by Pastor Tom | Sep 28, 2023 | Community
Grace and Peace, Bethesda! I pray you’ve had a safe and renewing summer! It’s about time for the fall of the Pac-12 conference…I mean, the fall season at Bethesda. Doesn’t it feel like everything is in transition these days?! Amen for the unchanging mercy of God!...
by Pastor Tom | Jul 10, 2023 | Reflections
Happy July, Bethesda. I have two recent stories to share that I believe help illustrate Bethesda being Bethesda. Let me tell you about Barry and Joanne, and let you consider who may be the Barry and Joanne’s in your life. Barry is a high school youth recently...
by Pastor Tom | Jun 12, 2023 | Sermons
A blessed summer to you, Bethesda! Whether or not you have travel plans for this summer, we all have some treasured vacation memories. Sometimes we get away to rest. Sometimes we get away to carve out special time with loved ones. Sometimes we pack so much activity...
by Pastor Tom | May 1, 2023 | Sermons
A Blessed Easter Season to you, Bethesda! To keep with our spiritual focus, “Crossing From Wilderness to Renewal,” let’s talk a bit about life on the other side of the river Jordan. The Lord has described the new land as “flowing with milk and honey.” Assuming we...
by Pastor Tom | Apr 11, 2023 | Reflections
Easter Sunday usually arrives with great energy and expectations and with many new guests in worship. It might be difficult for many of us to remember that every Sunday is a first impression…for someone. Here are nine thoughts on welcoming guests to Bethesda. This...
