Happenings at Bear Creek

SEPTEMBER

Notes From Sunday School

Sunday School begins Sept 13th at 9am. Plan to spend time outside. We are excited to welcome back teachers - Phyllis, Gemma, and Maggie Gregerson, and Kenidy Fenton. Anyone else interested in helping or teaching please reach out to Coyette or Kendall. 

Notes from Pastor

We continue to read from Matthew’s gospel in worship as we move into the month of September.  Themes of God’s Kingdom, and what that looks like as it takes shape in the world around us, dominate our minds.  God’s abundance and mercy supersede all that would try to separate us from God and from one another.  We are called to faithful living:  active discipleship that sees how each of us are important members of Christ’s body, the Church.  As the Fall season ramps back up and many things clamor for our attention and time, be sure to prioritize your spiritual life and your participation in worship and in the work of the church.  May God’s richest blessings fill you with peace and purpose, today and forever.

Pastor Bob Tewes

Confirmation Classes begin for students in seventh and eighth grades on Wednesday evenings, beginning September 16th.

That first class session will be a food packing event at the United Church in Grand Meadow.  Students should come to the United Church by 6:45 so we can begin our hour-long shift at 7 p.m.  Students can be picked up around 8 p.m. when we are finished with our shift.

Beginning on September 23rd, and each subsequent Wednesday evening, Confirmation Classes will take place in the Fellowship Hall of Bear Creek Lutheran Church.  New this year, we will gather at 6:30 p.m. for a quick meal together prior to the beginning of our class session.  This year's focus will be an overview of the entire Bible, Old and New Testaments.  I look forward to this time of learning and fellowship with our youth with our middle school youth.

Council Corner

At our last meeting we had a few changes made to our Council.  Jenni Cotten is taking on the role of Church Treasurer.  As a result, our new Council Secretary will be Carol Milburn. New Vice President will be Gabe Schumann.  Replacing Jenni on Council will be Gemma Giles.  We are looking forward to having a younger member on the board. 

September 9th will be the annual Meatball Supper starting at 4:30 pm.  There are sign up sheets in the entryway at church if you would like to help out.  Otherwise, we look forward to serving you a delicious meal that night!