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JESUS REVEALED: The Call of the Disciples at Sea EPIPHANY 3 | 8:15 A.M. & 10:15 A.M. | JANUARY 21, 2018
Gathering
PRELUDE Intermezzo in F Martin Zonnenburg
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 We Are Called Hymn #720
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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Please be seated.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us
by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and
Lord. Amen.
Word
FIRST LESSON Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Holy Bible pg. 960 (OT)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Holy Bible pg. 178 (NT)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
You are invited to stand.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
The Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord.
GOSPEL Mark 1:14-20 Holy Bible pg. 35 (NT)
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON
FIRST LESSON
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
The book of Jonah is a
comedy starring a
reluctant prophet who
is given a one-sentence
message: Nineveh will
be destroyed in forty
days. Much to Jonah’s
dismay, the people of
Nineveh repent. The
point of the story is to
get the reader to
wrestle with the
question “On whom
should God have
mercy?”
GOSPEL
Mark 1:14-20
Before Jesus calls
his first disciples,
he proclaims a
message that
becomes known as
“the gospel” or
good news from
God. God is ready
to rule our lives.
Those who realize
this will respond
with repentance
and faith.
SECOND LESSON
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Paul does not
disapprove of
marriage or other
human social
institutions. He does,
however, want
Christians to live in the
present in fervent
anticipation of God’s
future, which even now
has dawned through
the death and
resurrection of Jesus
Christ.
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HYMN OF THE DAY Spread, Oh Spread, Almighty Word Hymn #663
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
Visioning Retreat, Souper Bowl of Caring, Love & Logic, BYOBibles
OFFERING I Love Your Word (8:15 a.m.) Mark Hayes
O Day Full of Grace (10:15 a.m.) arr. F. M. Christiansen
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
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
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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.
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 Hear My Prayer Anton Dvořák
COMMUNION HYMN Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult Hymn #696
You are invited to stand.
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BLESSING
Sending
LEADERSHIP THANK YOU AND INSTALLATION (8:15 a.m.)
Please see the back of your bulletin.
BENEDICTION
SENDING HYMN If You But Trust in God to Guide You Hymn #769
(vs. 1, 4)
DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE Wer nur den lieben Gott J. S. Bach
WORSHIP LEADERS
PASTORS Pastor Gary Sandberg, Pastor Russ Britton, Pastor Brigette Weier
ORGANIST Rick Seaton
LECTOR
(Coordinator: Ron Gusé)
Don Abram (8:15 a.m.)
Ron Gusé (10:15 a.m.)
MUSICIANS Kathryn Constanza (8:15 a.m.)
Kathryn Constanza, Chancel Choir (10:15 a.m.)
ACOLYTES Will Sessions, Juliana Willson (10:15 a.m.)
COMMUNION SERVERS
(Coordinators:
Karen Tennien, 8:15 a.m.
Alison Betts, 10:15 a.m.)
Peggy Furgason, Anada Gusé, Diane Herrmann,
Koren Holden, Brian Tennien, Karen Tennien (8:15 a.m.)
Judi Burchfield, Jessica March, Jodi Maturo,
Lori Roenfeldt (10:15 a.m.)
SACRISTAN
(Coordinator: Dave Malucky)
Michelle Stone Kraus
USHERS
(Coordinators:
Dave Okes, 8:15 a.m.
Andy Gift, 10:15 a.m.)
Aubrey Annas, Bev Beattie, Jeff Finnin, Ken Griepentrog,
Noel Hasselgren, Mark Jacobson, Dave Malucky,
Mark Mertz, Frank Osminer (8:15 a.m.)
David Clausen, Clark Colton, Kenneth Hansen, Gail Luttinen,
Diane McAllen, Steve Rogge, Jason Sorter (10:15 a.m.)
SOUND TECHNICIANS
(Coordinators: Forrest Guittar, Laura Romig)
Kelsey Baer, Erik Boss
ALTAR GUILD
(Coordinator: Linda Sather)
Dottie Colton, Neil Helland, Twila Helland, Gail Mullin
NURSERY ATTENDANTS Kathy Shearer, Michele Sum
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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)
Sunday School: Grades 1-5 (youth wing class)
Sunday School: Pre-K & K (meet in rm. 104)
11:15-11:45 A.M.
Youth Choir: Celebration (rm. 314)
TODAY AT BETHANY
Flowers Today: Flowers today are given by Arlene
Mohler Johnson in memory of Don Johnson’s
birthday. Flower donations cost $50. Sign up to donate
flowers at the Welcome Center.
—
Diaper Drive: Today we are collecting diapers for
Inner City Health Center, a medical, behavioral and
dental health clinic in Denver that follows Christian
principles while serving a diverse population of
uninsured, under-insured, and insured individuals.
All sizes are needed!
—
Be The Blessing weekend this year is June 2 and 3,
and we could use your help. The first organizational
meeting is today at 11:30 a.m. in room 209. This is
Bethany's largest service project for the year and the
more help the merrier.
Theater & Theology: Today is the last day to
purchase tickets for “American Mariachi” on Tuesday,
February 13. Lucha and Boli are ready to start their
own all-female mariachi band, but they’ll have to fight
a male-dominated music genre and pressure from their
families to get it done. This heartwarming story about
music’s power to heal and connect includes gorgeous
live mariachi music. Tickets are $35 each and can be
purchased at the Welcome Center.
—
Refuge Worship TODAY: Please join us for Refuge
Worship in the Chapel at 6:00 p.m. and stay for food
and fun after worship!
—
Senior High Youth Forum with Melissa will meet
today from 9:25-10:05 a.m. in the Soul Schopp.
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Houston Bound Youth: We will meet today in the
Soul Schopp from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Bring a parent!
Calling all Leaders, Emerging Leaders, and
Dreamers! Today is the last day to sign up for
our Visioning Retreat on January 27 from 9:00 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to consider
Bethany’s future at this meeting. If you are
considering leadership, or feel that you have
something to share that will be a positive influence
on the future of Bethany Lutheran Church, consider
yourself invited. Lunch provided (free will
donation). If you are planning to come, please sign
up TODAY by contacting Sarah at sarah@bethany-
denver.org, or by visiting the Welcome Center.
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. Our next New Worshiper Information Session will be held on Sunday, January 28, 11:30 a.m. in
room 209. Schedule a home visit with a pastor to discuss how Bethany’s ministr ies 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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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
The Gospel of Mark: Sundays, January 14 -
February 4, 9:25-10:05 a.m., Room 210: Goodbye
Matthew, Hello Mark! As we begin a new church year,
we also begin new gospel readings. Come learn some
history and theology with Drew Culp, and
discover the writer’s purpose in sharing the good news
of Jesus Christ.
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By Heart: Mondays, January 22 - February 26, 7:00
p.m., rm. 210: This is the new adult small catechism
course from Augsburg Fortress; it will be a discussion-
oriented class in which we will learn from one another
and our experiences with the catechism. Please sign up
at the Welcome Center.
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Love and Logic: Tuesdays, January 30 - February
27, 7:00 p.m., BECC rm. 103: This parenting course
will be taught by one of BECC’s most experienced
teachers and a retired child psychologist, Gerry Lacey.
The materials fee is $15. To register or for more
information, sign up at the Welcome Center or contact
Vicki Hare at [email protected].
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Time out for the two of you: Friday, February 9,
5:30- 7:30 p.m., Great Hall: This is a course on
communication offered by Vicky and Larry Daub.
Dinner and childcare will be provided as part of the
evening. Registration is $25 per couple (includes the
meal and all resources). Childcare is $10 per child
(scholarships are available). Contact Pastor Brigette at
[email protected] for more information or
visit the Welcome Center for a registration brochure.
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Check your Beacon or visit the Welcome Center for
information about opportunities starting later in
the year.
NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 28
JESUS REVEALED: Healing the one with an
unclean spirit.
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Deuteronomy 18:15-20 , Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians
8:1-13, Mark 1:29-39
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Bible Milestone: Third Grade families and students
will meet on January 28 and February 4 in their
classrooms during the Sunday School time for the
Bible Milestone. It will be additional learning from
last year and the students will participate in worship on
Sunday, February 4, and the entire congregation is
invited to bring their own bibles to worship on that
day. If you do not own one, see Pastor Brigette!
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University of Denver Alumni or anyone interested
in DU campus ministry: Bethany has been
supporting campus ministry at DU through the
Foundation (an ecumenical mainline Protestant
ministry) for about a year and a half. Liza Hanson is
the campus minister and will be at Bethany, Sunday,
January 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the library for coffee,
dessert and conversation about how we can further
support this important ministry for young adults just
up the street from us. Contact Pastor Brigette at
[email protected] for more information or
to RSVP.
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The Good News Ministry Team invites you to be a
part of this team that is looking at ways we welcome
people to Bethany, how we follow-up with our new
worshipers, and everything we do to make Bethany a
welcoming place. The team will meet on Tuesdays
January 30 and February 20 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. We
are looking for people with a variety of gifts, not just
those who enjoy being on the front lines of
welcoming. All are welcome!
LOOKING AHEAD:
Women of Bethany Night Out: We will meet for a
Mardi Gras dinner prat the home of Kathy Singh on
Thursday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP with
Pastor Brigette at [email protected] by
January 30 for directions.
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The Super Bowl is Sunday, February 4 and that
means the Souper Bowl of Caring is too!!! We will
collect food at King Soopers stores on Saturday,
February 3 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. to benefit Metro
Caring. This is a fun and important service
opportunity for families. On Sunday, February 4,
“vote” for your favorite team with your dollars.
Proceeds go to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal as
part of 40 Days of Giving. If you are interested in
collecting food February 3, contact Carrie at
[email protected]. Come help sort food on
Sunday, February 4 in the Fellowship Hall. If your
child would help collect $ votes on February 4, contact
Mary at [email protected].
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Confirmation Mentors for Lent are needed for our
10
60+ youth in Faith Web Weavers! We need caring
adults to meet with a youth once a week (we will
provide space on Sundays during education time or
Wednesdays after worship) for five weeks, to share
time and faith with one another. We will provide
devotions for conversations, as well as mentor training
on Sunday February 4 at 9:25 a.m. or Wednesday
February 7 after 6:30 p.m. worship. Please contact
Pastor Brigette at [email protected] or Jeff
at [email protected] for more information.
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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. Our
theme is Valentine’s Day; we will be learning about
God’s great love for us! For more information, contact
Pastor Brigette at [email protected].
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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
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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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 personal
testimonial.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are thrilled to welcome Vicki Hare, the new
director of Bethany Early Childhood Center! She
brings many years of experience, a love for young
children and families, and a love of Christ into this
position. Please offer her a warm welcome!
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High School “BoBRO” Winter Retreat
CANCELED: Due to low par ticipation, this
February youth retreat has been canceled!
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High School Parents – We need your help! We
always need your presence and 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. Thanks so much in advance for your
willingness to continue to support our high school
youth ministry here at Bethany! (http://
www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c44a4ad2fa1fa7-
hosting)
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Faith Formation Director of Youth: This is a job
for a person who has the gifts, passion, and vision for
forming disciples of Jesus Christ of our middle school
and senior high youth. Bethany Lutheran Church is
seeking a permanent full-time Faith Formation
Director. If you or someone you know, is interested in
serving with our youth and families, contact Pastor
Brigette at [email protected] for a job
description and details.
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Help wanted — Volunteer Receptionist: We are
accepting applications for persons to volunteer as a
receptionist. We are still looking for volunteers for
Monday mornings, and Tuesday and Friday both
mornings and afternoons. Applications are available in
the office or at the Welcome Center.
—
There With Care is one of Bethany’s Be The
Blessing partners. They need Fall\Winter boys clothes,
sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months. If you can help
please contact Karyn at 303.756.2273 or at
GENEROSITY UPDATE
Bethany Fund: Expected Actual
December, 2017 $332,339 $327,478
Fiscal YTD $1,016,376 $980,763
January 7, 2018 $48,323
January 14,2018 $85,364
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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Installation of Elected Leaders
President of the Congregation: The following persons are entering into elected leadership for Bethany
Lutheran Church in the year 2018.
Names are read.
P: St. Paul writes: Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services,
but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in
everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:4-7)
You have been elected to positions of leadership and trust in this congregation. You are to work together
with the people of Bethany to see that the worship and work of Christ are accomplished in this
congregation and that God’s will is done in the community. You are to be diligent in your specific area of
serving. You are to be an example of faith active in love.
On behalf of your sisters and brothers in Christ, I ask you: Are you ready to be accept and faithfully carry
out the duties of the office to which you have been elected?
R: Yes, by the help of God.
P: People of God, I ask you: Will you support these, your elected leaders and will you share in the mutual
ministry that Christ has given to all the baptized?
C: Yes, by the help of God.
P: I now declare you to be installed into your position of leadership on behalf of Bethany Lutheran
Church. God bless you with the power of the Holy Spirit, that you may prove to be faithful servants of
Christ.
Executive Council: Marie Friedemann
Garth Englund III
Ministry Council: Scott Zimmerman
Jack Lindsey
Isabella Dempsey
Nickie Fowler
Bethany Foundation: Ron Gusé
David Laverty
BECC Board:
Rose Martinez
Natalie Talley
Nominating
Committee:
Suzanne Bryson
Cheryl Katschke
Executive Council: Kim Finnin
Jack Lindsey
Mary Brook
Ministry Council: Allison Biever
Al Youngdahl
Annell Weissenbuehler
Grayson Bellas
Bethany Foundation: Curt Boell
Steve Heuer
Alison Betts
BECC Board: David Romig
Rick Newman
Nominating
Committee: Ron Gusé
Ron Kaminen
INSTALLED TODAY: WE THANK FOR THEIR SERVICE: