Bethel’s Annual Business Meeting is on Sunday night, June 1 at 6:00 p.m. (childcare provided), and of course, there will be the usual voting of the annual budget, elders up for renewal, and the changes to the church constitution (meeting this Sunday at 5:00 to comment on these, if you want to know more).
But, it’s […]
Mary Spanner has been on staff at Bethel for 10 years (and then a few others as a volunteer leader), being the one who most focuses on the church giving a warm welcome to guests. She has revised cookie bag materials (that are delivered to first-timers), made countless phone calls to connect with newcomers, been […]
Pastor Dave talked about some signs that we have allowed the darkness into our lives and have become consumers rather than suppliers, who are full of light. Let’s ask the Spirit to expunge any of these so that we lead in the Spirit:
1. Lost sensitivity/compassion (coolness towards God)
2. Life is mostly about pleasure to the […]
A variety of GROW group leaders tell us how they plan to wrap up their year purposely:
Count my blessings: will remember one of our members, a new believer who joined the group and admitted he was struggling, but several weeks later shared how the fellowship, prayers, confession, and support from the group encouraged him, strengthened […]
(from Discipleship Journal magazine)
Quick tips for increasing the value of the Bible in your small group:
Begin your time in Scripture with a prayer that reminds you of what you’re reading (e.g. “Lord, this is Your Word, and we are Your people. Open our ears to hear what You want to say to us right now.”)
Stand […]
