Thank You!
What a wonderful day and evening we had on Saturday! It started with our one-day VBS in the morning and afternoon and wrapped up with the Block Party in the evening. All morning our children and the children from the community played games, made crafts, and thought about the story of how Jesus fed over 5,000 people with just 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. We talked about how God takes care of us. And we thought about all the things that people need- clothes, food, shelter, shoes, love, etc.- and how Jesus wants us to share what we have, like the little boy who shared his lunch, so that everyone can have what they need.
I know that sometimes we can feel a sense of loss thinking about how many people used to be here at Bethel on Sundays and how big VBS used to be. But just as Jesus used such a small lunch to feed so many people, God can do amazing things with and through Bethel Church, no matter how many people we have. All we have to do is be willing to be used, to give our time and energy and gifts as the little boy gave his lunch. When we place ourselves in Jesus' waiting hands, amazing things can and will happen! We saw that on Saturday as you all came out and gave your time and joy and love and hard work to make VBS and the Block Party so special. And the children and families of our community felt that welcome and love, and they saw that yes, Bethel is a joyous and vibrant family of faith. God is going to do something amazing with that! Thank you all, for all your gave!
You are loved,
Pastor Cathie
