Racial Harmony Focus (January 11-15)



Bloodlines: Race, Cross, and the Christian

Pastor John’s sermon for the weekend of January 14/15 will be based on his recent book, Bloodlines—on sale for $8 for one, or $5 each for two or more at the Bethlehem Bookstore January 14/15 (then $9.99 for the rest of the month).


Racial Harmony Focus at Wednesday Connection

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January 11



South 501 Bldg, 6:30pm: Mulitcultural Families (featuring the Schmitter, Substad, and Johnson families)

Downtown, 6:15pm: Following a time of worship, we will hear from speaker Lewis Guest, BCS apprentice (speaking on Ephesians 4)
North, 6:15pm: Following a time of worship, the adult teaching series will begin on The Letter to the Galatians, Marshall Segal
, BCS apprentice
In this introduction to the North Wednesday Connection series on Galatians, hear how ethnic differences and tensions

 brought about this letter from the Apostle Paul.

Racial Harmony Roundtable & Luncheon



Saturday, January 14
9am–1pm


Downtown Campus, Room 111


As part of our Racial Harmony Weekend, the Racial Harmony Roundtable will focus on four areas for thought and discussion:





1. A Biblical Basis, Kenny Stokes, Lead Pastor, Downtown Campus


2. The Challenge of Broad-Based Ethnic Harmony, Luis Mendez, Director of Hispanic Ministries


3. The Challenge of Interracial Marriage & Ethnic Harmony, Andrew & Sophia Pitcher, Global Partners
4. 

The Challenge of Inclusion & Embrace in the Church, Larry Agnew, Racial Harmony Roundtable Co-Leader



The presentations will be interspersed with time for discussion and interaction. We will conclude with prayer, and then gather for a delicious lunch together catered by MasterQues. To RSVP for the luncheon, contact Carl Rogan at 651-274-5726.





Join us in the journey of seeking more and more grace in living out the gospel in racial harmony at Bethlehem.