Weekly Announcements

February 19

Amellia Kay Mader, daughter of Yvonne & Conrad, and Bennet Lee Rohloff, son of Terrie & Roger, became God’s children through Holy Baptism at the late service.
Ash Wednesday Lenten Communion Services: this Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Overheard: conversations by the cross is the theme of the Lenten services.
Bethany 101: Basics of Christian Faith and LifeWe will be starting a new class today, February 19th between services at 9:00 am. This 8 week course will cover the big picture understanding of God and Salvation and how Bethany Lutheran Church and you fit into God’s Story. We will also cover important truths that give understanding and foundation to who you are as a child of God and how you live life in the Family of Bethany. This class is open to anyone, but is a necessary part of becoming a part of Bethany’s community of faith. If you are new to Bethany, please make every effort to join this class.
Ordination of Brian Roehrborn: Sunday, March 4, 3 p.m. at St. John Lutheran, Almond. Reception/dinner to follow. Please RSVP by February 24 to stjohnsalmond@gmail.com (put Ordination in subject line).
All ladies of Bethany are invited for breakfast on Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m. at the Kaukauna Family Restaurant. Sign-up sheet is on the Information counter.
A book/DVD display is in the library area this weekend. Several new DVDs and books will be available to review and check out, including the popular new DVD, Courageous. These positive message resources are here to support and enrich your faith life. It’s a great opportunity to check out your library!
Ladies For Bethany thank everyone for filling their MITE boxes. We sent $77.34 to LWML for the fourth quarter. Our total donations for 2011 came to $258.04. Thank you.
Loaves & Fishes: The suggested items for February are pancake mixes, canned fruit, Jello, puddings.
We have more new softcover Bibles, for prisoners, in the Lydia Room that are ready to have scriptures marked. Written instructions are available or contact Joyce, 766-1273.
LFB continue to collect used books, cd’s, & dvd’s; box is in fellowship area.
Feed My Starving Children: families, youth, or adults wishing to help on Saturday, March 3, 8:30-11:30 a.m., please check the sign-up sheet on the youth bulletin board.
Youth Lock-In: March 9-10. Keep the sleeping bags at home; we’re staying up all night! All 6th -12th graders and friends are welcome to attend! Sign-up sheet and information can be found on the youth bulletin board!
Lenten Dinners begin this Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. with Potato Bar & Ham/Cheese Sandwiches. Families are encouraged to attend, a free-will offering is accepted.
Thank you again to everyone who designated their Thrivent Choice Dollars to Bethany. If you still have questions about this program and how it can help Bethany, please contact Nicole or Juanita.
Once again, Mrs. Wendy Ebert’s 6th Grade Midweek School class will put together college care packages for a Lenten service project. If you would like to donate items for our college students please leave them outside of Nicole’s office. Monetary donations should be given to Nicole or placed in the offering plate.
Stevi B’s Spirit Day, February 26. Stop in any time and voice your support for Stevi B’s! A percentage of total sales comes back to Bethany Youth.
Identity Theft: What you need to know! Identity theft can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Don’t let it happen to you. Join us for a free educational workshop created by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and designed to help participants learn:
- How identity theft can occur.
- Tips to help protect yourself.
- Steps to take if identity theft happens to you.

Wednesday, February 29, 5:30-6:45 p.m., during the Lenten dinners in the Martha Room. For more information, contact Sandy Allwardt at 733-9226 or SMAllwardt@aol.com. For additional important disclosure information, please visit Thrivent.com/disclosures. No products will be offered for sale.

On this Transfiguration Sunday, the Sunday School students have studied the story of “The Transfiguration.” In the Transfiguration, we see Jesus as the pure and holy Son of God, whose perfect righteousness is given to us through God’s Word and Sacraments. Parents could ask, “What did Jesus reveal to His disciples about Himself in the Transfiguration? What does God’s Word reveal to us about Jesus?”

12 February 2012

Bethany 101: Basics of Christian Faith and LifeWe will be starting a new class on February 19th between services at 9:00 am. This 8 week course will cover the big picture understanding of God and Salvation and how Bethany Lutheran Church and you fit into God’s Story. We will also cover important truths that give understanding and foundation to who you are as a child of God and how you live life in the Family of Bethany. This class is open to anyone, but is a necessary part of becoming a part of Bethany’s community of faith. If you are new to Bethany, please make every effort to join this class. Contact Pastor Levi at levi@bethanykaukauna.org or 328-4210 with questions, or to register.
Ladies For Bethany thank everyone for filling their MITE boxes. We sent $77.34 to LWML for the fourth quarter. Our total donations for 2011 came to $258.04. Thank you.
Men of Bethany’s Cabin Fever Chili Cookoff, today, Sunday, Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m. Good Luck to all entries!
Ladies For Bethany meets Monday, February 13, 6:30 p.m. in the Lydia RoomPrayer Shawl Group meets Tuesday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship area. Loaves & Fishes: The suggested items for February are pancake mixes, canned fruit, Jello, puddings.
Evangelism team will meet Saturday, February 18 at 9 a.m. Anyone interested in joining the team is welcome to the meeting, or contact Juanita, (920) 428-5682.
We have more new softcover Bibles, for prisoners, in the Lydia Room that are ready to have scriptures marked. Written instructions are available or contact Joyce, 766-1273.
LFB continue to collect used books, cd’s, & dvd’s; box is in fellowship area.
A special welcome to all our guests and visitors joining us today.
Thank you Sunday School students for singing and sharing your gift of praise in church this morning!
Thank you to the 40+ people who helped make 60 blankets for Project Linus; the blankets will go to local hospitals this week!
Please keep the youth and adults participating in the confirmation retreat in your prayers!
This is the final week for the Midweek vs Confirmation students canned food drive. It’s a very close competition. Pizza will be given to the winning group on Wednesday!
Feed My Starving Children: Any family, youth, or adult interested in helping on Saturday, March 3, 8:30-11:30 a.m. can sign up on the sheet posted on the youth bulletin board.
Youth Lock-In March 9-10. Keep the sleeping bags at home; we’re staying up all night! All 6-12th graders and friends are welcome to attend! Sign-up sheet and information is on the youth bulletin board!
Mark your calendars, Lenten Dinners begin February 22.
Thank you again to everyone who designated their Thrivent Choice dollars to Bethany. If you still have questions regarding this program and how it can help Bethany, please speak with Nicole or Juanita.
Sunday School students have collected pop tops for Ronald McDonald House for years and this year will join with ITT-Technical Institute of Green Bay. All pop tops collected through February will be combined with the efforts of ITT. Donations can be put in the marked drawer of the information counter.
Identity Theft: What you need to know! Identity theft can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Don’t let it happen to you. Join us for a free educational workshop created by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and designed to help participants learn: • How identity theft can occur. • Tips to help protect yourself. • Steps to take if identity theft happens to you. Wednesday, February 29, 5:30-6:45 p.m., during the Lenten dinners in the Martha Room. For more information, contact Sandy Allwardt at 733-9226 or SMAllwardt@aol.com. For additional important disclosure information, please visit Thrivent.com/disclosures. No products will be offered for sale.