THE LORD’S DAY, January 29, 2012

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.