Bethel Lutheran Church, Winchester, VA

On today's TWAB - Pastor Dave reflects on the Emmaus Road encounter (Luke 24: 13-35) and how a response to Easter may best be understood as seeking to be attuned to when and where our passions are ignited (when your “hearts are burning”). Upcoming Events 1) Bethel is holding our first Earth Day celebration this Sunday after worship 2) The Bethel Womens' Group is starting a new Bible study this week called “Finding I Am” 3) Our summer-long congregational discernment time called Bethel Adapting meets for the first time after worship on May 15 4) Bethel is a lead sponsor for the Give Back Golf Tournament to support Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp and Shenandoah Valley Lutheran Ministries which will take place May 20-21. For more information on all of these events go to www.bethelwinchester.com.

Why do we call today “good”? Jesus dies a painful, undeserved death. What is “good” about Good Friday? Pastor Dave explores this question as he walks us through the events of Jesus condemnation, crucifixion, and death.

Maundy Thursday, from the Latin “mandatum” meaning “command,” is the beginning of the Holy Triduum (Holy Three Days). On this day Jesus celebrates the Passover with the disciples, claims his role as the new Passover Lamb, and embraces his purpose of sacrifice.

What was happening to Jesus each day during Holy Week? Today, Pastor Dave leads us through the events of Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week.

What was Jesus doing on Monday of Holy Week? We know about Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and, of course, Easter. This week, Pastor Dave will be walking us through Jesus' week using the Gospel of Mark as a guide.

Weekly podcast from Bethel Lutheran Church, Winchester VA

Weekly podcast of the mission and ministry of Bethel Lutheran Church, Winchester VA

Weekly podcast about the mission and ministry of Bethel Lutheran Church, Winchester VA

Update on events and activities at Bethel Lutheran Church, Winchester VA. Also, Pastor Dave with a brief overview of the upcoming lesson for Sunday, January 16 (John 2: 2-11, The Wedding at Cana).

Podcast from Bethel Lutheran Church, Winchester VA

Pastor Dave offers his update regarding worship and in-person meetings at Bethel

What about the change? What about the difference? What about the grace? What about forgiveness? What about my life is showing a change?

Weekly podcast from Pastor Dave reflecting on the upcoming theme for Sunday and also sharing about upcoming events at Bethel.

Questioning Jesus? Lenten Sermon Series "Why the Waste?" (Matthew 26: 6-13)

Transfiguration Sunday is less about what happens on the mountain top, and more about the Lord who comes down from the mountain top!

"Questioning Jesus?" will be our Lent 2020 Theme.  Find out more on our newest installment of the Bethelcast!

"For God So Loved the World ..."  We all are familiar with John 3:16, known as the "Gospel in a nutshell".  But what is this verse REALLY saying to us about ourselves, our world, and our God?  Pastor Dave explores how John 3:16 (and John 3:17) are actually even more amazing than we already believe them to be.

You ARE the salt of the earth and You ARE the light of the world

What does a gift from another say about you? What are they trying to tell you? What is God saying about you by giving us Jesus?

The Bethel Ensemble leads us in a rousing worship service called "The Thrill of Hope".  You can also see some of the solos and songs on our Facebook page (Bethel Lutheran Church Winchester)

What are you expectations of Jesus? 

Patiently stay alert for the places where and the people in whom Emmanuel (God with us) will show up!

People of the end-time, living in the meantime!

As followers of Jesus, we are invited into "resurrection life" and given the purpose of bringing life in word and deed.  When we do, as we do, we see resurrection all around us.

Pastor Dave talks about Chaplain Don Just and Mrs. Marguerite Wise who both were "living saints" for his life of faith.

Ella Carlson, Alexis Grymala, Isabel Hall, Patrick Sigler, Sara Veara