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NEW MINISTER APPOINTED TO BETHESDA UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Brady Johnson has accepted an appointment to become
the new minister of Bethesda UMC beginning May 3. For the past 5
years Brady has served as the Associate Pastor at the Salado United
Methodist Church in Salado, TX. In the 5 years prior that he
served the Salado UMC church as Youth Pastor.
Brady attended the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB)
where he was graduated in 2003 with a BA in Religion and Communications.
He then went to the Austin Theological Seminary where he was graduated
with a M Divinity. Brady and his wife Annie have been married two
years. Annie is an Early Childhood Intervention Speech Therapist. They
have no children at this time.
As Brady said in his bio, "Ever since I received my
call to the ministry I have sought after opportunities to exercise my
call and faith. In these experiences there have been several areas
that have become a passion of mine. I have been extensively
involved in youth work. I have and will always have a passion for
youth and children. It is the church's responsibility to see to it
that they are encouraged in their faith. I also have a passion for
discipleship. It is my vision in every church I serve to make
discipleship a priority. I believe that people need the personal
investment of another Christian in their lives. We need
encouragement in our faith journeys."
CHURCH CONFERENCE APPROVES
THE PURCHASE OF A PARSONAGE
After several weeks
of work by the Board of Trustees, a recommendation was presented to the
Bethesda Church Conference to purchase a parsonage. The Bethesda
Church Conference approved that recommendation on February 24. The
new parsonage is located at 4401 N FM 113, approximately 2 miles south
of the Church. The house has 1,656 square feet of living area
consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room with fireplace, dining
room, and an enclosed garden room. It also has an attached
420 square foot 2 car garage and sits on 3.1 treed acres.
A parsonage
committee, appointed by the trustees, is currently active in planning
the upgrade and repairs needed. All the upgrading and repairs are
targeted to be completed by May 1.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Vivian Turner, Gerald Patton, Don Burkhalter, Gwen Matthews, Holly
Baggett, Corene Dean, Andrea Pool, Nellie Wilson, Larry Sum, Tamilee
Finley, Jennifer Burdett, Aaron Hite, Brandi Nino, Jimmy Crook, Don &
Helen Reiley, Magda & Tom Hudson, J.E. Weaver, Julie & Garon Hawkins,
Kathy Corley, Peggy Grimes, Cody Tidwel, Warren Pearson, Marc Wilson,
Jimmy Locke, Grace Pena, Fran Baker, Jack Burns, Cameron Salazar, Debbie
Curtis, Brady Brichette, James McKee, Will Creighton, Box Nix, Hazel
Coalson, Roy Keeling, Isabel Conner, Chuck Kinkaid, Bobby Ellis,
Malachi, Pam Clark, Steve Jenkins, Willie Mitchell family, Bill Moore,
Carter Board, flu victims, Rev. Ken Bergeron, Kenneth Patrick, Nicholas
Prickett, Chanty Suit, Gina Brock, Roy & Dianne Irvin, Mac Coalson,
Jamie Nevels, Melton Murff, and Waymon Kruger.
CONTINUE TO PRAY OUR MILITARY
AND THEIR FAMILIES
James Irvin, Justin Grissom, Michael Burkhalter, Norman Borders, and Sam
Kuehmichael.
PRAYING FOR OUR HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS
Virginia Loan - Holland Lake Nursing Home
Carol Sportsman - Santa Fe Health and Rehab.
Fern Hudson - At home
Imogene Hammond - Autumn Manor
PRAYING FOR OUR MISSIONARIES
Hyung Ran Song and Chung Suk Song, both serving in Africa. You may
contact the
Song’s by e-mail at: digo89hotmail.com or csong1@hanmail.net.
WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES
Every Wednesday evening Bethesdan’s and their guests meet at 6:00 pm for
a wonderful meal. After a time of eating and visitation, we have a brief
time of worship and prayer. Please join us for this wonderful time of
food, fellowship, music, devotion, prayer, and small groups.
We will not have our normal Wednesday evening activities on Wednesday,
December 23RD. We will not have a meal at the church, or other
activities.
OUR INTERIM PASTOR
Rev. Grady Brittain, retired minter from the Central
Texas Conference is our interim pastor. He will continue to serve
as the interim minister until May, when Brady Johnston begins.
Grady can be contacted at (254) 396-1817 (cell phone) or (254)
897-1235 (home). His email is:
lerabrittain@windstream.net
He is available in times of crisis and will be at the church during the
week.
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