Yesterday in a congregational meeting following the worship service, the Bethany congregation approved the 2012 budget that had been submitted by the budget committee and approved by the official board at its Jan. 1 meeting. The budget represents a slight increase over the 2011 budget.
The activities committee invites all those interested in participating in Dinner for Six to attend a coffee and dessert in the fellowship hall Saturday, February 4, at 7 pm. The program is a great way to get to know other members of the Bethany family, and just to have fun.
Bethany will hold its annual New-Member dinner in the fellowship hall Sunday following worship to honor its new members in 2011. Join us and bring a covered dish if you can!
The Bethany church community is invited to help take down the Christmas decorations Saturday. Join us for breakfast at 9 am and get fueled for the task. All are welcome!
Everyone is invited to the annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service in the sanctuary at 8 pm. Bring friends and family to share in this wonderful worship experience that celebrates the real meaning of Christmas.
Group 5 will meet at the home of Kelly Jones Friday, December 16, at 7 pm for its Christmas party. Everyone is asked to bring refreshments to share and an angel ornament to exchange.
Bethany youth will celebrate the story of Christmas in their annual Children’s Christmas Program at 7 pm, Sunday, December 18. Bring the family and share in the worship and fun!
Come on, be a caroler! Bethany carolers will leave the church at 3 pm, Sunday, December 11, for an afternoon of caroling and fun. Carolers will return to the church at 6 pm for soup, sandwiches and something warm to drink. Afterward, everyone is invited to stay for the regular monthly CMF/CWF meetings.
A celebration of Thanksgiving service will begin at 10 am Thursday. Those who can take an hour or less out of what we know will be a busy day will find the service to be a worthwhile time for reflection and thanksgiving.
All are asked to bring an item from among the following: Jelly, canned meats such as Treet, Vienna sausage and potted meat, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, instant grits and oatmeal, cereal, paper towels and toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish-washing liquid, and diapers sized 4, 5 and 6 for special-needs children.
The items will be given to the Pamlico County Disaster Recovery Coalition for hurricane relief. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated.
To see Rev. Watson’s sermon for the Thanksgiving service, please click on the “Sermons” tab on the header, then click on the link.