Gathering. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT November 27, :30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Celebration of Holy Baptism

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1 Celebration of Holy Baptism L: We gather at these living waters. Throughout history, God s saving action toward God s people has taken place through water. Let us pray: Most Holy God, you created the seas, rivers, and lakes; you saved Noah and his family from the floods; you led the Israelites through the Red Sea and quenched their thirst with water flowing from a rock. Through the waters of the Jordan River, you proclaimed Jesus your own beloved son and so through these waters of baptism, you proclaim that we, too, are your own beloved children, now and forever. Amen. L: Parents, do you wish Malin/Enzo to be baptized into the promises of God? R: I do. L: People of God, do you promise to support Malin/Enzo as she/he continues her/his journey of faith? C: We do. We make promises and assume responsibilities at baptism. God promises us unconditional love and life forever, and we know that our journey of faith encompasses certain promises so that our lives reflect this love. Parents, do you promise to: live with her/him among God s faithful people, bring him to the Lord s table, teach her/him the Lord s Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments, place the holy scriptures in her/his hands to nurture her/his faith and prayer life, so that she/he may know and trust God, encourage her/him to proclaim Christ in her/his life, care for others, the creation that God made, and work for justice and peace? R: I do. L: Parents, sponsors and people of God, do you promise to support and pray for Malin/Enzo in her/his new life in Christ? C: We do. Together we confess our faith in God, who creates, redeems and sustains us. Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? 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. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? 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 Baptism: Malin Marie/Enzo J., Child of God, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Prayer: Sustain Malin/Enzo with the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever. Amen. Blessing: Malin Marie/Enzo J., child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. Amen. L: Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven. Let us welcome the newly baptized! C: We welcome you! We promise to walk together on our journey of faith, to participate in God s mission of love and reconciliation for all of creation and to praise God with our whole lives. We are One in Christ! Amen! L: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. After sharing the Peace, please be seated. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT November 27, :30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Bible Verse of the Month: "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means, God is with us. " Matthew 1:23 (NRSV) Gathering PRELUDE Savior of the Nations, Come Kenneth T. Kosche Comfort, Comfort Now My People WELCOME Please use the prelude as a quiet time to prepare yourself for worship. 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. You are invited to stand and face the processional cross. GATHERING HYMN On Jordan s Bank the Baptist s Cry Hymn #249 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. 12

2 KYRIE ing manipulatives, finger puppets, hand puppets, foam puzzles, stress balls, silly putty, over the ear head phones, electric tea lights and palm prayer crosses. Please bring them to the Welcome Desk or the main office. Thank you for caring for our young worshippers! Contact Pastor Brigette at for more information. Altar Guild At each wor ship ser vice Bethany welcomes all to the Lord's Supper. But, help is needed to prepare the Supper. Men, women, couples, friends, teens and especially, families, including children are needed. This task takes a few minutes on Sunday mornings for one service. The spiritual satisfaction received is enormous. Please thoughtfully consider this wonderful opportunity. Please contact Linda Sather at or at LindyG@aol.com. Communion Assistants needed! Interested in an easy but vital opportunity to get more involved at Bethany? We are looking for new communion assistants to ensure that Holy Communion is available to all during worship. Assistants are particularly needed for the 10:00 a.m. service, but new volunteers for either service are welcome and training is provided. Please contact Karen Tennien (8:30 a.m. coordinator) at karen.tennien@gmail.com or Alison Betts (10:00 a.m. coordinator) at ams.betts@gmail.com for more info. Ushers Needed! We need lots more ushers for both the 8:30 a.m. and the 10:00 a.m. services. Flexible schedule, training provided, good benefits a great way to PLUG-IN! For more information or to help us out: 8:30 a.m. service, contact Dave Okes at or Daveokes@allstate.com. For the 10:00 a.m. service, contact Andy Gift at or Andy@andygift.com. Christmas Eve Service Ushers, Communion Assistants, etc. are needed! Please sign up to help out with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. See the sign up sheets at the Welcome Center or go to signupschedule.com/bethany. LFS Angel Tree Please remember to bring your gifts back to church by Friday, Dec. 2. Contact Sarah at sarah@bethany-denver.org with any questions. Bethany Fund Update Received Give Now! Nov. 20 $ 59,175 Nov. MTD $ 140,837 Fiscal YTD $ 641,774 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. Christmas Worship Schedule Early Christmas Eve worship, Wednesday, December 21 7:00 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24 1:30 p.m. Outdoor Live Nativity 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 10:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion Wednesday, December 28 12:00 noon Service of Remembrance 2 Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO

3 The first annual Advent Festival will be on Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Great Hall and Chapel. This is an event for all ages that will include creating a home advent wreath, cookie decorating, crafts for all, a Hanging of the Greens brief Advent celebration in the Chapel and a chili cook-off! Bring a crockpot of your best chili recipe to share. Drinks and sides will be provided. Lunch will begin at noon. The Advent Festival is in place of the typical Sunday Advent Fair for Sunday School students. Invite a friend and/or neighbor! If you can help set-up please contact Pastor Brigette at Brigette@bethany-denver.org NEXT SUNDAY, December 4 Second Sunday of Advent Scripture Readings Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12. Christmas Wreath Sale Sunday, December 4. Make plans to purchase fresh Christmas wreaths in the Great Hall Lobby on December 4th that will benefit the Children s Music Ministry at Bethany. The beautiful 20 inch wreaths will cost $ You may pay by cash, credit card or check. Thank you for your support! Shoppers alert! The annual Christmas Bazaar will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Dec. 4 featuring gift items from India, Kenya, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Fair Trade Coffee & Chocolate, and items from 10,000 Villages. Give the gift that gives twice since proceeds support ministries in all these countries! While shopping, be sure to sign the banner from Bethany to be delivered to Zimbabwe with God s Garden s container. LOOKING AHEAD Youth Summer Trips 2017 Deadline for registration and payment is December 5! Men of Bethany Sign up now for our annual holiday dinner on Thursday, December 8 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. at Cherry Creek Country Club. If you haven't received an with a signup link, contact Scott Zimmerman at scottpzimmerman@comcast.net or give us your address at the Welcome Center. Payment of $60 can be made at the kiosk or the Welcome Center. If you don't make it to any of our gatherings the rest of the year, you'll want to attend this one! Want to sing the Messiah? The Denver Interfaith Messiah Sing-along is at Hope United Methodist Church this December 16 at 7:00 p.m. Singers can par- 10 ticipate in the interfaith choir (rehearsals begin next Sunday) or just come and sing in the audience that evening. Find more info regarding the choir and the soloists at denverinterfaithmessiah.weebly.com. Christmas Caroling! Come one, come all! We ask for the young... for the more mature...for the singers... and the "not-so-singers" to join us as we go caroling to Bethany members on Saturday, December 17th. Wear your festive gear (yes, those reindeer ears are a hit!), bring your musical instruments (kazoos? guitars? ukuleles?), and get ready to share your joy for Christ's birth. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 4:30pm and conclude by 7:00 p.m. This caroling event will require driving to each of the residences. Bring snacks! Dinner at a casual family-friendly restaurant will follow. Please RSVP by 12/11 to Tara Sawinski at or t.sawinski@comcast.net. HOW TO HELP Flowers Sign up for flower s at the Welcome Center. $35 donation. Poinsettias Would you like to help decorate the Sanctuary by contributing towards the cost of a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one? Look for the red envelopes in the pew racks or at the Welcome Center. $25.00 donation. Colorado Gives Day This annual statewide movement celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. The $1 million Incentive Fund created by the partners is one of the largest givesday incentive funds in the U.S. When: 24 hours starting at midnight on Tuesday, December 6. How: Donate online, at ColoradoGives.org on December 6, Or schedule your donation in advance! Many of Bethany s Be The Blessing partners can be helped this way!! Courtyard You have probably noticed construction activity in the courtyard. The purpose is to add 50 additional crypts and will be completed this year. The cost to obtain a crypt is $2,500 until January 1, 2017 when the price will increase to $3,000. Please contact Sarah at sarah@bethany-denver.org or if you have any questions. Children s Worship Bags are an important ministry on Sunday Mornings at Bethany. But they are in need of some sprucing up. We need donations! We could use: Bible based board books, Bible based small early readers, small notebooks, crayons, travel sized magna doodle, travel sized Etch-a-Sketch, small build- Candlelighters 8:30 a.m. - Marge Nelson & Edie Acsell are the granddaughter and granddaughter-in-law of Bethany s first pastor, Pastor Acsell. 10:00 a.m. - The Patchers sew quilts for Lutheran World Relief, some of which we are blessing today. HYMN OF PRAISE Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn (vs. 1) 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. (sing twice) Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the power of sin, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 3

4 Word 4 In baptism we are received into the family of God, that is, the Church. In baptism Malin Marie and Enzo J. 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. LESSON Malachi 3:1-4 Holy Bible pg. 995 (OT) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The Holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL John 1:19-28 Holy Bible pg (NT) The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding! Hymn #246 SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (see back of bulletin) (8:30 a.m.) Malin Marie Anderson, daughter of Jonathan & Rhiannon (Scott) Anderson, born August 26, 2016 (10:00 a.m.) Enzo J. Santangelo, son of Jay & Emily (Bengali) Santangelo, born March 8, 2016 Sunday Morning Events TODAY AT BETHANY First Sunday of Advent Bible Verse of the Month See the front of the bulletin for the new verse. We are delighted and honored to welcome Pastor Alena Lamirato from St. Luke s Lutheran Church in Buffalo, Wyoming as she baptizes Enzo J. Santangelo. Pastor Alena and Jay Santangelo (Enzo s father) are cousins. Please give her a warm reception! Sunday School opening - 10:00 a.m. - Preschool meets in the Chapel, all others go directly to their classroom. Confirmation does not meet today. High School Youth Small Groups meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Worship Schedule Sundays: 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. ~ Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. Also available: Watch Sunday and Wednesday services at We welcome our new worshipers today! Please fill out a Connection Card found in the pew rack and join in fellowship in the courtyard. 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 - Bethany hosts New Worshiper Information Sessions quarterly and then receives new members. The next session is Sunday, January 22 at 11:30 a.m. Schedule a home visit with a pastor to discuss how Bethany s ministries might connect with your faith journey and interests. Contact Sarah at sarah@bethanydenver.org. Lutheran World Relief The Patchers have their quilts in the Sanctuary for a blessing before they are sent off to LWR. 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. Adult Faith Formation Class - Advent Hymns Hymns speak to us through their music and poetry. Hymns are also an important way that we engage our Bible texts and the seasons of the Church year. Hymns can be prayer, learning and reflection. Jan Erickson-Pearson will be facilitating a conversation to discover the power and spirituality of our Advent Hymns, both the familiar and the new, in room 210 at 10:00 a.m. Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, and 18. For more information please contact Jan at epfam@aol.com. THIS WEEK... God s Word for the Week Bible Study, Room 2l0. Mondays at 9:00 a.m. & Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m. Centering Prayer Join in on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 404 or the Bethany library (current study: Eager to Love by Richard Rohr) or Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Bethany Library (Current study is The Good and Beautiful Community by James Bryan Smith: following the spirit, extending grace, demonstrating love ). XYZ stands for Xtr a Year s of Zip and is for the seniors at Bethany. Please join in on Tuesday in Fellowship Hall any time after 9:30 a.m. We enjoy a hot lunch prepared by Bethany chef, Chris. The cost is $5 per person. We finish around 1:15 p.m. There is no need to sign up to attend. 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 with any questions. Meditative Yoga Wednesdays in the Great Hall at 7:30 pm. Plan to attend! Women s Study Group meets on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in Room 208. Our study this fall is Having a Mary Spirit by Joanna Weaver. Please contact Ginny Miller for more information at

5 PREACHER PRESIDER ASSISTING MINISTER (Coordinator: Garth Englund III) ORGANIST MUSICIANS LECTOR (Coordinator: Ron Gusé) COMMUNION ASSISTANTS (Coordinators: Karen Tennien, 8:30 a.m. Alison Betts, 10:00 a.m.) SACRISTAN (Coordinator: Dave Malucky) ACOLYTES USHERS (Coordinators: Dave Okes, 8:30 a.m. Andy Gift, 10:00 a.m.) WORSHIP LEADERS Pastor Brigette Weier Pastor Russ Britton Garth Englund III Rick Seaton Adam Hart, Alexandra Rodasti, Zach Rodasti, Rachael White (8:30 a.m.) Chancel Choir, James Kim, Director (10:00 a.m.) Julie West (8:30 a.m.) Vicky Daub (10:00 a.m.) Judi Burchfield, Jeanette Manos Brian Tennien, Karen Tennien (8:30 a.m.) Larry Daub, Vicky Daub, Julane Powell (10:00 a.m.) Dave Malucky Sydney Collins, Piper Landon (8:30 a.m.) Ashley Buck, Sophie Dempsey (10:00 a.m.) Sylvia Boedeker, Curt Boell, Ed Cleaver, Rene Crothers, Marie Friedemann, Colleen Johnson, Bill Taylor, Brian Tennien, James Thompson (8:30 a.m) John Beck, Mary Beck, Jim Cramer, Olga Hellweg, Cheryl Katschke, Jim Katschke, Danielle Ludwig, Angela Tanner, Grace Tanner (10:00 a.m.) Stewardship Thought: By God s grace, we are claimed as children of God through baptism. We belong to God and all that we have belongs to God. 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. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Offering ELCA World Hunger ornaments, Adult Faith Formation Advent Festival, Christmas Eve hospitality OFFERING (8:30 a.m.) He that Keepeth Israel Adolphe Schlosser (10:00 a.m.) Keep Your Lamps Andre Thomas PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Response: Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer. WELCOME TO THE LORD S TABLE GREAT THANKSGIVING Meal ADVENT WREATH CANDLELIGHTERS Edie Acsell, Marge Nelson (8:30 a.m.) Patchers - Carolyn Bartell, Joyce Ekanger, Connie Gerken, Linda Gloor, Dianna Lanpher, Jill Monsen, Elaine Schulstrom, Barbara Schuster (10:00 a.m.) SOUND TECHNICIANS (Coordinators: Forrest Guittar, Laura Romig) ALTAR GUILD (Coordinator: Linda Sather) NURSERY ATTENDANTS Rob Kelly, Trevor McLean Sharon Boell, Joyce Beabout, Carol Rankin, Gail Mullin, Jean Lindsey Kathy Shearer, Lori Braden 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. PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy......we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Liturgical Text, Worship Notes and Music: From Sundays and Seasons.com (c) 2016 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS

6 SANCTUS LAMB OF GOD The prayer that Jesus taught the disciples to pray found in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. 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 COMMUNION MUSIC (8:30 a.m.) Jesu, Joy of Man s Desiring J. S. Bach (10:00 a.m.) O Come, Emmanuel Alice Parker COMMUNION HYMN Comfort, Comfort Now My People Hymn #256 BLESSING BENEDICTION Please face the cross as it recesses. Sending Bethany welcomes all to receive the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion. An usher will direct you when to come forward for the distribution. You will receive a piece of bread in your hand which you may then dip in the wine. A communion station with alcohol free wine and gluten free bread is available in the center. Those who would like to come forward but do not wish to commune may ask the server for a blessing. SENDING HYMN Prepare the Royal Highway Hymn #264 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Kenneth T. Kosche 6 7