pancakes and people

It smelled like sweet pancake batter, and savoury sausage in Bannerman Hall on Family Day. Continuing the tradition of the last few years, members of Bethel served their fellow neighbours of this community a wonderful breakfast. While noticing that there was a not an empty chair to be found, and listening to the happy breakfast banter, I found myself feeling  fortunate to watch the Spirit at work in Bannerman. 

In our “Dream for Bethel” we imagine the following realities:

• That more than 50% of Bannerman would identify Bethel Church as a caring church
  
• That at least 33% of Bethel would be filled with people from Bannerman
  
• That Bethelites who live in Bannerman would lead the way in ministering to their neighbours
  
• That Bethel would work in true partnership with the people and organizations of Bannerman
  

 
In total, 225 people came out to eat and enjoy fellowship with one another.  Many expressed thankfulness for a free breakfast and a chance to enjoy their neighbours.  Almost half of the Bethelites who served on Family day, either live in Bannerman or are closely involved in its social fabric. All the while, the whole event was in partnership with our friends at the community league. I believe we are well on our way to seeing God’s dream a reality. 

Glory to God for leading the way and for all the beautiful possibilities in the future!

                                                                                                                          -Pastor Ryan           

 

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