September 3 Announcements

Events at Bethany this Week…
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BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Come join us for Rally Day, September 13th!
Rally Day has been our traditional return to Fall programming. This year we have a couple of extra events as well. During the worship service, we will be welcoming new members into the Bethany family. Please take an opportunity to meet them and welcome them, if you haven't already. After the service and before lunch, we will assemble 125 School Kits for Lutheran World Relief.  Last year went very fast with many hands along the assembly line. Lunch will be fried and grilled chicken with the congregation bringing sides and salads to share. This is a wonderful time to welcome back folks from their summer travels.

Sunday School begins again!
September 13th also starts the Fall Sunday School year. Mr. Science will be on hand to kick off our new year. Children are released to Sunday School after the Children’s Sermon with Pastor Martin. Ages 3 and up are welcome to join Kathy Dudgeon for a story, craft, and snack each Sunday.

Women’s Book & Bible Study Begins September 14th
Monday, September 14 begins a new program year together by reading, Jesus and the Disinherited, by Howard Thurman.


Special Council Meeting September 15 at 7pm
Meeting will be regarding Finch Green issues and updates.

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

Adult Education Forum 26-27 Program Year Begins September 20!
On Sunday, September 20, following the service, the inaugural adult forum will be a presentation by Eric Hoffman on the faith tradition of Islam. Eric is a retired Bainbridge High School teacher. Very popular with students, for many years he taught an enlightening and often inspiring class on World Religions. Don't miss this informative opportunity!

Cruise with Church of Steadfast Love – Oct. 5^th
We have been invited by Pastor Kristy at Church of Steadfast Love to a special gathering on the Argosy Cruise in Seattle. Date: Monday, October 5^th. 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 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 8^th.

More Info for the Women's Retreat—Oct 9-11
September 14 is the last day to sign up and pay up for a fun and informative weekend with Bethany and Vinland women at Pilgrim Firs. (See https://pilgrim-firs.org/ to check out the site) Include your email so we can send you more details in advance. Cost for the full weekend is $211 which includes 5 meals. Saturday only (arrive at 9:00 a.m.)  is $52 with 2 meals. Drop a check at the office or put it in the collection plate with Women's Retreat in the Memo line. Pilgrim Firs can accommodate special dietary needs and there are 2 rooms that are fully accessible. If scholarship money would be helpful, please contact Vicki Browning ( ). For other questions check with Mary Jensen at   or Colleen Chupik at 

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.

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 Allen & McKenna Lang in honor of their anniversary and gratitude for kindness!

 This 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

 Next Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Carol Fenner; Greeter: Jim Rohrscheib; Ushers: Luanne & Tom Croker; Lay Reader: David Swartling;
Communion Assistants: Barbara & David Swartling; Hospitality Hosts: Rally Day – Fellowship Committee

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

August 20 Announcements

‘On Awakenings’ Meeting held at Bethany
The 8am daily AA Meeting, On Awakenings, moved to Bethany as their meeting location last week. We want to welcome them to our Bethany family and are grateful to be able to be the host location for this recovery meeting.

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.

C'mon Aboard!
Join the bus(van) tour of Housing Resources Bainbridge properties this Sunday, August 23 You may see homes you never knew were part of HRB's mission. You will certainly see how homey and well-maintained they are. Soon there will be HRB homes on Bethany property - a long-held dream becomes reality! This is a great opportunity to see what built dreams look like. Sign up on the bulletin board. There are two time slots - one right after the church service and one a half hour later. See you on board!

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.  

Help Furnish the Newest Church Building in the Synod!
Envelopes are in the narthex or online at bethanyofbainbridge.org. Please indicate, “Columbia City Church of Hope” in your gift. If you want to know a little more about CCCH, visit their website at: columbiacityhope.org. Thank you.

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.

Bethany Facebook and Instagram
Bethany Lutheran Church - ELCA Facebook 
BethanyLutheranELCA Instagram

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 were provided by Kristi & Jim Sutton in honor of their anniversary!

 This Sunday’s Worship Assistants: Altar Duty: Kathy Dudgeon; Greeter: Carol & Ron Fenner; Ushers: Jim Rohrscheib & Stephen Deines; Lay Reader: Rachel Pritchett; Communion Assistants: Barbara Deines & Vicki Browning; Hospitality Hosts: Noreen & Jeff Sievertson

 Next 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

 Additions to Announcements, Prayer Chain requests, and questions can be directed to Kelsey, Bethany’s Office Administrator: Email  
Please have additions in by Wednesday morning to allow time for printing.