THE LORD’S DAY, January 15, 2012

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.