We extend thanks to Rev. Stan Henderson for serving as yesterday’s guest pastor. His sermon was entitled “Great and Small.” Tom Uhrhammer served as liturgist and musicians included Cathy Sapunor and Manh Ong. Yesterday also marked Grace Church’s observance of Tet—Lunar New Year—and the sanctuary was filled with beautiful and festive floral decorations.
join Bethany friends and family for a beautiful morning in God’s great outdoors! We’re holding the annual Winter Wander Nature Walk on Thursday, Jan. 30. No need to RSVP; just show up! Details here.
On Tuesday, January 28—Bethany family and friends are invited to enjoy the Japanese animated film “The Colors Within.” We'll meet at 1:30 p.m. in the lobby at the Cinemark Century Laguna Theater, 9349 Big Horn Blvd., Elk Grove. The film starts 1:40 p.m. Click here for details and location.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is working to provide necessary resources to those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. To support that disaster relief work, you can make an online gift to PDA. We join in praying for all who are affected, for swift containment of the fires, and for the safety of first responders.
Join Bethany friends and family for our third annual celebration of friendship in honor of Valentine's Day. We'll meet 12-1:30 p.m. at Venus Taproom, 1188-35th Avenue (off South Land Park Drive) for snacks and coffee drinks! No need to RSVP; bring a friend!
This is traditionally the time of year we are encouraged to think about our giving to the church. Debbie Leibrock recently announced the start of our annual stewardship campaign. If you did not receive your invitation to pledge to the 2025 work of Bethany, please call the church office.
Tuesday, Jan. 28—Watch “The Colors Within” animated film with Bethany’s movie-going group. The show starts at 1:40 p.m. Try to arrrive by 1:30 p.m. and meet the group in the lobby. You can purchase your ticket ($7.50) in the lobby. See details above.
Thursday, Jan. 30—annual “Winter Wander” Nature Walk at Cosumnes River Preserve. Details above.
Thursday, Feb. 13—annual "Palentine's Day" event. See above.
Saturday, March 8—annual "Full Hearts, Full Plates" dinner and auction benefiting the SSIP Food Closet., 4:30-8 p.m. at St. Anthony's Church on Florin Road. Details to come!
PLEASE PRAY FOR members and friends of our extended Bethany family, as well as those of our community, who are experiencing health and financial challenges, loss, loneliness, anxiety and depression. We pray for guidance as we continue to focus on plans for Bethany's future. Please pray for the leaders of all nations, that they may choose peaceful resolutions to conflict. We ask special prayers for the ceasefire in Gaza.
