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 PAUL S LETTER TO EPHESUS: Put Away Evil, Live in Love PENTECOST 12 8:15 & 10:15 A.M. AUGUST 12, 2018 Gathering PRELUDE Sonata in E Major Domenico Scarlatti 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, 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. (Silence for reflection and self-examination.) 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. Please face the processional cross. GATHERING HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Hymn #834 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 HYMN OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY Gracious God, your blessed Son came down from heaven to be the true bread that gives life to the world. Give us this bread always, that he may live in us and we in him, and that, strengthened by this food, we may live as his body in the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Please be seated. Word LESSON Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Holy Bible pg. 207 (NT) Christians are called to be imitators of God. This does not mean Christians are perfect. Rather, the Spirit is at work in our lives so that our actions and attitudes genuinely reflect the love and forgiveness we have received through Christ and his death. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (sung twice) 2

3 The Holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL John 6:35, Holy Bible pg. 101 (NT) After feeding more than five thousand people in the wilderness, Jesus teaches them regarding the true significance of this remarkable sign. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts Hymn #658 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 Website, Food Breakdown, Diaper Drive, Welcome Rachel! OFFERING Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning arr. Gary Davis OFFERTORY PRAYER 3

4 Meal WELCOME TO THE LORD S TABLE 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 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.

5 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 I Am the Light of the World arr. Gary Davis COMMUNION HYMN O Bread of Life from Heaven Hymn #480 You are invited to stand. BLESSING Sending PRAYERS OF SENDING BENEDICTION SENDING HYMN Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises Hymn #535 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE God Is My Strong Salvation Gordon Young 5

6 PASTORS ORGANIST LECTOR (Coordinator: Ron Gusé) MUSICIANS COMMUNION SERVERS SACRISTAN (Coordinator: Dave Malucky) WORSHIP LEADERS Pastor Gary Sandberg, Pastor Brigette Weier Rick Seaton Mel Stolzenburg (8:15 a.m.) Ron Gusé (10:15 a.m.) Scott Nixon Jeanette Arps Manos, Dianne Hermann, Debbie Scholbe, Mel Stolzenburg, Berta Waldmeier (8:15 a.m.) Anada Gusé, Ron Gusé (10:15 a.m.) 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 David Admire, Steve Esterline, Gary Miller, Scott Scholbe, David Scott, Bud Setzer, Craig Weber, Richard Will, Dianne Williams (8:15 a.m.) David Admire, John Beck, Mary Beck, Ben King, Julane Powell, Judy Sturm (10:15 a.m.) Erik Boss, Trevor McLean Joyce Beabout, Karol Setzer (8:15 a.m.) Jean Lindsey, Gail Mullin (10:15 a.m.) Kathy Shearer, Michele Sum 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

7 Worship Times: Sundays, 8:15 & 10:15 a.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. TODAY AT BETHANY The Faith, Sexism, and Justice course today will host Rev. Judith VanOsdol, the newly named Program Executive Director for Gender Justice and Women s Empowerment with the Lutheran World Federation in Geneva, Switzerland. She will speak on gender justice as a human rights challenge, and how we speak theologically regarding human rights challenges in our present age. Meet in the Chapel at 9:20 a.m. for this wonderful and rare opportunity to hear from someone from LWF right here at Bethany. Registrations for Confirmation, Sunday School, and Children's/Youth Music Programs are now open! Register online at Please visit Bethany's Welcome Center on Sunday after services for more information about Bethany's offerings, or to pick up/submit paper registration forms. For questions about Confirmation contact Jeff (JeffK@bethany-denver.org), for Sunday School contact Gayle (gayle@bethany-denver.org) and for Children's/Youth music programs contact Juli (juli@bethany-denver.org). Bethany s Service & Welcome Ministry Team will be gathering in Room 208 today from 9:20-10:00 a.m. to discuss how Bethany s service efforts can best meet the needs of both our Bethany community, and the local and global communities we serve. We invite all to come share their ideas! Contact Al at alyoungdahl@msn.com for more information. Theater & Theology: Today is the last day to purchase your tickets for Vietgone on Tuesday, September 4. The next play on the schedule is Oklahoma on Tuesday, September 18, and the deadline to purchase tickets is August 26. Pay $35 each for your tickets at the Welcome Center. Sanctuary Flowers: Flowers today were given by Bob & Judi Newman in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, by Don & Lil Filegar in celebration of their 53rd wedding anniversary, and by Roy and Nancy Wittebort in honor of their 62nd wedding anniversary. Sign up to donate flowers at the Welcome Center. THIS WEEK New Bethany Website Launch: Bethany will be launching its new website tomorrow, August 13 between 10:00 a.m. and noon. The switch should not take long, but we ask for your patience during those hours in case of any unforeseen issues. We are looking forward to the change and hope you will take a moment this week to check out the new site. Tee off For Hope: Are you passionate about helping those in need in our community? Do you love to play golf? Join us for Lutheran Family Services 25th Annual Tee Off for Hope on August 16 at the Hiwan Golf Club in Evergreen, CO! For more info go to Rejoicing Spirits Resource Training is for those looking to learn more about partnering with people who are cognitive and developmentally differently abled. The training will be Saturday, August 18 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. in room 210 with Mim from the Star Institute. Mim will offer tips and tools to equip us at Bethany to make our partnership and ministry stronger. A light breakfast will be provided and this training is free! Contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org for more info and to RSVP. Women of Bethany will meet on Thursday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m. the home of Pastor Brigette Weier. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. RSVP to 7

8 by August 15 for directions. GET INVOLVED Confirmation Small Group Leaders: We are prayerfully asking you to think about being a small group leader for this year s Confirmation program. We would like to have at least two adult leaders and one high school helper for each small group. If you are interested, please contact Jeff at jeffk@bethanydenver.org. THANK YOU, BETHANY! Many thanks Bethany members for your support of Bethany Patchers. We have currently completed 88 quilts this year with hopes of surpassing last year s goal of 120. Please remember us if you have fabric or thread that you no longer need. NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 19: PENTECOST 13 PAUL S LETTER TO EPHESUS: Filled with the Spirit, Sing Thanks to God Proverbs 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 Food Breakdown: The Men of Bethany will be holding a Food Breakdown for Metro Caring on Sunday, August 19 in the Great Hall. We have a donation of $800 and we received a matching gift from the Benevolence Ministry Team of $750. Help us meet our goal of raising $2,000 for rice, beans, and canned chicken. If you are able to donate please make a check out to Bethany Lutheran Memo Food Breakdown. Please plan on giving us a hand that day between services. Thank you! Diaper Drive for Inner City Health Center: Please donate all sizes of diapers by bringing them to church on August 19 and 26. The center especially needs smaller sizes of diapers for their littlest patients (sizes newborn, 1 & 2). Please contact Carrie at or carrieoss@gmail.com with any questions or to arrange alternate donation arrangements. Thank you for your generous support. LOOKING AHEAD Bethany Cleanup Day: Join us on Friday, August 24 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. to help keep Bethany looking beautiful. We will have a group of students from CCU available to help, but could use all of the hands we can get. Contact Laura at laura@bethany-denver.org with any questions. Safe Haven Training for all SS, Confirmation and Youth Caring Adults will be on Sunday, August 26 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. You will also receive your teaching materials. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP to Gayle at gayle@bethany-denver.org Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends is a 10- week seminar for those experiencing a divorce or breakup. We meet weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch beginning Thursday, September 6. Contact Beth at bethdwalker@gmail.com or for more information or to register. (Childcare is provided.) Centering Prayer Gathering: Both Centering Prayer groups are hosting a gathering on Saturday, September 15. We will gather in the Chapel at 9:30 a.m. to pray, worship, learn, grow, and fellowship together until 12:30 p.m. Come join us, let us become more centered together! Please RSVP by at cyndikayec@hotmail.com. Bethany Goes To Camp! Bethany Lutheran Church Retreat will be Sept 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 Gayle for more info at gayle@bethany-denver.org. See you there! GENEROSITY UPDATE Bethany Fund: Expected Actual July, 2018 $ 123,678 $ 128,546 August 5, 2018 $ 36,799 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.