What’s Happening
may 24
8:30-11:00
Join us for a scrumptious meal together, along with connection and inspiration as we hear from Liz Mackie on the topic of Your Story for His Glory.
Tickets are $10 and are bound to sell-out fast!
may 25
Grades 3-7 are welcome to a FREE pizza lunch and a dodgeball tournament after service on the 25th. We’ll also celebrate our Grade 6 grads!
Click here to register and to let us know of any dietary restrictions.
Let the games begin!
may 27 – NEW DATE
If you’re available the morning of Tuesday, May 27th, please join us as we come together on Serve Day to take care of our church home. There’s a lot to do—both indoors and outdoors. After the tasks are done, we’ll share a meal together.
Click here to sign up and serve with us on the 27th. We look forward to a great morning together!
may / june
“Grandcamps,” as we’ve come to know them, are being offered again this year in ON (May 30-Jun 1) & AB (Jun 6-8). These camps allow you focused, intentional time with your grandchildren.
Click here for more information and/or to register.
may 30-jun 1
Grades 6-12 are invited to our Bethany Youth Spring Retreat! The cost is $125 for the weekend and that will cover transportation, food and fun! Sponsorship is available if needed.
There are only 85 spots available, so be sure to register early to avoid disappointment. Click here for more info and here to register.
may 31
Don’t miss our last breakfast of the season on May 31st! Come enjoy great food, meaningful conversation, and a powerful discussion on “Loving Your Enemies.”
Tickets are just $5, and it’s FREE for all youth (17 and under) and first-time guests. Bring a friend, bring your appetite, and leave inspired. Click here to register by noon, Thursday, May 29th.
june 1
If you’re new to Bethany, we’d love to invite you to a special lunch on the 1st! It’s a great opportunity to learn more about our community and connect with some of our staff and Elders over a meal.
Please click here to register and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. We look forward to meeting you!
june 3
Bethany’s Library is launching a summer reading challenge for kids and we have a special surprise in store for those who complete it – custom book bags! We have the fabric, but we need experienced sewers to help us stitch them together.
Please join us on Tuesday, June 3, from 9:30–11:30 AM. If you can bring a sewing machine and a heavy-duty needle, even better!
Click here to sign up and help make the magic happen. Thank you for using your skills to support young readers!
jun 8
We are so thankful to be celebrating 75 years this June and want to celebrate with you!
Please stay for a meal after service on the 8th as we celebrate the faithfulness of God to Bethany Chapel.
jun 8 – Jul 20
This summer, our library is starting a reading challenge for children 2-12. The challenge is to read for at least 15 minutes per day, for 40 days, in a book from Bethany’s library.
There will be progress stickers after every 4th day, and a special recognition sticker every 10 days. (All awarded at the library on Sundays.) At the end of the challenge, there will be a special celebration and giveaway for those who complete it!
You can register in the library starting Sunday, May 18th (as well as each Sunday up until the “Read and Shine” challenge begins).
JULY 7-11
Spot are filling up for our annual Drama Camp this summer! The camp runs: Mon 8:30-4:00, Tues-Thurs 9:00-4:00 and Fri 9:00-3:30. The week ends with a performance at 2:30 that all can attend. The cost is $110/child. Morning & afternoon snacks are provided. Click here to register.
july 21-25
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Kids from age 3 to Grade 6 will be guided through the ultimate Alaskan adventure at our Vacation Bible School camp (VBS) this summer.
Registration is now open for both campers and volunteers (there are many volunteer positions we need filled). Make this a summer they’ll remember!
current needs
At half-way through May, our pantry has already seen as many visitors as the entire month last year! The needs are great and we are most appreciative of the generous support of our Bethany family.
We have just updated the list of the most needed items for our pantry as we are out of a number of food & non-food items. If you are in a position to be able to assist, please click here for the list. Thank you for your ongoing support!
renovation project
Please click here for information on our upcoming Renovation Project that was approved at the Special Meeting before the AGM.