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Fully Engaged!

What does it mean to be a fully engaged disciple of Jesus Christ?  That’s what we’ve been exploring each weekend at Bethel…not to mention enjoying a little throw back to scenes from that cinematic masterpiece “Top Gun.”  This weekend we enjoyed a creative rendition of “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feelin” – I think everyone enjoyed [...]

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Being a Redemptive People, Creating a Redemptive Culture

God is making a supernatural shift in the Bethel family!  God has been stirring in the heart of our Pastor for months and now it’s begun to overflow into the Bethel family.  Two weeks ago, 50+ Ecclesia students went away for a retreat and spent 2.5 days hearing from God and being spiritual messed up [...]

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Seizing the Moment

As a church family, we’ve taken a step of faith into “One Love: A Campaign of Opportunities.”  At a glance, most would just call this a building project; but it’s so much more than that!  This campaign is about stepping into the divine opportunities that God has set before us and seeing lives transformed because [...]

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One More Easter Reflection…

I think you are going to be blessed by this Easter reflection from guest blogger, Josh Strong.  I confess, I forgot to post this last week but it’s just too good not share with you.  So, even the day after Easter, I hope this can serve as a reminder to us all about the event [...]

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The Resurrection Changes EVERYTHING!

Wow!  What a celebration we experienced yesterday as a Bethel family!  Nearly 1100 in attendance, over 70 salvations, and a message from Pastor Dalton that challenged every person in attendance!  We were challenged to remember that Easter is not about Christianity or about Jesus’ teaching or about all the miracles he performed; Easter is about [...]

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Reflection on the Resurrection

Thanks to guest blogger David McKay for sharing the following poignant reflection on resurrection.  I hope we all have these moments where the resurrection power of Jesus Christ becomes more real and vivid to us.
When I was a young man in seminary, my wife Cindi and I, along with our then newborn son Jonathan, piled [...]

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What does the cross mean to me?

As we approach Passion Week, beginning this weekend on Palm Sunday and going through Easter on April 4th, I want to get us all thinking about the significance of what we are celebrating.  To get us started down that path, I’m delighted to have a guest blogger, Sheri Wilson, share some reflections on the cross.  [...]

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11 Years and Counting…

Another reflection from the Bethel family…
Tears come to my eyes as I reflect on the 11th anniversary of Bethel Harvest Church and the answer to prayer that Bethel has been for me and my family.  For the past six years that I have called Bethel my church home I have laughed, cried, prayed and prayed [...]

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Reflections from the Bethel Family…

I’m excited to share with you several reflections on our 11 year Anniversary from some guest bloggers among the Bethel family.  Enjoy their unique perspectives on what building the Kingdom has looked like to them.  Today, I think some of you may resonate with some thoughts from David McKay.  Thanks for [...]

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Reflections on 11 Years of Ministry at Bethel…

For the next week or so, you’re going to hear some reflections on 11 years of ministry at Bethel.  I asked Pastor Stephanie Dalton to start the week off.  I think you’ll enjoy hearing her memories.  Blessings!  Mark
Isn’t it funny how seasons of our life can seem so long at times, but [...]

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