Excerpts
- …to
Elation
May 1st, 1975. Confirmands: “Randall Everson, Norman Holtzhauer, Joanne
Kleiner, Betty Ann Klotz, Ilene Molyneau, AlanNielsen, Christopher Riehl,
Elizabeth Robinson, Sandra Rosnau, Carla Sneyd, David Thrower, Linda
Vollmershausen, Marlin Wentzell, Teresa White, Timothy Wallace.”
July 3, 1975. Worship and Music
“Charles Banhardt has been hired [as church organist] and the
contract signed for a wage of $70.00 per month, plus $15.00 per wedding. $15.00 will be deducted from each pay for a
Sunday’s absence.”
Oct. 2, 1975.
“...facilities being rented
by Second Christian Reform Church”
Worship and Music
“John Hucsko has agreed to
act as choir director...”
“Christmas Eve --German Service 5:30 p.m.
--Candlelight Service 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Day --10:30 a.m.
Property Committee
“-hooks for acolyte tapers
now in existence.”
Nov. 5, 1975. LCW Minutes
“-sell the coffee
percolator (1/2 price) and buy a new one.
-Mrs. Wentzell asked for volunteers for the
Christmas Heritage Tour Christmas Program
- discussion of fruit
baskets to be made up for shut-ins.”
Nov. 6, 1975. “Service
and Publicity committee was asked by E. Doherty to provide for the Supper at
the Mortgage Elimination Celebration ...(Nov. 30/75) .
Pastor Resmer to be guest speaker at this celebration.”
Dec. 3, 1975. LCW Minutes
“-Mrs. Wentzell narrated
the ‘Christmas Heritage Tour’.
-some members displayed their native costumes
-sang Christmas carols from
each country mentioned.
Pres. Darlene Chapman, Sec. Karen Wickenheuser, Treas. Colette
Osterhout”
Dec. 5th, 1975.
Evangelism—“this committee to provide Social
evenings for elderly at institutions (e.g. Woodingford)
Service and Publicity -L. Rosnau
“Supper at Mortgage Elimination celebration at Nov 30/75 attended by 150 people. Every member of congregation was contacted
for this occasion.”
Finance -R.
Eves
“Finance Committee to make
a study of selling the parsonage and providing the Pastor with a living
allowance, and this study to be presented at the annual meeting.”
Communications
“C. Wentzell moved, L.
Vinnins seconded, that Christian
Education Committee make a presentation to Ken Riehl for his 10 years of Sunday
School Superintendent service. This to be
made at the annual meeting. Carried.”
Jan. 7, 1976. LCW Minutes
“-All helped to dismantle
the Christmas tree
-continue Bible –a-Month Club, Kidee Kits and
layettes
-10 doz. Cookies to the LCW convention in May
for first night reception of the Bicentennial Convention at Wilfrid Laurier
University, May 14—16.”
January 25, 1976. Annual Meeting
Property, Finance and Stewardship Committees
“-A new lawn mower was
purchased in 1975.
-Roof was repaired.
-Second Mortgage was
eliminated.
-Large room was painted by
Mr. Ken Riehl.
-Kitchen was painted by
LCW; also new curtains put up.
-Any volunteers to paint
pastor’s study and washrooms?”
Feb. 4, 1976. LCW Minutes
“-made $96.00 on sale of
coffee to Fanshawe
-volunteers needed to serve dinner to Home
Economics course
-clean-up day at the church
-another Fanshawe request—coffee for 100
people on April, 24.”
April 1, 1976. “Church picnic—June 27th at
Otterville Park. Service and Publicity
Committee to put up posters and to provide refreshments.”
May 5, 1976. LCW
Minutes
“-guest speaker George
Gaieti—introduced by Pastor Wentzell
-lunch served by Bertha Meckbach, Bessie Roi
and Elizabeth Brenneman
May 6, 1976. Pastor’s Report
“C. Wentzell, in a motion,
recommended the following be confirmed:
Peter Chambers, Sally Dennis, Donald Frey, John Hagedorn, Susan Hucsko, Alexander
Klein, Gregory Mortimer, Brenda McFarland, Michael Rosnau.”
June 2, 1976. LCW Minutes
“regular donation of $30.00
to Synodical Unit of the Lutheran Church
Women.
*Note to include “Typical
LCW Meeting” from Presentation notes
June 3, 1976. New Business
“Pastor Wentzell suggested
the unclaimed coat at Bethany is put into G. Tubbe’s custody.”
Dec. 1, 1976. LCW Minutes
“A motion by Elsa Zelch to
carry on with the adopted child in India for the year was seconded by Bertha
Meckbach. This is at a cost of $180.00
per year...”
December 2nd,
1976. Youth and Parish Education
“Leadership
Course—‘Christopher’—offered at our church, starting in January, Monday
evenings, at a cost of $25.00 (10 sessions).
Anyone interested contact E. Hagedorn.”
January 23, 1977. Annual Meeting
“Christian Education & Youth”
“-3 confirmation classes, a
total of 26 pupils
-Vacation Church
School -held evenings, 12 leaders &
50 pupils
-Sunday School
Supper...Inge Hansen reported on activities for 1976
-Mrs. Bennewies has an enrolment
of 20 children, 3 yrs. and under.
-Ken Riehl reported on
Brownies, Guides and Cubs
-Chuck Vinnins reported on
Youth activities...”
March 2, 1977. LCW Minutes
“Christian Service –served
18 dinners Jan. 22, on Feb. 26 and 200 cups of coffee.”
-“April Tea
-display of all the quilts, baby clothes, knitting, crib blankets, etc.
To be donated to the Grenfell Mission.”
March
3, 1977. New Business
“...Church’s
old record book missing—announcement to be made[to the congregation] by R.
Eves.
April
6, 1977. LCW Minutes
“-letter
from Christian Children’s Fund, thanking us for sponsoring a new child.”
“-Christian
Service -coffee for 2 weeks for
Fanshawe College”
“-repairs
to offering plates”
April 14th,
1977. Business Arising
“P.A. System purchased,
which includes microphone, two speakers and amplifier , at a cost of $204.00
which was covered by special donations.”
Pastor’s Report
“CKDK radio station has cut
the time allotted to broadcasts by the Wdsk Ministerial Assoc. to 30-second
spots. The ministerial association
declined.”
May 4, 1977. LCW Minutes
“-$75.00 for 2 altar
candles, 2 salvers & the alms basin recoated”
-“Mr. & Mrs. Ken Bond wished to make a
donation toward same in celebration of
their 30th wedding anniversary.”
-“An invitation was
received from Brantford to a cluster meeting June 14, to help celebrate the 25th
anniversary of the dedication of their church.”
June 1, 1977. LCW Minutes
“Mary Leis produced $50. ,
$2. being for coffee perc rental to University Women & $48. for supplying,
setting up coffee for Fanshawe College.”
June 2, 1977. Pastor’s Report
“Vic Jeanson to be accepted
into membership, in a motion by Pastor, seconded by R. Eves.”
July 7, 1977. Worship and Music
“...Richard Eves, Lyle
Rosnau and Earl Chambers will conduct service during the last two Sundays while
Pastor is on vacation.”
Nov. 13, 1977. “3 housing alternatives presented to the
pastor.”
Jan. 5, 1978.
“Five 30-second spot messages were prepared and taped, by the pastor for
CKDK; but not aired. This feature has
been cancelled by the radio station.:
Youth and Parish Education -E. Hagedorn
“...Mrs. Bennewies has
taken care of Nursery Roll for over 30 years.
Mrs. Helen Blackmore will take over.”
Feb. 9, 1978. New Business
“Heating System Repair Cost -A special campaign will be held to
raise funds to cover the estimated $8,000.00 cost...”
April 6, 1978. Correspondence
“...A motion was made to
turn down the request of Marshall Twitty for the rental of our property for an
Oriental Dance Class.”
May 3, 1978. LCW Minutes
“Bertha
Meckbach gave a report on the Grenfell Tea [held April 26] and thanked the
ladies for their help. [$595.07] was
made by selling cards, baking, an afghan, from donations and from the tea
tables.”
“Mary
Leis bought 5 cream & sugar sets and 1 doz. Vases with the money from the
selling of food and flowers left over from the Tea.”
May
4, 1978. Business Arising
“The Spring District
[Conference] at Leamington, Ontario St. Paul’s Church was attended by Inga
Hansen, Earl Chambers and Pastor Wentzell.”
June 1, 1978. “Fee Schedule for Rental of facilities at
BethanyLutheran Church: Room #4-$20.per use, R0om #5-$15. per use, Kitchen -$2
per use.
July 6, 1978. “We received a letter of resignation from
custodian, Mr. Sam Leis, effective July 15, 1978.”
Nov. 2, 1978. Worship and Music Committee -Darrell Haar
“The committee has been
charged with ordering new version hymnals...approximately 100 will be ordered
for delivery for Fall 1979.”
Dec. 7, 1978. Youth and Parish Education -E. Hagedorn
“...’Shining Star’ will be
performed at Bethany on December 19, 1978 and the show will be videotaped for
Cable TV. Mr. Rosnau made the
arrangements.”
Jan. 4, 1979. Youth and Parish Education -E. Hagedorn
“’Shining Star’: This play was video-taped by Western Cable TV
and shown to the Woodstock public on Dec. 20/78.
The cast rented a bus and
performed ‘The Shining Star’ at Ritz Lutheran Villa, Mitchell, on Sat. Dec.
20/78. The play and cast were
well-received.”
January 10, 1979. LCW Minutes
“Woodingford Lodge asked if
we would donate four loaves of sandwiches for their Valentine’s Tea. Four members volunteered.”
March 1, 1979. Worship and Music -L. Rosnau
“There is discussion at the
present about the present state of the choir and a possible campaign for new
members. Nothing was resolved at the
meeting.”
New Business
“Ross and Eleanor Sinclair
donated a set of ceramic figurines of Mary, Joseph and the Christ Child. This donation was accepted.”
March 7, 1979. LCW Minutes
“...how much to charge for
quilts for the congregation?”
“Whatever they want to pay
us.”—Grace
--from “Brownie leader,
Mrs. La Salle—would LCW cater to the Mother—Daughter banquet this year? --Agreed.”
June 6, 1979. LCW Minutes
“—6:30 p.m. social—dinner
at 7. [followed by ] Business Meeting
“-fluorescent lights for
kitchen
“-on October 14th,
Lutheran Church Women are observing 100 years of women’s work in the church.”
June 14, 1979. Property
“...E. Chambers will
provide a bucket to replace the one damaged when V. Jeanson fell on it.”
-“more deliberations over
parsonage and mortgage.
July 5, 1979. Worship and Music -L. Rosnau
“A letter was received from
Bill Lovelace, piano teacher at Bethany for the past seven years, that he no
longer requires our facilities. He has
donated a Heintzman piano and stool to our congregation.”
October 4, 1979. Property
“The furnace room will be
cleaned October 13 by Ken Bond and Earl Chambers. If anyone would like to remove any articles
before that time, please do so. Some of
the items will be stored at Barbara Mason’s.
Worship and Music
“Introduction of the New
Book of Worship will take place on October 14...a second practice will be held
on Oct. 28th, also after lunch, with Dr. Bergbusch present.”
September
5, 1979. LCW Minutes
“...guest
speaker Rev. L. G. Stairs, Regional Director of the Leprosy Mission of Canada
from Brantford.”
“The
buying of a vacuum cleaner to by used by the Altar Guild was brought up in Old
Business. Inga Hansen made a motion that
Bessie Roi buy a vacuum cleaner that is of suitable weight, and it was seconded
by Donna Anderson.”
October
14, 1979. LCW Minutes
“Bette,(Mrs.
Vernon Cronmiller) spoke on the 100 years of Organized Women’s Work in the
Church.
--150
members and friends present for the service
--dinner
for 118 was served in the Fellowship Hall.”
November
1, 1979. Correspondence
“Our
pastor has received a couple of phone calls complaining about the retaining
wall in front of the church. These
complaints express their concern over children’s safety while playing on this wall,
as there are loose rocks that could be very dangerous. ...”
November
7, 1979. LCW Minutes
“Country
Fair from 7:00 to 9:00 : 7 display tables and a fish pond”
“The
president received a letter of thanks from Mabel Bowman for the banner that
Ruth [Vik] made for the Southern District Assembly. A letter from Mrs. Wilma Wilker was read,
saying how much they liked the banner and was asking if another one could be
made for next year. The letter was
shelved until Spring 1980.”
Thursday,
October 11, 1979.
*Funeral
Service for May Margaret Otto.
December
5, 1979. LCW Minutes
“A
letter was read from the Grenfell Medical Mission, about the decision to end
the Association in 1980.”
“Christian
Service Committee -6 quilts had
been made...and were going to be given to members of our church whose homes had
been destroyed by the tornado.”
“Mrs.
Verna Schneider showed 4 quilts made by the women’s group of Grace Lutheran
Church in Mitchell. They were sent to
our Church to be given to victims of the tornado.”
December
6, 1979. Communication
“We
received a complaint from someone regarding the temperature in the church ...
The sun was shining in the window thereby making it very warm...”
Evangelism and Social Ministry
“Edith
Chambers attended a Bible Society meeting and handed out special donation cards
to the people of the church the following Sunday.”
January
3, 1980. Business Arising
“There
is a tree to be replanted on the city property.
E. Chambers reports that the city engineer will not take any names for
trees until April, 1980. We should
contact the city engineer again at that time.”
Property -Ken Bond
“The
last pew in the church has been removed to allow more room for the choir.”
January
27, 1980. Evangelism and Social
Ministry
“We
had a family retreat at Camp Edgewood in September. About 20 people were present to share in the
weekend experience...We all had a very good time (and ended up on a calendar).”
February
6, 1980. LCW Minutes
“The
treasurer reported ...$125.00 that was a gift to the Mae Otto Memorial
Fund. With the memorial gifts ... they
are going to buy a green paramount [paramet] for the altar and matching book
marks and stole. Bessie Roi made the
motion, Carrie Wittig seconded it and all were in favour.”
March
5, 1980. LCW Minutes
“Barbara
Mason is a member of the Hospitality Committee for the Oxford County Ploughing
Match. She told us about some of the
ways that the churches will be helping.
There will be a committee planning meeting at Bethany LC on April 28th.”
March
6, 1980. –“new member, Mrs. Howard Greenfield”
September 14, 1980. Business Arising
“B. Mason reported that the
women of the church gave permission to take up the carpet in the back
entrance.”
October 2, 1980. Property
“The Pastor’s back lawn is
being attacked by cinch bugs and skunks.
K. Bond will look into this.
Nov. 6, 1980. Youth and Parish Education
“Sue Rosnau attended Youth
Convention in Edmonton.”
Nov. 16, 1980. Choir Invitation
“Mrs. Fritz Durichen has accepted the task of
training a choir for the Christmas Season.
TODAY meet with her at the organ following worship to determine a
suitable day and time for rehearsal.
Youth, young adults and older singers welcome!”
January 25, 1981. “introduction of the new Lutheran Book of
Worship”
March 5, 1981. Correspondence
“Mrs. L. Picker informed us
that the Reverend A. Schweitzer is celebrating his fortieth year in the
ministry on March 22. Moved by C.
Wentzell, seconded by C. Vinnins that a message of congratulations be sent. Carried.”
Worship and Music
“Phyllis Allen joined the
choir.”
April 2, 1981. Worship and Music
“Children’s Choir—Mrs.
Allen has taken charge.”
Service and Publicity
“Coffee hour will be held
every other Sunday after the service.
Donations will be used to supplement the expenses for coffee.”
*Note: Merv Wallace, a
neighbour voluntarily cut Bethany’s
lawns –with our gratitude and without compensation. Mr. Wallace moved in May of 1981.
May 7, 1981. Property
“If we install a bell in
our tower, we will require a building permit...”
“There isn’t an anti-noise
by law but there is a nuisance bylaw, under which anyone could lay a charge
through the police department if they felt we were creating a disturbance (or
nuisance). With our current neighbour, I
would say we are taking quite a gamble by installing anything to create a
noise. K. R. Bond”
--“from CKDK -...CKDK is introducing a new program
called the CGM Show—Christian Gospel Music Show. This is in response to a good number of
requests we have received. The program
will run each Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and feature a blend of
contemporary and traditional gospel music.
Hugh Clemence,
Station Manager”
June 4, 1981. Property
“moved by K. Bond, seconded
by R. Vinnins that the parsonage driveway and entrance to north parking lot be
paved with asphalt for the price of $1,075.00 . Carried.”
“...moved by K. Bond and
seconded by B. Mason that G & M. Roofing’s quote of $2,460. be accepted.
Carried.”
Pastor’s Report
“The following desire
membership in Bethany Lutheran Church:...Mrs. Kenneth Hickey (Shirley) from
Trinity Lutheran Church, Tavistock; Mrs. Robert Peterman (Marianne) from St.
Paul Lutheran Church, Cambridge, son Michael from St. Paul Lutheran Church,
Cambridge (daughter Susan baptized here.)”
September 3, 1981.
-“The Errington—Graham
Dance Studio...given permission to rent the large Sunday School room on Fridays
at $40.00 per session. Carried.”
Business Arising
:”50th
Anniversary Chairman—no one was appointed.
Ken Riehl will attempt to recruit a committee to organize for this
anniversary.”
September 13, 1982. Pastor’s Report
“The Art Robinson family
invited the congregation to picnic at their home. A pleasant noon and afternoon was spent
there. We are also grateful for this
sharing and ‘service’ within our fellowship.
The Hansens invited
congregational members to an afternoon of sailing. Thus, another avenue for fellowship and
sharing of a different kind occurred.
Again, thanks!
We are all aware of the
economic climate that persists, causing considerable concern, especially for
those people affected. We note, with gratitude, that people are finding ways to
cope.”
January 4, 1982. Evangelism and Social Ministry
“Cossman Hyunga will
present the Folk Mass on Feb. 7. ...Moved by C. Wentzell, seconded by R.
Vinnins, that $50. and the loose offering be given to the Cossman Hyunga
Association and $15. be given for travel expenses.”
Worship and Music
“Permit to burn Christmas
trees has been acquired...”
“Irene Stickel, Organist,
has been hired. She doesn’t want to wear
the gown. Moved by D. Haar, seconded by
E. Chambers, that I. Stickel be accepted as organist but be encouraged to wear
the organist’s gown. Carried.”
January 24, 1982. Annual Meeting
“The proposed budget for
1982 was presented by V. Jeanson. Ken
Bond, Property Chairman, mentioned that planned expenditures include shingling
of parsonage roof, some aluminum siding on the parsonage and changing the
windows in the hallway of the church.”
President’s Report -Vic
Jeanson
“...On the minus side, I
see the same faces sitting on Council and across the table at committee
meetings. Each year it is a struggle to fill vacancies on Council. ... Each
year we barely have a quorum at our Annual Meeting.”
Pastor’s Report Pastor
C. Wentzell
“European tour highlighted
by attendance at the Oberammagau Passion Play.”
February 1, 1982 . Youth
and Parish Education
“Mr. and Mrs. Jeanson have
agreed to be advisors to the youth. They
had a meeting and began to plan for a retreat in May.”
May 3, 1982. Pastor’s Report
“It was moved by C. Wentzell,
seconded by B. Mason that Pamela Lahn, Manfred Bohner, Frank Gross, Allan
Hansen, Timothy Lamers and Frederick Probst be accepted for confirmation.”
June 7, 1982. Business Arising
“Eastern Canada
Synod—Leadership Training Course at Luther Lyn
August 25—26. Toni Coordes will
be our delegate. It was moved by D.
Haar, seconded by R. Vinnins that the registration of $25. be paid for her.
Carried.”
July 19, 1982. Stewardship and Finance
“A motion was made to
establish a Memorial Fund, the name to be Bethany Lutheran Church Memorial
Fund...”.
Youth and Parish Education
“Donna Anderson and Barb
Mason have indicated that they wish to co-ordinate the Vacation Church School
for 1983.”
December 6, 1982. New Business
“Last payment on church and
parsonage was made in November. Mortgage
Burning Ceremony will be planned.”
“Council agreed to have the
attic of the parsonage insulated in 1983.
Total cost is $600.00. OHIP grant
is $360.00 Our portion is $240.00.”
January 1983. Annual Meeting
Report of the President --Vic Jeanson
“...paid off final Mortgage
on the building as of Dec. ’82.”
Worship and Music
“Thanks to Phyllis Allen
and RuthAnn Jeanson for organizing and guiding the Children’s Choir which has been a great success.”
To Helen Blackmore provided
supervision and schedules for the 28 children who used the Nursery through the
year,
To Lyle Rosnau for
coordinating the Ushers and their Duties.”
“In January we started the
year off with a new organist, Ms. Irene Stickel, who, when she came to us, had
a great deal of experience with our service format and with directing
choirs. I am also pleased to say that
she has intentions of being with us for some time to come. -Charles Vinnins”
*[Irene affiliates with
Bethany as we have received a letter of release from St. Peter’s Lutheran
Church, Delhi.]
January 27, 1983. *An “Energy Conservation Program is
established between Bethany Lutheran Church, Woodstock and the Ministry of
Energy of Ontario.”
February
11,1983. Service and Publicity
“Lyle Rosnau has agreed to
assume responsibility for the writing of letters to the guests for our Mortgage
Burning, and will also be the Master of Ceremonies at the dinner.”
March 7, 1983. Canada/Ontario Employment Development
Program
“It is proposed to make
necessary renovations and improvements to repair deficiencies and reduce
operating costs.
“—agreement between Church of the Good
Shepherd...herein called the Client and Bethany Lutheran Church, herein called
the Sponsor for an application under the Canada/Ontario Employment Development
Program (COED).
Job Title Man-Weeks
Supervision 9
Carpenter 6
Labourer 21
Inspection and technical
approval shall be by Drakar Engineering Limited.”
June 6, 1983. Correspondence
“Mr. & Mrs. R. Anderson
and son Rob request a release of membership in Bethany Lutheran Church.”
“—picnic held June 26 in
Otterville Park”
July 4, 1983. Youth and Parish Education
“Committee is searching for
a picnic area for 1985. [Recent picnics have been]held at Otterville Park
[including 1984’s]”
August 11, 1983.
“Proposal Number 5476 JK2
-signed by Lloyd Axworthy,
Minister of Employment and Immigration, Government of Canada and Russel H.
Ramsay, Minister of Labour, Government of Ontario.”
*Note: Through this program, Bethany gained
insulation, storage facilities and outside shed, brick re-pointing and
landscaping.
September 6, 1983. 50th Anniversary Committee
“Letter has been sent to
Canadian Art China Co. For price list for anniversary plates.”
December 12, 1983. Mutual Ministry Committee Meeting
“Lyle Rosnau—presentation
of concerns to congregation”
Evangelism and Social Ministry
“A letter from the
Victorian Order of Nurses concerning volunteers for delivering Meals on Wheels
was presented.”
Pastor’s Report
“Saturday, Dec. 10, we
passed a significant milestone in the life of Bethany Lutheran Church: As we
enter the 50th Anniversary Year, we have our goals set for “A
Jubilee of Thanksliving.” The
Anniversary Committee has planned a terrific calendar of events for 1984. It is a wonderful way to promote Bethany; but
more especially, it is a glorious opportunity to witness and[i]serve
the Lord. May we celebrate together to
God’s praise.”
January 22, 1984. Annual Meeting
Report of President -Vic Jeanson
“-...referred to an
‘alarming piece of information’ :
“Each year we are getting ‘older’ on average. What does this indicate? We are losing our youth and young
adults. Why are we losing them? Who are we losing them to? What will be the result?”
February 1984. Pastor’s Report
“—requests for transfers to
Bethany:
-from Trinity, London: Mr. & Mrs. Doug Schmidt
(Carolyn) and Karen
-Mr. & Mrs. Richard Witzel (MaryLou), their
children: Jennifer, Amy,Alaina and Daniel are not baptized. Their baptism would follow the reception of
their parents.
July 10, 1984.
“A letter was received from
Fire Chief Young to be aware of the Arsonist that is now setting fire to
various churches in our area. We are
asked to keep our church illuminated at night.
We will comply with the request.”
Worship and Music
“Irene Stickel will not be
available during the week for choir practice as she is now living and working
in Brantford. She requested that choir
practice be held Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m.”
50th Anniversary Committee
“For our Reformation
service, Lyle Rosnau will preach and sing the liturgy. An all-male choir is being formed. A director still is being sought.”
November 5, 1984.
“Council approved
acceptance of Orlyn and Elaine Nowack and their baptized son Jeremy into
membership at Bethany by Transfer from St. Peter’s , Milverton.”
New Business
“B. Riffel moved we show
our appreciation to Ken Riehl in recognition of his service as chairman of the
anniversary committee by giving him an engraved family Bible with the words
‘Jubilee of Thanksliving’, December 10, 1984 on the front and his name Kenneth
Riehl beneath the sentence. Seconded by
E. St. Clair. Carried.”
Decem ber 3, 1984. “A letter
of resignation from Pastor Wentzell was received.” –called to Grace
Lutheran , Eganville.
December 18, 1984. “Call Process” -7 pastors to call
-meeting included Bishop Huras
-Pastor Beglo suggested as replacement
*Note: Pastor Wentzell served at Bethany until the
end of January, 1985. Pastor Barton
Beglo served until the end of May, 1985.
Pastor Redmond Conroy arrived in June.
February 5, 1985.
“H. Hansen moved to accept
the challenge of giving $12, 000.00 for 3 years to the 75th
Anniversary Endowment Fund for the Lutheran Seminary...Carried 36—3.”
July 8, 1985. “Irene Stickel has requested permission to
use the church for her marriage in April of 1986. Permission granted.”
September 9, 1985.
“Innerkip proposed as site
for 1986 picnic...”
“Motion by G. Kuss that
Mrs. Irene Eves and Mrs. Yvonne Frey be hired as interim janitors. Seconded by Inga Hansen. Carried.”
October 7, 1985. “Kevin
Allan Schneider was baptized on Sunday, September 15, 1985.”
January 19, 1986. Worship and Music
“The Junior choir presented
the musical play ‘Corky’”
March 10, 1986. Correspondence
*Note: Mrs. & Mr. (Phyllis & Doug) Allen and
daughters Penny, Carrie and Mandy transfer to Bethany from Redeemer Lutheran
Church, Creston, BC.
“Resolved that the
Shepherding Committee be asked to consider...a taped church service program of
Bethany’services to be used as an out—reach program. Carried.”
May 5, 1986. “Ken Riehl is taking steps to procure and frame photos
of past and present Pastors of Bethany.
A sample of the 8” x 10” frame to be used was presented for council’s
collective admiration.”
October 19, 1986. “Doug Schmidt has agreed to give a talk on
ethics in the workplace.”
-“Good Beginnings Day
Nursery proposal; --applies for 2 yr. Agreement to use Bethany”
June 1, 1987. Pastor’s Report
“Four Confirmands—Penny
Allen, Connie Thompson, Rob Jeanson and Karen Hansen—invited for special dinner
at the parsonage...”
“Opening Devotions were led
by Helga Thompson --theme: A Lot of Christians are like wheelbarrows—not good
unless pushed...:
“Proceeds from Lutheran
Life Garage Sale ($85.73) donated toward bus cost for Junior choir
transportation to Synod convention at St. Ma June 16, 1987. Property Committee
“Mountbatten juniper tree removed thanks to Richard Witzel
and the departure of the bird.”
“Item 9—Church sign
completed and ready for installation.”
November 2, 1987. Youth and Parish Education
“Connie and Helga Thompson
attended the teacher training session at Redeemer Lutheran Church in
London. The session was ably chaired by
Barb Mason who has accepted the role of Educational Ministry Coordinator for
the London Conference.”
December 7, 1987.
“Resolved that the request of Dick and Linda
Vinnins for Transfer of Membership to St. John”s Evangelical Church, Arnprior
be granted. Carried.”
April 3, 1989. “Beth Conroy has an interview with
Fisherville parish. ...[She is to] be ordained on June 8 at Leadership
Conference.
May 26, 1989. “Pastor Redmond Conroy accepts a call to
First Lutheran Church, Port Colborne after 4 years at Bethany.”
June 20, 1989.
“Concern was expressed
about the quality of teachers for the Sunday Church School. Teachers have been taking the children to
MacDonald’s during the class time.”
“Appointment of an Interim
Pastor a concern..Pastor Forrest Mosher (retired) is hired as interim pastor.
-Marlene Healey—Ogden and Bishop Huras”
July 4, 1989. Property
“Motion made that we incorporate
the dedication of stained glass windows into a Sunday morning worship in
September with potluck to follow. Moved
by Richard Witzel. Seconded by Harold Riffel.
Carried.”
August 8, 1989. “Motion to have a plaque made, reading:
‘In memory of Velma and Roy Forrest’
September 10, 1989. “
-Marlene Healey-Ogden
-call letters to go to pastors in Oakville, Morrisburg, Toronto,
Arnprior and Pembroke.
September 5, 1989.
“Since the reserved parking
signs and posts in the rear parking lot were stolen shortly after installation,
they will not be replaced. Other means
of identification will be considered.”
November 19, 1989.
“Motion by President
Marlene Healey-Ogden that on Oct. 23, 1989 the Church Council decided that
Richard Holm of Oakville be issued a call to Bethany Lutheran Church...Seconded
by Barb Mason. Carried.”
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