In Honor of Easter: Two Cents of Theology
Pastor Dan Baumgartner
They say that people today have lost the ability to focus on one idea for even a short time. Short attention spands make lectures difficult. With audiences like this, anyone wanting to talk about an idea for more than two minutes might be frustrated. I'm going to risk it, though, and give you "two cents worth" of theology. ...

Dynamis/ Larry Chen, Joy Daniels & Todd Holdridge
"Everyone in the world wants our lives to be fulfilling. Regardless of how rich or poor, educated or illiterate, young or old - we all want to flourish..." God gives us the strength and power to do this...

We Want YOU in Our Church Directory!
This spring, we plan to compile a new pictorial directory - we would love to have you in it! Be sure to get your information and picture into our church directory with these easy-to-follow steps...

• Computer savvy people may sent their name(s), address, telephone number and e-mail addresses to gailn@bethanypc.org for the directory. Children's names should also be included.
  
• Pictures will be taken after worship services April 6, 13 & 20. Lists will also be available to write down information.

The deadline for directory information and pictures is April 20.

More than a Rehearsal/ Brenda Burnett
"Bow down your ear, O Lord, and answer me. Watch over my life. Be merciful to me, You are my God." In my mind the words to this song are accompanied by both a lovely melody and an image: the choir as a praying community...

Prayer for Kenya/ Maxine Talbert
You have probably heard the grim news coming out of Kenya recently. After allegedly rigged elections restored the sitting President of this previously stable African democracy to his post for another term, opposition candidate supporters took to the streets in political protest that quickly sank into mob violence rooted in decades of simmering tribal resentment...

Endless Benefits/ Patti Holman
The afternoon light comes through Bethany's library window, illuminating Sandy Courtway's fair, finely featured face. Behind her, orderly shelves of Christian books rise to the ceiling. Opposite the window, another wall of books has two shelves labeled "New Books." ...

Jane Gunningham: Running the Race
in West Africa/ Sarah Stillion
If you watch "The Amazing Race," you might also have heard of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - and perhaps you even got a small glimpse of everyday life for Bethany's Jane Gunningham...

Space for God/ Marie Frederickson
A couple years ago I made my first trip to the Monastery of St. Gertrude's. I was unsure what to expect. I had heard of the hospitality of the sisters, of the silence from 9:00 pm - 9:00 am, the daily prayer services, and time for silence and reflection...

Children's Ministries

Easter Celebration
On March 23, children ages 2 through 5th grade will enjoy their 7th annual Easter Celebration at both the 9:00 am and 10:45 am worship hours. Children start in worship as normal, then go to their normal classrooms. Their leaders will bring them to the Fellowship Hall 10 minutes later, where they will enjoy singing Easter songs, building the flower cross, and hearing about the true meaning of Easter in a creative way. After some awesome sidewalk chalk art, all children will return to their normal classrooms for refreshments and pick up.

Summer Sunday School - June 22-July 27 (and into Aug for pre-school)
Each parent will take a turn teaching during the summer.

Vacation Bible School's "Son Country Faire" - July 21-25
For 3-year-olds through 5th graders.

Camp Firwood - August 24-29
For 3rd-6th graders. Check it out online at www.thefirs.org.

Youth Ministry

High School Ski Retreat
Friday, February 29 - Sunday, March 2 at Plain Community Church
The high school youth will ski at Steven's Pass all day Saturday and the rest of the time hear from great speakers and talk about life together.

Steps of Faith
Fri-Sat, April 4-5 Sambica Camp on Lake Sammamish
Interested high school students are invited to attend the "Steps of Faith" reteat as an opportunity to take their next step in the faith journey.

On the Calendar
see interactive calendar for complete listing

Healing Prayer
1st & 3rd Sundays in March, 5:00 pm
By appointment (284-2222, ext 35)

Easter Choir Rehearsals
Wednesdays in March, 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary

College Age Fellowship
Sundays in March, 6:30 pm in 7 Howe

ByFor Concert
Friday, March 7, 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Doors open at 6:00 pm and general seating begins at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. The concert runs until 9:15 pm, with a 15 minute intermission. Tickets are available for a suggested $15 donation through the church office.

Kenya Dinner Event
Sunday, March 16, 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall

Young Adults (Post-College) Group
Sunday, April 4, 7:00 pm

Sunday Supper
Sunday, April 13 after the 5 pm service in the Fellowship Hall

Monastery of St Gertrude
May 7-11 in Cottonwood, Idaho
Take some time for a personal retreat.

News & Notes

Births

• Nora Isabel Cizik February 18