Bethel Lutheran Church

 

 The Story of Jonah, and a Compassionate God [13:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Gathering Prayer
Almighty God, You sent Your Son to proclaim Your kingdom and to teach with authority.  Anoint us with the power of Your Spirit, that we, too, may bring Your Good News to the world.  Amen.
Readings
FIRST READING: Jonah 3:1-5,10 (The Ninevites repent in time.)
EPISTLE:  1 Corinthians 7:29-35 (It’s time to be devoted to the Lord.)
HOLY [...]

 

 The Story Of Naaman [14:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

As We Gather
O God, our loving Father, through the Grace of Your Holy Spirit You plant the gifts of Your love into the hearts of Your people.  Grant to Your servants soundness of mind and body, so that they may love You with all their heart.  Amen.
Readings
FIRST READING: 2 Kings 5:1-14 (Naaman is cured of [...]

 

 Jesus Has Met Our Greatest Need [14:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

AS WE GATHER: Our gracious God remembers His people. When they are downtrodden, He rescues them; when humbled in their sinfulness, He forgives them. He not only lifts us up as on eagle’s wings (Old Testament reading), but using Word and Sacrament, He will resurrect us, lifting us up eternally from sin and death. Today [...]

Bethel Lutheran Church January 2009 Newsletter

 

 Show the love of Christ over all Quarrels [11:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Readings:
Deut. 18:15-20
1 Cor. 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28
Sermon Notes:
Quarreling is a part of everyday life.  People don’t get along.  Whether it is nations, communities, families or even in the christian congregation.  3 things happen when a disagree within a church.  The people who are not emotionally attached to the issue and they look at the situation and see [...]