May Newsletter

A great deal of progress has been made to the construction of Bethesda’s apartment. Volunteers have been working very hard. Larry Jorstad was a steadfast worker on many tasks. About 70% of the sheetrock has been hung.

Thanks to Gordy Anderson, Mike Kelly, Mike Herrick, Al Reedy. The rest should be done before Mon. Loren La Pointe and crew will be taping and mudding soon.

The LED lighting has been installed, thanks to Dave Judd. The electrical work is mostly done thanks to John Hunt.

Plumbing is almost complete thanks to Tom Filipczak!

Following the sheetrock completion, we need painters—for walls and cupboards. Please let us know how you can help.

Thank you, Bethesda for the opportunity to use this church space. This apartment will make a real difference in people’s lives!

If you have questions, or would like to pursue the idea of helping, please contact project coordinators Paul & Paula Lundberg 715-779-0113 or volunteer coordinator Declan Lowthian at

405-229-1694 or email at

[email protected] and let them know what your areas of expertise are and availability.

Below Corny crew working on drywall

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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.

Online Giving on Vanco

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

Returning to Church

We move forward with opening but may well have to be in a position of moving backward depending on what the numbers say.

PHASE ONE -

Correctly worn face masks, social distancing, and no hugging are mandatory.

Please consult your doctor about attending in-person worship if you have not finished your round of vaccines.

There will be an effort made to reduce movement and worship time (30-40

minutes).

The kitchen will be closed.

The coat closet will be closed – take your jackets with you.

Hymnals will be removed.

Door and windows will be opened – use your jacket if you feel chilled.

There will be a separate entrance and exit to control traffic flow. Our guests in the basement will need to use their entrance from the side yard.

Because there will be more responsibility put on the ushers, there will be usher training.

Ushers will wear gloves.

There will be no singing.

Parishioners are asked to sign up for worship, using email or phone. This will allow for attendance control and a list of worshipers in case we need to

notify people because of a Covid 19 outbreak.

Process -

An usher will greet parishioners at the alley/fellowship door and check of their name on the list. This usher will then escort them to the Worship Area entrance where another usher will usher them to a pew and give them a bulletin and communion elements.

Mary will sit in the altar area.

Parishioners are asked to stay in their assigned area for the duration of the

service, standing and sitting as per the bulletin.

Ushers will usher parishioners out at the end of the service.

Mary can greet parishioners as they leave, but no hand shaking or hugging.

There will be an offering plate outside the worship door.

The exit will be through the door at the parking lot.

There will be no coffee fellowship.

PHASE TWO CHANGES -

No worship sign up will be required. Ushering to the pew will continue.

Using both entrances for coming and going.

Limited singing with masks.

Encourage parishioners to bring a thermos of coffee and a cookie and go out into the yard for coffee fellowship.

Submitted by

Sarah Lund and Yvonne Cox

Stay up to date on WIsconsin Council of Churches reopening plan here.

WICC Full Returning to Church Plan 2.0

New information

is Red

If you would like to be added to the list please contact me

[email protected]

Bethesda

Pavel, Alla, Oliver & Victoria

Prayers for our Russian family seeking asylum and all the many things that go with trying to find peace and safety. Their first court date will be in Chicago May 12.

Gene Burkel (brother of Marty)

Gene has entered hospice an assistant living home.

Marty and Sheryl's email:

[email protected]

Bill Compton

715-779-5406

85175 Trailer Court Road

Bayfield, WI 54814

Ruthann Compton

is currently in the hospital in Ashland as they address heart arrhythmia issues. Ruthann will be going back to the "Oaks" in Washburn when she gets out of the hospital.

218-522-8875

[email protected]

702 Bratley Drive

Washburn, WI 54891

Mark Gainey died at the age of 91 on April 10 at his daughters home near Mt Horeb, WI.

A "Celebration of Life" will take place at the Lakeside Cemetery on Hwy 13 just this side of Superior on Saturday, June 26 at 11:00.

Karen Gainey

608-437-0108

804 S Blue Mounds Street

Mt Horeb, WI 53572

Betty Ostrom

A "Celebration of Life and Picnic" is being planned for Betty at the Coast Guard Park Sunday, September 19. TBD

Immanuel

Judy Del Main

Judy broke her neck and is at Northern Lights.

706 Bratley Drive

Washburn, WI 54891

Brad Schultz

A memorial service will be held for Brad Schultz on his lake property

May 23, TBD

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

Lois Osterberg

715-742-3290

[email protected]

PO Box 238

Cornucopia, WI 54827

Yvette Fleming

715-742-3427

[email protected]

P.O. Box 225

Cornucopia, WI 54827

Community

Bill Peterson

Bill is struggling with Parkinson's. If you have the time he sure would appreciate a call or card and of course your prayers.

651-270-1876

Walker Methodist Care Suites

7400 York Avenue South

Edina, MN 55435

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

Thank You Amy Hanson & Bill for cleaning the gardens; they look lovely!

Vaccinated South Shore Quilters packed and shipped 230 quilts. Thank you to Sandy and Bill Bodner for hauling them to the Twin Cities and Lutheran World Relief. Quilts were also given to graduating seniors in Red Cliff, Midge Montano for ceremonies, Advocacy Center in Ashland plus…A great and glorious ministry.

Native American Worship Service

Joining us in celebration of Mother's Day. We will welcome Dee Sweet on May 9th for "The Mother's of us all: A Mother's Day Observance"

The history of Mother's Day is little know but significant for all mother's. Additionally, the concept of Mother/mothering is universal of course but has some prevailing cultural values in native communities that focus on the intuitive wisdom belonging to women in each community.

Vaccinated people met at Immanuel to make small leather pouches and listen to Elder and Storyteller, Jim Pete from Red Cliff. Fry Bread and Indian Tacos, laughter and great vibes made for a glorious time. Thank you to Jim and all who participated!

Leather Pouch Making Workshop

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Old Swedish and Norwegian Bibles and prayer books on the puzzle table.

Feel free to come and take a look. Take one or all. They need a new home.

Announcing the return of Salt Shaker Meals

If you are interested in doing salt shaker meals again this year call email the church for more information

[email protected]

715-779-5611

Now Hiring Office Manager Position

Looking to hire someone who is knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Programs, bookkeeping, social media and website maintenance.

This is a great part-time 20 hours/week job with competitive wages.

Help spread the word

For more information call the church at 715-779-5611

BAYFIELD COUNTY SAVE TO GIVE CHALLENGE

Bayfield Save to Give Save to Give helps raise money for nonprofits in Bayfield County when residents like you save energy by turning off unused lights, washing laundry on cold setting, and unplugging unused electronics. The more energy you save at home, the more Focus on Energy will give to a nonprofit on your behalf! The challenge officially begins on April 26th (through June 21st) and can raise $12,000 this spring and $13,000 in the fall. You will need to be an Xcel Energy customer and need to use your utility account information to participate. Save to Give allows you to support any one of these nonprofits:

Recreation and Fitness Resources
Chequamegon Bay Renewables
Bayfield Heritage Association
Northern Lights Services, Inc.
Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation
Across the Pond Veterans Park (Iron River)
Forest Lodge Library / Katie Flowers Endowment (Cable)

Preregister for Bayfield County's Save to Give Challenge at http://www.wisavetogive.com!

If you have questions, call or email Brady Steigauf at 608-284-1756 or [email protected] .

May Birthdays

7- Doris Hafemann & Bill Wrieden

9 - Sandy Paavola & Terri Wegner

12- Ron Nylander

16- Pat Purves

17- Myron Lohman

18- Paxton Georgeson

19- Richard Mueller

24- Paul Larson

25- Richard Northrop

27- Mark Ludeking

28- Bob Eicher & Judy Hafemann

30- Steve Cox

Anniversaries

9-Tom & Deanne Mason (57 yrs)

18- Larry & Mary Meierotto(30 yrs)

23- Pat & Sarah Purves (12 yrs)

31- Larry & Lana Jorstad

Ylvis - The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?) [Official music video HD]

715-779-5611

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