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 HOLD ON: The Sudden Coming of the Son of Man ADVENT 1 8:15 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. December 3, 2017 BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH Isaiah 61:10a I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God. Gathering PRELUDE Three Advent Hymns Michael Burkhardt I. Comfort, Comfort, Now My People II. Once He Came in Blessing III. Lo, How a Rose is Growing Please use the prelude as a quiet time to prepare yourself for worship. WELCOME You are invited to stand. 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. Please face the processional cross. GATHERING HYMN The King Shall Come Hymn #260 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 HYMN OF PRAISE Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (vs. 3) Hymn #270 ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Savior of the nations, come. Make your home here in us. Feed us with your love, That our faith will shine ever new and our lives will reveal your light. PRAYER OF THE DAY Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection awaken us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and keep us blameless until the coming of your new day, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. GENEROSITY CONVERSATION LESSON Isaiah 64:1-9 Since Israel s kings proved to be bad shepherds, Ezekiel declares that the Lord will assume the role of shepherd in Israel. The Lord will also set over them a shepherdmessiah, my servant David, who will feed and care for the people. Word LESSON Isaiah 64:1-9 Holy Bible pg (OT) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. You are invited to stand. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION GOSPEL Mark 13:24-37 Jesus encourages his followers to look forward to the day when he returns in power and glory to end all suffering. The Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Mark 13:24-37 Holy Bible pg (NT) The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. 3

4 SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY My Lord, What a Morning Hymn #438 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. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Offering Alternative Giving, Drop-N-Shop, Pancake Breakfast OFFERING Every Valley (8:15 a.m.) John Ness Beck Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming (10:15 a.m.) Hugo Distler PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Response: Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer. WELCOME TO THE LORD S TABLE Meal 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 is 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 Patiently Have I Waited for the Lord Camille Saint-Saens COMMUNION HYMN Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming Hymn #272 You are invited to stand. 6

7 BLESSING Sending BENEDICTION SENDING HYMN He Came Down Hymn #253 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE The King Shall Come Michael Burkhardt 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

8 WORSHIP LEADERS PASTORS ORGANIST ASSISTING MINISTER 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.) Pastor Gary Sandberg, Pastor Russ Britton, Pastor Brigette Weier Rick Seaton Vicky Daub Michelle Stone Kraus (8:15 a.m.) Elton Winters (10:15 a.m.) Kathryn Constanza, soprano (8:15 & 10:15 a.m.) Chancel Choir, James Kim, Director (10:15 a.m.) Jack Betts, Will Lujan (8:15 a.m.) Joshua Cho, Elizabeth Riedel (10:15 a.m.) Sylvia Boedeker, Peggy Furgason, Sandy Galyath, Diane Herrmann, Cheryl Whitecotton (8:15 a.m.) Jodi Maturo, Mia Maturo, Lori Roenfeldt (10:15 a.m.) Michelle Stone-Kraus Steve Esterline, Bill Herrmann, Dave Kirchner, Gary Miller, Scott Scholbe, David Scott, Bud Setzer, Will Richard (8:15 a.m.) David Admire, Andy Gift, Ben King, Lowell Palmquist, Judy Sturm, Julane Powell (10:15 a.m.) SOUND TECHNICIANS (Coordinators: Forrest Guittar, Laura Romig) ALTAR GUILD (Coordinator: Linda Sather) NURSERY ATTENDANTS Kelsey Baer, David Lawal Gwen Grace, Gail Hipke, Jean Lindsey, Carol Rankin, Karol Seltzer Kathy Shearer 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 - Bethany hosts New Worshiper Information Sessions quarterly and then receives new members. 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 becoming a member. TODAY S EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: 9:20-9:55 A.M. Adult Faith Formation: Today s Text (Library) Second Grade: Lord s Prayer Milestone (rm. 301) Confirmation: (rm. 412) Senior High: (rms. 415/416) Sunday School: Grades 1-5 (meet in rm. 303) Sunday School: Pre-K & K (meet in rm. 104) 11:15-11:45 A.M. NO YOUTH CHOIR TODAY! TODAY AT BETHANY Second grade parents and students, join Pastor Brigette at 9:20 a.m. in the Great Hall today and next Sunday, December 10 for the Lord s Prayer Milestone. The second graders will lead the Lord s Prayer in worship at the 10:15 a.m. worship on December 10. Contact Pastor Brigette (brigette@bethany-denver.org) for more information. Christmas Shopping for BECC: BECC is selling a wide variety of gift cards for the holiday season. Fill out the order form on the back of your bulletin, or pick one up at the BECC table and return it TODAY. You can also Orders will be available for pickup next Sunday, December 10. Bethany s Christmas Wreath Sale benefiting the Children s Music Ministry is in the Fellowship Hall today! The beautiful 20 inch wreaths cost $ You may pay by cash, credit card or check. Thank you for your support! Shoppers alert! The annual Christmas Bazaar is today in the Fellowship Hall featuring gift items from India, Kenya, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Fair Trade Coffee & Chocolate. Give the gift that gives twice since proceeds support ministries in all these countries! Christmas Caroling! Come One, Come ALL! Today is the last day to RSVP for Christmas Caroling! Join us as we go to Bethany members houses on Saturday, December 9. We will meet at the South Lobby entrance at 4:30pm. RSVP TODAY to Tara at t.sawinski@comcast.net or Angel Tree for Lutheran Family Services: Stop by the tree at the Welcome Center TODAY and pick up a shopping list to provide gifts to all of their clients in their Adoption and Pregnancy Counseling, Foster Care, Older Adult and Caregiver, and Refugee programs. Unwrapped gifts should be returned to church by Sunday, December 10. Contact Sarah at sarah@bethany-denver.org with any questions. 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. You can then give the ornament to your loved ones. 9

10 10 Give the Gift that Gives Twice: The Global Mission Ministry Team is selling fair trade coffee, tea, and chocolate in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds help small farmer growers in Latin America, Africa and Asia through Lutheran World Relief, Equal Exchange and Divine Chocolate. Reverse Advent Calendar Food Drive: Start a Christmas tradition with a wonderful act of kindness! Instead of getting a gift or chocolate every day in Advent, put a non-perishable food item in a box each day. Bring your full box to Bethany and we will get it to Metro Caring. Pick up a list in the Fellowship Hall or at the Welcome Center. Give to those who are hungry by gathering much-needed food items during Advent! Join St. Olaf alums today at 2:00 p.m. in room 415/416 to watch the live stream of St. Olaf College Christmas Fest. Come early to make and eat some lefse! THIS WEEK Colorado Gives Day: This annual statewide movement celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. When: 24 hours starting at midnight on Tuesday, December 5. How: Donate online, at ColoradoGives.org on December 5. Or schedule your donation in advance to help local non-profits, including many of Bethany s Be The Blessing partners. Holy Hammers and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver are looking for Bethany construction volunteers to build homes at the Sheridan Square site on December 9. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old; no prior experience is required. If interested, please contact Kevin at kmdmpsy@aol.com or A Drop-n-Shop Fundraiser for the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering trip will be held this Saturday, December 9, both from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Drop your kids off at the BECC west doors. Our high school youth & adults will supervise, play games and do crafts with them while you prepare for Christmas, buy presents, or just have time to yourself. Please pre-register by contacting Jeff at jeff@bethanydenver.org. Children 2 years and up are welcome! NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Hold On: John appears from the wilderness Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 Pancake Breakfast for Urban Servant Corps: USC is an ELCA-affiliated, year-long, full-time volunteer program that allows for personal growth and professional development for those dedicated to social justice, a simpler way of life, faith exploration, and accompanying those who are most in need. Join us for pancakes next Sunday morning, December 10 in the Fellowship Hall, and hear more about this ministry of the Rocky Mountain Synod at 9:20 a.m. in room 209. LOOKING AHEAD Men of Bethany: Sign up now for our annual holiday dinner on Thursday, December 14 from 6:00-9:00 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 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! Metro Caring Food Breakdown #4: On December 17 in the Fellowship Hall between services, the congregation is invited to breakdown into quart sized bags rice and beans with sponsor donated funds from the Stephen Ministry and the Benevolence Committee. Please drop in see how much Bethany cares for those in need. If you would like to donate to purchase rice and beans please make your check out to Bethany Lutheran Church, and your memo Food Breakdown. Do you have an eye for Poinsettia arranging? Come help decorate the Sanctuary for our early Christmas Eve Service on Wednesday, December 20. We will meet at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, but come when you can! Services start at 7:00 pm. We will also be arranging poinsettias in the Sanctuary, Great Hall, and Chapel on Saturday, December 23 at 10:00 a.m. Questions? Contact Laura Romig at laura@bethanydenver.org. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Bethany s Nursery is hiring Sunday morning childcare attendants age 16 and up. Please contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org for more information or to apply. Flowers Donations: Beginning January 1, flowers will cost $50. Sign up to donate flowers in 2018 at the Welcome Center.

11 Pause for Advent: This Advent season, Bethany s Health and Wellness team is challenging Bethany s community to support the Offline October movement with their own Pause for Advent campaign. Join the team by pausing your social media use for Advent 2017 (December 3 December 24). Questions? Contact Vicky at lvdaub2@gmail.com, or talk with her at church! Join Pastor Russ at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park for a February 23-25, 2018 Lenten Retreat, where we will take a survey of the four Gospels, particularly noting their distinctions using "The Four Witnesses" by Robin Griffith-Jones as our basis. You would not have to read the book to participate in the event. Deposit and registration are due December 15. Visit the Welcome Center for more information. Help wanted Hospitality: We need a small team of people to help be a hospitality point of contact for the church during the evenings. This is a paid position. Contact Laura Romig at laura@bethany-denver.org or for more information. Help wanted Volunteer Receptionist: We are accepting applications for persons to volunteer as a receptionist in the main office 1-2 days per week. Hours are flexible. You will greet those who enter the office, answer phones, and potentially do light office work. During less busy times you can read, check , or use your phone. Applications are available in the office or at the Welcome Center. GENEROSITY UPDATE Bethany Fund: Expected Actual November $169,516 $119,188 Fiscal TD $684,037 $653,285 Renewal For Growth: As of November 28, we have received 202 commitments for a total of $1,459,470 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

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