Tenth Sunday of Pentecost
by Nate Preisinger on August 17th, 2025
Today is the Tenth 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 Nate's sermon from last year on tenth Sunday of Pentecost. This sermon is titled "Not a Quick Fix" and is based on John 6:1-14. ... Read More
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The Book of 1st Peter - Suffering Redeemed
by Pastor Nate on August 16th, 2025
The message is consistent and clear: there is reason to hope because of the salvific work of Jesus Christ in his death and resurrection. Read More
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A Reflection on Genesis 28:16
by Pastor Nate on August 15th, 2025
Reflect today upon the areas in your life that you consider to be 'sacred space' Read More
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A Reflection on John 1:5
by Pastor Nate on August 14th, 2025
the first and foremost task of the peacemaker is not to fight death but to call forth, affirm, and nurture the signs of life wherever they become manifest. Read More
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This We Believe - Eucharist 3
by Pastor Nate on August 13th, 2025
The scriptures are full of stories of times when God took ordinary people or ordinary objects to do something extraordinary. Read More
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This We Believe - Eucharist 2
by Pastor Nate on August 12th, 2025
During Communion, the bread is blessed, broken, and given to the gathered community. Those movements are also a microcosm of the life of faith. Read More
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