BLC Weekly, September 14
Hello Bethlehem,
Neighbor Days began yesterday! Join us for part two this Wednesday as we celebrate and explore what it means to be a neighbor. Supper is served Wednesday at 5:00pm in the lower level dining hall. This week we are serving up burgers! Worship begins at 6:15pm and afterwards we will have stations and projects exploring what it means to be a good neighbor! We’ll gather for a finale with popsicles at 7:50pm.
Get ready for Neighbor Days:
Bring a photo or artistic creativity to complete a Know Your Neighbor trolley car and add it to the Know Your Neighbor wall!
Check out Bethlehem’s small groups, Wednesday Supper schedule, Adult Forums, and more on our website. You’ll have a chance to complete a Time & Talent form and sign up for all the Bethlehem activities you’d like to join!
Cardigans are welcome!
We can’t wait to see you all at Neighbor Days!
Announcements
Thanks for joining us at SEMN Pride! Pastor Jacie assisted in the Pride Community Worship service and Bethlehem’s Welcome & Inclusion Board and volunteers shared smiles, glitter blessings and fabulous prizes.
Wednesday Night Suppers resume this week! We are so excited for another season of food and fellowship together. Interested in helping to serve meals? Contact our office or get in touch with our Dinner Coordinator, Amy Haigh. Check out the full upcoming menu on our website.
Sept. 16 Cheeseburger & cold pasta salad
Sept. 23 Chicken Noodle Casserole & Salad
Sept. 30 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce & Salad
Prayer Shawl Makers meet this Thursday 2:00-4:00pm in the library lounge.
Contribution reports for January - August, 2026 were sent out by email on Thursday, September 10th. Please review your report for accuracy. If you would like a printed copy, please contact the church office.
We pray for all impacted by the disaster in Nepal. You can support Lutheran Disaster Response by giving online here.
Monthly Mission Partner
Our September Monthly Mission Partner is the Greater Mankato Diversity Council (GMDC). The Greater Mankato Diversity Council (GMDC) is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and connected community through diversity education and action. Through Promoting Respect Workshops, Business and Organizational Diversity Training, and community events, we provide tools to understand diversity, promote inclusion, and celebrate differences. GMDC focuses on respect and full participation for everyone.
You can give online, donate via Venmo @BLCMankato, 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
Nikolas Perez
Roger Pipes
Pat Nelson
Jan Boyum
Bev Mathison
Doug Dittbenner
Shirley Davis
Alice Haugen
Kathy Piehl
Russ Ahlstrom
The Family & Friends of Delores Singelstad
The Family & Friends of Lisa Hagen
Our Savior’s Lutheran in Kiester
Zion Lutheran in Stewartville
St. Paul’s Lutheran in Meriden
Iambi Dispensary in Tanzania
Mkiwa Lutheran in Tanzania
Kisimba Lutheran in Tanzania