Community Life Ministry
Annual Report
Having served as Community Life co-chairs since the
council restructuring, it is with much enthusiasm that we write our annual
report. The new model, led by Robyn
Winegardner, allowed each ministry a regular opportunity to interact with one
another for sharing ideas, creating support, and asking for help when needed.
The spiritual energy during those meetings became contagious.
Our year began looking for a coffee coordinator for Sunday mornings. Terre Chocholaty eagerly
stepped forward to assume the leadership role and immediately oversaw the
research, buying and installation of a new brewing system. Pastor Rick sought
out our help in organizing a cake reception on Pentecost Sunday that was well received. An 80th birthday celebration was arranged for Dorothy
Meyer, one of Bethel’s Associates in Ministry. Angela Sherrill was the guest of
honor at a baby shower hosted by the
women of Bethel. A warm welcome for baby girl Madison! Laura Leonard
volunteered to oversee the organizing of the Supper Club and its continued success. Scott, Connie and Blake
Anderson organized an Oktoberfest Picnic
that was enjoyed by many. Proceeds were designated for Bethel’s Youth for their
trip to Atlanta for the National Convention. Mary Lynne Schoenbeck began
offering career counseling for
Bethel members and the community.
Continued activities included the Evergreens and Women’s Luncheon under
the guidance of Dorothy Meyer, Saturday
Morning Walking group led by
Janice Martinson, Rosemarie Reichard’s Heart
to Heart, the Women’s Spring Retreat
organized by Cindy Arnett, Craft Night
with Marion Francis and the Men’s Prayer
Breakfast under Fred Haber, whose leadership and presence will be greatly
missed.
Still in the planning stages is the proposed outside
patio area for Sunday morning coffee
hour and fellowship. We anticipate this to be an exciting project, and are
eager to speak to all who would like to participate.
We have been blessed to have overseen these
community-building activities and thank Robyn Winegardner for her creativity
and enthusiasm as Ministry Team Chair. It has been a very enriching experience
to serve under her leadership.
Working together in His love,
Joanne Manzi and Karen Fox