Bethel Lutheran Church

One thing have I desired of the Lord... that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life...Psalm 27:4

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Worship for Jan. 30, 2022 -- Passing Through: Jesus on the Cliff Edge

In Jesus’ first public act of teaching in the Gospel of Luke, he finds himself swept up in controversy and nearly killed. Why did it come to that? What is our resistance to his message really about? What is HE really about? Explore the hometown revolt.

Place Finders: Confession 4:24 The Word 9:01 Sermon 14:55 Prayers 28:03

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Worship for Jan. 23, 2022: Jesus. As promised.

What on earth could cause such outrage and uprising in Nazareth? The Book of Isaiah. Really? Yes. Find out why a simple Bible reading turned so controversial, it nearly cost Jesus his life before he even got started.

Place Finders: The Word 9:05 Sermon 15:46 Prayers 29:02

Worship for Jan. 9, 2022: Walking through the portal of water

Guest Pastor Mary Stein-Webber leads us in this worship service. We commemorate the baptism of Jesus, remember our own baptisms, and reflect on how transforming baptism can be.

Place Finders: The Word 8:12 Sermon 13:52 Affirmation of Baptism 30:14 Prayers 36:36

Worship for Jan. 2, 2022: The Greatest Journey of All

History tells us of many important journeys, like explorers discovering new lands, scientific breakthroughs, space flights to the moon and other planets, and social movements gradually affirming human rights and freedoms. In this Christmas season, we read Gospel passages recounting Mary and Joseph traveling from Nazareth to Bethlehem. But there is one journey that surpasses all others.

Place Finders: The Word 10:47 Sermon 19:19 Prayers 42:01