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PRELUDE All Glory, Laud and Honor David Paxton
WELCOME/MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
You are invited to stand.
PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL Matthew 21:1-11 Holy Bible pg. 23 (NT)
PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.
BLESSING OF THE PALMS
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Let us pray.
We praise and bless you, ever-living God, for the acts of love by which you re-
deem the world through Jesus Christ our Lord. This day he entered the holy city of
Jerusalem and was proclaimed Messiah and King by those who spread their gar-
ments and palm branches along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his
victory, and grant that we who bear them may always acclaim Jesus Messiah by
walking the way of his suffering and cross; that, dying and rising with him, we
may enter into your kingdom. Through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (vs. 1-2)
Please be seated.
ANTHEM My God is So Great! (8:30 a.m.)
We Have a King (10:00 a.m.) Traditional
He Comes (10:00 a.m.) Michael Jothen
Palm branches in hand, we
join a procession of chil-
dren and their elders sing-
ing sweet hosannas. This
procession, begun centuries
ago in Jerusalem, encircles
the earth with ceaseless
praise and now winds
through our worship space.
We are part of a long line of
people in need of God’s
saving grace who rejoice as
Christ comes to open the
gates of justice and bring
heaven’s peace.
The procession leads us to
the cross of Christ and into
the mystery of Jesus’ life-
giving death.
We remember Jesus’ last
supper in worship this
Maundy Thursday (April 13
at 12 noon and 7:00 p.m.)
as we begin the Three Days.
Now begins “the hour” that
holds the universe and
widens to eternity: the suf-
fering, death, burial and
resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Children are invited to come forward.
ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM - Barnabas
HYMN Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (vs. 3)
THE LAST SUPPER - Part I - Peter
WORDS OF INSTITUTION ...For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the
mystery of our faith.
Response: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
LORD’S PRAYER
WELCOME TO THE LORD’S TABLE
DISTRIBUTION
On the holiest of holy days,
Good Friday worship ser-
vices (April 14 at 12 noon
and 7:00 p.m.) begin in
silence where Maundy
Thursday’s left off. Now, as
if awaiting our return, the
silence receives us and
invites us more deeply in
the empty room, the unfold-
ing story, the widening
hour, the mystery of faith.
With boldness we approach
the throne of grace, the
cross upon which Christ is
lifted, to pray not only for
the church, but also for all
the world. As he promised,
Jesus draws us – all people,
named and unnamed, all
things, seen and unseen – to
himself and to the heart of
God.
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 re-
ceive 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.
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LAMB OF GOD
COMMUNION MUSIC Come to the Table Medley (8:30 a.m.) Swanson
Ride On, King Jesus (10:00 a.m.) L. Fleming
COMMUNION HYMN One Bread, One Body Hymn #496
THE LAST SUPPER - Part II - Peter
GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE - James
SUFFERING AND TRIAL - Pontius Pilate
OFFERING At the Foot of the Cross/Majesty (8:30 a.m.) Bond/Hayford
Christus Factus Est (10:00 a.m.) Anton Bruckner
THE CRUCIFIXION - Centurian
You are invited to stand.
HYMN Were You There (vs. 1 & 2) Hymn #353
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Response: Lord in your mercy…Hear our prayer.
Please be seated.
The Three Days continues
with the Vigil of Easter
(April 15, 6:30 pm at
Epiphany Lutheran Church,
790 S. Corona St., Denver,
80209) when we gather
around the fire. “The light
of Christ. Thanks be to
God.” we sing, following
the pillar of fire held high.
And then: “This is the
night.” This is the storied
night of the wonders of
God. Come, join the angels
and archangels, earth and
sea and all their creatures,
as we sing, “Alleluia and
amen. Holy, holy holy!”
Reimagine the offering:
What would it look like to
give a percentage of our
time away to serve our
neighbor?
The text of “Christus Factus
Est” is taken from Philippi-
ans 2. “Christ became obe-
dient for us unto death, even
to death on the cross.
Therefore God exalted him
and gave him a name which
is above all names.”
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PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Gary Sandberg,
Pastor Russ Britton,
Pastor Brigette Weier
ORGANIST Rick Seaton
STORY-TELLERS Entry into Jerusalem: Forrest Guittar
The Last Supper: Ken Wills
Garden of Gethsemane:
Pastor Russ Britton
Suffering & Trial: Steve Buhrman
The Crucifixion: Eric Oss
The Tomb: Julie Miller
MUSICIANS Cherub Choir, Zach Rodasti, Director
Sounds of Praise, Paula Wills, Director
(8:30 a.m.)
Caroler Choir, Pat Guittar, Director;
Jubilation Singers, Pat Guittar, Director;
Chancel Choir, Dr. James Kim, Director
(10:00 a.m.)
COMMUNION
ASSISTANTS
Coordinators:
Karen Tennien (8:30),
Alison Betts (10:00)
Garth Englund III, Koren Holden,
Jeanette Manos, Karen Tennien,
Cheryl Whitecotton (8:30 a.m.)
Judi Burchfield, Nickie Fowler,
Gretchen Hack, Morris Hack (10:00 a.m.)
WORSHIP LEADERS
SACRISTAN
Coordinator:
Dave Malucky
Michelle Stone Kraus
USHERS
Coordinators:
Dave Okes (8:30),
Andy Gift (10:00)
Steve Esterline, Bill Herrmann,
Dave Kirchner, Gary Miller,
Scott Scholbe, David Scott,
Bud Setzer, Richard Will (8:30 a.m.)
David Admire, Andy Gift,
Ben King, Lowell Palmquist,
Judy Sturm, Julane Powell (10:00 a.m.)
SOUND TECHNICIANS
Coordinators: Forrest
Guittar, Laura Romig
Colton Hook, Rob Kelly, Jacob Lusk,
Trevor McLean, Richard Romig
ALTAR GUILD
Coordinator: Linda Sather
Gwen Grace, Peg Kirchner,
Mona Palmquist, Carol Rankin
NURSERY
ATTENDANTS Kathy Shearer, Lori Braden
THE TOMB - Mary Magdalene
SENDING
You are invited to stand.
SENDING HYMN Beneath the Cross of Jesus (vs. 1 & 2) Hymn #338
POSTLUDE Apparition de l’Eglise éternelle Olivier Messiaen
You are invited to remain in the Sanctuary to listen to Messiaen’s “Vision of the
Eternal Church” as a preparation for the Holy Week events leading to Christ’s
crucifixion.
Liturgical Text, Worship Notes and Music: From Sundays and Seasons.com (c) 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26681
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TODAY AT BETHANY…
Palm Sunday Worship/Journey to the Cross 8:30
& 10:00 a.m. Sunday School children worship with
their families TODAY to experience this unique and
engaging presentation of the Passion Story.
Sunday School, Confirmation & Adult Faith For-
mation We will resume on Apr il 23.
Youth Fundraiser: Palm Sunday Pancake Break-
fast TODAY 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Fellow-
ship Hall. Join the annual Pancake Breakfast hosted
by Bethany’s Senior High Youth! Get the day started
off right as this Bethany community rallies around
our students! All proceeds, from the free-will offer-
ing collected, will go to the Summer Trip Scholar-
ship funds that will benefit students this year and
years to come! See you there!
Bonfils Blood Drive TODAY in the Great Hall
from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bonfils has 10 pairs of
suite-level tickets for Avalanche, Nuggets and Mam-
moth games to give away as a special thank you to
donors. Whoever donates on Palm Sunday will be
entered into a drawing to win a pair of tickets.
Stations of the Cross The Stations of the Cross
combine art and scripture to recreate Christ’s walk to
the cross within the walls of the church, allowing us
to make a “pilgrimage to Jerusalem” and through
contemplation and meditation be drawn closer to the
Christ who walked there. You have the opportunity
to take this walk along our labyrinth TODAY in
Room 412 in the Youth Wing. These beautiful and
moving works of art created by a group of Bethany
needlepointers, are a powerful reminder of the Pas-
sion of our Lord.
40 Days of Giving We have pledged $12,000 to
this ELCA Campaign cause for World Hunger. Your
Global Mission Ministry Team has already given
$5,000 towards our goal. Pick up an ELCA World
Hunger envelope at the Welcome Center and help us
meet our goal! Bring your World Hunger gifts at
Easter!
Flowers If you would like to help provide Easter
flowers for the Sanctuary, please fill out the pink
envelope from the pew rack, insert your check for
$18 (or pay at the kiosk) and place it in the offering
plate. Deadline is TODAY.
30th Anniversary Palm Sunday Prayer Walk!
The Urban Servant Corps community will celebrate
the beginning of Holy Week as we walk the neigh-
borhood where USC volunteers have been present
for 30 years! Sunday, April 9 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.,
1660 Ogden St. Denver. Please gather generous con-
tributions and "noisy offerings" (coins) to support
the USC program. If you are unable to attend the
event, please consider a contribution to celebrate 30
years of "serving Christ through action for better
community."
THIS WEEK AT BETHANY...
The Triduum, the Three Days before Easter
† Maundy Thursday April 13, worship at noon &
7:00 p.m. Celebrate the Lord’s Supper and remember
Jesus’ new commandment to love one another. Foot
washing is offered at both services. First Communion
is celebrated at 7:00 p.m.
† Good Friday April 14, worship at noon & 7:00 p.m.
The Tenebrae (shadows/darkness) service is a continu-
ation of Maundy Thursday, beginning simply with
readings of Jesus’ Passion. Seven lighted candles, rep-
resenting the ebbing life of the Crucified, are extin-
guished as the readings progress.
† Vigil of Easter Saturday, Apr il 15 at 6:30 p.m. at
Epiphany Lutheran Church, 790 S. Corona St., Den-
ver, 80209. Come for the lighting of the new Paschal
candle, the Old Testament readings and the transition
from Lent to Easter. Bring a dish for a potluck after!
We welcome our new worshipers today! Please fill out a Connection Card found in the pew rack 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. Bethany hosts New Worshiper Information Sessions quarterly and then receives new members.
The next session is April 30 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 209. Schedule a home visit with a pastor to discuss how
Bethany’s ministries might connect with your faith journey and interests. Contact Sarah at sarah@bethany-
denver.org.
Centering Prayer will not meet this week at either
2:00 or 6:00 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt & Festival Saturday, Apr il 15,
10:00 a.m. in the Bethany Courtyard and Fellowship
Hall! (We will have a designated area for ages 3 and
under.) Immediately following the Easter Egg hunt we
will have treats and crafts for all. Invite a friend, neigh-
bor or co-worker to this fun event for the whole family!
If you’d like to help us hide the eggs for the hunt, arrive
at 8:30 a.m. - we’d love help of all ages. To donate
empty colorful plastic eggs please contact the church
office at 303-758-2820. Thank you!
NEXT SUNDAY, April 16…
† Easter Sunday Worship
We celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord at 6:15,
7:45, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Help reach the goal of $12,000 for ELCA World Hun-
ger. Bring your gifts at Easter.
LOOKING AHEAD…
Young at Heart Please join us on Fr iday, Apr il 21.
Note – because Good Friday falls on the 2nd Friday of
the month, Young at Heart is being moved to the 3rd
Friday. Cost is $8.00 per person. Arrive in Fellowship
Hall at about 11:00 am for coffee and socializing.
Lunch begins at 11:30am with a short devotion and
prayer. The program will begin at 12:30pm where we
will hear Arnie Voight talk about the current situation in
Palestine and Israel. For questions call Kathy Shearer at
303-782-9155.
Bethany Mission Trip (for all ages!) YES, ALL AG-
ES AND CAPABILITIES! The trip is scheduled for
July 16-21st in Axtell, NE. This opportunity will serve
the Bethphage Village (Mosaic) organization and in-
cludes both relational and physical labor serving oppor-
tunities. If you are interested in learning more, please
pick up an informational sheet at the Welcome Desk or
contact Tara Sawinski at [email protected] or
303-941-0093. There are only 23 spaces available.
Deadline to register for the trip is May 1.
Heard About Joseph’s Coat? Join in for Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Boulder Dinner
Theater on Sunday, June 4. We’ll leave church at 11:15
a.m. for motorcoach transportation to and from the ven-
ue for a 1:30 p.m. show. Our per person price is $60
payable to Bethany which includes bus transportation,
gratuity for our driver, dinner, gratuity on the dinner
portion of your ticket, unlimited fountain drinks and/or
coffee/tea, and the performance itself. With limited
seats, please sign up and pay at the Welcome Center.
Be The Blessing Please join us for Be The Blessing
2017 – a time for serving others throughout our commu-
nity. Representatives of participating non-profits will be
at Bethany on Sunday, April 30 from 8:30-11:45
a.m. Be The Blessing service days are June 3, 10 and
11. To find out more about Bethany’s Be the Blessing
event, visit www.bethany-denver.org or stop by the
Welcome Center and pick up a project information
booklet.
Vacation Bible School at Bethany is June 26-30
Maker Fun Factory! Created by God, Built for a Pur-
pose! Registration forms are available!! It will be an
awesome week and we’ll need volunteers so if you’re
interested in joining in all the fun please contact Gayle
at [email protected] or 303-758-2820 ext 352.
WAYS TO CONNECT…
Pick up a Life Together at Bethany booklet and our
monthly newsletter at the Welcome Center to find ways
for you to connect with others at Bethany.
HOW TO HELP…
Bethany Fund Update: Received Give Now!
Office Help Needed Some of our Administrative staff
will be taking some well-deserved vacation time follow-
ing Easter. We are seeking volunteers who can help an-
swer the phone and greet people who enter the office. If
you can assist for a morning, afternoon, or even all day
the week of April 24-28, please contact the office at 303
-758-2820. We can offer a quick training session if you
desire.
Hearing Assistance Please see the Sound
Tech in the sound booth at the rear of the Sanc-
tuary if you need a hearing assistant device.
See Ushers for Large Print bulletins. Emergency 911 calls - In case of an emergency, always
dial 911 from a land line if possible. When calling from
Bethany, be sure to identify the address (4500 E. Hamp-
den Ave.) as being in Cherry Hills Village, Arapahoe
County.
April 2 $ 40,087
April MTD $ 40,087
Fiscal YTD $1,453,708
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Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113
303-758-2820 www.bethany-denver.org
Holy Week Experience
Maundy Thursday – April 13, Noon and 7:00 p.m. The joy of Communion and the ministry of service are experienced
through the gift of the table, and through foot washing.
Many of our young people will be sharing in their First Communion.
Good Friday – April 14, Noon and 7:00 p.m. We move from light into darkness as we reflect on the
seven last words of Jesus.
Holy Saturday Easter Egg Hunt and Festival - April 15 10:00 a.m. snow or shine!
Easter Vigil – Saturday, April 15, 6:30 p.m. Hosted by our sister congregation, Epiphany Lutheran Church,
790 S. Corona St., Denver, 80209.
We share in a potluck following worship. Bring a dish to share.
Space will be set up resembling a reader's theater so bring pillows to sit on!
Easter at Bethany
Sunday, April 16 6:15 a.m. Sunr ise service (fir st 20 minutes will be outdoors)
Easter Celebrations at 7:45, 9:30, 11:15 a.m.
(The 7:45 worship will be in the Sanctuary.
The 9:30 & 11:15 worship will be in the Sanctuary and the Great Hall.)
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