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Sunday School meeting "in person" Feb. 28th at 9:00 am.
every OTHER week > Mar. 14th, Mar. 28th (Palm Sunday), April 11th, Apr. 25th & May 2nd.
Worship "in person" and "virtual" - Sunday 10:00am
every OTHER week > Mar. 14th, Mar. 28th (Palm Sunday), April 11th, Apr. 25th & May 2nd.
Worship "in person" and "virtual" - Sunday 10:00am
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For Individual Sunday Morning Bulletins, click the PDF file below: TO RESUME WHEN POSSIBLE.
Announcements
March 2021
In Person Worship March 7th
Worship will be both "in person" and "virtual" as long as the Covid count for our county remains low. The virtual service will be accessible through the church website and Facebook page listed below. The "in person" service will be at 10 AM on Sunday. The service will be indoors and you will need to wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and keep visiting to the minimum. Please keep your church in your prayers during this difficult time in our life together.
March 14 Daylight Saving Time
Turn clocks forward 1 hour, at 2 a.m.
Lent
Lenten Worship will be at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings throughout March. This will be at the church as well as on the church website and Facebook page. Our theme will be "Places in the Holy Land" and exploration of towns and villages mentioned in the gospels.
Confirmation Class
"In person" confirmation at 3 pm on Wednesdays. If youth are unable to attend the Wed "in person" class they can attend the "virtual" session on Thursday evenings at 6 pm. There will be no confirmation on March 31st due to Holy Week.
Sunday School
We will begin meeting "in person" Feb. 28th at 9:00 am. We will only have Sunday School every OTHER week: Feb. 28th, Mar. 14th, Mar. 28th (Palm Sunday), April 11th, Apr. 25th & May 2nd. STUDENTS & TEACHERS will need to wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and keep visiting to the minimum.
Men's and Women's Bible study
We are currently studying the Old Testament book of Genesis. Books for this study can be picked up on the table in the North entryway. Women's Bible study is currently meeting at 9:00 am on Wednesdays. Men's Bible study is meeting at 9:00 am on Thursdays. Both are virtual. If you wish to join us, email the church for an electronic invite. We would love to have new participants!
Swing Raffle Tickets
Thank you to Wes Largis for making this swing that we have to raffle off.
Tickets to win the swing are available
Please support our Bible Camp Scholarship raffle for the youth.
Prayers
Sympathy and prayers to the Hams family over the death of Eunice Hams. Eunice's funeral will be in the summer and more information will be sent out later.
Sympathy and prayers to Leroy Hoffman and Family over the death of his mother Wilma Hoffman.
Fairhills Women Retreat
Has been cancelled for the 2021 meeting.
In Person Worship March 7th
Worship will be both "in person" and "virtual" as long as the Covid count for our county remains low. The virtual service will be accessible through the church website and Facebook page listed below. The "in person" service will be at 10 AM on Sunday. The service will be indoors and you will need to wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and keep visiting to the minimum. Please keep your church in your prayers during this difficult time in our life together.
March 14 Daylight Saving Time
Turn clocks forward 1 hour, at 2 a.m.
Lent
Lenten Worship will be at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings throughout March. This will be at the church as well as on the church website and Facebook page. Our theme will be "Places in the Holy Land" and exploration of towns and villages mentioned in the gospels.
Confirmation Class
"In person" confirmation at 3 pm on Wednesdays. If youth are unable to attend the Wed "in person" class they can attend the "virtual" session on Thursday evenings at 6 pm. There will be no confirmation on March 31st due to Holy Week.
Sunday School
We will begin meeting "in person" Feb. 28th at 9:00 am. We will only have Sunday School every OTHER week: Feb. 28th, Mar. 14th, Mar. 28th (Palm Sunday), April 11th, Apr. 25th & May 2nd. STUDENTS & TEACHERS will need to wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and keep visiting to the minimum.
Men's and Women's Bible study
We are currently studying the Old Testament book of Genesis. Books for this study can be picked up on the table in the North entryway. Women's Bible study is currently meeting at 9:00 am on Wednesdays. Men's Bible study is meeting at 9:00 am on Thursdays. Both are virtual. If you wish to join us, email the church for an electronic invite. We would love to have new participants!
Swing Raffle Tickets
Thank you to Wes Largis for making this swing that we have to raffle off.
Tickets to win the swing are available
- 1 Ticket for $5 or 3 for $10.
- from Chris Van Emmerik, Cash or check accepted.
- Pastor Graff, Cash or check accepted.
- or Kale Miller. 1Venmo, Paypal, Cash or check accepted.
- Drawing to be held Palm Sunday
- with free delivery within 100 miles of Red Lake Falls.
Please support our Bible Camp Scholarship raffle for the youth.
Prayers
Sympathy and prayers to the Hams family over the death of Eunice Hams. Eunice's funeral will be in the summer and more information will be sent out later.
Sympathy and prayers to Leroy Hoffman and Family over the death of his mother Wilma Hoffman.
Fairhills Women Retreat
Has been cancelled for the 2021 meeting.
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To the families of Eunice Hams Wilma Hoffman. |
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Covid-19 Guiding Principles
1. If anyone has had within the past two (2) weeks any signs of cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills or signs and symptoms of the flu; please do not come to worship in-person.
2. If you are older than 65 and/or have any underlying health condition that predisposes you to illness or if you have been treated for an illness that causes a decreased immune response, please protect yourself and do not come to in-person worship.
3. Our goal as a congregation is to protect each other from contracting covid-19 virus and we are willing to take precautions to protect ourselves, each other and the community. To this end, if our
congregation becomes a source, or a person becomes a known carrier that was present in worship; the Church Council will take immediate steps to protect the congregation and the community.
Safety Guidelines
• Entrance to the building will be from South front doors only (the one with no steps ). You may exit the North door while maintaining physical distancing.
• Upon entering and leaving the church, safety stations will be set-up. Hand gel (gel in, gel out), face masks, and guidelines will be posted.
• Pews will be marked and roped off. Directional signs, traffic flow, and directions at entrances.
• Face masks must be worn at all times when in the building. ( those leading worship may remove for voice clarity). Masks are provided for those that do not have their own. 3 years and younger do not need to comply.
• All forms of touch - hug, handshakes – is discouraged.
• Offering plates will be placed on tables in doorways.
• Physical distance (6 ft.) in seated arrangements in sanctuary and during meetings will be followed. Family units may sit together, but must maintain physical distancing from others.
• No congregational singing. Speaking in a quieted tone of voice during unison responses (while wearing a mask and using physical distancing) seems to be safe.
• Considering the distribution of Holy Communion, we will be using sterile supplies that will be received upon entering the building and discarded upon exit.
• Minimize any social gathering after services. Socialization is to be done outdoors away from the doors to allow others to exit safely, still maintaining physical distance as well as wearing masks.
• Pews, handrails, doorknobs, all touchable hand surfaces will be wiped down after each church service.
• One person at a time in restrooms. Those waiting must maintain physical distancing.
• Bathroom commodes/urinals, and sinks need to be wiped down after each use. Use a paper towel to open the door. Trash receptacles will be placed outside the doors.
• Health officials will be notified if an outbreak occurs. Facility will be closed and proper steps will
be initiated for a comprehensive cleaning. All who have had contact with a positive Covid-19 person are to remain in quarantine and home isolation. Contact tracing will be initiated.
DISCLAIMER: We may have to switch to internet worship only depending on the current conditions in our community, state, and nation. Changes to the schedule may come with very short notice. We will try to communicate changes as soon as possible by sending out an email, posting on our website and updating our Facebook page.
AMAZON SMILE
You can now donate to Bethany Lutheran Church using Amazon Smile. Be sure you are on the Amazon Smile website (smile.amazon.com) and make your regular purchases. A portion of the sale will be donated directly to Bethany. For more information, see below.
Amazon will make a .5 % donation to Bethany for every purchase you make using the link above. This will not come out of your payment, but out of the Amazon charitable foundation, set up to aid charitable organizations such as ours. Click the above and get started. Please type in "Bethany Lutheran Church, 1315 6th St. NE" when asked to search for the charitable organization. The set up is simple and once set up, you are set to go for future purchases. Thank you! Pastor Gary
You can now donate to Bethany Lutheran Church using Amazon Smile. Be sure you are on the Amazon Smile website (smile.amazon.com) and make your regular purchases. A portion of the sale will be donated directly to Bethany. For more information, see below.
Amazon will make a .5 % donation to Bethany for every purchase you make using the link above. This will not come out of your payment, but out of the Amazon charitable foundation, set up to aid charitable organizations such as ours. Click the above and get started. Please type in "Bethany Lutheran Church, 1315 6th St. NE" when asked to search for the charitable organization. The set up is simple and once set up, you are set to go for future purchases. Thank you! Pastor Gary
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God our Father, please blanket our nation in protection from the Corona virus. Heal our land and protect those who are most vulnerable. Give peace to those who struggle with loneliness and isolation, and endurance to the many businesses that are effected by our feeble attempts to control Corona . Come to the bedside of those who are struggling with the effects of contracting the virus. Protect and give guidance to those healthcare workers who place themselves in danger caring for the sick. Hear our prayer oh Lord not because we deserve it but because America is the best beacon of hope for freedom in the world. We pray this through your son’s name, Amen.
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