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 I AM: Eating with the Risen Christ EASTER 3 8:15 & 10:15 A.M. APRIL 15, 2018 BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH 1 John 4:16b God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. Gathering PRELUDE Andante in E Flat Major W. A. Mozart Voluntary in A Major William Selby Please use the prelude as a quiet time to prepare yourself for worship. WELCOME You are invited to stand. CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. (Silence for reflection and self-examination.) Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Please face the processional cross. GATHERING HYMN Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing Hymn #389 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.

2 KYRIE HYMN OF PRAISE 2

3 PRAYER OF THE DAY Holy and righteous God, you are the author of life, and you adopt us to be your children. Fill us with your words of life, that we may live as witnesses to the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Please be seated. 3

4 Word FIRST LESSON Acts 3:12-19 After healing a crippled man, Peter preaches to the people how God s promises to Israel have been fulfilled in Jesus. Through the proclamation of Christ s death and resurrection, God is offering them forgiveness and restoration in Jesus name. FIRST LESSON Acts 3:12-19 Holy Bible pg. 125 (NT) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SECOND LESSON 1 John 3:1-7 Holy Bible pg. 259 (NT) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION SECOND LESSON 1 John 3:1-7 God has loved us in order to make us children of God. Though we do not yet know the full details of our future existence, we trust that God will reveal it just as God revealed Jesus to take away our sins. GOSPEL Luke 24:36b-48 In this account of an appearance after his resurrection, Jesus opens the minds of the disciples to understand him as Messiah. Jesus convinces them that he has been raised and sends them on a mission to proclaim the message of repentance and forgiveness. The Holy Gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Luke 24:36b-48 Holy Bible pg (NT) The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY As We Gather at Your Table Hymn #522 4

5 NICENE CREED We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. After sharing the Peace, please be seated. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Offering Fellowship Hall, Plants, What s It All About? OFFERING Follow the Shepherd Home (8:15 a.m.) Mindy Smith The Heavens are Telling (10:15 a.m.) Franz Joseph Haydn PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Response: Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer. Meal WELCOME TO THE LORD S TABLE 5

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

7 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 The Hand Song (8:15 a.m.) Nickel Creek Awake, My Heart, with Gladness (10:15 a.m.) Johann Cruger COMMUNION HYMN Around You, O Lord Jesus Hymn #468 You are invited to stand. BLESSING

8 Sending BENEDICTION SENDING HYMN Let All Things Now Living Hymn #881 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE Grand Chorus Alexandre Guilmant 8 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

9 WORSHIP LEADERS PASTORS ORGANIST LECTOR (Coordinator: Ron Gusé) ASSISTING MINISTER MUSICIANS ACOLYTES COMMUNION SERVERS 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 NURSERY ATTENDANTS Pastor Gary Sandberg, Pastor Russ Britton, Pastor Brigette Weier Rick Seaton Michelle Stone Kraus (8:15 a.m.) Leslie Stevenson (10:15 a.m.) Marie Friedemann (8:15 a.m.) Vicky Daub (10:15 a.m.) Bethany Bluegrass Ensemble: Dave Craven, Neil Hanson, Koren Holden, Scott Nixon, Julie Schwabauer, Anne Warren (8:15 a.m.) Chancel Choir, Westin Sorrel, Guest Conductor (10:15 a.m.) Luke Blair (8:15 a.m.) Lucy Gray, Juliet Michalec (10:15 a.m.) Jeanette Arps Manos, Sylvia Boedeker, Dan Menter, Pam Rios-Menter, Debbie Scholbe, Bev Van Kirk, Berta Waldmeier (8:15 a.m.) Gretchen Hack, Morris Hack, Jessica March (10:15 a.m.) Michelle Stone Kraus Steve Esterline, Bill Herrmann, Dave Kirchner, Gary Miller, Scott Scholbe, David Scott, Bud Setzer, Richard Will (8:15 a.m.) David Admire, Andy Gift, Ben King, Lowell Palmquist, Julane Powell, Judy Sturm(10:15 a.m.) Sawyer Benson, Richard Romig Twila Helland, Karol Setzer (8:15 a.m.) Gail Hipke, Jean Lindsey (10:15 a.m.) Kathy Shearer, Michele Sum 9

10 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 welcome sheet in your bulletin, and place it in the offering plate. 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 - Schedule a home visit with a pastor to discuss how Bethany s ministries might connect with your faith journey. Contact Nancy at nancy@bethany-denver.org for more information about membership. 10 EDUCATION AT BETHANY: 9:25-10:05 A.M. Adult Faith Formation: Today s Text (Library) Sunday School: Grades 1-5 (youth wing rooms) Sunday School: Pre-K & K (rm. 104) Youth Forum: Faith Stories (Soul Schopp) Confirmation: Sky Ranch (rm. 412) 11:15-11:45 A.M. Youth Choir: Celebration (rm. 314) 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Youth Group: Sky Ranch (rm. 412) TODAY AT BETHANY Please excuse our dust! We have started our Fellowship Hall remodel project. The kitchen and bathrooms will be closed throughout the remodel. We will not be serving coffee on Sunday mornings during this time, but there will be donuts in the Great Hall Lobby. Sorry for the inconvenience. Newer to Bethany? Wondering what Christianity, Lutheranism, Bethany and a life of faith are all about? Please come to our three week course for new worshipers, What s it all about? from 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. in room 210 starting today! We will explore Christianity and Lutheranism, this Sunday. On April 22, we will go deeper into the ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church and on April 29, we will engage how we live our faith 24/7. Come to all three or choose those most meaningful to you. See you there! Geraniums! Tomatoes! Basil! Pre-sale today! Bethany MOPS will be selling patio pots and hanging plants, as well as a small assortment of vegetables and herbs this spring. Plants will be ready for pick up on Mother s Day. Visit us in the Narthex to purchase plants today. Thanks in advance for your support of our ministry! Youth Forum Resumes Today! We will have Youth Forum for all confirmed students and High school students in Soul Schopp from 9:25-10:05 a.m. both this Sunday and next Sunday, April 22. Please join Jeff and some other caring adults as we continue to listen to Faith Stories. The Altar Guild is seeking a coordinator to manage scheduling. This person does not necessarily have to a member of the guild, and is responsible for dividing the duties and responsibilities of preparing the altar for worship services amongst the team. Please contact Pastor Gary at gary@bethany-denver.org if you are interested in serving Bethany in this capacity. Be The Blessing Early Sign-Ups Now Available Online: The big event is the weekend of June 2-3. Reserve a spot at Sign up in person in the Great Hall on Sunday, April 29. Also, Site Leaders and Assistant Site Leaders are still needed. Contact Al at alyoungdahl@msn.com for more information or to get even more involved! Altar Flowers: Flower donations cost $50. Sign up to donate flowers at the Welcome Center. THIS WEEK The Next Rejoicing Spirits Worship and Dinner is April 29 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Please see the sign up table in the Narthex to volunteer or RSVP for the event. Our next planning meeting is Monday, April 16 at noon in room 210. Thank you for your support of

11 this important ministry! The Centering Prayer groups are hosting a gathering on Saturday, April 21. Everyone is invited! We will gather in the Chapel from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to pray, worship, learn, grow and fellowship together. Come join us; let us become more centered together! Please RSVP by to Cyndi at cyndikayec@hotmail.com. NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 22 I AM: Christ the Shepherd Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 We re Underway But You Can Still Make Your Mark! On the morning of Sunday, April 22 you will have a chance to make your mark on the new Fellowship Hall space at our Sharpie Event. Everyone is invited to help cover the bare Fellowship Hall walls with scriptures and prayers! We also hope that everyone will make a commitment to the Renewal for Growth campaign as we complete the Fellowship Hall and continue to upgrade our campus. Commitment Forms are available at the Renewal for Growth display table in the hallway, and will be available on April 22. We hope you will all participate, in giving and in putting your mark on the room. ELCA Youth Gathering Meeting: All those already signed up to go to Houston will meet in the Soul Schopp on Sunday, April 22 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. We have lots of new info, and we need all 8 of you there please! Parents optional! THANK YOU, BETHANY! Easter Flowers: Thank you to the volunteers that helped arrange flowers for our Easter worship! We had a great time and it looked beautiful! Thank you: Jack Lindsey, Curt Boell, Sharon Boell, Sheri Botthoff, Jean Lindsey, Dave Malucky, Jill Monsen, Michelle Stone Kraus, and Kathy Shearer. The Chancel Choir would like to extend their gratitude for the congregation s participation in last Sunday s Easter Oratorio by Bach. Performing Bach is always special, but doing it in a liturgical context is especially meaningful. We would also like to thank those who donated to the Dr. Ross Cone, Scott Stauffer, and Art Junge Music Memorials, as funding from these special gifts allowed us to include the many talented musicians who made this piece possible. God s workour many, many hands. Thanks to everyone that supported the Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast for Blast Off For Books, to help with illiteracy in Houston, Texas. It was a complete success! We will order the books that will be delivered to a sister congregation in Houston, who will disperse the books where they are needed on our behalf. Thank you for your generosity! GENEROSITY UPDATE Bethany Fund: Expected Actual March, 2018 $ 147,978 $ 135,951 Fiscal YTD $1,439,443 $1,426,198 April 1, 2018 $ 55,332 April 8, 2018 $ 25,950 LOOKING AHEAD: Dining Out for Life: Dine out. Do good! Dine at one of 230+ Denver/Boulder area restaurants for breakfast, lunch, happy hour or dinner on Thursday, April % of your bill will be donated to Project Angel Heart who provides nutritional meals to people too sick to care for themselves. For a list of participating restaurants, visit Congregational Meeting: The semi-annual meeting of Bethany Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, May 6 at 11:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary. All voting members of Bethany are encouraged to attend. The council is working to have materials available at least one week prior to the meeting. World Hunger donations of $18,138 surpassed $15k goal! The Renewal for Growth Fund balance is currently at $644,006. 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 Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO