Starting September 8th, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m., Moms’ Bible Study will meet weekly at Bethel Highlands for fellowship, prayer and Bible Study. Quality childcare will be provided with their own “Bible time” (donation suggested)!  Choose the day that works best for you, or come to both—and bring a friend! Sign up by e-mailing Pastor Kari at kari@bethelhudson.org or just show up!

 

INFORMATION: 715-386-8821

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Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m.: The Organic God

Join us on Wednesdays as we use the DVD-based 6-week Bible Study that helps us look past the busyness and distractions of life that can cloud our relationship with God, and helps us imagine how our view of God can change if we cast aside all the things that get in the way, and truly experience God’s big-hearted love … his abundant kindness … his surprising talkativeness … and his outrageous generosity.

 September 8, 15, 22, 29 and October 6 & 20

 (Next up: “You Matter More Than You Think” 6-week Bible Study)

 

Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m.: “Invitation to John”

The invitation from Christ is, "Come and see, Follow me."  In this 12-week study of the Gospel of John, experience the magnificent passages in John including the I am statements (I am the truth, the life and the way, I am the living water and more). Revisit stories only told in John's gospel including Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene and the raising of Lazarus. During the weekly video segments, travel into the scripture as you hear the Word, experience the grand artwork connected with each story and interview the scholar. Each week also includes small group discussion and conversation.

 

September Session dates, titles and scripture:

Sept. 9—That you May Have Life: Introduction to John
Sept. 16— Come and See (John 1­–2)

Sept. 23—How Is It Possible? (John 3–4) 
Sept 30—Taste for Yourself (John 5–6) 

 

 Calling All Young Adults!

 Have you wondered about God’s plan for you, and your life? Do you have questions on your spiritual gifts and talents?

Get some answers and ask some questions!

Made for a Purpose: How God Designed You!

Starting Monday, September 20^th

8:30 – 10:00 p.m.  (Location TBD)

 

 

Monday Funday

College-Aged Meeting Night

You don’t need to be in school to come. 

Meet at Bethel Highlands on Mondays for fun, like volleyball, dodgeball, 9-square, and broomball.  The activity time is 6:00-7:30pm.   A come-as-you-are Bible Study starts at 5:00pm.  No previous experience needed.   Sometimes the location changes, so for details and more information check out Monday Funday-Bethel on Facebook.  There are a few groups who use this title, so look at the description before you join.

What is it?  A varied group of people who meet once a month for good food, drinks, and conversation about how faith and life connect.  Everyone is welcome! Come join the group at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 23 at Paddy Ryan’s. The topic of conversation and discussion will be “Good God Questions.” Feel free to bring your own questions.

Contact Pastor Kari at 715-386-8821 ext. 23 or email her at kari@bethelhudson.org for more information!

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EVENT DATE: September 23, 2010

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BOOK OF FAITH TRAVEL SEMINAR TO TURKEY 

Inspired by the ELCA’s Book of Faith Initiative, this travel opportunity offers an encounter with scripture in the lands where the Word first dwelled. This comprehensive travel seminar includes international airfare, a carefully planned and paced schedule of sites, accommodations, most meals, activities and educational programming. A Lutheran theologian, Dr. Guy Erwin of California Lutheran University, and a Lutheran host, Linda Staats, BFI Synod Advocates Leadership Team plus a local professional guide accompanies the group.

Turkey: Crossroads of Our Faith, October 11-23, 2010 explores the missionary journeys of Apostle Paul and the early years of Christianity.  Contact Linda Staats at lstaats@rmselca.org or CrossingBorders, 952-995-9585/800-990-6811. Download brochure at www.crossingborders.com under Tours. 

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Please join the discussion on Sundays in the Downtown conference room at 9:15 a.m., following the church service, beginning September 12.  All are welcome to attend!  There is no mandatory preparation or participation. 

The group will begin Fall, 2010 with a study discussion which reinforces the Gospel lesson for the day. It is taken from the ELCA Web site. The goal is to study the Gospel in a way that allows anyone to feel comfortable joining at any time. 

Four "circles" or groups meet each month to discuss the Bible study found in the Lutheran Women Today.  (Circles are Mary, Ruth, Naomi, and Dorcas.)  Plan on joining one of the Bible study times! Watch the Visitor  and the Bethel Weekly News for monthly meetings times and locations.

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ALL WOMEN WELCOME

The Women of Bethel All-Circle Fellowship gathering is Thursday September 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Highlands.  Come for goodies and the introduction to this year’s Lutheran Women Today Bible Study, "The People of God: Unity in the Midst of Diversity."  This study is based on the ELCA Book of Faith initiative, and in the first session, the authors will discuss how reading the Bible is a foundation.  The study "brings us into intentional conversation around issues that divide us from each other." Alicia Hilding, a Luther Seminary student (and Juli Hilding’s daughter-in-law!) will lead the study. Alicia is completing her contextual education here at Bethel.                     

If you do not have a copy of Lutheran Women Today,  there is a copy in the Bethel library, or visit www.augsburgfortress.org to subscribe. The first session is also posted at www.lutheranwomentoday.org. If you have not attended a circle, please come, because strangers are just friends you've yet to meet! Questions: contact Jackie Hugdahl at tjhugdahl@gmail.com or through the church office.

INFORMATION: 715-386-8821
EVENT DATE: September 16, 2010

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There are many opportuntities for men to gather for Bible Studies. 

The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30am is Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Key's in Hudson.

The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30am is Men's Promise Keepers' Breakfast at Key's in Hudson.

Each Saturday at 7:00am at Bethel Downtown is Men's Bible Study. This group meets year round.

Feel free to join any one of these!

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Let’s read a good book……and then talk about it!

Reading Fiction….What makes this a good story? What are the strengths and the vulnerabilities of the main character(s)? How does this story connect to you...in feelings, experiences, beliefs, challenges? What do you like/dislike about the author’s writing style? Is the ending satisfying for you? What would you say about this book to someone who hasn’t read it?

Reading Non-Fiction….Why is this an important topic? What new information did you learn? What ideas and beliefs does the information confirm or challenge? Has the author written with clarity and interest? Does this book compel you to take action? What will you do? 

 Everyone is Welcome!

THE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Invites active participation from all members of the Hudson community.

The group meet on the first Wednesday of each month, September through June in the Conference room at Bethel Downtown (920 Third Street, Hudson) from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  Refreshments are served!  The 2010-2011 Book List is now available!  Click below to download, or pick one up at either Welcome Center.

Come for one particular book, a few favorites, or all selections. Come even if you haven’t read the book, or if you haven’t finished reading it, but are interested in hearing what others have to say about it.

THE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP celebrates a diversity of opinions, respecting all participants, and valuing their reactions and responses to the book selections.

Book annotations have been adapted from websites and publications of publishers and reviewers. 

 

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2010-2011 Book Club Brochure

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Bethel provides you the opportunity to check out a book of just about any type through our library. The Bethel library is located at Bethel Downtown in the church overflow area, at the back of the sanctuary. Maps are available for help in finding the location of an author or book. Feel free to stop in the library and "check out" the latest additions!

Café is a electronic magazine whose goal is to be a resource for women to build community, participate in advocacy, strengthen faith, and strive toward enlightenment. It incorporates a Lutheran perspective for women of the Christian faith or simply for anyone who is interested in how faith can relate to the issues that face women today.

 

Five issues of Café are produced each year and are delivered to subscribers by email. Café is provided free to anyone who wishes to subscribe.

Cafe E-zine

This support group meets each Monday evening at Bethel Downtown from 7:00-8:30pm. The group has been meeting continuously for 18 years and believes that “positive parenting leads to healthy families.”   It offers coping skills, helps parents develop appropriate consequences and an environment of mutual respect and trust, and can help identify helpful community resources. The group welcomes any issues you would like to discuss. Sessions are free and completely confidential, and reliable childcare is available at no cost for every session. For more information log on to www.pcamn.org or call 715-386-9846.

 

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When children are unhappy they look for ways to draw their parents into a fight. Kids know just where your buttons are and how to push them to make you angry.  The following is an excerpt from a recent Parenting Tip from a weekly emailed Parenting Tip from the National Center for Biblical Parenting: 

Instead of getting into the ring with your children, imagine going around the ring to the child's corner and becoming a coach. You might say, "I'm not going to discuss this with you while you're upset. First, you need to settle down and then we'll talk about the problem." Or, "The way you're talking to me sounds like you're trying to provoke me into an argument. I'm not going to fight with you."

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ELCA NEWS

Click  below for news and information from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, including information on how you can help with the ELCA Disaster Response to the Pakistan Flood.  To make an online donation for the Pakistan Relief Fund, also click below.

Pakistan Flood Relief Fund