Affirmation of Baptism

Bethany Lutheran Church October 9, 2016

Affirmation of Baptism Bethany Lutheran Church October 9, 2016 PRELUDE Now Thank We All Our God Michael Burkhardt

WELCOME

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

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

minister begins.

In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God’s mercy and

forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

Silence is kept for reflection.

We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the

waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which

you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and

his family. Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into

freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the

Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons,

making us heirs of your promise and servants of all. We praise you for the

gift of water that sustains life, and above all we praise you for the gift of new

life in Jesus Christ. Shower us with your Spirit, and renew our lives with

your forgiveness, grace and love.

To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the

Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

PROCESSIONAL Highland Cathedral (10:00 a.m.) arr. John Kuzma

GATHERING SONG Great Is Thy Faithfulness

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.

KYRIE

GLORY TO GOD

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us your gift of faith, that, forsaking

what lies behind and reaching out to what lies ahead, we may follow the way of

your commandments and receive the crown of everlasting joy, through Jesus

Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

FIRST READING 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Holy Bible p. 372-373 (OT)

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SECOND READING 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Holy Bible p. 229 (NT)

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (sung twice)

Response before Gospel: Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Luke 17:11-19 Holy Bible p. 82 (NT)

Response after Gospel: Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON

HYMN OF THE DAY Go, My Children, with My Blessing

APOSTLES’ CREED (8:30 A.M.)

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.

AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM (10:00 a.m.) PRESENTATION

The following desire to make public affirmation of their baptism.

(The candidates come forward as their names are read.)

Let us pray.

Merciful God, we thank you for these sisters and brothers, whom you have made your

own by water and the Word in baptism. You have called them to yourself, enlightened

them with the gifts of your Spirit, and nourished them in the community of faith. Uphold

your servants in the gifts and promises of baptism, and unite the hearts of all whom you

have brought to new birth. We ask this in the name of Christ.

Amen.

The congregation is invited to stand.

PROFESSION OF FAITH

I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the

church.

Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God?

I renounce them.

Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God?

I renounce them.

Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God?

I renounce them.

Do you believe in God the Father?

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

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.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

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.

The congregation may be seated.

AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM

You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant

God made with you in holy baptism:

to live among God's faithful people,

to hear the word of God and share in the Lord's supper,

to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,

to serve all people, following the example of Jesus,

and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?

I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.

People of God, do you promise to support these sisters and brothers and pray for them in

their life in Christ?

We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.

Let us pray.

We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give us

new birth, cleanse us from sin, and raise us to eternal life. Amen. (Spoken individually over each Confirmand.)

Father in heaven, for Jesus’ sake,

stir up in (name) the gift of your Holy Spirit;

confirm her/his faith,

guide her/his life,

empower her/his in her/his serving,

give her/him patience in suffering,

and bring her/him to everlasting life.

Amen.

Let us rejoice with these sisters and brothers in Christ.

We rejoice with you in the life of baptism.

Together we will give thanks and praise to God

and proclaim the good news to all the world.

THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always.

And also with you.

OFFERING Highland Cathedral (8:30 a.m.) arr. John Kuzma

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me (10:00 a.m.) arr. Ken Berg

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Lord in your mercy…

Hear our prayer.

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

...For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the mystery

of our faith. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

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.

LAMB OF GOD

WELCOME TO THE LORD’S TABLE Bethany welcomes all to receive the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion. An

usher will direct you when to come forward for the distribution. You will receive a wafer

of bread in your hand which you may then dip in the wine. A communion station with

alcohol free wine and gluten free wafers is available in the center. Those who would like

to come forward but do not wish to commune may ask the server for a blessing.

COMMUNION MUSIC Now Thank We All Our God (10:00 a.m.) arr. J.S. Bach

COMMUNION HYMN Borning Cry

BLESSING BENEDICTION The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord's face shine on you with grace and

mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace.

Amen.

SENDING SONG My Life Flows on in Endless Song

DISMISSAL Get up and go. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune in D Major David Johnson

WORSHIP LEADERS

Preacher Pastor Gary Sandberg

Presider Pastor Brigette Weier

Liturgist Pastor Russ Britton

Assisting Minister Vicky Daub

Organist Rick Seaton

Bagpiper Rob Kelly

Sacristan Laura Weber-Meyers

(Coordinator: Dave Malucky)

Lectors (Coordinator: Ron Gusé) Michelle Stone Kraus (8:30 a.m.)

Vicky Daub (10:00 a.m.)

Musicians Bethany Chancel Choir, James Kim, Director (10:00 a.m.)

Acolytes David Brock (8:30 a.m.)

Sara Lusk, Juliana Willson (10:00 a.m.)

Ushers Steve Barrett, James Flemming, Julie Friedemann,

(Coordinators: Dave Okes, 8:30 a.m. Kevin McAuliffe, Marilyn McConnell,

Andy Gift, 10:00 a.m.) Mark Mertz, Linda Starkey, Rich Waldmeier,

Abigail Wiggans, Scott Wiggans (8:30 a.m.)

Rebecca Collins, Ron Kaminen, Dave Okes,

Charles Pattison, Pat Rethman,

Bob Struthers, Jim Wahe (10:00 a.m.)

Communion Assistants Judi Burchfield, Marie Friedemann,

(Coordinators: Karen Tennien, 8:30 a.m. Diane Herrmann, Bev Van Kirk (8:30 a.m.)

Alison Betts, 10:00 a.m.) Larry Daub, Gretchen Hack

Morris Hack, Carol Ann Watson (10:00 a.m.)

Sound Technicians Neal Helland, Richard Romig

(Coordinators: Forrest Guittar, Laura Romig)

Altar Guild Neal Helland, Twila Helland,

(Coordinator: Linda Sather) Gail Mullin, Carol Rankin

Nursery Attendants Lori Braden, Kathy Shearer

New worshippers may pick up a copy of the monthly Beacon and a Life at Bethany

booklet at the Welcome Center. Worship bags are available for young children to use

during worship. Hearing devices are available. Please see your usher. Once the service

begins, please enter the Sanctuary by the side aisles.

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2016 Confirmands

Esther Abraham Olivia Janicek Clay Rasmussen

Elizabeth Aldrich Patrick Janicek Kyle Rewerts

Jack Berdahl Joseph Kuzminski Hans Romine

Anna Bock Cody Lange Arianna Scott

Joshua Buck Bryce Loui Thomas Seaton

Ryan Chapman Deane Markusch Adam Sessions

Reid Fornstrom Ian McCollister Kaden Shymanski

Evan Fowler Cambell Miller Ashleigh Siefken

Kyle Garrity Molly Miller Mia Tanner

Hayley Hamilton Margret Molke Matthew Torgerson

Ethan Hanson Avery Williams

Faith Formation is an intentional life-long process of equipping, empowering and

unleashing people for an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus Christ through worship,

learning, service, prayer, community and life experience in order to live out one’s

Baptismal calling.

Worship Notes

Borning Cry: Today we sing one of Bethany’s all-time favorite hymns in connection

with Affirmation of Baptism, as has been our custom since the advent of the ELW. Paul

Westermeyer, in the Hymnal Companion to the ELW, has written the following:

John Ylvisaker wrote both the text and the music for this hymn. In 1985 he began

working on a video series called “Reflections,” and began a song with a “dance-

like beat and fast rhythm” before he saw any footage of the video. When he saw

the “gentle scenes depicted on the screen,” he realized “the lyrics were on target,

but not the music.” He left the studio that day and says, “Thus began the most

arduous task any composer can face: Changing a completed work into something

else. However, the original ‘false labor’ later gave way to the birth of ‘Borning

Cry,’ which is now included in songbooks and hymnals around the world.”

Affirmation of Baptism: Today we celebrate the rite of ‘Affirmation of Baptism’ with

32 youth who are professing their faith and intention to live as followers of Christ. Years

ago Lutherans referred to this rite as ‘Confirmation.’ At baptism parents make the

promise to follow practices that teach their children the faith “so that your children may

learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world

God made, and work for justice and peace.”

In their affirmation of baptism, confirmands are asked to make this promise for

themselves and to “serve all people, following the example of Jesus, and to strive for

justice and peace in all the earth.” In some cultures Affirmation of Baptism functions as

an important step into adulthood as youth gain independence and begin to take more

responsibility for their lives of faith. The process of preparing people to affirm these

promises begins in the home as soon as a child is baptized. The congregation plays an

important role too, as its members are role models and mentors to what the life of faith

looks like. The years spent in confirmation classes are intended to continue through

adulthood as we mature in our faith and practices in the hope and trust that God will

continue to lead and guide us in all aspects of our lives.

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