Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church & Preschool
913-780-6023 www.bslcks.org
Connecting People to Jesus as we gather, grow and go.
The Heart Beat for February 3, 2013
“Consecrated Stewards:
The Journey Continues”
CALENDAR for the Week of Feb. 3-10,
Sun.
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sun.
8:00 am – Worship w/Communion
9:30 am – Education Hour
10:45 am – Worship w/ Preschool singing
3:00 pm – Jr. Youth return from Quake
6:00 pm – Evening Worship
1:00 pm – Staff Meeting
5:00 pm – Fellowship Board @ Willey home
6:00 pm – Myth Busters Baptism Class
6:00 pm – Stewardship Board
9:30 am – Organist Practice
6:30 pm – Board of Elders
6:30 am – Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
9:30 am – Organist practice
11:00 am – Preschool Chapel
2:45 pm – Preschool Chapel
5:00 pm – Pizza Shoppe Fundraiser until 9 pm
6:00 pm – LifeLight
6:00 pm – Confirmation/Pre-Confirmation
6:30 pm – Handbell Choir
7:30 pm – Adult Choir
9:30 am – Women’s Bible Study
11:00 am – Preschool Chapel
11:30 am – Preschool Staff Meeting
7:00 pm – Women’s Bible Study
No preschool – District in-service
4:00 pm - CRaFT
8:00 am – Worship w/ Communion
9:30 am – Family Education Hour
10:45 am – Worship
12:30 pm – Consecrated Stewards Luncheon
3:00 pm – Strategic Planning Meeting
6:00 pm – Evening Worship
February 3rd Events
This Sunday, February 3rd, we will:
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Celebrate the ministries of Christian Education. We
have great opportunities to grow in faith here at
BSLC for the whole family. From our weekly Sunday
morning Sunday School and Bible classes to our inhome BASIC groups, our assortment of weekday
Bible classes, and pre-confirmation and confirmation
classes we are blessed with many opportunities to
grow in God’s Word.

Hear the Stewardship Journey of Kyle Krull

Our Bible Study Lesson Today will be led by
Pastor Jim Bender of Topeka, KS, who is serving
as our Guest Leader during this emphasis.
CONSECRATION SUNDAY IS
NEXT SUNDAY
Every member is asked to make a special effort
to attend worship on Sunday, February 10th
and to make a reservation for a special
luncheon to be held at the Olathe American
Legion, 410 Dennis Avenue shortly following
the 10:45 service that day.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
LENT POTLUCKS Looking for the perfect place to try
out that new recipe or share a family
favorite? Look no further. The Fellowship
Board is sponsoring potluck dinners during
Lent and will be providing the table
service, drinks, and set-up for the potlucks.
Each week will have a different theme, so
look for the sign-up sheets in the narthex. The potlucks are
downstairs in the education wing and run from 5:30 to 6:30
pm on each of the Wednesdays listed. Join us for food,
fellowship, and fun!
Consecration Sunday is a time when we
celebrate the gifts God has given us and
respond with a commitment of financial
stewardship. Commitments are made during
the worship service in a private and prayerful
way.
MIDWEEK LENT SERVICES begin Feb. 13 with the Ash
Wednesday service. There will be no confirmation or Preconfirmation that evening. Midweek Lent
services will be held on Wednesday evenings
at 7:00 pm from Feb. 20 through March 20,
with Maundy Thursday & Good Friday
services also be held at 7:00 pm.
February 20th - Fiesta Night
February 27th - Casseroles/Lutheran Hot Dish Night
March 6th - Italian Night
March 13th - Breakfast for Dinner Night
March 20th - Deli Sandwich/Soup Night
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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO JOIN BASIC! BASIC is a
fantastic way to study God’s Word and fellowship with other
members of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. New BASIC
small groups have been formed and will begin meeting together
very soon. Did you miss the deadline to sign-up for a group?
Please contact Christy Stapf (cdstapf@gmail.com), and she
will make sure you are placed in a group that is just right for
you!
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
♪♪♪ DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? ♫ ♫
♪♪♪ DO YOU PROMISE NOT TO TELL? ♫ ♫
Can you keep a secret for a whole year! We encourage you
to try! It’s once again time to sign up for the Secret Prayer
Sister’s Ministry. The Prayer Sister Ministry is a year-long
program designed to allow ladies within our congregation an
opportunity to pray for and get to know a fellow sister in
Christ. Names are drawn at random and matched up with
another member. There are many ways you can keep in
touch with your SECRET sister throughout the year: cards,
notes, small gifts, a flower, or just saying “Hello” to her on
Sunday mornings. WE WOULD
LOVE TO HAVE JOIN US! If you
have tried secret sisters before and have
not participated in a few years, we
encourage you to give it a try again this
year. Under the same token, if you are
new to Beautiful Savior we would encourage you to try us
out! We are planning our events for the year, and would like
to bring back some “Old Favorites” from past years. We are
hoping to have at least one event every quarter and include
some community service as well. Forms are available in the
narthex. Place completed forms in mailbox #176 by
February 24. Any questions, or if you have an idea for us,
we would love to hear from you. Coordinators are:
I am the face of BASIC – meet Mark and Nancy Chapin.
We were invited to join a BASIC group within the first few
weeks of visiting BSLC for the first time. The small group
setting was a good mixture of Bible Study and fellowship, and
was a significant factor in our decision to transfer our
membership to BSLC. BASIC allows us a chance to get to
know various members on a more intimate basis, and because
of that, our group is always so supportive of each other. So
now, we look forward to our monthly BASIC get-togethers, as
they offer the opportunity to forget about the daily stresses and
problems we encounter during the work week as we study
God’s Word in a less formal setting than on Sunday mornings.
PARISH EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL – Sunday School this week – The
children will start off with the third lesson in the
Consecrated Stewards program and then transition into
Luke 4:31-44 where they will learn about Jesus healing
many. The education hour offering is currently being
collected for Heifer International. Since 1944, Heifer
International has been working with people of all faiths to
provide farm animals that help families around the world
become self-reliant for food and income. For more
information on Heifer please visit www.heifer.org.
Sunday School classes throughout the building have voted
on animals that they would like to purchase for families.
Watch our progress as we meet these goals with the
animal display on the wall as you enter the education
wing or the Sunday School bulletin board by the nursery.
Debbie Seutter – 764-2589 office@bslcks.org
Jana Holle – 913-302-1426 jananufan@aol.com
Trish Batten – 397-0323 trishbatten87@gmail.com
CRaFT Out next night for CRaFT is this coming Friday,
February 8th from 4:00 – 10:00 pm. Bring whatever
hobbies you are working on and enjoy a night of fellowship
and fun. Please email Debbie in the church office for more
information and to RSVP so we set up enough spaces –
office@bslcks.org. Thanks! We hope to see some new
faces!!
SAVE THE DATE - TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Where Jesus Christ Is Lord! VBS is coming June 10th -14th,
9:00 am – noon. Mark your calendar now so you can attend.
Watch the heartbeat for more details.
DID YOU MISS THE DEADLINE? There are a few spots
still available for the 10th Annual Women’s Retreat being
held on February 22-23. You are not going to want to miss
out on the Cozy Mountain Lodge experience. Please contact
Lynn Kosberg, lynn@bslcks.org or 913-485-1205, if you
would like more information or to register.
TIME TO REGISTER FOR PRESCHOOL Preschool
enrollment for 2013-2014 is now open. We are excited to
announce new hours and several new classes being offered for
2013-2014. Enrollment forms can be found on the church
website or in the information rack in the Sunday school
hallway. If you have questions or would like additional
information, contact Kristi Lam or Christy Stapf at 913-7806889 or e-mail us at preschool@bslcks.org. Please share this
information or pick up a form for neighbors or friends looking
for Mother’s Day Out or preschool. We do have a few
openings for the current semester. All classes are filled on a
first come basis. We love showing off our preschool, so come
on by for a tour! Tours are available any time during school
hours - no appointment necessary. We hope to see you soon!
YOUTH MINISTRY
SENIOR YOUTH FUNDRAISER Support the senior high
youth by eating dinner at Pizza Shoppe, 12750 S. Pflumm,
on Wednesday, February 6. The senior high youth will be
servers at Pizza Shoppe from 5:00 - 9:00
pm. The money raised will be used to help
pay for the youth to go on the mission trip
or to the National Youth Gathering in San
Antonio this summer.
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UPCOMING HANGOUTS:
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Wednesday 20th @ 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 24th @ 12:00 pm (bring a sack lunch)
MLM SPRING FLING, fundraiser for
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries, will be
held on Saturday, March 2nd from 8:00 am
– 12:00 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church.
They are looking for individuals who would
be willing to donate hand-crafted items for
them to sell. If you would like to donate any items, please
mark them for individual sale and deliver to Bethany on
Friday, March 1st. If you are unable to make crafts, a
donation would be greatly appreciated. Make checks payable
to Metro Lutheran Ministry with MLM Spring Fling in the
memo line and send to Metro Lutheran Ministry, 3031
Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64109. Questions, Please call
Steven Tucker at (816) 285-3145.
AUTOMOBILE KNOWLEDGE COURSE will be held on
Sunday evenings beginning February 17 and will run for 6
weeks. It will last from 6:30 – 8:30
pm. You will learn basic automobile
knowledge that will make you more
comfortable with how your car
operates and how to do some basic
auto repair for yourself. If you are
interested or want more information,
please contact Dick Cahill at dcacahill@kc.surewest.net or
phone 913-782-7384.
MISSION MINISTRY
THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT and LIFE
A
discussion will be held regarding the enormous, expansive
Health Care bill that the US Congress enacted without
understanding what is in it and how does the “ACA” affect
the issue of Life? Peter Greenspan will lead a discussion
that will be held Sunday, February 17 at 2:00 pm. Room
202, Bethany Lutheran Church. Sponsored by Johnson
County Lutherans For Life.
The GIGANTIC SOUPER BOWL SOUP COLLECTION
is TODAY!!! Bring your cans of hearty soup before noon
today and stack them in (or by) the shopping
cart decorated for your favorite Super Bowl
Team. We'll let you know which team
receives the most canned soup 'votes' -- but
the real winners will be the kids at Pioneer
Trail Middle School. The soup will help
feed the students in their 'snack backpack'
program. Thanks for your support!
Our Stewardship Last Week (1/27/13)
Worship Attendance
181/157/24
Education Hour Attendance:
170
Our Gifts for the Lord’s Work:
Sunday Offering
$16,935.10
Education Hour Offering:
$125.51
Benevolence Fund
$100.00
Poinsettias
$55.00
BASKET BEGINNINGS This is the FINAL WEEK to
bring your donations for our 'BASKET BEGINNINGS'
collection. Please purchase any of the following items and
place them in the donation box in the narthex by February
10th: laundry detergent; ajax cleanser; toilet brush; toilet
cleaning products; toilet tissue; Lysol or multi-purpose
cleaner, dish soap, pillows, sheet sets, comforters/bedspreads
('full' size). We hope to get the baskets filled and delivered to
MLM on February 11th. These items will be distributed by
MLM to formerly homeless individuals placed into their
supportive housing programs. Contact Charlotte Hundley or
Joyce Webber if you have questions.
THIS WEEK IN THE WORD
This guide is provided to help you prepare for next Sunday. Use
it individually or with your family. Also included is a verse of
Scripture to commit to memory to help you in your witness to
your family, friends, and co-workers. It’s very simple…read the
verse, reflect on the questions, say the Scripture to remember,
and pray. Enjoy your time in the Word.
Monday: Exodus 34:29-35 What happened to Moses?
HEARING AID DONATIONS We will be collecting used
hearing aids to be refurbished and given free of charge to
those in need. Any and all hearing aids can be used - some
for replacement parts and some reconditioned. A local
audiologist distributes them to people in Guatemala on her
mission trips. This will be an on-going collection, and there
is a small box (marked "hearing aids") in the wooden
donation box in the narthex. Contact Laurie Aman at 913839-1839 for further information or questions.
Tuesday: II Peter 1:16-21 The disciples of Jesus were
eyewitnesses of what?
Wednesday: Matthew 17:1-9 What did Jesus say about
the vision?
Thursday: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Where was Moses
buried?
Friday: Hebrews 3:1-16 What did Jesus say about
people’s hearts?
Saturday: Luke 9:28-36 What did Moses and Elijah
speak about?
Scripture to Remember: Luke 9:35
And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my
Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!”
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FOR MILITARY SERVICE MEN & WOMEN:
THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
Serving overseas:
AFC Philip Berube (& Elizabeth) (Germany)
NEW PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
For Al Martin, as he recovers from surgery for prostate
cancer.
Serving stateside:
SRA Zach Hughes
Airman Jake Mattern
Major Paul Kassebaum
CAPT Andrew Barrier
LT Brandon Boxler
SPC Dusty Dill
For Emmalee Mattern, who has Lyme’s Disease and being
tested for other health concerns.
For the family of John Bartnett, Bob’s uncle, who died of
congestive heart failure on Jan. 26.
SGT Brandon Seutter
SGT Michael Burdett
SGT Daniel Kassebaum
Staff SGT Austin Nichols
SPC Ryan Gibson
A1C Brady Cox
FOR OUR EXPECTANT MOTHERS:
For the family of Lisa Presley, friends of the Kosberg’s,
who lost her battle with ALS on Tuesday.
Courtney Gaede, Samantha Ronsick, Lori Hughey,
Rebecca McDonald, Tara Olson-Capps and all other
expectant mothers.
For the family of Mike Grove, varsity coach at Olathe
Northwest, as they mourn the loss of their daughter, Mary,
who died unexpectedly this past Monday.
FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL
For Vicar Bill & Vickie Wingfield during their vicarage year
with us.
For Thelma Pepper, mother of Jeannie Sumstine, who is
nearing life’s end.
For all those dealing with the repercussions of disasters and
mourning the loss of loved ones.
For Alyssa Burdett & Karen Webber as they continue their
studies to pursue church work careers: For Katie
Wisnieski during her DCE internship.
For all those who are seeking employment; may they
receive guidance and strength.
For Aaron Chittick as he finishes up his last year at the
Seminary.
CONTINUED PRAYERS:
For Pastor Carlton Kjergaard, assisted by wife Dorothy,
and the ministry of Word and Sacrament he brings to
residents in nursing and retirement homes.
Praise report for Eugene Eubanks, friends of Gehrts, who is
cancer-free at this time.
For our Missionaries: T.I.M. partners: Tim & Beth Heiney,
Andrea Herman, and the Carlos Family (Guinea, West
Africa); Dr. & Mrs. Brian Sorge & family (India). For
Brian Rothove, Debbie Seutter’s brother (with Mercy
International in Honduras).
We rejoice with Aaron & Melissa Chittick at the birth of
their daughter, Lorelai.
For Linda Kuhlen, mother of Amy Mahnken, who is
recovering from knee replacement surgery.
Those celebrating Birthdays this week: Ryan
Brockschmidt, Adam Wisneiski, Keith Pritzel, Aidan
Williams, Michaela Burdett, Kim Goodnow, Darren
Wagner.
For Terry Gronewald, nephew of Connie Teig, suffering
from end stage liver disease.
For the family of Terry Engholm, friends of the Hoppas
family, who was killed in accident in the home.
Those celebrating Anniversaries this week: Gunnar &
Cindy Berg, Ron & Karen Aerni.
FOR THOSE DEALING WITH LONG-TERM ILLNESS
AND HEALTH CONCERNS:
For Denny Reid, friend of the Krull family (radiation &
awaiting a donor); Jill Frith sister of Rev. Frith (ovarian
cancer); Connie Morse, sister of Debbie Seutter (under
hospice care); Denise Johnson, Danniel Christensen’s
grandmother (pancreatic cancer); Paige Hakins, 7 month old
friend of Sherri Webb (tumors behind her right eye); Marjorie
Schwangler, Lois Guttu’s sister (esophagus cancer);
Jennifer Masengarb, Pastor’s cousin (breast cancer); Jess
Alton, friend of the Krull’s (brain cancer); Dorothy Kjergaard
(breast cancer); Ron Mikolash, Carol Brandt’s dad, (lung
cancer); Sharon Clifton, friend of the Reffetts (breast
cancer); Jeri Dawn Beverstock, daughter of Bob & Karen
Rinne (shingles & Crohn’s Disease); Betty Hammes, Jean
Trickett’s mother (terminal Leukemia); Rosemary Fiscella
(stage 4 cancer); Becky Schotte, friend of Kim Burdett
(cancer); Tim Degner, Gail Mattern’s brother, (epileptic
seizures); Joan Marotz, Matt Schultze’s aunt (stage 4
terminal cancer); Braden Hofen (neuroblastoma cancer);
Derrick Trott, friend of the Obermueller family (tumors).
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