To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing so you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Loving North Minneapolis
Published by: Brad Nelson
May 23, 2011
As I worked today in North Minneapolis with several others from Bethlehem to help with post-tornado clean-up, I was ...
Thursday Japan Update
Published by: Anika Holst
March 17, 2011
Tom & Mary Lou, global partners serving near Tokyo, sent us this quick update today:
Tuesday Japan Update
Published by: Anika Holst
March 15, 2011
Our global partners have been encouraged by emails and prayers from Bethlehem people. Here is an update from Jon & Chieko, church planters serving in the Tokorozawa area near Tokyo.
Our family and our church people are safe and well. Let me give you a few items for prayer, followed by opportunities to donate toward relief efforts.
Monday Japan Update
Published by: Anika Holst
March 14, 2011
Reports continue to filter in from our global partners serving in Japan. We are grateful that all four Bethlehem households are safe and continue to ask for grace for our dear sent ones serving in this country.
Here is an update from Greg & Asa, global partners living near Tokyo.
Japan Earthquake Response
Published by: Tamara Rasmuson
March 12, 2011
A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11 (JST) causing damage with blackouts, fire and tsunami. We thank God that Bethlehem's four global partners in Japan are safe, and they would value our prayers as they reach out to their communities.
Our church’s Global Diaconate task force is actively communicating with many regarding possible responses. We recognize the great devastation in the country and also the reality that Japan has many resources.
Japan
Published by: Anika Holst
March 11, 2011
Late last night an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami occurred off the coast northeast of Tokyo. We have four global partner families living and serving in Japan. We heard from three households this morning letting us know they were safe and only slightly shaken.
Global Diaconate Annual Report 2010
Author:
Todd Rasmuson
Date Given:
January 27, 2011 Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.—Galatians 2:10
This year Bethlehem Baptist Church has continued to have the opportunity to strategically care for the poor around the world through Bethlehem’s generous giving from Treasuring Christ Together. The Global Diaconate task force has met monthly to make decisions on behalf of the church for the careful distribution of these funds.