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

JeffK@bethany-denver.org or Pastor Brigette at

brigette@bethany-denver.org

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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

at brigette@bethany-denver.org.

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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 sarah@bethany-denver.org 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 brigette@bethany-denver.org 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

karen.tennien@gmail.com and Alison Betts (10:15

a.m. service coordinator) at ams.betts@gmail.com 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