November, 2020
Bethesda & Immanuel Lutheran Newsletter
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Sunday Worship
Mary Meierotto S.A.M.
Bethesda/Immanuel
Livestream ONLY
10:00 a.m.
or you can access after 11:00 at any time.
Contact:
Mary:
715-209-0900
715-779-3257
Ashley at
Bethesda/Immanuel
Parish Office:
715-779-5611
Immanuel:
715-742-3440
Links
Brick Ministries
Reconciling in Christ
Devotions
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Greetings!
A group has formed within and beyond our two congregations we named “Lake Superior Bridge Builders.” Our mission statement is that of our churches, “Serving God by Serving Others and ALL of creation.” We are specific to serving asylum seekers. We started to meet in August while attending webinars that have been mentioned in your newsletters with the Southwestern Texas Synod ELCA, West Texas Episcopal Diocese, Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), Lutheran Immigration and Refuge Services (LIRS), AMMPARO, Texas Border Coalition, and others. After our local meeting on Tuesday, October 13 we decided we were ready to sponsor an individual/family from the border. They will only release an individual/family from the detention center if the individual or family has a sponsor.
I contacted Allyson Pryor associate to the Bishop of the Southwestern Texas Synod ELCA and within a day had a connection with a Russian family that was then released from the Karnes Detention Center in Texas Friday, October 16. The family is: Pavel (father), Alla (mother), Oliver (15 year-old son), and Victoria (2 year-old daughter). They have traveled from Russia for two years to seek asylum at our border, and of that two years, they were 8 months in Mexico. Their story is just that, “their story.” It will be their choice with whom and when they share their story.
The process moved with lightening speed it seemed and the family arrived in Bayfield Saturday, October 24. We have miraculously acquired an immigration attorney in Minneapolis that speaks Russian and has represented many Russian immigrants.
We have opened a separate account at Bethesda where we can receive funds to support the family at this time. Pavel has expressed several times that he does not want the family to be a burden. At this time they have enough clothing. The promises of furniture have been overwhelming and plenty. What we are asking for people who want to donate food is instead to donate a gift card for groceries as Alla loves to cook, and wants and needs to cook to keep her family healthy with fresh produce and the like.
Word of the family coming to Bayfield spread quickly and have received numerous affirmations. As of now receiving funds are used for their expenses of plane fare (from San Antonia to Bayfield), transportation (January 6 Court in Chicago), housing, food, and attorney fees.
Lake Superior Bridge Builders
c/o Bethesda Lutheran Church
PO Box 724
Bayfield, WI 54814
Please also earmark your check LSBB (Lake Superior Bridge Builders).
Courage and Hope,
Mary Meierotto
Micah 6:8 “He has told you, O mortal, what is good and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
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Join Us for Sunday Worship and Coffee Hour |
Please Let Us Join Together:
Coffee and Fellowship
Sunday 11:00 After Worship
Meeting ID: 229-508-663
Password: 056996 (May not need password)
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Council Meetings November 12th
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Mutual Ministry
November 18 7 PM
JOY
November 11th 7 PM
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November 11th 9:30 Am
Meeting ID: 860 6837 4823
Passcode: 419919
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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Exploring Asylum Sponsorship
If you have a passion for people at our Border please join us:
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With the Southwestern Texas Synod ELCA, West Texas Episcopal Diocese and LIRS
Tuesday, November 3 at 5:00
Tuesday, December 1 at 5:00
Meeting ID: 843 3149 6063
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New Book Study
BRAVING THE WILDERNESS
Starting December 3rd
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
• A timely and important book that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true belonging in our communities, organizations, and culture, from the #1 bestselling author of Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection
Don’t miss the hourlong Netflix special
Brené Brown: The Call to Courage!
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“True belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are.” Social scientist Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives—experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, and empathy. In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarization. With her trademark mix of research, storytelling, and honesty, Brown will again change the cultural conversation while mapping a clear path to true belonging. |
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Fall Bible Study: Short Stories by Jesus
Mondays 1:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 872 8892 6221
Passcode: 675278
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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Offerings
A HUGE Thank you to all of you who are able to continue giving during this time.
*If you would like to extend your giving to either Bethesda's or Immanuel's Discretionary Accounts please designate on your check.
I am thinking the needs may be great at some point.
Immanuel:
Drop your offering off at the church in Randy Bestul's mailbox, or mail your offering to him at:
PO Box 331
Cornucopia, WI 54827
Bethesda:
Mail to:
Bethesda
P.O. Box 724
Bayfield, WI 54814
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Still lots of cleaning to do at both churches |
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Contact the church to sign up
715-779-5611
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Contact Leanne to sign up
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If you would like to be added to the list please contact me
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Judy Hafeman
Recovering from Covid
Lana Jorstad
Lana had a knee surgery last week and is doing well.
Paula Lunberg-
Paula's bone implant, her new upper right jaw, is doing well. The skin graft did not take as well and she had to go back to the OR Monday November 2nd. Please keep Paula in your prayers
Patrick, Sarah Weber-Purves, Henry and Maggie
Pat is home! Please keep them in your prayers as they adjust back into their new routine.
12017 Pennsylvania Avenue
Champlin, MN 55316
Pavel, Alla, Oliver & Victoria
Chick Anderson
715-779-3245
34200 S CO Hwy J
Bayfield, WI 54814
Bill Compton
715-779-5406
85175 Trailer Court Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
Ruthann Compton
715-209-2393
PO Box 784
Bayfield, WI
54814
Roxanne Frizzell
715-779-3968
87010 Valley Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
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Chuck & Marcia Perry
Are recovering from covid
Beverly Buck
715-682-8172
Court Manor
c/o Beverly Buck
911 3rd Street West
Ashland, WI 54806
Wilma Lamken
715-373-6458
702 Bratley Drive
Washburn, WI 54891
Wally and Colleen Nozal
715-742-3450
PO Box 341
Cornucopia, WI 54827
Brad Schultz
715-742-3417
PO Box 153
Cornucopia, WI 54827
Lois Osterberg
715-742-3290
PO Box 238
Cornucopia, WI 54827
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Miriam Hoff
Miriam had a fall and is now in Ashland at the hospital. She will not be going back to Northern lights.
Bill Peterson
Bill is struggling from Parkinson's and would enjoy hearing form you.
Walker Methodist Care Suites
7400 York Avenue South
Edina, MN 55435
Barb Spencer
Barb is still at Northern light for a little bit longer. She is doing well and hopes to go home after her next doctors appointment. Mojo decided to snowbird this year in Florida.
715.373.6580
Northern Lights
706 Bratley Dr.
Washburn, WI
Yvette Fleming
715-742-3427
P.O. Box 225
Cornucopia, WI 54827
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Margaret Roemhild
715-779-3480
1011 Manypenny Avenue
Bayfield, WI 54814
Gary Slead
715-813-0059
Cornucopia, WI 54827
Mary Lang
715-779-5875
27 S 5th Street
Bayfield, WI 54814
Miriam Hoff
Northern Lights
c/o Miriam Hoff
706 Bratley Drive
Washburn, WI 54891
Tom and Marge Gerstenberger
715-742-3982
21320 Blueberry Lane
Cornucopia, WI 54827
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Native American Worship Service
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On October 11 we had our 2nd monthly Native American Worship "Spirituality" with Carolyn Gouge. She was a great storyteller and did a very nice job explaining Anishinaabe traditions.
This month we will welcome Jim Pete on November 22 who will be teaching about "Thanksgiving: Every day in the Life of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe, Chippewa)"
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Bayfield Presbyterian Church will be streaming the Community Thanksgiving Eve worship service on Wednesday, November 25 at 7 p.m. It will be streaming live on the Bayfield Presbyterian Church Facebook page. Tom Denker will be playing piano and area clergy will be leading the service.
Mother Tanya Scheff of Christ Church, the Episcopal Church of Chequamegon Bay will be preaching.
This is not an in person, public service of worship. It will only be accessible online. The only people who will be in the sanctuary will be Tom Denker, Steve Sandstrom (AV), and area clergy.
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Sharon Bestul cleaned and weeded the bookshelves in the fellowship hall at Immanuel. If you would like any of the books Sharon weeded out please feel free to go through the books on the table within the next two weeks. After that they will magically disappear. |
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November Birthdays
2 -Marty Burkel & Patty Caver
3 - Shirley Huusko
9 - Mary Theil & Jeff Wenz
16 - Diane Hall
17 - Gina Emily, Opal & Pike Georgeson
20 - Jan Japs
21 - Janice Korepla
22 - Paul Lundberg
24 - Alicia Kerr
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Anniversaries
10 - Gary & Lynnette Benzschawel
22 - Bruce & Barb Hoekstra
29 - Mark & Karen Gainey
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