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...
by Pastor Tom | Oct 17, 2022 | Youth
The kids are here, if you want to know them. Our database has 88 children, youth and recent graduates. 25 people have tried the new family Sunday school. Youth group is rebuilding from COVID. We had 25-30 youth between Wednesday and Thursday nights pre-COVID. Over the...
by Pastor Tom | Jul 22, 2022 | Summer
A Beautiful Day You are my rising sun, Lord You are my rising sun Oh! What a beautiful day You are my sunny sky, Lord You are my sunny sky Oh! What a beautiful day You are my setting sun, Lord You are my setting sun Oh! What a beautiful day You are my moonlit night,...
by Pastor Tom | Jun 7, 2022 | Confirmation
This is a reprint from October 2019, updated for 2022. On June 5 we will celebrate the Rite of Confirmation for ten high school students, our first class since preCOVID times. This is one of the banner days in our church year, and a milestone for young people and...
