May 7 Announcements
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Happy Mother's Day & 10am Worship
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Womens Book & Bible Study 9:30am |
Rachel Circle Quilting 10am |
Mid-Week Bible Study 9am |
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Bethany Choir Rehearsal 7pm |
Eagle Scout Induction Ceremony for Allie Paulson-Houser
You are cordially invited to a Court of Honor Ceremony honoring our new Eagle Scout, Allie Paulson-Houser.
Please join us Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at 2:00pm at Bethany for an Eagle Scout induction ceremony. Reception to follow. The Bethany Lutheran community has been a generous supporter of Allie's Eagle project by donating children's books. Allie would like to thank you all for your support over the years, and for your tireless work in the community. It means a lot!
Womens Book & Bible Study
Monday, May 11 at 9:30am the Womens Book & Bible Study will be studying and discussing the MMIW story “We Stand for Her” from the Women of the ELCA.
All are welcome!
Men’s Retreat
Men’s Retreat now has 21 men from both Vinland and Bethany signed up to go. Departing Friday May 15th and return Sunday May 17. What you need to bring is a good appetite, sleeping bag, toiletries, change of clothes, Pillow and Towel. We are staying at Anderson Lodge near Mt. St. Helens. Where were you when it erupted on May 18th, 1980, at 8:32 am? Much to discuss and see! $125 cash or check and designate men’s retreat. Contact Doug Olson with any questions.
Vespers with Schola Nova
St. Barnabas' Schola Nova will chant vespers on Sunday, May 17, at 6 PM. Please join us for this contemplative service commemorating Mystic & Theologian, Julian of Norwich.
COBI Planning Commission Approves Finch Green Affordable Housing Development &
Public Hearing Set for May 19 at 1:00 PM!!
On Thursday, April 30, the Planning Commission of the City of Bainbridge Island endorsed the Finch Green affordable housing project, consisting of 22 units of affordable housing on the property of Bethany Lutheran Church! This means that the next step in the permitting process will be a public hearing before a Hearing Examiner now scheduled for Tuesday May 19 at 1:00 PM via Zoom! Stay tuned for more information regarding the upcoming hearing and next steps as the permitting process moves forward!!
NW Washington Synod Gathering – Life in God’s Garden: Seeds of Generosity. Saturday, May 30, 9 – 5.
Please consider joining our synod siblings for this full day to celebrate, learn, and connect around the theme of generosity. This is generosity rooted in God's abundant love for creation. Generosity of time, space, talents, and money. Generosity of our hearts.
We will be gathering at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood & the new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center. We will center our time in worship at 9am with song, communion, preaching by Bishop Shelley, and gratitude and blessing for our Synod VP Kay Edgerton who will be concluding her term this summer. We will welcome our keynote presenter, Rev. Tim Brown, ELCA director for congregational stewardship..png)
Assisting Ministers in Worship
If you are interested in helping lead worship as an Assisting Minister, Pastor Martin will hold a brief introduction/training gathering after on Sunday, June 14th, right after worship. If you want to know more about what being an AM entails, chat with Pastor Martin. 
Louise Urness Memorial Service
The Urness family is planning a Memorial for their Mother, Louise for June 27th. Time will be early afternoon with exact time to follow.
Seattle PRIDE Parade
Members of the NWW Synod will be marching in the Seattle PRIDE parade on Sunday, June 28. We are limited to 200 people. If you are interested in taking part in this, please let Bethany’s office know.
Women’s Retreat
SAVE THE DATE... We will return to Pilgrim Firs again this year, Friday to Sunday, October 9-11. Women from Vinland Lutheran will join us for a fun and interesting weekend. Cost and theme are still to be determined. We hope you can join us! 
Helpline House Food Donations
The Little Red Wagon near the entrance is there to highlight our ministry to our neighbors living with food scarcity. Each first Sunday, our Sunday School will bring up our offerings of food as we bring the financial mission support offerings.
Lay Eucharist Ministry
We are looking for volunteers who would like to serve communion to at-home members as well as suggestions for at-home members who would like to be served. If interested, please contact the church office. 
Vinland Lutheran Preschool is seeking a lead preschool teacher for next year
Vinland Lutheran Preschool has a lead preschool teacher position opening up for the 2026-27 school year. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact the director, Janean Moriarty, at
for more information. Thank you and play all day!
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Want to Join the Bethany Community?
If you would like information about Bethany Lutheran, please talk to Pastor Martin or contact the office during the week. Kelsey, our office administrator’s contact information is below.
This Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Linnea Chu
Greeter/Ushers: Eve & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Claire Dasler; Communion Assistants: Carol & Ron Fenner; Hospitality Hosts: Claire & Marty Dasler
Next Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Alice McCain
Greeter/Ushers: Nancy Wetzler & Steve Deines ; Lay Reader: Barbara Deines; Communion Assistants: Barbara Deines & Alice McCain; Hospitality Hosts: Linnea Chu & Miriam Barrenger
Additions to Announcements, Prayer Chain requests, and questions can be directed to Kelsey, Bethany’s Office Administrator: Email or Call 206.842.4241.
