Thank you, Rev. Judy Davis, for leading yesterday’s worship service. Coming to preach this Sunday (September 6) will be Elder Pat Terry.
TODAY—AUG. 31—MANY THANKS to today’s Food Closet volunteers! If you have signed up to help, please be at the Food Closet on or before 8:30 a.m. Your shift will end around 11:45 a.m.
TODAY—August 31—The Monday Group is taking a break until Sept. 14.
TUESDAY—SEPT. 1—The Movie Group invites everyone to see “Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone” in its 25th anniversary release. Many of us missed it the first time around and have only seen it on our TV screens, so here’s a chance to view it as originally intended! The movie 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? See Nga Chau. Cathy Sapunor will have a handout on the Christian themes presented in the movie. MORE DETAILS ARE HERE.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2—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!
THURSDAY—SEPT. 3—Our new weekly exercise class starts 9 a.m. in the Social Hall. Please show up by 8:45 in comfortable clothes, ready to begin. Our leader will be Vickie Mae Denman, a teacher of yoga and tai chi who also is qualified to teach fall prevention. A donation of $3-$5 per class is suggested. Please see Jackie Sneed if you have questions. No need to RSVP; just show up. Bring a friend! Here are more details.
Bethany’s Movie Group enjoyed seeing “The Magic Faraway Tree” last Tuesday!
As September 6 is the first Sunday of the month, please bring non-perishable items for our Food Closet collection. Communi0n will be served today.
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!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Sept. 20—Receiving of New Members
Oct. 4—World Communion Sunday
Oct. 25—Reformation Sunday
Nov. 1—All Saints Sunday
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.
