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We came together for ... 2021 Inver Grove Heights Night To Unite! – aka: National Night Out for our neighborhood
When: Tuesday, August 3rd , 6-8pm Where: Corner of 70th Street & Carmen Ave. – the yard of Mt Bethel Church What: Gathering with the neighborhood; Mt Bethel Church provided a light meal: hot dogs & brats on the grill, chips, ice cream~Root Beer Floats. A bouncy for kids, with visits by Police & Fire personnel, School and City leadership. Neighbors what can you bring? Yourself and if you choose, there will be a collection for Neighbors Inc Food Shelf - (82 pounds of food delivered to Neighbors Inc.) Or .... school supplies (two stuffed backpacks plus more delivered to HT) that will be taken to our neighborhood school; HillTop Elementary. details City of IGH Night to Unite page |
Annual Conference ... June 22 - 24
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Founders’ Day Sunday June 6, 2021 at the Little White Church on Upper 55th Street.
3p Virtual Service 4p Jill Lewis Internment
Little White Church Founder’s Day Worship virtual, (Judy A filling Jill’s seat at the ol' pump organ).
Jill Lewis internment at the Little White Church Sunday 6/6/2021. Reflection from Jill's family read here
3p Virtual Service 4p Jill Lewis Internment
Little White Church Founder’s Day Worship virtual, (Judy A filling Jill’s seat at the ol' pump organ).
Jill Lewis internment at the Little White Church Sunday 6/6/2021. Reflection from Jill's family read here
5.25.2021 Bishop David Bard issues a COVID Phase update
* We are in phase Blue and Worshiping livestream on Facebook & in person. Vaccinated people are not required to wear a mask, social distancing.
* Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell. Other less common symptoms include gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Mt Bethel Church asks that if you have any one of these symptoms you stay home. https://mn.gov/covid19/stay-safe/stay-safe-plan/index.jsp Minnesota Annual Conference COVID 19 directives and information. Click here for multiple resources
* We are in phase Blue and Worshiping livestream on Facebook & in person. Vaccinated people are not required to wear a mask, social distancing.
* Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell. Other less common symptoms include gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Mt Bethel Church asks that if you have any one of these symptoms you stay home. https://mn.gov/covid19/stay-safe/stay-safe-plan/index.jsp Minnesota Annual Conference COVID 19 directives and information. Click here for multiple resources
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April & May 2021 Mt Bethel Church offered Gertens Plant Cards, available as $25, $50, and $100 value with a total of $650.00 worth of cards sold. With a fundraising rebate of 15% or a total of $97.50. $48.75 was deposited to Mt Bethel's General Ministry Fund and $48.75 to be used for landscaping expenses (ie. Plants, wood chips, etc)
Bishop David Bard issued the following pastoral letter: Exhale. Breathe. Like many of you, I feel as if I have been holding my breath for days as the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been going on ... There is a measure of relief, breathing and sighing, and a profound sadness. No verdict can .... Read here. Breathe, work, pray. Come Holy Spirit.
The month of April 2021 we surveyed our congregation.
Mt Bethel Church had been in an Intentional Season of Reflection and Prayer during the 2021 Lenten Season. The desire, to receiving clear guidance from our Heavenly Father as to how our church can move forward into a season of blessings once the Covid-19 Pandemic is over. The Church leadership put together a short survey to get intentional reflection feedback. Survey term 5/1/2021. Input is important and greatly appreciated! The results made available to the congregation in same manner as Ad Board meeting minutes are. Survey Q's ....
Mt Bethel Church had been in an Intentional Season of Reflection and Prayer during the 2021 Lenten Season. The desire, to receiving clear guidance from our Heavenly Father as to how our church can move forward into a season of blessings once the Covid-19 Pandemic is over. The Church leadership put together a short survey to get intentional reflection feedback. Survey term 5/1/2021. Input is important and greatly appreciated! The results made available to the congregation in same manner as Ad Board meeting minutes are. Survey Q's ....
- What did Mt Bethel Church do during the last year that helped you stay connected and engaged? What would you like the Church to continue after the pandemic?
- What have you missed most about Church during the last year?
- Where have we struggled as a Church during the pandemic?
- What hopes do you have for the future of Mt Bethel Church?
- If you think that Mt Bethel Church needs to grow, what do you see as the Next Steps to move Forward into a Season of Growth?
- What are you willing to do to help Mt Bethel Church move forward?
- What do you think Mt Bethel Church should avoid as we move forward?
- Other feedback ...
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Warning phishing schemer thieves are preying on Minnesota United Methodist Churches, their leadership and members. The phishing schemer thieves manipulates a church leader's email address.
Last year, Pastor Dave experienced this and emails were sent to church members. Be aware.
It could happen again; it is happening to other Minnesota UM Church leaders right now. Be aware.
Please know that the leadership of Mt Bethel Church or the Minnesota Annual Conference will never be sending you an email requesting you send a church leader gift cards for some mission need. That is not how Mt Bethel Church or the MN Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church operates generous giving to those in need.
Last year, Pastor Dave experienced this and emails were sent to church members. Be aware.
It could happen again; it is happening to other Minnesota UM Church leaders right now. Be aware.
Please know that the leadership of Mt Bethel Church or the Minnesota Annual Conference will never be sending you an email requesting you send a church leader gift cards for some mission need. That is not how Mt Bethel Church or the MN Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church operates generous giving to those in need.
As Christians, and believers in the resurrection, we have the incredible hope expressed in these words: “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!” II Corinthians 5:8.
Funeral for Ron Larson, Saturday, April 17, 2021 ~ 1pm at Mt Bethel Church. The service Facebook livestream can be viewed here. Order of Celebration Our prayers are with the Larson family.
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. II Thessalonians 2:16-17 NIV
Funeral for Ron Larson, Saturday, April 17, 2021 ~ 1pm at Mt Bethel Church. The service Facebook livestream can be viewed here. Order of Celebration Our prayers are with the Larson family.
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. II Thessalonians 2:16-17 NIV
March to April 11, 2021 we actively participated in “neighbors helping neighbors” for Neighbors, Inc. food shelf for the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign to help feed our neighbors in need. A matching grant from MOE up to $500 for MN FoodShare March Campaign to Neighbors Inc Food Shelf was helpful too. Donations to Neighbors Food Shelf came in at $565 + $500 MOE grant Totaled $1065 donation to Neighbors inc ~ neighbors helping neighbors !!!
Easter Worship 9am and for the 11am offered Child Care provided by The Learning Garden Staff
to keep attenders safe as we worship in a pandemic we used SignupGenious and attenders reserved a seat. Reserve a seat for Worship
to keep attenders safe as we worship in a pandemic we used SignupGenious and attenders reserved a seat. Reserve a seat for Worship
Mt Bethel Church ~ Lent 2021
Our Lent 2021 will focus on an Intentional Season of Reflection and Prayer to seek the heart and wisdom of God to determine how Mt Bethel Church can move into a new season of thriving and multiplying when the Covid 19 pandemic is over. We encourage all people at Mt Bethel Church to use the Lenten 2021 season as a special season of reflection and prayer to seek the heart of God and to listen to the voice of God for his will for your life and for Mt Bethel Church. Love is the way Lent at Mt Bethel, the details...... read more
Our Lent 2021 will focus on an Intentional Season of Reflection and Prayer to seek the heart and wisdom of God to determine how Mt Bethel Church can move into a new season of thriving and multiplying when the Covid 19 pandemic is over. We encourage all people at Mt Bethel Church to use the Lenten 2021 season as a special season of reflection and prayer to seek the heart of God and to listen to the voice of God for his will for your life and for Mt Bethel Church. Love is the way Lent at Mt Bethel, the details...... read more
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We of Mt Bethel Church join many other Minnesota United Methodists and are participating in a 2021 MN conference-wide Lenten video study. This year’s study features the Appointive Cabinet members from the Minnesota Conference and focus on the book “Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times,” by Bishop Michael Curry.
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minnesotaumc.org/2021-lenten-study.
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Introduction to Lenten study with Rev. Cindy Gregorson and Jody Thone / Access video
Mar 3: Chapters 1&2 with Rev. Laurie Kantonen / Week 1 Video / Week 1 Study Guide
Mar 10: Chapters 3&4 with Rev. Fred Vanderwerf / Week 2 Video / Week 2 Study Guide
Mar 17: Chapters 5&6 with Rev. Cynthia Williams / Week 3 Video / Week 3 Study Guide
Mar 24: Chapters 7&8 with Rev. Dan Johnson / Week 4 Video / Week 4 Study Guide
Mar 31: Chapters 9&10 with Rev. Susan Nienaber / Week 5 Video / Week 5 Study Guide
Apr 7: Chapters 11&12 with Rev. Ben Ingebretson / Week 6 Video / Week 6 Study Guide
Mar 3: Chapters 1&2 with Rev. Laurie Kantonen / Week 1 Video / Week 1 Study Guide
Mar 10: Chapters 3&4 with Rev. Fred Vanderwerf / Week 2 Video / Week 2 Study Guide
Mar 17: Chapters 5&6 with Rev. Cynthia Williams / Week 3 Video / Week 3 Study Guide
Mar 24: Chapters 7&8 with Rev. Dan Johnson / Week 4 Video / Week 4 Study Guide
Mar 31: Chapters 9&10 with Rev. Susan Nienaber / Week 5 Video / Week 5 Study Guide
Apr 7: Chapters 11&12 with Rev. Ben Ingebretson / Week 6 Video / Week 6 Study Guide
Our Unique, meaningful Ash Wednesday in addition to Mt Bethel's drive thru Imposition of Ashes. ... Clean Something. Ash Wednesday is a good day to get a jump on your spring cleaning. Spend an hour with the junk drawer, that cabinet at work, or organizing the files on your computer. As you remove things you no longer need and reorder those you do, be mindful of the ways God "cleans" us. The Bible tells us "As far as east is from west—that's how far God has removed our sin from us" (Psalm 103:12, CEB). As we get things in order, we remember that Jesus gave his life so that we might be free from our sins and know new life. Read More ideas for a meaningful Ash Wednesday
... Your faithful love is priceless, God! Humanity finds refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the bounty of your house; you let them drink from your river of pure joy. Within you is the spring of life. In your light, we see light. Psalm 36
Saturday, January 17, 2021 Sue Ingebretson passed into God's faithful light.
Sue's family Memorial service held on Saturday, January 30, at Roberts Funeral Home. Service live online
At this sad time, may the Ingebretson family, be comforted by the Lord who loves so dearly, speaking blessings and comfort
to their hearts in the coming days.
Memorials and sympathy cards may be directed to the family at the address of 3385 69 St E., IGH, MN.
Saturday, January 17, 2021 Sue Ingebretson passed into God's faithful light.
Sue's family Memorial service held on Saturday, January 30, at Roberts Funeral Home. Service live online
At this sad time, may the Ingebretson family, be comforted by the Lord who loves so dearly, speaking blessings and comfort
to their hearts in the coming days.
Memorials and sympathy cards may be directed to the family at the address of 3385 69 St E., IGH, MN.
"When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what JOY shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, and there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!
Sunday, January 12, 2021 George Hargis passed into eternity.
George's Celebration of Life - service held at Bethel United Methodist Church, Manly IA, Friday, January 15, livestream of Worship click here. At this sad time, may the Hargis' family, be comforted by our care, our thoughts and prayers.
Memorials and sympathy cards may be directed to the family at the address of 4354 Livingston Dr, Eagan, MN, 55123.
Sunday, January 12, 2021 George Hargis passed into eternity.
George's Celebration of Life - service held at Bethel United Methodist Church, Manly IA, Friday, January 15, livestream of Worship click here. At this sad time, may the Hargis' family, be comforted by our care, our thoughts and prayers.
Memorials and sympathy cards may be directed to the family at the address of 4354 Livingston Dr, Eagan, MN, 55123.
1/6/2021
Dear Friends in Christ in the Minnesota Conference of The United Methodist Church,
Like many of you, I have been watching in shock, disbelief, heartbreak, disappointment, and, yes, anger, the scenes coming from our nation’s capital. I am setting the anger aside. There is already an ample surplus, and it is not needed now. Never in my most disturbing nightmares would I have imagined an unruly mob breaking into the United States Capitol Building, sending legislators and staff into a protective shelter, and interrupting the work of the Congress—work integral to the peaceful transfer of power, which is an essential dimension of political democracy.
Like many of you, I have thoughts about who bears a measure of responsibility beyond those trespassing, threatening others, or breaking windows. There will be time for analysis and thoughtful debate about this later.
Right now, what is required is calm and a lowering of emotional temperature. What is needed is prayer. Prayer for those in danger. Prayer for those seeking to restore order to our Capitol. And prayer for peace, justice, and kindness. What is required of all of us is a deepening of our commitment to the common good.
I know you join me in prayer. God, grant us grace in our praying and in our work for the common good. On this Day of Epiphany, may we reflect light and love in all we do.
Grace and peace,
David Alan Bard, Interim Bishop, Minnesota Conference
Dear Friends in Christ in the Minnesota Conference of The United Methodist Church,
Like many of you, I have been watching in shock, disbelief, heartbreak, disappointment, and, yes, anger, the scenes coming from our nation’s capital. I am setting the anger aside. There is already an ample surplus, and it is not needed now. Never in my most disturbing nightmares would I have imagined an unruly mob breaking into the United States Capitol Building, sending legislators and staff into a protective shelter, and interrupting the work of the Congress—work integral to the peaceful transfer of power, which is an essential dimension of political democracy.
Like many of you, I have thoughts about who bears a measure of responsibility beyond those trespassing, threatening others, or breaking windows. There will be time for analysis and thoughtful debate about this later.
Right now, what is required is calm and a lowering of emotional temperature. What is needed is prayer. Prayer for those in danger. Prayer for those seeking to restore order to our Capitol. And prayer for peace, justice, and kindness. What is required of all of us is a deepening of our commitment to the common good.
I know you join me in prayer. God, grant us grace in our praying and in our work for the common good. On this Day of Epiphany, may we reflect light and love in all we do.
Grace and peace,
David Alan Bard, Interim Bishop, Minnesota Conference
The Little White Church on Upper 55th Ave, Annual Candlelight Epiphany service was virtual this year. You can view service video here. The Rev. John Praetorius, pastor of Grace Pointe Church in St. Cloud gave the message and his wife, Grace provided music on her harp. It's so beautiful.
The service will last about an hour. Like their Facebook page and subscribe to their YouTube channel.
The service will last about an hour. Like their Facebook page and subscribe to their YouTube channel.
You say goodbye, I say Hello.... meet intrum Bishop David Bard who was asked and agreed to serve as the interim bishop of the Minnesota Conference while continuing his responsibilities as the resident bishop of the Michigan Conference. click here to read more from Bishop Bard.
Bishop Bruce Ough retired 12/31/2020
Parting message from now retired Bishop Bruce Ough. It is time to take leave of the Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area. Char and I are very ambivalent. We are eager to embrace the additional personal and family activities retirement affords. Yet, we will miss the people we love and the shared ministry we have enjoyed across the Area. Leave-taking has never been easy for me.
I am seeking to take my cues from the dynamics evident in Jesus’ leave-taking activities. His post-resurrection appearances and ascension were characterized by (1) compassion and companionship, (2) collaboration and handing-off, and (3) commissioning and blessing. Jesus “fell-in” with those who were trying to make sense of or doubted Jesus’ resurrection. Jesus prepared the apostles .... click here to read more
I am seeking to take my cues from the dynamics evident in Jesus’ leave-taking activities. His post-resurrection appearances and ascension were characterized by (1) compassion and companionship, (2) collaboration and handing-off, and (3) commissioning and blessing. Jesus “fell-in” with those who were trying to make sense of or doubted Jesus’ resurrection. Jesus prepared the apostles .... click here to read more
