Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO

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1 Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO HOLD ON: The Angel Appears to Mary ADVENT 4 9:15 A.M. DECEMBER 24, 2017 BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH Isaiah 61:10a I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God. Gathering PRELUDE Three Pieces E.J. Rodriguez Bailando (Dancing) Cavatina Cancion de Navidad (Song of Christmas) Please use the prelude as a quiet time to prepare yourself for worship. WELCOME You are invited to stand. ADVENT DIALOGUE The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Those who lived in a land of deep darkness - on them light has shined. God knows those times when we bring darkness upon others. Forgive us, O Lord, when we fail to be beacons of your light. In these days we prepare for your breaking into the world and into our lives anew. Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Refresh our hearts that long for you. Please face the processional cross. GATHERING HYMN Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn Hymn #242 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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3 HYMN OF PRAISE Angels We Have Heard on High (vs. 1) Hymn #289 Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o er the plains, and the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strains. Gloria in excelsis Deo; gloria in excelsis Deo. Please be seated. ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Savior of the nations, come. Make your home here in us. Feed us with your love, That our faith shine ever new and our lives reveal your light. PRAYER OF THE DAY Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that would obstruct your mercy, that willingly we may bear your redeeming love to all the world, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Word LESSON 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Instead of David building a house (temple) for the Lord, the Lord promises to establish David s house (dynasty) forever. Centuries later, after the Babylonian exile, no king sat on the throne. Even then, however, the people of Israel remembered this promise and continued to hope for a king, the messiah, the Lord s anointed. LESSON 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Holy Bible pg (OT) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. You are invited to stand. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 3

4 The Holy Gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Luke 1:26-38 In this annunciation, Luke makes clear that God comes with good news for ordinary people (Mary) from little-known places (Nazareth). This king will not be born to royalty in a palace, but to common folk in a stall. Here Luke highlights the role of the Spirit, a special emphasis in his gospel. GOSPEL Luke 1:26-38 Holy Bible pg. 58 (NT) The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came Hymn #265 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. PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. After sharing the Peace, please be seated. Offering OFFERING Amanecer y Danza E.J. Rodriguez PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Response: Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer. Meal WELCOME TO THE LORD S TABLE 4

5 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy......we praise your name and join their unending hymn: SANCTUS WORDS OF INSTITUTION 5

6 THE LORD S PRAYER Our second grade students engaged with the Lord s Prayer for two weeks with their families and are leading us in reciting the prayer this morning at our 10:15 a.m. worship. Congratulate them on their learning! THE 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. LAMB OF GOD COMMUNION MUSIC Pequeña Fuga en Re Mayor E.J. Rodriguez COMMUNION HYMN Of the Father s Love Begotten Hymn #295 You are invited to stand. 6 BLESSING

7 Sending BENEDICTION SENDING HYMN Joy to the World Hymn #267 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE Joy to the World Michael Burkhardt 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 #SAS

8 WORSHIP LEADERS PASTORS ORGANIST LECTOR (Coordinator: Ron Gusé) MUSICIANS Pastor Gary Sandberg, Pastor Russ Britton, Pastor Brigette Weier Rick Seaton Don Abram Michael Bevers, guitar ADVENT WREATH CANDLE LIGHTERS Christine, Jason, and Sloane Sorter COMMUNION SERVERS (Coordinators: Karen Tennien, 8:15 a.m. Alison Betts, 10:15 a.m.) SACRISTAN (Coordinator: Dave Malucky) USHERS (Coordinators: Dave Okes, 8:15 a.m. Andy Gift, 10:15 a.m.) SOUND TECHNICIANS (Coordinators: Forrest Guittar, Laura Romig) ALTAR GUILD (Coordinator: Linda Sather) NURSERY ATTENDANTS Don Abram, Jeanette Arps Manos Garth Englund III Dave Scott, Gary Miller, Bud Setzer, Rick Will Laura Romig Gwen Grace, Gail Hipke, Jean Lindsey, Carol Rankin, Karol Setzer Kathy Shearer 8

9 Worship Schedule Sundays: 8:15 & 10:15 a.m. ~ Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. Also available: Watch live streaming and archived services at We welcome our new worshipers today! Please fill out the green welcome sheet in your bulletin, 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 - Our next New Worshiper Information Session will be held on Sunday, January 28, 11:30 a.m. in room 209. Schedule a home visit with a pastor to discuss how Bethany s ministries might connect with your faith journey. Contact Sarah at sarah@bethany-denver.org for more information about becoming a member. EDUCATION AT BETHANY: Christmas break for Sunday School, Confirmation, and Children s Music will be Sundays, December 24 and 31, and Wednesdays December 27 and January Regular classes resume on Wednesday, January 10, and Sunday January 14. Merry Christmas! --- Beginning January 7, the education time will start at 9:25 a.m. and end at 10:05 a.m. This allows for more flexibility! TODAY AT BETHANY Today we celebrate the long awaited birth of Jesus Christ! Please see the back of your bulletin for a complete Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship schedule. Need some votive candle holders to complete your Christmas decorations? We have some! Stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall and check them out. Then give a donation for them at the Welcome Center. ELCA World Hunger Christmas Ornaments: Have you ever selected a gift for someone in need from a Christmas tree in a store or shopping mall? Now you can do the same thing at Bethany to support ELCA World Hunger. Pick up and pay for an ornament at the tree by the Welcome Center. You can then give the ornament to your loved ones. Reverse Advent Calendar Food Drive: Instead of getting a gift or chocolate every day in Advent, put a non-perishable food item in a box each day. Pick up a list in the Fellowship Hall or at the Welcome Center. Bring your full box to the Fellowship Hall by Friday, December 29, and we will get it to Metro Caring. Flowers: Beginning January 1, flowers will cost $50. Sign up to donate flowers in 2018 at the Welcome Center. THIS WEEK Service of Remembrance: On Wednesday, December 27 at 12 noon we will hold a Service of Remembrance where you are invited to speak the name of a family member or friend who passed away this past year. This simple service in the Chapel will last approximately 45 minutes. There will be a light reception following. All are invited to attend. NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 WHO IS THIS CHILD: The presentation of the child. Isaiah 61:10-62:3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40 LOOKING AHEAD There will be no XYZ on Tuesday, January 2. Happy New Year and see you on January 9. January 7 in worship we will celebrate the Day of Epiphany! We will hear the story of the Magi and celebrate in the Fellowship Hall between worship services with crafts, pancakes and fun! Invite a friend! 9

10 Adult Faith Formation opportunities abound in the New Year! Today s Text, Sunday mornings, 9:25-10:05 a.m.; The Gospel Of Mark, Sunday mornings, 9:25-10:05 a.m., January 15-February 4; By Heart, Mondays, 7:00 p.m., January 22-Febraury 26; Love and Logic Parenting Series, Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., January 17-February 17; Time Out for the Two of Y ou marriage communication course, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, February 9. Contact Pr. Brigette for more information at brigette@bethany-denver.org. Women of Bethany Night Out: We will be meeting at Ester s Neighborhood Pub on January 11 at 6:00 p.m. (1950 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222). Please RSVP to Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethanydenver.org by January 11 at noon. The Centering Prayer groups are hosting a gathering on Saturday, January 6, Everyone is invited! We will gather in the Chapel at 9:30 a.m. We will pray, worship, learn, grow, and fellowship together until 12:30 p.m. Come join us, let us become more centered together! Please RSVP to Cyndi at cyndikayec@hotmail.com. Pancake Breakfast: Stop in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, January 7 for a pancake breakfast by the Boy Scouts. A freewill offering will be taken. Please be generous! Faithful Readers: Make it one of your 2018 goals to read a book a month with Bethany's Faithful Readers. For our January 25 discussion we will be reading "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson. It's described as a story of justice and redemption, making for good discussion. We will meet in the Bethany Library at 7:00 p.m. Please join us. Questions? Contact Judi judburch60@ gmail.com or Theater & Theology: The next play on the schedule is Zoey s Perfect Wedding on Tuesday, January 30. Disaster after disaster follow one unfortunate bride down the aisle, from brutally honest boozy speeches to a totally incompetent wedding planner. Watch in awe as this wildly funny fiasco destroys her expectations with the realities of commitment, fidelity and growing up. Pay $35 each for your tickets by Sunday, December 31 at the Welcome Center. Approximately 20 hours per week for combined position of processor and bookkeeper (these positions are able to be separated if you are interested in only one). Monday mornings at Bethany are required, but other hours are flexible. Please contact Pastor Gary with questions, or submit resume to gary@bethanydenver.org. Hiring Bethany Early Childhood Center part-time cook: This is a part time position (20-25 hours a week) to serve nutritious and delicious meals to our young students. Contact the BECC director, Keith, at keith@bethany-denver.org for more information and to submit a resume. Hiring Faith Formation Director of Youth: This is a job for a person who has the gifts, passion, and vision for forming disciples of Jesus Christ of our middle school and senior high youth. Bethany Lutheran Church is seeking a permanent full-time Faith Formation Director. If you or someone you know, is interested in serving with our youth and families, contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethanydenver.org for a job description and details. Hiring Part-Time Teacher s Assistant: Bethany Early Childhood Center is hiring a part-time (25-29 hours a week) teacher s assistant. Please contact BECC Director Keith at keith@bethany-denver.org for more information or to apply. Help wanted Volunteer Receptionist: We are accepting applications for persons to volunteer as a receptionist. We are still looking for volunteers for Monday mornings, and Tuesday and Friday mornings and afternoons. Applications are available in the office or at the Welcome Center. Help wanted Confirmation Parent Mentors: Faith Web Weavers (a.k.a. Confirmation ) is looking for wise and experienced parents to facilitate and mentor small groups of parents of youth on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org for information. 10 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Hiring Gifts Processer / Bookkeeper: We are hiring a gifts processor for Bethany and bookkeeper for the Bethany Early Childhood Center.

11 GENEROSITY UPDATE Bethany Fund: Expected Actual November $169,516 $119,188 Fiscal TD $684,037 $653,285 December 3, 2017 $55,957 December 10, 2017 $31,343 December 17, 2017 $ 77,078 ACCESSIBILITY AT BETHANY Hearing Assistance: Please see the Sound Tech in the sound booth if you need a hearing assistant device. Please see the ushers for a large print bulletin. 11

12 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS worship schedule SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1:00 P.M. Christmas Eve (Live Nativity) Join us for a unique outdoor service in the courtyard. Children can participate by donning a costume of an angel, shepherd or other character. Just show up a little early and take part. We will have live animals as a part of this family-friendly service. (The Nursery will not be staffed at this service.) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 P.M. Christmas Eve These 4 traditional worship services include Communion and Candlelight, and special music from the below Bethany and guest ensembles: 3:00 P.M. Bethany s Children s and Youth Choirs, Celebration, Inspiration, and Jubilation 5:00 P.M. Denver Brass and Bethany s Bell Choir, Carillons 7:00 P.M. Denver Brass and Vocal Soloists 9:00 P.M. Denver Brass and Bethany s Chancel Choir (The Nursery will not be staffed at this service.) *** Please note that the 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. worship services will include seating in both the Sanctuary and Great Hall. Please come early to find a seat, or consider worshiping at one of our later services. We anticipate that for the 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. services, congregants will be seated in the Sanctuary. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 11:00 P.M. Christmas Eve This service will feature a softer worship style, with Harp and soloists. It will also include Candlelight and Communion. (The Nursery will not be staffed at this service.) MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 10:15 A.M. Christmas Day We will hold one worship service at 10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary on Christmas morning. (The Nursery will not be staffed at this service.) 12