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

Filtering by Category: May 2022

Worship for May 29, 2022: A Blessing for a Hurting and Fractured World

After a week of national tragedy, Pastor Amy shares a word of hope for this time of despair. And Intern Deacon, Laura Salazar Krueger offers a close reflection on Jesus’ final gift for us before his death: our unity.

Place Finders: Word 10:57 Sermon 16:47 Prayers 30:08

I highly recommend this article featuring an interview with two criminologists discussing the shifts we need to make as a people in order to meaningfully address the gun violence epidemic. The answers they come to are date driven, and may surprise both right and left alike: Two Professors Found What Creates a Mass Shooter. Will Politicians Pay Attention?

Worship for May 15, 2022: Who am I to hinder God?

We welcome Pastor Mary Stein-Webber this Sunday to explore just how non-partial Jesus’ love truly is. What happens when our rules clash with God’s intentions for us? She names the hardest challenge of the Gospel.

Place Finders: Word 5:45 Sermon 12:38 Prayers 34:54

Worship for May 8, 2022: Threat and Resistance to Threat in a Faithful Life

On Good Shepherd Sunday, let’s slow down together and reflect deeply on both the threats to our faith and the life of abundance God seeks to work through us. Dwell in the Word richly today as we embrace the call of John 10, Psalm 23, and more.

Place Finders: Word 7:00 Sermon 13:50 Prayers 28:48

Sermon Notes: This message was inspired from the Sermon Brainwave podcast and the WorkingPreacher commentary. Check them out HERE. Special thanks to the scholarship of Elizabeth Johnson.

Worship for May 1, 2022: Is Following Jesus Different Now?

Pastor Amy ran into a question recently: is following Jesus different after the resurrection from when he first showed up to call those fisherman? For all his shortcomings, Peter could be the key to unlock an answer, an answer we need for a church emerging from pandemic wilderness.

Place Finders: Word 7:25 Sermon 15:21 Prayers 31:41

Sermon Notes: This message was inspired from the Sermon Brainwave podcast and the WorkingPreacher commentary. Check them out HERE. Special thanks to the scholarship of Dr. Karoline Lewis.

To watch the gorgeous video, Your One Wild and Precious Life, visit The Work of the People.