Pool Party There will be a Pool Party today from 3 – 7 p.m. at The Sherrod’s home (2667 Lawnville Road, Kingston 717-4881) for Children and Youth. Hamburgers and hotdogs provided; you bring dessert, drink or other food. Children 5th grade this fall and under should be accompanied by an adult. Building Plans Comments or Questions? Joe Coen and Frank Harris will be at the front of the sanctuary following the service today to hear any comments or answer questions about the building plans. Hymn Sing and Ice-Cream Social You are all invited to make a joyful noise to the Lord at our Annual Hymn Sing on Sunday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. After the singing, we will adjourn to the Fellowship Hall for cookies and ice-cream. If you are interested in making homemade ice cream, please contact Nelda Toon at 376-5370. Prayer Concerns
Smokies Hike – Little Brier Gap Trail Join us as we hike the Little Greenbrier Gap Trail on September 4. The hike will be 2.6 miles round trip and is described in the guide book as "a short country lane hike on a broad old road bed that ascends, but only slightly." We will depart from Bethel shortly after the conclusion of the morning service and return to Kingston around supper time. Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes to change into before leaving, as well as a picnic lunch and snacks. If you have any questions, please call Mark Banker at 376-2118. This should be a great hike for both young and old alike. Playhouse Trip Please sign up for our upcoming trip to the Cumberland County Playhouse to see "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Sunday, October 9th at 2:30 p.m. We will carpool from Bethel leaving the parking lot at 2:00 p.m. More details later. Rev. Pat Harvey’s Installation Next Sunday, Rev. Patricia Harvey, former Parish Associate at Bethel will be installed as Associate Pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Knoxville at the 11:00 a.m. service. All are welcome! The Pastor and Pastor Emeritus will participate on the installation commission. Rev. Bill Shenk will preach at Bethel next Sunday. Music Thank You Thank you to Phil Walsh and Kay Hamrick for providing special music for us today. Kay Hamrick has had a long career in music in the Oak Ridge area. Some of her activities have included directing the Oak Ridge High School chorus and the Kern Methodist Church choir, as well as teaching voice at Roane State Community College. She completed her M. S. degree in music while raising her family. Congregational Meeting Please mark your calendars for a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 18. Roane Choral Society Roane Choral Society will begin rehearsing our Thirty-Third Season on Monday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m. We have some wonderful things in store this year, including a concert season that includes our annual Christmas and Valentine's Day concerts and our Spring Patriotic concert that will feature the 572nd United States Air Force Band! New members will be welcomed during the first three rehearsals. You do not have to read music to be a part of this group - just a fun-loving spirit and a love of singing! For more information, please contact Jerri Zurcher at 376-6710. Lock Your Cars! There has been a string of vehicle break-ins on Sunday mornings in Kingston. This is just a reminder to leave your valuables at home and be sure to lock your cars when you come to church on Sunday mornings and any other time you are out. Peacemaking Project Ideas – Please Give Us Your Input What peacemaking project needs Bethel’s support? In October, we will receive the Peacemaking Offering. A portion of this offering will fund a project Bethel chooses. Session makes the final project decision but would like input from the congregation on the projects to be considered. Examples of projects are:
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