Bethlehem Lutheran Church

In our church - at Bethlehem - we have the opportunity to give a weekly offering. We have the challenge to give to an occasional capital campaign, like Share the Spirit. And we have the privilege to leave a legacy by giving to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Foundation. Three-legged giving! WOW.

The Bethlehem Foundation was begun in 1957...2007 is the 50^th Anniversary year! Please join us for a festive celebration on Sunday, January 14, 2007 to hear stories regarding the organization. There will be displays to peruse with information about the history and the future of the Bethlehem Foundation, Foundation Board members will be available to answer questions, there will be coffee and treats sponsored by the Foundation and we will praise God for the first 50 years by lifting up the Bethlehem Foundation in the worship services on that day. Please pay special attention to more events throughout the year.

If you would like to make a contribution to the Bethlehem Foundation, all you need to do is make your check payable to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Foundation and get it to the office clearly marked for the Foundation. You may also participate in the Bethlehem Foundation by making a designation in your will or trust, by gifting real estate or other assets, and/or making the Bethlehem Foundation a beneficiary of a life insurance policy. There is no membership required to make a contribution to the Bethlehem Foundation. If you need assistance or would simply like to talk to someone more about these options, please send an email to bridgebuilders@bethlehem-church.org  or call Jean Westberg in the Bethlehem office or ask to leave a message for a Bethlehem Foundation director. Someone will get back to you to answer your questions or connect you with appropriate people to help you with your planning.

You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth... Deuteronomy 8:17 & 18.

I pray that I will never lose sight of this truth, Lord. All I have comes from You. Help me to hold all I have very lightly and may I always be ready to pass it along at Your request. Amen.