At Bethany Lutheran Church, worship is a celebration of what God has done for us in His Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior—His initiative in our life, His saving events throughout history. Worship is a remembrance, a reenactment-if-you-will, of God's redemptive acts for all people throughout history; it is also a joyful reception through faith, by God's people now, who live to proclaim His redeeming grace to all the world. The Lutheran understanding of "Gottesdienst" or "God's service to us" and "our service to God" are foundational to all that we do in worship. God first comes to us, and we respond in confession, joyful praise, prayer and humble faith.
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Sunday Worship Update!
Our multi-site congregation will temporarily be a singular site for our Sunday schedule. While Bethany’s Holy Cross campus is undergoing transformation for future mission and ministry, our Sunday morning schedule will be completely on the main campus of Bethany.
Worship services will be at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00AM on Bethany's campus.
- Communion will be celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 8:00AM and 11:00AM; and the 1st through 4th Sundays of the month at 9:30AM.
- Bible studies: “Lessons of the Day” will be led by a member of the ministry staff at 9:30AM in the Multi-Purpose Room, room 215, located at the top of the South side staircase in Friendship Square (School courtyard) and Women’s and Men’s studies will be led by congregational members at 10:45AM.
- Livestream of Worship: Beginning February 2nd, we will begin livestreaming our 8:00AM service instead of our 9:30AM service. To watch live, please tune in at 8:00AM. As always, you may watch a recording of the Sunday service at any time on our YouTube channel.
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“Savior, when in dust to Thee low we bow the adoring knee; When, repentant, to the skies scarce we lift our weeping eyes; O, by all Thy pains and woe suffered once for us below, Bending from Thy throne on high, Hear our penitential cry!”
With these words the hymnists bids us begin our Lenten pilgrimage to the Cross of Christ, our Savior and Lord. The journey begins annually on Ash Wednesday, March 5th.
- Bethany will have two Ash Wednesday worship services this year: 1:00PM and 6:30PM.
- Our 9:00AM day school chapel service will also include the Imposition of Ashes.
- From 10:00–11:00AM the Sanctuary will be open for meditation, reflection, prayer and private Imposition of Ashes.
The Prophet & the palate. In both prophetic utterance and descriptive reflection The Prophet, Isaiah, employs meal metaphors when speaking of the rebellion of the Lord‘s people and the redemption and deliverance He has worked on their (our) behalf. So that we might again taste and see the goodness of the Lord, this Lent we will gather together, connect over a meal and conversation, and hear the Word of the Lord through the mouth of Isaiah: The Prophet & the palate.
The Gym will open at 6:00PM on Wednesday evenings in Lent. We’ll share a light meal, connect with our brothers and sister and then reflect upon a text of Isaiah, sing, pray, discuss and be heading home by 7:30PM.
The Lenten schedule for “The Prophet & the palate” is:
- 3/12 - Isaiah 5:1-7 … “Good Grapes Planted…bad fruit yielded”
- 3/19 - Isaiah 42:10-21 … “The False Fast vs Factual Fasting”
- 3/26 - Isaiah 25:1-7 … “THE Death Eater”
- 4/2 - Isaiah 55:1-7 … “The Menu: wine, milk and bread”
- 4/9 - Isaiah 12:1-6 … “Belly Up to the Well of Salvation”
Are you able to host a Midweek Meal?
If your small group or Rooted group, buddies from Bible study or bunco, your service or ministry team, the group you sing or scouting with, the group with which you toss darts or hit balls (golf or pickle)…..you get the picture…would like to host one Lenten gathering let RevKev ( ) and our Office Administrator Kasey Loya ( ) know, thank you!
Hosting an evening includes picking up the entrée, sides and drinks (we have a fund that is covering costs), setting up tables, chairs, table clothes and food station and then participating in clean up. In good ole Bethany Lutheran fashion we’ll count on those attending helping put up tables and chairs for quicker clean up.
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SUNDAY MORNING RESOURCE LINKS:
Holy Communion:
Those who believe the following statement to be true are most welcome to receive this sacrament: The Lord's Supper is celebrated at Bethany in the joyful confession that our Lord gives us His very Body and Blood for the forgiveness of sins in this sacrament. God intends this gift for His children who recognize their sin, trust in Christ as their Savior, desire to live for Him alone and join in this joyful confession.
Communion will be celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 8:00AM and 11:00AM; and the 1st through 4th Sundays of the month at 9:30AM.
*Contact the church office, (562) 421-4711, if you are in need of our ministry staff to bring communion to your home.
Nursery Care on Sunday Mornings:
We love kids here at Bethany! We offer nursery care during both our 8:00 and 9:30AM services. Infants through preschool kids love connecting with friends & enjoy the playing with the toys while listening to the service playing. We have a fantastic team that are highly qualified caretakers. Drop off starts at 7:50AM for the 8:00AM service and at 9:20AM for the 9:30AM service. Please make your way across Friendship Square (the courtyard outside) to get your child signed in and situated.
If this is your child’s first time this school year, fill out our Yearlong Children and Youth Ministry Permission Form. If you have any questions, please contact Alissa Brege at .
Additional Information:
Handicap parking and access to the sanctuary are readily available.
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