BLC Weekly, December 4
Hello Bethlehem,
Our December Monthly Mission is God’s Global Barnyard! This program of ELCA World Hunger helps purchase animals for people dealing with food scarcity and poverty. The goal is long-term sustainable solutions for hunger. You can watch last week’s Adult Forum on God’s Global Barnyard with Pastor Amanda White.
This makes a particularly meaningful and memorable gift for friends and family at Christmas time! Cards, ornaments and coloring books are available in the narthex for those who give the gift of a barnyard animal. Order your animals here!
This Week
Join us for Wednesday night supper before 6:15pm worship. We will be serving turkey noodle casserole, salad and rolls at 5:00pm.
Celebrate Christmas with Musicorum, this Saturday at 6:30pm in the sanctuary. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $5 for students.
This Sunday, December 10, it’s time to celebrate a successful fall stewardship campaign and another Christmas holiday season! Join us 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!
On Sunday, December 10 at 7:00pm we will host the Minnesota Riverbend Brass Choir for their Advent and Christmas performance.
Check it out: LIGHT kiddos made graham cracker nativity scenes!
This month
Join us for Christmas Eve worship services at 9:30am, 4:00pm and 6:00pm.
Bethlehem will host a blood drive on December 21. There are still plenty of openings to donate! Sign up online to give blood and save lives!
November 19 Council Minutes The official minutes of the BLC Council for its November 19 monthly meeting are available on the BLC website. This is a great opportunity to be informed about Council leadership, discussion and actions on behalf of the congregation.
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.
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
This Week in our Prayers
Curt Halvorson Brenda Goetsch Marian Mallory
Pete Wachtel Nikolas Perez
Pastor Don Roberts, Bonnie, & his caregivers
Concordia Lutheran of Pickerel Lake in Albert Lea East Chain Lutheran in Blue Earth
People of Hope in Rochester St. Paul Kyengege Lutheran in Tanzania
Palliative Care Program at Iambi Hospital in Tanzania