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Missions
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to serve God. Bethel members are involved in the community in a variety
of ways that are listed at right.
The Church Ladies Ministry
 The ARC
Houses in Madison are transitional living situations for women who have
been incarcerated, paid their debt to society, and are reentering the
community. Each month women from Bethel go to the ARC House - Dayton
Street (2009 E. Dayton St.) to make greeting cards, share treats, have a
short Bible story, sing and pray from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
We meet in Bethel's parking lot at 12:45 pm. on the third Saturday of
the month and go together as a group. If you want more information on
this program and how you can help, call Alice Hansen, Sue Murray, or
Jacqui Shanda (257-3577, ext. 333).
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Bethel's
Food Pantry
The pantry is open from noon
to 3:00 pm every Monday through Friday. It serves about 250 households
(about 750 people) each month. The food is purchased, stocked and
distributed by Bethel volunteers.
Staff contact:
Ed
Young
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Jail
Ministry
Bethel provides
funding that supports a chaplain for the Dane County Jail. Funded
through MALC (Madison Area Lutheran Council), Chaplain Julia Weaver
brings spiritual and personal support to Dane County inmates through
providing them counseling, Bibles and other holy books, occasional
personal items, and encouragement in their goal to a healthier
lifestyle.
Staff contact: Pastor Laura Sutherland
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Madison
Urban Ministry
Assisting with programs that
counter racism and helping religious organizations work together to meet
the social, spiritual, and educational needs of the community.
Triangle
Ministry
Befriending residents and their
families in Madison's 'Triangle' through Bible study, social events, and
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Bethel
Outreach Homes
Serving as Befrienders or assisting with
maintenance at the two downtown homes which Bethel provides for support
of men with long-term mental disorders.
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The
Shelter for the Homeless
The homeless
shelter at Grace Episcopal Church is staffed by Bethel volunteers on the
fifth Friday and/or fifth Sunday of each month. Volunteers provide and
serve the evening meal and breakfast the following morning as well as
assist with other tasks at the shelter.
Staff
contact: Mary
Conlin
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Lutheran
Social Services
Assisting individuals with mental
illness, developmental disabilities or dependency problems by planning
or accompanying clients in social or recreational activities.
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Red Cross Blood Drives
Assisting professional Red Cross staff at blood donation sites
throughout the city.
Donating blood
through the One-a-Week program for organizations
that promise their group's support.
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Salvation
Army Shelter
Assisting homeless women through
weekly evening visits to offer fellowship and support as well as personal
care supplies.
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