Order of Worship
GATHERING MUSIC - Remember Now
It doesn’t matter how long, how long you have forgotten,
only how soon you remember.
It doesn’t matter how long, how long you have forgotten,
Remember, remember now.
WELCOME
* OPENING SONG For All the Saints #299
For all the saints who from their labors rest,
who to the world their steadfast faith confessed,
your name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
You were their rock, their refuge, and their might;
you, Christ, the hope that put their fears to flight;
'mid gloom and doubt, you were their one true light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Ringed by this cloud of witnesses divine,
we feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet in your love our faithful lives entwine.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
then hearts are brave again, and faith grows strong.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
ALL SAINTS LITANY Rev. Xander King
Today, we remember all those that have gone before us. Hear the names of the loved ones whose stories we carry:
(With Steven Baumann) we remember Calvin Baumann & Ravi Kumar
(With Scott Beaderstadt) we remember Warren and Barbara Beaderstadt
(With Linton Childs) we remember Jean Childs, Mallory Langill, & Lida Brandt
(With Sandra Hamilton) we remember Marjorie Hamilton
(With Gina Henrickson) we remember Carl Mahnke
(With Emily Kuttner) we remember Rebecca Blank, Joan Kuttner, Hanns Kuttner, & Uel Blank
(With Lucas Merchant) we remember Gene Lucas
(with Marsha Regeling) we remember Rudy & Eva Regeling, Marlyss Hulsman, Marilynn & Raymond Holbach, and Michael Callahan
(With Ronald Allan Romasanta) we remember Rodrigo M Romasanta
(With Nathan Schaefer) we remember Sandra Schaefer, Gail Jones, & William Davlin
(With Robert David Scott) we remember Robert Douglas Scott & Big Mama
(With Jamison Weaver-Thompson) we remember Morell Hawkins & Dorothy "Miss Dott" Hill
(With Justin Weaver-Thompson) we remember Robert Sinclair
* SONG -You are invited to light a candle in honor of loved ones.
So Will I (100 billion times)
Annika and Adam Fuller
SCRIPTURE - John 12:20-27
READING - “Dirge Without Music” by Edna St. Vincent Millay
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Peace be with you… ...and also with you
SONG OF PREPARATION If We Were Vampires
Vince Amlin and Adam Motz
SERMON Rev. Vince Amlin
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION It is Well with My Soul
Annika and Adam Fuller
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS
When in the past week did you see God at work?
What concerns would you like to turn over to God’s care?
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father/Creator/Parent, 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 sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen
GIVE, SERVE, SHARE: Announcements
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT: HERE FOR IT Gina Henrickson
OFFERTORY
* DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures here below.
Praise God above ye heavenly host,
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* CLOSING SONG Some Glad Morning #595
Some glad morning when this life is o'er,
I'll fly away;
To a home on God's celestial shore,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
[Chorus]:
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
When the shadows of this life have gone,
I'll fly away;
Like a bird from prison bars has flown,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
[Chorus]
Just a few more weary days and then,
I'll fly away;
To a land where joy shall never end,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
* BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Rise Up by Andra Day and Jennifer Decilveo
Annika and Adam Fuller
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Announcements
2027 STEWARDSHIP
Find yourself at Bethany
There’s a lot going on at Bethany these days. More than any one person is called to. More than any one household can do.
You’ve got a standing invitation to find yourself in the mix.
You’ve got a standing invitation to allow yourself to be found. By the community, by God, and by God’s particular call on your particular life.
This stewardship season, find yourself at Bethany. Look around at what’s on offer, dream together of what more God is calling us to, and then let us know you’re…
Make your pledge at the link above or return the pledge card (from your mail or in the bulletin) to the church. Thank you for all the ways you give!
Adult Sunday School - November 1st
Adult Sunday School: Let’s Talk About Death
On November 1 (All Saint’s Day) cozy up and get (more) comfortable with death! What should you say to someone whose loved one has just died? (And, perhaps more importantly, what shouldn’t you say?) How can you talk to aging family members about their end-of-life wishes? And how can you make sure your own end-of-life wishes are known and honored? Join Kelli Manning and Jen Pope, two healthcare chaplains who spend a lot of time around death, after church for some helpful and concrete advice.
When it comes to death, how can you be PREPARED rather than SCARED 😱 ?
See Jordan Harris in A Strange Loop - November 4th
Bethany can't wait to see our very own Jordan Harris perform the lead role of Usher in the Raven Theatre's production of A Strange Loop Nov. 4 at 7:30 pm. Come at 6:30 to the theater (6157 N Clark) for a special pre-performance reception just for Jordan’s Bethany fans.
If you weren't quick enough to grab tickets to this performance before they sold out, there are two things you can do.
Raven has agreed to save A FEW spots at the top of the waiting list for Bethany folks. This is if there are no-shows (usually a few but no guarantee). $45/seat. Let Judy (jhbeaupre@yahoo.com) know ASAP if you want to be on that list.
There will also be 12 "undesigned" seats --on the side, still a reasonably good view but for $25 each. They will be offered for sale beginning at 6:30 (an hour before showtime), exactly the time our pre-performance reception begins.
Please let Judy know if you will be at the reception—either if you already have a ticket or if you’re hoping to get a ticket through one of these last-minute means. Congrats Jordan--it will be great to see you in this amazing role.
Make-your-own lantern
Tues, Nov 3rd or during coffee hour Nov 8th
The Nov 11th Lantern Parade is BYO lantern — but if you want help, we’re got you!
You can make the simplest version at home with recycled materials and this step by step guide.
Or you can get ambitious and sculptural. Work on your own or join a workshop on Tuesday evening, Nov 3rd (craft through those election day jitters). We’ll be using lightweight reed just like the professionals* do and will scale the project so you can complete it in one evening.
Finally, we’ll be making more of those simple recycled lanterns during and after coffee hour on Nov 8th. (You can make a day of it and stay for a Green Team sew-in, too!)
Save the date(s) and save yer 2 liter pop bottles!
*You know: the professional lantern- and puppet- makers
Sew-in - November 8th
Join us in the parlor to sew reusable bags to put Christmas gifts in! Help reduce holiday waste with a homemade bag! No sewing experience required and if you have any cotton fabric you’re trying to get rid of we would be happy to take it and give it new life!
Bible Study & Book Critique - November 10th
Join us for a Small Group led by Virginia Gilbert!
Bible study and book critique: This group would read and critique my Master of Sacred Theology thesis: “Love Your Enemies: How Jesus Counters Oppositional Arguments in the Gospels.” I’m revising my thesis to be published as a Bible study. The main topic: How Jesus used what we now call non-oppositional (both/and) language to counter the arguments and verbal attacks of his enemies and friends. Three sessions, Tuesdays Nov 10, 17,& 24 from 7-9pm (location TBD)
SAVE THE DATE: Martinmas Lantern Parade
Wed, Nov 11th, 5:30 pm
Music, puppets (?), homemade lanterns, a short parade, fire, cocoa, and what Wikipedia calls as “the first wine of the season.”
Invite friends, spread the word, craft your lantern, and come celebrate Martinmas, an old Christian holiday named for St. Martin. Hundreds of years ago, it marked the beginning of a longer Advent season, and for hundreds of years before that, the beginning of winter and the feast season.
Why? Because we’re keeping church weird, and refusing to be stingy with culture, healing, and joy. Because it would make the German immigrants who started Bethany pleased, and probably surprised. Because it promises to be delightful. Come celebrate and be home in time for school night dinner and bed.
Bible Study & Book Critique - November 10th
Join us for a Small Group led by Virginia Gilbert!
Bible study and book critique: This group would read and critique my Master of Sacred Theology thesis: “Love Your Enemies: How Jesus Counters Oppositional Arguments in the Gospels.” I’m revising my thesis to be published as a Bible study. The main topic: How Jesus used what we now call non-oppositional (both/and) language to counter the arguments and verbal attacks of his enemies and friends. Three sessions, Tuesdays Nov 10, 17,& 24 from 7-9pm (location TBD)
Young Adult Bar Night - November 14th
The young adults of Bethany are inviting folks to celebrate community and belonging together. Join us at Burning Bush Brewery at 4014 N Rockwell on Saturday, November 14th from 7pm - 9pm. Drinks on us!
Dinner at the Crib - November 15th
11.15.2026
Group Friday Dinner
8 p.m.
The Crib is an overnight space for 21 young people, ages 18-24, to eat good food, get a good night’s sleep, be part of a community, shower, do laundry, and share safe and affirming space together. We are open 7 nights a week from 9 pm to 9 am.
Volunteer groups will prepare the meal at the CRIB, serve and clean up!
Volunteers will be contacted with meal details after sign-up for what to bring and details. Not able to bring item for dinner and just want to cook? - sign up! Trust the process.
If you have any questions regarding the sign-up., logistics or helpful hints email
Johnny.buranosky@gmail.com
Storytelling for Transformation Workshop - Nov. 20th and 21st
Are you interested in the power of stories? Committed to peacemaking? Looking for a way to inspire your community? Join us Nov. 20th and 21st at Bethany UCC for a transformative storytelling workshop with Gareth Higgins!
Gareth Higgins is an Irish storyteller who believes stories have the power to inspire justice and peace in a world that desperately needs it. His experience growing up in the midst of conflict has given him a unique perspective on how to transform fear and trauma into something positive.
Gareth will be leading three workshops across two days. There will be a session held on the evening of November 20th, and a morning and afternoon session on November 21st. Please feel free to join as many sessions as you would like. This workshop is open to all ages. Although this event is held at a church, all people from all backgrounds are welcome. Come and see what transformative storytelling can do for you and your community!
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