by Pastor Tom | Sep 9, 2019 | Reflections, Summer
Thank you, Bethesda, for supporting another summer of camps and trips for all ages. This was my twentieth year taking kids on summer trips! At the ripe age of eighteen, I brought a few freshmen guys to a Young Life houseboat camp on Lake Shasta. The group included...
by Pastor Steve | Jun 7, 2019 | Community, Summer
On the Galilean road, Jesus stopped to reflect and pray. We, too, long for rest and a balm for our souls. Seeing those in need, Jesus healed, taught, and fed. We are called to live as servants, loving our neighbors as ourselves Holding the children close, Jesus...
by Pastor Sarah | Jun 6, 2019 | Community, Summer, Youth
A Big Ask…. Greetings, my favorite people. I’m not going to beat around the bush…I NEED YOUR HELP! VBS is in less than two months and the to-do list is getting longer, not shorter. Here are the number of ways you could serve the littlest of our community over the next...
by Pastor Steve | Aug 16, 2018 | Reflections, Summer
On June 22nd, a group of 15 left for an adventure at Holden Village. Holden is the kind of place that you have to plan to get there. Actually, our plans began before Christmas in 2017. The 22nd was our travel day to Wenatchee, WA. It was an 8 hour drive or so and we...
by Pastor Tom | Jul 1, 2017 | Summer
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30 If you are...
by Pastor Steve | Sep 1, 2016 | Summer
“The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers.”—Psalm 24:1-2 As summer is drawing to a close, I hope that you have had some time to enjoy God’s beautiful...