Outside Our Walls
Bethlehem Lutheran Church is always striving to serve beyond our walls. There are two ways you can explore our local and global partnerships. Reach Out Through PEACE is organized by interests. You may also explore Local Impact for local mission partnerships or Global Impact for global mission partnerships.
In addition to our mission partnerships, we've also started two congregations: Spirit Garage and Jacob's Well. For information on ways to become involved with our Outreach Opportunities, please contact Pastor Beth Warpmaeker at 612-312-3367 or bwarpmaeker@bethlehem-church.org
Alternative Gift Fair
The Alternative Gift Fair is a Bethlehem tradition that provides the opportunity to buy a unique gift for that special someone while supporting others around the world. Each purchase provides an informational gift card that explains what the gift is, what organization is providing it and how it is helping individuals and communities around the world.
Purchase your items online by December 19.
Rake, Rattle, and Roll
Rake, Rattle, and Roll on November 12, 9:30-Noon
The HandyWorks fall Rake, Rattle, and Roll, a program of the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, takes place this year beginning very late October through early November with weather permitting. This year congregation member and GMCC Board member Simon Foster is organizing a Bethlehem volunteer group to do a little rake, rattle and rolling to bag leaves and rake lawns for at least three seniors in the Phillips neighborhood. This is important work since this helps them get ready for winter and to be able to stay in their homes.
Give to the Max Day is November 16
You are God's how, you are this world's solution. Through you, God brings heaven to earth...
On November 16, Minnesota will celebrate its third annual Give to the Max Day and people across the country will make a special gift to Minnesota not-for-profits. Dollars will be matched, special gifts will be awarded to individual not-for-profits every hour. Give to the Max Day 2009 raised fourteen million dollars for Minnesota not-for-profits. It's a cool day.
Bread for the World
Sunday, November 6, 10:15 am in Langemo
Guest Speaker: Donna Neste, Coordinator for Mt. Olive's Neighborhood Ministries
Hear about the work Bread for the World is doing to help poor and hungry people in the U.S. and in places around the world like the Horn of Africa. Bread for the World is an organization that acts as a collective Christian voice urging our nation's decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad. You will have an opportunity to take action on what you learn through an "Offering of Letters" that will be held throughout the morning in the Commons and at 10:15 am in Langemo.
Back to School Supplies Needed
Bethlehem is teaming with Lutheran Social Service housing, refugee services, and Kaleidoscope to collect backpacks filled with school supplies for the children they serve. This effort will enable children who live in poverty to get the best start possible for the school year. Their goal is 800 filled backpacks to meet the number of children they serve. Please see the attached supply list for each grade level.
