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 Bethesda News
“They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share.” I Timothy 6:18 Restore-Renew-Share is also moving into another phase. We will be contacting our friends and neighbors and encouraging them to help us meet our goal of $300,000. In addition, we will be creating new committees, one to receive bids and oversee the actual projects, one to oversee the refurbishing of the parish house, and the third to look into ways to finance the work that may be done before the giving portion of the campaign is complete.
SSongs of the Faithful: Discovering Identity is the new series of Bible studies for our bi-weekly gatherings. This study provides insights into what God has in store for us. God’s creation is an amazing place and we are God’s children, abundantly blessed with many talents and responsibilities to care for others and our earthly environment. Come and share the inspirations! We will meet next on May 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Living Room, and bi-weekly into July.
Adult Forum: Alice Reitz of Thrivent will present on Planned Giving.
Bethesda Youth: Youth meet with Lars to make music in the chapel.
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Next Sunday: Pentecost Sunday
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study:
We are currently accepting donations for red geraniums to decorate the altar on Pentecost Sunday. If you would like to make a contribution, the suggested amount per plant is $5. Envelopes are in the Narthex for your convenience. These geraniums will later be planted on Bethesda’s grounds by volunteers.
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 Oil from Holy Land Order your Olive Oil
Order olive oil in a hand blown decorative bottle made in Hebron as a gift for someone or for yourself. Your donation of $30 dollars will benefit the hospital’s Poor Fund. You may also order a 1 liter refill for $35 or a 1.5 liter refill for $45. These refills come in plastic bottles Please contact Jeanne Bjorkman during the month of April for details jciravolo@comcast.net or look for her following worship in the narthex or at Coffee Hour in the Campanius Room.
Bethesda Music Sunday June 3rd Music Sunday on June 3 will feature Gabriel Fauré's beautiful Requiem and other choral works. Bethesda's choir will be joined by soloists and chamber orchestra for a concert at 4pm. The choir will share selections from the program during the morning service. The Bethesda Music Series will welcome contributions towards our growing ministry. We have a proud tradition of featuring great music and supporting local social outreach. Your gift to the series makes it possible to put on these concerts for our extended community.
Connecticut Hospice is looking for volunteers. You can work weekdays, evenings, or weekends by assisting in an administrative capacity or offering direct care as a friendly visitor, provide pastoral or bereavement care, help in the arts or meet transportation needs. For more information, please contact Pat Corradino, Director of Volunteer Services at 203-315-7510 or email her at pnowak@hospice.com |
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Sunday, May 20th, is the last day to place new orders for olive oil from the Holy Land. The olive oil is processed from olive groves on the Lutheran World Federation campus of Augusta Victoria Hospital. 
On Sunday June 3, we will mark the end of our Learning Hour until the Fall. We will have a picnic outdoors after worship at 11:00 am. Bring chairs and blankets for sitting on, and food to share. The barbecue will be fired up and grilled items (hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers) will be offered.