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Save the Date: Women's Art and Soul Retreat this Fall
Saturday, October 6, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Mount Olivet Retreat Center, Farmington, MN
Put the date on your calendar. Plan to carpool from the Bethlehem parking lot to arrive at the Center at 8:30 am for a bagel/roll, juice and coffee breakfast. The day will consist of four sessions led by Rev. Kathie Nycklemoe and Robyn Sand Anderson, designed to help us "Relax, Reflect, Recreate." Cost: $40.
Strike Out Youth Homelessness with the St. Paul Saints
Tuesday, July 17
Join Bethlehem member Kristin Anderson and Lutheran Social Services at the ballpark, and together, Strike Out Youth Homelessness can make a difference for young people in need while watching the St. Paul Saints take on the Grand Prairie Air Hogs for a fun night at Midway Field. Game starts at 7:05 pm.
Tickets are $30/person which includes:
Habitat for Humanity Summer Build
June 18-22, 2012
Bethlehem's Habitat Project Week 2012 is June 18-22, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm with lunch provided. This year the house is a new construction project on the corner of 38th Street and 5th Avenue. You do not need to volunteer for the whole week--one day minimum is all we ask. Volunteers are needed at all skill levels. Sorry, no weekend opportunities during this build. If you have questions or want to sign up, contact Rick Jackson. Sign up table available in the Gallery on Sunday mornings in May.
Help out in the Nursery!
Monday, May 21
6:30-7:45
Interested in helping serve in the Nursery? If so, please come to the upcoming training session on May 21st. The session will include both Risk Management and Nursery Caregiver Trainings. All new caregivers & all returning caregivers (back after a year or more break from nursery caregiving) are required to attend. We'll begin with Risk Managment at 6:30 in the Commons, then conclude with Caregiver Training in the Nursery. Childcare provided for 9mos - 6yrs.
6:30-7:15 Risk Management
7:20-7:45 Nursery Caregiver Training
Bring your calendars along so you can sign up for summer openings! We look forward to seeing you there!
*Please register by May 16th if you will need childcare during the training.
TRUST Plant Sale & Swap
Saturday, May 12, 8:00-Noon
in Bethlehem Parking Lot
Swap plants for new ones, buy homegrown plants, get advice from Master Gardeners. Proceeds support TRUST programs. Visit trustinc.org.
May Sermon Series
Wrestle with the question. Enter into conversation. Participate in the wonder of how God chooses to be at work in the world.
May 13: A Better Way of Loving
May 20: Know That You Belong
Myths & Magic of Spiritual Sailing
...An Introduction to Enjoying the Glory of Moving With the Wind!
Sunday, May 6, 10:15 am in Langemo Lounge
Sailing is a very personal experience. It may be a time of contemplation, it may be a time of sharing, and for others it may be simply the wonder of our physical universe.
Funding the Missional Church
May 1-3, 2012
At Bethlehem this week--Some of the most innovative thinkers in the missional church movement, as well as those with a proven track record of building long-term financial sustainability in congregations for three days of intriguing conversation and planning for the future of the church.
Graduate Recognition is Sunday, May 20!
During worship and in the Gallery, high school graduates are recognized and celebrated! Part of the celebration is the sharing of future plans and past memories with the faith community that has offered support and prayers throughout.
All high school graduates contact Whitney by May 6 with information:
- Name
- High School Attended
- Plans for Fall 2012
- Highlights at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
- Words of Advice
- a Digital Picture
Fed in the City
Community Worship Celebration
May 27, 2012, 10:00 am
at Central Lutheran Church, downtown Minneapolis
As followers of Jesus, we are fed in faith by word and sacrament, sent out to feed our neighbors in need. 9 metro area churches are collaborating efforts to create an amazing experience on Sunday, May 27. All ages are encouraged to be part of this wonderful day. NOTE: Bethlehem will have worship services at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm ONLY because we don’t want anyone to miss out on this exciting opportunity to BE the church “all together in one place.” - Acts 2:1
Here is how YOU can participate: