WELCOME TO THE NEW CHURCH YEAR!

​WELCOME TO THE NEW CHURCH YEAR!

Welcome back! You may, or may not, have been physically away for the summer, but all of us are returning to a new church year; so, I’d like to welcome you back to what lies ahead with all its activity and adventure. We have a lot to look forward to this year. Consider just a few highlights:

• Bridge Church is set to launch on September 22. We have worked, prayed, and given generously to plant this new church. We did so in the hope that it will reach many people in Fort Saskatchewan who would not otherwise ever find their way into a church. Now the dream is becoming a reality.
•  We are launching an initiative called “The Next 300.” We have seen more people than ever before come to faith in Jesus at Bethel over the last two years, and God continues, wonderfully, to draw seeking people to our church! As leaders we have become convinced that God wants us, together with Bridge Church, to reach 300 people with the Good News of Jesus, and see them enfolded into church in the next five years.
• A Team has been struck to take intergenerational ministry to a new level. Called “Growing Young” this team, consisting mostly of Young Adults, will start by seeking to integrate Young Adults more fully into the life of the church. We are taking seriously research that shows it’s vital for the younger generations to interact meaningfully with the older generations if they are going to stay connected to the church over the long-term. We hope to use this group’s efforts as a catalyst for even more intergenerational ministry.

Space doesn’t allow me to talk about all our dreams for this year, but you will be hearing about other plans in weeks to come. You will also be hearing about our regular, great ministries. (God has been using Bethel’s ministries to change lives for many years.) For now, let’s look forward with anticipation, set our hearts to serve, and pray that God will do great things among us this year for His glory. –Pastor Tom

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