Thank you, Jim Guida, for leading yesterday’s worship service. He presented a message titled “Happy Holy-Days.” Many thanks also to Abraham Nguyen of Grace Community Church, the congregation sharing our campus. Abe graciously filled in on sound/screen duties in the absence of worship team members attending the church retreat.
Speaking of the retreat … nearly 30 Bethany members and friends participated in last weekend’s retreat, held at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center at Lake Tahoe. Many thanks to the retreat committee for its planning and presentation: Please join in thanking Retreat Planning Committee members Trisha Uhrhammer, Marilee Keene, Joy Baird, Peter Baird, Cathy Sapunor and Rev. Judy Davis. CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS.
Coming to preach this Sunday (August 16) will be Elder Pat Terry.
TODAY—MONDAY, AUGUST 10—The “Monday Group” will not meet today.
TUESDAY—AUGUST 11—Join with the Movie Group in seeing (again!) the exciting new epic “The Odyssey.” The film starts at 10:45 a.m. at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10:15 a.m. Tickets are $7.25. Friends welcome! Questions? Click here for details.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12—We will continue to enjoy “Coffee & Conversation” in the church Social Hall, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Enjoy free coffee and donuts This is the perfect excuse to get out of the house for a bit and hang with others. It’s informal; drop in any time. Come by yourself or bring a friend. Thank you, Mark Strack, for hosting this weekly event!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, from 12-1 p.m.—Monthly Multi-Faith Prayer Vigil happening outside the John Moss Federal Building, 650 Capitol Mall. Gather in prayer and reflection as we sing, pray & hear about justice for immigrant families. More details are here, Sponsored by Sacramento Area Congregations Together.
Could you arrive at church some Sundays at 10 a.m.? We are really in need of a few helping hands to do some simple tasks such as putting out the offering plates and opening the sanctuary doors. See Cathy Sapunor or just pick a Sunday on the sign-up sheet near the front of the sanctuary!
This is your invitation to make a financial pledge to Bethany for 2026. “Moving Forward With God: Count Me In!” is the theme, signifying that each of us is an active participant in the work of the lord here in our community. Please prayerfully consider how you may give of your time, talent and treasure in the coming year. Contact the church office to ask for a pledge form or download one here.
