Funeral Ministry

This week we highlight the activities that go on behind the scene when we have a funeral. There are many people involved in this event:

+ the Spiritual Care Team member (Elder) for the month makes sure the building is open, lights are on, candles lit, sidewalks cleared of any snow, and arranges for ushers and a bell ringer; they are an assistant to our Pastor; they also make sure the building is locked up after the service

+ Jim Baker, who oversees our cemetery at Trinity, makes sure the sight for burial is prepped and any needs at Trinity are taken care of; as a member of Bethany you have the privilege of being buried at Trinity; for more information please speak to Jim or call the office and we’ll get you in touch with him

+ our Fellowship Ministry, led by Carole Martin, prepares the Fellowship Hall for a luncheon following the service and burial for the family; if you would like to help provide food or serve on the day of a funeral please contact Carole or the church office

+ Amy Draper is currently leading our email notification ministry; we hope to utilize “mass emails” to inform folks of congregational events; to be reached with these notifications please make sure we have your current email address