Worship with Bethel-Maidstone United Church

Worship with Bethel-Maidstone United Church

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Worship with Bethel-Maidstone United Church episodes

  • Hope in the Stillness: Lessons on Faith from Elijah

    Elijah is burnt out and wants to give up; he needs a sign from God but God doesn’t always show up in the ways we expect. Elijah must slow down and quiet down before he can hear God’s “still, small voice.” Can we do the same?

    Music: VU 378, VU 608 (verses 1,4,5)

    Opening Prayer written by Suzanne Edgar, Gathering, A/C/E 2017-2018, page 41. Used with permission.

    17 min
  • Hope the Size of a Small Cloud: Lessons on Faith from Elijah
    Episode 4 in our series on finding hope in hard times. After God’s dramatic fiery victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah learns that God doesn’t always work according to our timeline or our methods. Sometimes God’s hope is as small as a wisp of cloud.
    Music: VU 672, VU 382 performed by Bethany Russell
    Opening Prayer by Bill Steadman
    Prayer for Hope by Rev. Abi, on her Long and Winding Road blog (adapted)
    14 min
  • Hope on a Mountain: Lessons on Faith from Elijah
    Competing priorities and the power of God are the focus of this third episode in the series, Hope for Hard Times. Elijah meets Obadiah, a royal official who has to navigate loyalty to God and king. Then Elijah has a dramatic showdown with the prophets of Baal.
    19 min
  • Hope in the Wilderness: Lessons on Faith from Elijah
    Episode 1 in a series, Hope for Hard Times, inspired by the book by Magrey DeVega. We are looking at the story of the prophet Elijah to receive encouragement and guidance. This episode introduces Elijah’s context and his experience in the wilderness. Music performed by Bethany Russell.
    19 min
  • Christmas Eve Service: “Keeping Christmas Well”
    Carols and a Christmas message! Recorded in the church sanctuary, this service can be watched on the Bethel-Maidstone United Church YouTube channel. Thank you to Paul Rodey for recording. Works cited: Opening prayer by Aaron Palmer. Advent candle lighting by Martha Spong. Poem “Star Giving” by Ann Weems.
    33 min
  • Advent 4: The Joy of Christmas Future
    The fourth instalment of our Advent series following Scrooge’s tale of transformation, inspired by Matt Rawle’s study, “The Redemption of Scrooge.” We are living in a fearful, uncertain time; hear how the story of God in the gospel of Luke is one in which fear is turned to great joy.
    16 min

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The Rev. Catherine Elsdon reflects on scripture and everyday life to help you connect to God's presence.