Worship
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Join us each Sunday morning at 9:00am. Worship is a chance for us to MEET together and be in the presence of the One who always comes down to us – to dwell with us in the midst of our sorrows, joys, fears, guilt, frustrations, and celebrations. As we worship we PRAY – and hear anew God’s Word and gain strength for our time away from worship. We leave the sanctuary filled with the blessed assurance that we are loved unconditionally. It is this LOVE that we take with us from this place and into the world as we seek to do God’s will among God’s people, mirroring our Creator’s compassion and grace.
No matter where you are on your faith journey, we invite you to explore a life of faith with us. If you are new to Bethel, welcome. If you’ve been here awhile – we hope you feel welcome too. All are invited to come as you are to worship a God who meets us where we are and journeys with us in love and grace.
No matter where you are on your faith journey, we invite you to explore a life of faith with us. If you are new to Bethel, welcome. If you’ve been here awhile – we hope you feel welcome too. All are invited to come as you are to worship a God who meets us where we are and journeys with us in love and grace.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
On most Sundays you can expect a liturgical format that follows the ancient order of worship. Some Sundays our music is piano based with familiar hymns and a traditional Lutheran liturgy. On alternate Sundays we are joined by a local Lutheran praise band, Wing and A Prayer, who lead us in their own guitar-based liturgical setting and a mix of modern and traditional worship songs.
Every Sunday we celebrate Holy Communion at an open table to which all are welcome.
We enjoy a relaxed worship gathering which includes the participation of children of all ages. There are worship bags available for quiet play during our time together, a Kid's Message to help them find meaning in the day's lessons, opportunities for young ones to participate in worship leadership, a space the littlest ones can find room to wiggle during the sermon, and supportive adults ready to help parents who need an extra hand.
On most Sundays you can expect a liturgical format that follows the ancient order of worship. Some Sundays our music is piano based with familiar hymns and a traditional Lutheran liturgy. On alternate Sundays we are joined by a local Lutheran praise band, Wing and A Prayer, who lead us in their own guitar-based liturgical setting and a mix of modern and traditional worship songs.
Every Sunday we celebrate Holy Communion at an open table to which all are welcome.
We enjoy a relaxed worship gathering which includes the participation of children of all ages. There are worship bags available for quiet play during our time together, a Kid's Message to help them find meaning in the day's lessons, opportunities for young ones to participate in worship leadership, a space the littlest ones can find room to wiggle during the sermon, and supportive adults ready to help parents who need an extra hand.
How you can get help out
Reader Share the day’s Bible reading during worship each Sunday. Readings are sent out ahead of time so readers can practice. Readers of all ages are encouraged to participate. Contact Lisa Herlocker or Barbara Morris to volunteer.
Altar Care Volunteers rotate weeks and share in this ministry of the visual arts helping to prepare the worship space. Ask Lisa Herlocker to introduce you to the ministry team leader if you'd like to help out.
Technology Assistant Are you a techie? Then this may be the spot for you. Help is needed each week to monitor the sanctuary sound equipment or oversee our Zoom connection during worship. Talk with the Tech Assistant the next time you're at worship.
Reader Share the day’s Bible reading during worship each Sunday. Readings are sent out ahead of time so readers can practice. Readers of all ages are encouraged to participate. Contact Lisa Herlocker or Barbara Morris to volunteer.
Altar Care Volunteers rotate weeks and share in this ministry of the visual arts helping to prepare the worship space. Ask Lisa Herlocker to introduce you to the ministry team leader if you'd like to help out.
Technology Assistant Are you a techie? Then this may be the spot for you. Help is needed each week to monitor the sanctuary sound equipment or oversee our Zoom connection during worship. Talk with the Tech Assistant the next time you're at worship.
Seasonal Worship Opportunities
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During the seasons of Advent and Lent we gather at 5:30pm on Wednesday evenings for a brief quiet time of worship. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday, we celebrate with special festival worship gatherings. And once a year, we have a Blessing of the Animals worship gathering, too!
Check our calendar for more details!
Check our calendar for more details!
