Worship with Bethel-Maidstone United Church

This episode is the culmination of our Lenten series on the 5 Essential Practices of the Christian Life, based on the book “The Walk” by Adam Hamilton. We explore those five practices as they are demonstrated by Jesus in his seven last words from the cross. These seven recorded statements of Jesus reveal that, even in his dying moments, Jesus pursued the practices of prayer, study, service, generous giving, and sharing.

Opening Prayer by Laura Turnbull, Gathering, L/E 2021

Music: VU 135, MV 78, VU 144, VU 595, VU 143, VU 148, VU 149, Performed by Bethany Russell

Why are you a Christian? What difference does it make in your life?

In this episode, Rev. Catherine considers what it means to own your faith story and share it with others in humble and authentic ways.

Do money and spirituality mix? Jesus thinks so! Money can sabotage or deepen our spiritual life. Listen in as Rev. Catherine Elsdon and guest explore the spirituality of money, the importance of generosity, and key components of 'the good life.'  

Music: VU 606, VU 594. Performed by Bethany Russell.

If we're serious about following Jesus, we'll cultivate the daily practice of serving God by serving others. In this episode we discuss the scriptural basis for the importance of service, as well as how to go about service in ways that are life-giving. 

Music: VU 256 “O God beyond All Praising”, VU 560 “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”, performed by Bethany Russell. 

How do we hear God's voice and follow God's lead? 

This week's episode of the podcast is the third in our Lenten series inspired by Adam Hamilton’s book “The Walk.”  Rev. Catherine Elsdon is joined by a special guest for a conversation focusing on study, specifically the study of scripture as a means of hearing God.

Music: VU 343 “I Love to Tell the Story”, VU 660 “How Firm a Foundation” performed by Bethany Russell.

How should I pray? Why should I pray? What does prayer do?

This episode is the second in our Lenten series inspired by Adam Hamilton’s book “The Walk.” Lent is a time for repentance and renewal.  As we prepare our hearts and minds for Easter, we’re reflecting on the 5 essential practices of the Christian life. Rev. Catherine Elsdon is joined by a special guest for a conversation focusing on private worship, specifically prayer.

In this conversational series, Rev. Catherine Elsdon welcomes a special guest to explore the core spiritual practices of Christianity. Inspired by Adam Hamilton's book "The Walk," this series offers concrete tools and encouragement as you seek to deepen your faith, and increase your awareness of God's presence. 

Music: VU 672 and VU 602, performed by Bethany Russell.

Opening Prayer by Joy Cowan, Gathering, Lent/Easter 2021. Page 31. Used with permission.

Can we find hope in the prospect of God’s judgement? Elijah gains a disciple and King Ahab lets envy and entitlement get the better of him in this sixth episode of the series, Hope for Hard Times.

Series inspired by the book, “Hope for Hard Times” by Magrey DeVega.

Music: VU 273, VU 333 performed by Bethany Russell

Prayers by the Rev. Debbie McMillan from Ancestors and Ancestry: A Service for Black History Month. © 2021 The United Church of Canada/L’Église Unie du Canada. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial Share Alike Licence.