Bethany Worship Services 2022
Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Amelchenko Guerrero, pianist
Cathy Sapunor, pianist
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY
Candlelight Service
Rev. Jesse Larson
Jackie Sneed, Reader
Cathy Sapunor, Piano
Peter Baird, Guitar
CHRISTMAS EVE
Rev. Jesse Larson
Barbara Greene, reader
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Special music: John Doolittle, Peter Baird, Rowena Frick, Marilee Keene, Trisha Uhrhammer
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
“What new things God is calling us to, and what God is asking us to leave behind.”
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Guerrero
Guest musicians: Sherry McHurd Hanson and John Doolittle
Advent candle lighter: Mary Harbison
Moment for mission Rev. Dr. Stephen Moon
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Sylvia Alamillo, vocal soloist
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Rev. Jesse Larson
Jackie Sneed, liturgist
Jim Guida, children’s message
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
THANKSGIVING SUNDAY
Rev. Jesse Larson
Mary Harbison, liturgist
Jim Guida, Children’s Moment
Tim Lumsden, Stewardship Moment
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
Habbakuk 2:1-4
Ephesians 2:4-10
Rev. Jesse Larson
Neil Henderson, bagpipes
KC Shane, soloist
Natalya Amelchenko Guerrero, pianist
REFORMATION SUNDAY
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist Natalya Amelchenko
Readers: Mary Harbison, Kathy Frank, Jackie Sneed and Tom Uhrhammer
EDUCATION SUNDAY
Music, contemplation and prayer
Luke 19:1-10
The Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Amelchenko, pianist
Readers: Mary Harbison, Jackie Sneed
Song leaders: Jackie Sneed, Cathy Sapunor
TAIZÉ SERVICE
Rev. Jesse Larson
Moment for Mission: Trisha Uhrhammer
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Love God, Love One Another
Matthew 22:34-40
Rev. Jesse Larson
KC Shane, guest musician
Readers: Candace Keefauver, KC Shane, Tom Uhrhammer
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Rev. Jesse Larson
Children’s Moment: Jim Guida
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Remember Not the Former Things: Behold!
Isaiah 43: 1-5a, 18-21. Colossians 3: 5-17
Worship leader: Rev. Dr. Mary Westfall
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Worship leader: Rev. Jeri Viera Dahlke
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Looking at Clouds While Running the Race
Hebrews 11:29-Hebrews 12:2
Worship leader: Rev. Peggy Krong
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Our Father, Whose Art is Heaven
Genesis 15:1-6
Elder Jim Guida, worship leader
Elder Candace Keefauver, liturgist
Vocalists: Sylvia Alamillo, Barbara Greene, Kathy Frank
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Experiencing God through Music and Travel.
Ezra 8:21
Rev. Judy Davis
Special music by Peter Baird, Trisha Uhrhammer and Marilee Keene
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“A Conversation for the Ages.”
Isaiah 53: 7-9 and Acts 8: 26-40
Rev. Judy Davis
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Setting time asaide for “Holyday”
Exodus 20:11
Worship leader: Elder Jim Guida
Liturgist: Tom Uhrhammer
Soloist and song leader: Barbara Greene
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“Justice and Love”
Leviticus 25:8-13
Elder Jackie Sneed
May Harbison, Liturgist
Barbara Greene, Song Leader
Natalya Amelchenko, Pianist
“Loyalty and Legacy”
Luke 22: 24-34 and Luke 22: 54-62
Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Liturgist: Mary Harbison
Vocalists: Barbara Greene and Jackie Sneed
INDEPENDENCE DAY
The gift of “Sabbath”
Genesis 2:1-4
Rev. Jesse Larson
Vocalist and song leader: Barbara Greene
Special guest musician: Singer-songwriter KC Shane
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
The grace of God
Luke 15:11-32
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Tom Uhrhammer
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
JUNETEENTH and FATHER’S DAY
“Use kind words in dealing with others.”
James 3:5-18
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Cathy Sapunor
Soloist: Barbara Greene
PRIDE FESTIVAL OBSERVANCE
“Filled with the Holy Spirit”
Acts 2: 1-13
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Jackie Sneed
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Matthew 5:38-48
Rev. Jesse Larson
Jackie Sneed, liturgist
Natalya Amelchenko, pianist
MEMORIAL DAY
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Matthew 5:38-48
Rev. Judy Davis
Liturgist: Mary Harbison
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Acts 11:1-18 and John 13:33-35
Guest peacher: Elder Jim Guida
Mary Harbison, liturgist.
Natalya Amelchenko, pianist
“These are times to hold fast to our faith and tend to our souls. Nothing will ever separate us from the love of God.”
Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Amelchenko, pianist
MOTHER’S DAY
Reflecting on the ways that Christ offers us his peace in the midst of turmoil, failures and the unknown.
John 20: 19-30
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
COMMUNION SUNDAY
“Christ is risen!”
Luke 23: 44-49, 24: 1-12
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgust: Barbara Greene
Children’s Moment: Jim Guida
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Easter bunny display: Dolores McMackin
EASTER SUNDAY
Recalling the last supper Jesus had with his disciples … as well as the tragic aftermath
Rev. Jesse Larson
Readers: Mary Harbison, Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Pianist: Cathy Sapunor
MAUNDY THURSDAY / TENEBRAE
“Acting with vision”
Jeremiah 29:1-14 and John 12:12-19
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgust: Jackie Sneed
Soloist: Sylvia Alamillo
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
"Remembering is a way to give thanks to God for all that has been provided over the years. May we celebrate what once was, as we lament what's passing according to the progress of life."
Psalm 137:1-6
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Mary Harbison
Soloist: Barbara Greene
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko.
“Brokenness”
Rev. Jesse Larson
Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Natalya Amelchenko, pianist
Rev. Jesse Larson led today’s service, which observed the first Sunday in Lent (the weeks leading up to Easter). The scripture reading was Luke 4:1-13—Jesus being tested in the wilderness.
“Often the most fruitful growth comes through challenging wilderness times.”
Luke 6:27-36
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko.
Love one another ““Without Exception.”
Luke 6:27-36
Worship leader: Jim Guida
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko.
Liturgist: Tom Uhrhammer .
“As God’s people, we are His agents In this ongoing work of freedom, of justice and peacemaking.”
Exodus 3:1-17
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Jackie Sneed
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Song team: Peter BaIrd, Joy Bonds Baird. Marilee Keene, Jackie Sneed, Trisha Uhrhammer
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
“The rich tradition of the Old Testament.”
Genesis 27:1-38
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Mary Harbison
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“Spiritual practices to try in the coming year.”
Luke 17:11-19
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“We've been given the gift of choice ... and how we respond to all that life presents to us. Life is much richer with parties, more faith. Choose what fulfills and sustains.”
John 2:1-12
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
“As we begin this new year together, one of the best things we can do is to go out in hope and with a spirit of gift-giving … of being loving and gracious to those we know and those we don’t know.”
Matthew 2: 1-23
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Three kings: Ron Carlson, Paul Douglas, Tom Uhrhammer
Star-bearer: Alexander Medina
THREE KINGS DAY (EPIPHANY)
New starts for a new year,
Luke 3:15-22
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Luke 1:26-38
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianiat: Natalya Guerrero
Children’s Moment: Jim Guida
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT