Bethany Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

There will be a congregational meeting immediately after worship February 26 to consider a proposed amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws of Bethany Christian Church.

While the by-laws provide for the election of honorary elders and deacons who have served with honor and dignity but no longer serve, there is no such provision for honoring the service of those who are not elders or deacons.

Therefore, the board proposes an amendment to the by-laws that would allow the election of officers emeritus, and recommends that Clara Jean Ensley, who served devotedly as church clerk for 40 years be the first to be so honored.

For the text of the proposed amendment and election pursuant to its passage, follow the link below.

Click here for the proposed amendment to the church by-laws to be voted on Feb. 26. (pdf, 47 KB)

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.

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!

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.