September 12 Announcements
Faith Formation - Sunday School
Sunday school begins this Sunday, September 15. Kids up to 6th grade are invited to join Mrs. Dudgeon in Fellowship Hall after the children's message in worship. This fall our lessons will focus on classic Bible stories from the Hebrew Bible (aka Old Testament) and the New Testament. There will be crafts and snacks, and of course, lots of fun! Please join us!
Faith Formation – Adult Forum
Do you yearn to connect with Lutherans in other countries, growing together with new friends in faith, love and friendship? Find out if global mission is for you by attending an adult study this Sunday, Sept. 15, after worship in the fellowship hall. Rachel Pritchett, who has participated in ELCA global-mission relationships in Africa and China for 20 years, will describe exciting opportunities, especially for young adults. She will describe how participating with Lutherans throughout the world has changed her deeply, and how it can change you, too. See you there.
Faith Formation - Youth Group
Our first Youth Group of the season will meet on Sunday, September 22 from 3:00 pm-5:00pm at Casa Rojas in the Winslow Pavilion. We'll enjoy "tacos and talk" as we get to know each other a little better and discuss what's in store for the year ahead. Please let Pastor Erin know if you plan to attend so she can reserve a table in advance. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to bring a friend!
September Bible Study
The Men’s Bible Study group will now meet on Tuesday, September 17 at 8:30am in the fellowship hall.
Giving Thanks for a Wonderful Rally Day
Everyone "rallied" to make our Rally Day picnic a fun event that was not too much work (we hope) for any one person. Extra kudos to Doug and Kathy Dudgeon who, in spite of health issues and a huge schoolwork burden, made chicken happen and all the beautifully done posters, table tents, bookmarks. We thank Professor Jim Cauter for finding a great selection of music and fun facts about the artists and congratulate the Smith family and their friend Sam Abraham for winning the contest! A huge thank you to all who jumped in to help with set up, serving food and clean up. Our deepest thanks to Mary Jensen for leading the fellowship team. The team has more fun events lined up for the coming months so stay tuned!
Pictorial Directory
Thank you to everyone who has gotten their photo taken for our new pictorial directory. Becci Kerstetter will be back to take more photos after worship on Sunday, September 22, and 29. She will also be available after the 5pm service on Saturday, October 5 for the folks that find that time more convenient. Becci 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.
The LiVE Project – Faith in Public Life
Bethany has purchased a subscription to the Northwest Synod LiVE Project so that Bethanians can participate in any/all of the offerings at no cost. To register for an offering, use the promocode LIVEBUNDLE2024.
This fall, the project is offering a seven-week Zoom course on Wednesdays at 7:00pm beginning September 18. In preparation for our election and the times we find ourselves in, what does it mean for us to be Church in today’s world? Through a variety of voices and disciplines, we’ll explore what it means to be people of faith in today’s public life, growing in our awareness of how we’ve been formed in our culture and how we’re being called into new places. To meet the guest presenters, find the course outline and register, click here.
CROP HUNGER DANCE
It’s not too late to register for this year’s CROP Hunger Dance. We will gather at Eagle Harbor Church on September 22, 2024, to participate in fun, easy-to-learn dances and songs led by the Universal Dances of Peace group. No special talent or ability is necessary--just a willingness to have some fun with your neighbors while raising money for a good cause.
While this year it is a dance rather than a walk, we're still working with Church World Services (CWS) to raise funds to provide meals, clean water, and safe homes for those who need them. A portion of the funds we raise will go to CWS and another to our local social service agencies. This year's community goal is to raise $15,000, which a generous community member has offered to match!
The dance will begin at 2:00 pm, with the registration table open at 1:30pm. You can also register now for team "Bethany Lutheran of Bainbridge" on the CWS website by clicking here and then selecting "Join or Start a Team." Under Find an Existing Team, type "Bethany Lutheran of Bainbridge" and click on it. The resources on the website are helpful and easy-to-use. Feel free to reach out to Pastor Erin for assistance. Let's set a goal to raise $5000. Can we do it? Yes we can! GO TEAM BETHANY LUTHERAN OF BAINBRIDGE!
Prayers Are Requested: for Veronika Rohrscheib and Ralph Schulz who are under hospice care; for Jim Rohrscheib and Gladys Schulz as they support their spouses; for Georgia Figgins as she continues treatment for metastatic cancer; for Ron Fenner as he heals from a fall; for the Michael family as they mourn Barbara’s death.
Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this weekend are given by Gail and Dave Christensen in honor of their wedding anniversary.
Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Barbara Swartling
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: Hazel Hamilton; Communion Assistant: Vicki Browning; Hospitality Hosts: Adult
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Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Heather Ballaine
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Charlene Selvar; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen; Hospitality Host: Jennie Harris
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Barbara & David Swartling; Lay Reader: Linda Knudson; Communion Assistant: Vicki Browning; Hospitality Hosts: Vicki Browning