by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Mar 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Instead of a usual article this month, I want to share some of the questions I’m thinking about as we approach the next few months. As more of our members receive their second dose of the vaccine, will they be ready to come back to church? How long will it take for a...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Mar 8, 2021 | Reflections
Dear Bethesda, I spent the last week on vacation. During that time off, I got to spend a few days in Sunriver. The weather was glorious! Clear blue skies and lots of sunshine. Days like that are good for the soul and good for refreshment and rejuvenation. Lots of long...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Mar 4, 2021 | Class Summaries
I want to thank everyone who took the time to participate in the recent class that I offered. I want to highlight a few things from the class. First, I want to apologize because I accidentally didn’t record the last session (session 6) which also means I didn’t get...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Feb 22, 2021 | Reflections
“It’s just my cross to bear.” Maybe you have uttered these words or maybe you have heard them spoken by a friend or family member. We all have moments in life where we feel like we are carrying a heavy burden. But that heavy burden isn’t necessarily “our cross.”...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Feb 9, 2021 | Reflections
When I was in college, a popular a cappella group came to sing in our gymnasium. With permission, I took my place to watch the concert not with my friends, but behind the person who was in charge of the sound for the concert. I watched intently as he made adjustments...
