May 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 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
bethesdachurch@centurytel.net
Immanuel:
715-742-3440
Links
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We pray for Ukraine and all those afflicted by war.
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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.
Masks are optional.
Coffee hour follows in the fellowship hall.
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Sunday services available online
Use the Bethesda Facebook link above
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From One of the Pastors
Society changed. Along with that people’s faith practices changed. The ways many people connected with a church changed. Churches changed. All of this change started a long time ago and was well underway before 2020. Then the pandemic hit. It accelerated all of these changes and it set loose other new changes. For example, who knew the word ‘zoom’ before early 2020? As time goes on more changes that we can’t even yet see will come.
Now we in our two congregations are slowly and increasingly able to move into what we hope is post-pandemic life and into all of its changes. This will of course be a process, stretched out over years. Whatever good happens will almost certainly start small, involve some experimenting, and include a few good mistakes that let us learn.
Gathering again marks more than just re-opening buildings and activities. Gathering again will include those changes that were already underway, and those caused by the pandemic. Even more, re-opening will begin the next chapter of what church does, looks like and of how it connects with people. This chapter will be exciting. It will be challenging. It will stretch over years.
Immanuel and Bethesda are ready for all of this change: Both have had and have solid leaders. The atmosphere in both churches encourages and makes it easy for people to connect with each other and with God on their terms and their schedules. Both congregations have deep connections in the community that let them creatively give and receive strength.
A new permanent minister will eventually be part of the next chapter. The strong qualities of the churches and being in such a beautiful area are advantages in the search for that person. The church councils and other well qualified people have started working on this search. Along the way the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Synod Ministers and Bishop will give good support, rooted in experience gained from working with other congregations making such changes.
Bethesda and Immanuel have been good places for many ministry leaders. They will be good for whoever is lucky enough to follow Larry, Mary, others before them, and Dale and me. And things will be good for everyone who connects with either church.
God’s Restless Peace!
Pastor Will Mowchan
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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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An Update from Alla
Pavel has been working for two weeks now. Today, April 20, he received his first paycheck and a $25 gift card to Walmart. In the evenings, after the kids are in bed, he prepares for the driver's license exam. Alla takes care of the house and children. The baby needs round-the-clock care, and Victoria goes to preschool 4 days a week, which she likes very much and helps her develop and find her place among other children. Oleg(Oliver) goes to school, he has friends and hobbies, in his free time from school and his personal affairs can take a walk and play with Victoria and does not refuse to help the parents. The first steps towards an independent life have been taken and this is very pleasing and inspiring. This would not have been possible without the great support of others.
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Hello Friends of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin,
Please "join" us for Walking Together and EPIC 2022! Beginning March 26th the online video platforms will be ready for you to use and share.
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Next
Native American and Lutheran Worship Service
May 8
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Anything in the color blue is a clickable link |
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Council Meetings
May 19
Immanuel Council 6:00
Joint Council 6:30
Bethesda Council 7:00
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JOY
May 4 6:30 PM
See our website for the Zoom link
Mutual Ministry
May 11th 6:30 PM
See our website for the Zoom link
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Women's Gather in-person and on Zoom May 11 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, May 10 & 24 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
See our website for the Zoom link
Meeting ID: 851 3905 2851
Passcode: 467574
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh
Books are now available and can be picked up at either church.
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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Pastor Lawrence's ecumenical Bible study resumes Wednesday, May 11 at 1:00 for a 3-week study of Galations. See our website for the Zoom log in.
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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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Retired Old Men Eat Out
Every Friday at 8:00 AM
Meet at Immanuel Church
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Are you looking for a project that will make a positive impact on our community? Do you love to develop plans from start to finish and connect with community partners to make those plans a reality? The BRICK has a place for you! We’ve been given host status by AmeriCorps VISTA and are searching for a candidate to complete the remaining seven months of a one-year special project assignment. This position is open to adults of all ages! The BRICK Ministries serves low-income residents of Ashland and Bayfield Counties, WI, with its Food Shelf and Benevolence Programs. The project goal of our AmeriCorps VISTA assignment is to develop a plan to launch a Bridges initiative in the region to address the causes of poverty. The Bridges Out of Poverty model, developed by aha! Process, is a community curriculum designed to transform communities of poverty into communities “that provide a better life for all residents.” If you’re interested, please contact Liz Seefeldt, Executive Director: 715-682-7425 ext. 2 or director.thebrick@centurytel.net. Deadline to accept the position is 10/1/21, so get in touch today!
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New information is Red
There are no longer any live links for email addresses.
If you would like to be added to the list please contact us at:
bethesdachurch@centurytel.net
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Pavel, Alla, Oliver, Viktoria, and Melissa Anna Elizabeth
The work permits and social security cards have arrived.
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
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
bayfieldc00kie@yahoo.com
702 Bratley Drive
Washburn, WI 54891
Kerissa Morrin
Casey French
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
Margaret Roemhild
715-779-3480
1011 Manypenny Avenue
Bayfield, WI 54814
Janet Hunt
715-779-5670
34955 S Cty Hwy J
Bayfield, WI 54814
Mary & Jerry Phillips
PO Box 584
Bayfield, WI 54814
Max Paap
Julie Phillips
John Hauser
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
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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
eveerickson76@gmail.com
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 & Rich Northrop
Myrna is home still recovering. Please keep them in your prayers.
715-742-3273
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
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
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May Birthdays
7 - Doris Hafemann
7 - Bill Wrieden
9 - Sandy Paavola
9 - Teri 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
28 - Judy Hafemann
30 - Steve Cox
31 - Dale Le Blanc
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