Diá de los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) returned to Bethany Sunday, Jan. 9. Rev. Jesse Larson led the service, which focused on the scripture passage Matthew 2: 1-23. The morning began with a procession by Bethany’s very own “three wise men” (Paul Douglas, Ron Carlson and Tom Uhrhammer), led by Alex Medina as star-bearer.
This day—called Epiphany—celebrated the visit by the magi (the three kings, or wise men) bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh for the newborn Jesus.
Due to pandemic-related restrictions, Bethany did not serve the traditional rosca de reyes (three kings cake) … but to celebrate the spiring of giving, small presents were distributed to every attendee during the service.
Pianist Natalya Amelchenko presented several arrangements and accompanied the singing of hymns.
What Star is This
We Three Kings of Orient Are
As With. Gladness, Men of Old
