Teach Us
by Pastor Dan Baumgartner
Lent. What does that conjure up for you? Somber prayers? Fasting from things you like? Dark nights and painful confessions? Yes. But let’s think further...

Journey of Lent
by Kimberlee Conway Ireton
The point (of Lent) is that I am intentionally creating space in my life for my relationship with God...

Amos Is My Homeboy
by Bethany Carlson
I like to imagine that one day in heaven I’ll be strolling down the gilded streets, and suddenly I’ll hear a voice shout, “Bethany! Whazzup!” “Hey! Amos!” So, how did a crotchety B.C. shepherd become so endeared to my heart? It began the autumn of 2002...

Encounters With Jean-Claude
by Keith McMahon
He has joined our Bible Study six or eight times—each encounter different than the one before it, but each leaving me with an undeniable need to pursue God in deeper, probably newer ways. This poem is a result of one of those encounters...

Children Discover Worship; It's Called Godly Play
by Patti Holman
Leaning forward from her knees and speaking with soft smiling reverence, Godly Play storyteller Debbie Campbell welcomes her kindergartners one at a time to join her, kneeling in a circle on the rug. Just moments before, these children had thundered up the grand stairway from church to Sunday School...

News & Notes
Lenten Devotionals
Check out the welcome table in the lobby for materials for various ages of children. Choose one or two that are most appropriate for your family, or grandchildren.

On the Calendar
see interactive calendar for complete listing

Bethany 101

• for both groups:
  Potluck Fri, March 3, 6:30 pm, Parlor
  Lunch Sun, March 12, 12:30 pm, Parlor
• Weekend Class
  Sat, March 4, 9:30 pm Parlor
• Sunday Class
  10:45 am Sundays, March 5-26, Fellowship Hall

Lenten Prayer
Join in prayer for Bethany's mission outreach:

• Kenya
  March 19, 12:15 pm Parlor, led by Tara Taylor
• HIV/AIDS
  March 26, 12:15 pm Library, led by Jo Ronde
• Racial Reconciliation
  April 2, 12:15 pm Parlor, led by Suzzanne Lacey

Children-Youth Choir
5-6 pm Tuesdays in March, Fellowship Hall
The CY-C rehearses again on Tuesday afternoons in March (with a possible rehearsal with the adult choir on Wed, April 5). The choir will sing on Palm Sunday, April 6. Please contact Verna Reynolds at vernab8@hotmail.com with questions or to let her know your child will be coming. All 4th-9th graders are invited, whether or not they participated in the choir last fall.

Helping Teens Navigate Today’s World
6:30-8:30 pm Fri, March 10, in the Fellowship Hall

Welcome Wee Ones Two
12:15 pm Sun, Mar 12 in the Fellowship Hall
Welcome the children who have recently been adopted into Bethany families. Grab some food at Soup & Bread, then stop by to welcome several of our newest children from around the world, sign cards, and enjoy a piece of cake in their honor! If you would like to help with this joy-filled event, contact Michelle McFarland, 352-5820.

Alpha
Mondays, March 13-May 22

Family Swim at Montlake Terrace Pool
Sat, March 18, 3:55-4:55 pm Montlake Terrace Indoor Pool, 5303 228th St. SW in Mountlake Terrace
Celebrate the beginning of spring at a Bethany swim party at the Mountlake Terrace indoor pool. Everyone who has been there raves about it! We’ve rented the whole pool so we’ll have it all to ourselves …and the cost is just $2 for adults and $1 for kids. Come enjoy some fun with your family and meet others in the Bethany family! Invite friends and neighbors. Bring a picnic dinner if you'd like. driving directions

Music Class for Little Ones
11:20-noon Tuesdays in April and May, Parlor
Children 18 months through 3 years are invited to a “parent-child” Bethany music class/experience. These ”God's Children Sing” classes will be taught by certified Kindermusik/licensed Musikgarten instructor Trudy Shepard to bring the family into the music, movement and faith experience. Nature is part of the experience, teaching children to value and respect the gift of God’s creation. The class is limited to 12 parent-child groups. Cost of materials (which includes an instrument, parent booklet for music activities at home, and a 60-minute home CD) is $25 for the series.

St. Gertrude’s Monastery Retreat
May 31-June 4

VBS Son Treasure Island
9:30-noon July 17-21 for 3 year olds through 5th grade

Let’s Go to Camp!
July 30-August 5 at Camp Firwood
Second through 5th graders can experience a great week of activities, fun, and Christian growth during a week at Camp Firwood. For further information and to register, check out Camp Firwood or pick up brochures/registration forms on the table in the lobby.