What's Happening @ Bethany This Month?
SEPTEMBER
(Updated 9/1/10)
Prayer Breakfast - Sunday, September 5 at 9:30AM
The Board of Discipleship and Community Impact Committee invite adults & children for a light breakfast in the Parish Lounge, followed by a time of prayer. Prayers for our children, youth, and teachers will be our focus for this hour together. In July, we gathered to pray for our nation and her leaders; now we gather in prayer for our students and those responsible for all areas of education.
3 John 4 says, "I have not greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."
As our educators and children return to the classrooms, we will send them off in prayer. Please join us for this time together.
Living Way:
Living Way is taking a summer break and will resume in the FALL. Living Way will begin on Wednesday, September 15 at 7PM. We will begin our study on the book of Acts.
GriefShare class to begin:
There will be a new GriefShare class starting September 15. There will actually be 2 classes starting on Wednesdays, one in the afternoon (1:99-2:15PM) in the Conference Room and one in the evening (7PM) in the Multipurpose Room 215. These opportunities are for anyone experiencing grief in any number of ways. If you would like more information on what GriefShare is about, check out their website at www.GriefShare.org or talk to Karl Fink. I will be praying for you as you decide if the time is right to attend these sessions.
Music Ministry News:
Our Senior Choir (for adults age 18 and up) begins Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 7:30PM. Advanced Handbells will begin Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 6PM. Senior Choir & Advanced handbells are under the directions of Dr. Carol McDaniel. Intermediate adult handbells (Directed by Ellen Pratt) will begin rehearsal on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 6PM. *High School handbells and High School Celebrate Choir see the High School link on this website for your Power Sunday rehearsal dates & times.
Sunday School Begins:
The 2010 Fall session begins Sunday, September 12 at 9:30AM. Preschool-3rd grade will meet at the lunchtables and then their teachers will walk them over to their classrooms. Grades 4-5-6 will meet in the GYM on the first day to hear the special presentation by the Alaska Mission Team and the NYG participants.
Confirmation Begins:
Sunday, September 12 from 9:15-10:30AM. Year 1 meets in the Multipurpose Room 215 with Dr. Mary Fink. Year 2 meets in the Science Room 206 with Mr. Karl Fink.
Moms in Touch International:
Are you a mom who deeply loves your chidlren and longs for them to grow up to be loving, confident, and successful? Do you fear that influence outstide your control will steal their hearts? You are not alone.
Moms in Touch International is...two or more moms who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers, and adminstrators. Mothers, grandmothers, or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. Moms who believe that prayer makes a difference. We are blessed that many of our area schools, both public and private, have Moms in Touch groups meeting every week to pray. To find a group at your school, or to learn more about this organization, go to www.MomsInTouch.org. Bethany's group meets Wednesday mornings, 8:45-9:45AM in the Conference Room. - Connie Kritzer
Moms Group:
The Moms Group (moms with younger children) will meet on Friday, September 10 & 24 at 10AM in the Church Nursery. If interested in finding out more information please contact the church office and leave a message for Sarah O'Conner.
Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity:
The permits have been approved, the foundation has been laid, and work ahs begun on the Thrivent Builds project in Long Beach. Bethany is scheduled to fill a work crew for Saturday, September 18th. The work day begins at 8:00AM and concludes at about 4:00PM. You can sign up in Friendship Square on Sunday mornings or by sending Pastor Seth an email at smoorman@bethanylutheran.org. Weekday work crews are also needed, let Pr. Seth knwo if you are available during the week to help out on the build site.
Couples Event:
Save the date - The Board of Discipleship is sponsoring a "Couples Event" on September 18, 2010.
Really Fun Game Night...The kids and grandkids are back in school. It's time for you to get out and meet other couples you've seen in the pews on Sundays. Beverages, games and prizes will be provided. Please bring a snack to share. Watch the Sunday Chimes for the exact time. We will be meeting in the Parish Lounge and/or Gym. -Pat & Linda Stacker
Prayer Walk:
The first Prayer Walk of the year will be at the end of the month on September 25th at 9AM. Bring your walking shoes and a water bottle and meet Pastor Seth in Friendship Square. We will get out into our community and pray for those who live in the shadow of our steeple.
Bethany Lutheran School:
*See school's link on this website for more details.
- Tuesday, September 7 - School starts
- Wednesday, September 15 - New Families/Parent Orientation
- Saturday, September 25 - Good Neighbor Festival & Picnic @ El Dorado Park
Deadline for the October Monthly Chimes:
The deadline is Monday, September 13, 2010. Please email your articles to Aimee Coleman at acoleman@bethanylutheran.org. Chimers will meet on Thursday, September 23 at 8:00AM.