by Pastor Tom | Aug 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
I pray you are enjoying a lovely summer. I’m writing in between the chaotic wonders of Vacation Bible School and the upcoming youth trip to Seattle. It is such a joy to be a youth pastor for life! As I mentioned in a recent sermon, we have no idea what growth...
by Pastor Tom | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
This July, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding. Did you know Bethesda was founded just over 125 years ago?(Dec. 1900) Big milestones, indeed, for two of the most significant gifts in our life together! This anniversary, on the heels of...
by Pastor Tom | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hello House of Mercy, What a life-giving few weeks we’ve had in the Easter season, especially as we’ve welcomed several new members into our congregation. As we prepare to bless and celebrate our high school graduates, and as the school year ends in a blur and summer...
by Pastor Tom | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
“When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was...
by Pastor Tom | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends in Christ, Throughout this season of Lent, our worship has centered on the simple yet powerful prayer Jesus taught us: “Our Father in heaven…” Week by week, we’ve listened to His invitation to pray for God’s kingdom, to seek daily bread, and to...
