March 1, 2022
Bethesda & Immanuel Lutheran Newsletter
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Sunday Worship
Contact:
Pastor Dale P. Chesley
809 Ellis Ave
Ashland WI 54806
715 209-0600
dalechesley@charter.net
Pastor Will Mowchan
3015 Weeks Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
715 416-3408
wmowchan@gmail.com
Parish Office:
715-779-5611
Immanuel:
715-742-3440
Links
Brick Ministries
Reconciling in Christ
Devotions
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We pray for Ukraine and all those afflicted by war.
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Pastor Will adds:
My father came to America after WW2 as a refugee from Ukraine. I still have 6 first cousins there.
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An Interfaith Call to Peace for Ukraine
February 24, 2022
Though we have been anxious about the recent growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia and between Russia and the NATO countries in recent weeks, we remain deeply concerned, as we have been since 2014, for the impact of this ongoing conflict on innocent civilians throughout Ukraine. All parties to the conflict must take every measure possible to protect civilians. All parties and the international community must renew efforts to de-escalate this threat to international peace and security.
All our religious traditions call us to pray and work for peace. We join our voices and hands together. We must open our eyes to those who are suffering, and we cannot remain indifferent to the injustice this conflict has brought on the people of Ukraine and may bring on people of neighboring countries.
We call on all those involved—whether governments, movements or individuals—to repent of aggression and violence, and turn instead to the way of peace through dialogue. We also call upon the faithful people of our congregations and communities to pray for wisdom, peace and justice to prevail in Ukraine.
Join us as we pray:
Oh Divine, most mighty, most merciful, our sacred stories tell us that you help and save your people. You are the fortress: may there be no more war. You are the harvest: may there be no more hunger. You are the light: may no one die alone or in despair. Oh Divine, most majestic, most motherly, grant us your life. Amen.
The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton
Presiding Bishop,
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rev. Eddy Alemán
General Secretary, Reformed Church in America
Presiding Bishop and Primate
The Episcopal Church
Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer
General Minister and President
United Church of Christ, National Ministries
Bishop Sally Dyck
Ecumenical Officer
The United Methodist Church
Rev. Teresa Hord Owens
General Minister and President
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
in the US and Canada
Bishop Teresa Jefferson-Snorton
Fifth Episcopal District
The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Dr. Betsy Miller
President, Provincial Elders’ Conference, Moravian Church Northern Province
Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II
Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Church (USA)
Mr. Basharat Saleem
Executive Director
Islamic Society of North America
Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia
Executive Director
Religions for Peace USA
Rev. Chris Thore
President, Provincial Elders’ Conference, Moravian Church Southern Province
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
773-380-2877
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Pastoral Message for March
Pastor Dale Chesley
Isaiah 55:12 For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
One windy day, I had my daughter, Elise, drive me and my bicycle about three fourths of the way to Iron River, west of Ashland on Hwy 2. I wanted to ride the Tri-County Corridor with a strong west wind at my back. As I rode, the trees all around me were waving with the wind and I marveled at the beauty. I thought of Romans 8:19 where it says, “For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God…” Paul says that the redemption of the creation is somehow tied to our redemption as we are shown to be the children of God. So, on that day as I rode through the swaying trees, I imagined them saying to each other about me, “I wonder how that one will turn out?”
This is, of course, all fun speculation about the trees. Yet, though we cannot talk to trees, many of us have heard the voice of God in the wind in a pine tree as we walked the wonder of some woods in Northern Wisconsin. We know there is a language in nature that is spoken without words and sometimes what gets said is some of our best blessings. One has to have ears that can hear that voice of nature and when that happens, there is a delight in the soul that one cannot explain.
If I were to try to explain it, I would have to use poetry. A good poem always has more to say than just the words that are written and what get communicated is often a matter of the heart. When Isaiah in chapter 55 talks about the mountains and the hills singing and the trees clapping their hands, he is using his poet’s voice. Mountains and hills cannot sing. Trees have no hands to clap. Yet it happens all the time. When we listen to the voice of a poet, we can find ourselves in all sorts of places we had never imagined before.
Our mid-week Lenten worship/devotions are going to use poems of Wendell Berry to take us to some places we have never been before or maybe some place we will visit in a new way. We will dwell in places where the mountains and hills sing and the trees clap their hands. I invite you to the kingdom of poetry where the first and only Poet reigns as we join our poet hearts to God’s with the help of Wendell Berry and those who lead our sessions. I pray that you find your heart speaking a new language that your heart has known all along as you are washed with delight and grace and new meanings as we observe Lent this year.
Many of us have a tradition of giving up something for Lent. Maybe this year we ought to add something. One way of doing that is to participate in as many of these Lenten offerings as possible. The blessing for doing so is built into the participation.
May God bless our Lenten journey!
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Lenten Worship Schedule
This is the schedule that is planned. We will be joining Christ Episcopal Church and Bayfield Presbyterian Church in this poetic journey as we pray for new eyes and ears as we walk this familiar landscape, we call Lent.
March 2: Ash Wednesday worship will be at Christ Episcopal Church at 11:00 am. The imposition of ashes will be offered at that service and at other places in our communities that day.
Mid-week Lenten Devotions will be on Zoom at 6:00 pm each Wednesday, led by a different person each week. Each devotion will use a poem by Wendell Berry as an inspiration.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 853 9611 4812 Passcode: 749909
March 9: “I go among trees and sit still” by Wendell Berry led by Pastor Lawrence Lee of Bayfield Presbyterian.
March 16: “Again I resume the long” by Wendell Berry led by Yvonne Cox of Bethesda Lutheran.
March 23: “How long does it take to make the woods?” by Wendell Berry led by Mary Tippet of Bayfield Presbyterian.
March 30: “Remembering that it happened once” by Wendell Berry led by Eve Erickson and Leanne Strom Homa of Immanuel Lutheran.
April 6: “What hard travail God does in death!” by Wendell Berry led by Dianne Judd of Bethesda Lutheran.
April 14: 6:00 pm Maundy Thursday Worship at Bayfield Presbyterian Church with Pastor Lawrence Lee preaching. This will also be on Facebook live.
April 15: 12:00 pm Good Friday Worship at Bethesda Lutheran Church with Pastor Dale Chesley preaching and Pastor Will Mowchan assisting. This service will be on Facebook live.
April 15: 2:00 pm Good Friday Worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Dale Chesley preaching and Pastor Will Mowchan assisting.
April 17: 11:00 am Easter Worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Will Mowchan preaching and Pastor Dale Chesley assisting.
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Sunday Worship services are now in-person with precautions
Dear Bethesda/Immanuel parishioners,
The council decided EFFECTIVE Feb. 20th, we would return to in-person services. Bethesda at 8:30 (also live streamed) and Immanuel at 11:00.
We will continue to require masks and seating every other row until announced otherwise.
The first Sunday service was well attended, followed by coffee hour in the fellowship hall.
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Sunday services still available online
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Ministry doesn’t go according to the clock. Yet, Pastors Will and Dale have scheduled times at each congregation.
Pastor Will is at Immanuel Wednesday mornings with the South Shore Quilters. Pastor Dale is there Fridays with the ROMEO’s breakfast
Personal or private conversations can be arranged around these events.
At Bethesda, Pastor Dale is in the office 9:00 – 12:00 on Monday and Pastor Will is there 12:00 – 3:00 on Wednesday.
It is helpful if you can call ahead so we are sure to be there at a specific time. We are willing to make appointments at other times, but if these times work for you that is best.
Note: Pastor Will and I are still figuring out how this joint interim is working but as time goes on, we are getting better direction and feeling good about the process and enjoying serving and getting to know the members of Bethesda and Immanuel. The Pastoral Message for the Newsletter will be written in April by Pastor Will as we take turns every other month. Please know that we are only a phone call away so don’t hesitate to call us with a concern or pastoral need. We very much enjoy what we are doing, we’ve been doing it literally for years so know our hearts are open to serve the spiritual needs of the congregations and our communities even though that sometimes means meeting very real physical ministry needs such as a pastoral visit or maybe food for the needy. We have joined you in this ministry that we are all doing together.
Pastor Dale P. Chesley
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HOLY EVERYTHING: A LENTEN SERIES OF SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
During these 40 days of Lent we will strive to draw closer to God. Lent is a time, as we prepare for Easter morning, to take the opportunity to pray and reflect. It is a time to begin a process of changing things up spiritually, to come our of our comfort zones , so that we can bring ourselves into greater union with God in preparation to receive our Resurrected Jesus more fully. Join us this Lent, as we will engage in weekly spiritual practices to draw ourselves closer to Jesus Christ and understand that God is everywhere and in everything.
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Bethesda & Immanuel
are looking for volunteers for the Altar Guild and Lay Readers
and now also
Sunday Fellowship Coffee Hour!
Please sign up
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Next
Native American and Lutheran Worship Service
March 13.
Dee Sweet will speak on the topic,
Women in Ojibway Society
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Anything in the color blue is a clickable link |
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Council Meetings
March 17th
Immanuel Council 6:00
Joint Council 6:30
Bethesda Council 7:00
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JOY
March 2nd 6:30 PM
Mutual Ministry
March 9th 6:30 PM
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Women's Gather in-person and on Zoom March 9th 9:30 AM
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Meeting ID: 860 6837 4823 Passcode: 419919
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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Lake Superior Bridge Builders
Tuesdays, March 1st and 15th at 7:00
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Meeting ID: 812 1484 1692 Passcode: 948203
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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Monday Book Club
Join us for a Book Study on Zoom
Mondays at 1:00 PM
Tentatively beginning in March
Meeting ID: 851 3905 2851
Passcode: 467574
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Our next book selection will be
Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh
Tentatively beginning in March (depending on availability).
The book is on back-order at this time (Feb. 20th) but has been ordered from the Apostle Islands Book Seller in Bayfield. If you wish to receive a copy, please let the group know.
In the meantime, we will continue to meet and will be discussing podcasts from some of our favorite authors for the time-being. For February 21st, please prepare by listening ahead of time to Nadia Bolz-Weber on the topics of hope and abundance at:
which you can open from this link.
Or for February 28th, please prepare by listening beforehand to Nadia Bolz-Weber at the 2012 ELCA Youth Conference in New Orleans at this address:
Questions? Call Leanne 715.742.3553
Thank you to Sandy Paavola for the Thrivent Action Team card that enables us to purchase the books.
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South Shore Quilters
Wednesdays 9:00am - Noon at Immanuel
The mission-quilt group at Immanuel is always in need of donations of clean usable bed sheets--preferably flat sheets--which we use as backing for the quilts, spools of thread (whether full or not) and fabric.
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The Knit Wits
Knitting & Crocheting at Immanuel Fridays 1:00 - 4:00
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The Brunch Bunch
Tuesdays at Bethesda 10:00 - 11:30
Conversation and coffee with women from the community.
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Breaking News!
Cribbage Will Now be on
Thursdays 1 - 3 at Bethesda
Open to fully vaccinated people. - masks suggested. Personal snacks only.
All are welcome
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Chair Yoga Class
Fridays at 9am
Bethesda Lutheran Church
Community Room
This class is for everyone regardless of previous yoga experience. We will start with the basic sun salutation and continue week after week to add additional poses.
If you prefer not to use a chair and can sit on the floor, that is your option to do so. If you have a yoga mat, please bring it.
Yoga can increase flexibility, the ability to bend, twist, stretch and move freely. We will be working toward balance, strength and flexibility.
Pre-registration is required and those attending this class should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To register for the class email Sandy Brue at sbrue123@gmail.com or call 502.693.3977.
This class will require a mask whether or not you are vaccinated. Also depending on what is happening with Covid, the class may be canceled.
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Retired Old Men Eat Out
Every Friday at 8:00 AM
Meet at Immanuel Church
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New information is Red
If you would like to be added to the list please contact us at:
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Pavel, Alla, Oliver, Viktoria, and Melissa Anna Elizabeth
The work permits have arrived but still no social security cards.
P.O. Box 724
Bayfield, WI 54814
Mike Cyr
Mike had surgery in Duluth Wednesday, December 29.
The Surgeon said all went well. Prayers for Mike and Bev as Mike continues to heal.
P.O. Box 455
Bayfield, WI 54814
Marty Burkel
Marty still waiting patiently as his lungs continue to improve. Please keep Marty in your prayers.
715-209-5250
6302 Mineral Point Road
Unit 211
Madison, WI 53705-4363
Bill Compton
715-779-5406
85175 Trailer Court Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
Ruthann Compton
is at the "Oaks" in Washburn. She loves visitors and cards.
218-522-8875
702 Bratley Drive
Washburn, WI 54891
Community
Pastor Bill Wrieden
Please keep Pastor Bill in your prayers as he remembers and moves on in this life without his wife Karen.
682-312-5262
10953 Colonial Heights Lane
Fort Worth, TX 76179
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
Cass Joy
Diagnosed with lymphoma.
Barb Spencer
Margaret Roemhild
715-779-3480
1011 Manypenny Avenue
Bayfield, WI 54814
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Sharon Bestul
Sharon's mastectomy surgery went well this past month and now prayers for continued healing.
715-742-3220
P.O. Box 331
Cornucopia, Wi 54827
Ralph and Eve Erickson
Ralph has moved to New Perspective in Superior where he will get professional care as his Parkinson's advances. Please keep Ralph and Eve in your prayers.
715-742-3494
Eve Erickson
P.O. Box 96
Cornucopia, WI 54827
Ralph Erickson
New Perspective
Twin Ports - Room 124
1915 N. 34th Street
Superior, WI 54880
Myrna Northrup
Myrna is home still recovering. Please keep Myrna in your prayers as she heals.
715-742-3273
87202 Co Hwy C
Cornucopia, WI 54827
In Memoriam, Tom Mason and Eddy Huusko
Our sympathy goes out to Deanne Mason and her family. Her husband Tom died in January. Pastor Will held a memorial service for close family at Immanuel on January 20. A public service will be scheduled later this year.
715.742-3556
demasonus@yahoo.com
86160 Co Road C
Cornucopia, WI 54827
The Immanuel family also lost Eddy Huusko in late January. Shirley and her family also had a small private service in late January. They too plan to have a public service at a later date.
715.742-3291
20805 Lost Creek Road
Herbster, WI 54844
May both these families sense the peace of God’s Spirit with them.
Kermit and Judy Del Main
Kermit and Judy have moved to St Paul for at least the winter months where family will be able to assist them. Please keep them in your prayers as they transition.
900 Old Lexington Avenue Apt 101
St Paul, MN 55116
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
PO Box 238
Cornucopia, WI 54827
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March Birthdays
1 - Julie Branham
1 - Keith Peterson
2 - Gordon Anderson
2 - Paulette Leding
3 - Pam Wilson
5 - Peter Lindell
5 - Clayton Thompson
6 - Sandra Faye
6 - Henry Purves
9 - Rex Dollinger
9 - Nancy Heaton
10 - Carolyn Maunu
13 - Claudia Ferraro
14 - Karen Eicher
16 - Sheryl Burkel
16 - Bob Kent
16 - Marcia Perry
17 - Beverly Buck
17 - William Ferraro
19 - Beverly Volpone-Cyr
20 - Diane Anderson
20 - Colt Behne
20 - Mark Faye
21 - Lola Stonehill
24 - Anna Hadland
25 - Sarah Lund
26 - Henry Arent
28 - Larry Jorstad
29 - Gary Bauer
29 - Fredrick Faye
29 - Angela Heifort
29 - Steve Homa
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