Bethesda Talent Show 2018 is in the books~fabulous & funny for sure!

This week's message - enjoy!

We are looking for a video camera to tape the Talent Show tomorrow night. If you are planning to come and could bring your camera, that would be wonderful! If you aren't able to make it, but would be willing to lend your camera for the evening, that would be fantastic as well!

Timely ... and thoughtfully ...

Connect Group #10: For their December get-together, the members decided to support, through Kiva loans, this 21-year-old Samoan mother of two in need of supplies (seeds, boots, shovel, water tank, wheelbarrow) in order to support her family. Her project is now fully funded! Kiva is a non-profit organization that specializes in connecting people through microloans. For as little as $25, you can make a Kiva loan to help someone local or across the world. "At Kiva, loans aren't just about money, they're a way to create connection and relationships".--Kiva Website https://www.kiva.org/ Tony & Lori Woodcock, Chris & Trace Houge Brakke, Tricia Simmons & Bryan Simmons, and Karter Jaymes Ewing. If you are interested in joining an existing or starting a new connection group via Bethesda's small group ministries team, contact Pastor Ryan Arnold: rarnold@bethesdanet.org

What catches your eye? Take time on this snowy day to check out our new Bethesda “spirit”wear options! Sweatshirts (hooded and crew neck), fleece vests, dri-fit shirts, tie-dye t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, and 1/4 zips are now available. There are also a couple new logos and many different colors to choose from. UPDATE: CREW NECK SWEATSHIRTS now available for online ordering! You may write this item in if you are submitting a paper order form-$21. Follow this link to check out the new items and to place an order: https://heuss.presencehost.net/customer_portal/apparel.html Note: all items are shown in blue, but there are MANY other color choices in the drop down menu. Paper order forms are available in the church office or you may download and print your own. Orders are due by noon on Monday, January 22, 2018

Join us at the 2018 Lutheran Day on the Hill! Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, Des Moines Families in poverty. Iowa children in need of a forever family. Former refugees building new lives. LSI’s mission calls us to respond to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. And we believe that serving includes giving voice to these issues, ensuring our Iowa neighbors are heard. On February 8, we ask you to join us for Lutheran Day on the Hill 2018. Register by Feb. 1. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=uurnjsgab&oeidk=a07eezwwcua53d7bb43

Good morning Bethesda Ames! Activities and events will be cancelled today as our policy states when Ames Schools close. The office will open if staff is able to make it in safely. Please stay safe and warm. God bless!

Living Water Wednesday rolls in this evening! - Our 5:30 pm menu is a TACO BAR with beef, chicken and beans, for tacos and burritos. Yum! - Midweek renewal worship @ 6:30 pm - Staffed Nursery from 7 - 8:00 pm (thanks Helen and Janet!) - K-5 learns about the David & Goliath story, "Holy Moly!" - Parent Connection: Introduction to "Faith 5" with parental discussion - Adult Group: a timely discussion led by Pr. Ryan--"Tax changes and charitable giving: Seen through the lens of scripture" SEE YOU THERE!

These folks have been rehearsing for months -- this is going to be an epic performance!

Woo Hoo! We've got a BEVY of folks signed up for the famous Lasagna Dinner (and YES, you can still sign up -- call the church office at 232-6256 if you won't be at church until the weekend). AND you can STILL sign up your shiny Talent for entry in the evenings line-up! Go online to www.bethesdanet.org/site/bethesda-congregational-talent-show/ RIGHT NOW!

Join us TONIGHT at 6pm at City Hall for the Ames "C"hurch Prayer and Praise service. Together as one in the Body of Christ across churches and denominations, we will pray for the Church, the community, the nation, and the whole world. See you tonight!