Rev. Jesse Larson will lead today’s service, which starts at 10:30 a.m. Due to financial constraints, this will be his last Sunday at Bethany. A brief congregational meeting will take place following the service to formally dissolve the “terms of call.” Please come if you are able to the thank-you reception that follows in the Social Hall.

John 3:16-24
”Memories”

Worship leader:Jim Guida
Cathy Sapunor pianist
Manh Ong, guitarist

Luke 24:13-35

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

Psalms 133:1-3 and 1 John 1:1-2:2

Rev. Jesse Larson
Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Natalya Guerrero and Cathy Sapunor, piano
Manh Van Ong, guitar
Jim Guida, children’s message
Rev. Rick Hull, Presbytery Administrative Commission

HOLY HUMOR SUNDAY

Mark 15:33-16:8

Rev. Jesse Larson
Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Natalya Amelchenko Guerrero, pianist
Manh Van Ong, guitarist
Bethany Choir
Peter Baird & Lily Baird Young, vocalists
Jim Guida, children’s message

EASTER SUNDAY

Isaiah 43:1-5; 14-19 and Mark 11:1-11

Rev. Jesse Larson
Cathy Sapunor, pianist
Bethany Choir

PALM SUNDAY

Psalm 62:1-8 and Matthew 26:6-13
Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

Luke 10:25-37

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

Psalm 19:1-14 and John 2:13-22

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Bethany Choir, with soloist Sylvia Alamillo

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT

Communion will be served and a collection of non-perishable goods for the SSIP Food Closet will be taken.

Acts 16:11-15 and Psalm 46:1-11

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Liturgical skit: Rev. Jesse Larson, Barbara Greene, Cathy Sapunor

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

Mark 10:46-52

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Manh Ong, guitarist
Bethany Choir

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

Matthew 17: 1-8

Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist Natalya Guerrero
Soloist Barbara Greene

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

Luke 9:12-17

What feasts have you experienced in your life?

Rev. Jesse Larson
Marcie Hettenbach, prayer
Musicians: Barbara Greene, Manh Ong, Cathy Sapunor, the Bethany Choir

Psalm 71:1-9, 14-19 and Luke 21:1-4
”The joys and challenge of aging”

Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianists: Barbara Greene and Cathy Sapunor

Luke 18:1-8

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

Exodus 17:1-7 & Luke 9:46-50

Rev. Jesse Larson
Jim Guida, children’s message
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

HONORING THE HEROIC LEGACY OF REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Matthew 2:1-12

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Manh Ong, guitarist
Sylvia Alamillo and Nga Chau, vocalists

EPIPHANY / THREE KINGS SUNDAY

“Lighting the Way”

John 1:1-8

Elder Jim Guida, worship leader
Cathy Sapunor, pianist

The Story of Jesus’ Birth

Rev. Jesse Larson
Readers: Rev. Janice Kamikawa and elder Jackie Sneed
Special music: Peter Baird and Lily Baird Young, KC Shane, Tien Duong and the Bethany Choir
Accompanists: Cathy Sapunor, Manh Ong, Peter Baird

CHRISTMAS EVE

Isaiah 35: 1-10

Rev. Jesse Larson
Rev. Judy Davis
Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Bethany Choir, accompanied by Manh Ong and Natalya Guerrero
Pianist: Natalya Guerrero

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Luke 1:5-25

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, piano
Manh Ong, guitar
KC Shane, guest musician
Bethany Choir, led by Barbara Greene

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Mark 1:1-8

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, piano
Manh Ong, guitar
Bethany Choir, led by Barbara Greene

SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Mark 13:24-37

Rev. Jesse Larson
Bethany Choir
Peter Baird and Sylvia Alamillo, soloists
Cathy Sapunor (piano) and Manh Ong (guitar)

FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Matthew 25:31-40

Worship leader: Jim Guida
Liturgist: Kathy Frank
Pianist: Natalya Guerrero

John 9:1-12

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, piano
Mahn Ong, guitar

THANKSGIVING / PLEDGE SUNDAY

Luke 5:27-39

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Amelchenko Guerrero, piano
Manh Ong, guitar

I Thessalonians 4:13-18

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Manh Ong, guitarist
Bethany choir
Worship and communion leadership: Barbara Greene, Jackie Sneed, Cathy Sapunor, Rev. Judy Davis

ALL SAINTS DAY

Matthew 22:25-33

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Guest musicians: Neil Henderson (bagpipes), Sherry McHurd Hanson (viola)

REFORMATION SUNDAY

Pets received special blessings at Bethany’s annual “Blessing of the Animals” service on October 22, 2023.

Psalm 139:1-18

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
New baptisms: Marcie Hettenbach and Amy Barton

Mark 10:13-16

What are your priorities? What is important to you? What do you always make time for?

Rev. Jesse Larson
Rev. Philip Trinh
Grace Community Church Praise Choir
Cathy Sapunor, pianist

Luke 7:11-17
Have you ever experienced a holy interruption?

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Amelchenko Guerrero, pianist
Manh Ong, guitarist

Ephesians 2:11-22

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Manh Ong, guitarist
Bethany choir
Dramatic reading: Rev. Jesse Larson, Jim Guida, Barbara Greene

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

Mark 10:46-52 and Psalm 5:1-3
”Throwing Off Your Cloak”

Rev. Wes Nordman
Jim Guida, worship leader and liturgist
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

Exodus 3:1-22

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Manh Ong, guitarist

What is one of your happiest memories?
What are you looking forward to in the coming months? 

Matthew 22:2-14

Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist Natalya Amelchenko Guerrero

“Cultivating Our Hearts”
Psalm 1 and Galatians 5: 1a, 13, 16A, 22-25

Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Cathy Sapunor, liturgist
Natalya Amelchenko Guerrero, piano
Sherry McHurd Hanson, viola
Manh Ong, guitar

“Surprised By God’s Spirit”
Isaiah 44: 2-3 and Luke 3:15-18, 21-22

Rev. Judy Davis
Natalya Guerrero, piano
Manh Ong, guitar

Our call to service as Christians … it's ok to play second fiddle!

Luke 22:24-3

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianit

Matthew 8:23-27

Worship Leader: Elder Jim Guida
Guest Speaker: Laura Anderson
Pianist: Natalya Guerrero

Matthew 6:25-34

Rev. Jesse Larson
Guest musician Matt Black, singer-songwriter

“Change the World”
Isaiah 2: 1-4 and Matthew 5: 1- 12

Elder Jackie Sneed, guest preacher
Mary Harbison, liturgist

Sherry McHurd Hanson, viola

Peter Baird, guitar
Barbara Greene and Cathy Sapunor, pianist
Bethany women’s chorus

Romans 8:14-25.

“We Are Saved By Grace”

Elder Jim Guida, guest preacher
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

Exodus 20:1-17

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

How can we open ourselves up to receive the unexpected?

Luke 18:9-17

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Jim Guida, children’s moment
Grace Ogata Beutler, clerk of session

Psalm 133 and Ephesians 4:1-6

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Cathy Sapunor, children’s message
Bethany Chorus

INDEPENDENCE DAY

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Rev. Jesse Larson
Ben Ofori, guest musician
Cathy Sapunor, pianist

1 Corinthians 12:7-26

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Barbara Greene, song leader
Dramatic reading: Jesse Larson, Cathy Sapunor, Barbara Greene, Mary Harbison, Jackie Sneed, Jim Guida

RECOGNITION SUNDAY & FATHER’S DAY

Luke 15:1-10
”Caring for those who are lost”

Rev. Jesse Larson
Mary Harbison, liturgist
Natalya Guerrero, piano
Sherry McHurd Hanson, viola
Cathy Betts Sapunor, vocalist

Acts 2:1-13 and Acts 4:32-35

Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist Natalya Guerrero
Sherry McHurd Hanson, viola
Bethany Women’s Chorus

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Psalm 77:11-14 and Ephesians 1:16-18

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

Genesis 41:1-16 and Matthew 5:1-12

Rev. Jesse Larson
Peter Baird, vocalist
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

“To An Unknown God”

Acts 17:22-25


Jim Guida, worship leader
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

“The Extraordinary Challenge and Power of Change”

Acts 9:1-19

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Jim Guida, children’s moment
Mary Harbison, liturgust
Dramatic reading: Jim Guida, Mary Harbison, Rev. Jesse Larson, Cathy Sapunor

1 John 4:1-12

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Amelchenko, pianist
Jim Guida, children’s moment

Genesis 1:24-31

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Jim Guida, children’s message
Cathy Sapunor, vocal soloist

EARTH SUNDAY

Psalms 8:1-5 and Luke 24:13-35

Rev. Jesse Larson

Jim Guida, children’s moment

Natalya Guerrero, pianist

HOLY HUMOR SUNDAY 

Mark 16:1-8

Rev. Jesse Larson
Jim Guida, children’s message
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Sherry Hanson, guest musician
Barbara Greene, vocalist
Vocal ensemble: Wendy Aiello, Nga Cha, Kathy Frank, Barbara Greene, Susan Just, Candace Keefauver, KC Shane and Jackie Sneed

EASTER SUNDAY

Luke 19:29-44

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Jackie Sneed, vocalist
Women’s ensemble, chorus
Cathy Sapunor, chldren’s moment

PALM SUNDAY

Genesis 19:1-3

Rev. Jesse Larson
Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Barbara Greene, vocalist

5TH SUNDAY IN LENT / SERVICE OF HEALING

“Take up your cross and follow Jesus”
Matthew 16:21-28

Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianists: Natalya Guerrero and Cathy Sapunor
Vocal soloist: Barbara Greene

Matthew 14:22-32

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Vocal soloist: Vickie Owens Weaver
Worship leaders: Rev. Judy Davis, Barbara Greene, Mary Harbison, Marcie Hettenbach, Rev. Janice Kamikawa, Cathy Sapunor, Vickie Owens Weaver

“The Grace of God”
Luke 19:1-10

Rev. Jesse Larson
Mary Harbison, liturgist
Jim Guida, children’s message
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Sherry McHurd Hanson, guest musician
Vocal quartet: Sylvia Alamillo, Rowena Frick, Barbara Greene, Cathy Sapunor

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

Matthew 4:1-11

Rev. Jesse Larson
Jim Guida, children’s moment
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

Mark 1:16-20

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Jim Guida, children’s message

“Walking with Jesus”

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Elder Jim Guida, worship leader
Natalya Guerrero, pianist
Marcie Hettenbach & Mary Harbison, liturgists
Vickie Weaver Owens, guest pianist
Vocal ensemble: Sylvia Alamillo, Diana Bachelor, Barbara Greene, Kathy Frank Vickie Owens & Jackie Sneed

 I Corinthians 12:12-14, 24b-27, Isaiah 40:31 and Psalm 33:18

Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Rev. Judy Davis
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

1 Corinthians 12:4-20

Rev. Jesse Larson
Jim Guida, children’s message
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

CREATIVITY SUNDAY

Romans 3:19-25

Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

Exodus 3:1-12

Rev. Jesse Larson
Mary Harbison, liturgist
Jim Guida, children’s message
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

Matthew 2:1-12

Rev. Jesse Larson
Jackie Sneed, liturgust
Natalya Guerrero, pianist

THREE KINGS DAY / EPIPHANY

Colossians 3:12-17

Rev, Jesse Larson
Mary Harbison, liturgist
Natalya Amelchenko Guerrero, piano
Cathy Sapunor, piano

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE NEW YEAR