February Community Events

February Birthdays and Anniversaries:

Happy Birthday to Rae Ann,  Philip,  Mark,  Marilyn, Tammy, Larry ,Tony, Mike, Julia, Madison 

Happy Anniversary to Fred & Carol and Paul & Ruth

Scout Sunday

Scout Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday before February 8 every year and this year the day will be marked on February 2, 2025.

Since 1910, school pupils have been imbibing good deeds, survival skills, and moral underpinnings via the Boy Scouts of America. The Boy Scouts of America are descended from the British Boy Scouts, which were created in 1908 in reaction to the success of Robert Baden-Scouting Powell’s for Boys. 

 How to Observe Scout Sunday

Wear your scout uniform ~ Sit in the front of the church, synagogue, or mosque with your troop. Wear your uniform to your home church if your unit is not sponsored by a faith-based group.

Serve as church ushers and distribute church bulletins ~ At the start of the service, hold a flag ceremony. During the service, recite the Scout Oath and Law.

Think of ways to continue the tradition into adulthood ~ Go camping and do map reading exercises. Do this even if it’s just for the fun of it.

 5 Intriguing Facts About Scout Day

Five nations don't have any scout organizations ~ These are Andorra, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, and Vatican City, the latter of which is frequently overlooked.

The relation between astronomers and scouts ~ Eleven of the 12 men who would eventually walk on the moon were former scouts.

The first scout to become a President ~ President John F. Kennedy was the first scout to be elected President.

Atheists are still prohibited ~ While girls and the LGBTIQ community have received the nod, atheists are still not allowed to enroll in the organization.

Scouts make up 85 % of FBI agents ~ Scouting teaches one to be resilient, investigative, and agile by nature; qualities that help them pass the rigorous examination processes to be an FBI agent.

Why Scout Sunday is Important

We become our ideal self ~ Scouting teaches us many important life lessons and values. We learn to be attentive to others, helpful to everyone, and accountable to ourselves.

Scouts are respected ~ Society admires anyone who has undergone training as a scout. Most of these people turn out to be good, productive members of society.

We learn to be religious without being orthodox ~ Religion is fundamental to happiness. But in BSA, it’s not about attending the church, learning the Bible, or comprehending theology. Religion is first acknowledging who and what God is; second, making the most out of the life He has given us and doing what He desires us to do.

Source: https://nationaltoday.com/scout-sunday/

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Youth Group

Monthly Gatherings Include:

Fun Games/ Activities

Dinner

Special Events

Youth Bible Study

Community Involvement

February 16th, 2025 at 6 pm

Men’s Fellowship 

Gentlemen, you are invited to Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study. 

Join other gentlemen at 8 am Saturday, February 15th for breakfast and bible study at the BLC Fellowship Hall. 

Contact Pat Fowler with any questions or RSVP.

Friday, February 28th, 2025

 4-6 pm

Free Family Fun.

Board Games, Card Games,

 Trivia Games, Guessing Games

How Many are in the Jar? 

All Ages are Welcome.