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BBETHELETHEL H HERALDERALD

Pastor’s Thoughts ................... 1

Book Review Corner ............... 2

Pancake Breakfast .................. 3

Faith’s Forum .......................... 3

Minnesota Food Share ............ 3

Appreciation Tea ..................... 3

Music at Bethel........................ 4

Feature of Faith’s Forum ......... 4

Ash Wednesday & Lent........... 5

Put This On Your Calendar ..... 5

Congregational Meeting .......... 5

Calendar ........................... 6 & 7

Birthdays & Anniversaries ...... 8

Sunday Servers....................... 9

In Our Prayers ..................... 10

Board of Administrators......... 11

Mission Council ..................... 11

Lenten Series ........................ 12

Volume 80 Volume 80 Volume 80 Volume 80 Number 2Number 2Number 2Number 2 February 2016 February 2016 February 2016 February 2016

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In gratitude, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church amplifies God’s grace, nourishes all creation, reaches out, and builds community. •We are a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. •Bethel CYF Ministries: Bridging generations to model, equip, and encourage a foundation of trust in God’s story.

So that we may have life, and have it abundantly �

Last month, I challenged us, as a community, to find a balance be-

tween faith and reality, especially when it comes to our annual budget. Some good discussions have started in light of the questions I posed. I trust these, and more conversations, will continue as we find balance and peace in our call as the body of Christ.

That being said, allow me to take a moment to share some exciting things about who we are as a community, what we do in ministry, and what we have to celebrate as children of God. Stewardship isn’t just about our an-nual budget! Being good stewards of God’s abundance is about sharing our money, time, talents, and stuff – to the glory of God. So, with this in mind, let us explore this thriving community we like to call Bethel Lutheran Church. ♦ Recently a former member was here for a funeral and made a point to

find me after the service to tell me that Bethel feels full of light, hope, and

life – which, he said, was not his experience as he grew up here.

♦ When members of our Synod staff come to visit or are here for meetings,

they are always complimentary about how busy it is in our building. They

mention that some churches are dark and lifeless during the week, but

that is never true at Bethel.

♦ Not a day goes by week after week that something – or many things – are

happening in our building and/or on our property. Our 18+ outside organi-

zations sharing our space depend on us to be here and remain the wel-

coming community we profess.

♦ Our new PreSchool Playgroup ministry is growing in leaps and bounds —

literally and figuratively. On Wednesday mornings you will find 12-20 chil-

dren running, crawling, laughing, and playing in Nazareth Hall with parents

in tow. It is a delight to join this excitement and joy each week.

♦ Nokomis Healthy Seniors continues to offer health and fellowship pro-

grams for the aging population in the area. It is wonderful to share in this

ministry whenever possible.

2 Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church * 4120 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 * 612-724-3693 * www.bethel-mpls.org

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DESIGN AND DIGNITY by Danish American architect, Poul Bertelsen.

Poul Bertelsen has written the three-decade story of MSAADA Architects who have designed and helped the comple-tion of more than 750 building projects throughout the world—many in developing countries where our missionaries have lived and served. While designed for medical, educational, and residential use, these structures strive to meet the needs of the native people, incorporate native materials, employ native workers, demand minimal maintenance, and thus preserve the dignity of poor people living in these developing countries.

The author’s style is both historical and anecdotal. He introduces us to fellow architects and leaders, both local and international. Poul Bertelsen’s multi-million–mile journey began in Denmark after his formation in architecture at Aalborg Polytechnic College, leaving a comfortable early career as architect, to serve as a missionary to Nigeria and later to serve in Architecture and Engineering to the E.L.C. in Tanzania. At that point he moved to the U. S. and founded the MSAADA Architects to better serve the building projects by various churches in the developing world . ~Ruth Aaskov

♦ We also share our space and ministry with Bancroft Neighborhood Association, as well as

Casa de Oracion Minnesota, Casa de Oracion Pentecostal, and Rehoboth Ethiopian Fellow-

ship churches.

♦ Let me also mention the various Bethel ministries week in and week out. Amplifying God’s

Grace, Open Gym, Education, Prayer Shawls, Music, Tai Chi, Building Community, Bible

Study, Weddings, Share-a-lunch, Worship, Operation Love, Outreach, Ruth Circle, Leader-

ship, Collaborative/Children and Youth Ministry, Nourishing Creation, Service Projects, etc.

♦ Hopes, dreams, and work toward ministry with people who are deaf and hard of hearing,

storm water management, solar panels, use of our labyrinth, and further engagement with

our community are just a few things that continue to keep us looking ahead to a healthy,

blessed, and abundant future here at Bethel Lutheran Church.

All this is simply to say that Bethel is doing just fine. No, Bethel is doing great, because you

are willing to share your time, talents, and stuff. As we continue to find that balance of faith and reality, we also see how so many are sharing so much to keep this part of the body of Christ alive, well, and moving forward. Thank you for what you do to make our community a shining light, a place of hope, and a place full of life.

With you, for Jesus,

in Bethel’s Library

Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church * 4120 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 * 612-724-3693 * www.bethel-mpls.org 3

The 2016 Minnesota Food Share March Campaign is just around the corner.

With the help of Bethel we can once again help to raise enough money and food to provide many meals for Sa-bathani Food Shelf. We can serve God’s call to help those in need.

What to donate? Food shelves need all types of food, paper, personal hygiene and cleaning products. Sabathani especially needs personal hygiene products, like soap, shampoo, tooth paste, etc. Cash Donations: Food shelves can stretch cash donations further because of their access to discount programs. Cash also gives them more flexibility to acquire perishable items like fresh produce, meat & dairy products. Watch for further information during the month of March. When you go to the store please buy some extra items to bring to church in March.

Bethel has been a proud supporter of MN Food Share for over 30 years!

Intergenerational Pancake Breakfast!Intergenerational Pancake Breakfast!Intergenerational Pancake Breakfast!Intergenerational Pancake Breakfast! Sunday, February 21st ~ 9:15 a.m.Sunday, February 21st ~ 9:15 a.m.Sunday, February 21st ~ 9:15 a.m.Sunday, February 21st ~ 9:15 a.m. This is a combined Sunday School and Faith’s Forum Event. Come join us for pancakes!

We will be learning about the deaf community, as well as some basic American Sign Language.

ALL AGES should come and join in the fun and fellowship in Nazareth Hall!ALL AGES should come and join in the fun and fellowship in Nazareth Hall!ALL AGES should come and join in the fun and fellowship in Nazareth Hall!ALL AGES should come and join in the fun and fellowship in Nazareth Hall!

Feb 7 & 14 EXTREME WEATHER = EXPENSIVE WEATHER Feb 7 & 14 EXTREME WEATHER = EXPENSIVE WEATHER Feb 7 & 14 EXTREME WEATHER = EXPENSIVE WEATHER Feb 7 & 14 EXTREME WEATHER = EXPENSIVE WEATHER J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director at Fresh Energy, will present a two part series about some clean energy solutions to global warming.

Feb 21 PANCAKE BREAKFAST and ASL INTRO! Feb 21 PANCAKE BREAKFAST and ASL INTRO! Feb 21 PANCAKE BREAKFAST and ASL INTRO! Feb 21 PANCAKE BREAKFAST and ASL INTRO! Enjoy the food

and have fun learning a bit about deaf culture and how you can get away

with talking with your mouth full. Join us in Nazareth Hall.Join us in Nazareth Hall.Join us in Nazareth Hall.Join us in Nazareth Hall.

Faith’s Forum Sunday at 9:15 a.m.Sunday at 9:15 a.m.Sunday at 9:15 a.m.Sunday at 9:15 a.m.

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founded the MSAADA Architects to better serve the building projects by various churches in the developing world .

Thank you for the delightful appreciation Tea!

We always have and really do feel special.

Anna & Sharon, you are amazing!


Music at Bethel Bulletin Board

EXTREME WEATHER = EXPENSIVE WEATHER EXTREME WEATHER = EXPENSIVE WEATHER EXTREME WEATHER = EXPENSIVE WEATHER EXTREME WEATHER = EXPENSIVE WEATHER Faith’s Forum Presentation on Feb 7 & 14.

In 2012 American taxpayers paid $110 BILLION to cover damages from crop losses, wildfires, flooding, and storms made extreme by global warming. J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director at Fresh En-ergy, will be our adult forum speaker February 7 and 14 to talk about some clean energy solutions to global warming. This summer she represented Fresh Energy at the Paris Climate Summit and was invited by President Obama to meet with him in the White House. She taught at George Washington University and currently serves on the board of directors of the U. S. Climate Action Network.

Faith’s Forum Sunday at 9:15 a.m.Sunday at 9:15 a.m.Sunday at 9:15 a.m.Sunday at 9:15 a.m.

in the Church Parlorin the Church Parlorin the Church Parlorin the Church Parlor

Did You Know…? Did You Know…? Did You Know…? Did You Know…? Twenty months ago, when I started at Bethel as your Interim Music Minister, I had no idea what kind of musi-cians I would be working with and I had no idea how much the music would impact our worship services. Looking back, I guess I had a lot of unknowns. Today at Bethel, we have quite of few musicians participating semi-regularly in our worship—players of the clari-net, French horn, trumpet, trombone, guitar, youngster pianists, bell ringers and singers. These are in addition to our Bethel Choir, JOY Choir, Pick-up Choir and Handbell Choirs and our organist, Paul. With these gifted musi-cians being part of the service, they have injected some energy and life into our worship. Have you ever wondered who the Concordia Brass is and how they got to Bethel? The leader of the group lives across the street from Bethel, and she was looking for a place for her quintet to practice. She called the church of-fice and made the inquiry. Since they didn’t have any budget, we negotiated an agreement that the group would play once quarterly in exchange for using our space and facilities. Concordia Brass consists of two trumpets, a trombone, a Fr. Horn and a tuba. They are a fun group and we are glad to have them. I feel privileged that I have the opportunity to work with many gifted musicians at Bethel. Once in a while, I find myself pleasantly surprised to discover the hidden gems among the congregation. I hope I will continually be sur-prised by my findings. I will keep my eyes open and look for more possibilities within the Bethel community. Please be open with me when I make an approach to you and invite you to do something you might never think of doing. You'll probably surprise yourself! In Christ, Hsu-hui Choir InvitationChoir InvitationChoir InvitationChoir Invitation Please join Bethel Choir in preparing for the Palm Sunday and Easter celebration. This year, Easter is approaching earlier than we expect (March 27). For five rehearsals (begins on Feb. 17,) you will be singing on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. Please contact Hsu-hui with any questions you may have regarding the invitation, or just show up on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7:00 PM. Hope to see you in the rehearsal.


Looking Ahead to MarchLooking Ahead to MarchLooking Ahead to MarchLooking Ahead to March

Congregational MeetingCongregational MeetingCongregational MeetingCongregational Meeting

Sunday, March 13, 2016Sunday, March 13, 2016Sunday, March 13, 2016Sunday, March 13, 2016 Following worship in the sanctuary

Pursuant to Article VII, Section 2, this is the regular annual meeting of the membership of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church. The agenda includes: • Elections • Reports • Constitution and Bylaws.

Ash Wednesday Service Ash Wednesday Service Ash Wednesday Service Ash Wednesday Service

February 10th at 7:00 pmFebruary 10th at 7:00 pmFebruary 10th at 7:00 pmFebruary 10th at 7:00 pm

We begin the 40 day journey ~ Lent to Good Friday with an Ash Wednesday service.

We will also gather each Wednesday in Lent for mid-week evening services. Our focus for Wednesday nights will be sensing the Gospel.

We will be looking for volunteers to cook and serve soup, bake bread, set up, and clean up for our Wednesday evening services starting February 17th. SignSignSignSign----up sheets are near up sheets are near up sheets are near up sheets are near “all the action” “all the action” “all the action” “all the action” on Sundays & Wednesdays.on Sundays & Wednesdays.on Sundays & Wednesdays.on Sundays & Wednesdays.

Your Welcome Committee

is at it again!

Come and enjoy

time together and see

a movie about

these

Characters.

In mid March!

More details to follow.

Summer Planning for Children and Youth Youth Racial Justice Tour

Saturday, June 11-Saturday, June 18

8th

-12th

Grade Youth

Bible Camp

Sunday, June 19-Friday, June 24

Luther Crest Bible Camp, Alexandria, Minnesota

Options for Children and Youth who have completed 3rd

-12th

grade

South Minneapolis Day Camp

Monday, June 27-Friday, July 1

4 year old-6th

grade participants

7th

-12th

grade options for Volunteering

Wilderness Canoe Trip in the BWCA

Friday, July 29-Friday, August 5

6th

-12th

Grades


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

1 6:00 PM Open Gym

6:00 PM Yoga

6:30 PM Hand Bell Rehearsal

2 9:15 AM Tues Morning School

9:30 AM Overeaters Anonymous

10:00 AM NHS Exercise Class

10:30 AM Staff meeting

4:00 PM Planned Parenthood Class

4:30 PM NHS Development Committee

6:00 PM Mission Council

6:30 PM Pentecostal Casa Music Practice

7:00 PM BNA-Programs & Outreach Com

3 9:00 AM PreSchool Playgroup

10:00 AM NHS Art Group

10:00 AM NHS Yoga & Breathing

10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry

1:00 PM Tai Chi

6:00 PM Joy Choir Rehearsal

6:00 PM Quartet Rehearsal

6:30 PM AA Group

7:00 PM Bethel Choir Rehearsal

7 Transfiguration Sunday 9:15 AM Faith Trek

9:15 AM Faith's Forum

9:15 AM Higher Grounds Cafe

10:30 AM Worship with Communion

11:00 AM Ethiopian Christian Fellowship

1:00 PM Pentecostal Casa Worship

1:30 PM MN Casa Worship

8 8:00 AM SHARE-A-LUNCH Meal

Preparation

6:00 PM Open Gym

6:00 PM Yoga



9:30 AM Operation Love






6:00 PM Board of Administrators

6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 14854


10 ASH WEDNESDAY9:00 AM PreSchool Playgroup





6:30 PM AA Group

7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Worship


14 First Sunday in LENT 9:15 AM Faith Trek



9:30 AM LYFE





4:30 PM Pentecostal Casa Event

15 6:00 PM BNA-Green Initiatives

6:00 PM Open Gym

6:00 PM Yoga



9:30 AM Book Group (private)






6:00 PM Worship & Music Committee


7:00 PM Ruth Circle





1:00 PM Tai Chi

5:30 PM Soup

6:00 PM Worship

6:30 PM Soup



6:30 PM AA Group


21 Second Sunday in LENT 9:15 AM Faith Trek







22 6:00 PM Open Gym

6:00 PM Yoga








6:00 PM Welcome Committee






1:00 PM Tai Chi

1:00 PM HERALD ASSEMBLY

4:15 PM NHS Outreach/Tech Mtg

5:30 PM Soup

6:00 PM Worship

6:30 PM Soup



6:30 PM AA Group


28 Third Sunday in LENT 9:15 AM Faith Trek



9:30 AM LYFE



11:30 AM Hand Bell small group rehearsal

11:30 AM CYF Meeting



4:30 PM Pentecostal Casa Event

29 6:00 PM Open Gym

6:00 PM Yoga



20162016 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

PreSchool Playgroup

NHS Art Group

NHS Yoga & Breathing

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Joy Choir Rehearsal

Quartet Rehearsal

Bethel Choir Rehearsal

4 9:30 AM NHS - Nurse is in


7:00 PM MN Casa - Bible Study

5 11:00 AM NHS Yoga


6 8:00 AM BELONG Shopping

9:00 AM AA Amigos II

9:00 AM Debtors Anonymous (S Mpls)

9:00 AM Paul's Organ Practice

6:00 PM MN Casa Youth Bible Study

ASH WEDNESDAY PreSchool Playgroup

NHS Art Group


Joy Choir Rehearsal

Quartet Rehearsal

Ash Wednesday Worship




11:00 AM NHS Valentines Bingo

11:30 AM NHS Staff Mtg & Care Conf

6:30 PM BNA Board Annual Meeting

6:30 PM Nokomis Quilters


12 11:00 AM NHS Yoga


13 7:45 AM Intergroup Debtors Anonymous




PreSchool Playgroup

NHS Art Group



Joy Choir Rehearsal

Quartet Rehearsal


18 HERALD DEADLINE 9:30 AM NHS - Nurse is in


6:00 PM Beer & the Bible (location TBD)




20 8:00 AM BELONG Shopping




PreSchool Playgroup

NHS Art Group



1:00 PM HERALD ASSEMBLY

NHS Outreach/Tech Mtg

Joy Choir Rehearsal

Quartet Rehearsal




1:00 PM NHS - Caregiver Support Group

4:00 PM NHS Exec Committee

6:00 PM BNA-Housing & Commercial Dvlp.

6:30 PM Nokomis Quilters




27 9:00 AM AA Amigos II



4:30 PM Parent's Night Out @ Calvary


If your birthday or anniversary is missing from this page, please let the office know so we can update our records!

Christian & Wendy Ledesma Dave & Libby Krogh

Feb 18 ~ 8 years Feb 28 ~ 46 years!

BirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdays Dean Anderson February 1 Jaquie Archer February 1 Aleda Hoover February 5 Meghan Olausen February 5 Paul Kile February 6 Gert Carlson February 7 Rosie Smith February 7 Christian Ledesma February 8 Wendy Ledesma February 8 Elaine Vogel February 8 Ryan Kjesbo-Johnson February 10 Betty Nelson February 10 Jazmin Williams-Tyus February 10

BirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdays Sarah (Sunde) Kaiser February 11 Elaine Gates February 14 Katie Simons February 15 Stacey Allgood February 16 Kellie (Simons) Riley February 16 Kyle Espelien February 18 Leanne Puckett February 21 Ben Allison February 22 Lisa Chovan-Spence February 22 Jacob Dunklee February 24 Jeff Alberts February 25 Jim Olausen February 25 Stella Warwick February 25


FEBRUARY 2016 SUNDAY SERVERS

FEB 7 FEB 14 FEB 21 FEB 28

Transfiguration of

Our Lord Lent 1 Lent 2 Lent 3

Worship with Kneeling Communion

Worship with Communion by Intinction



Scripture Readings Scripture Readings Scripture Readings Scripture Readings

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Romans 10:8b-13 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Isaiah 55:1-9

Psalm 99 Psalm 91:1-2,9-16 Psalm 27 Psalm 63:1-8

Luke 9:28-36 [37-43a] Luke 4:1-13 Luke 13:31-35 Luke 13:1-9

Assisting Minister Assisting Minister Assisting Minister Assisting Minister

Anna Olsen Gene Rodi Paul Kile Ann Allison

Communion Assistants Communion Assistants Communion Assistants Communion Assistants

Joan Bargman Don Olson Les Johnson Libby Krogh

Sharon Rodi Darlene Olson Becky Johnson Marilyn Newborg

Becky Johnson Bruce Gramentz Larissa Hoover Teondre Martinez

Lector Lector Lector Lector

Laurie Hauge Dean Anderson Libby Krogh Kristin Cleary

Acolyte Acolyte Acolyte Acolyte

Sam Hoover Megan Psick Lizzy Kile Stella Warwick

Ushers Ushers Ushers Ushers

Ted Allison Dan Hundt Mike Greer Dave Krogh

Darlene Olson Dan Hauge Mary Sunde Jim Haraldson

Larissa Hoover Mike Greer Dean Anderson Casey MacCallum

Tom Keating David Sunde

Toddler Care Toddler Care Toddler Care Toddler Care

Anna Wohnoutka Becky Johnson Christian & Wendy Ledesma Karen Tennis

Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality

Alice Evenson Sharon Rodi Joan Bargman Laurie Hauge

Sacristy Sacristy Sacristy Sacristy

Marilyn Newborg Alice Evenson Marilyn Newborg Becky Johnson

Van Driver Van Driver Van Driver Van Driver

Round Trip: Round Trip: Pick up: Les Johnson Round Trip:

Mike Greer Dan Hundt Return: Dave Krogh Mike Greer

Finance Team Finance Team Finance Team Finance Team

Les Johnson Patricia Gramentz Jim & Kristin Cleary Romell White

Scott & Jean Artola Bruce Gramentz Dan Hauge Don & Darlene Olson

Ella Soderberg Ken & Leanne Puckett Shirley Elavsky

Marilyn Newborg

Altar Guild Team 4: Sharon Rodi, Mona Falk


PRAYERS FOR OUR MEMBERS

PRAYERS FOR MEMBERS, RELATIVES AND

FRIENDS IN THE MILITARY Robert Hundt Katrel Bishop (Pastor Brenda’s nephew) Emily Dorumsgaard (Sue’s niece) Adam Froisland (Pastor Brenda’s nephew) Dwana Froisland (Pastor Brenda’s niece) Brian Hansen (Kaka’s husband) Aaron Larson (Rosie Smith’s grandson) McLain Merical (Kathy Hundt’s nephew)

RELATIVES AND FRIENDS OF BETHEL MEMBERS

PRAYERS FOR MISSION Bangladesh Mission

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: February 7: Ireland, United Kingdom

February 14: Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherland February 21: Portugal, Spain, Italy, Malta

February 28: Germany, France

Excel Arradondo (Crystal Vaughn’s father) Ann Baskett (Crystal Vaughn’s grandmother) Bob Swenson (Jan & Mark Walker’s neighbor) Eric (Warwick’s family friend) Ellie (Wohnoutka’s family friend) Ryan & Emily Kjesbo-Johnson family (Les & Becky Johnson’s son and family) Claire Tarr (Margaret Johnson’s godchild) Meghan & Dean (Sue Dorumsgaard Ayer’s friends) Yi-shioung (Hsu-hui Wang’s father) Margaret McGann (Cherie Olausen’s mother) Barb Passow (Pr. Brenda’s friend) Kathryn Moen (Paul Comnick’s friend) Bob Bergquist (Trent Rosby’s father-in-law) Al & Terry (Mary & Stan Rosby’s neighbors) Laurie (former member and daughter of former

members, Toby & Jan Dutton) Vi & David (Sue Dorumsgaard Ayers’ mother &

friend) Andrea (Mona Falk’s daughter) Jim Wedlund (Dody Schlottke’s brother) Eloise Zenanko (Roberta’s mom) Diane Moen (Darryl’s wife; Rita’s daughter-in-law; Shirley Elavsky’s niece) Laney Hays (Ann Allison’s niece) Dolly (Nancy Meligan‘s friend) Sharon Wang (Hsu-hui Wang’s sister-in-law) Gladys Scurr (Paul Comnick’s cousin) Jason (Christopher Rodi’s friend) Lorraine Neuman (Randy’s mom) Theresa (Melissa Tapio’s daughter) Ron Smith (Kathy & Dan Hundt’s relative) Stan Hill (Erin & Jim Gaines’ brother-in-law) Jamie (Sheila Nelson’s friend) Leonard Phillips (Sharon’s husband) Betty Olson (Sharon Phillips’ neighbor)

Carrie Melhus Linda Thone Mel Olson Eleanor Miele Jan Walker Crystal Vaughn Sheila Nelson Janet Peterson Joan Hurtovenko Karen McBride Evelyn Froise Teddy Gaines Mark Walker Ella Soderberg

Ryan Summer Andy Martinson Pearl Nelson Joan Dahlman Audrey Campbell Gladys Person Doris Christianson Suzette Miller Rita Moen Madalynn Bresina Elaine Vogel Eula Johnson Melissa Tapio


Board of Administrators

2016 is proving that it will be a year of growth and excitement for all of us here at Bethel.

You were introduced to a new constitution and bylaws at the congregation meeting in January. It will be brought before you again at the March congregation meeting. Copies are available for you to review.

The nominating committee is busy putting together a slate of candidates for you to vote on at the March congregation meeting. If you are called please pray-fully consider serving in some capacity for which you are asked.

We are moving forward with the creation of rain gardens and water management. We are seeking grants at this time. Come spring you will be asked to help with this project. I am excited to see this happen.

A new stewardship committee has been formed. They will be presenting new and exciting ideas to you. Stay tuned.

The budget will be presented to you in March at the congregation meeting. Revenue from outside sources is a big portion of our income. But it is still up to us, the members, to support Bethel as we can. Thank you for turning in your stewardship cards as the final budget is put together.

Your faithful servant, Anna Olsen

Mission Council

Have you ever considered joining the Mission Council? We have an immediate opening and will have additional open seats in the future. The Mission Council focuses, just as our name indicates, on mission. We work to put the congregation's strategic plan into action, and stay in close communication with other Bethel committees and boards, including welcome/outreach, children/youth/family, stewardship, board of administrators, and worship/music, to ensure that we are all working together to support our broader mission and visions for our congregation. You should consider joining the Mission Council if you're: - Interested in helping Bethel grow and evolve to meet its mission: amplifying God's grace, nourishing all creation, reaching out, and building community. - Oriented toward engaging other congregation and community members in conversations about Bethel's mission and strategies. - Ready to gather exciting new ideas, assess, and implement them. - Looking for an opportunity to share your time and talents. - Available to meet on one Tuesday evening each month. Want to learn more? Reach out to Pastor Brenda, Sarah Berke, or any member of the Mission Council or Nominating Committee.

In peace, Sarah Berke

Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church

4120 17th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 www.bethel-mpls.org General e-mail:

[email protected] Phone: (612) 724-3693 Fax: (612) 724-3694 Transportation Phone: Call the church office

Office Hours M—F 8 a.m.—3 p.m.

Pastor: Brenda Froisland [email protected]

Music: Hsu-hui Wang, Director [email protected] Barb Saunders, Erin Gaines Paul Comnick, Jana Wilkes

Youth Assistant: Nick Krogh [email protected]

Office Administrator: Susie George [email protected]

Assistant Treasurer: Becky Johnson [email protected]

Head Custodian: Jim Blomgren Assistant Custodians Chris Hoover JanBert Jacobse

Board of Administrators: Anna Olsen, Pres. Laurie Hauge, V. Pres Don Olson, Treasurer Andrea Allie, Sec. Ann Allison Matt Nordine

Mission Council: Sarah Berke, Chair Gavin Chovan-Spence Wendy Krogh Clarice Lovstuen Bryan Entzel Karen McBride

Visitation Committee Sharon Rodi, Coordinator

Children, Youth & Family Committee Jeff Alberts Barb Saunders Libby Krogh Karen Tennis Erika MacCallum Gretchen Mitcham Sheila Nelson Heidi Nordine Katie Phillips

MARCH Publication Deadline: Approved Article, Advertisement and

Calendar deadline is:

February 18.

THE BETHEL HERALD (USPS 052-980) published monthly and entered as periodicals matter and periodicals postage paid at Twin Cities, MN by Bethel Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407-3318. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Bethel Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407-3318. DATED MATERIAL

PERIODICALS

BBETHELETHEL H HERALDERALD In gratitude, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church

amplifies God’s grace, nourishes all creation, reaches out, and builds community. A Reconciling in Christ Congregation

Wednesday night worship during Lent Sensing the GospelSensing the GospelSensing the GospelSensing the Gospel –––– a study by Luther Professor Matthew Skinner a study by Luther Professor Matthew Skinner a study by Luther Professor Matthew Skinner a study by Luther Professor Matthew Skinner

“Even today, we encounter God and God’s salvation in embodied ways -- in our bodies’ abilities to perceive familiar realities and to interpret new ones. Lent provides opportunities to acknowledge this. The season begins with smelly and greasy ash as a stark liturgical reminder of our flesh’s dusty finitude. It will end with our feet washed in cool water or a bittersweet taste of wine in our mouths as we imagine the horrible sight of a man’s body mangled on a cross. In between, Lent allows us to consider together who we are and how we encounter an incarnate God.

… during Lent, consider a series that invites people to think about Jesus’ ability to make God known in tangible, sensory ways. Explore biblical passages that permit us to reflect on who we are and how we bear witness to the gospel -- not so Lent causes us to denigrate this life, but so we learn to encounter God among us and to know Christ through our bodies.”

February 17: TouchTouchTouchTouch – Luke 7: 11-15 February 24: SightSightSightSight – Mark 8:22-25 March 2: TasteTasteTasteTaste John 2: 1-10 March 9: HearingHearingHearingHearing John 5: 25-29 March 16: SmellSmellSmellSmell John 12: 1-3

Join us every Wednesday in Lent.Join us every Wednesday in Lent.Join us every Wednesday in Lent.Join us every Wednesday in Lent.

5:30 PM Soup5:30 PM Soup5:30 PM Soup5:30 PM Soup

6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM SensingSensingSensingSensing the Gospel the Gospel the Gospel the Gospel WorshipWorshipWorshipWorship

6:30 PM Soup6:30 PM Soup6:30 PM Soup6:30 PM Soup

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