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 Entering In/ Pastor Dan Baumgartner
I'll be honest. Occasionally, but not often it sounds really good to leave everything in the complicated sprawl we call a city behind and go become a hermit. Not a literal hermit, but someone who moves into a farmhouse with a few acres near some mountains and lives a quiet life near a small town...
Simplify/ Tara Taylor
It's hard to believe that Lent is just around the corner. Ash Wednesday (February 6th) marks the beginning of this season of reflection, quiet and self discipline leading up to Easter Sunday...
Big or Little?/ Jill Bell
One of the recurring issues I've pondered during my walk with God is whether He actually cares about the little things in my life. Those big issues - like the need for a job, or the sale of a house, or a death in the family - no problem, of course I should bring these before God...
ESL in the School System/ Susan Marshall
 Since September, I have (through the AmeriCorps program) had the opportunity to serve as the Volunteer Coordinator at the Secondary Bilingual Orientation Center (SBOC), a school for newcomer refugee and immigrant students located on Queen Anne Hill...
A Time to Rest/ Dianne Ross
"Dianne, I don't want you to do anything or accomplish anything on sabbatical, but rather it should be a time for you to rest and be renewed in your relationship with Christ." .... This conversation took place in Dan's office as I was beginning to plan my sabbatical for fall 2007. It was music to my ears...
Mission Partner: Megan Levene/ Megan Levene
Jesus describes our community when He says, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send workers."...
College Age Fellowship Retreat/ Associate Pastor Todd Holdridge
 One of the great joys of the last seven months has been getting to know the many college students who consider Bethany their church home. We've met weekly to share a meal, encourage each other, pray and sing together, growing closer to Christ and each other.
So you can imagine my enthusiasm at gathering with them for an entire weekend on Whidbey. Twelve of us gathered January 25-27 to pray, worship, eat, listen for God's voice, grow as a community, play board games, walk along the beach, and take a break from the routine. The highlight for many was an "Emmaus" walk with pairs of students spending an hour walking and talking together at Ebey's Landing. For others, moments of reflective Bible reading (Lectio Divina) and contemplative prayer (Prayer of Examen) were significant.
It was a true retreat, offering great community building time, time to be in the presence of Christ, and an opportunity to spend a very restful, enjoyable weekend together.
New Library Books
Bethany's library has added over 40 books this year to its collection. We encourage you to look over our book list and consider checking out some for your spiritual enrichment.
Children's Ministries
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
For many centuries Christians have “prepared” for Lent by clearing their cupboards of yeast and sweet items, prior to the first day of Lent. Thus, this year Bethany children and families (and any others who would like to come) are invited to a “Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper” on Tuesday, February 5 (this is the night before Lent starts). We will have a continuous serving line from 5:00 - 5:40 pm, and then at 5:50 pm we’ll gather in the Sanctuary for a very brief, child-friendly worship service with basic instruction on what Lent is. Resources will be available for families to use for devotions during Lent.
3rd Grade Milestone concludes this month
Our third graders, led by Christy Mansfield and Kylie Kepreos will complete their four week Bible unit, as part of our Milestone program here at Bethany this month.
On Tuesday, February 5, they will meet with Pastor Dan to learn how he studies the Bible, and how it is used in worship.
On Sunday, February 10, the students will lead a responsive reading at both morning services and will receive their Bibles from Bethany. Pray for these students to gain a great love for God’s Word!
Youth Ministry
High School Ski Retreat
Friday, February 29 - Sunday, March 2 at Plain Community Church
The high school youth will ski at Steven's Pass all day Saturday and the rest of the time hear from great speakers and talk about life together.
Middle School Dweeb Hunt
Friday, February 29, 6:00-10:00 pm at Northgate Mall
Parents and leaders will dress disguised as "dweebs." The students in leader-led groups will then try to find them at Northgate Mall in a limited amount of time by using a secret password.
On the Calendar
see interactive calendar for complete listing
Healing Prayer
1st & 3rd Sundays in February, 5:00 pm
By appointment (284-2222, ext 35)
Bethany Children's Choir
Tuesdays in February, 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall
Choir Rehearsals
Wednesdays in February, 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
College Age Fellowship
Sundays in February, 6:30 pm in 7 Howe
Young Adults (Post-College) Group
Friday, February 1, 7:00 pm at the Holdridge's home
Kenya 2008 Trip Informational Meeting
Saturday, February 9, 9:00-11:00 am in the Parlor
Also: Sunday, February 10, 12:30-2:30 pm in Room #201
Love & Logic Class
Mondays, February 4 & 11 from 6:00-8:30 pm
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 6, 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary
Bethany 101
Gatherings for both groups:
Friday, Feb 1, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Parlor (potluck)
Sun, February 10, 12:30-2:00 pm in the Parlor (lunch with Pastor Dan)
Weekend Model
Sat, Feb 2, 9:30-2:30 pm in the Parlor
Prayer for Honduras
Sunday, February 10, 12:15 pm in the Library
Soup & Bread
Sunday, February 10, 12:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall
We will be sitting in the part of the US where we grew up. Notice the signs that mark regions of the U.S. and beyond. Conversation starters and nametags are on the tables! Invite people sitting near you in worship to come and enjoy the fun!
Baptism Class with Pastor Dan
Wednesday, February 27, 5:00-6:00 pm Parlor
All parents who are interested in having their child baptized are invited. Please contact Holly Royston at sulajune@yahoo.com.
ByFor Project - Bethany Concert
Friday, March 7, 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
This is a concert featuring Michael Card and friends Molly McCue (First Presbyterian, Bellevue), Brian Moss (John Knox, Seattle) and Bethany's Kurt Dyrhsen. Tickets to the concert and CDs of the music go on sale in February for $15 each. Contact 284-2222, ext 10.
Monastery of St Gertrude
May 7-11 in Cottonwood, Idaho
Take some time for a personal retreat.
News & Notes
Births
- Benjamin Robert Markwardt October 21
- Adeline Noelle Marston December 25
- Eliana Terese Russo January 9
Baptisms
- Emma Tjelle Layton December 23
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