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Episode 4 of "Holy Spirit Power" heats up this series with music from C2W (Created 2 Worship) and a look at the covenant the leaders and congregation signed to enter into phase 2 of "Congregational Renewal." The sermon looks at the work of the Holy Spirit in raising the dead to life.

Holy Spirit Power returns with the sermon at the beginning followed by music and testimonials that were given on Confirmation Sunday at Bethany Lutheran Church. Also, a brief report on the results of our congregational meeting and the vote that decided if we were going into phase two of our Renewal process. There will be more reports through the rest of this podcast series.

In episode 2 of "Holy Spirit Power" the feature will answer four frequently asked questions about Congregational Renewal and an important vote we are taking at Bethany Lutheran Church, this weekend. Then the Hosanna Choir gives us one of the versions of the Twenty Third Psalm we heard on "Good Shepherd Sunday" followed by sermon two in the series that looks at the power of the Holy Spirit in the church, today.

We're baa-ack! A new podcast series begins with this episode. As you tune in for some "Holy Spirit Power" you will also hear some soundbites (just to warn you - I say that word a lot in this episode!) from the 37th Southeastern District Convention and an anthem for the Easter season from Bethany Lutheran's Allelu Singers.

Christ is risen...! This extra-sized podcast captures some snapshots of Bethany Lutheran's festival worship on Easter Sunday. The #sermon is the final in the "Crossroads" series where the Gospel of Mark takes us between "Death and Life" in the final chapter.

Aside from a brief introduction, this podcast contains the music highlights and the sermon from Bethany Lutheran's Good Friday service recorded April 3. The highlights includes readings and selections from the Hosanna Choir. Sermon seven in the "Crossroads" series takes us to the second last chapter in the Gospel of Mark and a major connection that ties the beginning of this Gospel to the end.

Traditionally, Maundy Thursday was when people would be reconciled to God and to each other - something we still observe with a longer time for confession and forgiveness, followed by a sharing of the peace at the beginning of Bethany's worship. That is what happened this year on Thursday, April 2, just after the sermon. In the sermon, we continue the "Crossroads" series that reads through the last half of Mark's Gospel. We are at chapter 14 and the crossroads of "Friendship and Betrayal." You will also hear some special music from Bethany's Hosanna Choir before and after the sermon.

The Gospel of Mark comes to a dramatic high point as Jesus enters the Holy City and teaches us that the most exalted is also the most humble in God's Kingdom. That is part 5 of this special series and the sermon that was given on Palm Sunday. In addition, there is special music and highlights from that service.

At the start of the podcast, you will hear me literally crossing the road in order to introduce part four of the "Crossroads" sermon series. Also, hear more about some of our prayer ministry at Bethany Lutheran and listen to two more selections from the Choral Evensong service.

We're taking this podcast to the street! The introduction was recorded on my way to church walking some of the streets of our 22306 zip code. In the introduction there is a word about the Pony Express and why someone may knock on your door in the next few weeks. Before and after the "Crossroads" sermon you will hear some musical selections from Bethany's Choral Evensong service.