Bethany UMC Weekly Announcements
 

Worship Announcements

  • Songs for the Summer – It’s that time again when we would like you to choose your favorite praise and worship song or hymn to be sung during the summer worship services. Selection forms and a box for them are at the Welcome Center and will remain during the summer months. 
  • Children’s Ministry– Over the summer we like to give our Children Sunday School teachers a well-deserved break! We are looking for two folks each Sunday that will oversee the children’s activity (which will be provided) and then take them out to play on the playground. A sign-up sheet, with dates listed, is available at the Welcome Center! There are still some open dates available for volunteers. Please prayerfully consider signing up for a Sunday or a few!
 

Mission Opportunities

  • Friends of Barnabas Donation Jar – We will be collecting funds for our September Honduran Mission Team, leading up to our trip. This donation jar alongside the Christmas in July Yard Sale will be our big fundraisers. The team has to raise $11,500 team funds which will cover the cost of supplies and medications for our neighbors in Honduras, throughout the week. As of now the team has raised $4000. Each member of the team has to pay $2,250 for their personal expenses. We invite you to prayerfully support our team with your gifts throughout the next few months.
  • Silent Auction for the birdhouses has ended. The highest bidders were: Red Birdhouse, Julie Ritchie, $250; Blue Birdhouse, Bettina Ruleman, $250; Green Birdhouse, Charlotte, $250. The bids totaled $750 and will go towards team funds to cover medications for the September Honduras Team. Thank you Dr. King for your generous donation and congratulations to the bid winners! Winners you may pick up your birdhouse from the Welcome Center and checks may be left in the Treasurer’s mailbox.
  • Adult Missions is hosting a cookout for our food pantry neighbors on Monday, June 30th.  We will be providing hot dogs, hamburgers, and buns. We need the Bethany family to donate sides and desserts. Please sign up to bring an item to help feed people from our own community. The sign-up sheet is available at the Welcome Center. Thank you for your generosity. Please have food donations to the church by 4:00pm.
  • Christmas in July Yard Sale – We will be hosting our “Christmas in July” Yard Sale on Saturday July 26th at the Weyers Cave Community Center from 8:00am-1:00pm. YOU can also have a table to set up for personal sales. We are asking for a $15 donation for the space. Now is the time to clean out your garage, purge those extra things, and set them aside and be ready to earn a little extra cash! If you have any questions or want to reserve a table for your own yard sale, please reach out to Amy Michael at 540-447-9972. 

Dates to Know

  • June 22 – 27 – Pastor Blaine – Camp Overlook Chaplain
  • June 24 – 25 – Laura – out of the office, back in the office Friday, June 26th
  • Softball Game – Tuesday, June 24th at 8:30pm – Weyers Cave Ruritan Ball Field
  • Ladies Book Study, Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30pm
  • Softball Game – Wednesday, June 25th at 7:30pm – Weyers Cave Ruritan Ball Field
  • Fellowship Hall Reserved – Saturday, June 28th from 2-8pm
  • Food Pantry Meal – Monday, June 30th, 4:00-5:30pm

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.
 

Prayer Requests

  • Members: Tom and Jan Gorden, Barbara Long, Dale Roller, Jane Elkins
  • Extended Family: Charlie and Lucy Elderidge, colleague of Rosemary Wagoner, Charlie lost his wife unexpectedly a week after the birth of his daughter Lucy; Samantha Wilfong, granddaughter of Dollie Wilfong; Annette Pitman, Joe and Bobbie Meek’s daughter-in-law’s sister, suffered a stroke
  • Praying for peace in our world and country.