Bethany Friends,

 

Christ is risen! Alleluia! Attached is the bulletin for the 2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER - GOOD NEWS - THERE ARE 7 SUNDAYS OF EASTER!

 

For our prayers:

 

Tom Schoop is very glad to be home after more than a week in the hospital. Pat has an honorary title of RN now as she is in charge of his 3x/day IV treatments for the next few weeks. The goal is to knock out a very resistant strain of staphylococous (not sure I spelled that right, but its nasty). We pray for continuing increase in strength and stamina for Tom, and for both Tom and Pat to find the joy the risen Christ gives in each and every day.

 

Bethany Lutheran Church will host a memorial service tomorrow, Saturday, April 6, at 1 PM for Destiney Fortin. You are invited to be present to support her family as they remember her life, mourn the loss of her life on earth, and rejoice in her new life in Christ.

 

Sandra DuBois (Judy Scott's daughter) has been found to have a new tumor on her liver and will receive radiation treatment the week after next. It was caught early and her other tumors are stable or shrinking significantly so she remains in the trial. We pray with continued hope that Sandra's next scan (in May) will show reduction or absence of tumors.

 

Baby Serena Jean is doing very well in NICU and may be able to go home in another week! Praise God for her growth and progress!

 

Clay Ching is feeling a LOT better and not so run down. There still are not a lot of answers from the doctors and many mysteries to be solved, but we pray that Clay will continue to grow stronger and regain good health.

 

Jill Kerton is suffering from mobility issues due to pain in her knee and legs, continuing vision challenges, and now is battling a UTI as well.  We pray for Jill to have relief from pain, for doctors to find appropriate treatments, and the ability for Jill to get needed rest and sleep.

 

We pray for all who are suffering from colds and other respiratory illnesses this spring that they find needed rest and emerge strong and well again!

 

Jesus is alive, and so shall we live,

 

Pastor Janeen

Pastor's Message

Bethany Lutheran Church

Janeen Smith, Pastor ~ 26418 Mountain Highway E, Spanaway, WA ~ 253-847-8801