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Bethesda/Immanuel Parish e-letter
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Sunday Worship
Pastor Larry Jorstad
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Bethesda 8:30 a.m.
Immanuel 11:00 a.m.
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Pastor's office hours:
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Bethesda
715-779-5611
Monday 9:00-noon
Thursday 9:00-noon
Immanuel
715-742-3440
Wednesday 9:00-noon
Pastor's home
715-779-3981
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Church May Help Us Live Longer
Star Tribune
Science & Health
June 19, 2016
Going to religious services may lower the risk for premature death, a new study suggests.
Researchers used data from a long-term study of 75,534 women participating in Nurses' Health Study. Over 16 years through 2012, their health and lifestyles were tracked, including their attendance at religious services. The report is in JAMA Internal Medicine.
After controlling for more than two dozen factors, the researchers found that compared with those who had never gone to services, attendance more than once a week was associated with a 33 percent lower risk for death from any cause, once a week with a 26 percent lower risk, and less than once a week with a 13 percent lower risk. Risks for mortality from cardiovascular disease and cancer followed a similar pattern.
Most of the women in the study were Protestant or Catholic. It is unclear whether a similar association would be found between attending religious services and longevity for people of other religions of faiths. (But why not?)
The researchers statistically eliminated the possibility of reverse causation - that is, that healthy people went to services more often than unhealthy ones.
And they found that some variables, such as social support and a tendency not to smoke, contributed to the effect. But no matter how then analyzed the data, the effect of attendance alone seemed to have benefits.
"This suggest that there is something powerful about the communal religious experience," said the senior author, Tyler J Vander Weele, a professor of epidemiology at Harvard. "These are systems of thought and practice shaped over millennia, and they are powerful."
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NEW NAMES/UPDATES ARE
Blue/Green
Don Albrecht
Lung cancer
317 S 9th Street
Bayfield, WI 54814
Dan Brown
Marty Burkel
Marty does not have to be re-checked until November.
Thanks again for all your prayer support.
PO Box 1284
Bayfield, WI 54814
Peg Dollinger
Peg is home. Keep the cards and love-notes coming!!
PO Box 1535
Bayfield, WI 54814
Harold Ehlers
Harold is at Northern Lights. Visitors and cards welcome!
706 Bratley Drive
Washburn, WI 54891
Tom Frizzell
Tom has moved to "The Oaks" at Northern Lights. Tom enjoys company!!
702 Bratley Drive
Washburn, WI 54891
or
87010 Valley Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
Marcy Frostman
Marcy is at The Oaks, part of Northern Lights. Visitors and cards welcome!
715-292-8889
702 Bratley Drive
Washburn, WI 54891
Dave Good
Mike Huusko
Tests and biopsies on mass on lung.
Paul Lundberg
Paul continues to be well, recuperating in strength. He continues on his gluten-free diet which we hope is the answer for him. We are thankful all your thoughts and prayers.
gullible@centurytel.net
36705 County Highway J
Bayfield, WI 54814
Bill Matthews
3910 Ben Franklin Drive
WI Rapids, WI 54494
Wally Nozal
Wally suffers from Parkinson Disease.
PO Box 341
Cornucopia, WI 54827
Michael O'Bryon and Family
Michael's dad Jim passed away Thursday, August 25.
PO Box 203
Cornucopia, WI 54827
Diane Pecnik
Diane was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
35225 Whittail Avenue
Bayfield, WI 54814
Georgia Rettmer
Georgia fell and received a big blow to her head and also hurt her back. They won't be able to make it back to Bayfield until the Fall. They miss us and we miss them!
157 West Glencrest Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
Art and Char Rimmereid
Char has been diagnosed with dementia and has been moved to a care facility. Cards are appreciated.
3003 Hazelwood Street North #314
Maplewood, MN 55109
Debi Smith
Undergoing cancer treatment. Due to ongoing treatments and unforeseen medical costs, a medical fund has been set up for Debi at the Bremer Bank in Bayfield. Anyone wishing to make a donation may mail it to:
Bremer Bank
PO Box 517
Bayfield, WI 54814
Please make checks payable to Debi Smith Medical Fund.
Debi's mailing address is:
PO Box 872
Bayfield, WI 54814
Gary Tamminen
Gary, age 55, son of Bea Tamminen, who lives alone in Marquette, MI has throat cancer. He's had a pretty rough go with radiation recovery. After things were looking good he ran into three weeks of severe pain, swollen tongue, etc. which has now abated after some changes in medications. Since his cancer was very deep and severe the radiation is still doing its work. Until it's done we do not know if the treatment got everything. His attitude is good. Prayers are still needed!
906-458-0349
7000 62nd Ave N Apt 140
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Mark Wachsmuth
37350 Water Tower Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
MILITARY PERSONNEL
Peter Cox, son of Steve and Yvonne Cox, an airman stationed at Geilenkirchen NATO Base in Germany with his family Jennie, Lena and Lydia.
Taylor Heckman
Son of Sean and Lori Heckman, Bayfield
1478 Bentley Circle
FT. Walton Beach, FL 32547
CPT Patrick Purves, Sarah Weber-Purves husband.
Task Force Shield
HHC/2-147th GSAB
Terrence Roth
Son of Ed and Cheryl Endres, Bayfield
5380 Oaklawn BLVD
Prince George, VA 53875
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How much do you know about refugees?
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6. How many refugees have fled Syria?
- 1.3 million
- 3.14 million
- 4.84 million
- 11.44 million
7. What is the average amount of time a refugee lives in a refugee camp?
- 9 months
- 1 year
- 4 years
- 17 years
8. What percentage of refugees are ever resettled?
- Less than 1%
- 5%
- 15%
- 50%
9. Which country hosts the most refugees?
- Turkey
- Pakistan
- United States
- Kenya
10. How many refugees were resettled in the United States last year?
- 46,050
- 69,933
- 92,121
- 120,650
Answers:
6. 4.84 million. 6.6 million more Syrians have become internally displaced within Syria, but have not yet crossed an international border.
7. 17 years.
8. Less than 1%. Most refugees will never be able to participate in the resettlement process and will either wait to return home or attempt to integrate into the countries to which they fled.
9. Turkey. Turkey hosts 1.59 million refugees
10. 69,933. The US plans to resettle 85,000 refugees in fiscal year 2016.
From the
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
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Marilyn Larsen and Mary Meierotto would like to share their Germany - Martin Luther Study tour with you. We are just not sure when. Here are a couple of pictures to wet your appetite.
The Door that held the 95 Theses
Part of our group of "37" at the Wartburg Castle
Marilyn Larsen on the Rhine River
'Opening the Word' on a building in Wittenberg
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Thrivent Action Team
It's a BIG DEAL!
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***Are you a Thrivent member? If the answer is "YES" you qualify to apply for 2 - $250 credit cards per year for a project of your choice. Read this one page flyer and then...
Live Generously!!
Do you have questions, need help, need ideas??
Contact Mary at the Parish Office
Thrivent Members:
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Only 4 More Months to Use Your Action Team Dollars!
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GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:
No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
The best place to be when you're sad is Grandma's lap.
submitted by Mark Gainey
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September CALENDAR OF
COMMUNITY/CHURCH EVENTS
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Tuesdays
9:30 11:00
at Bethesda
Join the ladies, your friends and neighbors
for a time of coffee, stories, and fellowship!
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Wednesdays
9:00 - Noon
at Immanuel
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Labor Day Weekend
September 1 - 5
Carnival and Concessions Friday-Saturday-Sunday open 11:00
Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is excited to announce their first Annual Red Cliff Days Labor Day Weekend. This fun filled event will include a large carnival, lake activities and will enlighten the public with its unique cultural exhibitions. This event throughout the festivities will include our tribal drum group, Ojibwe story telling, native flute player, demonstrations of Ojibwe cultural activities and more.
Everyone is welcome from everywhere!
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First Wednesday of the Month
Wednesday
September 7
9:00
at Bethesda
Come on guys! Don't be shy!!
Please join Pastor Larry for a delicious breakfast, some fellowship, and help with a few small projects around the church.
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Join Bethesda Women of the ELCA
as they read and study lessons from
"The Gather" Magazine
First Wednesday of the month
Wednesday
September 7
9:30 a.m.
This month meet at Paul Lundberg's
This summer the magazine presents
"The Heart of the Matter," a Bible study by Angela Shannon, a pastor at King Glory Lutheran in Dallas. The three-part Bible study will focus on learning to deal with conflict through the ministry of reconciliation.
**Pastor Angela was one of our leaders in the Racial Justice training I participated this last weekend in Kansas City!- Mary
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Learn, Think, Grow, Share, and Praise our Lord!
Lay School of Ministry Program
begins September 9 and 10
Thinking about attending Lay School?
Talk to Pastor Larry, Marilyn Larsen or Mary Meierotto.
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Flower Aranging with Kelly Kirchner
Friday, September 9
11:30 - 1:00
Bethesda Lutheran Church
Friday Friends resumes this month after a summer break. Join us for lunch and an engaging program. No registration required. Free for residents 55+, living in Bayfield, Cornucopia, Madeline Island, Red Cliff, Washburn, and the communities that share their zip codes.
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God's Work, Our Hands Sunday at Bethesda
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Sunday
September 11
8:30
at Bethesda
Sign-up sheets in the
Friendship Hall!
Card/letter writing
Make Breakfast Burritos for the Food Pantry
or
Three Beach Clean-Up
or
Worship
Don't feel guilty about not attending worship this day
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Monday
September 12
10:00 - 11:00
Historic Herbster Gym
Golden Shoes is a no charge exercise program designed for seniors, but open to all ages. The focus of the program is flexibility, balance, coordination and strengthening. There will be two sessions per week. Future days and times to be decided September 12. Bev Steele, Golden Shoes Instructor
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We invite you to join us for our 44th Season in the Chequamegon Bay on
Monday, September 12 at 7:00 at the Washburn United Methodist Church, as we begin our 2016-2017 Concert Series.
No auditions necessary!
All levels of musicianship for persons age 16+ are welcome. Come find your 'inner voice' and participate in this community vocal ensemble!
For questions contact:
Choir Director
Michael Powers at 715-373-5371
or
Choir President
Jim Skerik at 715-373-2785
Check out our website:
or on Facebook:
For further information or to make a tax-deductible donation:
Chequamegon Area Choir
PO Box 127
Washburn, WI 54891
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Sunday, September 18
8:30 Worship
Breakfast Brunch following Worship
Annual Meeting Following Brunch
at Bethesda
On our agenda will be a motion from Bethesda Church council to approve the part-time shared ministry for Pastor Larry and Mary Meierotto starting January 1, 2017. Pastor Larry is requesting permission to work part-time and Mary is being appointed by Bishop Hoyme and our Synod to be a S.A.M. (Synodical Authorized Minister).
Other items and elections are on the agenda . See you there!
*Immanuel Congregation will also meet to talk, answer questions regarding the shared ministry at a future date.
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CORE's 10th Anniversary Celebration!
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Sunday, September 18
4:00 - 7:00
Apostle Highlands Golf Course Pavilion,
Enjoy the festivities as friends and supporters celebrate
A Decade of Dedication
at a beautiful venue. Guest speakers - music - local foods - birthday cake - complementary wine, beer, nonalcoholic beverages - many raffle items!
Tickets on sale at ENCORE: $30/person; $40/at the door
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Superior Life Long Learning
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The Diverse Styles of Modern Popular Varietal Wines
Thursday, September 29
2:00 - 4:30
Rittenhouse Inn
Enjoy a discussion with Dennis Kohl, who brings over 35 years of experience teaching about and marketing wines. You'll have an opportunity to taste and compare several styles of currently popular white and red wines from around the world. Some of the featured wines will be Itailian Pinot Grigio vs US or Alsatian Pinot Gris, French Syrah vs Australian Shiraz, and the range of dry to sweet Riesling. We'll talk about origins of the grape varieties, some interesting history, ideal food pairings, and more!
Register by September 23; maximum 15 participants.
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Don't miss Pastor Larry's 5-Week Sermon Series:
August 28 -
Practicing Politics, Keeping Faith
September 4
- Immigrants and the Bible
September 18 -
A Christian Response to Islamic Extremism
September 25
- Christianity and Healthcare
October 2
- God's Direction - Seeking
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Bethesda, Immanuel,
St Francis Joint Picnic
Sunday, August 28
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Beautiful Day! Beautiful Friendships!
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September Birthdays
4 - Bev Steele
5 - Graham Wenz
6 - Margaret Langness
8 - Joyce Anderson
16 - Dianne Judd
17 - Julie Le Blanc
20 - Lynette Benzschawel
21 - Shirley Hanson
22 - Deanne Mason
27 - Kevon Dietel
29 - Allan Reedy
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September
Baptismal Anniversaries
1 - Gary Bauer
1 - Mary Ekelund
1 - Lorayne Reedy
12 - Susan Dietel
13 - Betty Ostrom
15 - Jerry Johnson
25 - John Klungness
25 - Rex Dollinger
28 - Donald Anderson
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September
Wedding Anniversaries
Steve & Yvonne Cox
September 6, 1969 47 years
Bill & Sandy Bodner
September 8, 1976 40 years
Jim & Jane Moeller
September 10, 1966 50 years
Bob & Carol Kent
September 22,1967 49 years
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| CHURCH CALENDAR AND EVENTS |
Worship at Immanuel 11:00
AA & Al-Anon at Immanuel 7:00 PM
Last Sunday (September 25), FREE Community Pancake Breakfast 9:30 - Noon at Bethesda
September 11 - God's Work, Our Hands Sunday at Bethesda
September 18 - Pot Luck Brunch and Annual Meeting at Bethesda
September 18 - CORE's 10th Anniversary Celebration 4:00 - 7:00
Monday
September
12 & 26 - Inspiring Art Group meets at Bethesda 10:00 - 12:30
Brunch Bunch meets at Bethesda 9:30
Every Tuesday - Bethesda and Immanuel meet at Bethesda - Being an Inclusive Church: Being a Community that Openly Welcomes ALL! 5:15
South Shore Quilters at Immanuel 9:00 - Noon
September 7 - Men's Breakfast Study/Fellowship at Bethesda 9:00
September 7 - Women's
Gather
Study at Paula Lundberg's 9:30
September 14 - Coast Guard Auxilliary meets at Bethesda 5:00 - 8:00
September 21 -
South Shore Mission Committee meets at Immanuel Noon
September 1 - Bethesda Council meets 10:00
September 15 - Mutual Ministry committee meets at Bethesda 7:15
Friday
September 9 - CORE's Friday Friends meets at Bethesda 11:30 - 1:00
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