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Smorgasbord 2016

Saturday , December 3 at Minnetonka Campus

Join us for this annual evening that promises to bring people together for fellowship , fun and great food , including lutefisk and Swedish meatballs . We are pleased to have Higher Call as this year ' s entertainment . This men ' s gospel quartet was formed in 1993 in response to a higher call to share God ' s unfailing love through a combination of the musical talents and the spiritual gifts He has given them . Their rich , resonant harmonies will ignite your spirit and uplift your soul .

Schedule of Events : 5:00 pm - Social Time 6:15 pm - Dinner seating begins 6:30 pm - MC / Dinner begins 7:15 pm - Program

Cost : Adults : $ 12.00 plus a dish to share Children 5-12 : $ 5.00

Get Your Tickets : Sundays November 6 , 13 , 20 & 27 at Minnetonka campus or call the church office , 952.935.3419 . Seating will be assigned .

Meatballs , potatoes and of course LUTEFISK will be provided .

When you purchase your tickets , you may also sign up for your dish to share and to volunteer .

Smorgasbord Co-Chairs : Mark & Heidi Peterson , 612.990.0427 ( Heidi cell ) Kitchen Co-Chairs : Eva and Chuck Vashaw

Artist Robyn Sand Anderson ' s Exhibit " The Magnificat " at Minneapolis campus October 29-November 21

Robyn Sand Anderson ' s Exhibit " The Magnificat " is an interpretation of Arvo Pårt ' s " Magnificat Antiphonen and Nunc Dimittis ." Moved deeply by choral music , Sand Anderson has leaned into this genre . When she listens to these human voices raised in song , she sees colors and movement . She then lets the paint dance and move across paper or canvas , listening for nuance , rhythm and tone . The lyrics play into each interpretation as well . You are encouraged to listen to the music on your smart phone as you view the exhibit .

Bethlehem Music Series presents ...

Anthony Ross & Friends from Minnesota Orchestra Sunday , November 13 , 2016 - 4:00 PM

Don ’ t miss this unique opportunity to hear the glorious string sextets of Johannes Brahms performed by Anthony Ross , Beth Rapier and stars from the Minnesota Orchestra , including concertmaster Erin Keefe . Experience two masterworks representing a significant chapter of the great romantic composer ’ s life . Witness exceptional playing by a truly impressive ensemble in the beauty of our intimate space . It doesn ’ t get any better than this !

Handbell Ensembles Now at Both Campuses

We are in the process of starting a handbell music ministry at the Minneapolis campus . If you are interested in participating in this new music ministry , please contact Mark Paisar at mpaisar @ bethlehem-church . org . Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings 4:30-5:30 pm in the choir room . Ability to read music required but prior bell experience is not necessary .

The Bell Choir at the Minnetonka campus meets every Tuesday , 6:30 pm . Contact Director Sandy Peterson , smcdpeterson @ gmail . com .

Women ' s Choral Ensemble

We are currently exploring the possibility of starting a women ’ s choral ensemble at the Minneapolis campus . If you are interested in singing in a women ’ s choral ensemble , please contact Mark Paisar at mpaisar @ bethlehem-church . org or 612.312.3373 for more information .

Dear Bethlehem Community :

Thank you so much for the gracious recognition of my twenty years of service in music ministry here at Bethlehem- Minneapolis campus . I deeply appreciated your applause , the many individual congratulations , the cake reception , and the stunning St . John ’ s Bible artwork ( my wife and I are trying to decide if it will go in my office or in our living room ). Even more so , I am grateful and privileged to get to share music through the choir and the congregation ’ s singing to proclaim the joy and saving grace of Christ in our worship together . I am blessed to live out my purpose in the Bethlehem community .

In Christ , David Mennicke

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