To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing so you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Updates: Sept 19 Connection & Sept 23 Sunday School
Downtown Wednesday Kids Connection classes for Preschool–Grade 12 are delayed again this week (Sept 19). The Christ-Centered Parenting Class Downtown, Parenting Wounded Children, and Children's Choirs Downtown will also delay pending the start of these classes. We hope to begin September 26 if fully staffed. We just need 4 more people to serve. South families are encouraged to join the Downtown Connection when it begins. (NOTE: Adventure Girls grades 5–6 and grades 7–9 began meeting Sept 12.)
Downtown Campus: Special Note for Wednesday, Sept 19
Marriage Amendment Apologetics
Wednesday, Sept 19, 6:30–7:45pm, Downtown Campus
(Dinner will be served 4:45–6pm.*)
Come learn how to engage on this vital topic. Bethlehem member Jim Ballentine will discuss answers to common objections to the amendment. Contact: Dan Shambro at 612-338-7653 x436
North Wednesday Kids Connection classes for Preschool–Grade 12 and Children's Choirs North began September 12 as scheduled. Praise God for his provision! All Wednesday Night North Adult classes will begin this week (Sept 19).
Downtown and South Sunday School Classes for Preschool–Grade 12 will begin September 23. Praise God!
North Sunday School Classes for Preschool–Grade 12 need 17 more people by noon Thursday, September 20, in order to start on September 30.
Reminder to Parents and Children: Join us at the Parent Orientation and Sunday School Open House on Sunday, September 16, to find out more about classes this year.
*Weekly Connection Meal Costs
$3/person (up to 4 people)
$12/family (5–7 people)
$15/family (8 or more people)
RSVP by Mondays at Noon: To North Campus receptionist at 612-455-0800, or to Downtown Campus receptionist at 612-338-7653.
Breakdown of the Volunteers Needed
Downtown Kids Connection
2 Small Group Leaders (Preschool and Kindergarten/Grade 1)
2 Teachers (Kindergarten/Grade 1 and Grades 2–4)
Downtown Sunday School could still use (but filling of these position does not prevent start date) ...
1 Small Group Leader (Kindergarten)
1 Worship Leader (Grade 2)
North Sunday School
9am
1 Small Group Leader (Preschool)
1 Team Leader (Preschool)
11am
14 Small Group Leaders (various ages)
1 Worship Leader (Grades 7/8)
The Nurseries on all three campuses are in need of more staffing.
Apply for any of the positions listed above.
Look for updates posted every Friday until all classes have begun. (Subscribe to the Bethlehem Updates Blog).

