NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
TWIN CITIES MN
PERMIT NO. 90160
720 13th Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55415
612-338-7653
August 2014
South Campus Fall Preview
launching an exciting Fall season of
disciple-building opportunities.
Earlier this year, Pastor Jason led
us through a re-visioning process in
order to highlight Bethlehem’s core
values. To further advance our vision
and values at the South Campus,
we invite you to join us in three
areas: Gospel Welcoming, Gospel
Gathering, and Gospel Growing.
Dear South Congregation,
Aslan is on the move … at the
South Campus.
Aslan is the main character in the
C.S. Lewis series, The Chronicles of
Narnia. In this fictional story he is
the great lion who represents Jesus
Christ and is first mentioned by
Mr. Beaver, who tells the Pevensie
children (Peter, Susan, Edmund, and
Lucy) that “Aslan is on the move.”
We believe that God is on the move
among our South Campus family.
The South Campus pastors, staff,
and elders are working hard toward
Gospel Welcoming – We want
to cultivate the ethos of a Gospel
Welcome to all who join us—guests,
regulars, and members. This is what
the Apostle Paul meant when he
wrote in Romans 15:7, “Welcome one
another as Christ has welcomed you,
for the glory of God.” If we want to
reflect the character of Christ and
live out the gospel, we must be able
to welcome one another, especially
when we gather for worship.
Gospel Gathering – We aim to
gather and enfold people into our
South Campus community. We’re
not satisfied for people to just be
attenders. We desire that those who
come through our doors experience
true Christian community through
small groups, baptism/membership,
“life on life” activities, and elder care.
We want people to have the opportunity to exercise their spiritual gifts as
we serve one another for the building
up of the church.
Gospel Growing – We aim to grow
together in the grace and knowledge
of Christ (2 Peter 3:18) while also
growing in numbers as the Lord
draws people to himself. We believe
that God wants us to grow in grace
as we extend his grace to more and
more people—and our desire is that
they would worship God and give
thanks to him (2 Corinthians 4:15).
Consider even now how you might
be a part of upcoming ministry
opportunities. I hope you are
encouraged. Aslan is on the move!
Pray that God would grant us grace
to model the gospel in welcoming,
gathering, and growing together for
his glory and the joy of his people.
In His Grace and for His glory,
Chuck Steddom,
Lead Pastor, South Campus
South Campus Fall Preview
Get Involved
Come Together
• South Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, Aug 24, 10am, LSHS
• Annual Women’s Fall Kick-Off
Friday, Sept 12, 7pm
(Downtown Campus)
• Men’s Retreat
Friday–Sunday, Oct 31–Nov 2
Lake Beauty Bible Camp
• Thanksgiving Celebration
Sunday, Nov 23, 7pm, LSHS
Baptism & Membership
Baptism Class
• Saturday, Nov 15, 8:30–10:30am
Baptism Service
• Sunday, Oct 12
Membership Classes
• Sundays, Oct 5–Nov 2, 11am
• Friday, Nov 7, 7–9pm &
Saturday, Nov 8, 9am–Noon
Covenant Affirmation Service
• Sunday, Nov 16
Small Groups
• To inquire about joining a small
group, contact Aaron Davitch
at 612-746-2650 x653 or
[email protected].
• 2nd Annual Small Group Leaders
Summit: Sept 7, 6:30–8:45pm
(Downtown Campus)
• New Small Group Leader Training:
Aug 16 & Sept 13, 8:30am–12:30pm
Sunday, September 7
Worship Service Time Change: 9am
(Pre-Service Prayer at 8:15am)
Launch of Fall Classes and Events
Adult Sunday School Classes
(begin Sept 14)
• Biblical Soul Care
• Career Adults
•College
• CrossWalk
• Hope When Life Hurts
• Mosaic
• Parenting Adopted Children
• Russian Sunday School
• TBI: Theological Foundations II
• Worship: Genesis to Revelation
Children/Youth
• Sept 7: Training for Volunteers
at LSHS (Pre K–Grade 12), 11am
• Sept 14: Sunday School Classes
begin at 11am
• Sept 26–28: South Fall Youth
Retreat in conjunction with the
DG National Conference
• Oct 4–5: Father/Daughter Retreat
• Oct 10–12: South Fall Youth Retreat
• Oct 12: Child Dedication Service
Register Your Children
To register your children for Sunday
School, complete the new online
2014–15 Family Registration form or
pick up a form at the Welcome Desk.
Wednesday Connection
• Sept 10: Youth Connection begins
(Grades 7–12)
• Oct 1: Community Life Nights
begin (monthly)
Women’s Studies
Monday evenings
• Precept: Lord, I Want to Know You
(begins Sept 22)
Wednesday mornings*
• Beth Moore: Thessalonians
• Guthrie: Holding on to Hope
• Precept: Romans
*These classes begin Sept 17
Counseling Center
As we continue to expand our ministry
in the south suburbs, we’re seeking
those in our membership who are
interested in receiving training in
biblical counseling.
For more information, contact
Ruth Chavis at 612-746-2650
or [email protected].
Choir
• Sept 3: Adult Choir begins
• Sept 14: Children’s choir begins
during Sunday School
(No registration necessary)
• Sept 19–20: Worship Team Retreat
Spreading a passion for the supremacy
of God in all things, for the joy of all
peoples, through Jesus Christ