BLC Weekly, March 24
Hello Bethlehem,
You’re invited to a Fiesta of Joy! The WELCOME Committee, made up of five area Lutheran churches, invites you to join them Thursday, April 3rd from 5 to 8 pm at Christ the King.
Event Details:
Celebrity Chef Jordan Mendez, owner/manager of Mazatlan, has partnered with Bethlehem member Jim Christensen to create a truly authentic south of the border meal of chicken breasts smothered in fajita seasoned vegetables, complimented by a simple lettuce salad and the traditional beans and rice. We trust that this free-will offering meal will be strongly supported through your generosity.
Preceding and continuing throughout the meal is our Silent Auction with nearly 40 baskets displayed and ready for your bids. You will also have the opportunity to purchase our artist-designed centerpieces which reflect the Nicaraguan heritage of our special family, thanks to the inspiration and leadership of Paulette Bertrand, another Bethlehem member.
At 7 PM, the Silent Auction closes as we transition to the sanctuary to enjoy classical Latin American songs with a mariachi style, courtesy of Luis Orozco. The evening will conclude with words of gratitude shared by the Cruz family themselves.
It’s now the last call to RSVP online! You can also reserve your spot at no cost by calling Christ the King at 345-5056.
This week
Wednesday Night Supper: This week we are serving hamburger goulash with salad and roll. Join us at 5:00pm in the lower level. All are welcome.
Join us at 6:15 in the sanctuary each Wednesday in Lent for a guest preacher exploring the topic of Hope. Preaching Schedule:
March 26 - Pastor Jacie Richmond
April 2 - Pastor Heather Hammond
April 9 - Pastor Roger Haug
Family Faith Formation
BLC Youth Night for 5th-12th Grade Youth. Sign up here by March 26th: https://blcmankato.breezechms.com/form/YouthEvent1
BLC Family Easter Egg Hunt coming up on Saturday, April 12th. Requesting candy donations to fill eggs! Drop off in the main office by April 6th. Thank you!
Announcements
Kato Sleep-Out 2025
Join us for the 2025 Kato Sleep-Out fundraiser to support Connections Shelter. Give your donations to Bob Ihrig for Team Bethlehem! Help us to Three-Peat as the top team for financial donations again. You can make a difference! Volunteer to sleep-out on April 25 as a Bethlehem team member. Contact Bob Ihrig if interested and available to join Pr. Jacie.
Join Us in Serving Students Through Campus Cupboard!
Crossroads Campus Ministry is looking for dedicated volunteers to help with our Campus Cupboard Food Pantry! This vital ministry provides food and essential items to students in need, ensuring they have the support necessary to focus on their education.
We need volunteers to assist with:
Stocking and restocking shelves
Helping students find products
Organizing inventory
Giving tours to new registrants
Assisting with checkout
Your time and effort make a real difference! Whether you can help weekly or occasionally, we’d love to have you join us. The Campus Cupboard thrives because of volunteers like YOU!
Location: Crossroads Campus Ministry- 331 Dillon Ave. Mankato, MN 56001
Flexible shifts available
Interested? Contact Pastor Jenna Couch (pastorjenna@gmail.com) or stop by to learn more!
Monthly mission partner
Our March monthly mission partner is THEE Alliance for Forgiving Medical Debt. Their mission is to combine expertise and compassion. $1 forgives $100 of financial hardship family debt. Many people are just one medical emergency away from a financial crisis. You can give online or drop off a check written out to Bethlehem with the monthly mission in the memo line.
This Week in our Prayers
Curt Halvorson Marian Mallory Pete Wachtel
Anna Moses Barb Girtz Paul Haugesag
Amy Grams Haugesag Al Rossow Gail Ihrig
Pastor Jay Dahlvang Steven Chima Peggy Schulze
The families & friends of Joan Stoffel and Florence Sassenberg
Grace Lutheran in Albert Lea First Lutheran in Blooming Prairie
Christ the King Lutheran in Mankato Solo Por Fe Lutheran in Colombia
Mazoezi Kikio Lutheran in Tanzania Yerusalemu Ilunda Lutheran in Tanzania