Last Sunday, during my message in worship I talked about facebook as a way to connect. It was a risk for me. I had no idea how it would be received. I expected some to hate the idea, some to be excited by it and others to just be confused. We like many Presbyterian churches are not heavily populated by techies, but I would say that we are populated by people who care deeply about their faith, nurturing others in theirs and living a life of integrity in all their relationships.
I have so enjoyed being part of Bethany. If you haven’t found it, check out our facebook group—Bethany Church. Those at Bethany really demonstrate how to love each other. I am so amazed by their love and care.
During January, the Session and Deacons talked about what their core values and bedrock beliefs are and I was touched by their unchangeable calling to love all and to reach out to children and families. This is an important understanding, as Bethany currently is mostly those of retirement age, yet their calling has never changed.
Now Bethany stands ready to continue on what that calling means today in this postmodern age. How do we continue to honor God in our own way and at the same time find ways to be relevent in bringing our message to the world? This question and others stands before us as we work to be the church.
Today, I ask for your prayers. Pray for Bethany Church. Pray that those needed to begin the necessary steps in fulfilling the vision of Bethany step forward and take on their calling. Pray that we each find ways to follow God’s direction in our own lives whether it seems small or large. And let us pray that we set aside all that holds us back and be about following the nudgings of God rather than of the fears that lay before us all.
I am excited to be part of the Bethany family and am continually blessed by your love and care.
