I am thankful that God knows what He is doing because there certainly have been times when I was unsure of what to do. Perhaps you have felt that way at times.
Thank God for His word, which continually assures us that we will move ahead in times when things are held back. God’s Word continually gives us encouraging words such as “fear not” or “I am with you” or to be “strong in the Lord and in the power of His might”. Possibly the most popular verse we use in times like this is, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJ) The truth is that God is never held back from doing His will. Our job is to pray that God’s will is accomplished in our lives, in our church and in our community.
At Bethel we want to “Be-the-Light” that shines in a world that desperately needs to know the peace and love of God… a light that is steadfast in troubled times. It will be interesting to find out what our church and community will look like as we start to live in a post-Covid world.
As I have been seeking the Lord for direction in our church, I know that God will be moving in the following areas:
Thank you for your prayers. They certainly have been needed as we navigated in uncharted waters. Thank you to all staff and leadership who have worked so hard to serve our church so that we can “Be-the-Love”, “Be-the-Life” and “Be-the-Link”. Thanks for your patience. It has not been easy on any of us but with God’s help we will make it. Thanks for your participation. Church life does not go ahead without people who love Jesus sacrificing hours to kingdom work. And finally, thanks for your support. It has kept our ministries afloat as we have sought to reach people.
Simply put, this church is not a building; it is a family of people who love Jesus, who join together for the cause of Christ to fulfill the great commandment and the great commission.
We look forward to what God will do in 2022!
Pastor Mike Gordon
Report from Pastor Stephen on ministry for Children (6m-Grade 4), Junior Youth (Grades 5-8) Presented at Bethel Brandon's 2021 Annual General Meeting (April 24, 2022).
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Pastor Bryce will present the Senior Youth (Grades 9-12) ministry at Bethel Brandon. Presented at Bethel Brandon's 2021 Annual General Meeting (April 24, 2022).
2021 Annual Missions report resented by Sherilyn Bambridge at Bethel Brandon's 2021 Annual General Meeting (April 24, 2022).
2021 Annual Financial Report presented by Neal Boyce at Bethel Brandon's 2021 Annual General Meeting (April 24, 2022).