Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. August 6, :30 am & 10:00 am

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1 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 6, :30 am & 10:00 am Bible Verse of the Month: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Psalm 67:3 (NRSV) Gathering Prelude Adagio from Symphony IV Charles-Marie Widor Praeambulum Please use the prelude as a quiet time to prepare yourself for worship. Welcome You are invited to stand. Heinrich Scheidemann Confession and Forgiveness Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, full of compassion and mercy, abounding in steadfast love. Amen. Trusting God s promise of forgiveness, let us confess our sin against God and one another. Eternal God our creator, in you we live and move and have our being. Look upon us, your children, the work of your hands. Forgive us all our offenses, and cleanse us from proud thoughts and empty desires. By your grace draw us near to you, our refuge and our strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. God s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us. In the mercy of almighty God, Christ died for us while we still were sinners; and for his sake, God + forgives you all your sins. Amen. You are invited to stand and face the processional cross. Gathering Hymn Oh, Worship the King Hymn #842 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.

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3 Prayer of the Day Glorious God, your generosity waters the world with goodness, and you cover creation with abundance. Awaken in us a hunger for the food that satisfies both body and spirit, and with this food fill all the starving world; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. FIRST LESSON Isaiah 55:1-5 God invites Israel to a great feast at which both food and drink are free. God also promises to make an everlasting covenant with all the people, with promises that previously had been limited to the line of kings. As David was a witness to the nations, these nations shall now acknowledge the ways in which God has glorified Israel. Please be seated. Word First Lesson Isaiah 55:1-5 Holy Bible pg (OT) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Second Lesson Psalm 145:8-9, Holy Bible pg. 644 (OT) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. You are invited to stand. Gospel Acclamation The Holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Matthew 14:13-21 After John the Baptist is murdered, Jesus desires a time of solitude. Still, his compassion for others will not allow him to dismiss those who need him, and he is moved to perform one of his greatest miracles. Gospel Matthew 14:13-21 Holy Bible pg. 16 (NT) The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Hymn of the Day We Come to the Hungry Feast Hymn #479 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. 3

4 Peace The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. After sharing the Peace, please be seated. Offering Ministry Opportunities Organ, Courtyard Offering Here I Am, Lord arr. Lloyd Larson You are invited to stand. Prayers Of the People Response: Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer. Welcome to the Lord s Table Meal 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. The Great Thanksgiving 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. 4 Preface It is indeed right, our duty and our joy......we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

5 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. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. THE LORD S PRAYER is the prayer that Jesus taught the disciples to pray found in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. 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. 5

6 Lamb of God Communion Music Cast Thy Bread Upon the Waters W.S. Bennett Communion Hymn O Bread of Life From Heaven Hymn #480 You are invited to stand. Blessing Benediction Sending Please face the cross as it recesses. Sending Hymn Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ Hymn #674 Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! Postlude Oh, Worship the King Robert A. Hobby Liturgical Music: Tree of Life Hymn of Praise Gospel Acclamation Sanctus Lamb of God Text and Music by Marty Haugen 2000, 2001 GIA Publications. All rights reserved. Reprinted under One License #A Liturgical Text and Worship Notes: From Sundays and Seasons.com 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS

7 WORSHIP LEADERS Pastors Organist Assisting Minister Lector (Coordinator: Ron Gusé) Musicians Acolytes Communion Assistants (Coordinators: Karen Tennien, 8:30 am Alison Betts, 10:00 am) Sacristan (Coordinator: Dave Malucky) Ushers (Coordinators: Dave Okes, 8:30 am Andy Gift, 10:00 am) 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 Vicky Daub Jean Scott (8:30 am) Elton Winters (10:00 am) Barbara Wollan, John Wollan Ella Bruff, Jenna Lukes (8:30 am) Emma Ackerman, Rachel Lukes (10:00 am) Jeannette Arps Manos, Martin Johnson, Rose Martinez, Mel Stolzenburg (8:30 am) Arlis Adolf, Larry Daub, Gretchen Hack, Morris Hack (10:00 am) Garth Englund III Steve Esterline, Bill Herrmann, Dave Kirchner, Gary Miller, Scott Scholbe, David Scott, Bud Setzer, Richard Will (8:30 am) David Admire, Andy Gift, Ben King, Lowell Palmquist, Judy Sturm, Julane Powell (10:00 am) Erik Boss, Trevor McLean Carol Haller, Peg Kirchner, Deborah Laurie, Jean Lindsey, Gail Mullin, Carol Rankin, Betty Ziemann Kathy Shearer, Lori Braden 7

8 Worship Schedule Sundays: 8:30 & 10:00 am ~ Wednesdays: 6:30 pm (Resuming 9/13) Also available: Watch live streaming and archived 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 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 - Bethany hosts New Worshiper Information Sessions quarterly and then receives new members. The next session is October 1 at 11:30 am in Room 209. 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. 8 TODAY AT BETHANY Whiz Kids Tutoring, a non-profit, faith-based tutoring program that matches volunteers with academically at-risk elementary students, is looking for tutors! You don t need to be teacher or reading specialist; you just need to be able to read and to love a child. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, or would like more information, please find us in the Courtyard following services today! Bethany s Global Mission Ministry Team partners with Lutheran World Relief and Equal Exchange to support Fair Trade coffee, tea and chocolate. Find us in the Courtyard today with coffees, teas and chocolates for sale. Your support helps provide sustainable and eco-friendly practices for our brothers and sisters in Central America, South America, Africa and Asia. Gift cards are available in the Cour tyar d after services both today and on August 20. Your purchase helps support our very own Bethany Early Childhood Center! You receive the dollar value of the gift card and BECC receives 5%. Thanks for your support! Adult Faith Formation See your Beacon for all the Adult opportunities coming this fall. Sign up at the table in the Courtyard. Take-A-Chance Sunday is coming up on Sept. 3. Submit your favorite hymns in the Courtyard or Narthex on any Sunday in August. THIS WEEK Worship on Wednesdays is complete for the summer and will resume on September 13. Join the Good News Team on Thursday, August 10 from 7:00-8:20 pm in room 209 and help Bethany examine the way it invites and welcomes new worshippers. You do not have to be outgoing; all types of people are needed to consider our invitation through print, advertising, and personal invites. NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 19:9-18; Psalms 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33 LOOKING AHEAD The Youth Advisory Ministry Team is kicking off! Youth, parents, and ALL caring adults are welcome August 16, 6:00-8:00 pm, for pizza, conversation, and some fun. Contact Pastor Brigette by at Brigette@bethany-denver.org for more information and to RSVP. We will celebrate the ministry of Tory Plucheck as on Sunday, August 20 after the 10 am service. Join us in the courtyard for a reception, as we share our gratitude for the gifts and life she has shared with all of us at Bethany, and send her off to new adventures. ELCA Missions Developer and Redeveloper Training will be held August at Bethany. Friday s workshops will be open to anyone interested in learning more about ministry, creativity and leadership. Contact Pastor Brigette brigette@bethany-denver.org for more information or to sign up. Confirmation Registration is now open! Confirmation is a ministry that begins at 6th grade and is one in which any youth can partake. Go to click on Faith Formation, then Confirmation for the on-line form. The first

9 Wednesday of Confirmation and the Registration Fair is Sept. 13 at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Bethany Goes To Camp! Bethany Lutheran Church Retreat will be Sept. 29- Oct. 1 at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp in the Sangre de Cristo mountains. We will hike, make crafts, play games, worship, and have a great weekend as a community. Registration is now open! Please go to the Welcome Center to pick up a brochure for registration information or contact Pastor Brigette for more info. See you there! WAYS TO CONNECT God s Word for the Week Bible Study, Room 2l0. Mondays at 9:00 am & Tuesdays at 7:00 am. Centering Prayer Thursdays in the Library: at 2:00 pm or at 6:00 pm. The afternoon group is reading The Heart of Centering Prayer by Cynthia Bourgeault. The evening group is reading Living Buddha Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh. HOW TO HELP Project Angel Heart update! Thanks to the generous people of Bethany, we have met our goal of 500 boxes of cereal for Project Angel Heart! And they are well over their goal of 4,000 boxes - at 5,754 and counting! Lost & Found Are you missing a jacket, a glove, a water bottle, car keys? We may have them! Check out the Lost & Found coat rack and bins in the Fellowship Hall. Items left after September 15 will be donated. Flowers Today ar e given by Linda & Emmett Osminer in celebration of their 55th wedding anniversary. Sign up for flowers at the Welcome Center. $35 donation. Sunday School, Confirmation, and Youth Small Groups are ramping up in September, and our children and youth need you! All curriculum and training will be provided. Contact Gayle at gayle@bethanydenver.org or Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethanydenver.org to find out how to partner in this ministry. Habitat for Humanity/Holy Hammers build dates at Sheridan Square in Sheridan are coming up! Sign up in the Fellowship Hall to work 8/18 and 8/19. For questions contact Kevin at or kmdmpsy@aol.com. Food Collection Summertime is here and the living is easy - unless you don t have enough food to feed your family. Please help Metro Caring get food to people in need. We have grocery carts at each entrance on Sundays. Top needed items: canned fruit with low sugar, oatmeal or low sugar/high fiber cereals, canned tuna, peanut butter and boxed shelfstable milk. Thank you! Life and Safety Extension Cords Needed! If you are interested in plugging in and lighting up the lives of those you will meet and greet on a Bethany Sunday morning, then we have an outlet for you. Bethany s Life Safety Committee volunteers meet and greet members and visitors on Sunday mornings and would like to expand their numbers. If you would like to plug in to this opportunity, please contact David Furgason at or Janet Mortinsen at Bethany Lutheran's MOPS group is seeking two experienced caregivers to work in the nursery during the upcoming year. We need caregivers for babies 6 months - 2 years during the morning hours on the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of each month. Please contact Stefanie at Stefanie.Unertl@gmail.com or Thank you! Huge Vintage Craft Sale, August 11-12, Atonement Lutheran Church - A large personal collection of craft supplies and remnants from a craft store from the 1960 s, 70 s, 80 s, and newer will be for sale. All proceeds from the sale will be given to Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp. Doors open on Friday, August 11 at noon (until 8:00 pm) and continues on Saturday, August 12 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Atonement Lutheran Church, 6281 West Yale Ave., Lakewood. Lots of help is needed. If you can help Thursday, Friday or Saturday, contact Pastor Paul Judson at pastor@lcmcsu.org. BETHANY IS HIRING! Bethany Lutheran Church is seeking a full-time Faith Formation Director of Youth (grades 6-12) and a part-time Faith Formation Intern. If you would like a job description or more information, please contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org. UPDATES & INFORMATION Bethany Fund Update Thank you for helping us meet our commitment for this fiscal year ! Our year-end totals will be available in a few weeks. 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. 9

10 Renewal for Growth Organ Refurbishment The organ project is underway! Workers from Morel & Associates, Denver s leading organ service company, are busy removing pipes for cleaning and renovation. Over the next 4 to 6 weeks, every one of the organ s 3,300 pipes will be individually taken out and returned to perfect working order. In addition, the entire organ loft will be cleaned, some new electronic components will be installed, and improvements will be made to the organ s swell shades (these are the doors you may have noticed opening and closing while the organ plays). For the next 4 to 6 weeks, the organ will be out of commission, so we will be using the organ from the chapel. In September, we will be receiving our new organ console. (The organ is all the pipes and equipment you see up above the choir loft, while the console is the thing with the keyboards and pedals that the organist plays on.) The cabinet for our new console has been manufactured in Europe, and is on its way to the Rodgers organ company in Oregon, where it will be fitted with keyboards, drawknobs, and electronic components. It should be arriving in late September, when it will be installed and configured, and the old console will be removed. The new console, in addition to controlling all of our existing pipes, has the capability to add many new and exciting sounds, some of which you would never expect to hear from a pipe organ! 10

11 Sunday Morning Experience September 10, 2017 May 20, 2018 The Sunday Morning Experience for the upcoming school year will allow for intentional time for worship, education and fellowship for all. Anticipate worship experiences at 8:15 and 10:15 am with an intentional flow of education and fellowship in between. Begin your Sunday morning experience with worship, or enter the day with education and fellowship, and then move into worship. The worship times will shift slightly to allow for a holistic experience for individuals and entire family units. Several opportunities for inter-generational teaching and learning will be offered throughout the year. Your pastors, along with lay leaders, will be offering education classes on Sunday mornings. More details will come with the August/September Beacon and in the worship bulletins throughout the summer. 11

12 RENEWAL FOR GROWTH UPDATEWE RE OVER HALFWAY THERE! Here s a brief update on the Renewal for Growth Campaign: Phase 1 of the campaign resulted in our beautiful chapel Phase 2 consists of several projects needed to upgrade our facility, including: Replacement of the organ console Cleaning of the organ pipes Upgrade and refurbish the fellowship hall Refurbishment of the sanctuary Critical maintenance needs The church council set a goal of raising $1.6 million to complete these projects and we re over halfway to that goal, thanks to commitments from 53 giving units within the congregation. From these commitments, we ve received $330,000 in cash, allowing us to already begin work on several of the projects: West parking lot drainage project - complete New organ console ordered and to be installed - September Organ pipes cleaned - September Architect hired for design of refurbished Fellowship Hall - July We will reach our goal, but we need your help to do so! Commitments can be made over a four-year period. Beginning, Sunday, September 17, you ll have an opportunity to make a commitment. Over the summer, you ll receive more information about the campaign and we ask that you prayerfully consider your participation. Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO