Bethlehem News

The Ladies Fellowship hosted the Annual Christmas Party earlier this month with around forty people able to attend.  The Christmas Party is a two-fold event - Christmas cheer and charity. The christmassy place settings, ready and waiting. The cheer came in the form of company and conviviality with ham, turkey and plenty of salads on offer, followed up by trifles, tarts, pavlovas, fruit salads, puddings and brandy custard.  And if the diners felt so moved, they were encouraged to make a donation to Lutheran World Service's Gifts of Grace. The Christmas Cake: back by popular demand, baked by Leonie and decorated by Ange. June undertaking the ceremonial cake-cutting. Some of the desserts that were on offer - Yum! The placemats proved a hit once again - this year a Christmas quiz was the feature. How many can you answer without resorting to your favourite search engine? A Quick Christmas Quiz : 1. How many Wise Men were there, according to the Bible?...

Bethlehem Wagga played host to the Combined Churches Christmas Concert on Monday. Over seventy people attended from denominations all over Wagga. Eight performances of skits and songs were given, some with a Christmas theme, some without, all performed with an enthusiasm that was lovely to see. The Salvation Army also had a wonderful message about the gift we can give to God this Christmas. And as well as speaking on the work of the Christian Education Team , Liz acted as MC for the event (armed with the obligatory Christmas jokes of a certain standard). "A Word From The Inkeeper" : Wesley Uniting Church A Scottish Song : St Andrew's Presbyterian Church "Bowling" : Pilgrim Uniting Church "Christmas Cards" : St Aidan's Presbyterian Church "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and "As Time Goes By" : Catholic Women's League "Stepping on Clouds" : Seventh Day Adventist Church "My Gift to ...

The Christmas Lunch, organised by our Ladies Fellowship, has been a success for another year. A lovely spread was laid out for the nearly sixty people who attended on Thursday. Pastor Mike led a cooking-themed devotion and Narelle and Audrey sang christmas carols.  The children from the Lutheran School Wagga Wagga were also there to entertain with singing, recorders, guitar and piano.  Ray was chosen to cut the christmas cake, cooked by Noreen and iced by Enid. Audrey and Ruth Norma and Enid Bev's lovely cream puffs Narelle and Audrey Ivy, Elma and Yvonne

A wonderful fellowship morning tea was held at Bethlehem on Thursday 14th. All ages were present as seen in this photo of Linda Klimpsch and Stephanie Kleidon the oldest and youngest attendees. Guest speakers Narelle and Wayne shared with the gathered crowd on their areas of expertise. Wayne from the CSU Regional Archives shared stories of Wagga's history including information on the early entertainment venue "Dixieland". He also had insights into several colourful Wagga identities including Messrs Thompson and Willan. Among the stories were several which included reports of attempts to horsewhip the local newspaper editor! Narelle shared her passion for pottery and led the group in a devotion based on the biblical picture of God the potter and how he works in our lives. The theme verse was from Isaiah and reads "But now O Lord, you are our Father - we are the clay and you are our potter. And all of us are the work of your hands." The d...

On Saturday 14th June the Bethlehem Ladies' Fellowship was pleased to host women from the Riverina area (and beyond) to a fellowship day. The theme was taken from Proverbs 3:6 - "In all your ways submit to the Lord  and he will make your paths straight." There was a visual display highlighting all the areas of life in which the Lord can give his guidance. Speakers from the CSU Regional Archives and "Angels for the Forgotten" (caring for the homeless) added to an informative and enjoyable day of fellowship.

The annual Christmas Luncheon was a resounding success once again. Leonie began the day by welcoming everyone on behalf of the Ladies Fellowship and lead a short devotion. Pastor Clem then said grace and everyone tucked in to the wonderful food prepared by the Ladies Fellowship. A view of the extensive spread laid out by the Ladies Fellowship. The Year 3-6 Choir and Recorder Group from the Lutheran School entertained the guests for about half an hour.  A number of students also gave individual performances on various instruments.  It was great to see so many of the children enjoying and sharing God's gift of music. A presentation was made to Pastor Clem and Vi in appreciation of their services to the Ladies Fellowship.  Dawn and Veronica were also thanked for their efforts in helping the Fellowship with the Gideon dinners throughout the year. In honour of her dedicated service as President of the Ladies Fellowship for so many years, Vi cuts the Ch...

Our ladies held a very successful coffee morning last Thursday, with more than 60 ladies (and some gentlemen) enjoying a sumptious morning tea. Jane Franke from "The Open Door" Christian Bookshop in Temora attended as guest speaker, bringing with her a display of books and stationary items for sale. Jane was able to recommend several books designed to give encouragement to Christians in today's world. If you missed out on attending the coffee morning, "The Open Door" is open Monday to Saturday, and is located at 162 Hoskins Street, Temora. Their phone number is (02) 6977 1779.