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Garden to Garden Celebrates with New " Gardeners "
March is here , and with it the last three weeks of this year ’ s Garden to Garden class . We are ready to celebrate ! Between September and March , Bethlehem Twin Cities has had another 50 parishioners dig into the entire scriptures , reading and studying from Genesis to Revelation . Adding these “ gardeners ” to those of last year , Bethlehem Twin Cities will have graduated 130 gardeners between our two campuses by April , 2017 . Bravo to you all ! Marcia Bell had this to say about the class in January :
Since October I have read the Old Testament from Genesis to Jeremiah . If you put these books between your fingers in the Bible , it ’ s A LOT and has taken some serious discipline . Fortunately , unlike many of my other attempts to read the Bible , I have had the guidance and perspective of the Garden to Garden study here at Bethlehem . I am finding the thousands of years of history , behavior , humor , details of events not as ancient as you might think and my understanding of God broader than I have ever imagined . How could God love us so much after what those Old Testament Israelites did to disown and move away from him over and over ? But wait ! That ’ s us , today too and the patience and love God consistently showed to them back then , he still shows to me in 2017 . I can ’ t wait to complete the Old Testament and move on to the New to see how the promises and unfailing love of God continue to come true despite our tendency to seek our own way .
Marcia is not alone . Ask around and you are sure to meet a gardener or two between services . Ask about their experience . They will gladly share what they ’ ve learned and happily encourage you to join in the future . All are welcome !
WOMEN ’ S BIBLE STUDIES DURING LENT
ENTRUSTED Thursday mornings , 9:30-11:30 am ( MTKA ) now through March 30
ENTRUSTED is a Bible study that takes a deeper look into the calling and ministry of Paul . As Paul was gifted through the Spirit for his calling , we have been entrusted with the same powerful Spirit to ministry ! Please join Lori Rusert on this lenten journey at the Minnetonka campus .
Cost : $ 20 ( scholarships available ) Sign up online or on the poster in Minnetonka narthex Questions ? Call Lori Rusert , 763.263.0149 . The coffee ’ s on !!!!
REFLECTIONS FROM OUR SIDE OF THE CROSS Mondays , 6:30-7:30 pm ( MPLS ) now through April 10
Come join Women ' s Evening Bible study as we delve into the meaning of Easter in our lives . This new study looks beyond the traditional Gospel scriptures to connect the story of Christ ' s resurrection with other stories and scriptures throughout the Bible with new insights and understanding .
Sign up online or call the church office , 612.312.3400 .
CareerWalk Spring Session Begins March 2
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 .
March 2 : Getting Started : Focusing on attitude , tips and resources to support and sustain you . March 9 : Assessment and creating your STAR stories March 16 : Break March 23 : Marketing yourself : Resumes March 30 : Marketing yourself : Networking April 6 : Marketing yourself : LinkedIn April 13 : Easter week break April 20 : Interviewing
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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