Bethany 411 July 25, 2024
Hello, Bethany Family & Friends,
Scroll down to read about the happenings at Bethany. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 715-234-9028 or email . Blessings to you and have a great weekend.
Summer Worship Schedule May 26, 2024 thru September 1, 2024
Saturdays:
- 5:30 p.m. relaxed worship in the Gathering Room
Sundays:
- 9:00 a.m. worship in the Sanctuary
- Coffee and fellowship
- 9:00 a.m. Radio broadcast LIVE on WJMC FM 96.1 & AM 1240 every Sunday
- 9:00 a.m. Worship is streamed live on Bethany’s website and Facebook page.
- Services broadcasted on Rice Lake’s local access cable channels 992 (Spectrum) & 993 (Mosaic) every Sundays at 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Need a ride to worship? The Bethany bus is available for rides to Sunday worship service. To sign up to ride, please contact the office at 715-234-9028.
Congregational Meeting
When: Sunday August 18, 2024
Where: Sanctuary
Time: Immediately after 9am Worship
Action will be taken seeking approval of a capital campaign and spending plan presented by Pr. Arthur and Church Council
Selah
One last opportunity to join in and check out Contemplative Worship.
July 31 at 7:00pm in the Gathering Room hosted by Pr. Sue.
✚Red Cross Blood Drive
Community Blood Drive at Bethany Lutheran Church
When: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 & Thursday, August 1, 2024
Time: 12:00pm to 6:00pm
There are still a number of times available!!
Please call 1-800- RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Rice Lake to schedule an appointment
Join the Mixed Ensemble
All voices are welcomed and encouraged to sing. Three rehearsals Tuesdays at 7pm on July 30, August 6 & 13 to sing at worship on August 18. Contact Amy Brekke to sign up 715-651-6991 or
Adult VBS
Mark your calendars for August 5-August 8 from 9:00AM-NOON
This year’s theme is “Saints in the Light” ~ Little Known People in the Bible
Have you ever wanted to know more about these amazing Biblical characters – Deaconess Phoebe, Onesimus, a runaway slave, Miriam – the sister of Moses, Dinah and her 12 murderous brothers, Naaman – who had leprosy and washed himself in the Jordan River to be healed, and Elishama – son of David in the Book of Chronicles?
If you have, yearn no more because these and other Biblical characters will be spotlighted at the Second Annual Adult Vacation Bible School held at Bethany Lutheran Church. This summer event will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 5, and conclude on Thursday, August 8, following lunch at noon.
This four-day experience will include opening worship, focus on the Ten Commandments, games, lunch, and daily discussion sessions highlighting Biblical characters.
Bring along a friend and everyone is welcome. For more information, call the church office.
Register by clicking on the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA8AC2AA1F8C07-49838050-adult
School Bags are ready to be filled ~ Easy as 1-2-3!
1- Pick up your bag in the Narthex. 2 - Fill it with the needed supplies (lists are in the bag) 3 - Return your filled school bag back to the church. The Hannah Circle appreciates the generosity of the Bethany Family to fill so many bags each year!
Mission Jamaica Annual Garage Sale August 15-17
Donate your gently used items: clothes, toys, furniture, household goods, decorations (please no chemicals or stained items). We are able to help those in our community and the lives of those we are helping in Jamaica. Please drop off your donation items at Bethany in Room 101.
Donations are being accepted now
Mission Jamaica Garage Sale Volunteers Needed
Do you have a couple of hours to spare to make a difference in the life of a child? Please help us.
Mon., Aug. 12, 8AM—4 PM—Set up
Tues., Aug. 13, 8AM—4 PM—Set up
Wed., Aug. 14, 8AM—4 PM—Set up
Thur., Aug. 15, 8 AM—7 PM—Sale
Fri., Aug. 16, 8 AM—7 PM—Sale
Sat., Aug. 17, 8 AM—Noon—Sale
Sat., Aug. 17, 1 PM—3 PM Clean up
Bethany Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
Sign up in the Narthex or by clicking here
Lemonade Stand ~ Volunteers Needed
It’s time for the Mission Jamaica Garage Sale,
August 15 —17! The Welcome Team will be giving out cups of Lemonade & we are looking for people to help!
Volunteers are needed for 2 hour shifts, on Thursday, August 15 & Friday, August 16 between 9:00 and 4:00. Please call the Church Office, Bea Evans at 262-565-3327, or
sign-up online with Sign Up Genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044CAAA92DA5FA7-50340770-lemonade#/ Thank you in advance!
Do you have prayer request?
Do you know someone who needs the extra power of prayer? Contact the office or find the request form under “About Us - Contact Us” on the website to add someone to the Prayer Chain and/or prayers to be announced in church and printed in the bulletin.
Worship Assistants Needed
You can make a difference! Summer is here and volunteer positions are still available to help out at worship. You can click here or to take you to SignUp Genius where you can elect the day and volunteer position you are willing to assist with! Thank you for your help and consideration.
Coffee & Fellowship
Sunday morning coffee and fellowship in the Narthex has become a wonderful way to connect with friends, catch up on announcements, and prepare ourselves to enter worship.
We are seeking sponsors to help cover the cost of the coffee and donuts.
Sponsors can designate a special person or event. Ie In Honor of our Parents 25th Wedding Anniversary or In memory of our beloved Grandmother.
Cost is $40/week. Sponsorship envelopes are located at the coffee station or stop by the church office. Thank you!
We are still looking for pictures!
If you have pictures with Flat Jesus, please remember to send them in so they can be featured in worship and the Good Newsbreak. We love to see what you all have been up to this summer! Email pictures and comments of where you are to:
Be a Sponsor
There are plenty of dates available to sponsor the Radio Broadcast. By doing so, you are helping keep worship available to those who do not have the means to watch online and for those who are not able to come to church in person due to illness, mobility, or other health issues. Do you have a special occasion coming up? You can dedicate your sponsorship to this special event. Just $80.00 can keep others connected to church and honor your special day! Contact the office to reserve.
Kwik Trip Cards
Keep purchasing those Kwik Trip Gift Cards!! You can stop by the church Monday-Thursday 8:00am -4:00pm or Friday 8:00-Noon and we would be happy to help!!
We purchase Kwik Trip Gift cards at a 5% discount. You buy the cards at face value. The cards can be used for fuel and groceries.
Upcoming Events ~ Mark Your Calendars
July 31, Selah
July 31-Aug 1, Red Cross Blood Drive
August 5-8, Adult Vacation Bible School
August 19, The Good Newsbreak Submission Deadline
August 15-17, Mission Jamaica Garage Sale
September 2, Labor Day ~ Church offices closed
September 8, Rally Sunday
The July-September Daily Devotionals are available!
Portals of Prayer/Christ in Our Home
Pick one up today!
We are here to assist…in person, by phone, or by email.
Office Hours:
M - Th: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
F: 8:00 a.m. - noon
Office Phone: 715-234-9028 Office Email: