Become a Member Next Class is April 29

Bethlehem Twin Cities is a busy , energetic and compelling faith community , much of which is because you are here worshipping with us . Maybe you have been worshipping here for several years or you just moved to the area and have been coming for a couple of months .

We are a more authentic community with you here , your passions matter , your love matters . And in return the church matters to you . You need food for your journey , a safe place to wrestle with faith questions , a community that connects and supports your purpose in God ’ s world .

Becoming a member is a great way to share in this community . We want to encourage you to take the step of membership . The next New Member class will be on Saturday , April 29 , 8:30 am to 12 noon at the Minneapolis campus . Please register online , bethlehem-church . org , or contact Wendy 612.312.3363 , wosman @ bethlehemchurch . org

Meet Authors Hewitt and Moline April 23 Join the Small Group Book Study

Thrivent CEO Brad Hewitt and co-author Jim Moline state in their book , Your New Money Mindset : Create a Healthy Relationship with Money , " You might be a person active in your faith who already thinks faith and finances go together . Or you might be unsure about any part of that equation--your basic beliefs , the right way to relate to money , or the compatibility of God and money . Wherever you are right now , we want to invite you to come with us on a journey to discover how one of life ' s most practical issues is impacted by a new mindset only the gospel can bring ."

Here ' s the details :

• Books will be available at both campuses on Sundays , April 9 and 23 at no charge .

• Sign up online at bethlehem-church . org / small-groups or at the Welcome Desk at both campuses beginning April 1 .

• Church council members and other leaders will be convening the groups .

• Group leaders will offer two to four gathering times for their groups , at various times of the day , either in their homes or at church , beginning April 24 and ending May 13 .

Questions ? Contact Pastor Bob Wertz , bwertz @ bethlehem-church . org or 612.312.3368 .

Evening Women ' s Book Group -Wednesdays

Evening Women ' s Book Group invites all women to join them in discussing The Light of the World : A Memoir by Elizabeth Alexander beginning Wednesday , April 19 , 6:30-7:45 am . Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband . She channels her poetic sensibilities to both express her grief and reach out to friends and readers . Contact Helen Heitz with questions , 612.238.2753 .

Special thanks to Thrivent Financial for providing 1,000 books to our members with the hopes that our relationships with money might grow in faithful and generous ways !

Mark your calendars for BRAD HEWITT AND JIM MOLINE ' S PRESENTATION OF THEIR BOOK ON SUNDAY , APRIL 23 AT NOON AT THE MINNEAPOLIS CAMPUS ! Complimentary Indian meal served at 11:30 am . Carpool available from Minnetonka campus .

CareerWalk Spring Session

Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm at Minneapolis campus

Looking for a new job ? CareerWalk helps people learn new skills , gain networking contacts , feel refreshed and supported . Explore new interests and land jobs using the most effective tools and resources .

All are welcome . There is no charge . Register at bethlehem-church . org . If you have questions , contact Meghan Anderson , manderson @ bethlehem-church . org , 612.312.3413 .

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