March 15, 2021

Please join us again this week on Wednesday night for worship and for our And Who Is My Neighbor discussion. Worship is at 6pm and is in the sanctuary, Facebook, and YouTube. The discussion following starts at 6:45pm and is on Zoom. Links to all can be found at blcmankato.org/lent.
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High School Seniors and current college undergrad students, the Endowment Fund Scholarship Application is now available! blcmankato.org/scholarship
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Easter flowers! We are changing things up this year to accommodate a low-contact environment at the church. We are accepting donations to fill the church with flowers, but they will not be available for pick-up on Easter Sunday. You can use the forms in the pews if you are joining us in person, or use this form to give online. ---------------------------------------------------

Two service opportunities for you! Click to learn more: Pedal Past Poverty and Meals on Wheels.

Two giving opportunities! Thrivent Member? Click here. Support the Synod's Lenten mission by clicking here.
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Our monthly mission partner for March is Connections Shelter. Please read about our commitment on the blog.
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This month we celebrate our sister in Christ Gert DeRemer as she celebrates her 103rd birthday on March 22nd. If you'd like to send a card, please see the Star for her address.
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Our new website and church management system, Breeze, offers so many exciting ways we can streamline our communication with you. Using Breeze to send you weekly updates is one of the ways we can keep our email list consistent and accurate (it also saves time and money!).

Additionally, our new website features a "News & Updates" blog, which you can follow right from the home page (blcmankato.org). By including all the details there, you can easily reference it at any time.

News & Updates: https://www.blcmankato.org/news-updates

The website also integrates the Events Calendar from Breeze. You can view the calendar and event descriptions on the website, but you can also check into worship and register for events by using your own Breeze account (don't have one yet? Contact Emily in the office).

Church Calendar: https://www.blcmankato.org/calendar

"Bethlehem is an inviting community that is growing in Christ, loving our neighbors, and serving God's world."

blcmankato.org (507) 388-2925
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
720 S. 2nd St. Mankato MN 56001
A Reconciling in Christ Congregation

To: High School Seniors and Undergraduate College Students

From: The Endowment Board

We look forward to presenting scholarships from the Endowment Fund to Bethlehem's college students. The application form is available online at https://www.blcmankato.org/scholarship. Call the office if you prefer a paper copy. Be sure to read and follow all directions to avoid follow-up phone calls and emails.

Applicants must be Bethlehem members. Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of five years during undergraduate studies. Completed applications must be received by May 1. This is a firm date ~ no exceptions!

If you have questions, call Susan Brown (387-2976).

We have an urgent need for Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers in the City of Mankato, Monday through Friday.

Details:

1. We have delivery routes that usually start at 11AM and will take about 45 minutes to an hour long in the city of Mankato.

2. We offer contact-less delivery (meaning you knock and leave the meal and then walk away to see if they pick up the meal).

3. We have gloves and masks available for volunteers.

People interested in volunteering can contact our Regional Manager, Sarah at 1-866-974-0283 or contact the meal site in Mankato directly at 507-625-8970.

Community and Global Board would like to invite all Bethlehem members to be a part of raising money to help those seeking housing in our local community by participating in Pedal Past Poverty -a fundraiser for Partners for Housing. We are forming a team of 10 for this event. All ages and bicycling levels are welcome! The event is scheduled for Saturday April 24 from 11 am - 4 pm. Please join us for this important mission partner fundraiser either by participating, donating or sponsoring a rider. More details on partnersforhousing.org or contact Sandy Abild at 507-382-6867.

March 8, 2021

Please join us again this week on Wednesday night for worship and for our first And Who Is My Neighbor discussion. Worship is at 6pm and is in the sanctuary, Facebook, and YouTube. The discussion following starts at 6:45pm and is on Zoom. Links to all can be found at blcmankato.org/lent.
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Easter flowers! We are changing things up this year to accommodate a low-contact environment at the church. We are accepting donations to fill the church with flowers, but they will not be available for pick-up on Easter Sunday. You can use the forms in the pews if you are joining us in person, or use this form to give online. ---------------------------------------------------

Our new member class begins THIS Sunday, so please remind anyone you know who has been visiting and feels ready for a greater commitment. Read all about it here.
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Our monthly mission partner for March is Connections Shelter. Please read about our commitment on the blog.
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Are you a Thrivent member? Find out how you can maximize your giving this month.
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The Southeastern MN Synod is proud to share 40 Together, their lenten commitment to our global partners. You can learn more here.
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This month we celebrate our sister in Christ Gert DeRemer as she celebrates her 103rd birthday on March 22nd. If you'd like to send a card, please see the Star for her address.
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Our new website and church management system, Breeze, offers so many exciting ways we can streamline our communication with you. Using Breeze to send you weekly updates is one of the ways we can keep our email list consistent and accurate (it also saves time and money!).

Additionally, our new website features a "News & Updates" blog, which you can follow right from the home page (blcmankato.org). By including all the details there, you can easily reference it at any time.

News & Updates: https://www.blcmankato.org/news-updates

The website also integrates the Events Calendar from Breeze. You can view the calendar and event descriptions on the website, but you can also check into worship and register for events by using your own Breeze account (don't have one yet? Contact Emily in the office).

Church Calendar: https://www.blcmankato.org/calendar

"Bethlehem is an inviting community that is growing in Christ, loving our neighbors, and serving God's world."

blcmankato.org (507) 388-2925
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
720 S. 2nd St. Mankato MN 56001
A Reconciling in Christ Congregation

March 1, 2021

Please join us again this week on Wednesday night for worship and for our first And Who Is My Neighbor discussion. Worship is at 6pm and is in the sanctuary, Facebook, and YouTube. The discussion following starts at 6:45pm and is on Zoom. Links to all can be found at blcmankato.org/lent.
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Our monthly mission partner for March is Connections Shelter. Please read about our commitment on the blog.
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Are you a Thrivent member? Find out how you can maximize your giving this month.
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The Southeastern MN Synod is proud to share 40 Together, their lenten commitment to our global partners. You can learn more here.
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This month we celebrate our sister in Christ Gert DeRemer as she celebrates her 103rd birthday on March 22nd. If you'd like to send a card, please see the Star for her address.
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We have our new member class coming up soon, so please remind anyone you know who has been visiting and feels ready for a greater commitment. Read all about it here.
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Our new website and church management system, Breeze, offers so many exciting ways we can streamline our communication with you. Using Breeze to send you weekly updates is one of the ways we can keep our email list consistent and accurate (it also saves time and money!).

Additionally, our new website features a "News & Updates" blog, which you can follow right from the home page (blcmankato.org). By including all the details there, you can easily reference it at any time.

News & Updates: https://www.blcmankato.org/news-updates

The website also integrates the Events Calendar from Breeze. You can view the calendar and event descriptions on the website, but you can also check into worship and register for events by using your own Breeze account (don't have one yet? Contact Emily in the office).

Church Calendar: https://www.blcmankato.org/calendar

"Bethlehem is an inviting community that is growing in Christ, loving our neighbors, and serving God's world."

blcmankato.org (507) 388-2925
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
720 S. 2nd St. Mankato MN 56001
A Reconciling in Christ Congregation

The primary hope for 40 Together is for the people of the SEMN Synod to experience a deepened connection with their partners in Colombia, Tanzania, and along the southern border! Another special hope for the initiative is that the people of the synod get a chance to practice financial generosity and make a significant impact in the lives of our global partners. Learn more and give at semnsynod.org/events/40together

At Bethlehem, our partnership with Connections never stops, as we are a supporting church with regular volunteer hours, and our own Pr. Collette Broady Grund has been a developer from the start. This month is a focus for monetary support.

Connections continues to grow and support people experiencing homelessness in our community. Every dollar helps this important mission serve God’s people in many ways.

Send your check to the church with March Monthly Mission in the memo line, or donate on our website using the dropdown menu “Connections Shelter.” https://blcmankato.breezechms.com/give/online

Our volunteer shifts this week are almost full, but you can plan ahead and put April 12-18 on your calendar for next month. Serving at the shelter has low-contact and no-contact options.

Contact your Thrivent office to make this request. They will walk you through the steps if you’ve never done it before. Every dollar matters. Thanks so much.

February 22, 2021

Please join us this Wednesday night online or in person for worship, followed by the Partners for Housing Forum on Zoom. You can find links and information for both at blcmankato.org/lent.
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Please share the New Member class information with your friends and family who have been visiting with us and would like to join. Read more here.
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Have you picked up your envelopes yet? Arrange to do so soon, please! Read more here.

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We have our next week at Connections soon! March 1-7. Read more about it and sign up on the blog.
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Looking ahead to EASTER worship, we ask for your help in planning. Please fill out this poll to give us an idea of how many people plan to attend Easter church in person, should that be an option. https://blcmankato.breezechms.com/form/EasterInterestSurvey

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Our new website and church management system, Breeze, offers so many exciting ways we can streamline our communication with you. Using Breeze to send you weekly updates is one of the ways we can keep our email list consistent and accurate (it also saves time and money!).

Additionally, our new website features a "News & Updates" blog, which you can follow right from the home page (blcmankato.org). By including all the details there, you can easily reference it at any time.

News & Updates: https://www.blcmankato.org/news-updates

The website also integrates the Events Calendar from Breeze. You can view the calendar and event descriptions on the website, but you can also check into worship and register for events by using your own Breeze account (don't have one yet? Contact Emily in the office).

Church Calendar: https://www.blcmankato.org/calendar

"Bethlehem is an inviting community that is growing in Christ, loving our neighbors, and serving God's world."

blcmankato.org (507) 388-2925
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
720 S. 2nd St. Mankato MN 56001
A Reconciling in Christ Congregation