Prayers of Concern
Rentchler Babies Update/Prayers A website is available to see photos of the babies, read the journal, get specific prayer requests and sign the guestbook. The website gives us the opportunity to get an update on how the babies are doing, and to stay involved in their lives. May God bless the family with healing and growth. Click on this link:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rentschler4.
We remember to pray for
Andrew Hanson who was severely injured in Iraq when his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. Andrew is the son of Jack and Felicia Hanson of Luverne and grandson of Marlo and Jane Hanson. Please pray for Andrew and for his family as they return to a normal lifestyle. Check on
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/andrewhanson. The family has made their final entry into the Caring Bridge webpage.
Dustin Vogelzang has a new address. His mom reports he is doing well. He looks great! (new picture on the bulletin board!). His new address is: Pvt. Dustin Vogelzang, 5-52 AMD, P.O. Box 378, Fort Bliss TX 79916. I’m sure Christmas mail would be appreciated!
His email address:
big-red-1-07@hotmail.com. Mail is welcome!
Blake Lloyd and his family. Please keep this family in your prayers as they face some difficult times now and in the days ahead. May they find comfort in God and the assurance of Jesus' love for everyone. Kacie, who is in the Air Force, has a new address and would really appreciate prayers and letters from her church family during this time.
New Address: AMN Lloyd Kacie K.
Det 2336 TRS Box 5607
8607 6th Armored Calvary Rd
Fort Meade MD 20755-5137
Paul Lee is undergoing treatment for Leukemia at Sanford Hospital. Lees are thankful for another blessing this week also
Paul's second bone-marrow test came back clean, as in no leukemia! He is, however, still in need of a bone-marrow transplant as this kind of leukemia will return without continued maintenance and treatment. Paul & Joyce wish to thank everyone for all their prayers and concern and ask for continued prayers as they await word about a bone-marrow transplant. You can visit Paul's CaringBridge site at
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paullee.
Please visit our CaringBridge site anytime. You can use the site to check in on Paul, read the journal entries and send messages by signing the guestbook. When you register with CaringBridge and sign our guestbook, you will automatically receive e-mail notifications each time our journal is updated. Or, you can subscribe to receive these notifications even before you sign the guestbook. (You can unsubscribe from these e-mail updates at any time.)
We really appreciate the many prayers and gestures of love from all of you!
Trusting God,
The Lee Family
Our Sympathy
We were saddened to hear of the sudden death of Ray Kock on Thursday, May 8. Ray was visiting family in Virginia where he suffered a heart attack. Memorial services are pending at this time. Our sympathy and prayers reach out to Elvira, Ralph & Jean and the rest of his family. Take comfort in the love that God and others have for you.
A Memorial Service for Marion Junge was held at Bethlehem Church on Thursday, May 8. Marion was a long time member of Bethlehem and a resident of Fellowship Village for several years. We extend our sympathy to her family and thank them for sharing flowers with us today in her memory. May God’s love give you comfort and peace.
We extend our sympathy to the family of Vivienne Holland who passed away in Maine recently. Viv was a long time member of Bethlehem and resident of Inwood. She moved to Maine a few years ago to be near her daughter. Funeral Services are being planned for a later date.
We express our Christian sympathy to Les Gayer and his family as they mourn the death of Muriel last Sunday, April 13. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you.
We express our sympathy also to Lyle and Dorothy Hensen on the death of Lyle's brother, Bud Jensen in Palm Beach, Caifornia recently. May you be comforted in his constant and abiding love.
Our Parish was saddened by the sudden death of Paula Van Gorkom on Sunday, April 6. Funeral Services were held at Spring Valley Lutheran Church near her home town of Viborg SD on Wednesday, April 9 with Pastor Wolf taking part in the service. As organist and choir accompanist at Bethlehem for over 20 years, Paula was a very important and special part of our church and of our lives. She and her exceptional musical talent will be missed by all. We express our sympathy to her family and thank them for sharing flowers from W.L.Band Boosters with us in her memory. "Praise the Lord with trumpet sound; praise him with strings and pipe." Psalm 150:3 There will be a Memorial Service for Paula Van Gorkom on Thursday at 7:00 pm at Bethlehem.
We also express our sympathy to Intern Rob and his family on the death of his grandmother recently in Lincoln NE. Take comfort in the love that God and others have for you.
Thank You
Thank you to the Bethlehem Lutheran and Our Savior’s Parish for all your kind words, gifts, and prayers. I know my mother had family and friends in all of you. Special thanks to Pastor Wolf for all of his help and support. Sarah Van Gorkom & Family
Thanks for prayers, cards & phone calls. We hope to see you soon! Art & Charmaine Pedersen
I would like to thank those who remembered me on my 90th birthday with cards, gifts and birthday wishes. Agnes Twedt
We Welcome Helen (Bonnema) Short and thank her for being our organist at Bethlehem this morning. We appreciate her helping us out at this time.
Thank you for all the prayers, cards, phone calls and visits while I was hospitalized and since returning home. Thanks also to Pastor Wolf for his visits and prayers. It was all very much appreciated. Jean Mundt
Thank you to Bethlehem Lutheran Church for the beautiful Easter Lily brought to me by Marlene Hage. Thank you and God Bless. Frances Riebeling
Thank you to Bethlehem Church and to the Sunday School children for remembering me with an Easter Lily and an EasterBasket. I appreciated it so much. Leota Madland
Special Thanks From Mary Ranschau for the Easter Lily brought to her from Bethlehem Church. She is enjoying it very much.
Thank you to the Bethlehem Sunday School Class that made me an Easter Basket which was very special and was delivered to me by Pastor Wolf. I hope you had a wonderful Easter. Frances Riebeling
Celebration Prayers
The Board of Evangelism suggests that we include those listed as having birthdays and anniversaries each month in our prayers and use this as our church prayer list. That way during the year we reach everyone with our prayers.
May Birthdays
Happy Birthday
God Bless you!!
1 Connie Vander Sanden, Tim Warner, Benjamin Bahnson
2 Greg Hanson
4 Sandy Thomas
5 Neil Lawton, Hayden Halfacre
7 Lane Rozeboom, Cynthia Haugland, Todd Olson
8 Larry Van Roekel, Mitchell Rentschler, A-J Whalen
9 Jim Jensen, Tara Folkens, Emily Marcotte, Hannah Huyser
10 Gary Kruse, Kelsey Van Voorst
11 Lois Stensland, Chad Folkens, Lori Farstead, Joshua Gayer, John Brink, Kathryn Ann Roemen Brigid Garton
12 Kyle Knudson
13 Barbara Roe
14 Stephanie Hunstad, Lee Richarz
15 Cindy Van Voorst
16 Scott Ahrendt
18 Andy Blank, Brent Warner, Scott Kollbaum
19 Connie Rentschler
20 Michael Standley
21 Randy Kock
22 Dustin Brown, Ashlee Van Hill, Dianne Eiesland
23 Don Yunker, Wilbert Van Hill
24 Joy Yunker
25 Tim Kroger, Tara Lombard
26 Ray Jungersen
27 Trevor Gacke, Ryan Lange, Waunda Johnson
28 Milo Olson, Tiffany Vogelzang
29 Matthew Farstead
30 Nancy Halma, Evelyn Brown, Tyler Kock
31 Darin Hage, Marvyl Kahl
Anniversaries
May your home be richly blest with Christ as the most honored guest.
May 2 Gary & Deb Vogelzang
May 12 Tracy & Kim Gayer
May 19 Don & Myrt Kruse
May 22 Ron & Paula Blank
May 23 Mark & Barb Johnson
May 27 Stan & Cynthia Haugland
May 29 Don & Fran Kistler
May 31 Gary & Ramona Kruse
Baptism
March 8 at Our Savior's Ella Ranae Locke, infant daughter of Erica Hage & David Locke, will receive Holy Baptism at Our Savior’s this morning with Amanda Locke, Becca Hage, Alex Hage, Jason Hilbelink and Greg & Kari Hogfeldt as her baptism sponsors. Today as God makes all things new, may His blessing embrace your child and you.
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