"*" PLEASE STAND

     Prelude................................................Loretta Johnston

     Invocation.............................................Rev. Anne Manson

*    Hymn (Page 4).............................."All Glory, Laud, and Honor"

*    Opening Sentences...........................................Rev. Manson

     Confession of Sin (Page 5)..................................Rev. Manson

*    Psalm 84 (Page 6)
     (or Page 41 in Prayer Book and Hymnal)...............Rev. Manson

     First Lesson: 1 Kings 8: 1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, and 41-43.................
     .....................................................Frederic Underwood

     Second Lesson (Epistle): Ephesians 6:10-20.................Nancy Talley

     Third Lesson (Gospel): John 6:56-59..........................Peter Cook



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     Prayers.....................................................Rev. Manson

*    Hymn & Collection (Page 7).............................."Amazing Grace"

     Introduction of the Special Singers........................Ian Williams


SPECIAL MUSIC

AMY CALL AND STEVEN MURRAY

     Report from the Treasurer..........................Wingate Mackay-Smith

     Report from the Board......................................Mr. Williams

     Introduction of the Speaker................................Mr. Williams


THE ADDRESS

MR. HOWARD MEANS

GUEST SPEAKER

     We welcome Mr. Howard Means, a former magazine editor and
newspaper columnist.  Mr. Means is the author or co-author of eight books,
including Colin Powell: A Biography, the novel CSA, and most recently, The
Avenger Takes His Place: Andrew Johnson and the 45 Days That Changed the
Nation.  He has also assisted with more than 20 other titles, ranging from
best-selling memoirs by George Tenet, Robert Baer and Michael Deaver to
business advice from Vanguard founder, John C. Bogle.  The topic of his talk
today will be his book-in-progress, Right Fresh from Heaven-John Chapman
a.k.a. Johnny Appleseed: The Myth and The American Story, forthcoming
from Simon & Schuster.  Mr. Means and his wife, Candy, live in Millwood.

*    Hymn (Page 8)......................."All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"

*    Benediction.................................................Rev. Manson

*    Postlude..................................................Mrs. Johnston

     Adjournment to share a picnic lunch....................................



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SERVICE

Officiant:  The Reverend Anne Manson

Lectors:    Peter Cook                Ushers:    John Lathrop
            Rev. Anne Manson                     Michael L. McKay
            Nancy Talley                         E. Hawley Van Wyck
            Dr. Frederic B. Underwood            Susan Van Wyck

Organist:   Loretta Johnston



Deep appreciation to all who help Bethel throughout the year.

Upcoming Events:

Raise the Roof Party - September 13, 2009, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Christmas at Old Bethel - Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service - Sunday,
December 20, 2009, at 5:00 PM

Board Members:       Ian R.D. Williams, President
                     Peter J. Cook, Vice President
                     Prudence Squier, Secretary
                     Wingate Mackay-Smith, Treasurer
                     Tamson Stone-Conrad
                     Mary Farland
                     Rebecca W. McCoy
                     Ann A. McIntosh
                     Beverly B. McKay

Christ Episcopal Church, Millwood Announcement:
Following the 10:30 AM service at Christ Church on August 30, 2009, there
will be a program in the Bishop's Chapel about the church campus and
planning for future needs.  Joe Kalbach of Winchester's First Presbyterian
and Tom McFillen, who was instrumental in the Millwood Country Club
renovations, will give a short description of their successful projects and
answer questions.  Please come!