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Human Trafficking Documentary
Call + Response
FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 6:45-9:00 PM IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
A presentation by city councilman and Bethany member, Tim Burgess, follows, discussing the “Impact of Human Trafficking in Seattle.”
For more information, see: www.callandresponse.com
Sponsored by Bethany’s Adult Education Team
When Helping Hurts: The Next Steps
Sat, June 23, 8am-4pm at New Life Church in Everett
How can we direct our efforts from dependency to empowerment? What do we do next in our efforts to help people who are poor at home and abroad?
This one-day training seminar by co-authors Dr. Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett considers how to help the Church in Seattle serve the poor more effectively.
For more information, see: www.worldconcern.org/hwh. This seminar is being hosted by World Concern in conjunction with Bethany Community Church and First Presbyterian Church, Bellevue.
Wednesday Night Dinners @ Bethany
From the May Briefs
Presbyterian Polity(no, seriously...keep reading!) Interim Pastor Heidi Husted Armstrong
How well do you know (or even care about!) Presbyterian polity – which means “the way we govern ourselves as a congregation?” I find the answer to that question often depends on a person’s church background or experience…
Introducing Our New Members Linda Cutshall, Director of Congregational Life
& Adele Drummond, New Member Elder Twice a year, “Bethany 101” is offered to provide information about our church, on being Presbyterian, and promoting discussion of faith questions and is also preparation for membership...
An Award-Winning Passion Mary Cropp and Brian Beaumont
The phone rings and it is another publication asking Troop 72 Eagle Scout Alexander “Xander” Beaumont for a quote about receiving an American Red Cross Hero Award last week. The high school senior rolls his eyes, makes a deep sigh, and mutters a reluctant, “OK.” Though Xander states that he doesn’t feel like a hero, the American Red Cross begs to differ...
Phase Two: A Seismic Update Mike Christensen
The seismic work in the Sanctuary and Bell Tower seem a distant memory now that we are back home in the Sanctuary, though the completion of PHASE ONE of the seismic work only came in March of this year, when we made the final payment to the Rafn Company. The first and largest phase of the project was completed successfully, on time and under budget...
Pastoral Nominating Committee Update Kim Selby, PNC Member
The PNC has a new acronym: PIFF. Having reviewed over 130 PIFs by Easter, we have Personal Information Form Fatigue! Bethany has many highly qualified candidates, and we have a lot more work to do...
Human Trafficking Documentary: Call + Response Friday, June 15, 6:45-9:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall
- excellent reviews!
A presentation by city councilman and Bethany member, Tim Burgess, follows, discussing the “Impact of Human Trafficking in Seattle.” For more information, see: www.callandresponse.com
Sponsored by Bethany’s Adult Education Team
Statement of Purpose
We believe God intends for our worshipping community to be grounded in God's love, centered on Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit in order to be a blessing to our world, our city, and one another.
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St Gertrude's Monastery Prayer Retreat & Poetry May 17-20 Idaho Lectio Divina (Rom.8:26) Come Holy Spirit
sigh my heart’s desire.
Words are not enough
to shape the ache
or fuel the fire.
Still The Spirit gently blows through
bending my will
with the yellow flowers
on the hill
Leaving the core of me
peaceful
still.
Faithfulness Walking across the field
of God’s faithfulness
it’s hard to believe I ever doubted.
And yet, by his love and great mercy
He has brought me to this spacious place
where I can truly say
God delights in me.
BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A presentation by city councilman and Bethany member, Tim Burgess, follows, discussing the “Impact of Human Trafficking in Seattle.” 
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