On Sunday, October 20 I read the following statement to the congregation regarding the sewer system issues at the parsonage: I wrote in the last newsletter of this problem. The septic system was pumped for the first time this year approximately five months ago. When this problem occurred again, a plumber was called to unplug… Read More »
From the Pen of Pastor Barb – November 2024
“Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving to God the creator triumphantly raise, who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us, who still guides us on to the end of our days. God’s banners are o’er us, God’s light goes before us, a pillar of fire shining forth in the night, till… Read More »
Leadership Update – October 2024
I thank all for coming up to do the work of the church during clean-up week at the start of September. The giving of gifts has been steady this summer, so we have not fallen behind in the missions of the church. Our expenses were greater than what we received in August as this includes… Read More »
From the Pen of Pastor Barb – October 2024
“A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing: For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; His craft and pow’r are great, and, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal.” Martin Luther—1529 Dear Brothers and Sisters… Read More »
From the Pen of Pastor Barb – August 2024
“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 »
