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October 2012
Issue 359
Mission Drift
I recently stopped by the Luther Seminary Bookstore. Pastors are permitted two addictions: coffee and books. While I’ve successfully made the transition to decaf coffee, I’m still a bit of a book junkie. I start to shake and cough if I have-n’t read a good book lately. As I brought a fat tome to the cash register, the man behind the counter asked me if it was assigned for a class at Luther Seminary. When I assured him that it was indeed a class requirement, the salesman told me that he could not sell me the book. Like any ad-dict, I grew incredulous when I found out that my reliable book dealer was refusing to take care of my fix.
It turns out that Luther Seminary is trying
to save students money by granting an online bookstore the exclusive right to sell discount text-books. As part of the non-compete clause, the school bookstore may stock assigned readings… they just can’t sell them to students. I could buy a coffee mug, a preaching robe, bulletin paper, or any one of the fine editions on the shelf that were not required for the class. I just couldn’t buy as-signed textbooks. As the bookseller and I chuck-led at the absurdity of the situation, I asked him if it would be okay if my wife came in and bought me the book. He hemmed and hawed and ac-knowledged that some students were using that loophole in order to buy books. I smiled and thanked him for his time and went home to order the book through Amazon. It turns out that you can’t judge a bookstore by its covers.
¹1 Corinthians 15:12-14
A hundred years ago, maybe more, some enterprising young student or some thoughtful old professor decided to open a bookstore at Luther Seminary. Presumably the founder wanted stu-dents to have easy access to affordable books. They never could have anticipated the dramatic changes coming to the publishing world during the age of the internet. But whoever started Lu-ther’s bookstore would surely be puzzled to dis-cover that students were no longer permitted to buy textbooks. That’s like Burger King going vegetarian. That’s like Dairy Queen selling cool whip instead of ice cream. That’s like Mel-O-Glaze Bakery giving up donuts and only selling gluten-free bran muffins! Times change and so do tastes, but you have to wonder about the future of any organization that dumps its original vision and mission.
Like Dairy Queen or Luther Bookstore, if
the Christian Church doesn’t cling to our original principles we will surely fade into obscurity. In his first letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul writes, “How can some of you say there is no res-urrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised, and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclama-tion has been in vain and your faith has been in vain.” ¹ As far as Paul is concerned, the mission
of the church is rooted in the resurrection of Je-sus. Vanity, vanity, all of this church stuff is van-ity unless we proclaim the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of resurrection of all who believe. May 18th is the fiftieth day of our Easter celebration. Keep declaring, “He is risen! He is risen indeed!”
May 2013
Issue 366
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Adult Sunday School
9:45 am (Community Room)
May 5 Pastor Ryan : “Where Is It Written?”
May 12 To Be Determined
May 19 To Be Determined
The 19th will be the final Sunday School class
until we resume again in the fall.
Scripture Readers 8:30 am 11:00 am
May 5 Worship Team Theresa or Clyde Lund
May 12 Dave Sylvester Linda Larson
May 19 The Confirmands Bruce Taylor
May 26 K/G Karpenko (9am) Joyce Hanson (10:30am)
Bethlehem Family News…
Newest addition:
David and Tessa Johnson are
proud first-time parents of a baby
girl, born Thursday, April 11th.
Tessa is on leave from the Child
Care Center and David has been
MIA from the church office until
things settle down a bit.
Wedding Shower
Alyssa Isaacs & Bjorn Batdorf
Yes, we are getting really, really good at doing the
shower thing regularly here at Bethlehem.
Are we happy about this? YA, YOUBETCHA!!!
What is better than gathering for treats and watching our
little ones, all grown up now, opening gifts and making
plans to start a new home?
An envelope is in the office for the group gift.
We do need to know an approximate count so we don’t
run short of goodies (please RSVP).
Alyssa and Bjorn are registered at
Target
Bed, Bath and Beyond
The shower will be on
Wednesday, June 19, 7-9 pm, at Bethlehem
Reserve the date!
We’re Going to
Voicemail and Phone Tree
Memorial Day
Monday, May 29.
(Just for that one day because the
church office will be closed.)
Humans are planning to return to
the office on Tuesday morning.
Mystery Foods
If you leave any food or bever-
ages in the church refrigerator,
PLEASE label them with the
date and your name, or the
event they are to be used for.
Unidentified items may sit until
they have to be thrown out, or
used and not be there when you
expect to use them.
Thank you.
Signed,
The Kitchen Police
a.k.a.
The Hospitality Commission
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Come see Godspell Music Direction by Dianne Jelle
Our organist, Dianne Jelle, is musical director
of a new production of Godspell to be per-
formed in May. Godspell is a fun-for-all-ages
musical comedy based on the Gospel accord-
ing to Saint Matthew. It begins with John the
Baptist announcing the coming of Christ fol-
lowed by the baptism of a community of be-
lievers who then act out the parables and sing
songs of praise. With an upbeat, memorable
score by Stephen Schwartz, the parables of
Jesus Christ are brought heart-warmingly to
life. Some songs you might recognize from
this 1970’s off-Broadway show (which has
since become popular on Broadway) include
“Day By Day” and “Prepare Ye the Way of
the Lord.”
Where: Calvary Lutheran Church
3901 Chicago Ave. South
Minneapolis
When: May 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7 pm
May 12 and 19 at 4 pm
Tickets: $15 for Adults
$10 for Children
(8 and under)
Telephone: 612-827-2504
Volunteer needed: The Salvation Army at 1604 E. Lake Street
A volunteer is needed to assist the food shelf who can lift 30 lbs, stand for moderate amounts of time
(depending on shift length) and are available long term. Hours would vary between 8am and 4pm
Monday through Friday. March was FoodShare month and this one location served 122 households,
127 children, 58 seniors and distributed 4,865 total pounds of food! Other services provided include
Heatshare (a utility assistance program), rent, clothing, household items and furniture If you are able
to help out call 612-767-2700.
A New Sound
Enjoy an evening of music at the CD release party
for Tango Pohjan Tahden (Tango North Star):
Where: The American Swedish Institute
When: Thursday evening, May 30 from 7-9 p.m.
Who: Sara Pajunen (Daughter of Bethlehem
members Ed and Jean Pajunen.)
(Sara is the originator of this new musical
group and the producer of their CD.
What: The four person group aims to re-interpret
and modernize mid-century tangos in a
way similar to that of “Tango Nuevo” in
Argentina, with the ultimate goal of intro-
ducing Finnish tango to a new, global
audience. Their music has been described
as “powerful, energetic and perfect for
listening.” It is family friendly!
Listen: Find music samples and more info at
www.fintango.com.
Tango Pohjan Tahden will
also appear on PBS:
ALMANAC
Friday, May 24th, 7 pm
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Strategic Plan and the Spiritual Life Commission
The Spiritual Life Commission provides many opportunities for all to connect spiritually
with others within our congregation, through prayer, communion, visitation, listening and
welcoming.
We have had a chance to look at the Strategic Plan of the church to find ways that we can
contribute to the critical success factors. We feel that the best way we can contribute to the
Strategic Plan at this time is to focus on Critical Success Factor #1, Reading the Bible,
and Critical Success Factor #2, A Conscious Dependence on the Holy Spirit, through
prayer.
One way to join others spiritually at Bethlehem is through prayer. Here are three
ways you can be involved at this time.
• Gathering for Prayer - Tuesday Nights at 6:30 at church
• Prayer Chain – The prayer chain is a way to share prayer requests with
other church members. To join either a phone group or an email group contact the church
office— (email) [email protected] (phone/voicemail) 612-721-5768.
Prayer Requests – Contact the church office to request prayer be shared via the prayer chains.
In the coming year we will be exploring other avenues to highlight prayer practices for
individuals and congregational enhancement.
The Spiritual Life Commission will also plan to organize a scripture calendar for 2014, “A Year
through the Gospel of John.”
If you would like to learn more about the commission, become a member, or assist in any
individual ministry, contact Juli Swanson or Rhonda Isaacs, co-chairs of the Spiritual Life
Commission.
Wonderful Wednesdays and the Hospitality Commission
May 1 Serving Group A (Marj Ramgren and Ruth Dahlgren, co-leaders)
May 8 Serving Group B (Anne Malachway, leader)
May 15 Serving Group C (This will be our final WW Meal until we resume on Sept. 11.)
Many thanks to all who have helped prepare, serve and clean-up our weekly meal. In particular, we’d
like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Beth Goblirsch for her wonderful, too-often-taken-for-
granted work. She plans our menu, shops at Cub, delivers many sacks of groceries to church, makes
sure that the perishables get stored in the refrigerator, does all the prep and finally turns out a wonder-
ful meal for the entire church on a weekly basis! Thanks also to Andrew who has a wonderful, warm
smile and is a willing helper. You are loved and appreciated. Thank you.
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Summer Schedule begins on May 26th Contemporary Worship at 9 am ~ Classic Worship at 10:30 am
Ryan Eikenbary-Barber
David Johnson
Derek Vander Molen
Jo Anne Taylor
Matt Kennedy
Becky Ramgren
Dick Sundberg
George Larson
Evie Swanson
Ann Swanson
Sarah Howland
Duane Johnson
Linda Spohr
Keller Piatt
Joyce Denham
Andy Reeher
Anthony Laudon
Kirsten Ryding
Linda Spohr
Sara Christiansen
Dave Sylvester
Mary Jones-Morris
Jami Nordenstam
Greg Karpenko
Deb Shold
Rhonda Isaacs
Juliann Swanson
Lori Frasch
Vanda Elisa Niemi
Joan Nelson
CHURCH OFFICERS AND COUNCIL (to April 2014) As Elected by the Congregation on April 21, 2013
Please contact
the church office
if you need email
addresses or
telephone
numbers.
Thank you.
Senior Pastor
Dir Youth Ministry
Children’s Pastor
Worship Pastor
Worship Pastor
Officers
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
Financial Secty.
Recording Secty.
Member-at-Large
Child Care Board
Commission Chairs
Administration
Adults
Celebration
Children
Finance
Hospitality
Leadership
Missions
Properties
Spiritual Life
Strategic Planning
Youth
Pastoral Relations Jim Johnson
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Praying for our Children
Pour out your heart like water before the presence of
the Lord!
Lift your hands to him for the lives of your children.
Lamentations 2:19
Please join us as we pray for the children of our church.
We will meet each third Saturday of the month from 9:30-
10:30 at Laurie Erickson’s home. Each month we will
pray for all of our children, focusing on one topic per
month (such as protection from harm, discernment, find-
ing Godly friends and role models). We will also pray for
specific children whose birthday is in that month, as well
as other special prayer requests.
Please note that our first meeting will fall on May 25th
(the 4th Saturday) because of the Confirmation Brunch
on May 19th. In June we will move back to the 3rd Sat-
urday. The June meeting is June 15th, 9:30-10:30
Join us for prayer at Jerry and Laurie’s home May 25.
Sunday Morning Child Care Schedule
May 5 8:30 Meta Swanson and Nancy Lindquist
9:30 Amy Eikenbary-Barber
11 Aunie Benson and Amy Sokolski
May 12 8:30 Meta Swanson, Chris & Maya Simon
9:30 Ruth Johnson
11 Aunie Benson and Liz Compton
May 19 8:30 Meta Swanson and Mary Jones-Morris
9:30 Laura VanderMolen
11 Mary Ann Smith
May 26 9:00 Meta Swanson and Becky Anderson
No Sunday School — summer hiatus
10:30 The Larson family
August 5-9
Daily from
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Day 1: God is with us
Day 2: Our God is the one true
God
Day 3: Jesus is God’s Son
Day 4: Jesus is our Savior
Day 5: Jesus Christ is Lord!
Children will have a mountain-
top experience at Vacation Bible
School this summer at Bethlehem
Covenant Church.
*****
NOW is the time to finalize
plans and schedule physical
exams for summer camp at
Covenant Pines. Go online to
get details or speak to Pastor
Derek if more information is
needed.
www.covenantpines.org
First Fridays, May 3 We will gather at 6:30 to
watch Les Miserables, the
2012 musical version. Bring
a snack to share if you’d like.
Invite your friends. All are
welcome!
Juliann and Phil Swanson
Rhonda Isaacs
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Music Sunday
Join in the singing on May 5th! Both worship services will highlight the important role music plays in all our
worship, as we celebrate Music Sunday at Bethlehem. Worship Pastor Matt has planned a full morning of con-
temporary worship for the 8:30 service, and the 11:00 service will include a Festival of Hymns, with Clyde and
Theresa Lund sharing the stories of the hymn writers. The St. Anthony Brass will return, and the children’s
choirs will also participate. Whether you like hymns or praise songs, there’s reason to invite a friend to join you
in worship on May 5!
May 12 Congregational Training/Commission Fair
Would you be willing to serve as an usher, greeter, child care provider, coffee server, scripture reader, or sound
board operator – if only someone would teach you how? Join us on Sunday, May 12 at 9:45 for a time of congre-
gational service training! Several simultaneous workshops will be presented throughout the building, each last-
ing about 15 minutes, to give you an introduction to the ministry tasks that make worship possible each week.
You can attend two or more of these workshops to acquaint yourself with the basic requirements for each assign-
ment, then sign up at the Commission Fair to help in these areas throughout the year. Are you an expert who can
teach the basics of one of these ministries in an expedited format? We need your help! Contact Pastor Jo Anne
for more information.
Summer Worship Schedule
The summer schedule begins on May 26. The Contemporary worship time moves to 9:00 am, and the Classic
worship shifts to 10:30 am each Sunday except for one (see below). We will enjoy a combined coffee time be-
tween services, so folks from both services can have time together each week. There is no Sunday School dur-
ing the summer months.
Worship at the Park!
Mark your calendar now for June 30, when we will move our worship to the Minnehaha Falls band shell! Wor-
ship begins at 10:30, and we can picnic in the pavilion after worship. This endeavor is a product of our Strategic
Planning process, and an opportunity to connect with others who may not be familiar with Bethlehem.
Working Woman’s Bible Study
Join us in the narthex on Sunday afternoons at 3 pm, as we read and discuss the sermon text for the following
Sunday! For more information, contact Pastor Jo Anne.
Summer Music
Pastor Jo Anne is seeking musicians to provide special music during the 10:30 Classic Worship service through-
out the summer months. This is a great way to share your musical gifts with the congregation (without a long-
term time commitment)! Please let Jo Anne know what Sunday works best for you. Organist/pianist Dianne
Jelle is available to accompany instrumental or vocal soloists, if she gets the music at least two weeks in ad-
vance.
Music & Worship at Bethlehem
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Babies Galore
May 5 at noon following worship
A Big, Festive Shower in Fellowship Hall
Matt and Nicole Kennedy A baby boy is expected early in June.
The Kennedys are registered at Amazon.com.
The proud big sister is Lucie who is three years old.
David and Tessa Johnson Baby girl, Hadleigh Theodora, arrived on April
11th, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz.; she will be nearly a
month old by the time of the shower. The Johnsons
are registered at Babies R Us and also at Target.
***************************************
When you receive this issue of The Star, the shop-
ping will probably be complete. (You can check
with Joan Nelson to see if late donations can still
be put to good use. It’s all too easy to go over-
board where babies are concerned!)
We will all be hungry so here is The Plan for
a big, old-fashioned Pot Luck:
Last Name A-L Bring sandwiches
Last Name M-Z Bring a salad
Beverages and dessert will be provided.
Try to prepare enough for at least 12 servings.
Please use a cooler with ice if necessary; there will
not be space available in the church refrigerator.
It is extremely important that you DO NOT
USE PEANUT BUTTER OR PEANUTS.
You will be reprimanded by the Peanut Police
if you are found to be in violation !!!
If you would like to help or have any questions
please speak to Bennie Frykman, Joan Nelson, Jan
Norman or Jo Anne Taylor.
.
Three
Good
Letters
Thank you for all your prayers, cards and
calls in behalf of the loss of Howard’s
brother, Gordon, who passed away re-
cently.
Sincerely,
Howard and Beverly Hinseth
***
Dearest Bethlehem Family,
Thank you for the beautiful wedding
shower last weekend! Seth and I truly felt
‘showered’ by your time, continued love
and generosity of gifts! In true Bethlehem
fashion, you showed yet another way of
supporting this daughter of your congrega-
tion. Thank you for the lovely dishes,
cookware, linens, camping necessities and
memorable articles of clothing. It was a
wonderful memory and I felt so proud in-
troducing Seth to this special Bethlehem
family who helped raise me.
Much love,
Kristi Hokanson
***
Our family sincerely thanks the congrega-
tion for all your prayers and support with
the visitation and funeral for our mother,
Ruby.
Thank you also to the Bethlehem ladies
and to Phyllis for organizing the luncheon
after the service, the bars and coffee were
so appreciated as well as the kind words
everyone shared. It was very comforting
during a difficult time.
The Lodien family
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May Birthdays
Youth Calendar—From David Johnson, Director of Youth Ministries (Postcards, phone calls and emails to the youth will follow-up as the dates approach.)
Cell 952 994-2213 ~ Email [email protected]
Summer worship schedule begins on May 26
(No Sunday School until fall)
High School
www.six12.wordpress.com
Sunday School at 9:45am, through May 19
Wednesdays at 6 pm through May 15
May 26 (Memorial Day Weekend)
after Worship we will serve brunch as a fund-
raiser for the BWCA Canoe Trip
May 22 “Start of Summer BBQ”
Middle School
Sunday School at 9:45am through May 19
Upstairs Tree House Room Wednesdays
(6:15-7:30 pm through May 15)
Final Confirmation class meets May 15
2nd year confirmation papers are due May 15
(to participate in the Valley Fair field trip)
Confirmation Brunch
Saturday, May 18, 9-11 am
Confirmation is Sunday, May 19
Alpha Sessions
Continue
A few years ago Bethlehem
sponsored several Alpha se-
ries which attracted more than
70 people. It is a 10-week
study that originated in Eng-
land and has been presented
all over the world to millions
of people. Sometimes called
Christianity 101, it can be ei-
ther a great introduction to or
a refresher on the Christian
faith. We are now midway
through our series which
will be ending on June 5.
Attendees: please be aware
that Wonderful Wednesday
meals conclude on May 15.
1 Ken Bacon
Amber Paige
2 Judi Ansell
Amy Eikenbary-Barber
5 Steve Swanson
Gregory Karpenko
6 Becky Elliott
Lance Johnson
9 Spencer Lilla
10 Elizabeth Swanson
11 Laurie Erickson
12 Laura VanderMolen
13 Kelly Piatt
15 Cassie Lund
Jed Anderson
18 Bruce Taylor
19 Evan Kerl
20 Sherry Dahlman
Breanna Woolley
21 Paul Adamson
David Koontz
Phyllis Lundin
Evelyn Ramgren
22 Anna Bergstrom
Jeanne Woolley
23 Jocelyn Compton
24 Linda Leonard
26 Ellen Bergstrom
Peggy Benson
27 Janel Cox
28 Grace Bergstrom
29 Karen Nelson
30 Benjamin Spohr
31 Paul Swanson
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Helping Hands on Sundays
SERVING DURING WORSHIP
Remember that May 26 begins our
Summer Scheduling ~ check times!
Ushers/Greeters ~ 8:30am
Haley Hutchinson: May 5, 19, 26 (at 9am)
The Christiansens (May 12)
Usher ~ 8:30am
Diane Hutchinson: May 5, 19, 26 (at 9am)
Greeter ~ 11am
David Ryding: May 5, 12, 19 and
May 26 at 10:30am
Ushers ~ 11am
Karna Sjoberg, (Lead)
Norm and Mary (Jones) Morris,
Kirsten Ryding
May 26 at 10:30am
Refreshments
9:30am
May 5 Kaarina Kotkavuori
May 12 a volunteer is needed *
May 19 Karpenkos
May 26 Karpenkos (10 am)
Noon
May 5 Grace Bergstrom
May 12 Ruth Dahlgren
May 19 a volunteer is needed *
May 26 Pat Koontz (11:30)
* Help is needed and appreciated!
Go to www.bethlehemcov.org
Pull down the Glimpse tab to select
“Volunteering”
Look for Serve on Sundays
and click on the link
BETHLEHEM STAR
Articles For June
Please submit to the church
office by Monday, May 20.
Longfellow Messenger
deadline is the same date.
Address Change
for
Esther Nosco
Castle Ridge
25 Prairie Center Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN
55344
Sound on Sundays
Jeff Hutchinson
May 5, 19, at 8:30am
May 26 at 9:30am
Help is needed on
May 12, 8:30am
Andy Bergstrom
May 5 and 19 at 11 am
May 26 at 10:30am
Keller Piatt (pending)
May 12 at 11 am
Outline for May May 5 “MUSIC SUNDAY”
Also see Page 7 “Babies Galore”
May 12 CONGREGATIONAL TRAINING
Commission Fair
May 19 CONFIRMATION
*ALL-CALL FOR CHILDREN*
Bibles will be presented to First Graders;
Fifth Graders will receive certificates during
Worship.
May 26 MEMORIAL WEEKEND
(Worship times change today for the
summer months. See Page 5.)
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone 612-721-2290
Website www.bethlehemkids.org
Email [email protected]
Classes have been talking about signs of spring and even found some tulips popping up on our playground, just
before the last snowfall. We hope to find them again one day soon. We are thankful that the unexpected snow
was great for making snow forts and snowmen since most of the snow this winter didn’t lend itself to the crea-
tive endeavors of children in the winter. Of course, we will welcome spring as soon as it gets here!
Once again our summer registration is online and has worked pretty efficiently so far. This summer we will of-
fer soccer on Thursday at Cooper field as well as continue the tradition of taking the children to swimming les-
sons on Fridays at the YWCA and, of course, multiple field trips. The school age children have a new opportu-
nity to work weekly with a group of artists at the Driftwood Community Arts Center in St. Paul. The staff has
already been making plans for field trips, studies to focus on this summer and plans for organizing our days. On
our webpage you will find a description of the weekly themes for which activities are planned. If you know of
families wanting to sign up for summer care remind them to do so soon, we want to plan staffing to meet the
need in each classroom. Sign up is online at www.bethlehemkids.org, click on the “Summer 2013” link in the
upper right corner.
Our Beginner and Pre-K staff will meet with families for the third time this year in a conference format to share
what the staff has observed. We look forward to showing off the growth each child makes in a variety of areas:
physical, emotional, academic, and social. So much of what these precious children learn in the give and take of
playing involves incredible social skills. How do I ask someone to play with me? How do I negotiate so I can
play with that toy next? What language do I use to say how I’m feeling? How do I get the attention I need in an
appropriate way? If we can teach these young children the skills of getting along with others now, imagine what
a difference it will make as they make their way through the various life lessons they are sure to encounter.
On May 21st our children will be participating in our annual “Wheel-a-thon” to raise money for World Vision.
The children will bring their bike, trike or scooter to school and we’ll all go to Cooper field together to ride
around a predetermined path. The children have always had an enjoyable time during this fundraiser, raised
more money for World Vision, and practiced their bicycle safety skills.
On May 31st the preschoolers will have an end of the year celebration in the BCC Sanctuary. All of the children
will participate with their class in singing songs they have learned this year. We also have a power point slide-
show of all of the children throughout the school year. Following the program, families are invited to stay and
share a picnic lunch. We’d love to have you come celebrate the end of another fantastic year; the celebration
begins at 11:00.
Your continued love and support of the center is noticed and appreciated!
Jill Ravensborg and the BCCC Staff
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PRSRT STD
US POSTAGE
PAID
TWIN CITIES
MN
PERMIT NO. 386
Bethlehem Covenant Church
3141 43rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Rev. Ryan Eikenbary-Barber
David Johnson, Dir. of Youth Ministry
Derek VanderMolen, Dir. of Children’s Ministry
Rev. Matthew Kennedy, Pastor of Worship
Jo Anne Taylor, Dir. of Music and Worship
Contact the church at:
Telephone: 612-721-5768
Web Address: www.bethlehemcov.org
Email: [email protected]
Dated Material: Return Service Requested
SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9 a.m. on May 26 9:45 a.m. Sunday School (through May 15) 11 a.m. Classic Worship; 10:30 a.m. on May 26 MONDAY 7:00 p.m. Community activities evening TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at Bridgeman’s—2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 9:00 a.m. Properties Work Day at church 6:30 p.m. Gathering for Prayer—Church Community Invited WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 12:30 p.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Hosanna Choir, Pre-K 4:00 p.m. Hosanna Choir, K-1st grade 4:45 p.m. Alleluia Choir, Grade 2 and up 5:45 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday Meals (through May 15) 6:00 p.m. Sr. High Six12 (through May 15) 6:15 p.m. Kids and Adults Together (through May 15) 6:30 p.m. Confirmation (through May 15) 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir rehearsal THURSDAY 9:45 a.m. Bible Encounter FRIDAY 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Walk and coffee at Mall of America