Bethel Church

Weekly Schedule

2012-03-16T13:03:00.002-07:00

SUNDAYS:9:30 AM: Sunday School, all ages.10:45 AM: Morning Worship Service
11:15 AM: Junior Church and The Edge Class
7:00 PM: Bible Study @ Pastor's Home

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS:
7PM: Bible Study & Prayer
6:30-8:30PM: "GROUP_NIGHtS" - Senior & Junior High @ Bethel

SATURDAY NIGHTS:
6-7PM: "Gatherings" - Contemporary Service @ Bethel
(Child Care Provided)

*Join us for other meetings and events, including men's and women's Saturday morning breakfasts once a month, women's Bible study, and more!*

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THE LORD’S DAY, March 18, 2012

2012-03-16T13:01:00.001-07:00

Vol. 66
No. 12
Philip Green, Pastor
bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org

Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth,
you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them.
Let the desert and its towns raise their voices; let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice.
Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them shout from the mountaintops.
Let them give glory to the LORD and proclaim his praise in the islands (Isaiah 42:10-12, NIV).
From Pastor Phil’s Sermon this Sunday: “If you want a new life, don’t look down; look up! We who are believers in Christ have already been raised with Christ to a new way of life. We came alive when He did! So if we want to find that new life, we must look up to Him where He is seated in the place of all authority and power.”
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Studies in the Book of Romans led by John Williams.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Heavenly Minded (Colossians 3:1-11) Pastor Phil speaking. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY in Daniel at the parsonage: Touched By an Angel (Daniel 10). Everyone welcome!
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home (460 Wickman Rd, east end of Michigan Rd), 6:15 P.M. Beth Moore study on the book of Daniel. All ladies welcome. Wednesday: Bible Study at Jill Coomb’s (1250 Main Rd.). All ladies welcome. They are starting a new study in Nehemiah by Kelly Minter. Wednesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). We are praying through our core values, asking God to embed them within the DNA of our church. Saturday: En Gadi A contemporary worship service for the entire family. Youth band. Junior church/playtime for children. Everyone welcome! Easter Sunday, April 8: Sunrise Service, 6 A.M., In Percy Johnson Park at east end of Lake View Road. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Our sympathy to Ben Baumann and Laura Findlay on the death of their grandfather. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Gaither Homecoming show is coming to Green Bay at the Resch Center on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 4:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now at ticketstaronline.com or by calling 920-494-3401. This show features the gospel singing of the Gaither Vocal Band & many other well known gospel music artists. If you like gospel music & have never attended one of their shows, you do not want to miss it. * Island Players Center Stage was held March 4 from 2 – 4 P.M. at the Community Room at the Rec Center. The next one is scheduled for April 1st and the final one, May 6th. This event is presented by Island Players. * Joel Gunnlaugsson had knee surgery for a torn meniscus last Friday and was released later the same day. * Butch and Lorel Gordon took granddaughter, Lauren, and friend, Micala Ervin, to Wausau to ski at Granite Peak last weekend. The weather was unseasonably warm, with Saturday sunny and about 60 degrees. There were skiers in t-shirts in the afternoon. After we got home we got an email saying because of the mild weather this past week, the place would be closed til the weekend. * Last Saturday on the Island, there were strong winds and the ferry didn’t make the morning trip across the Door. The afternoon boat ran later than the scheduled time but it did make the trip over and back. * School Spring Break is scheduled for March 26-30. Over the Easter weekend, the school will be closed on Friday April 6 and Monday April 9. * Family Centers of Door County sponsor a monthly luncheon and speaker at Findlay’s Holiday Inn. This event is for those over 50. Michelle Jordan spoke about cooking for one or two last Thursday; and in April, the speaker will be Washington Island Community Health Program director Christine Andersen. She will speak about the role of WICHP now and in the future. Contact Laura Findlay Hagen if you plan to attend. * Watch for the St. Patrick’s Day annual parade. It starts at the Electric Company at the south end of downtown at 11 A.M. and ends at Karly’s where they feature corned beef and cabbage meal. Participate in the wearin’ of the green or by watching the parade. * The 25 mile per hour speed limit on Main Road downtown area will be extended (as soon as signs are erected) from the south end of downtown past the ball field. The combination of parked cars, through traffic at 45 miles per hour, and many children present on ball game Sundays prompted the Town Board to present the change to the Door County Board for approval. On January 24th the County Board voted and approved the change. * Lois Krueger has published two new cookbooks. “Washington Island’s Best” and “Kids in the Kitchen”. You can purchase them at Mann’s Store. Lois is a well known experienced cook on the Island. She got lots of hands on practice raising 6 children, and now she cooks with grandchildren. She and Will own and run the Ship’s Wheel Restaurant. * On April 1, the ferry line will raise round trip adult and child passenger tickets by $1 each. * Bette Andersen is now a full time resident of Dorchester. Her new address is 200 N. 7th Avenue, Room # 109; Sturgeon Bay, 54235. Phone is 920-746-7009. She would love to hear from you via mail, phone or visiting if you are in the area. * Ben Young has finished a trial treatment and will get a month off to gain strength. He made a huge contribution to research by participating in the trial. Doctors will be enabled to work for a more tolerable dose to benefit future patients. He will have a scan in a month when continued treatment options will be evaluated. He is looking forward to returning to the Island. * Turkey hunting course is coming up the end of March and there are 5 enrollees to date. Following successful completion of the course, first time turkey hunters will get the opportunity to hunt with a mentor. * ADDITIONAL TRIPS ANNOUNCED BY THE WASHINGTON ISLAND FERRY LINE: Fridays and Sundays before March 30, 2012, schedule change: FRIDAYS and SUNDAYS – Depart Island 3:30 PM/ Depart Northport 4:30 PM. * March 11th the fish tugs came back to Jackson Harbor. The ice is completely out of Washington Harbor.

THE LORD’S DAY, March 11, 2012

2012-03-08T13:17:00.002-08:00

Vol. 66
No. 11
Philip Green, Pastor
bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org

REMEMBER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD WHEN YOU GO TO BED MARCH 10!

“In the first part of the Book of Isaiah, there is an inevitable sequence of deterioration; national decline begins with national turning from God. The manifestations are many sided, now as in the days of Isaiah. This also is the sequence of Romans 1: ‘Because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful …. Wherefore God ….. gave them over to a reprobate mind.’ Is there a way of return? The way to turn the tide of moral deterioration is to return to God. But this can only be done on God’s terms. These terms for our day are repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. Nationally, the name of Christ, the Saviour of the world, is little heard today. ‘There is no other name given unto man that we might be saved.”He who hath the son has life: he who does not have the Son does not have life’ (I John 5:12).”
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Studies in the Book of Romans led by John Williams.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Worthless Religion (Colossians 2:16-23). Pastor Phil preaching. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY in Daniel at the parsonage: God’s Timetable for the End (Daniel 9:20-27).
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M. Beth Moore study on the book of Daniel. All ladies welcome. Wednesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). We are praying through our core values, asking God to embed them within the DNA of our church. Saturday: Susan Jepsen Memorial Service will be held at Bethel Church on Saturday, March 17, 11 A.M. Lunch to follow. Susan is the daughter of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt and sister of Marsha (Jim) Gunnlaugsson. Saturday: En Gadi A contemporary worship service for the entire family. Youth band. Junior church/playtime for children. Everyone welcome! CHURCH NEWS: Members of Bethel Church: A big thank you to the members of Bethel Church and the Memorial Gifts that were used for allowing me to install the new heating system at the parsonage and also for the replacement of the furnaces in church. I have been blessed by God for all the friends I have here on the Island since coming up my first time in 1980. Thank you. Rodgers Heating. * NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Sally and Greg Manning, Ashville, Tennessee, are the parents of a baby girl born on March 2, 2012. Willa Marcella weighed 8# 1 oz., 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Linda and Mike Swan. Linda and Mike and Marisa (Nehlsen) and Andy Kehran and baby Abigail happened to be visiting when Willa arrived so they were there to welcome the new arrival. COMMUNITY NEWS: * Julian Hagen will be featured at the Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay on March 20th in support of the Neighbor to Neighbor Volunteer Caregivers. * The Washington Island Chamber will represent the island at the annual Canoecopia show in Madison, WI, Friday, March 9 thru Sunday, March 11. Over 20,000 people attend this show, so it is a good opportunity to get information into their hands about Washington Island and member businesses. Mary Andersen and Linda Elmore will staff the booth. * Steve Waldron presented a forum on beekeeping on Thursday, March 1st at 7 P.M. at the Washington Island School in the 7th and 8th grade room. * 20 High School students travelled to Granite Peak in Wausau last weekend to ski for 2 days. Chaperones were Jens Hansen, Matt Grandy, Paula McDonald, and Leila Nehlsen. This is an annual event. * Some of us who are older remember the date of March 10, 1935. I know I remember very distinctly being at the homes of relatives who waited patiently for word of their loved ones. Everyone remembers the sad news that all six boys had drowned driving across the ice in the Door from a basketball game. * Ed and Ellen Graf have returned to the Island after travelling to New Jersey, Florida and Italy. On the way home they stopped in Green Bay, WI, where Ed had triple by-pass surgery at Aurora Hospital. * Matt Findlay and crew are busy re-modeling what is called “Holiday House” next to Holiday Too. It is being prepared for his family, wife Laura and son George Bailey. It is great to see young people coming back to the Island. * We finally got a heavy snowfall last weekend with at least 8”. It was a beautiful sight Sunday morning with the trees heavy laden. Many were out taking pictures. There were some trees and branches down and some had power outages. * Mari and Herb Gibson report good progress at their hotel. They still plan to be open by Memorial Day. * Bob and Peg Nikolai have been off Island several weeks. While gone, Peg was hospitalized following various tests and an appendectomy. She is home now and doing fine. * Friends of Rock Island State Park are looking for entries for a logo to use on the website, letterhead, and other merchandise. Submit black and white or color art and size must be no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches. The deadline for submissions is June 1, 2012. Send entries to FORI Logo Contest, c/o Colleen Andrews, 8554 16th Rd, Almond, WI 54909. * There was a special town board meeting in Sturgeon Bay, February 28, at the Maritime Inn conference room. This was an information gathering meeting about development of a master plan for the Town of Washington to include areas from the ‘potato dock’ in Detroit Harbor to Gislason Beach, at the Red Barn Park. The Zoning and Planning Committee and the Parks and Recreation Committee were represented and other interested people were present. Brian Hinrichs, from Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC, opened the discussion, congratulating the Town on the Coastal Management Grant Award. He spoke about the availability of additional grants that could be used toward portions of the overall project. Mark O’Leary, of Smithgroup JJR, gave a visual presentation of how they would proceed with the planning process. Jessie Fink, also from JJR, Madison, WI, made additional comments and answered questions.

THE LORD’S DAY, March 4, 2012

2012-03-01T18:43:00.002-08:00

Vol. 66
No. 10
Philip Green, Pastor
bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you” (John 15:12). “February was Valentines month, a time when 3 little words, ‘I love you’, and other expressions of love were used by many people who won’t use them again until next February --- Love holds the secret to beauty. Love changes us. The love of God abiding in us makes us concerned about the physical and spiritual life and health of others. Love does not call us to an isolated ivory tower to spend all our time in meditation and prayer. Instead He calls us to a life of prayerful involvement. Love causes us to break out of our sheltered environment and be expendable for God so His message of love can reach others --- Love is active. It begins by doing something. God’s love changes us. His love working through us changes society. It is impossible for me to know the love of God and remain indifferent and unconcerned about others for whom He died.” – Selected.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Studies in the Book of Romans led by John Williams.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Complete in Christ (Colossians 2:6-15). Communion Service. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY in Daniel at the parsonage: One Nation under Judgment (Daniel 9:1-19).  CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: 1 P.M. Elder Board Mtg. / 6 P.M. Deacon’s Mtg. / 6:30 P.M. Trustee Mtg. / 7 P.M. Leader’s Council. Monday: Bethel Builders, 1:00 P.M., at the home of Arbutus (1250 Aznoe Road) working on the Mother/Daughter Banquet. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M. Beth Moore study on the book of Daniel. All ladies welcome. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:30 P.M. discussing “No Other Gods” by Kelly Minter. All ladies welcome to participate in this study which exposes the idols in our everyday lives. Wednesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M., followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). We are praying through our core values, asking God to embed them within the DNA of our church. Saturday: En Gadi, a contemporary worship service for the entire family. Youth band. Junior church/playtime for children. Everyone welcome! * CHURCH NEWS: Gifts were received from Virginia (Cornell) Seidchlag in memory of “Aunt Lyda and Uncle Emil Swanson. Aunt Lyda was the last of the children of the late Mary and Bert Cornell”. * Gifts also received in memory of Susan Jepsen from Virginia Hanson, Rae Kolar, Caryn Miller, Mike and Judy Berger; In memory of Kim Hansen from Mike and Judy Berger; In memory of Susan Jepsen and Gerry Regnier from Doris and Ralph Olson; In memory of Mae Pearson from Eric Pearson. * Thanks to Mack Ellefson for helping with the mailing of the Tidings. * Susan Jepsen Memorial Service will be held at Bethel Church on Saturday, March 17, 11 A.M. Susan is the daughter of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt and sister of Marsha (Jim) Gunnlaugsson. * The Gaither Homecoming show is coming to Green Bay at the Resch Center on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at 4:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now at ticketstaronline.com or by calling 920-494-3401. This show features the gospel singing of the Gaither Vocal Band & many other well known gospel music artists. If you like gospel music & have never attended one of their shows, you do not want to miss it. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Norman and Helen Jensen are residents at The Dorchester Nursing Home, Sturgeon Bay, WI. * Word was received that Mrs. Jeff (Jayn) Maiken died this past Tuesday. Our sympathy to the family and friends. COMMUNITY NEWS: Nancy Davis has announced her engagement to Jay Fotland. A spring wedding is being planned. Congratulations. * Congratulations to Marilyn Bjarnarson on her 80th birthday on February 29 (she says she’s only 20 because she’s only had 20 birthdays.) We know she’s a leap year baby. * Jeannie Hutchins had leg surgery several weeks ago and has been at the Dorchester in Sturgeon Bay for therapy. She is expected to be home soon. * The 70th wedding celebration for Arbutus and Harold Greenfeldt was held Feb. 26 at Bethel Memorial Hall from 2-4 P.M. It was well attended with a crowd of over 120 in attendance. After a lunch of sandwiches catered by Lois Jessen, and a variety of desserts provided by friends, the program of the day was emceed by Pastor Phil Green. He opened with a welcome and prayer. Then he called for a moment of silence in memory of Susan Greenfeldt Jepsen, daughter of Arbutus and Harold and sister of Marsha (Jim) Gunnlaugsson, who passed away January 12. Lorel Gordon then read an article written by Arbutus that portrayed the mountain of obstacles that she and Harold had when trying to get married. Leila Nehlsen sang a touching song, ‘Tho Autumn’s Coming On’, written by Stuart Hamblen. She was accompanied by Donna Briesemeister on piano and Robert Bjarnarson on guitar. Pastor Green read a poem, “Together Still”. He then opened the floor for people to share their memories of by-gone days with Arbutus and Harold. “We appreciate all those who participated. Many memories were recalled. Thanks also to the kitchen help, those who brought food, set up tables, cleaned up afterward, or helped in any way to make this such a memorable occasion – and especially to Marsha and Jim for hosting the event. Thanks also for all the cards, phone calls, the beautiful bouquet from Chris Baumgarten, and to Susan Greenfeldt for the beautiful wedding cake made and decorated by Jennifer Munao, the gift to the W.I. Education Foundation from Helene and Gene Meyers. Thanks to everyone. We love you all.” * Attending the Island picnic at Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda, FL were Larry and Lois Harvell (the organizers), Larry and Donna Russell, Grace Ann and Barry Carpenter, and Lou and Gloria Small. The weather was perfect! Larry put a big sign at the former location at Gilchrist Park in case someone showed up who hadn’t heard of the change in location. Larry and Lois are much improved and plan to come to the Island this spring. (Thanks to Gloria Small for the report) * Next weekend, March 11, is Daylight Savings time to Spring Ahead one hour. * The Island had a winter storm Tuesday night with winds and heavy snow, reaching about 8-10 inches. The morning ferry on Wednesday did not cross but by afternoon the ferry was able to resume trips. Rain started falling in the afternoon and much of snow has melted.

THE LORD’S DAY, February 26, 2012

2012-02-24T07:25:00.003-08:00

Vol. 66
No. 9
Philip Green, Pastor
bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him” (John 3:36). ETERNITY: “Once on a time I heard a preacher say, ‘Suppose an angel were to start today, From some far star ten trillion miles away, And wing his way to earth through trackless space, And pick one grain of sand, and then retrace His weary journey to its starting place, Each trip eons of time! And so on and on, Til earths last tiny grain of sand was gone, And eternity has just begun!’ The mind reels back from such immensity of time … Undying soul, where will you be, where will you spend your long eternity?” – Selected. 
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Studies in the Book of Romans led by John Williams.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: God’s Secret (Colossians 1:24 – 2:5). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
2-4 P.M. – Jim & Marsha invite you to the 70th wedding anniversary of Arbutus & Harold, Bethel Memorial Hall.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: The Antichrist (Daniel 8).
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M. Enjoying a Beth Moore study on the book of Daniel. All ladies welcome. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:30 P.M. discussing “No Other Gods” by Kelly Minter. All ladies welcome to participate in this study which exposes the idols in our everyday lives. Wednesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Saturday: En Gedi A contemporary worship service for the entire family. Youth band. Junior church/playtime for children. Everyone welcome! * CHURCH NEWS: Susan Jepsen Memorial Service will be held at Bethel Church on Saturday, March 17, 11 A.M. Susan is the daughter of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt and sister of Marsha (Jim) Gunnlaugsson. * Thanks to all who attended, served, and made food for the Abelskiver Dinner the Friday of the final weekend of the Fishing Derby * The Gaither Homecoming show is coming to Green Bay at the Resch Center on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 4:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now at ticketstaronline.com or by calling 920-494-3401. This show features the gospel singing of the Gaither Vocal Band & many other well known gospel music artists. If you like gospel music & have never attended one of their shows, you do not want to miss it. COMMUNITY NEWS: At the request of Marilyn Gau, there was a private family service, followed by burial at the Island cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Door County Humane Society in her memory. Our sympathy to her husband, Jim, and family. * The Coast Guard is dredging the area at Kap's Marina to provide access to the Washington Island Coast Guard dock for the new Coast Guard boat that will replace the aging 41 foot utility boat. The new boat is a 45 foot Response boat and it will self-right if it should capsize. It is expected to be seaworthy in seas up to 12 feet. It will have a wireless crew communication system, multiple navigation displays, and other additions for rescue and work versatility. The dredging project will also benefit Kap's Marina by increasing the depth of the entry and the depth of the boat basin at a time when lower water has caused some boating and docking problems. * The Washington Island Post Office has been adjusting to a new computerized system. Assisting this past week was Linda Sundstrom, Postmaster from Sister Bay. * The ice in Detroit Harbor was packed with people and vehicles as the annual Ice Party was held there. There was food, fireworks, and a bon-fire that was kept going through the afternoon and evening. * A new shop, called Deja Vous, features resale clothing for all ages and is located in a portion of the former Island Realty building next to Mann's Store. Watch for open times. * Julian and Dianna Hagen and her daughters travelled to Europe and Ireland. * Pails to collect maple sap can be seen around the Island. It is early, but the mild weather has started the sap running. * Winners of the Chili Cook-off at Karly’s last Saturday were: 1st Prize - $55 to Tom Nikolai; 2nd Prize - $35 to Samantha Ervin; 3rd Prize - $25 to Lois Jessen. The Lions Club Fish Derby contest announcement was at noon at Nelsen’s Hall followed by a meal of brats, hot dogs, potato salad. There was a large crowd for lunch and the Bingo game to follow. Prize winning fish were: Lawyer – 1st: Bill Jorgenson, 7.48# / 2nd: Tara DeJardin (daughter of Eric and Courtney DeJardin), 7.04# / 3rd: Jim Jorgenson, 6.47#. Trout - Tara DeJardin, 20.68#. Salmon - Chris Ranney, 12.09#. Perch – 1st: Joey Cornell, 1.01# / 2nd: Dennis Young, .99# / 3rd: Eric DeJardin, .96#. Northern pike – Aaron Cornell, 11.42# / 2nd: Tad Hansen, 10.02# / 3rd: Caleb Cornell, 8.57#. Whitefish – Eric DeJardin, 3.90#. Black bass – Caleb Cornell, 4.91#. * John Bigelow, from Colorado, and a brother of the late Kim Hansen, has purchased the Washington Island Post Office. It will remain a post office. * Tom Noonan is in rehab at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. He recently suffered a stroke and was transported by ambulance to Door County Memorial Hospital in Sturgeon Bay. There he had a second stroke and was transferred to Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. Sonja travels back and forth from the Island to Green Bay. Pray for his quick recovery.

THE LORD’S DAY, January 29, 2012

2012-01-27T10:19:00.000-08:00

Vol. 66
No. 5
Philip Green, Pastor
NEW EMAIL: bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad" (2 Corinthians 5:10). "When I stand at the judgment seat of Christ and He shows His plan for me, the plan of my life as it might have been had He had His way – and I see how I blocked Him here, and checked Him there, and I would not yield my will, will there be grief in my Saviour's eyes, grief, though He loves me still? He would have me rich, and I stand there poor, stripped of all but His grace, while memory runs like a hunted thing down the paths I cannot retrace. Then my desolate heart will nigh break with the tears I cannot shed; I shall cover my face with my empty hands, I shall bow my uncrowned head. Lord of the years that are left to me, I give them to Thy hand; take me, and break me, and mould me to the pattern Thou hast planned. – Martha Snell Nicholson" There is nothing you can do about the past, but you can certainly make a decision right now that will affect the balance of your life.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Studies in the Book of Romans led by John Williams.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: What God Really Wants (Colossians 1:9-14). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. - BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: What's This World Coming To (Daniel 7). Everyone welcome.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday, 6:15 P.M.: Ladies Bible Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home. Wednesday, 1:30 P.M.: Ladies Bible Study at the home of Jill Coombs. Wednesday, 7 – 8:30 P.M.: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12) at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday, 7 P.M.: Bible Study and Prayer, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Saturday, 6:00 P.M. : En Gadi, A contemporary worship service in Bethel Memorial Hall designed for the entire family. Everyone welcome! CHURCH NEWS: Coming Up – Friday, February 17, Abelskiver Dinner 5:00-7:00 P.M. Don't miss these delectable treats along with ham and other goodies. Sponsored by Bethel Builders to support the ministries of Bethel Church. * Gifts received from Jackie Rader in memory of Kim Hansen; in memory of Elaine Reichenbach from Dick and Barb Ellefson, Paul and Leila Ellefson, and Ingrid Ryder; in memory of Susan (Greenfeldt) Jepsen from Bernie (Lundberg) Christiansen, Joanne Jessen, Gertrude Young, Valerie Carpenter, Nancy Davis, Ernst and Marilyn Behnisch, Leif and Marian Eeg, Steven and Wendy Wold and Jordon and Trevor. * Our Annual Report shows expenses for Tidings to be about $2000 over the income. Have you remembered the Tidings fund recently? We would appreciate your gift for at least $20 to cover the cost of publication. Thank you in advance for your cooperation at this time. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Memorial Service for Susan (Greenfeldt) Jepsen has been changed to March 17 at 11:00 A.M. at Bethel Church. Light lunch to follow. * Jamie Coombs is at home following surgery at Aurora Bay Care to remove a kidney. Usually this type of mass has 90% chance of being cancerous. However, he was among the 5% to be totally benign. Praise the Lord! * Anna Gibson and Barbara O'Connell traveled to Guatemala with a group of doctors and dentists from the Mequon and Thiensville area. Anna and Barbara translated the needs of the residents to the doctors. The project was coordinated by the Rotary Club. More on this next week. * Aaron, Suzanne, and son Evan Rank moved to Middleton, Wisconsin after being on the Island several years. Aaron was employed here by G&G Construction. He was notified that he was accepted for employment in the area of airplane mechanics. Suzanne has been attending the University of Wisconsin majoring in International Communications. We will miss them. * Winter has missed the Island so far. The snow plow has been sanding more than plowing. We had one minor snowfall and a few nights of zero degree weather to begin the ice freeze. The Lions Club has announced their 35th Annual Fish Derby when many come to catch the largest fish in categories of first, second, and third prize. Lawyer - $150.00, $75.00, $50.00. Salmon/Trout, Perch, Northern, Walleye are all in the same category, 1st place $50.00, 2ns place $25.00, 3rd place $15.00. First prize $25.00 for Whitefish only. Rules for the contest are posted. The Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, will be February 18 at Karly's from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. All chili that is entered will be judged and then open to the public for sampling. Awards for the contest are: 1st place $55.00, 2nd place $35.00, 3rd place $25.00. Contact Mary Andersen, 847-2191, for more information. February 19, at Nelsen's Hall, prizes will be awarded for the fish contest. Lunch of brats, hot dogs, chili, beans, potato salad served. Bingo to be played. * The fish boat See Diver owned by K.K. Fisheries came to Jackson Harbor to dock for the winter on January 20.

THE LORD’S DAY, January 22, 2012

2012-01-19T18:38:00.000-08:00

Vol. 66
No. 4
Philip Green, Pastor
NEW EMAIL: bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Watch, therefore; for ye know what hour your Lord doth come” (Matthew 24:42 and again in Mark 13:37). “And what I say unto you, I saw unto all, WATCH.” Evidently we who say we believe in Christ’s soon return are in danger of being lulled asleep by the materialism and worldliness of our time. Jesus warns us in Matthew 4:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax (grow) cold.” This could be the year, or the day or the hour of His return. Are we ready to meet Him face to face?
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Studies in the Book of Romans led by John Williams.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Little Church – Big Impact (Colossians 1:1-8). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. - BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: What’s This World Coming To (Daniel 7). Everyone welcome
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: 2 P.M. Bethel Builders meets at the home of Arbutus Greenfeldt. We will begin to make favors for Scandia for Valentine’s Day. Thanks to Lois Krueger and Leslie Kleckner for heading up this program. All ladies welcome. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M. Wednesday: Annual Congregational Meeting, 7 P.M., in Bethel’s Memorial Hall. All members, please be present. The agenda includes: election of officers, 2012 Budget, and the Walter Lucke Memorial distribution. Team leaders please hand in your annual report by January 23 to be included in the annual report. Saturday: En Gadi, 6:00 P.M. A contemporary worship service in Bethel Memorial Hall designed for the entire family. Everyone welcome! CHURCH NEWS: Pastor Phil and Sandy Green attended the Forest Lakes Town & Country Retreat in Eau Claire on January 17. * Gifts received from Mary and Martin Andersen in loving memory of Kim Hansen (my very best friend); in memory of Kim Hansen from Shirley Baxter, Jim and Kathleen Morris, Kurt and Carol Meyer, Don and Elaine Lockhart, Westridge Management Group, Paul Roberts, Lou and Gloria Small, Leon and Betty Shellswick, Larry and Jeannie Young, Andy and Bonnie Munao, Christine Andersen, Dave and Jerry Johnson, Mae Williamson, Ted and Charlotte Hansen, Susan Greenfeldt, Connie Sena, Perry and Cathy Jorgenson. Gifts in memory of Elaine Reichenbach from Margaret Nikolai, Don and Elaine Lockhart, Steven and Wendy Wold, Detroit Harbor Ladies Aid, Jill Jorgenson, Chuck and Everall Jorgenson, Al and Nancy Thiele, Jake and Shirley Ellefson, Peter Oleson, Sr., Elsie Langford. COMMUNITY NEWS: Tom and Pat Nikolai announce the engagement of their daughter Sara to Jim Doering. No date has been set. Jim was employed at the Danish Mill here last summer. The Nikolai’s also announced that the Danish Mill on the Island is closed until Spring of 2012. * Congratulations to Gertrude Young, 452 Old Camp Road, Washington Island, Wis. 54246 on her 96th birthday on January 30. * Geraldine Regnier, 72, passed away January 15 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, WI, on October 7, 2011. She had a 6-way by-pass and since then has been hospitalized or a patient at Dorchester Nursing Home. She and her husband Ed have lived on Main Road when they purchased the home below the Bethel Church hill. More recently, they purchased the home of Sue Mason on McDonald Road and have resided there. No immediate plans for the memorial service until summer. * Susan (Greenfeldt) Jepsen, 68, passed away at Homestead Village, Pensacola, Florida, were she had been a patient for about 5 years suffering from frontal lobe dementia. She is the daughter of Arbutus and Harold Greenfeldt of Washington Island and sister of Marsha (Jim) Gunnlaugsson. A memorial service will be held at Bethel Church, 2 P.M., on Saturday, February 18. * The Island Players winter show will be “Arsenic and Old Lace” by John Kesselring, Friday, February 17 at 7 P.M. and Saturday, February 18, 7 P.M., both at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center. Director is Howard Scott. Producer is Joyce Morehouse. There are 14 people in the cast. Advance tickets will be on sale starting February 3 at the Red Cup Coffee Shop and the Rec Center. * The April election will be held April 3 at the Washington Island Community Center. Candidates for school board are the incumbents Joan Kuhn and Lisa Munao. Candidates for Town Board are Ron Overdahl and Elizabeth Holmes, both incumbents. They will be challenged by Kirby Foss. A referendum to increase the school budget will be on the ballot. Watch for poster. * High School Bucks girls’ and boys’ basketball teams played against Bay City Baptist team in the Green Bay area on January 3rd. The boy’s team lost, which gives them 4 wins and 2 losses so far in the season. The girl’s team also lost their game. Carissa Mann is the girl’s coach and the team includes: Lillie McDonald, Josie Hansen, Quinlyn Mann, Lauren Gordon, Katy Jordan, Hailey Jorgenson, Marina Swanson, Lydia Schultz, Elena Waldron, and Annabelle Hansen. * The Buck’s high school boys’ team includes: Christian Cornell, Hunter Bjarnarson, Andy Munao, Josh Mann, Ray McDonald, Joey Munao, Hannes Johnson, Oliver Hansen, Collin Binsfeld, Josh Ervin, and Alex Johnson. Coach is Pete Nikolai.

THE LORD’S DAY, January 15, 2012

2012-01-12T16:29:00.000-08:00

Vol. 66
No. 3
Philip Green, Pastor
NEW EMAIL: bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org “Choose you this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15).

“There were only two classes in the days of Noah’s flood – those inside the ark, and those outside. Only two classes in the parable of the gospel net – good fish and the bad. Only two in the parable of the ten virgins – the wise and the foolish. Only two in the account of the judgment day – the sheep and the goats. And only two abodes when the last sentence is passed – only Heaven and hell.” The choice is yours.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Studies in the Book of Romans led by John Williams.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: A Good Cry (Genesis 50). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – NO BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage this week, will resume January 22.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:30 P.M. Wednesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Saturday: En Gadi A contemporary worship service for the entire family, 6 P.M., in Memorial Hall. Everyone welcome! January 23: Bethel Builders meet at 2:00 p.m. at home of Arbutus Greenfeldt. January 25: Annual Congregational Meeting in Memorial Hall, 7:00 P.M., which includes election of officers, 2012 Budget, and Walter Lucky Memorial distribution. Members, please be present; and all ministry team leaders, please get your annual report to the church office by Monday, January 23, so it can be included in the annual report booklet. Thank you very much! CHURCH NEWS: Districts 2012 Youth Conference in Green Bay was attended by 3800 students. Of that number, there were 12 students and 3 chaperones from Washington Island. The group left on the Friday afternoon ferry and met that night at the KI Convention Center for a Prime Time Rally. The band that played for each of the three days was Generation Unleashed, and the main speaker was Geoff Safford. Each Prime Time Rally was followed by a break-out session for individual groups. Included in special appearances and personal testimonies were Tim Masthay, Packer punter, and Jennifer Strickland, previously a top model, rapper/spoken word poet Propaganda, and Illusionist Jared Hall. From 11 p.m. to midnight the first night, there was a concert by Loftland. Saturday morning there was another Prime Time Rally, followed by lunch, and then some free time. After the evening Rally, the Illusionist did a show from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. Following that, there was an open mic time in the Silver Cross Café and Christian Cornell performed. Sunday the students and chaperones went to the final Prime Time Rally and then headed north to catch the afternoon ferry. While there, they saw Sarah Price, daughter of former pastor of Bethel, Don Price, and former pastor of Bethel, Dale Van Deusen, and two of his children, Matt and Lydia, and Megan Mutchler. The group that some of the Island youth had joined with on the mission project in Minnesota last year were also there. During the weekend, youth in attendance gave over $25,000 for meals for children in Guatemala. Those attending from the Island were Steve Ervin, Micala Ervin, Joey Munao, Andy Munao, Lauren Gordon, Marina Swanson, Annabelle Hansen, Elena Waldron, Daniele Corredor an exchange student who was staying with the Swanson family, Christian Cornell, Katy Jordan, and Lydia Schultz. Chaperones were Ben and Stephanie Baumann and Lorel Gordon. * Thanks to Carol Meyer for typing the Tidings in the absence of Lorel Gordon. Lorel and Butch are visiting her brother Ben and wife Kathy in Florida. Ben is receiving experimental treatment for cancer. They will also see Jennifer, Lorel’s sister. * Gifts received from Jerry and Carolyn Cornell in memory of Jim and Doris Cornell; from Jake and Shirley Ellefson in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt; in memory of Kim Hansen from Jeannette Hutchins; from Beth Robison in memory of Aunt Lyda; from Al and Nancy Thiele in memory of Kim Hansen and in honor of the birthdays of Arbutus and Harold Greenfeldt; in memory of Eugene Goodlet, Nancy Goodlet, Pat Bjarnarson from Harold and Karen Kopell; in memory of Elaine and Walter Reichenbach from Lois Krueger, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many more in memory of Kim Hansen to be included next week; to Bethel Builders in memory of Elaine Reichenbach from Lois Krueger and Katie McGrane. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Word received from Gordon Jaeger, California, that his son Keith Jaeger suffered a fractured skull and broken neck in an accident. Mail will reach him at 290 Marguerite Dr., San Rafael, CA 94901. * Mrs. Bruce (Elaine) McClaren, 511 S. Oak Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521, is at home following surgery. Prayers and cards will be appreciated. She is the mother of Lisa (Mrs. Aaron Cornell) on the Island. COMMUNITY NEWS: Ken and Linda Henning have moved back to the Island from California. They are living in the former home of the late Jack and Jane (Jirtle) Hagen on Green Bay Road. Welcome back. We’ve missed you. The home is now owned by Scott Sonoc and Marsha Williams. * Kate Goodlet, 87, passed away January 5 at Hearthside in Sister Bay, Wis. where she had been a resident. A burial service was held at the Island cemetery with 35 in attendance January 9 with Sister Angela from Sister Bay, WI, officiating. A memorial service will be held later on. Coming to attend were daughter Karen and Harold Kopell. They would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and expressions during the time of “memories of Kay” at the service. * The annual Washington Island Christmas Bird Count took place on December 17th. A group hiked and drove around the Island counting birds and some watched from their warm and comfortable homes. Chari Rutledge was a lead contact for the Island. Results were tallied and reported to state and national organizations. This information helps determine the current population of various species. * New Year’s Day Trap Shoot at the Sportsman’s Club this year landed on Sunday. There was chili and hot chocolate. There were over 20 people there and this year’s winner was Martin Andersen.

THE LORD’S DAY, January 8, 2012

2012-01-05T19:54:00.000-08:00

Vol. 66
No. 1
Philip Green, Pastor
NEW EMAIL: bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org

“They (the wise men) departed into their own country another way” (Matt. 2:12). “All truly wise men will go another way after they have found Christ. Wise men will turn their backs on an old wrong way of life and walk off instead new creatures in Christ. If you have made the journey to Bethlehem and found Christ, you are now going another way.”
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Studies in the Book of Romans led by John Williams.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Blessing (Genesis 49:1-28). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: Finding Rest in the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6). All are welcome!
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Deacon Team, 6 P.M.; Trustee Team, 6:30 P.M.; Leaders Council, 7 P.M. Tuesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:30 P.M. Wednesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Saturday: En Gadi A contemporary worship service for the entire family. Everyone welcome! COMING UP: Annual Congregational Meeting, 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall. Be sure all leaders have their reports in to be included in the annual report. The agenda includes: election of officers, 2012 Budget, and disposition of Walter Lucky Memorial Gift. Members please be present. CHURCH NEWS: Thank you to Bethel Builders for their generous donation to Bethel Church to be applied to the fuel bill. * Thanks to Leila Nehlsen for cleaning church in December and to Mari Gibson and Marsha Gunnlaugsson for cleaning in November. * District Youth Conference is this weekend, January 6-8 in Green Bay at the KI Convention Center. The Prime Time Rallies will include cutting edge worship, student-led prayer, awesome lights and riveting truth from God’s Word. The theme this year is “Heartbeat” and it will challenge youth to live their lives committed to Jesus. Pray for our youth attending from the Island and others gathering together for this event and chaperones, Lorel Gordon, Ben and Stephanie Baumann. * The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service was well attended. Many Christmas carols were sung, interspersed with scripture readings of the Christmas story. Readers were Sarah and Anita Gibson, Christian Cornell, and Tim Green. Pastor read a moving poem about taking time and not rushing through life. Nikki Nehlsen, pianist. Ben Baumann, guitarist. COMMUNITY NEWS: Elaine (Knudsen) Reichenbach, 95, passed away Dec. 22 at the Dorchester in Sturgeon Bay. A funeral service was held at Bethel Church Dec. 29. Pastor Phil Green officiated. Pianist: Arbutus Greenfeldt. Pallbearers were her grandsons: Kevin Krueger, Kurt Kruerger, Kraig Krueger, Knute Krueger, Keenan Krueger, and great grandson, Zachary Young. Honorary Pallbearers: Tyler McGrane, and nephews, Edward Knudsen, and Daniel Knudsen. Solo: How Great Thou Art by Pastor Phil. Congregational hymns: The Old Rugged Cross, When We All Get To Heaven. Reading of the obituary. Reading by Haley Fuoco (great granddaughter) and her mother, Kelly Rivera (granddaughter). Sharing of memories. Solo: Amazing Grace by Karin Baxter. Reading John 3:14-17. Message by Pastor Phil, “To Infinity and Beyond”. Benediction. A bountiful lunch was served following the committal at the cemetery. * Lloyd Tetting, 64, passed away at the home of his son in Madison, WI while receiving treatments at the hospital in Madison. He had been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis since October. Lloyd and his wife, Sally, purchased Lampert’s Lumber Yard in 2005 and have operated it since then. Sally will continue to operate the business and reside at their home on the Island. A celebration of Lloyd’s life will be held at Stavekirke sometime next summer. Date to be announced. * John and Audrey Nourse, newer Island residents, recently purchased a log cabin on Townline Rd. and have moved from their West Harbor home which they are now renting. * Daniel, Laila, and baby Walter Yildirin are spending the winter on the Island living in the cottage on Little Lake Rd. owned by Scott Reed. They were here during the summer and decided to stay for the winter. Laila is sister to Hannah Johnson who is also spending the winter here. They are granddaughters of Steve and Marge Tobey. * Marilyn Gau had just returned from Scand where she was receiving therapy after a fall. She then suffered from pneumonia and was a patient at Door Co. Memorial Hospital for about 2 weeks. She is now recuperating at home. * Tom Noonan continues to recuperate at home from his triple by-pass surgery. * Shirley Baxter is living with her daughter, Edna Clifton, at 1210 W. Old US Hwy 50, Washington, Indiana, 47501 for the winter months. * Merrill and Donna Lundberg have bought a second home in St. Charles, IL. * The annual Washington Island Polar Bear Plunge took place on January 1 at Schoolhouse Beach. Papa Bear (Jens Hansen) leads the group into the lake. This year there were 22 participants. There was a little snow on the stones but no ice in the harbor. Northwest winds provided some waves. There were about 100 shivering observers. * Rex Jorgenson and Julie (Gunnlaugsson) Hahn would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Jorgenson, to Jason Schoneman. No wedding date has been set. * Extensive repair and remodeling are taking place at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Young Brothers are doing the construction. The morning worship service is being held in their Fellowship Hall until the sanctuary work is completed. * Olivia Andersen, daughter of Peter and Mary Lynn Andersen, graduated from Fox Valley Tech in December majoring in Medical Administration. She is currently seeking employment in that field. * Ben Young qualified for trial treatment at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida. He was able to begin the new treatment just after Christmas. Please continue to pray for him. Mail can be sent to him c/o 1821 Bay Farm Lane, Washington Island, WI 54246. * A note of appreciation is given to Jake Ellefson, who recently retired from the Community Center Committee. He has served on this committee since it was first organized. I (Lorel) am guessing it has been well over 50 years. *

THE LORD’S DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, December 25, 2011

2011-12-22T20:44:00.001-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Vol. 65
No. 49
Philip Green, Pastor
NEW EMAIL: bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org The radiance of Bethlehem can flood your heart in the days ahead. The Bible says that “Christ in us … is the Hope of Glory”. If you have never found Christ, we invite you to Bethlehem.
SATURDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 24: 6 P.M. Christmas Eve Candle Light Service.
9:30 A.M. – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL this Sunday.
10:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
10:45 A.M. – CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP: God’s Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53). You’ll want to come out and hear Peter Nehlsen sing “Mary Did You Know?” and other special music. Nursery provided.
7:00 P.M. – NO EVENING BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK. ENJOY TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Leaders Council, Trustee, and Deacon meetings will be held January 9th instead of Jan. 2nd. Tuesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:30 P.M. Wednesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Saturday: En Gedi – A Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Everyone welcome! CHURCH NEWS: Gift received from Kay (Koyen) Polster in memory of her parents, Gladys and Floyd Kaoyen and Dan Polster. * The children’s and teen Christmas program was held this past Sunday night under the direction of Stephanie Baumann and Sue Green. There were congregational songs (Ben Baumann, guitar, Jonathan Bass, piano, Andy and Joey, guitars, Steve Ervin, drums, Ben and Lauren, vocals). Lauren Gordon read the Christmas Story from Luke. At the appropriate time in the reading, children came up front to the manger: Joseph (Shammond Ervin), Mary (Ella Bauman), Shepherds (Eli Baumann, Korrina Ervin, Karoline Jordan), Angels (McKenna Gordon, Ashlynn and Tara and Kinsey DeJardin, Cydny Kickbush). The children then went downstairs to take off their costumes. They made Christmas tree ornaments and played until they returned to sing several songs while playing bells. They ended the program singing, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”. While the children were downstairs, Ben Baumann played a video he created with the youth group teens. It was a Dragnet skit about finding the real meaning of Christmas. Included in the video were: Christian Cornell, Cody Wasmer, Stefanie Cornell, Josh Goodwin, Steve Ervin, Micala Ervin, Joey Munao, Bradley Jordan, Lauren Gordon, Marina Swanson, Josh Ervin, Autumn Dompke, Shammond Ervin, Andy Munao, Brien Jordan, Stephaine Baumann, Katy Jordan, Lydia Schultz, Korrina Ervin. After the video showing Ben sang “Born To Die”. Pastor gave a short message. * District Youth Conference will be held January 6-8 in Green Bay at the KI Convention Center. COMMUNITY NEWS: The "Gift of Holiday Cheer", held at the TPAC [Saturday] night, was a wonderful evening of a variety of presentations guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit. A light snow was falling as people arrived. There were well over 250 people in attendance. MC for the evening, Jim Morris. He noted Dan Hansen and Diane Kahlscheurer had put together a great program. Emmett Woods put in many hours with the sound system. All of them worked both with practices and the program. Emmett literally “ran” co-ordinates between the stage and the upper level sound booth. A TPAC committee set up and staffed the intermission break with hot apple cider, coffee, and a bountiful array of Christmas cookies. The entertainment began with Patty Herschberger and Paula McDonald singing “Angels’ Carol”, accompanied by Dan on the piano; school children grades K through 3 presented “Marvelous Toy”, accompanied by Donna Briesemeister; Wayne Boshka sang “White Christmas”, accompanied by Dan; Lorel Gordon sang “Here With Us”, CD accompaniment; Patricia Hewitt and Barbara Hansen sang “Lullaby, Jesus”, “Sleep, O Sleep, My Lovely Child” accompanied by Dan; Jim Morris, flute, and Dan Hansen, piano, played a medley of Christmas songs; Patricia Hewitt sang “Now Light One Thousand Christmas Lights”, accompanied by Dan; Anna Wacaser sang, “Mary Did You Know” and “Please Come Home for Christmas”, accompanied by Dan; Joyce Morehouse and Howard Scott read the poem, “A Visit From St. Nicholas”; Cindra Hokkanen sang “Pat-Pan” and “Santa Baby”, accompanied by Dan; the Rich Hansen family (those who weren’t home sick from the flu), sang “Christmas All Around”, accompanied by Rich and Jesse on guitar; school children from grades, 4, 5, 6 sang “Sleigh Ride”, accompanied by Donna Briesemeister; sing-a-long, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” and the first half of the program was completed. After the intermission, Emmett Woods played a medley of Christmas songs on the Shuttle Pipes; Jonathan Bass played two piano pieces; the Trinity Choir sang several songs (Patty Herschberger, Patricia Hewitt, Barbara Hansen, Judy Perry, Betty Sperberg, Linda Henkel, Paula McDonald, Joyce Morehouse, Diane Kahlscheuer, Cindra Hokkanen, Audrey and John Nourse, Carol Amadio, Wayne Boshka, Howard Scott, Dick Purinton, Jim Wilson, Bob Wagner, Dan Hansen, and Oliver Hansen). Diane and Dan accompanied them on the piano; Mary Andersen and Pastor Phil Green sang “Down From His Glory”, accompanied by Dan; Doc Westring, piano, and Tom Noonan, drums, performed several vocals including “Winter Wonderland”; Ben Baumann and the junkyard choir performed several songs, Lauren Gordon and Ben on vocals, Steve Ervin on drums, Joey Munao bass guitar, Andy Munao, guitar, Jonathan Bass, piano; Ainslie Cornell played guitar and sang “Hallelujah”; school youth grades 7 & 8 performed, “All I Want For Christmas Is You”. The final song, Tom Noonan on piano, Ben, Andy, Joey on guitars, Steve on drums, was “Feliz Navidad”. * Word was received that Lloyd Tetting died at a Madison hospital last Monday. Our sympathy to his wife, Sally. The Tettings have owned and run Lampert Yards for years. * Tom Noonan collapsed at the end of the TPAC “Gift of Holiday Cheer”. He was transported to Bellin Hospital in Green Bay and underwent triple by-pass surgery for heart blockage. He is recuperating and expected to return home soon. “We want to tell everyone we are very thankful for every prayer and effort that was made to keep Tom with us.” – from Sonja. * Detroit Harbor Ladies Aid hosted their Annual Christmas Party at the Trinity Fellowship Hall Dec. 16. There was a gift exchange, BINGO and prizes. Barbara Hansen and Pat Hewitt sang special songs and also led a carol sing-a-long. President of the group is Vicki Fuller. * We always take a break the next week of the year. The staff, Arbutus Greenfeldt, Lorel Gordon, Mary Andersen, Pastor and Sandy Green, takes this opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year!

THE LORD’S DAY, December 18, 2011

2011-12-14T11:55:00.001-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 48
Philip Green, Pastor
NEW EMAIL: bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org

SATURDAY MORNING – ONLY PRACTICE FOR THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS

PROGRAM: 10:30 A.M.
In memory of Kim with love from friends and members of Bethel Church: “I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below, with tiny lights like Heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear, For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, but the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir here. I have no words to tell you of the joy their voices bring, for it’s beyond description to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me, I see the pain in your heart; but I am not so far away, we really aren’t apart. So be happy for me dear ones, you know I hold you dear, and be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus this year. I sent you each a special gift from my heavenly home above, I sent you each a memory of my undying love. After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold, it always was most important in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other as my Father said to do, For I can’t count all the blessings and love He has for you. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear, remember I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.”
May the Lord give you all a blessed Christmas and New Year!
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Adult class in Memorial Hall. John Williams is leading a study in the Book of Romans.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: What to Do When the Lights Go Out (Isaiah 50). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
6:00 P.M. – KID’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: At church. Hear the Christmas story told by the children and teens.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M.Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:30 P.M. Wednesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Saturday: En Gedi – A Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Last Saturday night, Ben was on guitar and vocals, Jonathan Bass on piano, Joey Munao on bass guitar, and Steve Ervin, on drums. There is junior church and play time upstairs during the service. After the service the band will head to the TPAC to take part in a presentation of a variety of Christmas music and sing-a-longs, starting at 7 P.M. Saturday, December 24: 6 P.M. Christmas Eve Candle Light Service. Singing of carols, reading of the Christmas story, reflection on the true meaning of Christmas. A good way to start your family Christmas celebration. Sunday, December 25: Christmas Day Morning Worship Service, 10:45 A.M. POINSETTIAS: Poinsettia is given by Cathy and Perry Jorgenson in memory of family and friends that have passed on; from Netta Hanlin in loving memory of husband, John, and daughter, Stacey; from Butch and Lorel in memory of parents, Cliff and Betty Young and Marge and Frank Gordon; from Eric and Barbara Greenfeldt in memory of the Greenfeldt family, Anker and Martha, Betty, Lorman, Nathan, and in honor of Harold Greenfeldt. CHURCH NEWS: Gift received from Cathy and Perry Jorgenson, “In loving memory of my Aunt Lyda Cornell Swanson. The last of the Bert Cornell family”. * Gift from Butch and Lorel Gordon in memory of Kim Hansen. * Bethel Builders would like to thank all who came and participated and all who donated the great supply of cookies to make the 2011 Cookie Walk such a big success and for the enjoyable time of fellowship around the fireplace. * Thanks to all who participated in the Annual Bethel Builders Christmas Party on the 19th. Games, laughter, and snacks were enjoyed. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Landon James Van Ramshorst was born 12-10-11 at 10:52 a.m. Landon weighed 5# 15 oz. and was 18 1/2 in. long. Parents are Joshua and Danielle Van Ramshorst of Milwaukee. Josh is a full time firefighter on Brookfield's Fire dept. and Danielle is an ER nurse at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Donna Van Ramshorst of Washington Island. Maternal grandparents are Mickey and Jeanne Sturm of New Berlin, Milwaukee. * Bette Andersen is currently at Dorchester in Sturgeon Bay receiving physical therapy to help strengthen her legs with the hope of returning to Pinecrest. Please keep her in your prayers. Mail can reach via her Sturgeon Bay address @ 1241 N. 18th Ave. #214, Sturgeon Bay, 54235. COMMUNITY NEWS: Kimberleigh (Kim) Johanna Hansen, 62, went to be with the Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on December 7. She departed quietly after a year of struggle with cancer. Funeral service was held at Bethel Church Dec. 10. The large overflow crowd showed the input she had on many, many lives. The service began with a piano prelude, Lucille Arnell. Invocation, Pastor Green. Hymn: Blessed Assurance. “The Life of Kimerz” obituary was read by Chick Stults. Special music, Amazing Grace, by Rich, Celia Hansen and children, Jessie, Patricia, Annabelle, Josie, Garrett. Sharing of memories and Scripture by Pastor Jim Wilson. Hymn, It Is Well With My Soul. Message by Chick Stults, I Cor. 15, Acts 26:20. Song, Knowing You’ll Be There, Mary Andersen and Scripture, Proverbs 31. Hymn, And Can It Be. Scripture Reading, Psalm 37:4-7. John Bigelow (brother). Psalm 100 and eulogy by Christopher Bigelow (brother). Hymn, Victory in Jesus. Graveside committal. Pallbearers, Mary Andersen, Janet Hanlin, Richard Purinton, John Bigelow, Ted Gunnlaugsson, Frank Tworek. Honorary pall bearers, all nieces and nephews, Ferry Captains and crew. * Finn Hagen, 12 year old son of Laura (Findlay) and Jeff Hagen has been suffering from pneumonia for the past 2 weeks and will be out of school for another 2 weeks. * The Hagen Family Christmas Program will be presented this weekend, one night in Green Bay and the second night in Sturgeon Bay. * The muzzle loader deer season is over as well as the extra antlerless hunt. Bow season continues until Jan. 5th. * The Season of Lights was held December 11th at 1 p.m. at the Rec Center. After the lighting of the outdoor tree there were refreshments offered inside. * The Sportsman's Club Annual New Year's Day Shoot is on January 1 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Sportsman’s Club. There will be chili and cocoa. Compete in the shooting and win first place, or cheer for the shooters. * Thank you from Sherry Young for all the prayers, cards, calls, and other kindnesses shown to her following her brain surgery.

THE LORD’S DAY, December 11, 2011

2011-12-08T18:07:00.000-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 47
Philip Green, Pastor
NEW EMAIL: bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“---And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger because there was no room in the inn” (Luke 2:7). “Knock, knock.” Joseph is standing at the innkeeper’s door. “There is no room at the Inn.” Would you have said that? But then, we are all innkeepers, with room for everybody and everything, but too many do not have any room for Him in our lives, shabby as they are --- He may be cradled, but WE must give Him room. Bethlehem is no longer a place on the map. It is a condition of the soul. Will you give Him room this Christmas and invite Him into your heart and life??
The Bethel Builders Cookie Walk starts at 2 P.M. this Sunday in Memorial Hall.
Select your favorite cookies and sit by the fireside and visit with friends and enjoy coffee and cake.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Adult class in Memorial Hall. John Williams is leading a study in the Book of Romans.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: God’s Glorious Servant (Isaiah 49:1-7). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: Handwriting on the Wall (Daniel 5). Everyone welcome!
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bethel Builders Christmas Party 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall. Bring a snack and a gift not to exceed $5 for a gift exchange. All ladies welcome. Tuesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:30 P.M. Wednesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Saturday: En Gedi – A Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Join us for contemporary music and worship designed for the whole family – drums, guitars, piano, vocals, plus a great message from the Word. There is now junior church and play time for the children upstairs during the service. * Sunday, December 18: at 6 P.M. a Christmas Program, including kids from toddlers through teens, will be held at Bethel Church. Enjoy the Christmas story, a skit, music, carols, costumed kids. Saturday, December 24: 6 P.M. Christmas Eve Candle Light Service. Sunday, December 25: Christmas Day Morning Worship Service, 10:45 A.M. POINSETTIAS: If you would like to give a poinsettia to the church in memory or in honor of someone, please contact Lorel Gordon, 847-9925 or 847-2221. CHURCH NEWS: Gift received from Wendy and Steve, Jordan and Trevor Wold, in memory of Uncle Emil and Aunt Lyda. * “Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers for my mom and family. Mom loved to be a part of your services and always loved sharing her musical gifts even when she wasn’t feeling well. This gift was given by Earl and Marian Davison as a memorial to Mom. We look forward to seeing you.” The Wenzler family. * Thanks to everyone for their support and prayers during this time of recovery from my neck injury. As of Nov. 28, I’m over halfway through wearing this “halo” which they’ll hopefully remove by the new year. There’s much to be thankful for.” Al and Nancy Thiele * Evelyn Kirchner would like to thank Ben and Stephanie Baumann and Shammond Ervin for trimming the Christmas tree at Velkommen. It was much appreciated. * NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Bette Andersen fell at her residence at Pine Crest Nursing Home. Her daughter, Christine, is with her so no details available at this writing. COMMUNITY NEWS: Gene Meyers was a patient at Aurora Bay Care, Green Bay, WI following triple by-pass surgery. Mail will reach him at his and Helene’s home, 1475 Aznoe Rd., Washington Island, WI 54246. * Nov. 30, the High School Bucks boys basketball team got their first win. Both the boys and girls basketball teams travelled to compete at Stockbridge Dec.3. The boys got their second win and the girls their first loss. This is the first year since 2007-08 that there have been enough girls to have a competitive basketball team. * 1st Quarter Honor Rolls at W.I. Schools: Superior - 4.00 Sophia Hagen, Grade 10 and Lauren Gordon, Grade 8. A Honor Roll - 3.5 or higher: Grade 12: Hunter Bjarnarson, Patricia Hansen, Robin Swanson; Grade 11: Ray McDonald, Matt Raymond; Grade 10: Jesse Hansen; Grade 9: Oliver Hansen, Lillie McDonald, Katy Jordan; Grade 8: Autumn Dompke, Quinlyn Mann, Lydia Schultz; Grade 7: Colin Binsfeld, Annabelle Hansen. Honor Roll - 3.00 or higher Grade 12: Stefanie Cornell, Josh Goodwin; Grade 11: Sarah Waldron; Grade 10: Emily Goodwin; Grade 9: Marina Swanson; Grade 7: Hailey Jorgenson. * The Washington Island Sportsman's Club sponsored Hunter Safety Class had their largest class ever, with 17 graduates. There were 14 young people and 3 adults. Celia Stoltz, Lydia Schultz, Emmaline Mann, Benjamin Johnson, Fred Hankwitz, Mack Ellefson, Molly McGrane, Bradley Jordan, Annabelle Hansen, Hailey Jorgenson, Kathryn Jordan, Shammond Ervin, Garrett Hansen, John Rader, Alexander Johnson, Colin Binsfeld, Michael Cornell. Instructors: Butch Young, Jerry Mann, George Nelson, Eric DeJardin. The Hunter Safety Course was completed before the gun deer hunting season and several of the graduates were successful in getting a deer. * There were 60 deer registered for bow deer season at Nelsen's Hall as of 11-17-11. Total: 24 bucks registered. Some were registered during the Youth Hunt (10). * Deer registered at Nelsen's Hall for the gun deer season were 267. The total deer count for the first day was 59, 37 of which were bucks. 2nd day, Nov. 20th, 53 deer registered, of which there were 25 bucks. Day 3, 44 deer registered, of which 24 were bucks. On Nov. 22 there were 19 deer registered, 9 were bucks. Nov. 23, there were 23 deer registered, 8 of which were bucks. Nov. 24, there were 19 deer registered at Nelsen’s Hall, 5 were bucks. Nov. 25, 22 were registered, 7 were bucks. 15 deer were registered Nov. 26, 5 bucks. Nov. 27th, 8 deer were registered, 1 buck. Nov. 28, 3 deer registered, 1 buck. * Christmas trees are lighted up on the light poles downtown. Daniel Nerenhausen donates the trees, the Electric Co. donates the LED lights for the trees, decorates them and puts them up. Thanks to all. * Word was received that Kim Hansen lost her battle with cancer. Funeral was 11 a.m., Saturday, December 10, at Bethel Church with Chick Stults officiating. Our sympathy to her family and friends. More next week.

THE LORD’S DAY, December 4, 2011

2011-12-03T13:40:00.000-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 46
Philip Green, Pastor
NEW EMAIL: bethel1865@gmail.com
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). “This is the season when children’s voices sing of that little Babe in the manger. Let me startle you. That Baby in the manger on a Palestinian hillside was God – God in human flesh. The Bible says that God, the Son, came unto His own creation. The Bible also says that He became part of His creation – He became a member of the human race – to die on the cross that we might live. He came to provide eternal salvation for members of the human race. This is the Christmas message. Remember what God provided on that first Christmas and to personally receive and believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as your Savior.” – Evangelical Free Church Beacon
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Adult class in Memorial Hall. John Williams is leading a study in the Book of Romans.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Gentle Servant (Isaiah 42:1-9). Communion Service. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: Lessons from a Mad Man (Daniel 4).
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: 3 P.M. – Elder Team / 6 P.M. – Trustee Team / 6:30 P.M. – Deacon Team / 7 P.M. – Leaders Council. Tuesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M. Wednesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:30 P.M. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Saturday: En Gedi – A Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Join us for contemporary music and worship designed for the whole family – drums, guitars, piano, vocals, plus a great message from the Word. There will now be junior church and play time upstairs during the service. Thanks to Ben and Stephanie for setting up the room upstairs for the kids. Sunday, December 11: The Bethel Builders Cookie Walk will be starting at 2 P.M. in Memorial Hall. 1#, 2#, and 3# decorated cans will be available for you to fill with your favorite Christmas cookies. Also sit by the fireside and visit with friends and enjoy coffee and cake. * Monday, December 12: Bethel Builder’s Christmas party, 7 P.M., in Memorial Hall. Bring a small gift to share and get ready for a fun evening of snacks, games, and a short Christmas devotional by Pastor Phil. Sunday, December 18: at 6 P.M. a Christmas Program, including kids from toddlers through teens, will be held at Bethel Church. Enjoy the Christmas story, a skit, music, carols, costumed kids. Saturday, December 24: 6 P.M. Christmas Eve Service, which includes the reading of the Christmas story and the singing of your favorite Christmas carols. Sunday, December 25: Christmas Day Morning Worship Service, 10:45 A.M. POINSETTIAS: If you would like to give a poinsettia to the church in memory or in honor of someone, please contact Lorel Gordon, 847-9925 or 847-2221. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to all who helped with the donations, set up, and clean up from the Youth Rummage Sale at church. And to those who shopped! * A full house enjoyed the combined community Thanksgiving Service at Bethel Nov.23. Participating were: Pastor Phil Green, message and solo; Jonathan Bass, piano; Ben Baumann, guitar; Evelyn Kirchner and Pastor Frank Maxwell, Scripture readings; Pastor Frank Maxwell, prayer. A time of fellowship with pies was enjoyed after the service in Memorial Hall. * Thanks to Pastor Phil Green for hosting the annual Thanksgiving Day community dinner. Sandy Green had travelled to New Holland, Pennsylvania to be with her father whose physical condition is weakening. * Thanks to Butch Gordon and Merrill Lundberg and Chick Stults who have filled in when necessary at the Wednesday night Bible Study and Prayer meetings. * Remember the Washington Island Food Pantry during this season of giving. Boxes are located in the lobby of Bethel Church. Many families depend on these donated foods, especially during the winter months. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Allen Roberts has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and is receiving chemotherapy treatments in Wausau. He is thankful for all the good wishes and prayers. Mail will reach Allen and Helen at 503 South 12th Street, Wausau, WI, 54403. * Gloria Crowley, 78, of Goodman, WI, passed away Nov. 7 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Gloria and her husband, Terry, were residents of the Island when Terry was W.I. School Administrator. A Memorial Service was held Nov. 14 in Wausaukee, WI. Our sympathy to the family. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Red Hatters are having their Annual Christmas Luncheon at noon at Velkommen community room on Friday, December 9. Bring a wrapped white elephant gift for a game. * Coaching the girls’ basketball team this year is Carissa Mann. The coach for the boys’ team is Pete Nikolai. Games have already begun. * November 29th, Island resident and author, Dick Purinton, was the featured speaker at the Sturgeon Bay Door County Maritime Museum. Dick's topic was about life on Washington Island in the winter. * Island Orchard Cider is for sale in Ellison Bay. The apples are grown in an orchard on Washington Island and then transported to the cider house in Ellison Bay. * The total deer count for the first day of gun season (Nov. 19) registered at Nelsen's Hall was 59, 37 of which were bucks. 2nd day, November 20th, 53 deer were registered, of which there were 25 bucks. Day 3, 44 deer were registered, of which 24 were bucks. * The period for filing nomination papers for municipal elections (County, Town, Village, City, School Boards, etc.) began on December 1, 2011. * A Holiday Gift of Music will be held at the TPAC with a variety of participants. The event is free and it starts at 7 P.M. on Saturday, December 17th. Dan Hansen and Diane Kahlscheuer are co-ordinating the program. There will be special songs, sing-a-longs, and cider and cookies served during intermission. * Have you noticed a strange sight on the Island? A flock of pink flamingoes have migrated here and they are making surprise landings! Now you can decide where they will they land. Flamingo-A-Friend is a fundraiser for a Winter Carnival and Dance. You can buy from 10 to 100 flamingoes at $1 each and volunteers will move them to the person or place you choose. Contact W.I. Schools or call Lisa Cornell at 535-3989 and support this event. Watch for more details on the Winter Carnival and Dance.

THE LORD’S DAY, November 20, 2011

2011-11-18T10:02:00.000-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 45
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. According to the Lord’s own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left til the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, as the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we that are still alive and left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore, encourage each other with these words” (I Thess. 4:13-18). “There is going to be a meeting in the air, in the sweet sweet bye and bye. I’m going to meet you, meet you there, in that home beyond the skies. Such singing you will hear, never heard by mortal ear. ‘Twill be glorious I do declare. And God’s own Son will be the leading One, at that meeting in the air.” In memory of Dolores Wenzler.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Adult class in Memorial Hall. John Williams is leading a study in the Book of Romans.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Rx for Discouragement (Genesis 45:16 – 46:30). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY: God and Government – Part II (Daniel 2) at the parsonage.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Women’s Bible Study, 1:30 P.M., at Jill Coomb’s (1025 Main Road). Wednesday: Ladies Study, 6:15 P.M, at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home (460 Wickman @ east end of Michigan). Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr. 9-12) are welcome. Wednesday: Community Thanksgiving Eve Service, 7 P.M., at Bethel Church followed by a Pie-Fest in Memorial Hall. Thursday: Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 4 P.M., at the parsonage. Call Phil Green for reservations and to find out what portion of the meal to bring, 847-2155 (home), 847-2116 (office). Everyone welcome. Turkey will be provided. Saturday: En Gedi – A Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Join us for contemporary music and worship designed for the whole family – drums, guitars, piano, vocals, plus a great message from the Word. There will now be nursery upstairs during the service. November 24: CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Robert Bjarnarson for replacing the glass in the front bulletin board. * HELP! We need a librarian for the church library. Books and videos that have been donated or purchased need to be stamped and carded and shelved. Returns need to be re-carded and shelved. You can work at your own pace. Please call Pastor Phil if you can help. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Annual Veteran’s Day Program, under the direction of the American Legion Post 402, was held at the TPAC November 11. Welcome by Commander Bill Nauta. Advance and Post Colors by Jim Anderson and Dick Purinton. Pledge of Allegiance was by Robin Swanson and Patricia Hansen. The National Anthem led by Josie Hansen, Jesse Hansen, and Patricia Hansen. Invocation by Pastor Phil Green. Address, District School Administrator, Timothy Raymond. Mrs. Margaret Foss and the K-2 students presented cards of appreciation to the American Legion. The song, “America” was sung by the elementary students, accompanied on piano by Donna Briesemeister. “America the Beautiful” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic” sung by the congregation. Moment of silence. Turn and face East. Silent Prayer at 11 A.M. Prayer, Pastor Green. Song, “Let There Be Peace on Earth” sung by all. Rifle salute. Taps by Leo Derrico. Adjournment. It was good to have the students participating this year. (Added note from asst. editor: this is the first time in many years that Arbutus hasn’t played for the Veteran’s Day Program. Special thanks for your dedication to this service.) * A group of fishermen from Walleyes Unlimited U.S.A. comes to the Island each year mostly to participate in the catch and release program. This year a member of the club from Janesville, WI caught a 7# smallmouth bass on October 28. He released the fish after his picture was taken. * Nelvie Cauldwell prepares meals for the Senior citizens on Monday and Wednesday and also the 3rd Friday of the month at the Community Center. She is visiting family and friends in the Philippines. In her absence, Betty (Jorgenson) Ash is filling in. Betty has moved back to the Island from Sturgeon Bay and is now living with her mother, Mary Jorgenson. * Gun deer season began the morning of November 19. * 44 people attended the Family Centers of Door County presentation at Findlay's Holiday Inn yesterday. The subject, "Getting your financial affairs in order," was presented by Katy Graf and Carleen Horner. * Ken Koyen and KK Fiske Restaurant was on TV on the Wisconsin Foodie Program, and Wisconsin Public Television, and Wisconsin Channel. It included Ken Koyen commercial fishing, harvesting wheat, and at the restaurant. * Delmar Dahl, retired Pastor/Chaplain of Northern Door County, was named “Best Server of the Week” in a recent Peninsula Pulse edition. It stated: “Known and liked by all, Walks in footsteps of Jesus, Loves all in the Door, Messages are full, Listen closely as he speaks, No one leaves untouched.” * Sherry Young underwent major surgery at Northwestern Hospital, Chicago, Il, November 11. Mail will reach her at the Island address: 1816 Airport Rd, Washington Island, WI 54246. * A well was dug at Jackson Harbor by the Town. It will be in operation in the spring hooked up to the outhouse and to the town dock which will include Ken Koyen’s ice machine. * Peter Nehlsen travelled to Buffalo, New York, where he totally rebuilt a Steinway Model M piano for Mrs. Jim (Margaret) Evans. While in the area, he restrung two pianos for Camp of the Woods Christian Retreat. * According to a local news channel, the body of a missing man was found November 14 along the shore of Washington Island. Mayur Patel and another man had gone out in a canoe, October 16th. The canoe capsized and Paolo Luzzatti was able to swim to shore and call for help. Patel had stayed with the canoe. An extensive search followed. Initially it was hoped to be a rescue mission, but as time passed, it became a recovery operation. * The annual Hunter’s Stew was held at Karly’s November 18th.
REMEMBER NO TIDINGS NEXT WEEK BECAUSE OF THANKSGIVING!

THE LORD’S DAY, November 13, 2011

2011-11-13T08:16:00.000-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 44
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“There is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things come and through whom we live” (I Corinthians 8:6).
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Adult class in Memorial Hall. John Williams is leading a study in the Book of Romans.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Real Reconciliation (Genesis 45:1-15). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: God and Government (Daniel 2). Thanks to Chick and Sharon Stults for hosting the study last week as the parsonage was not ready with the new furnace having just been installed.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bethel Builders Meeting will be a work day beginning at 1 P.M. There are several jobs to be accomplished. Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church for in depth growth night for young leaders. Discussing the “Bare Facts” by Josh McDowell. Bring your friends. Wednesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M. Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr. 9-12) are welcome. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M., followed by choir practice, 8 P.M., at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students (grades 6-8) are welcome. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Join us for contemporary music and worship designed for the whole family in Bethel Memorial Hall. Drums, guitars, piano, vocals. Plus a great message from the Word. Thanks to the band, Ben Baumann, guitar, Joey and Andy Munao, guitars, Steve Ervin, drums, Jonathan Bass, piano, vocals, Lauren Gordon and Ben Baumann at last Saturday’s service. LOOKING AHEAD: Saturday, November 19: Rummage Sale 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. in Memorial Hall to raise money for students going to the District Youth Conference in January. If you have items to donate, contact Karen Gordon at 847-2515 or 535-0526. November 23: Community Thanksgiving Eve Service, this year at Bethel Church, 7 P.M., followed by a Pie-Fest. November 24: Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 4 P.M., at the parsonage. Call Sandy Green for reservations and to discuss what portion of the meal to bring, 847-2155. Everyone welcome. Turkey will be provided. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Lyda Swanson, 93, passed away to her eternal home not long after the passing of her husband, Emil. Burial was in Zion, IL. Attending the services from the Island were Lou and Gloria Small. Lyda was the last one of 11 children of the Bert and Mary Cornell family. * Dolores Wenzler, early 80s, went to be with the Lord Nov. 6. She had been in Hospice Care in her home suffering from cancer. Cards may be sent to the family at 1229 N. Jackson St. #108 Condo, Milwaukee, WI 53202. We will miss her visits and help with music on piano and in the choir. Bill was instrumental in finalizing the necessary plans for the new church steeple. Our sympathy to him and the family. CHURCH NEWS: Gifts received from Natalie Ester Roe in memory of Emil Swanson; from Herb and Marianna Gibson in memory of Emil Swanson and Irvin Goodlet. * The Youth Group is selling Fannie May candy for Christmas. Orders must be received by Nov. 15th for delivery the week of 11/28. Catalogs are around town. For more info. call Michelle Jordan (920)535-0081. * Thanks to Andy and Joey Munao, Christian Cornell, Katy Jordan, and Sophie Jarot (Sophie’s report was read by Ben Baumann as she was off Island) for their report about their recent short missions trip. They joined an Appleton Youth Group and travelled to Minneapolis where they painted, did wiring, attic insulation, etc., to a building being prepared for the homeless. * Thanks to the worship team last Sunday: Mack Ellefson, Ben Baumann, Joey Munao, Robert Bjarnarson (guitars), Steve Ervin (drums), Nicki Nehlsen, piano, Mary Andersen and Leila Nehlsen, vocal. COMMUNITY NEWS: A 100 year old landmark, Gibson’s West Harbor Hotel, was severely damaged Nov. 4. The smoke alarm alerted the family at 4:37 A.M. A fire had already taken out the first and second floor windows and it was in the attic when the fire trucks arrived. Neighbor and Fire Chief, Peter Nehlsen, arrived within minutes. He called for help from the Liberty Grove Fire Chief, Chris Hecht. 10 volunteers came to the Island aboard Jeff Weborg’s fishing tug to assist and they also brought extra tanks of air. With the additional help and the use of the recently purchased aerial fire truck, the fire was contained to the east end. The truck enabled the fire fighters to dump 400 gal of water through the attic windows. The family’s living quarters suffered smoke damage but the Gibsons were at least able to save some family pictures, valuable records, etc. At this time, the Gibson’s plan to rebuild. Meanwhile they are staying in one of the cabins and trying to restore some order in the one room at the Inn that was least damaged. The fire appears to have started in the chimney from a woodstove in the parlor. * Pam Goodlet won 2nd prize in the Door County Advocate Christmas Cookie Contest. The winner was a frosted maple nut cookie with a snowman topper. Congratulations. * Ben Young received radiation treatment at Door County hospital cancer center in Sturgeon Bay the past two weeks. He will receive additional treatment beginning November 22. Please continue to keep him in your prayers. Mail can be sent to their Island address. * Also, remember Kim Hansen and family as she continues her battle with cancer. * Mary Gunnerson was transferred from Door County hospital to Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay suffering from internal bleeding. She awaits surgery to bind veins but her heart rate has been too low. Mail will reach her at her home: 7931 Hwy. 57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 as her sister Ruth sees her daily. * October 27, Jeff Raymond, son of Chris and Tim Raymond (new Washington Island School District Administrator), was on TV. His football team, The Mavericks of Minnesota State, played against Augustana College team. Jeff is #75 on the team and the Mavericks won with a final score of 27-26. * The Robert Noble ferry is at Bay Shipbuilding Co. Sturgeon Bay to replace the engines. The new CHTC 18 diesels coupled with twin disc MGX-516 marine transmissions will be installed after modifications to mounting rails have been accomplished. Rich Ellefson is now the company Vice President and Operations Manager.

THE LORD’S DAY, November 6, 2011

2011-11-04T13:42:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 43
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org 
 
**TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR BEFORE YOU GO TO BED SATURDAY NIGHT!**

“Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in His commands” (Psalms 112:1) To begin this issue, I remember my dear friend, Millie Jacobsen, whose 112th birthday would have been October 31. She would frequently give me quotes for the Tidings and I recall some of them now: “He who is born of God is sure to resemble His father”. “Don’t stay away from church because it isn’t perfect. Think how lonesome you would be in a perfect church.” “Where would you be in the morning if you died tonight?”
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Adult class in Memorial Hall. John Williams is leading a study in the Book of Romans.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Real Change (Genesis 44), with communion & nursery. Pastor Phil and Sandy are back!
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY: at the parsonage.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Elder Team, 3 P.M. / Trustee Team, 6 P.M. / Deacon Team, 6:30 P.M. / Leaders Council, 7 P.M. Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church, an opportunity to experience in-depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home, 6:15 P.M. Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr. 9-12) are welcome. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Bethel Church’s memorial hall. Informal hangout – all Junior High students (grades 6-8) are welcome. Saturday: En Gedi – A Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Join us for contemporary music and worship designed for the whole family – drums, guitars, piano, vocals, plus a great message from the Word. November 19 – Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., @ Bethel’s Memorial Hall to raise money for students going to district youth conference in January. Contact Karen Gordon if you have items you wish to donate (847-2515 or 535-0526). November 23: Community Thanksgiving Eve Service is at Bethel Church this year at 7 P.M. followed by a Pie-Fest in Memorial Hall. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Paul Cornils, 73, husband of Irene (Gunnlaugsson) passed away October 27 after a brief illness with cancer. Funeral services were held October 30 at Tanum-Forest Lutheran Church with Rev. Philip Peterson officiating. Several attended the service from the Island. * Kathy (Greenfeldt) and Morris Hogard celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary the weekend of October 28. About 50 gathered at a Bible Camp in Rhinelander, WI, including their 7 children and families and other friends from their hometown of Ontanogan, MI. Attending from the Island were Eric and Barbara Greenfeldt and Kirsten (Hogard) and Rich Ellefson and family. CHURCH NEWS: No one stepped forward to help with addressing and mailing the Tidings during the absence of Mary Andersen and her substitute, Sandy Green, so last week’s Tidings was skipped. If anyone is interested in being a second substitute for times when both happen to be gone, please contact Mary (Martin) Andersen so she can show you the easy steps. * Dan Gettert, husband of Ann Hogard, spoke briefly at the Saturday evening service and the Sunday morning service last weekend of his work with International Students Ministries of British Columbia, accompanied by a DVD presentation. * The Youth Group will be selling Fannie May candy for Christmas. Orders must be received by Nov. 15th for delivery the week of 11/28. Catalogs are around town. For more info. call Michelle Jordan (920)535-0081. * Thanks to Delmar Dahl for his message on October 16th. Thanks to Ben Baumann for his message on Saturday night, October 22, and Sunday morning October 23, and to Lauren Gordon for her solo at the Saturday night service and Aaron Rank for his special numbers during the Sunday morning service. Both accompanied themselves on guitar. Thanks to Don Price for his message at the Saturday night service and the Sunday morning service October 29 and 30. His wife, Julie accompanied him. * An Appleton church youth group with youth leaders (one of the leaders is a friend of Ben Baumann’s and he accompanied the band on harmonica) attended the Saturday night service on October 22 and then stayed overnight. This is the group that Joey and Andy Munao, Sophie Jarot and Katie Jordan joined for a mission project in Minneapolis. Our group returned this past Sunday. We are looking forward to a report from them about this experience at the Saturday night service and the Sunday morning service. Don’t miss it! COMMUNITY NEWS: November 11 is the Veteran’s Day Program, 10:30 A.M. at the TPAC. * Chuck and Jewel Lee (Hagen) Grandy have moved to their new home on W. Townline Road. Jewel Lee is a former Islander so is returning home. Welcome back! * Cathy Mann is at home and much improved. Praise the Lord! She would like to thank the many who remembered her with cards, letters, and assistance during these many weeks. She travels each week to Green Bay for physical therapy. * A sidewalk from the Trueblood Performing Arts Center to Washington Island Schools is being installed to encourage school use of the TPAC and provide easy access. * An open house was held at Washington Island Schools October 25th. There were displays including artwork, essays, Halloween decorations, and more. Teachers and the administrator were available for questions or comments. * Recent DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduates are 5th and 6th graders: Emmaline Mann, Korrina Ervin, Finn Hagen, Tiffany Wacaser, Molly McGrane, Shammond Ervin, Samantha Ervin, Ben Johnson, Bradley Jordan, Mike Cornell. The Door County Sheriff, a DARE officer, along with teacher, Marleen Johnson, presented the graduation awards. DARE is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons. * The clothing sale at Trinity Lutheran Church raised a little over $2400 for the youth programs which include a Wednesday breakfast for high school students. * Word was received that Lyda Swanson died. More on this next issue. * Marilyn Gau had surgery on her arm which was broken in a fall mentioned 2 weeks ago. The break required a steel plate fastened with 23 screws. At this time she is at Scandia Village, 10560 Applewood Rd, Sister Bay, WI 54234, for physical therapy. Her husband, Jim, travels every other day to visit her. * Search has been suspended for the time being for the 45 year old Magnus Patel of Highland Park, IL. He capsized in a canoe along with another man who was able to swim to shore. CORRECTION: Moving to the Island with Christine Andersen is Bill Schott, not Mike, as reported in a previous issue. Sorry for the error. They are at home on West Harbor Road. Christine is the new director of the Washington Island Community Health Program. *

THE LORD’S DAY, October 9, 2011

2011-10-08T08:52:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 40
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven” (Eccl. 3:1). “Autumn is a season of leaves, as nature dots each leaf with a different color and blends it into a beautiful painting that no artist can capture. It is a season of stacks and piles of leaves and the smell of their burning. Autumn should be a time of dedication. The turning of the grass, the dropping of the flowers seed, the dying of the leaves, the fading of the summer all remind us of that “corn of wheat” that fell in the ground 2,000 years ago at Calvary. It reminds us that one had to die that we might live. As sure as Autumn reminds us of His death, the hope of spring reminds us of His resurrection; for these same trees will bloom again, the same grass will grow again, these dying flowers shall blossom again, and our Savior rose again. Autumn is a time to die. It is a time for us, with the flowers, trees, grass, and nature to die to self, die to our own pleasures, and live unto Christ. We look back in retrospect at the summer and brace ourselves for the chilling winds of winter. Let us enjoy the most beautiful season of all – the season of death. For in death nature is at its prettiest. In death, Jesus reached His glory and we, in death to self, we become our best for Him.” – Dr. Jack Hyles.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Adult class in Memorial Hall. John Williams leading a study in the Book of Romans.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Antidote for Anxiety (Genesis 43). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church as an in-depth growth night for young leaders. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home (460 Wickman Rd, at east end of Michigan Rd.), 6:15 P.M., Beth Moore video series on the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. All ladies welcome. Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students (grades 6-8) are welcome. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Join us for an oasis of contemporary worship designed for the whole family in Bethel Memorial Hall. CHURCH NEWS: Joel Rosenberg presents by simulcast The Gathering Storm: An Urgent Call to Prayer, Fasting and Repentance for America, Israel, and the Church in the Light of Bible Prophecy, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, October 22, at Tom & Michelle Jordan’s Home (1481 Main Road). Cost is free and all are welcome. * Tabby Van Deusen visited the Island and Bethel Church this weekend while a guest of Ben and Stephanie Baumann. She was here for the Retz-Rees wedding. * Pastor Green left after the morning service Oct. 2 to pick up his wife, Sandy, at Mayo Clinic. Report on this next week. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Belated congratulations to Rev. Delmar Dahl on his 84th birthday October 1. His son, Rev. Corey Dahl, wrote a great tribute to his dad in his column in the Door County Advocate. * Word was received that Duane Jensen, son of the late Wallie and Emily Jensen, passed away after suffering from brain cancer. More details next issue. COMMUNITY NEWS: Congratulations to Kelly Retz and Seamus Rees on their wedding day, Oct. 1. The wedding was held at Bethel Church, officiated by Pastor Philip Green. Ushers: Jesse Hansen, Raymond McDonald, Joshua Mann, Andrew Munao III. Piano played by Heather Thomas-Peterson. Trumpet by Derek Lott. Upright bass by James Ross. Music played before and during the service. Processional of parents. Arrival of the groom. Best man: Sean Rees. Procession: Jack Nehlsen, Eric Retz, Marissa Kehren, Laura Nehlsen, Karen Steuer, Joseph Steuer and Audrey Nehlsen, Elena Steuer. Procession of the bride. Hymn by congregation. Welcome and introduction, Pastor Green. Solemnization of the marriage. Blessing of the rings. Vows. Hymn by all. The lesson, Romans 12:1, 2: 9-18 read by Sharon Ledbetter. Hymn by all. Address by Pastor Green. Bride and groom sign the marriage license. Blessing of the marriage. Doxology by all. Recession. After the receiving line and picture taking, the couple and wedding party members enjoyed a horse drawn wagon ride with Ted Hanson and his Belgian horses. They joined 145 guests at Findlay’s for a wine and cheese reception followed by a delicious meal with music by the Island band. There were challenging times for the wedding plans with the recent wind storm. Power outages over the entire Island resulted in a “candle light” rehearsal dinner at Findlay’s with generators providing power for the meal. The tent that was to provide space for the reception was destroyed by the wind. The cancellation of the Friday morning ferry trips left wedding attenders (and Pastor Green) and others lined up at Northport. Everything came together for a beautiful wedding day with the power restored, the ferry back to regular trips, and truly unique memories to cherish. * A major wind storm occurred on Washington Island and Door County that began the evening of September 29 and continued into the morning of the 30th. The northwesterly winds were clocked at a steady 60 miles per hour on the west side of the Island and as the wind meter only went to 60 mph, it could have been higher, with gusts even higher. There were huge waves off the west side of the Island and then as the wind moved more northerly, the north sides of the Island, including Schoolhouse Beach high seas. Many trees were downed and power lines were down and snapped making the job for the electric company intense. Some people got their power back on Friday, while some were still out on Sunday. State parks were closed, schools were closed, and other places of business due to the outages or damage from the wind or trees down. Mann’s Store and KK Fiske lost all their ice cream from the outage. Most Island phone lines also didn’t work until Friday afternoon. The electric company worked continuously to get everyone on line again and they have much work ahead to recover from the damage from this storm. * Larry and Donna Russell have moved back to the Island from Florida where they have worked and lived for a number of years. They have a home on West Harbor Road. Welcome back. * Kathleen and James Gunz have sold their place on Washington Harbor to David and Monica Novak.

THE LORD’S DAY, September 25, 2011

2011-09-23T14:03:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 38
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously, will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:6-7). ISN’T IT FUNNY: “Funny how a $10 bill looks so big when you take it to worship, but so small when you take it to the supermarket – Funny how reading the church bulletin is a chore, but reading a 30 page newspaper every day is a habit you’ve grown to enjoy – Funny how long an hour is spent in worship, but how short it is when golfing, fishing, or attending a ball game – Funny how we applaud when the all ball game goes overtime, but we complain if the worship hour goes over its regular time – Funny how laborious it is to read a chapter in the Bible, but how easy it is to read a 300 page novel – Funny how people scramble to get to a front seat at a ball game, but scramble to get a back seat at church – Funny how we can’t fit a Gospel meeting into our schedule, but we can adjust our schedule for other events at a moment’s notice – Funny that parents are so concerned about school lessons but are completely unconcerned about Bible lessons – Funny how everyone wants to go to heaven provided he/she doesn’t have to believe, or to think, or to say, or to do anything. All of this would be funny, IF it weren’t so tragic.” – Selected
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs.
Adult class in Memorial Hall with John Williams, discussing the Book of Romans. Join us!
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Useful & Fruitful (Genesis 41). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church, in depth growth night for young leaders. Wednesday: Ladies Study at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home (460 Wickman Rd., at east end of Michigan Rd.), 6:15 P.M., Beth Moore video series on the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. All ladies welcome. Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. NOTE that we will meet now through the winter months at Harold and Arbutus’s home (1250 Aznoe Road). Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students (gr.6-8) are welcome. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Join us for an oasis of contemporary worship designed for the whole family in Bethel Memorial Hall. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Rev. Brian Hardee, a friend of Pastor Phil from Kansas, for speaking last Sunday. Pastor Phil had taken Sandy to Mayo Clinic for tests. * It was great to have Steve Ervin back on drums, Joey Munao on bass guitar, Mack Ellefson on guitar, playing with Ben Baumann, guitar. Robert Bjarnarson also accompanies on electric guitar and Arbutus played piano this past Sunday in the absence if Nicki Nehlsen. * MORE MARRIED Conference: October 7 & 8 at Faith Evangelical Free Church on 2201 S. 42nd St, Manitowoc, WI featuring Jerry Price, a licensed professional counselor, specializing in marriage and family issues. For more info, call Angie Goessl by phone: 920-684-7208 or by emailing to angie@faithchurchmanitowoc.org Brochures are available on the back table at Bethel. * NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Congratulations to grandmother, Netta Hanlin. She travelled to see her new grandson, Westyn Michael, born September 19th to Kristin and Mike Kaschub. Westyn Michael weighed 7# 13 oz. * Casey Davis, son of Nancy and Jeff Davis, was injured when a tree he was cutting fell on him. He was air-lifted to Marshfield Clinic. Nancy called for the prayer chain. More info next week with an address. * Mrs. Eric Pearson passed away of a massive stroke while attending a party. Mail will reach Eric at 657 Circle Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93108. * Jordan Wold, son of Wendy and Steven Wold, is a student at Concordia University of Wisconsin, Mequon. He is at home at 3624 Highway I, Saukville, WI 53080. His brother, Trevor, is a Freshman at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. He is at home at 1824 E. Park Place Apt. 404C, Milwaukee, WI 53211. * Beatrice (Anderson) Mott will be 100 years old on October 28. Her family is close by and they will celebrate at the home where she resides, “The Grove at the Lake”, 2534 Elim Ave., Zion, IL, 60099. “Beatie takes solace in her Island roots, never forgotten and she cherishes the memories of her years spent on Washington Island. She would love to hear from her friends.“ COMMUNITY NEWS: Washington Island High school soccer team travelled to Sturgeon Bay to play their first junior varsity game and won 2-1. Their second game is scheduled for September 23 in Bailey’s Harbor. Coaches are Ann Rose and Celia Hansen. (Ann Rose has been coaching for 20 years!) Team members are: Brien Jordan, Andy Munao, Ray McDonald, Joey Munao, Sarah Waldron, Steven Ervin, Josh Mann, Jesse Hansen, Hannes Johnson, Oliver Hansen, Lillie McDonald, Katie Jordon, Lauren Gordon. * October 1, there will be a special ballgame at the Island ball field on Main Road. The Islanders baseball team will be playing against a volunteer team. Game starts at 1:30 P.M. In case of rain the game will be re-scheduled for Sunday. After the game the ball team will provide beef sandwiches, potato salad and beverages in appreciation of all those who support the team. Bring a dish to pass and enjoy a fun day. * Chris Haertig was hired full time at Washington Island Schools to keep electronic systems at the school glitch free and running. Technology education and use has been expanded at the school to provide students with more course opportunities and to keep them current with computer use so they are better prepared for further education and to compete for jobs. * A group of 15 residents from Meadows at Scand, Sister Bay, WI enjoyed a lunch at Findlay’s Holiday Inn on Sept. 20. Following the lunch, their bus took them to the Archives. There they heard a brief presentation by Archivist Janet Berggren followed by a history of the Island and the area by Dick Purinton, Arbutus Greenfeldt, and Eric Greenfeldt. Dick then proceeded to take them to Schoolhouse Beach and other places of interest as time permitted. * Good success for several hunters on opening weekend of bow season. More details next week. * Congratulations to Steve Waldron who swam the Door last month from Northport to the Potato Dock on Washington Island in 2 hours and 16 minutes plus 3 or 4 breaks on a chase boat crewed by Lew Clarke, Bob Gillespie, Michael Gillespie and Emmet Woods.

THE LORD’S DAY, September 11, 2011

2011-09-12T14:04:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 36
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Come, let us sing joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song” (Psalm 95:1-2). Summer is ending, school is beginning. This usually kicks off a new season of our lives. Children off to school, mothers think about part time work. Friends are making plans to warmer climates. Many changes take place in our lives. If you haven’t gotten into the habit of regular church attendance, here are a few quotes: “Each time you miss church, you cast a vote to close it!” “Live members go to church – dead ones are hauled there.” “‘Not good if detached’ is also true of church members.” “An empty tomb proves Christianity; an empty church denies it.” As school starts, start faithful, spiritual attendance also. See you in church!!
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall with John Williams leading a discussion on the Book of Romans. Join us!
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Dungeons and Dreams (Genesis 40). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
4:00 P.M. – BAPTISMAL SERVICE at Schoolhouse Beach.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Elder Team, 3 P.M.; Trustee Team, 6 P.M.; Deacon Team, 6:30 P.M.; Leader’s Council, 7 P.M. Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church, an in depth growth night for young leaders. Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students (gr.6-8) are welcome. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Join us for an oasis of contemporary worship designed for the whole family in Bethel Memorial Hall. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Mike and Linda Swan for helping with special music Sept. 4. * Jim and Dorothy Nelson and family were here over the Labor Day weekend. While in the area, they closed on the sale of their home in Jackson Harbor to Mark and Kay Stiefel, Pewaukee, WI. They are parents of Mrs. David (Emily) Small. The Nelsons have been coming to the Island for many years and were active while here in Bethel. Jim led the choir, sang special numbers, played the violin. Dorothy sang in the choir. We will miss them and their fellowship very much. * Bethel Youth Group went to Six Flags over Great America on August 28th. There were 24 kids and 4 adults. A fabulous time was had by all!!! It was a great way to end the summer. We’d like to make this an annual trip. We would like to thank Mann’s Store for letting us have bake sales there, Washington Island Ferry Line for tickets, Chick and Sharon Stults and Paul and Maggie Swanson for the use of their cars, Westosha Lakes Church in Salem, WI for letting us stay with them, and Heidi’s Bakery in Salem, WI, for the delicious breakfast on Monday morning, and for everyone that donated money to our cause. (Editor’s note: Thanks to the enthusiastic chaperones – Michelle Jordan, Ben Baumann, Lisa Munao, and Gary Schultz.) NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Elizabeth and Nick Johnson of McPhearson, Kansas, are the parents of a baby girl (by adoption) Yvaine (Eva) Lenora, born Sept. 2. Congratulations to maternal grandparents, Pastor Phil and Sandy Green. * “Pat Wood passed away July 26 after a six year battle with bone cancer. He died in his Milwaukee home with his family around him. A memorial service was held in Milwaukee August 14. Pat was a summer resident of the Island for 30 years. He truly loved the Island and treasured the many friendships he had there.” – from the family. Pat was a great handy man around Bethel Church and always kept the necessary repairs done each year. We miss him and his help at church. COMMUNITY NEWS: Carole and John Machek have sold their Island home on Green Tree Rd. to Lu and Steve Beekman. Lu is employed by the Town of Washington in the Town Office and Steve is employed by the Town on the road crew. Carole and John will be at home at 1015 Weston Dr., Wausau, WI 54403. Phone: 920-298-0870. They were both active in Community programs and we will miss them both very much. * Chris Swanson, son of Paul and Maggie Swanson, entered WCT College, Pewaukee, IL majoring in fire fighting. He is a volunteer on Lake Mills Rescue Squad. * Robin Swanson, daughter of Paul and Maggie, has returned from Argentina where she was an exchange student for 10 ½ months. She is a senior at Washington Island High School. * Kathy and Jim Findlay travelled to Joliet, IL to join the celebration of Jim’s 50th class reunion. Findlay’s Holiday Inn will be open for breakfast Tuesday Sept. 13. * All of the family of Herb and Mari Gibson were home for Labor Day weekend. Anita Gress has returned to Pennsylvania. Arthur Gibson, wife and two children left en route to Al Khobar Saudi Arabia where he is employed by Schlumberger, an oil co. out of France. * Washington Island School began Sept. 6 with an enrollment of 64. Teachers: K-2 – Margaret Foss; Grades 3-4 – Dani Kickbush; Grades 5-6, Marlene Johnson; Grades 7-8 – Steve Waldron; High School Math/Science – Jim Rose; High School technology – Willie Clayton; High School English/History – Leila Nehlsen; K-12 Art and Physical Ed – Tom Hokkanen; Virtual Program Co-ordinator/ Special Ed – Lisa McClaren Cornell; Special Ed and Title Instructor – Becky Gillespie; Virtual Resource Lab Sup.- Kristin Raymond; Special Ed Support Staff- Karin Baxter, Laura Waldron, Carissa Mann, Administrator Assistant, Sue Cornell; Building and Grounds Sup., Peter Anderson; District Administrator/K-12 Principal – Timothy L. Raymond, Ed.S. New students are Allie Dwyer, Junior; Colin Binsfeld, 8th Grade; Matthew Raymond, Junior. Kindergarten – Logan Ervin, Aidan Purinton. * Preschool teacher is Jennifer Perez. First year students are Jocelyn Mann, McKenna Gordon, Gretta Gunnlaugsson, Cydny Kickbush, Cameron Munao, Eli Baumann. Second year students are: Magnus Purinton and Fisher Grandy. The Washington Town Mutual Insurance Company has given the downstairs of their building to the pre-school program gratis for 18 years. * Congratulations to Marisa and Andy Kehren on the birth of their daughter September 7th. More details next week.

THE LORD’S DAY, September 4, 2011

2011-09-06T15:05:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 35
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Now listen, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money. Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that’.” James 4: 13-15 “NO TIME FOR GOD” No time for God! What fools we are to clutter up our lives with common things and leave without heart’s gate the Lord of life itself – No time for God! As soon to say ‘no time to eat or sleep or love or die’! Or you should dwarf your soul and the angel death comes knocking at your door, a poor misshapen thing you’ll be to step into eternity. No time for God! That day when sickness comes or trouble finds you out and you cry out for God, Will He have time for you??
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall. John Williams will be teaching the Adult Bible Class, discussing the Book of Romans. John is a businessman and a graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary, who also served on its board for several years. So he brings to the table a unique combination of solid, biblical theology and practical life skills, which will not only stimulate your thinking but also help you apply biblical truths to your work, your family, and your life.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: When Life Isn’t Fair (Genesis 39). Communion will be served and Nursery is provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church for in depth growth for young leaders. Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students (gr.6-8) are welcome. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. CHURCH NEWS: Gifts were received from Jackie Ehlenfeldt in memory of Thor Williamson whose birthday would be August 31; in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt from Bill and Dolores Wenzler; from Janet M. Engelson: a “memorial for all the loved ones that are in the Island cemetery. My husband Chris Engelson, his parents, siblings, cousins and other loved ones.” She added: “…the Tidings has been a bright spot in my mail box. Thanks for all those who have made this work. My greeting to all I have known.” * The Trustees accepted the bid of Rodger’s Heating to install new furnaces at the church. We are grateful to the offer of Aaron and Joey Cornell to provide their labor to replace the parsonage roofing this fall. Thank you so much. Andersen Construction has been informed of several repair jobs at the church and parsonage and will accomplish them after Labor Day. * For Island ladies interested: There will be a Beth Moore Simulcast on Sat. Sept. 10th at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellison Bay. If you have questions, call Michelle Jordan (847-2828). ALL welcome!! BAPTISMAL SERVICE: September 11th, at Schoolhouse Beach. Contact Pastor Phil, 847-2116, if you are interested in being baptized. Four have already expressed interest. COMMUNITY NEWS: Jesse Koyen has been on the Island after studying Wildlife Ecology at Madison, WI. He is now in Norway where he will continue the same study until he returns for Christmas. He will then resume his studies at Madison, WI. His wife, Marina, is visiting her parents in Russia. * The home of Meryl and the late Don Cunningham on Rangeline Road has been sold to Matt Reese. Meryl’s family was with her the weekend of August 20th to sell household goods. We will miss her and the family as they have settled in New Holstein, WI. * A few signs that summer is slipping away: the last Red Barn performance was September 2nd; the Observer is on its every other week publication; kids are getting ready for the first day of school; gardens are producing; wheat is being harvested; apples are ripening; the ferry schedule has changed. * Kathleen Cornell (daughter of Eileen and the late Rodney Cornell), and Donald Craft, Jr. were married at the Cornell home August 27 on the lawn. Prelude and Processional: Christian Cornell. Greeting and Message: Rev. Dr. Myron Gaul. Original Song: Christian Cornell. Exchanging of vows and giving of rings. Presentation of husband and wife: Rev. Gaul. Recessional: Christian Cornell. Bridesmaids: Meghann Haertig, Dierdre Cornell, Elizabeth Cornell, Molly Petersilka, Anita Gress, Rebecca Gibson. Groomsmen: Richard Knoll, Joseph Cornell, Aaron Cornell, Caleb Cornell, Mark Maloney, Christian Cornell. Ring Bearer: Christian Haertig II. The meal and reception were under the large tent in the yard. The bride is employed at Nelsen’s Hall and the groom is employed by Aaron and Joey Cornell Construction. The newlyweds are at home at the Leroy Johnson place on Main Road. * Aaron and Suzana Rank and son Evan have moved to Middleton, WI. Suzana will enter U. W. Madison to major in International Studies. Aaron will seek employment there. We will miss them all. Aaron operated the sound system at Bethel and also sang solos, accompanying himself on guitar. * Michelle and Toby Naquin and 4 children have sold their home (the former home of the late Stan and Gerry Brown) on Main Road and have moved to Jacksonport, WI. We will miss them all. * Ashley Willis (granddaughter of Morris Hogard and Kathy Greenfeldt Hogard) and John Vandenburg were married August 27 in a beautiful lawn wedding at the home of Eric and Barb Greenfeldt (the bride’s uncle) on Detroit Harbor Rd. The bride wore a white strapless floor length gown and pink Converse tennis shoes. The 7 bridal attendants wore black dresses with a large, deep pink daisy as a hair piece. The 7 groomsmen wore black suits with pink ties and the groom wore a white suit with black shirt, pink vest, tie, and shoes. The bride’s grandfather, Rev. Morris Hogard, gave the charge to the couple and the bride’s father, Rev. Mike Willis, performed the ceremony under the lovely birch limb arch decorated with white veil and large pink daisies. Flower girl: Gretta Gunnlaugsson. Root beer floats were served during the interim before moving to Trinity Fellowship Hall where a delicious roast beef dinner was served by the Hogard ladies. Most of the groom’s family were newcomers to the Island, but from conversation, we will see them again. * Billy Gephardt, who was employed by the W.I. Ferry Line, left that position to go sailing on the Great Lakes. His family remains on the Island. * Sherry Young would like to thank all who prayed for her, sent cards, called, or visited her during her long illness and stay at Manor Care in Green Bay. She has returned home. * School begins Sept. 6. Staff will be mentioned next week. * The Island Players presents The Dining Room by A. R. Gurney, a poignant comedy about changes in our culture set in a formal dining room, at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center, Saturday and Sunday, September 3 & 4 at 7:30 p.m. Cast members are Carol Amadio, Phil Green, Terry Henkel, Daryl Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Rylee Johnson, Brennan Krieger, Jeff Maiken, and Howard Scott. Tickets, available at the door, are $12 for adults and $6 for students through high school.

THE LORD’S DAY, August 21, 2011

2011-08-18T12:15:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 33
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. The only way to the Father is through me” (John 14:6). Tolerance. A prized virtue today. The ability to be understanding of those with whom you differ is a sign of sophistication. Jesus, too, was a champion of tolerance: Tolerant of the disciples when they doubted; tolerant of the crowds when they misunderstood; tolerant of us when we fall. BUT there is one area where Jesus in intolerant. The one area where He was not indulgent and was dogmatic --- as far as He was concerned, when it comes to salvation, there aren’t several roads --- there is only one road --- There aren’t several paths --- there is only one path. And that path is Jesus Himself. That is why it is so hard for people to believe in Jesus. It’s much easier to consider Him one of several options rather than THE option. But such a philosophy is no option”. –Max Lucado
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Disappointed Dreamer (Genesis 37). Students of Kid’s Island Adventure week will share about their week. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church, and in-depth growth night for young leaders. Come, bring your friends. Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Bring your friends. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Everyone is invited. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students (gr.6-8) are welcome. Bring your friends! Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. CHURCH NEWS: Gifts were received from Connie Sena, Betty and Leon Shellswick, in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt. * There were 29 students registered first day of the Kid’s Island Adventure VBS held at the Island Campgrounds. We are so grateful to the Youth Group from Westosha Lakes Evangelical Free Church for their leadership of this event for another year, to Mike and Jenny Stults for providing the great location at the campgrounds, and to others who helped with this important ministry to children. * The Bethel Youth Group is sponsoring a trip to Six Flags Great America the weekend of August 28 and 29. Space is limited so kids in grades 6-12 need to reserve space by calling Michelle Jordan at 920-535-0081. The cost is $20 per person. Drivers and chaperones are also needed. * For island ladies interested: There will be a Beth Moore Simulcast on Sat. Sept. 10th at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellison Bay. We are getting a group together and can get discounted tickets of $20 each if we have 10 or more going. Get your name and money to Michelle Jordan ASAP. We will car pool. ALL are welcome!! NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Allen Hanlin and Tracy Paul will be married August 20 at Green Bay Botanical Gardens. More details next week. COMMUNITY NEWS: “Under the Big Top” was held on Thursday, August 18th at 7:30 P.M. It included Island musicians and talented performances arranged by Julian Hagen and Cindra Hokkanen who MC’d the fun and entertaining night. The tent was on the W.I. School Grounds. This is the final event of the Washington Island Music Fest. * Sunday, August 21, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. is the 6th Annual Rummage Madness sale ‘under the tent’ at the school grounds. Each year there is a great variety of items are for sale by anyone who reserves a table. * The theme of this year’s Island Fair, held Saturday, August 20, was “Celebrate Our Parks – Preserve Our Future”. Watch for parade results next issue. * Congratulations to Kathleen Cornell and Don Craft on their wedding date, August 27th. Everyone is invited to the wedding at 4 P.M. at the home of Kathleen’s mother, Eileen Cornell, 1274 Townline Road and then back again at 9 P.M for the dance. * Patricia Kane has sold her home to Mike and Cheri Miotke, from Wisconsin Dells. The home is located in Ridgewoods near the Carlin’s Point Nature Preserve access. * Correction: Bill Nauta was a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army, not the Navy. Sorry about that error. * Nieces of Edith Goodlet came to the Island to visit and Edith returned with them to Ohio where she will be at home. We will miss her! * Mrs. Keith (Cathy) Mann was taken by ambulance to Sturgeon Bay Hospital August 14. She was then transferred to a Green Bay hospital. Due to complications, she was airlifted to St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee where she is a patient at this writing. * Where did the summer go? All the events looked forward to last spring have come and gone. The September agenda will soon begin. School on the Island begins September 6th. Other former Island students are off to work or college: Kerri McDonald graduated in 2010 and is now employed at a law firm in Chicago, IL. Ann McDonald will return to U.W. Madison where she will graduate in nursing. Con McDonald will enter University of Minnesota to study Civil Engineering. Tim Green will be entering his senior year at Bethany College, Lindsburg, Kansas, majoring in secondary education. Maren Schutz enters Carthage College, Kenosha, WI, majoring in music education. Karl Schutz is a senior at U.W. Stevens Point pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Ben Schutz is a Senior at University of Minnesota and will spend a semester in Berlin, Germany, studying for a major in linguistics, Foreign Language. Caleb Cornell will be at U. W. Stevens Point for his 3rd year majoring in Natural Resources. This summer he was employed on Rock Island. Ainslie Cornell is taking classes live on line at Fox Valley Tech, Green Bay, WI. Classes were full for his choice of auto technician so he will begin in the spring semester. Elizabeth Hansen graduated college in 2010 and is now in Chicago, IL, working as a legal assistant at a law firm. Mary Hansen is a senior at U. W. La Crosse majoring in Health Education. If you have someone in college, please call Arbutus Greenfeldt, 847-2110, with the information so it can be included in the Tidings. * Irv (Gibby) Goodlet, 97, died at his home on the Island August 16th.

THE LORD’S DAY, August 14, 2011

2011-08-15T12:50:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 32
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ ---- Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 1:27; 2:3-4). “Following Christ means accepting a new set of standards that is far beyond our reach. We could never hope to reach the pinnacle of God’s calling without His power and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. We are called to conduct ourselves in a manner that is ‘worthy of the gospel of Christ’. What a high calling.”
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Way to Glory (1 Peter 5:5-11). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday through Friday: Kid’s Island Adventure, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Island Campgrounds for children in grades K through 6. Register your children or grandchildren this Sunday at Bethel or throughout the week on site. Brochures are available on the table in the lobby. Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church for in depth growth night for young leaders. Come, bring your friends. Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Bring your friends. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Everyone is invited. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students are welcome. Bring your friends! Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. CHURCH NEWS: 175 people enjoyed the Scandinavian Brunch sponsored by the Bethel Builders at Memorial Hall on August 6. Thanks to all who helped make it a success by preparing food, donating food, working in the kitchen, setting up and decorating, serving, those who attended, those who advertised, those who organized the event. The Bethel Builders helps with financial support of Bethel Church. * Gifts from Dale, Candy, Evelyn Kirchner in memory of Dorene Koyen, Mark Rainsford, Everett and Charlotte Gunnlaugsson; from Joy Gunnlaugsson in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt; from Carolyn and Jerry Cornell in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt, Sharon Koyen, and Richard Horstmann; from Leon and Betty Shellswick, Lisa and Greg McDougal, Phyllis Ellefson, Robert Bjarnarson and Dottie Haertig in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Rosalie (Boucsein) Miller, about 90, passed away at an assisted living residence in Des Plaines, IL recently. Rosalie lived on Washington Island through her school years and was a graduate of the W.I. High School in 1938. * Adam and Rea Hobbs are the parents of a baby boy, Owen Douglas, born August 5 in Chicago, IL. Grandmother is Melodie Ellefson. Great grandparents are Beverly Hudson and Jake and Shirley Ellefson. Owen joins an older brother, Kendrik, at home. * Doris (Erickson) Reinke, former Islander, celebrated her 90th birthday in June at a huge party given by her daughters, Kathy and Sharyn. Mail can be sent to Doris at 8313 Stickney Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Scandinavian Song and Dance Festival held August 6 at the outdoor stage at the Community Center included about 100 dancers this year, from tots to seniors. There were 21 preschool dancers! Piano accompanists included Kari Gordon, Jonathan Bass, Barbara Hansen, Barb O’Connell, and Maren Schutz, Alec Reiss. Barb O’Connell continues to do work with the costumes. Paula McDonald was emcee. Kari Gordon is the dance director. Dan Hansen and Timmy Lyons set up the sound system. The evening was warm and humid, but there was no rain to disrupt the performances. * Elizabeth, daughter of Rod and Kari Gordon, has returned from a trip to Puerto Rico with 16 other high school students for a week of mission work. The project was organized by Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church through YouthWorks!, which is based in Minnesota. * Bill Nauta, a retired Lt. Colonel who served 26 years in the U.S. Navy, has been selected as Post Commander of the W.I. American Legion Gislason-Richter Post 402. He is at home on the Island in one of the Greg Gaura cottages on south Main Rd. Dick Purinton has been the Commander for the last 3 years. * Dick Purinton won 2nd place in the Peninsula Pulse annual Hal Grutzmacher Photography Jubilee contest and the photo was included in the Pulse’s August 12th issue. There were hundreds of entries. * The 20th Anniversary of the Washington Island Music Festival is over except for “Under the Big Top” on Thursday, August 18th at 7:30 P.M. There will be Island musicians and a variety of performances. The tent will be on the W.I. School Grounds. * On Sunday, August 21, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. is the Rummage Madness 6 sale under the tent with tables with food, and a great variety of items. To reserve your table, call Ron Overdahl. * Have you planned your float for the Island Fair? Or your exhibit? The fair is Saturday, August 20, at the Community Center and School grounds. The theme is “Celebrate Our Parks – Preserve Our Future”. * A Memorial Service for Nathan Greenfeldt, 74, was held at Bethel Church, August 4. Pastor Phil Green officiated. Arbutus Greenfeldt, pianist. Songs were sung by the congregation. There was a DVD presentation during the service of Nathan’s life. Members of the family and congregation shared memories of Nate. At the cemetery, military rites were performed by the American Legion Post #402 and a flag presented to Susan. After the committal, lunch was served by Bethel Builders at church in Memorial Hall. Nathan and Susan’s son, Robert, and daughter, Sharon (and her husband, Rick Coombe), and grandson Grant, travelled from California to be here for the service. Others travelling to the Island were Kathy and Morris Hogard, John and Sandy Greenfeldt, Margaret Greenfeldt, Tina, Cole and Tyler Dvorak, and Amy Lindemeyer. Susan thanks all who contributed to and served the lunch following the service. All was very much appreciated. * Irvin Goodlet was a hospital patient for a week suffering from pneumonia. He is now at home but is confined to his bed. * The Islanders lost the last regular season game August 7 against Kolberg. They are in 4th place overall. * Kathleen Cornell and Don Craft invite all their Bethel Church and Washington Island friends to their wedding 4 P.M., Saturday, August 27, at her mother Eileen’s home (1274 Town Line Road), then back for a dance @ 9 P.M.

THE LORD’S DAY, August 7, 2011

2011-08-08T20:55:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 31
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers, throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings” (I Peter 5: 8-9). “The greatest tactic a lion has is surprise. Once its prey realizes there is a lion in the thicket, there is a good chance the lion will go hungry that night. In our life, there is a lion in the thicket! Satan is alive and active. His intentions are evil and destructive. There is a battle for our souls – but there is power for victory in Jesus Christ” “Submit yourselves then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Leading Under Fire (1 Peter 5:1-4). Communion. Nursery Provided
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – NO BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage. We’ll take a break until after Labor Day.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church, an in depth growth night for young leaders. Come, bring your friends. Wednesday: Women’s Bible Study, 1:30 p.m., at Jill Coomb’s home (1025 Main Road), studying the book of Ruth. Everyone welcome! Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road), an informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Bring your friends. *not meeting this week* Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Everyone is invited. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road) *not meeting this week*, an informal hangout – all Junior High students are welcome (gr.6-8). Bring your friends! Saturday: Community Men’s Breakfast, 8 A.M., in Memorial Hall. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure at the Island Camp Grounds. Grades K through 6th. Brochures with registration forms on the back table at church. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Linda and Mike Swan for helping us in the choir July 31. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Word has been received of the death of Pat Wood, Milwaukee, on July 27, after a long battle with cancer. He was a summer resident at his cottage on Detroit Harbor Rd. and used his many talents willingly as a handyman at Bethel Church during his many years of good health. We also enjoyed his fellowship and will miss him greatly. COMMUNITY NEWS: The July winners in the black bass contest at Island Outpost were: 1st prize of $25 to Mike Rizzio for his 5#5 oz. bass; 2nd prize of $15 to Paul Ellefson for his 5# bass; 3rd prize to Dick Ellefson of $10 for his 4#2 oz. bass. * Arba Turner has sold his house on Foss Rd. to Larry Goodlet. Arba is now a resident at Velkommen. * Randy Holm remains Interim Manager on Rock Island until a successor is appointed. Kirby Foss retired his managerial position on Rock Island after a total of 33 years of service with the Dept. of Natural Resources. * August 10 at Trinity Fellowship Hall at 7 P.M. the W.I. Archives program will be “Island Baseball” presented by Matthew Foss. * Sandy Green, a Jacobsen’s Museum employee, reported that 181 people visited their museum on Little Lake one day last week. * The 16th family reunion of the Jake and Grace Ellefson family was held the weekend of July 30-August 1 at the home of Grace Ann and Barry Carpenter. About 40 were in attendance with most coming from Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida. A fish boil done by Jake Ellefson was the highlight of Saturday. Brunch and dinner on Sunday was catered by Lois Jessen. Golfing was enjoyed by 14 on Monday. A potluck of awards were given for various reasons such as: “coming from the greatest distance”, “oldest”, etc. Jake Ellefson’s birthday, which will be August 29, was also celebrated. * The Islanders lost the game on the Island on July 31st. Sunday, August 7, is the last game of the regular season and it will be off-Island against Kolberg. * The Islanders Little League members who played in the All Star Game July 29th were Mack Ellefson, Josh Ervin, Garrett Hansen, Alex Johnson, Ben Johnson, Hailey Jorgenson. * The Kewaunee/Door Salmon Tournament ended last Sunday, July 31st (not August 31st as stated in last week’s Tidings – sorry for the error) at 5 P.M. According to the K/D website, the top 6 winners of the 2011 Kewaunee/Door Salmon Tournament were: 1. Jeff Bobula 7/30/11 BH 32.02 $10K, free mount, salmon ring; 2. Andy Zellmer 7/27/11 SB 29.79 $2K, Scotty electric downriggers; 3. Mark Alberts 7/26/11 BH 28.66 $1000; 4. Michael Johnson 7/30/11 WI 28.61 $950; 5. Dave Champeau 7/27/11 WI 28.09 $900; 6. Matt Norman 7/28/11 WI 27.33 $850; (BH is for Baileys Harbor, WI is for Washington Island, K is for Kewaunee, SB is for Sturgeon Bay.) Daily port winners of the Kewaunee/Door Salmon Tournament at Kap's Marina on Washington Island were: Day 1 - Saturday: Larry Albeck, 26.21; Day 2 - Sunday: Dale Petersilka, 23.78; Day 3 - Monday: Jeff Stepanski, 23.20; Day 4 - Tuesday: John Wellner, 21.84; Day 5 - Wednesday: Dave Chapeau, 28.09; Day 6 - Thursday: Matt Norman, 27.33; Day 7 - Friday: Michelle Fredrick, 22.54; Day 8 - Saturday: Michael Johnson, 28.61; There were 240 salmon caught that were 20 pounds and larger entered this year. Top entrants will be paid down to the 201st place. The 2003 Tournament is the most recent year a salmon weighed in over 30#, according to the K/D website. * On August 5th, the Red Barn featured a tribute to the late Arni Richter. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Red Barn. His wife, the late Mary Richter, was very active in securing the property with the Red Barn and, at that time, the building that was the community center for many years. * A Memorial Service for Chick Richards was held July 28th at Trinity Lutheran Church. Charles James Richards was born to Lenore and Bill Richards on March 28, 1941 and he died on Christmas Eve 2010 after an extended illness of rheumatoid arthritis. Music: Jeremy Lindsay, Drew Lindsay, Allison Russell, Michael August. Eulogies: Karen Yancey, John Nourse, Butch Jess, Charlotte Manning, Neil Shadle. A lunch followed in the Fellowship Hall. He is survived by his wife, Joy, and daughter, Eve, and many other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to either Washington Island Players or the Door County Land Trust. * Mary Gunnerson noted that we had an error in a previous issue – the twins of Kaye (McClaren) and Jeff Becker born July 8 are named Ravyn (not Razyn as printed) Adele and Tova Kate. Sorry for that error.

THE LORD’S DAY, July 24, 2011

2011-07-20T13:52:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 29
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Now fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness… But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve --- But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:14-15).
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Sensible Service in Times of Suffering (I Peter 4:7-11). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: What’s So Amazing About Grace. Everyone welcome!
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church for. In depth growth night for young leaders. Come, bring your friends. Wednesday: Women’s Bible Study, 1:30 p.m., at Jill Coomb’s home (1025 Main Road), studying the book of Ruth. Everyone welcome! Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Wednesday: Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting, 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students (gr.6-8) are welcome. Bring your friends! Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. August 4: Memorial Service for Nathan Greenfeldt at Bethel Church, 11 A.M. Lunch to follow in Memorial Hall, provided by Bethel Builders. August 6: Scandinavian Brunch in Memorial Hall, serving from 10:30 A.M. 1 P.M. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure at the Island Camp Grounds for children in grades K through 6th. The Westosha Lakes Ev. Free Church Youth Group will conduct the event. Brochures with registration forms on the back table at church. CHURCH NEWS: The Bethel Builders would like to thank those who so joyfully served at the Salad Luncheon. About 120 were served, many of whom complimented the ladies. * A gift was received from Bob and Peggy Nikolai in memory of Don Cunningham and Walter Jorgenson. * The Scandinavian Brunch is coming up August 6. The Bethel Builders would appreciate help in the following areas: (1) cooking/baking (2) Saturday morning in the kitchen (3) greeters and servers (4) clean-up. If you could help in anyway, please contact Everall Jorgenson, 847-2438 or Joy Gunnlaugsson, 847-2177. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Congratulations to Laura and Matthew Findlay on the birth of their son, George Bailey, born July 14th, in West Salem, WI. He weighed 7# 8 oz. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Kathy Findlay and paternal great grandmother, Kay (Grammy) Retz, and maternal grandparents are Amy Molberg and Kim Kolosovsky. Congratulations. * Marshall Bernstein, 84, husband of the former Gloria Lindal passed away July 14. Funeral services were held in Union Grove, WI. Attending from the Island was Jeannette Hutchins. * Word was received that Genevieve Wickman, 96, passed away after a brief illness, July 17, in Janesville, WI. A private graveside service was held at the Island cemetery on Saturday. More details next issue. * Charlotte Gunnlaugsson, 74, wife of the late Everett Gunnlaugsson, passed away July 13 at Golden Living Center, Dorchester, Sturgeon Bay, with her family at her side. Funeral service was held July 17 at Forbes Funeral Home, Sturgeon Bay, WI. * “Kay Jaeger has recently moved to Parkview Manor Nursing Home, 2961 St. Anthony Dr., Green Bay, WI 54311. She is the wife of Gordon Jaeger, East Side Rd. On the Island she served as President of the Art and Nature Center Board and the Farm Museum Board. She read weekly to Gloria Small’s class and was known by all her students as the “bookworm”. She enjoys having visitors and receiving Island post cards and short letters.” COMMUNITY NEWS: A memorial service for Chick Richards will be held July 28 at Trinity Lutheran Church at 11 A.M. Lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall. * In spite of weather forecast and low ceiling conditions, 70 planes were on the field for the 58th annual Washington Island Lion’s Club Fly-In Fish Boil on July 17. Ted Hansen provided horse wagon rides and there was live music. Over 500 were served the fish boil dinner. This is an approximate number as they ran out of tickets. Bob Nikolai reports that 269 hotdogs were sold as they had purchased 270 and there was one left over. * Sue Dompke, who purchased the home formerly owned by Chuck and Everall Jorgenson, and more recently Russ and Martha McCartney, has a sweet business. At her Sweet Mountain Farm she has bee hives and sells honey. She is one of a few bee keepers in the U.S. that raises the Russian bee. Go to her website for further information and to order: www.washingtonislandhoney.com. She also collects maple sap to make syrup. Sue moved here with her two daughters a few years ago to begin this new venture. Sue notes that one of her daughters, Emily, is a natural bee handler. Emily is also knowledgeable about butterflies and moths and she provides visitors with tours and information at the newly opened “Butterfly House” on Main Road. The hours are 11 am to 2 pm. Joe Ervin began this project with a moth and butterfly exhibit at the Art and Nature Center for several years. His dream was to expand and create a Butterfly House and the 100 year old house owned by Irene Mostek on Main Road provided the perfect location. The home now provides pictorial and real life displays of moths and butterflies in all stages from eggs to maturity. The caterpillars can be viewed feasting on leaves and forming cocoons. When they emerge, they can fly in two of the rooms that feature some of their favorite flowers before they are released outside. * Coming up is the free W.I. Music Festival Music Camp for children ages 6-12, 9 am to 11 am at Bethel Church, August 8-12. The program is under the direction of Kari Gordon. All students who participate will attend the free children’s concert on August 10 at 11 am. Deadline for registration is August 1. Call 847-3434 to register. * The Scandinavian Song and Dance Festival is August 6 at the outdoor stage at the Community Center. * The completion of the new barn at the Farm Museum was celebrated last Sunday. Tom Carpenter hand-built the barn as time allowed. It is open to the public as part of the Farm Museum complex. A plaque to honor several people who were instrumental in the creation and continuation of this museum will be placed on the barn. * The Door-Kewaunee Salmon Tournament began today, July 23, and runs through Sunday, July 31. Tickets, weigh-ins, and further information at Kap’s Marina on the Island.

THE LORD’S DAY, July 17, 2011

2011-07-16T11:25:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 28
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust” (Psalm 91: 1, 2). Worrying is like saying “I want my own way and I don’t trust God with my circumstances.”
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Ready to Suffer (I Peter 4:1-6). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: What’s So Amazing About Grace, based on Philip Yancey’s book with the
same title. Everyone welcome!
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church. In depth growth night for young leaders. Come, bring your friends. Wednesday: Women’s Bible Study, 1:30 p.m., at Jill Coomb’s home (1025 Main Road), studying the book of Ruth. Everyone welcome! Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Bring your friends. Wednesday: Bible Study and prayer, 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Everyone is invited. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students are welcome. Bring your friends! Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. July 27: Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting, 7 P.M. Very important meeting for our members as we will be discussing some major repairs that need to be done to our facilities along with updates on what God is doing here at Bethel. August 6: Scandinavian Brunch in Memorial Hall. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure at the Island Camp Grounds. Grades K through 6th. The Westosha Lakes Ev. Free Church Youth Group will conduct the event. Brochures with registration forms on the back table at church. CHURCH NEWS: As time passes, we find that we have many major repairs at the Church facility and Parsonage. Among them are new furnaces in parsonage and church; new roofing at parsonage; parking lot repair (apparently the underground pipe is leaking). This involves amounts of money far beyond our budget. If you would like to help us at this time, please designate your additional giving to major repairs. Thank you very much. This will be an item of interest at our Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting July 27. * Nine youth grades 8-12 travelled from the Island to Oshkosh for Lifest with about 20,000 in overall attendance. Lifest features more than 200 artists and speakers on 8 stages. It ran from July 6-10. Youth Director, Ben Baumann, and Katherine Hilden, a friend of his family, chaperoned the youth from the Island. * Thank you to Becky Gillespie for cleaning church the month of June and to Don and Sue Greene for taking over the task in July. If you’d like to sign up for a coming month, sign up at the church. Thank you. * The reception at the parsonage for the Van Deusen family was very well attended by nearly 50 people. Thanks to the Mission Board, Sharon Stults, Donna Lundberg, and Sue Greene for providing refreshments and to Sandy and Pastor Phil for providing their home. Susie Van Deusen’s presentation of her work in China was well received and enlightening. She plans to return to China in a month. * I neglected to mention the following in regard to the potluck dinner in honor of former Pastor Ben and Ginny Pent on July 3: A big thank you to Jennifer Munao who made the delicious cake for the occasion. It was decorated with a replica of Bethel Church which was placed in the center of the cake. The church portion was refrigerated and used for the Van Deusen reception at which it was cut and served after being photographed many times. * Dewey Jacobsen was baptized at Schoolhouse Beach July 12. Participating in the ceremony was former Pastor Dale Van Deusen and Pastor Phil Green. Several relatives and friends were present. * IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Scandinavian Brunch is coming up August 6. The Bethel Builders would appreciate help in the following areas: (1) cooking/baking (2) Saturday morning in the kitchen (3) greeters and servers (4) clean-up. If you could help in anyway, please contact Everall Jorgenson, 847-2438 or Joy Gunnlaugsson, 847-2177. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Dan Olsson, 85, died of leukemia July 5 after being ill only one month, at his home in Itasca, IL., with his family around him. He was a World War II Veteran and very active in the VFW. He and his family have been coming to the Island for 45 years. In later years, he and his wife, Charlotte, purchased the home of the late Pearl and Carl Haglund on McDonald Road. The funeral service was held in Itasca Il. July 9. * Kaye (McClaren) and Jeff Becker are the parents of twin girls born July 8. They are named Razyn Adele and Tova Kate. They join two brothers at home. Maternal grandparents are Bruce and the late Adele McClaren. Paternal grandmother is Josephine Becker. Congratulations! * Donald Ottosen, 89, son of the late Robert Ottosen, passed away June 26 in Willis, Texas. COMMUNITY NEWS: Peter and Mary Lynn Anderson announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Andersen, to Timothy Carr. A 2012 wedding is planned. Congratulations! * Belated Happy Birthday to Carolyn Koyen whose 82nd birthday was May 23. * The Islanders won the game against Sister Bay at the Island ball field with a score of 7-4. Next Sunday they play at Institute. * The 2nd and last day of an electronics recycling drive at the Washington Island Landfill is on Saturday, July 23 from 8 am – noon. All computer components will be accepted, small household appliances (no refrigerators or air conditioners), TV and stereo components. Most items will be accepted at no charge. However, computer monitors and televisions will carry a charge of $10 for small size, and $15 for large screen TV’s, that are over 21 inches. Florescent lights WILL NOT be accepted. Thanks to Liberty Grove for including us in their electronic recycling drive. * The 29th Annual Kewaunee-Door Salmon Tournament runs from July 23-31. Kap’s Marina is the Washington Island port. Tickets, caps, T-Shirts, sweatshirts and ladies tank tops are now on sale. * Jacobsen’s Museum celebrated its 80th birthday on Sunday, July 10. More on this is coming in the next issue.

THE LORD’S DAY, July 10, 2011

2011-07-14T11:48:00.001-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 27
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another: And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, His command is that you walk in love.” You are writing a Gospel, a chapter each day; By deeds that you do, By words that you say. Men read what you write, whether faithless or true. Say! What is the Gospel according to you???
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall. Susie Van Deusen will be sharing about her missions work in China during the Sunday School hour.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Finding the Benefit in Pain (1 Peter 3:13-22). Susie Van Deusen will share a Mission’s Moment during the service. Communion. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – SPECIAL RECEPTION for the Van Deusen family at the parsonage. The Van Deusen family lived here
for 14 years (1990 to 2004) while Pastor Dale (Pam) served as Pastor of Bethel Church. Everyone welcome.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Elder Team, 3 P.M., Trustee Team, 6 P.M., Deacon Team, 6:30 P.M., & Leader’s Council, 7 P.M. Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church. This is a in-depth growth night for young leaders. Do you want your life to matter? Come, bring your friends. Wednesday: Women’s Bible Study, 1:30 p.m., at Jill Coomb’s home (1025 Main Road), studying the book of Ruth. Everyone welcome! Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Bring your friends. Wednesday: Bible Study and prayer, 7 P.M., in Memorial Hall, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Everyone is invited to join the prayer team as we tap into God’s power at Bethel. We start with a short Bible study in order to listen to God before we talk to Him about things that are on our hearts. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students are welcome. Bring your friends. Friday: Bethel Builders sponsor their Annual Salad Luncheon 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. in Memorial Hall at Bethel Church. There will be a delicious array of salads, breads and other tasty treats. Something for everyone! Saturday: En Gedi – a Contemporary Worship Service in Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. August 6: Scandinavian Brunch at Memorial Hall. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure at the Island Camp Grounds. Grades K through 6th. The Westosha Lakes Ev. Free Church Youth Group will conduct the event. CHURCH NEWS: “Thank you for the cards, calls, and support at this difficult time of losing my husband, Richard… it meant a great deal to our family. The enclosed gift is given in his memory. Thanks,” Phyllis Horstmann and family. * Thanks for the great additional help in choir July 3. Adding to our number were Daniel and Lauren Swan, Laura and Jack Nehlsen, Marisa Kehren, Linda and Mike Swan, Jennelle Swan, Rachel O’Brien. Swans and Nehlsens sang a group number and Daniel and Lauren sang a duet, accompanied by Daniel on guitar. Another special number was a trio with Arbutus and Harold Greenfeldt and Ben Pent, “What a Day That Will Be”, recalling memories of the 1960’s with this favorite song from that time. During the service, the DVD of the Island, “The Settlement Years to a New Millenium” was presented to Ginny and Ben. * Gifts in memory of Walter Jorgenson, Richard Horstmann, Nathan Greenfeldt, Sharon Koyen from Mary Jorgenson; Gift in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt from Barb and Dick Ellefson; Gift in memory of Sharon Koyen from Mari and Herb Gibson to the general fund. * NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Sally and Jennelle, daughters of Mike and Linda Swan are pursuing the recording of their music in Nashville, TN. * Sherry Young remains a patient at Manor Care Health Services, 600 S. Webster, Green Bay, WI 54301, for multiple health issues. Last week her sister, Sandy Bjarnarson Jensen, was also a patient at Manor Care following hip surgery. The phone number to Sherry’s room is 920-436-0043. * Lloyd C. Young, Sr., 70, of Pleasant Prairie, died June 25th with his family at his side. He was born on Washington Island, the son of the late Lloyd and Mary (Hansen) Young. He married Angeline Peplinski in Kenosha in 1960. A Memorial Service with full Military Honors was held in Kenosha on June 30. Attending from the Island were Angie Goodlet, Wally Polzin, Ivan and Micki Johnson. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Islanders won the game against Maplewood in an off-Island game with a score of 9-3. Today they play Sister Bay on the Island. * The 4th quarter Washington Island School Honor Rolls: Superior Honor Roll 4.0: Grade 12 – Maren Schutz; Grade 8 – Lillie McDonald. A Honor Roll 3.50 or higher: Grade 12 – Nick Knudsen, Chris Swanson; Grade 11 – Hunter Bjarnarson, Patricia Hansen; Grade 10 – Ray McDonald; Grade 9 – Sophia Hagen, Jesse Hansen; Grade 8 – Oliver Hansen, Marina Swanson; Grade 7 – Micala Ervin, Lauren Gordon, Lydia Schultz. B Honor Roll 3.00 or higher: Grade 12 – Cody Wasmer, Roxie Munao; Grade 11 – Stefanie Cornell; Grade 10 – Sarah Waldron; Grade 8 – Daniel Nerenhausen; Grade 7 – Quinlyn Mann. Congratulations to all! * Marian Boniface travelled via Badger Line on Lake Michigan to attend the wedding of a grandson. * It was a very busy July 4th weekend with many, many visitors walking, biking, boating, swimming, and attending the variety of activities. There was a record crowd at the W. I. Fire Department pancake breakfast fundraiser July 4. The annual fireworks display in the evening was hosted by the W.I. Fire Department. Preceding the fireworks, the local American Legion organized and then led the children’s 4th of July parade. The parade ended at the Island ball field where each participant was given $1. This is always a colorful and lively parade. * The Annual Blessing of the Fleet, was held July 2 at the Detroit Harbor Ferry Terminal. Welcome, Charles Imig. Posting of Colors. National Anthem. Introduction of this year’s Clay Blair Memorial Scholarship Winner, Ashley Wacaser, and reading of past winners, Joyce Morehouse. Presentation by Hoyt Purinton, with a history of the ferry line and thoughts about the future. Blessing Service conducted Pastor Phil Green. Music by the Worship Band from Bethel. A Coast Guard open house was held immediately following this service, sponsored by the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

THE LORD’S DAY, July 3, 2011

2011-06-30T18:10:00.001-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 26
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” “In New York Harbor stands a lady, with a torch raised to the sky; And all who see her, know she stands for Liberty for you and me. I’m so proud to be called an American. To be named with the brave and the free; I will honor our flag and our trust in God, And the Statue of Liberty. On lonely Golgotha stood a cross, with my Lord raised to the sky; And all who kneel there live forever as all the saved can testify. Oh the cross is my statue of liberty. It was there that my soul was set free; Unashamed I’ll proclaim that a rugged cross, is my Statue of Liberty.” Neil Enloe
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Former Pastor Ben Pent, guest speaker. 50 years ago, he spoke his first sermon as Pastor of Bethel Church. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
12 NOON – POTLUCK HOMECOMING PICNIC! Bring a dish to share and recall memories with Ben and Ginny
Pent. Everyone welcome!
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: A Better Altar (Hebrews 13). Everyone welcome.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Group Nights for Students (grades 6-12), 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church for. In depth growth night for young leaders. Do you want your life to matter? Come, bring your friends. Wednesday: “TWEED” Youth on the Rock for High School students, grades 9-12 at Ben and Stephanie’s home. Wednesday: Women’s Bible Study, 1:30 p.m., at Jill Coomb’s home (1025 Main Road), studying the book of Ruth. Everyone welcome! Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Bring your friends. Wednesday: Bible Study and prayer, 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Everyone is invited to join the prayer team as we tap into God’s power at Bethel. We start with a short Bible study in order to listen to God before we talk to Him about things that are on our hearts. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students are welcome. Bring your friends. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Sunday, July 10: Susie Van Deusen will be sharing about her missions work in China during the Sunday School hour and she will have a Mission’s Moment during the morning service. Her family will be with her and a special reception for them will be held at the parsonage 7 P.M. on July 10. The Van Deusen family lived here for 14 years while Pastor Dale served as Pastor of Bethel Church. Friday, July 15: Bethel Builders will sponsor their Annual Salad Luncheon. There will be a delicious array of salads, breads and other tasty treats. This is a fund raiser as they continue to faithfully support Bethel Church’s ministry, 11:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure at the Island Camp Grounds. Grades K through 6th. The Westosha Lakes Ev. Free Church Youth Group will conduct the event. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Nicki Nehlsen for playing the piano for the choir and for the congregation this past Sunday. Also thanks to Aaron Rank for assisting on the sound system, filling in with guitar so Ben could play drums and to Joey Munao for playing guitar. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Maria Jensen, 67, died June 24 in Sun City West. She was born December 24, 1943, in Bornem, Belgium, moving to the United States at age 9. Maria married her husband Don in 1964. The pair lived in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Don and Maria retired to Arizona in 2004 to be closer to family. She is survived by her husband Don, her mother Caroline, her brother Henri (Fran), her sons Gary (Diane), Dennis (Velvet), and Charles (Beau), and her grandchildren Sophie and Ben. A memorial gathering for friends will be held in November. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor her memory can send donations to “WCTC Foundation for the Maria J. Jensen Memorial Fund” at Waukesha County Technical College, Room C-213, 800 Main St, Pewaukee, WI 53072. Mail will reach the family at 13129 W. Los Bancos Ct., Sun City West, Arizona, 85375-6849. * Cheri Greenfeldt and Bob Purpur were married recently in Green Bay, WI. A reception was held at the Ashwaubenon Community Center on June 25, 2011. Attending from the Island were Eric and Barbara Greenfeldt, Leila Nehlsen and Marisa Kehren. Congratulations. * Congratulations to Clyde Casperson on his 90th birthday, July 5. I’m sure he would love to be remembered. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Islanders lost to Egg Harbor on the Island last Sunday with a score of 11-1. This Sunday, July 3, they play off Island against Maplewood. * Lisa Gibson of the Island was mentioned in a recent Martha Stewart magazine in a short article entitled, “Bring Pilates to the Pool”. It gave a brief description of a Poolates move, (Poolates is Pilates in water), and mentions Lisa as a Wisconsin based instructor. * Jacobsen’s Little Lake Museum is celebrating its 80th birthday at the museum July 10th with a potluck picnic lunch at 1 P.M. * July 9th is Art in the Park at the Art and Nature Center from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Art activities, brats and hot dogs and ice cream. * Heidi Gilbertson has moved her Island Bread Company site to the former Moonpennies location at the foot of the Island ferry dock, behind the Kaupstadur. She continues to bake her special breads there which include local natural ingredients like Island grown wheat. On Thursdays and Fridays you can purchase her bread fresh at the door, or watch for the breads at Red Cup, Mann’s Store, or Fiddler’s Green. Heidi bakes other items as well, such as special pizza crusts that are sold off the Island. Her assistants this summer are Maya Woods, daughter of Sara (Nerenhausen) and Jim Woods, and Elizabeth Gordon, daughter of Rod and Kari Gordon. * Congratulations to Matt Koehler and Sarah Aegeson on their wedding day June 25th. Both Matt and Sarah were Island residents for years before moving to the county where they are currently employed. The reception was held at Gibson’s West Harbor Resort. * Larry Guidja is the Financial Center Manager of Baylake Bank at the Washington Island and Sister Bay branches. He travels to the Island branch once a week to meet with people about loan availability and to discuss other financial concerns. * Pastor Phil was invited to preside at the 11th annual Blessings of the Fleet at the Island ferry dock area on July 2nd. Music was provided by Ben Baumann and the youth band.

THE LORD’S DAY, June 26, 2011

2011-06-23T21:44:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 25
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). The human race is all in need of inward cleaning and change of heart. God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross that each member of this fallen race can be redeemed from sin. The consequence of rejecting this offer is to perish or be lost. However, God so loved each one that He promised that “whosoever believeth” in Christ will be redeemed and have ever-lasting life. Believe in Jesus – trust in Him – rely on Him – tell Him that He is your only hope – embrace Him as your Savior from sin and your sins will be forgiven. Any questions? Please contact Pastor Phil Green: 920-847-2116 or 2155.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall, studying Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Love Life (1 Peter 3:8-12). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: Love People (Hebrews 13:1-7). Everyone welcome.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Group Nights for Students, 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church for ALL students in grades 6-12. In depth growth night for young leaders. Do you want your life to matter? Come, bring your friends. . Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 6:30 P.M. at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home (East end of Michigan Rd.), discussing a video on Revelation by Beth Moore. Wednesday: Women’s Bible Study, 1:30 p.m., at Jill Coomb’s home (1025 Main Road), studying the book of Ruth. Everyone welcome! Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Bring your friends. Wednesday: Bible Study and prayer, 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Everyone is invited to join the prayer team as we tap into God’s power at Bethel. We start with a short Bible study in order to listen to God before we talk to Him about things that are on our hearts. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students are welcome. Bring your friends. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. July 3: 10:45 A.M. Former Pastor Ben Pent, speaker, during the morning worship service, then at noon, a Community Potluck Picnic. Everyone welcome! Pastor Ben (and Ginny) Pent, came to the Island in 1961 in time to take over a building program for our first addition so help us celebrate their 50th anniversary of coming to the Island and Bethel Church. July 10: Susie Van Deusen will be sharing about her missions work in China during the Sunday School hour and she will have a Mission’s Moment during the morning service. Susie is the daughter of former Pastor Dale (Pam) Van Deusen. July 15: Bethel Builders Annual Salad Luncheon. 11:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure at the Island Camp Grounds. CHURCH NEWS: Gift received by Bethel Builders and from John and Cynthia Bowen in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt. * Thanks to Pastor Phil and Sandy Green for publishing the Tidings during the absence of Mary Andersen last week. * It is a great help to have Lorel Gordon co-editing the Tidings newsletter. Thanks to all who help get the Tidings published and mailed out. * (Note from Lorel: Since I get the last word, a special thanks is given to Arbutus for her continued and tireless dedication as Editor of the Tidings for so many years!) * We are happy to have Nicki Nehlsen here for a few weeks. She is an accomplished pianist and will be giving Arbutus Greenfeldt a much needed break while she is here. Thanks Nicki. * We’ve missed Donna and Merrill Lundberg for the three weeks they vacationed in the Martime Provinces in Canada. * John and Debbie Williams and 102 year old mother, Margie, are also back with us after vacationing in Florida. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Donald F. Cunningham, Jr., age 72, of New Holstein, WI and formerly of Washington Island, WI, died on June 16 at Libby’s House in Chilton, WI. “Following in his father’s footsteps, Don owned and operated the family landscaping business. Later in life, he pursued his passion of hunting and fishing by selling hunting and fishing equipment… He was a person who was larger than life in both stature and spirit; his big smile was with him wherever he went brightening others' lives.” On Saturday, June 25th, there was visitation at 10 a.m., a service at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon at Faith Community Church, West Chicago, IL. Mail will reach his wife, Meryl, and the family at: 1184 Robins Nest Lane, New Holstein, WI 53061. Our sympathy to the family. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Islanders lost at home last Sunday against Kolberg with a final score of 15-7. This Sunday they play on the Island against Egg Harbor. Game starts at 1:30 P.M. * Walter Jorgenson, 83, passed away June 16 at home surrounded by his family. He was an Island resident all his life except for military service in Guam. He worked the Andersen potato farm for 25 years and then engaged in fishing. He was inducted into the Door County Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992. A Memorial Service was held June 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Frank Maxwell presiding. Organist – Diane Kahlscheuer. Eulogist – Jake Ellefson. Hymns sung by the congregation. Great grandson, Mack Ellefson, son of Kirsten and Rich Ellefson played 2 hymns on guitar, accompanied by Diane Kahlscheurer. Military honors were led by members of the local American Legion and were performed in the church parking lot. Lunch was served in the fellowship hall. Our sympathy to all of the family. * Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, @ Trinity Lutheran Church. * Friends of Rock Island are hosting a picnic on Rock Island, Saturday, July 2nd with food, silent auction, and music from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. The event is an annual fundraiser for Friends of Rock Island. A food stand will have brats and burgers etc. available for purchase. The trip on the Karfi is an extra cost. * Kirby Foss will retire from his position on Rock Island on June 30. More on this later. * July 2nd is also the date for the Blessing of the Fleet, 11 A.M., at the Ferry Dock and the American Legion Fish Boil, starting at 4:30 P.M. at the Legion Hall downtown Washington Island. * July 4th is the Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Washington Island Fire Department. * Sherry Young has been at Manor Care Health Services, 600 S. Webster, Green Bay, WI 54301, for multiple health issues for several weeks. She has been expecting to be home each week, but her stay keeps getting extended. Send cards of encouragement to the address given or to her Island address, 1816 Airport Rd., Washington Island, WI 54246. The phone number to her room is 920-436-0043. * The Trueblood Performing Arts Center is officially open and the first event held there was last Saturday evening.

THE LORD’S DAY, SUNDAY, June 19, 2011

2011-06-19T14:01:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 24
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked” (Psalm 84:10). A minister asked a returned soldier to speak in his pulpit one Sunday. He consented, reluctantly to do so, but he did so on condition that the congregation sing Like a Mighty Army Moves The Church of God just before he spoke. Here is what he said: “Like a mighty army moves the Church of God. That might have been all right now, but the trouble now is that about 10 million men know exactly how the army moves, and it doesn’t move the way a lot folks do in church. Imagine this if you can. Reveille at 7 A.M. Squads on parade ground. The sergeant barks out, ‘Count fours’. One, two, three. Four is missing. “Oh he was too sleepy to get up this morning. He was out late last night. He said he would be with you in spirit. “Where’s Brown?” “Oh, he’s playing golf. He only gets one day a week off and you know how important that is.” “Where’s Robinson?” “Oh, he’s sorry but he’s entertaining friends today. Besides, he was at drill last week.” “Honest now, did any conversation like that ever happen in any army? If any soldier like that tried to pull that stuff he would get 20 days in the cooler. Yet, you hear things like that every week in church, and said with a straight face, too.” Like a mighty army moves the Church of God???
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Grace at Home – Part II (I Peter 3:7). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: God’s Offer of Grace (Hebrews 12:18-29). Everyone welcome.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Group Nights for Students, 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Bethel Church for ALL students in grades 6-12. In depth growth night for young leaders. Do you want your life to matter? Come, bring your friends. . Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 6:30 P.M. at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home (East end of Michigan Rd.), discussing a video on Revelation by Beth Moore. Wednesday: TWEED Senior High Night, Wednesday’s 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Senior High students (gr.9-12) are welcome. Bring your friends. Wednesday: Bible Study and prayer, 7 P.M. in Memorial Hall, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Everyone is invited to join the prayer team as we tap into God’s power at Bethel. We start with a short Bible study in order to listen to God before we talk to Him about things that are on our hearts. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, Thursday’s 7-8:30 p.m. @ Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Informal hangout – all Junior High students are welcome. Bring your friends. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel’s Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. July 3: Community Potluck Picnic at noon. Everyone welcome! Pastor Ben (and Ginny) Pent, who came to the Island to serve as Bethel’s Pastor 50 years ago, will be with us. Ben Pent will speak at the Morning Worship Service. July 10: Susie Van Deusen will be sharing about her missions work in China during the Sunday School hour and she will have a Mission’s Moment during the morning service. Susie is the daughter of former Pastor Dale (Pam) Van Deusen. July 15: Bethel Builders Annual Salad Luncheon. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure at the Island Camp Grounds. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Ellie McClanathan for helping in the choir June 5. * It is good to have Don Lockhart back. He and his wife, Elaine, are here again for the summer. * Thanks to Marsha Gunnlaugsson for weeding the flower borders at church and to Harold Greenfeldt for weed eating. * Gifts have been received from Jim and Marsha Gunnlaugsson, Anita Biedermann, Steve and Wendy Wold in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Happy birthday to Lyda Swanson on her 93rd birthday, June 24. Address: 38703 N. Sheridan Road, Lot 179, Beach Park, IL 60099-3938. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Islanders won 16-4 against West Jacksonport last Sunday. Today, they play on the Island against Kolberg.* Katie Dickenson of Washington Island was on the spring dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. * Work on the Trueblood Performing Arts Center was completed in time to have a special presentation by Roy Lukes held there on Friday, June 17 as part of the 3rd Annual Washington Island Canoe and Kayak Event. * Washington Island Soccer teams travelled to Sturgeon Bay June 18 to begin the summer soccer season. * The Jay Hagen Memorial Grilled Whitefish Dinner will be served Friday, June 24, at the Maritime Museum in Jackson Harbor. Serving will start at 5 P.M. until the fish is gone. Donation is $12. * The new U.S. Cellular tower at Lou and Gloria Small’s property on East Side Road has been activated. Now U.S. Cellular customers will not receive a roaming message when using their phones on the Island. * Anna Gibson, daughter of Mari and Herb Gibson, has opened a shop, “Island Style,” in the BP gas station on Lobdell’s Point Road. On display are Anna’s photography of the many, many foreign countries she has visited plus Island scenes. Other works by Islanders include paintings by Carissa Mann, furniture by Mary Jo Purinton, wooden spoons by Bonnie Burnham, cards by Jennifer (Jorgenson) Hegg and Sheryl Young. Others to be mentioned later. * Ken Perez, son of Mae Williamson, ran in the 35th Annual Bellin Run for his 28th year. He ran the 10k in 55 min. and 11 sec. coming in 112 of the 378 participants in his age group. New participants this year with Island ties were Shameka, daughter of Tammy (Rupiper) Olson and Bob Olson, and Patrick Hutton, son of Wally and the late Donna Polzin. E-mail Lorel Gordon at lorelgordon@yahoo.com if there were others with Island connections that would like to be mentioned. * The Island Players production, “Our Town”, was presented last weekend at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Both nights played to a full house. The performers played from the center and side aisles of the room with the audience seated on both sides of the center aisle. Actors did a great job allowing the two audience groups to see facial expressions and actions. Thought provoking and entertaining, there was laughter and tears of recognition of the simple day-to-day life of a small town. The living, the dying, the loving, the reminder of what is important. Thanks to the many involved in this production.

THE LORD’S DAY, June 12, 2011

2011-06-10T20:51:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 23
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“I, the Lord your God, am a jealous god, punishing the children for the sin of their fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments” (Exodus 20:5,6)
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: “Grace at Home” (I Peter 3:1-7). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – NO BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage. Will resume next week, June 19.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Trustee Mtg, 6:00 P.M. / Deacon Mtg, 6:30 / Leaders Council, 7:00 P.M. Tuesday: Group_Nights, 7 P.M., for Junior and Senior High youth (6-12th grade) @ Bethel. In-depth growth night for young leaders. Do you want your life to matter? Come, bring your friends. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 6:30 P.M. at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home (Wickman and Michigan Rd.), discussing a DVD on Revelation by Beth Moore. Wednesday: “TWEED,” 7 P.M., an informal hang-out for Senior High students (grades 9-12) at Ben and Stephanie’s home (1965 Main Road). Wednesday: Bible Study and prayer, Memorial Hall, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Thursday: BIG SHOW, 7 P.M., an informal hangout for Junior High students (grades 6-8) at Ben and Stephanie’s home (1965 Main Road). Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. July 3: Homecoming Sunday! Pastor Ben (and Ginny) Pent, who came to the Island to serve as Bethel’s pastor 50 years ago, will be with us, bringing the message during the morning worship service, followed by a Community Potluck Picnic at noon. Everyone welcome! July 15: Bethel Builders Annual Salad Luncheon. July 10: Suzie VanDeusen will be sharing about her missions work in China. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure at the Island Camp Grounds. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Jennifer Munao, violin, and her son, Jonathan, piano, for the beautiful offertory last Sunday. Also thanks to Ellie McClanathan for helping with the choir. * Gift received “in memory of Uncle Nathan. No specific use in mind but we know how much he enjoyed getting the Tidings mailed to him while he was overseas. Perhaps it could be used for Tidings distribution.” From Eric and Barbara Greenfeldt. Gifts in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt from Don and Daryl Johnson, Dick and Marilyn Bjarnarson, Carolyn Koyen, Herb and Mari Gibson, South Point Beach Property Owners. Gift in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt and Dick Horstmann from Elsie Langford. * Thanks to Frank Hansen for mowing grass in May. Young Kurt Meyer has now volunteered to mow for the month of June. Thank you! There is a sign up sheet available in the lobby for volunteers. * Thanks to Donna and Merrill Lundberg who recently replaced the broken panel in the pella folding door. * 2011 Lifest will be held in Oshkosh, WI July 6-10. There will be Christian music performers, speakers, and fun activities. Youth from the Island will be attending. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Richard Horstmann, 85, passed away May 20, 2011 at his home in Lombard, IL. Funeral Service was held there May 23. He was the husband of Phyllis (Richter) for 60 years. Our sympathy to the family. Phyllis plans to continue summer vacations here. * Janet May, 93, of Kenosha and Washington Island, died June 5 at the Kenosha Medical Center after a short illness. A Memorial Service was held on June 9 at Grace Lutheran Church, Kenosha. She and her late husband were summer residents on Washington Harbor. We will miss her! * Word was received of the death of Julie Sweet, 53, wife of Tim Sweet. She died unexpectedly at their home June 5 in Clintonville, WI. She had complained of a migraine headache and went to bed. Tim found her dead later. Tim Sweet is the President of Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands. Mail will reach the family at 126 Country Club Dr., Clintonville, WI 54929. Funeral Services will be held June 9 in Clintonville. Our sympathy to Tim and family and friends of Julie at this difficult time. COMMUNITY NEWS: The 3rd Annual Canoe and Kayak Event begins June 17, 18, 19. The 17th is registration, a dinner at the Red Barn followed by the first Red Barn music event of the season. On the 18th, there will be a marathon race, circumnavigating the Island. Last year’s winner was John Abrahams with a time of 3:34:18. There will also be a half marathon race (about 12 miles) and a Guided Eco-Tour of Detroit Harbor with a launch at the Red Barn beach. In the evening at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center will be a keynote presentation by Roy Lukes. On the 19th there will be an expedition across Death’s Door. A Greenland paddle making workshop will be held June 13-17 at the Red Barn with instructor, Bonnie Burnham. Go to the washingtonislandcanoeandkayakevent.com web site for further information and to register. * Islanders won the game June 5th at Baileys Harbor, with a score 8-4. The Islanders have won 3 and lost 2. The next game is off Island against West Jacksonport. * Welcome home to Ben Young who has returned to the Island from wintering in New Hampshire. He has begun chemo treatment at Door County Memorial Hospital. * At the Town Board meeting May 25, Tom Jordan was chosen by the Town Board to fill the Supervisor vacancy left by Joel Gunnlaugsson when he chose to accept the position of Town Chairman. The Board members are: Chairman, Joel Gunnlaugsson; Supervisors, Tom Jordan, Liz Holmes, Ron Overdahl, Randall Sorensen. * Craig Gunnlaugsson, Arni Foss, and David Foss are all sailing the Great Lakes on the Mesabi Minor. * Excerpt from the Door County Advocate: “An Illinois family of four was rescued off Rock Island after their kayak overturned in Lake Michigan on June 4. Two bystanders on Rock Island alerted Ranger Kirby Foss after they saw the kayak overturn. The family was taken by two ambulances and they were warmed and treated for hypothermia. Police Chief McGrane estimated the water temp to be 45-49 degrees. The family was taken to the W.I. Clinic for further assessment.” * Belated congratulations to Loretta (Jorgenson) Goodlet on her 60th birthday May 30. The surprise event was celebrated last weekend at the home of her daughter, Renee and husband in Jackson, WI assisted by her other daughter, Rita and husband. A Hawaii Luau was prepared for 60 guests. Several attended from the Island including her parents, Chuck and Everall Jorgenson, and other family members. * Irvin Goodlet will be 97 on June 19. He is still at Scandia Village in Sister Bay for at least another week.

THE LORD’S DAY, June 5, 2011

2011-06-02T13:33:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 22
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“OUT!” When the umpire says, “out” in the ballgame you’re OUT! Will you be “out” in the game of life when you stand before Jesus Christ who will one day act as Umpire of your eternal destiny? On that day the call of Christ for each individual will either be “safe” or “out”. The Bible tells us that, “Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Acts 2:21). The Bible also says, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name (Jesus Christ) given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:21). We will all stand before God on judgment day. Rev. 20:15 states, “I saw the dead – great and small standing before the throne and the Books were open. Another Book was opened which is the Book of Life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the Books. The sea gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. If anyone’s name was not found written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire” (Rev. 20:12-15).
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: “Grace at Work” (I Peter 2:18-25). Communion Service. The offertory will be played by Jennifer Munao on violin and her son, Jonathan Bass on piano. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – NO BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage. Will resume Sunday, June 19. Everyone welcome.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: All students (grades 6-12), hang out with your friends, enjoy some youth-led worship, a brief message from Ben, and time to discuss important issues from 7 to 8:30 P.M. at Bethel Church. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 6:30 P.M., at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home (East end of Michigan Rd.), discussing a video on Revelation by Beth Moore. Wednesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for high school students (grades 9-12), at Ben and Stephanie’s home (1965 Main Road). Wednesday: Bible Study and prayer, 7 P.M., in Memorial Hall, followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for 6-8th grade at Ben and Stephanie’s home (1965 Main Road). Saturday: En Gedi – A Contemporary Worship Service, 6 P.M., in Bethel Memorial Hall. July 3: Homecoming Community Potluck Picnic at noon. Everyone welcome! Pastor Ben (and Ginny) Pent, who came to the Island to serve as Bethel’s Pastor 50 years ago, will be with us. Ben Pent will speak at the Morning Worship Service. July 15: Bethel Builders Annual Salad Luncheon. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure at the Island Camp Grounds. CHURCH NEWS: The youth raised about $650 for their ministry. Thanks to all who donated items and baked goods for the Youth Group fundraiser on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, and to those who shopped. Also to those who played live music. The funds are used year ‘round for youth related activities. * Gifts received from Peg Nikolai in memory of Vernan and Alton Andersen, Nathan Greenfeldt, Eleanor Rohling, to be used where needed; from Alene and Wally Schwartz in memory of Nathan Geenfeldt; from Dave Hanlin in honor of his mother, Effie Hanlin, on her 90th birthday, May 30. Effie is living at Walbash Supported Living, 548 Abelson Dr. Box 216, Carmi, IL 62821. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Larry Harvell called to inform us that he is recuperating from triple bypass surgery recently in Florida. He and his wife do not plan to be on the Island until July. Mail will reach them at 1674 University Parkway #36, Sarasota, FL 34243. COMMUNITY NEWS: The former restaurant at the Washington Island ferry dock at Northport is being remodeled as a visitor center. * On June 11 and 12, Island Players will present “Our Town”, by Thornton Wilder, at Trinity Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 7:30 P.M. Dave Ranney is the director of the cast of 24. * Did you know? The Washington Island Community Van will transport you off the Island. They make trips three days a month – the first Monday – the second Tuesday – the third Wednesday. They take you wherever you want to go as far as Sturgeon Bay. Three people are required to make the trip except in Medical needs when only one is necessary. Price $10 for van plus $10 on ferry per person. Drivers are volunteers. At this time Chris Baumgarten is co-ordinating the trips. Call her at 847-3129, 24 hours in advance. * Arba Turner has moved into one of the Velkommen units. Another new resident there is Darlene (formerly Weber). * The Islanders won the game May 29th on the Island against Institute, with a score 10-1. An exciting late inning came when rookie Nick Knudsen was called to bat for his first time and he hit a home run with two men on base. June 5th the Islanders will play off-Island against Baileys Harbor. * It was perhaps a record crowd in attendance (over 200) for the Memorial Day Service at Bethel Church on May 30, sponsored by the American Legion. Local Commander, Dick Purinton, led the service. Pledge of Allegiance by all. Star Spangled Banner, Invocation, and Patriotic Sing-a-long led by Pastor Phil Green accompanied by Arbutus Greenfeldt, piano, Robert Bjarnarson, guitar. Three winning student essays were written and read by Sophia Hagen, Patricia Hansen, and Maren Schutz. The American Legion chooses and presents the theme question to the high school students each year and this year’s subject was whether the United States should get involved militarily in emerging governments in the world. Speaker was Bill Nauta, a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army and now is an Island resident. Prayer, Pastor Green. March to cemetery led by the American Legion, Cub Scouts, bagpipe players. Wreath placed at the flag pole. Reading of the departed comrades by Jacob Ellefson. Prayer, Rev. Leroy Bass. Salute – Color Guard – Rifle Squad. Taps by Leo Derrico. Amazing Grace played by Bob and Michael Gillespie, Emmett Wood, Bill Wesley, bag pipes. The march continued to Schoolhouse Beach where a wreath was placed in the water to honor the U.S. military who died at sea. Salute – Color Guard – Rifle Squad. Paula McDonald provides the wreaths. * Crew arrived to open the Washington Island Coast Guard Station on May 27th. * This weekend is the annual Door Islands Bird Fest. Participants learn about species, songs, ecologies, and histories. Over the past four festivals, over 125 bird species have been observed. The official site is www.doorislandsbirdfest.org where you can view a list of all the species sighted and other information. The festival director is Sandy (Ursula) Petersen, a biologist/ birder, who served as naturalist on Washington Island for 15 seasons.

THE LORD’S DAY, May 29, 2011

2011-05-27T17:04:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 21
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“If my people, who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (II Chronicles 7:14). “Memorial Day: A time of dedication. A nation pauses in beautiful springtime to pay tribute to its war dead. Memorial Day should remind us of the great price paid for our freedom by the generations that have gone before us. Ceremonies with music and flags and graves keep fresh the memories of those who fought and died. In view of the sacrifices made by whom we honor and mindful of the blessings that God has given us in the land of freedom, we would do well to use this day as an opportunity to declare the power of God’s mercy in preserving our nation! However, there are those who fear our nation has begun to decline from its moral greatness. There is also the fear that national corruption will precede national collapse – but no civilization ever fell while its people were right with God! God alone can stop it but how can ewe expect Him to do so unless we as a united nation repent of our sin and serve God! This warning and message must not fall upon deaf ears if we are to survive! Let us make Memorial Day today and in the tomorrows a day of dedication, when we dedicate ourselves to the purpose and ways which will glorify God and honor our nation’s dead without hypocrisy.”
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Faith & Politics (I Peter 2:13-17). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: Don’t Sell Your Birthright (Hebrews 12:14-17). Everyone welcome.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday, May 30: Memorial Day Service, 10:30 A.M. at Bethel Church, under the direction of the local American Legion. Three students will present their winning essays on a subject chosen by the American Legion. The speaker will be Bill Nauta who served at the Mosling Rec Center a few years ago. Following this service, members of the American Legion will lead the march to the cemetery and the shore to honor those who died. Tuesday: All students (grades 6-12), hang out with your friends, enjoy some youth-led worship, a brief message from Ben, and time to discuss important issues from 7 to 8:30 P.M. at Bethel Church. Tuesday: 6:30 P.M. at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home (Wickman and Michigan Rd.), discussing a DVD on Revelation by Beth Moore. Wednesday: 1:30 P.M., women meet at the home of Jill Coombs to pray together and discuss a summer study. Join us for a wonderful time of fellowship. Wednesday: Baccalaureate at Trinity Lutheran Church, 7 P.M. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for 6-8th grade at Ben and Stephanie’s home (1965 Main Road). Friday: Graduation for the Class of 2011. Photo opps at 6:30 P.M. at the Community Center gym, graduation ceremony at 7 P.M. Light lunch at 8 P.M. followed by a dance 9 P.M. to midnight. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. July 3: Community Potluck Homecoming Picnic. Pastor Ben (and Ginny) Pent, who came to the Island to serve as Bethel Pastor 50 years ago, will be with us. He will speak at the Morning Service. Everyone welcome. July 15: Bethel Builders Annual Salad Luncheon. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure. CHURCH NEWS: We are still in need of volunteers to mow and trim the grass at Bethel Church and parsonage. If you so desire, please sign up for the dates you can provide the service. The sheet is on the bulletin board in the lobby. Thank you. * Thanks to Frank Hansen for mowing this and last weekend. * Thanks to all who provided funds to purchase the portable microphone for Pastor. * Gifts have been received in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt from Kim and Frank Hansen, Marian Boniface; from Allen and Nancy Thiele in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt and Connie Maranto. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: “Greetings from Thailand! My book, Daughters by Design, is now available online at winepressbooks.com . I wrote the girls' story to save it for them and to encourage others to consider adoption. We are so blessed because of our simple obedience. To God be the glory! Blessings, Paula”. Paul and Paula Jarot are missionaries in Thailand where they teach at Grace International School, having served with New Tribes Mission since 1986. As empty nesters they adopted two girls, Sophie and Sivy, from a Cambodian orphanage. This year, Sivy will graduate from high school and Sophie will be in 9th grade. Paul and Paula Jarot have a home on the Island where they stay on their occasional visits here. They will spend this year based at their home in Illinois, travelling around the states speaking and sharing what God has been doing in their lives and through their ministry. COMMUNITY NEWS: The annual roadside cleanup was held last Friday. Students were driven around the Island in cars or trucks to pick up roadside trash. A sloppy joe lunch was served at the Community Center to the volunteer drivers and students. Hopefully, with many citizens helping pick up the roadsides throughout the year, there was less trash found to pick up. PLEASE keep our roadsides clean. DON’T litter. * The Islanders lost the game May 22 against Sister Bay with the final score, 10-3. This Sunday they play Institute on the Island. Game starts at 1:30 P.M. at the ballpark. * Charlotte Hanson has been recuperating from back surgery at Loyola U. Medical Center, Chicago, IL April 18. * Marissa is spending the summer here with her parents, Pete and Leila Nehlsen, while her husband, Andy Kehren, is serving in Afghanistan. When he returns to the U.S.A. they will return to Savannah, Georgia, where they live. * Irvin Goodlet is a patient at Scandia Village, Sister Bay, for a month. * Maren Schutz should have been included last week in the list of graduates. Sorry for this omission. Maren is Salutatorian and Nick Knudsen is Valedictorian of the Class of 2011. * Valerie Fons travelled to Seattle Washington to Seattle Care Alliance for her annual check-up following her bone marrow transplant last spring. There was no indication of any re-occurrence of leukemia at this time. Praise the Lord! * Washington Island High School students exhibiting selected art works at the Miller Art Museum in the Sturgeon Bay Library are Ainslie and Aislinn Cornell, Emily Dompke, Steven Ervin, Leif Hagen, Andrew Munao. Recipient of the Award for Excellence from the Island was Emily Dompke. Steven received Honorable Mention. The exhibit runs through May 31st at the Miller Art Museum. Congratulations to our students.

THE LORD’S DAY, May 22, 2011

2011-05-20T15:43:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 20
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us” (I Peter 2:11-12). Come out and hear Pastor’s message on verses from I Peter 2:4-12.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Living Stones (I Peter 2:4-12). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: Benefits of Discipline (Hebrews 12:4-13). Everyone welcome.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: All students (grades 6-12), hang out with your friends, enjoy some youth-led worship, a brief message from Ben, and time to discuss important issues from 7 to 8:30 P.M. at Bethel Church. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 6:30 P.M. at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home (Wickman & Michigan Rd.), discussing a DVD on Revelation by Beth Moore. Wednesday: Prayer Team, 7 P.M., and Choir practice, 8 P.M., in Memorial Hall. Wednesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Ben and Stephanie’s place (1965 Main Road). Thursday: Bible Study, 7 P.M., at Tom and Michelle Jordan’s (1481 Main Road). Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for 6-8th grade at Ben and Stephanie’s home (1965 Main Road). Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service, 6 P.M., at Bethel Memorial Hall, Saturday: Work day was cancelled last Saturday, May 14, due to weather and rescheduled for May 21. May 28: Rummage Sale at church to raise funds for our youth ministry. If you have items to donate, please contact Ben and Stephanie Baumann, 847-2304. No clothes please. May 30: Memorial Day Service, 10:30 A.M. at Bethel Church. The speaker will be Bill Nauta. July 4: Community Potluck Picnic. Pastor Ben (and Ginny) Pent, who came to the Island to serve as Bethel’s Pastor 50 years ago, will be with us. He will speak at the Morning Service. Everyone welcome. July 15: Bethel Builders Annual Salad Luncheon. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure. We thank the new owners, Mike and Jenny Stults, for the privilege of holding the event at the Island Camp-grounds again this year. CHURCH NEWS: Gift received from Don and Elaine Lockhart in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt. COMMUNITY NEWS: Congratulations to Mae Williamson on her 85th birthday May 30. * Evelyn Kirchner was taken by ambulance May 10 to Door County Memorial Hospital where she was diagnosed with motion sickness. She has been staying with her son Dale, and wife Candy, since her return. She thanks everyone for their kind remembrances including Pastor Phil for visiting with her, praying with her, and for her. She is also grateful for the emergency services provided at Velkommen which allowed her to call 911. * Congratulations to Grace Ann and Barry Carpenter who celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Sat. night at Findlay’s Holiday Inn with invited guests. They held their wedding reception 50 years ago at the same location, only it was then Stelter’s Holiday Inn which was later destroyed by fire and replaced with the current building. They plan a celebration June 24th in Chicago, IL, where they formerly lived and that is the actual wedding date. * The body of Eleanor Rohling was brought to Kenosha, WI, for burial May 14 beside her husband, Henry Rohling. A Memorial Service will be held on the Island in the summer. Attending the Kenosha Memorial Service from the Island were Mike, Anna, and Ashley Wacaser, Bob and Marcia Carr. * Baccalaureate service for the Class of 2011 will be held June 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 7 P.M. Graduation will be June 3 at the gym in the Community Center at 7 P.M., followed by a light lunch about 8 P.M. and a dance at 9 P.M. 2011 graduates are: Roxanne Munao, Ashley Wacaser, Nick Knudsen, Cody Wasmer, Con McDonald, Chris Swanson, Ainslie Cornell. * Mrs. Ben (Stephanie) Baumann travelled to Norway to visit her brother, Ken Greene and family, and to be Matron of Honor at her cousin’s wedding. * We have learned that Don Lockhart had the misfortune to have multiple breaks in his ankle several weeks ago. This has delayed their arrival on the Island. * Maren Schutz, daughter of Pat and Bill Schutz, presented a piano concert, “Let All Things Now Living”, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, May 15. She performed pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy, and Copland as well as original compositions. * Mike Jorgenson, son of Lonnie and the late Diane Jorgenson, suffered a severe concussion during the Island baseball game May 15 when he collided with a team mate in catching a ball. He was taken by helicopter to St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay and returned home May 16. * The new District Administrator/Principal for W.I. Schools, Timothy Raymond, has signed a 2 year contract to serve at W.I. Schools. He has 23 years of public school teaching and administrative experience. In addition to certification as a District Administrator, Principal, and Social Studies teacher, he is certified as a Director of Instruction. He begins his position at on the Island on July 1, 2011. He and his wife, Kris, have two sons: Jeff is 18 and he will begin college this fall and Matt is 17 and will enter his Junior year at W.I. High School. Welcome to the Island. * Barb O’Connell announced her retirement after 37 years of teaching Spanish (and for a time, French) at W.I. School. Her retirement was accepted at the April meeting of the School Board with great appreciation for her years of dedicated teaching. She also worked with students for many years on the School Annual Yearbook, putting in countless extra hours after school and on weekends, even attending events to take photos for the year book to record student events. * Special thanks to Karen Huff, Educational Consultant, and Doug Straus, Interim School District Administrator, who came out of their retirement to serve at the Island School this past year. With the hiring of the new District Administrator/ Principal, they will now return to retirement. * Amber Jorgenson graduated from North Park University, Chicago, IL on May 14 with a degree in business economics. She will be employed by “Million Dollar Round Table” in Chicago in marketing internship. Congratulations! Attending the graduation were her parents, Jim and Kelly Jorgenson, from the Island, and Meghan (sister) and Scott Lindgren and their daughter, Addison, from Ellison Bay. * The Islanders won their May 15th game on the Island against Maplewood, 6 – 3. This Sunday’s game is at Sister Bay.

THE LORD’S DAY, May 15, 2011

2011-05-18T11:08:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 19
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Now Thomas, one of the twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand in His side, I will not believe it”. A week later His disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” Then He said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, see may hands; reach your hand and put it in my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to Him, “My Lord and my God”. Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”. Jesus did many miraculous signs in the presence of His disciples which are not recorded in this Book. “But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and that believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:25-31). Such accounts remind us that Jesus is unlike any other person who ever walked on the earth – that He was – and is, God.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall with Bill and Renee Transburg, Evangelical Free Church missionaries, at a Christian academy in Spain will share during the Sunday School hour what God is doing in that country.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Love & Longing (1 Peter 1:22 – 2:3). Bill and Renee Transburg will give a short report of their work in Spain. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
12:00 noon – POT LUCK in Memorial Hall. Bring a dish to share and enjoy some time with the Transburg’s and each other.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: Go for Gold! (Hebrews 12:1-13). Everyone welcome.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: All students (grades 6-12), hang out with your friends, enjoy some youth-led worship, a brief message from Ben, and time to discuss important issues from 7 to 8:30 P.M. at Bethel Church. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 6:30 P.M., at Donna Van Ramshorst’s home (Wickman and Michigan Rd.), discussing a video on Revelation by Beth Moore. Wednesday: Prayer Team, 7 P.M., and Choir practice, 8 P.M., in Memorial Hall. Wednesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Ben and Stephanie’s place (1965 Main Road). Thursday: Bible Study, 7 P.M., at Tom and Michelle Jordan’s (1481 Main Road), discussing John Piper’s Blazing Center. Everyone welcome. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for 6-8th grade students at Ben and Stephanie’s home (1965 Main Road). Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. May 28: Rummage Sale at church to raise funds for our youth ministry. If you have items to donate, please contact Ben and Stephanie Baumann, 847-2304. No clothes please. May 30: Memorial Day Service, 10:30 A.M. at Bethel Church. July 3: Bethel’s Homecoming Celebration and Community Potluck Picnic. Pastor Ben (and Ginny) Pent, who came to the Island to serve as Bethel’s Pastor 50 years ago, will be with us. Everyone welcome. July 15: Bethel Builders Annual Salad Luncheon. August 15-19: Kid’s Island Adventure. The Westosha Lakes Ev. Free Church Youth Group will be here to conduct the event at the Island Campgrounds. CHURCH NEWS: Gift received from Susan Greenfeldt in memory of husband, Nathan, on their 51st wedding anniversary and Nathan’s birthday on May 13; gifts received in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt from Marvin and Vicki Fuller, Chuck and Everall Jorgenson, Arbutus and Harold Greenfeldt (brother of Nathan) and Butch and Lorel Gordon (niece of Nathan). Gift received from Janet Baker, Columbia, MO in memory of Esther Christiansen Waal (by Carla Waal Johns). * The Mother-Daughter Banquet was held May 6th in Memorial Hall. About 80 ladies enjoyed the event. The program was led by Sandy Green. A delicious meal was served by our men who did a great job! Joy Gunnlaugsson and Everall Jorgenson did the planning of the food menu but the day before the banquet, Joy fell in her home and cracked her knee cap. She was taken to the hospital where a full leg brace was necessary. She will be in a brace for about 6 weeks. Joy’s son Mack is staying with her while she recuperates. Thanks to all who helped prepare and cook the food. Thanks to Mary Hallowell for sharing her beautiful daffodils for the table decorations. After the dinner there were the usual awards for various categories such as the lady who was the oldest in attendance, the “newest” baby, etc. This was followed by a hat parade while Leila Nehlsen sang “Mother-Daughter Banquet Parade”. The “old time” hats were loaned to us by Lois Kosinski and Linda Swan for the occasion. “Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet” was livened up by 3 ladies hopping along on their wooden ponies. A group of about 15 ladies performed a “Festival of Fashions”, which was hilarious and brought down the house with laughter. There were models wearing fashions such as “A Spring Coat” which was a coat decorated with iron springs; A Scoop Dress decorated with ice cream scoops. Leila read appropriate and humorous introductions for each entry, ending with two ladies holding a two pane window to represent window shopping. A devotional ended the program which related to putting on Christian fashions such as kindness and humility. On the programs for the evening were paper dolls that Marianna had saved from her childhood. Thanks to her for going into her attic and sharing them. May 9th the Builders and families met for their annual picnic. Weather was chilly so we enjoyed the warmth of the Gibson home. At the final meeting of the season, we voted to give $1,000 to be applied to unpaid bills. COMMUNITY NEWS: The work on the exterior siding of the Trueblood Performing Arts Center continued this past week. The final exterior layer will run horizontal on the building. * Islanders participating in the Door County Half Marathon (13 miles) May 7th at Peninsula State Park were Krista Gunnlaugsson (the first Islander to cross the finish line), Jack Rose, Billy and Shirell Gephardt, Ann Remke, Kerri McDonald, Jesse Hansen, Lauren Gordon, Micala Ervin, Pat Wright. There were about 1,500 total runners. All participants received a t-shirt and a medal if they finished the race. The funds raised go toward Door County non-profits. * The Islanders first game of the Door County Baseball League season was played in Egg Harbor on May 8. The score was 5 to 1, with Egg Harbor taking the win. This Sunday the Islanders play Sister Bay at the Island ball field.* Susan Greenfeldt would like to thank the many who remembered her with cards, gifts, memorials, visits, flowers, during this time of loss of her husband of 51 years, Nathan. All were appreciated. The Memorial Service has been scheduled for August 4 at Bethel Church at 11 A.M. * Kirby Gunnlaugsson was inducted into the Door County Baseball Hall of Fame May 7 at Draft Haus, Sturgeon Bay, WI. The requirement is, a player must have played for 10 years in the league, be recommended and then voted in. Kirby spoke of some of his baseball recollections over the years. A plaque signed by other inductees from the county was presented to him. About 50 attended from the Island.

THE LORD’S DAY, May 8, 2011

2011-05-06T12:15:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 18
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). “A Godly mother will point her children to God by the force of her example as much as by the power of her words. There are two things to do about the Gospel – believe it and behave it.” Susannah Wesley
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Worth of a Woman (Genesis 2:18-25). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – NO BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage tonight: Treat the woman in your life to a special evening.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: The Annual Bethel Builders Picnic, 5:30 P.M., at Gibson’s West Harbor Resort. All are invited (men too!). Bring your family and a dish to pass. If the weather is unfavorable, we will meet inside. Come and enjoy this last Builders event until next fall. Tuesday: All students (grades 6-12), hang out with your friends, enjoy some youth-led worship, a brief message from Ben, and time to discuss important issues from 7 to 8:30 P.M. at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Prayer Team, 7 P.M., and Choir practice, 8 P.M., in Memorial Hall. Wednesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Ben and Stephanie’s place (1965 Main Road). Thursday: Bible Study, 7 P.M., at Tom and Michelle Jordan’s (1481 Main Road), discussing John Piper’s Blazing Center. Everyone welcome. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for 6-8th grade at Ben and Stephanie’s home (1965 Main Road). Saturday: Community Men’s Breakfast, 8 A.M. Rev. LeRoy Bass Bass, speaker. Saturday: Spring Work Day at church, 9 A.M. to noon, right after Men’s Breakfast. Saturday: En Gedi – Contemporary Worship Service at Bethel Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. May 15: Missionaries, Bill and Renee Transburg from Spain will share what God is doing in that country. They will have the Sunday School hour, 9:30-10:30 A.M. and 10 minutes during the morning worship service. May 28: Rummage Sale at church to raise funds for our youth ministry. If you have items to donate, please contact Ben and Stephanie Baumann, 847-2304. No clothes please. CHURCH NEWS: Gift received from Wally Polzin toward the cost of heating the church in memory of Donna Polzin, wife, and Gudrun Jepsen, mother-in-law. * Gift from Arbutus and Harold Greenfeldt in memory of Nathan Greenfeldt whose birthday would be May 13th. * Thanks to Karla Jessen Gunnlaugsson for reminding us to send belated 92nd birthday wishes to Mildred Gunnlaugsson at Cardinal Ridge, 117 Circle Ridge Parkway, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54246. She was 92 on April 12. COMMUNITY NEWS: 2nd Annual Egg-Lympics, was held at noon on April 23. Many games were set up inside the Community Center gym and other activities were set up on the school and Community Center grounds. There was food available for lunch and/or snacks. Results from the 2nd Annual Egg-lymics include: the Extreme Obstacle Course, Andy Munao, Gold; Katy Jordan, Silver; Melissa Mutchler, Bronze. The Log Splitting/Sawing Contest – Brother and sister team, Anna and Frank Gibson won Gold; the Fire and Rescue Team, won Silver; the Rubber Duckies won Bronze. Jesse Hansen won the Hot Dog Eating Contest. The Human Foosball Team that won the Gold were the Woodchucks (Josie Hansen, Lillie McDonald, Oliver Hansen, Daniel Nerenhausen, Marina Cauldwell, Sophia Hagen) who won 6 of 7 games; and the undefeated team (they won 3 of 3 games played) were The Builders (Jeffrey Mann, Don Johnson, Gary Schultz, Steve Waldron, Mike Jorgenson). You may have a chance to challenge Human Foosball Teams at the Island Fair in August. Other Gold Medal winners were Ben Johnson and Garrett Hansen in the Egg Toss; Eduardo Hutchings, Bucket Head; Alick Gorbley, Stack Attack; Jacob Corbley, Hoop Shoot; Flotatious, Nora Rummelfauger; Max and Ben Johnson, Pitching Wall; Caelan Hanson, Dart Gun Shoot; Pin the Tail on the Bunny, Kala Ervin; Jacob Corbley, Bunny Egg Race, Shammond Ervin, Bunny Bag Toss. There was also a Cake Walk, Face Painting, and Shammond Ervin guessed the number of jelly beans in a large jar. This event was a fundraiser for the bi-annual trip of the 7th and 8th graders to Washington D.C. Thanks to Marleen Johnson for report of winners. Participants were also awarded Silver and Bronze Medals. * Jesse Hansen is the winner of this year's Island Idol. All of the contestants did a great job, particularly on their second selections. 2nd place was Ashley Wacaser, and 3rd place was Josie Hansen. Participants were: Lillie McDonald, (the youngest entrant at 13), Emily Dompke, Josie Hansen, Ashley Wacaser, Jesse Hansen, Christian Cornell. Judges were Frank Maxwell, Kari Gordon, and Gayle Johnson. Kate Kaniff was MC for the program. At the beginning of the program, the six contestants sang together, "I Gotta Feeling" to get the crowd going. The kids each performed two selections to a full house. The judges gave helpful tips to each of the performers, and praise and encouragement, with touches of humor. Several kids accompanied themselves. Others used a CD, or had Barb Hansen (piano), Diane Kahlscheuer (piano), Con McDonald (guitar), or Patricia Hansen (guitar) accompany them. Last year’s Island Idol, Patricia Hansen, performed while the ballots were being counted, and then she announced the 2011 winners. The six contestants ended the evening with Julian Hagen's "Northern Lights". Many volunteers helped make this year's Island Party and Island Idol a success. Thanks to all!!! Winners of the raffle drawing at the Island Party were: #1, a trip for six to the Kalahari Resort at Wisconsin Dells or $400 cash, was won by Ken Tyrrell; 2nd prize, the cedar swing hand crafted by Larry Young, was won by the Henshaws, and the 3rd and 4th prizes were won by Roland Koenig, the Rec Center Pass, and Emily Koenig, the Ferry Line trip booklets. The 5th prize, the picnic lunch from Time Out Concessions and Karfi tickets to Rock Island for four, was won by Jeannie Hutchins. * Michelle and Jonathan Mann are the parents of a baby girl, Jaida McKayla, born April 19, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay, WI. Jaida weighed 6# 13oz. Paternal grandparents are Marlene and Jerry Mann and great grandmother is LeVaun Mann.* The National Association of Letter Carriers is planning their 18th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 14. Put non-perishable food donations in a bag by your mailbox and it will be delivered to the Washington Island food bank for you.* On May 7, Austin Hanlin graduated with a Master of Arts in Higher Education from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA. He currently works as a Residence Director there. * Nathan Greenfeldt, 73, passed away May 1 at Scandia Nursing Home, Sister Bay, WI, where he had been a patient for two days. He was diagnosed with cancer a year ago and had been in and out of Aurora Bay Care since then. A Memorial Service is planned for a future date in August. Our deepest sympathy to his wife, Susan, brother, Harold, on the Island, daughter, Sharon, son, Robert, in California and other family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

THE LORD’S DAY, SUNDAY, May 1, 2011

2011-04-29T14:46:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 17
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Now that same day, two of them were going to a village called Emmaus. They were talking about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things (crucifixion and resurrection) Jesus Himself came near, but they were kept from recognizing Him. As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if He were going farther but they urged Him to “Stay with us,” so He went in and stayed with them. When He was at the table, He took bread, broke it, and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him – “Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” “That day on the Emmaus Road, Jesus poured the healing balm of His Holy Word into the aching heart of the two disciples. The two were a sad pair, buried with grief, trudging along the highway. All at once, a stranger joins them and although they were unaware of this Companion, they were glad for someone in whom they could unburden themselves. So Jesus went with them to their home. “Hearts that burn instead of smolder, Warmer hearts instead of colder. As we walk together on life’s Emmaus highway, give us hearts that burn. Give us hearts that burn, hearts that burn with love for thee.” –Selected
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Grace of Holiness (I Peter 1:13-21). Communion Service. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP: Children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: Heroes of the Faith (Hebrews 11). All are welcome!
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bethel Builders, 2 P.M., in Memorial Hall. Monday: Elder Team, 3 P.M.; Trustee Team, 6 P.M.; Deacon Team, 6:30 P.M.; Leader’s Council, 7 P.M. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 6:30 P.M., in the book of Revelation with Beth Moore, at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst (460 Wickman Road @ Michigan). Questions: call Donna, 847-2552. Tuesday: All students (grades 6-12), hang out with your friends, enjoy some youth-led worship, a brief message from Ben, and time to discuss important issues from 7 to 8:30 P.M. at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study, 1:30 P.M., at Jill Coombs (1025 Main Road). Wednesday: Prayer Team, 7 P.M., and Choir practice, 8 P.M., in Memorial Hall. Wednesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Ben and Stephanie’s place (1965 Main Road). Thursday: Bible Study, 7 P.M., at Tom and Michelle Jordan’s (1481 Main Road), discussing John Piper’s Blazing Center. Everyone welcome. Thursday: Bethel Builders, 6 P.M., in Memorial Hall, to set up for the Mother Daughter Banquet. Thursday: BIG SHOW Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for 6-8th grade at Ben and Stephanie’s home (1965 Main Road). Friday: The Mother-Daughter Banquet, 6 P.M., sponsored by the Bethel Builders in Memorial Hall. This year’s theme is “Festival of Styles”. Come and see the lovely yet hilarious parade of fashion and enjoy turkey and trimmings dinner. Prizes awarded. Call Gibson’s for reservation: (920) 847-2225. May 9: The Annual Bethel Builders Picnic, 5:30 P.M., at Gibson’s West Harbor Resort. All are invited (men too!). Bring your family and a dish to pass. If the weather is unfavorable, we will meet inside. Come and enjoy this last Builders event until next fall. May 14: Spring Work Day at church, 9 A.M. to noon, right after Men’s Breakfast. Come and help tidy up the church grounds before the busy summer season. May 28: Rummage Sale at church to raise funds for our youth ministry. If you have items to donate, please contact Ben and Stephanie Baumann, 847-2304. No clothes please. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Laura and Jack Nehlsen for assisting with choir April 23 and to Laura for her beautiful solo, accompanied by her father-in-law, Peter Nehlsen; and to Peter for his touching rendition of “He’s Alive”; also to Lucille Arnell for piano accompaniment for the congregation. * The Good Friday Service was a Tenebrae Service, the name meaning “darkness” or “shadows”. It is a Holy week devotion that dates back to the 7th or 8th century A.D. and is characterized by the successive extinguishing of the candles as the service progresses. Every word of Tenebrae is taken from the Scriptures. Following the opening prayer, the service is divided into four sections, called “Nocturnes”, each of which is concluded by an appropriate song. After the final Nocturne, the sound of the stone being pushed into place in front of the tomb is heard and the final candle is extinguished, leaving only darkness and silence, symbolizing Christ’s death and burial. At the conclusion of the service, a solitary candle is lit in our anticipation of the risen Savior. Thanks to all participants: Pastor Phil for officiating, Ben Baumann for guitar accompaniment and Lucille Arnell for playing piano, Lisa and Andy Munao, Jr., and Stephanie Baumann for Scripture readings, and Leroy Bass and Butch Gordon for serving Communion. * The Sunrise Service was attended by about 50 community members. It was a beautiful sunrise and although cool, there was no snow. Breakfast was served in Memorial Hall following the service. Thanks to Mary Andersen, Becky Gillespie, Marianna Gibson, Leila Nehlsen, and Everall Jorgenson for serving the breakfast. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Euleene (Blondie) Sorensen, 86, passed away at Golden Living Dorchester, Sturgeon Bay, WI April 26. Blondie and Glen lived on the Island in the 1940’s. * Eleanor Hanson Rohling, 93, passed away April 26 at Ashton Place in Sarasota, FL, where she was residing. Eleanor was brought up on the Island in Jackson Harbor. Then she married Henry Rohling. She spent many summers at the Rohling home on Lobdell’s Point. We will miss her. * Marvin Wacaser had serious surgery April 26. Mail will reach him at 431 S. W. Wash. Ave., Fort White, FL 32038. * U.S. Army Sgt. James Alan Justice, 32, was killed in action in Afghanistan April 23. This was his 4th tour of duty there. He leaves behind a wife and daughter and parents, Lillian (Gunnlaugsson) and Larry Justice, 3497 West Ave., Manilla, Iowa, 51454. Lillian is the daughter of the late Nora and Maynard Gunnlaugsson and raised on the Island. The body has arrived in Manilla, Iowa, but funeral services are pending. To my knowledge, no one with close Island ties has been killed in action since Rick Perez, son of Mae and the late Thorsten Williamson, who was killed in action in Viet Nam in 1969. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Family Center sponsored Easter Egg Hunt, was at 11A.M. at the Rec Center April 23. It was a chilly, cloudy morning, but colored eggs dotted the grounds of the Rec Center. After the Easter Egg Hunt, the 2nd Annual Egg-Lympics, was held at noon. Many games were set up inside the Community Center gym and other activities were set up on the school and Community Center grounds. An old car was colorfully painted to announce the event. TO BE CONTINUED NEXT ISSUE…

RESURRECTION SUNDAY, April 24, 2011

2011-04-29T14:44:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 16
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’” Then they remembered his words” (Luke 24:1-8). “Up from the grave He arose! With a mighty triumph o’er His foes. He arose a Victor from the dark domain, and He lives forever with His saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah, Christ arose!”
5:55 A.M. – COMMUNITY EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE – at Percy Johnson Park (east end of Lake View Road).
6:30 A.M. – EASTER BREAKFAST – served by the deacons in Memorial Hall immediately following the sunrise service.
9:30 A.M. – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL today only, will resume next week.
10:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Our Living Hope (1 Peter 1:1-12). Laura Nehlsen will sing I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, from the Messiah, accompanied by her father-in-law, Peter Nehlsen, who will also sing He’s Alive, accompanied by himself. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP (Easter egg hunt!): for Children age 4 through 6th grade.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bethel Builders. 2 P.M. at Bethel Church. Last meeting before the Mother-Daughter Banquet. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study in Revelation, with Beth Moore. Join us at 6:30 P.M. at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst, 460 Michigan Rd. Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:30 P.M. Come and join us! Wednesday: Prayer and Bible Study, 7 P.M. Choir practice, 8 P.M. at Memorial Hall at church. Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s where they are now living, 1965 Main Road. Thursday: Bible Study, 7 P.M., at Tom and Michelle Jordan’s (1481 Main Road). Everyone welcome. May 6: The Mother-Daughter Banquet sponsored by the Bethel Builders in Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. This year’s theme is “Festival of Styles”. Call Gibson’s for reservations: 920-847-2225. May 9: The Annual Bethel Builders Picnic. All are invited (men too!), 5:30 P.M. at Gibson’s West Harbor Resort. Bring your family and a dish to pass. May 14: Spring Work Day at church, 9 A.M. to noon, right after Men’s Breakfast. May 28: Rummage Sale at church to raise funds for our youth ministry. If you have items to donate, please contact Ben and Stephanie Baumann, 847-2304 (No clothes, please). CHURCH NEWS: Special thanks to Tom Noonan for playing piano for the morning service April 17th. Arbutus Greenfeldt, pianist, was ill and unable to be there. Tom also sang a solo, accompanied by himself on piano and Robert Bjarnarson on guitar. * Easter lilies are given from Netta Hanlin in memory of husband, John, and daughter, Stacey; from Mary and Martin Andersen in memory of their parents, Lorraine and Marvin Andersen and Josephine and Lou Small, Sr.; from Butch and Lorel Gordon in memory of parents, Cliff and Betty Young, and Marge and Frank Gordon. * Gifts have been received from George Johnson, Jr., in memory of his wife, Mary Ann Johnson; from Martha Hindsley, for the Tidings and anything remaining to go wherever it is needed; from Casperson Funeral Home representing memorial gifts in memory of Ann Cornell. * Mark your calendars for Kid’s Island Adventure, August 15-19. More on this later. * COMMUNITY NEWS: The ice is out of the harbors. The fish tugs headed back to dock at Jackson Harbor dock after wintering in Detroit Harbor. * Mother of Bunny Buxton, Connie Maranpo, died April 12th on her 89th birthday. A Memorial Service was held at St. Joseph’s in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, April 16th. * The Family Center Easter Egg Hunt, was at 11A.M. at the Rec Center April 23, followed by the 2nd Annual Egg-Lympics, at noon. * Remember the Annual Island Party at Karly’s Saturday, April 30. * The Honor Roll for the 3rd Quarter at Washington Island Schools is as follows: Superior Honor Roll, 4.00 – Nick Knudsen, grade 12, Maren Schutz, grade 12, Sophia Hagen, grade 9; A Honor Roll, 3.50 or higher – Chris Swanson, grade 12, Hunter Bjarnarson, grade 11, Patricia Hansen, grade 11, Ray McDonald, grade 10, Sarah Waldron, grade 10, Oliver Hansen, grade 8, Lillie McDonald, grade 8, Marina Swanson, grade 8, Micala Ervin, grade 7, Lauren Gordon, grade 7, Quinlyn Mann, grade 7, Lydia Schultz, grade 7; B Honor Roll, 3.00 or higher – Conrad McDonald, grade 12, Cody Wasmer, grade 12, Roxie Munao, grade 12, Aislinn Cornell, grade 11, Stefanie Cornell, grade 11. * Ruth Wilcox, 96, died on April 1 at Grants Pass, Oregon. She was a property owner and resident for many years on Washington Island with her husband, Harvey. He preceded her in death in 1976. On April 12th she was interred next to her husband at Washington Island Cemetery. * Our sympathy to the family and friends of Sharon Koyen, 61, on her death on April 15 at Jack and Engrid Meng residence, Hospice Center, DePere, WI, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 11 A.M. on April 20th with Pastor Frank Maxwell, presiding minister, organist, Diane Kahlscheuer. Congregational songs were sung. A lunch was held in Fellowship Hall after the service. Numerous friends and family members came from off island to attend. * Kirby Gunnlaugsson, one of nine Door County League baseball players, will be inducted into the Door County Baseball Hall of Fame at a banquet on May 7th at the Draft Haus in Sturgeon Bay. Tickets are on sale at the Draft Haus or by contacting Ken Schaefer at 920-743-8927 or Jocko Rader at 920-743-3522. 101 members have been inducted since the hall of fame was founded in 1992.

PALM SUNDAY, April 17, 2011

2011-04-15T10:10:00.001-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 15
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org

“The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it, as it is written, “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion; see your King is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.” “This crowd of Pilgrims have come to celebrate the Passover. This entrance is fit for a king which is what the crowd determined Him to be: the “King of Israel”. The people carried palm fronds, which have been present at celebrations since the days of Moses, and they publicly acknowledge Him as the One “who comes in the name of the Lord”. Against this back drop, Jesus fulfills the prophecy that the Messiah will come “gentle and riding on…the foal of a donkey”. The crowd at this moment joyously hails Him as the Christ. He knew that many who cried “Hosanna!” that day would be part of a mob screaming “Away with Him!” a few days later.” What will YOU do? Now is the time to decide. You must be for or against Him who died; ‘Twas for you He was slain, life eternal to gain, O what will you do with Him?
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs, adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: We Would See Jesus (John 12:12-26). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage: Our Fantastic Faith (Hebrews 11). Everyone invited.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Christ in the Passover: Dave Garrett with Jews for Jesus will be here 7 P.M. (note time change) to lead us through a Passover Meal demonstrating how this 3,500 year old tradition points to Jesus the Messiah in all its details. This will be a memorable event for the whole family. Don’t miss it. A free will offering will be taken to defray Dave’s travelling expenses and any balance will go to Jews for Jesus ministry. During an early break in the demonstration, we will enjoy a Potluck meal. Bring a dish to pass, hot dish, salad, etc. Coffee and tea will be provided. Everyone welcome. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study is studying Revelation, with Beth Moore. Join us at 6:30 P.M. at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst, 460 Michigan Rd. Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Another Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:30 P.M., Come and join us! Wednesday: Prayer and Bible Study, 7 P.M. Choir practice, 8 P.M. at Memorial Hall at church. Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Thursday: 7 P.M. at Tom and Michelle Jordan’s on Main Road. Everyone welcome. Friday: Good Friday Service, 7 P.M. Sunday: April 24th, Community Easter Sunrise Service at Percy Johnson Park at 5:55 A.M. Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Breakfast follows in Memorial Hall. Join Us! May 6: The Mother-Daughter Banquet sponsored by the Bethel Builders in Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. This year’s theme is “Festival of Styles” which will involve several people. Call Gibson’s for reservation: 920-847-2225. CHURCH NEWS: Speaker at the Men’s Breakfast was John Williams. * We need volunteers to mow the church lawn this summer beginning in May. Sign up at church or call Don Greene. * Word has been received that the Westosha Lakes Church Youth Group will again help with Kid’s Island Adventure, August 15-19. More on this later. * Thanks to Lucille Arnell for playing the piano April 10. COMMUNITY NEWS: 2nd annual Egg-Lympics, on Saturday, April 23 at noon. This event is the kick off fund raiser for the 7/8 graders 2012 DC Trip and follows the Family Center Easter Egg Hunt, which happens at 11A.M. at the Rec Center. Have your business, group, or family put together a team. Teams must consist of five members, have a team name, and some type of uniform that designates your group. The entrance fee per team is $25, which offers full access to all the games at the Egg-Lympics. * Remember the Annual Island Party at Karly’s Saturday, April 30. A delicious array of food and desserts, with live piano music by Barb Hansen, begins at 5:30 P.M. Intermission, 6:30 – 7 P.M. Live entertainment, 7 P.M., includes performances of contestants for the 3rd Island Idol contest. The raffle prizes are: #1: Two nights, three days at Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, African Queen Suite, for six or $400 CASH. #2: Cedar Swing hand-made by Larry Young. #3: Family Membership at the W.I. Rec Center. #4: Ferry Line auto and passenger pass books. #5: Lunch from Time Out Concessions and tickets to Rock Island on the Karfi for a family of four. Your support of this event funds the Red Barn director, the Scandinavian Fest, the free Red Cross swimming lessons, and other projects. * Butch and Lorel Gordon travelled last weekend to North Carolina to visit with her brother, Ben Young, and sister, Jennifer Inscoe. Ben had flown to Chapel Hill, NC, from New Hampshire and Jennifer had driven from Virginia for the visit. When returning home, Lorel and Butch got delayed in Cleveland, Ohio because of the severe storms in Green Bay on Sunday night. They were finally able to fly into Green Bay, arriving after midnight. The pilot flew down to Chicago area and then up and behind the storm system. * About 65 attended the Annual Town Meeting held April 11 at the gym in the Community Center. Current Town Chairman, Tim Jessen, administered the oath of office to newly elected Chairman, Joel Gunnlaugsson, and re-elected Supervisor, Randy Sorensen. * Mrs. Tom (Sharon) Koyen is a patient at Unity, 2366 Oak Ridge Circle, DePere, WI 54115. She would appreciate hearing from you. * Also continue to pray for Kim Hansen, 1801 White Trillium Trail, Washington Island, WI 54246. * Donna and Merrill Lundberg have returned from enjoying a month in Ireland. * Arthur Gibson and daughter Jocelyn visited his family here at West Harbor Resort. He has been transferred from his position with World Wide Schlumberger in St. Johns Newfoundland to Al Khobar Saudi Arabia. He leaves May 1 and will return for his family in August in time to enroll the children in school. * Nathan Greenfeldt has shown much improvement and he and Susan came home April 13. He entered Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay April 6, 2010, and has been a patient off and on since then, this last stay being 8 weeks. Praise the Lord for answered prayer. * The Danish Mill opens April 15th after being closed over the winter months. *

THE LORD’S DAY, April 10, 2011

2011-04-12T20:56:00.001-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 14
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Let them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for men, for He satisfies the thristy and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalms 107: 8,9 I Met The Master Face To Face: “I had walked life’s pathway with easy tread, Had followed where comfort and pleasure led; And then it chanced in a quiet place, I met my Master, face to face. I had built castles and built them high, With their towers that pierced the blue of the sky. I had sworn to rule with an iron mace, when I met the Master face to face. I met Him and knew Him and blushed to see that His eyes, full of sorrow, were fixed on me, And I faltered and fell at His feet that day While my castles melted and vanished away. And I cried aloud, “Oh make me meet to follow the marks of Thy pierced feet.” My thought is now for the Souls of Men, I’ve lost my life to find it again. E’er since alone in that Holy Place, I met my Master, face to face.” - Selected
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class in Memorial Hall.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY at the parsonage.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bethel Builders, 2 P.M., meet in Memorial Hall at church. Please be present. This is one of the last meetings before the Mother-Daughter Banquet and we have much to do. Monday: Study at Jordan’s, 1481 Main Rd., 7 P.M. Everyone welcome. We’ll be discussing The Blazing Center by John Piper. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study is studying Revelation, with Beth Moore. Join us at 6:30 P.M. at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst, 460 Michigan Rd. Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:00 P.M. Come and join us! Wednesday: Prayer and Bible Study, 7 P.M. Choir practice, 8 P.M. at the home of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt’s on Aznoe Rd. Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s where they are now living, 1965 Main Road. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: En Gedi, contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family. 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. April 18: Christ in the Passover, 6 P.M. Mark your calendars for April 18th - Dave Garrett with Jews for Jesus will be here to lead us through a Passover Meal demonstrating how this 3,500 year old tradition points to Jesus the Messiah in all its details. April 30: Community Easter Sunrise Service at Percy Johnson East Side Park. Meet at the park at 5:55 A.M. This is a moving service and a great way to start the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. May 6: The Mother-Daughter Banquet sponsored by the Bethel Builders in Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. This year’s theme is “Festival of Styles” which will involve several people. Marianna Gibson will start taking reservations mid-April: 920-847-2225. TO THE TIDINGS STAFF: “A long delayed thank you for your kind ministry. The Tidings keep the Christian Spirit alive in reaching out to others. What is shared is not added – it is multiplied. A special thanks for sending the Tidings to my mother, Kay Goodlet at Hearthside. It lets her know she is not forgotten.” – from Carol O’Neil (Carol also said that others at Hearthside read it on occasion and sometimes recognized some of those mentioned.) CHURCH NEWS: If you would like to give an Easter lily in memory of or in honor of someone, please call Lorel Gordon, 920-847-9925 or 847-2221. * Thanks to John Williams for teaching the Adult Sunday School class and serving as guest speaker for the Sunday morning service on April 3rd. Also thanks to Morris Hogard who was the guest speaker for the morning service March 27. Thank you to Butch Gordon for leading the Wednesday night Bible Study in Pastor’s absence. Thanks to Aaron Rank for his great solo last Sunday accompanied by himself, Ben Baumann, and Joey Munao on guitars, Steve Ervin on drums. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Sportsman’s Club Annual Wildlife Banquet will be April 16 at Karly’s. During the evening there will be a presentation of the “Learn to Hunt” program offered by the Sportsman’s Club. * The Annual Town Meeting is Tuesday, April 12. * 2nd annual Egg-Lympics, on Saturday, April 23 at 12:00. This event is the kick off fund raiser for the 7/8 graders 2012 DC Trip and follows the Family Center Easter Egg Hunt, which happens at 11:00 at the Rec Center. * Work continues at the TPAC building where visible evidence is that the side support bars have been removed. The new siding has been started and should be completed soon. * The Detroit Harbor Ladies Aid building, the Evergreen Lodge, which houses the Twice Around shop, now has a closed in porch. With partial wall and screened area, it will provide more shelter from weather and small animals. Marvin Fuller has worked on the project and plans to install shelving for display of items on the porch. * Congratulations to Elaine Reichenbach on her 95th birthday, April 14. She is a resident at Dorchester Nursing Home in Sturgeon Bay, 54235. * Rachel and Jonathan O’Brien are the parents of a baby boy, Patrick Hagen O’Brien, born March 27. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Linda Swan. * Haruko (Phoebe) Olson died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at her home on Washington Island. She was 90 years old. In January 2008 she suffered a stroke and has been in hospice care ever since. No funeral will be held. Haruko, which in Japanese means “fine spring day”, was the spouse of William (Bill) Olson who preceded her in death in November 2009. Survivor is their son, Charles Olson. Haruko was an artist who loved painting (especially flowers) in watercolor. Her life here on Washington Island with all the natural beauty and an artistically inclined group of friends was ideal. She was born near Tokyo, Japan in April 1920. Charitable contributions in memory of Phoebe are suggested for the Art and Nature Center of Washington Island or Unity Hospice. * There were a total of 503 voters for the spring election on the Island. Chairman: Elizabeth Holmes, 102; Carol Stayton, 113; Joel Gunnlaugsson, 274. Supervisors: Terri Moore, 119; Randy Sorensen, 331; Joel Gunnlaugsson, 349; write-ins, 17. School Board: Connie Hatch, 228; Robert Cornell, 248. The School Referendum passed with the vote: 273 to 225.

THE LORD’S DAY, April 3, 2011

2011-04-12T20:54:00.000-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 13
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“If we claim to have fellowship with Him yet walk in darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin.” I John 1:6,7. “According to Gallup surveys, confirmed by other polls taken over fifteen years ago, 33% of all Americans over age 18 indicate they are evangelical or “born again” Christians. That translates into 59 million Christians, or one in every 3 adults, who experienced a turning point in their lives and made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ. This information should grip us with terror. It means the greatest revival in history has so far been impotent to change society. It is revival without reformation. It is revival which left the country floundering in spiritual ignorance. It is a change in belief without a corresponding change in behavior. The American gospel has evolved into a gospel of addition without subtraction. It is belief that we can add Christ to our lives, but not subtract sin – a change of believe without a change in behavior. It is a revival without repentance. What we do must confirm what we say. Our deeds are a proof of our repentance. A changed life is one that has added Christ and subtracted sin, that attracts the world weary of worn-out words. Obedience is the proof.” - Selected
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class will be taught by John Williams.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Guest Speaker, John Williams. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
NO BIBLE STUDY TONIGHT.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Study at Jordan’s, 1481 Main Rd., 7 P.M. Everyone welcome. We’ll be discussing The Blazing Center by John Piper. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study is studying Revelation, with Beth Moore. Join us at 6:30 P.M. at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst, 460 Michigan Rd. Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:00 P.M. Come and join us!. Wednesday: Prayer and Bible Study, 7 P.M. Choir practice, 8 P.M. at the home of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt’s, Aznoe Rd. Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s where they are now living, 1965 Main Road. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: En Gedi, contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family. 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. CHURCH CALENDAR: April 18: Christ in the Passover, 6 P.M. Mark your calendars for April 18th - Dave Garrett with Jews for Jesus will be here to lead us through a Passover Meal demonstrating how this 3,500 year old tradition points to Jesus the Messiah in all its details. May 6: The Mother-Daughter Banquet sponsored by the Bethel Builders in Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. This year’s theme is “Festival of Styles” which will involve several people. Marianna Gibson will start taking reservations by mid-April: 920-847-2225. CHURCH NEWS: PLEASE let Mary Andersen (note her contact information on the back of the Tidings) know if your address changes as it costs 50 cents for each return of the Tidings. Also, remember to consider a donation to the Tidings. Your support keeps this vital ministry going. Thank you! * If you would like to give an Easter lily in memory of or in honor of someone, please call Lorel Gordon, 920-847-9925 or 847-2221. * Pastor and Sandy vacationed for two weeks visiting with family in different areas of the country. COMMUNITY NEWS: April 16th there will be a benefit for Mike Wacaser at KK Fiske and the Granary at 6 P.M. Mike was severely burned when a race car he was driving while on vacation in Georgia, hit a wall at high speed and burst into flame. He has been recuperating at his parent’s home after hospitalization at a burn center in Florida and is hoping to be home on the Island the first part of April. * Jeannie and Kirby Gunnlaugsson vacationed in Scottsdale, Arizona, for three weeks. While there they joined a picnic with several Island summer residents for the first Arizona-Island Picnic. * Dale and Candy Kirchner and Trudy and Dan Schelitzche vacationed two weeks in the Dominican Republic. In Dale’s absence, Jerry Rupiper served as mail carrier on the Island. * The families of Michelle and Tom Jordan and Andy Munao, Jr. and Lisa spring break vacationing at Niagara Falls and Washington D.C. * Trudy (Lockhart) McDowell and neighbor friend from Albuquerque, N.M. visited relatives and friends here recently. * There will be a Spring Concert at Trinity Fellowship Hall this Sunday, April 3. A potluck dinner will be at 6 P.M. followed by a free concert by Samantha George (violin) and Stanislav Venglevski (accordion). The concert is sponsored by The Washington Island Music Festival, Trinity Lutheran Church, Sievers, The Red Barn, and other generous individuals. * The annual Sportsman’s Club Wildlife Banquet will be held at Karly’s Hall on Saturday April 16. Dinner, silent auction, door prizes, raffle for three guns and a trail camera, a BB gun shoot at 5:30 P.M. plus a presentation on the Sportsman’s Club Learn to Hunt program. Monies generated are used for food plots for Island wildlife and the pheasant project. * Remember the Annual Island Party will be at Karly’s Saturday, April 30. * The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation announced the recipients of $1,000 Initiative Scholarships, Excellence Scholarships and Fellowships. A luncheon to honor the achievements of northeastern Wisconsin teachers was held Saturday, March 26, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Each teacher received a $1,000 Fellowship and an additional $1,000 grant will be awarded to the teacher's school for use in innovative educational projects. Margaret Foss, Washington Island School, is a recipient this year. Congratulations! The Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship program was established by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl in 1990. * Michelle (Brown) Naquin had labrial scope surgery March 22 for a torn hip at Aurora Bay Care Hospital. She returned to the Island March 24th and is recuperating and doing therapy at home. She would like to thank everyone who has helped her and Toby during this time by helping to care for the children, bringing food, praying for them, and other thoughtful expressions of encouragement and support. * Rachel and Jonathan O’Brien are the parents of a baby boy. More details next week.

THE LORD’S DAY, March 27, 2011

2011-04-12T20:53:00.001-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 12
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“He must become greater; I must become less.” John 3:30 Keep the right perspective of who He is and who we are. Let His Holy Word be your reminder and guide to maintain this truth daily.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class will be taught by John Williams.
John, along with his wife, Dottie, and mother, Margie, (who is 101 years old) are now Island residents. They live in their new home off Swenson Road. John will be guest speaker for the class and the Morning Worship Service next Sunday.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Guest Speaker, Morris Hogard. He is the husband of Kathy (Greenfeldt) who was born and raised on the Island. Her parents are the late Lorman and Dolly (Cornell) Greenfeldt. They and several other members of their family have been here helping out with the making of maple syrup at the home of their daughter, Kirsten Ellefson and family. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
NO BIBLE STUDY TONIGHT.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bethel Builders at 2 P.M. in Memorial Hall. We will be finalizing plans for the Mother-Daughter Banquet. Please be present as this is an important meeting. Monday: Study at Jordan’s, 1481 Main Rd., 7 P.M. Everyone welcome. We’ll be discussing The Blazing Center by John Piper. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study is studying Revelation, with Beth Moore. Join us at 6:30 P.M. at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst, 460 Michigan Rd. Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:00 P.M. The study is “Faithful, Abundant, True” with Kay Arthur, Pricilla Shirer, and Beth Moore. “Three lives going Deeper Still Conference”. Come and join us!. Wednesday: Bible Study led by Butch Gordon in the absence of Pastor, followed by prayer, 7 P.M. Choir practice, 8 P.M. at the home of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt’s on Aznoe Rd. Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s where they are now living, 1965 Main Road. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: En Gedi, contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family. 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. CHURCH CALENDAR: April 18: Christ in the Passover, 6 P.M. Mark your calendars for April 18th - Dave Garrett with Jews for Jesus will be here to lead us through a Passover Meal demonstrating how this 3,500 year old tradition points to Jesus the Messiah in all its details. May 6: The Mother-Daughter Banquet sponsored by the Bethel Builders in Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. This year’s theme is “Festival of Styles” which will involve several people. Marianna Gibson will start taking reservations by mid-April: 920-847-2225. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Donna and Merrill for painting the alcove behind the pulpit area. Good job! * A gift has been received in honor of the Tidings crew for “faithfully sending the Tidings each week to Kay Goodlet at Hearthside.” From her daughter, Carol O’Neill. * Note that the Tidings mailing is now required to be taped in two places which will greatly increase the time it takes to prepare it. Anyone who can help Mary Andersen with the taping, addressing, and mailing of the Tidings would be welcome. COMMUNITY NEWS: “Once again, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade stepped off at 11 A.M. in spite of the forecast the weather was sunny, though breezy. The Legion Honor Guard: Doug Huffman, Herb Gibson, Allen Thiele, and Bill Nada led carrying Old Glory. Ed O’Neill, carrying the Tri-Color was second. Ted Hansen in Legion Uniform marches along side. Music was provided by Tom Noonan and his two grandchildren. (They came all the way from Hawaii. Sonja Noonan said they have been in much larger parades but none were more fun!) Their drums and cymbals were a solid background for Michael Gillespie’s bagpipes. Their medley of Irish tunes lighted the steps of all. LeVaun Mann’s spirited marching was an inspiration to Marlene Mann, Betsy Boshka, Kathleen Morris, and Sandy Green all gaily topped in Red Hats. To add more color to the festivities, Betsy Boshka’s hat became airborne, briefly turning the parade into a race. Jill Jorgenson carried another Irish flag while Kate Kaniff carried a Green “O’Neill” football jersey and Pat Clark carried her camera, snapping pictures along the way. One irresistible photo, as always, was Tim Jessen’s green hair, green beard and free green beads. Last, but decidedly NOT least, came the dogs: long haired, short haired, black and white, all white, all black, brindled and sold brown each decked in something green. Owners Carol and John Machek, Dawn, Terri Moore, Dick and Sally Clancy, Ainslee Cornell, and Jim and Sandy Zigler, also dressed for the day. Even the two escorts: Marian Boniface for Marilyn Pinzur’s ‘Molly’, and Nancy Thiele for daughter’s dog ‘Sasha’ were wearing the green. The parade ended while the sun was still shining. It was another fun tribute to Irish Heritage, followed by other Irish traditions, good talk, good drinks, good music, and good food in Karly’s Hall. As they say in Erin: “it was great craic”. – Thanks to Carol O’Neill for the Parade report. * A spring snowstorm brought about 10 inches of snow March 22 and 23. There was thunder with the snow during the early morning hours of Wednesday. With the strong northeasterly wind, there were no ferry crossings on Wednesday. Because of the snow and wind, Washington Island Schools started late, after 10 A.M. and the students were dismissed early, at 2 P.M. * Spring Election is April 5th. The ballot will include the position of Town Chairman (one position available) and the two candidates on the ballot are Elizabeth Holmes and Carol Stayton. Joel Gunnlaugsson has filed to run as a write in candidate for Town Chairman. Running for Town Supervisor (two positions available) are Terri Moore, Randall Sorensen, Joel Gunnlaugsson. School Board candidates (1 position available ) are Connie Hatch and Robert Cornell. There will also be a school referendum on the ballot. * As part of the weekend for the Washington Island Canoe and Kayak Event, Door County Naturalist, Roy Lukes, is scheduled to speak at the TPAC at 7 P.M. on June 18th. *
If you would like to give an Easter lily in memory of or in honor of someone, please call Lorel Gordon, 920-847-9925 or 847-2221. * The Annual Town Meeting is Tuesday, April 12 and the Regular Town Board Meeting will be Wednesday, April 13. * There will be a Spring Concert at Trinity Fellowship Hall April 3. A potluck dinner will be at 6 P.M. followed by a free concert by Samantha George (violin) and Stanislav Venglevski (accordion). The concert is sponsored by The Washington Island Music Festival, Trinity Lutheran Church, Sievers, The Red Barn, and other generous individuals. * The annual Sportsman’s Club Wildlife Banquet will be held at Karly’s Hall on Saturday April 16. Dinner, silent auction, door prizes, raffle for three guns and a trail camera, a BB gun shoot at 5:30 P.M. plus a presentation on the Sportsman’s Club Learn to Hunt program. Monies generated are used for food plots for Island wildlife and the pheasant project. * Remember the the Annual Island Party will be at Karly’s Saturday, April 30. Enjoy delicious array of food and desserts. The Island Party will also feature the 3rd Island Idol contest. Invitations and raffle tickets have been mailed. If you haven’t received one and would like to, contact Dianna Young at ____. The raffle drawing prizes are: Prize #1: Two nights, three days at the Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, African Queen Suite, for six. (Value: $700.00) or $400 CASH. Prize #2: Cedar Swing hand-made by Larry Young. (Value: $500.00) Prize #3: Family Membership at the Washington Island Rec Center (Value: $250.00) Prize #4: Ferry Line auto and passenger pass books. (Value: $155.50) Prize #5: Lunch from Time Out Concessions and tickets to Rock Island on the Karfi for a family of four. Your support of this event funds the Red Barn director, the Scandinavian Fest, the free Red Cross swimming lessons, and other projects. * Michelle (Brown) Naquin had labrial scope surgery March 22 for a torn hip. She was at Aurora Bay Care Hospital. She returned to the Island March 24th and will be doing therapy and recovering at home. *

THE LORD’S DAY, March 20, 2011

2011-03-17T20:12:00.001-07:00

Vol. 65
No. 11
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.” “What a gorgeous bouquet!” she exclaimed, as her eyes saw the beautiful floral arrangement and she bent over to catch the fragrance. Then she suddenly realized there was no fragrance. They were artificial! They looked perfect. Their construction so true – but there was no life. Today we are living in a world of make believe. What appears to be “mink” to the untrained eye was a “fake fur.” Diamond and jewels that twinkle brightly are often glass. Somehow, artificiality seems to have its counter part in areas of our lives – even the spiritual. We may display outwardly the signs of Christian life. We may attend church services regularly; participate in the services, read our Bibles, and pray. But we know nothing about the stabilizing force of Christianity; nor the joy and peace it brings to others, even in the time of heartache, sorrow and confusion. Like the flowers, there is no fragrance to our lives, because there is no real life. It behooves us to consider carefully this most important of all matters: Do I know the Lord Jesus Christ as my Saviour? Do I have Eternal Life? The common answer often is, “I hope so.” God wants us to be sure for He says, “These things have written that ye may know that ye have eternal life. He that hath the Son hath life. And he that hath not the Son of God hath not Life.” The artificial flower never reproduces itself as it has no life. God’s plan for our lives is that we should reproduce. His fragrance in our lives, as we radiate Christ, will cause others to know Him in the way we serve our Lord, being used by Him to reproduce His life in others.” Selected.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Shame in Shechem (Genesis 33:18 – 34:31). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
NO BIBLE STUDY TONIGHT.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Study at Jordans (1481 Main Rd.), 7 P.M., discussing The Blazing Center by John Piper. Everyone welcome. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 6:30 P.M., studying Revelation. Join us at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst (460 Wickman Rd. @ Michigan). Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study, 1:00 P.M., at Jill Coombs (1025 Main Rd.). Come and join us! Wednesday: Bible Study, 7 P.M., led by Butch Gordon in the absence of Pastor, followed by prayer at the home of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt’s (1250 Aznoe Rd.). Choir practice follows at 8 P.M.. Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s (1965 Main Road). Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Students (grades 6-8) with Stephanie and Ben Baumann at church. Saturday: En Gedi, contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family, 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Lucille Arnell for playing the piano last Sunday for the morning worship service. * Pastor Phil spoke at the Men’s Breakfast, held last Saturday. * Special speakers for the morning worship service while Pastor and Sandy are gone will be Morris Hogard, husband of Kathy (Greenfeldt) Hogard and father of Kerstin (Hogard) Ellefson, on Sunday, March 27th, and John Williams will be the speaker on Sunday, April 3rd. John Williams will also be teaching the adult Sunday School class on both of these Sundays. * May 6th: The Mother-Daughter Banquet sponsored by the Bethel Builders in Memorial Hall, 6 P.M. This year’s theme is “Festival of Styles”. * A gift has been received from Bev Cook in memory of Mary Ann Johnson and other departed friends. * Mark your calendars for April 18th – Christ in the Passover. Dave Garrett with Jews for Jesus will be here to lead us through a Passover Meal demonstrating how this 3,500 year old tradition points to Jesus the Messiah in all its details. COMMUNITY NEWS: 10 new EMT’s (Emergency Medical Technicians) are Nationally Registered, have a Wisconsin EMT license and have a local credential agreement to practice with the Door County EMS (Emergency Medical Service). Congratulations to the new Washington Island Station EMT’s: Ben Baumann, Chris Swanson, Conrad McDonald, Elizabeth Hansen, James Rose (Jack), Jeff McDonald, Paul Swanson, Rob Carr, Sarah Schultz, Karen Gordon. Instructors were Jim Boland, Gary Schultz, with assistance from Lee Engstrom and Bob Gillespie. * There will be a Boneless Fish Boil Benefit for Mike Wacaser at KK Fiske and the Granary on Saturday, April 16 at 6 P.M. Mike suffered severe burns, while on vacation in Georgia in February, when a race car he was driving smashed into a wall and burst into flames. He was airlifted to a Florida burn center. He continues to be treated. * Maple sap is being collected around the Island and first batches have already been cooked off and bottled. * The Trueblood Performing Arts Center will be re-opening for the 2011 season. All the required work on the building is currently being completed with emphasis on safety and practicality for year ‘round use. The first event scheduled to be held at the TPAC is the Washington Island Forum, June 27-July 1. A TPAC Committee will be, at least initially, in charge of scheduling the events. * The building known for many years as Thor's Chalet is being transformed by new owners, Scott Sonoc and Marsha Williams. It will provide space for Island art and history displays, and special gatherings and events. It will also be a draw to the Island for retreats, lectures and meetings, as well as other activities. It is anticipated that The Chalet will be available for use by this summer. * The Washington Island Community Health Program (WICHP) announces that the Washington Island Food Bank is in need of cereal, peanut butter, canned fruits, and canned vegetables. Place in a box at the check out counter in Mann’s Store for that purpose. Thank you. * Word has been received of the death of Mila Casperson, 89, March 12. Funeral Services will be held March 22 at the Shepherd of the Bay Church in Ellison Bay. She is the wife of Clyde Casperson and mother of Greg Casperson, well known on the Island and throughout the county. * Marsha and Jim Gunnlaugsson have returned from visiting Phil and Michelle Ellerbrock, Lexington, SC, Marsha Williams and Scott Sonoc, Buford, SC, sister, Susan Jepsen, Pensacola, FL, Bob and Kathy Jepsen and family, Milton, FL, Herb and Maggie Justinger, Huntsville, Alabama. * Mary and Martin Andersen returned from a Caribbean Cruise. They were 2 of 12 in the party including members of the Dale Seaquist family. Their daughter, Lisa, is married to Cole Seaquist. * Nathan Greenfeldt remains a patient at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Greenbriar Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311. His wife Susan is with him as well as daughter, Sharon Greenfeldt, and son, Robert Greenfeldt, both from California. * Congratulations to Curt and Jessica Elmore on the birth of their son, Owen, on March 8th. Owen was 6# 10 oz. 21 inches long. He is the first grandchild of Linda and Joe Elmore of Washington Island.

THE LORD’S DAY, March 13, 2011

2011-03-10T08:51:00.000-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 10
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR BEFORE BEDTIME THIS SATURDAY NIGHT.
THE TIME CHANGES AT 2 A.M. MARCH 13TH.
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16). D.L. Moody gave an illustration at one of his meetings about a ship that was lost because the lower lights of the harbor were not burning. He appealed to the audience: “Brothers, the Master will take care of the lighthouse! Let us keep the lower lights burning!” In the audience was Philip P. Bliss, hymn writer, who then composed, “Brightly beams our Father’s mercy from His lighthouse evermore; But to us He gives the keeping of the lights along the shore.” Today we ask ourselves: Am I burning my light or has it dimmed? Trim your feeble lamp, my brother, Some poor sailor tempest tossed, Trying now to make the harbor, in the darkness maybe lost. We are special harbor lights to identify the harbor for those who may be “trying now to make the harbor, in the darkness may be lost.” Selected.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Face of God (Genesis 33:1-17). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE: Our Fantastic Faith (Hebrews 11). All are invited.  CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bethel Builders, 2 P.M., at the home of Arbutus Greenfeldt (1250 Aznoe Road). We will begin discussion and planning for the Mother-Daughter Banquet. Please join us. Monday: Study at Jordans (1481 Main Rd.), 7 P.M. Everyone welcome. We’ll be discussing The Blazing Center by John Piper. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study is studying Revelation with Beth Moore. Join us at 6:30 P.M. at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst (460 Wickman Rd. @ Michigan). Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:00 P.M. The study is “Faithful, Abundant, True” with Kay Arthur, Pricilla Shirer, and Beth Moore at the “Three lives going Deeper Still Conference”. Come and join us! Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice, 8 P.M. at the home of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt’s on Aznoe Rd. Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s where they are now living, at the Regnier home, 1965 Main Road. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Students (grades 6-8) with Stephanie and Ben at church. Saturday: En Gedi, contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family. 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. CHURCH NEWS: “Many thanks for mailing copies of the Tidings. We appreciate getting the personal news from the Island.” – Steve and Marjorie Tobey. * Please accept this offering in memory of Eloise Renzaglia for whom I was named. Eloise went home to be with the Lord last October. Thanks to Arbutus for telling me the story of my name. I had the privilege of meeting Eloise a few years ago and so enjoyed her company. She loved receiving the Tidings.” Eloise (Jensen) and Ed Curran. * A full house attended the contemporary worship service March 5. One of the highlights was the dedication of baby Christian James II, son of Meghann and Chris Haertig, to the Lord. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Phil Green. Special song, “Let Them Be Little” was sung by the baby’s uncle Christian, whose name is also Christian James, only the last name is Cornell. Uncle Christian is the son of Eileen and the late Rodney Cornell. Others participating in the service were guitar leader, Ben Baumann, guitar and voice, Andy Munao, Jr., guitar, Steve Ervin, drums. * Thanks to Bradley Jordan and Mack Ellefson for playing guitar on several songs this past Sunday. CHRIST IN THE PASSOVER: Mark your calendars for April 18th - Dave Garrett with Jews for Jesus will be here to lead us through a Passover Meal demonstrating how this 3,500 year old tradition points to Jesus the Messiah in all its details. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: “What a joy I have received this year! The calls, letters, cards, flowers and gifts I have received from all of you have been my lifeline. I appreciate all your prayers, love, caring and strength. I am getting stronger every day, and am looking forward to seeing you all very soon.” – from Connie Sena * Mary Gunnerson had the misfortune to fall and break her shoulder. She was taken to aurora Hospital, Green Bay, WI where 2 steel plates were inserted. Pray that she heals well. Her sister Ruthie is still recuperating from her recent surgery but is doing as well as she can to care for her. Mail will reach them at 7931 Piehel St., Baileys Harbor, WI 54202. Phone 920-839-2059. COMMUNITY NEWS: Center Stage, sponsored by Island Players, was held March 6th at the Rec Center. There were two comic scenes, featuring Dave Ranney, Emmett Woods, Pat Wright, Don and Mary Lee Benson, Cindra Hokkanen, Carole and John Machek, and Carissa Mann. Joyce Morehouse presented a dramatic interpretation of a prose piece, followed by refreshments and Open Stage which provided an opportunity for volunteers in the audience to participate. * The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on the 17th and as usual will feature ‘the wearin’ of the green’ on people and pets and Tim Jessen in his Irish kilt as well as musicians. The parade ends at Karly’s where a lunch of corned beef and cabbage is served. Join the parade of onlookers and celebrate the advent of spring. * As of February 28, 10 new EMT’s (Emergency Medical Technicians) are Nationally Registered, have a Wisconsin EMT license and have a local credential agreement to practice with the Door County EMS (Emergency Medical Service). * Voters will be asked, in April, to approve exceeding the state-imposed revenue cap by $346,700 for the Washington Island School District. This would be for one year. Last year voters approved a one year override and a three year cap override of $20,000 to be used for new technology. * March 9th was the last Town Board meeting that Tim Jessen presided as Chairman. Tim has served for two terms and this year chose not to run. * The Annual Town Meeting is Tuesday, April 12 and the Regular Town Board Meeting will be Wednesday, April 13.

THE LORD’S DAY, March 6, 2011

2011-03-04T14:25:00.001-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 9
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
HELL: “What is meant by the word hell?” They say sometimes “it’s cold as hell”. Sometimes they say, “It’s hot as hell”. When it rains, “It’s hell” they cry. It’s also “hell” when it’s dry. They “hate like hell” to see it snow, “It’s a hell of a wind” when it starts to blow. Now “how in hell can anyone tell “what in hell” they mean by the word “hell?” “This married life is hell” they say. When he comes in late, “Its hell to pay.” When he starts to yell it’s a “hell of a note”. It’s “hell” when the kids you have to tote. It’s “hell” when the doctor sends his bills, for a “hell” of a lot of trips and pills. When you get this, you know real well, just what is meant by the word “hell”. “Hell, yes”, “hell, no” and “Oh hell” too, “The hell you don’t”, and “the hell you do”. And “what in hell” and “the hell it is”. “The hell with yours” and “the hell with his”. “Now who in hell” and “Oh hell, where?” And “what the hell, do you think I care”? But “the hell of it is” and “it’s sure as hell”, we don’t know “what in hell” is hell. – James Whitcomb Riley. “The Bible warns us in Mark 9:43-49, “…it is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell where the fire never goes out --- it is better to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell --- it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than have two eyes and be thrown into hell where the worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. Everyone will be salted with fire.” Salt preserves – everyone who enters hell will be preserved through an eternity of torment. Heaven or Hell – just as you choose it – but remember its God’s love you are throwing away. It is your choice.
Baby Dedication, Saturday, March 5: Son of Chris and Meghann Haertig, Christian James II,
will be dedicated during the Contemporary Worship Service, 6 P.M. at Bethel Church, Memorial Hall.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Blessing of Brokenness (Genesis 32:22-32). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE: Christ, Our Only Hope (Hebrews 10:26-39). All are invited.  CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bible Study at Jordan’s (1481 Main Rd.), 7 P.M., discussing The Blazing Center by John Piper. Everyone welcome. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 6:30 P.M., discussing a video series on Revelation by Beth Moore, at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst, (460 Wickman Rd. at Michigan Rd.). Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:00 P.M. (NOTE change of time). The study is “Faithful, Abundant, True” with Kay Arthur, Pricilla Shirer, and Beth Moore (“Three lives going Deeper Still Conference”). Come and join us! Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice, 8 P.M. at the home of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt’s on Aznoe Rd. Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s where they are now living, at the Regnier home (1965 Main Road). Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Students (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: Community Men’s Breakfast, 8 A.M., in Memorial Hall. Saturday: En Gedi, a contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family, 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. CHURCH NEWS: Thank you to Bethel Builders for the gift of $1,000 to the church general fund. * Christ in the Passover: Mark your calendars and invite your friends. Dave Garrett with Jews for Jesus will be here 6 P.M. Monday, April 18th, to lead us through a Passover Meal demonstrating how this 3,500 year old tradition points to Jesus the Messiah in all its details. This will be a memorable event for the whole family. Don’t miss it. A free will offering will be taken to defray Dave’s travelling expenses and any balance will go to Jews for Jesus ministry. COMMUNITY NEWS: Washington Island was well represented at Granite Peak Ski Resort last weekend. The W.I. School Student Council had numerous fundraisers to cover half the expenses of a ski trip for students who wanted to go, in grades 7-12. Most of the high school travelled with chaperones, Paula McDonald, Celia Bjarnarson, Leila Nehlsen, Matt Grandy, and Jill Mann. There were snowboarders as well as skiers. Also at Granite Peak the same weekend were the Tom and Michelle Jordan and children, Brien, Katie, Bradley, and Karoline, and Butch and Lorel Gordon with granddaughter, Lauren Gordon and friend, Quinlyn Mann. The temps were brisk and there was a light snowfall Saturday but the skiing and snowboarding were great. * Mike Wacaser was vacationing in Georgia and he was participating in a drag race last weekend when the throttle stuck on the car he was driving at a speed of 150 mph. He hit a wall and the car caught fire. Mike was trapped inside and suffered severe burns on his face, hands and leg. He was air-lifted to Florida to a burn center. February 28th they began skin grafting on the areas. Mail will reach him at 431 Southwest Washington Ave., Fort White, FL 32038. You can also email the hospital and leave a message for Mike Wacaser: www.shands.org and go to the patient message center. Travelling to be with him were Susan and Anna Wacaser (sister), and Susan and Mike’s three daughters, Tiffany, Brittany, and Ashley. Mike is the son of Carol and Marvin Wacaser and he has been an employee of Andersen’s Construction on the Island for several years. * Shanties have to be off the ice by March 15th. * Washington Island School Spring break begins March 14th. School resumes Monday March 21st. * The next Center Stage, sponsored by Island Players, is March 6th, 2 P.M. at the Rec Center. There will be two comic scenes, a dramatic interpretation of a prose piece, followed by refreshments and Open Stage which provides an opportunity for volunteers in the audience to participate. * Those attending the Florida-Island picnic on February 22 at Gilchrist Park in Florida were: Donna and Larry Russell, Marcia and Sam Myers, Karrt and Carol Johnson, Dennis Basarick and Marcia, Rae Kolar and Caryn Kolar Miller, Larry and Lois Harvell and guest, Bert Arnold.
REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR BEFORE BEDTIME NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT.
THE TIME CHANGES AT 2 A.M. MARCH 13TH.

THE LORD’S DAY, February 27, 2011

2011-02-26T19:32:00.000-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 9
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“The Bible warns us in Mark 9:43-49, “----- it is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell where the fire never goes out --- it is better to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell ---it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than have two eyes and be thrown into hell where the worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. Everyone will be salted with fire.” Salt preserves – everyone who enters hell will be preserved through an eternity of torment. Heaven or Hell – just as you choose it – but remember its God’s love you are throwing away. It is your choice.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: “Angels and Promises”. Genesis 32: 1-21. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE: Persevering with Faith Hope & Love (Hebrews 10:19-25).  CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bethel Builders, 2 P.M. at Arbutus Greenfeldt’s. Monday: Elder Board Meeting, 3 P.M. / Trustee Meeting, 6 P.M. / Deacons Meeting, 6:30 P.M / Leaders Council 7 P.M. This will include business from February 7 which was cancelled and new business for March 7. Monday: Study at Jordans, 1481 Main Rd., 7 P.M. Everyone welcome. We’ll be discussing The Blazing Center by John Piper. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study Video Series, Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed, Study of David, by Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, Kay Austin. 6:30 P.M. at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst, 460 Michigan Rd. Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:00 P.M. (NOTE change of time). The study is “Faithful, Abundant, True” with Kay Arthur, Pricilla Shirer, and Beth Moore. “Three lives going Deeper Still Conference”. Come and join us!. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice, 8 P.M. at the home of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt’s on Aznoe Rd. Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s where they are now living, at the Regnier home, 1965 Main Road. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: En Gedi, contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family. 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. CHURCH NEWS: Gift received in memory of Evelyn McDonald Swiger from Lee and Lois McDonald. “Evelyn always enjoyed the Sunday evening service at Bethel when she was on the Island.” Gift received “in memory of Alice Koyen Schubert and Don Sorensen”, from Carolyn Koyen. “In remembrances of Alvin Koyen for the Tidings”, from Olive Koyen. * Belated Happy 96th birthday to Genevieve Wickman, 1700 S. River Rd., Apt. 257, Janesville, WI 53546. Sorry this is late. It was good to see her this fall when she came for a brief visit. * The Abelskiver dinner was enjoyed by about 60. Thanks for attending. Also thanks to Joy Gunnlaugsson, Jeannie Gunnlaugsson, Eileen Cornell who were the cooks. Also to the waitresses and kitchen help, Jim and Kirby Gunnlaugsson, Sandy Green, Leila Nehlsen, Linda Elmore, Marianna Gibson, Herb Gibson (tables). * Thanks to girls’ youth leader, Stephanie Green, who hosted a girl’s Youth Group sleep over Friday night the 18th at church. * Thanks to musicians last Sunday: Andy Munao, drums, Joey Munao, bass guitar, Robert Bjarnarson and Ben Baumann, guitar, Arbutus Greenfeldt, piano. * If any parents or someone else would like to provide snack and drinks for the youth on Tuesday or Thursday nights, please contact Ben or Stephanie and leave in the church kitchen with a note “For Youth”. Thanks! NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Leon and Laci Charnetski are the parents of a 7# 2 oz. baby girl, Leah Margaret, born February 21 in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Maternal grandparents are Karen and Steve Charnetski. Great grand-mother is Carolyn Koyen. This is Carolyn’s 9th great grandchild. COMMUNITY NEWS: The fish entered this year in the Lions Club Fish Derby were not as plentiful nor as large as prior years even though the number of shanties were many. Winners are as follows: Lawyer, 1st prize, $150, 6.09 #, Josh O’Connor; lawyer, 2nd prize, $75, 4.5 #, Jim Jorgenson; 3rd prize, $75, 3.47#, Jens Hansen. Salmon/Trout, 1st prize, $50, 9.86#, Aaron Bresnehan. Perch, 1st prize, $50, 1.06#, Eric DeJardin; 2nd prize, $25, .91#, Todd Jorgenson; 3rd prize, $15, .87#, Tara DeJardin (young daughter of Eric and Courtney DeJardin). Northern Pike, 1st prize, $50, 18.90#, Tara DeJardin (young daughter of Eric and Courtney DeJardin) ; 2nd prize, $25, 15.71 #, Dave Morris; 3rd prize, $15, 15.64#, Tad Hansen. Also displayed for fun were a mud puppy and a gobie. After the winners were announced, the Lion’s Club had lunch and BINGO at Nelsen’s. Pies were sold as a student fundraiser. * There was much excitement when Tom Jordan and his equipment went through the ice off Lobdell Point Rd. while digging a dock for Dan Whetter. Dan recently built a new home on the site where Clancy’s had their shop, Ship’s Rib. The digger went through 18 inches of ice and 4’ of muck. Harbor Construction, Bailey’s Harbor, was able to assist in the rescue. Island residents also joined in help, including Dave Hanlin and the Town of Washington. Fortunately it appears no vehicle damage resulted. Tom Jordan is grateful for the many prayers and help. * Chuck and Everall Jorgenson and family from Washington Island joined about 20 family members in Saukville, WI to celebrate the 83rd birthday of Chuck on February 17th. Belated Happy Birthday to Chuck. * Winners of the W.I. Chamber of Commerce sponsored Chili Cook-Off were: 1st, Brandon Buchner (son-in-law of Trudy and Dan Schelitzche); 2nd, Tobey Naquin (husband of Michelle Brown); 3rd, Paul Swanson.* * Fred and Stacey Bridenhagen have sold their Washington Harbor home to Duncan Alexander from Geneva, IL. * Congratulations to Ron and Faith Overdahl on a win at the International 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for their Island home-bred dog, “Tug”. The dachshund, whose official name is GRCH Isledox Tractor Tug, won the First Award of Merit for Smooth Dachshund and a second in breed. The show was held at the Madison Square Gardens in New York on February 14, 15. “Tug” had accumulated points over the past year to be placed #1 in the United States as Grand Champion. The Overdahls have a home on Figenschau Bay on the Island.

THE LORD’S DAY, February 20, 2011

2011-02-17T13:53:00.001-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 8
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). “Born and built upon the basic principles of truth and righteousness, the United States of America has been blessed by God during her short history as no other nation. Truly, America is too young to die; she must look to God and live – righteousness will exalt her and truth will sustain her – The right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness and peace, originated first with God and was recognized by our pioneer leaders. The signers of the Declaration of Independence avowed firm reliance on the protection and guidance of Divine providence. Our prayer is, may it ever continue. George Washington prayed that God would keep the United States in His Holy protection and under His leadership. Abraham Lincoln, in the famous Gettysburg Address, declared that our nation was indeed under God. Pioneers, through the years have stressed the great importance of Divine recognition and leadership in domestic and national matters. Now, in these last days, the righteousness of Almighty God, the inspired Word of God, the Biblical Church of the Living God, is challenged, denied and ignored by atheists, secular humanism – and it’s happening in America today. They have banished the Bible from the schoolroom, disallowed prayer to be practiced. The ancient landmarks were removed and the enemy has rushed in like a flood. Bible truth and consecrated holy living is made light of. The devil has worked to destroy Christ and Christianity. Yet, thank God, where sin abounds, grace doth much more abound.” “God’s promise is still in force, “If my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways, then will they hear from heaven and I will heal their land” (II Chronicles 7:14).
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Hot Pursuit (Genesis 31). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – NO BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE: will resume next week.  CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bible Study at Jordans (1481 Main Rd.), 7 P.M., watching the Blazing Center DVD’s by John Piper who shows us how “God’s pursuit of glory and our pursuit of joy are not at odds!” Everyone welcome! Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 6:30 P.M., viewing and discussing Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, and Kay Arthur’s DVD series on the life of David, called Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed, at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst (460 Wickman Rd. at Michigan). Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. If any parents or someone else would like to provide snack and drinks for the youth on Tuesday or Thursday nights, please contact Ben or Stephanie and leave in the church kitchen with a note “For Youth”. Thanks so much! Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir, 8 P.M. at the home of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt’s (1250 Aznoe Rd). Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s where they are now living, at the Regnier home (1965 Main Road). Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: En Gedi (oasis), contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family, 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. February 28th Monday: Elders, 3 P.M.; Trustees, 6 P.M.; Deacons 6:30 P.M.; Leaders Council 7 P.M. CHURCH NEWS: John Williams was the speaker at the Men’s Breakfast Saturday February 12. * Thanks to current Edge Class and Junior Church teachers: Stephanie Baumann now teaches The Edge; Rotating with the Junior Church weeks are Sue and Don Greene, Lorel Gordon, Becky Gillespie, Karin Baxter, and when available, Sharon Stults. There are also rotating nursery attendants including Carol Meyer, Joe and Linda Elmore, Marsha Gunnlauggson, and Marianna Gibson. * The Bethel Builders Abelskivers Dinner was held on Friday, February 18th in Memorial Hall. * Remember the Compassion Ministries. If you know of someone who has a need, or wish to help someone in need, please contact Stephanie Baumann, 847-2304, or email her at bethelcompassoin@gmail.com. She is coordinating this ministry. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: After two months of atrial fibulation, Michael Smetana went to the hospital Friday for a successful procedure to shock the heart into normal rhythm. He, his wife, Audrey, and daughter, Ginger, are Island summer residents on Deerlane Road. Mail will reach him at 5335 – 8th Ave., Countryside, IL 60525. * A Memorial Service was held for Chick Richards February 13 at Unity Church, Chicago, IL. Details next week. The Memorial Service on the Island will be held on July 28 which is Chick and Joy’s wedding anniversary. COMMUNITY NEWS: Mark Nerenhausen, son of Marion Nerenhausen and the late Rev. Chester Nerenhausen, has been on the Island this winter with his son, Dan. Mark travels throughout the country working in Arts Administration. His wife, Martha, is sister of Margaret Foss, and at present, Martha is also on the Island and able to do her work with Dallas Habitat for Humanity from here. When his parents are travelling, Dan stays with Margaret and Kirby Foss. Dan is an 8th grader at the W.I. School. The family owns a home on Detroit Harbor Road and also a cottage on South Shore Drive. * Wicked, advertised as the ‘best musical of the decade’, was attended by the Drama Club students along with Drama Director, Carissa Mann. They travelled to Appleton to see it. Other chaperones were Sue Cornell and Sarah Gibson. The Drama Club is held after school and is sponsored by the Island Players. Late last fall, the students performed a play, under the direction of Carissa at the Rec Center, to earn money for the trip. * This was be a busy weekend on the Island. Activities began with the Abelskiver Dinner on Friday night sponsored by the Bethel Builders; on Saturday, at noon, there was be a Chili Cook Off sponsored by the W.I. Chamber of Commerce and held at Nelsen’s Hall; Sunday at noon, the 34th Annual Lions Club Fish Derby will conclude with prizes awarded at Nelsen’s Hall for the largest fish in several categories, followed by lunch and BINGO; also on Friday and Saturday the Island Players will present “Our Town” at 7 P.M. each night at Trinity Lutheran Church plus a Saturday matinee at 2 P.M.

THE LORD’S DAY, February 13, 2011

2011-02-11T15:25:00.000-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 7
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out and it was completely restored, just as sound as the other” (Matthew 12:13). God is ready and waiting to bless us with all we could ever need or want, but we need to respond and move toward Him by stretching out our hands, taking the step of faith, believing in Him.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Spots & Stripes (Genesis 30:25-43). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – NO BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE tonight, will resume in two weeks.  CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bethel Builders, 2 P.M., at the home of Arbutus Greenfeldt (1250 Aznoe Road). Come and help make Scripture Cards for White Cross to be sent to Africa. Monday: Bible Study, 7 P.M., at Jordans (1481 Main Rd.), discussing The Blazing Center by John Piper. Everyone welcome. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study Video Series, Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed, a Study of David, by Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, Kay Austin, 6:30 P.M., at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst (460 Wickman Rd at Michigan). Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. If any parents or someone else would like to provide snack and drinks for the youth on Tuesday or Thursday nights, please contact Ben or Stephanie and leave them in the church kitchen with a note “For Youth.” Thanks so much! Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M., followed by choir practice, 8 P.M. at the home of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt’s (1250 Aznoe Road). Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at the Baumann’s who are renting the Regnier home (1965 Main Road). Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Friday: Abelskivers Dinner, starting at 5 P.M., February 18th, at Bethel Church’s Memorial Hall, sponsored by the Bethel Builders as a fundraiser for their support of Bethel Church. Come and enjoy this Scandinavian dinner treat. Saturday: En Gedi (oasis), a contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family, 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. CHURCH NEWS: Pastor Phil and Sandy Green attended the Town and Country Retreat in Appleton January 31 and February 1. Main speaker was Dr. Walter Kaiser. * Gifts have been received in memory of Dorothy Jaeger, and in honor of two very special people, Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt, from Allen and Nancy Thiele; a gift has been received in memory of Ann Cornell for the general fund from the American Legion Auxiliary; a gift has been received in memory of Victor and Ann Cornell and Dorothy Jaeger from Shirley and Jake Ellefson. * Thanks to Merrill and Donna Lundberg for cleaning church during February. Also thanks to them for the lovely plant on the piano. * It was great to again have Bradley Jordan and Mack Ellefson play guitar with the worship team last Sunday. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Mindy (Miller) and Lance Campbell are the parents of a 7# 4 oz. baby boy, Liam David, born December 28 in Barrington, IL. Maternal grandparents are Dave and Jane Miller, residents of the Island. Congratulations. * Mary Ann (Dickie) Johnson, died on her 86th birthday Feb. 1. She and her husband, George Jr., have been living with their daughter Joanne so mail will reach the family at her address: 1613 Penny Lane, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Burial will be at a later date. COMMUNITY NEWS: Congratulations to Meghann and Chris Haertig on the birth of their baby boy, Christian James, born February 6 at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay, WI. Christian James weighed 5# 4 oz. Paternal grandparents are Dottie Haertig and Robert Bjarnarson and maternal grandmother is Eileen Cornell. * The Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands presented a program entitled “The Legacy of Plum and Pilot Islands”. It was held at Trinity Lutheran Church January 29th. It was to honor the legacy of the Life Saving Service Surfsmen and the Coast Guardsmen that served on Plum and Pilot Islands, to increase the education for the respect for the interaction of natural history and human history of this area, inspire a caring attitude toward the remarkable contribution the islands have made and take pride in a future based on the heritage and history of the islands. The program was introduced by Dan Nilsson. Frederick Stonehouse presented “Forgotten Heroes: The U.S. Life-Saving Service on the Great Lakes”. The Fellowship Hall was filled to capacity for the presentation. * Congratulations to Tate Remke who won honors at U.W. – Stevens Point. Tate is the daughter of Mike and Ann Remke. Also to Katie Dickenson who was named to the U.W.-Whitewater fall dean’s list. * Participating in the 7th annual Door County Idol were Patricia Hansen, W.I. School junior, and Ashley Wacaser, W.I. School senior. The contest was held Feb. 5th at the Door Community Auditorium with 8 contestants. The girls from the Island worked hard and did a great job but did not win first place. * HONOR ROLL 2nd QUARTER W.I. SCHOOLS: Superior Honor 4.00 - Nick Knudsen, grade 12; Maren Schutz, grade 12; Lillie McDonald, grade 8; A Honor Roll 3.50 or higher – Chris Swanson, grade 12; Hunter Bjarnarson, grade 11; Ray McDonald, grade 10; Sophia Hagen, grade 9; Oliver Hansen, grade 8; Daniel Nerenhausen, grade 8; Marina Swanson, grade 8; Micala Ervin, grade 7; Lauren Gordon, grade 7; Quinlyn Mann, grade 7; Lydia Schultz, grade 7. B Honor Roll 3.00 or higher - Cody Wasmer, grade 12; Roxie Munao, grade 12; Aislinn Cornell, grade 11; Stefanie Cornell, grade 11; Patricia Hansen, grade 11; Sarah Waldron, grade 10; Jesse Hansen, grade 9. HONOR ROLL 1st SEMESTER (Grades 8 – 12) W.I. SCHOOLS: Superior Honor 4.00 - Nick Knudsen, grade 12; Maren Schutz, grade 12; Oliver Hansen, grade 8; Lillie McDonald, grade 8; Lauren Gordon, grade 7. A Honor Roll 3.50 or higher – Chris Swanson, grade 12; Hunter Bjarnarson, grade 11; Patricia Hansen, grade 11; Ray McDonald, grade 10; Sarah Waldron, grade 10; Sophia Hagen, grade 9; Marina Swanson, grade 8. B Honor Roll 3.00 or higher - Con McDonald, grade 12; Cody Wasmer, grade 12; Roxie Munao, grade 12; Aislinn Cornell, grade 11; Jesse Hansen, grade 9; Daniel Nerenhausen, grade 8. * Congratulations to Evelyn Kirchner on her 83rd birthday February 15. * The Lions Club Fishing Derby runs through next Sunday.

THE LORD’S DAY, February 6, 2011

2011-02-04T14:37:00.000-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 6
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org

“How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live in harmony” (Psalm 133:1). “Whether it be in your business – on the ball field – or wherever – oneness gets the job done. Concern replaces competition. Riveted together rather than rivals against. Unity is more than 100%’ agreed in opinions, verbal assent to religion or even cooperation in practice. It can’t be artificial, man-made – or cooked up in a religious chemical lab. It isn’t a manufactured product – unity is a result of heart relationships. A united front on the level God makes unity. Our job is to keep it. He is our bond – we are glued together in the Lord. “Continue with eager earnestness to maintain the unity” (Eph. 4:3). Faith unites – doubt divides – doctrine builds – strife whittles down. Love blends – jealousy splits. “Yoked together?” or “shot asunder?” According to David, harmony is likened unto fragrant anointing oil, and as refreshing as the dew. Togetherness smells good and starts your day with a reinvigorating challenge. Where is the oil and dew among men – in and out of the church of God? Pride and selfish interests find fellows pitting against each other. Spiritual and emotional babyhood among grown man! United men in a manifesto for Christ is the absolute necessity of our day. Start today with the one person you can influence most – yourself. “—Your hearts beating in unison, your minds set on one purpose – in humility practice treating one another as your superiors. Stop looking after your own interests only but practice looking out for the interests of others too” (Phil. 2:2-4).
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP with Communion: The Battle of the Babies (Genesis 29:31 – 30:24). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – NO BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE TONIGHT: Enjoy the Superbowl!  CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bible Study, 7 P.M., at the Jordan’s (1481 Main Road), discussing The Blazing Center, by John Piper. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study, 6:30 P.M., on the life of David using a video series called Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed by Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, and Kay Author, at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst (460 Wickman Rd. at east end of Michigan Rd.). Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. If anyone would like to provide snack and drinks for the youth on Tuesday or Thursday nights, please contact Ben or Stephanie and leave in the church kitchen with a note “For Youth”. Thanks so much! Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M., followed by choir practice, 8 P.M., at the home of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt (1250 Aznoe Rd.) Wednesday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at the Baumann’s (1965 Main Road), studying selected Psalms. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8 A.M., in Memorial Hall. All the men of the community are invited for a good time with good food, good friends, and the Good Lord. Saturday: En Gedi, contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family, 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. CHURCH NEWS: The Bethel Builders will sponsor an Abelskivers Dinner on Friday, February 18th, 5:00 P.M. This is scheduled for the final weekend of the Lions Club Fish Derby. Enjoy this Scandinavian treat along with ham and other foods and desserts. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Marsha (Roberts) Mills completed 4 weeks of radiation January 25, and she will be going in for chemotherapy in a couple of weeks. Pray that these treatments will be successful in killing the cancer in her backbone so that she would be able to return to full health. The radiation caused a lot of burning in the esophagus, which has made eating and swallowing difficult. Marsha and Cliff appreciate the financial help and prayers that so many have so generously provided. * Continue to keep Ruth Gunnerson in your prayers as her surgery is scheduled this month in Madison. * Ellie McClanathan also asks for our prayers as she heads to Tequcigalpa, Hondorus, on a missions trip, February 5-12, with 34 others to do evangelism and provide eye, dental, and medical care. Ask the Lord to prepare the hearts of the people to respond to the Gospel. COMMUNITY NEWS: Alissa Czisny, figure skater, competed at Nationals Saturday (January 29th) on NBC. She won the U.S. Women’s Figure Skating Championship in a perfectly performed long program. She was second in the short skate, but her high scores in the long program, easily won her the title. She then participated in a non-competitive skating performance on NBC from 3-5 P.M. on Sunday with the top winners from each of the skating categories. She will now compete in the Worlds Figure Skating Event to be held in Tokyo. Alissa is the great, great granddaughter of the late Johnny and Agnes Young of the Island. * The Girl Scout Troop of Washington Island (Daisies and Brownies) is selling Girl Scout Cookies. There are order sheets posted at Mann’s and Mann’s Mercantile. Get your order in today or tomorrow (by February 6th). You can also call one of the leaders: Jenny Stults at 847-2906 or Courtney DeJardin, 847-3702. The members include Caitlyn Stults, Tara DeJardin, Kala Ervin, Karoline Jordan, Jessica Naquin, Ella Baumann, Brianna McGrane. * An Open House was given for Gert Young by her family on the occasion of her 95th birthday. It was held last Saturday at Findlay’s Holiday Inn (Gert’s actual birthday was Sunday January 30th). There was a beautiful bouquet of flowers on the main table and tulips on the other tables. There was an array of open sandwiches and cookies and bars. Over 100 people stopped by between 1 and 3 P.M. to express their best wishes. All of her children were present: Butch (and Ann) Young, Bob Young, Larry (and Jeannie) Young, Dennis (and Dianna) Young, Vicki (and Wayne Rupiper). Gert was married to the late Fred Young and still lives in the home where they lived and raised their children. 5 generations were represented at the party. Gert Young and the family would like to thank everyone who shared in the celebration of her birthday. The greetings, the cards, gifts, all made it a special day to remember and were greatly appreciated. * There are over 25 shanties in Detroit Harbor, with fishermen gearing up for the Fish Derby, February 12-20. Only one shanty has been spotted in Jackson Harbor and one shanty off West Harbor. * The Bucks Boys Basketball team travelled off Island for final games and after a season of only one loss, they lost the final games and playoff last weekend. * The first semester of school ended January 30th. *

THE LORD’S DAY, January 30, 2011

2011-01-29T13:18:00.001-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 5
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Our mission is to multiply disciples of Christ who love God and people.” Our core values: “With humble dependence upon the one and only Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ, with a confident assurance in God’s promises, and with grace and love towards each other, we commit ourselves to joyful worship for all generations, to communicating and living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine, honest relationships without masks, to sharing the good news of Christ locally and globally in the context of meaningful relationships, and to showing compassion for the needy.” The mission statement and core values were accepted at the Annual Congregational Meeting of Bethel Church this past Wednesday.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Blessing of Discipline (Genesis 29:1-30). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE: The Power to Persevere (Hebrews 10:19-25). All are invited.  CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study: Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed video series, 6:30 p.m., at the home of Donna Van Ramshorst, 460 Wickman Rd. (at east end of Michigan). Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. If any parents or someone else would like to provide snack and drinks for the youth on Tuesday nights or Thursday nights, please contact Ben or Stephanie and leave in the church kitchen with a note “For Youth”. Thanks so much! Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study, 1:30 P.M., at Jill Coombs (1025 Main Road), study in Proverbs. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer, 7 P.M. followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. at the home of Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt’s (1250 Aznoe Rd.) Thursday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s where they are now living, at the Regnier home, 1965 Main Road. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: En Gedi, contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family, 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. CHURCH NEWS: Ben and Stephanie Baumann attended a Youth Pastors Retreat in Wausau. They left on the afternoon boat last Sunday and returned Wednesday morning. * The Bethel Builders will sponsor an Abelskivers Dinner on Friday, February 18th, 5:00 P.M. This is scheduled for the final weekend of the Lions Club Fish Derby. * The Bethel Church Annual Congregational Business Meeting was held last Wednesday. Church Chairman, Merrill Lundberg, called the meeting to order and Pastor opened with scripture from Philippians 1:27-30. “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you... Five new members were welcomed: Kurt and Carol Meyer and son Kurt Meyer, Andy and Lisa Munao. Officers elected were: Elder – Merrill Lundberg; Treasurer – Mary Andersen; Trustees – Everall Jorgenson, Marsha Gunnlaugsson, Stephanie Baumann; Secretary – Marianna Gibson; Church Chairman – Merrill Lundberg. It was notable that in consideration of reducing the 2011 budget, Pastor Phil took a cut in pay, and he has not received a pay raise in several years. Youth ministry leader, Ben Baumann, also took a cut in pay for the 2011 budget. The members expressed their appreciation of them and their willingness to work with the congregation in cutting the budget in these challenging economic times. COMMUNITY NEWS: The Washington Island-Florida Picnic will be held February 22 (rain or shine) at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda, Florida. The picnic will be in the first pavillion as you enter the park. Watch for the Washington Island flag. Everyone brings a dish and their own beverage. For more information, contact Larry or Lois Harvell at 920-535-0752 or email, lharvell98@comcast .net * Donovan Glen Sorensen, Jr., 65, passed away at Golden Living, Dorchester Center on January 7. He is the son of Donovan Glen Sorensen, Sr. and Euleen (Blondie) Sorensen. His mother, Blondie, is still living in Sturgeon Bay at the Dorchester. The family lived on Washington Island many years ago. * The Bucks Boys Basketball team took a win at home at the Community Center last Friday against the Falcons. The final score was 66 to 21. Referees were John Williams and Jack Rose. Ann Rose was scorekeeper. There was a concession stand with treats, drinks, and hotdogs. The gym was packed with students and other onlookers cheering on the players. The Bucks team members are Con McDonald, Ray McDonald, Christian Cornell, Andy Munao, Jesse Hanson, Daniel Nerenhausen, Hunter Bjarnarson, Josh Mann, Nick Knudsen. Eighth graders, Oliver Hansen and Hannes Johnson are on the team but don’t play in off-island games til next year. Pete Nikolai is coach. This weekend includes their last regular game and a final playoff game. * The cast of the Island Player's production "Our Town", by Thornton Wilder, is: Annabelle Hansen, Carsen Ervin, Alex Johnson, Oliver Hansen, Carolyn Foss (who had been in this play when it was presented on the Island in 1979, although in a different role), Carissa Mann, Ashley Wacaser, Nick Knudsen, Carol Amadio, Janet Engstrom, Cindra Hokkanen, Doc Westring, Jim Findlay, Ham Rutledge, Jens Hansen, Tom Noonan, Joyce Morehouse, Howard Scott, Terry Henkel, Phil Green. The youngest actor is Carsen Ervin who is in the 5th grade. Director is Dave Ranney and assistant director, Charlotte Manning. It is produced by Joyce Morehouse. The play will be presented three times on February 18 and 19. * The Washington Island Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual meeting on Monday, January 31, 6:30 P.M. at the Rec Center. A TPAC update will be given by Doug Strauss. * Alissa Czisny, professional ice skater, will be competing at Nationals this Saturday (January 29th) on NBC from 8-10 P.M. If she makes the top 3 skaters, she will participate in an Exhibition Skate program on NBC from 3-5 P.M. on Sunday.

THE LORD’S DAY, January 23, 2011

2011-01-29T13:16:00.000-08:00

Vol. 65
No. 4
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you. Revelation 3: 2, 3
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6, upstairs. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE: All are invited.  CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: Bethel Builders, 2 P.M. at Arbutus Greenfeldt’s home on Aznoe Rd. There will be discussion of future events. Tuesday: Beginning this Tuesday, January 25th, is Ladies Bible Study Video Series, Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed, Study of David, by Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, Kay Austin. At the home of Donna Van Ramshorst, 460 Michigan Rd. Questions: call Donna, 847-2552 or Meghann Haertig, 535-0278. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs, 1:30 P.M. Study in Proverbs. Wednesday: Annual Congregational Meeting, 7 P.M. to elect officers, discuss core values, approve the 2011 operating budget. Reports due in to the church office by this Sunday. Thursday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s where they are now living, at the Regnier home, 1965 Main Road. The Baumanns are no longer living in the house on Main Road. The youth are discussing why we believe what we believe, viewing the TruU DVD Series. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: En Gedi, contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family. 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Bradley Jordan and Mack Ellefson for playing guitar with the worship team on a song selection. It was great to have Peter and Ele McClanathan with us last Sunday. Peter, an accomplished pianist, played for the service and Ele helped in the choir. We are fortunate to have them when they are able to be here. Peter now serves a church as worship leader. It was also great to have Lee Engstrom in the choir. * Thanks to Tom Jordan and son, Brien, for plowing snow at the church and parsonage and to Herb and Sarah Gibson for shoveling and Pastor and Franke Hanson for helping.* Gifts have been received from Mari and Herb Gibson in memory of parents, Frank and Pearl Gibson, Art and Bernice Hanson; from Herb and Mari Gibson in memory of Ann Cornell and Nora Gunnlaugsson; “from Karen Kapell in memory of her father, Eugene Goodlet, sister, Nancy Goodlet, cousin, Pat Bjarnarson. All people dear to me”. Gift from Debbie Cook for “anything that is urgent with the building”. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Evelyn McDonald Swiger, 91, passed away January 11 at Brookside Nursing Home, Kenosha, WI. A funeral service was held at the Nursing Home January 14 with burial in Manitowoc, by her husband, Walter. Attending from the Island, to join many other relatives, were Lee and Lois McDonald. * Tom DeWitt, 68, Grand Caymen, passed away January 11 at the Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL as the result of a stroke. Tom was a resident of Caymen Islands and spent a significant amount of time on Washington Island. He had an adventurous life of fishing, hunting, travelling, boating. Memorial Services will be held in Green Bay, Washington Island, and in the Cayman Islands. Plans are still being finalized and will be announced at a future date. * According to the Door County Advocate, “The steel-hulled gill net fishing boat, Ranger, owned by Weborg Fisheries, was docked near the Rowley’s Bay Resort, (formerly known as the Wagon Trail Resort). The captain, James Rice, said he was fueling up with diesel fuel and left the nozzle on automatic, then went up to the front of the boat to chisel ice. The fuel tank overflowed when the nozzle did not automatically stop, the fuel ran down to a wood stove that was burning and ignited. Extensive damage was done. Rice received minor burns in his attempt to put out the fire.” The Ranger was built for Harold Greenfeldt and the late Clifford Young in 1972. They sold it to Weborg Fisheries in 1980. * Dorothy Jaeger, 79, died January 16 at Dorchester Nursing Home where she had been a resident over a year. Her husband, Warren, preceded her in death just a year ago. A Graveside Service was held at the Island cemetery January 20 with Pastor Phil Green officiating. Lunch followed at KK Fiske Restaurant. COMMUNITY NEWS: Walter Jorgenson has been suffering from an eye ailment for about a month. He just returned from an eye specialist in Milwaukee, WI where he was diagnosed with an inflammatory mass in his eye. He is much improved. * Angie Goodlet returned home January 18 after being in Door Co. Memorial Hospital several days following emergency surgery. * Ruth Gunnerson had surgery to remove a malignant thyroid on January 19 in Madison, WI. She is also having treatments for a severe infection in her spine. Her sister, Mary, is also having medical problems so will be receiving treatment. Both were very pleased that they were able to stay at friends from college days with Christian Fellowship. Continue to pray for them. * There are reports that guys fishing in shanties are catching some perch in Detroit Harbor. * Liam Thorsten Taylor was born 12-25-10, 7:59 pm, in Stevens Point, WI, 7 lbs. 3 oz. , son of Robert Thor Taylor and Cherish Browning and grandson of Karen K. Taylor of the island, and Robert N. Taylor of West Union, West Virginia. * Island Players hosted an appreciation party at the home of Dutton and Joyce Morehouse January 22 for two outgoing officers: Laurie Seebart, outgoing President, and Maggie Swanson, IP’s Recording Secretary for four years. Laurie, who has been an active member since 2006, when she appeared in IP’s production of The Mousetrap, not only performed in many productions, including the musical Oliver, but she handled many backstage jobs as well. * The Washington Island Ferry Line is adding a second trip on Wednesdays during the winter months. It will be included on their 2011 schedule which covers winter 2012. Go to their web site to see the new schedule: www.wisferry.com OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATING 95 YEARS YOUNG: Gert Young and her family would like you to join them at Holiday Inn, Saturday, January 29th, from 1-3 P.M. No gifts please.

THE LORD’S DAY, January 16, 2011

2011-01-14T12:36:00.001-08:00

Vol. 64
No. 3
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org

“Examine yourselves, whether you be in the faith; prove your own selves” (II Cor. 13:5). “How do we measure up to what God expects of us? Business firms usually make an inventory at the beginning of a new year, taking stock of their goods, sales, etc. With this inventory they are able to figure if a profit or loss has been realized and how to plan for the new year. As Christians, we would do well to take a spiritual inventory of our lives. What have we done for God in the past year? What are we doing for God now? What do we need to do? David prayed, ‘Test me, O LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind’ (Psalms 26:2). Someday the books in heaven will be opened. Then, you and I will be shown our final inventory of our lives while here on earth. Romans 14:12 says, ‘So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.’ God Himself is the one to whom all our accounts become payable and receivable. We can always benefit by ‘turning over a new leaf’ but we need to let God and the blood of Christ take care of the old ‘smudged leaves’. ‘The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin’ (I John 1:7). Inventory time is here! We can start the beginning of the new year to do everything we can to grow into better Christian living: to give more time, our talents, our strength, our actions, our substance, our ALL. Next year, we shall be pleased and surprised at the victories and accomplishments when we again take inventory and start a new year”. – Selected.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Church’s Challenge (Acts 6:1-7). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE: Redemptive Relationship (Hebrews 9:11-28). Everyone Welcome!  CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Bethel Builders Game Time, 2 P.M. at Marianna Gibson’s. Monday: Elder Team, 8 P.M., Trustee Team, 6:00 P.M., Deacon Team, 6:30 P.M., Leaders Council, 7 P.M. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study at Jill Coombs (1025 Main Road), 1:30 P.M. Discussing the Book of Proverbs with Beth Moore’s DVD on Proverbs. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer at Greenfeldt’s (1250 Aznoe Road), studying the life of Jacob with practical life lessons. Choir practice to follow at 8 P.M. Thursday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s on 1480 Main Rd. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: En Gedi, a contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family, 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. Wednesday, January 26: Annual Congregational Meeting, 7 P.M. to elect officers, discuss core values, approve the 2011 operating budget. Reports due in to the church office by January 23rd. CHURCH NEWS: Cottage Prayer Meetings were held last week in the homes of Pastor and Sandy Green, Tom and Michelle Jordan, Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt, Mary and Martin Andersen, and Don and Sue Greene. Thanks to all who hosted the meetings. * A Beth Moore Study on Daniel is missing from the church library. If you have been enjoying it at home or know where it is, please return to the library at your earliest convenience. Thank you. * 12 students attended District Youth Conference in Green Bay last weekend. Chaperones were youth director, Ben Baumann and his wife, Stephanie, and Maggie Swanson. There were inspirational speakers, music, and other group events. * Gifts were received from Janet Waage in memory of loved ones; from Jerry and Carolyn Cornell in memory of Ann Cornell; from Nancy Cannan in memory of Alton and Verna Andersen; from Earl and Marian Davison in memory of Ann Cornell. * Thanks to Herb and Mari Gibson and Marsha Gunnlaugsson for taking down the Christmas decorations and the two trees. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Mrs. Dave (Eleanor) Menefee, 13109 E. 43rd Dr. 136, Yuma, Arizona is recuperating from a heart valve replacement. * Robbie Carr and Katie Kringle are the parents of a boy, 11# 5 oz., Harris Patrick, born January 9 in Shorewood, WI. Paternal grandparents are Rob and Marcia Carr. Maternal grandparents are Mary and Jerry Kringle. * Word was received of the death of Evelyn (McDonald) Swiger, 91, in Kenosha, WI. Funeral service to be held in Kenosha January 29. More details next week. COMMUNITY NEWS: Brittany and Brooke Jorgenson, twin daughters of Ted and Tammy Jorgenson, graduated Dec. 21 from Fox Valley Technical Inst., Appleton, WI, with an Associate Degree in Medical Office Asst. They had both been on the Dean’s List in several semesters. They were at home on the Island for Christmas and returned to Fox Valley area to seek employment. They both are 2008 graduates of Washington Island High School. * Alissa Czisny appeared January 9th on NBC on a feature show of figure skating. She will appear again on NBC for Nationals competition on January 29. Check your newspaper for time. * Connie Sena was airlifted to Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee suffering from a stroke but she was treated and has been released and will be at Lincoln Village in Racine for therapy. She is much improved. Her home address is 4511 Ridgecrest Dr., Racine, WI 53403. * Aaron Radosevich graduated from U.W. Eau Claire with a Bachelor of Science in geography. He is the son of Terri Oberg. * Shirley Baxter is spending a couple months in Bellview, Florida, visiting her daughter, Betty, and family. * Helene and Gene Meyer are enjoying their extended stay on the Island this winter. Gene had hand surgery and will be recovered mid-January when they plan to travel on to Tucson, AZ. * Ivan Johnson had knee replacement surgery this past week at Aurora Hospital in Green Bay. He returned home Jan. 13 to recuperate before he has his other knee replaced. * Congratulations to Gloria Harper, 2905-13th Ave., Molene, IL 61265 on her 90th birthday, Jan. 27th. * Mrs. Kermit (Jill) Jorgenson was taken by special ferry and rescue squad to St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, January 10. Tests showed a heart spasm and she returned home the next day. * Mary Haller has been confined to her home since Dec. 9 when she developed a very serious and painful spine disorder. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital, had a brief hospital stay for tests and also to Scand for a few days. She is now at home and walking with a walker. Her address is 2200 Old Indian Pt. Rd., Washington Island, WI 54246. * Congratulations to Gertrude Young on Old Camp Rd. on her 95th birthday, January 30th. * Kraig and Zuzka Krueger are the parents of a 5# 11 oz. baby boy, Tristan Jan, born Dec. 30. Paternal grandparents are Lois and Will Krueger and great grandmother is Elaine Reichenbach. Kraig and family are at home in the former home of Annie and Louis Gunnlaugsson, Chick and Sharon Stults, Jane Dewey, Helene and Gene Meyer and now owned by Scott Sonoc and Marsha Williams. * The Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands will present a program, “Forgotten Heroes, the U.S. Life-Saving Service on the Lakes”. It will be held Saturday, January 29, 7 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. The speaker will be Frederick Stonehouse, who is a Great Lakes maritime historian and author. *

THE LORD’S DAY, January 9, 2011

2011-01-10T15:00:00.000-08:00

Vol. 64
No. 2
Philip Green, Pastor Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“This same Jesus --- will come back ---” Acts 1:11 This same Jesus – the One born in a manger, walked the earth among men for 33 years, died on the cross for the sins of all mankind, rose again, and ascended back to the Father where He now intercedes for us will return. Someday, perhaps far sooner than we think, the One whose birthday we just celebrated will come again – not as the Savior to bear men’s sins, but as Sovereign, Judge, and King. And in this sense, at least, the world will know another Christmas. No chain of happenings in history will ever be so final or far-reaching. Believers will be caught up to be with Christ; the world will reel beneath the impact of great judgment and, later our Lord will begin His thousand-year reign on earth. But before this Christmas comes, perilous times will come, sin will reach new depths, evil spirits will intensify their unseen oppression. The Bible speaks clearly of these things. Will Christians sense the coming of the night before the second Christmas? Trends in our day – world conflicts and tensions, dramatic increase in knowledge and the rise of Israel just to name a few – suggest that the time might be drawing near. But now we wait. What time is it as 2010 gives way to 2011? We cannot know, but one conviction should grip us as we think about these things; it is time to not be mere bystanders in this world of need or live as those who have no inkling of the future. It seems that the love of many for the Lord is waxing cold. Persecution is rearing its ugly head. It’s time to stand up and be counted in God’s army. Meanwhile, we have this blessed certainty: The greatest Christmas is drawing nearer every moment.” –Moody Monthly
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Church’s Commitments (Acts 2:42-47). Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE: All are invited.  CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday through Friday: Prayer Week in homes, 7 P.M., each evening. The first part of each year, we pause for a week of prayer. We know and believe that prayer is the powerhouse of the church. Won’t you join us? Monday, we meet at the parsonage (1833 Main Road), and Wednesday, we meet at the Greenfeldt’s (1250 Aznoe Road). If you would like to open your home for Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday, contact Pastor Phil at 847-2116 or 2155. We have financial needs at this time and will need to drastically cut our budget unless this need is met. Will you pray with us? Also pray for our need for volunteers for our children’s ministries. We are also praising God for working in our midst in bringing people to faith in Christ. Come and rejoice with us! Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study, 1:30 P.M., at Jill Coombs (1025 Main Road). Thursday: High School Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s on 1480 Main Rd. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: En Gedi, a contemporary worship service at Memorial Hall for the entire family. 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. Wednesday, January 26: Annual Congregational Meeting, 7 P.M. to elect officers, discuss core values, approve the 2011 operating budget. Reports are due. CHURCH NEWS: Bethel would like to thank you for your love and faithfulness throughout this past year. It is friends like you that give us encouragement as we begin a new year of ministry for the Lord. Our prayer for the coming days is one of dedication as we realize these are tense days. We are determined, under God, to be a light house in a world that gets darker and darker with every passing day. Christ is the only answer. Christ accepted, will mean an extension of time. Christ rejected, will only hurry the impending judgment of God upon a sin-polluted planet. We covet your prayers and continued support for 2011 as we labor together for His glory. COMMUNITY NEWS: The New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge was held at noon at Schoolhouse Beach. An estimated 50 people were observing (with lots of cameras in hand) and the final tally was 22 "polar bears". Organizer “Papa Bear”, Jens Hansen, gathered the group in a circle and led them in the polar bear roar before they jumped into the lake. The rule is that you have to totally submerge. There was a range in age from the very young to senior citizens. Dry clothes, blankets, and warm cars were waiting for the plungers as they emerged from the water. The temperature outside was about 13 degrees. Amazingly, there was no ice in the harbor for this year’s event. There were little stuffed polar bears for sale for $5 each, as a fundraiser for the drama club trip to Appleton in February. * At the Sportsman’s Club Annual New Year’s Day Trap Shoot, there was nice hot chili, about 15 shooters aiming for a title, and onlookers encouraging the participants. Butch Jess won this year’s title. * February 5 is the date for the Door County Idol Contest and this year, Patricia Hansen and Ashley Wacaser will be participating. Last year Con McDonald and Ainsley Cornell represented the Island. All had previously participated in the Island Idol contest sponsored by the Community Center Committee as part of the annual Island Party. * The first Center Stage will be held today at the Rec Center at 2 P.M. This event is sponsored by Washington Island Players. It involves presentations, refreshments, and open stage, when members of the audience can participate. * Remember that there are winter classes offered at Sievers. This is a great time of year to learn a new craft or perfect one you already know. Contact Sievers for a schedule, 920-847-2264, or email at mail@sieversschool.com * The Washington Island Fire Department extends their sincerest thanks to all those who donated monies for the purchase of a ladder fire truck from the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department. There was a total of 288 separate individuals and companies providing $42,197.10. The WIFD had the remainder of the funds on hand to make the purchase, a total of $45,000. It is expected that the fully equipped ladder truck will be delivered to the Island in the spring. * Mail will reach Joy Richards at Apt. 1 B, 1212 W. North Shore Ave., Chicago, IL 60626. She would love to hear from you. * Filing nomination papers for the spring election for Town Chairman are Carol Stayton and Elizabeth Holmes. Incumbent Chairman, Tim Jessen, has chosen not to run. Filing for Town Supervisor are Terri Moore, Randall Sorensen (incumbent), Joel Gunnlaugsson. Filing papers for School Board position are Connie Hatch (former school teacher here) and Robert Cornell, incumbent.

THE LORD’S DAY, January 2, 2011

2011-01-01T17:41:00.000-08:00

Vol. 64
No. 1
Philip Green, Pastor Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). God (the Word) became human and lived among us. Christ is God. In the popular Christmas song, “Mary, Did You Know”, we hear “Mary, did you know, your Baby Boy gave sight unto the blind? --- that the Child that you delivered will soon deliver you? -- that your Baby Boy is the Great I Am?” During the past days, did you think of Jesus as this cuddly little boy born in a manger? Or did you think of Him as God come down in the flesh? The fullness of God dwells in Jesus. His shed blood is payment for our sins and only He can make peace between God and us. This is Jesus – not just a good moral teacher. This is God!! What have you done with Him? Did you pause to recognize and thank God for the reason for the season? Some day EVERY knee shall bow and EVERY tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. Are you prepared to meet Him face to face? Begin this New Year by accepting Him as your Savior and begin a new life in Him. You’ll be glad you did. Begin the New Year in the House of God and thank Him for sending His Son.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Church’s Companion (Acts 1:1-14). Communion Service. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE: The Best Minister (Hebrews 8). All are invited.  CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting at 7 P.M. followed by choir practice, 8 P.M., at Arbutus and Harold Greenfeldt’s (1250 Aznoe Road). Thursday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s on 1480 Main Rd. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: Community Men’s Breakfast, 8 A.M., in Memorial Hall, Pastor Phil, speaker. Saturday: En Gedi, contemporary worship service in Memorial Hall for the entire family, 6 P.M. Everyone welcome. CHURCH NEWS: The Christmas Eve Program was enjoyed by many in the singing of carols interspersed with readings by Sarah Gibson, Lisa Cornell, Anna Gibson, Caleb Cornell, Michael Gillespie, Tim Green. Devotional, Pastor Phil. Closing song, Silent Night, led by Christian Cornell, vocal and guitar. * Thanks to Sandy Green for doing the Tidings in the absence of Mary Andersen the week of December 19. * Gifts were received: “In memory of Ann Cornell and other loved ones”, from Alene and Wally Schwartz; “In memory of Ann Cornell, a dear friend and neighbor. So sorry I couldn’t attend the Memorial Service due to our scheduled trip to Florida”, from Virginia Hansen; “In loving memory of mom and dad”, from Jennifer (Young) Inscoe. * A birthday party celebrating the 90th birthday of Arbutus and 92nd birthday of Harold Greenfeldt was held in Bethel Memorial Hall Dec. 26 in the evening. They would like to thank all who brought such an abundance of great food, the many who spoke such kind words of appreciation, to the kitchen help and set up crew, to Jennifer Munao for the beautifully decorated birthday cake. Family coming from other places for Christmas and the birthdays were Bob and Tina Dvorak, and sons Tyler and Cole; Greg and Kerri Kurtz, and children, Ethan, Mikayla, and Trenton. COMMUNITY NEWS: Joel Gunnlaugsson has been recuperating from neck surgery the past weeks. The neck brace has now been removed. * Dick and Barb Ellefson report that they met their granddaughter, Grace Hecker, in Algoma, WI for Christmas at the home of her parents, Gay and Dick Hecker. Grace finished her medical schooling on the Island of Dominic in the Carribbean. She now has 2 years of internship at two affiliates of John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Congratulations. * Chick Richards, 69, died December 24th at a Chicago hospital where he had been a patient suffering from rheumatoid arthritis which had attacked his lungs. A Memorial Service will be held in February in Chicago at a date to be announced. A service is planned on the Island in July on the date of Joy and Chick’s Anniversary. Chick and Joy owned the home on Mountain Road previously owned by the late Lenore and Bill Richards and before that, the late Verna and Hazel Peterson. Chick was owner and operator of Island Realty on Main Road (building formerly John’s Garage). He was active in Island Players and well known for his portrayal of Mark Twain which he performed on the Island and elsewhere. We will miss him! * The Detroit Harbor Ladies Aid enjoyed their annual Christmas party at Trinity Fellowship Hall. Welcome: Vicki Fuller, President. Carols led by Faithful Friends, Lydia Foss, Kerri McDonald, Marisa Kehren, and other carolers that included a class led by Marleen Johnson. A delicious potluck was enjoyed by all. Gift exchange followed by BINGO, led by Darlene Davies. * Peter and Leila Nehlsen hosted the annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah at their home on December 30. Pianist: Jendean Olson, Sturgeon Bay, WI. Leader: Dan Hansen. * Carol Amadio sold her home on Townline Road, formerly owned by Pete and Jeannine Basquin, to Valerie Fons and Joe Ervin. Carol, and her late husband, Anselm, lived there for many years. Carol will now divide her time between a Townhouse here on the Island and an apartment in Sister Bay. Valerie and Joe and their six children moved from a home on Main Road to this new location which has a larger home, a barn, outbuildings and 25 acres. * Washington Island School resumes on January 3. * Dick Purinton has published a new book, “Bridges Are Still News, Island Essays, Poems and Photos”, by Island Bayou Press of Washington Island. For more information and to order, go to www.wisferry.com . * Island Players first Center Stage will be held January 9th at the Rec Center from 2-4 P.M. * Bow deer season ends January 9th. * Maren Schutz organized and directed a Christmas Concert as a benefit for Haiti relief. Students in grades 7-12 performed vocals and instrumentals. It was held at Trinity Church. * Shanties are beginning to dot the ice in Detroit Harbor. Initially fishermen go by snowmobile and when the ice is thicker, trucks are driven out to the shanties. There is still open water in Jackson Harbor so Koyen’s See Diver continues to fish from that location. * HONOR ROLL 1ST QUARTER WASHINGTON ISLAND SCHOOLS: Superior Honor 4.00 - Nick Knudsen, grade 12; Maren Schutz, grade 12; Oliver Hansen, grade 8; Lillie McDonald, grade 8; Lauren Gordon, grade 7. A Honor Roll 3.50 or higher – Chris Swanson, grade 12; Hunter Bjarnarson, grade 11; Ray McDonald, grade 10; Sarah Waldron, grade 10; Sophia Hagen, grade 9; Marina Swanson, grade 8; Micala Ervin, grade 7; Quinlyn Mann, grade 7; Lydia Schultz, grade 7. B Honor Roll 3.00 or higher - Con McDonald, grade 12; Cody Wasmer, grade 12; Roxie Munao, grade 12; Aislinn Cornell, grade 11; Christian Cornell, grade 11; Stefanie Cornell, grade 11; Patricia Hansen, grade 11; Jesse Hansen, grade 9; Daniel Nerenhausen, grade 8.

THE LORD’S DAY, December 19, 2010

2010-12-16T16:23:00.001-08:00

Vol. 63
No. 50
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org

For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through His blood, shed on the cross (Colossians 1:19-20).
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6. Adult class is discussing the book of Acts.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY AT THE PARSONAGE: Our Perfect High Priest (Hebrews 7). All are invited.  CHURCH CALENDAR: Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting at 7 P.M. followed by choir practice, 8 P.M., at Arbutus and Harold Greenfeldt’s. Thursday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s on 1480 Main Rd. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Friday, December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6 P.M. This simple, beautiful service includes the reading of the Christmas story interspersed with your favorite Christmas carols. Start your family Christmas celebration with a focus on the Reason for the season, Jesus Christ. Saturday: NO CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE THIS WEEK AS IT IS CHRISTMAS DAY. Sunday, December 26: There will be a potluck supper at Bethel Church at 6 P.M. to celebrate the 90th birthday of Arbutus Greenfeldt and the 92nd birthday of Harold Greenfeldt. Everyone is welcome. Bring a casserole, salad, sandwiches, etc. and join us. Birthday cake and ice cream will be provided. No gifts please. CHURCH NEWS: Remember: No Tidings next week so the staff can celebrate Christmas with family. The staff would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! * Poinsettias were given by Cathy and Perry Jorgenson in memory of parents, Pearl and Frank Gibson and Sylvia and Leonard Jorgenson, and other loved ones; from Butch and Lorel Gordon in memory of parents, Cliff and Betty Young and Frank and Marge Gordon. * The Children and Youth Christmas Program was Sunday evening directed by Stephanie Baumann, assisted by Sue Greene and Ben Baumann. Andy Munao played guitar for the pre-service. A skit, “Live From Downtown” was presented by: Annabelle Hansen, Autumn Dompke, Katy Jordan, Lauren Gordon, Ben Baumann, Lydia Schultz, Matti Glines, Marina Swanson, Micala Ervin, Stephanie Baumann. The reporter (Marina) interviewed people to try and discover where they got joy at Christmas. After the skit, a group of children presented the Nativity scene in costume while Lauren read the Christmas story from the Bible. Participants: Elizabeth Munao, Kayla Ervin, Caitlin Stults, Evan Rank, Katie Jordan, Karoline Jordan, Garrett Hansen. While in front, the group sang several songs with bell ringers, Eli Baumann, Anthony Munao, joining them. Offering was taken by Josh Ervin and Lydia Schultz. Jonathan Bass played a selection for the offertory followed by Mack Ellefson and Bradley Jordan on guitar with Ben Baumann. Providing accompaniment for congregational songs and some of the performance songs: Steve Ervin, drums, Joey Munao, bass guitar, Andy Munao, guitar, Ben Baumann, guitar. Pastor Phil gave a brief message. Thanks to all who took part and assisted in any way, and to those who braved the weather to come out to the program. * In spite of cold weather, 11 ladies and Pastor enjoyed an evening of fun at Bethel Builders Dec. 13. Games were played, carols sung, Pastor Phil gave a devotional, there was a gift exchange, and a great lunch enjoyed. Thanks to all who helped with the cleanup, especially Anna and Sarah Gibson, who set up all the chairs. * Thanks to Kerstin Ellefson for cleaning church for the month of December. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: Connie (Boshka) Sena, 4511 Ridgecrest, Dr., Racine, WI 53403, had triple bypass heart surgery Dec. 10 at Fransiscan Hospital, Racine, WI. I’m sure she would love to receive cards. She also has a birthday on Dec. 28. * Steven Johnson, 70, son of the late Florence and Carl Johnson, passed away from cancer in Lyle, IL. The family owned and operated the Drive Inn on Lobdell’s Pt. Rd. years ago. His sister, Judy was married to the late David Cornell. * Lars and Harriett Svensson were in a two car accident several weeks ago in Woodstock, IL. Harriett is recuperating from several bruises. Their car was a total loss. Address: 3322 Blue Jay Lane, Woodstock, IL 60098-8105. COMMUNITY NEWS: Congratulations to Eric & Olya Andersen, LaBarge, WY on the birth of their daughter, Alexandrea Mary, on December 7, 2010. She weighed 7# 14 oz. and her maternal grandparents are Ludmila Glushanina & Pavel Glushanin of Borovka, Belarus. Paternal grandparents are Martin & Mary Andersen of Washington Island. Best wishes on this special blessing. Martin and Mary were to be in Wyoming before the baby was born, but while they were still on the Island, they received word the baby was born. * Jim and Marilyn Gau received multiple bruises but no broken bones in a 2 car crash in Sturgeon Bay several weeks ago. At the time, Marilyn was taken to the hospital and released. Their car was a total loss but they are much improved. * Alene (Cornell) and Wallie Schwartz would like to thank everyone who participated in the Memorial Service for Anna Cornell; those who came to the service to express their sympathy; those who brought food to the lovely luncheon; those who provided music; and to Pastor Green for his words of comfort. * Old man winter arrived Dec. 11 and continued for the weekend. However, 25 found their way to the contemporary worship service that evening. Not as many ventured out Sunday morning, only 18, but Pastor Phil was there to provide a service for those who did arrive. Aaron Rank and Ben Baumann provided music. With blustery roads, the Bethel Builders decided to go on with the Cookie Walk and surprisingly, had a very good turnout. Thanks to Builders who came early to set up, even building a fire in the fireplace. Cookies remaining were added to the Christmas boxes to be delivered to those who live alone, etc. * The Ferry Line could not run the last trip Dec. 11th and there were no crossings on Dec. 12 and 13 due to high winds and freezing temperatures which cause icing of the deck. Needless to say, there was quite a lineup of cars on the Island and at Northport once the boat ran Dec. 14. * New Year’s Day activities include: The annual Sportsman’s Club shoot on their grounds, Townline Rd. and the Polar Bear Plunge at Schoolhouse Beach.

THE LORD’S DAY, December 12, 2010

2010-12-15T12:35:00.000-08:00

Vol. 63
No. 49
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org

“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 Jesus is the One who makes visible the invisible God.
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6. Adult class resumes with Pastor Phil.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
2:00 P.M. - COOKIE WALK. Sponsored by Bethel Builders, Memorial Hall.
6:00 P.M. – CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. Come out and hear the children and youth present the Christmas Story. The youth will present “Love From Downtown” which will help you see Christmas in a different light.
CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Builders Christmas Party, 7 P.M. Everyone invited. Bring a gift not to exceed $5 to exchange. Light potluck lunch. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Women’s Bible Study at Jill Coombs discussing the Book of Proverbs with help from Beth Moore’s study on Proverbs. Wednesday: Christmas Caroling, 6 P.M. Meet at Bethel Church where we will car pool and go caroling. Then meet at the parsonage for hot chocolate and warm fellowship. Everyone invited to participate. Thursday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s on 1480 Main Rd. Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: En Gedi (Oasis), a contemporary family worship service, 6:00 P.M. in Memorial Hall at church. Everyone welcome. Friday, December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6 P.M. This is a simple, but beautiful service which includes the reading of the Christmas story interspersed with your favorite Christmas carols. Start your family Christmas celebration with a focus on the Reason for the season, Jesus Christ. CHURCH NEWS: Ben and Stephanie Baumann are continuing to look for a wood burning stove to help with their heating this winter. Contact number: 535-0715. Also contact Ben at that number if you would like to buy a fruitcake on sale for $10. 100% of the money will go to Habitat for Humanity in their effort to provide for the needy. * “Thanks for faithfully sending our Tidings week after week. We always enjoy reading our Island news in this compact format. My mom, Kitty Veness, turns 95 on Dec. 27. Address: 1 Calvin Cir. #A305, Evanston, IL 60201. Our whole family and my two sisters will be in Evanston to help her celebrate. * A gift has been received from Alan Waal in memory of Esther Waal. * Thanks to Mack Ellefson for playing guitar Nov. 29 and to Bradley Jordan for playing Dec. 5. Joey Munao regularly plays bass guitar and Steve Ervin drums, Robert Bjarnarson electric guitar, and Ben Baumann acoustic guitar. It was also great to have Jenny Munao playing violin. Thanks to all. COMMUNITY NEWS: Eli Baumann, 2 year old son of Ben and Stephanie, suffered a broken tibia in his leg in a fall at his home. He was taken to Door County Memorial Hospital where a cast was placed on his leg. * A Memorial Service was held for Ann Cornell, 89, at Bethel Church on December 4. Pastor Phil Green officiated. Arbutus Greenfeldt, pianist. Her niece, Alene Schwartz, had found a paper in her Bible which contained the songs Ann wanted sung by the congregation, “Face to Face” and “Saved by Grace”. “After” was sung by the ladies trio, Arbutus Greenfeldt, Karin Baxter, and Mary Andersen. Ann and her husband, Victor, sang many years with the Bethel Choir and also in a quartette with Arbutus and Harold Greenfeldt. Ann was also faithful in Sunday School teaching, served as Financial Secretary many years in the Bethel Ladies Aid and witnessing her faith. She also served the community in the American Legion Auxiliary. Coming to attend were the family of Alene and Wally Schwartz; daughter Tiffany and family; son Tobey and friend. * The Detroit Harbor Ladies Christmas Party will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church on December 17th, 12:30 P.M. All ladies from the Island invited. Bring a dish to pass and a $5 gift to exchange. BINGO will follow the lunch. * The Sportsman’s Club New Year’s Day shoot will be on New Year’s Day, at the Sportsman’s Club, 10:30 A.M. Chili and cocoa are available. Come watch or challenge previous winners. * The play, “The Amazing Adventures of the Marvelous Monkey King was held at the Mosling Room at the Rec Center Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Carissa Mann directed the play, she and husband Jeff made the set design, Autumn Dompke and Quinlyn Mann made up the sound effects, and Quinlyn and Carissa did make up, the costumes and props were done by Carissa. The cast included Marina Swanson, Josie Hansen, Oliver Hansen, Lillie McDonald, Lydia Schultz, Micala Ervin, Chris Cornell, Lauren Gordon, and Shammond Ervin. A delightfully funny play with a message of life lessons. About 55 attended the Saturday night performance and there were about 20 at the Sunday afternoon performance. The play presentation was a fundraiser for taking the Drama Club students to Appleton to see a play in February. The drama club meets after school under the direction of Carissa Mann, sponsored by Island Players. * Dan and Dawn Nelson have sold the Island Campgrounds to Mike and Jenny Stults. Dan and Dawn have moved to New Holstein where Dan is employed at Miller Implements and Dawn works at a hair salon there and she also travels regularly to the Island and has hours at Jeannie Gunnlaugsson’s salon, Townline Design. * The Rec Center Season of Lights was held Saturday the 11th at the Rec Center. The program included a reading of those who purchased a light in memory of, or in honor of someone, and the person who was the recipient. The lights on the tree were lit and they remain on til February. Refreshments followed the outdoor ceremony. * David and Emily (Hill) Small are the parents of a boy, Max Michael, born December 1st. Max Michael weighed 7# 11 oz. David and Emily live on the Island and David is employed with his dad, Lou Small, Small’s Sanitation Systems and Excavating. Paternal grandparents are Lou and Gloria Small of Washington Island. Maternal grandmother is Kay Stiefel, Milwaukee area. * Ice is forming in harbors and bays around the Island.

THE LORD’S DAY, December 5, 2010

2010-12-06T10:12:00.001-08:00

Vol. 63
No. 48
Philip Green, Pastor
Email: bethelchurch@bpl.coop
Website: www.bethelchurch1865.org
“Prepare ye the way of the Lord.” As we prepare for Christmas and the birth of Jesus, let us remember the reason for the season. What will your gift be to Jesus whose birthday we celebrate?
9:00 A.M. – WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE
9:30 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL: Class for children age 4 to grade 6. Adult class resumes with Pastor Phil.
10:45 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP: The Spirit’s Gift (Romans 12:3-8). Communion Service. Nursery provided.
11:15 A.M. – KID’S OWN WORSHIP, children age 4 through 4th grade, and THE EDGE, kids 5th and 6th grades.
7:00 P.M. – BIBLE STUDY on Hebrews resumes at the parsonage. Everyone welcome.  CHURCH CALENDAR: Monday: Elder Team, 3 P.M.; Trustee Team, 6 P.M.; Deacon Team, 6:30 P.M.; Leaders Council, 7 P.M. Tuesday: TWEED Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for High School students (grades 9-12) at Bethel Church. Wednesday: Bible study and prayer, 7 P.M., at Greenfeldt’s followed by choir practice at 8 P.M. Thursday: Youth Bible Study (grades 9-12), 7 P.M., at Baumann’s on 1480 Main Road (new address!). Thursday: Big Show Youth on the Rock, 7 P.M., for Junior High Girls (grades 6-8) with Stephanie Baumann at church. Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8 P.M., in Memorial Hall, Rev. Stan Zyskowski, speaker. Saturday: Children’s Christmas Program practice, 10 P.M., at Bethel Church. Saturday: En Gedi (Oasis), a contemporary family worship service, 6:00 P.M. in Memorial Hall at church. Everyone welcome. COMING UP: Sunday, December 12: Cookie Walk at 2 P.M. sponsored by Bethel Builders. Choose from a beautiful array of cookies. Fill up your 1#, 2# or 3# can. This is a fund raiser for Bethel Builders who are very helpful with the maintenance for Bethel Church. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and cake by the fireplace and enjoy getting together with friends and neighbors. Sunday, December 12: Children’s Christmas Program, 6 P.M., at Bethel Church. The children and youth will present the Christmas Story. Monday, December 13: Builders Christmas Party, 7 P.M. All the ladies are invited. Bring a gift not to exceed $5 to exchange. Potluck light lunch or snacks. Wednesday, December 15: Christmas Caroling, 6 P.M. Start at Bethel Church and end at the parsonage for hot chocolate and warm fellowship. Friday, December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6 P.M. Start your family Christmas celebration with a focus on the real reason for the season – Jesus Christ. CHURCH NEWS: Thanks to Herb and Mari Gibson for hosting the Thanksgiving Dinner. 23 enjoyed the festivities. * Thanks to Marsha Gunnlaugsson for cleaning church in November. * Thanks to Karin Baxter for helping out in choir Nov. 28 and teaching The Edge class for Becky Gillespie. Also thanks to Herb Gibson for faithfully doing all the water testing necessary at church which involves a lot of time. It is greatly appreciated. We really enjoyed the impromptu song, “Away In A Manger” by Annabelle Hansen this past Sunday. Thanks to Mack Ellefson for playing guitar again this Sunday. Ben Baumann led the congregation in singing favorite hymns, sharing memories, and then he shared a message from Galatians. * “Enclosed please find a memorial gift celebrating the life of Alyce Koyen Schubert who departed this life August 17, 2010”, from the Schubert, Gruber, Rybak, and King families. * Thanks to the Builders and husbands who decorated the trees Nov. 29 at church - Marsha and Jim Gunnlaugsson, Mari and Herb Gibson, Leila Nehlsen. NEWS FROM OTHER PLACES: “I appreciate the news via the Tidings --- I begin new chemo-therapy as the last one stopped working. Blessings to all!” from Pat Wood. * Carol Heinz, 66, daughter of the late Viola (Hanneson), sister of the late Hannes Hanneson, passed away at Paduca, Ky. nursing home after a series of multiple strokes. She had been hospitalized and in a nursing home for about 4 years. Many Islanders remember her. * Emil Swanson, 38703 N. Sheridan Rd., Lot 179, Beach Park, IL 60099-3938 will be 97 on December 26. Congratulations. COMMUNITY NEWS: Potatoes come back to the Island. Ken Koyen remembers well his father, Alex, whose tractor he still uses in his new venture along with brothers, Tom and Harvey. This year they planted 5 acres in potatoes using 5000# of seed consisting of 20 organic varieties. This produced about 60,000 bushels of potatoes. Three of the varieties were used for potato chips, some of which are sold locally. Watch for the green logo on the package stating Washington Island organic potatoes. They are sold in the Milwaukee area under Door County Chips and packaged in the Madison area under Elegant Foods by Mike Olson. * Funeral service was held for Nora Gunnlaugsson, 89, on Nov. 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Pastor: Frank Maxwell. Organist: Diane Kahlscheuer. Pianist: Dan Hansen. Pallbearers were the 6 oldest grandsons: Kirk Young, Ken Justice, Mike Koken, Tom Keller, Scott Lindgren, Maynard Gunnlaugsson III. All of Nora’s children attended: Lillian and family from Iowa, Martena and family from Tennessee, Maynette and family, Maynard, both from Sturgeon Bay, Jeannie and family and Kathy Gunnlaugsson from the Island. It was a wonderful time of remembrance and family reunion. The family wants to thank everyone who remembered them with their thoughts, prayers, food and kindnesses. All were much appreciated. * Don and Meryl Cunningham have moved to their new location at 1184 Robins Nest Lane, New Holstein, WI, 53061, to be near their daughters, Dawn and Wendy and their families. We will miss them. * The Memorial Service for Ann Cornell was held Dec. 4 at 11 A.M. at Bethel Church. A lunch followed. * Dan Nerenhausen’s Christmas trees are on sale in Bensenville, IL. Shawn Young and Tim Carr are there to sell them. * Congratulations to Harold and Arbutus Greenfeldt on his 92nd and Arbutus on her 90th birthday, both on December 28th. Also congratulations to Joy Gunnlaugsson on her 85th birthday December 14th. * Ruth Gunnerson had further testing Nov. 29th and found that she has a severe infection in the bone in her back and NOT CANCER as had been determined previously. Praise the Lord! Continue to pray that further biopsies will show no cancer in the thyroid. * On November 28, the Trophee Eric Bompard was held in Paris. Alissa Czisny scored third in the figure skating competition. She is now eligible to compete in the final Grand Prix in Beijing, China on Dec. 12. It can be seen on NBC from 11-1. Alissa is the granddaughter of Marianne and Chuck Czisny and niece of Arbutus Greenfeldt. * Opening weekend of the regular gun deer hunt resulted in a harvest of 88 bucks and 81 does. The total count for the nine day gun deer season was 251 deer with 121 of them bucks.