There is a potluck sign-up sheet in the narthex for you to reserve a dish or dishes to bring for our August 8th potluck.
I think that all of us at Bethlehem are in agreement with one thing. We have been truly blessed to have Pastor John as our interim pastor. Pastor John has blessed us with one full year of service which is an amazing gift. He ministered to our congregation through the Covid-19 pandemic which included Vimeo, parking lot services and finally in person worship as we have now.
Please let Pastor John know what a blessing he has been to us as well as to others. There will be a basket in the sanctuary in the coming weeks for you to show your appreciation to Pastor John. The basket will remain in the sanctuary for several weeks before Pastor John “officially” retires.
Also in honor of his retirement, the congregation is having one of our famous potlucks after church on August 8 and you are all invited. We will celebrate Pastor and Chris on his last Sunday to preach, August 22, with hospitality in the Fellowship Hall after worship, like old times. If you are away for summer vacationing or not able to come to church and you worship with us via Vimeo, but you would like to show your appreciation to Pastor John, you may send your cards and gifts to the church. The church’s address is:
2745 North 32 nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85213-1810