September 2010
NEWSLETTER
Beautiful Savior Lutheran
Pastor Matt Guse
10265 Bermuda Road, Las Vegas, NV 89183
Ph: 702-260-7660 / Fax: 702-260-7694
A Note From Pastor:
“Bible Value”
Special Interest
Articles:
• “Bible Value”
“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly
as you teach and admonish one another
with all wisdom, as you sing psalms,
hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in
your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16)
• Preschool &
Kindergarten
News
• Sunday School
Begins
September 12
Important Dates:
Sept. 8th:
Communication
Committee Mtg.
Sept. 13th:
Confirmation Class
Sept. 16th:
Choir Practice
Sept. 26th:
Congregational Forum
& Voter’s Meeting
What would it take for you to start reading
your Bible again on a regular basis? Would
it take $10 and $20 dollar bills tucked away
in its verses?
The value of God’s Word has nothing to do
with money, but everything to do with
eternal riches. It is not about having a Bible
in our homes, but everything to do with
having God’s Word in our hearts. It is not
about talking about how much we have
read, but everything to do with meditating
on and understanding what we have read.
Our Sunday morning Child / Teen/ Adult
Bible classes will begin Sunday,
September 12th at 9:15am. Our Sunday
school children will be taking a look at the
power of God in the Old Testament. Our
teens will be better understanding how to
live their Christian faith in a secular world.
Our adult class will start with a Bible and
video series on Science with Creation.
• Service Time
Change!
Sept. 12th:
Bible Classes Begin
others. He would never say that his Bible
was not important, but by his actions,
seeking God’s Word was not as important
as seeking his earthly needs.
When their son left for his freshman year at
Duke University, his parents gave him a
Bible, assuring him it would be a great help.
Later, as he began sending them letters
asking for money, they would write back
telling him to read his Bible, citing chapter
and verse. He would reply that he was
reading the Bible--but he still needed
money. When he came home for a
semester break, his parents told him they
knew he had not been reading his Bible.
How? They had tucked $10 and $20 bills by
the verses they had cited in their letters.
A lot of times people treat reading the Bible
like this young man. He probably took his
Bible to college, because every Christian
needs one in their dwelling, but never
intended to read it. He would say he was
reading it just to make it sound good before
As we move through the different parts of
the Bible this year, our goal is simply to get
into God’s Word. When we do this, the Holy
Spirit will build up personal faith, reveal the
wonders of Christ’s love, unveil the
mysteries of God’s power and mercy, and
guide our feet to walk in the confidence of
his promises.
May the Word of God dwell in you richly
this year!
Pastor Guse
Beautiful Savior Newsletter
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Beautiful News (from the Preschool & Kindergarten)
During the month of August, we received
several more enrollments for the preschool.
We thank God for the blessings of new and
returning families to the school; it’s exciting
to be able to share God’s Word with them.
Please stop by and visit our school. It’s a
wonderful ministry!
Enrollment continues for Fall 2010. Please
contact the office, 260-7660, if you have
any questions.
We appreciate your
continued prayers!
In Christ’s Service,
Lisa DeBenon
School Director
As you’ve seen, the stores are all having
sales on school supplies! If you would like
to help with a donation of school supplies,
we would greatly appreciate GLUE
STICKS, SMALL PAINT BRUSHES AND
WIDE-LINED WRITING TABLETS. We’re
also looking for donations of colored tissue
paper and small (2oz.-4oz.), covered
containers. We thank you for your help and
support.
A note from the Education Chairman:
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
From Sunday school, to Adult and Small
Group Bible studies (Our G3 Network!), we
The month of September is upon us and are offing something for all ages this fall.
our children are getting back into the swing Don't miss out! Come grow in Christ
of school – all eager to learn and grow. I with us!
can just imagine all that they will learn this
upcoming year… how exciting!
Yours in Christ,
I am also excited because of all that they
will be learning about our Lord and Savior
from our FABULOUS Sunday School
programs this year! For that matter - I am
also thrilled about all that you and I are
going to learn this year about Christ's love
with our OUTSTANDING Adult and Small
Group Classes as well!
We are very blessed this year by the work
that our Education Committee is doing to
offer some outstanding programs. We are
going to learn more about our God and
strengthen ourselves and our knowledge
with God's living word. Our programs this
year will be the best yet and all of us will
have opportunities that will help us to grow
in faith and understanding.
Keith Brewer, Education Chairman
P.S. – A personal THANK YOU to
everyone involved with the education
committee for all the hard work and
planning this summer. Your love and
dedication for Christ and his Church have
sure shown through and I know that there
will be many people form our community
that will become closer to Christ because of
all your efforts. We are very blessed to
have you all working so hard for us here at
Beautiful Savior!
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Upcoming Events:
Sunday School Begins
The role of "teacher" in a child's life is first
and foremost given to parents. In
Deuteronomy 11:18-19, God instructs
parents to "Fix these words of mine in your
hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on
your hands and bind them on your
foreheads. Teach them to your children,
talking about them when you sit at home
and when you walk along the road, when
you lie down and when you get up." How
blessed we are to have a Sunday school
program at our church to help parents do
just that.
Sunday School registration will begin
August 22. You can fill out a registration
card at church or visit the church website to
register online at:
September 12, First Day
9:15 - 9:25
Attend with your child
to celebrate your commitment to this
important ministry.
 view the curriculum
 meet the teachers
9:25
Children
head
off
to
their
classrooms for their first day of Sunday
School.
Lead by example. Show your children that
you value their Christian education!
"Bring them up in the training and
instruction of the Lord" Ephesians 6:4
www.BeautifulSaviorLV.com
Sunday School is encouraged for
everyone: members, non-members, and
visitors!
If you are interested in being a Sunday School
aide (no planning or experience necessary)
please contact Amber Pedote at:
pedote@beautifulsaviorlv.com or 368-6692.
CREATIVE MEMORIES @ BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR
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for you to work on whatever projects you'd
like - organizing your printed or digital photos,
creating a traditional scrapbook or working on
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simply $20, which includes a donation to the
Church, a gourmet lunch, drinks and a seat
favor.
Stop by and get some work done. Stop by
and catch up with good friends. Or just stop
by to see what's new. Either way, you're sure
to have fun and get something accomplished.
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Galen Brewer
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
A pastor asked a little boy
if he said his prayers
every night.
'Yes, sir.' the boy replied.
'And, do you always say
them in the morning, too?'
the pastor asked.
'No sir,' the boy replied. 'I
ain't scared in the
daytime.'
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Announcements:
Our Service Times are Changing!
Beginning September 12th, the 8:15am
service will be changed to begin at
8:00am. This will give us a little more time
in between services to greet each other and
get settled into the Bible hour.
The God Squad
The God Squad is an outreach group
focused on getting our church’s name and
information into the hands of new residents
to our community. We meet two nights a
month. One night we have a catered
dinner, discuss issues, and plan for future
visits. The second night we meet and divide
into groups to make new resident visits. It is
a great way to get to know our brothers and
sisters and also carry out the Lord’s great
commission. Come and join us. It will be a
positive aspect of your Christian life and
faith. Please contact Carlos Padilla for
more information.
Watch the weekly bulletin for our next
scheduled meeting.
Communication Committee:
The Communication Committee is looking
for volunteers to assist with the following
tasks:
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Special Concerts/Events
LWMS
Member Picture Board
Member Mailboxes
Church Directory
Bulletin Boards
Birthday/Anniversary List
Marketing/Worship Events
On Friday evening, October 8th, Beautiful
Savior Lutheran Church will be hosting a
“spaghetti dinner/game night” for the
women attending this year's LWMS Golden
West Circuit Fall Rally being held on
October 9th at Mt Olive Lutheran Church.
We invite all women of Beautiful Savior to
come meet your sisters and brothers in
Christ and enjoy an evening of fun food &
games.
Anyone interested in volunteering their time
& talents to prepare for this event, please
contact Mary Atkins, Alison DiMilte or
Norma Laurie." More information will come
following the communications meeting in
August. We look forward to seeing you at
the dinner and the fall rally!
Norma Laurie will be taking family photos
each Sunday (between 1st & 2nd services)
to update our Member Picture Board.
Please see her in the church kitchen if you
need to have your family’s photo taken!
Altar Flowers:
Anyone interested in donating flowers to
beautify our Alter, please contact Linda
Juetten at 702-217-6690, or sign up on the
flower chart located in the front entryway.
Flowers can be donated to commemorate
anniversaries, birthdays, special occasions,
or in memory of loved ones. Prices vary,
depending on selection of flowers.
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Look at the Opportunities:
Sunday, September 12th is our education
kick-off Sunday. Here is a list of the
Sunday morning Bible study opportunities:
Adult Bible Class
Meets 9:15am in the Sanctuary.
“Science With Creation” (A Bible Video Series)
Beginning Sunday, September 12th, at
9:15am:
Beginning Sunday, September 19th, at
9:15am:
Sunday School (Nursery – 5th Grade)
Meets 9:15am in the Kindergarten Room.
“The Old Testament Power of God”
Teen Class
Meets 9:15am in the Modular Unit.
“My Life and Walk With God”
Communicating Christ (A new member
course)
Meets 9:15am in the Fellowship Area
This course is designed to take a closer
look at what Beautiful Savior teaches and
believes.
Do you think...
“Small Groups are
too traditional”
“Bible Study is too
much like a class”
Join the only G3
Network for
Growth
The Word
Fellowship
A Purpose
G3 Network
God’s Growth Groups
Sign Ups Begin Sunday, September 19th.
At Church or online at www.beautifulsaviorlv.com
G3 Network-God’s Growth Groups
Fall Semester Study-Eight Weeks
Beginning October 3rd
Learn the answers to these important questions:
Why do we do what we do the way we do it?
Do I need to go to church?
Do I have a purpose?
Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.”
2 Peter 3:18
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Confirmation Class 2010-2011
Confirmation classes for all 7th & 8th
graders will begin on Monday, September
13th at 3:00pm.
Please talk with Pastor about enrolling your
children so all the materials can be ordered
for the year.
Congregational Forum and Special Voters Meeting
On Sunday, September 26th at 9:15am
we will be hosting a congregational
forum in the church sanctuary. This
forum is open to all, and all members
are encouraged to attend.
The purpose of this forum is two-fold.
 We will be presenting the revised
and final budget for the fiscal year
2010-2011.
This
updated
presentation was asked for by our
voters’ assembly back in June 2010.
 The second purpose is to give an
updated look at the ongoing ministry
of our church. Certain areas of
ministry will speak and certain
programs and events will be
highlighted.
Immediately after the congregational
forum, a brief voters meeting will be
held to approve and adopt the revised
and final budget.
3rd Annual Oktoberfest!!!
Our 3rd Annual Oktoberfest event will
be held on Saturday, October 16th
from 12:00pm – 4:00pm (rain date: 1023-10). The goal of the Oktoberfest has
always been to open the doors of our
church to the members of our
community. Oktoberfest provides a fun
and safe carnival atmosphere with live
music, food, bounce houses, Clark
County Fire Department, kid's games
and crafts, raffles, bingo, cake walk, and
too much more to list! There will be free
activities and low cost food, allowing
everyone to participate.
Our Fundraising Committee is still
accepting donations from individuals
and businesses in the form of products,
raffle items, gift cards, or cash
donations. If you are able to help seek
donations from a local business, our
donation letter and 501(c)3 form are
located on the office counter.
Our committees and their chairs are
working hard on the Oktoberfest
planning. As one of our committee
members put it, "I can't believe we have
this many people working on this
together! I can't wait to show our church
and carnival to our neighbors on
Oktoberfest."
If you would like to join an Oktoberfest
committee, or volunteer to help - call
Debbie Carroll #526-3945. Thank you
and keep us in your prayers!
THANK YOU thus far to: KLAS TV 8,
United Way of Southern Nevada, Sky
High
Marketing,
Sportco,
and
Thrivent Financial for their early
Oktoberfest support.
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Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church – Financial Position Report as of July 31, 2010:
"Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not
have enough room for it." -- Malachi 3:10b (NIV)
CURRENT CASH POSITION
Cash in General Fund:
Checking Account
$
Savings Account
1,293.70
3,584.51
$
4,878.21
$
80,733.02
$
(75,854.81)
Current Payables:
To Vendors
$
69.12
To Church Extension Fund
76,663.90
Unearned Income/Receipts
4,000.00
Net Cash Position
RESTRICTED FUNDS AND LONG TERM INDEBTEDNESS
Restricted Funds:
Jesus Provides Fund (1)
$
Salaries & Wages Fund (4)
$
1,161.00
5,827.02
Church Extension Fund(2)
5,000.00
Building Fund (3)
2,928.84
Flower Fund
133.76
Capital Improvements
595.00
Debt Reduction
Emergency Reserves
Keyboardist - Music
Memorial Tree
BSLS Contribution in Adv.
Total Restricted Funds
2,358.43
700.00
750.00
4,000.00
$
23,454.05
Long Term Debts
Mortgage Payable
$2,539,870.33
Notes to the Financial Position Report
1. Jesus Provides Fund is our tithe and offering to the Synod Missions.
2. Church Extension Fund consists of restricted funds to pay a portion of our $11,965 monthly mortgage.
3. Building fund consists of restricted funds to pay taxes, utilities, liability insurance and contracted services for repairs/maintenance.
4. For salaries, wages, and benefits for church staff and pastor.
Congregation Giving Summary through the July 31,2010 (4 offerings to date)
Through 4 offering periods of the fiscal year (2010-2011), contributions from the congregation increased by 20.5% over the same
period last year. Unfortunately, total contributions for the new fiscal year are below the required amount by $3,193.63.
“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
As God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every
good work.” -- 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 (NIV)
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Care Committee:
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1 Peter 4:9-10: Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has
received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
As brothers and sisters in Christ, we have
many gifts and talents to offer to our
growing congregation. The Care Committee
members provide the following assistance
to members in need:
 Meals
 Rides to medical appointments,
church functions, etc.
 Visitations
 Prayer Chain
Members in need of the Care Committee’s
services should contact Dave Heiny at
702-513-5898. If you are interested in
volunteering your time and talents, please
contact Linda Juetten at 702-217-6690 or
join us at our next meeting. Please watch
the weekly bulletins for our next scheduled
meeting.
Those whom we are keeping in our prayers this month:
 Linda Langston, Jennifer Heiny’s step mother, is undergoing chemo treatments for breast cancer.
 Karen Callahan, a friend of Krista Mashack, is recovering from a serious accident on June 25th.
 Mary Becker, spouse of a co-worker of Chris Mashack, was in a coma following by-pass surgery, and is still suffering
from fluid in her lungs.
 Daniel, David Coil’s step-son. David asks for prayers of peace for Daniel, as his family is going through a difficult time.
 Chuck Wells, a friend of the Searl family who, following removal of a tumor from his brain, was diagnosed with stage
four lung cancer.
 Steve Lynch, Lauren Carroll’s boyfriend, has been deployed to Afghanistan. The family requests prayers for his
safety, and prayers for all our troops serving overseas.
 Adam Dibattiste, a friend of Stacy Jo Tiffany, he is 29 years old and has been diagnosed with cancer.
 Walter DiMilte, John DiMilte’s father, who is suffering from dementia.
 Chuck LaMothe, our church President, has been diagnosed with rectal cancer and is recovering from surgery.
 Kris LaMothe, Chuck LaMothe’s wife, has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and is receiving chemo treatments.
 Carlos Padilla, our Evangelism Chairperson, continues to fight off a blood infection affecting his kidneys spleen &
internal organs.
 Deanna Woolworth’s dad, who was admitted to the hospital for a heart condition. He suffered two major heart
attacks last year and has heart disease along with diabetes.
 Sandra Weber, Linda Juetten’s mother, fell and broke her arm in two places and injured her knee.
 Chris and Winona Jungman, friends of Cindi Lawson. Winona has a mass on her pancreas, however, they do not
have a specific diagnosis as yet.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, in you I take refuge. You are my Support, my Strength, my Stronghold, my Salvation. You proved this when
you said to the wind and waves, "Quiet! Be still!" You proved this when you cast out demons. You proved this when you withstood
the devil's temptations. Even more, you proved this when you rose victorious from the dead. Forgive me for taking refuge in myself
when I doubt your love and worry about things going on in my life. Instead daily lead me to flee to you for refuge for you. Keep my
eyes fixed on you today as I strive to honor you by doing what is right and saying things that build others up. In your powerful name
I pray, amen.
(Please submit your prayer requests to Dave Heiny at jdheiny@yahoo.com or call 702-513-5898.)
Council Members:
President:
Elders Chairman:
Education Chairman:
Stewardship Chairman:
Evangelism Chairman:
Chief Financial Officer:
Chuck LaMothe
David Heiny
Keith Brewer
Peter Drotning
Carlos Padilla
Ralph LePore
Church Guild:
Guild Coordinator:
Care Committee:
Fellowship Committee:
Refreshment Committee:
Communication Committee:
Nursery:
Kitchen:
Altar Guild:
Cleaning:
Joanne Miller
Linda Juetten
Cindy Keane
Joanne Miller
Norma Laurie
Amanda Holzknecht
Silvana Fuchs
Kris LaMothe
Michelle Walker/Tanya Busse
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September 2010
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Oktoberfest
Mtg.
6:30pm
2
3
4
7
8
9
10
11
Outreach
6pm
Bunco 6:30pm
Communication
Committee
Mtg.
6:30pm
12 Sunday Worship
13 Birthday
14
15
16
17
8:00 & 10:30am
Lunch
12:30pm
18
Creative
Memories
Workshop
9:00am-9:00pm
(at church)
24
25
5 Communion Sunday
6
Worship 8:15 & 10:30am
9:15am Sunday School &
Teen/Adult Bible Class
Choir
Practice
7:00pm
Confirmation
Class 3:00pm
Potluck after last service
Outreach 6pm
19 Communion Sunday
20
Worship 8:00 & 10:30am
Confirmation
Class 3:00pm
9:15am Sunday School &
Teen/Adult Bible Class
26 Sunday Worship
8:00 & 10:30am
22
27
28
Confirmation
Class 3:00pm
Outreach
6pm
Nursery:
09/05 Amanda Holzknecht
09/12 Heidi Guse
09/19 Leah Carroll
09/26 Tanya Busse
23
Choir
Practice
7:00pm
Outreach
6pm
9:15am Sunday School &
Teen/Adult Bible Class
9:15am Congregational
Forum
21
29
Sunday
School
Teacher
Mtg.
6:30pm
Cleaning:
09/05 Mashack C/Carroll
09/12 Richardsons/Paetzke
09/19 Brewer/Bolwin L
09/26 Campbell/Walker
Ushers:
8:00am
09/05 Jason Busse/Joseph Watson/Peter Drotning/Chuck LaMothe
09/12 Dave Keane/John Juetten/John Laurie/Peter Drotning
09/19 Joseph Watson/Peter Kruschel/John Juetten/Chuck LaMothe
09/26 Joseph Watson/Jason Busse/Peter Drotning/John Laurie
30
Choir
Practice
7:00pm
Refreshments:
09/05 Crabb/Wedemayer
09/12 Padilla/LePore
09/19 Greenwood/Lis
09/26 Kruschel/Reimer
10:30am
David Heiny/Ralph LePore/Keith Brewer/Dom Casey
Keith Brewer/Ralph LePore/David Heiny/Scott Heiny
David Heiny/Ralph LePore/Dom Casey/Scott Heiny
Keith Brewer/Ralph LePore/David Heiny/Dom Caesy
Beautiful Savior Ev.
Lutheran Church
10265 Bermuda Road
Las Vegas, NV 89183
PHONE:
702-260-7660
FAX:
702-260-7694
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Birthdays and Anniversaries this Month:
09/03
09/13
09/19
09/20
09/21
09/25
09/30
Jennifer Heiny
Gwen Harvey
Heidi Guse
Logan Woolworth
Amber Pedote
Marissa Bagasao
Rob Campbell
09/08
Perry & Cindi Lawson
E-MAIL:
office@beautifulsaviorlv.com
We’re on the Web!
See us at:
About Our Church…
www.beautifulsaviorlv.com
Our Mission:
As a gathering of believers, who through the love of Christ, have committed ourselves:
To grow in faith through the unchanging Word of God,
To unite in Christ’s love to worship and serve our Savior,
To boldly proclaim Christ crucified for the forgiveness of sin to those of our community.
Sunday Service Times:
8:00am Worship
9:15am Bible/Fellowship Hour
BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR
Ev. Lutheran Church & School
10265 Bermuda Road
Las Vegas, NV 89183
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10:30am Worship