Sunday, February 10, 2008
The First Sunday in Lent
Sunday at Bethesda
Service and Events Schedule
8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (no music)
9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9:00 a.m. - Church School, Pre–K & K
10:10 a.m. - Church School
10:10 a.m. - Jr. Youth, Guild Room
10:10 a.m. - Youth Confirmation, ECW Room
10:10 a.m. - Adult Forum with Fr. O’Driscoll, Parish Hall
11:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist
12:15 p.m. - Church Lecture Tour
Church School Classes: Pre-K/Kindergarten, 9:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m., Godly Play, grades 1–5, 10:10 a.m.–10:50 a.m., Jr. Youth, 6th & 7th graders in the Guild Room and Youth Confirmation in the ECW Room.
Adult Forum, 10:10 a.m., Parish Hall. Lenten Spiritual Weekend – The Rev. Herbert O’Driscoll concludes the Lenten Spiritual Weekend with a presentation at the Adult Forum. A gifted preacher, Fr. O’Driscoll is also a Celtic scholar, a prolific writer, and acclaimed story-teller. Please come and experience his delightful wit.
Ann Elizabeth Hall and the Bethesda Church Lecture Tour Docents invite you to join them for a tour of this magnificent Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea following the 11 a.m. service. To learn more about the history, architecture and embellishments of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, please join this most interesting and enlightening tour. Tours begin in the Chancel (choir stalls), immediately following the Postlude.
This Week at Bethesda
There are many activities and educational opportunities each week at Bethesda. Visitors and parishioners alike are invited!
Friday, February 8
We offer a Spiritual Growth Group each week at 11:00 a.m. in the library, at which newcomers are always welcome. For questions concerning this or other groups, call Phyllis at 655–4555, ext. 21.
Holy Eucharist at 12:05 p.m. in the Chapel.
Lenten Spiritual Weekend
with Herbert O’Driscoll
February 8 – 10, 2008
Changing Church: Timeless Faith: Pilgrim People
Speaking of Christian faith as a journey has become so much a part of our lives that we take it for granted. Yet the Christian journey is never a kind of aimless wandering. As with any journey it is taken through a changing scene; but it is
always taken with a destination in mind and a companion by one’s side. During our Lenten Spiritual Weekend, we will spend our time together reflecting on what it may mean to seek to live a viable and grace-giving Christian spirituality today.
Come walk this Lenten path with us. The Rev. Herbert O’Driscoll is a renowned scholar on Celtic Christianity, the Bible and preaching. He has written many books on the spiritual life, preaching, and biblical interpretation. He has traveled widely in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Holy Land, and is sought after as a speaker, teacher, preacher and broadcaster.
Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Refreshments in the Garth, Dinner in the Parish Hall,followed by Herbert O’Driscoll’s first talk
Cost: $30.00
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Workshop (Breakfast and Lunch included)
Cost: $20.00
Sunday - Fr. O’Driscoll will preach and lead the Adult Forum at 10:10 a.m. in the Parish Hall
Saturday, February 9
9:00 a.m. - O'Driscoll Workshop, Breakfast in Parish Hall followed by lunch.
Monday, February 11
Intercessory Prayer Group meets Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to Noon in the Library. We pray for those on our parish prayer list, concerns of others, and our friends and families
Christian Yoga – The yoga class will meet from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. In Parish Hall. The cost is $15 per session. Please join us.
Discovering the Bible: Introduction to the Old Testament, Monday, February 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., ECW Room. This introductory survey course, led by Tom O’Brien, explores the culture, events, and history that form the context of the various books of Bible. For more
information, please call Tom O’Brien at 624-0175 or tgobrien@comcast.net.
The End of Memory: Remembering Rightly in a Violent World; Leader: Fr. Van Culin; 6 Mondays: Beginning February 10, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Library. What is the nature and purpose of memory, especially memories of wrongs suffered? How do we "remember rightly" and how long should we remember? Is there a point at which we ought to let go of the past, to allow memories of wrongdoings to "slip into oblivion"? Using the unsettling memories of his prolonged interrogation by military police in the communist Yugoslavia of the 1980’s, Volf present a new understanding of the function and significance of memory, remembrance as reconciliation, whose ultimate purpose is to draw us into out of hatred in order that we may forgive and be reconciled to our neighbor and enemy. Please read the Chapters 1 and 2 in preparation for the first session. For more information, please contact Father Van Culin at vanculin@bbts.org
Tuesday, February 12
Tuesday Morning Bible Study, 7:15 - 7:55 a.m., Guild Room. Explore the Biblical text for Sunday with the scheduled preacher. This Bible Study provides you with an opportunity to help shape Sunday's sermon. Immediately following are a communion service and a breakfast. All are welcome.
The Road Out: A Close Reading of Exodus, Tuesday, February 12, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Library. The oldest verse in the Bible comes from Exodus, which begins the national epic of the people of Israel. In a group setting, Dr. Cogan will lead close readings of the Exodus texts, with special attention paid to the Mosaic Covenant. For more information, call Dr. Cogan at 655-4555, ext. 44, or cogan@bbts.org.
A Newcomers’ Orientation: The three classes, led by the Rector, will begin next Tuesday, February 12, from 6:00—7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room. For more information regarding this introduction to Bethesda–by–the–Sea, call Phyllis at 655-4555, ext. 21.
Wednesday, February 13
Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. followed by Breakfast in the Guild Room.
Parish Potters meet at 10:00 a.m.
Centering Prayer and Meditation meets on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to Noon in the Library. Centering prayer is a method which prepares and opens our hearts and minds to receive the gift of God's presence. It is another way to help us deepen our relationship with the Risen Lord.
Holy Eucharist & Healing, 12:05 p.m. in the Chapel followed by a Lenten Lunch at 12:45 p.m.
The Bethesda Youth Choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Youth Choir is open to boys and girls in the 3rd through 12th grades. Young people from outside the parish are also welcome, so perhaps some of your child’s friends might like to participate along with them. Those interested in participating in this year’s Youth Choir need not call ahead—simply show up on Wednesday. If you have questions, please call Mr. Pysher at 655-4555, x16.
Thursday, February 14
St. Mary’s Guild
Valentine Bridge Luncheon
Thursday, February 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon at Bethesda-by-the-Sea in the Parish Hall
Followed by an afternoon of Bridge with Wonderful Prizes
Tickets are $25.00 each and can be obtained by calling
Ruth Zimmerer at 775–7170
Please organize your tables and purchase your tickets early
About Sunday, February 10, 2008
The Second Sunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist and Healing
9:00 a.m. - Church School, Pre–K & K
10:10 a.m. - Church School
10:10 a.m. - Jr. Youth, Guild Room
10:10 a.m. - Youth Confirmation, ECW Room
10:10 a.m. - Adult Forum, Parish Hall
11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist and Healing
Adult Forum, 10:10 a.m., Parish Hall. The Anglican Communion Today: Where Communion Happens – The Rev. Canon John Peterson, Director of The Center for Global Justice and Reconciliation at Washington National Cathedral and former Secretary General for the Anglican Communion, continues our 4-part series exploring the Anglican Communion today. Canon Peterson brings a wealth of experience within the life of the Anglican Communion, and will explore how the Anglican Communion is lived-out and experienced beyond the formal "Instruments of Communion."
Bethesda Update
A Newcomers’ Orientation: The three classes, led by the Rector, will begin on Tuesday, February 12, from 6:00—7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room. For more information regarding this introduction to Bethesda–by–the–Sea, call Phyllis at 655-4555, ext. 21.
Pastoral Care - We offer three different prayer groups each week, at which newcomers are welcome.
Monday: Intercessory Prayer at 11:00 a.m. in the library
Wednesday: Centering Prayer at 11:00 a.m. in the library
Friday: Spiritual Growth at 11:00 a.m. in the library
For questions concerning these different groups, call Deacon Cecie at 655–4555 ext. 44.
Bethesda Lenten Offering:
"Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord." BCP p 366
CAN you help and put your Faith in Action this Lent?
Soup CAN Drive for St. George’s food pantry. You’ll see the big CAMPBELL’S SOUP CAN in the Narthex. Our goal is $3,000, to help St. George’s Center feed the homeless. Bethesda volunteers are already active in making sandwiches every Friday, as well as cooking
and serving at St. George’s the first and third Wednesday of every month. But we need your help to reach Bethesda’s goal. Please reach in your pocket as you enter or leave the church each week and place your donation through the slot at the top of the Campbell’s Soup Can.
Together we CAN reach our goal.
Sweater Collection for Our Little Roses Orphanage in Honduras. Yes, it does get cold in Honduras.Our mission group’s January trip coincided with a cold spell, and many of the 85 girls who live at Our Little Roses needed sweaters or other outerwear to keep warm. Once again, your help is needed! New or gently used sweaters for girls ages 1 – 18 can be dropped off throughout Lent in the collection bin located in the Narthex. When future cold snaps hit, your support of this worthy mission project will be greatly appreciated by all the girls at Our Little Roses.
Music at Bethesda
Sunday, February 24 - 4:00 p.m.
The Lycoming College Tour Choir
Hailing from Williamsport, Pennsylvania and conducted by Dr. Fred Thayer, the 40-voice Lycoming College Tour Choir has been widely acclaimed as one of the finest college musical groups in the East. Since its inception in 1947, the Choir has presented concerts in every state east of the Mississippi River and has also toured in Canada, England, Puerto Rico, and Europe. Requested donation of $10 received at the door • No advance tickets available.
Please note: We need hosts to provide overnight accommodations for the choir following the concert. If you are able to house two or more choir members, please contact Mr. Pysher in the music office (835-9904, ext. 4).
Habitat For Humanity – On Saturday, February 23, the Faith In Action committee invites everyone to participate in Habitat for Humanity — no carpentry skills required. We will meet at the church at 7:30 a.m. Please remember to wear closed-toe shoes, comfortable working clothes, and to bring gloves, sunscreen, a bag lunch and a drink! Tools and equipment will be provided. For more information or to sign up, call Deacon Cecie at 655-4555, ext. 44.
Fr. Pollard’s Discussion Seminar: Power, Love, & Christian Discipleship, 12 Mondays: November 12 to May 12, Afternoon sessions: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. or Evening sessions: 7:00 to
8:30 p.m., Guild Room. Father Pollard’s reading and discussion seminar will examine the nature of power and love in human life from a Christian point of view. To do this, we shall read Father
Pollard’s just-printed Power, Love and Christian Discipleship (available in the Bethesda Bookshop). Power and love are rooted in and flow from God. How does this fact speak to the way we live our
lives and to the way we organize our society? You do not need to register for this seminar and are welcome to come regularly or as often as you can. For more information, call Father Pollard at 655-
4555, ext. 26.
Discovering the Bible: Introduction to the Old Testament, 15 Mondays: January 14 to April 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., ECW Room.Thisvsurvey course uses the highly-regarded Discovering the Bible workbook. The course includes reading and discussing selected passages from the Old Testament and also covers the culture, events, and history that form the context of the various books of Bible. The course includes lectures, group discussion, and reflection. No prior Biblical knowledge is required to join the course. The cost of the Workbook is $25 and students are expected to bring a Study Bible or Annotated Bible to class. Preparation for each class requires about 2.5 hours, but participants are encouraged to attend even if they have not been able to do the readings. If you would like to join, please call Tom Brien at 624-0175 or email him at tgobrien@comcast.net.
The Road Out: A Close Reading of Exodus, 10 Tuesdays: Beginning January 8, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Library. The oldest verse in the Bible comes from Exodus, which begins the national epic of the people of Israel. As in last year’s Genesis course, we will recapture the texts that "everyone used to know" - in this case, the beginnings of "Holy History" as told in Second Book of Moses. In
a group setting, Dr. Cogan will lead close readings of the Exodus texts, with special attention paid to the Mosaic Covenant. For more information, call Dr. Cogan at 655-4555, ext. 44, or cogan@bbts.org.
The Prayer Card – The new list of names of those serving in the military who are in "harms way" was started on January 15. To add names to this list, please call or e-mail Phyllis at 655-4554, ext. 21 or goodner@bbts.org. These names will remain on the Prayer
Card until January 2009.
Bethesda Bookshop is open after the 9:00 and 11 :00 a.m. services on Sunday and Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All Christmas items are reduced by 40%. If you are interested in lending a hand, please call Marjorie Holyoak at 776–9119.
The Church Mouse is open Monday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. We are in need of household items and knick-knacks. Please call Jerry or Carole at 659–2154 for more information or to volunteer.
Christian Yoga for Men and Women meets every Monday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The cost is $15 per session. Please bring your own mat and join us.
Cookbook News – We have restocked copies of 50 new recipes to add to your Taste of Bethesda cookbook. They are available now for only $5.00 in the Bethesda Bookshop.
The Men of Bethesda (The MOB) will meet on Monday, February 3, at 7:30 in Parish Hall.
Inquirers Class and Confirmation Class
Led by Father Warren, the Inquirers Class surveys the faith and worship of the Episcopal Church from the early Church to today and explore meaningful ways in which the Christian faith may be expressed by adults in a contemporary setting. The Confirmation Class is designed to prepare adults for:
Confirmation if you have never been confirmed by a Bishop in Apostolic Succession;
Reception as members into the Episcopal Church if you have previously been confirmed by a bishop in another Christian denomination;
Reaffirmation of Baptismal vows if you have been previously baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church.
Speak to the Rector directly about your interest in an upcoming class.
The Boar's Head & Yule Log Festival DVD is on sale in the Bookshop. At $30 each, this is an excellent gift for friends and family who have heard about, but have not seen, "The Boar's Head."
Guided tours of the church are offered following the 11 a.m. services on the second and fourth Sundays of every month.
Ann Elizabeth Hall and the Bethesda Church Lecture Tour Docents invite you to join them for a tour of this magnificent Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. To learn more about the history, architecture and embellishments of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, please join this most interesting and enlightening tour. Tours begin in the Chancel (choir stalls), immediately following the Postlude.
Upon request, the Tour is now available to groups outside the church. Please call 655-4554, for additional information.
From the Planned Giving Committee: "The Minister of the Congregation is directed to instruct the people, from time to time, about the duty of Christian parents to make prudent provision for the well-being of their families, and of all persons to make wills, while they are in good health, arranging for the disposal of their temporal goods, not neglecting, if they are able, to leave bequests for religious and charitable uses." (BCP, p. 445) Have you remembered Bethesda-by-the-Sea in your will?
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