Friday, June 12, 2009

Congratulations Graduates!

Bethany congratulates it's graduates, Meredith Beeman, Sarah Brinson and Nickey Cannan!

Nickey Cannan graduated from the Craven Community College High School Program, while Meredith Beeman graduated from Meredith College. Sarah Brinson received a law degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Bethany is proud of its graduates.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Third Bethany Movie Night Coming Up July 10

The film Fireproof will be screened at Bethany Movie Night 3, a free event scheduled for Friday, July 10, at 7:00 p.m. A separate movie will be shown for children, and a fully-staffed nursery will be provided. Movie Night is open to the community as well as to Bethany members, who are urged to invite their friends and neighbors. Free refreshments will be served after the screening of the film, and a drawing for a door prize will be held.

Fireproof is a family-friendly film about a firefighter whose marriage is disintegrating because of the way he treats his wife. When the couple prepares for divorce, the firefighter's father challenges him to make a commitment that will save his marriage. While trying to live up to his commitment, he comes to understand God's love and what it means to truly love his wife; but it may be too late to recapture the couple's relationship.

Movie Night 3 will be the third in a series of free movie events over the past several months. Those who attended the first two greatly enjoyed the movies and fellowship, and the third will be a lot of fun, too, so plan to attend. You'll be glad you did!

Group 5 to Hold Yard Sale June 20

Bethany women's Group 5 will hold a yard sale at the church beginning at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, June 20, and ending at 2:00 p.m.

Lunch plates consisting of a hot dog, chips, baked beans, cookie and a soda will be for sale for $5.00 each. Proceeds from the yard sale and lunch sale will be used to provide a fenced area for the nursery.

Church members are asked to begin saving items for the sale. For those who do not have storage space, Group 5 can make arrangements.

Donations of items to the sale are appreciated, but individuals may rent booths there for their own sales.

Amity Christian Church Hosts VBS in July

Vacation Bible School will be held at Amity Christian Church July 6 through July 8, from 9:00 a.m. to noon each day.

Mark it on your calendars and join the fun!

Annual Sunday School Picnic Scheduled for June 28

Bethany's annual Sunday School Picnic will be held at Camp Caroline beginning at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28.

Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided, but those attending are asked to bring side dishes and desserts to be shared. Dinner will be around 5:00 p.m.

Food Collection Resumes June 21

As food pantries experience increased requests for food due to higher unemployment, Bethany is resuming monthly food collection June 21.

The most needed food items include peanut butter, jelly, rice, dry pasta (e.g., macaroni and spaghetti), spaghetti sauce, macaroni-and-cheese boxes, canned fruits, canned meats, pancake mix, pancake syrup, oatmeal and grits.

Collection baskets have been placed in the narthex. Collected items will be taken to the Catholic Church in Oriental for distribution to individuals and families in need of assistance. Please help as you can.