Worship

Sunday worship services at Bethel begin at 10:30 a.m. most of the year, and at 9:30 a.m. during the summer from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.  Each service includes both Word and Sacrament, a sermon based on one of the Scriptures appointed for the day plus a celebration of the Holy Communion.  All baptized Christian people who desire to receive the blessings of Christ’s body and blood in this sacramental meal of bread and wine are invited to the Lord’s Table.

Services on the first and third Sundays each month feature traditional liturgies and hymns from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship book, supported by music from Bethel’s 43-rank Schlicker pipe organ. 

The second and fourth Sundays have less formal services.  On the second Sunday old favorite songs, as well as Gospel hymns and spirituals from the This Far by Faith collection, are accompanied by both piano and organ music.

The fourth Sunday’s worship has fresher, more recent compositions and praise songs, many from the Worship & Praise songbook, accompanied by piano plus guitar or keyboard.

Occasionally on a fifth Sunday a blended service includes special prayers and blessings for healing, whether from sickness or broken relationships or personal distresses.

Special services are scheduled at Christmas time and during Lent and Holy Week.

Parents may entrust their babies and children under age 5 to Bethel’s nursery and toddler room during worship services.