BLC Weekly, August 8
Hello Bethlehem,
If you have not already, you will soon be receiving a notice in the mail that the council has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, August 21, at 10:45am in the Dining Room for the purpose of calling an associate pastor. In order to extend a call, we must have a quorum of 75 members and a ⅔ majority in attendance must vote “yes” on a paper ballot. Please attend if you are able. This is an exciting time in our congregation, and we ask for your prayers for the candidate and for Bethlehem. Thank you.
They saved the best for last: our own Christine Schulz will be performing at the final Summer Organ Recital tomorrow, August 9th at noon in the sanctuary. Come and enjoy some incredible music!
Happening this week: 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!
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 10am 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.
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 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. Sign up forms are available in the office!
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.
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. You can give online. Thank you and God bless.
REMINDERS:
The Sunday Volunteer Schedule is being updated for the fall and winter. If you are a volunteer you will soon receive an updated schedule. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the office.
Wednesday night worship will resume Sept. 14. 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.
