Bethelite Newsletter
The Bethelite is a newsletter publication that is distributed monthly to congregants and friends of Bethel Lutheran Church. Features include event spotlights & recaps, calendar highlights, and other news items.
If you have a short article or notice on a Bethel event you’d like included in the newsletter, please email the information by the 15th of the month the Director of Communications at communications@bethel-madison.org.
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May 19, 2021
Vol. 70, No. 10
In this issue of The Bethelite read about:
- AND IT WAS GOOD – June brings an emphasis on the Stewardship of Creation with a special guest speaker, Dr. Barbara Rossing.
- OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO – Bethel’s High School Graduates get the royal treatment for their big day.
- BETHEL PICNIC AT HORIZONS – The annual event is here with live music, grilled chicken, sides, and vegan options.
- BETHEL FOOD PANTRY EXPANDS – Extending its reach all the way to Milwaukee, the Food Pantry joins fight for Strong Babies.
May 05, 2021
Vol. 70, No. 9
In this issue of The Bethelite read about:
- LISTEN GOD IS CALLING – Heather Moen shares her story of hearing God’s voice toward becoming a pastor.
- LOOKING FORWARD WITH COVID – Bethel sees light at the end of the tunnel and loosens restrictions.
- IN THEIR OWN WORDS – Denis and Laura Vogel clue others in on their love of the Bike-a-Thon.
- WELCOMING SUZANNE MCMILLIAN – From Eau Claire to Madison to Puerto Rico, Suzanne comes full circle.
April 21, 2021
Vol. 70, No. 8
In this issue of The Bethelite read about:
- GOD AS GARDENER – Learn about God and God’s kingdom through a look at the plants of the Bible.
- PANTRY PRODUCE – Bethel’s Food Pantry gets better and better, this time by calling for fresh produce from backyard gardens.
- DISCOVERING ART IN NATURE – Explore the Prairie Trails at Bethel Horizons collecting wildflowers and turning them into art.
- NEW MEMBER INVITE – Sarah Scheib says it plain and simple in this invitation for people to make Bethel their church home.
April 07, 2021
Vol. 70, No. 7
In this issue of The Bethelite read about our upcoming sermon series: Help My Unbelief, Back to Nature Spring Edition, Bethel Steps Toward Clean Energy, In-Person Worship Registration, Caring for Creation: Extreme Weather & Climate Change, Treasurer’s Report, Welcome to ACTJAM 2Q Focus on Racism in Health and Healthcare, and Horizons Summer Camp Registration Now Open. Plus lots more.
March 17, 2021
Vol. 70, No. 6
In this issue of The Bethelite read about our upcoming sermon series: Help My Unbelief, Passion Story Bake Off, Traveling with Jesus: Holy Week Drive Through, Celebrate Holy Thursday at Home, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Back to Nature Spring Edition, Family Conversations, ACTJAM: Jim Crow of the North Discussion, Attention Bethel Gardeners, Fusion, Elevation, Appreciation or Appropriation: A Lecture-Recital of Asian American, Catalan & Colombian Songs, Caring for Creation – Wisconsin DNR: Watchdog for Natural Resources Protection and Restoration, Horizons Summer Camp Registration Now Open and COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet. Plus lots more.
March 03, 2021
Vol. 70, No. 5
In this issue of The Bethelite read about our upcoming sermon series: The Way – The Book of Mark, Lent Bible Study, Lent Wednesday Services, Brian L. Schroeder Virtual Art Show, Annual Meeting Follow Up, ACTJAM: What About Madison, Thank You from Hephatha, Attention Bethel Gardeners, Caring for Creation – Wisconsin DNR: Watchdog for Natural Resources Protection and Restoration, Treasurer’s Report, COVID 19 Task-Force Indoor Worship Update, Horizons Summer Camp Registration Now Open, Easter Giving Form and Memorials. Plus lots more.