Bethany 411 April 11, 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.
Saturdays:
- 5:30 p.m. relaxed worship in the Gathering Room
Sundays:
- 8:00 a.m. traditional worship in the Sanctuary
- 10:00 a.m. contemporary worship in the Sanctuary
- Coffee and fellowship between services
- 8:00 a.m. Radio broadcast LIVE on WJMC FM 96.1 & AM 1240 every Sunday
- 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 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 the 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship service. To sign up to ride, please contact the office at 715-234-9028.
Cross Talk
April 14 ~ Tiny Houses & more
April 21 ~ Celebration for Rear Admiral Peter Muschinske
Good News Break
Just a reminder that the deadline for submissions to the Good News Break is Monday, April 15! Also, beginning in June 2024, the newsletter will only be available online unless we hear from you. If you would like to continue to get a mailed paper copy, please call the church office or scan the QR Code to fill out the questionnaire.
Luther Park Bible Camp Spring Work Day April 20, 2024
Schedule:
8AM - Breakfast & Coffee for the overnighters
8:30-9:00AM - Arrival; Gather in the dining hall for project assignments
12:00 PM - Lunch
4:30 PM Departure
Call or email Luther Park if you plan to attend: 715-859-2215 or
Bethany has designated April as Luther Park Bible Camp Month!
With this special designation we are taking a special offering to benefit the wonderful ministry Luther Bible Camp has to offer. You can drop off or mail your donation to the church or bring to worship during the month of April. Please make checks payable to Bethany Lutheran church and place “Luther Park” in the memo line. Thank you for your support.
Special Program Information
Please join us at Bethany the weekend of April 20-21 as Rear Admiral Peter Muschinske, Deputy Chief of Chaplains for Reserve Matters, will be preaching at all three worship services. On Sunday, April 21, there will also be refreshments in the Gathering Room at 9:00 AM where there will be a Question and Answer session with Chaplain Muschinske.
Wild Church
We invite you to join us for a short walk in the wild that will start with a shared meditation and provide an opportunity to add a little serenity to your day.
This walk is open to people of all ages and abilities (this trail is paved) - and we welcome people from any faith tradition, and no faith tradition. Join us if you enjoy being part of our natural world. Spend an hour listening, looking, and enjoying signs of spring and new life.
When: April 28
Time: 2-3PM
Where: Gather at the Shelter at Moon Park (E. South St., Rice Lake)
If you have any questions, contact Carol Hakala ( )
Parents Day Program
Everyone is invited to a special program honoring our parents presented by the Bethany Youth.
When: Sunday, May 12
Time: 9:15AM-9:45AM
Where: Sanctuary
Baccalaureate Sunday
Mark your calendars! Baccalaureate Sunday will be May 19! We will be recognizing graduating Seniors at the 10:00AM worship service. Please send us a baby picture of each senior as well as their favorite Bethany memory along with what their future plans after graduation. You can email or text Angie Buchli, or 715-205-2009. A reminder will be sent out closer to Baccalaureate Sunday. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Summer W☼rship Schedule
Bethany is trying something new this year!
We are going to TWO Worship Services for the Summer!! We realize this is a busy time of year to travel, be outside, take those well-deserved family vacations and enjoy the beauty and grandeur that God has created for us.
The adjusted schedule will start the weekend of May 25-26, 2024.
Saturdays ~ 5:30PM in the Gathering Room and Sundays ~ 9:00AM in the Sanctuary
Vacation Bible School
It is already that time to plan ahead for Vacation Bible School. Lead children on a thrilling underwater journey, where they can dive into the unceasing, boundless love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will submerge themselves in the Scriptures and uncover the true essence of the living waters!
VBS is June 10-June 13 from 1:00PM to 4:30PM Register today!!
Looking for a gift for all ages? Birthdays, Graduations, or just because?
Keep purchasing those Kwik Trip Gift Cards!! The NOLA group will continue to sell Kwik Trip Cards between services on Sundays. You can also purchase them from Angie during the week.
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.
Up and Coming…
Mark your calendars for August 5-August 8 from 8:30AM-NOON
Adult Vacation Bible School was a hit last summer, we decided to do it again!
Upcoming Events ~ Mark Your Calendars
April 12-13, Synod Youth Overnight & Middle School Youth Gathering
April 14, Club 9
April 15, May newsletter submissions deadline
April 21, Pastor Peter Muschinske Day
April 27-28, NOLA Cinnamon Rolls
April 28, Wild Church
The April-June 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: