Weekly Email, Nov. 22

November 22, 2021

The kids' Christmas program is back LIVE! We're currently looking for a piano accompanist for the program. I you're comfortable playing a few classic hymns or you know someone who is, please contact Kaitlin Carter, Anna Wencl, or Emily Heinis in the office. The dates needed are 12/5, 12/12, 12/18, and 12/19.  

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Wednesday, Nov. 24th, we WILL have worship, but no meal or education. Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday! 
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Our next week for volunteering at Connections shelter starts December 6! Please sign up for meals, serving, or mornings, click on the yellow buttons to sign up: https://www.connectionsshelter.org/support-us
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It's the return of LEFSE! Can you help make it? Read the details on the blog. Do you want to order some? Click here!

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Volunteers are needed for two important jobs: food pick-up for Crossroads and helping with tax prep at Bethlehem this coming season. More information on both on the blog.
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GOOD NEWS: This year BLC raised $880 for the ALS Walk (even though it was cancelled!), bringing your lifetime total to $33,168!!! WOW!
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The November Mission Partner is Holy Grounds. You can learn more on the blog. Donate here.

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Please remember our current mask policy: As we enter the busyness of fall, a reminder that in accordance with current CDC COVID-19 guidelines, Bethlehem requires masks for all public gatherings inside the building, including worship and Wednesday night events, during times of substantial or high levels of community transmission. Private gatherings of small groups, where all participants are fully vaccinated, may continue to remove their masks.

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Are you a member of our Facebook group? We post needs, news, and other fun things there, and you're encouraged to share as well. Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blcfam

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"Every person supports a cause. It may not be our cause, but that's OK. See what's going on in your church and in your community and get involved with something that touches your heart. Think about it, pray about it and then just do it. Live beyond yourself." --Living Lutheran, Sept. 2021

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