Reflection on Luke 3:11
by Pastor Nate on August 29th, 2025
According to the Oxford Dictionary, Hunger is defined as “a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.“ For many, this feeling can quickly be quelled with a trip to the refrigerator. However, critical hunger and malnutrition is a growing problem facing an estimated 1 in 8 people around the world. (Specifically chronic undernourishment, as of 2012, sou... Read More
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Reflection on Romans 15:7
by Pastor Nate on August 28th, 2025
An issue that exists all over the world is misconceptions and stereotypes about different religions. These misguided assumptions can create climates of religious intolerance which often lead to violence and oppression.Brian McLaren reflected on these dynamics in his book on Christian Identity in a Multi-faith World:“I think the truth is, we are very, very different. Our biggest problem though, isn... Read More
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This We Believe - Resurrection 3
by Pastor Nate on August 27th, 2025
If Jesus rose in his physical body than that also indicates that we will be fully restored in the resurrection. Read More
This We Believe - Resurrection 2
by Pastor Nate on August 26th, 2025
Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, God is communicating to the world that death is not an ending. Read More
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This We Believe - Resurrection 1
by Pastor Nate on August 25th, 2025
We are the ongoing reality of Jesus’ Resurrection. Read More
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Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost
by Pastor Gary on August 24th, 2025
Today is the Eleventh Sunday of PentecostWorship is an essential devotional practice. We encourage you to join in for worship at Bethany this weekend either in person or through our livestream. For an additional devotional reflection, listen to Pastor Gary's sermon from the eleventh Sunday of Pentecost in 2021. ... Read More
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March
The Life was The Light of All PeopleWaiting PatientlyUnseenCreator God, I pray for the earth...God, I want to be better at...Holy Spirit, Help me UnderstandGod, Grant Me Patience WithThe Gospel of John - Guidance for LifeJesus Christ, Forgive Me ForThe Book of 1st Samuel - Trust During the BattlesGod of the Oppressed, protect those who are vulnerableEnduring Lord, I hope forPrince of Peace, Calm my Mind When...God, I wonder aboutThe Book of Hebrews - The Grand Story of SalvationBlessed Jesus, help me to let go ofHoly Jesus, we pray for your church
April
Preserving Lord, save me fromAwesome God, I am amazed byThe Joy of LentThe Book of 2nd Samuel - God's Redemptive PowerCompassionate God, I Weep ForThe Book of Acts - Being the ChurchPalm Sunday Spoken WordGenerous God, open my eyes to see...God, I needCursing the Fig Tree Spoken WordMaundy Thursday Spoken WordGood Friday Spoken WordThe Book of 1st Kings - Wisdom and DivisionHoly Saturday Spoken WordSing - Practice ResurrectionClean - Practice ResurrectionDo a Good Deed - Practice ResurrectionGrieve - Practice ResurrectionGive Thanks - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of Romans - The Saving Work of GodLive BoldlyPlant - Practice ResurrectionForgive Yourself - Practice ResurrectionCare for a friend - Practice Resurrection
May
Enjoy a Good Meal - Practice ResurrectionListen to Music - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Kings - Hope in ExileWorship - Practice ResurrectionAppreciate Art - Practice ResurrectionLaughter HelpsDrink Water - Practice ResurrectionWatch a Sunset - Practice ResurrectionStretch - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 1st Corinthians - Hope in the TurmoilThe Lord is My ShepherdBreathe - Practice ResurrectionRead - Practice ResurrectionCreate - Practice ResurrectionWalk or Run - Practice ResurrectionCall a Friend - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 1st Chronicles - God's Presence in HistoryLove in ActionFor Aging GracefullyForgive - Practice ResurrectionLearn - Practice ResurrectionWash - Practice ResurrectionExplore - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Corinthians - The Importance of ReconciliationGod Our ParentAdvocate - Practice ResurrectionLight a Candle - Practice ResurrectionTaste - Practice ResurrectionTake a Nap - Practice ResurrectionDonate - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Chronicles - Consequences of Unfaithfulness
June