Bethlehem Connect January/February 2019 | Page 6

Can I Pray With You? (MPLS) Mondays, January 28 to March 4, 6:30-8:30 pm Join the Women’s Evening Bible Study on Monday nights this winter and let’s learn how to pray together. This is a discipleship class vs. a bible study, because the best way to learn how to pray is not to study prayer but to just dive in and pray! Together we will learn and practice praying in a variety of ways, sharing our personal prayers as well as those of our congregation, community, nation and world. Register online at bethlehem-church.org. Winter Film Series With Pastor Meta (MTKA) Wednesdays, January 16 - February 13 5:30pm Dinner 6:00pm Documentary Film & Reflection January 16 - “Warehoused” (Refugees) January 23 - “In Defense of Food” (Food and Hunger) January 30 - “Running from Crazy” (A Family History of Mental Illness) February 6 - “13th” (Mass Incarceration) February 13 - “Embrace” (Women and Body Image) This five-week film series highlights issues that matter to God and the church. Pastor Meta will introduce each film with a bible passage that relates to the theme. After the movie, we’ll pray together and receive some resources that connect us to more learning or involvement on a local level. Please RSVP in advance if you plan to eat dinner with us. The cost is $8 per person and $4 for kids. Viewing the film is free. Death, Sex And Money: A Different Kind Of Marriage Retreat Friday, Feb. 1 - Saturday, Feb. 2 Heartwood Conference Center, Trego, WI - $240/couple It’s a weekend in the woods of northwestern Wisconsin! Couples will have time to explore winter with outdoor activities or hibernate in the cozy accommodations. The schedule includes meals, social time, and three sessions about the things we might not talk about enough. No cheesy icebreaker games or requirements, we promise! Facilitated by Pastor Meta. Register online. Bethlehem New Member Sessions (MPLS) January 13 and 27, 11:30am -1:00pm Are you interested in learning more about Bethlehem? Have you wondered about your next step? The new member sessions are a great way to learn more about Bethlehem, ask questions, meet and visit with the pastors. Comments from previous participants include: “My family had the recent privilege of joining Bethlehem as members. We are thrilled to have found such an eclectic and welcoming community. - For me the best part of the class was validating what a unique and empowering community we have here. The leaders are laid-back but fiercely committed to their vision: Connecting People with God, each other & their Mission in the World.” Join us on two Sundays as we have the chance to get to know one another and this community better. We will enjoy lunch together both weeks, kids are invited and child care will be available. Register online or contact Wendy Osman, [email protected], 612.312.3363. 6 Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities Annual Meeting Saturday, February 23, 9-10:30 am at Minnetonka This year the 2 campuses will gather at the Minnetonka campus for our Annual Meeting. We hope you’ll make every effort to come. We will vote for new representatives to serve on the Council (the slate of candidates will be posted at both campuses in mid January), as well as on the 2019 Budget presented. We’ll share hopes and goals for the coming year as we look continue to move into the future God has already imagined for Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin