“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:9–10 … Read More »
Leadership Update – August 2024
The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) okayed hiring Colorado Electric Corp. (Tray Onustrock) to do the update on the church’s electrical system in the amount of $9,600. The contractor has been notified and will sign a contract after July 30. Other items discussed at the recent SLT meeting included: video/sound system, secretary’s contract, vacation for the pastor,… Read More »
Leadership Update – July 2024
The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) thanks the congregation for their support and confidence in the team. Thanks for approving a budget amount for fixing the electrical system within the church. We have passed the halfway mark of this year; the tithing has been noticeably higher, but the expenses have also been higher, as you may… Read More »
From the Pen of Pastor Barb – July 2024
“For freedom Christ has set us free! Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, During the month of July we think of FREEDOM in terms of the United States. We have picnics, with hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, and watermelon. Grills… Read More »
President’s Letter – June 2024
The church of Bethel has many cheerful givers (tithers). Last month our giving amounted to more than the expenditures by $6,000 plus dollars. On Sunday, June 23, 2024, I will be asking the congregation for approval of a contract to update the electrical box outside the east doors, and also the breaker boxes in the… Read More »
From the Pen of Pastor Barb – June 2024
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses…” Acts 1:8a Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Discipleship is a word which is used regularly in the church, but do we even know what it means? We talk regularly about Jesus’ “disciples” and we focus… Read More »
Leadership Update – December 2023
President’s Letter for December 2023 We are doing great! Committees are busy, running smoothly and well… very productive. Church members are so involved, it is wonderful to be in a church where I feel welcome and part of a close family. Having spoken to a number of you after Sunday service, at fellowship—you know, with… Read More »
Update from Pastor Barb – December 2023
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are, as of Sunday, beginning the Season of Advent. We use this time as one of waiting for Christ to appear, therefore it is a time of expectation… anticipation… preparation. Our world so quickly passes by Thanksgiving, racing on toward the day of Christmas so sales can flourish!… Read More »
Leadership Update – November 2023
President’s Letter for November 2023 Roof inspection shows hail damage. Church Mutual Insurance and a commercial roofing contractor inspectors are accessing damage/cost of repairs. Includes window trim, exposed plywood exterior, and second floor dry rot awnings. Property management for our parsonage states a refrigerator was replaced. The cost was not clearly documented on the September… Read More »
Update from Pastor Barb – November 2023
“The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.” Proverbs 11:25 (The Message) “BESTOWERS OF BLESSINGS” Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, How thankful we should be! We are entering the month of “thanksgiving”, November! This is the month when we think about all God has so graciously given us.… Read More »
