Author: B V Lutheran

BELLA VISTA LUTHERAN CHURCH
February 7-13, 2016
WEB SITE: www.bvlutheran.com

1990 Forest Hills Blvd.
FAX: 479-876-6097

PHONE: 479-855-0272
E-MAIL: office@bvlutheran.com

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Today we remember and celebrate the Transfiguration of Our Lord. And with this celebration the Epiphany season reaches its climax and comes to a close.
Here on the mountaintop, Jesus’ identity as the divine Son is wondrously revealed.
This is the fitting prelude to the Lenten season, where Jesus shows us another glory; His suffering and death on the cross.
In today’s Gospel lesson Moses and Elijah are there to point to Jesus, but the focus is uniquely on Christ. The Father calls us to listen to His Son, through whom we are made co-heirs with the King in His glory.
In Him, Pastor Hass
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Please call Ula Biesterfeld at 855-6840 or the church office at 855-0272 with information for the Prayer Chain.
Prayers, please include:
Our Members: Marcella Casey, Fran Bloomer, Marv Henning, Marlys Rembold, Deb Roesener, Gary Hartwig, Gary Aaron, Bev Hess, John Moldenhauer, Kay Gaudian, Dick Hise, Lewis Watts, Rich Haddock, Paul Behnke, Jerre Lender, Chuck Scherz, Ted Poe
Condolences: Ken Meyer at the loss of his sister, Gladys; Joanne Cline at the loss of her son, Tim
Missions: Pastor J. P. Cima—Viet Nam; St. John’s Lutheran—Fayetteville; Bella Vista Community Church; Hispanic Ministry
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THANKS
I want to thank all the dedicated men & women who volunteered at Helping Hands this past Saturday, January 30. You are wonderful and I appreciate your time. Nancy Manos
I would like to thank everyone for the phone calls, cards and words of encouragement since my diagnosis of lymphoma. God has put me in a special place here at Bella Vista Lutheran Church. God is good. Bev Hess
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
I am so completely overwhelmed with the wonderful 90th birthday celebration you made possible for me to enjoy. Having our children here for it was so special. You have all been so loving and caring through my various physical challenges. I am thankful for the Good Lord who was instrumental in directing Jerry and me to this great Church family and pray that His will is for us to continue to Connect, Grow and Serve with all of you. Marie Herr.
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LWML REMINDER
THE LWML MITE BOX
IS ON THE KIOSK TODAY.

SUNDAY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HOUR at 9:45 a.m.
Adult Bible Study
· Fellowship Hall: Today we continue a Dr. Paul Maier
Bible Study on “Christianity, the First Three Centuries.”
This is led by Chuck Merriman.
· Library: We continue the Concordia Publishing House
Study, “The Truth About Islam” which is led by Dick
Munster.
The “Inquirer’s Class” starts today and will meet in the Chapel. This class is led by Pastor Hass.
Sunday School
All children and youth Sunday School classes will meet in the lower level.

THE SHEPHERD’S FOOD PANTRY
Each One – Bring One continues to request sugar-free gelatin and low-sugar canned fruit as part of the Easter holiday meal. The clients can also use flour, sugar and oil when they bake. Anything you can contribute will be appreciated by many.
As you know, we can always use clean plastic bags in the pantry. Because we put food (which we and you are giving to the clients) into these bags, it is very important that these be clean bags that are not torn. Bottles that we use for laundry soap should be clean of juice, as well. Thank you for understanding; we do appreciate your help.
Deuteronomy 15:10 (ESV) 10 You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake.
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LENTEN SUPPERS
As in the past we would like to have a fellowship dinner before the worship service. We need groups to commit to planning and serving a light supper at 5:00 p.m. We will ask for a free will offering to be used for a service project of their choice. Please sign up at the kiosk for the date and food you will serve.
This week the youth will serve pulled pork sandwiches.

LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY LEAGUE
MID-SOUTH DISTRICT LWML MISSION GRANTS
$5,600 Summer Camp Scholarships for Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean—Hope Lutheran, Jacksonville, AR.
$7,000 The Hope Movement—Assisting women after
completing rehab programs—Lake Pointe Church Hot Springs, AR.
$5,000 Lutheran Student Fellowship (Campus Ministry)
Peace Lutheran, Conway, AR.

THE LORD’S WEEK
February 7-13, 2016
Sunday
8:30 a.m. Divine Worship w/communion
9:30 a.m. Fellowship
10:45 a.m. Blended Worship
Monday
9:00 a.m. JOY I—Fae Miskimen
1:30 p.m. JOY IIB—
JOY IIA—Highland Rehab.
JOY IIC—Bonnie Whiting
6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Training—Conference Rm.
Stephen Ministry
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. JOY IIIA—Doreen Lubeck
9:30 a.m. JOY IIIC—Coleen Gast
11:00 a.m. United Way SFP Delivery
1:30 a.m. JOY IV—Rachel Sanford
6:30 p.m. Congregational Care Team Meeting
7:00 p.m. Property Maintenance Team Meeting
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. Quilting
1:00 p.m. JOY VB— Church—Classroom 3
JOY VA—Library
Writing Group—Classroom 5
5:00 p.m. Lenten Supper—Pulled pork sandwiches
6:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service w/communion
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
9:00 a.m. Friendly Stitchers
11:00 a.m. Harps SFP Delivery
12:00 noon HOPE SFP Delivery
6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Training—Conference Rm.
Friday
10—1:00 p.m. Shepherd’s Food Pantry
Saturday
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NEXT SUNDAY—February 14, 2016
8:30 a.m. Divine Worship
9:30 a.m. Fellowship
10:45 a.m. Blended Worship w/communion
2-4 p.m. TLC-HE — Lillian Pingel
3:30 p.m. TLC-E—Diana & Glenn Wickboldt
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The Watoto Children’s Choir will appear at United Lutheran Church 100 Cooper Road at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Watoto Children’s Choir is a group of 18 African children from Uganda who have lost one or both parents to the AIDS epidemic or to war. A free will offering will be accepted.
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ATTENTION: PRAYER SHAWL MAKERS
February 16th from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Beginners welcome!
Call Elaine Schurman at 531-3395

TRANSFIGURATION
Luke 9:36 “And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.” Moses and Elijah point to Jesus, speak about Jesus and His sacrifice and then they are happy to fade into the background. They know that what we need is Jesus. With our eyes focused on Him and Him alone the rest of our lives come into focus. He is primary, all else secondary. When that order is right in our lives, things truly fall into place. Or as Jesus Himself said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you.”

Check out the new shipment of all occasion cards! This is an LWML project and all cards are only $ 3.00 a box. The display is located in the church Library. Just place the money in the envelope provided and put it in Elaine Schurman’s church mailbox. Make checks payable to LWML.
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PHOTO BLOG OF BVLC
Are you good at taking pictures????
Please join our new team called
Photo Blog of BVLC.
Call Peggy Nelson 855-7913 or
e-mail peggyGnelson@msn.com
All are welcome to join…
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NEWADDRESS: Vicki Hoskins
P. O. Box 5181
Bella Vista, AR.72714
Ph: 479-877-9602
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BACKPACKERS
will meet NEXT MONDAY
February 15th at 9:00 a.m.
in the Chapel (former Fellowship Hall.)
Come & join us!
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PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
February 17, 2016
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Friendly meal, games, crafts & music
Children ages 3-12
Call 855-0272 with questions
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PICTURE DIRECTORY
Our new church directory will be coming out in April. If you would like a new photo taken or need to make address and/or phone # changes, please complete one of the ‘Church Directory’ forms located on the kiosk and return to Toni Shane. Photos can be e-mailed to directory@bvlutheran.com If no changes are needed, you do not need to respond.