It was one of those amazing weekends when people of Bethlehem reflected the light of Christ in so many ways!
- Parents gathered on Saturday to prepare for baptism and consider the promises they are making to raise their children to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
- On a retreat at St. John’s on this gorgeous Saturday, twenty-six 10th graders and adult leaders prepared for “Affirmation of Baptism” living out their discipleship in the future.
- Second Grade children and their families came together for a workshop on Saturday to prepare for their very special Milestone of receiving their own Bible on Sunday.
- During the Sunday learning time, BeFrienders shared information about this caring ministry of reaching out with God’s love, and families came together to learn how to have fun & meaningful devotions at home.
- The Bikers of Bethlehem had a fantastic ride on a beautiful afternoon, and raised $448.00 for the food shelf!
- Over 200 Sunday School children came to learn of Jesus’ love for them; during worship we prayed God’s blessing upon their teachers, assistants, and leaders, and the Confirmation Guides.
- In the afternoon, 30 people came together to have a conversation about how people of faith can bridge the gaps between life as God envisions it for people, and the realities that people experience every day.
- Young Adults gathered in the evening for a Bible Study at Caribou.
- High School students created their own “Starlite” Coffee House right here.
- And over the course of 5 worship services ( Sat. 5 pm, Sun. 8,9,11, and 12:30 in Nuer language) 729 people gathered together for worship!
If anybody asks me what God is up to around here, I’ll just point to sightings like these! Thanks be to God!
“From the rising of the sun to its going down let the name of the Lord be praised.” -Psalm 133:3
Jesus, thank you for bringing the light of your presence into so many lives. Use us to shine for you today. Amen.
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