May 1 Announcements
Bethany in Transition
The Worship and Music team continues to meet regularly to provide leadership in coordinating pulpit supply, pastoral care and general worship activities, as well as communicating with the church council regarding any congregational concerns. Please contact any team member if you have questions or input: Sylvia Cauter, Chris Christensen, Linnea Chu, Kathy Dudgeon, or Lynn Nordby.
They are grateful for the Ushers and Altar Guild who are picking up tasks for worship that our pastors have done such as light candles, put out the FM supplies/info, turn on sanctuary lights, etc. Pastor Kristy Daniels and Pastor Erin are providing Pastoral Care for congregants during this transition period. If you have a pastoral care need, please call the church office and Debbie will assist you. If Debbie is not there to take your call, leave a message or call the number provided for emergencies.
Our congregation is full of competent, creative, conscientious people, and this is the perfect time to get more involved in the life of Bethany. Worship volunteers to assist with ushering, reading scripture, assisting with communion or hosting hospitality are always needed. If you are interested in this opportunity to serve, contact Debbie at . If you would like to serve on the council, there is a vacancy and they would love to have you. Don’t hesitate to call Vicki Browning, council president (206-769-6480), with any questions.
May Bible Study
The Rachel Circle Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, May 6 at 10:00am. The Women’s Book and Bible Study group will meet on Monday, May 12 at 9:30am to discuss “The Pointless People” by Pastor Dan Erlander. The Men’s Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, May 13 at 8:30am. All Bible study groups meet in Fellowship Hall.
Mother’s Day at Bethany
We welcome our own Rachel Pritchett as our worship leader next Sunday, May 11, Mother’s Day. In addition to traveling recently to Namibia where she took part in a companion-synod visitation, Rachel has been participating in a Northwest Synod lay leadership program. Rachel received the appropriate training and has been approved by the Synod to celebrate Holy Communion. Please join us as Rachel preaches and celebrates Holy Communion for the first time as a lay worship leader.
Sunday School in May
There will be no Sunday School this Sunday, May 4 or May 25 (Memorial Day weekend). Mrs. Dudgeon will be here with stories, snacks and fun for the children on May 11 and May 18.
Debbie Out of the Office
Debbie is attending a family wedding this weekend and out of the office until Monday, May 5. She will return any phone messages or emails when she returns.
Save the Date!
Saturday, May 17 is our next fellowship event—Trivia Night! Come at 6:00pm for a potluck (no sign up required—dessert provided so please bring main dishes and salads) and form teams to take on questions of every kind. The evening will include live music by our own "Off the Grid" and our Trivia Master will be Lynn Nordby in honor his Norwegian roots on this Norwegian Independence Day.
Vespers Service on Mother’s Day
St. Barnabas’ Schola Nova and St. Cecilia’s Compline Choir invite you to a special vespers service for Mother’s Day. Come hear the music of Biebl and Casals, plus beautiful chant. Sunday, May 11, 6:00 PM, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.
Martha and Mary Online Auction
Join Martha and Mary‘s annual Generations of Care online auction, May 30-June 6, 2025. Caring for kids and seniors since 1891, Martha and Mary is a valued Lutheran Services partner. Bethany has pledged to provide two themed baskets for bidding and we need everyone’s help. Envelopes for donations in support of Martha and Mary are available on the table in the narthex. Please make checks out to ‘Bethany Lutheran Church’ with ‘Martha and Mary’ in the memo line. If you have questions or items you would like to donate to the auction catalog, please contact Benay Nordby, Linnea Chu, Noreen Sievertson or Kristi Sutton.
Prayers are requested: for Martha Shonkwiler, who is experiencing some health concerns.
Altar Flowers: The altar flowers for this Sunday are provided by the Altar Guild. Please consider signing up to provide altar flowers in honor or memory of a special person or occasion. See the flower chart on the hallway bulletin board for more information.
Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Carol Fenner
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Nancy & Harry Wetzler; Lay Reader: Claire Dasler; Communion Assistant: Linnea Chu; Hospitality Hosts: Vicki Browning & Linnea Chu
Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Linnea Chu
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Barbara & David Swartling; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen; Communion Assistant: Carol Fenner; Hospitality Hosts: Kristi Sutton & Benay Nordby
