Bethlehem Connect February 2018 | Page 11

CARE MINISTRIES MONDAY NIGHT MENTAL HEALTH SPEAKER SERIES Monday, Feb. 12, 5:45 supper, 6:30-8:00 pm presentation Minneapolis Campus The theme is "Ambiguous Loss" and is presented by Sara Lassig, LICSW, Ph.D., ACHP-SW. This series is for people living with mental illness, their families, friends and professionals working in the mental health field. O U T R E AC H HMCHA / ETHIOPIA UPDATE Sunday, Feb. 11, 10:30 am (MPLS) Learn stories of sponsored children and meet the community center director. Learn how you can be involved in this exciting ministry to a rural people who considered themselves forgotten but are quickly learning about the love of Jesus and becoming healthier and more educated through HMCHA's ministry. c h i l d r e n , yo u t h & F a m i ly FAMILY SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday, Jan. 28 during Sunday School (MPLS) 4th graders and their special adult are welcome to come together to learn about the Apostles' Creed. 4th Graders lead the Apostles' Creed during worship on Sunday, February 4. c h i l d r e n , yo u t h & F a m i ly FAT SUNDAY CELEBRATION Sunday, Feb. 11 (MPLS) We will sing and shout our Alleluias, eat extravagant treats and supper, play some games, and prepare ourselves for the season of Lent. During Lent we will try not to say or sing our Alleluias but we will delve into the rich stories in the Gospel of John and learn about Jesus. AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM Sunday, Feb. 11 (MPLS) Join us for this special worship service for our 10th graders. GIANT'S RIDGE SKI TRIP Saturday, Feb. 17-19 (MPLS) God always seems to show up in a special way at our annual Giant’s Ridge ski trip. During the bus ride up, that first moment of hearing our skis swish on the snow, making and eating meals together, the first sip of warm cocoa in the chalet, God is everywhere, in it all. It is a time to celebrate the cold and each other. Register online. SANDWICH MAKING Sunday, Feb. 18, during Sunday School (MPLS) During Sunday School, kids will make sandwiches protein packs for those experiencing homelessness. Offering collected this month will help purchase the food supplies needed. c h i l d r e n , yo u t h & F a m i ly SUMMER 2018 Summer opportunities for 4-year-olds through young adults are posted online. Check bethlehem-church.org for more information. Vacation Bible School (MTKA) June 18-21 Theme: Get Lost! "Get Lost" is becoming more meaningful with each passing day. With so many interruptions surrounding us and permeating our lives each and every day, time away to "Get Lost" in God's love. Vacation Bible School (MPLS) June 25-29 Theme: Merry Christmas! VBS: A Summer ADVENTure Music, games, skits, and crafts are just a few ways VBS emboldens all kids to grow while having a sleigh- full of fun. Mark your calendars and visit bethlehem-church.org for more information. Green Lake Bible camp 1st-12th grade July 29-August 3 Camp Amnicon River Adventures 7th-12th grade Flambeau—July 8th-13th 9th-12th grade Apostle Islands—July 8th-13th Serve Boldly: Chicago 7th-12th grade July 22-27 Israel and Palestine Global Immersion 10th grade-adults June 17-27 ✯ - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY- go online to find out more information and register. 11