September 10 Announcements

THIS WEEKS CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT BETHANY... 

BETHANY EVENTS IN BOLD & NON-BETHANY EVENTS IN ITALICS

BETHANY ANNOUCNEMENTS

Rally Day is This Sunday!!
After the service and before lunch, we will assemble 125 School Kits for Lutheran World Relief. Last year went very fast with many hands along the assembly line. Lunch will be fried and grilled chicken with the congregation bringing sides and salads to share. This is a wonderful time to welcome back folks from their summer travels.

& Sunday School begins again!
This Sunday also starts the Fall Sunday School year. Mr. Science will be on hand to kick off our new year. Children are released to Sunday School after the Children’s Sermon with Pastor Martin. Ages 3 and up are welcome to join Kathy Dudgeon for a story, craft, and snack each Sunday.

Women’s Book & Bible Study Begins September 14th
Monday, September 14 begins a new program year together by reading, Jesus and the Disinherited, by Howard Thurman.

Special Council Meeting September 15 at 7pm

Meeting will be regarding Finch Green issues and updates.

Adult Education Forum 26-27 Program Year Begins September 20!
On Sunday, September 20, following the service, the inaugural adult forum will be a presentation by Eric Hoffman on the faith tradition of Islam. Eric is a retired Bainbridge High School teacher. Very popular with students, for many years he taught an enlightening and often inspiring class on World Religions. Don't miss this informative opportunity!

CROP Hunger Walk, Sept. 20
$1=$4 for your CROP Hunger Walk donation!  A Bethany member will match your donation to the Bethany CROP Hunger Walk Team up to $1000.  In addition, a local community member matches all Bainbridge/North Kitsap CROP Hunger Walk donations up to $15,000.  What a deal!
September 20 is the day to Walk for CROP! CROP Hunger Walks raise funds for Church World Service, bringing hope, food, clothing, housing, education, and hygiene resources around the world. During last winter’s atmospheric river Church World Service provided hotel vouchers for people flooded out of their homes. You can donate or sign up to walk at Bethany Lutheran’s CROP Hunger Walk page at this link: https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/team/bethany-lutheran-3
Chris Christensen will have walker envelopes on Sunday, Sept. 20.  You can pick up an envelope to return the following Sunday, Sept. 27.

St. Barnabas' Schola Nova
Chant vespers on Sunday, September 20, at 6 PM. Please join us for this contemplative service commemorating Hildegard of Bingen, mystic and scholar.

Women's Retreat—Oct 9-11
Attention all Bethany Women!  We have at least 1 scholarship to attend the Oct 9-11 Women's Retreat at Pilgrim Firs near Port Orchard.  If you have been waiting to sign up, please do so ASAP.  We hope someone will be able to use this scholarship donated by a generous Bethany member for this year.  Our theme is women working to preserve our environment:  a time for learning paired with friendship and fun.  Hope you can join us!  Questions?  Contact Mary Jensen at   or Colleen Chupik at colleen,
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS SEPTEMBER 14^TH!!! and pay up for a fun and informative weekend with Bethany and Vinland women at Pilgrim Firs. (See https://pilgrim-firs.org/ to check out the site) Include your email so we can send you more details in advance. Cost for the full weekend is $211 which includes 5 meals. Saturday only (arrive at 9:00 a.m.)  is $52 with 2 meals. Drop a check at the office or put it in the collection plate with Women's Retreat in the Memo line.

Donations for Helpline Red Wagon!
Please bring your non-perishable food as well as cleaning and personal care products.
These last two categories are not part of SNAP benefits but are important to us all in daily life.

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Formally Welcoming the Following New Members Into Our Bethany Family This Sunday!
Bonnie Clark, Jessica Edwards, Jonathan Edwards, Martin Eldred, Shelly Eldred, Angela (Angie) Strand

This Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Nancy Wetzler; Assisting Minister: Barbara Swartling
Greeter: Jim Rohrscheib; Ushers: Luanne & Tom Croker; Lay Reader: David Swartling; Communion Assistants: Barbara & David Swartling; Hospitality Hosts: Rally Day – Fellowship Committee

Next Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Vickie Bech; Assisting Minister: Doug Dudgeon
Greeter: Joe Sommerseth; Ushers: Stephen Deines & Tim Carlsen; Lay Reader: Barbara Deines; Communion Assistants: Doug Dudgeon & Lynn Nordby; Hospitality Hosts: Linnea Chu & Mirriam Barrenger

Please have announcement additions to Kelsey by Wednesday at noon to allow time for printing.
Announcements, Prayer Chain requests, and questions can be sent to Kelsey, Bethany’s Office Administrator: Email

September 3 Announcements

Events at Bethany this Week…
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BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Come join us for Rally Day, September 13th!
Rally Day has been our traditional return to Fall programming. This year we have a couple of extra events as well. During the worship service, we will be welcoming new members into the Bethany family. Please take an opportunity to meet them and welcome them, if you haven't already. After the service and before lunch, we will assemble 125 School Kits for Lutheran World Relief.  Last year went very fast with many hands along the assembly line. Lunch will be fried and grilled chicken with the congregation bringing sides and salads to share. This is a wonderful time to welcome back folks from their summer travels.

Sunday School begins again!
September 13th also starts the Fall Sunday School year. Mr. Science will be on hand to kick off our new year. Children are released to Sunday School after the Children’s Sermon with Pastor Martin. Ages 3 and up are welcome to join Kathy Dudgeon for a story, craft, and snack each Sunday.

Women’s Book & Bible Study Begins September 14th
Monday, September 14 begins a new program year together by reading, Jesus and the Disinherited, by Howard Thurman.


Special Council Meeting September 15 at 7pm
Meeting will be regarding Finch Green issues and updates.

CROP Hunger Walk, Sept. 20
September 20 is the day to Walk for CROP! CROP Hunger Walks raise funds for Church World Service,
bringing hope, food, clothing, housing, education, and hygiene resources around the world.
During last winter’s atmospheric river Church World Service provided hotel vouchers for people flooded out of their homes.
You can donate or sign up to walk at Bethany Lutheran’s CROP Hunger Walk page at this link: 
CROP Hunger Walk with Bethany Lutheran

Adult Education Forum 26-27 Program Year Begins September 20!
On Sunday, September 20, following the service, the inaugural adult forum will be a presentation by Eric Hoffman on the faith tradition of Islam. Eric is a retired Bainbridge High School teacher. Very popular with students, for many years he taught an enlightening and often inspiring class on World Religions. Don't miss this informative opportunity!

Cruise with Church of Steadfast Love – Oct. 5^th
We have been invited by Pastor Kristy at Church of Steadfast Love to a special gathering on the Argosy Cruise in Seattle. Date: Monday, October 5^th. Boarding Time: 4:15 p.m. Return Time: 6:00 p.m. Where: Seattle Waterfront (Pier 54) 1001 Alaskan Way. Details: Food and 2 drinks will be provided. This event is free to you, donations greatly appreciated!  All participants must be 18+ No dogs or other animals allowed.  They have about 10 places reserved for Bethany folks.  Sign-up sheet in the hall near the Fellowship Hall. 

Deadline for signing up is Tuesday, September 8^th.

More Info for the Women's Retreat—Oct 9-11
September 14 is the last day to sign up and pay up for a fun and informative weekend with Bethany and Vinland women at Pilgrim Firs. (See https://pilgrim-firs.org/ to check out the site) Include your email so we can send you more details in advance. Cost for the full weekend is $211 which includes 5 meals. Saturday only (arrive at 9:00 a.m.)  is $52 with 2 meals. Drop a check at the office or put it in the collection plate with Women's Retreat in the Memo line. Pilgrim Firs can accommodate special dietary needs and there are 2 rooms that are fully accessible. If scholarship money would be helpful, please contact Vicki Browning ( ). For other questions check with Mary Jensen at   or Colleen Chupik at 

Finch Green Project Drawings:
Thanks to the work of Tom Croker and David Swartling, we now have updated architect renderings for our Finch Green affordable housing project available for our perusal.
Located in the hallway and the Fellowship Hall, the drawings give a “bird’s-eye” view of how the new homes will fit in relationship to our existing structures.

Sanctuary Prayer Wall:
On the east wall of the Sanctuary, we have revived our Prayer Wall. The Wall is made up of stacked bricks & on the table you will find small pieces of paper.
Anytime during worship, please feel free to write your prayer concern on the paper and slip it into the wall.

Donations for Helpline Red Wagon!
Please bring your non-perishable food as well as cleaning and personal care products.
These last two categories are not part of SNAP benefits but are important to us all in daily life.

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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 Altar flowers are provided by Allen & McKenna Lang in honor of their anniversary and gratitude for kindness!

 This Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Linnea Chu; Greeter: Steve Christensen & Kathy Dudgeon; Ushers: Jim Rohrscheib & Joe Sommerseth;
Lay Reader: Carol Fenner; Communion Assistants: Ron & Carol Fenner; Hospitality Hosts: Kristi Sutton & Vicki Browning

 Next Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Carol Fenner; Greeter: Jim Rohrscheib; Ushers: Luanne & Tom Croker; Lay Reader: David Swartling;
Communion Assistants: Barbara & David Swartling; Hospitality Hosts: Rally Day – Fellowship Committee

Please have announcement additions to Kelsey by Wednesday at noon to allow time for printing.
Announcements, Prayer Chain requests, and questions can be sent to Kelsey, Bethany’s Office Administrator: Email