March 10 Announcements
Daylight Saving Time: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13th. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before heading to bed on Saturday, March 12th.
Celebrating Louise Urness: This weekend Louise Urness will be moving to live with her daughter Alouise and her family on Beacon Hill in Seattle. Louise blesses us in our worship this weekend by leading our Holden Evening Prayer service. Join us in the fellowship hall after worship to wish Louise well in her journey, and to express our gratitude for all she has meant to the Bethany community.
Children’s Sunday Morning Program: This Sunday morning, the children will be released to their lesson while the congregation sings “Amazing Grace”. Thanks to Steve & Colleen Chupik, who will be leading them in learning the Parable of the Lost Sheep, doing so with a Treasure (Sheep) Hunt in the Education Building.
***Worship Protocols at Bethany: In accordance with current Washington State and CDC guidance, masks are now optional. Masks are encouraged for anyone who may be at higher risk for Covid-19, or who is more comfortable wearing a mask. We will continue to provide a "drive-in" option through our FM channel 87.9 for those who are not feeling well or are not comfortable with an inside setting.***
Lenten Soup Suppers and Prayer Service: Our Lenten soup suppers continue next Wednesday, March 16. We will gather at 6:00pm for a soup supper and simple prayer service. If you are able to help by bringing a soup or bread for one of the meals, see the sign-up sheet on the hall bulletin board. The Lenten Daily Devotionals for the week of March 13 – 19 will be available through the website on Sunday and in printed form in the narthex.
Pancake and Prayer Breakfast: Our next Pancake and Prayer Breakfast will be Sunday, March 20th at 9:15am. This is family friendly, and all are welcome to join this time of pancakes, prayer and a Bible story. Coffee fellowship will still follow the 10:00am worship service.
A Quilt Silent Auction: Have you noticed the quilts on display in the fellowship hall? Would you like to own one? Rachel Circle will be hosting a silent auction for your bid on one or more of these beautiful quilts. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Lutheran World Relief. Watch the announcements for more details soon.
Baby Kit Members Need your Help; The Baby Kit team makes receiving blankets and diapers from used flannel sheets or pieces at least 22" by 27". They are low on flannel. If you have sheets you have been thinking about replacing, please remember them. They can also use men's large or larger cotton t-shirts for diapers. Women's XL or larger would probably work too. If the shirts have pictures or writing on them no problem. If the necks are stretched or yellowed, no problem, they don't use that part. And if you have sheets that aren't flannel, the Quilters can usually use them. Thanks for your help, Marlene Orwiler, Rachel Circle member.
Bethany is Hiring!: With the decline of the Covid transmission rate, Bethany is ready to bring back children’s Sunday morning programming! We are searching for a part-time Children and Family Coordinator. The position description is available on our website or by clicking here. If you, or someone you know, are interested in the position, contact Debbie in the office for more information.
Thrivent Choice: Thrivent Choice, the chartable grant program from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans continues to be a welcome funding source for Bethany. If you are a member of Thrivent Financial, you likely are aware of this easy, convenient way to help support Bethany. If you currently own an insurance product or annuity you are probably earning Thrivent Choice Dollars each month. If you feel you are eligible to participate in Choice Dollars, or are uncertain about your eligibility, visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or contact Bethany treasurer, Jim Rohrscheib. Remember, Choice Dollars earned by eligible benefit members in 2021 must be distributed no later than March 31, 2022. Your community. Your support. Your Choice.
Ukraine Crisis: Please hold the people of Ukraine in your prayers during this time of crisis. Both Lutheran World Relief (www.lwr.org/match) and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (www.lcsnw.org) welcome donations that will support refugees and humanitarian needs.
Thank You to this Weekend's Worship Assistants:
Saturday 5:00pm - Usher/Greeter: Joe Sommerseth; Lay Reader: Carol Fenner; Hospitality Host: Carol Fenner
Sunday 10:00am - Ushers/Greeters: Alice & Bruce McCain; Lay Reader: Linnea Chu; Communion Assistant: Sonja Selboe; Hospitality Hosts: Benay & Lynn Nordby