by Pastor Tom | Jan 28, 2025 | Paster Tom
I’m writing this in a haze of holiday activity, when all other matters can “wait until after Christmas.” So, I’m pretending it’s now January 1st and the Oregon Ducks have successfully dispatched their first playoff opponent! For starters, thank you, Bethesda, for a...
by Pastor Tom | Dec 10, 2024 | Advent
Grace and Peace, Bethesda! Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is love and His Gospel is Peace | Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brothers; And in His name, all oppression shall cease —”O Holy Night” Third Stanza The law of Christ is love, as...
by Pastor Tom | Oct 7, 2024 | Book Reviews
Happy Reformation Month, Bethesda! We are proud to be part of the Protestant heritage of Martin Luther and his many partners in the gospel. Their efforts helped clear many theological and institutional obstacles to the mercy of Christ for you! We continue this work,...
by Pastor Tom | Sep 11, 2024 | Summer, Youth
Grace and Peace, Bethesda! I pray your summer has been safe, relaxing and filled with blessings from God. I love the opportunity to go out of town with Bethesda youth, families and friends. It’s such a gift to break routines in order to fill our ordinary days with...
by Pastor Tom | Aug 13, 2024 | Community, Summer
Grace and Peace, Bethesda! August is a funny month to me. On the plus side, the weather is fantastic, anticipation for football season is building, and Paul Jorgensen and I get to celebrate our birthday on the 14th! On the downside, however, is the feeling of summer...
