Bethlehem Lutheran Ministries
Church of Follow the Star



Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School
Constitution and Bylaws

Membership Commitment

For current financial and budget information, please submit your request to the church office Business Administrator: blcs@followthestar.com

2009- 2010 Board of Ministry
Barbara Beach
Rochelle Egan
Steve Madison
Dave Mattice
Jeff Michlin
Rex Robinson
Darrin Watson
Tom Onnen - Governing Elder
Jim Doty - Governing Elder
Al Gonzalez - Governing Elder
Don Lund - Governing Elder

September 4, 2009- CONGREGATION VOTERS MEETING - September 20th 12:30 pm. Please plan to attend this important meeting where the church budget will be discussed.

January 18, 2009- A voter's meeting was held and our newly elected Board of Ministry members are: Barbara Beach, Rochelle Egan, Steve Madison, Dave Mattice, Jeff Michlin, Rex Robinson, Darrin Watson and Governing Elders Tom Onnen, Jim Doty, Al Gonzalez and Don Lund.


July 15, 2008- The Board of Ministry met and heard updates from the Elders regarding ministry and preaching schedule; Staff - Wednesday night calendar and program; Call Committee; Facilities Team and Pay It Forward Committee. The treasurer's report indicated finances are much healthier than the same time last year. Next meeting will be on August 19th.


June 17, 2008- The Board discussed and set the agenda for the Congregation meeting scheduled for June 22nd. Updates were presented by the Call Team, the Constitution Review Task Force, the Facilities Committee and the Pay It Forward Committee. As part of the treasurer's report, funds were allocated to purchase a sound board. A motion was passed allowing the staff to purchase the new board. Dave Newland reported on Disaster Response Training he attended through our District Office. He introduced the idea of using Bethlehem as a Disaster Response site in an emergency. The next Board meeting will be held on July 15th.


May 20, 2008 - Approval of Ministry /Preaching schedule through September. Updates presented on Sound System, Call Team, Constitution Review Task Force, and Capital Campaign. Scheduled Congregation Meeting for June 22, 2008 at 12:30 pm. Next Board of Ministry Meeting to be held on June 17th.



Jay Barnett
Fred Beach
Randy Brase
Tony Capitelli
Jim Crawford
Vic Crowe
Jim Doty
Bill Fox
Len Geres
Al Gonzalez
Damon Letz
Don Lund
Bob McKee
Tom Onnen*
Rick Terwall
Bruce Walker


* Head Elder

  September 4, 2009 - Your elder will be calling, if he hasn't already, about a cottage meeting. Please try to make your meeting when it is scheduled.

July 19, 2008- The elders met Saturday morning July 19th. Jim Crawford and Bruce Walker attended their first meeting as elders, and Todd Evert has resigned and is moving out of the area. Items discussed included; Third Quarter Worship Schedule, The fall Meals that Matter calendar and curriculum, and a Hospital Emergency contact list. The next scheduled Elders meeting will be September 20th.

May 17, 2008 - Created preaching schedule for July through September. Discussed changes in Children's Church program at 8:00 and 9:30am Worship services and change in order of service at 8:00 am service. Next Elders meeting to be held on July 19th.




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