On a beautiful, warm weekend, we celebrated Bethany's 60th anniversary as a congregation. With some very special guests, beautiful music and delicious food, we celebrated as only the Bethany family can! Please enjoy some photos of our special event!
Bev
Frank and Donna
Fred
Roberta
Robyn
Tamra
Fred and Pam
Jen and Molly
Kathryn and Skip
Kathryn
Kimberly
Gina, Gary and Nancy
Bamboo
Kathy
Garry
Ken
Molly
Pat and Susan
Liz
Melinda and Andy
Kathleen
Freda
Peter
Jorie
Hymn sing!
Hymn Sing!
Kimberly Elliott
Bethany's interim pastor from 2001-2004
Bethany's interim pastor from 2001-2004
More hymns!
Garry Cox
Bethany's pastor from 1981-2000
Bethany's pastor from 1981-2000
Our accompanist Pam, and Roberta reading a few notes from those who could not join us
Robin Crawford
former Parish Associate, perennial guest preacher, and friend of Bethany
former Parish Associate, perennial guest preacher, and friend of Bethany
The end of a lovely afternoon
Happy Anniversary to us!
Picnic Day at Beckner Shelter
Gathering under the banner and around the snocones!
We appreciated the shelter on a very warm day!
Frank made some really special peanut brittle
The super-secret screen for our "Fishing Game" ;)
fellowship around the picnic tables
fellowship around the picnic tables
fellowship around the picnic tables
fellowship around the picnic tables
Some of the "Bethany Aunties" welcome the newest arrival, and sing a blessing
What is a Bethany picnic without snocones and kids?
And what is an anniversary without cake?
Make a wish!
Singing Anne Carlson's Anniversary Song
fellowship around the picnic tables
Some enjoy their 'cones with a spoon!
getting ready for the water balloon toss
the lines are set
Everybody gets a chance to play!
Pastor Kathryn observes the water balloon toss
Great catch Hannah!
Hold on there Amu!
Andy is always ready to toss
splashdown!
Andy and Rory are into the game
holding her own
balloon evasion tactics?
wet or dry, it's a happy day!
it's not necessarily a bad thing if the water balloon breaks!
That was fun, let's play again!
Cynthia catches a balloon intact!
Bamboo makes a great catch!
Giant - and we do mean giant - volleyball
everyone loves a good game of volleyball!
can you spike that thing?
Bamboo, as always, ready to serve
She can fly, too!
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60th Anniversary Celebration ~ September 24-25, 2016