by Pastor Tom | Mar 1, 2021 | Reflections
Our bedtime devotionals this past year have been “Indescribable” and “How Great is our God” by Louis Giglio. They are subtitled as “100 devotions about God & Science.” Our kids enjoy the fun facts about creation while we also...
by Pastor Tom | Feb 15, 2021 | Reflections
Have you ever given up “trying to be good” for Lent? It’s pretty easy. It actually comes quite naturally! Last Sunday we began a new adult education series with a great discussion of grace and law. A common misconception of Christianity is that of a...
by Pastor Tom | Feb 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
This article may also be found in the 2020 Annual Report of the Congregation. Dear Bethesda, We’ve had a few years together, but not like this one! One year ago we were putting together plans for Lent and Easter, excited for a new Palm Sunday idea: one joint worship...
by Pastor Tom | Jan 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
“The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to the people of Israel, saying: In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe a day of complete rest, a holy convocation commemorated with trumpet blasts. You shall not work at your occupations; and you...
by Pastor Tom | Dec 2, 2020 | Christmas
During the Sundays in Advent we will dwell in Mary’s story. Our focus scripture for this Receiving, Responding, Rejoicing season includes the encouragement to “let the word of Christ dwell in you richly” (Colossians 3:16). No doubt, Mary is a wonderful witness to this...
