The genealogy of Jesus doesn’t include who one might expect. In fact, the stories of women like Tamar in the Old Testament are some of the messiest we find in Scripture. Yet, God can still work through the mess of Tamar’s story and bring the Messiah and redemption to the world. And if that’s the case, is there anything in your life He cannot redeem, including you?
Gratitude begins with an awareness of God. So often, busyness, distraction, entitlement, and even forgetfulness prevent us not only from being grateful people — but from experiencing the presence of God.
As followers of Christ, we hold both joy and sorrow at once. Weeping is an acknowledgement that things are not the way God intended them to be, and laughter and dancing are an acknowledgement that the resurrection has the last word. God abides in both of these seasons of life, encouraging us to allow ourselves to feel the joys and pains of each authentically.
The season of Advent gives us space to prepare, wait, and reflect upon the birth of Jesus, as well as His promised return. This year, we came across a number of resources we thought you might find helpful in the four weeks leading up to our celebration of Christ’s birth. Take a look at the links below and consider choosing a guide to help you fully embrace the season of Advent. If you would prefer a printed copy of one…
Christmas Cheer is an opportunity to give back during the holidays and keep Christ at the center of the season. We encourage you to get involved in one (or a few!) of the opportunities we have available this year. Hope Ministries Turkey Pickin’ Saturday, November 22 at 8:30 am Hope Ministries: Bethel Mission (1310 6th Ave., Des Moines) For our 11th year in a row, we’re helping Hope Ministries prepare Thanksgiving meals for the homeless and hungry families in the…
Join us in blessing the homeless and hungry in our community this July! Hope Ministries’ Bethel Mission is in great need of the following items for the people they serve. Drop off any or all of the following items in the grocery cart in the church foyer during the month of July. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community this summer!