August 17 Announcements
Bethany is Hiring: Bethany’s long-time bookkeeper, Ric Becker has given notice. We are grateful to Ric for his many years of dedicated service. Ric has graciously offered to continue until we find our next bookkeeper, and to help that person get up to speed. Click here to see a position description for the part-time position. If you, or someone you know, is interested in applying, send a resume and cover letter to Debbie at
Receiving New Members: Bethany will be receiving new members on Sunday, September 24th. Please let Pastor Paul or Pastor Erin know if you are interested in being received as members that morning.
LWR School Kit Supplies: With the start of the school year right around the corner, the school supplies sales are here! The Rachel Circle will be putting together School Kits for Lutheran World Relief over the next few weeks. When you are out and about (or online) to shop, please consider purchasing some of the items that will help school children around the world. More information about the LWR School Kits, including the list of needed items, can be found on the hallway bulletin board. Items purchased for the kits must be exactly as indicated on the list. For example, #2 pencils cannot be sharpened, crayons must be 16 or 24 count, spiral notebooks must be 70 sheets. If you still have a list from last year, please note that we will not need rulers this year.
CROP Walk 2023: Please mark your calendars for the CROP Walk to End Hunger, which this year takes place on Sunday, October 1st at 2:00pm. Pastor Paul wants all to note that this year there is neither a Seahawks or a Packers football game that day (and the Mariners World Series game will most likely be in the evening). So come and walk with us. Every step and every donation help to end hunger.
Bethany Endowment Fund Grants: The Bethany Endowment Committee will be accepting grant applications for the 2023 distribution cycle beginning September 1st. Application forms are available on the table in the narthex. They can also be downloaded from our website. More details to follow in the Fall Bethany newsletter, and in announcements in the weeks ahead.
Blood Drive at Bethany: Thank you to all who came in July to donate blood. Bloodworks Northwest will be back at Bethany on September 7th and 8th. For more information or to schedule a donation appointment, visit www.bloodworksnw.org.
Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are given by Vickie and Gary Bech in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Prayers are Requested: for Evan Stoll who is now at home and his wife Helen as she cares for him; for Marlene Orwiler who continues to recovery from back surgery; for Jan Thrun who needs additional tests and care for an irregular heart rhythm.
Thank You to this weekend's Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Vickie Bech
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Joe Sommerseth; Lay Reader: Rachel Pritchett: Hospitality Hosts: Carol Fenner
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: TBD; Lay Reader: Noreen Sievertson; Communion Assistant: Jeff Sievertson; Hospitality Hosts: Noreen & Jeff Sievertson
Next weekend's Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Vickie Bech
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Jim Rohrscheib; Lay Reader: Jennie Harris: Hospitality Host: Marlene & Al Orwiler
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Alice & Bruce McCain; Lay Reader: Linnea Chu; Communion Assistant: Linnea Chu; Hospitality Host: Claire & Marty Dasler