by Pastor Tom | Mar 17, 2025 | Community
Two World War II memorial bronze plates were discovered as stolen from our memorial park. The plates include the church’s name, and contain the names of dozens of veterans from Bethesda, including some who were killed in action. The memorial was installed over...
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...
by Pastor Tom | Jun 21, 2024 | Community
Grace and Peace, Bethesda! What a great day we shared on May 19, welcoming four teenagers to the waters of baptism and, including them, 17 new members to Bethesda! Be sure to check out their bios in this newsletter. As I write this, I’m anticipating the dedication for...
by Pastor Tom | May 21, 2024 | Community
Grace and Peace, Bethesda! It’s a great month to be the church! On May 4th we will welcome our neighbors for Bingo and Star Wars-themed fun. The following weekend we will celebrate mothers and women who have nurtured our lives and faith. The choir and praise band will...
by Pastor Tom | Apr 11, 2024 | Community
“My own plans are made. While I can, I sail east in the Dawn Treader. When she fails me, I paddle east in my coracle. When she sinks, I shall swim east with my four paws. And when I can swim no longer, if I have not reached Aslan’s country, or shot over the edge of...
by Pastor Tom | Mar 2, 2024 | Community
Grace and Peace, Bethesda! A blessed Lent and Easter season to you! Thus far we have heard from two of our Wednesday evening faith speakers. Ardelle Howell and Sarah Peterson shared how Jesus brought them through storms in life. Steve Hammerquist, Paul Jorgensen, and...
