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Word from Bear CreekRediscovering Our Inner ShiphrahJoin us as we rediscover our inner Shiphrah. Who is that? She and Puah were key individuals to God's plan to save the descendants of Israel from the tyranny of the Pharoah. See how...2025-07-2814 min
Word from Bear CreekGod Who SeesJoin us as Pastor Brook gives us the hope that Hagar found when God saw her. 2025-07-2419 min
Word from Bear CreekWhat Jesus Got Wrong, Then RightHear Pastor Dave Orendorff share with us about what Jesus got wrong, but changed his mind and got right. 2025-07-1420 min
Word from Bear CreekHope for the NamelessJoin us as we hear from Denise Ritthaler on the nameless woman in Luke 13. 2025-07-0730 min
Word from Bear CreekUncover Your PowerJoin us as we hear about Esther and how she uncovered her power.2025-06-3030 min
Word from Bear CreekFor All the Silenced OnesJoin us as we look at troubling scriptures and try to look at them through a new lens.2025-06-2417 min
Word from Bear CreekFathering as they FledgeAs we consider the role of fathers, we look to examples of those who do the work of fathering well. 2025-06-1623 min
Word from Bear CreekFrom Babel to Pentecost: The Languages of LoveJoin us for Pentecost and for a message of how we might come together and understand each other and share with our own languages.2025-06-1625 min
Word from Bear CreekWhere Are Your MarkingsJoin us as we take a look at the marks in Jesus' hands, and look for our own. 2025-06-0222 min
Word from Bear CreekWalk RecklesslyJoin us as we learn from Jesus how to engage with others who are going the wrong way and how to help them find the right path.2025-05-1928 min
Word from Bear CreekCarried by GraceSee how God's grace can carry you in the spirit of motherhood. 2025-05-1218 min
Word from Bear CreekTake Care of My SheepTaking a look at how Jesus engages with us in love and affirmation. 2025-05-0518 min
Word from Bear CreekThe "IS" of EasterEaster Sunday! He is Risen! Enjoy also our choir. 2025-04-2232 min
Word from Bear CreekWho's Leading Your Parade?It's our Palm Sunday parade day - a day of fun and celebration. We look at who is leading YOUR parade? 2025-04-1421 min
Word from Bear CreekWalk with PeterLive a life of abundance through Peter's example2025-04-0728 min
Word from Bear CreekThe Sacramental Power of FailureJoin us as we consider Peter's failure and what it tells us about the sacramental power of failure. It's a fail-a-bration! 2025-03-3123 min
Word from Bear CreekCalm in the StormJoin us as we see what Jesus has to offer to us in the midst of the storm. 2025-03-2419 min
Word from Bear CreekTo Walk on WaterJoin us with Dr. Sam Tsang as we take a look at Jesus walking on water.2025-03-1727 min
Word from Bear CreekJesus Meets Us in the Right HereJoin us as we remember that we're called to do good out in the world, and that by doing good we spread good influence well past the individual we may be helping.2025-03-1027 min
Word from Bear CreekFinding Solid Footing in Today's Shifting SandJoin us as we talk about the foundations of our faith as United Methodists, and how we can experience the "thin" places of the world and experience God.2025-03-0327 min
Word from Bear CreekBetter TogetherJoin us as we learn what gifts we all have and how we can assist those with other gifts and challenges.2025-02-2424 min
Word from Bear CreekTogether 4EverJoin us as we learn about God's promises for our good! 2025-02-1822 min
Word from Bear CreekOne Way to Get Closer to GodJoin us as we learn one way to get closer to God2025-02-1123 min
Word from Bear CreekLiving in the GlowJoin us as we learn how we are close to God by seeing our blessings instead of feeling apart from him because of sin.2025-02-0323 min
Word from Bear CreekLooking for Light in Dark TimesJoin us as we learn about being the light of the Christian message!2025-01-2724 min
Word from Bear CreekThe Dream and the PromiseA very special celebration for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 2025-01-2154 min
Word from Bear CreekThe Truth That Confronts UsJoin us as we learn our instinct to stay on our mat, as an ill man did, and keep doing what we're comfortable with then, instead, do as Jesus commands and stand up and take our mat with us!2025-01-1316 min
Word from Bear CreekFollow Your StarJoin us as we talk about the difficulties and the "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days" many of us have in the month of January.2025-01-0616 min
Word from Bear CreekSeeking LOVEJoin us as we retell the story of the events leading up to the birth of Jesus and how we might heal past wounds with the spirit of love. Please note that due to the nature of this service, it is significantly longer than our typical podcasts as it covers the whole service. Sing along! 2024-12-231h 05
Word from Bear CreekDon't Let the Grinch Steal the Joy of ChristmasWe look at Elizabeth and her relationship with Mary. 2024-12-1623 min
Word from Bear CreekSeeking HopeJoin us as we remind ourselves who taught us how to stargaze, how we find our North Star, and also the North Star of Christianity, Jesus.2024-12-0213 min
Word from Bear CreekThe Power of LoveWhen love doesn't look like you expect it to. 2024-11-1821 min
Word from Bear CreekLiving Hesed into a Broken WorldJoin us as we get together to continue our talk about Ruth and Naomi and never giving up, even and especially when circumstances are uncertain.2024-11-1121 min
Word from Bear CreekCoaxing Mara Toward HopeJoin us as we talk about how Ruth helped Naomi recover after she adopted the name Mara, which means "bitter." We also talk about how we can apply the same spirit as Ruth to ourselves and others.2024-11-0411 min
Word from Bear CreekWhich Way?Join us as we talk about acting, and how Ruth and Naomi's story shows how actions and loyalty can make someone speechless and its parallels in John Wesley's actions and how it forms the spirit of the United Methodist church.2024-10-2823 min
Word from Bear CreekFrom Bad to WorseJoin us as we look deeper into the first chapter of Ruth to see how things can go from bad to worse, and what to do about it.2024-10-2121 min
Word from Bear CreekThe Colors of ForgivenessLearning to forgive2024-10-1423 min
Word from Bear CreekBear Creek, This is Our StoryJoin us as we discuss all the ways we can give, and we are promised that we will receive what we give in equal measure.2024-10-1423 min
Word from Bear CreekNo Hiding from the PastJoin us as we look at ways to incorporate forgiveness and hope into broken relationships2024-09-3020 min
Word from Bear CreekThe Question - WhyJoin us as we continue to explore how to help someone who may be in a pit like Joseph with the deeds we do, and how we might avoid some of the mistakes we often make when trying to help with words.2024-09-2321 min
Word from Bear CreekSurviving in the PitJoin us as we talk about Joseph in the pit, how we might find ourselves in our own pit, and how we might find a way out.2024-09-1615 min
Word from Bear CreekCoat of Many TroublesJoin us as we explore the opportunities and the obstacles that we are granted and challenged with through the gifts and privileges we are given.2024-09-0925 min
Word from Bear CreekWhy Live to Please God?Join us as we learn why we live to please God, what we believed would happen when we didn't, and why we can choose to be grateful to God even when times are tough.2024-09-0333 min
Word from Bear CreekThe Circle of LifeToday we celebrate the whole circle of life, where we are all in a different season.2024-08-1925 min
Word from Bear CreekWhat We Can Learn by Listening to CreationWe look at diversity and how glorious it is!! 2024-08-1217 min
Word from Bear CreekHere I Am Lord, Now What?Join us as we are reminded that God has a plan for all of us, even when we have trouble seeing it!2024-08-0517 min
Word from Bear CreekHealing Received and GivenJoin us as we learn the importance of the difference in the gospel of John, how the spirit of Christ can change us for the better and forgive us, no matter how dark our days feel.2024-07-2915 min
Word from Bear CreekListen: Those who have earsJoin us as we discuss the commandment to listen and learn the power the act of listening has to heal.2024-07-2221 min
Word from Bear Creek95 ReasonsJoin us as we discover the 95 reasons God looks at you and says, "YES, THIS ONE IS GOOD"2024-07-151h 08
Word from Bear Creek95 ReasonsJoin us as we discover how God created each of us to be GOOD. 2024-07-151h 08
Word from Bear CreekRefinedJoin us as we refine our faith by understanding the opportunities to prove our own strengths and grow using the struggles in our lives! Guest preacher: Josie Walsh2024-07-0933 min
Word from Bear CreekEveryone Everywhere All At Once, Part 2Join us as we draw the circle wide!2024-07-0914 min
Word from Bear CreekEveryone Everywhere All At OnceJoin us for a message from Jesus, "He who is without sin cast the first stone." and how we can use it today in our lives to not cast judgement on others!2024-06-2424 min
Word from Bear CreekBeing an Effective Fatherwith Professor David Flomo2024-06-1838 min
Word from Bear CreekIn the FlowSee how the Holy Spirit guides us into Her flow2024-06-1021 min
Word from Bear CreekScience/Law meets Spirit/WindMeet the Holy Spirit 2024-06-0417 min
Word from Bear CreekStrong Core, Soft KneesHow do we cultivate strength in the midst of sorrow? We build a strong core and soft knees. 2024-05-2821 min
Word from Bear CreekUnder Her WingsWe celebrate Mother's Day with a look at the mothering aspects of the Holy Spirit2024-05-1418 min
Word from Bear CreekUnlock Your Story: Liberation! Listen as Pastor Brook talks about being liberated from our story! 2024-05-0625 min
Word from Bear CreekThe Four Faces of LiberationJoin us for the story of the Midwives who disobeyed Pharaoh to save the newborn sons of the Hebrews and how we can use their wisdom to earn freedom for people today.2024-04-2920 min
Word from Bear CreekUnlock Your Story: Finding HomeJoin us as we find home and create home for others.2024-04-2228 min
Word from Bear CreekUnlock Your Story: Unlocking PeaceThe first step to Easter: Unleashing the Peace of Easter by letting go of power.2024-04-1526 min
Word from Bear CreekUnlocking Your Story: Letting Our Easter God Unlock Our Good Friday LivesJoin us as we learn the importance of being hopeful and knowing that caring about each other is a good way to help people to not give up.2024-04-0819 min
Word from Bear CreekEaster Sunday at Bear Creek 3/31/2024Christ is Risen! Being Easter PeopleUnlock Your Story2024-04-0221 min
Word from Bear CreekLENT VI: Palm SundayWe ride into Jerusalem with Jesus 2024-03-2513 min
Word from Bear CreekLENT V: SabbathJoin us as we learn the importance of taking a break and resting on the Sabbath, as we were meant to from Genesis.2024-03-1824 min
Word from Bear CreekLENT IV: Time for EverythingJoin us as we learn to be less self-centered and prideful, to be humble and experience the people, communities, and world around us.2024-03-1123 min
Word from Bear CreekLent III: Making Space to FlourishPastor Brook looks at ways to make space to flourish2024-03-0416 min
Word from Bear CreekLENT II: Finding a Sacred SpaceJoin us for worship as we look to where we can find sacred spaces.2024-02-2628 min
Word from Bear CreekLent 1: Learning To Skip Rope, 2024-02-18We are seeking to learn ways to reconnect with our unhurried God. 2024-02-2024 minWord from Bear CreekBecause I Knew YouJoin us as we experience the healing energy of Jesus through faith, and how each of us can be a force of good and healing too!2024-02-1229 min
Word from Bear CreekYou're GREAT But Not That GreatPastor Brook reminds us that we don't need to be all that. 2024-02-0529 min
Word from Bear CreekYou Matter To MeJoin us as we discuss an important lesson from Jesus: "For whoever exalts themselves will be humbled, and whoever humbles themselves will be exalted."With guest pianist, 12yo Tiffany Aditya.2024-01-2928 minWord from Bear CreekAnybody Have a Map? We look at how God guides us, using the musical Dear Evan Hansen.2024-01-2220 minWord from Bear CreekTell Our StoryJoin us as we discuss some of the difficulties we've had and how we might better live and interact with all people, not just those we're most familiar with.2024-01-1525 minWord from Bear CreekSeasons of LovePastor Brook begins a sermon series using Broadway shows! Today's show is Rent.2024-01-0826 minWord from Bear CreekAdvent 3: Mary and ElizabethJoin us to learn about true JOY! 2023-12-1822 minWord from Bear CreekAdvent 2: Las PosadasWe celebrate Las Posadas. What is Las Posadas? (Spanish: “The Inns”) religious festival celebrated in Mexico and some parts of the United States between December 16 and 24. Las Posadas commemorates the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge where Mary could give birth to the baby Jesus. When they were unable to find lodging in Bethlehem, Joseph and Mary were forced to seek shelter in a stable, where the Christ Child was born.Las Posadas is celebrated in cities and towns across Mexico. Each evening during the festival, a smal...2023-12-1130 minWord from Bear CreekAdvent 1: ListenJoin us for our first Sunday of Advent as we learn how to listen for God's voice.2023-12-0428 minWord from Bear Creek[Special Episode: Lectio Divina] Word Made FleshWill Rand leads a variation of lectio divina on John 1.2023-11-2715 minWord from Bear CreekWelcome to the FeastIn today's worship, we look to Hannah's example of connection and response.2023-11-1318 minWord from Bear CreekMartha Martha Martha!Pastor Brook talks about Mary and Martha from Luke 10. 2023-11-0626 minWord from Bear CreekShelterJoin us as we begin our Journey, as Peter did when he left the boat to join Jesus on the water.2023-10-3027 minWord from Bear CreekFrom Tablet to TableJoin us as we sit around the table of Christianity, with Jesus and Abraham sitting at the head and serving as the example of hospitality.2023-10-2331 minWord from Bear CreekFor Such a Time as ThisThe story of Queen Esther2023-10-1631 minWord from Bear CreekAn Encounter at the WellWhat happens when Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at a well.2023-10-0933 minWord from Bear CreekEncountering ZaccheusJoin us as we learn about Zaccheus' encounter with Jesus and what he learned.2023-10-0218 minWord from Bear CreekFinding ShelterIn our third (and final) week of a deep dive into the story of the Good Samaritan, we hear about ways to find shelter and ways to become shelter for othes.2023-09-2530 minWord from Bear CreekThe Good News of the Good SamaritanIn week 2 of our fall series on being a neighbor, we look again at the Good Samaritan story through a different lens. We hear Beth Taylor, Darin Danner, and Pastor Brook in a dramatic retelling, and Pastor Brook takes us into the good news of the Good Samaritan2023-09-1825 minWord from Bear CreekBuilding and Tearing Down FencesJoin us as we start to ask the question, "Who is my neighbor?"2023-09-1119 minWord from Bear CreekMake Me a Clear ChannelPreaching: Will RandJoin us as we appreciate and take in the lessons of the words of Paul and apply them through our own instincts, and not through our hearts and minds. Announcements: Blessing of the Backpacks - Sunday, September 10th! Bring your backpacks to be blessed for the start of the new school year! Block Party - Sunday, September 10th! The Seahawks game will be presented on a 20' screen for all to watch, games will be available for the kids who come along! Bake Sale - During the Block Party, bring any and all homecooked...2023-09-0518 minWord from Bear CreekThe Sloppy Wet Kiss of God's LoveJoin us as we learn about accepting God's boundless love in the good times and the hard times. Prayers for the people on Maui and in the Canadian provinces affected by wildfires. Announcements: BCUMC Goes to the Ballpark - Saturday August 26th at 1:10 pm, tickets available ($25 each for 100-level ticket!) We are also accepting sponsors for tickets for Camp Unity members! Fall Marriage Class - Each Sunday in October after worship.2023-08-2138 minWord from Bear Creek5+2=12 Learning to Do Math the Jesus WayJoin us as we learn that we all have the agency to inspire! Announcements: Sing! - Sunday August 20th at 9 AM, join our Music Coordinator, Will, and all the other singing enthusiasts in our church family to learn a song for service that day! BCUMC Goes to the Ballpark - Saturday August 26th at 1:10 pm, tickets available ($25 each for 100-level ticket!) Fall Marriage Class - Each Sunday in October after worship.2023-08-071h 00Word from Bear CreekA Conversation about AdventPastor Brook, Will, and Mona talk about our Advent theme this year, "Where is your gaze?" - how it came about, what their thoughts are on it, and how we are using it throughout our Advent season. Take a listen! 2022-12-0713 minWord from Bear CreekThe Power and Sweet Smell of Presence - Nov 12, 2022Pastor Brook McBride shares about how money shapes us.2022-11-3014 minWord from Bear CreekLeaving Room in the Margins - Nov 6, 2022As we begin our series on generous giving, we take a look at Leviticus 23:22 and Matthew 25:41-46 to see what the Bible says to us about generosity.2022-11-1414 minWord from Bear CreekThe Repair Shop - Oct 30, 2022Pastor Brook talks about brokenness and how God is the Great Healer.2022-11-0419 minWord from Bear CreekTransforming the Power of God - Oct 23, 2022Pastor Book looks at Acts 8:26-39 as he shares how God's power is transforming.2022-10-3119 minWord from Bear CreekA New Way to Look at Truth - Oct 9 2022Reflections from Pastor Brook on Luke 11:37-52 as he looks at truth on holy ground.2022-10-1319 min
Holy HaHaWhoever Smelt it Dealt It (ep. 11)Pastor Brook McBride thinks that everyone stinks...until he learns the surprising truth.2019-08-2605 min