Praising God at Bethany

We believe that praise in the Bible is usually expressive and
demonstrative. It is neither secretive nor unresponsive. When people in
the Bible praised the Lord, singing, playing instruments, clapping,
shouting, kneeling, lifting hands and even dancing were used to express
gratitude to God. Certainly, there are also times for silence and reflection.
But we never want to be embarrassed to express our gratitude to the
One who gave His all for us.

Word of God

• We believe that the Word of God not only informs but that it
  performs and transforms. Therefore, we place a high value on the reading, preaching and teaching of God's Word at Bethany. Our primary objective in the ministry of the Word is to know God and
  to get on His agenda. When studying the Bible, we are not just
  studying propositional truth, we are learning about the God who
  has revealed Himself. Knowing God and His will is what we desire
  more than anything else when studying the Bible in our corporate
  worship gatherings.

Music

• Oftentimes the church is stuck over styles of music. Should we
  be contemporary or traditional? We believe that this is the wrong
  question. Instead of debating over hymns and choruses we should
  be asking, “Are we engaging our culture with the Gospel in
  a way that they understand?” Bethany is very purposeful in
  this mission. Whether it is sending people around the world or
  equipping people right here at home, we want every generation and
  ethnic representation to express their love to God through their
  music and art.

Artistic Worship

• We desire to incorporate all of the arts into our worship services whenever possible. If you are gifted in creative communication,
  please let us know. We will never know unless you let us know
  that you have a heart for this area.
  
  To find out more information regarding participating in the worship
  & arts ministry here at Bethany, please contact Tim Macres,
  303-886-1562.
  

The Lord's Table

• At Bethany, our purpose in celebrating the Lord's Table is to
  remember what Christ has done for us and to give thanks for
  God’s covenant love. We invite every believer to join us.
  We celebrate communion one to three times a month as a part
  of our Sunday morning worship services.

Baptism

• If you have a relationship with Jesus Christ and have never
  been baptized, we encourage you to be baptized. We believe
  that baptism is a public proclamation of your faith in Jesus Christ
  before your family and friends. If you would like to be baptized,
  please call the church office. We will then encourage you to meet
  with one of our pastors who will schedule this glorious celebration
  of your life in Christ.

Infant Dedication

• At Bethany, we ask the Lord publicly, to bless your children. We
  also ask the congregation to commit to pray for your children and
  to be a Christian example. We will also challenge you, as parents,
  to live your life in such a way that your children will want to follow Christ.

All Church Prayer Meeting

• Sundays at 8 AM in the Fireside Room.
  Each week we gather to ask God to bless and empower
  everything that will happen that Sunday and the upcoming week.
  We would love to have you join us.

Prayer

• Church Prayer Chain - actively praying daily for the praises
  and requests of the Bethany community. Prayer items can be submitted through the Communication Slip in the bulletin, by
  calling the church office or by emailing the church office.
  Furthermore you can request the Elders of the church to come
  and anoint you with oil and pray specifically for a need following
  the example of James 5.