BLC Weekly, November 27
Hello Bethlehem,
We hope you enjoyed shopping yesterday at the Fair Trade Bazaar! Thank you to our volunteers who helped make it happen.
Bethlehem is serving at Connections this week! There are just a couple slots left for December 2. Sign up online to help out!
This Week
All are welcome to join us for Wednesday night supper. This week we are serving lasagna!
Instead of class for 5th-8th grade Torchlight & Confirmation youth, they will be invited to join this "brave conversation" with a parent or trusted adult.
This month
Join us for Christmas Eve worship services at 9:30am, 4:00pm and 6:00pm.
December 10 Happenings Time to celebrate a successful fall stewardship campaign and another Christmas holiday season on Sunday, December 10 in Grounds for Joy after morning worship. The Stewardship Board invites you to a thank-you reception with food and beverages provided. Our own talented Christine Schulz will lead us at the piano in singing familiar Christmas hymns as we enjoy our time together. What a perfect way to spend your Sunday morning!
Bethlehem will host a blood drive on December 21. Sign up online to give blood and save lives!
Thrivent Action Grants & Choice Dollars Are you a Thrivent member? Would you like to help Bethlehem financially? Check out the flyer that describes what you can do with Thrivent Action Grants and Choice Dollars. You can really make a difference for our church.
Adult Forum
December 3 Pastor Amanda White will highlight the background and activities of God's Global Barnyard and ELCA World Hunger at next Sunday's adult forum. This will be a great opportunity to learn about December's monthly mission and the important work of ELCA in meeting the challenge of global hunger. Join us for coffee and conversation with Pastor White at 10:30 am after worship in Grounds for Joy.
SERVE
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
Monthly Mission Partner
Our November Monthly Mission is The Reach Youth Resource Center. Since The Reach formed in 2011, they have served over 5,300 unhoused or at-risk youth and provided over 30,800 meals! Located on the Liberty Street side of Bethlehem’s campus, The Reach is a valuable resource in providing resources, basic necessities, preparation for employment and independent living, as well as recreational activities. Please give online or mail a check to support this important mission in our community!
This Week in our Prayers
Curt Halvorson Brenda Goetsch Marian Mallory
Pete Wachtel Nikolas Perez
Pastor Don Roberts, Bonnie, & his caregivers
The family & friends of Carol Peterson
St. John Lutheran in Elkton Bethlehem Lutheran of Myrtle in Glenville
Dennison Lutheran in Dennison St. John’s Lutheran in Northfield
Kisimba Lutheran in Tanzania Msamaria Mwema Getwanasi Lutheran in Tanzania