Teach Us
by Pastor Dan Baumgartner
Lent. What does that conjure up for you? Somber prayers? Fasting from things you like? Dark nights and painful confessions? Yes. But let’s think further...

Journey of Lent
by Kimberlee Conway Ireton
The point (of Lent) is that I am intentionally creating space in my life for my relationship with God...

Amos Is My Homeboy
by Bethany Carlson
I like to imagine that one day in heaven I’ll be strolling down the gilded streets, and suddenly I’ll hear a voice shout, “Bethany! Whazzup!” “Hey! Amos!” So, how did a crotchety B.C. shepherd become so endeared to my heart? It began the autumn of 2002...

Encounters With Jean-Claude
by Keith McMahon
He has joined our Bible Study six or eight times—each encounter different than the one before it, but each leaving me with an undeniable need to pursue God in deeper, probably newer ways. This poem is a result of one of those encounters...

Children Discover Worship; It's Called Godly Play
by Patti Holman
Leaning forward from her knees and speaking with soft smiling reverence, Godly Play storyteller Debbie Campbell welcomes her kindergartners one at a time to join her, kneeling in a circle on the rug. Just moments before, these children had thundered up the grand stairway from church to Sunday School...

News & Notes

Lenten Devotionals
Check out the welcome table in the lobby for materials for various ages of children. Choose one or two that are most appropriate for your family, or grandchildren.

On the Calendar
see interactive calendar for complete listing

Bethany 101
ALL: Potluck Fri, March 3, 6:30 pm; Lunch Sun, March 12, 12:30 pm, Parlor
Weekend class: Sat, March 4, 9:30 am in the Parlor
Sunday Class: 10:45 am on Sundays, March 5-26 in the Fellowship Hall

Lenten Prayer
Join in prayer for Bethany's mission outreach:

• Kenya
  March 19, 12:15 pm Parlor, led by Tara Taylor
• HIV/AIDS
  March 26, 12:15 pm Library, led by Jo Ronde
• Racial Reconciliation
  April 2, 12:15 pm Parlor, led by Suzzanne Lacey

Children-Youth Choir
5-6 pm Tuesdays in March, Fellowship Hall

Helping Teens Navigate Today’s World
6:30-8:30 pm Fri, March 10, in the Fellowship Hall

Welcome Wee Ones Two
12:15 pm Sun, Mar 12 in the Fellowship Hall

Alpha
Mondays, March 13-May 22

Family Swim at Montlake Terrace Pool
Sat, March 18, 3:55-4:55 pm Montlake Terrace Indoor Pool, 5303 228th St. SW in Mountlake Terrace

Music Class for Little Ones
11:20-noon Tuesdays in April and May, Parlor

St. Gertrude’s Monastery Retreat
May 31-June 4

VBS Son Treasure Island
9:30-noon July 17-21 for 3 year olds through 5th grade

Let’s Go to Camp!
July 30-August 5 at Camp Firwood