All third graders (fourth and fifth graders who have not completed the KEY class in the past are also welcome) are invited to participate in our KEY Class program that is designed to prepare them for meaningful worship with their families. The KEY Class (Knowledge Empowers You) will unlock the meaning of worship and discuss the impact it can have on their lives. Children of these ages should receive a letter and registration form explaining the class. The KEY Class will begin this Sunday, Aug. 21, and will end on Oct. 4. Students will learn about key aspects of worship, how to use their bibles, and develop their relationship with Christ.

Students will be dropped off in room 236 prior to the 8:45 a.m. service and parents may pick them up in room 214. If children are staying for Sunday school, please make sure you specify that at sign-in.

We hope that all of our children will participate in some part of worship. It is our hope that all of our little loved ones will experience the love of Jesus and choose to continue a life filled with Christ. If you have any questions, or would like to get involved with Children's Church, please contact Children's Ministries at  843-873-1230.

Children's Ministry has a few areas left where teachers are needed for the fall. Please consider helping in these important areas of the church. It is vital that we have the volunteers to be able to teach our children about the power and love of God.

Elementary Sunday School (this is not an every week commitment)

First Grade:  Need one more teacher to complete a second team

Fourth Grade:  Need two more to have a second team

Fifth Grade:  Need one more to complete a second team

Bethany NOW Wednesday Nights

Preschool Bible Story (6:45 - 7:30) - lead teacher

K - 2nd grade Bible Study (6:00 - 6:45) - lead teacher

If you would like to help, please contact the Children's Ministries office as soon as possible at 843-873-1230.

Dear Bethany Friends,  it is with regret that I officially inform you of the resignation of Ed Schneider our Music Ministries Director. Ed has been a valuable part of the ministry team at Bethany. The last Sunday that Ed will be at Bethany will be August 28. He will lead both services and he will also greet the congregation as they leave the service.

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee would like to present Ed with a "Love Offering" as a thank you for his years of service at Bethany. If you would like to contribute to the love offering, you may drop a check in the offering plate; place cash in an offering envelope, dropping it in the offering plate; or donate online through PushPay (text BethanyUMC to 77977). Whichever method you choose, please note "Love Offering for Ed Schneider" in the memo line. Thank you for all you do for Bethany.

The new school year has begun and a new opportunity for intense and comprehensive Christian adult education is immediately at hand. Alpha Omega begins this week on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. in room 128. Come and see.No registration necessary.

Have you noticed the Thank You Board at the bottom of the main staircase? Bethany's Stewardship Committee invites you to share what you are thankful for at Bethany. It can be an individual, a group, an event, truly anything you are thankful for! There are so many good things happening around our church we want to spread the joy! We have seen lots of good ones added this week! Pens are paper are in the basket below the board. Put something up there today!

There is a new online way to make monetary donations to Bethany.  You can enroll by texting Bethany UMC to 77977. You will receive a one-time reply containing a link to give to Bethany UMC. Please be aware that msg & data rates may apply. For full terms & conditions please visit https://pushpay.com/terms . For the privacy policy please visit https://pushpay.com/privacy . For help reply HELP or STOP to cancel.