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Men’s Pine Lake Retreat
Monthly Newsletter for Bethany United Methodist Church • Madison, WI • Vol. 51, No. 4 • April 2017
The 6th annual Men’s Pine Lake Retreat is coming the weekend of Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30. This year’s theme will be
Agreement, Disagreement, and Dialog. Through four “talks” we will:
1. Learn about religious disagreements in the Bible and Christian his-
tory where Christians entered into productive conversation;
2. Discuss techniques that are helpful for productive conversation,
such as recognizing shared values and active listening;
3. Learn to identify times when productive conversation is not possi-
ble, and discuss what to do when that happens; and
4. Reflect on the divides within our religious / political / cultural com-
munities and how we can best live out our Christian values as a
community of faith.
In addition to the talks and discussions there will be a work project Saturday
afternoon and a good amount of free time to spend as a group and to explore what Pine Lake Camp has to offer. There will also be
a time of worship Sunday morning.
The “formal” retreat begins with lunch at noon on Saturday at Pine Lake Camp. The remainder of the day will be a combination of
planned talks and a work project to help Pine Lake get ready for summer. The retreat will conclude following lunch at noon on Sun-
day. There is an option to come up Friday evening (the single night cost is $75 per room, split for a share). Dinner Friday night
and breakfast Saturday morning would be on your own. On Saturday morning there will be a work project for us at the camp.
The cost of the retreat per person, including lodging Saturday night plus lunch and
dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday, are:
For a private room (1 adult): $119.10
For a shared room (2 adults): $81.60 each
For a third person in a room (including children): $14.50
All meals for kids 12 and under will be covered by a grant from Memorials &
Bequests
The reservation and payment deadline is noon on Friday, April 21st. Contact the
church office (238-6381 or [email protected]) for more infor-
mation and to make reservations.
Don’t miss out on this enriching and fun time for both children and adults.
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I can hardly believe it, but we are looking for a new Director of
Children’s Ministries for the third year in a row!
Two years ago, Mindy Borgstadt and her family
moved to Des Moines because Justin was offered
a wonderful job opportunity (we’ve heard from
them recently, and they are all doing very well).
Then, last year Julie Johnson decided she needed
to step back because of all her commitments in
completing her Ph.D. And now, just this month
we’ve learned that Katie Chapdelaine will be leaving. Katie’s hus-
band Louis has been offered a wonderful job opportunity in Illi-
nois, and so they will be moving in May or early June. Katie has
brought wonderful energy and commitment to her work here, and
so we will find ways to share our appreciation and best wishes
before she moves.
Our Staff-Parish Relations Team (SPRT) is responsible for the per-
sonnel work of the church, and this team has already begun work
on the search for a new Director of Children’s Ministries. We are
advertising the position in Madison and statewide, but it is also
possible that we will find our next Director of Children’s Ministry
from within the membership of the church. Are you perhaps in-
terested in serving in this role, or do you know of someone else
who has the gifts and passion for doing this job well?
Here is a brief description of what is involved. The Director of
Children’s Ministry is responsible for the spiritual, educational, and
fellowship development of children at Bethany from birth to 5th
grade. The job is twenty hours per week, including about five
hours on Sunday mornings, with the weekday schedule being very
flexible. Responsibilities include coordinating childcare providers,
recruiting/equipping teachers and other volunteers, promoting
children’s ministries through the Banner and other forms of com-
munication, protecting the safety of the children, ordering curricu-
lum and supplies, designing and maintaining creative learning en-
vironments, and supporting teams in implementing special activi-
ties, events, and missions.
A much more complete job description is available. If you are
interested in applying, or if you have someone to recommend,
please speak to me or to SPRT Chair Shawna Bertalot soon. We
are hoping to find someone filled with creative energy and excite-
ment for this ministry!
Blessings in Christ,
Pastor Greg
P.S. – On a completely different topic, I want to lift up a mission
outreach opportunity that I hope you will consider. Twice each
month (on a Thursday evening and a Tuesday noon), volunteers
from our church serve meals at Luke House to about 100-150
community members struggling with hunger. The group serving
meals at noon on the 4th Tuesday of each month has a critical
need for additional volunteers – some of the longtime participants
in this group are no longer physically able to help. Is this a way in
which you could serve? If so, please contact our Bethany coordi-
nator Mary Kay Battaglia at 608-335-2429 or
PASTOR’S PAGE
Who Could Lead Our Children’s Ministries?
April 9 – Palm Sunday (8:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am)
The children will have a palm parade at all three services and the
Children’s Choir and Children’s Bells will perform at the 9:00 am
and 11:00 am services.
Praise Song will be singing pieces from favorite previous cantatas
at 9:00 am, including Prepare Our Hearts, Prepare the Way, and
Savior from Savior by Travis Cottrell and At the Cross and This is
the Day from At the Cross (Love Ran Red) by Chris Tomlin.
April 13 – Holy Thursday (7:00 pm)
We will gather in the Sanctuary for a meal at tables of 12 to reen-
act the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. The Bethany Caril-
lons and Chancel Choir will perform.
April 14 – Good Friday Service (7:00 pm)
Bethany’s Chancel Choir will perform Hope in the Shadows by
Joel Raney and Lloyd Larson. Retracing Christ’s final days and
journey to the cross, this new musical for Lent and Holy Week
includes a mixture of traditional and contemporary hymns and
songs set in a variety of styles.
April 16 – Easter (8:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am)
Music will be by our Praise Song choir performing Hallelujah,
Praise the Lamb and Glorious Day at both 9:00 am and 11:00
am. The Chancel Choir will perform Joyful, Joyful at the 11:00
am service. Instrumentalists will accompany both choirs.
Easter Breakfast will be served from 9am until 11am and includes
Pancakes, Sausage, and Fruit, Juice and Coffee.
Holy Week at Bethany
Sundays: 10:00 am — 11:00 am During the 10 am — 11 am hour on Sunday mornings there will be many opportunities for you to learn, grow and be in community with
others. If you have a suggestion for a forum, class, or small group for the Adult Enrichment Hour, let Tom Popp or the Church Office know.
Coffee will be available in Room 228 for all forums
April 2 Race Relations: Bethany’s Next Steps – co-presented by Outreach and Adult Ministries Teams
Come to be part of a discussion of what Bethany might choose to do to help with solutions to issues of racial injustice. This is not
so much a presentation as a roundtable conversation. It’s an invitation to share your ideas and possibly help to craft a recommen-
dation on Bethany’s role. Teresa Holmes of the Life Center Madison congregation will be joining us for the conversation. In re-
cent forums we have talked about inequities in racial justice: education, incarceration, economic opportunity, and more. We sup-
port The Playing Field. What else are we called to do? Is there one particular issue on which we could make an impact? Who
should our partners be? How can we be effective? Bring your thoughts, passions, and your hearts yearning for justice.
April 9 Palm Sunday Hospitality
Join us in Fellowship Hall Sunday for coffee and treats. If you’re a visitor, we’d love the opportunity to meet and get to know you.
April 16 Easter Sunday Breakfast & Hospitality
Join us in Fellowship Hall on Easter morning between 9:00 am and 11:00 am for an Easter breakfast that will include pancakes
(with a variety of toppings), sausage, and fruit along with coffee and juice. Everyone is welcome — and, it’s free! Bring the whole
family!
April 23 1800 Days presented by Abbi Kruse and Harold Rayford
1800 Days is a non-profit organization that seeks to eliminate the achievement gap for minority children in Dane County. There
are 1800 days between birth and kindergarten entrance. A child's experiences during this critical period set the stage for not only
entry into formal education but for an entire lifetime.
1800 Days is connecting parents, churches, schools, and various community agencies with the common goal of eliminating the
achievement gap. This may sound unrealistic to some, but it is possible. 1800 Days is led by a team of believers, collaborators and
visionaries, whose common goal is to join hands and encircle this problem until it is healed.
April 30 Mission Trip Preview presented by Brigit Parlow and the High School Youth Group
What in the world are we doing?
In the past six years since the international peace mission to Ireland, the youth of Bethany have traveled to Hamilton, Ohio; Mus-
kegon, Michigan; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Martin County, Kentucky; and Avery County, North Carolina. This year we are going
not so far away – Minneapolis, Minnesota! Why so close? Well, let me tell you why.
It started out that we wanted to be more in “our own back yard” to help people closer to home. It was also to possibly save some
money so that we can look for an international mission down the road. My first look was toward Chicago, Illinois. There is a great
deal of need, but also a great deal of controversy there right now. Some parents, understandably, weren’t thrilled with my choice.
So, Minneapolis became the next choice. Although we won’t see many cultural differences from our own, we will be paired with a
church that is in a neighborhood in need. We will work with the members of the church to repair members’ homes, build porches
or wheelchair ramps, paint and fix up fences, etc. and spend some quality time getting to know family members. We hope to do
some relational ministry in the community as well. This will be the first time we pair with Praying Pelican Ministries, which is
based out of Minneapolis. Most of their work is done in Belize, and this will be their first year working in Minneapolis. We are
excited to be a part of their mission. If you are interested in checking out their website, please go to prayingpelicanmissions.org.
On April 30th we will be presenting a preview of this year’s trip. Come and learn all about what your youth will be doing.
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ADULT ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
RUMMAGE SALE
Bethany’s 7th Annual Rummage Sale is on Saturday, April 1st from
7:00 am until 2:00 pm (there’ll be a “bag sale” starting at noon). Re-
member all that space you cleared out when you donated your stuff?
Well, now you can fill that space with some really useful stuff. So,
come on around and peruse all the offerings. All proceeds go toward
the Youth Mission Trip to Minnesota in July. If you’d like to help out,
contact Laurie Swimm ([email protected]).
UMW SUSANNA CIRCLE
The Susanna Circle of the United Methodist Women will meet
Wednesday, April 5th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the home of Ann
Sowaske (2 Wood Circle, Madison). Ann is also doing the program on
the UMW Racial Justice Charter. Please call Ann (238-7903) with ques-
tions about directions.
BETHANY FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Bethany is hosting a potluck game night on April 8th from 5:00 pm to
8:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Pizza will be provided. Bring side dishes to
share along with your favorite board games and be ready to have a fun
time with other members of the Bethany church family. Children are
welcome to join the games, but childcare is also provided for those
who need it. Feel free to email Matthew Mayeshiba for more infor-
mation and email updates ([email protected]).
MEN’S COFFEE
The April gathering will be Wednesday, April 12 at 2 PM in Room 228.
All men are welcome - bring along a coffee mug and some spring con-
versation!
AGAPE
Agape will meet Wednesday, April 12 at 6pm in room 228. A light
supper will be served followed by a program (to be determined). All
women are invited to attend.
YOUNG ADULT MEETUP
Join the group at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 12th at Barriques on
Monroe Street for coffee, snacks and fun fellowship. All are welcome!
PRIME TIMERS
Join Prime Timers on Saturday, April 15th at 6:00 pm for a potluck
supper followed by a program presented by John Arrington entitled:
What’s the Matter with Matter, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and
Love the Proton. John, an Argonne physicist, will present some of the
ways in which things become very different at the smallest scales of
matter. Matter of all kinds interacts to form bound systems. Galaxies
bound by gravity, atoms bound by electromagnetism and nuclei bound
by the nuclear force share many common features.
BOOK BROWSERS
Book Browsers will meet on Tuesday, April 18, at 9:30 in the church
library. Nancy Gloe will report on the book Finding Alaska. Please join
us — all are welcome.
UMW CRAFTERS
The next meeting of the UMW Crafters will be held on Monday, April
10th at 1:30 pm, at Ann Sowaske's home. Please contact Ann at 238-
7903 or email her at [email protected] to let her know if you
will be attending. We welcome anyone who is interested in knitting,
crocheting or working on special projects.
FOOD & FELLOWSHIP
Food and Fellowship for April 19th will meet at Babe's on Schroeder
Road. Lunch is at 11:30 am. All are welcome; no reservations are nec-
essary. Questions? eMail Eileen at [email protected].
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED will be gathering for a forum about
"Climate Change as a Moral Issue" on Friday, April 7 at the Communi-
ty of Hope church at 7118 Old Sauk Road, Madison. This church
building houses two churches on a piece of land that is like a prairie.
So it is a good subject to learn about at that location. Coffee, refresh-
ments & fellowship starts at 9:00 am followed by a welcome and an-
nouncements. The speaker is Ryan O'Connor, an ecologist and mem-
ber of the United Church of Christ congregation. Come to hear how
climate impacts the poor and vulnerable at home and abroad. All are
welcome, including men. Questions, call Shirley at 233-3581.
PHILHARMONIC CHORUS CONCERT
Under the direction of Dr. Patrick Gorman, the Philharmonic Chorus
of Madison offers its annual concert series the final week of April.
The a cappella group will perform Let Me Fly, in celebration of Easter
and long awaited warm spring days, on April 30 starting at 2:00 pm at
Bethany. At this, the final spring concert, the chorus will award schol-
arships to Madison area high school students. A reception with re-
freshments will follow the concert.
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
MEMBER CARE
Our Prayers and Sympathies are with…
The family of Katie Larsen who died February 17.
Wanda and Mike Bartz and family. Wanda's mother Ruth Douma
died February 16 in Randolph, WI.
Darrell and Michelle Behnke and family. Darrell's father died
recently.
Rollie Krogstad and the Krogstad family on the death of Irma
Krogstad. A memorial service was held at Bethany on March 4.
Congratulations to…
Lee and Jessica Steinhorst on the birth of their son Apollo Lee.
His great -grandmother is Ann Sowaske and grandparents are
Gail and Dennis Steinhorst.
MEMORIAL GIFTS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY
For Max Sowaske: Jim and Carol Holmquist
FIRST QUARTER STATEMENTS
First quarter statements will be mailed in April. Please watch for yours
and check it carefully for errors (additions or omissions). If you have
questions or find errors please contact me. It is easier to find and cor-
rect errors closer to the time they occur rather than at the end of the
year. Thanks.
Sandra Arrington
WEB HELP WANTED
For times when I am on vacation for an extended period, especially in
the winter months, there is a need for help with keeping our website
updated. This includes keeping the Upcoming Events current, chang-
ing out the sub-attractors and main attractors, updating the Sermons
page and creating and uploading sermon audio files. The Content
Management System we use is WordPress, which is pretty easy to
learn. While most of this can be done from home, there would be
times when onsite work would be needed. Total time involved would
be about 1 to 2 hours per week.
If you are interested in helping out with this please contact the
Church Office. Thank you!
Carl White
BETHANY CARE BUS
By Judy Franks
My son, Shawn, is handicapped and has been wheelchair-bound for
several years. He currently lives in a duplex with another handicapped
gentleman, as well as a live-in caregiver. Shawn and his current room-
mate are hoping to add one more handicapped gentleman to their
household soon. Granted there are TV sermons available on Sunday
mornings to watch, but when you live in a household where the TV is
shared with your roommates, then you must take the beliefs and
rights of your roommates into consideration. Therefore, the Sunday
morning TV services are not something that all members of the house-
hold can share.
I am so thankful for the Bethany Care Bus; it is such a wonderful
blessing. The Care Bus gives Shawn the opportunity to attend church
by providing him with a way of getting to and from church. In addi-
tion to that, it gives me the opportunity to accompany him on the
Care Bus rides to and from church, so that we can worship together.
The Bethany Care Bus is a fantastic service for the handicapped, elder-
ly and folks who have no other way of attending church. God has
definitely blessed Bethany United Methodist Church with the Care
Bus service, and I am grateful that we have this awesome service avail-
able to us.
NEW BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY
New books have been added to the UMW Reading Program in
memory of Katie Larsen and Irma Krogstad.
Boundless: What Global Expressions of Faith Teach Us About Follow-
ing Jesus, by Bryan Bishop. (Education for Mission)
Slowing Time: Seeing the Sacred Outside Your Kitchen Door, by Barba-
ra Mahany. (Nurturing for Community)
CLOWN MINISTRY SKILLS WORKSHOP
Saturday April 1st the Clown Ministry Group will be hosting a clown
skills workshop from 9:00 until noon in Room 228 at Bethany. If
you have ever wanted to try your hand at clowning, juggling, balloon
twisting, skit performing or a variety of other fun activities this will be
a good opportunity. We will be preparing for upcoming nursing
home visits and church services. You don’t have to spend the entire
morning at the workshop. Feel free to drop in before or after shop-
ping at the rummage sale.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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BETHANY NEWS
MEET A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
This month, our “Meet A Sunday School Teacher” series features Katie. She has been attending Bethany since her parents joined the church in
1976 and grew up going to our Sunday School program. As an adult, Katie has been volunteering with our K-2 and Preschool classes since
2013. She is currently one of our Preschool class teachers. Here’s what Katie has to say about her time as a Sunday School teacher:
“I like that you get to talk with kids who are only three and four years old and hear their perspective on different things. They have such an
openness and joy about everything.”
“I really wanted to make sure each child had a great experience in Sunday School like I had growing up, so they could always look back on it
as they got older - when their lives get a bit more complicated.”
“I did initially have reservations about teaching since I had never taught before and had concerns that I would have difficulty managing a class
of kids or that I wouldn’t be able to answer all their questions. But after a couple of times, I began to have fun. I liked the program we teach
from and we have the ability to bring in any activity for the kids.”
THE VISION OF ISAIAH
Presented by Faith Bauman
March 26th, 10:00 am in Room 228
The originally planned Briarpatch forum that had been sched-
uled for March 26th had to be cancelled at the last minute.
Instead, come to hear Faith Bauman reveal the vision of Isai-
ah, an 8th century BC prophet, who writes of the evils and
inequities of his times (some of this will sound familiar to us
in our times) but who also offers a vision of a future filled
with hope and confidence. Isaiah foresees the coming of the
Messiah and describes the transformed life that, through the
Messiah, can be ours. Faith is a former missionary to India
who has spent a lifetime studying the Bible. Her presentation
is sure to both educate and inspire.
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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Happy Birthday!
On March 12th, we celebrated the birth-
days of 134 Members and Friends who
were born in January, February or
March. This is the first of a series of
quarterly birthday celebrations hosted
by the Membership Team.
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BETHANY NEWS
Gun Sense Poll Results This poll was conducted by the Race Relations Sub-Team of Bethany United Methodist Church during the forum on February 25, 2017.
The following sensible gun safety proposals have been adopted in some states or are being considered by Congress and State Legislatures,
including Wisconsin. Your opinion is important.
Support Oppose No Opinion
1. Mandatory background checks should be required for all gun purchases wherever sold ........... 27 1 0
2. Suspected terrorists considered too dangerous to board an airplane should not
be allowed to buy a gun of any kind ................................................................................................... 26 0 2
3. Judges should be given power to seize weapons held by persons deemed to be threats
to the public or family members .......................................................................................................... 26 0 2
4. Authorize law enforcement to confiscate weapons of newly convicted fealons ............................ 27 0 1
5. Require manufacturers to install gun locks on all guns to deter use of guns by other
than the owner. ....................................................................................................................................... 26 0 2
6. Make it a felony to help get a gun for someone who cannot legally possess one ........................ 27 0 1
Total number of poll respondents: 28
Other Suggestions:
“Confiscate and destroy guns owned by any of the above 6 persons.”
Re questions 4 and 5: “The buyer of a gun must put a mechanical lock on it before leaving the store. Not all gun lovers are violent. Con-
tingencies should not apply to all. Guns are not the real problem. Disrespect and low morals are.”
“Let people know how they can get rid of their unwanted weapons.”
“No guns for mentally ill.” (2)
“24 hour waiting period.” (2)
“If more than one adult ‘owner’ can access the same gun – i.e: 2 adults in 1 household own and use the same gun, gun lock should not
apply.”
“No assault weapons should be on sale for the public.”
Coming Up — Saturday Bus Trip to Miller Park
Yes, that's right.....board the bus on June 17th at noon at Bethany, and return home around 8:30 pm. The Milwaukee Brewers take on the
San Diego Padres at 3:10 pm (no night game this year).
We have EXCELLENT seats on the LOGE (Second) Level, Section 211, Rows 6 - 10, just slightly past
first base into right field. No sun to worry about, great view of the game.
Cost Per Person (with reservation) is only $79.00, but you may end up paying less, by partial refund
day of the game, once we reach 35 attendees. The reservation form has all the details and is now
available in the Narthex, or by contacting Glenn Kramer at 608-661-0583, or [email protected].
Invite your friends and/or neighbors, get your group together, and join in the fun. See you there, re-
serve soon. Reservation Deadline is May 17, 2017.
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OUTREACH NEWS
Simple Gifts for April — “Habitat for Humanity” Simple Gifts for most Sundays in April will be going to support our partners with Habitat for Humanity. Gifts can be made by placing
loose coins in the offering plates or by putting cash or a check in mission envelopes.
This year, Bethany United Methodist Church is making a commitment to join with other churches in the Madi-
son area as part of Habitat for Humanity’s Faith Build for 2017. Bethany is one of six churches in the Madison
area working on a new home in the Renaissance on the Park development in Fitchburg beginning this spring.
As we wait for the ground to thaw and the weather to warm up, your Simple Gifts during April will help provide
the financial backing for this project. As a congregation, Bethany is committed to providing $7,500 for its part of
the construction materials to build the home. Through our efforts and those of many others who believe in the
work, over 250 homes have been built since Habitat for Humanity (HFH) of Dane County came into existence.
Bethany views the commitment of HFH “to build affordable housing for God’s people in need” as being at the
core of our work as United Methodists.
Bethany has supported two Apostles Builds over the past five years. An Apostles Build is the combined effort of 12 churches, where each
one raises a portion of the funds to support purchase of the building materials needed to complete an HFH house. Then each church co-
ordinates three Saturday workdays during the construction season. These 36 weekends represent the majority of the volunteer labor that
completes the house.
In addition, the Simple Gifts collection on Easter Sunday, April 16, is going to back one of Bethany’s Global Mission partners, Mujila
Falls.
Bethany also has a long-standing commitment to the Mujila Falls Agriculture Center in northwest Zambia, which
is led by Paul Webster, a rural economic and development specialist. At this farm, men and women of the Lunda
tribe learn sustainable and appropriate methods to grow crops and manage livestock. People in a large area bene-
fit from the eggs and plentiful food produced on the farm. Webster also provides support to the small Methodist
churches in nearby villages by occasionally preaching and helping with church construction. To learn more visit:
https://www.facebook.com/MujilaFallsAgCentre/.
Meanwhile, over the course of 2017, Bethany will participate in several special offering Sundays sponsored by
the broader United Methodist Church. Native American Ministries Sunday on April 30 nurtures mission with Native Americans and pro-
vides scholarships for United Methodist Native American seminarians. For more details visit: http://www.umcgiving.org/ministry-articles/
native-american-ministries-sunday.
Please give generously, as your gift will make a difference in real and relevant ways.
Up Next in May: The Playing Field
SAVE THE DATE
UMW Spring Salad Luncheon
The Spring Salad Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, at Bethany. Cheryl Kirking, an inspirational speaker will entertain us with her
presentation entitled Ripples of Joy. Cheryl is the mother of triplets, is an author of many children's books and is also a singer. Please join us
for the delicious luncheon followed by a fun-filled program. Tickets will be available for sale on Sundays April 16th, 23rd and 30th; and also at
the door on May 6th. Childcare will be provided.
2017 Make Music Madison at Bethany
This will be the 3rd year that Bethany will be sponsoring a Make Music Madison Event on our front lawn from 4 pm to 8 pm on June 21st.
This annual citywide event celebrates the summer solstice. The 4 pm to 5 pm time slot is reserved for performers from our congregation. Last
year the offerings ranged from piano solos and duets, to vocal solos and duets and even a Bethany men’s quartet. We are now recruiting mu-
sical performers from Bethany for the 2017 event. Please contact Tom Popp or the church office if you are interested.
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High School Schedule
April 2 9 am Interfaith Discussion 11 am Youth Group
April 9 9 am Interfaith Discussion 11 am Youth Group
April 16 No Youth Groups – Easter Sunday!
April 23 9 am Interfaith Discussion 11 am Youth Group
April 30 9 am Interfaith Discussion 11:00 am Mission Trip
meeting
12:00 pm PIERS at Denny’s
Middle School Schedule
April 2 9 am Interfaith Discussion 10 am Youth Group
April 9 9 am interfaith Discussion 10 am Youth Group
April 16 No Youth Groups – Happy Easter!
April 23 9 am Interfaith Discussion 10 am Youth Group
April 30 9 am Interfaith Discussion 10 am youth Group
Rummage Sale
Thank You to all who donated items, time, money, energy, and
effort into the Annual Rummage Sale this year! At this writing I do
not have the totals, but I will report them in the next newsletter.
The ongoing efforts of the members of Bethany and the children
and youth committee are appreciated! We look forward to using
the proceeds to help those in need this summer on our mission
trip.
Easter Egg Hunt
Middle and High School Youth needed to help with the Easter Egg
hunt this year – help fill and hide Easter eggs on Easter Sunday.
Contact Katie at [email protected] for
details.
PIERS going in at Denny Christensen’s April 30!
All hands on deck! We are looking forward to a fun and produc-
tive afternoon with what has been voted “most fun FUNdraiser” of
all! Someone always ends up in the water, there’s creepy spiders,
and always pizza afterwards!! Join us, won’t you? Meet at 12
noon at church on April 30 to carpool.
Easter Sunday On April 16, our Sunday School classes will be making Easter crafts,
egg hunting and celebrating Jesus’s resurrection during the 9 AM
service. We could use middle school and high school student help,
and parents are always welcome. We hope you’ll join us for a fun-
filled morning!
April Sunday School Themes This month in Sunday School, our unit from the Deep Blue curricu-
lum is called “Hosanna!” We hope you’ll join us!
“Cock-a-doodle-doo!”
“Hosanna!”
“Alleluia!”
“Come to Breakfast!”
“Feed My Sheep!”
Our Preschool and K-2 Classes need volunteers this month! Please
sign up to be a teacher or a helper on the schedule found on the
Children & Youth bulletin board in the narthex or on the online
calendar.
Children’s Mission Project Habitat for Humanity Lent Calendars
During Lent, children & families are encouraged to participate in
the Habitat for Humanity offering calendar. Calendars and banks
are available to pick up at the children’s check-in station at church.
Don’t forget to bring your final offering to church on April 23rd to
the 9 AM service.
Children & Youth Family Volunteer Opportunity
On Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, Madison's Parks Division is look-
ing for volunteers to help clean up local parks. We can help too!
From 10 AM-12 PM, volunteers are needed at nearby Hoyt Park. Is
your family interested? If so, we can carpool from Bethany and
volunteer together. Register at Earth Day Challenge
(cityofmadison.com/parks/events/earthdayChallenge.cfm) and let
Katie Chapdelaine know to coordinate.
Vacation Summer School VSS this summer will use the "Maker Fun Factory" curriculum by
Group Publishing. Join us for some science, inventions, and art as
we creatively explore just who God is and what He wants for us.
See you in June!
Youth News Children’s News For Children’s Ministry information, contact
Katie Chapdelaine, Director of Children’s Ministries
Phone: (608) 238-6381
Email: [email protected]
For Youth Ministry information, contact:
Brigit Parlow, Director of Youth Ministries
Phone: (608) 238-6381
Email: [email protected]
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A LOOK AT OUR FAITHFULNESS
Sunday, Feb. 26
8 am ..................... 26
9 am ..................... 65
11 am ................... 64
Total .................. 155
Sunday, Mar. 5
8 am ..................... 23
9 am ..................... 69
11 am ................... 90
Total .................. 182
Sunday, Mar. 12
8 am ...................... 19
9 am ...................... 62
11 am.................... 93
Total .................. 174
Sunday, Mar. 19
8 am ..................... 28
9 am ..................... 68
11 am ................... 76
Total ...................172
CALLED CHURCH CONFERENCE
On February 19, 2017 members of Betha-
ny voted to recommend Claire Mather as a
candidate for ordained ministry. Claire,
daughter of Pastor Brad Mather, grew up in
Bethany and will graduate from Princeton
Seminary this Spring.
Racial Inequity Follow Up….
As Bethany continues to explore its role in addressing issues of racial inequity, a small group of members is planning to worship at Foun-
tain of Life Church on Sunday morning, April 9. This is in response to an invitation from Patrick Yates of that congregation, who spoke at a
forum at Bethany in January. If you would like to join the visiting group, contact Earl Thayer at 230-3689.
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Information Office Hours: 8 am - 2:30 pm
Church Office: (608) 238-6381
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bethanymadison.org
Regular Worship Schedule Traditional Worship 8 am
Contemporary Worship 9 am
Faithlink Adult Discussion Class 9 am
Sunday School 9 am
Adult Enrichment Hour & Additional
Children’s & Youth Programming 10 am
Traditional Worship 11 am
Staff Lead Pastor ......................................................................................... Greg Jewison Pastor of Visitation ............................................................................. Brad Mather Director of Children’s Ministries .............................................. Katie Chapdelaine Director of Youth Ministries .............................................................. Brigit Parlow Director of Church Life .......................................................................... Tom Popp Global Mission Partners .............Ardell & Gordon Graner, Dominican Republic ......................................................................................... Paul Webster, Zambia Director of Music ........................................................................... Taras Nahirniak Organist .............................................................................................. Sue Poullette Director of Bell Choirs ..................................................................... Nick Bonaccio Director of Children & Youth Choirs ............................................. Lori Nahirniak Office Administrator ............................................................................... Carl White Membership Secretary ........................................................................ Betsy Dunne Financial Secretary ....................................................................... Sandra Arrington Treasurer ..........................................................................................Steven Webster Facilities Manager ............................................................................ Walt Holthaus Custodians ........................................................................................... Ron Rebholz ........................................................................................Jose & Teresa DeHoyos Church Phone ................................................................................ (608) 238-6381 Church Fax ..................................................................................... (608) 238-6451 Church Office Email ................................... [email protected] Website ......................................................................... www.bethanymadison.org Prayer Chain .................................................................. Kristi Baker or the Pastor
Bulletin Deadline : Tuesdays at Noon
E-Banner Deadline: Wednesdays at Noon
Banner Deadline for the May Issue: April 10th
Banner Assembly Mary Blasdel . Gerry Cotter . Judy Cox . Betsy Dunne . Eileen Dunne
Sally Gaard . Vada Mayfield . Kathy Nelson
Gail Steinhorst . Donna Wold