Bethlehem Connect September/October 2018 | Page 5

Wednesday Church Night Begins September 12 MINNETONKA CAMPUS 5:30 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Education (Alpha, art projects, service activities, and seasonal hymn sings) 6:45 pm Chancel Choir MINNEAPOLIS CAMPUS 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Children's Choirs Confirmation 7th–10th grades Youth & Elementary parents groups A dult Bible Study Evening Women's Book Group 6:45 pm Senior Choir 7:45 pm Youth Choir & String Band Music Ensemble Rehearsals Resume Adults, youth, and children are all invited to participate as we praise and glorify God through music! MINNEAPOLIS Mondays - Starts Sept. 10 Women’s Ensemble - 6:45 pm Wednesdays - Note different start dates Handbell Ensemble - 4:30 pm (starting September 5) Children's Choirs - 6:30 pm (Cherub/Chorister/Kinder- starting September 12) Senior Choir - 6:45 pm (starting September 5) String Ensemble/ Youth Choir - 7:45pm (starting September 12) Sundays - Starts Sept. 16 Men’s Choir - 10:15am-10:45 am MINNETONKA Tuesdays - Starts Sept. 11 Handbell Ensemble - 6:30pm Wednesdays - Starts Sept. 5 Chancel Choir - 6:45pm WHAT IS ALPHA? Alpha is a series of 7 sessions exploring the meaning of life and questions about faith. Each session is designed to create open, honest, friendly conversation around some of life’s big questions. This is a great opportunity to connect with others in meaningful conversation. Don’t hesitate to invite a friend. Each week looks like this: • Share a meal • Watch a video • Respond to video with discussion in small groups Alpha runs September 30 – December 2* Sundays 5-6:30 pm (MPLS) Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm (MTKA) *Excludes week of MEA and Thanksgiving. Bonus retreat: November 10 Cost: $10 (scholarships available) Register online at bethlehem-church.org. Childcare available - must be pre- registered! Come and Be Known: An Invitation To Bethlehem’s New Member Class Known. Challenged. Changed. Sent. These words are guiding our strategic direction for the coming year at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities. Come, be known in the best way: become a member. Come to the two-session Fall class: MPLS: Sundays, October 7 and 14, 11:30 - 1:00 pm, includes lunch and child care. MTKA: Sundays, October 21 and 28, 10:30 -12:00 pm, includes brunch and child care. You can register online or contact Wendy with questions, 612.312.3363, or [email protected]. Three Ways YOU Can Help Spirit Garage! On October 21 , we’ll be celebrating 21 years of Spirit Garage with a party with music, auction and a look back at all that has been...along with a look forward for what is to come. We hope to see you all there! Here are some ways YOU can help out Spirit Garage: »People with Silent Auction experience are needed to help plan for the event on Oct. 21 »We're looking for musicians to add a 3rd band - if you sing/play instruments and can practice 3 weeknights a month, contact John Kerns, [email protected]. » Come worship with us! Sundays, 10:30 am at the Hook & Ladder Theater. Contact Pastor Holly Johnson , [email protected] with any questions or to volunteer! 5