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February 19 Announcements

Season of Lent
Join us Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall for “dinner church”  
which begins with a Soup Supper & is followed by a brief worship using Marty Haugen’s “Holden Evening Prayer.”

Adult Education at Bethany!
Biweekly forums start after this Sunday’s service. This week we will learn about the history, mission, and work of the Housing Resources of Bainbridge from their Board. Bethany prides our partnership with H.R.B. & we encourage you to stay to learn about the vital role this organization plays in our community.

Pre Communion Classes
If you feel that your child is ready to begin taking the Lord's Supper or feel that they could use some further age-appropriate instruction about what it is about, please talk to Pastor Martin or contact the office during the week.

Men's Compline Service
The Men’s Compline Choir of Bainbridge Island, an ecumenical ministry, is offering the service of Compline, or Night Prayer, the final prayer liturgy of the day. Set your heart and mind at peace with this service of prayer and reflection next Sunday, March 1, at 7:00pm and the first Sunday of every month, October through June, at St. Cecilia Church. All are welcome.

Attention Thrivent Financial Members!
If you are holding 2025 Thrivent Choice Dollars, members have until March 31, 2026 to designate those Dollars!.
Thrivent Financial members with an annuity of at least $25,000 or annual insurance premiums over $1,000 earn Thrivent Choice Dollars. Members holding Thrivent Choice Dollars have the option of designating their accumulated dollars to any of over 20,000 Lutheran organizations, including Bethany. If you feel you are eligible to participate in the Thrivent Choice Dollar program, or are uncertain about your eligibility, visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice for details.

Helpline House Food Donations
A donation basket for non-perishables is by the front door and a most needed items list is posted by the basket. Thank you for your generosity!

Social Media Links!
Bethany Lutheran Church - ELCA Facebook 
BethanyLutheranELCA Instagram

Thank You to this Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
       Altar Duty: Gail Christenson
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Dick Coar & Jim Rohrsceib; Lay Reader: Barbara Swartling; Communion Assistants: Vicki Browning & Linnea Chu; Hospitality Hosts: Vicki Browning & Gail Christenson

Next Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
       Altar Duty: Linnea Chu
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Eve & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Rachel Pritchett; Communion Assistants: Rachel Pritchett & Vicki Browning; Hospitality Hosts: **Looking for people willing to help**

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.

Additions to Announcements, Prayer Chain requests, and questions can be directed to Kelsey, Bethany’s Office Administrator:
Email or Call 206.842.4241.

Bethany is a Reconciling in Christ congregation, which is an affirmation of welcome that specifically names people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, and also expresses a commitment to racial equity.

February 12 Announcements

Lent is Starts this Wednesday!
Sign-ups sheets for soup and side dishes is on the bulletin boards in the hallway.

Ash Wednesday February 18^th 12pm & 6pm! 
This Wedsesday, February 18^th We offer two worship opportunities: 12:00 noon and at 6pm.
Holy Communion will be offered at both services.
Worship Assistants are needed in both of these service times. Please reach out to help!

Midweek Lenten services 
Lenten services begin February 25 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall The Format “dinner church” begins with a Soup Supper & is followed by a brief worship using Marty Haugen’s “Holden Evening Prayer.” Choir will gather for practice at 7:15 on those evenings.

Rachels Circle
The Rachel Circle would like to thank the congregation for generously increasing our portion of the church's budget for the coming year.  The money will help us to continue our support of Lutheran World Relief.  We also thank you all for help with our shipping costs and the school kits.  There are many other ways that you can help support our efforts.  You might consider donating your used sheets to us or, using the guides from the Lutheran World Relief website (lwr.org), purchasing items for the baby kits or personal care kits.  There's a box for donations outside of the church office.

Altar Flowers
This weekends altar flowers have been provided by Vicki Browning in memory of her daughter Susan.

Adult Education at Bethany
Beginning on February 22, the first Sunday in Lent, twice/monthly forums will take place after the Sunday service. The first presentation will be by the Housing Resources Board of Bainbridge. We will learn about its history, mission and work. Not only will this presentation be of interest because of Bethany's partnership with HRB but also because of the vital role this organization plays in our community. Come and learn!

Pre Communion Classes
If you feel that your child is ready to begin taking the Lord's Supper or feel that they could use some further age-appropriate instruction about what it is about, please talk to Pastor Martin or contact the office during the week.

We Need Your Help to Assist During Worship Services
Email Admin for more info – Kelsey –
All help is welcome, special goodies or early set up/after clean up is always appreciated as well!

Helpline House Food Donations
The basket by the front entry is for nonperishable food donations to Helpline House. A most needed items list is posted by the basket. Helpline cannot currently accept clothing donations, homemade items or items past their expiration dates. Financial donations to Fishline in Poulsbo and Helpline House of Bainbridge are an annual part of Bethany's budget. Please see Barbara Deines if you are interested. Thank you for your generosity!

Schola Nova at St. Barnabas
Schola Nova will chant vespers on Sunday, February 15, at 6 PM. Please join us for this short contemplative service at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church for a commemoration of the Transfiguration.

Please Like & Follow our updated Social Media accounts.

Want to Know More About Becoming Part of 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 can be emailed at

If you have a Prayer Chain request, please reach out to Kelsey at the Bethany office. You can email or call 206-842-4241.

Thank You to this Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
        Altar Duty: Kathy Dudgeon
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Carol & Ron Fenner; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen; Communion Assistants: Barbara & Stephen Deines Hospitality Host: Kathy & Doug Dudgeon

Bethany is a Reconciling in Christ congregation, which is an affirmation of welcome that specifically names people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, and also expresses a commitment to racial equity.