BLC Weekly, July 25
Hello Bethlehem!
Remember to save the date! Sunday, July 31 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, join us in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Pastor Jay Dahlvang’s Pastoral Ordination! Gather for Worship at 9:30am and then head to the Dining Room at 10:30am for a reception! Congratulations Pastor Jay and thank you for serving Bethlehem!
Then stick around, there’s more to celebrate! Head to the Heritage Room at noon on July 31st for a birthday party! Dorothy Knedel turns 100! Stop by and celebrate this amazing milestone!
Do you live near Bethlehem? Did you know we are hosting our neighborhood's annual "Night to Unite" event? That's right! The Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association invites you to “Night to Unite” coming up on Tuesday, August 2, from 5:30-8pm in the Bethlehem parking lot! Open to anyone living in or near the Lincoln Park neighborhood! There will be free food, local, live music, and family festivities. Interested in learning more or volunteering at this event? Call or text Drew Campbell at (507) 382-1374 or Del at (619) 990-7940.
Deborah Circle extends an invitation to all present and past members of women’s circles to join us for the August Gather Bible Study. We will meet at 10 am on August 20 in Grounds for Joy. The lessons follow a quilting theme and show how the pieces of our lives and communities are bound together in Christ.
The Summer Organ Recital Series is back at BLC this summer. Recitals take place at noon in the Sanctuary. Catch Kraig Windschitl on August 2nd and don’t miss our very own Christine Schulz, performing on August 9th!
On Tuesday, August 23, Bethlehem will host a Blood Drive for the American Cross from 1-6pm in Grounds for Joy. Give Blood and you’ll automatically be entered to Win FREE Gas for a Year! Plus, all donors will receive a $10 e-giftcard to the merchant of their choice! Don’t miss this chance to save lives!
Finally… after 3 cancellations… the ALS WALK is going to happen! Please join the Bethlehem Gaitkeepers on Saturday, September 17th at Spring Lake Park
Shelter #1. Check in begins at 8:30am and the walk begins at 10am. The walk is 2.5 miles and a great way to honor Pastor Don and walk in memory of Jon Nelson. Can’t make it to the walk? A donation form is available in the church office or can be filled out at Spring Lake on the day of the walk. Don’t miss this chance to be the cheering squad and hop in that group photo! We are hoping for a great turnout for ALS. Questions? Contact Ginger Erlandson, Rerlandson2@gmail.com.
Bethlehem is back on Instagram! You can follow us at @blcmankato
REMINDERS:
Wednesday night worship will resume in the fall. Until then, join us for Sunday worship at 9:30am or check out our Facebook, YouTube, radio broadcast, and website to stay connected!
Our radio broadcast will be preempted by the Twins early start on the following dates: Sept. 18, Oct. 2. During these dates, our radio playback will be at 5pm instead of 11am.
Our July Mission Partner is YWCA Mankato. Check out their video, Shout out Loud, to learn more about their mission. Learn more on the blog or support them by Donating Directly!
