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From Age to Age Lead Worship Sunday
On Sunday, July 25 the choral group, From Age to Age, under the direction of Andrew Miller, will provide special music at the 9:00 and 10:15 am worship services. The 14-voice ensemble performs advanced a cappella choral music from all periods, with a special focus on composers such as Eric Whitacre, Eric William Barnum and Morten Lauridsen. Join us this Sunday.
Summer Singers in Concert July 22
Summer Singers, an a cappella chamber choir, will perform a free concert in the Bethlehem sanctuary on July 22 at 7:00 pm. This choir, frequently featured on MPR, has been performing in the Twin Cities since 1986, and have produced four quality recordings to date.
Congratulations Andy!
Andy Behrendt, Bethlehem Intern 2008-09, was ordained on Sunday, July 11 at Peace Lutheran Church in Green Bay, WI. Following is Andy's thank you which was printed in the ordination bulletin:
A note of thanks from the ordinand
It was a sense of overwhelming gratitude to God that brought me to the moment when I realized I was called to be a pastor, and at this moment five years later as I actually become a pastor, the gratitude is no less overwhelming.
ZOOM House Volunteer Furniture Movers Needed!
Each month ZOOM House receives many furniture donations for our transitional housing families who typically arrive at ZOOM House with no furnishings. We are in need of additional volunteers to help pick up, deliver, and/or move these furnishings from storage to apartment. Often these deliveries are during the day with occasional evening/Saturday AM availability determined by the availabili
Celebrating the Life and Ministry of Rev. Maynard Iverson
Saturday, July 10, 10:30 am
On July 10, Bethlehem will gather as a community to celebrate the life and ministry of Rev. Maynard Iverson who faithfully served this congregation as pastor from 1951 to 1983 and continued to minister to many long after he retired from the office. Even as we grieve this great loss, we do not forget the hope of the resurrection which is ours through Christ Jesus and was the core of Pastor Iverson's strong faith. His ordination into the Ministry of the Word and Sacrament was a tremendous gift to the greater church and he will be missed.
Just Like US: Lessons from Elijah
Sometimes we fall into the habit of thinking that people in the Bible are like superheroes; giants in the faith who have figured everything out. But pay attention to their stories carefully and you'll discover that in many ways they are just like us: ordinary people who encounter the extraordinary God.
Join us for worship as we give God thanks and praise for all that God has done and is doing. This week: Dealing with Burnout
Two Musical Groups to Perform at Bethlehem in July
Summer Singers on July 22
The Summer Singers, an a cappella chamber choir, will perform a free concert in the Bethlehem sanctuary on July 22, 7:00 pm. This choir, frequently featured on MPR, has been performing in the Twin Cities since 1986, and have produced four quality recordings to date.
From Age to Age on July 25
The choral group From Age to Age, under the direction of Andrew Miller, will provide special music at the 9:00 & 10:15 am worship services.
Congratulations and AHOY!
It's a tradition at Bethlehem! In June graduating seniors set sail around the Apostle Islands. They spend a few days reflecting on the last four years and setting their sights on “life-after-the-diploma.” They learn the finer points of sailing, while discussing the finer points of life and faith.
Bethlehem Builds: Habitat for Humanity
Bethlehem Lutheran's Habitat week is August 16-20, and young adults are encouraged to pick up a hammer and help! Check out more information here.
Argentina Teaching Trip 2010
Here are pictures from Pastor Chris and Pastor Beth's recent trip to Argentina. We were invited by the Lutheran Church in Argentina to come and teach about the Purpose Driven Church