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 Deanna Rivera | Jun 22, 2023 | Reflections
When I first opened my business, I joined Rotary. It’s a service club, not a business club, but a friend was President and wanted a website, and the only way to build a website for a Rotary club is to be a member because there’s so much to communicate and learn and...
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 Administrator | Feb 13, 2023 | Reflections
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” I was 8 years old when I was invited to join a neighborhood family for a concert in the big town of Eugene, Oregon. They were going to see Keith...
by Administrator | Feb 6, 2023 | Reflections
People of God, will you receive Pastor Steve as a messenger of Jesus Christ sent to serve all people with the gospel of hope and salvation? Will you regard him as a servant of Christ and a steward of the mysteries of God? We will, and we ask God to help us. Will you...
by Administrator | Nov 28, 2022 | Reflections
Last week a dear friend of mine suddenly died. Claudia was her name. She went by Aunty Claudia. Technically in Hawaii, you don’t call someone Aunty unless they are 15 years older than you. She introduced herself to everyone as Aunty Claudia. She was one of my Ohana...
