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July 16 Announcements

Vespers at St. Barnabas
St. Barnabas' Schola Nova will chant vespers on Sunday, July 19, at 6 PM. Please join us for this contemplative service on the theme of divine wisdom.

Let’s Get Together!
Saturday, August 8, at 5:30pm is the annual, not-to-be missed Bethany BBQ. Thanks to Vicki Browning we have a new, beautiful BBQ found at huge cost savings at the Rotary Auction. Please bring salads and sides (such as cheese slices, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, etc.) and your appetite. Hot dogs, burgers for both vegetarians and meat eaters, buns, and desserts will be provided. See you there!

Help Furnish the Newest Church Building in the Synod!
Columbia City Church of Hope was founded in 2017 and just completed their church building alongside the 87 affordable housing units that were built first. Theirs is the first new church building in decades in our synod, however they still need help furnishing the inside. CCCH is part of our South-Central Conference, and we want to donate a gift to them from Bethany to help them purchase, chairs, lights, cabinets, kitchen supplies, and other things they need. If you would like to help with this, please give using one of the envelops 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. Next Red Wagon Sunday is August 2.

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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 Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Vickie Bech; Greeter: Lynn & Benay Nordby; Ushers: Stephen Deines & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Barbara Deines; Communion Assistants: Linnea Chu & Vicki Browning; Hospitality Hosts: Alice & Bruce McCain

Next Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Gail Christensen; Greeter: Linnea Chu; Ushers: Tim Carlsen; Lay Reader: Gail Christensen; Communion Assistants: Carol & Ron Fenner; Hospitality Hosts: Lynn & Benay Nordby

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.

July 9 Announcements

Fire Safety Talk with BI Fire Marshall
Bainbridge Island Fire Marshal Jackie Purviance will take a look around the perimeter of Bethany to spot any vegetation that might add to fire risk. She has some good advice about what we can do around our homes, too. Come join us at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16, at the front door. Bring a friend. ---Rachel Pritchett, Buildings and Grounds

B&G Help Needed!
All hands-on deck needed to move a roomful of items from the education building to the former choir room. The move will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, but not before donuts and coffee. No stairs or heavy lifting is required. Please come pitch in, and thanks. Rachel Pritchett, 

Let’s Get Together!
Saturday, August 1, at 5:30pm is the annual, not-to-be missed Bethany BBQ. Thanks to Vicki Browning we have a new, beautiful BBQ found at huge cost savings at the Rotary Auction. Please bring salads and sides (such as cheese slices, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, etc.) and your appetite. Hot dogs, burgers for both vegetarians and meat eaters, buns, and desserts will be provided. See you there!

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. Next Red Wagon Sunday is August 2.

Bethany Preschool is Hiring!
There are two openings at the preschool. Bumblebee Class Assistant – Tues & Thurs, 8:30am-11:30am and Firefly Class Assistant – Mon, Weds, & Fri. 8:30am-12:30pm

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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 Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Barbara Swartling; Greeter: Ron Fenner; Ushers: Jim Rohrscheib & Joe Sommerseth; Lay Reader: Carol Fenner; Communion Assistants: Barbara & David Swartling; Hospitality Hosts: Noreen & Jeff Sievertson

Next Sunday’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Vickie Bech; Greeter: Lynn & Benay Nordby; Ushers: Stephen Deines & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Barbara Deines; Communion Assistants: Linnea Chu & Vicki Browning; Hospitality Hosts: Alice & Bruce McCain

Additions to Announcements, Prayer Chain requests, and questions can be directed to Kelsey, Bethany’s Office Administrator: Email or Call 206.842.4241.