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Interacting with your Jehovah’s Witness Friends

About 2 months ago two ladies showed up at our front door. Jennie greeted them and they explained they were talking with people about life and then asked her why she thought bad things happened. Jennie answered because of sin and they agreed and showed her a verse in their “Bible” app to support it. They then asked why God would allow sin and thus bad to remain and said they’d be back in around a week to get her thoughts. They were very cordial and not invasive. About a week later sure enough they came back with an answer and another question and repeated that process a few more times. One week later, I was home and got jumpstarted to the 4 th or 5 th question. The next time they came to visit us we actually got to invite them inside and sit and talk for a brief time getting to know each of them a bit as well share a bit about ourselves. At the end of that conversation they said they’d drop a booklet off for us to read through and, true to their word, they did. We’ve start...

What to Expect at the March Conference

Hi All! I want to encourage you to consider spreading the word to your circles of influence about our March conference. I am excited to have three tracks to offer, so there is truly something for everyone. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Dr. Stuart Scott has been very influential in Janell’s and my counseling training over the years and we are very excited to have him come to Bethany Community Church. Dr. Scott will be teaching in this track along with our own Pastor Daniel and Bethany Baptist Senior Pastor Ritch Boerckel. This track is relevant for anyone who is married, is considering marriage and for anyone seeking to grow in shepherding married couples. Dr. Stuart Scott teaches in the graduate program of biblical counseling at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, CA. He has over forty years of experience in counseling and pastoral ministry. He is a Fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Stuart is an author as well and is married to his wi...