Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Women’s Circles have been a part of the Bethlehem community for many years, and they are actively seeking new members to connect with them.

If you're looking for laughter, friendship, Bible study, service and outreach, joining a circle may be the right kind of connection for you. For the 2008-09 church year, all circles are using the Lutheran Woman Today Bible Study "The Hidden Hand of God: Wisdom Stories from Ruth, Daniel, and Esther" to guide their Bible discussions. You will see three recurring “H” themes throughout the study:

• Hesed is a Hebrew word meaning extravagant, loving loyalty that goes beyond the expected.
• Heroic Actions involve great risks to the ones performing them.
• Hidden Hand refers to the often unseen presence of God in all three books.

Won't you join us to learn, laugh, love and grow? To find out more, contact any of the circle chairs listed below.

• Deborah Circle: Chair Marilyn Kesler, 952.926.2638. Group meets on third Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

• Esther Circle: Co-chairs Rosemary Dean, 952.941.2826, and Carpy Joyslin, 952.927.4764. Group meets on third Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

• Naomi Circle: Co-chairs Bernie Baker, 612.822.8215, and Char Jenson, 952.831.2005. Group meets on second Wednesdays at Noon in Langemo.

• Rebekah Circle: Co-chairs Catherine Johnson, 612.824.5055, or Carolyn Van Every 612.861.6721. Group meets on second Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

• Ruth Circle: Co-chairs Mavis Aas, 952.831.1724, and Ruth Broman, 952.942.0750. Group meets on second Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.