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.
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