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April Newsletter
From the Pastor
In his book “Encouragement” Chuck Swindoll wrote.. Your adversary would love for you to assume the worst about your situation. He would enjoy seeing you heave a sigh and resign yourself to feelings of depression. However, it’s been my experience that when God is involved, anything can happen. The One who directed that stone in between Goliath’s eyes and split the Red Sea down the middle and leveled that wall around Jericho and brought His Son back from beyond takes delight in mixing up the odds as He alters the inevitable and bypasses the impossible. The blind songwriter, Fanny Crosby, put it another way: “Chords that were broken will vibrate once more.” I think many of us feel like “chords that have been broken.” Our way of life has been severely disrupted, our faith tested. Jobs, schools, family rhythms have all been thrown into disarray. Who knows when this will end? Yet, in the midst of this pandemic, we remember that we are not alone. Though the forces of evil are arrayed against us, we have a champion who stands by our side! As king Jesus rose from the dead on Easter morning, so also will he help us find victory, even in our present circumstances. Pastor Gary What's Going On? Things are changing so rapidly, that it's hard to say what we will be doing for Easter or Holy Week. At this point, all I can say is “Stay Tuned for Further Information.” How do you stay “tuned into” Bethany Lutheran? If you are not on our email list, please send us your email address at bethanylutheranrlf@gmail.com. And check our web site at, http://bethanylutheranrlf.com/. You can also keep in touch through our Facebook page by typing into the Facebook search box “Bethany Lutheran, Red Lake Falls MN”. If none of the above work, call me at 701-566-3363 (cell phone). For those of you who do not have computer access, we will be sending out “paper” news and information ASAP! Please let us know if you or someone you know is falling through the cracks and not able to keep in touch with Bethany. We want to reach out to all. Until we get the go ahead from the CDC we will be maintaining “social distancing,” which means canceling all services, classes, and gatherings. We need to error on the side of caution because so many of us are what the CDC describes as “vulnerable people.” This is hard for us, because we are community that clearly loves one another. None of us was prepared for this global disaster. Please remember to pray for Bethany, your leaders, and people who are on the front lines of this pandemic, our health care professionals. Hopefully, we will get through this crisis sooner rather than later. And hopefully our journey will bring out the best in all of us. |
Newsletter PDFs
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 | ||||||||||||
Confirmation
Pastor is in the process of putting some materials together to email out to our students.
Bible Studies
Pastor is putting together short Bible studies on the Facebook page. We will not meet until we get the “all clear.”
A Word about Funerals
The funeral homes around us are either postponing funerals or limiting attendance to no more than ten persons. Talk with your funeral director to get the latest information.
March Campaign
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Minnesota FoodShare informed us that in order to allow for ample time to receive and process donations from supporters, they are extending the deadline of the competition. The March Campaign started March 1 and will now run through April 30. If you have not had the opportunity to make a donation and would still like to do so, you can drop it off at the St. Joseph Parish Center, St. Joseph Catholic Church, or contact Bev Schmitz (253-2681) or Bev Philion (253-2499). To those who have already given a donation, we are truly grateful for the tremendous support of prayers and donations of grocery items and monetary donations we have received!
With thanks for your past and present support,
The Red Lake Falls Food Shelf
Pastor is in the process of putting some materials together to email out to our students.
Bible Studies
Pastor is putting together short Bible studies on the Facebook page. We will not meet until we get the “all clear.”
A Word about Funerals
The funeral homes around us are either postponing funerals or limiting attendance to no more than ten persons. Talk with your funeral director to get the latest information.
March Campaign
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Minnesota FoodShare informed us that in order to allow for ample time to receive and process donations from supporters, they are extending the deadline of the competition. The March Campaign started March 1 and will now run through April 30. If you have not had the opportunity to make a donation and would still like to do so, you can drop it off at the St. Joseph Parish Center, St. Joseph Catholic Church, or contact Bev Schmitz (253-2681) or Bev Philion (253-2499). To those who have already given a donation, we are truly grateful for the tremendous support of prayers and donations of grocery items and monetary donations we have received!
With thanks for your past and present support,
The Red Lake Falls Food Shelf
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.
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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