BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Meaningfully; Witness Intentionally; Grow Spiritually; Serve Purposefully; Care Resolutely; Fellowship Authentically

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1 BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Meaningfully; Witness Intentionally; Grow Spiritually; Serve Purposefully; Care Resolutely; Fellowship Authentically REFORMATION SUNDAY 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. In each service of Holy Communion, the Holy Spirit gathers people around the means of grace the Word of God and the sacraments. The heart of worship is what God does and what God gives. In the presence of all of us together, in baptism, in the word sung and preached and prayed, in the gift of the body and blood of Christ in holy communion, we participate in God s mission in the world. God s Word is like rain and snow falling onto the earth by God s grace to bring life to the parched lands in our Rocky Mountain West; we are called to become the tributaries of Life, making Christ known in our neighborhoods, in our relationships, in our schools, and in our places of work. We are called to a vocation of love and service wherever we are, joining our Many Voices into One Song. Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, Colorado We are baptized into Christ. And we are Lutheran. As we observe the 498th anniversary of the Reformation, we champion that the Church is always being reformed. Martin Luther never wanted to start a denomination with his namesake. He would, in fact, be shocked, or embarrassed, or both, that a church would bear his name. So this is not Lutheran Pride day. (Continued on page 2) Prelude Gathering Toccata on A Mighty Fortress Rick Seaton Silence is kept. Thanksgiving for Baptism The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, as the presiding minister begins. In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God s mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism. Silence is kept for reflection. We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family. Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons, making us heirs of your promise and servants of all. We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. Shower us with your Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace and love. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. Gathering Hymn A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (vs. 1 & 4) Hymn #504 Greeting Anthem Jubilation Fanfare Sandra Eithun

2 (Continued from page 1) Instead, we recommit ourselves to our partnership with all in the Body of Christ. We give thanks that the church continues to be reformed. And we give thanks for the unity that calls us into relationships with other brothers and sisters in Christ. We share in full communion with the United Methodist Church, Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church-USA, United Church of Christ, Reformed Church in America, and the Moravian Church. Together, we share in combined ministries. Our rostered leaders may serve interchangeably. As people of God we are called to join in the song with all of God s people for the sake sharing God s love and grace in the world. The song is richer when we sing it together! Kyrie Thanksgiving Eve Worship Join us on Wednesday, November 25 at 7:00 p.m. when Bethany s music groups will be joining us in worship as we thank God for our many blessings. Thanksgiving Dinner Bethany will be helping to cook and serve Thanksgiving Day dinner at Urban Peak shelter for homeless teens. To volunteer food, time or gift bag items, contact Colleen Johnson at Rainbow Trail Summer Camp Registration opens November 1. Pick up a summer brochure in the Narthex or the church office or call Rainbow Trail at Visit for more details and to register. HOW TO HELP Altar Flowers Flowers today are given by Carol Haller in memory of her husband, Bryan Shaha. Sign up for altar flowers at the Welcome Center. $35.00 donation. Chancel Choir Has Empty Seats! For information on joining Bethany s Chancel Choir, please contact James Kim, Director, at or james@bethany-denver.org. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Handbells at Bethany Are you looking for a way to become involved musically at Bethany but maybe not singing? For the adult Carillons contact Jeff Harms, jeff@bethanydenver.org or High school and younger, contact Alex Rodasti at alexandrarodasti@gmail.com or Bethany Fund Update Received October 18 $ 24,180 October MTD $ 99,559 Fiscal YTD $429,323 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. Lead Pastor Call Committee Update The LPCC has received the names and information (RLP: Rostered Leader Profile) for several candidates for Lead Pastor. The Committee currently has completed online interviews with those candidates. Face-to-face interviews with the Committee will follow for any candidates maintaining eligibility after the initial conversations. Each week members of the Call Committee are available in the Narthex between services to answer questions and provide additional information about the call process. There is also information available at

3 Daylight Saving Time Ends Don t forget to turn your clocks back one hour next Saturday night, October 31! Confirmation Mentors Needed Are you a caring adult that can be present with our youth? Do you have a sense of humor, compassion, empathy, and a listening ear? Then I have the opportunity for you! Come be a part of our Confirmation Mentoring Program. We are looking for adults to partner one-on-one with our students as we discuss how Christ shines through the music we listen to today. We ask you to commit to meeting every Sunday, November 1st- December 13th (no mentoring on November 29th), from 10:00-11:15 a.m. Please contact Tory Plucheck if you are interested (tory@bethany-denver.org, ). LOOKING AHEAD MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES, continued... Adult Education on Wednesdays: - Oct 28: King David - Nov/Dec: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent & Lead. Annual Meeting of Bethany and Bethany Foundation Sunday, November 8 in the Great Hall following the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Light refreshments will be served. There are two agenda items for congregation consideration and vote - (1) Election of members to Executive Council, Ministry Council, BECC Board, Foundation Board, Nominating Committee and Synod Representatives and (2) Revisions to Bethany's constitution and bylaws for full compliance with the Model Constitution for Congregations of the ELCA (2015) and the recommendations of the Transition Team Letter to the Congregation. The revised constitution is available at the Bethany website at the Welcome Center and in the church office. Facing the Mourning, an interactive grief support group, will be offered Sundays November 8, 15 & 22 and December 6 from 10-11:00 a.m. in the Conference Room in the main church office (Room 224). The group facilitator will be Janet Mortinsen, Director of Health and Wellness. If you have questions or to RSVP, please contact Janet at or janet@bethany-denver.org. Pancake Breakfast Sunday, November 8, 7:30 a.m. - noon in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds help support Urban Servant Corps. Come hungry! Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner and Concert On Saturday, November 14, Operation One Nation will host its annual dinner and concert with proceeds going to support military members and their families. Romano s Italian Restaurant will cater the dinner in Fellowship Hall from 5:30-6:45 p.m. The concert, with Colorado s own Sons and Brothers will follow in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. There will be a freewill offering gathered at the event. Please RSVP for dinner by November 7 to Janet Mortinsen at janet@bethany-denver.org or Patchers Quilt Sale Fall is upon us and it's time to think about staying warm and cozy on these cool nights. Bethany Patchers can help! Our annual quilt sale will be on Sunday, November 15 from 8:00 a.m. until noon. This is a chance to pick up that gift for a friend or family member or add a new quilt to your home while supporting Lutheran World Relief's Quilt Mission. We also will be accepting any fabric (mostly cotton or cotton blends) or sewing supplies. Thank you Bethany congregation for your support. Faith Milestone, 2nd Grade Bibles Bethany has a longstanding tradition of giving a Bible to each 2nd grade Sunday School student. We will mark this Faith Milestone at the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, November 15. This special service is followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. It is essential for families to sign up in advance to reserve their Bible. Registration deadline is November 8. You will receive the registration form at home or pick one up at the Welcome Center. If you are above 2nd grade, but missed this Faith Milestone, or have any other questions, contact Janice Lyon at or janice@bethany-denver.org. Visit Germany in June, 2016! See all the Luther sites BE- FORE the crowds at the 500th year anniversary! Because of the great Euro to US dollar rates, this trip has been reduced in price by $300. We can only take the first 40 people who sign up and pay the $250 deposit. Come to an information session on Sunday, November 15 at 11:15 a.m. in the Great Hall, Room 301. We ll have pictures, information, answers to questions and German food! Please RSVP to Sarah at or sarah@bethany-denver.org for food planning. Auf wiedersehen! MOPS Annual Bake Sale November 22 You can cross baking off your holiday to-do list by purchasing homemade pies, breads, cookies and candy made with love by a Bethany MOPS member. Proceeds help provide excellent childcare during meetings, give financial assistance to moms and secure excellent speakers. Thanks for supporting MOPS! Our worship has four principal parts that have been the framework of worship beginning with the earliest days of the Church. The first part is called the GATHERING. We come together from the homes and places of our daily lives to gather together in community. In the time of GATHERING we sing and pray and settle in for our time together. After the GATHERING is a time for hearing the WORD. When you think of the Word of God, you may first think of the Bible. But for Lutherans, the Word of God is first Jesus Christ Word made flesh. As the Word is read, it dwells in our hearts, and is embodied, in us lives within us. Hymn of Praise Prayer of the Day Eternal light, shine in our hearts. Eternal wisdom, scatter the darkness of our ignorance. Eternal compassion, have mercy on us. Turn us to seek your face, and enable us to reflect your goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 10 3

4 On 51 Sundays of the year, we read our collection of lessons from a series of readings called the Revised Common Lectionary, joining us together with a broad number of our Christian brothers and sisters. The same readings in a three-year cycle are proclaimed throughout the world, in many languages and lands and places. It is ironic, then, that today Reformation Sunday is the one day when we Lutherans are out of sync with the rest of the church. Everyone else is reading about the healing of the blind man, Bartimaeus, from the book of Mark today. Lutherans have our own texts for Reformation Sunday. Perhaps you ve been surprised when you attended a worship service, and a different creed was said. A creed is a statement of belief written by a group people at a particular time addressing a particular concern, offering a concise statement to encourage unity in a time of division. Children s Message Word First Lesson Jeremiah 31:31-34 Holy Bible pg (OT) Response after Lesson: Thanks be to God Second Lesson Romans 3:19-28 Holy Bible pg (NT) Response after Lesson: Thanks be to God The assembly stands. Gospel Acclamation Response before Gospel: Glory to you, O Lord. Gospel John 8:31-36 Holy Bible pg. 105 (NT) Response after Gospel: Praise to you, O Christ. The Sermon Reforming Freedom Anthem God of Grace and God of Glory Paul Manz arr. Martha Lynn Thompson 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. 4 9 BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES 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 TODAY AT BETHANY We welcome any guests worshipping with us today! Please fill out a Connection Card found in the pew rack and join us for fellowship time in the courtyard between services. To find out 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 one from the welcome page of our website - Faith Formation 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. 10:00 a.m. Adult Faith Formation: Pastor Carl Hansen continues the study on the Gospel of Mark in Room 312; the book is available at the Welcome Center. Blessing of Care Packages TODAY at both worship services we will bless the care packages that will be going out to our college students and military service members. Reformation Sunday On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. This act is considered the beginning of the Reformation. You will find them posted on the windows in the Narhex this morning. Copies are also available at the Welcome Center. Pumpkin Patch Don t forget to visit the Holy Hammers Pumpkin Patch out in the courtyard TODAY, October 25th. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. 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! If you are a youth interested in helping out, please Anja Oss at oss.cctm@gmail.com. Senior High Youth! TODAY is the deadline to register for the Rocky Mountain Synod Senior High Youth Gathering taking place November at the Denver West Marriott! Please return a completed registration form and $200 payment to Janice Lyon or Jason Davis today. Registrations can be found in the Narthex or online at bethany-denver.org. Have questions on the Call process? Visit the Call Committee at the information table in the Narthex between services this morning. (See page ll of this bulletin for the latest update.) Senior High Small Groups TODAY is the deadline to sign up for Session #2 of Senior High Small Groups! Please stop by the registration table in the Narthex and sign-up! THIS WEEK AT BETHANY... God s Word for the Week Bible Study, Room 210. Mondays at 9:00 a.m. & Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m. XYZ (Xtra Years of Zip) Are you looking for a fun way to meet new friends and connect with old ones? Join us each Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall for socializing, fun and food. Come by any time after 9:30 a.m. for coffee and snacks, to play games or to visit with other folks. At 11:30 a.m. we have a brief worship service in the Chapel followed by lunch (suggested donation is $5). Our menu for October 27: pork ribs, baked beans, coleslaw, corn bread, dessert. Centering Prayer Join us on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. or Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Bethany Library. Our current book is Falling Upward by Richard Rohr. We begin with 20 minutes of silent prayer and then have our book discussion. Join us! 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. Please contact Susan Wiggans at susanpw4@gmail.com if you have any questions. Women s Study Group Join us Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in Room 208. We are using the study guide C.S. Lewis: Reluctant Disciple-Faith, Reason, and the Power of the Gospel. NEXT SUNDAY, November 1, All Saints Day Scripture Readings: The lessons are from Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 24, and Revelation 21:1-6a. The Gospel is from John 11: All Saints Day We will celebrate those who have gone before us into God s eternal rest. We will read the names of Bethany s saints and ring bells in their honor. It is a holy day as we remember loved ones. Come and worship!

5 WORSHIP NOTES Bach s Mighty Fortress : Today, in honor of Reformation Sunday, we will hear four movements from Bach s Cantata #80, Ein feste Burg is unser Gott, which is based on Luther s most famous chorale. Reformation Day was a major event in Bach s time, and this particular cantata is one of Bach s most grand and elaborate. We will hear movements 5 and 8 sung by the choir at offering in English, while movements 2 and 4 will be sung at communion in the original German by soloists. A translation of the words to these two movements is as follows: 4. Arie Komm in mein Herzenshaus, Herr Jesu, mein Verlangen! Treib Welt und Satan aus Und lass dein Bild in mir erneuert prangen! Weg, schnöder Sündengraus! 2. Arie und Chorale Alles, was von Gott geboren, Ist zum Siegen auserkoren. Mit unsrer Macht ist nichts getan, Wir sind gar bald verloren. Es streit' vor uns der rechte Mann, Den Gott selbst hat erkoren. Wer bei Christi Blutpanier In der Taufe Treu geschworen, Siegt im Geiste für und für. Fragst du, wer er ist? Er heißt Jesus Christ, Der Herre Zebaoth, Und ist kein andrer Gott, Das Feld muss er behalten. Alles, was von Gott geboren, Ist zum Siegen auserkoren. 4. Aria Come into my heart's house, Lord Jesus, my desire! Drive out the world and Satan and let your image renewed within me shine in splendor! Away, loathsome horror of sin! 2. Aria and Chorale All that is born of God Is destined for victory. By our own power nothing is accomplished We are very soon lost. the right man fights for us Whom God himself has chosen. Those who by the bloodstained banner of Christ have sworn faithfulness in baptism gain victory in the spirit for ever and ever. Do you ask who he is? he is called Jesus Christ, the Lord of Sabaoth, and there is no other god He shall hold the field of battle. All that is born of God is destined to victory. More Bach and Luther: Today s postlude, Wir gläuben all an einen Gott, is another arrangement by Bach of a famous Luther chorale, namely We All Believe in One True God, which you can find in the ELW as hymn number 411. Because the tune is very long, Bach chose to make a fugue out of the first few notes, rather than setting the entire melody. This composition is sometimes referred to as the Giant fugue. Why? Not because of its length or difficulty! See if you can hear, in the low tones of the pedal, the Giant climbing up a flight of stairs and then falling back down again to the bottom. WORSHIP LEADERS In the Sermon and in the Prayers, liturgy connects us with daily life. In the prayers we set the agenda for our lives, reminding us what it means to be the people of God, alive in the world. We pray for the church, those in need, the creation, and the world and its leaders. And through our prayers, we are nudged into action, an action of reconciliation which is enacted in community in our Greeting of Peace. As we greet one another with peace be with you we practice how we will live in the world, finding peace within, and being a peacemaker in all we do. We also practice generosity here that it may carry over when we leave. Our offerings are for the mission of the church as it is carried out in each of the three expressions of the church: in congregations, in synods, and through our churchwide ministries. Prayers of Intercession/Blessing of the Care Packages Response: Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer. Peace Meal Response: And also with you. Offering Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 J.S. Bach V. Chorale: And Should the World with Devil s Host VIII. Chorale: The Word of God no Foe Can Harm The assembly stands. Offertory Response Preacher Presider Organist Musicians Lector Communion Assistants Sacristan Pastor Russ Britton Interim Lead Pastor Debra Engquist Rick Seaton Carillons, Jeff Harms, Director Chancel Choir, Dr. James Kim, Director Michelle Stone Kraus (8:30 a.m.) Elton Winters (10:00 a.m.) Jeanette Manos, Brian Tennien, Karen Tennien (8:30 a.m.) Larry Daub, Vicky Daub, Sarah Hulslander (10:00 a.m.) Michelle Stone Kraus Acolytes Ushers Sound Technicians October Altar Guild Nursery Attendants Josh Buck, Sara Goodhue (8:30 a.m.) Ethan Hanson, Tommy Seaton (10:00 a.m.) Steve Barrett, Jim Flemming, Julie Friedemann, Marilyn McConnell, Mark Mertz, Dick Metcalfe, Linda Starkey, Rich Waldmeier, Abigail Wiggans, Scott Wiggans (8:30 a.m.) Rebecca Collins, Ronald Kaminen, Dave Okes, Charles Pattison, Pat Rethman, Bob Struthers, James Wahe (10:00 a.m.) Jake Newell, Andrew Wiggans Dottie Colton, Carol Haller, Neil Helland, Twila Helland, Betty Ziemann Kathy Shearer, Lori Braden 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 #

6 The third element of our worship together is the MEAL. Jesus said of himself that he is the Bread of Life and when we eat bread together around our communion table, we are, with Jesus, and we are with one another. The proclamation of the Word of God and the celebration of the Lord s Supper are connected. Luther called these the two high points in the service of Holy Communion. Great Thanksgiving 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 Lamb of God In the Word read and proclaimed, God speaks to us. In the meal of Holy Communion, the grace of God s gift for us is proclaimed by the presiding minister, in Jesus own words of command and promise. This clear proclamation in the words of institution may be included in a prayer of thanksgiving, which includes praise to God for creation, for God s faithfulness to the people of ancient Israel, for God s revelation in the saving work of Jesus Christ, remembering the crucified and risen Christ, and praying for the Holy Spirit in this meal. We join as the people of God, of many diverse voices, joining in One Song: that Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again! Preface Sanctus It is indeed right, our duty and our joy......we praise your name and join their unending hymn: 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 has risen. Christ will come again. 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. Having been gathered together in the waters of baptism, having heard the word proclaimed, having shared in the meal, we are sent out into the world, to become the body of Christ made alive! The sending brings our worship full circle. We have been gathered, in all our diversity, and shaped into a community, one body in Christ. From the table of communion where Jesus Christ calls us together, we are sent out, joyfully, into our daily baptismal living. The presiding minister blesses us in the name of God, granting us God s favor and peace. With the blessing of God we go out to live as Christ s body in the world, proclaiming the good news that the kingdom of heaven has come near, living in service to others, caring for all in need, and continuing our participation in God s mission only to be gathered here again next week, around the means of grace, God s Word, and sacraments. Communion Music Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 J.S. Bach IV. Aria: Komm in mein Herzenshaus II. Aria and Chorale: Alles was vonn Gott geboren Communion Hymn My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less Hymn #596 Blessing Prayer after Communion Ministry Opportunities The assembly stands. Benediction Sending Response: Amen. Response after prayer: Amen. Sending Hymn Sent Forth by God s Blessing Hymn #547 Dismissal Postlude Wir gläuben all an einen Gott, BWV 680 J.S. Bach 6 7