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 »
Update from Pastor Barb – September 2023
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”… Read More »
Leadership Update – August 2023
President’s Letter for August 2023 Busy month, our Fellowship Hall will be open on Thursdays through the summer for those who need a cool place to gather. Please leave the swamp cooler on low with the water running until we remove it in the fall. This keeps everything relatively cool. Some of the various upcoming… Read More »
Updates from Pastor Barb – August 2023
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing: it is the gift of God, not the result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our… Read More »
Leadership Update – July 2023
With all the rain we had this past month, our basement has flooded several times. A big thank you to Jon Lohmer, Marv Kelly, and Rick Breiding for their help in cleaning out rain gutters, mopping up floors, and resealing basement windows for future heavy storms. Pastor Barb is on the mend from her knee… Read More »
