Open Table and Wednesday Evening Suppers
Our Wednesday Suppers will begin on Oct. 21 and continue for five weeks–through Nov. 18. All are invited to come at 6 p.m. for fellowship and a meal provided by Brenda Turner and Ben Lichti. There are no programs planned for after the meals except for the meal on Nov. 11, which will be followed by our Open Table all-age Bible study. There is no charge to attend the Wednesday evening meals. Financial contributions toward meal costs are welcome and appreciated.
Note from the BCMC Board: At the recent congregational meeting we heard general affirmation for an AV project that would improve the sound quality for both in-person and on-line worshippers as well as improve the usability of the Fellowship Hall for various types of gatherings. Some people expressed concerns about the cost of the proposed project. The board considers these proposed improvements an accessibility justice issue and, with cost concerns in mind, is developing a firm proposal to bring to the congregation for a vote at a special congregational meeting on Oct. 25. Please reach out to a board member with your questions and comments as we continue to move forward together: Bill Eash, Dennis Loepp, Carolyn Penner, Elaine Schurr, Kathryn Simmons, Frank Stucky, Marvin Thieszen, Margaret Toews, Tim Voth, John Waltner
The Hospitality Commission is excited to announce a BCMC potluck on November 15 in Fellowship Hall with serving starting around 11:45 a.m. Please bring your favorite food/s to share and your own table service. There will be a separate table of gluten free options provided by Susie Swartley. HC will provide water and coffee. Bethel College students have been invited to join us!
Calling All Singers!
We welcome anyone who enjoys singing to join us for Wednesday evening rehearsals from 7:30-8:30 and on Sunday mornings approximately twice a month. Our first Sunday to sing during worship will be Sept. 13. For more information, please feel free to contact Will Wiebe-Friesen, music co-coordinator.
Pastor Joanna’s schedule is shifting a bit as she begins teaching a section of Basic Issues in Faith and Life at Bethel College this semester. Her “day” off will be Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Her 1887 Cafe hours will be 11:45-1:30 each Wednesday.
This fall, plan to join Joanna for a Bible study on the book of Revelation. We will meet on Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. in Room 14 during the months of September and October (September 3-October 29).
