February 29 Announcements
Sunday School News
It's the first Sunday of March! Church family members of all ages are welcome to worship together in the sanctuary. There is no Sunday school on the first Sunday of each month, however children are invited to participate in the worship service in a way that feels right to them--by coming forward for a children's message, lighting the candles, or offering a prayer. Please be in touch with Pastor Erin by email or before the service if your children are interested. Sunday school resumes next week.
An Afternoon at IslandWood
Join Us for a Walk Through Beautiful IslandWood. The walk will take place from 1:00-5:00pm on Sunday, March 3, when the IslandWood trail system is open for self-guided exploration. There is no fee, but you must register in advance for the walk. For directions and to register, visit https://islandwood.org/event/afternoon-on-the-trails-march-3/.
March Bible Study
The Rachel Circle Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, March 5 at 10:00am. The study materials are on the small table at the entrance of the library. The Women’s Bible Study and Book group will meet on Monday, March 11 at 9:30am. The Men’s Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, March 12 at 8:00am. All Bible Study groups meet in fellowship hall.
Movie Outing
The Fellowship Team has planned an outing to see the movie, Cabrini, on Friday, March 8th. Times will be available on the Bainbridge Cinemas website on Monday, March 4th. Depending on times, the attendees will meet for dinner/appetizers beforehand, or an after-movie discussion. Ticket prices are: Adult $14 and Senior $11.25 (65+).
The movie is a true story based on the life of Francesca Cabrini, a Catholic missionary. Arriving in New York City in 1889, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini is greeted by disease, crime and impoverished children. She soon sets off on a daring mission to convince the mayor to secure housing and health care for society's most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world has ever seen.
If you are interested, please let Kathy Dudgeon know via email ( ), text or voicemail (206-617-1264) so she can reserve seats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuFkt3w-7kI
A Special Invitation
The Rachel Circle would like to invite the congregation to help them celebrate National Quilting Day on March 16th. Please join us in the fellowship hall from 1-3 to help put together quilts. No quilting or sewing experience is needed. The tasks are simple ones of tying knots and pinning. This is an opportunity to see what is done on Tuesdays and to help put together some of the wonderful quilts that we send to Lutheran World Relief. All ages are welcome. There will be a craft for those not able to tie knots or pin. We also plan on some light refreshments. Please join us for this day of community service.
Lent
Our mid-week Lenten observance continues next Wednesday evening. We'll gather at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a light soup and bread supper, followed by a reflective time of worship in the sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. Please come for a time of fellowship and quiet contemplation during the holy season of Lent.
We still need a couple of volunteers to bring soup or bread for the next three Wednesdays. This is a wonderful opportunity to care for each other during the season of Lent. Sign-up sheets are on the hall bulletin board.
The prayer wall is up in the sanctuary for your use throughout the Lenten season. There are candles available for lighting and slips of paper should you wish to write your prayers and insert them into the wall.
Memorial for Wayne Daley
A memorial service celebrating Wayne’s life will be held on Friday, March 15 at 2:00pm. All are welcome.
Interfaith Climate Circle Event
The BINK Interfaith Climate Circle invites everyone to Awakening Our Relationship with the Web of Life, Friday March 8th, 6:30-8:30pm. The event will take place in Bethany’s fellowship hall. It will focus on imagining a new earth-centered civilization that welcomes love and justice for all life. All faiths, traditions, spiritual beliefs, and/or worldviews are welcome. For more information contact Mike Cox at
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Altar Flowers: No altar flowers during Lent.
Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Vickie Bech
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Jennie Harris; Lay Reader: Jennie Harris; Hospitality Host: Veronika & Jim Rohrscheib
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Barbara & David Swartling; Lay Reader: Doug Dudgeon; Communion Assistant: Doug Dudgeon; Hospitality Host: Kathy & Doug Dudgeon
Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Linnea Chu
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Dick Coar; Lay Reader: Rachel Pritchett; Hospitality Host: Marlene & Al Orwiler
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Alice & Bruce McCain; Lay Reader: Linnea Chu; Communion Assistant: Linnea Chu; Hospitality Host: Debbie & Andy Rimkus