BETHEL WEEKLY NEWS

CHILDREN ARE WELCOMED

AT BETHEL!

Parents will find bags of soft toys

for children at the entrance to

the worship areas. Thank you

for doing what you can to help

in creating a worship environ-

ment where all can participate

by keeping distracting noise and

movement to a minimum. If you

prefer, a nursery is available

Sunday mornings at Bethel

Highlands (9:30 am).

WELCOME TO EASTER WORSHIP AT BETHEL! He is risen! He is risen indeed! We have four worship services today:

Note: there will not be an Easter breakfast this year. Please contact Pastor Ben if you have questions.

FLOWERS Flowers on the altar Downtown are placed by Bill Gilbert in loving memory of his wife, Carol.

“MAKING GREATER STRIDES” CAPITAL APPEAL UPDATE The weekend of April 5-6 marked the announcement of Bethel’s “Making Greater Strides” three year capital appeal. Each of you should have received a Making Greater Strides brochure in the mail that ex-plains the purpose and goals of this campaign (please check in at the welcome center if you didn’t receive that document). At Lenten ser-vices, you heard excitement from our youth as they help to establish a vision for rejuvenating youth room space in the south wing of the Downtown campus. Strong support of this appeal will put Bethel within sight of being debt-free and will make these improvements a re-ality. You will hear more about this campaign over the next few weeks. We hope you will listen carefully to these messages, pray about what Bethel’s ministry means to you and your family, and respond generously when asked.

NEW MEMBERS/DISCIPLES CLASSES! Do you have questions regarding the church, our mission, our beliefs, our programs, or something else? Maybe you've already been attending Bethel and are interested in becoming a new member/disciple. If any of these descriptions fit you, please plan to enroll in our next session of New Member classes. Dates are Thursday, May 8th, Tuesday, May 13th and Monday, May 19. New members will be received on Sunday, June 8th. All sessions will be held in the children's theater at the High-lands campus, from 6:45-8:15 pm. Childcare will be provided. Please e-mail jhilding@bethelhudson.org or call 715.386.8821 ext. 27.

BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ONE CONGREGATION—TWO LOCATIONS

APRIL 20, 2014—EASTER SUNDAY

WELCOME WORSHIP GUEST!

Bethel believes that God is at work

in our life together to transform

and renew the world by making

followers of Jesus. You are

welcome to be a part of this

community of those who celebrate

the forgiveness and hope that are

God’s gifts to imperfect people

through Jesus Christ, to grow in

your faith, and to join in serving

human need in his name. The

people and pastors of Bethel look

forward to sharing your life-

journey in any way that is helpful

to you. If you are a visitor to this

beautiful area, we hope your visit

was refreshing; your travels are

safe, and your homecoming

joyful. Make sure to stop at the

welcome center and pick up a

guest gift packet. You will find

information about Bethel and its

ministries along with a nice gift for

you!

Bethel Downtown

6:30 am Sunrise Worship

8 am Festival Worship

Bethel Highlands

9:30 am New Song

11 am Festival Worship

BETHEL’S VISION FOR MISSION

To WELCOME all people to know

Jesus Christ and come to faith in

him. To provide the means for

growth for Christian maturity,

EQUIPPING people with the power

of faith in Christ for everyday life.

To challenge each member to take

a personal share of God’s mis-

sion, SENDING them to bring

Christ’s compassion, hope and

joy into the world, our communi-

ties and homes.

BETHEL DOWNTOWN

920 Third Street

Hudson, WI 54016

(Administrative Office)

P 715.386.8821

bethel@bethelhudson.org

www.bethelhudson.org

Office Hours:

M-F: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Sunday: 8 am-12 pm

BETHEL HIGHLANDS

504 Frontage Road

Hudson, WI 54016

P 715.386.8821

www.bethelhudson.org

BETHEL’S PASTORAL STAFF

John Lestock, Senior Pastor

Alicia Hilding, Associate Pastor

Ben Hilding, Associate Pastor

Bob Bipes, Visitation Pastor

BETHEL HIGHLANDS PRESCHOOL

504 Frontage Road

Hudson, WI 54016

P 715.381.8254, ext. 401

Kari Jo Fore, Director www.bethelhighlandspreschool.org

B E T H E L H A P P E N I N G S

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SPONSORING? Would you like to share your knowledge and enthusi-asm of Bethel with someone new to our church com-munity? Because there are many fun opportunities to grow and serve within Bethel, sometimes new members can be overwhelmed at where to start! You can help by offering to sponsor a new member, couple, or family. This is a short term, no cost commitment and one great bonus is a new friendship with long term advantages! Please email jhild-ing@bethelhudson.org or call Juli Hilding at 715.386.8821 ext. 27 for more information, or to sign up.

THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF ELCA WORLD HUNGER Many, many thanks to everyone who contributed money, delicious food and helpful service at the Lenten Supper on April 9th. A wonderful and gener-ous offering of $904.00 was received for ELCA World Hunger. Your gifts to ELCA World Hunger glorify God and are such a great blessing to so many of our neighbors living in poverty who can now give thanks for daily bread, for your prayers, your partnership and your gifts. May the peace of Christ be with you always.

YOUNG AT HEARTS RECYCLING TOUR APRIL 28 Have you ever wondered if the things you put in your recycling bin are actu-ally recycled? The Young at Hearts will have a chance to find out what and how it is done when they tour the Allied Waste Recycling facility in Inver Grove Heights. Lunch at Mallards will follow. The bus will leave the Down-town campus at 9:15 on Monday, April 28th. The cost for the entire trip is $18. Sign up at the Downtown welcome center by April 20th. Payment is also due by that date. If the list is filled, you may sign up on the waiting list in the event of cancellations.

BETHEL HIGHLANDS PRESCHOOL IS HIRING A job opening at BHP is rare, so this is a unique opportunity to join the team at a high quality preschool with an excellent reputation. We are hiring TWO teaching positions at 30 hours a week, and one assistant teacher at 15 hours a week. Candidates must be reliable, professional, experienced, and living in the Christian faith. Please send resume and cover letter to Kari Jo Fore, Bethel Highlands Preschool, 504 Frontage Road, Hudson, WI 54016 or e-mail to karijo@bethelhighlandspreschool.org.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY! The Bethel Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study offers the opportunity to read the Bible (Old & New Testaments) and relate how the Word helps us to live a Christian life today. We learn the importance of Biblical passages in our daily questions about success, guilt, isolation, love, salvation and the meaning of God’s plan. “The group offers the opportunity for friendship and lively conversations about the Bible and other aspects of life. And it’s fun.” ~ Aethan Hart

THANKS FOR VOLUNTEERING FOR FMSC Many thanks to those who signed up to join the Bethel team going to Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, April 26th! All volunteer spots have been filled for both this Saturday and for June 7th. We have added an-other work date: Friday, May 23rd from 6-8:30 pm. You can sign up online or contact Alan Park. Thanks for your support of this ministry.

Y O U T H A N D F A M I LY H A P P E N I N G S Senior League Grades 9-12

Check with Pastor Ben for this week’s schedule. Read about plans for ENGEDI—Bethel’s vision for a special youth room—in the MayVisitor!

APRIL 23: CONFIRMA-TION BANQUET: This banquet is for 9th grade stu-dents as they are confirmed on April 26 & 27. Eighth graders will host. Please con-tact Lisa Ruettimann if you have any questions. APRIL 26 & 27TH: Ninth grade students will be con-firmed at the 5:30 pm Satur-day service or the 11 am Sun-day service, which will be held at Highlands next week. All are welcome to attend and support these students as they profess their Christian faith. APRIL 30: LAST DAY OF CONFIRMATION: Pastor Ben has added this extra day to review the past year and preview next year.

BETHEL HIGHLANDS PRESCHOOL CARNIVAL

April 26th, 2014 from 10 am—2 pm The carnival includes games and prizes, clowns and balloons, bounce houses, cotton candy, cake walk, and RAD ZOO!

Silent Auction bidding begins on Thursday,

April 24th until 1:30 pm April 26th. Auction

items are the best we’ve ever had, including

donations from local restaurants, sporting

events, spa packages, sports memorabilia,

concert tickets, family event tickets, golf pack-

ages, theater tickets, jewelry, and so much

more!

This year we need our fundraising income more than ever! In addition to purchasing a couple Smart Boards for our classrooms, we are planning to license a new classroom over the summer. Thanks for supporting BHP!

Many volunteers are needed to make this event successful! Sign up at

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DAEA92BA57-carnival6.

Confirmation students can earn service hours!

BETHEL BIKE DAY!

When: Saturday, May 10, 10 am-3 pm Where: Bethel Highlands campus Who: Youth ages 3-12 What: Bethel Bike Day

All are invited to attend the Bethel Bike Day on Saturday, May 10th from

10 am to 3 pm at the Highlands campus. Bring your bike for a free safety

check up and your helmet for a proper fit check. New high quality adjust-

able helmets will be for sale for $5.00 on a limited basis, thanks to gener-

ous support from Bethel and Quality Bicycle Products of Minnesota. Then

test your skills and learn about the bike rules of the road. Bikes will also be

blessed during the event. Parking on site and adults are encouraged to

attend with their children. Expect to spend approximately 30-45 minutes

for the activities and a quick snack.

Volunteer opportunities are now open. To sign up, go to the follow-ing web link: http://www.volunteersignup.org/TTHFP. Just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do. Thank you for volunteering!

CLASSES RESUME Sunday School students are joining their families at worship today. Classes will resume next week, Sunday April 27th. Classes for 6th & 7th grad-ers will resume on Wednesday, April 23rd.

T H I S W E E K ’ S S C H E D U L E

Sunday, 20 Monday, 21 Tuesday, 22 Wednesday, 23 Thursday, 24 Friday, 25 Saturday, 26

6:30 am Sunrise worship DT

8 am Festival worship DT

9:30 am New Song BH

11 am Festival worship BH

4 pm Vespers rehearsal

7 pm Vespers worship BH

9 am Offering counters DT

2 pm Loaves & Fishes serve

5 pm Monday Funday

Bible study

6 pm Monday Funday

activity

6 pm Dorothy Day food prep

DT

7 pm Boy Scout troop

#140 & Venture crew DT

7 pm Holy Yoga, Gentle BH

7 pm BHP board mtg. BH

9 am Quilters DT

9 am Holy Yoga BH

9:05 am Preschool commu-

nity chapel BH

12:35 am Preschool commu-

nity chapel BH

3:45 pm Kids’ Holy Yoga

BH

3:45 pm Express Holy Yoga

BH

7:30 pm Bethel Chorale

rehearsal DT

6:30 am Promise Keepers @

Key’s café

9:05 am Morning Fuel BH

9:05 am Walk.Pray.Run. BH

10 am Staff meeting DT

12 pm Staff appreciation lunch

BH

2 pm Prayer Team DT

3 pm Confirmation banquet

set-up, serve & clean-up BH

6:30 pm 6th & 7th grade

classes DT

7 pm New Song rehearsal BH

7:45 pm Sr. League

9 am Women’s

Bible study BH

11:30 am Preschool

auction begins BH

6 pm Bell Ensemble

rehearsal BH

6 pm Holy Yoga/

Level 1 BH

7 pm HOME meal

planning DT

BHP Carnival set-up

9 am Preschool

auction BH

7 am Men’s Bible

study DT

8 am Holy Yoga/

Level 1 BH

8 am Kids’ Holy

Yoga BH

10 am Preschool

Carnival & Auction

BH

2 pm Feed My Starv-

ing Children DT

5:30 pm Gathering

worship and Rite of

Confirmation BH

P O W E R O F P R A Y E R Those Who are Sick or in Need of Healing: Wayne Andrews, Steve Bates, Richard Becker, Don Belisle, Leon Berg, Jim Butler, Karl Butterbrodt, Sarah Dargatz, Mary Denz, Debbie Dettman, Ann Genosky, Amanda Geving, Don Gilbertson, Dave Graese, Jan Gomez, Vivian Hart, Ken Heiser, Mary Hender-son, Melissa Holerud, Richard Jackson, Jamie Jensen, Nancy Jeffries-Lein, Trevor Johnson, Betty King, Paul Krauss, Mark Latti, Muriel Lau, Betsey Lun-deen, Sue Magratten, Theodore Henry McVay, Les Maierhofer, Lucille Miller, Pam Moran, Levi Mulvihill, Arlene Myster, Ralph Newcomb, Morrie Nichol-son, Tammy Norelius, Larry Ofstedal, Kathy O’Keefe, Bob Parks, Terri Pomeroy, Todd Richardson, Nick Rinta, Debbie Russell, Kirsten Salpini, Levi Schlitz, John Schmitt, Kay Shager, Jerry Shurb, Dottie Stees, Ward TeWinkel, Ryan Tulgren, Louise Ullom, Jenny Underwood, Chad Wang, Tania Warden, Marilyn Whitchurch and Michael Winkler.

Those Serving or Deployed: Jeffrey Berg, Charles Burns, Jordan Kein, Steven Moreus and Micah Stevens.

Christian Sympathy: We offer our sympathies and prayers of comfort and strength for the family and friends of Bill Gilbert at the death of his wife, Carol. Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life.”

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE FOR APRIL 12-13, 2014: Saturday, April 12/Highlands, 5:30 pm—101 Sunday, April 13/Downtown, 8 am—163; 11 am—104 Sunday, April 13/Highlands, 9:30 am—486

TODAY’S QUOTE “The evidence for Jesus’ resurrection is so strong that nobody would question it except for two things; First, it is a very unusual event; and second, if you be-lieve it happened, you have to change the way you live.”~Wolfhart Pannenberg YOU ARE INVITED Trinity Lutheran Church, 510 South Wisconsin Ave, Rice Lake, will host a re-tirement celebration for Pastor Karen Johnson Sunday, April 27. The church service starts at 9:30 am and festivities begin at 10:30 am, with a short program followed by a potluck luncheon. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy at 715.234.9304.

WORSHIP MINISTRY ASSISTANTS

Acolytes

6:30 am Thomas Newell

8 am Samantha Deyo, Keegan Lorentson

Ushers/Worship Support

6:30 am Tom/Jackie Hugdahl

8 am Trina, Aaron & Liz Hilke

*9:30 am Dave Salentine, Mary Gerzmehle,

Brian/Chelle Ullom, John Olson,

Patti Thacker

Greeters

6:30 am Jerry/Margie Ellefson

8 am Skip/Joann Jewett *9:30 am Dave/Kris Salentine

Welcome Center

8 am Darlene/Allen Ecker *9:30 am Greta Shafer

Nursery

*9:30 am Katherine Sorensen

*Videographer

Alan Park

*Projectionist

*Saturday—To be determined

*Sunday—Larry Quam

Cookie Caller

Darlene Berglund

*Bethel Highlands

Volunteers for 11 am have been contacted

but will not be listed above today.

To Volunteer

Please contact Kris Salentine for Highlands

at dksalentine@comcast.net or

Kathy Jeska for Downtown at 715.749.3525

(landkjeska@yahoo.com).

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Bethel Downtown Sundays

Celebration Worship—8 am

Great Awakening Worship—11 am

Bethel Highlands

Saturdays

5:30 pm The Gathering Worship

Sundays

9:30 am New Song Worship

7 pm Vespers

BETHEL HAPPENINGS BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

APRIL 20, 2014

BETHEL UNIVERSITY OF HUDSON WEDNESDAYS IN MAY 7 PM ~ BETHEL HIGHLANDS

Enjoy a series of four lectures on the important

issues of our time

Presenters are all experts in their field

NO homework!

Tuition: $10 for the series; youth 17 & under are

free

Tickets available online, at both Bethel campuses before/after worship and in the church office.

5TH GRADERS RECEIVE FIRST COMMUNION

Congratulations and God’s blessings to these 5th grade students who received their First Communion on Maundy Thursday:

Alexander Barents Kendra Benson Ella Blomker Ethan Bronner Maggie Brown Kyle Brunner Lauren Chukel Hunter Danielson Holly Emmons Max Felland Keegan Foster Alexis Fox Julia Ginsbach Kyle Ginsbach Amelia Halunen Peter Hansen Tyler Hintz Carter Jensen Sophia Jonas Sammi Lien Scott Lorence Austin Meade Magnus Moore James Mueller Kayla Murphy Renee Nelson Eric Newbauer Derek Nortman Emma Osegard Calista Peterson Peyton Poling Amelia Powers Benjamin Powers Brady Pronschinske Jacob Schmeckpeper Grace Schmidt Mya Schultz Tad Schultz Elijah Scofield Jade Sharretts Garrett Shuff Drew Stonestrom Rhiannon Ullom Jack Wedell Madelyn Wolfgram Danali Wollner Megan Woulfe Ellison Yaeger

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BETHEL HAPPENINGS BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

APRIL 20, 2014

BETHEL IS GOING TO CAMP THIS SUMMER!!! We will take the church bus to Luther Point in Grantsburg for the week of June 22-27, 2014!

The targeted youth for this week are those who are going into 3rd-9th grade next fall. This summer, campers of all ages are invited to experience “Living In God’ Time” at Luther Point. Together we will explore the different seasons of our lives of faith – Advent, Christ-mas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost – and what these mean for our relationship with Jesus. As we come together this summer, united by the love of Christ, we’ll learn about how to be in tune with God’s time. And of course, we’ll find time to have plenty of FUN! More information and registration details can be found on Luther Point’s website: www.lutherpoint.org or at the welcome center at both campuses. Camp is filling up, so you will want to CHECK IT OUT soon!

BETHEL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join readers to discuss The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker on Wednesday, May 7th from 1-3 pm at Bethel Downtown. All are welcome; the discussions are lively and interesting! SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY AT THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS IS MAY 10TH Roll up your sleeves and join the crew at our annual clean-up day Downtown! Tasks include cleaning, window washing, painting, and outside work. This year we also want to spread and seed a load of black dirt on the north side of the church. Please bring cleaning items (buckets, window cleaning things, etc.), rakes, shovels, and painting supplies and ladders, if you’d like to paint. Work times will be announced in next week’s Bethel Weekly News.

MONDAY FUNDAY COLLEGE-AGED MEETING NIGHT

If you’re 18-25 and looking to meet other Christians

your age, check this out.

We’re starting a new Bible Study!

This is a great time to "jump in." If you have

any questions, please contact either Jaki (jkotlark@gmail.com), the small group leader, or

Pastor Alicia (ahilding@bethelhudson.org) for more information.

Bible Study at Highlands: 5 pm

Activity: 6 pm

You don’t need to be attend-ing school to come. Please

invite your friends!

The ministry of Vespers is a group of young adults dedicated to knowing

and serving Christ. All are welcome to gather each week in a time centered around the worship of

God through music.

7 PM SUNDAYS

AT HIGHLANDS

Check out the Vespers Community-Hudson Facebook page for info!

Easter Flowers 2014

In Memory Of Given By “T” Wilkinson & Mary Jo Mockler The Mockler Family Del & Edith Sather Robert & Ruth Paulson June & George Kahl, Jr. & Ruth & Bill Schubert June & Terry Schubert Sisters, Norma & Carol Roger & Gladys Ware Dad & Grandpa, Bob Lee Jeff, Sonja, Peter, Joanna & Daniel Maki Ken Sorensen Joan Sorensen Aunt Java Della Rose & Darby Sue James Anna Shoemaker Slater & Edith Lampman family LeRoy & Mary Jackman Carla & Richard Timmerman David Ellefson Margie & Jerry Ellefson CJ Stoffer His Loving Family Family that can’t be here Chuck & Tammy Skoglund Charles family, Howard Huntley Charles & Cynthia Huntley My twin sister Joan & our parents Jane & Bill Dahlin Robert & Dorothy Hale, Wendell & Marion Lenton Don & Peggy Hale Our parents and our grandson, Logan Bob & Lori Jacobson Douglas Gronseth Family of Douglas Gronseth Louise & Arthur Jorstad Evelyn Christensen Bud Doonan, Charles Deal, Randy Patrick Deal Joseph C. Larsen & Mickey Johannsen Doreen & Randy Deal Ruth Ronningen Barbara Ronningen Milton & Edna Gerdin, Henry Didion Larry & Randy Gerdin My parents Joelene Baker Sue Reams & Frank Reams Tim Reams & kids Tom, Kent & Kevin McConaughey and parents Carl & Mildred Rulien Carol McConaughey Grandpa Clair Swenson Jenny & Roger Olson Mr. Robert Ryan Mark & Terry Jepperson Dan Greenwald Nan Lopatka Howard & Lynda Sortland, Pearl & Karl Brandt, Dennis Brandt, Susan Benson Bonnie & Rand Sortland Clint Entzel Margaret Hamann Our Parents Bruce & Carol Horn Albert & Eilleen Harris, Dick & Florence Schultz Maynard & Ellen Schultz Our Fathers Lori, Dave & Drew Benson Loved Ones Jane Zappa Our great grandma, Elsie Bye (G.G.) Mackenzie, Parker, Jordan Madden, Marquelle & A.J. Heiser Our Parents Ken & Pat Larson Our Parents Norm & Shirley Rehder Our Parents, dear departed sisters & brothers Ruth & Harold Ziemann Agnes, Victor, & Chad Burchill, Royce & Burnell LaGrave Alan & Jill Burchill Dave Kraft Judie & David Babock Grandparents The Mahers Mr. & Mrs. Albert & P.J. Hanson & Kenneth A. Wayne B. Hanson Alfred & Rose Ecker, Ervin & Loretta Zielkie Allen & Darlene Ecker Bob, Chris, & baby Gabriel Steiner Judy & family Parents, Lynn & Doreen Nelson Kelly, Shannon, Ashley & Abbey Dorr Bob Lee Char Lee My parents & husband Bonnie Knutson Our parents Tom & Jackie Hugdahl

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Easter Flowers 2014

In Memory Of Given By Our Parents, Don & Jeanne Bailey Wade, Linda & Paul & families Carol Gilbert Bill Gilbert & family John Hilke Aaron, Trina, Evan & Heather Hilke Our son, Jim Amdahl Marlin & Ruth Amdahl Carol Ann Belisle Don Belisle John & Jean Lestock John & Janet Lestock Rev. Carl Palm Jon & Juli Hilding

In Honor Of Given By Dr. Stephen & Arlene Hilding Jon & Juli Hilding George & Luanna Ballis John & Janet Lestock Jordan Madden’s graduation Sheila & Paul Wiemerslage Family & Grandchildren Roger & Gladys Ware Grandpa Rusty Peggy Wegscheid Family Lucille Miller Dave Miller & family Our children & grandchildren Tom & Jackie Hugdahl Bethel Lutheran-our new church home Steve & Merry Heilmann All our family's blessings Dorothy & Steve Vietor family Children & Grandchildren Ron & Chris Wolfgram Our Bethel Friend, John Olson The Massie’s Sidney Ronningen Barbara Ronningen Our Parents Larry & Randy Gerdin Birth of 1st Grandchild Bonnie & Rand Sortland Joy Kraft, Barb Rasmussen Judie & David Babcock Jim & Marge Sandfort’s 46th Wedding Anniversary Carrie, Madi & Sophie Treptow Marilyn Whitchurch Liz Whitchurch/Dave Miller Family Sylvia Strong Asp Sally Strong Walker Michael, Dan, Crystal & Jasper Betz Jane Betz Kyle & Kelsey Kim Kapaun

For Blessings Received

Joan Sorensen Ron & Nancy Langness

Slater & Edith Lampman & family Peter & Jody Eisch

Roger & Karen Pavlis Gloria & Curt Johnson Keith & Vicki Hanson

Dave & Polly Orf Joe & Carol Alms

Brian & Chelle Ullom Mike, Michelle, Nate & Natalie Nickell

Peggy Wegscheid Family John & Marcie Andrews

Mike & Linda Givens & family Aldon & Janice Forsythe

Ernie & Lynn Betker Darren & Jennifer Schutz

Char Lee