November 7 Announcements
Adult Faith Formation
Please join us on Sunday, November 10 after worship for an adult educational forum on Dietrich Bonhoeffer offered by Barbara Deines. Barbara is a member of the International Bonhoeffer Society, which "is dedicated to advancing the theology and legacy of German pastor-theologian and Nazi resister, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in the academy, church, and world." Bonhoeffer's legacy continues to teach us, and is particularly relevant in our present times. All are welcome!
Bible Study in November
The Women’s Book and Bible Study group will meet on Monday, November 11 at 9:30am to continue their discussion on Inspired by Rachel Held Evans. Steve Christensen will be leading the Men’s Bible Study group this month. Curiosity. A human trait. A very valuable resource. At the Men's Bible study next Tuesday, November 12, at 8:30 am in the Fellowship Hall we will discuss ideas in puzzling out questions that arise from stories in the Bible.
Gratitude
A huge thank you to Rachel Pritchett for leading worship service the past two weekends, and to Rev. Sonja Selboe for celebrating communion. We are grateful for your presence in the Bethany community and for the sharing of your gifts.
Memorial Services
A memorial service to celebrate Georgia Figgins’ life will be held at Bethany on Saturday, November 16 at 2:00pm. Please note the change in time. All are welcome to come and remember Georgia.
A memorial service to celebrate Barbara Michael’s life will be held at Bethany on Saturday, November 23 at 1:00pm with a reception at Bethany to follow. All are welcome to come and remember Barbara.
Faith Action Network (FAN)
Bethany Lutheran has for a long time supported FAN and its multi-faith “Action for the Common Good” (fanwa.org). As part of that support we take part in Interfaith Advocacy Day in Olympia in February and have a FAN line item in the annual congregational budget.
FAN’s biggest fundraiser is its annual dinner, and again Bethany members have taken part by attending and/or donating funds. This year the dinner will be held in Renton on Sunday, November 17, beginning at 4:30; tickets are $110 per person. Deadline for purchase is Monday, November 11. (More info: https://fanwa.org/annual-dinner )
Would you like to attend the dinner in person? A table has been purchased for eight Bethany and Eagle Harbor UCC members to share. Bethany has at least two seats available at this table for $100 each. If you are interested in a ticket/s and possibly carpooling, contact Alice McCain at 360.328.0920 or .
Schola Nova Vespers Service
St. Barnabas’ Schola Nova invites you to Vespers on Sunday, November 17 at 6 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, in the final service of a series honoring female saints. In December, St. Barnabas' evening service will be Advent Lessons & Carols on Sunday, Dec 8, at 6 PM.
If you are a soprano or alto interested in singing with Schola Nova, please contact Music Director Sheila Bristow at
Prayers Are Requested: for Georgia Figgins’ family as they mourn her death; for Ralph Schulz who is under hospice care.
Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are provided by the Altar Guild.
Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Nancy Wetzler
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Joe Sommerseth; Lay Reader: Carol Fenner; Hospitality Host: Carol Fenner
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Eve & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Linda Knudson; Communion Assistant: Lynn Nordby; Hospitality Hosts: Benay & Lynn Nordby
Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Gail Christensen
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeters/Ushers: Whitney Lane & Jennie Harris; Lay Reader: Jennie Harris; Hospitality Host: Maimu Truitt
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Tim Carlsen & Andy Rimkus; Lay Reader: Andy Rimkus; Communion Assistant: Doug Dudgeon; Hospitality Hosts: Debbie & Andy Rimkus