Exciting New Ministry Opportunity in Richmond
In
supporting a young adult who has specific autism related needs
and who will be moving into Bethesda's West Richmond Home, we
are recruiting Residence Workers who will help to design and carry out
residential and community inclusion services support for him.
Individuals with a sincere desire to support
people with disabilities are welcome to apply....see
Employment
Tapestry Church, Our Family
 Individuals
living in Bethesda
Richmond
homes attend the Tapestry Church. We
have been embraced and accepted in such a wonderful way by this
congregation, so much so that they have become family. We have
been asked to participate in activities and events at the
church, Alexis, for example, has been involved in ‘worship’
through her painting. The pastoral staff also come to many of
our events and their Senior Pastor, Albert Chu, has been a
dedicated volunteer for many years coming faithfully every
Wednesday.
The church has sent out volunteer teams in the
community, not only to Bethesda homes but also to other
organizations and to help homeless people. Early this year we
hosted a team who joined us for a family style dinner around the
table, sharing and laughing before they performed a host of
“jobs” that really blessed us in such a practical way! One team
painted our dining room table and 6 chairs, another did our
garden weeding, another planted shrubs and flowers in our yard,
and yet another washed the
siding of our home while another team washed our windows!
Two
individuals with
disabilities
were not deterred in helping
and were part of the painter team. They were an
encouragement to all of us in showing that because you have a
disability doesn’t mean that you
can’t be a part of the ministry in a meaningful and practical
way!
We feel so blessed to be a part of this body of
believers, and we thank God for them often. God in return is
blessing this church as we are noticing that they are outgrowing
their building and are planning on moving to two services on a
Sunday to accommodate the crowds of people! Pastor Albert Chu’s
vision for the church is really to minister the love of Christ
to the community without barriers, all are welcome at Tapestry.
Everyone feels at home, which is exactly how you feel when you
enter the doors and are greeted with a smile, a hug or a
handshake! To God be the Glory!
In The News...
As a member of BC
Association for Community Living (BCACL) Bethesda stays
connected to learn of recent developments
in services for individuals with developmental disabilities
and their families....see
In The News
Financial
Policy
Spending of funds is confined to Board approved services and
purchases. Each gift designated toward an approved service
will be used as designated with the understanding that when
any given need has been met, designated gifts will be used
where most needed. Gifts are acknowledged and receipted with a
tax deductible receipt. Bethesda is a charter member of the
Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC). |
