Despite the rain about 150 people turned out for the Bethel Untied Church of Christ’s First Annual “Change the World” Festival on Sept. 26, part of the national church's focus on putting thoughts to action.
Food and raffel ticket sales marked the event that hoped to raise over $1,000 to support the Lighthouse Health Clinic in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador. Bethel Church largely supports the clinic.
“I have a doctor who works full time in the clinic down there,” for $600 per month, less than what he would make on the open market, but still a full-time salary, said Carolyn Richar, Assoc. Pastor. She said her church was hoping to make enough to cover two months of the doctor’s salary.
Iglesia Luz Verdadera, a congregation that shares the church building with Bethel, provided free music, and much of the food, all day.
“Given the weather, I’m happy with the turnout,” Ms. Richar said.
Bethel Church is located at 4347 Arlington Blvd., in Buckingham.
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