A Message from Pastor James

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Each week, Pastor James Bolin writes an e-mail which is sent to the congregation. Insightful and often humorous, the weekly message can be found HERE


 

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Women’s Ministry Team (Gather & Grow)

Let us enrich our personal relationship with God through fellowship with each other.

Scripture:

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.


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Pick up a Gather & Grow Cookbook

Gather & Grow (your Women’s Ministry Team) has some exciting news!!  The cookbook “Heavenly Delights” is now available! The cookbook features recipes from many of Bethany’s best cooks.

You can order your copy for $11 each.  See Marci Davis, Judy Brassel or Pam McFarland.


Gather & Grow Ministry - July
By Nancy Maxfield

The G&G Steering Committee is very excited about the upcoming opportunities being offered to the women of Bethany!  We hope you will join in these fun new growing experiences we have planned.

Every Wednesday night at 7 PM, Chick Flicks will be shown at the home of Nancy Maxfield. The schedule is:

July 9 - Steel Magnolias
July 16 - Fried Green Tomatoes
July 23 - While You Were Sleeping
July 30 - Little Women

On Friday evening, September 5th, Amy Nelson is hosting a Chocolate Tasting Party at Bethany.  Circle the date and watch for more details in the August LINC.

Spring Hill Women’s Fall Retreat will be October 10-12.  Lis Curtis Higgs is an award-winning speaker and author of two dozen books. She is also a columnist for Today’s Christian Woman and will be the featured speaker at this retreat. The cost of this memorable retreat is $126.  Full or partial scholarships are available.  You will be expected to earn your scholarship.  See Nona Bos if you are interested.  Anyone interested in attending this retreat must have their $50 deposit and application form in by August 1st.  This retreat fills up quickly!  We hope to have many of you join in this fun-filled weekend!

On Monday, November 3, G&G plans to attend a Historical House of Worship Tour of Detroit.  We have ordered fifteen tickets for this event. The cost is $35 per person.  The price of lunch is included and will be held at a historical church. If you would like to go, let Nancy Maxfield or Amy Nelson know.  This will be on a first-come, first-served paid basis.  We will car pool from the church about 8:30 AM and return approximately 4 PM.

Just a reminder that G&G will no longer collect Campbell soup labels.  Friendship House does not sponsor a Montessori Center. We suggest you continue to save these and give them to your local elementary school.


New Vacuum!
By Joann Shulte

The Space Needs Committee would like to thank Gather and Grow and other individuals for helping us buy new vacuum cleaners. We were able to find some good prices for two commercial upright vacuums and one canister for getting around the edges. We hardly got them unpacked before people were putting them to use. Now our carpets look better, will last longer and the frustration of working with inadequate equipment is a thing of the past. Thanks to all who helped with this project.


Annual Ladies Tea

This year’s Annual Tea was held at Bethany on June 3, 2006.  The theme was “Reflections”.  We were able to reflect on the past years of fellowship and friendship through our wonderful tea luncheons.

A Poem By Pam McFarland

Recall and reflect on the “Teas” of the past.
Were you at the first? Don’t let this be the last!
Remember the quilts, how we had them displayed?
The food was delicious; we sang and we prayed.
The brides were so lovely; the men full of charm,
As they waited each table, with towels on one arm.
So many memories, so much love and prayer.
June 3rd is the next one; hope we’ll see you there!

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See all the pictures! Go to http://photos.yahoo.com/bethanywaterford for 94 pictures from the 2006 Tea!


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