Free and Joyous Response - Week 1

We will be taking a break from the "Stories of the Saints" sermon series while Pastor Tom and Vicar Todd present "Free and Joyous Response", a time of growth and commitment focusing on stewardship.

Old Testament Reading:
Joshua 24:1, 14-17
Epistle Reading:
James 2:14-18
Gospel Reading:
Matthew 5:13-20

Stories of the Saints XVI - Samuel & Saul

Today Vicar Todd preached the sixteenth sermon in the "Stories of the Saints" series: on Joshua. The "Stories of the Saints" series presents a chronological view of the people of the Bible, showing how all Scripture points to God's plan of salvation in Christ.

To find the other sermons in this series, click the post label "Stories of the Saints" at the bottom of this post, or in the sidebar on the left of your screen.

Old Testament Reading:
1 Samuel 8:1-18
Epistle Reading:
Romans 13:1-7
Gospel Reading:
John 18:33-37



Here is the bulletin insert to augment the sermon text.

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Stories of the Saints XV - Joshua

Today Pastor Tom preached the fifteenth sermon in the "Stories of the Saints" series: on Joshua. The "Stories of the Saints" series presents a chronological view of the people of the Bible, showing how all Scripture points to God's plan of salvation in Christ.

To find the other sermons in this series, click the post label "Stories of the Saints" at the bottom of this post, or in the sidebar on the left of your screen.

Old Testament Reading:
Joshua 1:1-9
Epistle Reading:
James 2:8-13
Gospel Reading:
Matthew 5:17-20



Here is the bulletin insert for further study.
Joshua Doc 1

Stories of the Saints XIV - Moses (Part II)

Today Pastor Tom preached the fourteenth sermon in the "Stories of the Saints" series: the second of the two-part address on Moses. The "Stories of the Saints" series presents a chronological view of the people of the Bible, showing how all Scripture points to God's plan of salvation in Christ.

To find the other sermons in this series, click the post label "Stories of the Saints" at the bottom of this post, or in the sidebar on the left of your screen.

Old Testament Reading:
Exodus 14:5-14
Epistle Reading:
2 Corinthians 3:7-18
Gospel Reading:
John 3:1-21

"Depart in Peace" - New Year's Day 2012

Here is Vicar Todd's sermon from January 1, 2012.

Old Testament Reading:
Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15
Epistle Reading:
Colossians 3:12-17
Gospel Reading:
Luke 2:22-40

Christmas Eve 2011

The Children's Program, December 18

This past Sunday, December 18, 2011, was the Bethany Lutheran Sunday School Christmas program. Pastor Tom's brief sermon, given before the children took the stage, is below. If you wish to see the words and slideshow that comprised the children's program (there is no video of the children performing), please email the church and we will provide a link to the YouTube video.

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