Feature ‘Immerse Without Drowning’ : The importance of vicarage on pastoral formation

“It’s not really a question of need,” Vicar Mark Gaschler said. “It’s a question of great joy, of the great opportunity that we have, that God has called men to go out and to bring out His Gospel.” Gaschler, a student at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, was the 32nd vicar to serve at Trinity Lutheran Church in Norman, Okla., under the supervision of the Rev. David Nehrenz, newly elected district president in the LCMS Oklahoma District.

A vicar is a pastor in training. These men are assigned by the Synod’s Council of Presidents, acting as the Board of Assignments, into congregations around the country for a year of hands-on learning under the supervision and mentorship of an experienced pastor. They are not assistant pastors, noted Nehrenz. Instead, they are learning the craft.

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September 2022 - Life Together Digest with President Harrison

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), highlights the importance of Christian education, and he gives thanks for the schools and teachers across the Synod.

He also encourages the church to pray for and thank teachers and all other church workers during October, when the LCMS celebrates Church Worker Appreciation Month.

“We thank God for teachers and all church workers, and encourage children to think about church work, too,” said Harrison.

Bethany Lutheran Church
1011 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA
(707) 451-6675
mychurch@gobethany.com
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Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving from Us to You.

Bethany Lutheran Church
1011 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA
(707) 451-6675
mychurch@gobethany.com
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Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Break!

Nov. 21—Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Break

1011 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA 95687
Phone: 707.451.6683
Preschool Email: preschool@gobethany.com
(TK-8) Email: myschool@gobethany.com
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October 2022 Life Together Digest with President Harrison

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), discusses Church Worker Appreciation Month.

Harrison introduces the Set Apart to Serve church work recruitment initiative, which is examining the struggles with church worker shortages in the Synod and providing resources for pastors, teachers and other influencers to encourage children to pursue church work. 

He encourages us to pray and give thanks for our current church workers, and to pray to the Lord for new pastors, teachers and other church workers (Matt. 9:36–38). 

"It's His harvest, they're His workers, and He'll send them. He bids us to pray," says Harrison.

Bethany Lutheran Church
1011 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA
(707) 451-6675
mychurch@gobethany.com
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Spirit Week : November 14 through November 18

November 14 through November 18

Monday - Athletes vs Mathletes—Google It...
Tuesday - Twin Day—you and a friend dress like twins
Wednesday - Chapel Ware
Thursday - Throwback Day—dress like people from days
gone by...60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s...
Friday - PJ Day & D.E.A.R. Day— you may wear PJs and please wear appropriate shoes. It is also Drop Everything and Read Day—bring your favorite book and a blanket to read and be comfy in.

1011 Ulatis Drive

Vacaville, CA 95687

Phone: 707.451.6683

Preschool Email: preschool@gobethany.com

(TK-8) Email: myschool@gobethany.com

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Pie Distribution—Wed. November 16

PLEASE MAKE YOUR ARRANGEMENTS

We cannot store your pies

We are planning on distributing pies from 2:35pm – 6pm
Each year this is a HUGE LOGISTICAL UNDERTAKING and we ask for your
Patience and Grace as our volunteers will be here to help you.

*Between 2:35pm – 3:00pm – DO NOT USE THE CARPOOL LANE FOR PIE
PICK UP. Please leave this window of time for our regular student pick up. Park
your car in the lot and come get your pies during this window.

*Please – if you have a wagon, bring it to help you with your pie order. Many families
have a lot of pies to pick up so planning is key.

Thank you and enjoy your wonderful pies!

1011 Ulatis Drive

Vacaville, CA 95687

Phone: 707.451.6683

Preschool Email: preschool@gobethany.com

(TK-8) Email: myschool@gobethany.com

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