News and Information
February 19, 2012
Sermon........When A Cloud Overhead Is Good News
Scripture......Mark 9:2-9
Sunday’s Christian Education Leaders
K-5 (Room 14)................................Julie Fairman & Greg Johnson
Middle/High School (Fireside Room)....Ron Horres
Adult Conversations (Narthex CR).....Jeanine Elliott
Lenten Book Study*—Two Times - Same Book!! - First time
In the Narthex Conference Room
Rev. David Randall-Bodman—Leader
*Please contact the church office to register. Fifteen books have been
ordered. You’ll need to read the first chapter of the book
BEFORE the first session!
Lenten Book Study*—Two Times - Same Book!! - Second time
Rev. Jeanine Elliott—Leader
*Please contact the church office to register. Fifteen books have been ordered. You’ll need to read the first chapter of the book BEFORE the first session!
Ways to Deepen Your Lenten Journey - Meditation
Meditation Group in the Chapel
Dianna Glick (Village Home)—Leader
Vose Elementary Seeks Bethel Chess Mentors
Do you like chess? Could you devote a couple of hours a week to help some eager 5th graders develop their skills? A bunch of kids at Vose Elementary School are hoping to start an after-school (2:30-4:00) chess club, and they need adult mentors. Karen Harger, Student Supervisor at Vose, has asked Bethel for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for Bethel to expand our support for these wonderful kids.
If you're interested, contact Karen (Karen_Harger@beaverton.k12.or.us, 503-672-3590) or Jim Keniston.
S.A.T. Volunteer support/appreciation/training event
Next Sunday, FEB 26th, immediately following Sunday services.
A gift for EVERY volunteer!
Lunch provided!
A chance to “win” a dinner with the pastor and moderator for everyone who completes 3 out of 5 training “mini-sessions”
Special scrip orders
will be processed this Tuesday Feb 21st. Please turn in orders and payments at the scrip table Sunday. Basic inventory for immediate sale will be available as usual. Thanks from the Scrip Team!
The Faith Cafe
The Faith Cafe Board had a meeting at Bethel to see their new facilities, our Fellowship Hall and kitchen. It was so exciting to see our Fellowship Hall and Kitchen through their eyes. They see beauty everywhere!!
They are a wonderful group of go-getters! They helped Susan Hanson, Jim Doane and I empty out the chair closet, so you will see the chairs and tables out in the Fellowship Hall and behind screens. Be patient with us as we try to come up with an attractive way to keep everything stored out in the open. We welcome suggestions!
A gigantic thanks
to Jim Doane who has been getting bids and dealing with permits and licensing for
Faith Cafe. This is a big job and Jim has done something daily to make this process move quickly. You'll be seeing changes soon and they'll be in large measure due to Jim's diligence and expertise.
Annual Meeting of the Bethel Food Cupboard Volunteers
Announcing the Annual Meeting of the Bethel Food Cupboard Volunteers
Oregon Food Bank West
1870 NW 173rd (South of Cornell Blvd)
Gather early for a Tour of OFB West facility which starts at 10:30am.
Meeting Information:
∗ New guidelines for food distribution from OFB
∗ Updates on impact of Faith Cafe at Bethel
Interested parties are welcome. Parking is somewhat limited, please car pool. If you would like a ride (or more detailed directions), please call Fran or Nancy.
Morning Coffee and Treats Provided!
Is it possible to eat healthy on a food stamp budget?
Monday, February 20, 2012
7-9pm at the Bagdad Theater
Free admission with donation to the Oregon Food Bank
Click here to link to more information in the Weekly Highlights.
Ash Wednesday Taizé Service
♦ child care provided by request
♦ meditative singing
♦ handbells & chancel choir
♦ distribution of ashes
♦ beautiful and unique worship space
Bethel Congregational UCC
5150 SW Watson Ave
Beaverton
503-646-1191
Occupy Portland -- What's Next
Sunday, February 26th 4:30pm
First Congregational United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall
Click here to link to more information in the Weekly Highlights.
ISing Community Choir
ISing on Broadway, silent auctions and raffle.
Click here to link to more information in the Weekly Highlights.
Robert Ray's Gospel Mass
Bethel Chancel Choir with
Brass Unlimited, Yvonne Yang on piano and Carlton Jackson on drums.
2012 Offering of Letters
First United Methodist Church
1838 SW Jefferson St
Portland, OR
Sponsered by Bread for the World Team.
Help end hunger.
Click here to link to more information in the Weekly Highlights.
Waverly Heights UCC Church Hosts
Benefit Gospel Concert as part of its Spring Concert Series.
Sunday, March 25, 2012, at 4pm, 3300 SE Woodward Street, Portland
Click here to link to more information in the Weekly Highlights.
February 12, 2012
Sermon........A Celebration of Black History Month
Scripture......Exodus 17:1-7
Sunday’s Christian Education Leaders
K-5 (Room 14)................................Pam Schlueter & Julie Fairman
Middle/High School (Fireside Room)....Ron Horres
Adult Conversations (Narthex CR).....Jean Doan
Thank you
A basketful of Valentine kisses (chocolate, of course) for the confirmation class and their helpers for preparing and serving the evening meal to the Men's Transition Project dinner on January 30. Brooke Cummins, Celena Fairman, Jacob Winston and Penelope Johnson were assisted by Paul Griffo, John Hudspeth, Greg Johnson, Rev. David and Rick Slavens who recorded everything on film. The men the kids served seemed to relish being attended to by such enthusiasm!
Prayer request
Gloria and Charles Ross would appreciate cards and prayers from their friends at Bethel. Gloria, our former church secretary, recently suffered a stroke. Their address is available from the church office.
With Valentine's Day less than a week away, think about looking for that old cell phone and
bringing it to the church to go into the SARC (Sexual Assault Resource Center) phone
box. Your old phone could aid a potential victim of an assault because even with a dead battery, 911 can be called. What better way to say "love" that helping someone prevent abuse or harm?
The Food Cupboard
could use cereal, SpaghettiOs, and black beans, please.
Youth Service Project
Our youth will be collecting new socks to deliver to our local youth shelter. They will be delivered by the youth group on Feb12th after church. Look for the decorated boxes in the
Narthex for your donations of new socks, gently used blankets and coats. Many youth arrive with only the clothes on their backs and a pair of clean dry socks is appreciated.
Thanks for your continued support of our youth and the homeless youth in our area.
Moderator’s Corner
Bethel’s got SWAGGER again! It is “Born of Love, Shaped by Grace, and Transformed for Service”.
February 5 2012
Sermon........(S)heros Past and Present
Scripture......Matthew 15:21-28
Sunday’s Christian Education Leaders
K-5 (Room 14)................................Pam Schlueter & Ken Ruse
Middle/High School (Fireside Room)....Ron Horres
Adult Conversations (Narthex CR).....Chuck McGinley
Morning Star Circle
will meet Feb. 8, at 10:00 in the Narthex room. Our program will be on Cuba. Millie Hoelscher, who recently visited Cuba will present cultural comparisons on life in Cuba. All Bethel women are welcome.
THANK YOU!
Thanks to all who have voted to proceed with Faith cafe.
Here is their response. Barb Upson said "We are all so happy with your congregation's decision and excited about transitioning Faith Café to a beautiful, large space. We had a HUGE
crowd for dinner last night and had to put up two extra tables. It was so crowded I amsurprised there were not any collisions!”
December Heifer Project Follow Up
Nancy Speer is trying to get in touch with everyone who participated in the project last December. If she hasn’t already spoken with you, please give her a call.
Leadership Retreat
Our Board and committee representatives and our professional team will meet on February 11th for a Retreat and Kickoff of the planning actions as measured through our strategic goals.
The Beaverton Human Rights Advisory Commission
has presented the Beaverton Literacy Council (BLC) with the 2011 Human Rights award on January 17th. Our ESL program operates under their auspices. Mayor Denny Doyle said, "This award celebrates their (BLC) efforts and encourages cultural understanding throughout the entire community." A perfect description of our ESL program! Kudos to Jim and JoeLynn and Robert Keniston, Jeanine Elliott, Sue McFadden and Milli Hoelscher!
Moderator’s Corner
Bethel’s got SWAGGER again! It is “Born of Love, Shaped by Grace, and Transformed for Service”.
January 29th Christian Education Leaders
K-5 (Room 14) ..............................Pam Schlueter & Ken Ruse
Middle/High School (Fireside Room)...Ron Horres
Adult Conversations (Narthex CR)....Margurite Bell
A big “thanks”
to Dorothey Phillips and Celena Fairman for bringing order to the Worship Prep room. All of your hard work cleaning and organizing is greatly appreciated.
Ever wonder what brings people to your food pantry?
Oregon Food Bank-Washington County Services and Sunset Presbyterian Church Helping Hands food pantry, invite you to join us as we experience a poverty simulation constructed by OSU-Extension Services agents.
Upcoming
Wed, Feb 22, 2012
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7:30pm
Sun, Feb 26, 2012
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9:00am - 9:45am
Tue, Feb 28, 2012
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10:45am - 12:00pm
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7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wed, Feb 29, 2012
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1:30pm - 3:00pm
Sat, Mar 3, 2012
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9:30am - 12:30pm
Sun, Mar 4, 2012
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9:00am - 9:45am