SC UMW Annual Meeting
Growing in Blessedness

Bethany is the host site for the 44th annual SC United Methodist Women Annual Meeting this weekend.
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. Please take time to welcome all of our visitors.

For more information, to get a registration form, or to volunteer contact
Betsey Myers at 843-871-2442 or email at [email protected] 
 

Thanksgiving Baskets 
Bethany's Local Missions Committee is collecting food to distribute to Dorchester Country families in need this Thanksgiving. If you or someone you know is in need of a basket, please call Elizabeth Brown at 843-873-1230 prior to Nov. 4.

Thanksgiving Food Basket Donations Needed
Please prayerfully consider donating generously. Donations should be placed  in the basket at the bottom of the wooden stair case no later than Wednesday, Nov. 10.

Needed Items:
4 lb. bag of sugar                                                                                                                   
14.5 oz. can of green beans       
14.5 oz. can of corn                                                                                                 
Stuffing mix 
2 lb. bag of rice                                                                                                                     
15 oz. can of sweet potatoes
16 oz. can of cranberry sauce                      
1 pkg. (24 ct.) family size tea bags
 
If you wish to make a donation towards the purchase of turkeys, you can write a check to Bethany and write "turkey" on the memo line. Thank you in advance for your caring generosity. 


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].

 
Children's Sabbath
Come worship with the children of Bethany on Oct. 30 at either the 8:45 or 11:15 a.m. services in the Sanctuary.  Bethany's children are a big part of this special day! Children's Ministries wants the congregation to see just how talented and special these little ones are. The children will be conducting every part of the service, from music to greeters, to readers of scripture. 

Fall Festival 
Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend the Children's Ministry Fall Festival on Oct. 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot. There will be Games, Face Painting, Inflatables, a Cake walk, Trunk or Treat and more! We are looking for groups to help make this an exciting event. Please consider sponsoring a Trunk or Treat spot or a game. For more information, contact Children's Ministries at [email protected].

United Methodist Men BBQ Fundraiser
The UMM are selling tickets during October for Pork BBQ to-go plates to be picked up on Sunday, Oct. 30 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.  Tickets are available in adult Sunday classes or outside the kitchen on Sundays after worship services and Wednesday nights at Bethany NOW. Tickets are $9 each for a plate, which includes BBQ pork, bakes beans, coleslaw and brownie. You can also buy by the pound by purchasing 2 tickets.

The pork will be prepared by Pit Master Russ Cornette who has been featured on Pit Wars and is the chef at Queology in downtown Charleston.
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.