Bethany's caring ministries serve the congregation as well as the wider community.

Need someone to listen?
Bethany's Stephen Ministers are trained laypeople who meet one-on-one to listen and pray with those experiencing a transition or difficult period in life. Stephen ministers meet weekly with people within the congregation as well as those in the surrounding community who

• are grieving the loss of a relationship,
• are new to the area,
• in a job search or
• struggling with any change that impacts life.

Contact Linda Cutshall, lindac@bethanypc.org, Director of Congregational Care, (206) 282-2595, Ext. 913.

Have prayer needs?
Prayer Chain volunteers are committed to praying regularly for specific needs that come to their attention. Kari Kehle, (425) 823-2186, receives requests. The church office also will receive prayer requests by phone, (206) 284-2222, or e-mail.

Have practical needs?
Deacons focus on people within our congregation by

• praying for their needs,
• taking communion to shut-ins,
• helping with seniors or newcomers,
• coordinating meals and other services

for people during times of crisis or transition, such as birth of a child or the loss of a loved one. Cindy Hagen is the deacons' moderator. E-mail Cindy at cindyhagen@comcast.net.

Have financial needs?
Bethany has two funds that may be available for one-time emergency assistance.

• Our Acts 4:32 Fund serves people within the congregation.
• The Deacons Fund serves people in our community who have a connection to a Bethany member through friendship, work, or neighborhood.

To make inquiries about either of these funds, which are supported by donations, you may e-mail Linda Cutshall, lindac@bethanypc.org, or call her at 282-2595, ext 13. The deacons also contribute to the Queen Anne Helpline, which provides helping services to people living on Queen Anne Hill.