Sermons
2024:
April 21, 2024: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 14, 2024: Third Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 7, 2024: Second Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Special music sung by Winifred Braley Lamme and Casilda Braley Lamme, accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 31, 2024: Easter Sunday; Youth Sunday
He is risen! Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Trumpet prelude performed by Aven Copeland
Special music sung by BPC choir: Linda Braley, Joshua Braley, Brian Lee, and Julie Kauffman, featuring trumpet by Aven Copeland, and accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 24, 2024: Palm Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 17, 2024: Fifth Sunday in Lent
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 10, 2024: Fourth Sunday in Lent
Here is the link to this week's hymns, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 3, 2024: Third Sunday in Lent; Youth Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Special music sung by BPC choir: Linda Braley, Joshua Braley, Brian Lee, and Julie Kauffman, accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 25, 2024: Second Sunday in Lent
Here is the link to this week's hymns, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 18, 2024: First Sunday in Lent
Thank you to Rev. Richard "Dick" Menzel for serving as our guest minister today! Here is the link to this week's hymns, scripture readings, and sermon:
Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 11, 2024: Transfiguration Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 4, 2024: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Here is the link to this week's hymns, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 28, 2024: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany; Youth Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Special music performed by Casilda Braley Lamme
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 21, 2024: Third Sunday after Epiphany
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 14, 2024: Baptism of Jesus
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 7, 2024: Epiphany Observed
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
2023:
December 31, 2023: First Sunday after Christmas; New Year's Eve
Happy New Year to all! Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Special music sung by BPC choir: Linda Braley, Joshua Braley, Brian Lee, and Julie Kauffman, accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 24, 2023: Christmas Eve; Candlelight Service
Merry Christmas! This evening's recording has been edited as a full-length service, in order to include all the scripture readings, and moreover, all the special music that was contributed. Thank you very much to everyone who made tonight such a unique and beautiful service!
BPC Sermon, 5:30 p.m., December 24, 2023
Trumpet solo performed by Aven Copeland
Duet sung by Winifred Braley Lamme and Casilda Braley Lamme
Quartet sung by BPC choir: Linda Braley, Joshua Braley, Brian Lee, and Julie Kauffman
Solo sung by Ms. Laurel Lamme, Music Director of Faith Presbyterian Church, Melrose, FL
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 24, 2023: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
BPC Sermon, 11 a.m., December 24, 2023
Special music sung by BPC choir: Linda Braley, Joshua Braley, Brian Lee, and Julie Kauffman, accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 17, 2023: Third Sunday of Advent
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Trumpet solo performed by Aven Copeland
Special music sung by BPC choir: Linda Braley, Joshua Braley, Brian Lee, and Julie Kauffman, accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 10, 2023: Second Sunday of Advent
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Trumpet solo performed by Aven Copeland
Special music sung by BPC choir: Linda Braley, Joshua Braley, Brian Lee, and Julie Kauffman, accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 3, 2023: First Sunday of Advent
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Trumpet solo performed by Aven Copeland
Special music sung by BPC choir: Linda Braley, Joshua Braley, Brian Lee, and Julie Kauffman, accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 26, 2023: Christ the King Sunday; Youth Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Special music sung by Natalie Copeland, Linda Braley, and Brian Lee, accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 19, 2023: Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost; Sunday before Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! Here is the link to this week's hymn, special music, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
Special music sung by BPC choir: Linda Braley, Joshua Braley, Julie Kauffman, and Brian Lee
November 12, 2023: Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Veterans Day observed
This week, we honor all America's veterans for their service. Here is the link to this week's hymns, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 5, 2023: Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 29, 2023: Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost; Youth Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 22, 2023: Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 15, 2023: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 8, 2023: Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 1, 2023: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 24, 2023: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost; Youth Sunday
Thank you to Mr. Aven Copeland for playing "Immortal, Invisible," on the trumpet during the prelude! Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
BPC Sermon, September 24, 2023
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 17, 2023: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
BPC Sermon, September 17, 2023
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 10, 2023: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost; September 11 remembered
Today we pray for and hold in our hearts all those who suffered from the unconscionable attacks of Sep. 11, 2001. Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
BPC Sermon, September 10, 2023
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 3, 2023: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Labor Day Observed
Happy Labor Day! Welcome to Josh's wife Ms. Laurel Lamme, who is filling in as our guest musician today. Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Ms. Laurel Lamme, Music Director of Faith Presbyterian Church, Melrose, FL, and Rev. Josh Braley
August 27, 2023: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 20, 2023: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 13, 2023: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 6, 2023: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 30, 2023: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
This month's Youth Sunday featured Mr. John Braley leading the hymn “Down to the River to Pray.” Unfortunately, this week's recording did not work properly. Our apologies; we hope next week's service will record normally.
July 23, 2023: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 16, 2023: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 9, 2023: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
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Duet sung by Linda Braley and Brian Lee, accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 2, 2023: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost; Independence Day observed
Happy Independence Day! No recording was made of this service.
June 25, 2023: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
This month's Youth Sunday special music features Mr. John Braley on guitar. Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. John Braley
June 18, 2023: Third Sunday after Pentecost; Father's Day; Juneteenth observed
Happy Father's Day, Happy Juneteenth, and welcome to this week's guest minister, Rev. Dr. Clifford Hayes!
No recording was made of this service.
June 11, 2023: Second Sunday after Pentecost; 157th Anniversary of BPC
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 4, 2023: Trinity Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 28, 2023: Pentecost Sunday; Memorial Day observed
This month's youth Sunday features a trumpet solo by youth member Aven Copeland. Here is the link to this week's solo, hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Solo performed by Aven Copeland
Guest Guitarist: Mr. John Braley
Guest Organist: Mr. Brian Lee
May 21, 2023: Seventh Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 14, 2023: Sixth Sunday of Easter; Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day! Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Duet sung by Linda Braley and Brian Lee, accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 7, 2023: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 30, 2023: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 23, 2023: Third Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 16, 2023: Second Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 9, 2023: Easter Sunday
He is risen! Happy Easter! Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Duet sung by Linda Braley and Brian Lee, accompanied by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 2, 2023: Palm Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 26, 2023: Fifth Sunday in Lent
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 19, 2023: Fourth Sunday in Lent
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 12, 2023: Third Sunday in Lent
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 5, 2023: Second Sunday in Lent
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 26, 2023: First Sunday in Lent
This month's youth Sunday features a trumpet solo by youth member Aven Copeland. Here is the link to this week's solo, hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Solo performed by Aven Copeland
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 19, 2023: Transfiguration Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 12, 2023: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 5, 2023: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 29, 2023: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Welcome to our inaugural Youth Sunday (last Sunday of each month), where under-21 church members help to conduct the service! Here is the link to this week's hymn and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. John Braley
January 22, 2023: Third Sunday after Epiphany
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 15, 2023: Baptism of Jesus
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 8, 2023: First Sunday after Epiphany
Here is the link to this week's first hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Our second hymn this week is The Twelve Days of Christmas. Here is the link to the second hymn:
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 1, 2023: First Sunday after Christmas
Happy New Year! Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
2022:
December 25, 2022: Nativity of Jesus Christ
Merry Christmas! Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Solo performed by Ms. Laurel Lamme, Faith Presbyteriann Church Music Director
December 18, 2022: Fourth Sunday of Advent
This week's recording did not work properly. Our apologies; we hope next week's service will record normally.
December 11, 2022: Third Sunday of Advent
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December 4, 2022: Second Sunday of Advent
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Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 27, 2022: First Sunday of Advent
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Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 20, 2022: Christ the King Sunday; Thanksgiving observed
Thank you to guest minister Rev. Ruth Ellsworth for filling in this week! Unfortunately, there is no recording for this sermon.
November 13, 2022: Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost; Veterans Day commemorated
This week, we honor all America's veterans for their service. Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 6, 2022: Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 30, 2022: Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 23, 2022: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 16, 2022: Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 9, 2022: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 2, 2022: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 25, 2022: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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BPC Sermon, September 25, 2022
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 18, 2022: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
BPC Sermon, September 18, 2022
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 11, 2022: Fourteetnth Sunday after Pentecost; September 11 remembered
Today we take time to remember and pray for all who were affected by the traumatic attacks of Sep. 11, 2001. Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
BPC Sermon, September 11, 2022
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 4, 2022: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Our apologies; no recording was made for this day.
August 28, 2022: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 21, 2022: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
This week's recording did not work properly. Our apologies; we hope next week's service will record normally.
August 14, 2022: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 7, 2022: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome back Josh! Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 31, 2022: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
For this week, we are pleased to welcome a guest minister, the Rev. Dr. Glenn Dickson. Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 24, 2022: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
For this week, we are pleased to welcome a guest minister, the Rev. Dr. Larry Green. Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 17, 2022: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 10, 2022: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 3, 2022: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Independence Day observed
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 26, 2022: Third Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 19, 2022: Second Sunday after Pentecost; Father's Day; Juneteenth
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 12, 2022: Trinity Sunday
Services were cancelled this week due to a COVID-19 quarantine.
June 5, 2022: Pentecost Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 29, 2022: Seventh Sunday of Easter; Memorial Day observed
This week's recording did not work properly. Our apologies; we hope next week's service will record normally.
Hymn performed by Ms. Julia Freeman, Guest Musician
May 22, 2022: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 15, 2022: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 8, 2022: Fourth Sunday of Easter; Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day! Here is the link to this week's solo, scripture readings, and sermon:
Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 1, 2022: Third Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 24, 2022: Second Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 17, 2022: Easter Sunday
He is risen! Happy Easter! Here is the link to this week's sermon:
April 10, 2022: Palm Sunday
Here is the link to this week's solo, scripture readings, and sermon:
Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 3, 2022: Fifth Sunday in Lent
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 27, 2022: Fourth Sunday in Lent
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 20, 2022: Third Sunday in Lent
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 13, 2022: Second Sunday in Lent
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 6, 2022: First Sunday in Lent
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 27, 2022: Transfiguration Sunday
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 20, 2022: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 13, 2022: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany; Valentine's Day observed
Here is the link to this week's solo, scripture readings, and sermon:
Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 6, 2022: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
Guest sermon by Rev. Dr. Holly Dillon Inglis, Ministry and Mission Coordinator, Presbytery of St. Augustine
January 30, 2022: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
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Solo performed by Ms. Laurel Lamme, Faith Presbyteriann Church Music Director
January 16, 2022: Second Sunday after Epiphany
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 9, 2022: Baptism of Jesus
Here is the link to this week's first hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Our second hymn this week is Sweet Hour of Prayer. Here is the link to the second hymn:
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 2, 2022: Second Sunday after Christmas; Epiphany Observed
Here is the link to this week's solo, scripture readings, and sermon:
Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
2021:
December 26, 2021: First Sunday after Christmas
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Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 24, 2021: Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas! Here is the link to the Christmas Eve service:
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 19, 2021: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Here is the link to this week's solo, scripture readings, and sermon:
Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 12, 2021: Third Sunday of Advent
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Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 5, 2021: Second Sunday of Advent
Here is the link to this week's solo, scripture readings, and sermon:
Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 28, 2021: First Sunday of Advent
Here is the link to this week's solo, scripture readings, and sermon:
Solo performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 21, 2021: Sunday before Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture readings, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 14, 2021: Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 7, 2021: Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 31, 2021: Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 24, 2021: Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 17, 2021: Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
This week's recording did not work properly. Our apologies; we hope next week's service will record normally.
October 10, 2021: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 3, 2021: Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 26, 2021: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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BPC Sermon, September 26, 2021
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 19, 2021: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
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BPC Sermon, September 19, 2021
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 12, 2021: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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BPC Sermon, September 12, 2021
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 5, 2021: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 29, 2021: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 22, 2021: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 15, 2021: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 8, 2021: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
This week's recording did not work properly. Our apologies; we hope next week's service will record normally.
August 1, 2021: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 25, 2021: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 18, 2021: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Ms. Julia Freeman, Guest Musician
July 11, 2021: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 4, 2021: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Happy Independence Day! In honor of Independence Day, we have a special prelude, America the Beautiful. Here is the link to the prelude:
Here is the link to this week's first hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Our second hymn this week is our national anthem. Here is the link to the second hymn:
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 27, 2021: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 20, 2021: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Happy Father's Day! Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 13, 2021: Third Sunday after Pentecost
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 6, 2021: Second Sunday after Pentecost
This week marks the 155th anniversary of the founding of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. In celebration of the anniversary, our hymn is O Little Church of Bethlehem:
Here is the link to this week's scripture reading and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 30, 2021: Trinity Sunday
This week, we observe Memorial Day, when we honor the military personnel who have died in service of our country. In honor of Memorial Day, we have a special prelude, a patriotic medley. Here is the link to the prelude:
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Prelude and hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 23, 2021: Pentecost Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 16, 2021: Seventh Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 9, 2021: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Happy Mother's Day! In honor of Mother's Day, we have a special prelude, Ave Maria. Here is the link to the prelude:
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Prelude and hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 2, 2021: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 25, 2021: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 18, 2021: Third Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 11, 2021: Second Sunday of Easter
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
April 4, 2021: Easter Sunday
He is risen! This week, in addition to the scripture reading and sermon, our Easter service includes two hymns. Happy Easter! Here is the link:
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 28, 2021: Palm Sunday
Here is the link to this week's hymn, scripture reading, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 21, 2021: Fifth Sunday in Lent
Here is the link to this week's scripture reading, hymn, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
March 14, 2021: Fourth Sunday in Lent
Unfortunately, our recording device mysteriously stopped recording prior to the scripture reading this week, so we are unable to bring you the service this time. We hope next week's service will record normally.
March 7, 2021: Third Sunday in Lent
Here is the link to this week's scripture reading, hymn, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 28, 2021: Second Sunday in Lent
Here is the link to this week's scripture reading, hymn, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 21, 2021: First Sunday in Lent
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 14, 2021: Transfiguration Sunday
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Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
February 7, 2021: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Here is the link to this week's scripture reading, hymn, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 31, 2021: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Here is the link to this week's scripture reading, hymn, and sermon:
Hymn performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 24, 2021: Third Sunday after Epiphany
Good news! This week, we premiered our new parking lot audio setup, complete with live music! We have recorded the hymn, scripture reading, and sermon. You can download the recording using the following link:
Additionally, here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday:
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 10, 2021: Baptism of Jesus
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
January 3, 2021: Second Sunday after Christmas / Epiphany Sunday
Happy New Year! Let us pray that the Lord would bless us all with health and happiness for the new year.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
2020:
December 27, 2020: First Sunday after Christmas
Merry Christmas! Let us give thanks to the Lord for the miracle of Jesus' birth. May we all have a safe and happy holiday season!
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 20, 2020: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 13, 2020: Third Sunday of Advent
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
December 6, 2020: Second Sunday of Advent
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 29, 2020: First Sunday of Advent
This Sunday, we observe the beginning of Advent--the four-week season of the church year during which we reflect on and spiritually prepare to remember the birth of Jesus.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 22, 2020: Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
May the Lord be with you. This week, as we approach Thanksgiving Day, let us pray that He would watch over our families and friends, to help us gather safely together, whether that be physically or in spirit. O Lord, help us to count our many blessings, and help us to share your divine gifts with all people.
Let us lift up our hearts -- and let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 15, 2020: Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 8, 2020: Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
On November 11, we recognize Veterans Day, and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, dedication, and sacrifices. We thank them for their steadfast attention to duty, in defending freedom and serving our nation, both at home and around the world. Let us pray that Our Lord would watch over them, and grant them a special blessing of peace and happiness. May our veterans' efforts bring a more peaceful and just world, each and every day.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
November 1, 2020: Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 25, 2020: Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 18, 2020: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 11, 2020: Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
October 4, 2020: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 27, 2020: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 20, 2020: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 13, 2020: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
As we remember with sadness the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, let us pray that all people would renounce and turn away from evil, and that peace would reign forever, over all the Earth. We pray that you would comfort the many who lost loved ones. We thank the heroic first responders who risked their lives to assist the victims. Please lend them your strength, and touch them with healing power, as only you can do.
O Loving God, we also remember Marjorie Carter, who passed into your perfect comfort one month ago, and commend her to your care with the following hymn.
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (in memory of Marjorie Carter)
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
September 6, 2020: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Happy Labor Day! This weekend, we recognize the important role that American workers play, as the foundation of our nation's economy. Thanks to their staunch efforts, our commerce and our industries remain supported through challenging times. Let us pray for our workers, that all their needs may be met.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 30, 2020: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Now is a time for new experiences and new challenges for our children as they begin a fresh year of studies. Let us pray for the safety, well-being, and success of all our students, staff, and teachers as the new school year begins!
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 23, 2020: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 16, 2020: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 9, 2020: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Our hymn this Sunday is Here I Am, Lord.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
August 2, 2020: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 26, 2020: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 19, 2020: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 12, 2020: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
July 5, 2020: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
This weekend, we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
For the people -- let us pray for the Lord to effect their Safety and Happiness.
For the United States of America, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all -- let us give thanks to our Lord.
This Sunday, we are pleased to offer a drive-up service at BPC at 11 a.m., rain or shine! Rev. Josh will be wearing a short-range transmitter so that you can listen using your car radio. When you arrive, please tune in to 106.1 FM. We hope to see you there!
Let us celebrate our country with our national anthem:
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 28, 2020: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 21, 2020: Third Sunday after Pentecost
Happy Father's Day to fathers everywhere! Thank you for the blessings you bring to our lives.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 14, 2020: Second Sunday after Pentecost
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
June 7, 2020: Trinity Sunday
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 31, 2020: Pentecost Sunday
On this day, we remember the descent of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the church's mission to the whole world.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 24, 2020: Seventh Sunday of Easter
This weekend, we honor the servicemen and servicewomen who have died for our country. We thank them for their sacrifice, and we are comforted that they dwell in perfect peace in the shelter of the Lord. Let us begin with a moment of silence to pay tribute to the fallen.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 10, 2020: Fifth Sunday of Easter
In celebration of Mother's Day, our featured song today is My Mother's Eyes. Happy Mother's Day!
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
May 3, 2020: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Here is a selection of hymns for this Sunday.
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director
Apr. 12, 2020: Easter Sunday hymns
He is risen! This Sunday, we pray that our Lord would strengthen us and touch us with healing power, for our family, friends, and the nations of the world. We bring you these hymns as we rejoice in His resurrection and celebrate the life everlasting.
Because He Lives (in memory of Gladys Copeland)
Hymns performed by Mr. Erik Perz, BPC Music Director