Happenings at Bear Creek

Note from Pastor Bob

As we enter the summer months the church leaves behind the first-half of the church year, where its focus has been on the birth, life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus.  The second-half of the year, the Sundays after Pentecost, focus on the life of discipleship.  Our lessons and focus are on ways that we, who have heard and seen the presence of God as a human in our midst, carry on the mission we have been given as Christ’s church.

On June 14th we will have occasion to celebrate Bear Creek’s 170th Anniversary:  a meaningful reminder of how the gospel has faithfully been proclaimed at this place for longer than our state has even been in existence!  We are called to continue the legacy that our ancestors have given us, proudly continuing vibrant ministry in the name of Christ to the Grand Meadow and Racine area.

On June 28th we will take part in the ecumenical worship service at Veteran’s Memorial Park in downtown Grand Meadow at 10 a.m.  This service will be a service of thanksgiving for our nation, as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4th.

It is my prayer that as we remember the sacrifices of previous generations, we will continue to be an inspiration to the generations that will come after us.  Each of us taking our turn, doing our part, to keep a faithful legacy alive and well; heeding Christ's command to "go out and preach the gospel" to the ends of the world, that all may know God's love and mercy.

God’s richest blessings to you and your family.

Pastor Bob Tewes

COUNCIL NOTES

We had another good month of donations in April and are at our budget goal.  Many Thanks to our Congregation. 

Worship service will now be at 10am June through August. 

We will celebrate 170th Anniversary of Bear Creek Church on June 14th.  We invite everyone to stay afterwards for the potluck.  Bring a dish to pass.  We will have drinks provided.

June 28th there will be NO worship service at Bear Creek Church, the service will be held at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Grand Meadow as part of the Meadowfest Activities. 

Special thanks for Kelly Iverson for serving as Sunday School Superintendent over the past years.  Jenni Cotten will be the new Superintendent.   If you have any interest in teaching OR any high school helpers, please contact her at jmcotten03@yahoo.com