Bethany News

January 2016

Tidbits and Tidings

Sometimes it is hard to believe that we are
16 years past the fears that accompanied
Y2K. Remember the almost sheer panic that
preceded January 1, 2000. Ultimately it was
much ado about nothing. People of faith
knew that no matter what might or might not
happen, God was still in control.
We cannot deny that we are caught in the
flow of time. However clever and industrious

For this New Year and beyond, may we hold

tightly to these words I dont know about
tomorrow, I just live from day to day, and I
dont borrow from its sunshine for its skies
may turn to gray. And I dont worry about my
future for I know what Jesus saidand today
He walks beside me for He knows what lies
ahead. Many things about tomorrow I dont
seem to understand, but I know who holds
tomorrow and I know who holds my hand.
Pastor Scott

we may be, and however much we seem to

accomplish, we must know that all we have
built and all of our works will eventually be
toppled and washed away in the flood of the
yearsas the circle of time marches onward
so we askwhere is God in all of this? If
nothing else, it is an important question.
However, there is moreCertainly Gods
timing is hidden to us, for our own lives and
for His creation. And yet, for each of us,

Thank You
Thank you sincerely, from the Scott house
to yours, for your love and generosity shown
to us not only this CHRISTmas, but
throughout the year. It has always been a
privilege and blessing to serve the Lord at
Bethany.

regardless of our ups and downs, our

conflicts, struggles and even despairs, this
life is a gift, a precious giftnot for another
time or place, but for here and now.
For though it may seem, at times, that life is
a circle of time, a merry-go-round that we
ride for a time and then fall off, the ultimate
truth is that God remains in control. Indeed,
something new is afoot. The time of the
Saviors coming has been fulfilled and that is
good news for all, especially for the weary as
we round the bend of another calendar year.

Bethany Annual Meeting

Our annual meeting has been set for
January 31st after our normal service.
We have important issues to resolve
and need everyone available to attend.
I hope to see you there.
- Jerrie -

HAPPY NEW YEAR to young and older.

Sunday School starts on Sunday Jan. 10th at 9:15!
We are using the "most Certainly True" Living the
Catechism material 2004. Curriculum is age
appropriate for primary, intermediate grades- 4year
olds through 5th grade.
6th and 7th graders will be studying for their
confirmation May 22.
Young adults may join the adult Bible Study that
begins at 9:30-10:00. (*TBA)
Come to Sunday School at Bethany and bring a
FRIEND!!!

Just in Case You are Thinking of Resolutions

Here are 7-UPS for 2016.
Though I enjoy the Uncola7 UP, these7-UPS fall under

January Birthdays
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14
15
28
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Pam Heimuller
Anna Grabhorn
Shayna Redpath
Brianna Brogli
Tyler McDowall

MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
The Memorial Committee
purchased the new lighting
and had it installed behind the
altar painting. It has enhanced
the beauty of the painting
since it was restored, is safer
for the painting and more
economical bulbs are used in
the new fixtures.

the heading of attitudes and actions.

1. WAKE UP - Begin the day with the Lord. It is His day.
Rejoice in it.
2. DRESS-UP - Put on a smile. It improves your looks. It
says something about your attitude.
3. SHUT-UP - Watch your tongue. Don't gossip. Say nice
things. Learn to listen.
4. STAND-UP - Take a stand for what you believe.
Resist evil. Do good.
5. LOOK-UP - Open your eyes to the Lord. After all, He
is your only Savior.
6. REACH-UP - Spend time in prayer, not just with
personal petitions for Gods intervention, but eve
7. LIFT-UP - Be available to help those in need through
serving, supporting, and sharing.

At the same time, we had the

electrician replace the circuit
switches in the kitchen which
were causing us to lose power
to some of the plugs
downstairs as well as
electricity to the piano-which is
not good since there is a
heater inside to keep the piano
healthy.
Nancy Conner/Barb Topham
Co-chairs of Memorial
Committee

WELCA - January 2016

Happy New Year!
December was an exciting and busy
month at Bethany!
Sometimes it is hard for me to draw
the line between a WELCA activity
and a congregational activity. Since
all women are members of WELCA,
then ANY activity the women are
involved in becomes a WELCA
sanctioned activity. That said the
Men of ELCA (MELCA) are always
there to support us and provide the
assistance and guidance we need,
so thank you MELCA for all your
efforts!!
In December:
We made and delivered 10
cookie plates to Bethany
friends and family that needed
a little extra love and attention
for the season and for many
different reasons.
We fulfilled the wishes of the
Giving Tree and thank you all
so much for your generosity!
In all, we delivered 33
requested gifts for 4 different
families. We also delivered 4
baby and youth quilts, 4
certificates for holiday meals,
and 6 board games.
We hosted 3 Advent Soup
Suppers
We collected and contributed
312 pounds of food to the
Columbia Pacific Food Bank.
(Much of this food was from
the Thanksgiving Eve Eve
Service and some of it was
donated by the individual

staying at the church during

Hood to Coast last summer.)
We assisted with setting up
and decorating a beautiful tree
in the sanctuary.
We undertook the cleaning of
the church which will now be a
WELCA Circle activity. Thank
you ladies for stepping up and
keeping our beautiful church
clean and beautiful!
Thank you again to the Nastroms for
donating the tree AND the
magnificent Advent wreath.
Now, our attention will turn to the
Quilt Show. There will be two
planning meetings on January 17th
after service and January 28 at 3:00
pm. As always, we will need all
hands on deck to help: Baking pies for kitchen and/or items for
bake sale; working - Thursday-set
up, Friday & Saturday - kitchen or
upstairs hosting our guests; cleaning
week before the show and/or on
Saturday; sales of quilt tickets,
distributing advertisement, etc.
Please help however you can!
Thank you in advance. Quilt show
dates are: February 12 & 13.
Please watch for additional
information on WELCA meetings
and the Quilt Show.
Thank you all for everything youve
done and given in 2015. I hope you
have a happy and healthy 2016!!
Nancy Conner,
WELCA Secretary

2014

2015

Tracey Barker

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

This spreadsheet indicates the status of your current council members. As you
can see, Jerrie Cate and Bill Grogg must leave the council after our annual
meeting on January 31st. Additionally, Shannon Fitzgibbons has withdrawn
from the council which leaves an additional vacancy. We implore all of you to
strongly consider stepping up to join Pam, Barb, Ron, Tracey, Chris, Angela
and Pastor by filling these positions and help lead Bethany in the coming

2013

Bethany Council Term Limits - 3 years (max two consecutive terms)

2012

Bill Grogg

2011

Jerrie Cate

2010
Bill Grogg

Ron Peterson

Jerrie Cate
Pam Heimuller
Barb Topham

Shannon Fitzgibbons

Chris Mollenhour
Angela Sera

Thanks
Many thanks to the folks that teamed together in many combinations to help with our beautiful
Noble Fir Sanctuary tree. Donating, cutting down, transporting, setting up, purchasing decorations,
decorating, watering every day, enjoying every day, de-decorating, taking down, preparing the
trunk for our Easter cross. There are many aspects to one tree that we don't want to take for
granted!! It starts with God's gift of nature! THANK YOU GOD!
Barb T.

Church Calendar Summary for 2016

Sunday School reopens/Confirmation January 10 thru May 22
Martin Luther King, Jr. Observation
Ash Wednesday

February 10

Bethany Quilt Show

February 12 & 13
Lenten Services
February 17, 24 & March 2, 9, 16
Palm Sunday
March 20
Maundy Thursday
March 24
Good Friday
March 25
EASTER
March 27
Spring Break (same as Holy Week 2016) March 19 thru March 27.

SS is OPEN on March 20 & 27
MLKJ
January 17
St. Valentines Day
February 14
Holy Week
March 20 thru 27
Pet Blessing
April time TBA
Mothers Day
May 8
Last Day of Sunday School
May 15

Bethany Quilt Show - February 12 & 13

Please mark your calendars for this event and let all your friends and neighbors know about
it. There will be more notices as we progress through this month but advertising starts NOW.

2016 WELCA Circles

These Circles have been formed in an effort to organize the efforts of willing and faithful servants at
Bethany. The main focus of the Circles would be to organize and serve at special events at Bethany,
specifically weddings and funerals.
However, based on the size and scope of an event, it may be necessary to call on other Circle
members to assist, or to recruit help within the congregation from ladies not yet assigned to a specific
Circle.
In addition, Circles may host special celebrations such as baptisms or confirmations.

To join a Circle or ask Questions:

Diane Cate, Nancy Conner, or Val Lauter

Magdalene Circle
June July - December

January

Mary Circle

August September
February March

Barb Topham, Leader Valerie Lauter, Leader

(503) 366-1973
(503) 397-4131

Eve Circle

October November
April May
Vi Brown, Leader
(503) 312-1133

Chris Mollenhour
(503) 543-6003

Jean DeLonais
(503) 397-3876

Virginia Erickson
(503) 397-6289

Deanna Grogg
(503) 543-6256

Diane Cate
(503) 396-6742

Betty Blankenship
503-312-1125

Shelly Redpath
(503) 543-7016

Nancy Conner
(503) 397-6316

Sandy Nastrom
(503) 397-5997

Christina Parsons
(503) 366-9045

Mary Newell
Dickinson
(503) 397-6831

Pam Heimuller
(503) 369-1634

Tracey Barker
(503) 397-3488

Amy Miller
(503) 366-1258

Pat Lange
(503) 397-3237

Mary Trapp
(503) 369-1625

Shannon Fitzgibbons
(503) 260-4966

Kathryn Frank
(503) 543-3009

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Wednesday

27

20

13

30

9:00 AM Bethany
Quilters
9:00 AM MELCA
Coffee

9:00 AM Bethany
Quilters
9:00 AM MELCA
Coffee

9:00 AM Bethany
Quilters
9:00 AM MELCA
Coffee

9:00 AM MELCA
Coffee

Thursday

28

21

14

31

9:00 AM Bethany
Quilters
9:00 AM MELCA
Coffee

Groundhog Day

26

19

12

29

31

9:30 AM Sun.
School
10:30 AM Sun. Service
12:00 PM Bethany
annual meeting

5:00 PM Christian
Ed.
6:30 PM Church
Council

Tuesday

9:00 AM Bethany
Quilters
9:00 AM MELCA
Coffee
3:00 PM Quilt show
planning

25

MartinLutherKing,Jr.Day

Monday

New Years Day

Friday

29

22

15

Magdalene Circle

9:30 AM Sun.
School
10:30 AM Sun. Service

24

9:30 AM Sun.
School
10:30 AM Sun. Service
11:30 AM SCRIP
12:00 PM Welca

17

9:30 AM Sun.
School
10:30 AM Sun. Service
11:30 AM SCRIP
Purchase

10

10:30 AM Sun. Service

10:30 AM Sun. Service

Sunday

January 2016
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