Bethel Richland http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog Richland Campus blog for Bethel Church Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:09:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Tri-Cities Community Justice Assessment http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2013/01/02/tri-cities-community-justice-assessment/ http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2013/01/02/tri-cities-community-justice-assessment/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:09:39 +0000 Amber Bruce http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/?p=4097

“Learn to do good;
Seek justice, Reprove the ruthless,
Defend the orphan, Plead for the widow.”
Isaiah 1:17

Great things are happening in the FREED ministry at Bethel Church! A Community Justice Assessment (CJA) team is being formed to do research assessing the needs in our immediate area regarding injustice.

™A thorough data-driven process designed to discover issues of injustice in your community and targeted opportunities for ministry engagement
ØUnderstand what, why, how, when, where, and to whom and by whom injustice is occurring in your community
ØIdentify existing services and organizations striving to address those issues and the gaps
ØCreate a baseline of knowledge, educate others, and identify options for partnership
ØDiscover the existing strengths in your church, your interests and abilities, and how you can best minister to those suffering

Some of the goals of the CJA team:

•Gather demographics, statistics, and trends (who, what, where, and why)
•Determine who is focused where with what solutions
•Identify gaps and where Bethel might fit
•Target Bethel’s God-given talents, abilities, and resources most effectively to address this situation in the local community

Here are some ways you can get involved right now:
1. Pray – Pray for the CJA team through the research phase for wisdom, discernment, compassion, a heart for justice, and the desire to uphold the gospel. Pray for the victims of this violent oppression and their perpetrators. Pray for the organizations that are actively seeking to end injustice and promote the gospel. Pray that the Lord would begin to stir your heart in a way that you can serve in this ministry of justice.

2. Join the SOLD team. Make a difference that impacts victims of human trafficking around the world – and do it right here in the Northwest! Download an application packet and position descriptions.

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December’s passage is Hebrews 1:3-5

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father”?

]]> http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/12/12/december-memory-verse/feed/ 0 SOLD: Long-term volunteers wanted http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/11/27/sold-long-term-volunteers-wanted/ http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/11/27/sold-long-term-volunteers-wanted/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:52:28 +0000 Amber Bruce http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/?p=4088 SOLD: The Human Trafficking Experience is picking up steam! We are already booked from the end of January through March. This has been a life-changing exhibit for many, and we hope to expand our audience to educate and motivate many throughout the Pacific Northwest.

But we need your help to make it happen.

SOLD needs committed volunteers willing to give of their time of over the next year working behind the scenes to unlock its potential. The following positions are open:

  • Ministry Director
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • SOAP Outreach Coordinator
  • Travel Teams Manager
  • Travel Team Members

Positions vary in level of time commitment and area of expertise. Prayerfully consider how you can be involved. Download the position descriptions and an application packet today!

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November’s passage is Psalm 16:11

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Stay tuned next month we will post our final 2012 memory verse!

]]> http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/11/01/november-memory-verse/feed/ 0 Don’t miss SOLD in Pasco this weekend! http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/10/29/dont-miss-sold-in-pasco-this-weekend/ http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/10/29/dont-miss-sold-in-pasco-this-weekend/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:30:38 +0000 Amber Bruce http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/?p=4082 SOLD: The Human Trafficking Experience returns to the Tri-Cities this weekend at Faith Assembly Christian Center in Pasco. Open Friday from 10a-7p and Sat from 9a-4p, this is a life-changing exhibit you won’t want to miss! If you had a chance to see its debut at the Richland Campus in May, this is your opportunity to invite friends, neighbors, and co-workers.

To learn more about SOLD, get directions, or see upcoming locations, visit SoldExperience.org.

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October’s passage is John 9:1-3

As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”  “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.”

Stay tuned each month as we post each memory verse.

]]> http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/10/01/october-memory-verse/feed/ 0 Friday Human Trafficking Prayer http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/09/28/friday-human-trafficking-prayer-4/ http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/09/28/friday-human-trafficking-prayer-4/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:27:41 +0000 Amber Bruce http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/?p=4046 Note: This is part of a series of posts with the prayers of participants after experiencing SOLD. These will be published each Friday as an encouragement and a reminder to pray. The only true hope for this darkness is in God.

Lord, Help me to do your will and show your love through my actions and choices in products. Work within us to do more to show your love to all, especially those marginalized by greed and corporate sin. Amen.

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Lord, we ask your healing for all victims of trafficking and healing for those who have the power to make a change! Forgive those who have sinned.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Heavenly Father, please wrap your arms around all these slaves and breath FAITH into their souls!

]]> http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/09/14/friday-human-trafficking-prayer-2/feed/ 0 What would you say to a trafficking victim? http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/09/12/what-would-you-say-to-a-trafficking-victim/ http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/2012/09/12/what-would-you-say-to-a-trafficking-victim/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:13:22 +0000 Amber Bruce http://richland.bethel-church.org/blog/?p=4031 Here’s what some recent SOLD participants want to say:

Keep the faith. Don’t lose hope. You will soon be free. You have angels looking for you, and one watching to keep you alive.

The free that care and act are the answered prayer to those in bondage.

Love and hope are possible! Anything can be healed by Jesus.

It is hard, yes I know. But just hang in there for help is close.

May you pray to God for help, he is always with you.

Don’t give up fighting to get your family and your life. There is always hope.

We are all God’s children and we all have choices. You have a power to do anything you want, through him, the Lord. May the Lord be with you every day, every second, for everyone.

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