Mystery of God

Mystery of God

Dear Friends, I’m not a big theme park guy. While I can see the attraction, I could do without the crowds, the omnipresent merchandising, and the prices. Now, you may not know this, but there’s a pretty popular theme park about two and a half hours north of us. I...
Light Unto My Path

Light Unto My Path

One day my neighbor John went out for a jog. He was in his twenties, I was 6. As John started out on his jog, I decided to follow. This decision of mine was not shared with anyone, not even John. He followed a path through the woods. Although I was a good distance...
For everything there is a season

For everything there is a season

Dear Friends, “For everything there is a season.” So, we hear in that famous passage from the third chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes. I’ve been reflecting on this line as I continue to learn the patterns and rhythms of life in the Bethesda community. And while...
Thank you – A look back at our program year

Thank you – A look back at our program year

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If so, then a look back at our re-cent program year together speaks volumes. Our high school youth hiked over 70 miles on the Camino Ingles to Santiago de Compostela, Spain We kicked off the year with our Bethesda Welcome...
Seriously Celebrating

Seriously Celebrating

As we approach the fifth Sunday of Easter, there’s so much to celebrate! Friends, Christ is risen. This awesome reality shapes who we are as Christian believers, and our rejoicing flows from it. We spend the Easter season intentionally unpacking the deep,...