Bethany Lutheran Church | 4500 East Hampden Avenue | Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 | www.bethany-denver.org | 303-758-2820
JESUS REVEALED: Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-Law EPIPHANY 5 | 8:15 A.M. & 10:15 A.M. | FEBRUARY 4, 2018
Gathering
PRELUDE In Thee Is Gladness Michael Burkhardt
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,
who stretches out the heavens,
who sends light to the nations,
who gives breath to us all.
Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Silence for reflection and self-examination.
Loving God,
we confess that we have turned from your way
to follow our own ways.
Forgive us for the times
we have spoken or acted too quickly;
we have not spoken or acted at all;
we have hurt those closest to us;
we have hurt those we have yet to know;
we have thought more about ourselves than others;
we have thought less of ourselves than we ought.
Turn us around, and give us a fresh start,
so that we can live again as your children. Amen.
Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right.
Even when we have messed up, God puts us together.
God’s love never runs out.
God never tires of calling us beloved children.
Hear God say to you now:
Your sins are forgiven,
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior.
Amen.
BIBLE VERSE OF
THE MONTH
Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine; for your
light has come, and the
glory of the Lord has
risen upon you.
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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.
HYMN OF PRAISE
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents
of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends
of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Please be seated.
Word
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 40:21-31 Holy Bible pg. 741 (OT)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Holy Bible pg. 179-180 (NT)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
You are invited to stand.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
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The Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord.
GOSPEL Mark 1:29-39 Holy Bible pg. 36 (NT)
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON
HYMN OF THE DAY (8:15 a.m.)
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say Hymn #611
FIRST LESSON
Isaiah 40:21-31
The Judeans in exile
have a good reason to
be hopeful: the one
who will bring them to
freedom is the God
who created the world,
the God who subdues
the rulers of the earth
and gives strength to
those who are weary.
GOSPEL
Mark 1:29-39
Everywhere Jesus
goes, many people
expect him to set
them free from
oppression.
Everywhere he
goes, he heals them
and sets them free.
Disease, devils, and
death are running
for their lives. The
forces that diminish
human life are
rendered powerless
by Jesus. much
longer.
SECOND LESSON
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
God entrusted Paul
with the responsibility
of bringing the gospel
to diverse people.
Hence the focus of
Paul’s ministry is not
his own rights or privi-
leges as an apostle but
the privilege of serving
God by freely sharing
the good news of
Christ with others.
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ANTHEM (10:15 a.m.) Rigaudon Andre Campra
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.
PEACE
The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.
After sharing the Peace, please be seated.
Offering
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Souper Bowl of Caring, Rejoicing Spirits, Ways to Serve
OFFERING Rigaudon (8:15 a.m.) Andre Campra
arr. Martha Lynn Thompson
A Welsh Alleluia (10:15 a.m.) Rick Seaton
BLESSING OF THE BIBLES
L: God from the beginning your Word spoke light into darkness and order into
chaos. Your Word sustained the Israelite people in the desert. You spoke your Word
of repentance through the prophets calling for faithfulness. You spoke your Word of
love in the coming of your Son Jesus Christ. Jesus reveals your word of
reconciliation for your people. Through Jesus death and resurrection your word of
promise and eternal ring throughout all creation. Paul, Peter and all of the apostles
preached, wrote and acted on this Word of God for the sake of the entire world.
C: Called through our baptism to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, we bless
these Bibles, the Word of God in scripture. We pray that the Word of God
will bless our lives, homes, families and communities. May this Word dwell
in our hearts, revealing God’s love and grace for all people and spur us to
action to serve in God’s kingdom. Amen.
BIBLE
MILESTONE
Third graders will
participate in the
Blessing of the
Bibles celebrating
their Bible
Milestone at the
10:15 a.m. worship
service.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Response: Lord in your mercy… Hear our prayer.
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 their unending hymn:
SANCTUS
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THE LORD’S
PRAYER
The prayer that
Jesus taught the
disciples to pray
found in Matthew
6:9-13 and Luke
11:2-4.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
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 togeth-
er. 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 Pie Jesu Gabriel Faure
arr. William H. Mathis
COMMUNION HYMN Healer of Our Every Ill Hymn #612
ANTHEM Thank the Lord (10:15 a.m.) Rick Seaton
You are invited to stand.
BLESSING
Sending
BENEDICTION
SENDING HYMN Arise, Youth Light Has Come! Hymn #314
DISMISSAL Go in peace. Fill those buckets! Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE Arise, Youth Light Has Come! Rick Seaton
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WORSHIP LEADERS
PASTORS Pastor Gary Sandberg, Pastor Russ Britton, Pastor Brigette Weier
ORGANIST Rick Seaton
ASSISTING MINISTER Abby Mortinsen
LECTOR
(Coordinator: Ron Gusé)
Daniel Menter (8:15 a.m.)
Elton Winters (10:15 a.m.)
MUSICIANS Carillons, Director Lisa Lewis (8:15 a.m.)
Carillons, Director Lisa Lewis,
Chancel Choir, Director James Kim (10:15 a.m.)
ACOLYTES Emily Johnson, Joe Johnson (8:15 a.m.)
Maya Bartelt, Jeremiah Brayton (10:15 a.m.)
COMMUNION SERVERS
(Coordinators:
Karen Tennien, 8:15 a.m.
Alison Betts, 10:15 a.m.)
Peggy Fergason, Brian Tennien, Karen Tennien,
Bev Van Kirk, Paula Wills (8:15 a.m.)
Jessica March, Jodi Maturo, Lori Roenfeldt (10:15 a.m.)
SACRISTAN
(Coordinator: Dave Malucky)
Dave Malucky
USHERS
(Coordinators:
Dave Okes, 8:15 a.m.
Andy Gift, 10:15 a.m.)
Steve Barrett, Terry Biever, James A. Flemming, Julie Friedemann,
Kevin McAuliffe, Marilyn McConnell, Rich Waldmeier,
Abigail Wiggans, Scott Wiggans (8:15 a.m.)
Rebecca Collins, Lee Gray, David Hillman, Ronald Kaminen,
Pat Rethman, Bob Struthers, James Wahe (10:15 a.m.)
SOUND TECHNICIANS
(Coordinators: Forrest Guittar, Laura Romig)
Erik Boss, Jacob Lusk
ALTAR GUILD
(Coordinator: Linda Sather)
Joayne Hogoboom, Julie Holliday (8:15 a.m.)
Jean Lindsey, Gail Hipke (10:15 a.m.)
NURSERY ATTENDANTS Kathy Shearer, Michele Sum
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You are invited to bring your Souper
Bowl of Caring donation to the altar
prior to worship or during communion.
We will be blessing our donations today
during service!
EDUCATION AT BETHANY:
9:25 - 10:05 A.M.
Adult Faith Formation: Today’s Text (Library)
Adult Faith Formation: Book of Mark (rm. 210)
Confirmation: (Great Hall)
Senior High: (rms. 415/416)
Third Grade: Bible Milestone (rm. 403)
Sunday School: Grades 1-5 (youth wing rooms)
Sunday School: Pre-K & K (rm. 104)
11:15 - 11:45 A.M.
Youth Choir: Celebration (rm. 314)
6:00 - 7:30 P.M.
NO YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT!
TODAY AT BETHANY
Today is Bethany’s annual Souper Bowl of Caring!
Bethany’s Sunday School kids will be collecting
money donations after both services, and we’ll be
sorting Saturday’s food collection in the Fellowship
Hall from 9:25-10:05 a.m. Food donations will be
provided to Metro Caring. Money donations will be
provided to the ELCA’s World Hunger Initiative. It’s
a super-sized Souper Bowl event!
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Confirmation Mentor Training will be held both
today at 9:25 a.m., and on Wednesday, February 7
from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Mentors are still needed,
especially for Lenten mentoring from February 18 -
March 25. If a youth asks you, please prayerfully con-
sider saying “yes”! You will be blessed spending time
with our youth at Bethany. Contact Jeff at
[email protected] or Pastor Brigette at
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9HealthFair: Registration has already begun for
the 9HealthFair at Temple Sinai (3509 S. Glencoe
Street) on Sunday, April 15 from 7:00 a.m. to noon.
They are just east of Bethany on Hampden. Go to
www.9healthfair.org for information about this year’s
9HealthFair and to register to volunteer or participate.
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Altar Flowers: Flower donations cost $50. Sign up
to donate flowers at the Welcome Center.
NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
JESUS REVEALED: Jesus is Transfigured
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2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6;
Mark 2:2-9 —
Rejoicing Spirits is a “no-shush” worship service for
people of all abilities, especially those who thrive with
cognitive differences. We will worship and share a
meal together on February 11, 4:00- 6:00 p.m. in the
Great Hall. Our theme is Valentine’s Day; we will be
learning about God’s great love for us! We will need
servers, people to sit with worshipers, youth to help
lead worship and anyone with a rejoicing heart for
Jesus! Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall to attend
or help. For more information, contact Pastor Brigette
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Theater & Theology: The play for March is “The
Great Leap” on Tuesday, March 6. When an American
college basketball team travels to Beijing for an
exhibition game in 1989, the drama on the court goes
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 - www.bethany-
denver.org. Schedule a home visit with a pastor to discuss how Bethany’s ministries might connect with your
faith journey. Contact Sarah at [email protected] for more information about membership.
Worship Schedule
Sundays: 8:15 & 10:15 a.m. ~ Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m.
Also available: Watch live streaming and archived services at www.BethanyLive.org.
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deeper than the strain between their countries.
Tensions rise right up to the final buzzer as history
collides with the action in the stadium. Pay $35 each
for your tickets by Sunday, February 11.
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DU Foundation Campus Ministry Informational
Session with Liza Hanson, campus minister , will be
held on February 11 at 9:25 a.m. in room 210. Liza
will share how DU Foundation Campus Ministry
serves mainline Protestant students (including many
Lutherans!) and how Bethany can partner. Contact
Pastor Brigette at [email protected] for
more information.
LOOKING AHEAD:
The Bethany Early Childhood Center and
Bethany’s Main Office will be closed on Monday,
February 19 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
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Colorado Lutheran Day at the Legislature: Have
you ever wanted to see your state legislators in action?
Do you desire to connect with a community of faithful
advocates for the sake of justice? Do you love
breakfast food? Join Colorado Lutheran Day at the
Legislature, hosted by Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of
Colorado on Thursday, February 15, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00
p.m.! Registration is now OPEN at www.rmselca.org.
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First Grade Families and Students: The Ten
Commandments Milestone will be on February 25 and
March 4 during Sunday School in the first grade
classroom. Please attend with your student these days.
Look for more information soon.
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Bethany Men’s Retreat: Are you looking to connect
with other Men from Bethany? Are you looking to
deepen your relationship with the Lord? Then join us
on this fabulous Men's retreat at Camp Santa
Maria. April 27-29 will be an amazing weekend that
you won't want to miss. Brochures are available at the
Welcome Center, and you can contact Justin March at
303.408.1330 for more information and a testimonial.
WAYS TO SERVE
Serving communion is a wonderful and easy way to
participate in worship at Bethany. Additional servers
are needed for both Sunday services and for
Wednesday evening worship during Lent. Youth are
welcome, too (Your parents must be present for
training)! Sign up at the Welcome Desk or contact
Karen Tennien (8:15 a.m. service coordinator) at
[email protected] and Alison Betts (10:15
a.m. service coordinator) at [email protected] for
more information.
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YOUTH! Serve during Lenten Worship: We have a
great opportunity for all our youth to serve during our
Lenten Wednesday worship services from February 21
- March 21. Help by reading the lesson, leading us in
prayer, ushering, or serving communion. Be looking
for more info and a sign up for you to volunteer
coming soon!
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High School Youth Parents: We are looking adult
volunteers to be present during youth group and/or to
bring some food, be it a snack or a meal. Please look
over the dates between January and April at the link
below and offer to help where you can. Youth
parents, please ask Jeff for the link to the SignUp
Genius to plug in Sunday evening youth group with
support and food. We are grateful for all time and
talents parents and caring adults share with our youth
here at Bethany.
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Volunteer Receptionist: We are accepting
applications for persons to volunteer as a receptionist.
We are still looking for volunteers for Monday morn-
ings, and Tuesday and Friday both mornings and
afternoons. Applications are available in the office or
at the Welcome Center.
GENEROSITY UPDATE
Bethany Fund: Expected Actual
January, 2018 $135,998 $174,197
Fiscal YTD $1,151,374 $1,154,959
Renewal For Growth: As of January 17, we have
received 211 commitments for a total of $1,470,360
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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Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
www.bethany-denver.org 303-758-2820