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BETHANY

BEACONS

BOOK

The complete Beacon Book is here, except the telephone numbers have been redacted.  You will find them only in your printed copy, in the interest of personal security.
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BETHANY BEACONS DUTIES



Each family/member of Bethany Lutheran Church is given the opportunity to share and be a part of the congregational events and other services which Bethany offers to it's member.

Every family picks the two months during the year that they will be able to help. If they don't pick themselves, the months will be assigned for them.

Bethany Beacons will be responsible for the following:

1. Ushers
2. Lectors
3. Coffee Hosts
4. Communion Assistants
5. Flowers for special occasions – altar flowers and corsages
6. Special congregational events
7. Congregational potlucks
8. Church-at-large events

There are leaders of each Bethany Beacon group to help organize the duties for each month.  Each group meets the 3rd Sunday of the month prior to their assigned month. They are to contact each family to ask which job they would like to do during the month. After they fill all the jobs, the leaders give the list to the church secretary. The secretary will then type up a calendar and mail it to each family.

Bethany Beacons are a way in which we can all contribute to the warmth and effectiveness of the ministry of our church. Participation by everyone in some meaningful way gives a feeling of satisfaction, belonging and significance in the Family of Bethany and will be a blessing for you and your family, as well as those you serve.

Thank you for your willingness to serve.  Your work is appreciated.  It provides an opportunity to serve others and, in doing so, to serve our Lord.



Let your light so shine before men, that they may

see your good works and give glory to your Father

who is in heaven
.  -  Matthew 5:16




The following is a guideline for the various events and services at Bethany.

USHERS

Two ushers are needed for each service.

1. Arrive at the church one-half hour before service begins.
2. Greet and hand out bulletins to those who would like them.
3. Light the candles before and after service if there are no candle lighters.
4. Receive offering from the front to the back of the church.
5. Usher people to the communion table on communion Sunday.
6. At the close of the service, the ushers go down the center aisle, ushering people out, front to back.
7. After service, clean up pews and chairs and put hymnals in place.

LECTORS

Read first and second lessons from the lectern using the microphone. Lessons are found in the pew Bibles.

CANDLE LIGHTERS   

Youth will light the candles each Sunday and put them out at the end of the service. They also light the baptismal candle when a baptism is scheduled and the Advent candles during Advent.

COFFEE HOSTS

1. Start coffee approximately one-half hour before the service.
2. Prepare one 55 cup coffee pot using 1 ½ cups of coffee or one 36 cup coffee pot using one cup of coffee.
3. Prepare 4-6 pitchers of Kool-Aid.
4. Place cups, napkins, creamer, sugar and spoons on serving counter.
5. Clean up and put away supplies and coffee pots after serving.
6. Cookies, bars, doughnuts, etc., may be served if group so desires.

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS

Assistants are selected for the 1st & 3rd Sundays. Communion supplies are in the cupboard in the small kitchen located in the Gathering Room (room off the office). Wine is kept in the secretary's office cupboard next to the copier.
1. Arrive at the church one-half hour before service begins.
2. Place wafers on the serving tray.
3. Fill communion cups with wine.  Leave one tray empty to pickup the empty cups.
4. Assistants will carry up communion before the ushers with offering.
5. Pastor distributes wafers.  Wine is distributed and picked up by the assistants.
6. Clean up communion trays after service.
7. If supplies are low, leave a note on the secretary's computer.

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS

Information on these special events will be given to the Beacon Leaders when necessary.

CONGREGATIONAL POTLUCKS

Information will be given to the group leaders prior to a potluck.
1. Leaders will be in charge of how they want to handle the potlucks.
2. Setup and cleanup will also be handled by the monthly Beacons.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Christian education classes meet Sunday mornings at 9:30 am for ages 4 through the 9th grade.  Students are given the opportunity to know Jesus and his love and to experience joy in Christ’s teaching.  Children of our congregation learn more of the faith that is theirs and how to relate that faith to daily life in the formation of their lifetime values.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

One week of Vacation Bible School is held during the summer vacation.

FUNERALS

The Funeral Chairperson is contacted by Eric Johnson or Pastor Graff. They will then contact members of Bethany to help by working in the kitchen or bringing salads or bars. Bethany has always provided great comfort and support during times of illness, death, and grief. Providing a meal after a funeral allows time for fellowship and a healing process to begin.

CONFIRMATION

Confirmation years at Bethany include seventh, eighth and ninth grades. Weekday classes on Wednesday and Sunday School teach the confessions of the Lutheran Church, Biblical history and a growing understanding of the confirmands’ faith in Jesus.

BETHANY'S WELCA

The Bible studies will meet as circles on the third Wednesday morning or the third Wednesday evening.  WOW general meetings are held every other month. The bulletin and newsletter will give information about places, study leaders and servers for circle and WOW meetings. The Evangelical Lutheran Church Women is a constitutionally sanctioned auxiliary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and provides study, fellowship and leadership to Bethany Lutheran and the church-at-large.

MEN’S BREAKFAST AND STUDY

The men at Bethany Lutheran gather each Thursday morning in the church kitchen to share breakfast, fellowship and Bible Study.  The Thursday gathering provides an inspirational way to begin the day.

LADIES BREAKFAST AND STUDY

Women of Bethany Lutheran gather each Wednesday morning in the church kitchen to share breakfast.  This is followed by fellowship and Bible Study in the Gathering Room (room off offices). All ladies of the community are invited to share in this study.

YOUTH GROUP

The Youth Group consists of youth members in grades 7-12. This group participates in local, district and national events that celebrate the faith of youth. Parents are required to help with chaperoning and transportation as needed.

CONTEMPORARY GROUP

Bethany contemporary group, Lighthouse, leads the worship service in music every 3rd Sunday.  During the contemporary service, songs are often sung from the berry colored, “Praise and Worship” book. .

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BEACONS FOR EACH MONTH
 
January

Leaders:
Miller, Kale
      Bailey
Bethany Lutheran Church


Baird, Jeff & Shari
Benoit, Dan & Melissa
      Marley & Henry
Doyle, Todd & Lynelle
      Stephanie & Olivia
Engelstad, Reed & Nichole
      Rylee & Drake
Fering, Clyde & Val
Gagner, Jesse & Lindsey
    Brooklyn, Carson & Quinnlyn
Gilbertson, Jim & Bev
Harmoning, Roger
Hoffman, LeRoy & Linda
Holt, Allen & Nichole
      Brady, Olivia & Parker
Knutson, Knute & Sue
Lacina, Mike & Alison
      Alek, Calin & Anneke
Lallier, Andrew
      Shayla & Zadin
Largis, Ben & Rachael
      Kiera & Aubree
Largis, Wes & Sherry
Larson, Scott
      ShyAnn
Miller, Paula
Narlock, Branden & Bobbi
      Bryce & Briggs
Nord, Tim & Peggy
      Hannah


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February

Leaders:
Bertilrud, Allen & Sandy
Leines, Keith & DeeAnn


Benoit, Dan & Melissa
      Marley & Henry
Engelstad, Reed & Nichole
      Rylee & Drake
Fering, Clyde & Val
Gagner, Jesse & Lindsey
    Brooklyn, Carson & Quinnlyn
Herberg, Mark & Susy
Hofstad, Nancy
      Nathan
Lacina, Mike & Alison
      Alek, Calin & Anneke
Lallier, Andrew
      Shayla & Zadin
Largis, Ben & Rachael
      Kiera & Aubree
Largis, Wes & Sherry
Lee, Dennis & Margaret
Matzke, Cheryl
Miller, Kale
      Bailey
Miller, Paula
Murphy, Jim & Kathy
Schmitz, Jenny
      Madison & Blane
Vigstol, Jeff & Lori
      Amber, Nicholas & Halle
Wetenkamp, Erwin & Marilyn


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March

Leaders:
Gums, Jason & Cristin
      Taylor, Alysa & Brady
Kleven, Karl & Carly
      Kole, Lane & Kayla


Bernier, Sadie
      Jaron & Mikaleena
Beyer Buse, Julie
Buse, Dustin & Loretta
Casavan, Jesse & Dianne
Dupont, Roger & Cindy
Ellefson, Kurt & LeAnn
      RyLee, Presley,
      Jesse & Shane
Klipping, Steve & Faye
Landman, Fred & Tandra
      Zack, Kelsey & Freddy
Larson, Chad & Tammy
      Brenden & Olivia
Narlock, Branden & Bobbi
      Bryce & Briggs
Olson, Andy & Patty
      Hunter, Ashtin, Daisy,   
      Lincoln & Maverick
Reich, Kevin & Sheila
Rewertz, Terry & Heidi
Sauve, Brad & Angela
Seeger, Mike & Cheryl
Sonju, Terry & Deb
      Keaton
Wetenkamp, Erwin & Marilyn
Vraa, Neal & Nancy


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April

Leaders:
Sonju, Terry & Deb
      Keaton
Stephens, Dano & Kelsey
       Marlee & Jackson


Arvidson, Mavis
Columbus, John
Graff, Dan
Graff, Gary & Linda
Haglund, Dennis & Nancy
Hartel, Dean & Lorri Ann
Herberg, Mark & Susy
Hoffman, LeRoy & Linda
Johnson, Brad & D’Anne
      Mason
Larson, Lynnae
Nord, Tim & Peggy
      Hannah
Piche, Dennis & Deb
Rewertz, Terry & Heidi
Roff, Jessica
      Morgan & Amber
Roff, Jim & Carolyn
Roff, Roberta
      Erika
Seeger, Lynn & Nancy
Swenson, Brad & Dawn


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May

Leaders:
Kuznia, Destiny
      Audrina, Londyn & Elliot
Van Emmerik, Chris & Jerry


Brevik, Kevin & Sarah
Cota, Matt & Laura
Doyle, Todd & Lynelle
       Stephanie & Olivia
Gagner, Aaron & Ashley
      Aadin, Adley & Ames
Guenthner, Crystal
Hams, Tim & Terri
Harmoning, Bob
Harmoning, Kevin & Michelle
Hovland, Tom & Lacie
      Logan, Aiden & Gemma
Peterson, Mark & Missy
      Ethan, Mariah & Mykayla
Seeger, Brad & Trish
      Josclyn & Tyee
Seeger, Cole & Hannah
      Jace, Halle & Abigail
 Seeger, Steve & Carol
Sundberg, Spencer & Arielle
      Quinn & Bennett
Thompson, Marne & Shirley
Turner, Murray
Tydlacka, Pete & Bonnie
Tydlacka, Peter & Rachelle
      Theodore & William


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June

Leaders:
Philipp, Steve & Renae
      Greta
Reich, Kevin & Sheila

Aakhus, Jason & Bobbi
      Natalie & Allison
Beyer Buse, Julie
Borg, Phyllis
Buse, Dustin & Loretta
Duden, Perry & Laurie
      William, Emma & Jake
Guillemette, Bob & Vicki
Halvorson, Gary & Dawn
      Katelyn & Jozi
Johnston, Darold & Linda
Kleven, Karl & Carly
      Kole, Lane & Kayla
Leines, Keith & DeeAnn
Miller, David & Peggy
       Mikayla & Joshua
Myhre, Aaron & Rebecca
      Jackson & Connor
Myhre, Randy & Josie
Peterson, Vicki
Rufsvold, Brook
       Caroline
Tydlacka, Pete & Bonnie
Tydlacka, Peter & Rachelle
      Theodore & William


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July

Leaders:
Johnston, Darold & Linda
Murphy, Jim & Kathy


Bjorgan, Gerald & Marion
Braaten, Ed
Borg, Phyllis
Gilbertson, Jim & Bev
Hams, Tim & Terri
Hofstad, Nancy
      Nathan
Klein, John & Sandy
Knutson, Jeremy
Lundeen, Judy
Myhre, Aaron & Rebecca
      Jackson & Connor
Myhre, Randy & Josie
Nelson, Chris & Amy
      Savanna & Shandi
Peterson, Vicki
Philipp, Steve & Renae
      Greta
Olson, Jerod & Wanda
      Megan, Alexia,                        
      Isiah, Katrina & Sienna
Vigstol, Jeff & Lori
      Amber, Nicholas & Halle
Waldal, Matt & Tania
      Cody, Madilyn & Gavin
Wilson, Byron


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August

Leaders:
Brevik, Kevin & Sarah
Knutson, Knute & Sue


Benoit, Lorae
Braaten, Ed
Broden, Arick & Amy
      Hailey, Riley & Gunnar
Cote, Myron & Carol
Duden, Perry & Laurie
      William, Emma & Jake
Haglund, Dennis & Nancy
Johnson, Eric & Kandace
      Emily, Ethan & Jordan
Lundeen, Judy
Miller, David & Peggy
       Mikayla & Joshua
Olson, Andy & Patty
      Hunter, Ashtin, Daisy,   
      Lincoln & Maverick
Peterson, Mark & Missy
      Ethan, Mariah & Mykayla
Rewertz, Barry & Deb
Roff, Jessica
      Morgan & Amber
Roff, Jim & Carolyn
Roff, Roberta
      Erika
Seeger, Brad & Trish
      Josclyn & Tyee
Sundberg, Spencer & Arielle
      Quinn & Bennett
Turner, Murray


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September

Leaders:
Hovland, Tom & Lacie
      Logan, Aiden & Gemma
Van Emmerik, Chris & Jerry


Baird, Jeff & Shari
Bakke, Harvey & Nina
Brule, Tim & Janeen
Dahle, Ed & Joanne
Gilleland, Cathy
Harmoning, Bob
Harmoning, Kevin & Michelle
Holt, Allen & Nichole
      Brady, Olivia & Parker
Kramer, Luke & Sheila
      Blake
Kuznia, Destiny
      Audrina, Londyn & Elliot
Landman, Fred & Tandra
      Zack, Kelsey & Freddy
Larson, Chad & Tammy
      Brenden & Olivia
Piersol, Brett & Mindy
      Nicholas & Courtney
Piersol, Bruce & Ann
Schmitz, Jenny
      Madison & Blane
Seeger, Cole & Hannah
      Jace, Halle & Abigail
 Seeger, Steve & Carol
Sletten, Jayson & Missy
      Jana, Mara & Ella


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October

Leaders:
Duden, Brad & Vicki
      James, George & Oscar
Gervais, Mark & Peggy


Arvidson, Mavis
Bakke, Harvey & Nina
Bertilrud, Allen & Sandy
Brule, Tim & Janeen
Casavan, Jesse & Dianne
Cota, Matt & Laura
Cote, Myron & Carol
Dahle, Ed & Joanne
Ellefson, Kurt & LeAnn
      RyLee, Presley,
      Jesse & Shane
Gagner, Aaron & Ashley
      Aadin, Adley & Ames
Gums, Jason & Cristin
      Taylor, Alysa & Brady
Hams, Steve & Maureen
      Ethan, Jocelyn & Arizona
Kramer, Luke & Sheila
      Blake
Larson, Scott
      ShyAnn
Sauve, Brad & Angela
Seeger, Lynn & Nancy
Sletten, Jayson & Missy
      Jana, Mara & Ella
Vraa, Neal & Nancy


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November

Leaders:
Duden, Brad & Vicki
      James, George & Oscar
Hams, Steve & Maureen
      Ethan, Jocelyn & Arizona


Aakhus, Jason & Bobbi
      Natalie & Allison
Benoit, Lorae
Bernier, Sadie
      Jaron & Mikaleena
Bjorgan, Gerald & Marion
Dupont, Roger & Cindy
Gervais, Mark & Peggy
Guenthner, Crystal
Guillemette, Bob & Vicki
Harmoning, Mike & Lesley
Johnson, Eric & Kandace
      Emily, Ethan & Jordan
Klein, John & Sandy
Larson, Lynnae
Lee, Dennis & Margaret
Nelson, Chris & Amy
      Savanna & Shandi
Olson, Jerod & Wanda
      Megan, Alexia,                        
      Isiah, Katrina & Sienna
Piche, Dennis & Deb
Rewertz, Barry & Deb
Swenson, Brad & Dawn


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December

Leaders:
Graff, Gary & Linda
Johnson, Brad & D’Anne
      Mason


Broden, Arick & Amy
      Hailey, Riley & Gunnar
Columbus, John
Gilleland, Cathy
Graff, Dan
Halvorson, Gary & Dawn
      Katelyn & Jozi
Harmoning, Roger
Harmoning, Mike & Lesley
Hartel, Dean & Lorri Ann
Klipping, Steve & Faye
Knutson, Jeremy
Matzke, Cheryl
Piersol, Brett & Mindy
      Nicholas & Courtney
Piersol, Bruce & Ann
Rufsvold, Brook
       Caroline
Seeger, Mike & Cheryl
Thompson, Marne & Shirley
Waldal, Matt & Tania
      Cody, Madilyn & Gavin
Wilson, Byron

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