LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES
Midweek Opportunities:
Wednesday Evening Lenten meals served by our catechism groups 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Special Wednesday Evening Worship Service at 6:20 p.m. utilizing Evening Vesper service.
From 7:00-8:00 pm (several opportunities, beginning after Ash Wednesday)
Fun and faith-filled activity groups for 4 year olds through Kindergarten, first-third grade, and fourth and fifth grade.
Catechism groups meet with in their regular small groups with mentors
Senior High Ministry
Small group book study opportunity; The Return of The Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri Nouwen facilitated by Pastor Mark.
“Faith and Parenting” small group opportunity facilitated by Pastor Ivy.
Maundy Thursday (April 1st) : Celebration of Seder Meal with Holy Communion 6:30-7:30 p.m. Great family opportunity that is highly participatory and interactive!
Good Friday service, April 2nd, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sunday Morning Learning Opportunity:
Join Pastor Mark as he leads this 6 session study entitled, “Power Perfected in Weakness: a Study of Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians ” during adult forum beginning Sunday February 21st from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
HABITAT BEGINS FIRST HOME OF 2010
Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity will begin building the first home of 2010 on 03/08/10. The build site is located near Merrifield. Shifts for the first week of framing are 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1:00-4:30 p.m. Fifteen to twenty-five volunteers are needed for each shift. Volunteers can sign up individually or as a group. The build will take approximately six weeks. For more info, or to sign up, call 828-8517, or sign up on the web at www.lakesareahabitat.org
So You’re an Adult...Now What? Come and join a Christian gathering of adults 20 years old and older. Meeting two times a month, the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we not only have fun, we give back to the community. All are welcome! If you have children, bring them with. Child care is provided. We look forward to see you there!<li>Questions...Contact Jennifer Alt at jls1984@hotmail.com <p>
BUTTER BRAIDS:
The youth mission trip participants will be selling Butter Braids Feb 21-Mar 3 to raise money for their trip to Bayou La Batre, Alabama in July. Butter Braids are a light and flaky pastry that is hand-braided and comes in a variety of mouthwatering fillings, including Apple, cinnamon and Bavarian crème. It comes frozen and is great for holidays and other special occasions. Stop by the table in the Narthex on Sundays and Wednesday nights to order your butter braids! All orders will be filled in time for Easter!
ADULT MISSION TRIP
Adult Mission Trip- Meeting on Tuesday Feb 2nd 7:00 p.m. Everyone who is interested in participating in the Adult Mission Trip opportunity is encouraged to attend an important meeting on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00 p.m. We will be making final decisions on location, date and cost, and we need your input, especially in lieu of the devastation in Haiti and how we might be part of the recovery effort in the future.
ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES
You may pick up a March menu in the wooden stand in the Narthex of Bethlehem. Orders may be left at First Lutheran Church (in the office) 424 S 8th St, Brainerd, MN 56401. Deadline: March 17, 2010. Food needs to be paid for upon ordering. Make check out to First Lutheran Church with “Angel Food” in memo line. Pick up date is March 27, 2010.
An Angel Food Informational Dinner will be held at First Lutheran Church on February 11 at 6:30 p.m. Gather to meet one another and share the excitement about Angel Food in Minnesota. RSVP by Feb. 5 to 829-6011.
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. The program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia (between Atlanta and Athens), and has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of families every month across 35 states. Angel Food Ministries crosses denominational lines and has spread the good news of the gospel of Christ through salvation tracts that are placed in each food order.
Blessings by the box: Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.
Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one could purchase at a grocery store. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out-dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe. Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken and pork. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of units or bonus foods an individual can receive, and there are no applications to complete or qualifications to which participants must adhere. Angel Food Ministries also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp program, using the Off-Line Food Stamp Voucher system.
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BETHLEHEM OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday:
9:00 a.m.- Noon, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Friday:
9:00 a.m.-Noon
CELEBRATE THE BLESSING
Building Fund Drive
Goal-$643,656
Pledged-$265,733
Pledges Paid-$196,995
Non-Pledged Paid: $35,867
3/01/10
LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLE
Hardcover is $34.99 + shipping
Paperback is $18.75 + shipping
Order from church office or
Augsburg Fortress
IHN REPORT
When Bethlehem helped the homeless IHN families in early January, 66 volunteers logged in over 380 hours. Thank you all for your assistance! Bethlehem hosts again the week of May 16-May 23. We look forward to working with you in helping homeless families get back on their feet.
Thank you to all who have volunteered your time to the IHN program. There will be an Appreciation Hour during the April 11 forum. This forum is to thank all past volunteers and introduce everyone to the IHN program.
IHN DAY CENTER NEEDS
Socks - all sizes
Daily kitchen supplies
Bleach Laundry soap, dish soap
Shampoo and conditioner
Bath soaps, lotion and other
Personal hygiene items
These items may be dropped off at the day center.
LSS NEEDS
Lutheran Social Services is a non-profit organization that works with all affiliations in a five county area. We have many programs working with individuals or families in crisis. Some of our programs include:
Hope Housing – works with homeless and clients with mental illness
Youth Programs – works with at-risk and homeless youth ages 16-21.
Energy Assistance –works with low income and no income families in Crow Wing County.
We have found it is a great hardship for individuals in crisis to purchase items most us take for granted; cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, laundry supplies and kitchen items. Yet, it is an important need.
You can help by donating these items:
Care-Kits: Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, brush & comb, pads/tampons, bar soap, wash cloth, hand towel
Laundry Kits: Laundry basket, 1gallon size laundry soap, bleach, spray & wash, dryer sheets, 1 roll of quarters
Cleaning Supplies: Bucket, sponge, toilet cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, rags/dish cloth, toilet paper, paper towels, air-disinfectant spray, dish soap
Baby Kits (baby items only): lotion, wash, wipes, shampoo, wash cloths, q-tips, powder, bar soap, rash cream, new born blanket sleeper, new born disposable diapers.
COMMON GOODS
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
We are looking for volunteers to pick up donations from donors who have large items or who are unable to transport their items. Tentative pick-up days: Tuesday evenings between 4pm and 6pm and Saturday mornings 10am to 12noon. Volunteer-drivers needed. Flexible shifts and dates available!
Many other volunteer opportunities available; call for details!
Current Donation Opportunities:
Plastic pant hangers
Plastic skirt hangers
Gift bags
We are also currently accepting donations of fall and winter
clothing, housewares, furniture, jewelry, books, musical
instruments, and yarn.
Please contact Suzanne or Jenny at 824-0923 for more information or with questions.
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