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February 5 Announcements

Lent is Almost Here!
Sign-ups sheets for soup and side dishes is on the bulletin boards in the hallway.

Ash Wednesday February 18^th 12pm & 6pm! 
February 18^th is Ash Wednesday & We offer two worship opportunities: 12:00 noon and at 6pm.
Holy Communion will be offered at both services.
Worship Assistants are needed in both of these service times. Please reach out to help!

Midweek Lenten services 
Lenten services begin February 25 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall The Format “dinner church” begins with a Soup Supper & is followed by a brief worship using Marty Haugen’s “Holden Evening Prayer.” Choir will gather for practice at 7:15 on those evenings.

Altar Flowers
Thank you to the donators for the last 2 weeks of Altar Flowers, apologies I forgot to include these!!
- Flowers on January 25^th were provided from the Dudgeon Family in honor of Grace’s 24^th ‘Gotcha Day!”
- Flowers on February 1^st were provided from Susan & Dean Fritts in honor of our Hero's
& This Sundays Altar flowers are from Jennie & Dennis Harris in honor of their Anniversary!

Adult Education at Bethany
Beginning on February 22, the first Sunday in Lent, 2x monthly forums will take place after the Sunday service. The first presentation will be by the Housing Resources Board of Bainbridge. We will learn about its history, mission and work. Not only will this presentation be of interest because of Bethany's partnership with HRB but also because of the vital role this organization plays in our community. Come and learn!

Want to Know More About Becoming Part of the Bethany Community?
If you would like information about Bethany Lutheran please talk to Pastor Martin or contact the office during the week. Kelsey our office administrator can be emailed at

Pre Communion Classes
If you feel that your child is ready to begin taking the Lord's Supper or feel that they could use some further age-appropriate instruction about what it is about, please talk to Pastor Martin or contact the office during the week.

We Need Your Help to Assist During Worship Services
Email Admin for more info – Kelsey –
All help is welcome, special goodies or early set up/after clean up is always appreciated as well!

Helpline House Food Donations- A volunteer to transport any donated items to Helpline House is needed.
The basket by the front entry is for nonperishable food donations to Helpline House. A most needed items list is posted by the basket. Helpline cannot currently accept clothing donations, homemade items or items past their expiration dates. Financial donations to Fishline in Poulsbo and Helpline House of Bainbridge are an annual part of Bethany's budget. Please see Barbara Deines if you are interested. Thank you for your generosity!

Schola Nova at St. Barnabas
Schola Nova will chant vespers on Sunday, February 15, at 6 PM. Please join us for this short contemplative service at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church for a commemoration of the Transfiguration.

Social Media Links!
Bethany Lutheran Church - ELCA Facebook 
BethanyLutheranELCA Instagram

If you have a Prayer Chain request, please reach out to Kelsey at the Bethany office. You can email or call 206-842-4241.

Thank You to this Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
        Altar Duty: Alice McClain
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Barbara & David Swartling; Lay Reader: Barbara Deines; Communion Assistants: Vicki Browning & Megan Kennedy; Hospitality Host: Kristi Sutton & Becci Kerstetter

Next Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
        Altar Duty: Kathy Dudgeon
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Carol & Ron Fenner; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen; Communion Assistants: Barbara & Stephen Deines Hospitality Host: Kathy & Doug Dudgeon

Bethany is a Reconciling in Christ congregation, which is an affirmation of welcome that specifically names people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, and also expresses a commitment to racial equity.