Bethany UMC Happenings
– October is Pastor Appreciation Month – It is a special time when we honor our pastor for her faithful and untiring commitment to our church family and our community. Let’s encourage Pastor Lori as she begins her ministry at Bethany. Think of ways to show your gratitude to her throughout the month (and better yet, throughout the year). A basket will be located in the Welcome Center for your cards and notes of encouragement.
– Our Nursery needs volunteers. If you are willing to help take care of our youngest children at least one Sunday a month, please contact the church office at 540-234-8880.
– All Saints Sunday – On November 1st we will be honoring the saints who have passed away in the last year and/or others you would like recognized. There are forms for submitting names in the Welcome Center or you can call the church office. These names should be submitted by October 21st.
– Youth will be going to the Blue Ridge Mountain Corn Maze on Sunday, October 18th. We will meet at the maze at 2:00pm. Blue Ridge Mountain Maze, 462 Winery Ln, Roseland, VA 22967
– Young Adults will be going to the night Corn Maze on October 24th at 6:00pm. See the chat on GroupMe, ask Jac or ask the Pastor for more information. They are also meeting at the Alpine Goat Brewery on October 25th from 3-4:30pm.
– Book Collection – We will not be collecting anymore books for Westwood Hills Elementary. If you have already bought them, then bring them in. We will leave the box for 2 weeks for any donations that you already have. Thank you.
– Love INC. – There is a signup sheet in the Welcome Center for Love, INC’s Christmas event on Saturday, November 21st. If you would like to volunteer that day to help, please sign up. Lori Mooney will call you and get you signed up for wherever you want to help.
– Christmas Items – We are helping to purchase big items for Love, INC’s Christmas event in November. Starting Sunday, October 18th, there will be at least 5 sheets with different items listed. There will be one jar for money. You put cash or check in the jar and then sign the sheet for the item that you want your donation to help purchase. Either put the donated amount by your name or “Call me” and you will be contacted to record your donation amount. Any questions, please call, text or email Lori Mooney. Thank you.
– Christmas Choir! We are looking forward to having a Christmas Choir for the coming Advent season. Easy music, limited rehearsals! We hope YOU will consider joining. It’s sure to be a blessing to you and your church family! The first rehearsal will be Sunday, November 1st immediately following the service.
– Southern Hospitality – our Bethany family always looks forward to hosting Dale’s band Southern Hospitality. They will be here on Sunday, October 25th during our morning service. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring family and friends for some toe-tapping, hand-clapping enjoyment! The service will be followed by a fall brunch. (see separate announcement)
– Fall Brunch – Plan on staying after listening to Southern Hospitality on October 25th for a Fall Brunch. Relax, visit, enjoy some great food! Sign-up sheets for food and assistance with set up/clean up will be in the Welcome Center. See Elizabeth Williams if you have questions.
– Cross Country – Robert Segovia Valentine has the upcoming events: Saturday, October 17th – VA XC Showcase, Mechanicsville, VA; Wednesday, October 21st – District Championship at Thomas Harrison Middle School.
– Volleyball – Maecy Ann Frizzelle has the upcoming events: October 16th at 6:00pm vs Stevens Tech – Nininger Hall, Bridgewater College; Friday,.
– Bethany Apple Dumpling time is coming. The proceeds will benefit our Friends of Barnabas Summer Mission Team to purchase medications and essential items. How can you help?
– Check out the ingredients and Apple Dumpling Gang sign up sheets in the Welcome Center
– Plan to stay after church on November 8th and help make dough. It’s a fun and messy experience!
– SELL dumplings to your friends and neighbors and at your place of work (order forms for your workplace will be available at sign up area)
– Sign up to be a part of the Apple Dumpling Gang on Thursday, November 12th. We need folks to peel apples and then make, bake and wrap dumplings. Please take a shift.
– Collect flat boxes (Costco) for dumpling delivery.
– We are making 550+ dumplings. We will start at noon, although our peelers often come earlier! We sold them all pretty quickly last time. Let’s do it again! Thank you for your support ahead of time. Proceeds will benefit our summer Friends of Barnabas Team to purchase medications and essential items.
– Check the bulletin boards outside the sanctuary for opportunities offered by the District and Conference, happenings in our local and surrounding areas, and BUMC news.
Church Meeting Dates
– Finance Committee Meeting – Tonight, October 14th at 6:00pm – Sojourners Classroom
– Coffee Hours with the Pastor – Thursday, October 15th from 3:30-5:00pm – Valley Pike
– Nominations – Thursday, October 15th at 6:00pm – Upstairs Classroom (Sojourners)
– Donuts and Devotions – Saturday, October 17th at 8:00am – Fellowship Hall
– Youth at Blue Ridge Mountain Corn Maze – Sunday, October 18th at 2:00pm – meet at the maze
– Administrative/Church Council – Wednesday, October 21st at 6:30pm – Downstairs Classroom (New Beginnings)
– Young Adults at Blue Ridge Mountain Corn Maze – Saturday, October 24th at 6:00pm – meet at the maze
– Young Adults – Sunday, October 25th from 3-4:30pm – Alpine Goat Brewery
Church Event Dates
– Pastor Office hours Weekly drop-in office hours: Wednesdays 10am – 12pm. Please call, email or text for other dates/times.
– Fellowship Hall in use – PM – Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28
– Fellowship Hall & Downstair Classrooms Reserved – Thursday, October 22nd from 6:00-8:00pm
– Southern Hospitality and Brunch – Sunday, October 25th
Prayer Requests
Members: Tom and Jan Gorden, Charlotte Saufley, Barbara Long, Nicole Carter and family
Our Shut-ins: Audrey Bradshaw, Ramona Garrison, Carolyn Roller, Nadine Moore, Dollie Wilfong
Extended Family: Jaclyn, Charles, Kenneth and Ann, Kitty, Mark, Jeanne Van Dyke, Jennifer and Jeff, Judith Nandivove
We pray for all of our Food Pantry Neighbors, those affected by natural disasters, new churches, and for all those in our community and world.
