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Worship at Bethany

 

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.  

 

From the Ashes - Midweek lenten worship

 

When it seems as though your life has burned down, are you left beyond hope with nothing but a heap of ashes? Join us for midweek worship during Lent as we discover how Jesus raises you “From the Ashes,” to new life through his life, death, and resurrection. Wednesdays @ 12:00pm at Holy Cross, Cypress and 6:30pm at Bethany Lutheran, Long Beach.  

February 14 - Ash Wednesday - “From the Ashes” - John 11:25-26

February 21 - “Temptation & Worship” - Matthew 4:1-11

February 28 - “Humility & Serving” - John 13:1-11

March 6 - “Submission & Purity” - James 4:8

March 13 - “Confession & Forgiveness” - Joel 2:12-13

March 20 - “Sacrifice & Security” - Hebrew 9:11-14

 

Palm Sunday (March 24th)...8:00 & 9:30AM at Bethany Lutheran; 11:00AM at Holy Cross 

Wednesday, March 27th...The Way of the Cross* see info below. 

Maundy Thursday (March 28th)...6:30PM at Bethany Lutheran

Good Friday (March 29th)...12:00PM at Holy Cross; 6:30PM at Bethany Lutheran

Easter Sunday (March 31st)...8:00 & 9:30AM at Bethany Lutheran; 11:00AM at Holy Cross

 

The Way of the Cross:

Bethany Lutheran’s middle school students will be leading a special chapel service on Wednesday, March 27th. “The Way of the Cross” follows Jesus through Holy Week and His journey to the cross for us.

Guests are welcome to join the 9:00 AM group, which starts at the lunch tables and takes a guided walk around campus while visiting stations from Palm Sunday through Christ’s victorious resurrection. This event is approximately 45-60 minutes in length.

“It’s hard to believe isn’t it? First a hero in a parade and in a few short days a man hated by all and punished unjustly...for you and me. Let’s take a walk down the way Jesus took for us...THE WAY OF THE CROSS.”

 

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 The same text will be explored at ALL in-person worship sites on Sunday mornings: 

Bethany Lutheran in Long Beach and Holy Cross in Cypress; and of course on the Live Stream via our YouTube channel for our 9:30AM Worship Service:

Our YouTube Channel - Click HERE

   

SUNDAY MORNING LINEUP:
  • In person worship on the campus of Bethany at 8:00 & 9:30AM and Holy Cross at 11:00AM.  Live streamed at 9:30AM.  The 9:30AM service will be Live Streamed via our YouTube channel and the recording will be available to watch anytime thereafter.  Worship theme and preacher same on both campuses.
  • Sunday morning study in person on the campus of Holy Cross at 9:30AM; lessons of the day with particular attention to the sermon text.

  

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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.

Our Communion Pattern at Bethany for the 8:00AM service is the 1st and 3rd Sundays.  For the 9:30AM service, it is the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays (not on a 5th Sunday).

*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.

 For Information on Bethany's Upcoming Events - Click HERE

 

 

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