Topic “Bethlehem News”
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 7
4:00 pm on the West Lawn
Invite your neighbors, family and friends to bring their beloved creatures to be blessed.
CareerWalk Classes
"I am very grateful for this series. The factilitators and guest speakers have been knowledgeable and helpful. Overall, it has exceeded my expectations and I would definitely recommend it to others." - CareerWalk participants (currently employed and seeking a new opportunity in the same field)
We are currently in our fourth cycle of CareerWalk, Bethlehem's career transition ministry. We continue to have great participation. Some participants are employed but want to change companies, some want a new career, and some are unemployed or underemployed. Here is the schedule:
Come to Wednesday Church Night
Wednesday, September 26 Schedule:
- Youth Choir - 5:15-6:05 pm
- Dinner - 5:45-6:30 pm in Iverson Hall (Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies & Dessert)
- Cherubs, Choristers, Joyful Noise, Kinder Choir & Little Lambs - 6:30-7:30 pm
- Women's Coffee Connection - 10-11am OR 6:30-7:30 pm
- New Member Session 1 of 4 - 6:30-7:45 pm
- Wednesday Night "Church Ladies" - 6:30-7:45 pm
- Women's Evening Book Group - 6:30-7:45 pm
- Re:Form (Confirmation)- 6:30-7:45 pm
- Senior Choir Rehearsal - 6:45-8:15 pm
Join us!!!
Eboo Patel at Augsburg College Convocation Series
Town Hall Meeting
Creating for Common Ground: Interfaith Work in the Arts and Worship
Monday, September 17, 7:30 pm
Marshall Room, Christensen Center
Convocation
The Holiness of Common Ground
Tuesday, September 18, 11:00 am
Travel to Israel/Palestine Dec 30, 2012-Jan 11, 2013
Brochures are now available at the church office and online. Highlights and purposes of the trip include:
Getting to Know Christy--Our New Junior High Associate!
It’s with great joy and excitement that I (re)introduce myself to you as the Junior High Ministry Associate. I have been part of the Bethlehem community for about four years and am honored to step into this staff role with the junior high youth. I look forward to more deeply knowing and serving alongside the junior high youth and families. Here’s a little bit about me:
1| When I was born, my older sister chose my middle name: Ann. I love Jenny, but she was not a very creative five-year-old.
Monroe Crossing at Bethlehem July 15
9:00 & 10:15 am Worship
Monroe Crossing will lead worship at the 9:00 & 10:15 am services on Sunday, July 15. A premiere bluegrass and gospel musical ensemble, they offer a full spectrum of bluegrass music, all the way from the songs of the first generation masters, to traditional fiddle and banjo tunes, to inspiring original songs. Bring your friends and don't miss this lively day in worship!
Director of Development for Bethlehem Music Series
Bethlehem Music Series in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an energetic, passionate person to do grant writing and fundraising for its organization. The Series is in its 31st year of eclectic and high quality, free concerts and is widely recognized as a valuable arts offering to the community. If interested, please contact Maria Bucka at 612.312.3411 or mbucka@bethlehem-church.org. The part-time position is available immediately.
Barbary Coast Dixieland Jazz Band Sunday, June 17
Bethlehem's favorite Dixieland Jazz Band will lead worship on Sunday, June 17 at 9:00, 10:15 and 11:30 am. Elected to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2001 and rated among the finest entertainers in the Midwest, the band has played everywhere, from the Mississippi paddlewheel boats and the Minnesota State Fair to Nagasaki, Japan. This group of versatile musicians will have your feet tappin' from beginning to end.
Habitat for Humanity Summer Build
June 18-22, 2012
Bethlehem's Habitat Project Week 2012 is June 18-22, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm with lunch provided. This year the house is a new construction project on the corner of 38th Street and 5th Avenue. You do not need to volunteer for the whole week--one day minimum is all we ask. Volunteers are needed at all skill levels. Sorry, no weekend opportunities during this build. If you have questions or want to sign up, contact Rick Jackson. Sign up table available in the Gallery on Sunday mornings in May.
