July 25 Announcements
Worship this Weekend
Our Summer Sermon Series, "Dining With Jesus," concludes this weekend as July comes to a close. We have explored “How to Set the Table with Grace”, “Table Fellowship”, and “A Table Full of Hope”. Join us this weekend when we explore “The Missional Table”.
Bethany BBQ!
Come one, come all to a summer Bethany BBQ! The BBQ will take place this Saturday, July 27 at 6:00pm (after the 5:00pm service). Bethany will provide the burgers, dogs and buns. You bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. Entertainment will be provided by our new – soon to be named – musical trio of Mike Curtis, Dan Houser and Jeff Jensen. They received many excellent suggestions for a name. Come find out what they chose and claim the prize if you were the one to come up with the best name for the group!
A Huge Thank You
A heartfelt thanks to all who helped with our painting party this past weekend. When you see the following people, please offer your gratitude to them for giving up time on a weekend to paint and help prepare the lower level for Stephens House use during the week and Bethany use on the weekends this fall: Tim Carlsen, Gail Christensen, Linnea Chu, Corinne Grayson, Tony Grayson, Hazel Hamilton, Mary Jensen, Becci Kerstetter, Allen Lange, Lynn Nordby, Jeff Sievertson, Matilda Thulin, and Nancy Wetzler. Thanks also to Corinne Grayson and Caleb Grayson for helping to move out all the accumulated trash and unused items. And our deepest gratitude to Andy Rimkus for all the prep, repairs, priming and painting, and for organizing and supervising our wonderful volunteers.
Lay Ministry Formation
The NW Washington Synod of the ELCA invites those interested in Lay Ministry to consider learning more about the Lay Ministry Formation (LMF) program which begins in September. The LMF is a 2-year, cohort-based, certification program that prepares participants to discuss, experiment, and wrestle with what it means to be lay leaders in their church and vocational context. There is an informational meeting on August 6, via Zoom. If you are interested in learning more, please be in touch with Pastor Erin for more details.
It’s Time to Buy School Supplies
School supply sales are on now – yes, in July! Again this year we are collecting school supplies for our school kit project for Lutheran World Relief (lwr.org). We will have a collection box in the narthex, along with lists of needed items. Please take and use the list when shopping and donating, as we can’t send school supplies that don’t follow the LWR guidelines. The drive will continue into October, but the sales are starting now.
With generous donations like we have received in the last three years, we have shipped about 200 complete school kits to LWR for children around the world. We know that many of these children wouldn’t attend school if they didn’t have the supplies we send. Please be a part of making this drive a success. Thanks in advance!
Debbie Out of the Office
Debbie will be out of the office Friday, July 26 through Tuesday, August 6 when she helps her daughter, Sarah and her family move. While Debbie will be checking email during her time away, it will be best to call the office or email Pastor Erin with any immediate needs.
Mid-Year Giving Statements
Giving Statements for the period January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024 were mailed earlier this week. Watch your mailboxes and if you don’t receive it by the end of next week, please let Debbie know you need another copy. For questions about the information in the giving statement, contact Financial Secretary Kristi Sutton at
Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are given by Benay and Lynn Nordby in honor of their anniversary.
Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Nancy Wetzler
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Lloyd Pritchett; Lay Reader: Rachel Pritchett; Hospitality Hosts: Bethany BBQ!!
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Barbara & David Swartling; Lay Reader: Linda Knudson; Communion Assistant: Vicki Browning; Hospitality Hosts: Vicki Browning
Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Linnea Chu
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Dick Coar; Lay Reader: Carol Fenner; Hospitality Hosts: Kathy & Doug Dudgeon
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: TBD; Lay Reader: TBD; Communion Assistant: Vicki Browning; Hospitality Hosts: Kristi Sutton & Vicki Browning