September 17, 2017 Bethany Lutheran Church This Week in Our Parish Tuesday, 9/19 9:15 Bible Study-FE EPISTLE DEADLINE Ministers: Every Disciple Pastor: James M. Hallaway Parish Website: www.firstenglishbethany.org Wednesday, 9/20 9:30 Men s Coffee- FE 4:00 Confirmation-FE 6:00 LYO-FE Sunday, 9/24 9:15 Coffee 10:30 Worship Service Bethany 9/10/17 Tri-Parish Service at FE 150 General $ 400.00 Cemetery $ 30.00 Texas Relief $ 10.00 Florida Relief $ 20.00 $ 460.00 Worship Assistants Organist: Kris Spadgenske Ushers: Darwin Anderson & Ron Munger Reader: Lois Peterson Communion Server: Evelyn Meech Acolyte: Adam Spadgenske Mission Statement Bethany Lutheran Church is a caring inclusive Christian Community, Dedicated to Word and Sacrament ministry; Growing in Christ; Sharing the faith; Serving neighbors; and Supporting each other. CCL# 3054930
Prayer Upon Entering the Sanctuary: Thank you Father for inviting me into the gathering of your people. Thank you for choosing me, for giving me your salvation. I come into this place in humility and with boldness. I m here to worship. I m here to fellowship, I m here for you. Through Jesus Christ my Lord and His shed blood I come. Amen WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS *HYMN Redeemed (Big Daddy Weave) Seems like all I can see was the struggle Haunted by ghosts that lived in my past Bound up in shackles of all my failures Wondering how long is this gonna last Then You look at this prisoner and say to me "son Stop fighting a fight that's already been won I am redeemed, You set me free So I'll shake off theses heavy chains And wipe away every stain now I'm not who I used to be I am redeemed, I'm redeemed All my life I have been called unworthy Named by the voice of my shame and regret But when I hear You whisper, "Child lift up your head" I remember oh God, You're not done with me yet I am redeemed, You set me free So I'll shake off theses heavy chains And wipe away every stain now I'm not who I used to be Because I don't have to be the old man inside of me 'Cause his day is long dead and gone Because I've got a new name, a new life I'm not the same And a hope that will carry me home I am redeemed, You set me free So I'll shake off theses heavy chains And wipe away every stain now I'm not who I used to be I am redeemed, You set me free So I'll shake off theses heavy chains And wipe away every stain now I'm not who I used to be Oh God I'm not who I used to be Jesus I'm not who I used to be 'Cause I am redeemed, Thank God, redeemed
FIRST LESSON Genesis 50:15-21 Pew Bible page 55 SPECIAL MUSIC Soloist Kris Spadgenske A Living Prayer SECOND LESSON Romans 14:1-12 Pew Bible page 1206 OFFERING Give Thanks Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us" We give thanks to You oh Lord We give thanks * GOSPEL READING Matthew 18:21-35 Pew Bible page 1046 SERMON Forgiveness is the Center of it All MY STATEMENT OF FAITH - Confirmand AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM PRESENTATION OF GIFTS FROM THE CHURCH *HYMN RED # 342 Just As I Am
*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that, attentive to your Word, we may confess our sins, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen P: Gracious God, C: have mercy on us. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit so that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen P: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. C: Amen *WORDS OF INSTITUTION *PRAYERS/LORD S PRAYER * SONG Come to the Table DISTRIBUTION OF ELEMENTS * COMMUNION HYMN *POST COMMUNION PRAYER/PRAYERS FOR REVIVAL *BENEDICTION CLOSING HYMN You Never Let Go (Guy Penrod)
You Never Let Go Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death Your perfect love is casting out fear And even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life I won't turn back I know You are near And I will fear no evil For my God is with me And if my God is with me Whom then shall I fear? Whom then shall I fear? Oh no, You never let go Through the calm and through the storm Oh no, You never let go In every high and every low Oh no, You never let go. Lord, You never let go of me And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on A glorious light beyond all compare And there will be an end to these troubles But until that day comes We'll live to know You here on the earth And I will fear no evil For my God is with me And if my God is with me Whom then shall I fear? Whom then shall I fear? Oh no, You never let go Through the calm and through the storm Oh no, You never let go In every high and every low Oh no, You never let go. Lord, You never let go of me And, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on And there will be an end to these troubles But until that day comes Still I will praise You, still I will praise You (2X) Oh no GO NOW IN THE GRACE AND PEACE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST! * Please stand for these portions of the service if able.
2017 Bethany Lutheran Church Confirmation Class CARTER MICHAEL HASBARGEN THEME VERSE: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. DATE OF BAPTISM October 12, 2003 DATE OF BIRTH July 1, 2003 PARENTS Chad & Heidi Hasbargen BAPTISMAL SPONSORS Rob & Pam Gilbertson Lisa Hasbargen & Kristen Hasbargen MENTOR Mark Spadgenske TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE LORD S SUPPER --- Anyone who is baptized into Christ Jesus, who believes in Christ s Real Presence, and believes that to receive Christ is to receive forgiveness, is welcome to join us at the table to receive this Holy Sacrament. Everyone, no matter the age, is welcome to come to God s table of grace. The confirmands will be communed first with their family, sponsors, and mentors and spouses. Then the rest of the congregation is invited to come to God s table. The ushers will instruct you to come forward. Please come and receive the elements of grace and new life!
Today s Announcements There will be a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Bethany Lutheran Church following the worship service. We will be electing 3 members of Bethany (1 Current Council Member, 2 Congregation members) to create a temporary Tri-Parish Council. This Temporary Tri- Parish Council will serve until a Tri-Parish agreement has been created and ratified by the congregations. Sunday School will begin on Sunday, October 1. The LCMC Annual Gathering in Minneapolis is Sunday, October 8 to Wednesday, October 11. Please contact a council/board member if you are interested in going. More info at: lcmc.net A MATTER OF BALANCE classes will be held at First English starting on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. Classes will be held on Wednesdays for 8 weeks. For more information or to register, please call Sheila at Mahube-Otwa at 218-632-3600. The classes are free to attend! First English Lutheran Church is in need of pianists or organists for our Sunday morning services. If you or someone you know would be willing to fill this need, please contact the church office at 564-4610 or speak to Marie Henstorf or Pastor Jim. Our Savior s Lutheran Church in Sebeka is having a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 7 th from 8 to 12:30. Redeemer Lutheran Church is having a Bazaar & Rummage Sale on Friday, October 6 from 8:30 to 4:30 and on Saturday, October 7 from 8:30 to 1. Monies have been donated for Hurricane Relief. We will be sending those donations to the LCMC Lutheran Disaster Assistance Fund (LDA Fund) to responsibly handle the administration of donations in response to natural disasters. Your funds can be sent directly to LDA for Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts. Lutheran Disaster Assistance Fund c/o St. Mark's Lutheran Church 8300 C Avenue NE, Marion, IA 52302 The New Portals of Prayer Booklets are now available Remember in Prayer Paul Shepersky Family of Gail Hawkins Tim Johnson Family of Mavis Torvinen Louise Sime Debbie Carlson Tom Carlson Sandy Zimmerman Lucille Erickson Kathy Mickelson Clark Meech Tom Mickelson Ron Usher Lynette Hilden Linda Miller Brent Freeman Mary Ann Lusti Brie Schilling Craig Ahlin Dennis & Rosie Anderson Tanya Porter Elaine Hollerud Naomi Butcher John Rader Thomas Merchlewicz Bruce Blanchard Elvin Yrjo Susan Gullekson Our Country & Military Jon Soppeland Hayden Paulson Braden Tjosaas Luke Hallaway Our Churches, Pastors, Leaders, and Staff Our Shut-ins