by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Jan 1, 2022 | Christmas, Reflections
From Bethesda’s Administrative Coordinator, Amy Weinkauf This year, as my family sat around the table for our traditional Christmas Eve meal, we commented how much we had enjoyed the Advent season. When was the last time we felt that way? We paused for a moment trying...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Nov 15, 2021 | Reflections
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”—Revelation 1:8 This Sunday is the last Sunday of the Church year. It is called “Christ the King Sunday” or as others call it “Reign of Christ Sunday”. It’s a...
by Pastor Tom | Nov 8, 2021 | Reflections
One holiday a little northern country girl set out for God’s house in the capital city. With a basket of offerings in hand, she skipped through packed streets and marveled at the grandeur of the buildings. She thought to herself, “If a city can be this...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Nov 3, 2021 | Gratitude, Reflections
Oh, blest communion, fellowship divine, we feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! Alleluia!—from For All the Saints, v.3 Anyone else feel like they are “feebly struggling” some days? As always, people are...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Nov 1, 2021 | Reflections
The First of November is All Saints Day. And on this day, we remember all who have gone before us and all who have shaped the people that we are. In our tradition, we also recognize that all of the baptized are saints. In our worship this Sunday, we will remember the...
by Bethesda Lutheran Church | Oct 25, 2021 | Reflections
John 8:31-36 “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been...
