Bethany UMC Seeks Communications Director
Bethany United Methodist Church is seeking a full-time Communications Director. Responsibilities include managing and supervising external and internal communications including print and electronic media, and providing creative and marketing support to staf , church ministries and church members regarding BUMC programs and ministries. Other responsibilities include managing social media accounts, a promotional budget and support staff, updating the website, designing graphics and the church newsletter using the Adobe Suite of products.   
Requirements include a bachelor degree in communications, marketing or related field. Must be proficient in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and WordPress. 

If you have any questions regarding the position please call Jenny Murrie at 843-475-1651 or email  [email protected]. Please send resumes to Mandy Killiri at [email protected] by Sept. 26.

Autumn Tea Room
The Tea Room is One Week Away
We still need your help! There are still many spots available for volunteer sign up at the Tea Room.
The Tea Room raises thousands of dollars to support local and global missions. This cannot happen without your help. No experience is necessary! The sign-up boards have been moved to the Narthex outside of the Sanctuary. Please sign up today!

Towels Missing From The Kitchen
If you have borrowed dish towels from the kitchen to use, please return them by Friday, Sept. 30. Many are missing that had just been replaced and they are needed for the Autumn Tea Room that starts Oct. 3!

Tea Room on Saturday Oct. 8
The Saturday Team Room has been cancelled due to the lack of volunteer participation. Thank you for understanding.

SC UMW Annual Meeting
Oct. 21-22 Bethany will be the host site for the 44th annual SC United Methodist Women Annual Meeting.
The event, which is hosted by Charleston District UMW, will include Bible study, workshops, worship and communion, and fellowship opportunities.
There will be over 400 members present from around the state. The weekend will be a busy one for all of Bethany's UMW with many opportunities to volunteer as we serve as hostesses for our sisters from around the state. You are encouraged to get involved in the preparations, volunteer as you are able, register to attend, and plan to spend Oct. 21-22 "Growing in Blessedness".
For more information, to get a registration form, or to volunteer contact
Betsey Myers at 843-871-2442 or email at [email protected] 
 

Sneaker Swap
Recreation Ministries will be accepting your gently used basketball sneakers and tennis shoes for a sneaker swap. Please bring your sneakers and place them in one of the bins in the church gym, welcome center upstairs or the welcome center by the grand staircase downstairs. Players will have a chance to come by the gym and pick out sneakers on Friday, Oct. 14 from6 to 7:30 p.m. You do not have to donate to pick up sneakers. All left over sneakers will be donated to a charitable organization. Call Pam Zanowski in Recreation Ministries with questions. 843-873-7261.

Basketball
Bethany Ball: Registration Open Now To Members

Basketball season is right around the corner! Registration is open to all boys and girls ages 6-12, as well as ages 13-14 for our junior division and 15-17 year-olds for our senior division. Registration opened Sept. 19 for our returning players, as well as Bethany members. Bethany members receive a $10 discount. Registration will open to the general public Monday, Oct. 3. We will once again offer a sibling discount of $10.  Space is limited for each group, so register early.
Register on our website at www. bethanygym.com.
 
Coaches are also needed for all age groups. For questions or additional information, please contact Pam Zanowski at 843-873-7261 or [email protected].

Bethany NOW Dinner Support Schedule
If your class is providing Bethany NOW support, please report to the kitchen no later than 5 p.m. Here's the support schedule for the upcoming Bethany NOW meals:
Sept. 28: Daily Bread / Providence; Oct. 5 and Oct. 1: No Class Help Needed

Sept. 28 Menu:
Meals are $7 for adults and $4 for children, with a family maximum
of $20.
Adult Menu: Cheese Steak Sandwich, Potato Wedges and Salad Bar
Kids Menu: Fish Sticks and Potato Wedges

Reservations can be made by calling the church office at 843-873-1230 by noon each Monday or online at www.bethany-umc.com.


Online Giving

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.