The Almighty God gives us work to do on this earth. Knowing Him does not always make the work easier. Everyone has difficulties. He will provide for us our need but we will need to accept the work He has for us, even if it is hard. Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 is a great passage to remember, … Read more
Two thousand years ago Jesus asked his disciples two questions that are incredibly relevant for a disciple of any time and place to consider. As they were walking along the road, Jesus asked his disciples “Who do people say that I am?” The disciples told Jesus that some had said that he was John the … Read more
Self-Expression I don’t usually tend to use political examples, but the “Occupy ____” movement has left me fascinated. For the longest time, analysts have tried to narrow down the message to a unified core, to no avail. Talk to five protesters and you get five different messages. Even the supposed leaders of the movement don’t … Read more
Check out life at Bethel in our monthly newsletter! Bethel Banner – Nov. 2011 In this issue: 1. Joint CLS Thanksgiving Worship 2. Instructions for Operation Christmas Child 3. Ladies Fellowship Bake Sale
A New Look at Church Churches use slogans like that to make themselves seem hip and cool. I don’t know if we’re hip and cool, but I do think we’ve discovered some things about church over these last few years that bears some reflection. So, let’s take a brief look in the mirror. GodSpeak: Integrated … Read more
What does it mean to be part of The Church, God’s people? In a world of individualism and self-centeredness what does it mean to be a local manifestation of God’s people here in St Paul? In 1 Corinthians we find the apostle Paul reminding his church-plant in Corinth just what, or who rather, it is … Read more
Check out life at Bethel in our monthly newsletter! Bethel Banner – Oct. 2011 In this issue: 1. Clergy appreciation month 2. Financial Foundations 4 Life 3. Operation Christmas Child 4. Feed My Starving Children
Have you grown up? Most people who read this will say yes. You’re an adult. You have years under your belt and the responsibilities to go with it. You’ve grown up! Some would say they never really grow up. Not that they play with toys all their life, but that they’re always growing, always learning, … Read more
One of the most fascinating pictures of Jesus given to us through the Scriptures is Jesus speaking with the Samaritan woman at the well. We get to see Jesus crossing cultural barriers to announce the coming of the kingdom of God to this woman and later her town. It is what happens when the disciples … Read more
Check out life at Bethel in our monthly newsletter Bethel Banner – Sep. 2011 In this Issue: 1. Bethel’s Annual German Dinner 2. Bethel’s new Visitation Coordinator – Connie Halverson 3. Sunday School Rally Day — Sunday, September 11