Order of Worship
GATHERING MUSIC I am one voice
I am one voice and I am singing (x4)
I am not alone
We are two voices...
CALL TO WORSHIP
OPENING SONG Behold, What Manner of Love
Behold, what manner of love the Father has given unto us.
Behold, what manner of love the Father has given unto us.
That we should be called the children of God.
That we should be called the children of God.
WELCOME
OPENING PRAYER
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Peace be with you…. ...and also with you
SONG Child of God arranged by Mark Miller
Bethany Pick Up Choir
SCRIPTURE - 1 John 3:1-2, 18-24
READING - “Enough” by Andru Defeye
SONG OF PREPARATION You are Mine
I will come to you in the silence
I will lift you from all your fear
You will hear My voice
I claim you as My choice
Be still, and know I am near
I am hope for all who are hopeless
I am eyes for all who long to see
In the shadows of the night,
I will be your light
Come and rest in Me
Chorus
Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
I am the Word that leads all to freedom
I am the peace the world cannot give
I will call your name, embracing all your pain
Stand up, now, walk, and live
Chorus
SERMON Kelli Manning
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION God Help The Outcasts
Keanon Kyles, baritone
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
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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 True Colors
You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness inside you
Can make you feel so small
Chorus
But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow
Show me a smile then
Don't be unhappy, can't remember
When I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there
Chorus
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there
And I'll see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let it show
Your true colors
True colors
True colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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Adult Sunday School-Today After Worship!
Bethany Sunday school is back up and running this month! Join us today after worship as we continue our March Unit on Jesus' Life & God's Love. Our March Unit will include Sunday school on March 9 and 16. We will take a break during Spring Break week and resume Sunday school in April with our Easter Theme. For a detailed schedule, check out the weekly email!
Art for/as/in Community
Thursdays in March
A mural in a Metra station. A mosaic on a school building. A sculpture in a park. Art is everywhere. But unfortunately, life gets so busy that it's easy to forget about it. We've likely passed public artwork without taking the time to fully appreciate the beauty and truth they offer, and the thoughtful labor behind its genius.
Join Kelli in March to explore Chicago public artwork through contemplative prayer, conversation and artistic expression, finding out what Art as Community, Art for Community and Art in Community means. Sign up for one or all four Thursdays here!
March Book Group: Number One Chinese Restaurant
March 12th 7-8:30pm
Join us for our next book group on March 12th from 7-8:30pm at Judy Beaupre’s house! We’ll be reading Number One Chinese Restaurant by Lillian Li:
In the novel, Duck House owner Jimmy Han wants to break free of his father’s shadow and build a legacy of his own. In the eleventh hour of his shady plan to swap his father’s old Chinese restaurant for Jimmy’s own brand new Beijing Glory, he tries to back out of the scheme, to ill affect. Generous in spirit, unaffected in its intelligence, multi-voiced, poignant, and darkly funny, Number One Chinese Restaurant looks beyond red tablecloths and silkscreen murals to share an unforgettable story about youth and aging, parents and children, and all the ways that our families destroy us while also keeping us grounded and alive.
Please join us in reading if you’re interested! If you’re planning to attend the discussion on March 12th, please RSVP here!
Pastoral Transition Info Session-March 16th
You may have heard the news that we are reconfiguring our pastoral jobs at Bethany to reflect the change in our work co-pastoring Gilead Chicago (which has recently voted to close). If you’re just finding out now, let us be clear: we’re staying at Bethany as your pastors (as long as you’ll have us!)
But our work is changing. With Council, we are clarifying what the change means for our responsibilities and hours. On Sunday, March 16th after worship, we’ll share with the congregation more broadly and answer questions you might have. Join the conversation!
2025 Bethany & Friends Chili Cook-Off for RefugeeOne- April 5th
We are thrilled to be hosting the annual Chili Cook-off at Bethany this year, in partnership with Pilgrim Lutheran Church. RefugeeOne is an organization that provides essential services to refugee families in the Chicagoland area. This is a particularly challenging time for their organization and we are excited to offer our support. So grab your spoons and join us on April 5th from 4:30-6:30pm! (Sign up and more details coming soon!)
Easter Flowers- Deadline 4/13
Help us decorate the space for Easter! Flowers are $15 each (after worship on Easter Sunday, you’ll be able to take your bulbs home to plant in your garden!) Sign up here to let us know how many you’d like.
COFFEE HOUR
We’ll have coffee hour on every second and fourth Sunday of each month! Click here to lock in a date you're willing to host. Reminder, we make the coffee and you bring treats to share!
