BLC Weekly, September 21
Hello Bethlehem,
Join us this Sunday for Generous Together: Session Four. These all-ages sessions help us imagine, discuss, and create while exploring generosity. This week we will be exploring how to create centers of generosity. We will gather in the Dining Hall immediately after worship for donuts, coffee, and conversation. All ages are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!
join a Strategic planning home meeting
Bethlehem’s Strategic Planning Committee is beginning their process of discernment and they want to hear from YOU! Strategic Planning Committee members are hosting Home Meetings to hear diverse voices from across the congregation to evaluate where Bethlehem's ministry is today and where God is leading us next. If you are not attending a closed group and would like to have your voice heard in the Strategic Planning Process, please sign up to attend a Strategic Planning Home Meeting. Available open meetings are coming up on October 3, 12, 15 and 21, so sign up today!
Announcements
Join the Trolley! Bring a photo of you / your family and join the Know Your Neighbor Trolley on display by the library.
Music at Bethlehem: BLC Choir began rehearsals on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 10:45am in the sanctuary. Gospbells starts rehearsals on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5:30pm in the sanctuary. Questions? Contact our Director of Music & Worship, Charlie Leftridge.
All are welcome to Wednesday Night Suppers. Meals are served at 5:00pm in the lower level dining hall. Donations are accepted; the meal is free and open to all. The full upcoming menu on our website. Upcoming menu:
Sept. 23 Chicken Noodle Casserole & Salad
Sept. 30 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce & Salad
Oct. 7 Scalloped Potatoes & Ham & Vegetables
Oct. 14 MEA Break — NO MEAL
Oct. 21 Hamburger Rice Hotdish & Salad
Fall programming is underway! If you have not yet, please complete a Time & Talent form to get connected to volunteer, community, and fellowship opportunities. A pdf is available online if you would like to print your own form and return it, or you can stop by and complete at form at the Welcome Kiosk.
We’re hiring! Bethlehem is looking for a Weekend/Evening janitor to join the rotation. Learn more and apply here by Oct. 14.
Connections Shelter is looking for shelter volunteers, servers, and meal providers for the new season. Learn more and sign up online.
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.
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
Jan Boyum
Doug Dittbenner
Shirley Davis
Alice Haugen
Kathy Piehl
Lucy Knowles
The families & friends of Bev Mathison, Dee Singelstad, & Lisa Hagen
Our Savior’s Lutheran in Faribault
First Lutheran in Glenville
St. John Lutheran in Montgomery
Aurora Lutheran in Owatonna
Mission la Victoria Solo Por Fe Lutheran in Colombia
Kijota Hull High School in Tanzania