Bethel Lutheran Church, Winchester, VA: Recent Episodes
Bethel Lutheran Church, Winchester, VA
Sometimes we become comfortable with the darkness. Yet, the Light comes and reminds us that there is a better, more holy, way.
Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent.
Why Did God allow this to happen? is a question that really cannot be answered, at least not with satisfaction. Instead, a more faithful response to the tragedies of our lives can be, Where is God in all of this?
Sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.
Why wait, the culture says. And yet, waiting is where we often find God. Let’s be counter-cultural, and find joy and hope in waiting for Jesus anew.
Pastor Dave talks about the season of Advent (and all the different Church seasons) and then discusses the theme for the First Sunday in Advent (from Isaiah 64: 1-9). PD then follows up with some information about upcoming events and ministries happening at Bethel.
Using the images of Isaiah 11, Mike Stanfield shares a powerful message and call to unity amidst a world that is divided. As people centered in the promise of Jesus, we can dare to love those different from us, and follow the example of both the words from Isaiah and teachings of Christ.
Are you burrying your talents because you are afraid? You need not fear! God will use the gifts you share to make the Kingdom of God come alive!
Hear first from Josephine from Bethania Kids about our wonderful ministry in India. Then from Pastor Dave, regarding our Stewardship Sunday and Bethel Reforming.
Hear 3 powerful faith statements from our Confirmands - Darby Garner, Alex Turrill, and Connor Lothrop. Then Pastor Dave ties it all together with our 500th Anniversary of the Reformation!
What does it mean to be Lutheran? It means that we are heirs to an “ever-reforming” movement of the Body of Christ!
Today, Michelle Young reminds us of Jesus’ call to love our enemies. While it will be really difficult in many cases, it will be blessed.
Today, we welcomed the new Bishop of the Virginia Synod, Rev. Bob Humphrey. So, thankful for his powerful message today about being “church together.”