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November 7, 2024

November 7 Announcements

Adult Faith Formation
Please join us on Sunday, November 10 after worship for an adult educational forum on Dietrich Bonhoeffer offered by Barbara Deines. Barbara is a member of the International Bonhoeffer Society, which "is dedicated to advancing the theology and legacy of German pastor-theologian and Nazi resister, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in the academy, church, and world." Bonhoeffer's legacy continues to teach us, and is particularly relevant in our present times. All are welcome!

Bible Study in November
The Women’s Book and Bible Study group will meet on Monday, November 11 at 9:30am to continue their discussion on Inspired by Rachel Held Evans. Steve Christensen will be leading the Men’s Bible Study group this month. Curiosity. A human trait. A very valuable resource. At the Men's Bible study next Tuesday, November 12, at 8:30 am in the Fellowship Hall we will discuss ideas in puzzling out questions that arise from stories in the Bible.

Gratitude
A huge thank you to Rachel Pritchett for leading worship service the past two weekends, and to Rev. Sonja Selboe for celebrating communion. We are grateful for your presence in the Bethany community and for the sharing of your gifts.

Memorial Services
A memorial service to celebrate Georgia Figgins’ life will be held at Bethany on Saturday, November 16 at 2:00pm. Please note the change in time. All are welcome to come and remember Georgia.

A memorial service to celebrate Barbara Michael’s life will be held at Bethany on Saturday, November 23 at 1:00pm with a reception at Bethany to follow. All are welcome to come and remember Barbara.

Faith Action Network (FAN)
Bethany Lutheran has for a long time supported FAN and its multi-faith “Action for the Common Good” (fanwa.org). As part of that support we take part in Interfaith Advocacy Day in Olympia in February and have a FAN line item in the annual congregational budget.

FAN’s biggest fundraiser is its annual dinner, and again Bethany members have taken part by attending and/or donating funds. This year the dinner will be held in Renton on Sunday, November 17, beginning at 4:30; tickets are $110 per person. Deadline for purchase is Monday, November 11. (More info: https://fanwa.org/a nnual-dinner )

Would you like to attend the dinner in person? A table has been purchased for eight Bethany and Eagle Harbor UCC members to share. Bethany has at least two seats available at this table for $100 each. If you are interested in a ticket/s and possibly carpooling, contact Alice McCain at 360.328.0920 or .

Schola Nova Vespers Service
St. Barnabas’ Schola Nova invites you to Vespers on Sunday, November 17 at 6 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, in the final service of a series honoring female saints. In December, St. Barnabas' evening service will be Advent Lessons & Carols on Sunday, Dec 8, at 6 PM.

If you are a soprano or alto interested in singing with Schola Nova, please contact Music Director Sheila Bristow at

Prayers Are Requested: for Georgia Figgins’ family as they mourn her death; for Ralph Schulz who is under hospice care.

Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are provided by the Altar Guild.

Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
          Altar Duty: Nancy Wetzler
          Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Joe Sommerseth; Lay Reader: Carol Fenner; Hospitality Host: Carol Fenner
          Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Eve & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Linda Knudson; Communion Assistant: Lynn Nordby; Hospitality Hosts: Benay & Lynn Nordby

Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
  Altar Duty: Gail Christensen
          Saturday 5:00pm – Greeters/Ushers: Whitney Lane & Jennie Harris; Lay Reader: Jennie Harris; Hospitality Host: Maimu Truitt
         Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Tim Carlsen & Andy Rimkus; Lay Reader: Andy Rimkus; Communion Assistant: Doug Dudgeon; Hospitality Hosts: Debbie & Andy Rimkus

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October 31, 2024

October 31 Announcements

Celebrating All Saints
Again this weekend we welcome Rachel Pritchett as worship leader and preacher. Rachel is currently completing lay leadership formation with our Northwest Synod. We will be celebrating All Saints at both services this weekend. You are invited to bring a photo or memento of a family member, friend or pet that you love but no longer see as we celebrate the saints who have gone before us. During the service there will be an opportunity to bring your photo forward and light a candle in remembrance.

Bible Study in November
The Rachel Circle Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, November 5 at 10:00am. The Women’s Book and Bible Study group will meet on Monday, November 11 at 9:30am. The Men’s Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, November 12 at 8:30am. All Bible Study groups meet in fellowship hall.

A Thank You from Rachel Circle
Thank you to all who contributed towards the shipping of our quilts and kits. This year we will be shipping 74 quilts, 55 baby kits, and 102 school kits to Lutheran World Relief to help those in need! A special thank you to Joe & Linda Sommerseth and Stan Wiegman for loading all the boxes and transporting them to Seattle.

Chili Cookoff a Hit!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the "Big Bethany Chili Cook-Off" on October 19. Eight chefs shared their best recipes with a narrow victory earned by Pastor Erin with a delicious vegetarian dish. She will have her name proudly displayed on the church trophy—until the next event where a winner is declared. Thank you to "Off the Grid" for providing a number of fun tunes, to the those who helped set up and clean up and to everyone who brought yummy side dishes and desserts. A special thank you, Kathy Dudgeon, for the beautiful poster and for the trophy name plate. And finally, to all who tasted and voted--you made it a great evening.

The LiVE Project
Learn and grow in The Live Project, a Northwest Washington Synod’s educational program for lay people. Enjoy guest speakers and rich discussion on a number of topics in person and online. Bethany has a subscription, so there is no cost to you. For more information, go to https://www.lutheransnw.org/ministries/the-live-project . Then type in LIVEBUNDLE2024 when registering for an offering.

Stephens House Open House
Stephens House invites everyone to drop into their Open House on Saturday, November 2, 3:00-6:00pm. Come meet the staff and learn more about the program and how you might become involved. The Open House is a fundraiser for Stephens House, with tickets available for $20. Light refreshments will be available.

Faith Action Network New Director
Faith Action Network is welcoming a new director! Please join members of Bethany's congregation at the FAN dinner on Sunday, November 17, to hear more about their exciting new chapter and to support their work moving forward after the next election. Click here for more information and to register for the dinner.

If you are a soprano or alto interested in singing with Schola Nova, please contact Music Director Sheila Bristow at

Prayers Are Requested: for Georgia Figgins’ family as they mourn her death; for Ralph Schulz who is under hospice care; for Jennie Harris who recently broke her wrist.

Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are given by Marcy Daley in loving memory of Wayne.

Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
          Altar Duty: Kathy Dudgeon
          Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Charlene Selvar; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen; Hospitality Host: Jim Rohrscheib
          Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Barbara & David Swartling; Lay Reader: David Swartling; Communion Assistant: Barbara Swartling; Hospitality Host: Kristi Sutton

Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
          Altar Duty: TBD
          Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Joe Sommerseth; Lay Reader: Carol Fenner; Hospitality Host: Carol Fenner
         Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Eve & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Linda Knudson; Communion Assistant: Lynn Nordby; Hospitality Hosts: Benay & Lynn Nordby

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