September 1, 2022
Bethesda & Immanuel Lutheran Newsletter
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Sunday Worship
8:30 Bethesda
11:00 Immanuel
Contact:
Pastor Dale P. Chesley
809 Ellis Avenue
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
bethesdachurchbayfield@gmail.com
Immanuel:
715-742-3440
Links
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We pray for Ukraine and all those afflicted by war.
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Sunday services are available online.
Use the Bethesda Facebook link above.
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Pastoral Devotions
Let love be genuine, hate what I evil, hold fast to what I good, love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.
--Romans 12:9-10 NRSV
We all love what is genuine but it is easier to love being genuine than to be genuine. It is always easier to hold a value than to live that value. We like to be genuine but then life gets in the way.
We have a couple of cats. They pretty much ignore me except when they want something from me. There is a part of me that feels that is somehow less than genuine. The one especially, if he is rubbing up against my legs, I know he is looking for food.
Sometimes I wonder if God feels that way about me. God has given me such wonderful ways to grow and to live in service and yet so often I embrace the evil while the genuine love suffers. And if that isn’t bad enough, it seems like it is okay with me. I can bounce along without too many hassles in life and then when they do happen, I come begging to God to change things.
Have you ever had the problem of judging yourself by your intentions while you judge others by their actions? I do that all the time and as a result, instead of going to God for forgiveness, I excuse myself and point fingers at others. This scripture invites me away from that. It invites me to authentic living that is guided by the alive God whose redemption is a gift of grace.
We are often tempted to outdo other people. We compete for jobs, at school, for social status, for all sorts of things. Apostle Paul says we should outdo one another in showing honor. It is an invitation to get out of ourselves and into God. The command to let love be genuine is an invitation to a relationship of faith that allows us to move away from evil and towards the good. When that happens, we are free to have mutual affection because we want good things for others just as much as we want them for ourselves.
This is not an easy way to be, but it gets lots easier when we remember that God enables it and it happens, not as we reform ourselves but when in surrender, we become like Jesus in every way we can. This is a work that we do on purpose, and it takes a lifetime. We strive for it because even though we cannot give it to ourselves, this is the way we become useable by God. It opens us to the work God does that is completing the transformation that is making us more and more like Jesus.
May God’s great genuine love open our hearts to carry that same love into our hurting world.
Have a wonderful rest of summer!
Pastor Dale
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Welcome back, Will! Pastor Will Mowchan will be back in the pulpit on Sunday.
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Bethesda & Immanuel
are looking for volunteers for:
Altar Guild
Lay Readers
Sunday Fellowship Coffee Hour
Please sign up
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Next
Native American and Lutheran Worship Service
September 11
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MEMORY CAFE
Memory Cafe is a place for fellowship for people living with memory loss, Alzheimer's, and other related dementias, and their care partners. Come and enjoy social interaction with others going through similar experiences. Second Monday of the month, 10:00 - 11:30.
257 Manypenny Avenue.
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A message from Alla -
This month has passed without much change. Pavel works in the same place. I take care of the kids and the house. Oliver works, does his hobbies, sometimes he can take a walk with Victoria. On weekends we try to get out somewhere in interesting places. True, it’s not always possible to travel yet, as the baby is growing and she doesn’t really like to sit in a car baby seat, so we have to adapt to her schedule and needs. Sometimes in the evenings we go for a walk on the embankment, listen to concerts, enjoy the summer weather. Sometimes we discuss what is happening in Russia and Ukraine and this leaves its mark (sometimes we argue, sometimes we worry and get upset). In the evenings, Pavel was collecting documents this summer ( evidence) for a lawyer. But in general, we continue to enjoy our simple, ordinary life, breathe freedom and try to develop every day. Thanks for the support and help to everyone who knows us!
My cousin from Ukraine, Sergey, makes wallets, purses and other things from the leather. Maybe someone will be interested in his products (does everything with his own hands).He had orders from the USA before the war but not now. But maybe it's difficult to send now. I don’t know, but I decided to ask you for advertising anyway (if possible, of course).here it is(his link from facebook):https://www.facebook.com/TSSLeather/
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Dementia Friendly Training Session by the Ashland County ADRC
Join us on Sunday, September 25th from 11:30 -12:30 at Bayfield Presbyterian Church for a Dementia Friendly Training!
During this training you will: Learn what dementia is and how to recognize the signs of dementia, get some facts about Alzheimer’s, learn tips for communicating and interacting with a person who has dementia, get ideas for creating a dementia friendly physical space, and become familiar with resources in your community!
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Apple Festival Sunday
The Bayfield Presbyterian Church will be joining us for worship on Sunday, October 9 at 8:30.
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We Make the Road by Walking - Wednesday Bible Study at Bayfield Presbyterian Church
“We Make the Road by Walking” is a journey through the Bible focusing on "spiritual formation, reorientation, and activation” written by Brian D. McLaren. We will be using this as the focus for our weekly Bible study starting on Wednesday, September 7, at 1 p.m. You can join us in person at the church or by Zoom (see link below). While it’s recommended each participant have a copy of the book, “We Make the Road by Walking,” you don’t actually need it to participate in the study. The books will be available to participants free of charge from the church.
One of the great things about this study is that each week’s devotion can stand alone, so you can come and go as you need to. You can also catch up on your own. The book acts as a 52-week devotional, guiding you through themes of the Bible corresponding with the church seasons. The book is intended to start in the fall, with the beginning of the school year, so we are right on track to begin.
This study is open to anyone so invite your friends. The books are in. You can pick them up from the Bayfield Pres office during normal office hours, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or Sunday morning. We currently have 12 but we can order more if needed. They are free for the taking, but we ask you only take what you need. If you want to make a donation, you are welcome to do so. The books cost us about $15 each.
(Zoom link)
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Anything in the color blue is a clickable link |
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Council Meetings
Wednesday, September 21
Immanuel Council 6:00
Joint Council 6:30
Bethesda Council 7:00
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Do you need more coffee and don't see your favorite on our shelf? Please let Nancy know so she can order it. |
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Mutual Ministry
September 14 at 6:30
See our website for the Zoom link
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Women's Gather in-person and on Zoom September 14 at 9:30 AM
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See our website for the Zoom link
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, September 13 & 27 at 7:00
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See our website for the Zoom link
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 beginning September 12
See our website for the Zoom link
Meeting ID: 851 3905 2851
Passcode: 467574
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Why Christianity Must Change or Die
by John Shelby Spong
Books are on order.
Questions? Call Leanne 715.742.3553
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South Shore Quilters
Wednesdays 9:00 am - 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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Retired Old Men Eat Out
Every Friday at 8:00 AM
Meet at Immanuel Church
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BAYFIELD SUMMER CONCERTS THURSDAYS
AT 5:30
BAYFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
September 1 - Art Songs & Chamber Music III by Arthur Maud
September 8 - Maria Jette, soprano & Dan Chouinard, piano/accordion/vocals
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New information is Red
If you would like to be added to the list or have an update, please contact us at:
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Pavel, Alla, Oliver, Viktoria, and Melissa Anna Elizabeth
P.O. Box 724
Bayfield, WI 54814
Marty Burkel
Marty still waiting patiently as his lungs continue to improve. Please keep Marty in your prayers.
715-209-5250
PO Box 1284
Bayfield, WI 54814
Bill Compton
715-779-5406
85175 Trailer Court Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
Kerissa Morrin
Casey French
Pastor Will Mowchan
3015 Weeks Avenue
Superior WI 54880
wmowchan@gmail.com
Recovering from heart surgery
Teresa Weber
715-779-5728
treesawweb@hotmail.com
36700 County Hwy J
Bayfield WI 54814
Teresa is recuperating at home after being hospitalized with serious health issues.
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
Janet Hunt
715-779-5670
34955 S Cty Hwy J
Bayfield, WI 54814
Max Paap
John Meierotto
85185 Trailer Ct Rd
Bayfield WI 54814
Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Ed DePerry
37420 State Hwy 13
Bayfield WI 54814
Doctoring at Mayo
Mary Phillips
PO Box 584
Bayfield WI 54814
Recovering from MRSA infection
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Myrna & Rich Northrop
715-208-0706
myman@cheqnet.net
87202 Co Hwy C
Cornucopia, WI 54827
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
Wally and Colleen Nozal
715-742-3450
PO Box 341
Cornucopia, WI 54827
Lorayne Reedy
715-742-3563
reedys@cheqnet.net
PO Box 358
Cornucopia WI 54827
Lois Osterberg
715-742-3290
osterbergstudio01@gmail.com
PO Box 238
Cornucopia WI 54827
Courtney Byerhoff
Carol Lyon
309-373-4372
carolrlyon@gmail.com
27 Pond View Way
Fitchberg WI 53711
Sandy Bodner
715-774-3925
sb24542@gmail.com
14770 Touve Rd
Herbster WI 54844
Pastor Will Mowchan
3015 Weeks Avenue
Superior wI 54880
wmowchan@gmail.com
Recovering from heart surgery
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September Birthdays
3 - Linda Schneider
4 - Bev Steele
5 - Graham Wenz
6 - Margaret Langness
8 - Joyce Anderson
15 - John Higney
16 - Dianne Judd
20 - Lynette Benzschawel
21 - Ashley Georgeson
21 - Shirley Hanson
22 - Deanne Mason
23 - Sharon Bestul
23 - Randy Bestul
27 - Kevon Dietel
29 - Al Reedy
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