August 27 Announcements
Calendar of Events at Bethany this Week…
(Bethany Events in bold/Non-Bethany Events in Italics)
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SUN 8/30 |
MON 8/31 |
TUES 9/1 |
WED 9/2 |
THUR 9/3 |
FRI 9/4 |
SAT 9/5 |
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10am Sunday Worship & Fellowship Hour |
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10am Rachel Circle Bible Study Followed by Quilting |
7pm Bethany Choir Rehearsal |
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Noon Al-Anon AFG Meeting |
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5pm Amabile Meet & Greet in Church Bldg. |
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7pm Bethany Council Meeting in Edu. Bldg. |
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BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Back To School!
A new school year is here, and we want to wish a wonderful first day for all the students, parents, and teachers!
This will be a successful school year with new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new accomplishments.
Finch Green Project Drawings:
Thanks to the work of Tom Croker and David Swartling, we now have updated architect renderings for our Finch Green affordable housing project available for our perusal.
Located in the hallway and the Fellowship Hall, the drawings give a “bird’s-eye” view of how the new homes will fit in relationship to our existing structures.
Sanctuary Prayer Wall:
On the east wall of the Sanctuary, we have revived our Prayer Wall. The Wall is made up of stacked bricks & on the table you will find small pieces of paper.
Anytime during worship, please feel free to write your prayer concern on the paper and slip it into the wall.
Welcome ‘On Awakenings’ 8am Daily AA Meeting!
We welcomed this group last week and are grateful to have a location that this daily AA group could utilize for their continued journey in recovery.
CROP Hunger Walk, Sept. 20
September 20 is the day to Walk for CROP! CROP Hunger Walks raise funds for Church World Service,
bringing hope, food, clothing, housing, education, and hygiene resources around the world.
During last winter’s atmospheric river Church World Service provided hotel vouchers for people flooded out of their homes.
You can donate or sign up to walk at Bethany Lutheran’s CROP Hunger Walk page at this link:
CROP Hunger Walk with Bethany Lutheran
Cruise with Church of Steadfast Love – Oct. 5th
We have been invited by Pastor Kristy at Church of Steadfast Love to special gathering on Argosy Cruise in Seattle.
Date: Monday, October 5th. The Boarding Time: 4:15 p.m. Return Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Seattle Waterfront (Pier 54) 1001 Alaskan Way. Details: Food and 2 drinks will be provided.
This is event is free to you, donations greatly appreciated! All participants must be 18+ No dogs or other animals allowed.
They have about 10 places reserved for Bethany folks. Sign-up sheet in the hall near the Fellowship Hall.
Deadline for signing up is Tuesday, September 8th.
Women’s Retreat
Please sign up ASAP for the retreat, Oct 9-11. You can attend the full weekend or Saturday only.
Payment is due by September 14 and can be dropped in the collection plate (Be sure to write "Women's Retreat" in the memo line) or taken to the office.
We will hear presentations about women across the decades who have contributed to the environmental movement, have time for crafts, walks, singing, dancing, games and great discussions. Consider reading Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery as there will be an opportunity for a book discussion lead by a Kay Gearlach from Vinland. 
LWR School Kit Supply Donations Needed Now!
Thanks to many generous contributors we have almost all the school supplies needed for our September 13 School Kit assembly.
Thank you! Modified shopping lists showing what’s still needed are available in the tub in the narthex.
Donations for Helpline Red Wagon!
Please bring your non-perishable food as well as cleaning and personal care products.
These last two categories are not part of SNAP benefits but are important to us all in daily life.
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Want to Join the Bethany Community?
If you would like information about Bethany Lutheran, please talk to Pastor Martin or contact the office during the week. Kelsey, our office administrator’s contact information is below.
This Sunday's Altar flowers are provided by Jessica & Jon Edwards in honor of their 25th Wedding Anniversary!
This Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Gail Christensen; Greeter: Kathy Dudgeon; Ushers: Nancy & Harry Wetzler; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen;
Communion Assistants: Doug Dudgeon & Alice McCain; Hospitality Hosts: Claire & Marty Dasler
Next Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Linnea Chu; Greeter: Steve Christensen & Kathy Dudgeon; Ushers: Jim Rohrscheib & Joe Sommerseth;
Lay Reader: Carol Fenner; Communion Assistants: Ron & Carol Fenner; Hospitality Hosts: Kristi Sutton & Vicki Browning
Please have announcement additions to Kelsey by Wednesday at noon to allow time for printing.
Announcements, Prayer Chain requests, and questions can be sent to Kelsey, Bethany’s Office Administrator: Email
