After we bought the house, we were thinking about what we would name it, given that we were going to list it for rental for holiday accommodation and retreats. As such, we wanted a distinct name that would be memorable and easy to remember.

Somerset Dam

As Christians, we thought of Somerset Dam and the fact the dam is stocked with fish each year. Bethsaida is the place where the disciple Peter was born before he served the Lord Jesus. Bethsaida reminded us of Somerset Dam, given it provides many fishermen with abundant fishing and activity.

We ourselves enjoy fishing and took our disabled boys out to Shorncliffe today to catch some fish. We did catch some, but nothing worth eating and all was thrown back. For Geoffrey and Peter, the thrill is in catching that fish… there is nothing else attached to the activity. We intend to get fishing licenses ourselves so that we can fish ourselves at the dam.

Hopefully, one day we will catch that fish that will be big enough to cook and eat.. and what a feast that will be. I will have to make sure I have my camera out ready to capture that moment. We want to get a name plate made for the house with the name Bethsaida on it. Not sure what we want or who we may consult to do this for us.. but it is there at the back of our minds.