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Bethany’s Substack · Jun 1, 2026

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Bethany Methodist Church · Bethany’s Substack

We are delighted to welcome Lyn, our new Music Director, who will begin with us this coming Sunday.

As Lyn prepares to join our church family, members of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee have arranged a special meet-and-greet on Wednesday, beginning at 5 pm, for those who will work most closely with her in our music ministry.

Because this gathering is intended to help Lyn connect with our music ministry leaders and participants, attendance will be limited to members of the SPRC, Chancel Choir, and Bell Choir.

The entire congregation will have an opportunity to welcome Lyn during fellowship time following worship this Sunday. We encourage everyone to stop by, make introductions, and offer a warm church-family welcome as she begins her ministry among us.

Please join us in praying for Lyn as she starts this new journey and for the music ministry we will share together in the months and years ahead.

Headlines That Won’t Stress You Out

This weekend, hundreds of cyclists rolled through Central Virginia for the annual Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads ride, raising more than $565,000 to support research, treatment, and services for people living with multiple sclerosis. Riders traveled routes stretching from Richmond to Williamsburg, while volunteers and supporters cheered them on every mile of the way.

What makes this story especially encouraging is that it wasn’t driven by corporations or celebrities. It was powered by neighbors, families, churches, friends, and everyday people who decided to turn a weekend bike ride into a force for hope. The event has become a beloved Virginia tradition, bringing communities together around a shared mission to improve lives and move closer to a cure.

In a world that often feels divided, it’s worth celebrating reminders that compassion still moves people, sometimes for 75 miles at a time.

When people pedal together toward a good cause, hope gains momentum.

"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."Hebrews 12:1

Have you ever felt overlooked, forgotten, or invisible? This Sunday, we’ll explore one of the most familiar stories in Scripture: Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10. While the crowd saw a tax collector, Jesus saw a person longing to be known. He stopped, looked up, and called Zacchaeus by name.

In a world where many people wonder if anyone notices them, we’ll be reminded that God sees us completely, loves us deeply, and calls us His own. More importantly, we’ll be challenged to follow Christ’s example by noticing, welcoming, and caring for those around us who may feel unseen.

We’ll lift our voices in worship through two beloved hymns:
Be Thou My Vision
Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Join us this Sunday as we gather to worship the God who sees us, knows us, and sends us out to share His love with others.

Be sure to click the links below to listen and sing along as you prepare your heart for worship this Sunday.

We look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday!

Read the original on bethanymethodistchurch.substack.com

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