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ALL are welcome at Bethany as we come together for Worship and Holy Communion on Sunday, Feb 19th -- 9:00 AM. Coffee and doughnuts are served following worship! Sunday School at 10:15 AM.
In preparation for worship --
The Sundays after Epiphany began with Jesus' baptism and end with three
disciples' vision of his transfiguration. In Mark's story of Jesus'
baptism, apparently only Jesus sees the Spirit descending and hears the
words from heaven. But now Jesus' three closest friends hear the same
words naming him God's beloved son. As believers, Paul writes, we are
enabled to see the God-light in Jesus' face, because the same God who
created light in the first place has shone in our hearts to give us that
vision. The light of God's glory in Jesus has enlightened us through
baptism and shines in us also for others to see.
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
THIS SUNDAY'S PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty God, the resplendent light of your truth shines from the mountaintop into our hearts. Transfigure us by your beloved Son, and illumine the world with your image, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer Requests --
+for Bethany's Transition Team, Call Committee, and Planning Council Members
+for Bethany's Confirmation Class
+ for those who are affected by inflation and unemployment throughout the world that they may find meaningful work and sustainable livelihoods.
+ for the starving in the Horn of Africa.
+ for young people. Pray that they might always be mindful of their grounding in faith and their vocation to serve God in all their life's work and accomplishments.
+ for the sick, dying, poor, depressed, weak in spirit. Pray that they may lean into the everlasting arms of The One whose peace surpasses all understanding.
+ for our country, state, and region. Pray for a spirit of brotherhood and stewardship of all God-given resources.
What does it mean "to live Lutheran"?! Check out the this blog!
Experience
the Grace of God!
For it is by grace
you have been saved
through faith,
and this
is not your own doing;
it is the gift of God.
-- Ephesians 2:8
