August Events: 

August  3	Gospel Jazz Service in the Park - We are excited to offer a new "Gospel Jazz Service" at the band shell under the trees of Rice Lake City Park on Sunday, August 3 at 10:00 a.m. Bethany Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran of Rice Lake will co-sponsor this service, which is open to the whole community. Pastors Russ Sorensen, Jeff Elmquist and Karen Johnson will share in leadership of the service with the wonderful Bethany Brass Quintet musicians and singers. This is a service that you will not want to miss! Why not invite your friends and neighbors to bring lawn chairs and come with you? Following the "Gospel Jazz Service" on August 3, we look forward to having a potluck dinner together. Hotdogs, plates, forks and lemonade will be provided. You are invited to just bring a food dish to share with the feast!
August  4	We Need You To Akaloo! There will be training sessions available for all teachers to attend on Monday, August 4 at 9:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Lori Nichol, a representative from Augsburg Fortress, will be leading both sessions.
August  5  12  19  26	Summer Film Festival Tuesday Nights at 6:00 p.m. in the Gathering Room August is the month for Bethany's first annual Summer Film Festival. Each Tuesday we will view good "family" films that are really fun and entertaining, but which also raise questions: Questions about the world and our place in it, questions about God and our relationship with God, questions about life and what it means. They are "family" films only in that they are films which everyone, people of all ages, can and will enjoy. t August 5:    The Prince of Egypt t August 12:  The Lion King t August 19:  Sleeping Beauty t August 26:  Finding Nemo
August  6 & 20	Youth Luncheon - High school youth (incoming freshmen through seniors) come and join Pastor Jeff and Angie for lunch...our treat! August 6 l 12 p.m. Kid's Korner l l l l l l l l l l l l l August 20 l 12 p.m. We will be meeting at noon for good food and fellowship. There are several dates at different locations. Join us for one or all. Remember, lunch is our treat.
August  7	"Come to the Waters" 3rd Annual W-ELCA Mini Retreat Thursday, August 7 S 8:30 - 2:00 p.m. Open to Everyone  ~  Bring a Friend 3 - 1 Hour Bible Studies & Discussions from the June, July & August issues of Lutheran Women Today. A light lunch will be served free of charge at 11:30 a.m.
August  9	Sr. High Canoe Trip Saturday, August 9  s  9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  s  $5 High school youth mark your calendars! Join us for a fun day of fellowship and canoeing down the Namekagon River. Limit 20 students. Call the church office before August 3 to sign up. For more information or questions, please call Angie Buchli at 234-9028 or Amy Hamilton at 234-6770.
August   13  24	Here We Stand Registration Come to the fall registration for Here We Stand either Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. or Sunday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m. It is mandatory that 6th, 7th & 8th graders and their parents attend one of these registration meetings. Our first Here We Stand event is Wednesday, September 3.
August  24  27	Making Faith Connections Are you interested in getting together with others in a relaxed setting to build friendships and connect your faith with your life experiences? Then Bethany's "Making Faith Connections" ministry might be just right for you! Last year at Bethany, one hundred people enjoyed the opportunities provided in "Faith Connections" groups. There were singles, couples and people of a variety of ages. We are looking to add even more groups this fall. A group can be as small as two families meeting together with kids and parents having a great experience of growing together in faith across the generations! This is the time of new beginnings for this once a month experience of meeting together with others in a small group setting. Meet at a time and place that works for all of you, at a restaurant, in a home, at church, etc. And spend an hour together connecting friends, faith and everyday life using a helpful study guide. Pastor Russ Sorensen will be meeting with study leaders each month to give resources, support and encouragement. Groups are forming now for the September start up of "Making Faith Connections." If you would like to find out more about this effort, please come to one of the orientation sessions at Bethany on Sunday, August 24 at 9:00 a.m. between services or Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. You may also contact Pastor Russ at rasorensen@chibardun.net or call the church office at 715-234-9028.
August  30  & 31	Friendship Weekend - Bring a friend to worship or meet someone new!

Parish Nurses doing Blood Pressure Screenings for Members of Bethany.  Blood Pressure Screening Dates: Saturday, August 9 at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, August 10 & 24 at 9:00 a.m.