Our opening Scripture on Sunday will be the beginning of the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God.

Paul identifies himself as an apostle. One who is sent out. He truly knew that Jesus Christ himself called Paul to be the Apostle to the Gentiles. Those who were not of Jewish heritage, and believe Jesus is Son of God, Savior.

To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithfulin Christ Jesus.

The people of the Ephesus Church and the Bethel Presbyterian Church are saints. Not perfect halo wearers, but believers and the faithful. Those who have given their whole heart, mind, soul and strength to Jesus Christ.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Grace and peace to you. You have received totally unmerited favor from God. That grace is oneness with the Prince of Peace, and the peace of knowing you are saved forever!

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,

Our blessed God has shared with us through Christ the blessedness of abundant overflowing spiritual blessing on earth as it is in heaven.

We are the blessed saints in Christ. Abundantly far more gifted than we could ever ask or imagine as move forward as Bethel Church, each of us as surely called to be Apostles as was Paul. 

The Grace and Peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Pastor Steve