clark LaNelle Coursey

All those in the Military and their families: Army Jaden Zanek Walker Eifert (The Ellis’ son-in-law) Kyle Kendall (Rachel Jungklaus’ cousin) Teddy Vaughen (Glenn & Terry Frazier’s nephew) Matthew Sutherland Army Reserve Michael Sutton Marines Keilan McCallum (Rod McCallum’s grandson) Andrew Neitsch (Susan Neitsch’s nephew) Vincent Jochen, (The Boyds’ son-in-law) Navy Ben Pannkuk Niels Olson Cameron Skains (Jennifer Skain’s son) Navy Reserve -Wesley Bissett Air Force Joshua Stroud Cullen Douget (Deployed -Wade & Terressa Douget’s son); Matthew Simpson (John & Mary Hagan’s gr son); Rylee Rutledge (Mike and Heather Clark’s neph.)

All of our Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters and First Responders.

Bethel Preschool teachers, children & parents

Bethel’s Missionaries: Rev. John Karle, University Lutheran Chapel A&M Campus & Int’l Students Ministry. Rev. Karim Baidoui, Disciples Of the Way. Pastor Steve Wiechman-Breathe Life Ministry Mtakuja Secondary School in Tanzania.

Those, celebrating birthdays in our Bethel family this week: Rachel Paholek, Phillip Smith, Cathy Davidson, Hadley Harris, Harper Harris, Debbie Smith, Pat Bryson, Alex Nipps, Joyce Samford, Milton Catalina, Wes Hall, Jonathan Dahmann, Kay Carrabba, Diedra Centilli, Tim Donathen, Cindi Hannes, Harper Jackson, and Anor Byer.

Those celebrating anniversaries this week: Artie & Sarah Brocksmith (1 yrs on 10/3) and Jeff & Sarah Bellach (16 yrs on 10/9).

Those of our families who are expecting babies.

Those who are struggling with infertility.

Those with injuries, scheduled surgery or recovering from surgery: Lynn Pieper.

Those who are ill, hospitalized, or dealing with Chronic health issues and their families: Justin Ellison, Evie Schlipf, Joyce Piper, Sherri Meckel, Virginia Becker, Jennifer Goodenow, Patsy Hartmangruber, Millie Parrack, Nancy Benfer, LaRue Welch, Roy Schoenfeld, Ruth Chow Hoy, Stacey Donathen, Lynn Stroud, Gabe Sanchez, Hugh Turner, Cyndi Clements, Bruce Welch, Dennis & Kim Wieghat, Glenda Speelman, Ms. Jean, Carl Miller, Greg Adams, Terri Angonia, Teri Glass, Kathy Mowrey, David Estes, Velma Edwards, Ian Whittenton, & Connor Kamerling, Nieto Cyanes, Johnie Olexey, Kathie Kooy, Earl Jones, Tonia Olson, Keila Isenberg, Bradley Isenberg, Mari and Xylia Martinez, and Geneva Sanchez.

In Our Prayers This Week

Please note: In an effort to keep our prayers updated, please let us know about your friends and family, if you wish them to stay in our petitions. prrcb

Mike Lenz Milton Reim Judy Wieghat

ATTENTION!! The first Saturday worship service of every month is Bethel’s “mask required” service. These dates are: Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4. All worshippers will be asked to maintain their masks throughout this once a month service. "The Board of Elders is continuing to monitor the presence of Covid in our community on a weekly basis. We ask that everyone respect the concerns of those who do wear a mask by maintaining an appropriate social distance unless they indicate otherwise. Because of the low attendance numbers at our Saturday evening service, it is easy for those attending to social distance if they feel the need to do so."

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Announcements LWML Bible Study Monday, October 4—6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Our Bible Study will be “Actions Speak Louder Than Words – Sometimes” from James 1 and 3. All ladies of Bethel are welcome to attend. Please let Rosie Schoenfeld know at 979-820-0126 if childcare is needed.

For the Month of October BUTTER BRAIDS and COFFEE

OUR LARGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR IS HERE! Beginning the weekend of October 2nd/3rd, Bethel Lutheran Preschool will be selling the famous Butter Braid pastries and FCF Coffee to help raise money for our preschool. These delicious pastries come with a variety of fillings and will be delivered to you frozen so that you may have fresh baked pastry when you like. New to our fundraiser this year is FCF Coffee! This coffee comes in 2 blends in whole bean or ground. It is locally roasted in small batches ensuring freshness and quality! These pastries and coffee will be great to have on hand for holidays, special occasions, breakfast, desserts or as gifts! This is a wonderful way to support our preschool! Order forms will be available each weekend until October 17th. For questions, you may call Carolyn Janac (979-446-1578 or 979-485-9835) All orders will be delivered November 12th and we will hand them out Nov. 13 & 14 and Nov. 20 & 21. The church members really showed their support last year and it was greatly appreciated! We look forward to your help again this year. Thanks so very much!!

We are having Taco Fundraisers every Sunday Check them out in the Parish Hall and help our kids go to the LCMS National Youth Gathering July 2022 in Houston!

Bethel’s Choir is Getting Started!!! Our New Director of Music Ministry Tetsuya Sugita will be starting Choir on Wednesday, October 6th at 6:30—7:45pm!!! Come meet Tetsuya and Julie and join them singing praises to our great God!! It’s during FFW so that those with children in FFW can join us. Childcare is also provided for those age 0-4. We have all been waiting for this, so come on out and we’ll get started on music for Reformation Sunday!!! ALSO on Wednesday, Oct. 6th, DMM Tetsuya will have an informational meeting for the Hand-bell Choir! We will meet from 6:00-6:30pm. Have you ever wondered about playing the bells? Come try out one bell and have your questions answered. Childcare is provided! We need you to help get this going!

—SAVE THE DATE—

One Worship Service on

October 31!

At 9:00AM

Celebrating Reformation &

The Installation of our New Director of

Music Ministry Mr. Tetsuya Sugita

Join us for Worship at 9AM

Bible Class/ SS at 10:45AM

Then a Potluck Dinner at Noon! We will still worship on Saturday Night at 4pm

and Bible Class at 5pm.

FUN FAMILY WEDNEDAYS ~ We start with a meal. Cost is $4/person with a max of $12/family. The meal for Sept. 29th is Fajitas, Onion & Peppers, Beans, Chips & Cheese. Kids who finish eating early can go to music practice in room 238 from 6:15-6:30. Then the educational time will begin at 6:30 pm and the programs include:

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KIDS BIBLE CLUB in Room 234 for Kinder through 4th grade. Games, Devo, Crafts. JUNIOR CONFIRMATION in Room 232 for those starting in 5th Grade & 6th Graders. YOUTH NIGHT—For Grades 7 - 12. ADULT BIBLE STUDY led by Pastor Tim Eden, studying The Book of Colossians.

Childcare available for children younger than Kindergarten.

Advent By Candlelight Being Held November 13, 2021 Ladies, Confirmation Students and up, take time out of your busy schedule and join us for this fellowship opportunity; and to prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord & Savior. The evening of Nov. 13th will begin at 6PM in the Parish Hall with a late dinner, a program titled “Five Little Words” and special music. Consider being on the committee and/or a Table Hostess. Reservations are required. We are asking for $5 to help defray costs of the event. Help also to raise a good sized monetary gift and/or purchase items for the many ongoing needs for the Youth at Still Creek Ranch. Be looking for the Sign up Table in the Narthex on October 3rd. If interested serving on the Committee, please call Lois Erickson at 979-774-7904.

SIGN UP TODAY! Photo Sessions for Bethel Lutheran

Church 2021 Directory Dates: Mon., October 18th - Fri., October 22nd

Times: 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Schedule your “no-cost” appointment today

using the weblink or QR Code https://instant-scheduling.com/sch.php?

kn=763&typId=63736&step=2

Every family photographed will receive a free printed directory

and a free 8 x 10 portrait.

If you need help: The Board of Stewardship will have a table in the

narthex after church services to help you sign up.

Also, if you have questions or are unable to schedule during the week of Oct. 18th,

please email Scott Schautschick at sschauts@gmail.com

Fall Blast The date for Fall Blast is NOVEMBER 12-14th, 2021. Students in 4th – 6th Grades are encouraged to participate signup. The cost of the trip will be $80 per student. Each Student will need to have the Bethel Lutheran Medical and Liability Release form filled out. We may need additional forms for Camp Lone Star but that will be identified after registration. You may sign up with DCE Jeff or on the bulletin board in the narthex. Please have registrations in to DCE Jeff by October 17th. The plan will be to leave for Camp Lone Star on Friday November 12th at 6:00pm. In years past we have made it back to church around lunch time on Sunday.

JOIN The Men’s Monday Evening Bible Study Group Here at Church in Room 242 at 7:00PM.. CPH Faith Courses: Paul’s Missionary Journeys: Bringing the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth. A digital Bible Study.

Ladies Tuesday Bible Study meets each Tuesday from 10:00-11:15AM. Pastor Bard leads this class in room 232. They are currently studying the Book of John. Child care is provided upon request.