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Sunday 8:00am and 10:15am Sunday School - 9:10 am
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Upcoming Worship/Sharing Opportunities
Back-to-School Blessing
It’s that time of year again! Come to either of the worship services on Sunday, August 15, for a special “Back to School Blessing” for all students, teachers, education administrators, school counselors and nurses, cleaning staff, kitchen staff—or ANYONE who will be headed “Back to School” in just a few days!
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Outside Worship Serivces
This summer we will again hold an outdoor service on the first Sunday of the month starting June 6. Our next, and last, outside service will be on August 1. The 8:00 AM service will be inside in the sanctuary and the 10:15 AM will be outside in the stable. We will be using the Chicago Folk Service for our liturgy at the outdoor service, a folk music-based liturgy Bethlehem has used over the years.
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Summer Educational Opportunities
Remember, we have learning opportunities each Sunday through the end of August for households and adults along with our regular summer coffee time. On the first and third Sundays, as part of Household Ministry, there will be a short devotional activity provided that may be done during the coffee hour or taken home to do at your own convenience. On the second and fourth Sundays there will be an adult Bible study, Being the Body of Christ: Studies in First Corinthians, and there will be outdoor games and activities for children aged pre-school through eighth grade led by our high school youth.
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Summer Adult Forums
We started another “Book of Faith” Bible study this summer. We have been looking at First Corinthians with “Being the Body of Christ.” We didn’t meet in July, because of other Sunday events (New Orleans Mission trip update, Dr. Lose, the church picnic). We plan to finish the course in August. August 8: “How does the gift of love shape the body of Christ?” I Cor. 13: 1-13 August 22: “Are we giving what we are given?” I Cor. 15:1-11 |
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New Members Class
We are blessed by all the visitors we have at Bethlehem. We will be holding an “Inquirer’s class” for those visitors on August 22 and 29. The classes will look at how we see ourselves as Lutheran Christians and what our mission and ministry is here at Bethlehem. It is a chance to find out more about the church and to meet some of our members and leaders. Join us for lunch and discussion following the second service on those Sundays. If you wish to join Bethlehem, we will be receiving new members on Sunday, September 13. |
Summary of Summer Education/Worship Events for Kids, Adults and Households
August 1: Household Activity, Fellowship Hall during coffee hour—Developing Stewardship in Households August 8: Adult Bible Study, Fireside Room; outside fun and games for children August 15: Household Activity (backpacks for Spangler), Fellowship Hall during coffee hour—Clouds of Witnesses August 22: Adult Bible Study, Fireside Room; outside fun and games for children
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