Bethlehem Connect January/February 2019 | Page 10

Events a d u lt s WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY WITH PASTOR META (MTKA) 9:30-10:30 am SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY (MPLS) Sundays, 9:15 am Join us for conversation on the day's text in Langemo before or after worship. Bring your own bible if you'd like. WEDNESDAY EVENING WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP (MPLS) Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm In January, the Evening Women's Book Group will read Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela. In February, we will read Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. The Book Group meets in Room 212. For more information contact Helen Heitz, helenorm@ usfamily.net or 612.238.2753. ALPHA REUNION January 13, February 10, March 10 Sundays, 5:00-6:30 pm (MPLS) Three more sessions have been added. Contact Deb Conover, theconovers@ comcast.net, if you would like to participate. NEW MEMBER CLASSES Sunday, January 13 & 27, 11:30 am-1:00 pm (MPLS) Come, be known in the best way: become a member. New Member classes in Minneapolis will be 11:30 am-1:00 pm and lunch will be served. Child care is provided if needed. Register online for the two-Sunday class. If you have questions, contact Wendy Osman, 612.312.3363, [email protected]. a d u lt s WINTER MOVIE SERIES WITH PASTOR META (MTKA) Wednesdays, starting January 16 5:30 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Film & Reflection This five-week film series highlights issues that matter to God and the church. Pastor Meta will introduce each film with a bible passage that relates to the theme. After the movie, we’ll pray and receive some resources that connect us to more learning or involvement on a local level. Find out more information and register online at blctcmn.co/meta BETHLEHEM MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS THE ST. OLAF ORCHESTRA (MPLS) Sunday, January 27, 4:00 pm 3:30 pm Pre-Concert Conversation Known for its excellence in music, the St. Olaf Orchestra is one of the best college orchestras in the nation, winning the American Prize in Orchestral Performance in 2013. The 92-member ensemble has been featured on NPR and PBS and has appeared in some of Europe’s finest concert halls. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? JEWISH AND MUSLIM SPEAKERS January 23 & 30, 2019, 6:30-7:45 pm Now more than ever is a time to show up, be present, listen to and build community with our neighbors. The Jewish community relations council and The Islamic Resource Group are providing knowledgeable and engaging speakers so we can learn and grow. By articulating our similarities and differences in practice and belief in curious and respectful ways, we deepen our own faith lives and more successfully engage peacefully in our increasingly pluralistic communities. Find out more information and register online at blctcmn.co/difference R E G I ST E R O N L I N E AT B E T H L E H E M - C H U R C H . O R G 10 A d u lt s BETHLEHEM MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS RACHEL BRANDEWEIN AND LINDA CHATTERTON (MPLS) Sunday, February 17, 4:00 pm 3:30 pm Pre-Concert Conversation Rachel Brandwein, well known for her harp performances nationally and internationally, has performed with VocalEssence, the National Lutheran Choir, and the Minnesota Orchestra. She was awarded the top prize in the Mu Phi Epsilon Original Composition Contest and was the winner for their International Solo Competition in 2014. Flutist Linda Chatterton is a Yamaha Performing Artist and was a featured recitalist on the prestigious Dame Myra Heiss series in Chicago. She has been heard throughout the U.S. many times on NPR’s Performance Today. Linda is a two-time recipient and the only flute soloist to win a McKnight Artist Fellowship for Performing Musicians. ICA FOOD SHELF (MTKA) FOOD OF THE MONTH January: Canned Meats February: Soup As always, paper grocery bags and egg cartons are appreciated. Items may be left at the ICA table to the left of the stairs leading to the sanctuary.