May 25 Announcements
Senior Sunday: Bethany will honor our graduating seniors, William Bang-Knudsen and Anna Tuinukuafe, this Sunday, May 28, at the 10am worship service.
Pentecost: We celebrate Pentecost this Sunday, May 28. Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples following the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. Be sure to wear red this weekend, the color that represents the Holy Spirit.
A Baby Shower for Babies All Over the World: The Rachel Circle is throwing a baby shower! Come support Lutheran World Relief by bringing a gift for the baby care kits that are distributed all over the world. We recently blessed 63 baby care kits put together by the Rachel Circle and then shipped to Lutheran World Relief. The baby shower will include games, prizes, refreshments and fun as we gather to replenish the baby kit supplies. The shower takes place in the fellowship hall at 2:30 on June 10. More information, including the list of items needed for the kits can be found on the hallway bulletin board. Rachel Circle would like to take this opportunity to thank the congregation for their generous donations to the shipping costs of the quilts and kits. Over $600 was raised which Bethany sends to Lutheran World Relief who then ships quilts and kits all over the world.
Holden Evening Prayer: On Saturday, June 3 at the 5pm service, Bethany will be using the Holden Evening Prayer liturgy. Holden Village has invited congregations/ministries around the globe to participate in this beloved liturgy that day, blending our voices in praise of God and in unity with all God’s people.
It’s a Tailgate Party!: On Sunday, June 11, Bethany will be holding a tailgate party following worship, with all the “fixins”. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. We invite Bethany members to provide the sides (chips, salads, beans, etc.). This will be an occasion to honor Jim Rohrscheib for the many years of faithful service he has given to the Bethany community in serving as our treasurer. Feel free to wear sports gear – Mariners, Sounders, Kraken, Packers (oops Seahawks)! There will be no 5pm service on Saturday, June 10 so we can all celebrate and thank Jim together.
Celebrating our Preschool and Sunday School Teachers: On Sunday, June 11 we will celebrate and thank our wonderful Preschool and Sunday School teachers at the 10am service. We will take this opportunity to especially thank retiring Preschool teachers Rachel Running and Valerie Johnson. We will also thank former Preschool Director Katie Drovdahl and welcome new Preschool Director Julianne Haggart.
Celebration of Life: The family of Margot Jacobs invites Bethany members to a celebration of her life on Tuesday, June 20 at noon. The celebration will take place at Faye Bainbridge Park in the hillside picnic shelter near the exit. All are welcome to attend.
Martha and Mary Auction: The 2023 Generations of Care virtual auction in support of Martha and Mary is happening now! The 2023 auction is an on-line bidding extravaganza of gift cards & gift certificates for dining, experiences, and services, along with some fantastic pieces of art and other winning items. Proceeds from the event will benefit the completion of the new Martha and Mary Child Care and Learning Center. Currently Martha and Mary has 500 children on their waitlist so the need is great. The auction will culminate on May 30, 2023. To register for the auction, visit the Martha and Mary website (www.MarthaandMary.org) so you can join in the fun as the bidding begins continues.
Office of Compline: The Men’s Compline Choir will sing the Office of Compline on Sunday, June 4, 7:00pm at St Cecilia’s Church. Compline, also called Night Prayer, is the last of the traditional daily services sung by monastic communities and dates back to at least the 8th century.
Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are provided by the Altar Guild in celebration of Pentecost.
Thank You to this weekend's Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Barbara Swartling
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Charlene Selvar; Lay Reader: Carol Fenner: Hospitality Hosts: Marlene & Al Orwiler
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/ Ushers: Barbara & David Swartling; Lay Reader: Barbara Deines; Communion Assistant: Barbara Deines; Hospitality Hosts: Karen Kushner & Vicki Browning
Next weekend's Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Kathy Dudgeon
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Jennie Harris; Lay Reader: Jennie Harris: Hospitality Host: Veronika & Jim Rohrscheib
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Stephen Deines & Andy Rimkus; Lay Reader: Barbara Deines; Communion Assistant: Barbara Deines; Hospitality Hosts: Kristi Sutton & Vicki Browning