BLC Weekly, August 1
Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Pastor Jay Dahlvang’s Pastoral Ordination and sending your congratulations and prayers to Pastor Jay. A copy of the slideshow shown at the event is now available on the blog. Check it out here!
It’s a new month and we have a lot of new info and events coming up as we prepare to enter the busy fall season. Take a look at what’s ahead:
Our August mission is Crossroads Campus Ministry, a Reconciling in Christ fellowship, located on the Minnesota State University-Mankato campus. In addition to supporting students in their spiritual journey, Crossroads also provides access to food through Campus Cupboard and the "Lunch for a Buck" program every Tuesday during the school year. Bethlehem Lutheran Church has committed to serving the "Lunch for a Buck" on the 1st Tuesday of every month starting in September. We welcome groups and/or individual volunteers to help support this lunch - contact Sandy Abild at (507) 382-6867 if you are interested. In addition, we welcome your generous monetary support to the overall mission of providing a safe and welcoming place for students. Our August monetary goal for this important mission is $3,000. Thank you and God bless.
Our friends and neighbors with the Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association invite you to “Night to Unite” happening tomorrow, 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.
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!
Kids through 6th grade and their families are invited to Flight Night at Tourtellotte Pool on Thursday, August 11th from 6:30-8pm. Then, after you dry off, stick around for smores in the park!
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!
And looking ahead to September: 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.
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.
