"Fun with Faith" Nights at Bethel

Over the last few weeks, I have written about the upcoming women’s retreat, the Labor Day retreat, and our new liturgical setting.  One might imagine that there is hardly any new program left that I could write about, but far from it!  As I said a couple of Sundays ago during the announcements, Bethel at this time of the year feels to me like a motorbike with a revving engine.   Wrooom!  There is so much creative energy, so much faith, so much willingness to by Christ’s partners in mission here.  Everywhere I look, I see people sticking their heads together or gathering for meetings – in committees, teams, task forces. 

The one program that has brought together the greatest number of people preparing for it is our new “Fun with Faith” night.  Beginning September 28, Bethel will offer a somewhat ambitious intergenerational program.  We will begin the evening with a light meal between 6:15pm and 7:00pm (for those who can make it to Bethel this early).  The evening will conclude with a short prayer in the sanctuary, scheduled to end by 8:15pm. 

In between from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, a variety of classes will be offered.  Each of these classes will be 3 weeks long, making it easier to fit a class into your busy life.  There are thematic tracks for Children, Jr. High/Confirmation, Sr. High, Bible, Faith & Justice, Life Skills, and the Arts. 

The program will run through mid-May, but there won't be any classes during Advent and Lent.  The Wednesday night program now has a very talented and organized lead in the person of Kathy Arnold. In addition, each track has an individual coordinator. 

This is the ideal program for busy people who want to devote time to Christian learning and fellowship, but find it hard to fit more activities into their already busy schedules.  Just come to Bethel at the end of your day, grab your spouse, grab a friend, or grab your kids.  Eat together without having to cook and stay to broaden and deepen your faith!  How easy is that?

I am truly excited about this opportunity to spend time quality together, to learn about God’s Word in its many expressions, and to share with you my love for faith-filled learning, critical inquiry, and mutual ministry. 

Yours in Christ,
Pastor Gabi