CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
On
Sunday, September 13, there will be a meeting of the congregation immediately after worship.
The purpose of this meeting is to hear a report from the nominating committee and elect 4 new elders and 1 trustee to the class of 2029.
At this meeting, nominations may also be made from the floor with the nominee's permission. Thank you to Bethel's Nominating Committee: Julie Barber, Chuck Bunch, Rebecca Pierce, Jan Rybka, and Elaine Steele.
Those on the Active Roll may vote.
You must be present to vote.
Proposed Class of 2029: Julie Barber, Joe Pierce, Amy Rourke, Carol Whitnall
Proposed Trustee: Chuck Bunch
Class of 2026: Kathy Banker, Julie Barber, Rebecca Pierce, Alfred Rybka
Class of 2027: Dianne Griffith, Paul Jackson, Gary Lemasters, Cynthia Wakefield
Class of 2028: Joe Coen, Suzanne Lukat, Joni Morgan, Fred Swindler
Trustees: Mike McElhinney (chair), Adam Badger, Jim Hines (rotating off)
JOIN THE CHOIRS!!
You are invited to sing with Bethel’s Chancel Choir and to ring with Bethel’s Bell Choir.
Music practice resumes on Wednesdays, at 5:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively. Low key, high enthusiasm, all ages, all abilities, come to contribute to vibrant worship. Make a joyful noise to the Lord.
Bells start Sept 9. Choir starts soon.
HOME FOOD COLLECTION
For the month of September our focus is on
Instant Potatoes,
Rice & Pasta Sides.
These and other non-perishable food items can be brought in throughout the month and placed in the HOME collection basket in the Gathering Area.
Our in-worship collection will be
Sunday September 20.
Thank you for supporting our local food pantry efforts to help needy families in our community.
BETHEL’S CALENDAR RADAR
Also on Bethel’s calendar:
Wednesday, September 9: Practice resumes Bell choir, 7pm
Saturday, September 12: Kingston Lakeside Market, 9 to 12
Sunday, September 13: Four-week Adult Sunday School class begins, 9:30am
Sunday, September 13: Congregational meeting after worship
Sunday, September 20: Hands of Mercy Food Pantry collection, potatoes rice pasta sides
Sunday, September 20: Session meeting after worship
Sunday, September 27: Bethel Family Picnic, @Coens, East Kingston, 4 to 6
Tuesday, September 29: Family Promise Community Info Meeting, Harriman, 6:30pm
Sunday, October 18: Small & Mighty Board Game Olympics @Farragut Pres. 4pm
Sunday, October 18: Session meeting after worship
Saturday, October 24: Presbyterian Women - Retreat @John Knox
Saturday, October 24: Love Kitchen at Rockwood Presbyterian
Sunday, November 15: Session meeting after worship
Sunday, November 15: Small & Mighty Thanksgiving @Farragut Pres. 4pm
Saturday, November 21: Last Kingston Lakeside Market for the season, 9 to 12
Sunday, December 6: Hanging of the Greens worship & Fellowship Lunch
Friday, Feb 26, to Sunday, Feb 28: Youth Summit @John Knox
Sunday, February 28: Recital Series, Schubert’s Mass in G, 3pm
MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE - ALL SUMMER LONG
The chancel choir and the bell choir will take a break during the summer.
If you would like to provide special music during Sunday worship, please contact
Judy Yeaworth. Instrumentalists, vocals, bell quartets, and joyful noise enthusiasts – be encouraged!
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SURVEY
The 226th General Assembly approved the creation of a new Social Witness Policy on Artificial Intelligence and Faith. As part of the work of the writing team, company AMCL worked with Research Services to create a (5-10 min) survey for distribution to all Presbyterian congregations and mid councils. General Presbyter Wendy Neff asks that this survey link be shared with congregations: Click
HERE to take the survey.
This short anonymous survey is an opportunity to let your voice be heard.
KINGSTON LAKESIDE FARMERS MARKET
If you're new to our area, following are a few things to know about the market:
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The market was started in 2020 by volunteers from and financial backing (internet and advertising-related costs) by Bethel as a community outreach initiative, with support from the City of Kingston.
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The market is currently managed by volunteers from Bethel.
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The market provides a selling platform for local farmers, prepared food vendors, and craftsmen in a wholesome community-centric environment.
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The market is considered to be a significant part of Bethel's commitment to being an Earth Care congregation (one of the tenets of Earth Care congregations is to integrate care for the earth into their outreach ministries – establishment of the market achieved this by encouraging local farmers/growers to produce crops to sell at the market).
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If you are interested in learning more about the market, you can visit their website by clicking HERE.
HYGENE ITEMS NEEDED
The church is collecting travel size hygiene items for
Shower Ministry Hygiene Kits.
We are most in need of deodorant, shave cream, lotion, shampoo & conditioner. Full size towels are also needed. Please drop off items on the bench outside the church office.
Thank you for supporting this community ministry.
MIRACLE CLOTHS
Windows, Mirrors, glass of all kinds - everyone has them, but are they clean and streak free? They can be if you use Miracle Cloths!
Get two – one for the car and one for the house. Suggested donation: $6 for 1, $10 for 2.
Available in the church office.
All proceeds to the Building Fund.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CLOSET
The church has medical equipment available to loan. If you need a walker, cane, bedside commode, toilet riser or bath bench for an upcoming medical procedure
check with the church office. We also accept donations of medical equipment.
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