One Thing Needed
Jesus, on his way to Jerusalem with his disciples, is welcomed by Martha into her home. Mary, Martha’s sister, sits at his feet, as a disciple of her day would, listening to what he has to say. Martha is distracted with all the tasks of hospitality at hand. She comes to Jesus and asks, “Lord, […]
Free to Sing – June 25, 2019
“The paradox of hospitality is that it wants to create emptiness—not a fearful emptiness, but a friendly emptiness where strangers can enter and discover themselves as created free; free to sing their own songs, speak their own languages, dance their own dances; free also to leave and follow their own vocations.” -Henri Nouwen, Reaching Out
Bethany Inc. – History, Programs, and Fundraiser on Sept. 15
Bethany Inc.’s founder, Carol Bullard-Bates, moved to Washington D.C. in 1987 with her family to become a member of the Church of the Savior Christian community. When Carol spoke of her first impressions of Washington D.C. she said, “I was shocked to see so many homeless people here. I had never lived anywhere where I saw […]
