June 1 Announcements
Summer Newsletter: The Summer Newsletter is ready for your reading pleasure. Click here or pick up a copy in the narthex.
Holden Evening Prayer: On Saturday, June 3 at the 5pm service, Bethany will be using the Holden Evening Prayer liturgy. Holden Village has invited congregations/ministries around the globe to participate in this beloved liturgy that day, blending our voices in praise of God and in unity with all God’s people.
Thank You Bethany Choir!: A big thank you to the Bethany choir and it’s director, Sylvia Cauter, for another wonderful year of excellent special music. Sylvia has it set up that there will be special music throughout the summer as well, with individuals and small groups. We are grateful for her faithful leadership, and for the dedication and excellence of our choir. See the newsletter for more.
A Baby Shower for Babies All Over the World: The Rachel Circle is throwing a baby shower! Come support Lutheran World Relief by bringing a gift for the baby care kits that are distributed all over the world. Clothing and blankets must be new or gently used. A list of the items needed can be found in the narthex and on the hallway bulletin. Everyone, young and old, is invited to the shower which will be held on June 10th at 2:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. There will be food and beverages, along with a game or two. And there will be cake! Please RSVP on the signup sheet so the Rachel Circle can plan the right amount of snacks and cake.
It’s a Tailgate Party!: On Sunday, June 11, Bethany will honor our faithful Preschool teachers, especially those who have served long tenures and are retiring from their regular teaching roles. We will also welcome our new Preschool Director, Julianne Haggart. Following worship we will have a cookout/tailgate party in honor of Jim Rohrscheib’s service as the Bethany Treasurer. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. You are invited to bring side dishes or desserts to accompany this picnic lunch. In the spirit of “tailgating”, you are invited to wear the colors of your favorite sports team.
End of the Preschool Year: The Bethany Lutheran Preschool year is coming to an end. As is tradition, each class has a brief end of the year celebration. The schedule is as follows: Fireflies – Tuesday, June 13th 6-7pm; Bumblebees – Wednesday, June 14th 5-5:45pm; Grasshoppers - Wednesday, June 14th 6:30-7:30pm.
Celebration of Life: The family of Margot Jacobs invites Bethany members to a celebration of her life on Tuesday, June 20 at noon. The celebration will take place at Faye Bainbridge Park in the hillside picnic shelter near the exit. All are welcome to attend.
Community Peace Rally: A peace rally has been organized by Rev. Susan Griggs (of Tracyton, UMC) on June 4 on the steps of the Poulsbo City Hall at 5:00pm. Rev Griggs and others have been working with Latino families of students who are experiencing racial injustice at North Kitsap Schools. Several Poulsbo faith communities are involved and have invited all faith communities in Kitsap county to support North Kitsap Hispanic and BIPOC families in their request for an open community conversation with local officials and police.
Office of Compline: The Men’s Compline Choir will sing the Office of Compline on Sunday, June 4, 7:00pm at St Cecilia’s Church. Compline, also called Night Prayer, is the last of the traditional daily services sung by monastic communities and dates back to at least the 8th century.
Office of Evensong: Women’s Schola of Bainbridge Island will sing the Office of Evensong at 6 pm on Sunday, June 11, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Come hear traditional plainsong, anthems, psalms, and chants, and let the grace of sung prayer refresh you for the week to come.
Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are given by Jennie and Dennis Harris in celebration of family.
Thank You to this weekend's Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Kathy Dudgeon
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Jennie Harris; Lay Reader: Jennie Harris: Hospitality Hosts: Veronika & Jim Rohrscheib
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/ Ushers: Stephen Deines & Andy Rimkus; Lay Reader: Barbara Deines; Communion Assistant: Barbara Deines; Hospitality Hosts: Kristi Sutton & Vicki Browning
Next weekend's Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Barbara Swartling
Saturday 5:00pm – No 5pm Service
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Eve & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Tom Newlon; Communion Assistant: Linda Newlon; Hospitality Hosts: Kathy & Doug Dudgeon
