Our purpose simply put; loving God, serving others, doing no harm.
We seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Dear Friends: Thank God that Spring is here...Holy Week is upon us...and the COVID crisis is slowly beginning to diminish as the vaccination is made available across our nation and world. Jeanie and I are very grateful that we have already been able to receive both vaccination shots. Also we are grateful that many of our friends and congregants at Mt Bethel Church have received the vaccination.
On Palm Sunday, March 28, 10am we will gather together for in-person and livestream Worship from our Sanctuary. We will celebrate the Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem as we raise our voices together and sing the hymns: All Glory, Laud, and Honor; Shelter Me; and All Creatures of Our God and King.
Our scripture this week is the Story of the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem from Luke 19. We will focus on the heart and love of Jesus as thousands of people thronged around Him and hailed him as King.
During Holy Week we will gather for our zoom Lenten Bible Study at 4pm on Wednesday studying the book Love Is the Way. Join us! On April 1, we gather for Maundy Thursday Worship service of prayer and repentance at 7pm in our Sanctuary and livestream. We will also celebrate Holy Communion together.
Please join us for these Holy Week Celebrations. This is the time of year that we turn our hearts towards God and thank and worship Him for His love revealed in the cross of Christ. In His Love, Pastor David Click here to read the schedule for our Lent 2021 Events and Worship Services.
If or when you are in need of Pastoral Care,
please contact me, Pastor David by phone, text or email.
Pastor Dave 763-439-6838 email: pastordave@mtbethelchurchigh.org
With more COVID-19 vaccinations and COVID numbers going down statewide, the Worship Team has made a way for social distancing, In-Person Worship to return to Mt Bethel's Sanctuary. Restriction: 50 attendees. We ask that you reserve a seat, by calling the Church office on Wednesday
orclick here to reserve your spot. Palm Sunday Worship 10am Easter Worship 9am & 11am
Social Distancing restrictions 50 attendees, masks required.
We of Mt Bethel Church get to join many other Minnesota United Methodists and participate in a 2021 conference-wide Lenten video study. “Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times,”by Bishop Michael Curry. This week
Chapters 7&8 with Rev. Dan Johnson /Week 4 Video / Week 4 Study Guide
Praise God from whom our Blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly Host ~ Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost ~ Amen
When mailing your Offering send to: Mt Bethel Church, 3239 70th Street E., Inver Grove Hts, MN 55076 Thank you to the people of the USPS who 'usher' our Offerings to Mt Bethel's secure mailbox. DONATE
The “neighbors helping neighbors” philosophy has been at the heart of Neighbors, Inc. since the beginning. Right now our assistance is needed during the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, Now to April 11, to help feed our neighbors in need. There is a matching grant from MOE up to $500 for MN FoodShare March Campaign to Neighbors Inc Food Shelf. When giving, please designate your “Neighbors Food shelf” offering. Donate online here or mail your donation to Mt Bethel Church.
Reflections from Finance “Give what is Caesar's to Caesar and what is God's to God.” Luke 20:25
Have you procrastinated and not filed your taxes yet? Do not worry.
*The tax filing deadline has been extended to May 17th, 2021 for both Federal and MN State.
* Taxpayers who don't itemize deductions may take a charitable deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made in 2020 to qualifying organizations. For the purposes
of this deduction, qualifying organizations are those that are religious, charitable, educational, scientific or literary in purpose.
* If you have had a qualified mandatory disbursement from an IRA, 403b, 401k sent directly to the church, be careful. You can either claim the income as tax exempt income OR you can claim the charitable donation. You cannot do both. Talk with your tax person.
~ as reported by the Chair of Finance-Treasurer, Linda Emerson,
~ Phone/Text: 651-226-4556. treasurer@mtbethelchurchigh.org Image from Unsplash - Jon Tyson
The trustees are asking for volunteers to walk the church property and pick up sticks. All in making ready for lawn mowing in the upcoming weeks. Thanks for letting our Trustee Chair, Craig Bonn know you can
help~ call or text: 651-600-5186 image by Dylan Garton Pixabay
Our Mt Bethel Church Calendar
Zoom links are also posted in the calendar ~ Today, Wed 4pm Love is the WayLent Study on Zoom ~ Friday, Devotions 10amFacebook & 10:30am Zoom Prayer time ~ Sunday, 10:30am Zoom~Connect~Prayer time. ~ Monday, 6am Power Prayers Zoom code in calendar
Zoom link for Mt Bethel https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7870047245?pwd=aTE2bDBsd1pxVk9tcFAyeHlwVUg2UT09 Meeting ID: 787 004 7245 Password: Grace Don’t have WiFi - Do Zoom prayer time or a Meeting by Phone-
phone in ~ it is like a "conference call". You can phone in and listen to 10am Worship also and then to 10:30a Connect Prayer time.
Dial one of these phone numbers: 1-312-626-6799 US (Chicago)
1-669-900-9128 US (San Jose) or 1-646-558-8656 US (New York)
A voice will say, “Welcome to Zoom, Enter our meeting ID number, followed by the #”
Then Enter this number: 787 004 7245 # When calling in to listen to Worship over Zoom, when Worship begins you will be muted. You will be able to hear Worship but not speak. Call back and participate Connect Prayer Time unmuted.
Today I will put my trust in God's power.Upperroom.org
God is using you for His special purpose to shine His light, to share His love, to shape His people. No matter what condition we are in — suffering or rejoicing — it is better to go through it with the help of others. Together, suffering is more bearable, and rejoicing feels even greater. This past week in worship, the following goodness & burdens were communicated to our church community. Thank you for adding this week’s concerns to your prayer journal. Prayerfully submitted to you, Power Prayers
Sunday Zoom~ Connect Prayer Time, immediately following live stream Worship ~ Please join us for this wonderful time to connect as a church.
Zoom link posted above and in Church calendar
Joy ~ Spring's coming
Joy ~ Gratitude for Nancy Ernewein and her messages
Joy ~ Nancy E. snl Adam neck injury/good healing
Joy ~ ISD #917 Concord Education Center names the staff training center The Jill Lewis Training Center. (The Concord Education Center is the former Rainbow Foods building)
Joy ~ Kathy Behrendt carotid artery aneurism surgery recovery doing well, gratitude for caretakers
Joy ~ -Barb McAdams' gratitude to family & friends (Gregg’s) who care for her home & more…
Joy ~ anticipation of in person and livestream/zoom worship returning to the Sanctuary
Unspoken prayer needs: life’s situations: Coping in this pandemic, Health/Physical, Emotional, Finances, Relationships
-Those in pain, being well physically spiritually emotionally financially & more…
-Seeking the heart of God, listening to the voice of God for God’s will for our life and for Mt Bethel Church to thrive and multiply in coming months AND Years. God leading Mt Bethel in the next steps to multiply and thrive.
-Deloris Hammer moving to Eagan week of 3/29, new phone number 455-0556
-Parenting-family resolving tensions/conflict with grace & mercy- being the Light in broken decision making
-Overcoming loneliness, being connected in physical distancing, pandemic fatigue, -Family, friends with COVID, & healthcare workers caring for the most ill
-Coping with Anxiety, Loneliness, Depression, Mental health, Addiction
-Dick Larson/health Sandy caretaking, health of their family members
-Darlene Ashley/health, Al’s bro Arlen/health, Valerie/knee health, loved ones mental health
-Eck’s Colleen & Rollie/wellness
-Roberts; Ardi cataract surgery 3/22 recovery, Don/wellness, relative Jessica/breast cancer Rx chemo
-Ron Larson/mobility, hospitalized, Rx plan
-Nancy E. mom Norma/cancer, friend Sukru/cancer
-Polly T’s friend Cathi/cancer
-Tony Emerson bladder cancer/restored wellness -Johnston’s bnl Dale/prostate cancer, neighbor’s meth addiction, friend Anita/spouse addiction
-Caroline Willis respiratory wellness
-Alan Wentkiewicz’ dad, Tony/wellness
-Kathy Behrendt/health, son Mike/healing-wellness, grandson Tristin/Marine deployment Kuwait, friend Tony/heart & Parkinson, friend Darin/colon & lung cancer
-Dale Schmidt/wellness
-Joann Nelson Bladder cancer/Rx, bro Bud/wellness
-Anich’s granddaughter Lorena/hand & foot circulation-covid longhauler, bnl Steve/bladder & kidney cancer/wellness,
-Barb McAdams wellness, gain strength & mobility, sister Judy/hip pain, Tony/neck healing
-Connie Dorniden ~ sister Mindy & son Sam’s mental health, Chris COVID recovery
-Pregnancy: Jasmin & Jacob (boy/April) Tabbert, Loral & Scott (boy/April), Rachel & Davey (girl/June) Johnston, Melissa & Bobby Krejchi/June, Jill & Ryan Eshelman/June, Katie & Adam/July
-Health/wellness of Cathy Petrie, Vaughn Winter, Marie Mikyla, Mary Rue, Deloris Hammer, Grace Mapes, Jeanie Kirkhus, Jack Morehouse, Bill Brausen & Judy Woods.
-Employment impact of COVID, stress, businesses impacted (Jeanie’s Journeys), medical personnel Doctors & Nurses & support staff, schools reopening for in person
If or when you are in need of Pastoral Care,
please contact Pastor Dave Johnston by phone, text or email.
Pastor Dave 763-439-6838 email: pastordave@mtbethelchurchigh.org
Privacy note: The Mt Bethel Prayer list is not to be circulated in oral or written form beyond the recipients. Prayer concerns are included with the express permission of the individual(s) involved. We wish to honor our connections and respect the privacy of those requesting prayer. In worship people announce their traveling plans. To honor your home's wellbeing, names are not included in this prayer request. God knows. Requests may be edited for length and content.
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March Birthdays Paula Larson-Glenn 1 Ambir Rich 8 Gary Wallerich 14 Cyndi Zahn 14 Barb Mahovlich 15 Kathy Behrendt 18 Marilyn Ertel 20 March Anniversary
If we have missed your birthday or anniversary please let us know by replying to this email and letting the church office know the date.
April Birthdays Melissa Kelly 4 Cole Tschida 5 Mitch Tschida 5 Linda Brausen 9 Caleigh Rich 12 Al Ashley 15 Ellen Kirchner 15 Jack Methner 20 Sandy Schmidt 20 Darlene Ashley 21 Jim Ertel 23 Pat Ashley 24 Jack Morehouse 25 Clyde Cress 27 Francis Ertel 27 Karen Stephan 28 April Anniversary John & Jackie Tschida 12, 1997 Al & Darlene Ashley 22, 1967
Our 2020-2021 Leadership Team:
Administrative Board Chair: Dick Larson
Vice Chair: Mark Zahn
Lay Leader: Lora Gregg
Lay Delegate: Nancy Ernewein
Finance Team Chair: Linda Emerson
Financial Secretary: Darlene Ashley
Treasurer: Linda Emerson
Membership Secretary: Sandy Larson
Staff Pastor Parish Relations Chair: Dan Glenn
Trustee Chair: Craig Bonn
Day Care Liaison: Sandy Larson
Endowment Chair: Ken Alich
Worship co-Chair: Joan Larson, Mary Anich
MOE~Mission Outreach Evangelism Chair: Barb Mahovlich
Ad Board Secretary/Communication Coordinator: Polly Tabbert
Pastor: Rev. David Johnston Click here for Ad Board meeting minutes. To view minutes, the PassWord is: JesusSaves
