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October 14 Announcements

A “Noisy” Offering, Indeed!: Thank you to all who brought their loose change last weekend. We raised almost $350 to benefit the ELCA Hunger Appeal. And for those who might have forgotten their change or weren’t able to attend last weekend, it isn’t too late to contribute. The Noisy Offering can will be available on the table as you enter the sanctuary again this weekend.

Pastor Paul is visiting Fritz: Pastor Paul is taking some time to visit grandson, Fritz. He will be away October 14-23. Pastor Erin Grayson, a Bainbridge Island resident who is the chair of the Interfaith Council, will be our guest preacher this weekend. Next weekend Shirley Funk will be our guest preacher for both services. Pastor Paul will be back in time to preside at Sunday’s service. Pastor Sonja Selboe will be available for pastoral emergencies during Pastor Paul’s absence: 360-297-1779 (home) or 360-979-7985 (cell)

Quilt and Kits Blessing: The Rachel Circle and other volunteers have been working tirelessly to prepare baby kits, school kits and beautiful quilts for Lutheran World Relief. A time-honored tradition at Bethany, we will be blessing their work at both services next weekend, October 23rd and 24th.

Children’s Chapel Time Messages: Pastor Paul is recording special messages for children every week. Visit our website to check out this week’s message on walking with Jesus: http://bethanyofbainbridge.org/.

Endowment Fund Applications: Tomorrow (October 15) is the last day to submit Bethany Endowment Fund grant applications. The Bethany Mission Endowment Fund was created to support and expand the mission and ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church in ways not possible using the annual operating budget. Click here to download the application or visit the website for more details. Applications can be dropped off at the office or emailed to Debbie at .

Congratulations Are Extended to:  Harry and Nancy Wetzler as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Prayer Are Extended for:  Wayne Richmond as he recovers from an illness and hospitalization.

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October 7 Announcements

A “Noisy” Offering: Come this Sunday with noisy pockets – quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies. Change is good! Your loose change will go towards a collection during Sunday morning worship to benefit the ELCA Hunger Appeal. We are also collecting non-perishable donations for Helpline House. Pastor Paul invites everyone, especially families with children, to plan on a walk to Helpline House after worship on October 10th to bring our donations.

Bible Study groups: The Men’s Bible Study group will meet this Tuesday, October 12th, at 8:00am. The Rachel Circle Bible Study group will also meet this Tuesday at 10:00am. This is a make up for last week’s postponed meeting.

Confirmation Class: The confirmation class will have its second meeting at Woodward on Monday, October 11th, at 2:00pm in the outdoor lunch area.

Children’s Chapel Time Messages: Pastor Paul is recording special messages for children every week. Visit our website to check out this week’s message on thankfulness for our food: http://bethanyofbainbridge.org/.

Endowment Fund Applications: Next week is the last week to submit Bethany Endowment Fund grant applications. The Bethany Mission Endowment Fund was created to support and expand the mission and ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church in ways not possible using the annual operating budget. The application period for a Bethany Endowment Fund grant ends October 15. Click here to download the application or visit the website for more details. Applications can be dropped off at the office or emailed to Debbie at .

Building Keys: Do you have a key to the building that you no longer use? Debbie in the office would love to get any keys no longer being used back so she can provide them to new volunteers or staff members who might need one.

Altar Flowers:  The altar flowers are given this week by Kristi Sutton in honor of her father’s birthday.

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