Bethlehem Connect January 2018 | Page 8

Care Ministries Upcoming Events: Healing Touch for Babies Seminar February 24, 1-3 pm (MPLS) January 8 Monday Night Mental Health Creating Caring Communities, presented by NAMI 5:30-8:00 pm, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. A light supper is served at 5:30; program begins at 6:30 pm. All are welcome! January 11 LEM/PV Speaker Series Ongoing support for current Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Parish Visitors. 6:30-8:30 pm, MPLS January 23 "Religious Beliefs and Practices of our Founding Presidents" Presented by Dave Ringstad at MTKA campus. 11:00 am; lunch will be served. January 31 & February 7 Mental Wellness series with Dr. Katie Holter & Minnetonka Counseling colleagues Come at 6 pm for dinner ($5.00), Hymn Sing at 6:30 pm, presentation begins at 6:45 pm at MTKA campus. For more information on each of these events, visit bethlehem-church.org/events or call 612.312.3400 What could be better than offering comfort to a baby? The Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities Healing Touch Ministry will present a workshop on using Healing Touch techniques with babies. Participants will learn basics of Healing Touch therapy and how to use gentle Healing Touch techniques with children up to one year old. These techniques are helpful for calming, soothing discomfort, and boosting the immune system. This workshop is open to parents, parents-to-be, grandparents, and all those interested in caring for babies! Mothers who prefer to have their babies with them are encouraged to come with their babies. To register, please call 612.312.3400 or visit bethlehem- church.org. Questions? Contact Karen Morey, CHTP, at 612.824.9659. Hospitality Opportunity with The Gathering The Gathering provides a day of stimulating activities to engage the minds and bodies of those experiencing early to mid-stage memory loss while their caregivers have a day of respite. The Gathering meets the first four Thursdays of each month and is staffed by a group of specially trained volunteers. Nutritious lunches are prepared by volunteers who enjoy cooking and serving others. We have been blessed with a group of very dedicated cooks and are seeking a few new volunteers to take a turn. Food is prepared at home, and can be heated up in our Langemo kitchen. Simple meals are great as long as they are nutritious. Soups and hot dishes are favorites, and one of our cooks is known for her delicious sandwiches! Each week, approximately 25 people are served. Someone will be available in the Langemo kitchen to help you serve the food when you arrive and to assist with clean-up. The cost of ingredients to make the lunch will be reimbursed. You can volunteer to cook just one time, once every few months or once a year on a Thursday of your choice. For more information— or if you are ready and willing to volunteer—please contact, Barbara Raymond at [email protected] or 612.278.2313, or Pam Gerber at pgerber@ bethlehem-church.org. If cooking isn’t your thing but you would be willing to assist with serving, we are also looking for someone who would be willing to come to Bethlehem and help set up and serve on some Thursdays for a couple hours. Let Barb or Pam know if you could help with this. We hope you will consider using your talents to support the Gathering! Everyone who attends or helps run the program will be very grateful! Minnetonka Care Luncheon—You're Invited! On Thursday, January 18 from 11:00-12:30 pm, the Care Ministries team is hosting a luncheon and short worship service for those who are not able to join us regularly during Sunday worship. The service will include Holy Communion. If you need assistance with transportation to the church, contact Heidi Peterson (hpeterson@ bethlehem-church.org) or Sue Lungstrom ([email protected]) at 952.935.3419. 8