Here’s who will be preaching at Bethany in March 2026 …

Jim Guida will lead today’s service, which observes the fifth Sunday in Lent. The service starts at 10:30 a.m. Not able to attend in person? Watch via Facebook starting 10:25 a.m.

“Our Greatest Desire”
Psalm 27:4

Rev. Jack McNary, preaching
Cathy Sapunor, worship leader
Debbie Leibrock, liturgist]
Rev. Janice Kamikawa, moment for mission
Manh Ong and Barbara Greene, musicians
Nga Chau and Cathy Sapunor, sound and screen

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

“The Question Beneath the Quarrel”
Romans 5:1-11 and Exodus 17:1-17.

Laura Anderson, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Manh Ong and Barbara Greene, musicians
Cathy Sapunor, sound and screen

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT

“A Lenten Journey of Faith and Unity”
Ephesians 2: 12-22

Rev. Janice Kamikawa, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Manh Ong and Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Nga Chau, sound and screen

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

“Lead Us Not Into … Well, You Know”
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7and Matthew 4:1-11

Jim Guida, preaching
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Jacquelyn Sneed, worship leader
Manh Ong and Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Nga Chau, sound and screen

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

“Mountaintop Revelation for Valley Living”
Exodus 24:12–18, 2 Peter 1:16–21 and Matthew 17:1–9

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Rev. Janice Kamikawa, liturgist
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Musicians: Barbara Greene & Manh Ong
Sound & screen: Cathy Sapunor & Nga Chau

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

“Fertilizing Presence”
Psalm 112:1–9, 1 Corinthians 2:1–12 & Matthew 5:13–20

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Rev. Janice Kamikawa, liturgist
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Musicians: Barbara Greene & Manh Ong
Sound & screen: Cathy Sapunor

“SELF DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE” SUNDAY

“The Conundrum of the Cross”
Psalm 15 & 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Elder Pat Terry, preaching
Elder Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Elder Kathy Frank, liturgist
Musicians: Barbara Greene, Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor
Sound & screen: Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor

“No Matter What”
Lamentations 3: 21-24

Rev. Jack McNary, preaching
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Arin Aberasturi & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

“Come and See”
Isaiah 49:1-7 & John 1: 29-42

Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

“How Far Will You Go?”
Matthew 2:1-12

Rev. Jack McNary, preaching
Trisha Uhrhammer, liturgist
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

EPIPHANY

“Peace and the Sword”
Isaiah 60: 1-3and Luke 2: 21-38

Preaching: Rev. Stan Henderson
Liturgist: Barbara Aberasturi
Worship leader: Cathy Sapunor
Musicians:: ManhOng & Cathy Sapunor
Sound & screen: Nga Chau

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE NEW YEAR

“Welcoming and Resisting God’s Presence”
Isaiah 63:7-9, Hebrews 2:10-18 and Matthew 2:13-23

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Rev. Janice Kamikawa, liturgist
Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Nga Chau, sound & screen

FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS

“Love that Refuses to Abandon”
Isaiah 7:10-16, Romans 1:1-7 and Matthew 1:18-25

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Barbara Aberasturi, Wendy Aiello, Nga Chau & Manh Ong—Advent candle lighters
The Bethany Choir
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Cathy Sapunor & Nga Chau, sound & screen

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Matthew 11: 2-1

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Debbie Leibrock, liturgist
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Debbie & Steve Leibrock, Advent candle lighters
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT

“Peace in Advent”
Isaiah 11: 1-10, Matthew 3:1-12 and Luke 3: 10-14

Rev. Judy Davis, preaching
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Barbara Greene & Jackie Sneed, Advent candle lighters
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Bethany Choir
Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT

“The Missing Link”
Luke 2:1-7

Rev. Jack McNary, preaching
Jackie Sneed, liturgist and worship leader
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau, sound & screen

FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT

“Ending on a High Note”
Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Colossians 1: 11-20

Elder Pat Terry, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Debbie Leibrock, iiturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

“Enduring Faith in a Time of Falling Stones”
Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 98 and Luke 21:5-19

Preaching: Rev. Elias Burgos
Worship leader: Jackie Sneed
Liturgist: Debbie Leibrock
Musicians: Barbara Greene & Manh Ong
Sound & Screen: Arin Aberasturi & Cathy Sapunor

“Manna Ain’t Just From Heaven”
Exodus 16: 2-4, 9-15 and John 6: 5-14

Preaching: Jim Guida
Worship leader: Jackie Sneed
Liturgist: Debbie Leibrock
Musicians: Barbara Greene & Manh Ong
Sound & Screen: Cathy Sapunor

“How to Become a Saint”
Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 103 & Luke 6:20-31

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Bethany Choir
Barbara Greene, Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Arin Aberasturi, sound & screen

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

“Reformation. Resolution. Revolution.”
Matthew 25:31-40

Jim Guida, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Trisha Uhrhammer, liturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

REFORMATION SUNDAY

“Persisting in the Struggle”
Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 121 and Luke 18:1-8

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Cathy Sapunor, worship leader
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

“The Prisoners
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c, 2 Timothy 2:8-15 and Luke 17:11-19

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Debbie Leibrock, liturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Arin Aberasturi, Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

Lamentations 3: 19-26 and John 10: 38-42
Missing the Forest for the Trees”

Elder Pat Terry, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

Psalm 91: 1-6, 14-16 & Mark 14: 1-6
Love Given, Love Received”

Rev. Judy Davis, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Trisha Uhrhammer, liturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Arin Aberasturi, Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

Genesis 29:15-28 and Matthew 13:31-33
“Shrewdness in the Service of God”

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Jim Guida, children’s mesage
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Manh Ong & Barbara Greene, musicians
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Nga Chau, worship preparation
Cathy Sapunor & Nga Chau, sound & screen techs

111th Anniversary Celebration

Genesis 29:15-28 and Matthew 13:31-33; 13:44-52
“Man Plans, God Laughs”

Jim Guida, preaching
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Manh Ong & Barbara Greene, musicians
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Nga Chau, worship preparation plus sound/screen

Jeremiah 18:1-11, Psalm 1: 1-6 and Luke 14:25-33
“Self-Differentiation, Finitude and Defenses”

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Nga Chau, worship preparation
Barbara Aberasturi & Nga Chau, sound & screen techs

Psalm 84: 1-12 and Hebrews 13: 1-8
“Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”

Rev. Karen Sapio preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Barbara Aberasturi, liturgist
Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Nga Chau, sound & screen

Psalm 84: 1-12
“The Walk of Faith”

Rev. Jack McNary, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Barbara Aberasturi, liturgist
Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Arin Aberasturi, sound & screen
Nga Chau, worship team

Jeremiah 23:23-29, Hebrews 11:29-12:22 and Luke 12:49-56
“Fire, Division, and Spiritual Hermeneutics”

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Debbie Leibrock, liturgist
Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Nga Chau, sound & screen

Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 33:12-22 and Luke 12:32-40
“Seductions and Investments of the Heart”

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader & liturgist
Arin Aberasturi, sound & screen

Matthew 22:37-40 and Hebrews 13:1-2, plus Matthew 25:31-46
"Welcome and Grace”

Rev. Janice Kamikawa, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Manh Ong and Barbara Greene, musicians
Nga Chau & Arin Aberasturi, sound & screen

Philippians 4: 4-9 and Isaiah 40: 28-31
“Falling to Pieces”

Elder Cathy Sapunor, preaching
Elder Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Barbara Aberasturi, liturgist
Barbara Greene, Sherry McHurd Hanson & Manh Ong, musicians
Arin Aberasturi, sound & screen

Genesis 18:1-10a, Psalm 15 and Luke 10:38-42
“Getting My Best Dish at Bethany”

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Barbara Greene, worship leader & liturgist
Manh Ong and Barbara Greene, musicians
Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

Luke 10:25–37
“Coloring Outside the Lines”

Elder Pat Terry preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Trisha Uhrhammer, liturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen

Galatians 6: 7-10 and 2 Kings  5:1-15
“God’s Agenda”

Laura Anderson, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Arin Aberasturi & Cathy Sapunor, sound & screen