Messages
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing unto you,
O Lord, our Rock, and Redeemer.
Amen.
Current Series
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
The days between Epiphany (January 6) and Ash Wednesday (this year, February 26) are called the Season of Light. Our worship series for this period is “Son Light” – a study of Jesus’ life and ministry that will focus on the gospels, especially the Gospel of John.
Join us any Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Worship at Bethel is a modified traditional service. Come as you are, and know that all are welcome to seek the Light at Bethel!
Latest Message
And So It Begins ...
February 9, 2020
Jesus has been baptized by John the Baptist in the River Jordan. John the Baptist has witnessed the Holy Spirit descending on Jesus and has told his followers that the Son of God is among them. Jesus then goes into the wilderness alone where he fasts for 40 days and nights. Satan then appears and tries unsuccessfully to tempt Jesus three times. Satan left, probably not too happy, and angels came down and tended to Jesus.
Today’s scriptures take place after Jesus returns from the wilderness. In beginning his public ministry of delivering the good news, he first goes home … to Nazareth.
Read
Latest Messages
And So It Begins …
Let’s go back over the last couple of weeks. Jesus has been baptized by John the Baptist in the River Jordan. John the Baptist has witnessed the Holy Spirit descending on Jesus and has told his followers that the Son of God is among them. Jesus then goes into the...
The History of His Story
When we ended last week, Jesus was twelve and sitting in the Temple with the rabbis while Mary and Joseph were frantically searching for him. That’s also where the gospel accounts of Jesus’ life before he began his public ministry stop, leaving roughly eighteen years...
Growing Up Jesus
Lord, speak through me and, if necessary, in spite of me that your word may be heard this day. Amen. I like to read. In fact, I love to read … I have since I was a child. When I read a book … any kind of book … my mind begins to build its own full-length feature movie...
Light of the World
Communal Prayer - Covenant Renewal In the spirit of our founder's traditions, we spoke the following prayer in covenant renewal. I am not my own self-made, self-reliant human being. In truth, O God, I am Yours. Make me into what You will. Make me a neighbor with those...
Saving Place, Saving Grace
Lord, speak through me and, if necessary, in spite of me that your word may be heard this day. Amen. In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God. And the Word was God. John 1:1. It’s my favorite verse. The Word in John 1:1 is not words on a page, not...
A Place for Love
On this, the last Sunday of Advent and the Sunday before Christmas, we will forego a message and let the Scriptures speak for themselves as we remember the Nativity of Jesus. Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to...
