June 11 Bethany Announcements
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Sunday 14th |
Monday 15th |
Tuesday 16th |
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Saturday 20th |
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10am Worship & Fellowship Hour
Assisting Ministers Intro with Pastor Martin |
Womens Book & Bible Study 11am End of Year Potluck @ Helen’s |
Rachel Circle Quilting 10am |
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Bainbridge Pride Festival 12-8 |
Bethany Council Approves 17 Endowment Fund Grants!
At its meeting on June 9, Bethany’s Council approved all 17 Endowment Fund Grant applications received by the Endowment Committee. The total amount awarded will be $25,044 to be paid from the Mission Endowment Fund. The awards include local agencies such as Helpline House, North Kitsap Fishline House, Young Life, as well as organizations that have an historical connection to Bethany such as the Church of Steadfast Love, Nyer Urness Home (part of Compass Housing Alliance), and Holden Village. The awards also include organizations providing support around the world, such as Lutheran World Relief, Operation Bootstrap Africa, and the United Lutheran Theological Seminary in Namibia. (A complete list of the Endowment Fund grant recipients is available on the Bethany website and on the counter outside the sanctuary!)
Because Endowment Fund grants were not made in the past two years, the Council concluded that it was reasonable and appropriate (and consistent with the Endowment Committee’s rules of the road) to authorize awards at this level. (The Mission Endowment Fund has approximately $225,000, most of which is invested in the ELCA Foundation.) The Council also endorsed the Endowment Committee’s recommendation that recipients provide follow-up reports on how the funds were used, which information will be shared with the congregation to inform everyone how we live into our commitment to demonstrate “”Passion for God, Compassion for Others”. Stay tuned!! 
Bainbridge Pride Festival
Bethany has signed up for a booth at Bainbridge Pride on Saturday, June 20 Noon-8pm at Waterfront Park, 301 Shannon Dr. SE.
We are still awaiting final details from the organizers, but a few things are needed:
Volunteers - If you would like to join Pastor Martin and others to represent Bethany, please sign up on the bulletin board.
Awning- If you have a pop-up awning that we could borrow for the day, please let Pastor Martin know.
This is an important way to witness to our community our intentional inclusive welcome to all of God's children in Jesus' name.
Louise Urness Funeral Service
The Urness family has scheduled services for their Mother, Louise for June 27th at 4pm here at Bethany Lutheran Church. All who knew and loved her are welcome.
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.
Tim & Talent Surveys!
If you did not already send in your Time and Talent Survey or did not get one, they can be found outside of the sanctuary.
Note from Bethany Office
As seasons for many activities and groups are coming to an end with Summer. Please remember we have had many staff changes in the last year. Don’t forget to let the Bethany Office know when the new season will begin for updates on the Bethany calendar, announcements, etc. Thank you!
Vespers with Schola Nova
St. Barnabas' Schola Nova will chant vespers on Sunday, June 21, at 6 PM. Please join us for this contemplative, half-hour service.
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.
Bethany Preschool is Hiring!
There are two openings at the preschool. Bumblebee Class Assistant – Tues & Thurs, 8:30am-11:30am and Firefly Class Assistant – Mon, Weds, & Fri. 8:30am-12:30pm
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. 
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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
Gail & Dave Christensen for his 86th Birthday! Thank you!
This Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Barbara Swartling
Greeter: Joe Sommerseth; Ushers: Eve & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Rachel Pritchett; Communion Assistants: Carol & Ron Fenner; Hospitality Hosts: Becci Kerstetter & Karen Kushner
Next Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Kathy Dudgeon
Greeter: Kathy Dudgeon; Ushers: Jim Rohrscheib & Steve Christensen; Lay Reader: Mike Curtis; Communion Assistants: Vicki Browning & Jeff Sievertson; Hospitality Hosts: Benay & Lynn Nordby
Additions to Announcements, Prayer Chain requests, and questions can be directed to Kelsey, Bethany’s Office Administrator: Email or Call 206.842.4241.
