Memorials and Special Gifts

In order to enhance the mission of Bethlehem, we have gathered this listing of opportunities for special gifts.  We hope that it will be helpful as we continue as “a family of God journeying together touching lives by welcoming, worshiping, teaching and serving.”

For more information, please contact the church office at
(605) 225-9740 ext. 14

Welcoming
  • Visual enhancements for the Fellowship Hall, Narthex and Sanctuary

Worshiping

  • Sunday bulletin sponsorship ($55 for weekend or Wednesday bulletins)
  • Sunday radio broadcast sponsorship ($110)
  • Monthly web page sponsorship ($50)
  • Mallets for hand bells and Orff instruments
  • Piano books for Wednesday Night Live!
  • Anthem music for hand bells, brass ensemble and Senior and Youth Choirs
  • Costumes for Drama Library
  • CD player for music rooms
  • Music Camp Scholarships ($100)
  • Children’s Musical (copyright, books, music and costumes - $250)
  • Timpani (kettle drums)
  • Window shades for Sanctuary
  • Third manual to complete sanctuary organ

Teaching

  • Children’s books: Christmas or Easter
  • Faith Milestones
    • General
    • Baptism (Faith Chests, Luther’s Small Catechism)
    • Contemporary English Version Bible (3rd grade student)
    • Beginner’s Bible (1st grade student)
  • Vacation Bible School snacks and supplies
  • Tables and chairs for classrooms
  • Preschool Scholarships
  • CD players for classroom

Serving

  • School materials for “Child of Cameroon” ($10)
  • Food for one family meal at the Aberdeen Food Shelter ($25)
  • World Hunger
    • food for 10 children ($2.50)
    • 50 lbs of seed grain ($25)
  • Social Concerns Ministry (support local people in need)
  • Feed a family at BLC's Wednesday Night Supper ($25)
  • Habitat for Humanity
    • 1 piece sheetrock ($10)
    • 1 window unit for home ($125)

Youth & Family

  • Weekend retreat scholarships ($25)
  • Summer Bible Camp Scholarships ($100)
  • Summer Mission Trip ($360)
  • Books for Children’s Library
  • Family Fun Day supplies

Youth Center

  • Nintendo Wii
  • Board games
  • Ping pong balls and net
  • Money donations to purchase:
    • Furnishings
    • Air Hockey Table
    • CDs/Videos/DVDs

Administration

  • Postage for monthly newsletter ($150/month)
  • Utilities
    • Heat for one day ($29)
    • Lights for one day ($89)
  • Lawn Mower/Snow Equipment
  • Timed lock/entrance doors
Bethlehem Lutheran Church • Phone: 605-225-9740 • Email: blc@nvc.net