Global Emphasis at Bethany Bible
This past Sunday, 10/25, concluded Bethany Bible Church’s Global Emphasis Week (aka missions conference). The “week” equated to nine days. But, who’s counting? I was sad to see it come to a close. The event was a labor of love on the part of the entire church! And truly, it was a most blessed time of getting to know and fellowship with ministry partners around the globe and in Phoenix, as well as with the dear people of Bethany Bible! Quite truthfully, over the years it’s been difficult for me to participate in local missions conferences due to the fact that the field of service to which God has called me is – local. Ministry in the Phoenix metropolitan area does not come to a halt when there’s a missions conference in the Valley. This time, however, praise God, I was able to participate in every event at Bethany’s Global Emphasis Week. And, I am “oh so thankful” to have done so. While speaking at a focus group during the conference, the hostess for the event shared wi