Here’s who will be preaching at Bethany in May 2026.

Rev. Jack McNary will lead today’s service, which starts at 10:30 a.m.

“The Good Shepherd”
Psalm 23 and John 10: 1-10

Preaching: Rev. Karen Sapio, Executive Presbyter, North Central California Presbytery
Worship leader: Jackie Sneed
Liturgist: Kathy Frank
Musicians: Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor

“When Grief Meets the Risen Christ”
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, 1 Peter 1:17-23 and Luke 24:13–35

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader & iturguist
Manh Ong & Catthy Sapunor, musicians
Nga Chau, sound & screen

EARTH SUNDAY

“The Resurrection of the Soul”
Psalm 16, 1 Peter 1:3-9 and John 20:19–31

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau, sound & screen

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

“Surprise!”

Elder Jim Guida, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Cathy Sapunor, communion officiant
Barbara Greene & Bethany Choir, musicians
Cathy Sapunor & Janna McMackin Humphreys, sound & screen

EASTER SUNDAY

“Jesus Misunderstood”
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Philippians 2:5–11 and Matthew 21:1–11

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Sylvia Alamillo, soloist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Cathy Sapunor & Janna McMackin Humphreys, sound & screen

PALM SUNDAY

“Fields and Caves and 24th Street”
Ezekiel 37:1-14 and John 11:1-45

Jim Guida, preaching
Jackie Sneed worship leader
Debbie Leibrock, liturgist
Manh Ong and Barbara Greene, musicians
Nga Chau and Cathy Sapunor, sound and screen

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

“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 and 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 and 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: 1-3 and 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

“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

CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMAGE: SCOTT GREER/UNSPLASH

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

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

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

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

“The Walk of Faith”
Psalm 84: 1-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“The Near Side of God”
Psalm 85: 8-13 and Luke 11: 1-13

Rev. Judy Davis, preaching
Debbie Leibrock, worship leader & liturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau, Arin Aberasturi &. Barbara Aberasturi, sound & screen

Will God Be Fair?
Matthew 20:1-16 and Genesis 18:16-33

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

“The Father’s Heart: Reflections from the Trinity”
Psalm 8,Romans 5:1-5 & John 16:12-15

Rev. Elias Burgos, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Debbie Leibrock, liturgist
Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Nga Chau & Arin Aberasturi, audio-visual techs

TRINITY SUNDAY

“Come Together”
Genesis 11: 1-9 and Acts 2: 1-8

Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Nga Chau, A/V technician

PENTECOST SUNDAY

“Decisions, Decisions”
Amos 5: 21-24 and Luke 18: 1-8

Elder Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Trisha Uhrhammer, liturgist
Manh Ong and Cathy Sapunor, musicians
Nga Chau and Arin Aberasturi, sound technicians

“Oh, The Places You’ll God!”
Matthew 13:1-10 and Acts 16:6-12

Worship leader: Elder Jim Guida
Greeter: Elder Jackie Sneed
Musicians: Barbara Greene and Manh Ong

“Life and Death”
Ecclesiastes 1:1-14 and John 11:1-44

Rev. Stan Henderson, preaching
Jackie Sneed, worship leader
Barbara Aberasturi, liturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau, sound & screen

“The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and The Shepherd”
Psalm 23, Revelation 7:9-17 and John 10:22-30

Rev. Elias Burgos
Vickie Owens, liturgist
Jackie Sneed, greeter
Barbara Greene and Manh Ong, musicians
Cathy Sapunor and Arin Aberasturi, A/V

“Reconciliation: In Christ, a New Creation”
Isaiah 55: 6-11 and 2 Corinthians 5: 17-20

Rev. Judy Davis
Kathy Frank, liturgust
Jackie Sneed, greeting
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians
Nga Chau & Cathy Sapunor, A/V

“From God’s Lips to Your Ears”
John 20:19-23

Elder Jim Guida, worship leader
Jackie Sneed, greeter
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Barbara Greene, Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor, musicians

“God’s Reversal”
Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24, 1 Corinthians 15:19–26 and Luke 23:55-24:12

Rev. Elias Burgos, pastor
Jackie Sneed, greeter
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Jim Guida, children’s moment
Peter Baird & Trisha Uhrhammer, anthem
Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor, musicians

EASTER SUNDAY

Rev. Philip Trinh, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, led the Good Friday service.

GOOD FRIDAY

“In the Name of the Lord”
Mark 11: 1-11

Rev. Jack McNary, preaching
Worship leader: Jackie Sneed
Palm procession: Kathy Frank & Tom Uhrhammer
Liturgist: Debbie Leibrock
Musician: Barbara Greene & Manh Ong

PALM SUNDAY

“Sight For Blind Eyes—And Hearts”
Mark 10: 46-52

Rev. Jack McNary, preaching
Vickie Owens, liturgist
Barbara Greene, Manh Ong and Cathy Sapunor, musicians

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

“A Lenten Pause in Gilgal”
Joshua 5: 1-12

\Worship leader: Laura Anderson
Welcome: Jackie Sneed
Liturgist: Tom Uhrhammer
Musicians: Barbara Greene, Manh Ong, Cathy Sapunor

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

“Even THAT Neighbor”
Luke 6: 27-38

Jim Guida, preaching
Trisha Uhrhammer, liturgist
Jackie Sneed, welcome
Nga Chau, audio-visual
Barbara Greene, Manh Ong & Cathy Sapunor, musicians

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT

A Service of Wholeness, Healing and Prayer

“Faith and Healing”
Mark 2: 1-12

“Jesus Had to Go Through Samaria”
John 4: 1-15

Rev. Judy Davis and Rev. Janice Kamikawa, worship leaders
Barbara Greene, Cathy Sapunor and Manh Ong, musicians

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

“A Spirit-ed Discussion”
Luke 3: 21-22

Elder Jim Guida, worship leader
Trisha Uhrhammer, liturgist
Barbara Greene and Manh Ong, musicians

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

“Defining Experiences”
Exodus 34:29–35, Psalm 99 and Luke 9:28-36

Worship Leader: Rev. Elias Burgos
Liturgist: Kathy Frank
Musicians: Barbara Greene, Manh Ong and Cathy Sapunor

TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD SUNDAY

“Life Together”
Corinthians 12:4-7;12-27

Rev. Stephen Smith, worship leader
Tom Uhrhammer, liturgist
Barbara Greene & Manh Ong, musicians

“How Much Is Enough?”
Luke 21:1-4

Jim Guida, worship leader
Debbie Leibrock, liturgist
Barbara Greene, Manh Ong and Cathy Sapunor, musicians

“What Are Friends For?”
Psalm 32:1-5 and Mark 2:1-12

Rev. Stan Henderson, worship leader
Jackie Sneed, liturgist
Barbara Greene, Cathy Sapunor and Manh Ong, musicians

“Rejected!”
Jeremiah 1: 4-10, Psalm 71: 1-6 and Luke 4: 21-30.

Rev. Elias Burgos, worship leader
Kathy Frank, liturgist
Cathy Sapunor and Barbara Greene (piano) and Manh Ong (guitar), musicians

“Great and Small”

Worship leader: Rev. Stan Henderson
Liturgist: Tom Uhrhammer
Musicians: Barbara Greene and Cathy Sapunor (piano) and Manh Ong (guitar)

“Revelation in Darkness”
Isaiah 62: 1-5, Psalm 36: 5-10 and John 2: 1-11

Worship leader: Rev. Elias Burgos
Liturgist: Jackie Sneed
Musicians: Cathy Sapunor (piano) and Manh Ong (guitar)

“What Manner of Man Is This?"
Luke 8:22-25

Worship leader: Rev. Kelvin Tarver
Liturgist: Diana Bachelor
Musicians: Natalya Guerrero (piano) and Manh Ong guitar)

Matthew 2: 1-12 and Isaiah 49: 5-6.
“Magi From Afar”

Rev. Judy Davis, worship leader
Cathy Sapunor, Manh Ong and Sherry McHurd Hanson, musicians
Saul Rivera, Manh Ong and Tom Uhrhammer, Three Kings

THREE KINGS DAY / EPIPHANY