BETHEL WEEKLY NEWS CHILDREN ARE WELCOMED AT BETHEL! Parents will find bags of soft toys for children at the en- trance to the worship areas. Thank you for doing what you can to help in creating a wor- ship environment where all can participate by keeping distracting noise and move- ment to a minimum. If you prefer, a nursery is available Sunday mornings at the Highlands campus (9:30 am). LIFE IN GOD’S FAMILY SERIES: “ANYTHING BUT RELIGION” The Lenten drama series, “LIFE IN GOD’S FAMILY” continues Wednesday, March 16, at 5pm and 7pm at the Highlands Campus. Thanks to the following people for their part in this week’s service: Holden Evening Prayer leaders—Skip James and Jolene Baker; special musicians—Engedi Worship Band: Afton Eisch, Calla Jenkinson, Eric Holter, and Heather Skoglund; drama team—Jeremy and Laurie Palm, Darrel Schoberlein and director, Edith Lampman. Plan on worshipping with us! LENTEN SUPPER ON MARCH 16 AND SPECIAL OFFERING: You’re invited to a supper this Wednesday at the Highlands Campus from 5:45pm-7pm. Cost: $5 per person/$20 per family. Menu for 3/16: Lutheran Hot Dish & Jello. Donations will go toward ELCA World Hunger. For more information about ELCA World Hunger, go to www.elca.org/hunger. EASTER FLOWERS ORDER DUE TODAY, MARCH 13 To order an Easter plant to decorate the altar at either campus, complete an order envelopes at the welcome centers. Flowers are $8.50 each and choices include Easter lilies, daffodils, and purple, yellow, pink or red tulips. BAPTIZED Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Baptism this weekend are: Duke Robert Otting, son of Jeremiah & Tracie Otting, at the 5:30pm wor- ship service on Saturday, 3/12. Brody William McNamee, son of Zach McNamee and Ashley Harwell, at the 8am worship service on 3/13. Owen Scott Kusilek, son of Scott & Christy Kusilek, at the 9:30am worship service on 3/13. LET WENDY’S DO THE COOKING! On Monday, March 21, 5 – 7 pm, support both Hudson Wendy’s and Bethel by dining out. A percentage of the profits will support Bethel’s youth minis- try. Great food, fellowship, and fun! Are you a youth and want to serve at Wendy’s Night? Contact Jean Elliott at [email protected]. WORSHIP ATTENDANCE • Saturday, 3/5: Highlands, 5:30pm—57 • Sunday, 3/6: Downtown, 8am—111 • Sunday, 3/6: Highlands, 9:30am—252; 11am—51 • Lenten worship, 3/9: Highlands, 5pm—193; 7pm—129 BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ONE CONGREGATION—TWO LOCATIONS MARCH 13, 2016 WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT BETHEL! Bethel believes that God is at work in our life together to transform and renew the world by making followers of Jesus. You are welcome to be a part of this community of those who celebrate the for- giveness and hope that are God’s gifts to imperfect peo- ple through Jesus Christ, to grow in your faith, and to join in serving human need in his name. The people and pas- tors of Bethel look forward to sharing your life-journey in any way that is helpful to you. If you are a visitor to this beauti- ful area, we hope your visit was refreshing; your travels are safe, and your homecom- ing joyful. If you’d like more information about Bethel, please stop by our welcome center or speak to a pastor.
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BETHEL WEEKLY NEWS
CHILDREN ARE
WELCOMED AT BETHEL!
Parents will find bags of soft toys for children at the en-trance to the worship areas. Thank you for doing what you can to help in creating a wor-ship environment where all can participate by keeping distracting noise and move-ment to a minimum. If you prefer, a nursery is available Sunday mornings at the Highlands campus (9:30 am).
LIFE IN GOD’S FAMILY SERIES: “ANYTHING BUT RELIGION” The Lenten drama series, “LIFE IN GOD’S FAMILY” continues Wednesday, March 16, at 5pm and 7pm at the Highlands Campus. Thanks to the following people for their part in this week’s service: Holden Evening Prayer leaders—Skip James and Jolene Baker; special musicians—Engedi Worship Band: Afton Eisch, Calla Jenkinson, Eric Holter, and Heather Skoglund; drama team—Jeremy and Laurie Palm, Darrel Schoberlein and director, Edith Lampman. Plan on worshipping with us! LENTEN SUPPER ON MARCH 16 AND SPECIAL OFFERING: You’re invited to a supper this Wednesday at the Highlands Campus from 5:45pm-7pm. Cost: $5 per person/$20 per family. Menu for 3/16: Lutheran Hot Dish & Jello. Donations will go toward ELCA World Hunger. For more information about ELCA World Hunger, go to www.elca.org/hunger. EASTER FLOWERS ORDER DUE TODAY, MARCH 13 To order an Easter plant to decorate the altar at either campus, complete an order envelopes at the welcome centers. Flowers are $8.50 each and choices include Easter lilies, daffodils, and purple, yellow, pink or red tulips. BAPTIZED Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Baptism this weekend are: �Duke Robert Otting, son of Jeremiah & Tracie Otting, at the 5:30pm wor-ship service on Saturday, 3/12. �Brody William McNamee, son of Zach McNamee and Ashley Harwell, at the 8am worship service on 3/13. �Owen Scott Kusilek, son of Scott & Christy Kusilek, at the 9:30am worship service on 3/13. LET WENDY’S DO THE COOKING! On Monday, March 21, 5 – 7 pm, support both Hudson Wendy’s and Bethel by dining out. A percentage of the profits will support Bethel’s youth minis-try. Great food, fellowship, and fun! Are you a youth and want to serve at Wendy’s Night? Contact Jean Elliott at [email protected]. WORSHIP ATTENDANCE • Saturday, 3/5: Highlands, 5:30pm—57 • Sunday, 3/6: Downtown, 8am—111 • Sunday, 3/6: Highlands, 9:30am—252; 11am—51 • Lenten worship, 3/9: Highlands, 5pm—193; 7pm—129
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ONE CONGREGATION—TWO LOCATIONS
MARCH 13, 2016
WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
BETHEL!
Bethel believes that God is at work in our life together to transform and renew the world by making followers of Jesus. You are welcome to be a part of this community of those who celebrate the for-giveness and hope that are God’s gifts to imperfect peo-ple through Jesus Christ, to grow in your faith, and to join in serving human need in his name. The people and pas-tors of Bethel look forward to sharing your life-journey in any way that is helpful to you. If you are a visitor to this beauti-ful area, we hope your visit was refreshing; your travels are safe, and your homecom-ing joyful. If you’d like more information about Bethel, please stop by our welcome center or speak to a pastor.
BETHEL’S VISION FOR MISSION
To WELCOME all people to know Jesus Christ and come to faith in him. To provide the means for growth for Chris-tian maturity, EQUIPPING peo-ple with the power of faith in Christ for everyday life. To challenge each member to take a personal share of God’s mission, SENDING them to bring Christ’s compassion, hope and joy into the world, our communities and homes.
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS 920 Third Street Hudson, WI 54016 (Administrative Office)
Office Hours: M-F: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Sunday: 8 am-10 am
HIGHLANDS CAMPUS 504 Frontage Road Hudson, WI 54016
BETHEL’S PASTORAL STAFF John Lestock, Senior Pastor Alicia Hilding, Assoc. Pastor Ben Hilding, Assoc. Pastor Bob Bipes, Visitation Pastor
BETHEL HIGHLANDS PRESCHOOL 504 Frontage Road Hudson, WI 54016 715.381.8254, ext. 401 Kari Jo Fore, Director www.bethelhighlandspreschool.org
B E T H E L H A P P E N I N G S
BETHEL U OPPORTUN ITY You are invited to attend Bethel U's next series on Wednesdays, April 13 & 20 from 7-8:15pm. Join Dr. Matthew Skinner, Professor of New Testament at Lu-ther Seminary, as he presents "The Parables: Stories to Illustrate Jesus' Good but Strange News." Both ses-sions will be held at Highlands Campus. Tickets are only $5 for the entire course. Tickets now available online at bethelhudson.org. INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT BETHEL? Do you have questions regarding the church, mission, beliefs, programs, or something else? Maybe you've already been attending Bethel and are interested in becoming a new disciple/member? If any of these descrip-tions fit you, please plan on attending the Spring Session of New Disci-ple classes (it is recommended that you attend all three sessions): • Thursday, April 14th • Tuesday, April 19th • Monday, April 25th All classes are held in the children's theater at the Highlands campus from 7-8:15pm. Childcare is available upon request. Please register at bethel-hudson.org. CONCERT AT BETHEL The Phipps Choral Society(formerly The Phipps Oratorio Society) will present "Bach, Brahms & Beyond", a celebratory spring concert of songs and choruses by the great masters, on March 20 at 2pm Downtown Cam-pus. The choir will be joined by strings for some of the selec-tions. Tickets are available at The Phipps Center ticket office (715-386-8409) or the Phipps.org. The group is directed by Thomas Dahle and ac-companist is Heather Tank.
F A I T H F O R M A T I O N
FAITH FORMATION UPDATES SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY, 3/13—Sunday School Service Day. It might still be spring break in Hudson, but all Sunday school students will gather in the children’s theater during Sunday school to complete a ser-vice project. WEDNESDAY NIGHT LESSONS
6th – 9th Grades—attend Lenten worship
FAITH MILESTONES 3RD GRADE: FIRST COMMUNION This Faith Milestone will be celebrated at the Maundy Thursday services on Thursday, March 24th at 1pm or 5pm Downtown, or 7 pm at Highlands. HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR STUDENTS On Sunday, May 22, seniors will celebrate their Faith Milestone: Senior Led Worship—a worship entirely led by seniors. All senior students should complete worship and special insert forms by Sunday, March 20 through www.bethelhudson.org/youth-ministry/faith-milestones.
SENIOR LEAGUE (GRADES 9-12) CINCINNATI URBAN IMMERSON EXPERIENCE Pastor Brian Ferguson of First Lutheran Church in Cincinnati, formerly of Mt. Zion in Hudson, will host this urban immersion experience, educating Bethel’s group about issues of poverty, hunger and homelessness. • Dates: July 16 - 23 • Cost: $495 • Who: the first 40 students!
* Now—students currently in grades 9–12 * April 3—open to current 8th grade students
• Register: bethelhudson.org/youthministry/seniorleague MYSTERY TOUR FRIDAY, APRIL 1-SATURDAY, APRIL 2
We can't tell you where we'll be going or what we'll be doing on the Mystery Tour, but you won't want to miss out! Cost is $70 (Youth Assistant Funds available). Event is open to first 24 students. Register online at bethelhudson.org.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: CAVE QUEST Mark your calendars for Cave Quest Vacation Bible School—Following Jesus, the Light of the World. As a student or a helper, it’s an event you won’t want to miss! • Dates: July 11 – 15, 9:00 am -
noon
• Cost: $25 per student until June 1, 2016, $30 per student after June 1
• Who: Students entering 4-year-old preschool through entering 5th grade
STAFF Pastor Ben Hilding, Pastor of Youth and Family Jean Elliott, Director of Youth Ministry (Confirmation & Sen-ior League) Cindy Halunen, Director of Faith Formation (Sunday School and 6th & 7th Grade) Missy Austreng, Coordinator of Faith Milestones Marcie Andrews, Youth Minis-try Communications Assistant
13 8am Worship (DT)
9:15am ABC (DT) 9:30am Worship
(BH) 9:40am Sunday
School (BH) 11am Worship (BH)
7pm Vespers (DT)
14 1pm Youth Team
Mtg (DT) 1pm Embroidery(DT)
2pm Naomi Gather-ing (DT)
6:30pm Dorothy Day Food Prep (DT)
7pm Council (DT) 7pm Gentle Holy
Yoga (BH)
15 NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE 9am BHP Parent
Group Meeting (BH)
6pm First Com-munion Class
(BH) 7:30pm Bethel
Chorale (DT)
16 6:30am Men’s Fellowship
Breakfast (Key’s Café) 8:30am Morning Fuel (BH)
10am Bethel Staff (DT) 1:30pm Prayer Team (DT)
5pm Lenten Service (BH) 5:45pm Lenten Supper (BH)
7pm Lenten Service (BH) 7pm Forever Praise (BH)
8pm Senior League Games (BH)
17 9am Women’s Bible Study
(DT) 1pm Hardanger (DT)
5pm HOME Meal (DT) 5:30pm Bell Ensemble (BH)
7pm New Song Rehearsal (BH)
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19 7am Men’s
Bible Study (DT)
5:30pm Worship (BH)
P O W E R O F P R A Y E R �THOSE WHO ARE SICK OR IN NEED OF HEALING Carol Amdahl, Laura Bankes, Pastor Bob Bipes, Andrea Deacon-Jones, Allen Ecker, Doris Fondroy, Tammy Foster, Margaret Hamann, Bill Han-son, Ken Heiser, Jean Hobart, Travis Holly, Tom Hugdahl, Jean Johnson, Jessica Johnson, Cheryl Klanderman, Mark Kranz, Kim Lagerstrom, Ruth Lewis, Herbert Lidtke, Dan Lindquist, Liam Loughney, Terri Pomeroy, Rosemary Riemenschneider, Dick Shager, Kay Shager, Tom Shoepf, Jear-lyn Steele, Chuck Stene, Chris Wolfgram and Valerie Woods.
�THOSE SERVING OR DEPLOYED Jeffrey Berg, Charles Burns, Jordan Kein and Steven Moreus. �CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY We offer our sympathies and prayers of comfort and strength for the Butch and Susan Erickson family at the death of Butch’s mother, Barbara Erickson. God bless and comfort these friends with the promise of Christ: “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” �HEALING MINISTRIES PRAYER I find it much easier to focus my attention on God when something has gone haywire in my life than it is to sit in awe of the wonder God pro-vides everyday. It’s easier to ask for help, guid-ance and wisdom from the one whom created it all, than it is to praise Him for all the gifts, an-swered prayer and grace he bestows on my life daily. Why is that? In the midst of a hurried life, it’s been far to easy to whiz right by all the great-ness He is; the greatness He’s done, and the faithfulness He’s shown. Lord, I am grateful that I can pour out my hurts and concerns to you each day, but I must confess I struggle with acknowledging your ever presence in my life; that of looking out for me, answering my prayers, supplying me with gifts and showing me grace. Lord, help me to see your greatness and to praise your name with my whole heart. Lord, let me turn my attention off of myself and turn my attention to you. Lift my eyes to you O Lord, for in praise our hearts become one and I’m able to discern your will to be done. Amen "Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me." Psalm 103:1-2 (NLT)
WORSHIP SUPPORT TEAMS 8 AM SUNDAY, DOWNTOWN &
11 AM SUNDAY, HIGHLANDS
Acolytes
8am Mason Eckholm, Ashton Randolph 11am Heidi Gunderson, Nick Johnson
Ushers 8am Jeff Maki, Dave Benson 11am Ralph & Kathy Van Keulen
Greeters
8am Inge Bleier, Evelyn Christensen 11am
Communion Assistants 8am Terry & June Schubert 11am Ralph & Kathy Van Keulen
Welcome Center—Downtown
Patty Johnson
Cookie Caller—Downtown
Dick Trende
Projectionist, 11 am
Alex Lien
9:30 AM SUNDAY, HIGHLANDS
Worship Support Team *team leader(s)
* Jan & Jim Orf, Julie & Jacob Benoy, Alan & Jill Burchill, Matt Wolf, Ricky &
Missy Lien, John Olson, Diane Wolf, Rick Ottino, Darrel & Becky Schoberlein,
Bobbe Henderson
Greeters Marty & Natalie Haefner, Jason & Lisa
Haverly
Videographer
Larry Quam
Projectionist
Keegan Sansone
Confirmation Students
Jonah Dux, Andrew Knoke, Riley Neer, Kaleigh Sansone, Carley TeWinkel,
