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 Bethesda Renewal Centre provides a Christian place of renewal where one is restored in body, soul and spirit through the power of our Lord Jesus … [Read More...]

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Be Still?

God's word speaks to us about being with Him in stillness...ceasing our strivings and coming away with Him.  The Sabbath “‘There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of sabbath rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is a sabbath to the LORD. ~ Leviticus 23:3 Be still and know that I am God. … [Read More...]

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Charlie Hall From the Album "Porch and Altar" by Charlie Hall. This is my life theme song.

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Be Still?

January 26, 2012 By

God’s word speaks to us about being with Him in stillness…ceasing our strivings and coming away with Him.  The Sabbath “‘There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of sabbath rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is [...]

Prayer Guide (Daily Office)

January 26, 2012 By

Pete Scazzero, pastor of New Life Fellowship and author of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality has put together some prayer guides in pamphlet form that I have found helpful in bringing some structure and discipline to my prayer life.  It consists primarily of scripture with some brief guidelines.  He calls it a Daily Office and offers this introduction: [...]

Bethesda Baked Oatmeal Brings Treasured Memories

January 18, 2012 By

There is a group of friends that have been meeting at Bethesda for a couple of weekends a year for over two decades.  Part of their tradition includes a delicious baked oatmeal that they shared with us over New Year’s weekend.  This simple recipe came from the wife of the first host family at Bethesda in [...]

God Keeps Us Faithful to 1977 Vision

January 18, 2012 By

I recently came across the original vision for  Bethesda from a document created in the Fall of 1977 before the property was purchased and named.  It still applies to what we are doing here at Bethesda 35 years later.  Here are some highlights from the 1977 document:  That God will work healing and renewal in people’s [...]

Following God’s Call ~ by Josiah

January 4, 2012 By

” So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit [...]

Latest News & Events

Coming Events – please join us

January 26, 2012 By

Maple Syrup Production March 10 to mid April (weather dependent). Come and experience tapping trees, collecting sap, boiling and tasting maple syrup made over a wood-fired evaporator.   Outdoor Work Day / Wood Splitting Day – Saturday, May 12 8:30 AM to Noon (lunch noon -1:00) We need your help to gather, split and stack [...]

Bethesda Annual General Meeting 2012

January 18, 2012 By

Our annual general meeting was held on Sunday, January 15,  at Bethesda followed by a potluck supper.  It was very cold outside but inside the fire and the fellowship was warm.  It was a beautiful time of worship, fellowship, and unity in Christ.  People commented on the strong sense of God’s peaceful and sweet presence upon [...]

New Host Family

January 3, 2012 By

Introducing the Milnes Family. Rob, Sherry and Josiah Milnes moved to Bethesda in mid July.  We look forward to helping to make your visit here a special time to connect with God and experience His love in this peaceful rural setting.

Prayer Cabin

January 3, 2012 By

Would you like to get away to pray? Our rustic prayer cabin is available for individual retreats. This little cabin is nestled in the woods just a short walk from the main house and parking lot yet it feels like you are miles away. Furnished simply with a desk, rocking chair, wood stove, solar lights for [...]

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