books & bible studies
Play Like a Girl Discussion
Sunday, December 3 (MPLS)
10:30-11:30 am in Harrisville
Play Like a Girl is the inspiring story
of Kibera Girls Soccer Academy, a
free secondary school in a Kenyan
slum. Please join our very own Ellie
Roscher, youth
staff member
and author of
Play Like a Girl,
for a timely
discussion about
the importance
of promoting
education
and girls'
empowerment
both globally
and locally.
Youth and
adults are encouraged to come and
bring a friend. Reading the book before
the discussion is not required (but
encouraged!). You can get a book from
Ellie, [email protected], for
$15 or find it online for purchase.
Evening Women's Book
Group at Minneapolis campus
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
Our November read is Memory of Trees
by Gayla Marty, an evocative memory
of life on a family dairy farm in
Minnesota. (Hennepin County Library
has copies.) All women are invited.
For information contact Helen Heitz,
[email protected] or 612.238.7253.
A weekly Word for the Minnetonka
campus
On Thursdays, Pastor Meta sends a
devotion/information email to the
MTKA campus. All are welcome, both
campuses, to be added to the email
list. If you are interested in receiving
West Word, contact Sue Lungstrom,
[email protected],
952.935.3419.
The Mysteries of God Bible Study
Wednesdays November 1, 8 and 15
6:30 pm at Minneapolis campus
Sunday mornings in November will center on Paul’s
“first” letter to the Corinthians. Come on Wednesdays
to preview the coming Sunday’s reading through
music, art and conversation. We’ll explore the wider context of the book, too. Led
by Pastor Kris TM. Register online.
Tough Table Talk
Wednesdays November 1, 8 and 15
6:30 pm at Minneapolis campus
Ready or not, the holidays are just around the corner. Are you expecting any
friction at your family feast? Lately it can sometimes feel as if not much has
been uniting in America. In this 3-week class Pastor Mary will use stories from
scripture to identify helpful tactics to get through dinner without it resulting in
a shouting match. Register online.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study with Pastor Meta
9:30-10:30 am
at Minnetonka campus
Join this group for a conversation about the scripture text for the upcoming
Sunday in the Minnetonka campus conference room. Meets every Wednesday,
9:30-10:30 am.
Reflections from a Recent New Member...
My family had the recent privilege of
Upcoming New Member Class
joining Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Twin Cities as members. We are thrilled
November 11, 8:30 - 11:30 am
to officially be a part of such an eclectic
at Minneapolis campus
and welcoming community. The leaders
Register online or contact Wendy,
are laid back but fiercely committed to
[email protected],
the vision of connecting people with
612.312.3363.
God, each other and their mission in the
world. The array of available programs
and ministries is expansive and inspiring. The members are especially inclusive
and exude an immediate sense of support and compassion. When I walk in the
doors now I am proud to wear my name tag and honored that our family can call
it “our church”.
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