On behalf of all the Seth families—both parents and children—I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the brothers and sisters who participated in and supported last Sunday’s fundraiser. Nearly all the food sold out, and we raised a total of $16,000 for the Bethel Hall project. Glory be to God! The idea began when a parent suggested involving our children in a fundraiser for the Bethel Hall. I was deeply encouraged and thought, “Why not do this together?” God often blesses a group in ways beyond what an individual could accomplish. It also fit perfectly with this year’s Seth theme: Receiving Blessing and Becoming a Blessing.

Over the years, Seth has received so much love and support from the church. We began asking ourselves: Could we also give back? More importantly, this was an opportunity to teach our children how to give and serve alongside us. Pastor Yu and Nancy have often reminded us that the Bethel Hall is not only for our generation, but for generations to come. Though I am not naturally bold, I felt led to pursue this project and prayed that the Lord would guide it if it pleased Him. Pastor Nancy’s encouragement gave me confidence and helped me see that this would be more than a fundraiser—it would be a faith journey. As parents, we know that involving children often makes things slower and less efficient. Yet if we leave them out, both they and we miss opportunities to grow. From the beginning, we told the children that this was not simply their parents’ fundraiser, but parents and children serving together to help build God’s house. We wanted them to develop a personal connection with the Bethel Hall project and with God’s greater purposes.

Throughout the preparation process, the children made posters and helped prepare materials. On the day of the fundraiser, everyone—from toddlers to teenagers—was busy setting up booths, promoting items, and collecting payments. Several sisters generously contributed delicious food and handmade crafts. Many families served together, and some teenagers even sold items they had made themselves. That afternoon, we witnessed the church functioning as one body and experienced God’s presence and blessing. Everyone simply responded to God’s prompting and joined in something that pleased Him. What a beautiful picture it was!

To encourage children to participate as buyers, we asked parents to let them bring their own allowance money. In doing so, they were not only purchasing things they enjoyed, but also contributing to the Bethel Hall project. We intentionally kept prices low so adults could give generously while children could participate and experience the joy of giving.

Dear parents, let us help the next generation understand that this church is their home too. This home needs their involvement, contributions, and investment. One day, when they worship in the new sanctuary, they will know they also had a part in building it. What a beautiful testimony that will be!

” A generation goes, and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever. ” (Ecclesiastes 1:4) God’s house needs us—but it also needs them.