Bethany UMC Weekly Announcements
Pastor Announcements
– Back to School Blessings this Sunday during the service (please bring your school backpack/bag, etc. to share a special blessing).
– Please email (lorivalentine@vaumc.org) contact information for any youth (6th grade – High School) or Young Adults/College Students (18+ crowd), as we are trying to plan forward for these ministries. If a college student, please let Pastor Lori know what college/school they may attend (even if trade schools/or other learning opportunities). Pastor Lori would like to reach out to each of them, even if not in regular attendance.
– The Nominations Committee will meet following the service on Sunday, August 16th to set rotations for meetings and discuss current vacancies.
– Please send items/reports for the August 26th Administrative Council meeting to Pastor Lori (lorivalentine@vaumc.org) and the church office (office.bethany@gmail.com) by Sunday, August 23rd.
– Pastor Office hours
* Coffee Hours at Valley Pike Thursday, August 13th, from 10 AM-12 PM, and 3-5 PM
* Weekly in office hours: Wednesdays 10 AM – 12 PM
Administrative Council Meeting – Wednesday, August 26th at 6:30 PM, Downstairs Classroom (Charge Conference Date will be discussed: November 21st or November 22nd)
Worship Committee Meeting – Wednesday, September 2nd, at 6:30 PM, Upstairs Classroom
Charge Conference Reports Due to Pastor & Office – Sunday, October 11th
Missions
– Tennis Shoes for Kids. South River Elementary School in Grottoes is collecting shoes – a new pair of basic, sturdy tennis shoes. No light up shoes please. You can donate one pair for a girl and/or one for a boy in the following sizes: 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. We will collect your donated shoes now until Labor Day Sunday, September 6th. If anyone wants to make a monetary donation to have shoes purchased drop your donation in the collection jar at the Welcome Center.
Church Office
– Laura at training – Thursday, August 13th
– If you have any US or Virginia flag that needs to be retired, Robert’s scout troop will retire them with honors at the end of the summer. Feel free to bring flags to surrender to Robert or Pastor Lori.
– Youth and Children Activities – Parents, youth and children of Bethany, with school being right around the corner, the church office would like to know your fall/winter schedules as they come available (if you are willing to share). Your church family would like to be involved in your extracurricular activities. Send those schedules to the church office at office.bethany@gmail.com.
Youth
– See announcement above from Pastor Lori.
Other Announcements
– Thank You – “Thank you for the kind expressions of sympathy upon the passing of my mother, Kathleen Armstrong. Each one was truly appreciated.” – Susan Thacker
– Mowing Schedule – August – Jacob Robertson September – Grant/Travis Simmons
– Ice Cream Extravaganza – Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 30th for the annual Ice Cream Extravaganza! Don’t miss this end of summer outside event with 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 the 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 PM rain or shine. Kids come any time after 4:00 PM 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.
– Make a Difference in a Child’s Life! Please consider being a mentor for an elementary child at South River Elementary in Grottoes. Once a week (and it’s okay to miss occasionally) you would meet with a child. Play a game. Eat lunch with them. Do a craft. Read a book or listen to them read to you! Activities and materials provided. Age of the child is up to you. In those 30-45 minutes you can truly affect a child’s life as they look forward to spending time with a special adult who gives them their full attention! You cannot imagine how excited these kids get to see their mentor. Several Bethany folks have participated. Talk to Amy Michael or Jerry Sheets. If you have questions, are curious, or feel your heart being tugged on to be a mentor please talk to Jackie Dunsmore. Mentorships won’t start until late September.
– Bethany has the Weyers Cave Community Center reserved for Sunday, October 25th for Trunk or Treat. If you are interested in working with a team to organize and coordinate this event, please sign up at the Welcome Center. Once we have a team formed, a meeting date will be scheduled.
– “Be a Blessing” – If you have “blessings” that you are wanting to share (not sell) with others please let the office know. These will be listed in the Happenings with details you provide. Examples of “blessings” could be extra vegetables from your garden, flower/shrubs/plants that you want to remove or thin out, scrap material, extra art supplies, etc.
Community News
– A Night of Musical Praise & Worship celebrating the Love of God.
When: Thursday, August 27th at 6:30 PM
Where: Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, 91 Valley Church Rd, Weyers Cave
Cost: Free, and all are welcome.
For more information visit the Facebook Event Page at https://www.facebook.com/share/194Jau3xwJ/
Dates to Know
– Fellowship Hall in use – PM – Wednesday, August 12th
– Pastor Lori will be having Coffee Hours at Valley Pike Thursday, August 13th from 10 AM – 12PM, and 3-5 PM. So come and grab a cup of coffee, tea, or even some ice cream!
– Laura at Training – Thursday, August 13th
– Donuts & Devotions – Saturday, August 15th at 8 AM – Fellowship Hall. All men are encouraged to attend.
– Nominations Committee Meeting – Sunday, August 16th immediately following the service
– Fellowship Hall in use – PM – Wednesday, August 19th
Prayer Requests:
Members: Tom and Jan Gorden, Charlotte Saufley, Barbara Long, the Kile Family, the Thacker Family, Pastor Lori Valentine, Amy Michael, Jen Williams and family
Our Shut-ins: Audrey Bradshaw, Ramona Garrison, Carolyn Roller, Nadine Moore, Dollie Wilfong
Extended Family: Tabby Steed, Shay Suter, Kenneth Roller, Josh Unger’s sister-in-law
We pray for all of our Food Pantry Neighbors, for Augusta County teachers and students as they return to school on August 12th, and for all those in our community and world.
