Greetings in the name of our Lord!

BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA
333 E. Ridge St., Ishpeming MI 49849 – 906-485-5533
Pastor Lauri O. Maki – ext. 302 (home – 485-1778)
September Evangel Newsletter
“Greetings in the name of our Lord!”
I hope that you’re having an enjoyable summer filled with picnics
with family and friends, pleasant vacations, and enjoyable walks. We
wait a long time for summer to come, and it never seems to last! It’s
hard to believe that it’s already mid-August with Labor Day and school
on the horizon. Summer is never long enough for many of us to enjoy.
We can’t seem to get enough of it!
It should be of no surprise to us, therefore, that summer trips and
activities have historically caused lower church attendance and a decline
in our giving. And, yes, it’s happening again this year. We are not
keeping up with our budget. And so at this time of the year, it’s very
important for us to make an effort to catch up in our giving. We begin
each year on faith, knowing that there are fixed commitments to meet.
We also know that we can easily get behind as a congregation.
As your pastor, therefore, I want to both encourage and challenge you
as members to catch up on the offerings which you may not have given
during June, July, and so far in August. I am appealing to everyone in
our congregation to continue to do what you can so that we can fulfill
our budgeted obligations. If you are not current with your giving,
please try to get caught up now. If you are current with your planned
giving, I invite you to help your church through our financial shortfall
with an extra gift. Your prayerful consideration and response are
appreciated.
May God’s blessings remain with you as you continue your faithful
stewardship of the many blessings entrusted to your care. As you give
to help Bethel meet its financial obligations, may you experience the joy
that God gives to those who give.
14th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
August 21 & 22, 2016
Serving and working together with you in Christ,
Pastor Maki
CALENDAR
Sunday, August 21
8 am – Worship w/Holy Communion
9 am – Coffee & Fellowship
10:30 am – Worship
11:30 am – Appreciation Luncheon for
Jonathan Korpi
Monday, August 22
6:30 pm – Worship w/Holy Communion
Tuesday, August 23
10:30 am – Pericope
5:30 pm –Synod Steward. Mtg. at
United in Crystal Falls
Wednesday, August 24
Overnight
Youth Group ‘End of Summer’
Thursday, August 25
Pastor Maki’s Day Off
Sunday, August 28
8 am – Worship
9 am – Coffee & Fellowship
10:30 am – Worship
Monday, August 29
6:30 pm – Worship
REGULAR WORSHIP HOURS begin September 3:
evening worship is on Saturdays at 6:30 pm.
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS begin September 6:
Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.
THE CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office: 906-485-5533; Fax: 906-485-6710
www.bethelish.org / [email protected]
Pastor Lauri O. Maki: ext. 302 (home - 485-1778)
Youth Director - Heather Oysti: ext 303
E-mail: [email protected]
Bell Choir: Lucas Wickstrom – 204-6800, [email protected]
Sunday School: David Kangas – 204-6950
September in Youth Ministry
Youth Group meets regularly for 5th-12th grades from 6-7:30 pm on
Sundays, unless otherwise noted below.
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Please pay particular attention to special activities in bold as they are on
different days or at different times than regularly scheduled Youth Group.
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Please contact Heather when there are sporting events, music
performances, plays, etc. she can attend in support of Bethel’s youth!
Sunday, September 11—Youth Group Fall Kickoff: Color Party
5:30-7:30 pm
We’re kicking off our youth group year with a game-based party where
participants are divided into teams...and given colored powder to use
against their opponents. Wear clothes fit for ruin (white will show color
best), bring an extra pair of shoes and goggles/bandana, if you have
‘em. We will be a colorful MESS by the end of youth group!
Sunday, September 18—Youth Group Canoe Trip
11:30 am-5:30 pm
RSVP to Heather by Tuesday, September 13
We’ll meet at Bethel and enjoy an afternoon canoeing on the AuTrain
River. Please bring a bag lunch for a picnic along the river. The cost
for this event is $10.
Sunday, September 25—Youth Group
6-7:30 pm
Friday, September 30—Youth Group Campfire
7:30-9:30 pm
Come on over to the Oysti residence (125 S. Lilac St., Ishpeming) for a
campfire and s’mores. Bring a lawn chair and a beverage and we’ll
provide the food. If it rains, we’ll be inside for games.
*Please note: we have cats*
Remember us on Social Media
Like us on Facebook: Youth at Bethel Lutheran Church Ishpeming
Follow us on Instagram: @BethelYouth333
FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 58:9b-14
If you remove the yoke from among you, the pointing of the finger, the
speaking of evil, if you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs
of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be
like the noonday. The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your
needs in parched places, and make your bones strong; and you shall be
like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail. Your
ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many
generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of
streets to live in. If you refrain from trampling the sabbath, from pursuing
your own interests on my holy day; if you call the sabbath a delight and the
holy day of the Lord honorable; if you honor it, not going your own ways,
serving your own interests, or pursuing your own affairs; then you shall
take delight in the Lord, and I will make you ride upon the heights of the
earth; I will feed you with the heritage of your ancestor Jacob, for the
mouth of the Lord has spoken.
immediately she stood up straight and began praising God. But the leader
of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had cured on the sabbath,
kept saying to the crowd, “There are six days on which work ought to be
done; come on those days and be cured, and not on the sabbath day.” But
the Lord answered him and said, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you
on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it
away to give it water? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham
whom Satan bound for eighteen long years, be set free from this bondage
on the sabbath day?” When he said this, all his opponents were put to
shame; and the entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things that
he was doing.
SECOND LESSON: Hebrews 12:18-29
You have not come to something that can be touched, a blazing fire, and
darkness, and gloom, and a tempest, and the sound of a trumpet, and a
voice whose words made the hearers beg that not another word be spoken
to them. (For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even an
animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned to death.” Indeed, so
terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.”) But you
have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly
Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the
assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the judge
of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus, the
mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a
better word than the blood of Abel.
See that you do not refuse the one who is speaking; for if they did not
escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, how much
less will we escape if we reject the one who warns from heaven! At that
time his voice shook the earth; but now he has promised, “Yet once more I
will shake not only the earth but also the heaven.” This phrase, “Yet once
more,” indicates the removal of what is shaken – that is, created things –
so that what cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are
receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, by which
we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe; for indeed
our God is a consuming fire.
August 14 & 15: Actual = $ 4,074 / Budget = $5,910 / 69%
Year-to-date: Actual = $ 167,225 / Budget = $ 195,030 / 86%
GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 13:10-17
Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And
just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for
eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up
straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Woman, you
are set free from your ailment.” When he laid his hands on her,
August 14 & 15, 2016
Attendance: Worship – 129
Treasurer’s Report
PARKING LOT FUND TO-DATE: $ 10,143
“NOISY” OFFERING FOR PENTECOST
The offering collected during each worship service on Saturday,
September 10, and Sunday, September 11, will be donated to the WIN
for Christ (Westwood, Ishpeming, Negaunee) event featuring Bob Lenz,
a nationally known inspirational speaker. He will be speaking at
Ishpeming and Negaunee high schools.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Begins on Sunday, September 11, for age 3 through
Grade 7. Classes begin at 9:15 am and end at
10:20 am. Students can be registered in their
classrooms on the first day.
An assistant teacher for PreK/K and one teacher
for older grades is still needed!
Confirmation Orientation
Confirmation students (Grades 8 & 9) will have an orientation meeting, on
Monday, September 12, at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 17, at
11:30 a.m. Students and parents must attend ONE of these meetings.
Serving Us This Week
Officiant – Pastor Lauri Maki
Organist/Accompanist – Sue Pohlman
Sunday, 8:00 am
Usher – Warren Heikkila
JOIN A CHURCH GROUP!
The Chancel Choir is always looking for
new members. They meet each Wednesday from
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning on September 7.
Coffee Servers – Kim Alanko & Connie Kangas
Sunday, 10:30 am
Greeters – Shirley Luoma & Loretta Niemi
Ushers – Shirley & Norman Luoma and
Loretta & Brian Niemi
Acolyte – Carter Guidebeck
Lector – Jonathan Korpi
Nursery – Maddalen Koch
Van Driver – Marv Kantola
The Women’s Christian Service Quilters
meet each Thursday at 8:30 a.m. beginning on
September 1. If you can use a pair of scissors, sew a
straight line, or tie a knot, there is something for
you to do to help!
A time of fellowship with coffee & goodies is included!
Monday, 6:30 pm
Usher – Jim Davey
Altar Flowers
In celebration of Carol & Charles Brown’s 60th Wedding Anniversary on
August 25th, from their daughters, Kim & Connie, and families.
Known to have been hospitalized:
Ron Ebner at U.P. Health, Marquette
Brad Perala, U.P. Health, Bell
Snowbirds & College Students!
If you are going away for the Fall/Winter, please notify the church office of
your forwarding address, or email address, so that we can send you the
Evangel newsletter. Emailing saves the church postage costs .
If you, or someone you know, becomes homebound and are unable to attend
worship services, please call the church office so that you/ they can be added to
the pastor’s visitation schedule. Also, if you or a loved one will be hospitalized,
please notify the office and/or Pastor Maki. Privacy laws restrict hospitals from
disclosing information about their patients.
The Knit & Crochet Group makes
Prayer Shawls for those who are suffering
from a loss or an illness. The group meets on
the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at
1 p.m. beginning September 7.
Women of the ELCA Circles
All women are invited to join a circle:
* Deborah Circle- 2nd Wednesday at 1 p.m.
* Martha Circle- 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m.
* Rachel Circle- 4th Tuesday at 10 a.m.
The Bethel Churchmen meet for devotions
and breakfast on the 2nd Saturday of the month at
8 a.m., at the Country Grill in Ishpeming. The first
breakfast is on September 10.
All men are invited!
The C.R.O.P. Hunger Walk
Sunday, October 2
First Presbyterian, 120 N. Front St, Marquette
Recruiters’ Meeting: “Popcorn & Packets”
Wednesday, August 31, 6:00 pm
First Presbyterian, 120 N Front, Marquette
Receive walker packets and eat popcorn.
Call Katherine Finegan at 228-2300 with any questions.
Handel’s “MESSIAH”
The Marquette Choral Society rehearsals begin August 22, from
7:00 – 9:30 pm. New members are welcome (there are no auditions)
during the rehearsals on August 22, August 29, and September 12. For
additional information, call the NMU Dept. of Music at 906-227-2563, or
Professor Colwitz at 906-227-2308 ([email protected])
BELL CHOIR & SUNDAY SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Lucas Wickstrom has been hired as our new Bell Choir Director. He
has an extensive background in music, and has played in and substitute
directed our choir in the past. We are very glad that our Bell Choir will
continue! Please take note of the insert in this newsletter. More ringers
are welcome!
David Kangas has been hired as our Sunday School Director. Since
his retirement, he has taken an interest in expanding his horizons, and his
faith has taken a front seat. He also loves children and is looking forward
to helping them learn while having fun.
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF ITEMS
PERSONAL CARE KITS:
1 light-weight bath-size towel (maximum 52” X 27”), dark color recommended
2 bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, any brand, in original wrapping
1 sturdy comb
1 metal nail clippers (attached file optional)
The concert will be held on December 3 & 4, at St. Peter Cathedral.
BABY CARE KITS:
Potluck Salad Supper
Thursday, September 15, 6:00 p.m.
All Bethel women are invited to attend a Potluck Salad Supper
sponsored by Bethel’s Women of the ELCA. Everyone is encouraged to
bring a friend, and please bring a salad to share.
Come to hear and learn about the Northern Great Lakes Synod’s
companion relationship with the Eastern and Coastal Diocese of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. Luanne Skrenes will tell us how
traveling to Tanzania changes lives! She will share pictures and bring
greetings from Kinondoni Lutheran Church, Bethel’s companion
congregation. A free will offering will be taken to support a Tanzanian
project. Hope to see you there!
Summer Choir is August 28!
Meet downstairs at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall to run
through the song, then sing during the 10:30 a.m. worship.
2 lightweight cotton t-shirts
2 diaper pins or large safety pins
2 pairs of socks
1 hand towel, dark color recommended
4 cloth diapers, flat fold preferred
2 long or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers (without feet)
2 receiving blankets, medium-weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted or knitted
with lightweight yarn, up to 52” square
1 jacket, sweater or sweatshirt with a hood, or include a baby cap
2 bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of gentle soap, in original wrapping
Gently used, clean items (no stains or tears) can be substituted for new ones.
SCHOOL KITS:
4 70-sheet notebooks of wide- or college-ruled paper approximately 8” X 10½”.
1 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with cm on one side and inches on the other
1 pencil sharpener
1 blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well)
5 unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with a rubber band
5 black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure together with a rubber band
1 box of 16 or 24 crayons
1 2½” eraser
1 sturdy drawstring backpack-style cloth bag (no standard backpacks).
The pattern for these can be obtained from the church office.
~ MEMORIALS ~
Serving Us in
In memory of Dean Mulgren
for the Parking Lot Fund from Brian & Loretta Niemi.
Acolyte & Nursery Schedule
Date
Sept 3
Sept 4
Day
Time
Acolyte
Nursery
Saturday 6:30
Katelyn Anttila
Sunday
8:00
Berkli Asgaard
Sunday 10:30
Eric Etelamaki
Carter Guidebeck
Sept 10 Saturday 6:30
Maddalen Koch
Sept 11 Sunday
8:00
Jacob Kugler
Sunday 10:30
Allie Mahoski
Jason Waterman
Sept 17 Saturday 6:30
Berkli Asgaard
Sept 18 Sunday
8:00
Katelyn Anttila
Sunday 10:30 Carter Guidebeck
Eric Etelamaki
Sept 24 Saturday 6:30
Jacob Kugler
Sept 25 Sunday
8:00 Jason Waterman
Sunday 10:30 Maddelan Koch
Allie Mahoski
Offering Tellers:
In memory of Alice Lammi, Hank & Dorothy Rundman,
and Ruth Bartanen from Lori Butler.
In memory of Melvin Holli
for the Parking Lot Fund from Brian & Loretta Niemi.
In memory of Pearl Piirto from Peter & Suzanne Valenti.
In memory of Kenneth Harvala
for the Parking Lot Fund from Irene Harvala.
In memory of Sandi Carlson
from Neil & Mary Rundman, Rev. Thomas & Luanne Skrenes,
and Kathy Ruokola.
In memory of Karina Mann
from Neil & Mary Rundman, Marlene & Phil Ombrello, Mary & Bud Poirier,
Diane L. Poirier, Janet Wentela and Karen Champion, and for the Parking
Lot Fund from Nancy Kamppinen and Tom & Joelene Farley and Family.
Don & Judy Hamari
~ FUNERALS & MEMORIALS ~
Van Drivers
Van Maintenance
September 4 – Duane Palomaki
September 11 – Mike Keranen
September 18 – David Kangas
September 25 – Earl Eliason
Gary Thibeault
Food Collection
Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for the
grocery cart in the upper hallway. Each month the food is
distributed to either St. Vincent DePaul or the Salvation Army.
In October, November and December, the food is kept to be
used for the Christmas Food Baskets distributed by Bethel’s
Social Ministry Committee.
July 22 - Dean A. Mulgren (nonmember), service held July 27
July 29 – Karina S. Mann, service held August 3
August 7 – Shirley A. Stankorb (nonmember), service held August 18
August 10 – John O. Mustonen (nonmember), service held August 16
God bless their memory among us.
~ WEDDING ~
Kathleen Wilder & Paul Smith were married on Saturday, August 6.
God bless Kathy & Paul as they begin their married life!
We would like to thank Pastor Maki and the congregation of Bethel for
the outpouring of love and support during our recent losses. Mom and Dad
are with our Lord now, and for that we give praise!
The Family of Audrey & Paul Wuorenmaa
Timothy Johnson
Jolene Silva
June Peterson
Marilyn Meyer
Janet Simula
Marge Savala
Cathy Nelson, Isabel & Cadie
Jewel Duhame
Gail Lynch – Roscommon, MI
Chuck & Nancy Johnson – Brooklyn Park, MN
~ RADIO BROADCAST SPONSORS ~
July 24 – In memory of Lillian Aho on her and Wilhart’s wedding
anniversary from her family.
August 14 – In memory of Mae Haataja from her children, Barb & Bill.
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~ ALTAR FLOWERS ~
August 7 & 8 – In celebration of the marriage of
Kathy Wilder & Paul Smith.
Altar Flowers and Radio Broadcast sponsors are needed. Notify the
church office of the date you would like reserved. Flowers are ordered by
you from the florist of your choice; radio broadcasts are $70, made payable
to Bethel Lutheran Church.
Lay School News – Fall 2016
Classes will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic,
Marquette. The revised curriculum (due to feedback) includes more history
and Bible. There is more information available in the church office.
* Christian Theology-God the Holy Spirit – Sept. 6-27, 3-6 p.m.
* Preaching & Exegetical Techniques – Sept. 6-Nov. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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* American Church History – Oct. 4-25, 3-6 p.m.
* Prophets Isaiah & Jeremiah – Nov. 1-29, 3-6 p.m.
Most students are interested in growing in faith and becoming more active
in their congregations. Cost is only for the books needed.
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Lauri Maki III, Garrett Mann
Randy Harsila, Jennifer Heilala, Shawn Hodges,
Michael Isaacson, Tyler Maki, Jennifer Nicholas
Ayla Cox, Annette Ebner, Craig Etelamaki
Jean Bilkey, Carol Brown, Tammy Hebert
Joyce Haapala, Kaitlyn Williams
Kevin Goethe, Jesse Sihtala, Sarah Stanek
Alyssa Anderson, Gatlin Karvonen, Jesse Michaud,
Steven Nurmela, Kathleen Ruokala
Kara Ball, Lillian Swanson
Allen Anttila, Shirley Harvala
Gabrielle Kautz, Michael Ostlund
Tony Bachmann, Kenzie Etelamaki, June Harsila, Cassondra Kitto,
John Cass Jr., David Etelamaki, Marc Hillman, Kevin Kaminen,
Mark Livermore, Richard Mattson
Corinne Baldini, Wayne Kaminen, Sheila Meier
Mariann Annala, Lisa Brewer, Nathan Brewer, Gavin Cittadino,
Alexa Davis, Marlene Eliason, Joseph Giroux, Karen Palomaki,
Elaine Peterson,
Anistyn Skytta, Lexi Thibeault
Kevin Carlson, Robert Mechling
Caleb Anderson, Theresa Mashburn
Norman Bjorne, Jeremy Lyons
Peggy Chapman, Brittney Hays, William Nardi
Esther Ahlstrom, Dorothy Meyer, Dylan Perry, Samantha Rivord,
Kyle Sihtala
Mary Doney, Vickie Voegtline
Lori Butler, Niina Nykanen
Nicholas Parkinen
Sharon Bocklund, Kelly Coluzzi, Leslie Frake, Abby Kulju, Tyler Martinac,
Josie Mechling, Robbie Mechling, Amber Racine, Desiree Thomas
Luke Abendroth, Devin Ball, Seth Brewer, Sandra (Mattila) Cittadino,
Christopher Eagling
Tammy Annala, Nichole Asgaard. Cheryl Fleury, Hayden Freudenstein,
Autumn Tall, Jane Webb
Gail Hooper, Heidi Kugler, Alexandria Livermore, Rita Palomaki,
Gary Walimaa
Sophie Mahoski, Nancy Valenzio
Elizabeth Anderson, Dylan Giuchin, Nicole Illikainen, Bronwyn Kitto,
Paul Koch, Tasha Sullivan, Sara Thibeault, Collin Wiitanan