ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16

NOVEMBER BAND – Circle of Dust – Mark and Nancy Tritt   **Please keep in mind that fellowship is meant to be a simple, easy act of sharing time together. Snacks provided are welcome to also be simple and easy.

PLASTIC LIDS UPDATE: Becky Olson’s school has met their goal, so we will no longer be collecting plastic lids. Thank you for donating!

ADVENT IS COMING! Believe it or not, we are already planning for our weekly Advent Services. Please mark your calendar for these Wednesday evenings – December 3, 10, and 17. We will gather for a soup supper at 5:30pm and a short Advent service at 6:30pm.

LOVE BASKETS drop off is available at Bethany! Drop any new toy/gift for children 0-18 years in the box in the Narthex. If you would like to donate to the cause, but don’t like to shop, please talk to Margie. She would be happy to shop on your behalf!

LIVE NATIVITY:  Bethany will be hosting a live nativity on Saturday, December 13th from 1pm to 2pm.  If you are interested in striking a pose and playing a character (wise men, shepherds, angels), or being a part of the caroling group, please contact Becky Olson.  We will stand in place, outside, for one hour so patience is a requirement.  The event is free to the public.   

KEY CLUB: Emma Bocock is collecting items for the high school Key Club. Needed items include watercolor markers, dry erase markers, pens (erasable and regular), scissors, notebooks, loose leaf paper, watercolor and/or tempera paint, winter gloves. Donations can be left on the bench in the Narthex.

LITTLE FOOD PANTRY: Because of the generosity of you and the community, our little pantry is overflowing! We currently have MANY more items than we have room for.  If you have items you would like to donate, please hold on to them until we have room and need. Otherwise, consider donating them to your local food shelf. Thank you for loving like Jesus!

BELL RINGERS NEEDED! Some of the busiest shopping days of the season are almost here, and the Salvation Army needs your help! Volunteer to ring the bell for Grace Place on November 26, 28, or 29 and make a difference for those who need it most.  Sign up today at RegisterToRing.com or call Amy at 715-912-2834. Let’s fill the air with the sound of hope this holiday season!

THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered at or brought a pie to our most recent Red Cross Blood drive. We were able to collect 38 units – our goal is to collect 34! We couldn’t do it without your help.  This is a great way for Bethany Lutheran to show that we care about our community!

FUNERAL INFORMATION FOR AUDREY LUDOVICO – A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00pm. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 6:00 to 9:30pm.  Both will be held at Bethany.

 Home Communion is available to anyone who wants it. To request a home Communion visit, please contact the office at 715-248-3730.