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Pictorial Directory

Bible Study Opportunities

GriefShare – Surviving the

Holidays

Bethany, What Did You Do

This Summer?

God Moments

Night of Worship

Are You a Veteran?

Poinsettias

Thanksgiving Service

Sermon Series – Stuff Jesus

Said

Bethany Tidbits

Daily Bible Readings

Operation Christmas Child

Shoebox Packing Party

Grab ‘n Go

Subs/Sandwiches

Gift Certificates Available

The 29th Chapter of Acts…The Ancient Story Continues

November 2019

This month’s newsletter is sponsored in loving

memory of my husband Chet, by Patsy Rexroth.

November Meetings Meetings at 7 PM unless otherwise noted.

Monday, November 4th – Hospitality Team, 6:30 PM, Social Hall Monday, November 4th – Stewardship & Finance Committee, Upper Room

Wednesday, November 13th – God’s People in Mission, 7:45 PM, West Sunday School Room Thursday, November 14th – Board of Trustees, Upper Room

Wednesday, November 20th – Traditions Worship Committee, 7:40 PM, Social Hall Wednesday, November 20th – DF Planning Team, 11 AM, DF Coffee Corner

Thanksgiving is coming …….. Mark your calendars because once again the Bethany Church Family will be hosting our annual

Thanksgiving Day Dinner from 11 AM to 2 PM in the Social Hall. This

dinner is open and free to anyone! This is not only a great opportunity

for Bethany Church to reach out to the community around us, but also a time for members of GOD’s family to join together and fellowship!

Donations needed include turkeys (cooked and picked please) to be dropped off in the church kitchen on Sunday, November 24th. This is a

self-supported ministry, so prayers and monetary donations are always appreciated as well. Anyone interested in donating OR in helping to serve our guests on Thanksgiving Day, please contact Thomme or Kathy Conley

or Bobby or Chris Gohn.

Thank you for your continued support of this ministry!!!

Dear God, Thank you

for the story of Joseph, which reminds us that You are always with us. When

life is scary, help us remember You are working

all things for Good.

Genesis 5:20

Sunday School has so much to offer your children. Please bring them to one of our small group

classes starting at 9:20 AM. Infant to grade 6!

Thank you, Sue, for your loving care in the toddler

room. You are such a blessing to them.

What a joy hearing the children sing “Absolutely Nothin” with Carol Ann!

Hooray for enthusiastic paint

helpers! Stop by and ask to see our new

nursery wall!

Wednesdays – Youth Connections Meets 6:30 – 7:30 PM

in the Youth Room (will not meet November 27th)

Study TBA

November 2019

Nolan Crooks 717/244-7624, Ext. 24 https://www.facebook.com/igniteyouthministry121

Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:15 – 10:15 AM in the Youth Room

Launch

Launch (v.): To propel with force; to set into motion; to initiate; to begin a new venture; to embark; to enter enthusiastically into something; to plunge.

Launch is a yearly study that will encourage our Youth to plunge into Scripture to strengthen their faith and deepen their relationship with God

while enhancing their faith journey.

Sunday Nights Ignite

Will not meet in November

Saturday, December 14th

Christmas Movie Day 9 AM – 2 PM

in Bethany House

Wednesday, December 18th

6:30 PM Youth Room

Bingo & Chili Cook-Off Night Saturday, November 2nd

5:30 - 8:30 PM Bethany’s Social Hall

Bring your favorite chili, soup, or dish to share. Snacks, Rolls, & Desserts are also

appreciated! Be prepared for lots of fun! ALL ARE WELCOME!

If you were unable to schedule a

photography session last month for our Pictorial Directory, you can still be

included! You can submit a picture of you and/or your family and pay $10 for a church directory. Deadline for picture submissions is Sunday, November 10th. Pictures (jpeg) can be emailed to Jen in the church office or you may stop in the church office and have a

picture scanned. Don’t miss this opportunity to be included!

Our ChUrch Directory would not be complete without “U.”

Bring your favorite

Board Game!

Sunday, December 15th 3 PM

in the Sanctuary

Anyone interested in being a part of this wonderful Christmas story should

sign up with Tami Wotring in the Children’s Department as soon as possible. Rehearsals (Wednesday

evenings at 6:30 PM in the Children’s Chapel) have just gotten underway, but

we still need YOU! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.

The following groups meet on a regular basis. Please join us! GROUP MEETING TIME/LOCATION CONTACT

Women’s Bible Study

Sundays @ 9 AM Upper Room

Kelley Williams 717/244-7624

Mere Christians Mere Christianity

2nd & 4th Sundays @ 6 PM West Sunday School Room (will attend Night of Worship 11/10)

Kelly Chronister 717/244-7624

Sunday Men’s Group This is the Day

Sundays @ 6:30 PM Social Hall Annex (will not meet November 10th)

Pastor Ron 717/244-7624

GriefShare Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM

Social Hall Annex Pastor Larry

717/244-7624

The Encouragers God Was Here…..

2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 10 AM Bethany House (will not meet November 27th)

Carol Urey or Diane Strobeck 717/244-7624

Women on Wednesday One Thousand Gifts

Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM Upper Room (will not meet November 27th)

Terry Moran 717/244-7624

Men’s Fraternity This is the Day

Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM DF Coffee Corner (will not meet November 27th)

Pastor Mark 717/244-7624

Pastor’s Bible Study Believe

Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM Social Hall Annex (will not meet November 27th)

Pastor Ron 717/244-7624

Youth Connections

Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM Youth Room (will not meet November 27th)

Nolan Crooks 717/244-7624, ext. 24

Breath of Heaven Yoga Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM

Bethany House (will not meet November 27th) Deb Jackson 717/244-7624

Celebrate Recovery

Thursdays @ 6:30 PM (dinner at 6 PM) Social Hall (will not meet November 28th)

Michael Wilt 717/244-7624

Men’s Breakfast Fellowship 1st & 3rd Saturdays @ 7 AM

Bethany House Thomme Conley

717/244-7624

A Fellowship Meal is offered from 5:30 – 6:25 PM,

followed by classes for children, youth, and adults

from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. The cost of the meal is

$3.50 for adults and $1.50 for children; with a

limit of $15 per family. Please be sure to sign up

for the Wednesday meal by the Sunday before.

There will be no Fellowship Meal, Kid’s

Connections, Yoga, Sanctuary Choir, Praise Team

Rehearsal, or Bible Studies on Wednesday,

November 27th.

Thursdays, 6:30 PM in the Social Hall (Dinner at 6 PM)

Have you ever felt stuck? Sometimes life feels rigid—as if nothing could ever really change. Maybe we’re afraid of taking a step of faith. Or maybe we’re too injured from the past to move forward. Or maybe life threw us a curveball and we still don’t know how to react. No matter where you find yourself, you can make the most of today. In this inspirational series, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow shares stories from his life to illustrate what it means to seize each day for God’s glory. He challenges us to step out in courage because this is the day to act.

Believe Fear and anxiety fuel so many in our world today and can be debilitating in the darkest of days. Yet, Christ calls us to be rooted in faith, standing on His promises and truth to get us through. Fear and faith cannot occupy the same space, so we lift our gaze to Jesus and praise takes over the darkness, bringing light and life as we lift our hands to believe. He is with us, our refuge and strength. Faithful, forever. Even in the darkest night of the soul, there is always a song to sing.

Love Life Conference

It's time to put on your game face and join thousands of women from across the globe for an empowering conference designed to equip you

to fight life's battles.

GriefShare Surviving the Holidays Tuesday, November 19th 6:30 PM in the Social Hall Grieving the death of a loved one can be especially hard during the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s,

even if it has been years since the death. If that is true for you or someone you know, plan to come to this one-night gathering, “Surviving the Holidays.” This GriefShare-based program features videotaped experiences of many who have walked the journey of grief. The fellowship of others also provides support and encouragement. Currently, we are in the midst of a 13-week GriefShare group. Anyone is welcome to attend any of our Tuesday night gatherings (which continue through December 10th). If possible, please contact Pastor Larry if you plan to attend

“Surviving the Holidays” so we have enough books for your use. For more information, please contact Pastor Larry at 717-244-7624.

One Thousand Gifts A beautifully practical guide to living a life of joy, One Thousand Gifts invites you to wake up to God’s everyday blessings. As Voskamp discovered, in giving thanks for the life she already had, she found the life she’d always wanted. Following Voskamp’s grace-bathed reflections on her farming, parenting, and writing life, you will embark on a transformative spiritual discipline of chronicling gifts. Along the way, you will discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to gratitude, a way of living so you are not afraid to die, and a way of becoming present to God’s presence that brings deep and lasting happiness.

Larissa & Sandy Behrensen enjoyed many days out this summer. Time spent together is the best!

Lori & Brian Overmiller enjoyed their time in Arizona in August. They did lots of sightseeing and made many memories!

Kirby Hickey travelled to Mexico City for a World Methodist Steering Committee Meeting.

Becky Hickey enjoyed a “Bebe Day” at Ephrata Cloisters with her granddaughters, Kaeden & Rory Babcock!

Practice what you

preach - Jesus' life

was an example of

this. In Mrs.

Striebig's classroom,

there were rules.

With 36 kindergarten students in

a class, there had to be - and all of

the students knew the rules. One

rule was "No bad words." One

day during an art project, I had a

box of 1,000 straight pins. As

each child finished their work,

they brought it to me to pin on the

bulletin board. Needless to say, it

wasn't quiet! Two students anxious to display their

masterpieces bumped into my hand and down went

the pins. There was sudden quiet. I knew they

expected "bad words" from me. So I smiled and said,

"I guess I'll have to say what Charlie Brown says,

Rats," and began to pick up the pins. All went back to

normal.

Prayer - Dear God, We all know it's not what we say

but what we do that shows our true self. That's why I

always say, "Jesus, put your arm around my shoulder

and your hand over my mouth." Amen.

Connie Striebig

God

Moments

Poinsettia plants will again grace our Sanctuary and Downtown Fellowship Worship areas for the Christmas season. You may order a plant in memory of or in honor of a person, class, or loved

ones. The cost of a plant will be $9 and MUST BE PAID when ordering. In addition to the traditional red poinsettias, you may also order the following colors: white, pink, and marble. Poinsettia Order Envelopes may be found in the Church Pew Card Holders, on the Information Table in the Downtown Fellowship Worship Area, in the church office, and on the Information Center in the hallway outside the church office in which you may place your $9. Please indicate on the envelope what you would want included in the bulletin. Please place the envelope in the church offering plate or drop off in or mail to the church office. Be sure to note your choice of poinsettia color! DEADLINE FOR ORDERING POINSETTIAS WILL BE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24th. If you would like to do something other than contribute a flower, you may make a donation to the work of our Missions Ministry in honor of or in memory of a loved one.

Call in your song requests to Pastor Mark at 717-244-7624, Ext. 23

Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart!

Minister’s Alliance

Thanksgiving Service

Sunday, November 24th, 7 PM

St. John’s UCC 161 N. Main Street, Red Lion

Bring a non-perishable food item for Community Reach. Monetary offering benefits The Den After School Program at Mazie Gable Elementary. Fellowship & light refreshments

after the service.

Giving Thanks

In just a few weeks, we will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Some of us will travel

to see our loved ones; for others, family will travel to us. We will watch football, decorate the house for Christmas, and gather around the table to eat a wonderful feast of all of our favorites. (My favorite is honey baked ham and chicken and dressing.) As we are gathered together this year, let’s also take a moment to give thanks to our

God for all of the ways He has blessed us.

Consider Psalm 136:1…

“Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1

In this Psalm we see two significant reasons to give thanks to God.

First, we are reminded that we can give thanks to God for He is good. Pause and think about the ways that God has been good to you this past year. As a family, create a “gratitude list”—writing down as many ways as you can think that God has been good to you this past year. Don’t leave off even the most seemingly unimportant way God has been good to you because every blessing we have comes from Him!

Secondly, we can give thanks to God for His faithful and enduring love for each of us. The Bible is very clear that God loves us so much that He sent His son Jesus to die on the cross so that we could be forgiven of our sins and live forever with Him in eternity. That is some kind of love!!! But have we heard this truth so many times that it has lost its wonder and power in our lives? Rediscover God’s transforming love this Thanksgiving by reading through different scriptures together with your family that speak of God’s love for you.

So this year as we gather together around the Thanksgiving table, let’s take a few moments to turn our hearts toward God and lift up grateful hearts to Him!

Pastor Mark Williams

Bethany Church has purchased a subscription for RightNow Media for the purpose of training leadership and

volunteers and providing on-going Bible Study materials. What is really exciting is that the whole congregation

(members, attendees, and anyone associated with Bethany) will have access to the RightNow Media website.

There are literally more than 10,000 videos to choose from. It works much like Netflix, and there is no additional

cost to you. Some of what it includes: training videos, children's TV programs, Bible Studies, Christian

Conferences, Leadership Material, and so much more. We can use these online Bible Study courses here at the

church; and if a person misses a class, they can view it at home any time they want. You can also use the Bible

Studies as an individual, couple, family, or Bible Study group in your own home. Please visit

https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/BETHANYUMC and complete your profile to sign up. You can

also text “RIGHTNOW BETHANYUMC” to 41411 to register. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Ron

or Pastor Mark.

Our own Betty Rhodes with her two sons, Chuck (left) and Chris (right). They enjoyed some family time at the wedding of Chuck and his lovely bride, Renee. It was a beautiful day!

Thanks to Marquita Jones

for this new area in our back door entrance!

Bethany’s kitchen is the hub of many activities throughout the week! Thanks to the anonymous donor who supplied this much needed amazing new stove. Carol Ann Frock was the first to use after the installation. What’s cooking, Carol Ann?

We were so glad to see Myrtle McCleary at the end of September. She sponsored the altar flowers in memory of her husband, Loren.

Miss Stevie Lyn Bentley made her debut in church in October. Mom, Kira Bentley, and grandmom, Dena Poff, were very proud of her!

Love Team Jersey Sunday!

Thanks to our own Jim Miller & Kelly Henshaw for overseeing the tower project. We look forward to seeing the progress of the brave souls who climb the scaffolding!

Change of Address If you are moving, are planning to move, or if the Post Office is changing your address, please notify the church office as soon as possible. The church must pay for all incorrect addresses. We also need the correct mailing addresses of all college students and those attending other schools of higher learning. Thank you!

Prayer for All Saints Day

With reverence and affection, we remember before you, O everlasting God,

All of our departed friends and relatives. Keep us in union with them here

through faith and love toward you, that hereafter we may enter into your presence

and be numbered with those who serve you and look upon your face in glory everlasting,

through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Articles for the December

Newsletter are due in the church office by November 15th.

ATTENDANCE

Date

Sunday School

Sunday Worship

September 29th 78 242

October 6th 81 274

October 13th 77 205

October 20th 72 251

1. Jesus speaks blessings and woes Luke 6:20-31 2. Sinful Judah Isaiah 1:1-9 3. Zacchaeus climbs high to see Jesus Luke 19:1-10 4. A sacrifice of thanksgiving Psalm 50 5. Warning against sinners Jude 5 – 21 6. God desires justice, not offerings Amos 5:12-24 7. Keep me as the apple of your eye Psalm 17:1-9 8. Paul testifies to the resurrection Acts 24:10-23 9. God appears to Moses Exodus 3:13-20 10. Jesus speaks of the resurrection Luke 20:27-38 11. Our eyes look to God Psalm 123 12. Be on your guard 2 John 1 – 13 13. The authority of the Son John 5:19-29 14. God judges the world Psalm 98 15. God’s judgment 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 16. The judgment coming Luke 17:20-37 17. Suffering for Jesus’ sake Luke 21:5-19 18. God is my refuge Psalm 141 19. Do all to the glory of God 1 Corinthians 10:23 – 11:1 20. Divine glory returns to the temple Ezekiel 43:1-12 21. The God of Jacob is our stronghold Psalm 46 22. An imperishable inheritance 1 Peter 1:3-9 23. Receiving the kingdom of God Luke 18:15-17 24. Jesus crucified with two thieves Luke 23:33-43 25. The King of glory comes Psalm 24 26. Surely, I am coming soon Revelation 22:8-21 27. The forsaken become majestic Isaiah 60:8-16 28. Gladness in God’s house Psalm 122 29. Noah acts in faith Hebrews 11:1-7 30. Jesus calls Andrew John 1:35-42

SUNDAY PARKING Bethany Church members and friends are allowed

to park in the lots at the Burg Funeral Home and

Laucks & Laucks law firm on Sundays. Just pick

up a dashboard card in the church office to display

while parked. The owner of the former Zarfos

properties has given permission for us to use the

paved area near their building for parking on

Sundays. Also, the new Municipal Lot is available

to use on Sundays.

WE WANT TO PRAY FOR YOU! If you are heading to the hospital or if

something big is on the horizon for you, please

stay after worship and gather in the front of the Sanctuary so that Pastor Ron, Pastor Mark,

and Pastor Larry can pray for you. This is our ministry to you!

It’s Here and Now!

Friday night, November 15th: 6 PM - Set up Social Hall with tables and carrying out supplies

for Sunday’s packing party

Saturday, November 16th: 9 AM in the Social Hall to unpack, display, and organize

items for the Packing Party

Sunday, November 17th 6:30 PM in the Social Hall

SHOEBOX PACKING PARTY! ***Everyone is welcome and encouraged

to come be a part of this wonderful

ministry in action at Bethany!***

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

TEAM - VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH

11:30 AM

IN BETHANY HOUSE

What is the meal ministry? When a member of our church family is walking through a storm….maybe a surgery, an injury, a sick child, a loved one’s passing, or some other unexpected stressful event, our team is there helping to choreograph a delicious meal. The receiving individual

(or family) is so very grateful for a meal as it gives them one less thing to worry about for that day.

If you feel God tapping on your shoulder saying you can do this, we welcome you with open arms to be part of this fabulous team. You don’t need a culinary degree, just a heart that can prepare a simple meal, for someone who will appreciate every bite. To join our team, call Jere at (717) 244-7624.

Thank you to our Meal Ministry team for all you do and the love you share!

Are you or a loved one experiencing a short-term illness, injury, or convalescence and are in need of a piece of medical equipment? The Medical Equipment Warehouse continues to be of service to Red Lion and

surrounding areas. The Lord has helped us to serve others by lending out Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Rollators, Canes, Crutches and other items for long or short-term use. Just contact our secretary at

(717) 244-7624 for a list of contacts from our group who will try to fill your need.

Would you like to feel the joy of serving both your church family and your community while taking only a small amount of your time? Please consider joining our group. The need for this ministry has grown so

rapidly that we are now seeking additional members. To learn more, contact John Cunningham (717) 244-7624.

Here at Bethany, we have many people who are in need of transportation. Can you

help? Some cannot currently drive because of physical limitations, aging, or while

recovering from surgery. If you are willing to help them get to church, doctor’s

appointments, the grocery store, etc….please contact Pastor Larry Parlett or Jen in

the church office (717/244-7624), and we will add your name to a list of volunteer

drivers.

Bethany Church collects items for the following

organizations. Collection containers are located outside the church office and inside the back door. Your contributions

are greatly appreciated!

Cell Phones Inkjet Cartridges

(for ACCESS-York) (with undamaged Contact: Jessica Castle printheads)

(717) 244-7624 for Bethany Youth Contact: Jen Daugherty

(717) 244-7624

Aluminum Tabs Aluminum Cans

(for Ronald McDonald (for Together We House) Can Make a Difference)

Contact: Jane Wiertel Contact: Pastor Mark (717) 244-7624 (717) 244-7624

Make Sundays less hectic as you head out of church for the day. If you like to “eat out” after church, then grab a sandwich for supper. The

fixings are wrapped separately; no soggy sandwiches! Place your order by the 3rd Sunday of the month (November 17th). Order forms will be located throughout the church or order in the church office. Pick up and pay in the Kitchen as you leave church on the 4th Sunday of the month (November 24th). Be sure to note your time of pick up on the order form (9 – 9:15 AM, 10:15 – 10:30 AM, or 11:30 AM – Noon). Orders may also be placed online at tinyurl.com/bethanymissions. Questions? Contact Cinny Attig (717) 244-7624.

Bethany’s God’s People in Mission, along with volunteers from St. Paul’s UMC, Zion UMC (Red Lion), Emmanuel UCC, and Zion UMC (Freysville), have continued to offer a community dinner for people in our area who need a hot meal. It is held at St. Paul’s UMC on First Avenue the second Monday of each month. Boy Scout Troop #28 also helps serve and clean up. We are in need of volunteers to be on standby each month or when it is Bethany’s turn to prep and serve the meal, purchase food, bake desserts, and fellowship during the meal. For more information, please see Jared Olsen or Karen Oswald. There will be sign-up sheets throughout the church. Your help, as always, is greatly appreciated!

Check out our new options!

9” ($4) & 12” ($5) Subs

Italian, American, Turkey, Roast Beef & Sweet Bologna Subs

Pretzel Sandwiches - $4

Ham & Cheese, Sweet Bologna, & Roast Beef

Kaiser Roll Sandwiches - $3

Turkey, Roast Beef, Chicken Salad, Ham Salad, Egg Salad & Tuna Salad

Subs & Sandwiches Sponsored by the Missions Committee

The Missions Committee continues to sell Giant, Weis Markets, and Jerry’s Great Valu Gift Certificates as a

fundraiser for Bethany’s mission obligations. By purchasing the certificates, you are not only doing your

grocery shopping but also supporting your church. Everyone has to eat; and if you shop at Giant, Weis, or Jerry’s, this is a win-win! Giant Gift Cards can also be

used at the gas pumps. See Jen in the Church Office to purchase. Several denominations are available ($100,

$50, $25, $20, $10). You can even have a standing order each week. Just let Jen know what you would like. The Missions Committee thanks you for your

support in this fundraiser!

We need you! If you like technology and would like a way to give back to your church, call or email Matt Olphin

(717/244-7624). An IT crew is being assembled to assist in running Sunday morning media presentations for the

Traditions worship services.

Many thanks to our older church members who have been working at home for our OCC shoeboxes. Numerous tasks and small

projects were delivered to some by Pastor Larry, Betsy Ness, and Carol Ann Frock. Shipping labels were cut out, Tic-Tac-Toe game pieces were put together, necklace kits were made, pencils sharpened, notebook paper stapled together, washcloth tags were cut off, and washcloths and soaps were wrapped together. Christmas cards have been prepared with a special message sticker from all of us at Bethany. Dance streamer bracelets were made for our youngest little girls. Barbie dolls have been dressed and hair combed. The list goes on…. By “in-home tasks” being accomplished and returned to church, our OCC team made quick strides to get many items completed and ready for packing. Special appreciation is extended to the following folks because we love you. You are a vital part of the OCC ministry here at Bethany. These valuable members include: Mary Strine, Gladys Slenker, Gordon & Shirley Stamets, Betty Rhodes, Bud & Bobbie Zimmerman, Gail Beckum, Betty Donahue, Brenda Evans, Jane & Jeff Love, Betsy Ness, and the late Patsy Rexroth. You are a blessing to Bethany and our OCC ministry! -Carol Ann Frock & Our OCC Team

Thank you all! I would like to express many thanks to all who visited or sent get well or Birthday cards during my stay in the hospital and at Autumn House West. It’s good to have God’s People behind you in time of need. Thank you again! -Tom Smeltzer

Dear Bethany Church, We greatly appreciate the use of your facility for our In-Services. We know that the families were also thankful that they were able to attend meetings regionally due to your contribution. Thank You! -The ARC of York County.

Looking for Bulletin and Newsletter Sponsors

You may sponsor the weekly bulletin or the monthly newsletter in memory of or in honor of someone. Your tribute

will be included at or near the front of the document you sponsor. The cost is: Weekly Bulletin $15.00 and Monthly Newsletter $15.00 for a partial sponsorship or $100 for a full

sponsorship. Several partial sponsorships are needed for the monthly newsletter to cover postage which runs approximately

$100. You may arrange for your sponsorship by calling the church office.

• Applesauce

• Canned pineapple/

mandarin oranges

• Canned sweet potatoes/

yams

• Boxed/canned potatoes

(all types)

• Canned vegetables

• Canned sauerkraut

• Other canned fruits

• Frozen turkey/ham/

chicken

• Stuffing

• Gravy & broth

• Beets/cranberries

• Cranberry sauce

• Cornbread mix

• Other bread mixes

• Brownie Mix

• Cake Mix

• Cookie Mix

• Other dessert mixes

• Coffee/tea/cocoa

• Gelatin/pudding

Bags of Blessings

DONATIONS NEEDED!

Please drop off your donations to

Community Reach, Inc. at the

Ruthann Young Center:

15 First Avenue, Red Lion, PA

(717) 244 – 6934

communityreachinc@gmail.com

*** You may also drop off your donations inside

the back door of the church.***

Check out the educational programs offered at Community Reach at www.CommReach.org.

Online giving is so much more than just online! Our giving tools provide the ability to donate on our website (www.bethanyredlion.com) or The Blast, through a mobile app (search for Easy Tithe in your App Store), from our Giving Kiosk (located outside the church office), and Text Giving. After creating an account, you’re able to give a donation or schedule a series of donations (scheduling not available for text giving) directed from your checking account or debit/credit card. How to Contribute by Text: ➢ Please send a text message with the dollar amount in

the text (example: $20) to Bethany’s text giving phone number ~ 717/801-1430.

➢ If this is your first time using Text Giving, after texting the dollar amount, you will receive a message saying “please complete this one-time registration to submit your gift.” You will need to complete this one-time registration even if you have already set up online or mobile giving.

➢ A secure short form will either be presented or you will need to tap to open the form and fill in your billing information. ➢ Tap the “GIVE” button to submit. ➢ After this one-time billing setup is completed, giving is as easy as sending a text message. Please try it out! We hope you will find this a convenient and easy way to give!

Many of you get this and more just by using your credit card. Along with our current weekly envelope system and Giving Kiosk

options, we are also able to take credit cards in our office – and you can even authorize weekly or monthly charges (you just need to fill out a short form for us [found below]). You can even use your bank check card. You can also set up automated withdrawals

from your checking account through your bank’s Bill Pay.

Bethany Stewardship and Finance Ministry Team

CREDIT CARD/ACH AUTHORIZATION

NAME: (please print)________________________________________________________________

First Middle Initial Last

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP: ___________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: ___________________

SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________________________________

Please charge my credit card/checking account for $_______________________________________ for the following service/donation (please check the proper box):

❑ one-time purchase ❑ one-time donation ❑ regular deduction of $___________________ on a:

❑ weekly basis ❑ bi-weekly basis ❑ monthly basis ❑ quarterly basis

This donation will continue until I notify the church (in writing or in person) to discontinue, which I may do at any time without further notice.

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ❑ VISA ❑ MASTERCARD ❑ DISCOVER ❑ AMERICAN EXPRESS

NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD: ________________________________________________

CREDIT CARD NUMBER: ________ ________ ________ ________ EXPIRATION DATE: _____/_____ VALIDATION CODE ON REVERSE OF CARD: _______

ACH TRANSACTION Routing Number________________ Checking Account #________________

All Saints’ Sunday

The following members and friends of Bethany Church who had joined Christ in

Heaven since last All Saints’ Sunday will be remembered on Sunday, November 3rd:

Mr. Stephen P. Ducharme – October 24, 2018

Mrs. Virginia L. Tietbohl – November 18, 2018

Mrs. Barbara A. Gaither – December 1, 2018

Mrs. Kay A. Smeltzer – December 8, 2018

Mrs. Lois F. Sprenkle – January 23, 2019

Mrs. Shirley A. Olphin – February 24, 2019

Mr. Joseph C. Grove – March 14, 2019

Mrs. Alice R. Ward – June 1, 2019

Mrs. Sheila R. Gue – June 30, 2019

Mrs. Patsy D. Rexroth – August 22, 2019