April 13 Worship Focus

April 13 Worship Focus – Lent 6 – Palm Sunday

·      Lent Series: Shadows and Light: Windows into Lent

·      Service Theme: Grounded – Pride and Humility

·      Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10, Luke 19:28-40

·      Speaker: Gerald Gerbrandt

This year’s Lenten services are shaped by the windows (designed by Bethel member, Alvin Pauls) which surround us in worship. The design of the windows on the north side of the sanctuary reflects the seven deadly sins of the ancient Christian tradition. The seven deadly sins are classically understood as a disorientation of one’s love and the corresponding virtues are seen as the right orientation of love. While we don’t often talk about the deadly sins and virtues these days, the gift of Lent is that it provides us with a window to ponder the entangled nature of our lives -– vices and virtues, shadows and light -- while recognizing our dependence on the transforming love of God.

Holy Week at Bethel

·      Maundy Thursday Service: April 17, at 7:00 pm (Dining Hall)

o  Service will include rituals of handwashing and communion around tables

·      Good Friday Service: April 18, at 10:00 am (Sanctuary)

o  Featuring the Bethel Singers sharing the Missa Simplallis by Phil Campbell Enns and Ben Pauls.

·      Easter Paska Breakfast: April 20, at 9:00 am (Dining Hall)

o  Please bring paska, hot cross buns or other Easter breads or fruit to share. Cheese and beverages will be provided. Volunteers will be needed at 8:30 to help with set up—a sign-up sheet will be posted in the church foyer this Sunday.

·      Easter Sunday Service: April 20, at 10:00 am (Sanctuary)

o  Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

o  Speaker: Kathy McCamis

Please join us in-person on Sunday at 10:00 am, or online. To view online, go to the home page on our website, www.bethelmennonite.ca, and click on Bethel Live.