October 3 Announcements
Blessing of the Animals
Everyone is welcome to bring their pets on Sunday, October 6 for a blessing in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron of the environment and animals. Pr. Erin will be here to bless your beloved pets from 3:00-4:00pm. There’ll be treat bags for dogs, cats, and people too!
October Sunday School News!
October's lessons begin this Sunday with Noah's Ark. Our children will learn about the big flood and God's promise to his children. On October 13 they will hear the Story of Moses. Mr. Science (aka Doug Olson) will be here on October 20 with a lesson about Moses and the Burning Bush. We will finish the month of October with Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors on October 27. Mrs. Dudgeon loves having your children in Sunday School and is honored to be one of their teachers.
October Bible Study
Doug Olson will lead the Men's Bible Study group on Tuesday, October 8 at 8:30am. Doug will lead us in conversation about how moments of time can change history. Most recently, the pandemic (which felt to some of us longer than a moment!) altered the course of history and we're just now processing its impact. There will be a lot to talk about, including scripture references to ponder as they relate to our experiences. The Women’s Book and Bible Study group will meet at 9:30am on Monday, October 14 to continue their discussion on Rachel Held Evan’s book Inspired.
Youth Group Invites Everyone to a Kit Assembly Party!
Please join us on Sunday, October 13 from 3:00-5:00pm in Fellowship Hall where we'll be helping to stuff backpacks for Lutheran World Relief. A generous grant from Thrivent will provide pizza for us as we work together on this worthy service project. As this is our regularly scheduled Youth Group meeting time, we'll meet to complete this service project and then if there's time afterwards, we'll convene for some fellowship and maybe a fun game. Giant Jenga anyone?
Baby Kit Items Needed!
Rachel Circle is in need of some items for the baby kits that we will be blessing on October 26/27. The following is a list of the items: Diapers ---purchased or...Free flannel is available to cut. 22 x 27"; Blankets --- Again, flannel is available to cut --36" x 36" (no fleece); Jackets/sweaters (NO FLEECE Size 12 - 24 months) Goodwill usually has jackets, etc.; Soap (Ivory or another gentle soap please) Kirkland brand works well; new hand towels (no microfiber please, dark color preferred) Walmart has these for $1.99. Please place your donations in the box outside the office by October 20th.
Memorial Service for Veronika Rohrscheib
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Veronika Rohrscheib will be on Wednesday, October 16 at 11:00am at Bethany. All are welcome to come and remember Veronika.
Meals Needed
As Georgia Figgins and her husband face health challenges, her family is asking for support in the form of meals. Would you be willing to prepare and deliver a meal? If so, please click this link https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/6edyg8 to sign up for a date to offer a meal.
Bethany Chili Cookoff!
Mark your calendars for October 19 to attend the Bethany Chili Cook-off! Whether you want to be one of ten possible contestants for the honor and glory of Chili Champion, or wish to taste and choose a favorite, it will be an evening to remember. We’ll start at 6:00pm after the Saturday service, with "Off the Grid" providing some appropriate accompaniment. Our dinner will include salads, corn bread and desserts made by those not sharing their favorite chili recipe. Sign up to make chili or a side dish to share on the sign-up sheets on the bulletin board. Several chefs have already committed so sign up soon! This is a Fun-Raiser—Not a Fund Raiser!
Pictorial Directory
Thank you to everyone who has gotten their photo taken for our new pictorial directory. Becci Kerstetter will be taking photos after the 5pm service this Saturday, October 5. Becci will continue to take photos as needed on Sundays after worship when she is here. She will set up in the office area just past the narthex. We will also take the opportunity to verify contact information and whether you want your phone number and/or email address printed in the directory.
IFC-BINK Climate Circle Event at Bethany
The BINK Interfaith Council Climate Circle and Films for Flourishing invite everyone to join them as they continue to imagine a new earth-centered civilization that welcomes love and justice for all life. The event takes place on Friday, October 18, 6:30-8:30pm. The evening will include showing the film For the Love of Life: Finding our Way to an Ecological Civilization. The film is based on the work and life of David Korten, who will offer remarks after the film to inspire conversation. All faiths, traditions, spiritual beliefs, and/or worldviews are welcome. RSVP is recommended but not required –
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Prayers Are Requested: for Linnea Chu’s brother who is recovering after a fall which caused a subdural hematoma and stroke; for Ralph Schulz who is under hospice care; for Georgia Figgins as she struggles with treatment for metastatic cancer.
Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are given by Janet and Fred Williams in celebration of Janet’s father Dean’s 100th birthday.
Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Linnea Chu & Alice McCain
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Joe Sommerseth; Lay Reader: Carol Fenner; Hospitality Host: Carol Fenner
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Stephen Deines & Andy Rimkus; Lay Reader: Barbara Deines; Communion Assistant: Barbara Deines; Hospitality Hosts: Debbie & Andy Rimkus
Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Vickie Bech
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Charlene Selvar; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen; Hospitality Hosts: Marlene & Al Orwiler
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Luanne & Tom Croker; Lay Reader: Linnea Chu; Communion Assistant: Linnea Chu; Hospitality Hosts: Kathy & Doug Dudgeon