Devotion
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Why the Church Should Celebrate Black Lives Matter Month
June is Black Lives Matter Month. This month is an opportunity for all Americans to make a stand against racism and racially-motivated violence. It is important for the Church and […]
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Worship Recap | Seeing the Kingdom of Heaven in Pentecost
This past Sunday, we looked at the story of Pentecost found in Acts 2:1-21. In this text, the Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples and moves them to preach to […]
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In Preparation for Pentecost Sunday
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 This Sunday, June 8 is Pentecost. Pentecost might be one of the last remaining Christian holidays that hasn’t been co-opted by Hallmark or turned into a shopping […]
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Worship Recap | A Love That Dances: Called to Belong and Bear Witness
The June 1st sermon from John 17 invited us to see the living, breathing nature of Scripture and the Gospel’s ongoing call for radical love and unity. Through the intimate […]
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Meditative Moment | “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver
Take a quiet moment to meditate on this poem, “Wild Geese,” by Mary Oliver. It speaks of finding a place where we experience love, community, and connection rather than guilt, […]
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Worship Recap | Draw Me Close to You
Bethel’s theme for this church year is “Praying and Planning for God’s Provision.” During yesterday’s Worship Encounter service, we spent a good bit of time praying over one another, our […]