United Church Women
A wonderful and fun filled group of women who are active in endeavors that have local and international foci. Beside making thousands of visits to sick and shut-ins, to senior’s homes, they meet for worship and fellowship monthly, With a membership approximately 60, they are an important part of our church’s outreach. They also have a craft group that meets weekly. One of this group’s activities is making crafts to give out at the Christmas Eve Candle-light Service. If you would like more info on the UCW, the president is Ms. Verna Swain.
Men’s Fellowship Club
Each month, over 20 men gather for a meal and fellowship at the Church Hall. But eating a wonderful meal is not all they do. IN past year, they have lead worship some 20 times at five different senior’s homes, visited several churches including bus trips to lead in or take part in worship at Dunville, Clarenville and Arnold’s Cove, sponsored the Mission and Service Fund Tree, delivered Fruit Baskets and held fund-raising events for outreach programs like Scouting. The President is Mr. Lew Cole
Senior Choir
A valuable asset in our worshiping life is the Senior Choir. About 35 members sing in this four part choir. They are always looking for new members. They meet weekly for practice and share in the Annual Christmas Choir Cantata. If you have any questions, please give our choir director/organist, Ms. Leslie Forward, a call. As well, other important parts of the musical program include our three supply organists (Ms. Sharon Dean, Ms. Louise Drover and Ms. Ruth Davidge), Harmony Musical Group, The Three Cousins, The Bethany Music Group as well as a number of other musically gifted individuals including a Blue Grass Duo who have performed twice at our church.
Songbirds
A group of approximately 15 women who gather on Mondays at the manse to sing and share their faith. They have lots of fun and share in worship every three to four weeks. Their director is Rev. Beverly.
Ushering Committee
During October 7, 1996 Bethany established its first Usher
Committee. Under the leadership of the Chief Usher, Bert Parsons. Six ushering team captains offered to serve to enhance and improve ushering at Bethany. This has been a real success story and has been going strong ever since. Today usher captains - Emma Noel and Louise Drover; Audrey Butt; Ron Noel, Bert Parsons and youth captain, Greg Murray have encouraged many congregational members to become involved in ushering, greeting and take up the collection during weekly and special services through-out the year and has become invaluable to our church life. These captains rotate on a monthly basis, keeping things running smoothly and are always on the watch to encourage new members to take part.
Guitar Group meets on Tuesdays at
6:00pm. If you want fun, fellowship and learn how to play or to play with others, this
is a group for you. There is beginner, intermediate and advanced groups.
Church Chums meets on Wednesdays 6:00pm. For youth ages 12 to 18.
Explorers meeting on alternate Fridays at 7:15pm. For youth ages 9 to 12.
Youth Choir meets on alternate Fridays at 6:30pm. For ages 7 and up.
Beginner Choir meets on alternate Fridays at 6:00pm. For ages 3 to 7. Bring along your musical instrument.
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