First Communion
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Sunday, April 21st two youth - Claire Roepke and Susannah Van Dusen - had the honor of receiving their First Communion This year, First Communion was offered to second and third graders within Bethesda and around the community. Supported by family, both girls were eager to take this next step in their Christian lives as Pastor Jonathan proceeded to give the blessings to the children for First Communion.