9:15am: Faith Formation for all ages (Adult Forum, Jr. and Sr. High Teen Forum: 7th-12th Grade Youth, and Kidz Forum: PreK-6th Grade)
10:15am: Worship, with Kidz Church offered
during the middle of the service
Equipping Generations to be Christ's Disciples
Summer Worship Schedule
One service at 9:00 am
Sunday, May 4th through Sunday, September 28th
Contact Us by
Phone: 480-832-0462
or
Bible Verse of the Month:
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Philippians 4: 4
Prayer of the Month:
Speak to our hearts, risen Lord. Speak to us through your word. Open our ears to hear the resurrection story anew. Reveal your purposes and promises in us, that we may hear and respond with confidence and renewed faith. In the name of Jesus, our word of life. Amen.
Calling All Cooks!
Here is your chance to purchase a wonderful cookbook filled with good recipes.
Bethlehem WELCA is selling this cookbook for $10.00. Please stop by the Church Office to purchase this cookbook.
Location of Bethlehem Lutheran Church We are on the southeast corner of Mc Dowell and 32nd St.
2745 N. 32nd St., Mesa, AZ 85213
Phone: 480-832-0462
Fax: 480-832-0404
Upcoming Events
New Series Begins March 30th -
A new six-week discussion series
on Sundays at 6:00pm
Good God Questions:
Sometimes questions about God are hard to ask and even harder to answer. Join with Pastor Terry, Professors from Luther Seminary (on DVD), and your fellow travelers in the faith as we explore some very important issues. Here’s the schedule:
March 30th: Why Does God Allow Suffering?
April 6th: What are Bad Answers to Suffering?
April 13th: What Are Some Personal Answers to Suffering?
April 20th: Do Jews, Muslims, and Christians Worship the Same God?
April 27th: Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
May 4th: How Do I Know God’s Will For My Life?
Make your plans to join us on Sunday nights for some Good God Questions.
Sign Chi Do (The Art of Moving Prayer) – Starting on April 3rd at 6:30 pm
Are you ready to stimulate your mind, body, and spirit?
Have too much stress in your life and don’t know what to do about it?
Feel like you’re missing something in your prayer life?
What is Sign Chi Do (The Art of Moving Prayer)?
It integrates relaxing movement and breathing with the use of sign gestures. “It can also be called ‘moving language’ because it engages all parts of the brain.” Adding sign gestures to gentle movement, breath work and visualization allows people to engage their minds and express emotion while exercising. Participants practice the postures and signs in relaxing, repetitive movements. The postures increase oxygen flow in the blood while decreasing strain on joints and ligaments that support the body.
No experience necessary and the exercise program can be accommodated for all fitness levels.
So come out and join us for the God Bless America Series. Carol Savoie will be leading the course.
The class will meet in the Sanctuary on Thursdays at 6:30pm beginning April 3rd
Cost: Free but please RSVP by calling the church office (480-832-0462)
Grounds Clean-Up - Saturday, April 12th from 7:00 - 10:00 am
Look for sign-up sheets in the Narthex
Drop-ins welcome
Have you noticed how much cleaner our grounds are since we started the monthly cleanup?
Spring Musical
Fun for the Family by Noah's Ark - Friday, April 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
We Can Praise - Spring Program and Spring Fling
Petting Zoo
Inflatables
Sno cones
Popcorn
BLC Annual Family Spring Picnic - Saturday, April 19th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Falcon Field Park
Pavilion #7
Bring a sack lunch and neighbors, famly and friends!
Crafts and games for the kid!
Contests for all ages!
Take a break from your weekend work to visit and/or meet your church family!
Noah’s Ark Sings the National Anthem
for Family Game Day at Chase Field - Sunday, May 18th ~~ Game Time 1:10 pm
Diamondbacks vs. Detroit Tigers
Tickets: $25
Diamond Level: Sections 220, 221, & 222
FREE Transportation from BLC
Two 15 passenger vans have been reserved for those who wish to have a ride to the game. The vans will leave BLC following morning worship service.
Call 480-325-0687 to reserve your tickets and seat on the van
CUSTOM GARAGE Noah’s Ark Summer Day Camp - June 2nd – August 15th
Loving God; Serving Others
Ages 2 – 12
Flexible schedule available
Swimming, On-Sight “Field Trips”, Sign Language, Music, Crafts, Games, and More
Enrolling now
RAINFOREST ADVENTUREVacation Bible School -
June 9th - 13th from
6:00 pm to 8:00pm
If you would like to help with the planning of this wonderful community outreach program and further faith formation of our church's youth, please contact Donna Bulno.
We will have several areas in which lots of helpers will be needed; even if you are only able to volunteer one or two nights of the program.....we can use you!
Watch the announcements for further planning meeting dates; however, those with a heart to help with this fun program, please get your name to us now!
Adult Forum Topic
Adult Forum topics for April.
Please join us on Sundays at 9:15am as we grow in our faith!
Sunday, April 27th
Hospice Chaplain Lee Arp will be our speaker during the Adult Forum. His topic will be “Supporting the Grief and Loss in Faith Communities”. This presentation increases our understanding of normal, healthy, grief and mourning. It includes spiritual dimensions of grieving and offers some effective supportive approaches for those in the faith community. Please make plans to join us.
April 2008
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
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FRIDAY
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9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Quilting 10:45 am: Noah's Ark Chapel 6:00 - 9:00 pm: HOA Meeting
7:00 am: Men's Bible Study 9:00 am:WELCA 10:00 am:Fold Bulletins 11:45 - 1:15 pm:Noah's Ark Dance - Social Hall 6:30 pm: Sign Chi Do - Sanctuary
Newsletter Deadline
10:30 a m: Announcement Deadline 11:45 - 1:15 pm: Noah's Ark Stretch N Grow - Social Hall 6:00 - 8:00 pm: Noah's Ark Spring Program
Bethlehem Annual Family Spring Picnic! 11:00am - 2:00pm
Falcon Field Park Pavilion #7
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7:50 am: Worship 9:15 - 10:00 am: Kidz Forum, Jr/Sr. Forum & Adult Forum
Blood Pressure Checks 10:15 am: Worship & Kidz Church 6:00 pm: Good God Questions
10:00 am:Bible Study 7:00 - 8:30 pm: O.N.E. Meeting
7:00 am: Men's Bible Study 10:00 am:Fold Bulletins & Newsletters 11:45 - 1:15 pm:Noah's Ark Dance - Social Hall 6:30 pm: Sign Chi Do - Sanctuary
Noah's Ark Closed
10:30 am:Announcement Deadline
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7:50 am: Worship 9:15 - 10:00 am: Kidz Forum, Jr/Sr. Forum & Adult Forum
Pick Up Newsletter
10:15 am: Worship & Kidz Church 6:00 pm: Good God Questions
10:00 am:Bible Study 7:00 - 8:30 pm: O.N.E. Meeting
9:00 am - 1:00 pm:Quilting 10:45 am:Noah's Ark Chapel
No Choir until Fall
6:30 pm:Confirmation 7:30 pm: Youth Meeting