CONTENTS

• About Bethlehem
• Five Discipleship Priorities

WORSHIP

• Sunday Worship
• Prayer Gatherings

BELONG

• Baptism & Membership
• “Wednesdays at Wabun”
• Groups

GROW

• Children & Youth
• Adults

SERVE

• Opportunities

GO

• Global & Local Outreach
• Events

About Bethlehem

We want everything about us to declare that Jesus Christ is more desirable than all the pleasures of this world. Our desire is your happiness in God, for God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.

Five Discipleship Priorities

We aim to make disciples whose lives are devoted to five key aspects of obedience to Jesus Christ that can be summed up in these five words: Worship, Belong, Grow, Serve, and Go.

Since God, by his grace, has given us new life to see his glory and know him through faith in Christ, let us devote ourselves to joyfully worship him in all of life, individually and corporately.

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Join us Sundays at 9am and 11am for identical services including singing, Scripture reading, prayer, preaching, and the Lord’s Supper. Our gospel liturgy leads us in adoration, confession, thanksgiving, hearing God’s Word, and responding in faith.
View the 9am service online at bethlehem.church/live-content. Live Spanish translation is available at 9am; headsets are available at the Welcome Desk.

Nursery Care

Children 10 months–age 3 are welcome to join us in the nursery during either service. The nursery is located beneath the Sanctuary.

Nursing Mom’s Room

Please visit the nursery check-in counter located
beneath the Sanctuary.

‘Restless Child’ Room

Room 218 is for families who need a place to watch the worship service while their children play in a contained room furnished with toys. Children must be in the care of their parents.

PRAYER GATHERINGS

Through Jesus Christ, we have access to God, the creator of the universe. Prayer is an opportunity to communicate with him directly—praising him, thanking him, and asking him for more grace and mercy. We have several groups that meet regularly for prayer. See upcoming prayer gatherings on our events page.

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Since God has chosen us and united us by faith into one body in Christ, let us devote ourselves to love one another in covenant community.

BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP

Baptism is a visible symbol of God’s saving work within a person. It is the outward sign of belonging to the people of God—those who have repented and put their faith in Jesus Christ. You should be baptized if you have repented of your sins and believed on Christ alone for salvation and have not already been baptized as a believer by immersion.

The membership class is designed to provide an overview of our core beliefs. The class includes topics like understanding the gospel, what it means to be a church, and the theological beliefs of the elders and Baptists in general. The membership class is open to everyone, and is a requirement for church membership. Lunch is provided.

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‘WEDNESDAYS AT WABUN’

May 27–August 26
Wednesdays // 5:30–8:00pm

This summer, join us on Wednesday evenings at the Wabun Picnic Area (Pavilion C) for a time of community, worship, and learning together. The church will provide burgers, hot dogs, and drinks, and we encourage attendees to bring a dish or dessert to pass. Picnic tables are limited, so we recommend bringing lawn chairs and/or blankets.

On July 1 we will not be meeting. On July 8, this event will take place at a different location to celebrate baptisms.

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GROUPS

One of the best ways to get connected with other congregants is to join a group, whether that’s a class on Sunday, a Small Group during the week, or a book group on the weekend. If you’re looking to expand your connections within this community of believers, take a look at our current groups.

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Since God has given us his Spirit to understand the Scriptures, let us devote ourselves to grow in the grace and knowledge of God, that we might mature in Christlikeness.

SUNDAY CLASSES

We offer a variety of classes on Sundays for all ages to help you grow in your understanding of the Scriptures and in the grace and knowledge of God. Most classes take a break during the summer months and will resume on Sunday, September 6. You can view current adult classes on our groups page.

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Learn more about Children’s and Youth classes.

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BIBLE STUDIES

We have other opportunities for intentional study of Scripture outside of Sunday mornings. You can find more information about them on our groups page.

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Since Christ came to serve and lay down his life for us in love, let us, enabled by his grace, devote ourselves to serving one another in sacrificial love.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

It is a joy to care for one another—selflessly giving of our time, resources, and talents to support fellow believers. One way we do this is through volunteer teams. You can find these teams on our volunteer page.

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HELPING HAND FUND

On the first Sunday of each month we take a special offering for the Helping Hand Fund, which is used to help meet the essential needs of every member of our church family. You can contribute to this fund any time online or by mailing a clearly marked check to the church office.

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Choose "Bethlehem - Minneapolis" and "Helping Hand."

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Since the Lord Jesus Christ has commissioned us to make disciples, let us, in confident reliance on his enabling presence, devote ourselves as a church to go in compassion to the peoples in our neighborhoods and the nations.

LOCAL

Congregational Ministries

We have several ministries to equip you to take a next step in loving your neighbors. You can learn more about them on our Outreach page.

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CityJoy Ministries

Because our church loves our city and takes the Great Commission seriously, we lauched CityJoy—a family of urban ministries that serve across the Twin Cities. CityJoy provides the administrative and operational support that enables believers to launch local ministries and focus on meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while sharing the hope of Jesus. Learn more about these ministries and how you can partner with them on the CityJoy website.

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GLOBAL

Short-Term Ministry Trips

Short-Term Ministry Trips are an excellent opportunity to participate in global outreach and grow as a follower of Christ with a heart for the nations. You can find out more about upcoming trips on our Events page.

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Nurture Program

The Nurture Program equips men and women for cross-cultural ministry through character development, knowledge of the Scriptures, various missions classes, reading assignments, and participation in the life of the church. Learn more about the program through our Outreach page.

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