Worship at Bethel PCA: Living the Gospel Story Every Day
At Bethel, our worship service is more than just a gathering—it is a retelling of the grand story of redemption. Every Sunday, we come together to experience a foretaste of eternity, a glimpse of what is yet to come. In this way, worship carries an anticipatory character: while we are still in this world, we begin to taste the fullness of God’s presence that awaits us in the new creation.
Our time together on Sundays doesn’t end when we leave the sanctuary. Worship is designed to flow into our daily lives, shaping our hearts, minds, and actions throughout the week. The Scripture readings, the songs we sing, the sermon we hear, the sacraments we partake in, and the prayers we lift to God—all of these elements equip us to live out God’s mission. They train us to make decisions that align with the Gospel and transform our daily routines into acts of worship.
The order of worship at Bethel is carefully structured to remind us, week after week, of the Gospel narrative: creation, fall, redemption, and renewal. As God’s people, we find ourselves in the tension between redemption and the future consummation of all things. This is where the Church lives and carries out her mission. Our hope, fueled by the anticipation of what’s to come, does not leave us passive or idle. Instead, it propels us into action, moving us to be the hands and feet of Christ, sowing seeds of truth in a world in need.
When we gather for worship, our hearts are comforted, and our sins are confronted. But the goal is not just personal enjoyment or spiritual renewal—it is preparation for service. As we are welcomed and taught, we are also trained and sent out into the world. Worship equips us to work, to witness, and to live out the truths we have heard. The Christian life is a life of action, and every Sunday is a call to go out and serve, shaped by the Word, inspired by the prayers, and energized by the worship of the gathered community.
Join us this Sunday and be part of this Gospel story—a story that doesn't stop at the benediction but continues in the mission of God throughout your week.
Our liturgy includes:
1 - GOD GATHERS US:
Call to Worship
The Doxology
Prayer of Adoration
Hymn of Adoration.
2 - GOD RENEWS US:
Confession of sins
Corporate Prayer
Words of Assurance
Song of Praise.
3 - GOD SPEAKS TO US:
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Tithes and Offerings
Hymn of Response
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
4 - GOD SENDS US:
Confession of Faith (The Apostles' Creed)
Closing Hymn
Closing Prayer
Benediction
Threefold Amen.