We extend thanks to Laura Anderson for preaching yesterday.
Many thanks to those who prepared lunch for yesterday’s presentation on the proposed church bylaw changes … and to those who led the meeting.
TUESDAY—NOV. 10—Bethany’s Movie Group invites everyone to join in seeing the new history-drama-musical “Drummer Boy” at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. Meet in the lobby at 10 a.m. The movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $7.25. Friends welcome! The film tells of two brothers who opposed each other during the U.S. Revolutionary War. Note: some “scholarship” funds are available who need financial assistance with ticket purchases. Click here for details.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11–We will continue to enjoy “Coffee & Conversation” in the church Social Hall, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Enjoy free coffee and donuts You can even play a game of Scrabble! 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!
Bethany was well-represented last week on election day. Rev. Janice Kamikawa, Jackie Sneed & Cathy Sapunor (along with our executive presbyter Rev. Karen Sapio) served as volunteer poll chaplains. Together, we comprised 8 percent of the 51 chaplains! 13 voter centers were covered by all of the chaplains collectively, for a total of 166 volunteer hours.
THURSDAY, NOV. 12—Our new weekly exercise class has begun! It is held at 9 a.m. in the Social Hall. Please show up by 8:45 in comfortable clothes, ready to begin. Our leader is 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.
FRIDAY, NOV. 13—We can use a few volunteers to help serve as greeters & prepare the sanctuary for an Evergreen Mortuary funeral taking place at Bethany. See Debbie Leibrock or Cathy Sapunor if you can lend a hand with either of these “memorial ministry” activities. We expect close to 100 people to attend. Please arrive by 9 a.m. to help.
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Saturday, Nov. 28—Decorating the sanctuary for Advent/Christmas! Meet in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. A free lunch will follow! There are tasks for all abilities & ages (even children) … we especially need some helpers who are not afraid to climb ladders! We will also practice ringing the church steeple, so those with extra-strong arm muscles are welcome!
Monday, Nov. 23—Come to the church kitchen and help prepare a light brunch for Food Closet volunteers. This is the busiest week of the year for the Food Closet & Bethany traditionally hosts this “Hot Chocolate Ministry.” See Cathy Sapunor if you have questions. NOTE: this will take the place of our regularly scheduled “fifth Monday” Food Closet volunteer morning.
Sunday, Dec. 20—Display of crèches (manger scenes) during the worship service. Bring yours for everybody to see!
Thursday, Dec. 24—Christmas Eve candlelight service; starts at 5 p.m.
