Gathering. THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 10, :30 & 10:00 a.m. PRELUDE Christ Lag in Todesbanden J. S. Bach WELCOME EASTER DIALOGUE

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1 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 10, :30 & 10:00 a.m. Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO A Joyous Easter to all! The Easter season is a fifty day feast, a season of abundance, concluding on Pentecost (this year May 15). Today s Prelude, Bach s setting of Christ Lag in Todesbanden dates from The hymn related to this composition may be found at ELW #370, Christ Jesus Lay in Death s Strong Bands. In baptism we are received into the family of God, that is, the Church. In baptism Lincoln Christopher 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. Gathering PRELUDE Christ Lag in Todesbanden J. S. Bach Silence is kept. WELCOME EASTER DIALOGUE Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. Blessed are you, O God. Day by day you shower us with blessings. You have brought us through the night of sin into the revealing and healing light of Jesus resurrection. Yet our lives are still shadowed by sin. Pause for reflection Make us alive in Christ, O God. Make us new as you make all things new. Renew us in grace, and restore us to living in your holiness. The light of the risen Christ puts to flight all evil deeds, washes away sin, casts out hate, brings peace, and humbles earthly pride. Jesus Christ loves you and + frees you from your sin. To him be glory and dominion forever and ever! Amen. GATHERING HYMN Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing! Hymn #385 SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (10:00 a.m.) Page 227 Lincoln Christopher Solbrook, son of Thomas & Beatrice (Masudhio) Solbrook, born August 24,

2 The Hymn of Praise expresses the joyful and celebrative nature of the Christian gathering. Today we sing two verses from ELW hymn #377 by Herbert Brokering and David Johnson. GREETING HYMN OF PRAISE gold NEXT SUNDAY, April 17 Lead Pastor Candidate Meet & Greet Reception On Sunday, April 17, Pastor Gary Sandberg and his wife Karen will be worshipping with us at both the 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. worship services, where he will be introduced to the congregation. Following each service, a Meet & Greet Reception is planned in the Fellowship Hall, where congregants are encouraged to drop by and introduce themselves. SUNDAY, April 24 Acts 9:1-20 Each of us has a story of meeting God s grace. Saul (later called Paul) was an ardent persecutor of all who followed the Way of Christ. This reading recounts the story of his transformation, beginning with an encounter with Jesus Christ on the way to Damascus. Revelation 5:11-14 The vision of John recorded in Revelation offers a glimpse of cosmic worship on the Lord s Day. At its center is the Lamb who was slain. PRAYER OF THE DAY Eternal and all-merciful God, with all the angels and all the saints we laud your majesty and might. By the resurrection of your Son, show yourself to us and inspire us to follow 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 Acts 9:1-20 Holy Bible pg (NT) Response after Lesson: Thanks be to God. SECOND LESSON Revelation 5:11-14 Holy Bible pg. 270 (NT) Response after Lesson: Thanks be to God. Special Congregation Meeting On Sunday, April 24, at 9:30 a.m. following the close of the 8:30 a.m. worship service and prior to the start of the 10:00 a.m. service a Special Congregation Meeting is being called for the purpose of a congregation vote on the call to pastoral ministry for Pastor Gary Sandberg. A quorum of 100 members is required, with a two-thirds majority vote of those present and voting necessary for the call to be approved. Please plan to attend this important meeting in the life of Bethany. A Q & A Fact Sheet regarding the Call as well as the Agenda for the April 24 Congregation Meeting is available at the Welcome Center. 2 11

3 need Thrivent members to apply for Action Team money. For information and any questions contact Sarah at or Holy Spirits Our next outing will be Sunday, April 24 at Noon at Infinite Monkey Theorem, 3200 Larimer St. The conversation focus will be What does it mean to evangelize as a Lutheran? MOPS Annual Plant Sale The MOPS annual plant sale will have a variety of beautiful hanging baskets, patio pots and tomato plants available for pre-order in the Narthex on Sunday, April 24. Plants will be available for pickup on Sunday, May 15. MOPS sincerely thanks the Bethany congregation for their continued support of our group! Bethany Family Retreat at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp April 29-May 1 will be 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. Deadline TODAY! Don t miss out on this fun family event! Thinking of camp this summer? Bethany is fortunate to have two marvelous camps within the Rocky Mountain Synod. Consider great opportunities to renew and grow your faith in Colorado s beautiful mountains. Visit Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp at or Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp at Huge Rummage Sale May 20 & 21 Come help us raise funds to refurbish/remodel the Fellowship Hall. We will begin collecting items at the church on May 18 and 19. Bring your usable items to the Great Hall. We appreciate your support. Thanks from the members of XYZ. Day Camp at Bethany is June 27-July 1 What is Day Camp? Day Camp is a fun filled week of Bible study, arts & crafts, recreation, music and lots and lots of FUN!! We will again partner with Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp and this year s theme is What s Your Call? We are also looking for volunteer faith formers of all ages to help us with our younger disciples. Contact Gayle Newell at or gayle@bethany-denver.org with questions or to volunteer. Registration forms can be found at the Welcome Center. HOW TO HELP Flowers Would you like to provide flowers for the altar in honor or in memory of a loved one? Sign up at the Welcome Center. $35 donation. High School Graduation As our High School Seniors approach graduation, we are preparing to celebrate this milestone and send them off on their next journey. It is a tradition at Bethany to gift each of them with a blanket on Mother s Day. We need volunteers to cut and tie the fleece blankets it s a great family service opportunity! If you are able 10 to help, please contact Janice Lyon at , ext. 345 or janice@bethany-denver.org. Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Needed! We will be building at Sable Ridge (near I-225 and I-70 intersection). Our partner sponsor is Thrivent Financial. If you are interested in helping with the build, contact Kevin Dempsey at or kmdmpsy@aol.com. Volunteers need to be at least 16 years old. Bethany build dates are: Saturday, April 30-4 volunteers; Friday, May 6-3 volunteers; Saturday, May 7-3 volunteers; Friday, June 17-4 volunteers; Saturday, June 25-4 volunteers. July and August dates will be added. Sign up at the table in the Narthex! Thrivent Choice Dollars If you designated your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Bethany, thank you! If you would like to designate which Bethany project your funds will support, contact Shelley at Shelley@bethany-denver.org or and let her know the amount of your funds and if you d like them to go to Fellowship Hall refurbishment, Be The Blessing or Operation One Nation. Bethany Fund Update Received Give Now! April 3 $ 43,016 April MTD $ 43,016 Fiscal YTD $1,364,985 Hearing Assistance Please see the Sound Tech in the sound booth at the rear of the Sanctuary if you need a hearing assistant device. Large print bulletins are available from the ushers. Emergency 911 calls - In case of an emergency, always dial 911 from a land line if possible. When calling from Bethany, be sure to identify the address (4500 E. Hampden Ave.) as being in Cherry Hills Village, Arapahoe County. John 21:1-19 The risen Christ appears again to his disciples by the sea where they were first called. After echoes of the fishing and feeding miracles, he gives a final reminder of the cost of a disciple s love and obedience. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Response before Gospel: Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL John 21 Holy Bible pg. 120 (NT) Response after Gospel: Praise to you, O Christ. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION CHILDREN S MESSAGE SERMON What Now? HYMN OF THE DAY Christ the Lord Is Risen Today! (vs. 1-4) Hymn #373 APOSTLE S 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. 3

4 John Saw Duh Numbuh is a setting of a traditional African-American spiritual that celebrates John s vision of the heavenly host, so vividly depicted in today s lesson from Revelation: John saw the number that no man could number, coming up on high. The Stewardship Ministry Team encourages you to take time to pray for the unemployed. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Response: Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer. PEACE Response: And also with you. Meal OFFERING Wondrous Love (8:30 a.m.) arr. Richard Walters John Saw Duh Numbuh (10:00 a.m.) arr. Parker/Shaw OFFERTORY RESPONSE GREAT THANKSGIVING All Belong in Christ I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14. God created each and every one of us unique and perfect in His image. But sometimes it can be difficult to remember this. Bethany is forming a team to talk about inclusiveness and welcoming in our own congregation. We want to look at how we can be more inclusive and welcoming to all of God s creation and all of our brothers and sisters in Christ, including old friends and new friends, people with disabilities, different backgrounds, different races and ethnicities, etc. Please join us Tuesday, April 12 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Room 210 to engage in the conversation! Your thoughts, wisdom and input is needed! Please contact Tory Plucheck: tory@bethany-denver.org, Centering Prayer Join us on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 404 or the Bethany library (current study: New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton) or Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Bethany library (current study: Renew Your Life by Kai Mark Nilsen). MOMSNext at Bethany! MOMSNext is a group for mothers of school-age kids, created by MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) which has a 40-year history of ministering to moms. As children enter the school years, new challenges and issues arise, but the need for community and hope remains. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month in the Bethany Library from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for a speaker and lively discussion. Bring a brown bag lunch. Please contact Courtney Henry at courtney_cate@yahoo.com for more information. Come and join us on April 13! Adult Faith Formation Wednesday nights, 7:15-8:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Who Is My Neighbor adult faith formation class continues this week with a presenter from the First Universalist Unitarian congregation down the street from Bethany. April 27 will feature Rev. Dr. Eric Smith, Disciples of Christ, May 4 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, May 11 Baptist, May 18 Roman Catholic. Join us and invite a friend! 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, April 17 Lead Pastor Candidate Meet & Greet Reception On Sunday, April 17, Pastor Gary Sandberg and his wife Karen will be worshipping with us at both the 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. worship services, where he will be introduced to the congregation. Following each service, a Meet & Greet Reception is planned in the Fellowship Hall, where congregants are encouraged to drop by and introduce themselves. Breakfast Burritos April 17, 9:30 a.m. Until They Are Gone: Breakfast burritos are back, baby! The Bethany Lutheran Youth are going to be selling breakfast burritos between the 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services. Come get them hot or take a few frozen ones home! The funds raised by these burritos will go to the group of 23 students and chaperones headed to the Dominican Republic this June! An overwhelminglygenerous free-will offering will be collected. Colorado Bach Ensemble On Sunday, April 17 at 5:00 p.m. the CBE, Dr. James Kim, Artistic Director, will present Bach Cantata Series: BWV 12; Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen (Weeping, lamenting, worrying, fearing). This cantata was first presented following Easter in For tickets, call or visit 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 Chill. See you there! LOOKING AHEAD Special Congregation Meeting On Sunday, April 24, at 9:30 a.m. following the close of the 8:30 a.m. worship and prior to the start of the 10:00 a.m. worship a Special Congregation Meeting is being called for the purpose of a congregation vote on the call to pastoral ministry for Pastor Gary Sandberg. A quorum of 100 members is required, with a two-thirds majority vote of those present and voting necessary for the call to be approved. Please plan to attend this important meeting in the life of Bethany. The meeting agenda is available at the Welcome Center. Men of Bethany Please join us for a men s retreat April in beautiful Grant, CO. This is your opportunity to connect with nature, fellowship with Christian men, and strengthen your relationship with the Lord. The retreat starts 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 $195 which includes lodging, meals and retreat materials. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center. Visit to see participant testimonials. For more info contact Justin March at or justin.march@weyerhaeuser.com. Be The Blessing 2016! It s fast approaching. This year our projects will be more evenly divided between Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. Pick up a project list at the Welcome Center and get ready to sign up at the Registration Fair on Sunday, April 24. We need project site leaders!!! We also 4 9

5 TODAY AT BETHANY Sunday Morning Schedule 7:45 a.m. Prayer Service with Holy Communion in the Chapel. Worship Schedule Sundays: 7:45, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. ~ Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. ~ Wednesdays: 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 is TODAY in Room 210 following the 10:00 a.m. worship service. 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. 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. 8:30-9:45 a.m. in Room 412 and/or 10-11:00 a.m. in the Chapel: Confirmation Session IV. 8:30-10:00 a.m. and/or 10-11:30 a.m. in the Soul Schopp: Sr. High Youth Small Group Session IV. 10:00 a.m. Adult Faith Formation resumes TODAY in Room 210. Pastor Carl Hansen begins a series on the Apostles Creed. Membership Interest Session TODAY, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Thinking about joining Bethany but just not sure where to start? Come to Room 210 to find out what Bethany is all about. Contact Sarah at sarah@bethany-denver.org or with questions. ACRONYM, PTSD Film Showing at Bethany TODAY! Operation One Nation is hosting a showing of ACRO- NYM, a multi-generational documentary film on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This film project was created to help those who serve us. There will be a potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall with the film showing at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. Please bring your favorite dish to share for dinner. For questions or more information, contact Janet Mortinsen at janet@bethany-denver.org or Stephen Ministry Sunday Would you like information about this program of caring one-on-one ministry? Stephen Ministers are available in the Narthex TODAY to answer questions and provide information. ELCA World Hunger/40 Days of Giving If you pledged towards our $10,000 gift to ELCA World Hunger and have not yet brought it in, please put your check in the offering plate or drop your coin bank in the baskets provided. Thank you! 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! Getting Connected with Bethany Plug In a Discipleship Opportunity! Looking for a way to re-charge and connect? Plug In Looking for a way to help strengthen our community? Plug In Many opportunities are available in the area of Worship & Celebration. Why not Plug In?! (No app required just a willing spirit.) Contact Jack Lindsey (drjacklindsey@comcast.net) or Kara Heilman (drheilman@comcast.net) for more information. See the sign -up card in the bulletin; if you would like to Plug In, fill it out and place it in the offering plate or turn it in at the Welcome Center. 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. 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 April 12: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, rolls, vegetable, dessert. Sanctus means Holy. Singing, we join the praises of all the angels, all the cosmos, and all the church of every time and place. The text brings to mind the cry of the seraphim in Isaiah 6 and images from Revelation The Sanctus we sing today is from ELW hymn #413. 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 is risen. Christ will come again. LORD'S PRAYER 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) Handel s Worthy is the Lamb is another composition which evokes John s vision from Revelation 7, and it ends with a grand setting of the word Amen. These two pieces serve as the final two choruses of Handel s Messiah; the famous Hallelujah Chorus is not the end of the piece! Every Sunday in worship we celebrate Jesus resurrection. The Sunday liturgy includes references to Easter readings: He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again, says the Apostles Creed. Christ has died. Christ is risen, we call out during the Eucharistic prayer. When we receive the dismissal, it is as if we are the women witnessing to the others: Go in peace. Share the good news. LAMB OF GOD COMMUNION MUSIC Give Me Jesus (8:30 a.m.) arr. Mark Hayes Worthy Is the Lamb (10:00 a.m.) G. F. Handel COMMUNION HYMN Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound Hymn #779 BLESSING PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Response after prayer: Amen. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES BENEDICTION Sending SENDING HYMN I Know that My Redeemer Lives (vs.1-4) Hymn #619 DISMISSAL POSTLUDE Gigue for Fanfare Trumpet Austin C. Lovelace 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 PREACHER PRESIDER COMMUNITY ASSISTING MINISTER (Coordinator: Garth Englund III) ORGANIST MUSICIANS LECTOR (Coordinator Needed) 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.) SOUND TECHNICIANS (Coordinators: Forrest Guittar, Laura Romig) APRIL ALTAR GUILD (Coordinator: Linda Sather) NURSERY ATTENDANTS WORSHIP LEADERS Pastor Russ Britton Interim Lead Pastor Debra Engquist Pastor Brigette Weier Amy Janssen Rick Seaton Matthew Weissenbuehler (8:30 a.m.) Chancel Choir, Dr. James Kim, Director (10:00 a.m.) Ron Gusé (8:30 a.m.) Alison Thomas (10:00 a.m.) Judi Burchfield, JoBeth Clark, Jeanette Manos, Bev Van Kirk (8:30 a.m.) Alison Betts, Thomas Betts, Gretchen Hack, Morris Hack (10:00 a.m.) Kelsey Baer, Piper Landon (8:30 a.m.) Clay Rasmussen, Adam Sessions (10:00 a.m.) David Admire, Steve Esterline, Dave Kirchner, Gary Miller, Scott Scholbe, David Scott, Bud Setzer, Richard Will (8:30 a.m.) Andy Gift, Ben King, Fred Kluppel, Lowell Palmquist, Judy Sturm, Julane Powell (10:00 a.m.) (See the bulletin insert for ways you can get connected!) Garth Englund III (8:30 a.m.) Michelle Stone Kraus (10:00 a.m.) Jake Newell, Richard Romig Deb Distler, Janet Jerde, Gail Mullin, Mona Palmquist Kathy Shearer, Lori Braden 6 7