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Local Missions
Bhutanese Refugee Support Group
Did you know we have a Bhutanese Refugee Support Group at Bethel?
If you have questions about the support group or volunteering, please call
Mary Lou Tyne 222-9233, or Joanne
Ellingson 837-0051.
If you are interested in supporting this exciting ministry, we need your help.
We need a list of volunteers we could call for the needs listed below:
1. Transportation to doctor appointments
2. Transportation to Bethel Sunday church services
3. Transportation for volunteers going to Bethel the first Thursday of each month to help with Second Harvest food drop
4. Transportation for families going to Bethel Food Pantry once a month
5. Training in basic computer skills
6. Cash donations for purchase of tennis shoes for Back-to-School
7. Someone with a truck to transport furniture when it comes available and
some strong arms to help with the moving.
Staff contact: Anita Grue
Posted: 8/25/2011
There are many different ways to serve God. Bethel members are involved in the community in a variety of ways that are described below:
Bethel's Refugee Ministry
Bethel's Refugee Ministry has helped with relocating six Bhutanese families comprised of 25
men, women and children. The first family arrived October 21, 2010, and we welcomed another
family of three on June 8. Bhutan is bordered by China, Nepal and India. In the mid‐1980's the
government declared a program of "Bhutanization," calling for one country, one people. This
eliminated the traditional dress, worship and language of these southern Bhutanese people in
favor of the northern, ruling Druk majority and king. The families have been living in Nepal refugee camps for almost twenty years. They have suffered human rights violations, including
detention and loss of citizenship. Bethel continues to welcome and assist these Bhutanese families. Cash donations accepted to help with needs.
Staff contact: Anita Grue
LUAD
Lutherans United Assisting After Disasters (LUAD) is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing assistance to survivors of disasters in the South Central Synod of Wisconsin in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Seven synod congregations are working together to show God's love through assisting survivors of disasters. Aiming to prevent secondary damage to survivors' homes, we come in after the first responders, but before the long-term recovery groups. We're always looking for people with various talents to help! For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Bill Berkan,
berkan726@charter.net.
Staff contact: Pastor Sarah Harrold
Bethel's Food Pantry
The pantry is open from 12:00 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: Alice
Mowbray
Thank You to Team Bethel! The results are in on the Princeton Club Million Pound Challenge. This year's Team Bethel lost weight and exercised its way to sixth place, donating 25,919.5 pounds of food through Second Harvest Foodbank to Bethel's Food Pantry. A grand total of 900,587 pounds of food was donated to the south-central Wisconsin area. A big "thank you" to all of our team members. For more information regarding the 2011 Princeton Club Million Pound Challenge, click here. For more information, contact Jacqui Shanda at Bethel Lutheran Church, 257-3577 ext. 333.
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.
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).
Jail Ministry
Bethel provides funding that supports a men's and a women's chaplain for the Dane County Jail. Funded through MALC (Madison Area Lutheran Council), Chaplains John Mix and Julia Weaver bring spiritual and personal support to Dane County inmates.
Staff contact: Pastor Sarah Harrold
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 a meal program.
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.
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
Lutheran Social Services
Assisting individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities or dependency problems by planning or accompanying clients in social or recreational activities.
Red Cross Blood Drives
Assisting professional Red Cross staff at blood donation sites throughout the city or donating blood through the One-a-Week program for organizations that promise their group's support.
Salvation Army Shelter
Assisting homeless women through weekly evening visits to offer fellowship and support as well as personal care supplies.
Bethel Horizons Camperships
Bethel Horizons camperships provide a week at camp at Bethel Horizons which is adjacent to Governor Dodge State Park near Dodgeville, WI. (Transportation is provided.)
For families with tight finances, the cost of a week at camp makes it nearly an impossibility; a frill they cannot afford. But for many kids, the memories of summer time at camp are ones they will cherish their entire lives. Each year Bethel Lutheran Church gives away a week at camp to 350 low income families in Dane County.
Bethel Horizons counselors practice the Christian principles of patience, tolerance, and humor with these children as they spend a week sleeping under the stars, hiking, swimming at the beach, baking pies, and other activities.
Some of the letters we receive tell the story:
"Thank you very much for letting me go to teepee camp this summer! I had a blast and met new friends! My conseler Abi was the BEST! Love Rachel"
"Dear Mr. Hanson, Thank you for the scholarship for Bethel Horizons camp. I like going Bethel Horizons camp becacuse we got to go to the beach, becacuse we got to go swiming. Sincerely, Leeza PS. I am 10. PS. I want to go next year."
A full campership is $250. Any person giving $250 or more receives a beautiful ceramic 'Campership Star.'
Staff contact: Pastor
Duane Hanson
Estate Sales
The Bethel Household/Estate Sales is a household and estate sale service run completely by experienced volunteers who will organize, appraise/price, advertise, and conduct an estate or household sale. Proceeds are split between the owner and Bethel. The amount charged by Bethel is based upon the types of services (ie. cleaning, organizing, moving, pricing, advertising, etc.) that is done. References are available.
Bethel contacts: Pat Bruden (246-1813) & Helen Wineke (271-6971) for more information.
Community Meal Program
The Community Meal Program is an important part of Bethel's ministry.
The meal program at Luke House serves 140-160 people; Bethel
members
provide
and serve this meal the second Monday of each month.
Staff contact: Pastor Sarah Harrold
Hope House
Hope House opened its door to families in May 2002 serving mothers and their children. Hope House is able to provide approximately 90 days of temporary housing for three families concurrently. In order to move into Hope House, families must be enrolled in Early Head Start, a program of the Dane County Parent Council. This organization provides daytime staffing as well as wrap-around services which include assistance in adult education, employment, permanent housing search, budgeting and parenting. After moving from Hope House to permanent housing, the family continues to receive support in areas of identified need, ultimately providing a more secure start to the young family's life together.
Who runs Hope House? The home at 4605 Odana Rd. is owned and maintained by a non-profit organization of Bethel Lutheran Church members. Volunteers from Bethel work to make the 'house' a 'home' for the families by providing ongoing support through activities such as preparing dinners together, modeling life skills, collecting household donations, and offering occasional special events.
Additional support for the Hope House program has been provided by several organizations including A Fund for Women, Attic Angels, Zonta International-Madison, and Middleton West Rotary.
You can help:
Volunteer your time: Hope House relies on the support of volunteers both in the maintenance of the home and in support of its young families. Help is always needed from painting, mowing, and window washing to preparing dinner together once a week. We also welcome those who would like to share their time or special interests for an evening.
To volunteer your time call Jean Kasten at 286-8628.
To donate furniture and housewares call Carol Ross at 274-7897.
To make a financial contribution call Kevin Gould at 241-1723.
Lutheran Campus Center
Bethel Lutheran retains a covenant relationship with the Lutheran Campus Ministry at University of Wisconsin, Madison. Students may have an associate membership at Bethel during their University stay, while retaining their membership in their home congregation. Student activities are planned at Bethel as well as in cooperation with the Lutheran Campus Center.
The Lutheran Campus Center is located at:
325 North Mills St.
Madison WI 53705
(Corner of University Ave. and Mills St.)
Phone: (608) 257-7178
Email: prbrentc@aol.com
To visit the Center's Web site click on the link: Lutheran Campus Center.
Staff contact: Pastor
Duane Hanson
Oakwood and Skaalen Homes
Bethel is a partner church with three residential and nursing care facilities in the Madison area. Oakwood Village-West and Oakwood Village-East in Madison and Skaalen Home in Stoughton include residential and assisted care facilities. Information can be obtained by contacting either facility directly:
Oakwood Village East
5565 Tancho Drive
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 230-4000
email: oakwoodeast@oakwoodvillage.net
web:www.oakwoodvillage.net
Oakwood Village West
6201 Mineral Point Road
(608) 230-4699
email: oakwoodwest@oakwoodvillage.net
web:www.oakwoodvillage.net
Skaalen
400 North Morris Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
608-873-5651
web: www.skaalen.com
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