BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

JUNE 2023

WORD AND WORSHIP

TAKING TIME TO PRAY

“Never stop praying. Whatever happens, give thanks, SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS
because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.” 10:30 am in the Fellowship Hall
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

It’s good to let prayer be the first thing you do in the morn-
ing and the last thing you do at night. Be on guard against
false, deceitful thoughts that say, “Wait awhile, you can
pray in an hour. First, you must finish this or that.” For
with such thoughts, you turn away from prayer towards the
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
business at hand, which surrounds you and holds you back 10:30 am
so you never get around to praying that day.

Of course, some tasks are as good or better than prayer,

especially during an emergency. Nevertheless, we should
pray continually. Christ says to keep on asking, searching, WEDNESDAY BIBLE CLASS
and knocking (Luke11:9-11). And Paul says that we 10:00 AM
should never stop praying (1 Thessalonians5:17). Like-
wise, we should continually guard against sin and wrong-
doing, which can’t happen if we don’t fear God and keep
his commandments in mind at all times. In Psalm 1 we
read, “Blessed is the person who…reflects on his teachings
day and night” (Psalm1:1-2).

We shouldn’t neglect the habit of true prayer and get

caught up in necessary work—which usually isn’t all that
necessary anyway. We can end up becoming lazy about
prayer, cold towards it, and tired of it, but the devil doesn’t
get lazy around us.

Martin Luther Through Faith Alone:

365 Devotional Readings
From Martin Luther, Copyright: 1999
Concordia Publishing House
 TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER

For the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

-here, there, and everywhere-
through the word and deeds of
ALL God’s people.

PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH AND HEALING

End of coronavirus
Our nation and People of Ukraine
Christians - return to the Bible
Roy Anders - recuperating from a stroke
Linda Wehmeyer - health concerns (but improving!)
Jerry Hahn - health concerns
Teri Klien, Daughter of Sharon Leriche, recovering from car accident

OUR ADOPTED MILITARY:

Nick Beagley (Bretscher)
CONTINUING HEALTH ISSUES:
Stan & Dorothy Barsky, Frances Bell, LeRoy & Fran Ettling, John Folkerts, Billy Lane, John Morgan, Jim Thomas
PRAYERS FOR OTHERS:
For the homeless in the Bridgeton area. For our missionaries who serve the Lord in foreign lands. For persecuted
Christians around the world. For innocent civilians trying to survive in war-torn areas. Those who serve in our nation’s
armed forces and our Government leaders. For God’s grace that we may have the desire to love our enemies and pray for
those who persecute us.

“FEED THE HUNGRY”

WEDNESDAY JUNE 7th
At 9:00 am
Needed: donations of fruit, loaves of bread, individually
wrapped chips & snack items
Please have all donations brought to the church kitchen before
Wednesday
Especially needed are people to help assemble the lunches and
drive to St. Patricks!
 CALENDAR OF EVENTS - JUNE 2023

1 TH CHAIR YOGA 10:15 am 21 W BIBLE STUDY 10:00 am

2 F (Church office Closed) 22 TH CHAIR YOGA 10:15 am

Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm

3 S Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm 23 F (Church office Closed)

Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm

4 SUN SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 am 24 S Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm

Bible Study/Sunday School 10:30 am

5 M (Church office Closed) 25 SUN SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 am

Bible Study/Sunday School 10:30 am
Narcotics Anonymous Business Meeting 1 pm
6 T BOARD of DIERCTOR’S MEETING 7 pm 26 M (Church office Closed)

7 W FEED THE HUNGRY 9:00 pm 27 T VBS MEETNG 6:00 pm

ELDER’S MEETING 7:00 pm

8 TH CHAIR YOGA 10:15 am 28 W BIBLE STUDY 10:00 am

9 F (Church office Closed) 29 TH CHAIR YOGA 10:15 am

Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm

10 S Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm 30 F (Church office Closed)

Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm

11 SUN SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 am

Bible Study/Sunday School 10:30 am

12 M (Church office Closed)

13 T VBS MEETING 6:00 pm

14 W BIBLE STUDY 10:00 am

15 TH CHAIR YOGA 10:15 am

16 F (Church office Closed)

Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm
MOVIE NIGHT 6:00 pm
17 S Narcotics Anonymous 7 pm

18 SUN SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 am

Bible Study/Sunday School 10:30 am
FATHERS DAY
19 M (Church office Closed)

20 T
 WORSHIP SCHEDULE JUNE 2023
Serving: June 4th
ALTAR FLOWERS: Beautiful Savior
ALTAR GUILD: Kathy Leonard; Pauline Tulloch
ELDER: Bill Crichton
COUNTER: Dan & Marie Woodcock
FELLOWSHIP: Beautiful Savior
MUSICIAN: Michelle Sliger
GREETER: Marilyn Sims
READER: June Hahn
SOUND & LIGHTS: Tim Decker; Bob Mullins
USHER: 1
Serving: June 18th
ALTAR FLOWERS: Beautiful Savior
ALTAR GUILD: Linda Wehmeyer; Marlene Muraski
ELDER: Bill Fey
COUNTER: Jo & Abbey Sundermeyer
FELLOWSHIP: __/Dan Woodcock
MUSICIAN: Milo Lombard
GREETER: Ellen Sims
READER: Art Wehmeyer
SOUND & LIGHTS: Tim Decker; Bob Mullins
USHER: 3
Serving: June 11th
ALTAR FLOWERS: Dennis & Cher Niehaus; celebrating
42nd wedding anniversary
ALTAR GUILD: Kathy Leonard; Pauline Tulloch
ELDER: Bill Crichton
COUNTER: Sally Lane & Rebecca Wegman
FELLOWSHIP: __ /__
MUSICIAN: Anita Tissi
GREETER: Sharon Leriche
READER: liturgist
SOUND & LIGHTS: Tim Decker; Bob Mullins
USHER: 2
Serving: June 25th
ALTAR FLOWERS: Beautiful Savior
ALTAR GUILD: Linda Wehmeyer; Marlene Muraski
ELDER: Bill Fey
COUNTER: Christine Foelsing
FELLOWSHIP: __ / Harry Grodie
MUSICIAN: Kay Kinder
GREETER: Sharon Leriche
READER: Bill Crichton
SOUND & LIGHTS: Tim Decker; Bob Mullins
USHER: 4
 CONGRATS TO BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR MEMBERS ON THEIR SPECIAL DAY

JUNE BAPTISM JUNE BIRTHDAY JUNE

REMEMBRANCES REMEMBRANCES ANNIVERSARIES

Darin Gittus 06/05

Jamie Foelsing 06/05
Tom & JoAnn Hopkins
David Wilson 06/06 Joshua Mische 06/06 06/10/1961
Greg Meaux 06/12 61 yrs
Amanda Moore 06/11
June Hahn 06/30 Don & Janice Templeton
Darlene Neil 06/13 06/12/1965
Tim Decker 06/18 57 yrs

LeRoy Ettling 06/19

Dennis & Cheryl Niehaus
Bill Kipp 06/24 06/13/1980
Stephen Barry 06/30 42 yrs

Marie Woodcock 06/30

James & Christine Foelsing
06/22/1991
31 yrs
 May 2nd 2023 Board Meeting Minutes:

Meeting called to order at 7:04 pm by Bob Engleken.

Attendees: Marlene Muraski, Devin Linhardt, Paster Ostermeyer, Dan Woodcock, Bob Engleken, Christine Foelsing, Ellen Sims, Linda Watts.

Welcome by Pastor and Devotion by Bob reading 1st Corinthians, Chap. 12, verses 8-11.

April minutes were approved. Motion to approve by Dan Woodcock, 2 nd by Marlene.

Pastor’s Report:- Re-cap on Easter and Holy week-good attendance

Confirmation on May 7th with baptism for Payton Thomas and Confirmation for Elizabeth Decker and Alex Mullins
Welcomed new visitors Michael and Lynn Bates who just moved to the area.
Discussion on the joy of having children in our services.
Committee meeting with Pastor Hagan, District Director on May 18 th at 7pm All are welcome.

Elder’s Report: no report, Bill Crichton not present. Last meeting 3 out of 5 Elders attended. Focus on keeping track of members.

Christian Education: Marlene has ordered a cake and cupcake for the confirmands. She also has crosses for them.

Evangelism: Devin reported future activities

-5/12 at 6:30pm Game night

-5/23 at 6pm VBS meeting
-6/13 at 6pm VBS meeting
-6/16 at 6pm Movie night
-7/4 4th of July Parade
-7/9 at 11:30am Last VBS meeting
-7/10-7/14 6-8:30pm VBS
-8/5 Backpack Drive
-9/17 Church Picnic with Karaoke

Devin spoke to Bridgeton officials and got the OK to hand out VBS flyers during the parade. He has contacted Pattonville School
District to obtain names of students for backpacks.

-Trivia Night netted $292 bringing a total of $1431.00 for VBS

-Contacted Hope and Zion to put registration signup for VBS in their bulletins
-Still working on a trailer for the parade

Property and Maintenance: Al Winkler would like to review further the 3 bids on parking lot, tabled for now. Pastor will contact piano
repairman about broken key.

Social Ministry: Ellen Sims reported sending 10 Birthday and 3 Anniversary cards. Community Helping Ministry-delivered food
-they need jelly
-7/29 blessing of facilities & open house
-starting 6/13 lawn concerts are back at Temple Christian Fellowship, 11625 Old St. Charles Rock Rd.

No requests for assistance

Youth and Family Ministry:- no report

Stewardship:- no report

Office Reports

Treasurer- Christine Foelsing reported that through April we are ahead of budget by $9,000.

Financial Secretary- Dan Woodcock reported that Sally and Becky are new counters.

Vice President- Tim Decker, no report

President-Bob Engleken
Call Committee meeting on 5/18
Signed up for Bridgeton July 4th Parade
We have $200,000 in 3 CD’s at Lutheran Church extension funds

Motion to adjourn at 8:25pm by Ellen, 2nd by Marlene

Closed with the Lord’s Prayer

Next meeting-June 6th

Respectfully submitted,
Linda Watts

4th of JULY PARADE

The theme for this year is
Music Throughout the Decades
 The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is working with
the Lutheran churches in Ukraine

2023

MOVIE NITE
6:00 PM
June 16th

GOD IS NOT
DEAD 2
To learn more, support the work in Ukraine and help those
affected by this war, visit lcms.org/ukraine.

VBS
July 10-14

6:00 - 8:30 pm

Invite your neigh-

bor!

Rev. Tim Ostermeyer

Secretary:
Lisa Sylvester
Ourchurchlady@sbcglobal.net
Newsletter Editor:
Sharon Leriche & Beautiful Savior
members
bsmonthly@sbcglobal.net

Phone:
314-291-2395
Web page:
www.bslcms.org