“We’re called to be a part of the solution … we are called to be part of this transformative endeavor.”
Luke 9: 10-17
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Elder Jackie Sneed
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Worship Service - November 14, 2021
Worship Service - November 7, 2021 - All Saints Day
Hebrews 12: 1-2
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Rev. Judy Davis
Moment for Mission: Candace Keefauver
Bells: Barbara Greene
Song leaders: Peter Baird & Barbara Greene
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
ALL SAINTS DAY
Worship Service - October 31, 2021 - Reformation Sunday
“Today we celebrate the great reforms of our tradition, and yet our work is far from complete. The world desperately needs love and justice as much as it ever has.”
Romans 12: 1-21
Rev. Jesse Larson
Liturgist: Mary Harbison
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Guest musician: Neil Henderson, bagpipes
REFORMATION SUNDAY
Worship Service - October 24, 2021
“Multiple encounters with Jesus help lead to clarity in our lives.”
Mark 8:22-26
Rev. Jesse Larson
Natalya Amelchenko, Piano
Worship Service - October 17, 2021
Matthew: 5: 38-45 and 2 Kings 5:1-19
Sermon: “The Great Expedition”
Rev. Judy Davis
Natalya Amelchenko, Piano
Worship Service - October 10, 2021
James 5:13-16
Rev. Jesse Larson
Song Leader: Peter Baird
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
SERVICE OF HEALING & PRAYER
Worship Service—Blessing of the Pets—October 3, 2021
Celebrating all of God’s wonderful creations, especially our beloved pets
Matthew 11: 28-30
Rev. Jesse Larson
BLESSING OF THE PETS
Worship Service - Oct. 3, 2021 - World Communion Sunday
Celebrating unity and diversity among Christians across the world
Hebrews 2: 5-12
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
Worship Service - September 26, 2021
Worship Service - September 19, 2021
Worship Service - September 12, 2021
“Are we ready to cast aside our doubts and anxiety, and be ready to accept God’s invitation to bold faith and new life?”
Matthew 14: 22-3
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Guest musician: Sherry McHurd Hanson, viola
HOMECOMING SUNDAY
Worship Service - September 5, 2021
“We are to be God’s representatives of peace, grace & hope in the world.”
John 10:1-10.
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
LABOR DAY
Worship Service - August 29, 2021
“Art as a Gift of Worship”
I Corinthians 12: 4-11 & James 1: 17-18, 22
Rev. Judy Davis & Rev. Janice Kamikawa
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Guest musician: Sherry McHurd Hanson
Worship Service - August 22, 2021
“Where is The Living Presence of God?”
Exodus 3: 11-15 & Mark 14: 3-9
Rev. Judy Davis
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Worship Service - August 15, 2021
“More Than a Dreamer”—the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
1 Kings 3: 5-12
Guest preacher: Elder Jim Guida
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Guest musicians: Ben Baird and Lily Baird Young
Worship Service - August 8, 2021
“Letting loose the chains of fear that bind us”
Matthew 26: 36-46
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Worship Service - August 1, 2021
“Keeping the faith despite setbacks”
2 Corinthians 4:13-18
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Worship Service - July 25, 2021
“The disciples’—and our own—journeys into faith”
Matthew 10:5-14
Rev. Jesse Larson
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Worship Service - July 18, 2021
“The power and practice of prayer”
Matthew 6:5-15
Pianist: Natalya Amelchenko
Service to Install Pastor Jesse Larson • July 11, 2021
A worship service was held Sunday, July 11, to formally install Rev. Jesse Larson as Bethany’s pastor. Jesse is the 13th pastor to be called by Bethany since the church’s start in 1914.