Help us celebrate our church accomplishments in 2017:
73
5th-12th graders participated in Daycamp, Young Life camp, or the San Francisco mission trip.
500th
anniversary of the Reformation was celebrated throughout the year, culminating in a Sunday series, “The Rose Still Blooms.”
3000
people were given food and fun and new friends at our nine Neighborhood Gatherings.
359
families have accessed the Bethel food pantry (Food for Lane County) since July 1st.
178
Individuals have received clothing from the Bethel boutique since August.
$21,970
was raised for new siding and for the painting the exterior of the Parish Hall.
$289
is the amount by which Bethesda ended 2017 in the black.
21
non-church groups meet weekly or monthly in our facilities.
110
kids and volunteers participated in Vacation Bible School this past summer.
2515
Little Sprouts bags were distributed to four local schools in the Bethel area.
Thank you all for the many ways that you contributed to God’s mission in the world through Bethesda in 2017. Your time, your sharing of your talents, and your generosity has been life-transforming for so many in our community!