NEWS & RESOURCES
Christmas For Everyone Update
CFE UPDATE: Tuesday, Dec. 12 We are SO CLOSE to having all that we need! We are GOOD with laundry detergent, hats and gloves! THANK YOU! We could use a few more blankets (10). We have already collected over 1,000 gifts, which is AMAZING! We have a TON of gifts for...
Dec 3, 2023 Special Business Meeting Results
The voting results from the Dec 3, 2023 Special Business Meeting are in! Bethel members resoundingly voted to approve $300,000 (10% tithe plus 10% gift) from the land sale proceeds received to date to be given to designated local and global partners. In total, 325...
Upcoming Member Vote
Pastor Adam shared a significant proposal from the Bethel Elders, which is scheduled for a vote by Bethel members. As you may recall, the sale of the undeveloped portion of the Richland land was recently finalized (for a sum of 2.2 million dollars). We have...
Like The Shirt Says
It’s alright if you don’t remember my name. What’s important is you remember what’s on the cool T-shirt I wear every once in a while. With three simple words—Prayer Changes Things. Jesus was passionate about prayer and demonstrated it often. He knew the Divine power...
A Prayer for Israel and Gaza
When confronted with the unsettling realities of our world, it can be challenging to know what to think, say, or do. As a congregation, we've made a deliberate effort in recent years to engage in hard topics. We had the Imago Dei sermon series and welcomed Tim...
Adult Ministry Update
We recently shared an update about the Haslar family (if you missed it, you can read it here). Our leadership and adult ministry teams have been praying and planning, and now have an update to share with you. Here is how we plan to proceed with Adult Ministry in this...
Let’s Talk About Race: Ten Possible Next Steps
We encourage you to keep this conversation and exploration moving forward. We commit to being a positive voice in this space, as with humble hearts we seek biblical truth around difficult topics. 1- PRAY: All are welcome for a time of corporate prayer - Bethel...
Elder Prayer: Scott’s Story
It was a Monday night, one week ago. We had an elder meeting and as chairman, it was my responsibility to get us through the agenda, moderate the discussion, keep the peace, all that kind of thing. But I really didn’t want to go. Two weeks prior, I had strained my...
Staff Update: The Haslars
We wanted to share a staffing update regarding Matthew and Kate Haslar. Over the past year and a half, Matthew has made a significant impact as our Adult Discipleship Director, and he also stepped in as the interim West Pasco Campus Pastor. We've genuinely appreciated...
2023-2024 Bethel Elders: Prayer & Connection
Connect With an Elder: NOV 19, DEC 17, FEB 25, APR 21, JUL 21, AUG 25 After each service in the Connect Center Elder Prayer for the Hurting: OCT 22, JAN 21, MAR 17, JUN 9 10:00-10:30A in Desert View Town Hall: OCT 29, JAN 28, MAY 19 5:00-6:00P...
Grace + Truth Support Group
For the past several years, a cultural war has emerged around the topic of LGBTQ+. It has been a challenge for most churches to find ways to engage in dialogue outside of vitriol and contempt. In many cases, the church has simply remained silent, not engaging in...
Anchored Daily Wrap-Up
As we near the three-year anniversary of our Anchored Daily Podcast, we are preparing to wrap up this part of the journey. This podcast was born during a challenging era, as we navigated the complexities of social distancing and restricted in-person gatherings in the...