October 12 Announcements
Prayer Vigil: A solidarity and prayer vigil will be held tonight Thursday, Oct. 12 at 5:30pm at the Waterfront Park on Bainbridge Island. The vigil at Waterfront Park will be presided over by Rabbi Dario Feiguin and Rabbi Mendy Goldschmid (Chabad)), as well as Zan Jacobrown of Pardess Community , and Shir HaYom.
Holden Evening Prayer: The October Holden Evening Prayer service is this Saturday, October 14 at 5:00pm.
Faith Formation: This week after worship, we invite you to join us in the sanctuary for a time of reflection, prayers for peace, and communal support as we hold the Israel-Palestine situation in our minds and hearts. This is not a typical Adult Education Forum, nor is it a time to offer solutions, but a time to hold space together during a very difficult time in the history of the Middle east.
Join us for Sunday School this week when we'll talk about what God hopes for in our way of life and interactions with others. Lessons are geared toward kids in grades K-6, but the lessons are accessible and meaningful for all ages, so everyone is welcome. We meet in the education building for our lesson, snacks, and activities just after the Children's Message in worship. A teacher accompanies the children to the education building. This week's memory verse is "God has told us what counts: that we would do justice, and love kindness, and walk humbly, together with God." (Micah 6:8, adapted)
Nursery care is available in the upper level of the education building. Please feel welcome to drop off kiddos before worship. Pick up is directly after worship. Be sure to fill out a registration form for each child who attends nursery care.
Impact Gatherings: Thank you to all who came and brought their sweet animals to be blessed last Sunday! Our next Impact Gathering will be on November 12 when we will celebrate the season of Thanksgiving with a food drive for Helpline House.
A Note of Thanks: Words do not seem adequate to express my family's and my thankfulness for the outpouring of support from the Bethany Community in prayers, notes, and cards. You have accompanied us through months of challenges to Evan's health. Your prayers were answered in God's strength and peace not only for myself but for Evan as well. Following his death, we continue to be comforted by God's mercies expressed so well through all of you. Isaiah 40.28-31. With a thankful heart, Helen Stoll
Performance of Doubt: Join the group going to see "Doubt" at the Jewel Box Theater in Poulsbo on Saturday, October 21, at 7:30. 20 tickets have been reserved for us. Tickets are $20 but if 20 people make payment by Sunday, October 15, we will get at discount from $20 to $17. (We are nearly there!) For those who have already paid, they can receive $3 back or we will contribute the extra to World Central Kitchen—the recipient of funds collected for the November 4 Variety Show. "Doubt" explores guilt and jumping to conclusions—a serious play that has won numerous awards. If you would like to join the group, contact Mary Jensen at to make your payment.
October Bible Study: The Women’s Bible Study and Book Group will meet on Monday, October 16, at 9:30am. The Men’s Bible Study group will on October 24, at 8:00am. All Bible study groups meet in fellowship hall.
Bethany Endowment Fund Grants: The Bethany Endowment Committee is still accepting grant applications for the 2023 distribution cycle until October 15. Application forms are available on the table in the narthex. They can also be downloaded from our website. Completed applications can be dropped off in the office or sent by email as an attachment.
Debbie Out of the Office: Debbie will be out of the office Wednesday, October 18 – Monday, October 23 as she travels to Michigan to help granddaughter Marin celebrate her first birthday.
Benefit Concert: A concert to help victims of the West Maui wildfire featuring virtuoso pianist Henry Adam Curtis will take place at St Barnabas Episcopal Church on Saturday, October 14, 7:00pm. Pianist “Hank” Curtis is a Kauai resident, virtuoso pianist, and composer, who has played in many acclaimed US music venues. A $25 donation is suggested. All the net proceeds received from the concert will go towards the Diocese of Hawaii “A Cup of Cold Water” program that is providing direct relief efforts to the Maui victims. Attend in person or via Facebook Livestream at https://www.facebook.com/stbbi
HRB Speaker Series: The third installment of the HRB speaker series takes place Monday, October 16, 7:00pm at the Bainbridge Public Library. The theme of this installment is “Housing Decommodified, A Global Exploration with New York Times Writer Francesca Mari”. Ms. Mari promises to be an engaging presenter, sharing scenes from Vienna where limited-profit and social housing allow people of all incomes to live with comfort and security, great photos, and a skilled journalist’s facility with articulating trends and history. To register for free tickets, visit https://www.housingresourcesbi.org/events/
Compline Services: Compline services will be offered once again this year on the first Sunday of the month at St Cecilia’s Church at 7:00pm The next compline service will be Sunday, November 5.
Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are given by Rachel & Lloyd Pritchett in humble gratitude for 36 years of marriage.
Prayers are Requested: For all who have been affected by the violence in the Middle East and for peace in the region; for Steven Selvar & Stephanie Taylor who will be married on October 14.
Thank You to this weekend's Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Vickie Bech
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Jennie Harris; Lay Reader: Jennie Harris: Hospitality Host: Marlene & Al Orwiler
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Eve & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Mike Curtis; Communion Assistant: Doug Dudgeon; Hospitality Host: Kathy & Doug Dudgeon
Next weekend's Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Linnea Chu/Alice McCain
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Charlene Selvar; Lay Reader: Rachel Pritchett: Hospitality Host: Veronika & Jim Rohrscheib
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Barbara & David Swartling; Lay Reader: Barbara Deines; Communion Assistant: Barbara Deines; Hospitality Host: Becci Kerstetter & Karen Kushner