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March 13 Announcements

Saturday Service Potluck
As next Saturday, March 22, is our last Saturday night service for the time being, the fellowship hour will be a potluck.  Please bring your favorite dish or just come and enjoy the fellowship. We always have more than we need. Cake and wine will be provided.

Youth Group
Students in grades 7-12, please join us for a special youth group gathering on Sunday, March 23 from 3:00-5:00pm in Fellowship Hall. We'll be doing a little bit of bible study, checking in with each other, and making some future plans. Come for fun, spiritual fulfillment, and PIZZA! Questions? Contact Pastor Erin at

Debbie Out of the Office
Debbie will be heading out of town on Friday, March 14 to visit her granddaughter Marin who is growing up way too fast! She will be back in the office on Monday, March 24 and will answer any emails sent while she is away when she returns. If you have an immediate need next week, please reach out to Pr. Erin.

Men’s Retreat
The Bethany Men are starting up our annual men’s retreat again this Spring. The retreat will take place at Ramblewood Environmental Center located at Sequim Bay State Park May 2-4th, a 52 minute drive from Bainbridge Island. More information, including cost, and a sign-up sheet are available on the hallway bulletin. We encourage all men of all ages to sign up and join in the fellowship and fun.

Living Lutheran Magazine
For those of you that requested a print edition subscription to the quarterly Living Lutheran magazine, they have had to change their fulfillment center and this will delay their ability to process print edition subscriptions. They hope to have the system in place by the summer edition. Watch the announcements for any future updates.

Musical Migration – A Concert
Vinland Lutheran Church invites everyone to join them for Musical Migration, a concert celebrating 200 years of immigration with music for piano and voice by Norwegian-American immigrants. The concert takes place at 2:00pm on Sunday, March 30 at Vinland Lutheran Church. It is presented by the Daughters of Norway Nina Grieg Lodge #40 and the Bremerton Sons of Norway Oslo Lodge 2-35. Soprano Laura Loge and pianist Steven Luksan will be featured. A suggested donation of $10 will be taken at the door. 

Altar Flowers: There are no altar flowers during Lent.

Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
          Altar Duty: Kathy Dudgeon
          Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Joe Sommerseth; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen; Hospitality Host: Marlene & Al Orwiler
          Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Tim Carlsen & Stephen Deines; Lay Reader: Barbara Deines; Communion Assistant: Barbara Deines; Hospitality Hosts: Becci Kerstetter & Nancy Wetzler               

Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
          Altar Duty: Vickie Bech
          Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Charlene Selvar; Lay Reader: Jennie Harris; Hospitality Host: Potluck!
          Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Eve & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Mike Curtis; Communion Assistant: Linnea Chu; Hospitality Hosts: Karen Kushner & Kristi Sutton

February 27 Announcements

Mystery Dinner at Bethany!
Everyone is welcome at our "Mystery on the High Seas" dinner this Saturday, March 1 at 6:00pm. Please come and be part of a team to solve the mystery—no prep needed!  The era is the 1920's so feel free to dress for the times if you like. "Off the Grid" will be playing some tunes from the time period. A pasta dinner will be provided with meat, vegan and gluten-free options. A salad/appetizer or finger food dessert (please no desserts that require a plate to help our kitchen crew) would be appreciated.

Worship in March
We welcome the Rev. Kristy Daniels as our guest pastor for our 10:00am Sunday service this weekend. Please note that there will be no Saturday 5:00pm service on March 1 and March 29. The Saturday night worship will pause beginning in April to give the worship and music team and the congregation council time to reassess in light of a new pastor joining us. 

Ash Wednesday
The Service of the Imposition of Ashes will be held on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00pm in the sanctuary. Please join us for this contemplative service that commences our Lenten journey.

Bible Study in March
The Rachel Circle Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, March 4at 10:00am. The Women’s Book and Bible Study group will meet on Monday, March 10 at 9:30am. The combined Men’s and Women’s Bible Study will have the third and last of its three-month series on exploring the Word of God as it appears in liturgy. All are welcome even if you were not able to attend the January or February session. All Bible study groups meet in fellowship hall.

Men’s Retreat
The Bethany Men are starting up our annual men’s retreat again this Spring. The retreat will take place at Ramblewood Environmental Center located at Sequim Bay State Park May 2-4, a 52 minute drive from Bainbridge Island. More information, including cost, and a sign-up sheet are available on the hallway bulletin. We encourage all men of all ages to sign up and join in the fellowship and fun.

Pictorial Directory
The long-awaited pictorial directory is ready! With the holidays and start of a new year behind us, Debbie finally had the time to upload the photos taken by Becci Kerstetter. (Thank you, Becci!) She has also taken some time to review and update the database. Knowing that we will be calling a pastor soon, this first printing is a basic photo directory only and does not yet include extras like a staff or history page. Copies of the directory are now available in the narthex. When you pick up your copy, please double check your info and let Debbie know if anything needs correcting. One of the items we tried to capture during the photo sessions was permission to print phone numbers and email addresses. If either of these is not printed and you would like it included or conversely has been printed and you don’t want it included, let Debbie know and she will update the database with your preferences.

A Day of Reflection and Renewal
Rolling Bay Presbyterian invites everyone to join them in A Day of Reflection and Renewal on Saturday, March 8 from 9am to 2pm. Mindfulness practices come with all kinds of benefits to our brains, our bodies and our spirits. Lori Glover, LICSW, LMHC will lead in examining how mindfulness can help manage stress, bring clarity to decisions, increase our awareness of God’s presence in our lives and help us better hear God’s voice. The event is free, with coffee, breakfast treats, and lunch provided. For more information and to register, call Laura Alonso at 206-697-2451. 

Vespers Service
St. Barnabas’ Schola Nova invites you to Vespers on Sunday, March 9 at 6 p.m. Begin your Lenten journey with a contemplative half-hour of music, readings, and prayer.

Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are given by Jennie & Dennis Harris in celebration of their 46th wedding anniversary.

Prayers Are Requested: for Gladys Schulz and family as they mourn Ralph’s death.

Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
          Altar Duty: Linnea Chu/Alice McCain
          Saturday 5:00pm – No Service
          Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Alice & Bruce McCain; Lay Reader: Doug Dudgeon; Communion Assistant: Doug Dudgeon; Hospitality Hosts: Debbie & Andy Rimkus             

Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
          Altar Duty: Gail Christensen
          Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Jim Rohrscheib; Lay Reader: Rachel Pritchett; Hospitality Host: Carol Fenner
          Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Luanne & Tom Croker; Lay Reader: Rachel Pritchett; Communion Assistant: Rachel Pritchett; Hospitality Hosts: Kristi Sutton & Vicki Browning