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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 30, 2017
8:30 am & 10:00 am
Bible Verse of the Month: “Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.”
Psalm 67:3 (NRSV)
Gathering
Prelude
Please use the prelude as a quiet time to prepare yourself for worship.
Welcome
You are invited to stand.
Confession and Forgiveness
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, full of compassion and mercy, abounding in steadfast love. Amen.
Trusting God’s promise of forgiveness, let us confess our sin against God and one another.
Eternal God our creator, in you we live and move and have our being. Look upon us, your children, the work of your hands. Forgive us all our offenses, and cleanse us from proud thoughts and empty desires. By your grace draw us near to you, our refuge and our strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us. In the mercy of almighty God, Christ died for us while we still were sinners; and for his sake, God + forgives you all your sins. Amen.
You are invited to stand and face the processional cross.
Gathering Hymn Praise and Thanksgiving Hymn #689
Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
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Hymn of Praise
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Prayer of the Day Beloved and sovereign God, through the death and resurrection of your Son you bring us into your kingdom of justice and mercy. By your Spirit, give us your wisdom, that we may treasure the life that comes from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Please be seated.
Word Lesson Romans 8:26-29 Holy Bible pg. 165 (NT)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
You are invited to stand.
Gospel Acclamation
The Holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Holy Bible pg. 15 (NT)
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word Hymn #517
Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
LESSON Romans 8:26-29
These words celebrate the depth of God’s
actions for us. Through Christ’s death for us
and the activity of the Spirit praying for us,
we are fused to God’s love poured out in
Jesus Christ.
GOSPEL Matthew 13:31-33;44-52
Throughout Matthew’s gospel, Jesus and his
disciples proclaim the good news that “the
kingdom of heaven is near!” Here, Jesus offers several brief
parables that explore the implications of this announcement for
people’s lives.
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Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.
After sharing the Peace, please be seated.
Offering
Ministry Opportunities Youth Ministries, Bethany Retreat
Offering What a Friend We Have in Jesus Charles C. Converse arr. Sheri Blauwiekel
You are invited to stand.
Prayers Of the People
Response: Lord in your mercy…Hear our prayer.
Meal
Welcome to the Lord’s Table
The Great Thanksgiving
Preface
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy...
...we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING is a meal prayer.
Eucharist is the Greek word for thanksgiving.
Before we come forward to eat as a
congregation and family of God, we give
thanks to God.
THE PREFACE is a prayer which
reminds us that, in Christ, we are united
with all the Saints who have gone before us. We are a part of the
Communion of Saints through all time and
space.
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Sanctus
Words of Institution ...For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the mystery of our faith. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Lord's Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Please be seated.
The Distribution
Bethany welcomes all to receive the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion. An usher will direct you forward for communion. There are several stations across the front of the seating sections. Groups are welcome to visit a communion station together. You will receive a piece of bread in your hand, please dip the bread into the cup of wine. Those who are not receiving communion are invited to receive a blessing. Note that the communion station at the center has gluten-free bread and alcohol-free wine.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
is the prayer that Jesus taught the disciples to pray
found in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke
11:2-4.
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Lamb of God
Communion Music How Great Thou Art Swedish Folk Melody Arr. Sheri Blauweikel
Softly and Tenderly Will L. Thompson Arr. Sheri Blauweikel
Communion Hymn Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling Hymn #608
You are invited to stand.
Blessing
Sending Godspeed For Jason Davis And Family
Benediction
Please face the cross as it recesses.
Sending Hymn Lord of All Hopefulness Hymn #765
Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Postlude
Liturgical Music: “Tree of Life – Hymn of Praise | Gospel Acclamation| Sanctus | Lamb of God” Text and Music by Marty Haugen © 2000,
2001 GIA Publications. All rights reserved. Reprinted under One License #A-705765. Liturgical Text and Worship Notes: From Sundays and
Seasons.com © 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License
#SAS00681.
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WORSHIP LEADERS
Pastors Pastor Gary Sandberg, Pastor Russ Britton, Pastor Brigette Weier
Organist Rick Seaton
Assisting Minister Amy Janssen
Lector (Coordinator: Ron Gusé)
Julie West (8:30 am) Ron Gusé (10:00 am)
Musician Claire Honl, harp
Acolytes Clayton Aldrich, Jeremiah Brayton (8:30 am)
Madeline Catel, Alyssa Alles (10:00 am)
Communion Assistants (Coordinators: Karen Tennien, 8:30 am Alison Betts, 10:00 am)
Bev Van Kirk, Jeanette Manos, Brian Tennien, Karen Tennien (8:30 am)
Judi Burchfield, Larry Daub, Vicky Daub, Anada Gusé (10:00 am)
Sacristan (Coordinator: Dave Malucky) Laura Weber-Meyers
Ushers (Coordinators: Dave Okes, 8:30 am Andy Gift, 10:00 am)
Sylvia Boedeker, Curt Boell, Ed Cleaver, Rene Crothers, Marie Friedemann, Brad Haas, Colleen Johnson,
Bill Taylor, Brian Tennien, James Thompson (8:30 am) John Beck, Mary Beck, Jim Cramer,
Olga Hellweg, Cheryl Katschke, Jim Katschke, Danielle Ludwig, Angela Tanner, Grace Tanner (10:00 am)
Sound Technicians (Coordinators: Forrest Guittar, Laura Romig) Erik Boss, Richard Romig
Altar Guild (Coordinator: Linda Sather)
Sharon Boell, Deb Distler, Gwen Grace, Helen Han, Gail Hipke, Peggy Kirchner
Nursery Attendants Kathy Shearer, Lori Braden
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TODAY AT BETHANY
Cereal for a Cause! Today is the last day that we will be collecting standard size boxes of healthy whole grain cereal like Cheerios, Corn Flakes and Raisin Bran for Project Angel Heart. Our goal is 500 boxes for the month and we are at 265 as of last Sunday. We need 235 more boxes of cereal to meet our goal. You can still donate “virtual” boxes of cereal today at www.ProjectAngelHeart.org/cereal. — We extend blessing to the Davis family as they move to Wartburg, IA to continue their seminary education and their journeys in serving God. We will celebrate Jason’s ministry at Bethany today with a reception in the Fellowship Hall to send him off with our prayers and blessings. Please be sure to come and offer your gratitude!
THIS WEEK
Worship on Wednesdays is complete for the sum-mer and will resume on September 13. — XYZ Lite The regular Xtra Years of Zip group for Bethany’s senior members and friends is on hiatus for the summer. But come join Mallory Kuzminski and Karen Sandberg on August 1 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for food, fun, and fellowship in a “lite” version. We will have donuts, scones or coffeecake in the Fellowship Hall. Chapel and lunch will not be provided. Come, visit and play games with us this summer! — Women of Bethany will meet on August 1, at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Pastor Brigette for a BBQ. Please bring a side or dessert and a favorite beverage. RSVP to Pastor Brigette at [email protected] for directions. See you there! We have one more family-friendly volunteer op-portunity available this summer on Saturday, Au-gust 5, 8:45 a.m.-noon with Urban Servant Corps (for
Lutheran World Relief). We’ll welcome those who bring donations and help take the boxes to the base-ment of the Urban Servant Corps home. There is a max capacity for volunteers, so please contact Tara Sawinski at 303-941-0093 or [email protected] if you are interested.
NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 6
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalms145:8-9, 14-21; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21 — Whiz Kids Tutoring, a non-profit, faith-based tutor-ing program that matches volunteers with academical-ly at-risk elementary students, is looking for tutors! You don’t need to be teacher or reading specialist; you just need to be able to read and to love a child. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, or would like more information, please find us in the courtyard or Fellow-ship Hall following services on Sunday, Aug. 6. —
Faith Day at the Rockies We still have 7 tickets! The game is August 6 at 1:10 p.m. Ticket price is $25 and includes a post game concert by the Newsboys. If you would like tickets there is a signup sheet at the Welcome Desk. Please pay for your tickets when you sign up.
LOOKING AHEAD
Join the Good News Team on Thursday, August 10 from 7:00-8:20 pm in room 209 and help Bethany examine the way it invites and welcomes new worshippers. You do not have to be outgoing; all types of people are needed to consider our invitation through print, advertising, and personal invites. The Youth Advisory Ministry Team is kicking off! Youth, parents, and ALL caring adults are welcome August 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m., for pizza, conversation, and some fun. Contact Pastor Brigette by email at [email protected] for more information and to RSVP.
We welcome our new worshipers today! Please fill out a Connection Card found in the pew rack and join in fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. To learn more about Bethany’s Bible studies and various ministries, pick up a Life Together at Bethany booklet at the Welcome Center or download it from our website - www.bethany-denver.org. Bethany hosts New Worshiper Information Sessions quarterly and then receives new members. The next session is October 1 at 11:30 am in Room 209. Schedule a home visit with a pastor to discuss how Bethany’s ministries might connect with your faith journey and interests. Contact Sarah at [email protected].
Worship Schedule
Sundays: 8:30 & 10:00 am ~ Wednesdays: 6:30 pm (Resuming 9/13)
Also available: Watch live streaming and archived services at www.BethanyLive.org.
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Confirmation Registration is now open! Confirmation is a ministry that begins at 6th grade and is one in which any youth can partake. Go to www.bethany-denver.org, click on Faith Formation, then Confirmation for the on-line form. The first Wednesday of Confirmation and the Registration Fair is Sept. 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. —
Bethany Goes To Camp! Bethany Lutheran Church Retreat will be Sept. 29- Oct. 1 at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp in the Sangre de Cristo moun-tains. We will hike, make crafts, play games, worship, and have a great weekend as a community. Registra-tion is now open! Please go to the Welcome Center to pick up a brochure for registration information or con-tact Pastor Brigette for more info. See you there!
WAYS TO CONNECT
God’s Word for the Week Bible Study, Room 2l0. Mondays at 9:00 am & Tuesdays at 7:00 am. —
Centering Prayer Thursdays in the Library: at 2:00 pm or at 6:00 pm. The afternoon group is reading “The Heart of Centering Prayer” by Cynthia Bourgeault. The evening group is reading “Living Buddha Living Christ” by Thich Nhat Hanh.
HOW TO HELP
Lost & Found Are you missing a jacket, a glove, a water bottle, car keys? We may have them! Check out the Lost & Found coat rack and bins in the Fellowship Hall. Items left after September 15 will be donated. —
Flowers Today are given by Gail & Kay Luttinen in celebration of Kay’s birthday. Sign up for flowers at the Welcome Center. $35 donation. —
Habitat for Humanity/Holy Hammers build dates at Sheridan Square in Sheridan are coming up! Sign up in the Fellowship Hall to work 8/5, 8/18 and 8/19. For questions contact Kevin at 303-699-1629 or [email protected]. —
Food Collection Summertime is here and the living is easy - unless you don’t have enough food to feed your family. Please help Metro Caring get food to people in need. We have grocery carts at each entrance on Sundays. Top needed items: canned fruit with low sugar, oatmeal or low sugar/high fiber cereals, canned tuna, peanut butter and boxed shelf-stable milk. Thank you! — Life and Safety “Extension Cords” Needed! If you are interested in “plugging in” and lighting up the lives of those you will meet and greet on a Bethany Sunday morning, then we have an outlet for you. Bethany’s
Life Safety Committee volunteers meet and greet members and visitors on Sunday mornings and would like to expand their numbers. If you would like to “plug in” to this opportunity, please contact David Furgason at 303-887-2842 or Janet Mortinsen at 303-300-3317. —
Bethany Lutheran's MOPS group is seeking two experienced caregivers to work in the nursery during the upcoming year. We need caregivers for babies 6 months - 2 years during the morning hours on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please contact Stefanie at [email protected] or 920-248-6854. Thank you!
BETHANY IS HIRING!
Bethany Lutheran Church is seeking a full-time Faith Formation Director of Youth (grades 6-12) and a part-time Faith Formation Intern. The FF Director of Youth will empower and equip our youth for ministry through many varies opportunities and will have five to ten years of experience in youth ministry. The FF Intern will support the Faith Formation ministry at Bethany from our youngest to our wisest members, working with Pastor Brigette. The intern position is a great opportunity for someone who is entering or discerning faith formation ministry. If you would like a job description or more information, please contact Pastor Brigette at [email protected].
UPDATES & INFORMATION
Bethany Fund Update Thank you for helping us meet our commitment for this fiscal year 2016-17! Our year-end totals will be available in a few weeks. —
Hearing Assistance Please see the Sound Tech in the sound booth at the rear of the Sanctuary if you need a hearing assistant device.
See Ushers for Large print bulletins.
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Sunday Morning Experience
September 10, 2017 –
May 20, 2018
The Sunday Morning Experience for the upcoming
school year will allow for intentional time for worship,
education and fellowship for all. Anticipate worship
experiences at 8:15 and 10:15 am with an intentional flow
of education and fellowship in between. Begin your Sunday
morning experience with worship, or enter the day with
education and fellowship, and then move into worship.
The worship times will shift slightly to allow for a holistic
experience for individuals and entire family units.
Several opportunities for inter-generational teaching and
learning will be offered throughout the year. Your pastors,
along with lay leaders, will be offering
education classes on Sunday mornings.
More details will come with the August/September
Beacon and in the worship bulletins
throughout the summer.
Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
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RENEWAL FOR GROWTH UPDATE—WE’RE OVER HALFWAY THERE!
Here’s a brief update on the Renewal for Growth Campaign:
Phase 1 of the campaign resulted in our beautiful chapel Phase 2 consists of several projects needed to upgrade our facility, including:
Replacement of the organ console Cleaning of the organ pipes Upgrade and refurbish the fellowship hall Refurbishment of the sanctuary Critical maintenance needs
The church council set a goal of raising $1.6 million to complete these projects and we’re over halfway to that goal, thanks to commitments from 53 giving units within the congregation.
From these commitments, we’ve received $330,000 in cash, allowing us to already begin work on several of the projects:
West parking lot drainage project - complete New organ console ordered and to be installed - September Organ pipes cleaned - September Architect hired for design of refurbished Fellowship Hall - July
We will reach our goal, but we need your help to do so! Commitments can be made over a four-year period.
Beginning, Sunday, September 17, you’ll have an opportunity to make a commitment. Over the summer, you’ll receive more information about the campaign and we ask that you prayerfully consider your participation.
