Bethlehem News
Every second Sunday of the month, Bethlehem offers dinner worship we call The Table at 4:00 pm.
The Next Table is: Dec. 14th w/Instant Christmas Pageant
Join us for a family friendly evening of worship, simple meal and faith formation. The Table includes a short worship service, holy communion, and guitar-led songs.
Sunday, November 30 at 9:00 AM
Begin the Advent season with us at our Hanging of the Greens service. This special time of worship will reflect on the meaning of traditional Advent and Christmas symbols, accompanied by Scripture readings and music that prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming.
✨ Highlights of the service:
- Scripture readings and music
- Reflections on the symbols of the season
- A joyful time of worship and fellowship
Bring your family and friends to share in this beautiful tradition as we turn our focus toward the hope and promise of Christmas.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
We will be collecting donations until December 1.
Please visit the following link if you wish to donate. https://events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwalks/team/bethlehem-lutheran-church-los-alamos
Deacon Amy Schmuck offers a weekly text study via Zoom every Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. We’ll explore the readings for the upcoming Sunday, following the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL). The Zoom link stays the same each week, and everyone is welcome—feel free to invite friends and family from near or far to participate. If you have any questions or experience issues accessing the Zoom meeting, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Deacon Amy. To receive the Zoom link, contact the church office.
This week’s texts are:
Isaiah 11:1-10
- From David’s line, a ruler bringing justice and peace
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
- May the righteous flourish; let there be an abundance of peace. (Ps. 72:7)
Romans 15:4-13
- Live in harmony, welcoming one another
Matthew 3:1-12
- A voice cries: Prepare the way of the Lord
A Message from Self Help, Inc.:
Volunteer Bell Ringers Needed
Did you know that Self Help partners with the Salvation Army every year to run the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Fundraising Campaign?
Festive Self Help volunteers will ring bells at the Smiths grocery stores in Los Alamos and White Rock -- from November 26 through Christmas eve -- to spread cheer and awareness of the critical needs in our communities.
Generous community members deposit cash, change, and checks in the red kettles, raising critical funds for Los Alamos County community members who need help with a utility bill or rent payment.
Signing up for a two-hour bell-ringing shift is a fun, festive, and fulfilling way to spread joy this holiday season and support local families in need. Invite your friends, family, or coworkers to join you!
Join Us! Visit: https://selfhelpla.org/bells/ and scroll to the bottom for Los Alamos and White Rock sign-up buttons.
Diane Smogor, Executive Director
Self Help, Inc
More information on The Open Table Connection can be found at: https://www.opentablenm.org/
Bible in a Year 2025-2026
Join Deacon Amy and your faith community for an endeavor to read the Bible in a Year beginning with our liturgical new year: November 30th, 2025.
If you wish to participate, the reading plan is a downloadable pdf: BibleProject_Reading_Plan_2025.pdf The plan includes links to online resources from “The Bible Project.”
There is also a very helpful website that expands each day’s learning opportunity, BibleProject: One Story That Leads to Jesus
Deacon Amy plans to gather us for community and discussion about once a month throughout the year to commiserate, support each other, and share our new insights and learnings.
"Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path."- Psalm 119:105
2025 Synod Assembly: Follow-Up Resources
Want to read more about what happened at the 2025 Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly? The following website provides slides, some of the videos shown at the Synod Assembly meeting, links to information from the workshops, and other information about specific ministries and topics: https://rmselca.org/synod-assembly-2025-dios-está-aquí-god-here
A congregational synopsis is available in PDF form at: https://rmselca.org/sites/rmselca.org/files/media/2025_synod_assembly_overview-2.pdf
In addition to the events taking place in the main assembly there were a number of workshops and a few have more information available:
- Rev. Barbara Berry-Baily discussion on racism: https://www.whitelutheransforracialjustice.org/
- New Beginning Worshipping Community: https://www.newbeginningswc.org/
- Excellence in Leadership (program for developing lay leaders, next cycle begins in October): https://www.rmselca.org/excellence-in-leadership
- Congregational Ministry Committee “Why Church?”: https://rmselca.org/congregational-ministries-committee
Below you can also find more information about what was discussed at the Pre-Assembly Immigration Summit Event:
- There will be a Border Immersion experience this Nov. 1-7 with Bishop Meghan Aelabouni.
- Many women and children are leaving the US and attempting to live in Mexico at the border until immigration issues clarify or change in the US. They need uniforms, shoes, supplies to attend school.
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https://www.columban.org – click on red donate button and in the comment/memo space type in “For Juarez Migrant Ministry”
- Funds will go to enable students to attend school
- Or make out a check to the Missionary Society of St. Columban, send in and write “For Juarez Migrant Ministry” on the check’s memo line.
- Missionary Society of St. Columban
- 1902 N. Calhoun St.
- St. Columbans, NE 68056
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https://www.columban.org – click on red donate button and in the comment/memo space type in “For Juarez Migrant Ministry”
- Current Landscape of Immigration & AMMPARO information can be found at:
- https://www.elca.org/our-work/relief-and-development/ammparo
- Amparo means refuge, has been ELCA strategy since 2016
To learn more go to: https://www.lsmacademy.org/program
Enrollment is now open for Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) 2026 at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN! LSM is a faith-based residential music academy for high school students who come together to immerse themselves in musical excellence and build a supportive and fun community.
Musical experiences include large ensembles (band, choir, orchestra), chamber music, private lessons, and electives like handbells, jazz, musical theatre, composition, conducting, church music, and more.
Priority enrollment deadline: December 1
Standard enrollment deadline: March 1
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