Announcements

1.  MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BANQUET-  Tickets are now on sale for the annual Mother & Daughter Banquet on May 10th. Our theme this year is "Herstory:  Being All You Can Be" and will feature castles, royalty, and a delightful program by professional storyteller, Marie Ringenberg. We will start the evening at 5 p.m. with a basket auction and refreshments, then at 5:30, cross over the drawbridge into a castle for a feast served by handsome men.  Afterwards, it’s back to the sanctuary to hear fascinating stories by Marie.  Remember, all women are daughters, so join us for a fanciful evening and invite your favorite fair ladies to join in the fun. ($15 for adults, $8 for children 5-12 and children under five are free.)

2. CALLING ALL GRADUATES- We would like to honor this year’s graduates from kindergarten, 8th grade, high school, college/universities, or any other certifications. Please send the following information by May 9th to the church office info@bfvumc.org:

•    Graduate's name (child/grandchild or anyone you want to acknowledge)
•    School from which they are graduating
•    Future plans- (more schooling, job, etc.)
•    A picture of the graduate

We look forward to honoring their accomplishments during worship service on May 18th.

3.  FILL THE TRUCK – The Northern Illinois Conference Board of Global Ministries is coordinating with Midwest Mission to organize its annual conference collection drive for Midwest Mission’s most needed items. Throughout the month of May, we will be collecting these items at Bethany so that we can bring them to the conference in June. Flyers are available in the narthex with a list of items required for personal dignity kits. Please place your donations in the designated bin in the breezeway. Thank you for your support!

4. USHERS & COMMUNION SERVERS NEEDED- Join our team of worship service volunteers! We still need several more people to usher on Sundays and help with serving communion. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the hallway.