July 30

Inflation takes its toll.

Bethany has had to raise the suggested minimum donation rates from 1 September 2008. However, some rates have not changed and we have introduced reductions for those who stay for 3 nights especially if they share a room. We hope our guests will understand and still feel that Bethany offers wonderful value to those in The Lord's family.

10 July

Comings and goings
We are delighted to welcome two new hospitality staff into the team. Pui Ling and Jenny. Philip and Joan after several years of commited service to Bethany have decide to move on in March 2009 to follow other leadings. They have meant a lot to many people over this time and will be missed. We have begun the difficult task of finding replacements - see under "Join our team".

5 March

New Director
Welcome to Kwen Ip who has long been a supporter of Bethany. Kwen is also on the leadership of ELIC in Hong Kong

23 January

Quiet Cottage

Because of the addtional facilities that Bethany Lodge provides, we have been able to make Bethany Cottage a place of special quiet. We will only place singles or couples in this building who particularly want a quiet environment for their retreat. Please specifically ask for "Quiet Cottage" if you want to book in to this especially peaceful location.

December 13

Marge Ingrams will join us for 6 weeks in January as an intern from Redcliffe Centre of Mission Training in Britain.

19 November

We have received many blessings and on December 1st 2007 Bethany celebrates all that God has been doing with Bethany through the year. If you can come please join us for the day.

29 September

Playground equipment:
Thanks to a generous donation we have been able to add even more playground equipment. We now have 4 separate well equipped playgrounds.

Philip and Joan take a break
Philip and Joan are in the UK for a few weeks. They will be talking about Bethany in meetings in different parts of England. Contact us if you want more details.

Prayer
Our new "Together" page will have items for prayer and be update regularly. Please keep praying for Bethany and for our Guests.

16 May, 2007

Rob and Elaine Hartland
Rob and Elaine founded Bethany in 1987 and spent 20 years caring for Christian workers and developing Bethany into what it is today. They have now moved to the Philippines to develop member care there. However they want to keep in touch with Bethany and their many, many friends.

Families
Bethany Ministries is keen to ensure that volunteer families working cross-culturally can get a break they can afford. So we now have in place special arrangements for those who are on a no-frills budget. Please email for details.

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