October at BLC!

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” — Proverbs 27:17

As October comes to a close, I’m struck by the ways God has moved through our congregation this month. We’ve celebrated significant milestones together—handing out over 100 Bibles to our community, welcoming a new child through baptism, and celebrating 11 young confirmands. Each of these moments is a powerful reminder of our mission and the joy of sharing life in Christ as “iron sharpens iron.”

Thank you to each of you who supported these ministries through your prayers, time, and resources. Every act of service and generosity makes it possible for us to continue this work. As you read through this newsletter, know that you are a vital part of what God is doing at BLC.

Rev. Dr. Gerard Bolling—Lead Pastor

Confirmation Sunday!

At the end of the month we had the joy of welcoming 11 new confirmands and 3 member transfers into our church family. It was a wonderful service, filled with so much joy for the opportunity to walk alongside people of all ages in their faith journeys. What a blessing it is to grow together in the Lord!

Join us in celebrating these new members and the vibrant future of our church community.

Interested in supporting our ministry as we continue to welcome and teach others? Learn how you can get involved HERE.

Spanish Lake EAC

Every month, we’re thrilled to spotlight one of our EAC sites! Across four locations in North City St. Louis, we serve hundreds of kids, providing safe, welcoming spaces where they can thrive. These hubs of hope exist because of the dedication and teamwork of so many: from our incredible daily staff to food service teams, drivers, and the generous donors who fuel this mission. It’s a true community effort, with countless hands and hearts making a lasting difference in the lives of these children!

Specifically, our Spanish Lake site is thriving! The kids are growing, learning, and discovering more about Jesus each day. We love the opportunity to serve them and watch their creativity shine—especially through projects like these recent arts and crafts.

Would you like to support programs like this? Find ways to give HERE!

Halloween Party and Bible Handout

This month, we enjoyed a wonderful time of fellowship and outreach. At our annual Halloween Party, kids collected candy, played games, showed off their costumes, and wrapped up the day with a fun movie—an event made possible by the efforts of many in our community.

We also had the joy of sharing God’s Word by handing out over 100 Bibles to those in our neighborhood, ensuring anyone interested could take home a Bible. Witnessing the excitement and gratitude from so many was truly inspiring.

Want to support future events and outreach efforts? Find out how you can get involved HERE.

Your generous contributions play a crucial role in sustaining BLC's mission and ministry. Through your consistent giving, we are able to create an inviting environment for our community. Your continued support enables us to make a positive impact, both within our congregation and for the greater North St. Louis Area.

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Thank You Holy Cross!

We’re deeply thankful to the group from Holy Cross in Kearney, Nebraska for making the long journey to help us transform our building! They took on the huge task of repainting our entire main floor from teal to red, bringing new energy to our space. Serving alongside them was a joy, and we had a wonderful time connecting over dinner and a fun evening at Top Golf.

Would you like to support projects like these? Find out how you can get involved HERE!

Pastor Appreciation Month

As Pastor Appreciation Month came to a close, we celebrated these two incredible leaders for all they do as our pastors! Our congregation shared gifts, appreciation boards, and gratitude, honoring their dedication, guidance, and care. We’re grateful every day for their impact on our lives.

Would you like to support our pastoral ministry? Discover ways to give and get involved HERE.

Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare!

This fall, the kids at Bethlehem Lutheran Childcare brought Halloween to life with painted pumpkins and a Costume Day. They showed off their creativity and enthusiasm, creating great memories. Our team is always finding ways to make learning feel like home.

Would you like to support moments like these?

Discover how you can help HERE and purchase something from our Amazon list, HERE.

How You Can Support!

We’re committed to finding new ways to serve our community by creating spaces for worship, connection, and care. Your support helps us bring these opportunities to life as we grow together in faith. Thank you for being part of our journey!

Consistent giving is the best way to support BLC. You can give a one-time sum, or, through our website, you can set up recurring gifts. By doing this, we can better plan for the future!

Pastor Bolling at Lutheran South

This month, Pastor Bolling had the privilege of speaking at Lutheran South’s chapel service. We’re grateful to partner with outstanding schools like Lutheran South and to see ministry thriving in so many places. We love getting to witness our Bethlehem youth actively involved in their school communities.

Interested in supporting our outreach efforts? Learn how you can help HERE!

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Baptism of Jameah!

This month, we celebrated the baptism of Jameah, welcoming her into the family of God. Each baptism powerfully reminds us of God’s love and grace, marking a new beginning filled with faith and hope.

Want to support our ministry in creating more moments like this?

Learn how you can help HERE!

Thank you Lutheran North

Thank you to Lutheran North's students for their remarkable contribution to our community. As part of their Faith in Action Day, two groups of high schoolers joined us on-site this month getting lots of work done. Also, their middle school classmates crafted hundreds of sanitary product kits to support our new ministry. They volunteered in our school and childcare and even tackled building clean-up projects with impressive dedication. Seeing these young students serve with us was a powerful reminder of what it means to live out our faith together.

Interested in supporting this work? Discover ways to give HERE!