Bethany UMC Weekly Announcements
 

Worship Announcements

As you may have read in the Echo or heard Pastor Blaine speak about on Sunday, our prayer cards are available in the Welcome Center for pickup. We hope that during the months of July and August, all of us will be intentional about praying this prayer THREE times a day, as we yearn to hear from God in this season of our lives and church life.
  • Children’s Ministry – Children’s Church still needs volunteers for August 17th. We are looking for two folks to oversee the children’s activity (which will be provided) and then take them out to play on the playground (time and weather permitting). The sign-up sheet is available at the Welcome Center! Please prayerfully consider signing up as a volunteer on August 17th.
Mission Opportunities
  • We will be having another workday with Love INC in Fishersville on Monday, August 11th. We can meet at the church and leave at 8:30am. We will be volunteering from 9:00-12:00. We will be sorting donated items in their warehouse. We would love to have any and all to volunteer for this event. Bring a bagged lunch and we will find a place to enjoy lunch together after several hours of work. Please contact Lori, Brownsugarcookie@yahoo.com or 540-820-7394 if you are interested or have questions.
  • We will be having another workday with Love INC in Fishersville on Monday, August 11th. We can meet at the church and leave at 8:30am. We will be volunteering from 9:00-12:00. We will be sorting donated items in their warehouse. We would love to have any and all to volunteer for this event. Bring a bagged lunch and we will find a place to enjoy lunch together after several hours of work. Please contact Lori, Brownsugarcookie@yahoo.com or 540-820-7394 if you are interested or have questions.

Dates to Know

  • Women’s Book Study – Tonight, August 6th at 6:30 – Sunday School Classroom
  • Pastor Blaine will be having Coffee Hours at Valley Pike Thursday, August 7th from 9:30am – 12:00pm. So come and grab a cup of coffee, tea, or even some ice cream!
  • Bethany Kids and Families Back to School Swim Party, Sunday, August 10th from 3:30pm – 7:00pm at Mark and Jackie Dunsmore’s home (965 Keezletown Road, Weyers Cave)
  • Love INC Workday – Monday, August 11th from 9:00am – 12:00pm, Love INC Fishersville. Meet at the church at 8:30am if you would like to carpool.
  • Friends of Barnabas Team Meeting – Monday, August 11th at 6:00pm – Sunday School Classroom and/or Virtual
  • Worship Meeting – Monday, August 11th at 7:00pm – Sunday School Classroom
  • Donuts & Devotions – Saturday, August 16th at 8:00am – Fellowship Hall
  • Church Council Meeting – Tuesday, August 19th at 6:30pm – Fellowship Hall (note date change)
  • Celebration of Life for Penelope Carter – Saturday, August 23rd at 3:00pm – Bethany UMC
  • Youth Gathering – Sunday, August 24th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm – Verona UMC (note time change)

Other Announcements

  • Nursery volunteers are needed during the Sunday morning service. This is a great opportunity to get to know the youngest of Bethany’s family. Contact Mae Houff if you would like to be a part of this ministry.
  • Pastor Blaine will be out of the office August 14th through the 18th.
  • Thank you to everyone that helped with the Christmas in July yard sale! After adding in the Bake Sale funds, we raised $3495.69 for our Friends of Barnabas team. What a great sight it was to see our church come together for a good cause. We have raised all the funds needed for the 2025 team.
  • Bethany Kids Back to School Swim Party, Sunday, August 10th
    All Bethany children AND their families are invited to a SWIM PARTY at Mark and Jackie Dunsmore’s home (965 Keezletown Road, Weyers Cave). Come swim any time after 3:30. Dinner at 5:00. Hamburgers and hotdogs chips and drinks provided. Bring a side and/or dessert. All families are encouraged to bring friends!
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  • August Mowing – Mike Huffer
  • Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 24th for the annual Ice Cream Extravaganza! Don’t miss this fun, end of summer outside event with a new name, but the same great food and fun. Homemade ice cream makers please bring your best creation! Everyone else bring a side dish and/or a dessert to go with ice cream. Grilled hotdogs, buns and beverages provided. There will also be yard games for all and a WATER INFLATABLE SLIDE for the kids. Gather at 5:00 rain or shine. Kids come any time after 4:00 for the water slide. Everyone grab your lawn chair and bring a friend/neighbor. So that we don’t duplicate ice cream or sides, there is a sign-up sheet for food at the Welcome Center. This event is sponsored by our Women’s Ministry Team. If you are willing to assist please contact Elizabeth Williams or indicate on the sign-up sheet.
 

Prayer Requests

  • Members: Tom and Jan Gorden, Barbara Long, Cathie Sue King, Libby Riddle, Carolyn Cobb, Scott and Jennifer Williams for the passing of Jennifer’s mother; Gabe and Nicole Carter and family on the tragic passing of their infant daughter, Penelope. Please be respectful of their privacy at this time.
  • Those wishing to visit or send cards to Barbara Long, her new address is: 1328 Woodland Park Circle, Rm #7, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
  • Extended Family: Layla Loker, great niece of Charlotte and Robbie Saufley; Jude, Jane and Ken Elkins’ neighbor’s grandson; Marguerite McDonald; Diana Morris, sister of Jim Miller; Lorna Frizzelle’s father’s best friend Randy; Zac, Laura, and Drew Hittie on the birth of Issac Samuel, born August 5th. They ask for “continued prayers for healing as we give thanks for the blessing we have.”
  • Pray for peace in our Community, our Country, and our World.