Setting Out to Inform, I Learned Too
Published by: Noel Piper
November 7, 2012
We recently recognized Orphan Sunday (and Saturday!). I had compiled a list of orphan care resources as information and encouragement for all of us. I shouldn’t have been surprised, but I was struck by a number of things in the process.
Sanctity of Life Focus (January 18–27)
Published by: Amanda Knoke
January 16, 2012
During our Sanctity of Life focus, join us as we demonstrate that we value the sanctity of life and that we want to protect the unborn. This weekend (January 21/21), Pastor John's sermon will be on the Sanctity of Life.
January 18, Sanctity of Life focus at Wednesday Connection
Following a time of worship, the Downtown and South campuses will have a Sanctity of Life presentation (North Campus presentation will be geared for high school-aged students):
Sanctity of Life Focus (January 18–27)
Published by: Amanda Knoke
January 16, 2012
During our Sanctity of Life focus, join us as we demonstrate that we value the sanctity of life and that we want to protect the unborn. This weekend (January 21/21), Pastor John's sermon will be on the Sanctity of Life.
January 18, Sanctity of Life focus at Wednesday Connection
Following a time of worship, the Downtown and South campuses will have a Sanctity of Life presentation (North Campus presentation will be geared for high school-aged students):
Pondering the Work of God’s Hands
Published by: Sam Crabtree
August 30, 2011
Psalm 143:5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands.
God is so good to me.
I sit here with a cup (an actual china cup and saucer) of dark roast coffee in the Cottonwood Bistro in Brookings, South Dakota, where I came to serve as a young upstart pastor thirty years ago this summer, and I have time this morning to ponder the ways and goodness of God in some degree of leisure.
Pastor Sam Crabtree is Bethlehem's Executive Pastor and Lead Pastor for Life Training.
Happy, Happy Mother's Day
Author:
Joyce Heinrich
Date Given:
April 26, 2011 
He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.—Isaiah 40:11
Happy Mother’s Day, all you wonderful, exceptional, praiseworthy mothers at Bethlehem! I am thanking our Heavenly Father and praising him for you on this day—on a day when we especially honor and thank our own mothers. Here’s why:
From my quiet corner of the nurseries, I have watched you all at your mothering.
Star 11-16-10
Author:
Erin Dung
Date Given:
November 16, 2010 On our Web site, this newsletter is available as a PDF only.
Adoption, Part 2
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Speaker:
Sally Michael
Date Given:
July 16, 2009 This is part 2 of Sally Michael's talk at MOMS in March 2009.
What is Unseen is Eternal
Adoption, Part 1
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Speaker:
Sally Michael
Date Given:
March 12, 2009 Part 1 of Sally Michael's talk on adoption at the MOMS meeting in March 2009.
What is Unseen is Eternal
Is Your Baby Due Soon? Are You Adopting a Child?
Subtitle:
Birth and Adoption Notification How-To
Author:
Joyce Heinrich
Context/Location/Campus:
All Campuses
Date Given:
March 4, 2010 We are delighted to welcome the newest member of your family to our church community! If Bethlehem is your church home and you would like to have your new child announced in the Weekly email and at weekend worship services, contact Joyce Heinrich at 612-338-7653 x498 by Fridays at Noon.
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