March 20 Announcements
Saturday Service Potluck
As this Saturday, March 22, is our last Saturday night service for the time being, the fellowship hour will be a potluck. Please bring your favorite dish or just come and enjoy the fellowship. We always have more than we need. Cake and wine will be provided.
Youth Group
Students in grades 7-12, please join us for a special youth group gathering this Sunday, March 23 from 3:00-5:00pm in Fellowship Hall. We'll be doing a little bit of bible study, checking in with each other, and making some future plans. Come for fun, spiritual fulfillment, and PIZZA! Questions? Contact Pastor Erin at
Memorial Service for Ralph Schulz
A memorial service for Ralph Schulz will be held at Bethany on Saturday, April 12 at 1:00pm. A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to come and remember Ralph.
Holy Week at Bethany
Please join us for Holy Week services at Bethany. Holy Week will begin with Palm Sunday on April 13. Then we'll gather in the sanctuary for worship and eucharist at 7:00pm on Maundy Thursday, April 17, and again on Good Friday, April 18 for a quiet, contemplative service. On Easter Sunday, April 20, we come together again at the 10:00am service to celebrate the risen Christ.
Quilt Sunday
Plan now to attend worship on Sunday, April 13, (Palm Sunday) when we will bless the beautiful quilts and baby kits made by the Rachel Circle. In preparation for sending them off, the Rachel Circle will be asking for donations to help with the shipping costs. The cost for delivering our donations overseas range from $1.80 for fabric kits to $3.10 for baby kits. Look for a donation envelope in your bulletin or on the table in the narthex next weekend. Any amount will be welcome and all donations go to LWR to cover the shipping costs.
Men’s Retreat
There still a few spots left for the Bethany men's retreat this Spring. The retreat will take place at Ramblewood Environmental Center located at Sequim Bay State Park May 2-4th, a 52 minute drive from Bainbridge Island. More information, including cost, and a sign-up sheet are available on the hallway bulletin. Sign up soon to secure your spot and join in the fellowship and fun.
Musical Migration – A Concert
Vinland Lutheran Church invites everyone to join them for Musical Migration, a concert celebrating 200 years of immigration with music for piano and voice by Norwegian-American immigrants. The concert takes place at 2:00pm on Sunday, March 30 at Vinland Lutheran Church. It is presented by the Daughters of Norway Nina Grieg Lodge #40 and the Bremerton Sons of Norway Oslo Lodge 2-35. Soprano Laura Loge and pianist Steven Luksan will be featured. A suggested donation of $10 will be taken at the door.
Altar Flowers: There are no altar flowers during Lent.
Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Vickie Bech
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Charlene Selvar; Lay Reader: Jennie Harris; Hospitality Host: Potluck!
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Eve & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Mike Curtis; Communion Assistant: Linnea Chu; Hospitality Hosts: Karen Kushner & Kristi Sutton
Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Barbara Swartling
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Barbara & David Swartling; Lay Reader: Linnea Chu; Communion Assistant: Linnea Chu; Hospitality Hosts: Benay & Lynn Nordby