Important Upcoming Events - July 14th, 2023
SUPER SUMMER FUN!
by April Jackson
July 21 — Fish Fry
July 26 — Super Summer Skate! (1:00 to 3:00 p.m.)
July 30 —- Backpack Packing at 9:30 in the Gym
Sunday, August 6 — Special Backpack Blessing
Contact April Jackson (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com) for more info.
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Fish Fry – July 21
Bethlehem needs you to do 3 things to support the Fish Fry on July 21:
1. Buy tickets. We are asking each family to buy at least 10 tickets to use, sell, or give away. Tickets are $15.00 in advance for adults, $18.00 on July 21. Children’s tickets are $10.00 in advance, $12.00 on July 21. Children under 3 are free.
2. Buy a T-shirt for $20.00. Wearing it shows you are a member of the Bethlehem team.
3. Sign up to work. We are asking each individual to sign up to work at least a 2-hour shift. If you don't know what to sign up for we would suggest the serving lines. We need several people to fill these slots. It's inside where it's cool, it's easy, and anyone of any age can do it. Sign-up sheets are in the Gathering Space or use this Sign-Up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a4ca4a72ca3fb6-fish2#/
Thanks in advance for your support.
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Toys Needed for Free Family Fun Zone
If you have any Happy Meal type toys that are new or very gently used, please bring them and place in the tub in the Narthex for Fish Fry Prizes.
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Fish Fry Silent Auction Help Needed
The Fish Fry Silent Auction needs your help. As part of the mission funding efforts of Fish Fry, the Silent Auction relies on local businesses and the congregation for our great auction items. As in the past, we ask that each family help by donating an auction gift or two. Ideas include gift cards, artwork, baskets of goodies, jewelry, venue or event tickets, services, vacation rentals, you name it. Donations can be brought to the church office now or Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening (July 17, 18 or 19) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Banquet Hall or Room 101 (down the hall from Banquet Hall). On Thursday, July 20, items can be delivered from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you donate every year or are new to the auction, please let us know at auction@bethlehemumc.com what you’ll be bringing so we can plan ahead.
If you have questions or need more info, please contact the committee at auction@bethlehemumc.com
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It’s Backpack Time!
This year we have been asked to provide 80 more backpacks than in 2022. Cost to fill a backpack remains $25.00 each. Your donation helps provide a new backpack for a student on their first day of school. Backpacks will be filled on Sunday, July 30 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Gym. If you have questions or need more info, please contact Dana Smyth at 615-794-6721 or dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com