Special Treat and BYG Summer Kickoff


 Today we had a treat, Sis. Jessica DiGiovanni sang during the worship service. I love her voice. Then, we had a guest preacher, Bro. Ethan Hagan. I always enjoy his sermons. He has a beautiful family. I deeply respect their ministry and dedication to the calling of Evangelism. I forgot my notebook, but I did take a few notes on a scrap piece of paper. Bro. Hagan preached a dynamic sermon on "Taking A Stand For Liberty". I want to do his sermon justice and plan to blog it this week once it has been posted on the Bethel App and I have had a chance to hear his sermon again. I feel it was an important sermon and want to give you a better rundown than what little I have written down.  Once service had ended, RJ joined with the BYG for their summer kickoff. The kids had a blast. There was plenty of food, an egg toss, tortilla challenge and a color war. The weather was beautiful, it was a perfect start off for the summer.  I appreciate the leadership of Bethel.  Due to the distance many travel, at times it's hard to get everyone together for a time of fellowship like today.  The diversity is beautiful, and I truly believe that Bethel is a taste of what Heaven will be. I am thankful for the Liberty of God's spirit was felt today. I am thankful for the joy that was seen on the kids' faces as they were able to just be kids. God is good.

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