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BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Meaningfully; Witness Intentionally; Grow Spiritually; Serve Purposefully; Care Resolutely; Fellowship Authentically
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 19, 2015
GGATHERING
All may make the sign of the cross, as the presiding minister begins.
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who calls us beloved children, who gathers us into one flock, who guides us into all truth. Amen.
Let us confess our sins, trusting that God will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
The assembly kneels or stands.
Holy and merciful God, we confess that, too often, we do the wrong thing and forget you.
Silence is kept for reflection.
We are sorry. Forgive us. Make us new, so that we may live by the power of your love. Amen.
In this is love, not that we loved God but that God loved us. In the name of + Jesus Christ, I announce to you that your sins are forgiven. Let the perfect love of God cast out fear, fill you with joy, and inspire you to live for others. Amen.
The assembly stands.
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Let Us Go Now to the Banquet Hymn #523 GATHERING HYMN
GREETING Response: And also with you.
(continued)
God Himself Is Present All Glory Be to God on High
Please use the prelude as a quiet time to prepare yourself for worship.
PRELUDE Michael Burkhardt
A Miracle on the Sea (9:00 a.m.) Rainbow Colors (10:30 a.m.)
ANTHEM L.S. Bailey, B.S. Mayo Suzanne Clason
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE (9:00 & 10:30 a.m.)
KYRIE
PRAYER OF THE DAY Holy and righteous God, you are the author of life, and you adopt us to be your children. Fill us with your words of life, that we may live as witnesses to the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
The assembly is seated.
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HYMN OF PRAISE
The assembly stands.
Response before Gospel: Glory to you, O Lord.
THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 24:36b-48 Holy Bible p. 92-93 (NT)
Hymn #366 Phil Wickham
HYMN (Please stand) The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done (8:00 & 10:30 a.m.) This Is Amazing Grace (9:00 a.m.)
“Disbelieving Joy” THE SERMON
PEACE Response: And also with you.
The assembly is seated.
The assembly is seated. Response after Gospel: Praise to you, O Christ.
WORD
THE FIRST LESSON Holy Bible p. 125 (NT) Acts 3:12-19
Response after Lesson: Thanks be to God.
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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Response: Lord, in your mercy...Hear our prayer.
THE SECOND LESSON Psalm 4
Response after Lesson: Thanks be to God.
Holy Bible p. 540 (OT)
APOSTLES’ CREED Page 105 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.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy… ...we praise your name and join in their unending hymn:
MEAL See What Love (8:00 a.m.)
Elijah Rock! (9:00 a.m.) Clair de Lune (10:30 a.m.)
THE OFFERING Felix Mendelssohn arr. Roger Emerson
Claude Debussy
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The assembly stands.
OFFERTORY RESPONSE (9:00 & 10:30 a.m.)
SANCTUS (9:00 & 10:30 a.m.)
GREAT THANKSGIVING (9:00 & 10:30 a.m.)
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
SENDING The assembly remains seated.
Festal Flourish Gordon Jacob POSTLUDE
SENDING HYMN Hymn #391 This Joyful Eastertide
DISMISSAL Response: Thanks be to God.
THE BLESSING Response: Amen.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (9:00 & 10:30 a.m.) Response after prayer: Amen.
THE BENEDICTION
WELCOME TO THE LORD’S TABLE Bethany welcomes all baptized Christians who have celebrated their first communion to join in receiving the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion. An usher will direct you when to come forward for the distribution. You will receive the wafer in your hand which you may then dip in the wine. A communion station with alcohol free wine and gluten free wafers (blue communion set) is available at the center aisle at every communion service. You may return by the opposite aisle of your section. Those who would like to come forward but do not wish to commune may ask the server for a blessing.
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart COMMUNION HYMN Hymn #484
COMMUNION MUSIC 10,000 Reasons (9:00 a.m.) L’encouragement (10:30 a.m.)
Matt Redman Fernando Sor
Liturgical Text, Worship Notes and Music: From Sundays and Seasons.com (c) 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26681
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THE DISTRIBUTION
THE LORD’S PRAYER Page 163
The assembly stands.
LAMB OF GOD
PREACHER Pastor Russ Britton
PRESIDERS Interim Senior Pastor Paul Svingen Interim Associate Pastor Debra Engquist
ORGANIST Rick Seaton
MUSI-
CIANS Chancel Choir, James Kim, Director (8:00 a.m.)
Caroler Choir & Jubilation Singers, Pat Guittar, Director; Youth Praise Band, Zach Rodasti, Director (9:00 a.m.)
Cherub Choir, Alex Rodasti, Director; Excier J. Rodriguez and Michael Bevers, guitarists (10:30 a.m.)
LECTORS Ronald Swanson (8:00 a.m.) Bob Pote (9:00 a.m.)
Michelle Stone Kraus (10:30 a.m.)
SACRISTAN Laura Weber–Meyers
ACOLYTES Jack Clouatre, Abigail Wiggans (8:00 a.m.) Jack Berdahl, Nate Daniel (9:00 a.m.)
Logan Dailey, Lucas Menero (10:30 a.m.)
WORSHIP LEADERS
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
Jeanette Manos, Brian Tennien (8:00 a.m.) Alison Betts, Diane Herrmann, Bob Pote (9:00 a.m.)
Sarah Hulslander (10:30 a.m.)
APRIL USHERS
Steve Esterline, Dave Kirchner, Gary Miller, Scott Scholbe, David Scott, Bud Setzer,
Richard Will (8:00 a.m.) David Admire, Nancy Admire, Lee Engelbart,
Bill Herrmann, Kevin McAuliffe, Gary Steckler, Bruce Thorsen, Jeanette Thorsen (9:00 a.m.)
Bill King, Fred Kluppel, Lowell Palmquist, Judy Sturm (10:30 a.m.)
SOUND TECHNICIANS
Rob Kelly, Lindsey Romig
APRIL ALTAR GUILD
Gwen Grace, Helen Han, Peg Kirchner, Gail Mullin, Mona Palmquist, Carol Rankin, Betty Ziemann
NURSERY ATTENDANTS
Kathy Shearer, Lori Braden
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WORSHIP NOTES
Our Lutheran Liturgy: Today in Family Worship, our focus is on understanding our traditional Lutheran liturgy. For the next several months, during the Children’s Message, we will be going through the liturgy one section at a time to understand how it is that we worship our Lord. The pictures we are using come from the children’s book on the litur-gy titled, Sunday Morning, by Gail Ramshaw.
Elijah Rock: Elijah Rock is a famous African American spiritual that refers to the prophet Elijah ascending to heaven in a chariot of fire. The author of the spiritual yearned for the stability of standing on the "rock" when going through his time of trouble. Ultimately, our rock is Jesus Christ.
Fernando Sor: At the 10:30 service, we will be treated to two classical guitar duets, including one by Fernando Sor (1778-1839). Sor was a Spanish guitarist and composer who is generally credited with being the first to elevate the guitar to a “serious” instrument; previously it had been considered primarily an instrument for amateurs and popular music. Though he composed in other genres such as ballet and opera, he is remembered today solely for his compo-sitions for the guitar.
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BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES April 19, 2015
TODAY AT BETHANY… We welcome any guests worshipping with us today! Please fill out a Connection Card found in the pew rack.
Transition Team Town Hall Come hear about the findings from our congregational survey TODAY at 9:00 OR 10:15 a.m. in Room 312.
Adult Faith Formation: The Prodigal God So, what is a prod-igal? And who’s the biggest prodigal of them all? Join Pastor Russ and Ed Cleaver in Room 210 at 9:00 a.m. through May 17 to explore the parable of the prodigal son through a remarkable 6-part video series and book, “The Prodigal God", by Timothy Keller. Newsweek called Keller a "C.S. Lewis for the twenty-first century”. This series will encourage and chal-lenge all of us to understand God’s unconditional love and grace in a deeper way.
Family Retreat Weekend: Deadline to Register is TODAY! Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp, May 1st-3rd. Bring your fam-ily for this great weekend getaway at beautiful Rainbow Trail! This event features activities for the entire family including worship, fellowship, all of the great outdoor activities camp has to offer, and of course, bingo. This year’s study theme will be “Fruits of the Spirit”. Registrations are available at the Wel-come Desk.
Children’s Sunday School No Connect!, Kids Light or Godly Play Sunday School classes. We encourage families to worship together at 9:00 a.m.
Bethany Café Visit the coffee cart, run by Bethany’s youth, in the Great Hall lobby TODAY. Proceeds help offset the cost of mission trips and support youth scholarships.
King Soopers, Safeway, Starbucks and Tony’s Gift Cards are available in the Narthex TODAY. Your purchase helps sup-port our own Bethany Early Childhood Center! You receive the dollar amount on the gift card and BECC receives 5%. Thanks for your support!
THIS WEEK AT BETHANY... God’s Word for the Week Bible Study, Room 210. Mondays at 9:00 a.m. & Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m.
Centering Prayer Groups are hosting a potluck and dialog with Pastor Debra on Monday, April 20, at 6:00 p.m. in Great Hall Room 301. Bring a dish to share. Everyone is welcome!
XYZ Senior Center Join us each Tuesday beginning at 9:30 a.m. for fellowship, worship (in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m.) and lunch. Menu for April 21: pork roast, scalloped potatoes, salad, vegetable, rolls, dessert.
Centering Prayer Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 404 down-stairs and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Bethany Library near the office. We are currently reading the book The Naked Now by Richard Rohr continuing our study of contemplative prayer. We discuss the book during one-hour sessions that begin with a 20-minute period of silent prayer. Join us!
Deborah Circle Bible Study Join us on Wednesdays from 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. in the library. We are using "Transforming Life and Faith". Please contact Susan Wiggans at 303-355-0372 or [email protected] if you have questions.
Thursday Women's Study Group Join us on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in Room 208. Our current study book is Barnabas vs. Paul to Encourage or Confront? by C.K. Robertson. Con-tact Ginny Miller at [email protected] with questions.
Mental Health First Aid Training Saturday, April 25, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. This workshop, facilitated by Vicky & Larry Daub, teaches individuals how to help those experiencing mental health challenges or crises. Mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance abuse, are shockingly common. In fact, more than one in five American adults have a mental health problem in any given year. For more information on Mental Health First Aid, visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org. Contact Janet Mortinsen at [email protected] or 303-300-3317 if you have ques-tions. To register go to http//mhfaco.org/find-a-class.
NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 26… Scripture Readings: The lessons are from Acts 4:5-12 & 1 John 3:16-24; the Gospel is from John 10:11-18.
Faith Formation Q & A Growing Together in God’s Promise at 10:30 a.m. in Room 412. Come and see what we’re planning for the Youth Program at Bethany!
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours! The Envelope Pro-ject is a new fundraiser for the youth mission trips. In the Narthex you will see a board with 150 envelopes decorated by the youth, each with a different amount on it ($1-150). To participate, you choose an amount you would like to donate and in exchange you take the envelope with that number on it. Inside the envelope you will find a prayer request written by a mission trip participant, asking you to pray for something regarding our summer mission trips. Our goal is to get rid of all the envelopes by the end of May! Please stop by to find out more about our trips this summer, who will be attending, and what we will be doing!
Adult Faith Formation The Prodigal God continues in Room 210 at 9:00 a.m. with Pastor Russ and Ed Cleaver.
Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113 303-758-2820 www.bethany-denver.org
April 12 $ 17,604 April MTD $ 97,851
Fiscal YTD $1,394,604
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES, continued... April 19, 2015
Be The Blessing! The Sign-up Fair for Bethany’s Be The Blessing weekend of service (May 30 & 31) is next Sun-day, April 26. If you are willing to be a Site Leader, please contact Sarah Hulslander at [email protected].
Church Potluck Picnic at deKoevend Park (6301 S Uni-versity Blvd, Centennial, Shelter A), Sunday, April 26, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Plates, cups, utensils, napkins, lemonade and water will be provided.
Last names beginning A-I, please bring a main dish. Last names beginning J-R, please bring a side dish. Last names beginning S-Z, please bring a dessert.
Please bring Frisbees, volleyball & net, soccer balls, foot-balls, kites, and anything you think would make this event fun for all ages! Contact Nickie Fowler at 303-956-2261 or [email protected] if you have questions.
LOOKING AHEAD… Attention High School Seniors!! High School Graduation Recognition takes place on Sunday, May 10, at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. We will recognize and honor you as you reach this important Faith Milestone. You will receive a special blanket which symbolizes God’s loving arms wrapped around you as you continue your life journey. A reception precedes the service in the Great Hall. RSVP to Janice at 303-758-2820 or [email protected].
Annual Meeting Please join us on Sunday, May 17, immedi-ately following the 10:30 a.m. service in the Great Hall. The agenda includes approval of the 2015-16 budget, ratification of Constitution Amendment C10.04 changing the quorum requirement from 100 to 75 members and election of the slate for the Call Committee. There will also be a report given by Bethany’s Transition Team.
Ice Cream Social & Youth Carnival! Sunday, May 17, Family Worship at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Ice Cream Social at 10:00 a.m. and the Youth Carnival in the west courtyard at 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome!
Summer Day Camp, June 22-26 In partnership with Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp, we are planning an awesome week of faith formation at Bethany as we look at Fruits of the Spirit. Registration forms are available at www.bethany-denver.org or at the Welcome Center. Contact Gayle with questions or to volunteer, 303-758-2820 or [email protected].
Tee Off for HOPE Monday, June 22, at the University of Denver’s Highlands Ranch Golf Club. Join Lutheran Family Services for their 22nd annual Golf Classic! For more infor-mation and to register visit www.lfsrm.org/events.
11th Annual Colorado Rockies Faith Day Sunday, July 26. Michael W. Smith is this year’s musical guest. Bethany has 25 tickets at $23 each. Each ticket includes the 2:10 p.m. Rockies game (vs. Cincinnati Reds) and the postgame concert. Come spend a day at the ballpark with your Bethany friends! Sign up and pay at the Welcome Center. For more information contact Sarah at [email protected].
HOW TO HELP… Altar Flowers Would you like to honor a loved one or a special event in your life? Sign up for altar flowers at the Welcome Center. $35.00 donation.
Bethany Early Childhood Center Brochures have been sent out to congregation members. We are currently enrolling for Fall and would love to meet your family! If you do not have young children in your home, please pass the brochure on to another family who may be looking for preschool/child care. We appreciate your referrals!
Metro Caring’s New Hunger Relief Center Is Opening Soon! This new facility will vastly increase Metro Caring's available space, but what we're really excited about is the diverse pro-gramming it will allow. From the Kelley Family Foundation Self-Sufficiency offices, to the Education Center (with Teach-ing Kitchen), to the greenhouse that will make the Seeds for Success job-training program possible, we're so excited about the potential of this wonderful new building. Come check it out at the Grand Opening on Thursday, April 23 (RSVP: https://hrcgrandopening.eventbrite.com) or volunteer (www.metrocaring.org/get-involved/volunteer.html).
Dining Out for Life On Thursday, April 30, providing nour-ishing meals to Coloradans fighting HIV/AIDS is as easy as dining out! On this day, participating restaurants will donate 25% of food sales to Project Angel Heart, an organization that provides nutritious meals to those coping with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. You’ll also have a chance to win a $2,500 gift card from King Soopers! Visit DiningOutForLife.com/Denver for a list of participating res-taurants. Project Angel Heart is one of Bethany’s Be The Blessing partner sites.
Bethany Fund Update: Received
Hearing Assistance Please see the Sound Tech in the sound booth at the rear of the Sanctuary if you need a hearing assistant device.
