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 JESUS REVEALED: The Call of the Disciples at Sea EPIPHANY 3 8:15 A.M. & 10:15 A.M. JANUARY 21, 2018 BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Gathering PRELUDE Intermezzo in F Martin Zonnenburg Please use the prelude as a quiet time to prepare yourself for worship. WELCOME You are invited to stand. CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who stretches out the heavens, who sends light to the nations, who gives breath to us all. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Loving God, we confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways. Forgive us for the times we have spoken or acted too quickly; we have not spoken or acted at all; we have hurt those closest to us; we have hurt those we have yet to know; we have thought more about ourselves than others; we have thought less of ourselves than we ought. Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can live again as your children. Amen. Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right. Even when we have messed up, God puts us together. God s love never runs out. God never tires of calling us beloved children. Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

2 Please face the processional cross. GATHERING HYMN We Are Called Hymn #720 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. HYMN OF PRAISE 2

3 FIRST LESSON Jonah 3:1-5, 10 The book of Jonah is a comedy starring a reluctant prophet who is given a one-sentence message: Nineveh will be destroyed in forty days. Much to Jonah s dismay, the people of Nineveh repent. The point of the story is to get the reader to wrestle with the question On whom should God have mercy? SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Paul does not disapprove of marriage or other human social institutions. He does, however, want Christians to live in the present in fervent anticipation of God s future, which even now has dawned through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Please be seated. PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Word FIRST LESSON Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Holy Bible pg. 960 (OT) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Holy Bible pg. 178 (NT) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. You are invited to stand. GOSPEL Mark 1:14-20 Before Jesus calls his first disciples, he proclaims a message that becomes known as the gospel or good news from God. God is ready to rule our lives. Those who realize this will respond with repentance and faith. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Mark 1:14-20 Holy Bible pg. 35 (NT) The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON 3

4 HYMN OF THE DAY Spread, Oh Spread, Almighty Word Hymn #663 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 MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Visioning Retreat, Souper Bowl of Caring, Love & Logic, BYOBibles OFFERING I Love Your Word (8:15 a.m.) Mark Hayes O Day Full of Grace (10:15 a.m.) arr. F. M. Christiansen 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 The prayer that Jesus taught the disciples to pray found in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. 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 Hear My Prayer Anton Dvořák COMMUNION HYMN Jesus Calls Us; o er the Tumult Hymn #696 You are invited to stand. 6

7 BLESSING Sending LEADERSHIP THANK YOU AND INSTALLATION (8:15 a.m.) Please see the back of your bulletin. BENEDICTION SENDING HYMN If You But Trust in God to Guide You Hymn #769 (vs. 1, 4) DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE Wer nur den lieben Gott J. S. Bach Liturgical Text and Worship Notes: From Sundays and Seasons.com 2018 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 ACOLYTES 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 Pastor Gary Sandberg, Pastor Russ Britton, Pastor Brigette Weier Rick Seaton Don Abram (8:15 a.m.) Ron Gusé (10:15 a.m.) Kathryn Constanza (8:15 a.m.) Kathryn Constanza, Chancel Choir (10:15 a.m.) Will Sessions, Juliana Willson (10:15 a.m.) Peggy Furgason, Anada Gusé, Diane Herrmann, Koren Holden, Brian Tennien, Karen Tennien (8:15 a.m.) Judi Burchfield, Jessica March, Jodi Maturo, Lori Roenfeldt (10:15 a.m.) Michelle Stone Kraus Aubrey Annas, Bev Beattie, Jeff Finnin, Ken Griepentrog, Noel Hasselgren, Mark Jacobson, Dave Malucky, Mark Mertz, Frank Osminer (8:15 a.m.) David Clausen, Clark Colton, Kenneth Hansen, Gail Luttinen, Diane McAllen, Steve Rogge, Jason Sorter (10:15 a.m.) Kelsey Baer, Erik Boss Dottie Colton, Neil Helland, Twila Helland, Gail Mullin Kathy Shearer, Michele Sum 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 membership. EDUCATION AT BETHANY: 9:25-10:05 A.M. Adult Faith Formation: Today s Text (Library) Adult Faith Formation: Book of Mark (rm. 210) Confirmation: (Great Hall) Senior High: (rms. 415/416) Sunday School: Grades 1-5 (youth wing class) Sunday School: Pre-K & K (meet in rm. 104) 11:15-11:45 A.M. Youth Choir: Celebration (rm. 314) TODAY AT BETHANY Flowers Today: Flowers today are given by Arlene Mohler Johnson in memory of Don Johnson s birthday. Flower donations cost $50. Sign up to donate flowers at the Welcome Center. Diaper Drive: Today we are collecting diapers for Inner City Health Center, a medical, behavioral and dental health clinic in Denver that follows Christian principles while serving a diverse population of uninsured, under-insured, and insured individuals. All sizes are needed! Be The Blessing weekend this year is June 2 and 3, and we could use your help. The first organizational meeting is today at 11:30 a.m. in room 209. This is Bethany's largest service project for the year and the more help the merrier. Theater & Theology: Today is the last day to purchase tickets for American Mariachi on Tuesday, February 13. Lucha and Boli are ready to start their own all-female mariachi band, but they ll have to fight a male-dominated music genre and pressure from their families to get it done. This heartwarming story about music s power to heal and connect includes gorgeous live mariachi music. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased at the Welcome Center. Refuge Worship TODAY: Please join us for Refuge Worship in the Chapel at 6:00 p.m. and stay for food and fun after worship! Senior High Youth Forum with Melissa will meet today from 9:25-10:05 a.m. in the Soul Schopp. Houston Bound Youth: We will meet today in the Soul Schopp from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Bring a parent! Calling all Leaders, Emerging Leaders, and Dreamers! Today is the last day to sign up for our Visioning Retreat on January 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to consider Bethany s future at this meeting. If you are considering leadership, or feel that you have something to share that will be a positive influence on the future of Bethany Lutheran Church, consider yourself invited. Lunch provided (free will donation). If you are planning to come, please sign up TODAY by contacting Sarah at sarah@bethanydenver.org, or by visiting the Welcome Center. 9

10 ADULT FAITH FORMATION The Gospel of Mark: Sundays, January 14 - February 4, 9:25-10:05 a.m., Room 210: Goodbye Matthew, Hello Mark! As we begin a new church year, we also begin new gospel readings. Come learn some history and theology with Drew Culp, and discover the writer s purpose in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. By Heart: Mondays, January 22 - February 26, 7:00 p.m., rm. 210: This is the new adult small catechism course from Augsburg Fortress; it will be a discussionoriented class in which we will learn from one another and our experiences with the catechism. Please sign up at the Welcome Center. Love and Logic: Tuesdays, January 30 - February 27, 7:00 p.m., BECC rm. 103: This parenting course will be taught by one of BECC s most experienced teachers and a retired child psychologist, Gerry Lacey. The materials fee is $15. To register or for more information, sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Vicki Hare at vicki@bethany-denver.org. Time out for the two of you: Friday, February 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Great Hall: This is a course on communication offered by Vicky and Larry Daub. Dinner and childcare will be provided as part of the evening. Registration is $25 per couple (includes the meal and all resources). Childcare is $10 per child (scholarships are available). Contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org for more information or visit the Welcome Center for a registration brochure. Check your Beacon or visit the Welcome Center for information about opportunities starting later in the year. NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 JESUS REVEALED: Healing the one with an unclean spirit. Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:29-39 Bible Milestone: Third Grade families and students will meet on January 28 and February 4 in their classrooms during the Sunday School time for the Bible Milestone. It will be additional learning from last year and the students will participate in worship on Sunday, February 4, and the entire congregation is invited to bring their own bibles to worship on that day. If you do not own one, see Pastor Brigette! University of Denver Alumni or anyone interested in DU campus ministry: Bethany has been supporting campus ministry at DU through the Foundation (an ecumenical mainline Protestant ministry) for about a year and a half. Liza Hanson is the campus minister and will be at Bethany, Sunday, January 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the library for coffee, dessert and conversation about how we can further support this important ministry for young adults just up the street from us. Contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org for more information or to RSVP. The Good News Ministry Team invites you to be a part of this team that is looking at ways we welcome people to Bethany, how we follow-up with our new worshipers, and everything we do to make Bethany a welcoming place. The team will meet on Tuesdays January 30 and February 20 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. We are looking for people with a variety of gifts, not just those who enjoy being on the front lines of welcoming. All are welcome! LOOKING AHEAD: Women of Bethany Night Out: We will meet for a Mardi Gras dinner prat the home of Kathy Singh on Thursday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP with Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org by January 30 for directions. The Super Bowl is Sunday, February 4 and that means the Souper Bowl of Caring is too!!! We will collect food at King Soopers stores on Saturday, February 3 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. to benefit Metro Caring. This is a fun and important service opportunity for families. On Sunday, February 4, vote for your favorite team with your dollars. Proceeds go to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal as part of 40 Days of Giving. If you are interested in collecting food February 3, contact Carrie at carrieoss@gmail.com. Come help sort food on Sunday, February 4 in the Fellowship Hall. If your child would help collect $ votes on February 4, contact Mary at Mary.Will@FaegreBD.com. Confirmation Mentors for Lent are needed for our 10

11 60+ youth in Faith Web Weavers! We need caring adults to meet with a youth once a week (we will provide space on Sundays during education time or Wednesdays after worship) for five weeks, to share time and faith with one another. We will provide devotions for conversations, as well as mentor training on Sunday February 4 at 9:25 a.m. or Wednesday February 7 after 6:30 p.m. worship. Please contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org or Jeff at jeffk@bethany-denver.org for more information. Rejoicing Spirits is a no-shush worship service for people of all abilities, especially those who thrive with cognitive differences. We will worship and share a meal together on February 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Our theme is Valentine s Day; we will be learning about God s great love for us! For more information, contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org. Theater & Theology: The play for March is The Great Leap on Tuesday, March 6. When an American college basketball team travels to Beijing for an exhibition game in 1989, the drama on the court goes deeper than the strain between their countries. Tensions rise right up to the final buzzer as history collides with the action in the stadium. Pay $35 each for your tickets by Sunday, February 11. Bethany Men s Retreat: Are you looking to connect with other Men from Bethany? Are you looking to deepen your relationship with the Lord? Then join us on this fabulous Men's retreat at Camp Santa Maria. April will be an amazing weekend that you won't want to miss. Brochures are available at the Welcome Center, and you can contact Justin March at for more information and a personal testimonial. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS We are thrilled to welcome Vicki Hare, the new director of Bethany Early Childhood Center! She brings many years of experience, a love for young children and families, and a love of Christ into this position. Please offer her a warm welcome! High School BoBRO Winter Retreat CANCELED: Due to low participation, this February youth retreat has been canceled! High School Parents We need your help! We always need your presence and some food, be it a snack or a meal. Please look over the dates between January and April at the link below and offer to help where you can. Thanks so much in advance for your willingness to continue to support our high school youth ministry here at Bethany! ( hosting) 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@bethany-denver.org for a job description and details. 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 both mornings and afternoons. Applications are available in the office or at the Welcome Center. There With Care is one of Bethany s Be The Blessing partners. They need Fall\Winter boys clothes, sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months. If you can help please contact Karyn at or at karyn@therewithcare.org. GENEROSITY UPDATE Bethany Fund: Expected Actual December, 2017 $332,339 $327,478 Fiscal YTD $1,016,376 $980,763 January 7, 2018 $48,323 January 14,2018 $85,364 Renewal For Growth: As of January 17, we have received 211 commitments for a total of $1,470,360 towards our goal of 500 commitments and $1.6M. 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 Installation of Elected Leaders President of the Congregation: The following persons are entering into elected leadership for Bethany Lutheran Church in the year Names are read. P: St. Paul writes: Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:4-7) You have been elected to positions of leadership and trust in this congregation. You are to work together with the people of Bethany to see that the worship and work of Christ are accomplished in this congregation and that God s will is done in the community. You are to be diligent in your specific area of serving. You are to be an example of faith active in love. On behalf of your sisters and brothers in Christ, I ask you: Are you ready to be accept and faithfully carry out the duties of the office to which you have been elected? R: Yes, by the help of God. P: People of God, I ask you: Will you support these, your elected leaders and will you share in the mutual ministry that Christ has given to all the baptized? C: Yes, by the help of God. P: I now declare you to be installed into your position of leadership on behalf of Bethany Lutheran Church. God bless you with the power of the Holy Spirit, that you may prove to be faithful servants of Christ. INSTALLED TODAY: WE THANK FOR THEIR SERVICE: Executive Council: Kim Finnin Jack Lindsey Mary Brook Ministry Council: Allison Biever Al Youngdahl Annell Weissenbuehler Grayson Bellas Bethany Foundation: Curt Boell Steve Heuer Alison Betts BECC Board: David Romig Rick Newman Nominating Committee: Ron Gusé Ron Kaminen Executive Council: Marie Friedemann Garth Englund III Ministry Council: Scott Zimmerman Jack Lindsey Isabella Dempsey Nickie Fowler Bethany Foundation: Ron Gusé David Laverty BECC Board: Rose Martinez Natalie Talley Nominating Committee: Suzanne Bryson Cheryl Katschke 12