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Annual event in
which Sunday morning worshipers put God's Word into action by carrying out multiple service projects for the larger community.
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An active group
of women who regularly come together in study, fellowship and service. A number of ministries on this page are a result of
this important group.
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A non-profit organization at Bethlehem that seeks to connect
cultures, promote peace and bring local solutions to global issues.
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A free lending
library for children located in the Multi-Use Building next to the church. Open Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-5pm all year
and during school holidays and summer.
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A non-profit
organization in downtown Encinitas. CRC is dedicated to helping women and children, individuals, and families live safe,
self-sufficient lives by providing critical assistance in the areas of domestic violence services, food programs, and emergency
and transitional housing assistance.
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Bi-weekly sale
of "fair trade" organic coffee, cocoa, tea and chocolate products to benefit small farm cooperatives around the
world.
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Each month becomes
an opportunity to give of oneself. The Giving Tree is located by the front door as you come into the church.
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A part-time Parish Nurse shares her care and expertise.
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Once a year for
two weeks (usually in January or February), Bethlehem hosts families who are transitioning to more self-sustaining circumstances.
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The Biblical concept
of Jubilee, of unburdening society of debt and slavery is put into action with regard to issues of justice and removing the
paralyzing effects of third-world debt.
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Men's Group
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In the process of
being organized.
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Making hundreds of pajamas for kids in need, Pajama project is truly a work of the larger community.
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Prayer concerns
are lifted by a trusted group of folks who maintain confidentiality.
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Prayer shawls are
made amidst wonderful fellowship and shared with church members going through a hard time.
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Quilts are made
in love for people in the community and world-wide through Lutheran World Relief.
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Stephen Ministers
are well-trained listeners who bring a depth of experience and are there for the long-term.
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Help in the
soup kitchen at the Third Avenue Charitable Organization at First Lutheran in downtown San Diego.
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