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THE VISITOR BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
OUR MINISTRY ON THE PINE RIDGE INDIAN RESERVATION
A Note From Pastor John Lestock
AUGUST 2016 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 8
Yet, by the 1880’s, Red Cloud could “read the handwriting on the wall.” He had visited Washington DC to sign treaties and realized even the great Sioux Nation couldn’t hold back the enormous wave of white settlers continually moving westward. Considered a traitor by other Lakota leaders like Crazy Horse, Red Cloud signed a treaty with the US Government promising never to take up arms again. He brought his people to what is now known as the Pine Ridge Reservation where they have lived, and called “home” for over 130 years.
The Lakota people are proud, reserved, and peaceable people. They have a strong connection with their land (the size of the state of Connecticut) just South of the Badlands in South Dakota. They have a strong connection to the extended family. Most neighborhoods are lined with relatives with some degree of blood-line connections. The Lakota are a deeply spiritual people: their spirituality evident in so many of their lives in very practical and everyday ways. Many are Christians and are involved in, or have some connection to a church.
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The Lakota people of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota are part of what is commonly referred to as the Great Sioux Nation. Most of the 20,000 to 40,000 people living on Pine Ridge are descendants of the famous historical figure, Red Cloud. As a tribal chief, he and his warriors defeated the US Army in the 1850s in the war over the Bozeman Trail. Later, many of the same warriors were there at the Little Bighorn to d e f e a t G e n e r a l G e o r g e Armstrong Custer and the 7th Calvary in June of 1876.
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BETHEL’S VISION FOR
MISSION
Bethel Lutheran Church is a place for people of all ages to CONNECT with others, to intentionally GROW in their faith, and in turn, to put our faith into action and SERVE as Jesus directs us.
The Visitor (USPS 79) is published monthly by Bethel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Street, Hudson, WI 54016-1696. Periodicals Postage Paid at Hudson, WI. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Visi-tor, 920 Third St., Hudson, WI 54016-1696.
BETHEL STAFF DIRECTORY
PASTORAL STAFF
Senior Pastor
John Lestock, ext. 22 jlestock@bethelhudson.org
Bridge Pastor
Kris Kurzejeski kristink@bethelhudson.org
Visitation Pastor
Bob Bipes, home: 715.425.5801 pastorbob@bethelhudson.org
CHILDREN’S & YOUTH
MINISTRY STAFF
Director of High School Ministry
Jean Elliott, ext. 34
jeane@bethelhudson.org
Director of Middle School
Ministry
Cindy Halunen, ext. 26 chalunen@bethelhudson.org Director of Children’s Ministry
Wendy Theobald wendyt@bethelhudson.org
Coordinator of Faith Milestones
Missy Austreng, ext. 26 missya@bethelhudson.org
Youth Ministry Comm. Asst. Marcie Andrews, ext. 26
mandrews@bethelhudson.org
MUSIC MINISTRY STAFF
Music Director
Layton “Skip” James 715.690.4503 kplmstr1@mac.com
Contemporary Worship Dir.
Eric Possehl eric.s.possehl@gmail.com
SUPPORT STAFF
Business Administrator
Ralph Van Keulen, ext. 25 rvankeulen@bethelhudson.org
Administrative Assistant
Rita Fitzsimons, ext. 21 rfitzsimons@bethelhudson.org
Events Coordinator
Juli Hilding, ext. 27 jhilding@bethelhudson.org
Communications Coordinator
Missy Austreng
missya@bethelhudson.org
Volunteer Coordinator
Kathy Jeska, ext. 33 kjeska@bethelhudson.org
Financial Secretary
Cheri Monette, ext. 28 cherim@bethelhudson.org
Media Technician
Bill Jenkinson, 715.381.1123 bjenkinson@bethelhudson.org
BUILDING SUPPORT STAFF
Custodian, Highlands
Chuck Lewis, ext. 21
Custodians, Downtown
Bryce Yonash, ext. 21 Sharon Sippel, ext. 21
BETHEL HIGHLANDS
PRESCHOOL
Director
Kari Jo Fore 715.381.8254, ext. 401 karijo@bethelhighlandspreschool.org
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS 920 Third Street
Hudson, WI 54016 (Administrative office) 715.386.8821 bethelhudson.org
Office Hours: M-F: 8:30 am—4:30 pm Sunday: 8 am—10 am
HIGHLANDS CAMPUS
BETHEL HIGHLANDS PRESCHOOL 504 Frontage Road Hudson, WI 54016
Preschool Office: P 715.381.8254, x. 401 www.bethelhighlandspreschool.org
BROADCAST OF SERVICES Hudson Public Access/Channel 15 broadcasts Bethel’s Sunday service on Wednesdays at 7 pm
and Thursdays at 7 am.
WEVR 106.3 FM & 1550 AM play
a radio broadcast 8 am on Sundays.
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WEEKLY WORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
AT BETHEL
DOWNTOWN
CAMPUS:
Traditional Worship
8am Sundays
HIGHLANDS
CAMPUS:
Contemporary
Worship
5:30pm Saturdays 9:30am Sundays
6:30pm Wednesdays
Traditional Worship
11am Sundays
New Disciples will be received during worship on Sunday, October 16 at the 9:30am Highlands Campus service. Register at bethelhudson.org or call 715-386-8821.
Have you been curious about ministries at Bethel? Are you wondering how you can get engaged in these ministries? Plan to attend the New Disciple classes beginning in September.
NEW DISCIPLES CLASSES SCHEDULED
WOW CONTINUES IN AUGUST
The August schedule of WOW includes some activities you won’t want to miss. Connect on F a c e b o o k a n d p l a n o n worshipping on Wednesdays at 6:30pm at Highlands Campus. This month’s schedule includes:
August 3 Keeping the Fire Going
August 10 Blessing of the Pets:
bring your leashed pet to WOW to be blessed.
August 17 Blessing of the Backpacks:
bring your backpacks and school bags as students and educators are
blessed.
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Bethel is collecting school supplies for two ministries: Lutheran World Relief and the Wolf Creek school on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. There are three ways you can help: 1) Using a school bag and list found at the Welcome Center, donate the list of 10 items and return to the church. 2) Donate any type or amount of school supplies for the Wolf Creek school. 3) Donate cash to purchase supplies. Please specify LWR school supplies and/or Pine Ridge supplies, then place in envelope at either Welcome Center. Extra supplies will go to our local schools.
The Episcopal and Catholic denominations have the longest history and perhaps the strongest presence on the reservation. Yet, because of the economy (they are one of the poorest counties in the Unites States) the ministry of most churches there are at a “bare bones” level and they struggle to keep their doors open. This is the scenario that we, as Bethel Congregation, entered into four years ago, as a mission opportunity and a partnership with the people there. Pine Ridge has been a powerful opportunity to have a meaningful exchange with the poor and oppressed, with people of diversity, and a unique history (not unlike the children of Israel). Our partnership has also given us a “front row seat” in learning about, and learning from this culture of appreciative people. I hope you’ll consider joining us for our fall trip to Pine Ridge: Thursday-Sunday, October 27 – 30. We’ll travel out together in vans, and stay at the Pine Ridge
Retreat Center. The cost is $ 2 2 5 . 0 0 w h i c h c o v e r s transportation, food, and lodging. We’ll be: 1.) delivering school supplies and quilts to people there; 2.) seeing some of the im-portant sights (Wounded Knee, Red Cloud School, The Pow Wow Grounds); 3.) hearing the stories of some of the people; 4.) doing a small service project. This is an exceptional opportunity to see, meet and experience what most people will only hear or read about, as well as to learn something about Lakota history, culture and issues. We only have room for 20 people, so if you are interested you’ll want to let me know very soon. So why not pull out your calendar now and plan to join us? It’s the change of a lifetime and you might find yourself “falling in love” with these gracious, proud, interesting and very appreciative people. This trip may change you in some powerful ways. G o d b l e s s y o u a l l ! Pastor John Lestock
OUR MINISTRY ON THE PINE RIDGE INDIAN
RESERVATION (continued from page 1)
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MORNING FUEL
CONTINUES Morning Fuel continues meeting on Wednesday mornings, 9am, at the Highlands Campus throughout the summer. The playground is available for all the kids to use while we meet for a devotion (books provided). Invite your friends, all are welcome with or without kids!
Rese rva t i ons have been completed for the Young at Hearts trip to the Guthrie to see South Pacific in August, and plans have been made for several upcoming trips. September 19: guided tour of U.S. Bank Stadium, the new home of the Viking football team. This behind the scenes tour will provide access to, among other places, the the team’s locker room, the field itself, the press box and a look at the suites. November 30: Minneapolis Institute of Art “Martin Luther:
LOOKING AHEAD WITH YOUNG AT HEARTS
Art and the Reformation”. The show will feature a close-up of Luther’s life through his personal possessions. More than 100 objects will be brought to the MIA, the first time these items will travel to North America. April: Those Church Basement Ladies have done it!! They’ve allowed men in their kitchen and in April we will travel to the Plymouth Playhouse to see their newest show, “Rise Up, O Men”. More information and sign-up for these outings will be announced at a later date.
ATTENTION
WORSHIP
VOLUNTEERS If you are a current worship volunteer or are interested in serving as a worship assistant, plan to attend a time to talk over sundaes on Sunday, August 21. Contact Kathy Jeska at kjeska@ bethelhudson.org if you have any questions.
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SENIOR LEAGUE
WEDNESDAY
SCHEDULE Senior Leaguers (grades 9-12) meet 7-9pm on Wednesdays for some fun and games at Downtown Campus throughout the summer. Connect on Facebook: Senior League @ Bethel to keep up to date!
EDUCATION UPDATES
Classes will resume in September for:
Sunday School
6th and 7th Grade Faith Formation
8th and 9th Grade
Confirmation
KEY FALL DATES IN YOUTH MINISTRY
CAMP WAPO – ONE DAY
Introduce your kids to the exciting possibilities of church camp with at Camp Wapo’s One Day! Bethel will provide transportation to and from camp. ** Marcie Andrews will be chap-eroning this event **
Who: entering grades 1 – 4 Date: August 10, leaving at 7:30am and returning 5pm Cost: $25 Register: bethelhudson.org/youth-ministry/summer-camp
DATE TIME EVENT
8/28 5:30-7pm Youth Leader Training
9/11 9:30am Kick-Off Sunday
9/14 Wednesday Night Class Orientation
9/15 6pm Faith Milestone Class: 3 Year Old Entrance into Sunday School
9/18 9:30am First Day of Sunday School
9/21 First Night of Wednesday classes
9/25 9:30am & 11am Faith Milestone Sunday—3 year olds, 4th grade, 8th grade
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What an amazing, spirit-filled week! The third week of July, Bethel hosted Cave Quest VBS teaching kids that Jesus is the Light of the World. There were 260 participants and 120+ volunteers so Highlands was full of the love and spirit of Jesus. A special thanks to all our volunteers – It couldn’t have happened without you! If you missed VBS or didn’t see any photos, be sure to get on Facebook and take a look at all the Jesus-inspired photos of our week!
In July, a group of 13 students and 5 chaperones t rave led to Cincinnati, Ohio for an ‘urban immersion’ experience. T h e y c o n n e c t e d w i t h a congregation there led by former Mount Zion Pastor Brian Ferguson to learn about the social and economic factors contributing to the poverty and other challenges in the community. The group led worship at Brian’s church and spread God’s love through the community. It was a full week of learning, spiritual growth sprinkled with lots of fun too!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL RECAP
CINCINNATI URBAN IMMERSION TRIP
8 AUGUST 2016
BHP NEWS
Did you see on page 3 that the annual Blessing of the Backpacks at WOW will be on Wednesday, August 17th at 6:30pm? This is a meaningful evening to celebrate the changes that come with a new school year. You are invited to bring backpacks for the special blessing. All the Bethel Highlands preschool teachers will be in attendance too! Now enrolling for fall! There are still spots available in some preschool classes for fall! Are you looking for the right fit? Email Kari Jo today to set up a time to tour the school, or chat about class options. Our M-F afternoon K Prep is highly regarded in the community as an excellent foun-dation for Kindergarten success – academically, socially, and emotionally. Our philosophy of experiential and play-based learning is shown
to give kids a solid understanding of concepts, rather than the s i m p l e me mo r i z a t i o n o f facts. We’d love to tell you more about it! (Kari Jo’s email: karijo@ bethelhighlandspreschool.org). Bethel Highlands Preschool will be holding it’s OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, August 25 for enro l led and prospect ive families. Come meet the teachers, see the classrooms, and check out what’s new. School pictures will be taken during the open house. You may come anytime between 1-7pm. Preschool paperwork is now due at either of the Bethel offices, or mail it to 504 Frontage Rd, Hudson, WI 54016. Getting paperwork in on time allows the office to review files and be prepared for students before the first day of school. We appreciate your promptness!
WHERE CHILDREN
GROW IN THE NAME
OF JESUS B e t h e l H i g h l a n d s Preschool, an instrument of God’s grace, love and compassion, exists to serve and support families of the greater Hudson community. We provide a safe and loving environment in which an excellent educational program nurtures the spiritual, physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of the unique, God-given gifts of each child.
These students are modeling cooperation. Learning cooperation is one of the most important goals in a preschool education.
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Bethel Lutheran Church Hudson, Wisconsin
DT: Downtown BH: Bethel Highlands
BHP: Bethel Highlands Preschool AUGUST 2016 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
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6 7am Men’s Bible
Study (BH) 5:30pm Gathering
Worship (BH)
7 8am Worship (DT)
9:30am Worship (BH) 11am Worship (BH)
7pm Vespers (DT)
8 10:30am Journey
Meeting (DT) 1pm Embroidery
Club (DT) 7pm Church Coun-
cil (BH) 7pm Gentle Holy
Yoga (BH)
9 4:30pm Grace
Place Serving
10 8:30am Pastor Kris Bible Study
(DT) 10am Bethel Staff (DT)
1:30pm Prayer Team (DT) 6:30pm WOW (BH)
7pm Senior League (DT)
11 Bethel Staff at
Leadership Summit 7pm New Song
Rehearsal (BH)
12 Bethel Staff at
Leadership Summit
9am Quilting (DT)
13 7am Men’s Bible
Study (BH) 5:30pm Gathering
Worship (BH)
14 8am Worship (DT)
9:30am Worship (BH) 11am Worship (BH)
7pm Vespers (DT)
15 5pm Mental Health
Task Force Dinner (BH)
7pm Gentle Holy Yoga (BH)
7pm BHP Board Meeting (BH)
16 17 6:30am Men’s Fellowship Break-
fast (Key’s Café) 8:30am Pastor Kris Bible Study
(DT) 9am Morning Fuel (BH)
10am Bethel Staff (DT) 1:30pm Prayer Team (DT)
6:30pm WOW (BH) 7pm Senior League (DT)
18 1pm Hardanger
(DT) 5pm HOME (DT)
7pm New Song Rehearsal (BH)
19 20 7am Men’s Bible
Study (BH) 5:30pm Gathering
Worship (BH)
21 8am Worship (DT)
9:30am Worship (BH) 11am Worship (BH)
6pm Volunteer Meeting (BH)
7pm Volunteer Meeting (BH)
7pm Vespers (DT)
22 7pm Gentle Holy
Yoga (BH)
23 9am Quilting
(DT)
24 8:30am Pastor Kris Bible Study
(DT) 10am Bethel Staff (DT)
1:30pm Prayer Team (DT) 7pm Senior League (DT)
25 7pm New Song
Rehearsal (BH) 7pm HOME Meal
Planning (DT)
26 27 7am Men’s Bible
Study (BH) 5:30pm Gathering
Worship (BH)
28 8am Worship (DT)
9:30am Worship (BH) 11am Worship (BH)
7pm Vespers (DT)
29 7pm Gentle Holy
Yoga (BH)
30 9am Quilting
(DT)
31 8:30am Pastor Kris Bible Study
(DT) 9am Morning Fuel (BH)
10am Bethel Staff (DT) 1:30pm Prayer Team (DT)
7pm Senior League (DT)
1 6:30pm Dorothy
Day Prep and Serve (DT)
7pm Gentle Holy Yoga (BH)
7pm Property Com-mittee (DT)
2 3 6:30am Men’s Fellowship Break-
fast (Key’s Café) 8:30am Pastor Kris Bible Study
(DT) 9am Morning Fuel (BH)
10am Bethel Staff (DT) 1:30pm Prayer Team (DT)
6:30pm WOW (BH) 7pm Senior League (DT)
4 1pm Hardanger
(DT) 5pm HOME (DT)
7pm New Song Rehearsal (BH)
CAMP WAPO - Grades 6-8
10 AUGUST 2016
GREETERS
8 am 11 am
8/7 Larry & Randy Gerdin Bonnie Knutson, Bettie Peterson
8/14 Peggy & Don Hale Dick & Norma Newberg
8/21 Randy & Doreen Deal Jerry & Margie Ellefson
8/28 Lori Benson, Jane Zappa Susan Thayer, Shirley Halyburton
READER
8/7 Jeff Maki Stacy Baehman
8/14 Linda Malick Joelene Baker
8/21 Barb Hagen Kelle Anderson
8/28 Sandy Madsen Tasha Gunderson
Communion Assistants
8/7 June & Terry Schubert Ron & Nancy Langness
8/14 David Almlie and Marilyn Rogers Almlie
8/21 Barb & Dick Hagen Janet Lestock, Linda James
8/28 Ron & Nancy Langness
USHERS
8/7 Jeff Maki & David Benson Ron & Nancy Langness
8/14 Bob Jacobson, Roger Pavlis David Almlie and Marilyn Rogers Almlie
8/21 Barb & Dick Hagen Janet Lestock, Linda James
8/28 Liz Hilke Schmitt, Aaron & Trina Hilke
Ron & Nancy Langness
COOKIE CALLER WELCOME CENTER 8 AM
8/7 Bob & Darlene Berglund Cynthia Huntley
8/14 Faye Luepke Patty Johnson
8/21 Delpha Hanson Randy & Doreen Deal
8/28 Dick Trende Cynthia Huntley
8am ACOLYTE 11am ACOLYTE
8/7 Nick Thompson Jordan Thill
8/14 Charlotte Beck Jack Austreng
8/21 Lauren Bushway Mikayla Deyo
8/28 Zach Dunn Mason Eckholm
SERVING SCHEDULES—AUGUST 2016, DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS CAMPUSES
HOSPITALITY TEAMS—9:30 AM HIGHLANDS
WORSHIP SUPPORT TEAM
* designates team leader(s)
8/7 * Dan DuPuis, Dave & Marie Heikkila, Craig Bichrt, Alan &
Jill Burchill, Patti Thacker, Diane Wolf, Jim Caldwell,
Gretchen DuPuis, Darrel and Becky Schoeberlein
8/14 * Jim & Jan Orf, *Jamie & Jean Johnson, Kelly Carrier, Julie Benoy, Jacob Benoy, Ricky & Missy Lien, John Olson, Diane
Wolf, Rick Ottino
8/21 * Lowell Enerson, * Bobbe Henderson, Steve & Lisa Becke-
meyer, Peggy Wegsheid, James & Michelle Kulzer, Elmer &
Julie Neiderhauser, Rick & Janet Wilson, Jane Betz, Deb
Green, Kathy Enerson
8/28 * Bill Swanson, Dan & Wendy Theobald, Dave Datt, Troy Forcier, Chuck Lewis, Brent Mitchell, Dick & Char Trende,
Greta Shafer
GREETERS NURSERY
8/7 Dan & Gretchen DuPuis, Ron & Cindy Smith
Eliza Jorgenson, Lily Jorgenson
8/14 Marty & Natalie Haefner Olivia Haefner
8/21 Kathy ENerson, Deb Green, Ruth Lewis, Paulette Vadnais
Lauren Chukel, Peyton Poling
8/28 Greta Shafer, Ruby Mockler, The Donna Family
Grace Yaeger, Alivia Steiner
HOSPITALITY/COFFEE WELCOME CENTER
8/7 The Benoy Family Kim Romness
8/14 The Bodick Family Tracy Berglund
8/21 The Rutten Family Jane Betz
8/28 The Jorgenson Family Lynn Betker
9:30 PROJECTIONIST 11 PROJECTIONIST
8/7 Alan Park Brody Wollners
8/14 Mason Triebold Jack Lewis
8/21 Kevin Carrier Alex Lien
8/28 Larry Quam Brody Wollners
SATURDAY PROJECTIONIST
8/6 Sally Herman 8/13 Char Trende
8/20 Vicki Datt 8 /27 Char Trende
VIDEOGRAPHER
8/7 Larry Quam
8/14 Alan Park
8/21 Larry Quam
8/28 Alan Park
8 AM DOWNTOWN & 11 AM HIGHLANDS
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�THOSE WHO ARE SICK OR IN NEED OF HEALING: Carol Amdahl, Connie Apple, Laura Bankes, Karalee Bipes, Ben Christensen, Chris Connor, Jackie DeBauche, Chris Drescher, Allen Ecker, Doris Fondroy, Margaret Hamann, Betty Hansen, Ken Heiser, Jean Hobart, Roxy Horris-berger, Ruby Horrisberger, Jessica Johnson, Roger Johnson, Cheryl Klanderman, Tallee Klewicki, Mark Kranz, Kim Lagerstrom, Ruth Lewis, Dan Lindquist, Liam Loughney, Shirley Nelson, Terri Pomeroy, Renae Reetz, Rosemary Riemenschneider, Olivia Rodri-guez, Debra Shafer, Kay Shager, Tom Shoepf, Alexa Tennant, Luann Thacker, Eugene Tonn, Valerie Woods
�THOSE SERVING OR DEPLOYED: Jeffrey Berg, Jordan Kein, and Steven Moreus
WE LIFT IN OUR PRAYERS CONNECT WITH US! Have you found Bethel on social media? Make sure you connect with us on our pages:
Facebook: Bethel Lutheran Church Hudson Instagram: bethelhudson Twitter: @bethel_hudson
Use: #bethelhudson on all of these social media sites.
�BAPTIZED IN JULY: Ethan James Smith, son of Kathe-rine and Charles Smith
�SYMPATHY: We offer our sympathies and prayers of comfort and strength for Randy and Cindy Stensgaard and family in the death of Randy's father Earl; for the family and friends of Doloris Boumeester at her death; John and Janet Lestock family at the death of Pastor John’s Aunt, Marge Wood; the Shannon and Kelly Dorr family at the death of Kelly’s sister, Gloria Parks. God bless and comfort these friends with the promise of Christ: “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.”
�YOUTH SERVING IN MINISTRY ROLES THIS SUMMER Jacob Benoy, Hannah Betchwars, Kevin Chukel, Afton Eisch, Elaina Johnson, Carter Johnson, Jon Kreye, Kelsey Robertson
12 AUGUST 2016
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid Hudson, WI
54016 Permit #79
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Bethel Address Service Requested
920 Third Street Hudson, WI 54016
CONNECT. GROW. SERVE.
You will notice many changes in
Bethel’s online and printed
presence this next month. After
much praying, planning and
designing, the rebranding is
ready to be rolled out.
Bethel’s mission statement has
been revised to reflect our
values: Bethel Lutheran Church
is a place for all people to
CONNECT with others, to
intentionally GROW in their
faith, and in turn, to put our
faith into action and SERVE
others as Jesus directs us.
Bethel’s rebranding creates a
consistent and intentional
communication plan that points
toward this mission statement.
You will see the chosen logo
design quickly communicates
that we are a Christian
organization. The design is
contemporary and clean, better
positioning us amongst other
churches.
A circle is used because it
represents the notion of
w h o l e n e s s , e t e r n i t y ,
timelessness and above all God.
God is a circle whose center is
everywhere and whose
circumference is nowhere. That
is why we have intentionally left
the circle incomplete. We are
visually suggesting that we are
inclusive and we are continually
connecting, growing and
serving.
In mid-August, you will receive
an email notifying you of the
upgraded website that will be
the central hub of all things
Bethel. Make sure your current
email address is on file by
clicking on the link to BethelOne
at bethelhudson.org or emailing
bethel@bethelhudson.org.
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