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Bethany Lutheran Church


April 2021

Hillcrest Worship Service
We will begin resuming our weekly service at Hillcrest this Thursday April 8th at 2 pm. Come join us for a couple of hymns and an uplifting message!Thank you!


Thank You!

Thanks to Vicki Duden, Kale Miller, Chris VanEmmerik, Wes Largis, Missy Sletten, and a host of others who helped make the Camp Scholarship meal and fundraiser so successful. Over $2400 was raised for camp scholarships!

Thank you to LeAnn Ellefson for all her hard work at keeping the Church clean. Unfortunately she has resigned and we are now looking for a new custodian. Please contact Pastor Graff if you are interested in the position.


1st Communion Classes
  • for 5th and 6th graders
  • begin April 11th
  • Will be held on sunday mornings at 9:00 am.
  • First Communion for 5th and 6th graders will be on Sunday morning May 16th.
  • A  parents helper will be needed for these classes, call pastor Gary.  

Confirmation Service set for May 2nd 10:00 am 

Confirmation Classes
"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. 

Sunday School 9:00 am
We will only have Sunday School every OTHER week: April 11th, Apr. 25th & May 2nd.  

Men's and Women's Bible study Meeting In Person after Easter!
If all goes well, both Men's and Women's Bible Studies will begin
  • meeting at the church beginning April 7th and 8th.
  • 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.


What the CDC now recommends for cleaning.

The new guidelines for cleaning your home say to clean (not disinfect) high touch surfaces on a regular basis—which could be daily, but the actual frequency is up to you—and after you have visitors in your home.

Disinfecting is still recommended if someone with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID has been in your house in the last 24 hours.




Bible Camp!

Hello Bethany Lutheran Youth, 
With summer quickly approaching the Bethany lutheran board of education would like to Present you with Options for summer Bible camp through pathways. The camps are located at Camp Emmaus, located outside of Menagha, MN.

While each camp is offered twice per summer, we have selected a few days to best utilize carpool options and cabin buddies. 
  • July 27-29 Elementary Mini (2-4th grade) 3 day 2 night program, Perfect for the 1st time. 
  • July 27-July 2 High School Classic (10-Grads) A fun filled week
  • July 11-14 Elementary Junior (4-5) A shortened version of the classic camp.
  • July 11 - 16 Middle School Classic (6-7) A week taking on the low ropes course and  wilderness camping.
  •  July 18 - 23 Junior High Classic (8-9) An overnight canoe adventure mixed with classic camp
  • July 23 Half pint day (K-2nd): The 1st chance to be a camper.  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Activities include songs, games and swimming. 

To learn more about specific camps or to sign up, please visit the Pathways website: https://pathwaysbiblecamps.org/youth-programs/

  • NEW THIS YEAR - - - Camp Emmaus staff joined us for Sunday School on Palm Sunday, staff wereavailable for questions regarding camp, and took registrations! 
  • We held our camp "Take and Go" Free Will donation meal, with all proceeds going towards camp scholarships.
  • We held our swing and naskrt raffles.

Any questions, please feel free to contact Lacie Hovland, Melissa Sletten, Kale Miller or Chris Van Emmerik. Thank you!

Thank you for supporting our Bible Camp Scholarship for the youth.
         
click above for information on new page





The Red Lake Falls Food Shelf's wrap-up for the March Campaign:

MARCH 2021 CAMPAIGN UPDATE:
March 7   - 192.34 lbs. of food and $200
March 14 - 101.85 lbs. of food and $500
March 21 - 167.65 lbs. of food and $2,250
March 28 - 452.40 lbs. of food and $2,810
April 4      - 189.35 lbs. of food and $535
April 11    -   38.45 lbs. of food and $850 
TOTALS  - 1,142.04 lbs. of food and $7,145


Thanks again for your tremendous support of prayers and donations of grocery items and money throughout the March Campaign!!  April 11, 2021, was our last day to collect donations.  

Minnesota FoodShare will be contacting us in August to inform us of the amount that will be awarded to the Red Lake Falls Food Shelf based on our donations and client usage.  

May God bless you abundantly for your generosity!!   

With thanks for your past and present support,

The Red Lake Falls Food Shelf


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April Birthdays
2 – Shelby Swenson
5 – Fred Landman
6 – Presley Ellefson, Kyle Hurst
7 – Brady Bulger
9 – Phoenix Erickson, Alexis Hanson
10 – Jeff Vigstol
11 – Isaac Graff
12 – Susy Herberg
13 – Rebecca Myhre
14 – Amy Broden, Peggy Miller
15 – Greta Philipp
16 – Janeen Brule, Blane Schmitz
18 – Briggs Narlock, Morgan Koshenina
19 – Abigail Seeger
21 – Lars Brevik
22 – Hailey Broden
23 – George Duden
24 – Oscar Duden
26 – Riley Broden, Shayla Lallier
27 – Ashley Leines
29 – Jennifer Nord
30 – Joshua Miller

April Anniversaries
7 – Darold & Linda Johnston
11 – Mark & Peggy Gervais
21 – Michael & Kasie Klein
24 – Pete & Bonnie Tydlacka





Additional Information

Bethany Prayer Chain
If you wish to request prayers for yourself or a loved one, contact Pastor Gary, Marion Bjorgan, or Linda Hoffman. We'll send your request on to a team of 26 individuals who have committed themselves to praying for your need.

Like Us on Facebook
We now have a new Facebook Page for Bethany Lutheran Church! The quickest way to get to us is by clicking on the link on the homepage of our website. Like our Page for updates and events happening at our church!

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.

Local Food Shelf
We now have a box for donations to our local Red Lake Falls Food Shelf. Items they are looking for include: paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex, tooth paste, toothbrushes, deodorant, laundry soap, dish soap, hand soap, shampoo and conditioner.

RSVP Groceries to Go Program
The RSVP Groceries to Go Program is recruiting volunteers to assist with grocery shopping for qualified seniors. If you like to shop and are willing to provide a little companionship to a homebound senior, this may be the volunteer position for you. All volunteers will receive training prior to being matched with a client. If you are interested in being a RSVP Groceries to Go volunteer, or you need assistance with grocery shopping or know of someone who needs assistance, call RSVP at 281-8288, or tsykes@umn.edu.

RSVP Handyman Program
The RSVP Handyman Program helps homeowners, age 60+ by providing men or women volunteers to perform minor home maintenance work. RSVP handymen are skilled and trained. Background checks are performed on all volunteers. Volunteers may install grab bars, replace light bulbs, fix leaky faucets, install smoke alarms, etc. Clients do not pay for the labor, only for the needed materials. If you are in need of a Handyman, or would like to volunteer as one, please call RSVP at 281-8288, or tsykes@umn.edu.
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