Church guide

Bethany Softball Team - Join us! Games are Sunday afternoons 1:00pm – 4:30pm at Peck Farm Ball Fields in Geneva - Date of the first game is to be determined - If interested, contact the Church Office or Ed McQuillan - If you play softball and are sixteen or older join the team - Each player pays $30 to cover the registration fee

Theology on Tap Will Continue - Tuesday, May 21st at 7:30pm at Gammon House - Those participating will be from Bethany and the Congregational Church of Batavia - Using for discussion the current Lectionary readings - It should be a good a good discussion. See you there!

Bethany’s Second Annual Spring Clean-Up / Work Day also known as “Dugnad” -Sunday, June 9th, Brunch at 10:00am -Wear your grubbies (work clothes) to church -Bring a dish to pass -Immediately following brunch all members of the congregation are invited to participate -Wash windows, clean flower beds, plant flowers, rake the lawn, spruce up the grounds, polish silver & brass, shelf books -Day will end with ice cream sundaes

Memorial Day, 5/27 the office will be closed. Bethany’s Summer Office Hours begin Tuesday, May 28th 9:00am – 3:00pm, Monday through Friday

Summer Worship Times - ONE Sunday Worship at 9am beginning May 26th - Wednesday Worship at 6:00pm beginning in June. Exact start date TBD.

College Scholarships -Available to Bethany members in good standing attending Lutheran Colleges -Applications available at Bethany Office or at Bethany’s website: http://www.bethanybatavia.org/campership--scholarship.html Deadline, June 3, 2019

Vacation Bible School – Registration is Open July 16th – 20th, 9:00am - 12:15pm Choose from basketball, cheer, soccer, volleyball, arts & crafts, Team 45 Featuring Christian Coaches, quality sports instruction, positive role models, daily bible times, skits and fun Every camper receives a camp T-shirt and daily take-home Bible Studies http://www.bethanybatavia.org/vbs.html

Café Bethany Wednesday's, 5 - 6:15pm Suggested donation: $5/adult, senior or child, $15/family cap

Pentecost Geraniums -$10 each -Deadline to order is Sunday, June 2nd

So cute!

2nd brood of ducklings arrived today!

Last Theology on Tap with Pastor Steve. --Today, Tuesday, May 14th --Gammon House Back Room

Café Bethany - Wednesday, 5 - 6:15pm Suggested donation: $5/adult, senior or child, $15/family cap This week's meal is Spaghetti

Lord’s Voices and Chimes Children’s Choirs --Last day of children’s choirs is THIS Wednesday, May 15th --See you again in the fall!

Time to order Pentecost Geraniums Geraniums are $10 each Deadline to order is Sunday June 2nd

Eat at Country House to Benefit Youth Programs --May 13th through May 19th at Country House, 2095 S. Kirk Road, Geneva (only) --Dine in on the above dates and they will donate 15% of your food purchase back to Bethany --Coupon must be presented at time of purchase to ensure donation --Pick up a coupon at the Bethany Welcome Desk

Ministry Sunday and Pastor’s Farewell --Sunday, May 19th, one Worship Service at 9:00am --At 10:30, a farewell will follow the service and then we will share a meal --Bring your favorite dish to this “Potluck” to share

Camp Scholarships Available to Bethany members attending Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center in Oregon, IL or Lutherdale in Elkhorn, WI Applications available at Bethany office or at Bethany’s website Applications due May 20, 2019 www.bethanybatavia.org

Ministry Sunday and Pastor’s Farewell --Sunday, May 19th, ONE Worship Service that day at 9:00am --A Farewell will follow the service and then we will share a meal --Bring your favorite dish to this “Potluck” to share --Bratwurst and beverages will be provided

Sunday School Dance Sunday, May 12th, 10:30am in Ministry Center Gym, celebrate the last day of Sunday School

So cute!

Due to some extenuating circumstances... Mama duck and family were chauffeured to the river.

Mama duck decided today is moving day. She even stopped to pose for a family picture 😊

Here is video number 2...They are free of the Courtyard!

Here is the first video of the ducks leaving the courtyard

Bethany's Festival Choir sang this Anthem on Sunday. http://www.bethanybatavia.org/photo--video-gallery.html

Bethany's Christmas Pageant...Be prepared for "cuteness!"

Bethany's wonderful Handbell Choir.

November 6, 2016 Sermon, Pastor Steve

Hold On to the Rock – Pepper Choplin Sung by Bethany's Festival Choir