BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

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1 BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Meaningfully; Witness Intentionally; Grow Spiritually; Serve Purposefully; Care Resolutely; Fellowship Authentically FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT February 14, :30 & 10:00 a.m. Gathering PRELUDE Minuet and Eccosaise Jeremiah Clarke Silence is kept. Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO As worship begins we turn to face the Processional Cross which reminds us of Christ, the center of our life in whom we live and move and have our being. As the cross moves to the altar we, too, turn to visually follow its path to the focal point of our worship. In baptism we are received into the family of God, that is, the Church. In baptism Will Patrick will be washed into Christ and clothed with Righteousness. As people of God we are called to join all God s people for the sake of sharing God s love and grace in the world. OPENING LITANY O Lord, let my soul rise up to meet you as the day rises to meet the sun. God, you know how fragile is our human nature, wounded as it is by sin. You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change. though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. In a world of overwhelming trouble, temptation and distraction, we confess that we have sinned against heaven and before God. We do not live fully as God s beloved ones. We use God s gifts to our own ends. Merciful Lord, forgive us and restore us, that we may resist all that draws us away from you, and be at peace with one another. We are reconciled to God through Christ. Once dead in sin, we are now alive in to God. Once lost, we now are found. God clothes you in the finest robe of all, the righteousness of + Jesus Christ, forgiving you all your sins and making of you a new creation. O God, you know how fragile is our human nature, wounded as it is by sin. Help your people to enter upon the Lenten journey strengthened by the power of your word. May we be victorious over the seductions of the Evil One and reach the Easter feast in the joy of the Holy Spirit. GATHERING HYMN Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer Hymn #618 SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (10:00 a.m.) Page 227 Will Patrick Ferdig, son of Patrick & Monica (Thoreson) Ferdig, born August 31, 2015 GREETING 1

2 KYRIE Lent & Holy Week Worship Schedule Wednesdays from February 17-March 16 Noon & 6:30 p.m. (Each Wednesday during Lent a soup lunch follows the noon service in Fellowship Hall; soup and pizza are available prior to the evening services from 5-6:15 p.m.) Palm Sunday, March 20, 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Maundy Thursday, March 24, Noon and 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. is a celebration of First Communion Good Friday, March 25, Noon and 7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 26, 6:00 p.m. The Resurrection of Our Lord, March 27, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Adult Faith Formation 40 Days of Giving Bible Study & Conversation with Pastors Deb, Russ & Brigette 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays in the Chapel 10:00 a.m. Sundays in Room 210 February 14: Hunger & Bread February 17 & 21: Disaster & Faith February 24 & 28: Power & Powerless March 2 & 6: Giving & Receiving March 9 & 13: Abundant Faith March 16: Setting the Table The Labyrinth: Walking the Spiritual Path Experience the labyrinth walk each day during Lent, from February 10 - March 26, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. in Room 412 downstairs in the youth area. 2 11

3 HOW TO HELP Volunteer Opportunity You may have volunteered to lend a helping hand with a painting or yard work project through Extreme Community Makeover (ECM). But did you know there are other ways for you to share your skills to impact our Denver neighbors? Our ten Extreme Teams range from speaking Spanish, taking pictures, serving lunch, telling stories and many other areas. If you would like to join ECM s efforts to build stronger communities, find out more about the teams at We will meet on Monday, February 22, so let us know soon if you re interested in joining us. Contact Angela Bomgaars at angela@extremecommunitymakeover.org or Help needed! With Lent upon us and Easter fast approaching we have many needs for communion assistants, ushers, lectors and Welcome Center volunteers for Lenten Wednesday services, Sunday services, Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Sign-up at the Welcome Center. Thank you!! Bethany Fund Update Received February 7 $ 32,755 February MTD $ 32,755 Fiscal YTD $1,093,109 Hearing Assistance Please see the Sound Tech in the sound booth at the rear of the Sanctuary if you need a hearing assistant device. 40 Days of Giving Lenten Devotional and ELCA Lenten Calendar This devotional is written for all ages and is easily modified to fit your needs. The structure is simple: Each day gather your household and connect (Faith + Connect) with the questions offered for the week. Then read the Bible passage (Faith + Bible) assigned for the day (five days only) and discuss the reflection questions. There is a weekly service (Faith + Serve) opportunity as well as a prayer (Faith +Pray) for the week and a blessing (Faith + Bless) to offer each other at the close of your devotional time. May the word of God dwell in you richly this Lenten season as we focus on all what God has given us! Pick up the 40 Days of Giving Household Devotional and Lenten calendar at the Welcome Center. Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 God will give the angels charge over you, to guard you in all your ways. Romans 10:8b-13 Paul reminds the Christians at Rome of the foundation of their creed, the confession of faith in the risen Christ as Lord. PRAYER OF THE DAY O Lord God, you led your people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. Guide us now, so that, following your Son, we may walk safely through the wilderness of this world toward the life you alone can give, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Word FIRST LESSON Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Holy Bible pg (OT) Response after Lesson: Thanks be to God. SECOND LESSON Romans 10:8b-13 Holy Bible pg. 167 (NT) Response after Lesson: Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION For our Lenten emphasis this year, we are joining congregations across the ELCA in an effort to raise $2 million to benefit the ministries of ELCA World Hunger. This support will enable crucial work to begin and help them kick-start their year-of-emphasis. Bethany has pledged $10,000 toward that $2 million goal. There are lots of ways to get involved! Save $1/day for 40 days and bring it to church on Easter Sunday. (If 250 people do this one thing we will completely meet our goal!) Take a devotional calendar and pray for our efforts and those of ELCA World Hunger. Purchase Valentine s day cards or coloring sheets at the Welcome Center or southeast entrance. Attend the Adult Faith Formation series on Wednesday nights or Sunday mornings and learn about hunger issues. (See page 11 for details.) Fast on Leap Day and contribute the money you would have spent. Pledge any amount that fits your budget. Whatever you do, spiritually, intellectually and/or financially, thank you for your support of ELCA World Hunger. Luke 4:1-13 After being filled with the Holy Spirit at his baptism, Jesus is led in the wilderness. Through his responses to the temptations of the devil he defines what it means to be called the Son of God. Response before Gospel: Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Luke 4:1-13 Holy Bible pg. 62 (NT) Response after Gospel: Praise to you, O Christ. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Lead Pastor Call Committee Update 10 The LPCC continues to make progress in its search for a new lead pastor. We have completed all first-round interviews in an online skype-format with a total of eight candidates who were submitted to the Call Committee either by Bethany members or by the Rocky Mountain Synod after an extensive national search. After prayerful deliberation, six of those candidates have been released from consideration based on the Committee s review and recommendation. We wish them God s blessings and are confident they will continue to faithfully serve as the hands and feet of Christ. The Committee is conducting additional face-to-face interviews and conversations with the remaining candidates. As necessary, we will pursue additional information to assist us in the discernment process including site visits, Bible studies, additional interviews and reference checks. We thank you for your continued patience and ask for your prayers on behalf of the Committee members, all candidates and their family members. We remain excited about the candidates and Bethany s future and look forward to sharing additional developments with the congregation in the future. CHILDREN S MESSAGE SERMON 3

4 Stewardship is the way that we use all of our resources time, talents, possessions and money to love God and our neighbor. HYMN Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song Hymn #808 APOSTLES CREED (8:30 a.m.) 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. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION PEACE Response: Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer. Meal Response: And also with you. OFFERING Träumerei (8:30 a.m.) Robert Schumann Almighty and Everlasting God (10:00 a.m.) Orlando Gibbons OFFERTORY RESPONSE GREAT THANKSGIVING XYZ (Xtra Years of Zip) Join us in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays after 9:30 a.m. for coffee and snacks, to play games or to socialize. At 11:30 a.m. we worship in the Chapel then have lunch (suggested donation is $5). Our menu for February 16: beef medallions in mushroom sauce, rice, salad, rolls, vegetable, dessert. Centering Prayer Join us on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 404 or the Bethany library or Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Bethany library. The current study is New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets at Bethany on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, September - May. Join us on February 17! Contact Stephanie Davy at or bethanylutheranmops@gmail.com for more information. Mid-week Lenten Worship Wednesdays at 12:00 noon and 6:30 p.m. A soup lunch follows the noon service in Fellowship Hall; soup and pizza are available prior to the evening services from 5-6:15 p.m. See the worship schedule for all of Lent and Holy Week on page 11. Deborah Circle meets on Wednesdays from 4:45-6:00 p.m. in the Bethany library. We will be using the Bible study from Gather, the magazine of the Women of the ELCA. Contact Gail Scott at gschaeuble@aol.com with any questions. Women s Study Group meets on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Soul Schopp. Their current book is Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. NEXT SUNDAY, February 21 Scripture Readings The lessons are from Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27 and Philippians 3:17-4:1; the Gospel is from Luke 13: God s Garden: Trip to Zimbabwe Introductory planning meeting for a trip to visit God s Garden in August February 21, 9:45-10:30 a.m. in the Library. Come for an update on the container and information about a proposed mission trip. Contact Jack Ganzar at Refuge, 6-7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. This is a once a month worship for high school students created by high school students! Student leadership includes the Refuge Band and Peer Ministry Team which are supported by Jason Davis, Zach Rodasti and Tory Plucheck. Refuge is a safe place where students can come together just as they are and worship out loud in an authentic, creative and original way. While Refuge is geared toward our high school demographic, all are welcome. This month s theme is Generosity. See you there! LOOKING AHEAD Empty Arms A Grandparents Grief Group If you are a grieving grandparent or know of someone who has experienced the loss of a grandchild through stillbirth, miscarriage, or infant loss, no matter if recent or years ago, please consider joining this 5 week group. Facilitators are Pat Guittar & Pat Birznieks, who are also grieving grandparents. We will meet in the Bethany Library on Mondays from February 22 - March 21, 7:00-8:30 p.m. For more information or to register, please Pat Guittar at choirsbypat@comcast.net. Holy Spirits Theology Pub Join us on Saturday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Berkeley Untapped, 4267 Tennyson St., Denver for conversation and fun! Berkeley Untapped is donating 20% of their profits to Urban Servant Corps (USC). We will have a representative from USC come and lead us in conversation about who they are and what they do. Join us and bring a friend! First Communion Milestone Learning Saturday, March 12, 2-5:00 p.m. We will gather in the Great Hall for a time of learning, fun and a dinner together. This is for parents and children alike! All children first grade and up (who have not yet received first communion) are invited! We will celebrate the milestone on March 24, Maundy Thursday. RSVP to Janice at janice@bethany-denver.org. Contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org if you have any questions. Men of Bethany Please join us for a men s retreat April in beautiful Grant, CO. If you are looking for a life changing experience, look no further; this is your opportunity to connect with nature, fellowship with Christian men, and strengthen your relationship with the Lord. The retreat starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 4/22 and ends at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, 4/24. Please plan to stay for the entire retreat. The cost is $175 if you register by March 20 and $195 if you register by April 8. This includes all lodging, meals and retreat materials. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center. Visit to see participant testimonials. For additional information please contact Justin March at justin.march@weyerhaeuser.com or Bethany Family Retreat at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp April 29-May 1 - a weekend of recreation, fellowship and relaxing! Pick up a registration form at the Welcome Center. For more information, contact Jason Davis at or Jason@bethany-denver.org. Huge Rummage Sale Keep thinking about and putting aside reusable items for our Bethany rummage/sidewalk sale on May 20 & 21. (If it isn t becoming to you, it should be coming to us!) We welcome your support. Thanks from the members of XYZ. 4 9

5 8 BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES February 14, 2016 Worship Schedule Sundays: 7:45, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. ~ Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. ~ Wednesdays in Lent: Noon & 6:30 p.m. Also available: Watch Sunday and Wednesday services at We welcome any guests worshipping with us today! Please fill out a Connection Card found in the pew rack and join us for fellowship between services. To learn more about Bethany s worship opportunities, Bible studies and various ministries, pick up a Life Together at Bethany booklet at the Welcome Center or download it from the welcome page of our website - Quarterly, Bethany hosts New Member Information Sessions and then receives new members. The next Information Session will be April 10 following worship services. The pastors welcome the chance to meet with you at any time to discuss inquiries regarding how Bethany s ministries might connect with your faith journey and interests. TODAY AT BETHANY Sunday Morning Schedule 7:45 a.m. Prayer Service with Holy Communion in the Chapel. 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion in the Sanctuary. 9:45 a.m. Preschool-5th grade Sunday School classes meet in the Great Hall for large group opening and then go to their respective Sunday School classrooms. Confirmation sessions meet from 8:30-9:45 a.m. and/or 10-11:15 a.m. in Room 412. High School Youth Small Groups meet from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and/or 10-11:30 a.m. in the Soul Schopp. 10:00 a.m. Adult Faith Formation in the Chapel. Pastor Carl Hansen leads us in exploring the symbols and imagery of the book of Revelation. Study guides are available at the Welcome Center for $10. (Please no food or beverages in this sacred space.) 10:00 a.m. Adult Faith Formation in Room Days of Giving Bible study & conversation with Pastors Deb, Russ & Brigette begins TODAY with the topic Hunger & Bread. See the full schedule on page 11. Walk the Labyrinth downstairs in Room 412. Boy Scouts Bake Sale Fundraiser in the Narthex throughout the morning. Proceeds will help a contingent of Bethany s High Adventure Scouts and their leaders travel to Iceland, England and Scotland this summer where they will attend a Scout Jamboree in Essex, England with Scouts from around the world. Bethany's Mission Café Stop by the Mission Cafe TODAY to get a beverage of your choice - caffeinated or decaf. Remember, all proceeds go towards the Bethany Youth's 2016 summer mission trips! If you are a youth interested in helping out, please Anja Oss at oss.cctm@gmail.com. Faith Formation Visioning Day Part 2: A joyful Thank You to this dedicated and caring community for your participation on January 31 in our time of visioning, taking photos and supporting our youth for their service trips to the Dominican Republic, Denver Urban Plunge and Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp. You still have a chance to give input! Come by the Fellowship Hall before or after worship to see where God is growing great things at Bethany and add your own leaf for where you think we might need to be Growing Together in God s Promises! Thank you all again! Pastor Brigette, Jason, Tory, Gayle and Janice. Theater & Theology The play, Fade is on Tuesday, March 8. Reservation deadline is TODAY. In this true-tolife new comedy, Mexican-American Lucia is hired to write for a cutthroat TV studio. But as her friendship with the studio custodian grows, his stories start to blur with hers with unexpected consequences. Ticket price is $35. Pay for your tickets at the Welcome Center. For information contact Sarah at sarah@bethany-denver.org. Souper Bowl of Caring Update Thanks to the generosity of so many of you 5,351 lbs. of food was collected for Metro Caring at area King Sooper stores on Super Bowl weekend along with $2500 in monetary donations which will go towards our 40 Days of Giving goal of $10,000 for ELCA World Hunger; the total raised in the Challenge of the Synods was $76,000! THIS WEEK AT BETHANY... God s Word for the Week Bible Study, Room 2l0. Mondays at 9:00 a.m. & Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m. (No class this Monday, February 15, in observance of Presidents Day.) Presidents Day: The church office and the Bethany Early Childhood Center will be closed Monday, February 15, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.) The Preface reminds us that in Christ, we are joined to the Communion of Saints through all time and space. Together with the hosts of heaven we sing, Holy, Holy, Holy! We join as people of God as cells in the Body of Christ, nourished to do our part in God s mission. PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy......we praise your name and join their unending hymn: 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. Response: Christ has died. Christ has 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. 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 is available at every communion service at the center aisle. 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. THE DISTRIBUTION 5

6 The Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) quotes John the Baptizer declaring Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29) LAMB OF GOD PREACHER PRESIDER COMMUNITY WORSHIP LEADERS Pastor Brigette Weier Pastor Russ Britton Interim Lead Pastor Debra Engquist ASSISTING MINISTER Amy Janssen ORGANIST Rick Seaton MUSICIANS Jesse Hodgson, trumpet; Lauren Hodgson, piano (8:30 a.m.) Chancel Choir, Dr. James Kim, Director (10:00 a.m.) LECTOR Ronald Swanson COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Alison Betts, Thomas Betts, Judi Burchfield, Bev Van Kirk (8:30 a.m.) Larry Daub, Vicky Daub, Gretchen Hack, Morris Hack (10:00 a.m.) SACRISTAN Dave Malucky ACOLYTES Taylor Howard, Trigg Peterson (8:30 a.m.) Mckenzie Brown, Hayley Hamilton (10:00 a.m.) COMMUNION MUSIC Nocturne in Eb Major Op. 9 No. 2 (8:30 a.m.) Frédéric Chopin The Lord Bless You and Keep You (10:00 a.m.) John Rutter USHERS SOUND TECHNICIANS Steve Barrett, James A. Flemming, Julie Friedemann, Kevin McAuliffe, Marilyn McConnell, Mark Mertz, Dick Metcalfe, Linda Starkey, Rich Waldmeier, Abigail Wiggans, Scott Wiggans (8:30 a.m.) Rebecca Collins, Ronald Kaminen, Dave Okes, Chuck Pattison, Pat Rethman, Bob Struthers, James Wahe (10:00 a.m.) Jake Newell, Andrew Wiggans COMMUNION HYMN On Eagle s Wings Hymn #787 FEBRUARY ALTAR GUILD Gail Hipke, Joayne Hogoboom, Julie Holliday BLESSING Response: Amen. NURSERY ATTENDANTS Kathy Shearer, Lori Braden PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Response after prayer: Amen. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES* Sending BENEDICTION SENDING HYMN I Want Jesus to Walk with Me Hymn #325 DISMISSAL POSTLUDE Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense Paul Manz *All are invited to the Chapel to engage in a Lent Prayer Station based on today s texts. One Prayer Station will be added each week and will be available on Sunday mornings. 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 #