Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 www.bethany-denver.org 303-758-2820

Gathering PRELUDE Rigaudon from “Cathedral Suite” Gordon Young

Silence is kept.

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, as the presiding minister begins.

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who creates us and forms us, who redeems us and calls us, who unites us and sends us. Amen.

Gathered in God’s presence, let us confess our sin.

The assembly kneels or stands. Silence is kept for reflection.

Mighty and loving God,

We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We seek our own way. We divide the body of Christ. In your mercy, cleanse us and heal us. Let the words of our mouths, the thoughts of our hearts, and everything that we do be filled with faith, hope, and love. Amen.

Hear the voice of Jesus: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me to proclaim release of the captives.” In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, I proclaim to you that your sins are forgiven and you are released. The joy of the Lord is your strength, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are yours forever. Amen.

GATHERING HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Hymn #834

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (10:00 a.m.) Page 227

Braden Michael White, son of Bradley & Rachel (Cahill) White, born January 14, 2015

GREETING

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BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Meaningfully; Witness Intentionally; Grow Spiritually; Serve Purposefully; Care Resolutely; Fellowship Authentically

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD February 7, 2016 8:30 & 10:00 a.m.

As worship begins we turn to face the Processional Cross which reminds us of Christ, the center of our life in whom we live and move and have our being. As the cross moves to the altar we, too, turn to visually follow its path to the focal point of our worship.

Transfiguration Sunday con-cludes the Epiphany season with another manifestation of God's glory, this time in the dazzling personage of Jesus. Witnesses to the brilliance will be unable to avoid re-flecting that glory in the world. It was true for Moses, and it was doubtless true for Peter, James, and John. We pray that it will be true of all of us who see the glory of the Lord in the word and in the supper and who are being "transformed into the same image" by the Spirit of God.

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KYRIE

Lent & Holy Week Worship Schedule Ash Wednesday, February 10

7:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesdays from February 17-March 16 Noon & 6:30 p.m.

(Each Wednesday during Lent a soup lunch follows the noon service in Fellowship Hall; soup and pizza are available prior to the evening services from 5-6:15 p.m.)

Palm Sunday, March 20, 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Maundy Thursday, March 24, Noon and 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. is a celebration of First Communion

Good Friday, March 25, Noon and 7:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 26, 6:00 p.m.

The Resurrection of Our Lord, March 27, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Adult Faith Formation 40 Days of Giving Bible Study & Conversation with Pastors Deb, Russ & Brigette

7:15 p.m. Wednesdays in the Chapel 10:00 a.m. Sundays in Room 210

February 14: Hunger & Bread

February 17 & 21: Disaster & Faith

February 24 & 28: Power & Powerless

March 2 & 6: Giving & Receiving

March 9 & 13: Abundant Faith

March 16: Setting the Table

The Labyrinth: Walking the Spiritual Path Experience the labyrinth walk each day during Lent, from February 10 - March 26, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

in Room 412 downstairs in the youth area.

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January 31 $ 17,720 January MTD $ 128,564 Fiscal YTD $1,060,270

Lead Pastor Call Committee Update

The LPCC continues to make progress in its search for a new lead pastor. We have completed all first-round interviews in an online skype-format with a total of eight candidates who were submitted to the Call Committee either by Bethany members or by the Rocky Mountain Synod after an extensive national search. After prayerful deliberation, six of those candidates have been released from consideration based on the Committee’s review and recommendation. We wish them God’s blessings and are confident they will continue to faithfully serve as the hands and feet of Christ.

The Committee is conducting additional face-to-face interviews and conversations with the remaining candidates. As necessary, we will pursue additional information to assist us in the discernment process including site visits, Bible studies, additional interviews and reference checks.

We thank you for your continued patience and ask for your prayers on behalf of the Committee members, all candidates and their family members. We remain excited about the candidates’ and Bethany’s future and look forward to sharing ad-ditional developments with the congregation in the future.

Huge Rummage/Sidewalk Sale Keep thinking about and putting aside reusable items for our Bethany rummage/sidewalk sale on May 20 & 21. (If it isn’t becoming to you, it should be coming to us!) We welcome your support. Thanks from the members of XYZ.

HOW TO HELP…

Altar Flowers Flowers today are given by the Acsell family in loving memory of Ray Acsell, by Bob & Judi Newman in celebration of Jennifer Newman’s birthday and by Claire Tulloh & Kent Mitchell in memory of Charles Tulloh and Steven Mitchell. Sign up for flowers at the Welcome Cen-ter. $35 donation.

Help needed! With Lent and Easter fast approaching we have many needs for communion assistants, ushers, lectors and Welcome Center volunteers. There are many slots to fill for Lenten Wednesday services, Sunday services, Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Sign up early! Sign up now! Sign-up located at the Welcome Center. Thank you!!

Bethany Fund Update Received

Hearing Assistance Please see the Sound Tech in the sound booth at the rear of the Sanctuary if you need a hearing assistant device.

Boy Scout Sunday at Bethany

Cub Scout Pack 711 and Boy Scout Troop 712 thank Bethany Lutheran Church for its ongoing support. Pack 711 has 35 members of elementary school age boys who participate in a wide variety of activities. Troop 712 has 50 scouts in 5th through 12th grade attending over 30 different schools. Interestingly, in the last two years 11 boys have attained Eagle Scout rank. This represents a record number of young men developing leadership skills, providing service on various pro-jects, and having a lot of fun together. Over 1,000 service hours were logged in the last couple of years benefitting organi-zations far and wide. Projects include service projects at Bethany, building cook stoves for a village in India, as well as pro-jects benefitting local schools, service organizations, camps, churches and parks. None of this would be possible without your support. Thank you!

40 Days of Giving Lenten Devotional

This devotional is written for all ages and is easily modified to fit your needs. The structure is simple: Each day gather your household and connect (Faith + Connect) with the questions offered for the week. Then read the Bible passage (Faith + Bible) assigned for the day (five days only) and discuss the reflection questions. There is a weekly service (Faith + Serve) opportunity as well as a prayer (Faith +Pray) for the week and a blessing (Faith + Bless) to offer each other at the close of your devotional time. May the word of God dwell in you richly this Lenten season as we focus on all what God has given us! Pick up the 40 Days of Giving Household Devotional at the Welcome Center.

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Singing the Hymn of Praise we joyfully enter into worship echoing the angel’s announcement of Jesus’ birth. (Luke 2:14)

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HYMN OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY Holy God, mighty and immortal, you are beyond our knowing, yet we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. Transform us into the likeness of your Son, who renewed our humanity so that we may share in his divinity, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

The assembly is seated.

Word LESSON II Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Holy Bible pg. 190 (NT)

Response after Lesson: Thanks be to God.

The assembly stands.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Response before Gospel: Glory to you, O Lord.

GOSPEL Luke 9:28-43a Holy Bible pg. 71 (NT)

Response after Gospel: Praise to you, O Christ.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

The assembly is seated.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE/BLESSING OF THE CANDLES & ALTAR GUILD

SERMON

The assembly stands.

HYMN I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Hymn #815

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.

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II Corinthians 3:12-4:2 In his debates with the Corin-thians, Paul contrasts the glory of Moses with the glory of Christ. The Israelites could not see Moses’ face because of the veil. But in Christ we see the unveiled glory of God and are transformed into Christ’s likeness. Luke 9:28-43a The conversation about Jesus’ suffering and death is enclosed in a dazzling foreshadowing of the resurrection. God affirms Jesus’ identity, the disciples are stunned speechless, and Jesus resumes his mission with a demonstration of his power over evil.

THIS WEEK AT BETHANY...

God’s Word for the Week Bible Study, Room 2l0. Mondays at 9:00 a.m. & Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m.

XYZ (Xtra Years of Zip) Join us in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays after 9:30 a.m. for coffee and snacks, to play games or to socialize. At 11:30 a.m. we worship in the Chapel then have lunch (suggested donation is $5). Our menu for Febru-ary 9: fajitas, rice, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, dessert.

Centering Prayer Join us on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 404 or the Bethany library or Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Bethany library. The current study is New Seeds of Contem-plation by Thomas Merton.

Ash Wednesday Worship We begin Lent on February 10 with the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion at 7:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. Join us for a soup lunch in the Fellowship Hall following the noon service. See the wor-ship schedule for all of Lent and Holy Week on page 11.

Deborah Circle meets on Wednesdays from 4:45-6:00 p.m. in the Bethany library. We will be using the Bible study from Gather, the magazine of the Women of the ELCA. Contact Gail Scott at gschaeuble@aol.com with any questions.

Women’s Study Group meets on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Soul Schopp. Their current book is “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis.

Young at Heart Want to meet new friends or catch up with acquaintances? Join us for lunch and a program on Friday, February 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be a potluck so bring a dish to share. The program will feature Bethany member Rob Kelly on the bagpipes!

Healthy Marriage Workshop Would you like to enrich your marriage as a Valentine gift to each other? Join us Saturday, February 13 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. Bethany members, Larry and Vicky Daub, are facilitating. The workshop cost is $75, but Bethany members receive $15 off using the code BETHANY15 at registration. Childcare pro-vided. Please plan to bring your lunch or purchase one at a nearby restaurant. Call 720-488-8888 or sign up at www.myrelationshipcenter.org. Contact Janet Mortinsen at 303-300-3317 or janet@bethany-denver.org with questions.

NEXT SUNDAY, February 14…

Scripture Readings The lessons are from Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 and Romans 10:8b-13; the Gospel is from Luke 4:1-13.

Adult Faith Formation 40 Days of Giving Bible study & conversation with Pastors Deb, Russ & Brigette begins next Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in Room 210 with the topic “Hunger & Bread.” See the full schedule on page 11.

Boy Scouts Bake Sale Fundraiser in the Narthex through-out the morning. Proceeds will help a contingent of Beth-any’s “High Adventure” Scouts and their leaders travel to Iceland, England and Scotland this summer where they will attend a Scout Jamboree in Essex, England with Scouts from around the world.

LOOKING AHEAD…

“Empty Arms” A Grandparents Grief Group If you are a grieving grandparent or know of someone who has experi-enced the loss of a grandchild through stillbirth, miscarriage, or infant loss, no matter if recent or years ago, please consider joining this 5 week group. Facilitators are Pat Guittar & Pat Birznieks, who are also grieving grandparents. We will meet in the Bethany Library on Mondays from February 22 - March 21, 7:00 -8:30 p.m. For more information or to regis-ter, please e-mail Pat Guittar at choirsbypat@comcast.net.

Theater & Theology The play, “Fade” is on Tuesday, March 8. Reservation deadline is Sunday, February 14. In this true-to-life new comedy, Mexican-American Lucia is hired to write for a cutthroat TV studio. But as her friendship with the stu-dio custodian grows, his stories start to blur with hers with unexpected consequences. Ticket price is $35. Pay for your tickets at the Welcome Center. For information contact Sarah at sarah@bethany-denver.org.

First Communion Milestone Learning Saturday, March 12, 2-5:00 p.m. We will gather in the Great Hall for a time of learning, fun and a dinner together. This is for parents and children alike! All children first grade and up (who have not yet received first communion) are invited! We will celebrate the milestone on March 24, Maundy Thursday. RSVP to Janice at janice@bethany-denver.org.

Men of Bethany Please join us for a men’s retreat April 22-24 in beautiful Grant, CO. If you are looking for a life changing experience, look no further; this is your opportunity to con-nect with nature, fellowship with Christian men, and strength-en your relationship with the Lord. The retreat starts prompt-ly at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 4/22 and ends at 3:00 p.m. on Sun-day, 4/24. Please plan to stay for the entire retreat. The cost is $175 if you register by March 20 and $195 if you register by April 8. This includes all lodging, meals and retreat materi-als. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center. Visit www.lutheranmen.org to see participant testimonials. For additional information please contact Justin March at justin.march@weyerhaeuser.com or 303-408-1330.

Bethany Family Retreat at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp April 29-May 1 - a weekend of recreation, fellowship and re-laxing! Pick up a registration form at the Welcome Center. For more information, contact Jason Davis at 303-639-4342 or Jason@bethany-denver.org.

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TODAY AT BETHANY…

Sunday Morning Schedule 7:45 a.m. Prayer Service in the Chapel 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Commun-ion in the Sanctuary. 9:45 a.m. Preschool-5th grade Sunday School classes meet in the Great Hall for large group opening and then go to their respective Sunday School classrooms. Confirmation sessions meet from 8:30-9:45 a.m. and/or 10-11:15 a.m. in Room 412. High School Youth Small Groups meet from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and/or 10-11:30 a.m. in the Soul Schopp. 10:00 a.m. Adult Faith Formation in the Chapel. Pastor Carl Hansen leads us in exploring the symbols and imagery of the book of Revelation and how it can be meaningful to us today. Study guides are available at the Welcome Center for $10. (Please no food or beverages in this sacred space.)

Blessing of the Candles February 2nd was the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord. Historically, this is a time to bless the candles that will be used in worship over the coming year. We expand the blessing to include our Altar Guild volun-teers, a tireless group who prepares what’s needed for Holy Communion. Altar Guild members include Edie Acsell, Joyce Beabout, Sharon Boell, Judi Burchfield, Dottie Colton, Shirley Conrad, Del Crothers, Deb Distler, Gladys Fischer, Kathy Good, Gwen Grace, Carol Haller, Helen Han, Neal Helland, Twila Helland, Gail Hipke, Joayne Hogoboom, Julie Holliday, Janet Jerde, Catherine Jones, Peggy Kirchner, Debbie Laurie, Jean Lindsey, Jeannie May, Gail Mullin, Mo-na Palmquist, Carol Rankin, Linda Sather, Betty Ziemann.

Today is Souper Bowl Sunday! The Souper Bowl of Caring takes place annually on Super Bowl Sunday and is a way to help those experiencing hunger. You will see some of our youth at the church entrances and in the Narthex with pots

representing the 2 teams where you can “vote” for your fa-vorite team with your dollars. (We’re fairly certain who will get the most votes!) Proceeds go to the ELCA World Hun-ger Appeal as part of our 40 Days of Giving pledge. The Rocky Mountain Synod has challenged the Carolina Synods to see which fans can raise the most money in support of ELCA World Hunger. Please cast your vote!

King Soopers, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Sprouts, Tony's and Safeway Gift Cards are available in the Narthex. Your pur-chase helps support our own Bethany Early Childhood Cen-ter! You receive the dollar amount on the gift card and BECC receives 5%. Thanks for your support!

Good Coffee for a Good Cause The Global Mission Minis-try Team is selling fair trade coffee, tea, and chocolate in the Narthex. Proceeds help small farmer growers in Latin Ameri-ca, Africa and Asia through Lutheran World Relief, Equal Exchange and SERRV International.

Faith Formation Visioning Day Part 2: A joyful “Thank You” to this dedicated and caring community for your par-ticipation last week in our time of visioning, taking photos and supporting our youth for their service trips to the Do-minican Republic (to build a house), Denver Urban Plunge and Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp. We have more youth participating than in previous years and we appreciate your commitment and partnership! If you did not get an oppor-tunity to participate in the Faith Formation Visioning Day Part 2, you still have a chance! Come by the Fellowship Hall before or after worship to see where God is growing great things at Bethany and add your own leaf for where you think we might need to be “Growing Together in God’s Promis-es”! Check out the green leaves (what’s already growing) and the colorful ones for all of the great ideas! The tree will be up through 2/14. Thank you all again! Pastor Brigette, Jason, Tory, Gayle and Janice.

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES February 7, 2016

Worship Schedule: Sundays 7:45, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. ~ Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. ~ Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Also available: Watch Sunday and Wednesday services at www.BethanyLive.org.

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We welcome any guests worshipping with us today! Please fill out a Connection Card found in the pew rack and join us for fellowship between services. To learn more about Bethany’s worship opportunities, Bible studies and various ministries, pick up a Life Together at Bethany booklet at the Welcome Center or download it from the welcome page of our website - www.bethany-denver.org. Quarterly, Bethany hosts New Member Information Sessions and then receives new members. The next Information Session will be April 10 following worship services. The pastors welcome the chance to meet with you at any time to discuss inquiries regarding how Bethany’s ministries might connect with your faith journey and interests.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Response: Lord in your mercy…Hear our prayer.

The assembly is seated.

PEACE Response: And also with you.

Meal OFFERING Word of God (8:30 a.m.) Brenton Brown, Andi Rozier

Sanctus from “Requiem” (10:00 a.m.) Maurice Duruflé The assembly stands.

OFFERTORY RESPONSE

GREAT THANKSGIVING

PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy... ...we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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The Preface reminds us that in Christ, we are joined to the Communion of Saints through all time and space.

We give joyfully, graciously and sacrificially because we know that our resources are not ours to keep but are God’s to share.

Maurice Duruflé completed his “Requiem,” which is a setting of the Latin requiem mass, in 1947. Duruflé was a hyper-perfectionist in his composing and only com-pleted a total of about a doz-en major works. Despite the smallness of his output, he was highly respected and was appointed a professor at the Paris Conservatory, where he served until 1970. The text of the “Sanctus” is the famil-iar “Holy, holy, holy” that we sing each week at com-munion; these words can be found at the top of the fol-lowing page.

SANCTUS

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 has risen. Christ will come again.

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.

The assembly is seated.

WELCOME TO THE LORD’S TABLE Bethany welcomes all baptized Christians who have celebrated their first communion to join in receiving the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion. An usher will direct you when to come forward for the distribution. You will receive the wafer in your hand which you may then dip in the wine. A communion station with alcohol free wine and gluten free wafers is available at every communion service at the center aisle. You may return by the opposite aisle of your section. Those who would like to come forward but do not wish to commune may ask the server for a blessing.

THE DISTRIBUTION

LAMB OF GOD

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We join as people of God as cells in the Body of Christ, nourished to do our part in God’s mission.

Together with the hosts of heaven we sing, “Holy, Holy, Holy!”

The ‘Agnus Dei’ (Lamb of God) quotes John the Baptizer declaring “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29)

Liturgical Text, Worship Notes and Music: From Sundays and Seasons.com (c) 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under

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WORSHIP LEADERS PREACHER Interim Lead Pastor Debra Engquist

PRESIDER Pastor Russ Britton

ASSISTING MINISTER Peg Kirchner

ORGANIST Rick Seaton

MUSICIANS Sounds of Praise, Paula Wills, Director (8:30 a.m.) Chancel Choir, Dr. James Kim, Director (10:00 a.m.)

LECTOR Jean Scott (8:30 a.m.) Ron Gusé (10:00 a.m.)

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS

Alison Betts, Thomas Betts, Judi Burchfield, Diane Herrmann (8:30 a.m.) Larry Daub, Vicky Daub, Lori Roenfeldt (10:00 a.m.)

SACRISTAN Garth Englund III

ACOLYTES Reid Fornstrom, Deane Markusch (8:30 a.m.) Avery Ott, Hans Romine (10:00 a.m.)

USHERS Steve Barrett, James A. Flemming, Julie Friedemann, Kevin McAuliffe, Marilyn McConnell, Mark Mertz, Dick Metcalfe, Linda Starkey,

Rich Waldmeier, Abigail Wiggans, Scott Wiggans (8:30 a.m.) Rebecca Collins, Ronald Kaminen, Dave Okes, Chuck Pattison,

Pat Rethman, Bob Struthers, James Wahe (10:00 a.m.)

SOUND TECHNICIANS Colton Hook, Richard Romig

FEBRUARY ALTAR GUILD Gail Hipke, Joayne Hogoboom, Julie Holliday

NURSERY ATTENDANTS Kathy Shearer, Lori Braden

COMMUNION MUSIC God of This City (8:30 a.m.) Aaron Boyd

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (10:00 a.m.) Gustav Holst

COMMUNION HYMN How Good, Lord, to Be Here! Hymn #315

BLESSING Response: Amen.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Response after prayer: Amen.

The assembly is seated.

Sending

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

BENEDICTION The assembly stands.

SENDING HYMN Oh, Wondrous Image, Vision Fair (vs. 1-3) Hymn #316

DISMISSAL

POSTLUDE Toccata from “Cathedral Suite” Gordon Young

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