"We must recognize the foundation on which Bethlehem has been established – generations and generations of faithful members who have shared their resources. They built the buildings, taught the children, maintained the property, and shared Bethlehem’s tremendous resources – all aimed at spreading God’s good news and demonstrating Christian care for those who need it.
We have a four-part plan – our Share the Spirit campaign – to reach our next level of ministry and outreach. Each component will have long-term impact on the ministry and outreach of our beloved church. Of course, we will need your prayers and sacrificial support to make this plan a reality. This is not the first time that the congregation has been asked to stretch, nor will it be the last. Stretching is one of the important building blocks that has kept us a vital and forward-thinking congregation."
Christopher Nelson, Senior Pastor
In the 2006 capital campaign Bethlehem gave Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry a grant to build separate space for the daycare center in Bethlehem's "sister" congregation San Juan Bautiste in Comodor Rivadavia, Argentina. The daycare center is currently meeting in the sanctuary during the week.
To read more about the 2006 mission: http://www.lutheranpartners.org/MissionTrips/argentina.htm
Below is an update we received from the congregation:
We hope to communicate at least a part of our excitement and happiness that we have, if that is possible. Thanks for your prayers and support.
Your brothers and sisters in Christ,
The people of Saint John the Baptist Congregation
sjbautista@ielu.org.ar/gustavo.sanjuanbautista@gmail.com
Oscar Dietz Master Builder

sanctuary/child space serves as storage
As of October 31
News from our sister congregation Saint John the Baptist in Comodoro Rivadavia

"We only are waiting for doors and windows."
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain (Ps. 127)


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