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Believe—Belong—BecomeBethel Lutheran Church“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105IN THIS ISSUE:Pastor’s columnProfile –Holy Week TimelineYouth in ActionThe NALCSeasons & Holy DaysChurch MusicFocus on MinistryAnd more . . . .“He himself bore our sins” in hisbody on the cross, so that wemight die to sins and live forrighteousness; “by his woundsyou have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24Bethel Lutheran Church Magazine #7FOOTPRINTSLent—Easter 2019 LENT-EASTER 2019
CONTENTSVolume 1 Issue 1ON THE COVER:1 Peter 2:24PixabayIssue # 7With the name FOOTPRINTS, we honor ourcommitment to walk in the steps of our Lordand Savior Jesus Christ leaving a legacy forothers to follow. At the same time, we lookback and acknowledge the Bethel believers andour own personal cloud of witnesses who havegone before us leaving their footprints of faithfor us to follow. We hope our humble effortsgive Glory to God and provide enlightenment,entertainment, and knowledge to our readers.God bless you all! Bethel’s vision is to be a dynamic, lifechanging church of fully devoted disciples ofJesus Christ. Bethel’s mission is to engage the curious,encourage the convinced, and empower thecommitted to be fully devoted disciples ofJesus Christ. PoWeR SuRGePr ay dailyWo r ship r egular lyRead Scr iptur e d ailySer ve o th er sRelate to other Chr istians in FaithGive of you r fin ancial r esour ces Editorial Board:Gay Hanson (Editor in Chief), Pam Dodane,Pastor Doug Gast, Carole Kuhn, Sarah Manro,Debbie Nielsen, John Patterson, and ConnieWooldridge.Photos are public domain (such as from Pixabay),belong to Bethel, or are used by permission of thephotographer. Clipart is original or used underlicense from ChurchArt.com. Crossword created withfree EclipseCrossword app.Original material 2019 Bethel Lutheran Church .FOOTPRINTSPASTOR’S COLUMNPROFILE:JOE & TREE RUDY4ETHIOPIA MISSION TRIP6HOLY WEEK TIMELINE8NEW DISCIPLES AT BETHELYOUTH IN ACTION9THE JESUS WALL10TRADITIONS & SYMBOLS11NALC12ASK THE PASTOR13SEASONS & HOLY DAYS14LUTHERAN CHRISTIANS15CHURCH HISTORY16CHURCH MUSIC17FOCUS ON MINISTRYLIBRARY MINISTRY18MISSIONS19CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONFOCUS ON MINISTRY20ACOLYTES22BOOKS OF INTEREST23WORD PLAY24CALENDAR & EVENTS26WORSHIP TIMES28 2 3LENT-EASTER 2019
LENT—EASTERPASTOR’S COLUMNLentPastor’s MusingsPastor DougReflections on LentDear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,As I sit down to write this pastor’s page for our springedition of Footprints, we are in the opening days of 2019.We are almost through the first 2 decades of the newmillennium. Hard to believe! Yesterday we celebratedEpiphany and the coming of the wise men to worship andoffer their precious gifts to the new-born Christ child. Nextweek we will hear again about the beginning of Jesus’ministry there at the Jordan River when he was baptizedby his cousin John. It is a great reminder that each of ourspiritual lives began at the baptismal font when the pastorpoured water over our heads in the name of the Father,and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and shared God’sapproval, “you are my child and with you I am wellpleased.” And before you know it we will be entering ourLenten journey.So to jump start my thinking about what I might write inthis column, I did what my kids have taught me . . . .Google it. So I Googled the word lent. It popped up withdefinitions for the word.lent—past tense of the verb lend.To give for temporary use, on condition that the same or its equivalentbe returned. Or to give assistance to,or support of . . .leant—past tense of the verb lean.Rely on for support or inspiration.Lent—is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgicalcalendar that begins on AshWednesday and ends on EasterSunday. It is 40 days long excluding the Sundays in Lent.I think most of us would agree and affirm the fact that ALLthat we have . . . . All that we are . . . all that we enjoy inthis life, including life itself is a gift. I think I first came tothat startling conclusion at my daughter Rachel’swedding. Yes, she is my/our daughter and always will be,but there in that moment as she was beginning this newchapter in her life, that she really wasn’t my daughter, shewas a gift from God that He had entrusted me with to care,nurture and love to the best of my ability. Now she was offto build a new home and a new family. And today she willsay God has gifted her with 3 beautiful children that He has lent to her and herhusband Bryan.FOOTPRINTShas lent us everything with the expectation that we usewhat we have been given to be a blessing in this world.Remember the parable of the talents that Jesus told. The2 servants who invested their talents and returned thoseinvestment were blessed and commended for their efforts,but the one who hid his talent received the Master’s disappointment and rebuke.As we use the days we have been lent, God has lent us thepower and the strength of the Holy Spirit. God has lent usHis guidance through His Holy Word to give us directionand purpose. And through the life, death, and resurrectionof our Lord Jesus Christ, God has lent us grace, forgiveness, hope and light to develop our character and to giveus a model to follow.As I look back over the years I can see time after timewhen I have leant on God’s presence to see me throughsickness and difficulties, and the heartbreaks and heartaches of life. I am eternally grateful for the brothers andsisters God has placed in my life that I have leant on forcomfort, strength, love and reassurance. And I have leanton God’s promises of the place He has prepared in Hisheavenly home, especially at the time of the death of aloved one.Each of those three ways we use the word, or spell theword lent, leant, or Lent are important and a good word touse to help us understand our lives.And the older I get the greater theawareness and appreciation I have thatfor all that God has lent me. My family,my home, my blessing, my life, myhealth and everything else. And GodA season of reflection, preparation & renewalYes, life is hectic. Yes, we are busy. Yes, we find ourselvespulled seventeen ways to Sunday by all the stresses andpresses of life. It is easy to get distracted. It is easy toreplace the urgent when we need to focus on the important. It is easy to forget all that God has lent us andhow much and many times we have leant on God’spresence and support.That is why Lent is a special gift to us. Lent is the time weintentionally take to remind us of the depth, breadth, andheight of God’s love. In Lent, we keep our eyes focused onthe cross of Jesus, and the sacrifice he made to give us lifeand forgiveness now and opened to us the gift of life withhim in eternity. Each year, we set aside these 40 days tolead us to the cross and the sacrifice Jesus made on thecross. Lent is a time to be intentional about returning tothe roots of our being: to pray, to reflect, to nurture therelationship which transcends all of life’s other relationships. I don’t know about you but I am so glad and thankful God has again lent us this time, being mindful of Hislove and abiding presence he has lent us in the past,and counting again this Lent to lead usever closer to Him and His purpose foreach of our lives.A blessed Lent to one and all. May thepeace of Christ fill your hearts andminds this holy season. 3 LENT-EASTER 2019
PROFILE:JOE & TREE RUDYJoe grew up on thenorth side ofIndianapolis with hissister, Sarah, who isolder by three years,and their mom, Penny.His parents divorcedwhen he was in 5thgrade and his mompretty much raised hertwo children on herown but did have avery supportive extended family. Joe attendedNorth Central High School until his senior yearwhen he decided to live with his dad in Kokomo.After transferring to Kokomo High School as asenior, because of his previous course load fromNorth Central, he was able to graduate early fromhigh school in 1994. He then attended IUPUIwhere he studied social work and paramedicscience. However, bombing human anatomymade Joe realize being a paramedic was not hiscalling. While in college, Joe worked as a socialworker with people with developmentaldisabilities in group homes and apartmentprograms. Over the years the job evolved intomanagement and leadership roles in the field ofSocial Work. He worked for two residentialcompanies for about 12 years. Now, Joe is ourYouth Director and Property Manager here atBethel, where he's worked for about 10 years. Inaddition, last year, Joe started driving a bus forNoblesville Schools for some extra income.Surprisingly to him, he really likes it and found agreat connection between youth ministry anddriving a bus. It gives him an opportunity to workwith other kids that may not come to Bethel. He'seven had a student cometo Confirmation Classbecause Joe drove his bus.Tree, a nickname for Triciabecause she couldn'tpronounce her name whenshe was little, grew up inGreentown, Indiana. She isthe youngest of fourchildren, her brother J.R.FOOTPRINTSis 5 years older, and twinsisters, Jill and Anne, are 10years older. Tree's parents, Ellen and Jim, havebeen married 56 years and still live inGreentown. Tree graduated from Eastern HighSchool in 1993 and attended Ball State andgraduated with a degree in CulturalAnthropology. Tree taught preschool for sevenyears and was a First Grade teacher in HamiltonHeights Schools for more than 10 years. Lastyear she made a change and is in her secondyear as the School Counselor for HamiltonHeights Primary and Elementary Schools. Thisis a very challenging role, and Joe likes to referto her as the Youth Pastor of Hamilton Heights.Joe & TreeJoe and Tree were introduced by Tree's bestfriend, Carrie, who Joe went to high school withand sang together with in choir. But they didn'tstart dating until about 4 years after high schoolwhen they were able to get tickets to a Prince 4 LENT-EASTER 2019
concert at the Indianapolis Convention Center.They were married on August 26, 1998 in Oxford,England while backpacking together for a monthin Europe. During this time, they lived in a twoperson tent! They assure me their families knewthey were going to get married on the trip.and the learning. The feeling of home andfamiliarity was very strong. They describe PastorDoug as a magnet, and Pastor E. Dean visitedTree at home one day and helped her hanglaundry on the line while they chatted. Theyknew Bethel was their home church.The Rudys have lived in Noblesville for about 21years, and for the last five years, they have livedoff 10th street just north of downtown Noblesvillein an old house they have been renovating. Thehouse was built in 1906. The Rudys completelygutted it, and it continues to be a work inprogress, just like we all are, Joe says.Joe joined the staff about five years later as theYouth Director and Property Manager.Throughout the years, Joe and Tree have heldmany roles at Bethel. Joe has been a choirmember, church council member, worked in theFood/Baby Pantry, assisted with Eagle Scoutprojects, occasionally leads worship, leads theadult praise band and the youth band,coordinates all things having to do with theproperty (lawn mowers/snow shovelers, etc.),leads Confirmation Class, and leads MIDWEEKHS Youth Group.Joe, Tree, Max, Aubrey, and Grandma Pennyat Max’s graduationThey are super proud of their two children. Theirson, Max, graduated from Noblesville HighSchool in 2018. He went through the automotiveprogram at NHS/Ivy Tech and had an internshipat Hash Imports his senior year of high school.They kept him on as a full time mechanic upongraduation and just recently, he was given hisown bay! He continues to live at home but islooking at moving in with two friends andpossibly continuing some classes at Ivy Tech.Their daughter, Aubrey, is a Junior at NHS (classof 2020). She’s in show choir and a state thespianofficer. Aubrey is active in the plays at NHS andhas a role in the coming Spring play (“TheCrucible”). Recently Aubrey was accepted in theIU foreign language honors program and will begoing to Spain for the SUMMER!!Joe and Tree came to Bethel about 15 years agowhen their neighbors, Jeff and Hannah Bragg,knowing the Rudys were church shopping,invited them to a service. They say the day theycame, they both knew Bethel was their home.They loved the people, the opportunities to serve,FOOTPRINTSSummer Camp YouthTree has been a preschool Sunday school teacherwith Mrs. Day, the Toy Room lead at therummage sale for 5 years, a science and craftsleader at VBS for a number of years, aMIDWEEK HS youth group leader, a helper withvarious youth fund raisers and fellowship events,a singer in the praise band, and the Rummagesale leader for a couple years.When asked what their biggest accomplishmentis or what they are most proud of at Bethel, Joesaid impacting and supporting the youth ofBethel, developing relationships, and all theprojects and fellowship events along the way! Healso loves leading worship, singing, playing andspeaking and especially serving our communitydirectly at Bethel and in Hamilton County; Treesaid the Rummage sale from last year.that’s themost money we’ve ever raised without having amatching donation from an outside group. 5 LENT-EASTER 2019
ETHIOPIA MISSION TRIPBy Pastor DougThis past September, I spent 12 days in Ethiopia.Thank you all for helping make this possible.Pastor Paul Borg and I flew out to Washington DCon Sunday the 2nd of September. Bright and earlythe next morning we boarded an Ethiopian Airlineplane for Addis Ababa.Preaching at Senbeteprovided wonderful Ethiopian hospitality andthanked us over and over for our support andpartnership in the Gospel. The church was packedand people were standing on the doorway andwindows in order to be part of the service. There isan excitement, joy, and Spirit that fills one andall. They are growing and thriving despite the factthat Senbete is 98% Muslim.Global Forum on Mission and MinistryI spent the next 3 days at the Global Forum onMission and Ministry. Gathered were 45 leaders ofLutheran Churches from around the world. Thegoal is to provide direction, mutual support, andto witness to the commitment to teaching andsharing the authority and truth of God’s Word.Thank You Certificate to Bethel from Senbete ChurchAddis AbabaFrom there, Paul and I went to Dessie, Ethiopia, inthe North Central Synod of the Ethiopia Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) Lutheranchurch. There we were met by the President andformer President of the North Central Synod. Theywere our guides and hosts for the next 3 days.The church looks so much different than the lasttime I was there. Refurbished, painted, newentrance. Everything is run by a generator in theback that provides lighting and power for themusic system. It is a different world. Prior to thatwe visited four other congregations and werewarmly received by the leadership at each.On Sunday the 9th, I preached at our congregationat Senbete. They were so glad we were there andFOOTPRINTS 6 LENT-EASTER 2019Pixabay
share the vision ofjoining Jesus on hismission. We ate aquick dinner withthem and thenjumped in the van toreturn to the airportand head home.The first time I wasin Ethiopia, I had anopportunity to visithistorical sites. Thistime God had adifferent plan, whichwas to be with thepeople and to deepenthe relationships thatwe have begun. Thatis mission at its mostbasic. Relationships.Pastors Mulugeta Melaku, Paul Borg, Gobena Degefa,Doug Gast, and Eva Wagnew Andarge at Senbete.We returned to Addis and observed EthiopianNew Year’s Day which was September 11th. Ourhost there was Lalissa Gemenchis, who has justreceived his doctorate from Concordia Seminaryin Fort Wayne. He is now the head of Mission andDevelopment for the entire Ethiopian churchwhich now number 9.5 million. They have a goalof reaching out with the Gospel to 30 million inthe next 5 years. Their hope is 10 million will accept Christ and become disciples in the EECMYchurch. No wonder they are the fastest growingLutheran church in the world.Seminary StudentsSeminary LibraryWhat an incredible experience. Thank you,God, and thank you, Bethel, for the timeand support!Gifts from the Senbete CongregationWe spent half a day meeting with the SeminaryPresident in Addis. The place is a beehive ofactivity. They have more than 1,000 young peoplepreparing for ministry. Many come with nothingexcept a love of the Lord and a passion formission.Finally, we met with the Synod Presidents at a retreat they were having to get to know one anotherbetter, to pray for the church and the world, and toFOOTPRINTSLalissa Gemechis 7 LENT-EASTER 2019
HOLY WEEK TIMELINENote: The exact order of events in Holy Week is still debated by Biblical scholars. This is an approximate timeline of events.PALM SUNDAYTHURSDAYJesus’ Triumphal Entry into JerusalemMatthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11;Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19The Last SupperMatthew 26:17-35, Mark 14:12-31,Luke 22:7-38, John 13-17MONDAYThe Garden of GethsemaneMatthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:39-46Betrayal and ArrestMatthew 26:47-56, Mark 14:43-52,Luke 22:47-53, John 18:1-18Trial Before Jewish AuthoritiesMatthew 26:57-75, Mark 14:53-72,Luke 22:54-71, John 18:19-27Jesus Cleanses the TempleMatthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-19; Luke 19:45-46GOOD FRIDAYJesus Curses the Fig TreeMatthew 21:18-22; Mark 11:12-14TUESDAYTrial Before PilateMatthew 27:11-31, Mark 15:1-20,Luke 23:1-25, John 18:28-19:16The Lesson of the Withered Fig TreeMark 11:20-25CrucifixionMatthew 27:32-56, Mark 15:21-41,Luke 23:26-49, John 19:16-37The Challenge of Jesus’ AuthorityMatthew 21:23-27, Mark 11:27-33, Luke 20:1-8BurialMatthew 27:57-61, Mark 15:42-47,Luke 23:50-56, John 19:38-42The Parables of WarningMatthew 21:28-22:14, Mark 12:1-12, Luke 20:9-19HOLY SATURDAYJesus Debates the Jewish LeadersMatthew 22:15-46, Mark 12:13-37, Luke 20:20-44Jesus Warns About the Scribes and PhariseesMatthew 23, Mark 12:38-44, Luke 20:45-21:4Watchers at the TombMatthew 27:62-66EASTER SUNDAYJesus Talks about the Temple’s Destructionand Signs of the End TimesMatthew 24-25, Mark 13, Luke 21:5-36WEDNESDAYOften called the “Silent Day” as there is no record of whatJesus did on this day recorded in the Gospels.The ResurrectionMatthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8,Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18Conspiracy of the Chief PriestsMatthew 26:1-5, Mark 14:1-2, Luke 22:1-2The Report of the WatchMatthew 28:11-15Jesus is AnointedMatthew 26:6-13, Mark:1-9,On the Road to EmmausLuke 24:13-35Plot to Kill Jesus - Judas’ BetrayalMatthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11,Luke 22:3-6, John 11:45-53FOOTPRINTSJesus Appears to the DisciplesMark 16:14, Luke 24:36-49, John 20:19-23 8 LENT-EASTER 2019
NEW DISCIPLES AT BETHELWe were blessed to receive into membership three new families in October.We are happy to “introduce” them so that you might welcome them and know some of their stories!James & Marilyn CorleyMyron & Marsa StormsJames (Jim) and Marilyn Corley are originally fromIllinois and now reside in Noblesville. They havetransferred from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church inDecatur, Illinois. They have a son, Matthew (Matt).Several interests keep them busy, including watchingtheir grandchildren play sports, camping and scrapbooking. They were happy to join us as ourcongregation seems God- and faith-centered to them.Also we strike them as family-oriented; they enjoy thefriendly members. You can meet them at the Saturdayevening services or the Sunday 11:11.Myron and Marsa Storms of Cicero have joined us,although as both enjoy their retirement, manymonths are spent in Florida .October and Novemberand January through May. They are both retiredteachers from the Indianapolis area schools. Theyhave one daughter and one son. When in town, theyenjoy playing bridge, but are active in riding a Hondatrike and also boating on Morse Reservoir! Theycommented that the pastors are friendly and thecongregation is welcoming. Sunday 11:11 service is theservice they attend.John & Linda RenickJohn and Linda Renick live in Alexandria. John grew upin TN. He graduated
Pastor’s Musings. Pastor Doug. Reflections on Lent. Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ, As I sit down to write this pastor’s page for our spring . edition of Footprints, we are in the opening days of 2019.
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