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

Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Needed! We are building at Sable Ridge (near I-225 and I-70). Our partner sponsor is Thrivent Financial. If you are interested in helping contact Kevin Dempsey at 303-699-1629 or kmdmpsy@aol.com. Volunteers need to be at least 16 years old. Bethany build dates are: Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 25. July and August dates will be added. Sign up in the Narthex!

Dear Bethany: Did you know that there angels among us? A group of them came forth on April 23 & 24 and moved me from Centennial to Englewood into a new apartment I can afford. There are not adequate words to express my apprecia-tion for them doing that! But I can tell you that I feel very blessed that they are in my life! Sincerely, Cyndi Kaye Clavier

Family Promise Opportunity Family Promise (formerly Interfaith Hospitality Network) is in need of van drivers, especially in the mornings. This involves picking up families at their overnight site (Christ the Savior Lutheran Church, 1092 S Nome St, Aurora) at 7am and driving them to the Family Promise day site (5th Ave. & Lipan St. Denver). The church is in a 10 week or so rotation so their next week is in July. If you can help, please contact Gayle at 720-234-4590. If you have questions, please contact Sarah at 303-758-2820 or sarah@bethany-denver.org.

Bethany Fund Update Received Give Now!

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

Large print bulletins are available from the ushers.

May 1 $ 36,382 May MTD $ 36,382 Fiscal YTD $1,480,255

Be The Blessing Days of Service - 6/4 & 6/5 /2016

We have over 330 slots filled so far! But we still have over 340 more to fill. Please stop by the table in the

Narthex and sign up for a project! And, if you haven’t already, please fill out a waiver form. Registration closes on May 23 so get your registration in now! Applications for Thrivent Action Teams to get a $250 card for your

BTB project are due by May 13.

Be The Blessing – additional ways to serve. We have two projects to shop for items for agencies. For

Lutheran Family Services we will be putting together Welcome baskets which are given to newly arrived refugee families the day after they have arrived to

Denver. For Urban Peak we will be putting together My First Kitchen boxes to help youth succeed as

they move into their first apartments. There are BTB teams ready to shop on BTB Saturday, but you can help too! Pick up a shopping list at the Welcome Center and bring your donated items to church.

Help us to truly be a blessing to others. For information contact Sarah at 303-758-2820 or

sarah@bethany-denver.org.

May 20 & 21

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Bethany Great Hall

Proceeds will go to helping to refurbish/remodel the Fellowship Hall. We will begin collecting items at the church on May 18 and 19. Bring your usable items to the Great Hall. Thanks from the members of XYZ.

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SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 8, 2016

8:30 & 10:00 a.m.

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Gathering PRELUDE Fanfare Kenneth Leighton

Silence is kept.

WELCOME

The assembly stands.

EASTER DIALOGUE

Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation.

Blessed are you, O God. Day by day you shower us with blessings. You have brought us through the night of sin into the revealing and healing light of Jesus’ resurrection. Yet our lives are still shadowed by sin.

Pause for reflection

Make us alive in Christ, O God. Make us new as you make all things new. Renew us in grace, and restore us to living in your holiness.

The light of the risen Christ puts to flight all evil deeds, washes away sin, casts out hate, brings peace, and humbles earthly pride. Jesus Christ loves you and + frees you from your sin. To him be glory and dominion forever and ever! Amen.

GATHERING HYMN Son of God, Eternal Savior Hymn #655

ANTHEM Bell Fanfare (8:30 a.m.) David Burton Brown

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands (10:00 a.m.) trad. God Made Me! (10:00 a.m.) Michael Jothen

GREETING

A joyous Easter to all! The Easter season is a 50 day feast concluding on Pentecost (May 15 this year).

NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 15

Pentecost Sunday Foreign Language Readers Needed! As is our tradition, we will read the scriptures in many languages on Pentecost Sunday, May 15. At the 8:30 a.m. service you will read a part of the Acts text and the Lord’s Prayer. At the 10:00 a.m. service it will just be the Lord’s Prayer as we will have the children’s musical at this service. We would also love to have a sign language interpreter for at least those items if not the entire service. If you are willing to read/sign please contact Sarah in the church office at 303-758-2820 or sarah@bethany-denver.org.

Oh Jonah! The Jubilation Singers and the Caroler Choir pre-sent their spring musical Oh Jonah! next Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. service. It’s more than a story about the prophet Jonah and a big fish. It’s also a story about us! The tale involves responsibility, repentance and listening for the Word of God in our lives. It’s also about accepting people who are differ-ent from us and saying YES when God calls our name to do His work! Join us for this “whale of a tale!”

Summer Trip Carnival Water balloons, bouncy castles and carnival games, oh my! Join us for fun, fellowship, and fund-raising on Sunday, May 15 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for the annual Bethany Summer Trip Carnival sponsored by the youth of the congregation. We will also have lunch and treats. No tickets are necessary; free will donation. Any youth or adults looking to help with the event can contact Carrie Oss at carrieoss@gmail.com or Cheryl Katschke at cpkatschke@comcast.net. We can't wait to see you there!

Annual Meeting of the Congregation Sunday, May 15, 11:30 a.m. in the Great Hall. See page 9 for details.

“Faith on the Go!” Camping, traveling, family reunions, we’re all on the go this summer! How do we take our faith on the road? Well…with a little help and a lot of Jesus! On May 15, 22 and 29, there will be tables in the Narthex with all of the supplies that you need to take “Faith On The Go!” Trav-el devos, a prayer die, candle, journal, prayer rock, and yes, a Flat Jesus all in a handy bag that will fit anywhere! Take pic-tures of Flat Jesus on your adventures and post them to the Bethany Facebook page to show where you took your faith this summer!

Ice Cream Social The last day of Sunday School is May 15. Join us out in the west courtyard for ice cream at 11:00 a.m. as we celebrate a great year.

Sunday, May 15, 4:00 p.m. The Colorado Chorale presents Water & Spirit, with music summoning you to hear water depicted through sound. Featuring a collaboration of two local ensembles, 303Choir (from the Colorado Children’s Chorale) and Spirit of Grace (Gospel Group), the concert will offer various images of water with spirited and engaging selections. Come “listen to the sound” and feel the Spirit!

LOOKING AHEAD…

Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning Concert Monday, May 16, 6:00 p.m. Kindergarten, 1st and 6th grade. FREE event. Visit www.rmsel.org for more information.

All Teachers, Assistants and Volunteers who have helped with Sunday School, Confirmation and High School! You are invited to a Volunteer Thank You dinner May 18 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We’ll eat together and then break into small groups - Sunday School, Confirma-tion and High School, and have a little interaction about this year regarding what worked, what has not worked and what we might want to look at differently in the coming year.

Farewell & Godspeed for Pastor Debra May 22nd is Pastor Debra’s last Sunday at Bethany and we will recognize and thank her for her time with us over the past year during wor-ship that day. You are also invited to a reception in her honor in the Fellowship Hall following each of the services.

Holy Spirits The next Holy Spirits will be May 22 at noon. We will meet at Las Margs, 1521 Marion St, Denver. The topic will be…yes, the Holy Spirit! What do we make of this presence of God in our lives? How do we experience God the Holy Spirit? Join us for food, fun and great conversation!

Two adult education opportunities this summer! Sundays at 11:15 a.m. beginning June 12, “The Bible in 90 Days” and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. starting June 6, “The Greatest Story.” Sign up at the Welcome Desk so that we can order the cor-rect number of materials. These adult faith formation oppor-tunities are supported by the D.J. Tengdin Memorial Fund.

Day Camp at Bethany is June 27-July 1 Day Camp is a fun- filled week of Bible study, arts & crafts, recreation, music and FUN!! We will again partner with Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp. Our theme is “What’s Your Call”? We are also look-ing for volunteer faith formers of all ages to help with our younger disciples. Contact Gayle Newell at 303-758-2820 or gayle@bethany-denver.org with questions or to volunteer. Registration forms can be found at the Welcome Center.

HOW TO HELP…

Flowers Today’s altar flowers are given by Beth Bents in memory of Mari Stibal and by the Thorsen/Flippen/Hunter families in memory of their loving wife and mother Jeanette Thorsen. Sign up for flowers at the Welcome Center. $35 donation.

ELCA Good Gifts for Mother's Day Tell mom she is BEEautiful with an ELCA Good Gift of honeybees ($20). Invite others to join in to make a difference for a family around the world. Download the coloring page to let kids in on the fun! Visit ELCA.org/goodgifts.

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TODAY AT BETHANY…

Sunday Morning Schedule 7:45 a.m. Prayer Service with Holy Communion in

the Chapel.

8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Commun-ion in the Sanctuary; High School Graduation Faith Milestone at 10:00 a.m.

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.

8:30-9:45 a.m. in Room 412 and/or 10-11:00 a.m. in the Chapel: Confirmation Session IV.

8:30-10:00 a.m. and/or 10-11:30 a.m. in the Soul Schopp: Sr. High Youth Small Group Session IV.

10:00 a.m. in Room 210 Pastor Carl Hansen’s Adult Faith Formation class on the Apostles’ Creed contin-ues. This Sunday we will discuss the First Article: I believe in the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. Even if you have not attended the previous clas-ses on the meaning and importance of the Creeds, you are welcome to join us.

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 May 10 menu: baked salmon, herbed potatoes, salad, rolls, vegetable, dessert.

Centering Prayer Join us on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 404 or the Bethany library (current study: New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton) or Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Bethany library (current study: Renew Your Life by Kai Mark Nilsen).

Who’s My Neighbor? We continue on May 11 with Lee Gray on the Methodist Church and on May 18 with Cynthia Aretakis from the Greek Orthodox Church. We meet in the chapel at 7: 15 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Come join us!

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 Room 208. Their current study is on finding your sanctuary.

Young at Heart Want to meet new friends or catch up with old ones? Join us in the Fellowship Hall around 11:00 a.m. on the second Friday of the month from September - June for socializing and lunch followed by a program. On Friday, May 13, lunch will be a potluck so please bring a dish to share. The program will feature our own Laura Romig, who will share her experiences in the Peace Corps. Lunch begins at 11:30 followed by the program. Please join us!

Parents Night Out Saturday, May 14, 6:00 p.m. at The Rio in Park Meadows. To receive the evite, please contact Nickie Fowler (nickie@fowlercorp.net or 303-956-2261). Family Ministry at Bethany Lutheran Church welcomes all families!

Ten Thousand Villages - Fair Trade Rug Event May 11-14 at Beacons Community Space in Cherry Creek North. The event will feature over 300 heirloom-quality oriental rugs, the sales of which support fairly paid adult artisans in Paki-stan. Please call the store at 303-316-8773 or visit www.tenthousandvillages.com/denver for more information.

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.

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 is July 10 in Room 210 following the 10:00 a.m. worship service. 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.

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HYMN OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY O God, form the minds of your faithful people into your one will. Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that, amid all the changes of this world, our hearts may be fixed where true joy is found, your Son, 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 FIRST LESSON Acts 16:16-34 Holy Bible pg. 142 (NT)

Response after Lesson: Thanks be to God.

SECOND LESSON Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Holy Bible pg. 283-284 (NT)

Response after Lesson: Thanks be to God.

The assembly stands.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Acts 16:16-34 The owners of a slave-girl who used her powers to tell for-tunes threw Paul and Silas into jail for “healing” her and, con-sequently, ruining their busi-ness. In prison, Paul and Silas bring the good news of the gospel to the jailer and his family.

The Hymn of Praise expresses the joyful and celebrative nature of the Christian gathering.

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 The ascended Christ, hidden from our sight, promises to come again. We eagerly pray, “Come, Lord Jesus,” with all who respond to this invita-tion.

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Response before Gospel: Glory to you, O Lord.

GOSPEL John 17:20-26 Holy Bible pg. 116 (NT)

Response after Gospel: Praise to you, O Christ.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

The assembly is seated.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

SERMON

The assembly stands.

HYMN OF THE DAY Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (vs. 1, 2) Hymn #631

APOSTLE’S 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.

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

FAITH MILESTONE: RECOGNITION OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES (10:00a.m.)

PEACE Response: And also with you.

The assembly is seated.

Meal OFFERING Achieved Is the Glorious Work (8:30 a.m.) F.J. Haydn

Prelude and Allemande (10:00 a.m.) Gordon Young

The assembly stands.

John 17:20-26 Jesus prays that the life of his followers will be character-ized by an intimate unity of identity with God. To be so identified with God means also to share in God’s mis-sion: to proclaim the word that will bring others into this same unity.

Stewardship Thought: Recycle “stuff” you don’t use. Give it to others to Reuse to then Reinvigorate your spirit!

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Please Meet Pastor Gary Sandberg May 15

To the Bethany Lutheran Church Congregation:

You are no doubt aware that Pastor Gary Sandberg, Dean of the Chapel at Capital University, has been recommended for a Call to Word and Sacrament as Lead Pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church. While a flight cancellation prohibited him and his wife, Karen, from joining us in April, there is still an opportunity for the congregation to get acquainted with Pastor Sandberg and the gifts that the Call Committee and Congregation Council believe that he brings to Bethany.

Sunday, May 15

1. Pastor Gary and Karen will worship at 8:30 and 10:00, and an opportunity to get acquainted will follow each service.

2. At 11:30 a.m the Annual Congregational Meeting will be called to order. The agenda includes:

Presentation/approval of 2016/2017 budget

Call to Pastoral Ministry for The Rev. Gary Sandberg

Extension of Call to Pastoral Ministry for The Rev. Russell Britton

Constitution and Bylaws Amendment Ratification

As you are able, please join us on May 15. The Call Committee and the Congregation Council are eager to have you know him as our candidate for Lead Pastor.

In His love,

Marie Friedemann, Congregation President

Greetings from Pastor Gary...

You can watch Pastor Gary’s video at www.Bethanylive.org. It will be playing throughout the morning in the

Fellowship Hall.

A Q & A Fact Sheet regarding the Call as well as the Agenda

for the May 15 Congregation Meeting is available at the Welcome Center.

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2016

The following youth of Bethany Lutheran Church have informed us that they are graduating from High School this spring.

We celebrate with them and their families!

THE STORY OF THE BLANKETS

These blankets have been created and handcrafted especially for our Graduates. They represent the love, warmth and grace of Christ that we first encounter at Baptism and that stays with us through our whole life. Our prayer is that, as the

Graduates wrap themselves in these blankets, they are reminded of God’s presence and the love from their home church. A special thanks to all who worked on them: Nancy Admire, the Aldrich family, the Fornstrom family, Jill Monsen,

Melissa Russ, Gail Scott, and Michelle Stone Kraus.

Our youth have a variety of post high school plans. Those plans include continuing education, military service and joining the work force. Listed below are some of the colleges and universities our youth will be attending:

We apologize if any names were left off the list. If you know of a graduate who was not listed, please call the office at 303-758-2820 and let us know who they are.

We would like to acknowledge them in a future edition of the Beacon and keep in touch with them.

Zetana Behymer Smoky Hill High School Noelle Berg Highlands Ranch High School Miles Bock East High School Abigail Boyer Smoky Hill High School Ryan Carr Cherry Creek High School Alec Celecki Rock Canyon High School Lindsey Eversole Chaparral High School Jack Funk Colorado Academy Brooke Haldorson Highlands Ranch High School Clay Hanson Arapahoe High School Claire Honl Cherry Creek High School Sven Hybinette D'Evelyn Senior High

Pierson Lund Kent Denver School Lillian Markusch Cherry Creek High School Kyler Miller Rock Canyon High School Mariel Molke Cherry Creek High School Peter Mortinsen Regis Jesuit High School Anja Oss Thomas Jefferson High School Natalie Rogge Mountain Vista High School Jack Roswell Cherry Creek High School Christine Russ Littleton High School Bergen Templin Regis Jesuit High School Andrew Wiggans Denver School of Science & Technology

Brown University Colorado Mesa University Colorado State University Grand Canyon University

Luther College Middlebury College

Northwestern University Pacific Lutheran University Santa Barbara City College

University of Colorado - Boulder University of Nebraska University of Oklahoma

University of Puget Sound University of St. Thomas

Western State College

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OFFERTORY RESPONSE

WELCOME TO THE LORD’S TABLE

GREAT THANKSGIVING

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

SANCTUS

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

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.

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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

The assembly is seated.

THE DISTRIBUTION

LAMB OF GOD

COMMUNION MUSIC There’s a Little Wheel A-Turnin’ (8:30 a.m.)

arr. Ila England, Arnold Sherman The Lord Bless You and Keep You (8:30 a.m.) Gordon Young

COMMUNION HYMN Blest Be the Tie That Binds Hymn #656

BLESSING

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Response after prayer: Amen.

The assembly is seated.

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)

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ACOLYTES Aidan Gregoire, Kiera Toney (8:30 a.m.)

Sydney Collins, Riley Sawinski (10:00 a.m.)

USHERS (Coordinators: Dave Okes, 8:30 a.m. Andy Gift, 10:00 a.m.)

Bev Beattie, Jeff Finnin, Ken Griepentrog, Noel Hasselgren, David Malucky, Mark Mertz (8:30 a.m.)

David Clausen, Clark Colton, Kenneth Hansen, Karen Herz, David Laverty, Gail Luttinen, Diane McAllen, Steve Rogge (10:00 a.m.)

SOUND TECHNICIANS (Coordinators: Forrest Guittar, Laura Romig)

Rob Kelly, Richard Romig

MAY ALTAR GUILD (Coordinator: Linda Sather)

Dottie Colton, Gwen Grace, Gail Hipke, Joayne Hogoboom, Janet Jerde

NURSERY ATTENDANTS Kathy Shearer, Lori Braden

PREACHER Pastor Russ Britton

PRESIDER Pastor Brigette Weier

COMMUNITY Interim Pastor Debra Engquist

ASSISTING MINISTER (Coordinator: Garth Englund III)

Vicky Daub

ORGANIST Rick Seaton

MUSICIANS

Alpha Ringers & ReBELLion, Alex Rodasti, Director (8:30 a.m.) Chancel Choir, Dr. James Kim, Director (8:30 a.m.)

Caroler Choir, Pat Guittar, Director (10:00 a.m.) Cherub Choir, Zach Rodasti, Director (10:00 a.m.)

LECTOR (Coordinator Needed)

Sylvia Boedeker (8:30 a.m.) Elton Winters (10:00 a.m.)

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS (Coordinators: Karen Tennien, 8:30 a.m. Alison Betts, 10:00 a.m.)

Joyce Beabout, Judi Burchfield, Jeanette Manos, Brian Tennien (8:30 a.m.) Larry Daub, Gretchen Hack, Morris Hack, Koren Holden (10:00 a.m.)

SACRISTAN (Coordinator: Dave Malucky)

Garth Englund III (8:30 a.m.) David Malucky (10:00 a.m.)

WORSHIP LEADERS

Sending

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

The assembly stands.

BENEDICTION

SENDING HYMN The Head That Once Was Crowned Hymn #432

DISMISSAL

POSTLUDE Tuba Tune in D Major C.S. Lang

Liturgical Text, Worship Notes and Music: From Sundays and Seasons.com (c) 2016 Augsburg Fortress.

All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26681

Every Sunday in worship we celebrate Jesus’ resurrec-tion. The Sunday liturgy includes references to Easter readings:

“He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again,” says the Apostles’ Creed.

“Christ has died. Christ is risen,” we call out during the Eucharistic prayer.

When we receive the dismissal, it is as if we are the women witnessing to the others: “Go in peace. Share the good news.”