Joy: Fully Alive “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I Thessalonians 6:16-19 Fall has arrived in Hot Springs and at Bethesda, And we are blessed to enjoy the beauty of our surroundings… The hills,Continue Reading
Christ Connection will again host our annual fundraiser featuring Butter Braids. Those that would like to support this tradition may place an order with any of the youth (Lavonna Blakey, Isaiah Cox, Kolton Hagen, Shelby Nellen or Terry Hammel) or sign up using the order form on the peninsula.
We need to remember that God’s “end” is to enable us to see that he can walk on the waves of our chaotic life right NOW.
Questions: Why Must I Suffer? Why Did This Happen? Etc. Gonna start out today by asking some questions that over the years I have asked and maybe you have too. Here’s a few of them: Why must I suffer? Why did this happen to me? Why does God allow calamitiesContinue Reading
Quite often in the New Testament we find or notice things which, from our standards, do not seem to count or matter or make sense. One of those things is the first beatitude in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Matthew 5:3 Literally, “Blessed areContinue Reading
Bad news surrounds us. It comes to us through our phones, computer, and television screens. We encounter it everywhere we go. If we are not careful, we can drift toward cynicism, fear or despair — especially if we like to worry. As followers of Jesus, we must not lose sightContinue Reading
The 40th year of Bethesda Lutheran School began on Monday, August 19. After everyone was made to feel acquainted in their classrooms and with their teachers, Pastor Jake led us in a chapel service, reminding us that God is our friend and that Jesus loves us. We are all hereContinue Reading
Kindergarten 2 White Glue (Send one in January too) Watercolor paints 1 pocket folder for occasional homework 2 boxes of Crayola color crayons (regular size) Small school box with: 12-20 #2 pencils 3 Large white or pink erasers Scissors 2 glue sticks (Send two in January too) Markers in aContinue Reading
The Bethesda Preschool Flock 2019-2020 School Supply List Little L.A.M.B.S. (3 to 4 year olds) Backpack –large enough for artwork -labeled Plastic pocket folder –for parent/school communication 2 Packages Washable Large Crayola Markers Washable Finger Paints –Large containers Packet Crayola Triangular or large size Crayons 4 Glue Sticks –Purple PleaseContinue Reading
