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November 2 Announcements

Time Change: Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend! Enjoy that extra hour when you set your clock back before bed on Saturday.

Faith Formation: Sunday, November 5 is the first Sunday of the month, and there will be NO Sunday school or nursery care so that all of us might be present in worship together. Sunday school and nursery care will resume next week, November 12.

Join us next Sunday, November 12 for a special Adult Education discussion based on Barbara Deines' newly published book, Sleepy Eyed Dreams (available on Amazon), a collection of stories told through her father's eyes growing up in a small town in Minnesota. Come join the discussion to hear about Barbara's inspiration and writing process...and be inspired!

All Saints: This weekend, November 4 & 5, we will be celebrating All Saints. This is a special time to remember and honor those we love who have gone before us. During both the Saturday evening and Sunday morning services, there will be an opportunity to light candles in remembrance of those you love and see no more.

Bethany Variety Show: Come this Saturday, November 4, for "The Better Than Average (?) Variety Show”.  Beverages--wine and non-alcoholic options--and light hors d'oeuvres at 6:00. Show starts at 7:00. We hope to raise funds to benefit World Central Kitchen. Their mission is to serve chef-prepared meals to communities who have been impacted by natural disasters and during humanitarian crises. Brian Stoll, who works for World Central Kitchen, will be with us to talk about the organization before the show. (https://wck.org for more information) There is a suggested donation of $15 cash or check. Checks should be made out to Bethany Lutheran Church with WCK Fundraiser in the memo field. Come see your Bethany friends and people from the community at large entertain with music, skits, dance, and poetry!

Finch Green Update (and Brainstorming Session, Part 2!): Come and participate in Part 2 of the Finch Green brainstorming for the future session this Sunday, November 5 at 11:00am! (Those who attend the Saturday evening service are encouraged to return for this brainstorming session.) Finch Green consultants, Jonathan Davis and Marja Williams, will follow up on the first brainstorming session in early October, and this time they will present illustrations of what a sustainable, multi-generational, affordable housing community could look like on Bethany’s property. In this time of transition from ideas into options, your input and ideas are invited! Whether or not you attended the brainstorming session (with Legos) in October, don’t miss this opportunity to comment, ask questions, and help to translate a vision into reality. All are invited!!

Holden Evening Prayer: Our next Holden Evening Prayer service will be Saturday, November 11 at 5:00pm

November Bible Study: The Rachel Circle Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, November 7 at 10:00am. The Women’s Bible Study and Book Group will meet on Monday, November 13 at 9:30am. The Men’s Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, November 14 at 8:00am. All Bible Study groups meet in fellowship hall.

November Impact Gathering: Mark your calendars for our next Impact Gathering on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 4:00-5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Being the "official" season of Thanksgiving, we'll be doing a "Bring-Your-Favorite-Thanksgiving-Side-Dish" potluck (no turkey, just sides and desserts). We also invite you to bring a donation of a non-perishable food item to contribute to the food bank. Join us for a festive gathering when we will give thanks, break bread, pray, and offer ourselves as the hands and feet of Christ in the world.  Please let Pastor Erin know if you think you might attend.

Quilts, Kits, and More Kits: A huge thank you to the Rachel Circle who made and boxed up 54 quilts, 82 school supply kits, and 51 baby care kits. Thanks also to Joe Sommerseth for loading up the boxes and delivering them so Lutheran World Relief can ship them to those in need all over the world. And a special thanks to the congregation for supporting this ministry with donations towards the cost of shipping!

Join the Altar Guild Flower Team: Enjoy fiddling with flowers? Do you love the fun and creativity of putting together flowers into arrangements? If so, you are invited to put together arrangements for worship, placed each week at the right of the altar. Depending on your schedule, you can do this a couple of times a year, for special occasions or on a more regular basis. Expenses reimbursed. For questions or to volunteer, contact Altar Guild member Rachel Pritchett at (206) 498-0920 or  . 

Compline Services: Compline services will be offered once again this year on the first Sunday of the month at St Cecilia’s Church at 7:00pm The next compline service will be Sunday, November 5.

Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are given by Jan Thrun in celebration of her 85^th birthday.

Thank You to this weekend's Worship Assistants:           
          Altar Duty: Barbara Swartling
          Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Charlene Selvar; Lay Reader: Carol Fenner: Hospitality Host: N/A – Stay for the “Better than Average Variety Show”!
          Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Barbara & David Swartling; Lay Reader: Linnea Chu; Communion Assistant: Linnea Chu; Hospitality Host: Kathy & Doug Dudgeon

Next weekend's Worship Assistants:
          Altar Duty: Barbara Swartling
          Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Jim Rohrscheib; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen: Hospitality Host: Jennie Harris
          Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Nancy & Harry Wetzler; Lay Reader: Harry Wetzler; Communion Assistant: Vicki Browning; Hospitality Host: Miriam Barrenger & Alice McCain

October 26 Announcements

Faith Formation: This week in Sunday school we'll be learning about the rich young ruler who asked Jesus how he could have eternal life. The answer was a hard one for him, just as God's desire for us is sometimes challenging. We'll imagine together how we can give a little deeper in various ways and how we can be forgiving of ourselves when we miss the mark. Join us for the fun in the education building where we'll have a visit, have a snack, and of course, have a lot of fun! Children are invited to join the Sunday school teacher who will walk with them to the education building after the children's message in worship.

Our Adult Education Forum continues with the second of a two part discussion on the book, Live Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most, by Miroslav Volf et al.  There's no need to read the book to participate in the discussion, but there are copies available at Eagle Harbor Books, where we've established a Bethany Book Group. If you mention it, you'll get a discount on the book--and the feel-good endorphin rush about supporting a local bookseller. Join us for conversation about big questions, like what makes a good life? No matter one's age or season in life, there's a lot to say about this topic, and a lot of learning we can do by hearing one another's perspectives. We meet in the sanctuary after worship. 

Reformation Sunday & Blessing the Quilts: Be sure to wear red this weekend as we celebrate Reformation Sunday. We will also be blessing the quilts, baby kits and school supply kits made by the Rachel Circle. You can support the wonderful work of the Rachel Circle by making a donation towards the shipping of the quilts. Look for a donation envelope in your bulletin.

Bethany Nursery: Nursery care is available! If you're interested in having your children in the nursery throughout the entirety of the worship service, please bring them to the education building, upper level, before the service begins. Otherwise, they are welcome to come when the children go to Sunday school after the children's message in worship. When dropping off children, please make sure that you've filled out a registration form (available by asking nursery attendants or Sunday school teachers when you drop kiddos off).

Bethany Variety Show: Come next Saturday for "The Better Than Average (?) Variety Show”, November 4 at Bethany.  Beverages--wine and non-alcoholic options--and light hors d'oeuvres at 6:00pm. Show starts at 7:00pm. We hope to raise funds to benefit World Central Kitchen. Their mission is to serve chef-prepared meals to communities who have been impacted by natural disasters and during humanitarian crises. Brian Stoll, who works for World Central Kitchen, will be with us to talk about the organization before the show. (https://wck.org for more information) There is a suggested donation of $15 cash or check. Checks should be made out to Bethany Lutheran Church with WCK Fundraiser in the memo field. Come see your Bethany friends and people from the community at large entertain with music, skits, dance, and poetry!

Variety Show Set Up: Can you help with setting up for the Variety Show? There are a couple of opportunities to support this fun effort. Set up in the sanctuary will happen on Friday, November 3 at 5:30pm. The team will also need a little help setting up the refreshments on Saturday, November 4 at 4:30pm, and then again in the hour or so before the show starts. Many hands make light work!

All Saints: Next weekend, November 4 & 5, we will be celebrating All Saints. This is a special time to remember and honor those we love who have gone before us. During both the Saturday evening and Sunday morning services, there will be an opportunity to light candles in remembrance of those you love and see no more.

Save the Date!!: Following worship next Sunday, November 5, join consultant Jonathan Davis and see what an affordable housing community on Bethany’s property could look like! Jonathan’s taken input from the October 8 gathering and developed a number of options to show potential layouts of a Finch Green village! Here’s your opportunity to provide comments and receive an update regarding important recent developments!!

November Impact Gathering: Mark your calendars for our next Impact Gathering on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 4:00-5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Being the "official" season of Thanksgiving, we'll be doing a "Bring-Your-Favorite-Thanksgiving-Side-Dish" potluck (no turkey, just sides and desserts). We also invite you to bring a donation of a non-perishable food item to contribute to the food bank. Join us for a festive gathering when we will give thanks, break bread, pray, and offer ourselves as the hands and feet of Christ in the world. 

Join the Altar Guild Flower Team: Enjoy fiddling with flowers? Do you love the fun and creativity of putting together flowers into arrangements? If so, you are invited to put together arrangements for worship, placed each week at the right of the altar. Depending on your schedule, you can do this a couple of times a year, for special occasions or on a more regular basis. Expenses reimbursed. For questions or to volunteer, contact Altar Guild member Rachel Pritchett at (206) 498-0920 or  .

Compline Services: Compline services will be offered once again this year on the first Sunday of the month at St Cecilia’s Church at 7:00pm The next compline service will be Sunday, November 5.

Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are given by the Altar Guild in celebration of Reformation Day.

Thank You to this weekend's Worship Assistants:           
          Altar Duty: Gail Christensen
          Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Luanne & Tom Croker; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen: Hospitality Host: Carolyn & Randy Weiss
          Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Debbie & Andy Rimkus; Lay Reader: Andy Rimkus; Communion Assistant: Vicki Browning; Hospitality Host: Debbie & Andy Rimkus

Next weekend's Worship Assistants:
          Altar Duty: Barbara Swartling
          Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Charlene Selvar; Lay Reader: Carol Fenner: Hospitality Host: Carol Fenner
          Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Barbara & David Swartling; Lay Reader: Linnea Chu; Communion Assistant: Linnea Chu; Hospitality Host: Kathy & Doug Dudgeon