BLC Weekly, May 29
Happy Memorial Day Bethlehem,
Thank you to everyone who donated blood at our Blood Drive last Thursday! Together, we helped the Red Cross collect 32 units!
Update on the Cruz Family: The WELCOME team along with the Cruz family met with a lawyer from a law firm in the Cities. After speaking with the family the lawyer agreed to take their case and represent them. The lawyer will help to file the paperwork to begin the asylum process and is also willing to represent the family in court if needed. We are grateful to be able to formally begin this part of the process of supporting the Cruz family as they continue to seek a new life here in the United States.
The family has been busy! They are planting a vegetable garden and can be seen cruising around on bikes when the weather is nice. All the family members also continue to go to school on a full time basis.
There will hopefully be some fundraising opportunities to help support them in the near future. We will keep you informed as more information becomes available.
FLIGHT event: Join us for a School's Out Party on Friday, June 9, at Wheeler Park. There will be water games, food and fun!
Our Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser is all full! Thank you for your amazing support of our youth trip to Montana this summer. The flock will continue to fly until mid-June so keep an eye on your yard!
The VBS Registration and Volunteer forms are live! Head to our website to register children ages 3 years to 6th grade or to volunteer as a youth or adult. Check out the donation tree in the narthex to help provide supplies for Vacation Bible School!
Home Care for Pr. Don: Bethlehem has been caring for and supporting Pastor Don and Bonnie Roberts since he was diagnosed with ALS in 1995, and now the Roberts need our help. Are you interested in helping with Pastor Don's home care? If you have experience as a caregiver, a good heart, and a willingness to learn, you are needed, as they are looking for more caregivers to round out their team. Let Pr. Don and Bonnie know if you can help! Connect with the Roberts by emailing dbroberts320@hotmail.com
If you are on the worship volunteer schedule, you should have received a copy in the mail. The schedule is also available online. Please contact the office if you notice any changes need to be made, or if you are interested in volunteering. We are in particular need of Sunday morning coffee servers, and we are beginning to train volunteers to help the slideshow/livestream going forward. Training is available, contact the office if interested. (507) 388-2925.
"Pentecost is the celebration of the gift that is God's holy spirit." -Pastor Jacie Richmond
Our May Monthly Mission is Global Health Ministries. Bethlehem continues to be a strong supporter of GHM through projects such as newborn kits, quilting, and other hands-on projects. GHM believes all people should have access to a healthy life and focuses on helping some of the most vulnerable people in the world through strengthening health systems, leadership, medical supplies, and grassroots efforts. Our goal is to raise $6,000 for this important ministry. You can give online or with a check to Bethlehem with GHM in the memo line.
Lutheran World Relief is our June mission. We have much to celebrate this month with Werner Fink's milestone for 100,000+ school kits. Werner has been the sole driving force behind the collection of school kit items and assembly; we are grateful and blessed for his commitment to this cause and for God's work being done through his selfless giving. We also support this important mission through quilting and collection of medical supply items and monetary donations. Please consider donating to this important mission that touches those in need across the world. For more information go to lwr.org. Bethlehem's has set a goal of $7,000.
This Week In Our Prayers
Curt Halvorson Brenda Goetsch Marian Mallory
Pete Wachtel Carol Peterson Cherryl Eigen
Lorenzo Blaisdell Bev Alley Ron Hawker
Don Grotta Alice Haugen
Pastor Don Roberts, Bonnie, and his caregivers
LECTIONARY June 4, Matthew 28:16-20