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November 11 Announcements

Stewardship Packets: Packets with 2022 stewardship materials have been mailed. Please use the addressed envelope included in the packet to return your pledge card and time-and-talent survey by November 21^st. 

Caring Hearts: The Caring Hearts team will meet at Bethany on Thursday, November 18 at 10:00am. The team will be assessing the vision of this ministry and how to meet needs, recognizing the restrictions in place because of the pandemic. Newcomers to the team are welcome!

Thanksgiving Eve Service: Bethany will offer a Thanksgiving Eve service at 7pm on Wednesday, November 24.

Interfaith Zoom Thanksgiving Service: The BINK Interfaith Council is pleased to host their annual community Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00pm on Zoom. This year's theme is "Faithful Stories." The evening will include musical offerings, multi faith prayers, and local guest speakers. Join Zoom Meeting by clicking the link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84173982368?pwd=bkUrVG1UQytVVk5jdy8vS1ZxRHR6QT09 Meeting ID: 841 7398 2368 Passcode: 181253. All are welcome! 

Gift Cards for Seniors: Helpline House is collecting gift cards to give to Bainbridge Island seniors during the holiday season. They have asked the Bethany community to provide gift cards in the amount of $25 from four local vendors: Eagle Harbor Book Store, Amazon, Town & Country, and Safeway. Pastor Paul is challenging us to provide 25 gift cards in the $25 amount. Please bring gift cards to Debbie in the office by December 7.

Altar Flowers: The altar flowers are given by David and Barbara Swartling this weekend in honor of their 51^st wedding anniversary.

Prayers are Requested for: Wayne Richmond who is recovering from pneumonia at Island Health & Rehab and is grateful for our prayers.

November 4 Announcements

Spring Ahead, Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Remember the clocks go back one hour Saturday night.

November Newsletter: The November Newsletter is available now! Click here to catch up on all the news and read the latest message from Pastor Paul. You can also access the newsletter by visiting the In Touch page on our website:  http://bethanyofbainbridge.org/in-touch/

All Saints Sunday: We will celebrate All Saints this weekend (November 6/7). We will be lighting candles in memory of departed loved ones. This is a wonderful opportunity each year to reflect on those saints who have gone before us, and especially to do this with your children.

Altar Guild Meeting & Brown Bag Lunch: The Altar Guild will be meeting at noon on Wednesday, November 10 to plan for the upcoming holiday season. The meeting will start with devotions, a brown bag lunch, and a hosted dessert. New members are welcome! For more information or to RSVP for the meeting contact Gail Christensen ( or 206.842.5469).  

Caring Hearts: The Caring Hearts team will meet at Bethany on Thursday, November 18 at noon. The team will be assessing the vision of this ministry and how to meet needs, recognizing the restrictions in place because of the pandemic. Newcomers to the team are welcome!

Thanksgiving Eve Service: Bethany will offer a Thanksgiving Eve service at 7pm on Wednesday, November 24.

Gift Cards for Seniors: Helpline House is collecting gift cards to give to Bainbridge Island seniors during the holiday season. They have asked the Bethany community to provide gift cards in the amount of $25 from four local vendors: Eagle Harbor Book Store, Safeway, Town & Country, and Amazon. Please bring gift cards to Debbie in the office by December 7.

Altar Flowers: The altar flowers are given by Jan Thrun this weekend in honor her birthday.

Prayers are Requested for: Wayne Richmond who is recovering from pneumonia at Island Health & Rehab and is grateful for our prayers.