Weekly Email, Mar. 14
March 14, 2022
The mask requirement has been lifted at church. You can read Pr. Jay’s statement on the blog.
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This Wednesday, we welcome Pr. Trish Reedstrom from Messiah in North Mankato! For the full Lenten worship schedule, visit https://www.blcmankato.org/lent.
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A reminder that the funeral for Pastor Al Girtz will be this Friday, March 18th at 1pm. Light refreshment will be provided by the family after the service. The service will be livestreamed if you are unable to attend in person.
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The deadline for using your Thrivent Choice Dollars is March 31st. If you haven’t designated them yet, please make sure to do so. Contact Janell Spelbrink if you have questions.
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The BLC Nominating Committee seeks Bethlehem members who would like to serve on the following boards and committees for new 3-year terms starting June 1:
Children's
Community & Global Mission
Endowment
Facilities
Finance
Nominating
Personnel
Stewardship
Welcome & Inclusion
Contact Bob Ihrig at robert.ihrig1@gmail.com or 507-388-1953 with questions and sign-up. We welcome your willingness to serve the mission & ministry of Bethlehem.
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If you wish to help provide humanitarian aid because of the war in the Ukraine, you can join with other Lutherans by supporting: Lutheran World Relief at LWR.org
or
ELCA Disaster Response at ELCA.org You can also designate an offering to Bethlehem and we will pass it on to LWR or the ELCA.
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Coming soon! The annual application for Endowment Fund Scholarships will be available in the coming weeks. Current college undergraduates and high school seniors should start thinking about applying.
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New Small Group at Bethlehem! Commit to Growing Your Marriage!
Are you looking for an opportunity to strengthen the role of Christ in your marriage? Are you looking for tools and resources to help nourish your relationship? Are you looking to connect with other couples who are determined to always make their marriage the priority? Join us for a monthly couple's gathering at which we'll enjoy conversation revolving around marriage, along with great fellowship with peers. If you're interested, please email: nataliejcasper@gmail.com; or call the church at 507-388-2925 and ask for Pr. Jay.
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Pr. Kristin Engstrom has arrived safely in her new call in Zambia. We wish her all the best. Read all about it and follow her journey on her blog: https://alongwithpastorkristin.blogspot.com/2022/02/arrived-in-zambia.html
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The March Mission Partner is Connections Ministry. You can learn more on the blog. Donate here.
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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News & Updates: https://www.blcmankato.org/news-updates
Church Calendar: https://www.blcmankato.org/calendar
"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
"Bethlehem is an inviting community that is growing in Christ, loving our neighbors, and serving God's world."