Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 www.bethany-denver.org 303-758-2820 Take-a-Chance Sunday September 2, 2018 8:30 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. PRELUDE Gathering WELCOME GATHERING HYMNS 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. You are invited to stand and face the processional cross. PROCESSIONAL HYMN PRAYER OF THE DAY O God our strength, without you we are weak and wayward creatures. Protect us from all dangers that attack us from the outside, and cleanse us from all evil that arises from within ourselves, that we may be preserved through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Please be seated. OLD TESTAMENT READING Word NEW TESTAMENT READING
GOSPEL The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON Pastor Gary will preach an impromptu sermon tying together the selected readings. HYMN OF THE DAY (RICK S PICK) Rick will select the perfect hymn for the congregation to sing in response to the sermon we just heard. 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. Offering MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES September 9, Courtyard OFFERING Rick will perform an on-the-spot improvisation of one of the hymns previously selected in worship. CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Meal 2 BLESSING OF THE BREAD & WINE
THE LORD S PRAYER (ECUMENICAL VERSION) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. 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. COMMUNION HYMNS BLESSING OF HANDS We invite you to have your hands blessed. Bethany understands the importance of serving our neighbors. If you would like to have your hands blessed please come and stand at one of the stations at the altar railing after you receive communion. BLESSING PRAYERS OF SENDING Sending BENEDICTION SENDING HYMN RECESSIONAL HYMN Please face the cross as it recesses. DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE 3
WORSHIP LEADERS PASTORS INTERN ORGANIST ACOLYTES Pastor Gary Sandberg, Pastor Brigette Weier Rachel Patterson Rick Seaton Joshua Cho (10:15 a.m.) COMMUNION ASSISTANTS (Coordinators: Karen Tennien, 8:15 a.m. Anada Gusé, 10:15 a.m.) HAND BLESSERS SACRISTAN (Coordinator: 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 (Coordinator: Linda Sather) NURSERY ATTENDANTS Sandy Galyath, Abby Mortinsen, Bev Van Kirk (8:15 a.m.) Don Abram, Larry Daub, Vicky Daub, Gretchen Hack, Morris Hack (10:15 a.m.) Jeanette Arps Manos, John Krueger, Lyn McAuliffe, Janet Mortinsen (8:15 a.m.) Gwen Grace, Leslie Stevenson, Carol Ann Watson (10:15 a.m.) Michelle Stone Kraus Aubrey Annis, Bev Beattie, Jeff Finnin, Ken Griepentrog, Noel Hasselgren, Dave Malucky, Frank Osminer (8:15 a.m.) David Clausen, Clark Colton, Ken Hansen, Gail Luttinen, Diane McAllen, Steve Rogge, Jason Sorter (10:15 a.m.) Kelsey Baer, Sawyer Benson Deb Distler (8:15 a.m.) Jean Lindsey, Gail Mullin (10:15 a.m.) Kathy Shearer, Michelle 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 #SAS006681. 4
SUNDAY MORNING EXPERIENCE Beginning next Sunday, September 9 our Sunday Morning Experience will be: 8:15 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Education for All 10:30 a.m. Worship This schedule will allow for significant Worship, Education, and Fellowship to happen every Sunday. SUNDAY EVENINGS AT BETHANY Bethany will be adding a Sunday night experience this fall. This 9-week session will begin with Rejoicing Spirits on September 23, and includes two more Rejoicing Spirits gatherings on October 28 and November 18. On the Sundays in-between, come enjoy a meal at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, and an interactive worship experience with Communion at 5:30 p.m. followed by small group discussions concluding by 7:00 p.m. When the Broncos play, we hope to broadcast the game in the Fellowship Hall prior to and even during the meal time. All are invited. We welcome Bethany groups to sponsor a simple dinner on any of the evenings. Free will offerings should cover the costs. Your group will have time to share what you do for the congregation. Contact Pastor Gary (gary@bethany-denver.org) or Pastor Brigette (brigette@bethany-denver.org) with any questions, or to get involved. 5
Worship Times: Sundays, 8:15 & 10:15 a.m. **Please note that the second service will shift to 10:30 a.m. starting next Sunday, September 9** Also available: Watch live streaming and archived services at www.bethanylive.org. 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 - www.bethany-denver.org. 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 Registrations for Confirmation, Sunday School, and Children's/Youth Music Programs are now open! Register online at www.bethany-denver.org. 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). The Global Mission Ministry Team is selling fair trade coffee, tea, and chocolate in the Courtyard. Proceeds help small farmer growers in Latin America, Africa and Asia through Lutheran World Relief, Equal Exchange and Divine Chocolate. Purchase Gift Cards to Benefit BECC today in the Courtyard. We have cards available for a wide variety of stores and restaurants. You receive the dollar amount on the card and BECC receives 5% back. Thanks for your support! Confirmation Bibles: This year we are asking you, the Congregation, to be a part of the new Bibles we will be giving to our new confirmation students. The Bibles will be out in the Courtyard today and next Sunday, September 9. Please share personal notes in the margins, highlight your favorite passages, or be creative! Sanctuary Flowers: Flowers today were given by Arlene Mohler Johnson in memory of Don Johnson. Sign up to donate flowers at the Welcome Center. THIS WEEK Bethany's Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) heartily invites you to join us this Wednesday, September 5, as we begin a wonderful new year! Meetings take place the first and third Wednesday of the month here at Bethany, 9:00-11:30 a.m. Coffee, breakfast, and childcare are provided. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Jenny at 303-587-1370. If you have children over age 5, MOMSNext meets the second Wednesday of each month here at Bethany from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. To find out more about MOMSNext, please contact Andrea at ak.evashevski@gmail.com. Contemplative Outreach of Colorado will be offering an Introductory Workshop for Centering Prayer on Saturday, September 8 and a 12-Step Introductory Workshop for Centering Prayer on Saturday, September 15. Both workshops will be held from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Center for Contemplative Living (3650 Yates Street). Register online at www.contemplativeoutreach-co.org, or call 303-698-7729. The cost is $30. NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: RALLY DAY Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-10, 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 Sunday Morning Experience: Starting Sunday, September 9, worship services will be offered at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m., with education time from 9:30-10:15 a.m. This schedule will allow for significant Worship, Education, and Fellowship to happen every Sunday. Rally Day & Holy Yolks Breakfast: Help us kick off our new program year by joining in the fun of 6
Rally Day, including the Operation One Nation sponsored Holy Yolks breakfast (freewill donation) during the morning of Sunday September 9 in the Courtyard and Fellowship Hall! Children should visit their classrooms at 9:30 to meet their teachers before enjoying carnival fun and games. We will be singing a couple of songs from VBS on the brick stage in the Courtyard at approximately 9:45 a.m. all kids are welcome! Contact Gayle at gayle@bethany-denver.org with questions. Theater & Theology: The next play on the schedule is The Constant Wife on Tuesday, October 2. Pay $35 each for your tickets by Sunday, September 9. LOOKING AHEAD Raise Some Dough for BECC! Our local Papa Murphy's has generously offered to donate 25-35% of all proceeds from regular priced sales at their store from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 13 and Friday, September 14 to the Bethany Early Childhood Center (BECC). Visit Papa Murphy's of Greenwood Village (8575 East Arapahoe Road) and mention BECC at check-out to help benefit BECC. Centering Prayer Gathering: Both Bethany 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 email at cyndikayec@hotmail.com. Younger Adults of Bethany are invited to spend an evening getting to know Intern Rachel and her husband, Ethan on Friday, September 21 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the home of Pastor Gary and Karen. All who are in their 20 s, 30 s and early 40 s are invited. Come whenever you can. Bring a simple snack to share if you are able (not required). There will be plenty of food, games and beverages. RSVP to Pastor Gary at gary@bethany-denver.org. Preschool and Kindergarten Together in Faith Milestone: The Confession and Forgiveness learning will be on Sundays, September 16 and 23 during the Sunday School time (9:30-10:15 a.m.). Parents and children should attend together. The children will lead the Confession and Forgiveness liturgy on September 23 at the 10:30 a.m. worship. By Heart: Adult Luther s Small Catechism six week class By Heart will begin on Sunday, September 16 and run through October 21 with Karl Evans and our pastoral intern, Rachel Patterson in room 210 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Each week the class will look at the historical, theological and modern connections to Luther s Small Catechism. Please sign up at the Welcome Center by September 9 so that we can order materials. Contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org for more information. Rejoicing Spirits now meets every month! Our next gathering time is September 23 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Gatherings include a light meal. Our theme is Called by Name, and our Bible focus is baptism. If you would like to help with the meal, set up, clean up or worship, please contact Pastor Brigette at brigette@bethany-denver.org. Our planning meeting will be on September 17 at 12:00 noon. Making an impact for poverty stricken children: On Sunday, September 23 at 9:30 a.m. in room 210, Davison Zhou will share about his ministry to children at God s Garden in Zimbabwe. He will talk about the strengths and weaknesses, as well as challenges and accomplishments. Please come hear him and find out how you can help. Oberammergau: Pastor Gary is contemplating a Bethany trip to Europe in the summer of 2020 which will include the Passion Play at Oberammergau. If you have interest in learning about this possibility, you are invited to attend an information session in room 209 on both Sunday, September 23 at 9:30 a.m. and Monday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. Attend either session. We will determine if the trip will be offered depending on interest. Women of Bethany Night Out: WOB will meet on Thursday, September 27 at Piccolo s (3563 S. Monaco Pkwy.). at 6:00 p.m. RSVP by Wednesday, September 26 to Pastor Brigette for our reservation. Bethany Goes To Camp! Bethany Lutheran Church Retreat will be Sept. 28-30 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 7
contact Gayle for more info at gayle@bethanydenver.org. See you there! Blood Drive: Bonfils will be here on Sunday, September 30, for a blood drive in the Fellowship Hall from 8:00 a.m. - noon. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, or register online at www.bonfils.org, (select Make an Appointment and use site code 0377. There will also be a sign up sheet at the Welcome Center on September 16 and 23. If you have questions, please contact Janet at 303-300-3317 or janet@bethanydenver.org. GET INVOLVED Carillons Handbell Ensemble is looking for a few more ringers! Rehearsals are now on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The only experience you need is the ability to read music. We will take care of the rest - including training! If you ever wanted to join a group that is fun and challenging, here we are! Contact Jeff at jeff@bethany-denver.org to get involved. Faith Formation Caring Adults Needed: We are prayerfully asking you to think about being a Sunday School teacher or a Confirmation small group leader. If you are interested, please contact Jeff (for Confirmation leaders) at jeffk@bethany-denver.org or Gayle (for Sunday School teachers) at gayle@bethany-denver.org. Facilities Help Needed! We are looking for volunteers with experience in tree trimming to help with three trees that need professional-level pruning. If you are both willing and able to help, contact Laura at 303-758-2820 or Laura@bethanydenver.org. GENEROSITY UPDATE Bethany Fund: Expected Actual July, 2018 $ 133,659 $ 97,226 Fiscal YTD $ 257,337 $ 225,772 IMPORTANT START DATES Below is a list of start dates for some of Bethany s fellowship and bible study groups. For more information, visit bethany-denver.org. To have your group s start date printed in the bulletin, email Juli at juli@bethany-denver.org: Children s Choirs: September 12 Children s/youth Bell Choirs: September 12 Deborah Circle: September 12 Evening Centering Prayer: September 6 Faithful Readers: September 27 Lois Circle: September 11 MOMSNext: September 12 MOPS: September 5 Sunday School: September 16 XYZ: September 11 Young at Heart: September 14 Youth Choir: September 16 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. Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 www.bethany-denver.org 303-758-2820 8 bethany_denver BethanyLutheranChurch