BLC Weekly, January 19
Hello Bethlehem,
Thank you for joining us at House of Bread: Crowded Table! It was great to gather for an evening of fun.
This Week
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We remember and celebrate the legacy of the Civil Rights movement, and the work of justice that continues today.
From the ELCA: Join us online or in-person at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Naperville, Ill. on Jan. 20, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. Central time for a night of centering multiracial voices from across the ELCA as we observe the 2026 National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH). Presented by the ELCA in partnership with Augsburg Fortress, this free program will feature intentional storytelling through words and music and provide opportunities for deep listening, reflection and drawing closer together as fellow children of God.
Online attendees: No registration is required. A link to join virtually will be available on the NDORH webpage.
In-person attendees: Space is limited, and registration is requested. Register here.
For more information, visit elca.org/NDORH.
Wednesday Night Suppers: served at 5:00pm in the lower level dining hall. Upcoming meals:
January 21 — Turkey noodle casserole, vegetable, salad & roll
January 28 — Ham, mashed potatoes, corn, roll & salad
February 4 — Hamburger & rice hotdish, salad & roll
Adults Forums Join us Sundays at 10:45AM in Grounds for Joy for coffee and speakers selected by your Adult Education Board. This Sunday, January 25 we will hear from ECHO Food Shelf.
Family Faith formation
Fat Tuesday Tickets are now available! We’re also looking for donations for our Silent Auction due to the office by February 1st. Our goal is to raise $4500 this year! We welcome your contributions to help support our youth to attend summer trips.
Announcements
Get ready for RIC Sunday, February 1! Members are invited to wear their BLC t-shirts that Sunday. Members are also invited to bring water from their home or a special place and add it to the baptismal font during the Thanksgiving for Baptism during the worship service. Did you know Bethlehem has an RIC Book section? Check it out in the library and take home a book to read before this special worship service!
Pastor Kristen Engstrom’s January newsletter is now available online.
2025 Contribution Reports have been sent out electronically. If you need a paper, please reach out to the church office.
Give the gift of time! Whether it is over the holidays or into the new year, Connections Shelter warmly welcomes the volunteer time that you, your family, or small group are able to provide for the guests at Connections. To sign up to be a Meal Server, please follow this link. Please follow the link to sign up for providing dessert or any other meal option.
Monthly Mission Partner
Amazing news! Bethlehem’s Endowment Board is once again doubling your donations! Give to MY Place this month and your donation will go twice as far!
Our January Monthly Mission Partner is MY Place Mankato. Mankato Youth Place Inc is committed to providing a nurturing environment that empowers youth to build the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to reach their full potential. Learn more by visiting myplacemankato.org. You can give online or via check made out to Bethlehem with the monthly mission in the memo line.
This Week in our Prayers
Curt Halvorson
Marian Mallory
Paul Haugesag
Amy Grams Haugesag
Nikolas Perez
Gerry Morris
The family & friends of Dorothy Norland
St. Paul Lutheran in LeCenter
West St. Olaf Lutheran in Byron
St. Olaf College Student Congregation in Northfield
Disaster Preparation & Response Ministry in Colombia
St. Augustine Ngamu Lutheran in Tanzania
Ihanja Technical School in Tanzania
