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Topic “Bethlehem Lutheran Church News”
This Sunday
These summer months invite us into a place of abundance. It is a growing time of light, seed, play and wonder. As the Holy Spirit moves within and among us we are invited to breathe in its power and then live out the good news so that others might see what God is up to in the world.
This Sunday: Freedom/Responsibility--Does God's grace give us permission to do anything we want?
Jr. High Ministry Position Available
Bethlehem is seeking candidates for a Jr. High Ministry Associate. This part-time position will coordinate curriculum with adult and student leaders to create an engaging Wednesday Night Large Group experience and develop relationships with Jr. High students.
Qualifications include a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ, a love of youth and the desire to help them grow in faith, and the ability to recruit and work with volunteers. The ability to lead music is a plus; a college degree preferred.
If interested, submit resume to Kathy Callahan at the church office, 4100 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409 or to kcallahan@bethlehem-church.org.
The complete job description is attached below.
Rob Bell: Drops Like Stars August 21, 8 pm at State Theatre
Hardcore sermon junkies may be familiar with Rob Bell through his "Everything is Spiritual" tour in the summer of 2006 where he traveled the country sharing the word in a unique fashion, and donating proceeds to water aid. This pastor is quite gifted to be able to take books of the Bible that are considered by many to be quite dry, and explain them in a manner that today's culture can understand and connect with. If you enjoy the NOOMA video series, don't miss this chance to see Rob Bell live at the State Theatre.
VBS Service Project Update
VBS kids brought record number offerings for the following projects. Check out the slideshow from our week of fun and learning.
Books for Kids in India - $ 891.17
This will be almost 200 books for the library at Park Town School, plus it will help host a book fair for students from nearly 100 schools when they come to select books in the fall.
Simpson Food Shelf - 520 pounds
Swim Gear for St. Joseph's Home for Children - 94 items
Pet Food for "Meals on Wheels" - 254 pounds
HOT or Immediate Need Ministry Opportunities
Volunteer at RoseFest Neighborhood Festival!
Saturday, July 18 between 11:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m.
For the third year in a row, Bethlehem is providing volunteers for and hosting the kids' games at the East Harriet RoseFest at Lyndale Farmstead Park on 39th and Bryant Ave S. Help support the event, which is a fundraiser for the neighborhood, by donating two hours of your time to volunteer to help run one of 6 games & hand out prizes.
Adults and kids alike are welcome to help! Serve in the neighborhood and stay for the fun - a variety of live music, tasty food, pony rides, inflatables & kids games, a dunk tank and more! All money raised goes directly back into neighborhood programs.
H1N1 Flu Update
The number of N1H1 flu cases continues to increase. Please continue to wash your hands frequently. If you have the following symptoms: fever, sore throat and/or coughing - stay home and out of crowds since it is very contagious. Contact your physician if you're experiencing symptoms.
All Church Picnic Sunday, June 28
Following 10:00 am Worship at Lake Harriet Bandshell
Come celebrate with your neighbors or make some new friends. Join Bethlehem at the Bandshell and at the picnic that follows the service. Sub sandwiches, chips and lemonade will be provided. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. If you want to help with either the service or picnic contact Pam Paulson.
Development Associate Position Available
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in conjunction with the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Foundation has been awarded a grant by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to introduce a program of "Legacy Gifting for All Ages." In order to meet the goals of this grant a Development Associate position has been created.
The primary responsibilities are to work closely with staff and lay leaders to create an overall development program with specific focus on planned giving, and to coordinate all activities related to the Thrivent grant.
If interested, submit resume to Kathy Callahan at the church office, 4100 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409 or to kcallahan@bethlehem-church.org.
The complete job description is attached below.
Celebrate Pentecost
Some 2000 years ago the gift of the Holy Spirit enabled a group of gathered people to speak in languages they had not previously learned. The chaotic sound amazed and perplexed them and gave the apostle Peter an opportunity to share the good news of Jesus Christ. In honor of that event we are inviting all who will be worshipping at Bethlehem this Sunday to pray the Lord's Prayer during the service in the language of their choosing. So whether it's German, Spanish, Norwegian, Hebrew or the older translation, all languages are welcome! Come and enjoy the sounds of the chaos and be surprised by where the Spirit may lead us!
Comedy Night Saturday, June 6
Bethlehem's focus for the coming month is breathing, and there's no better way to breathe than by laughing. There will be plenty of laughter, not to mention plenty of food, on June 6, 6:30-8:00 pm as Iverson Hall becomes a comedy club, featuring ComedyCity, Bethlehem intern Andy Behrendt's improv troupe from Green Bay (seeing the intern return to improv might provide laughs in itself). Register now for this family-friendly event for all ages, with a suggested donation at the door of $10 per person ($5 for children ages 12 and under) for admission and hors d'oeuvres by Chef Ben. All proceeds will help fund Bethlehem Young Adults' service trip in 2010.
