BLC Weekly, November 9
Hello Bethlehem,
Our final Generous Together Session is this Wednesday at 7:00pm in the lower level dining hall. Join us after 5:00pm supper and 6:15pm worship for conversation and exploration of generosity. All ages are welcome and you do not need to have attended any previous sessions to attend. We hope to see you Wednesday!
This week
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:
Nov. 11 Ham, mashed potatoes, and veggies
Nov. 18 Hamburger goulash & green beans
Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Break - No Meal
Dec. 2 Cheeseburger & cold pasta salad
Dec. 9 Chicken Noodle Casserole & Salad
Dec. 16. Spaghetti with meat sauce & salad
Dec. 23 Christmas Break - No Meal
Rake the Town is this Saturday. BLC Men and BLC Youth will be raking yards. BLC Youth, plan to gather at Bethlehem at 9AM for donuts before we head out. Contact Anna Wencl with any questions.
The Budget Forum is this Sunday after worship. This is a chance to review Bethlehem’s finances and any other curiosities before the Semi-Annual Meeting on November 22. You can review our financial documents on our website.
Announcements
Lefse lovers unite! We’re making lefse on Saturday, November 21 beginning at 9:00am. Whether you’re a seasoned roller, an expert flipper, or you’ve never made lefse before, all are welcome. The Lefse Preorder form is now live, so order your lefse today!
Bethlehem is hosting Thanksgiving Eve worship and pie on Wednesday, November 25. Worship begins at 6:15pm and pie is served at 7:00pm. All are welcome!
We’re hiring! Bethlehem is looking for a Weekend/Evening janitor to join the rotation. Learn more and apply here.
thank you, Gustavus
Thank you for joining us last Wednesday for the Christmas in Christ Chapel preview tour with Gustavus Adolphus college.
Monthly Mission Partner
Our November Monthly Mission Partner is the LSS Youth Resource Center. Sharing our campus, the LSS Youth Resource Center serves youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness. Since opening its doors in 2011, the resource center has served nearly 5,000 youth in the Mankato area. Their mission is to create a safe, nonjudgmental place for young people that will empower and enhance their sense of self-reliance and community connection. They provide basic necessities, housing and shelter options, support and education, and preparation for employment and independent living, as well as recreational activities. At this time they are in particular need of assistance will meals. You can sign up online to provide a meal. Please give generously to this wonderful area resource.
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
Clyde Birkholz
Cross of Christ Lutheran in Houston
First of Highland Lutheran in Lanesboro
Redeemer Lutheran in Alden
Seniors Programming Soacha in Colombia
Mazoezi Nkhoiree Lutheran in Tanzania