Bulletin for November 23, 2014

Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904
Redeemer Lutheran
The Last Sunday
Church
“Making Him Known”
of the Church Year
Saturday, November 22, 2014 – 5:30 pm
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on
you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in Sunday, November 23, 2014 – 8:00 & 10:40 am
all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 1:8
Our Mission Statement: “As Christians based on the solid
foundation of God’s Word, empowered by the Holy Spirit we strive
to live out, lift up, and share our faith in Jesus Christ – welcoming
all into our family of believers.”
Our Theme:
Each month this year we are considering how different Biblical
characters made our Lord known in unique ways. In November,
we remember Simeon, as we Make Him Known in our daily lives.
WELCOME VISITORS We have printed out our worship service to make it easier for all of
us to follow. Hymns are found in the hymn section of the Lutheran Service Book or in Worship
& Praise, the purple supplement. Please visit our “Welcome Center” in the narthex for additional
information about Redeemer.
OUR THEME FOR TODAY is “Eternal Peace – Through Christ.” This world will eventually
come to an end – and all will be judged. While many fear such a day, as Christians we can look
forward to the return of our Lord.
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We Come Into God’s Presence
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(*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the service.
(Sunday) OPENING
“O Beautiful For Spacious Skies” – Chancel Chimes
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (A time to welcome our fellow worshipers.)
OPENING HYMN
“Lord Of All Hopefulness” .......................................................... LSB 738
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(*) OPENING RESPONSES (Please stand.)
P:
O Lord, open my lips,
P:
Make haste, O God, to deliver me;
P:
Blessed be God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(*) INVITATION TO WORSHIP
At the name of Jesus ev’ry knee shall bow,
Ev’ry tongue confess Him King of glory now.
’Tis the Father’s pleasure we should call Him Lord,
Who from the beginning was the mighty Word.
At the name of Jesus ev’ry knee shall bow,
Ev’ry tongue confess Him King of glory now.
(LSB 512, st. 1 & 6; melody LSB 662)
Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again
In His Father’s glory, with His angel train;
For all wreaths of empire meet upon His brow,
And our hearts confess Him King of glory now.
At the name of Jesus ev’ry knee shall bow,
Ev’ry tongue confess Him King of glory now. (Please be seated.)
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(Sunday) ANTHEM
“How Great Thou Art” – Chancel Chimes
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God Speaks to Us
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
L:
The Old Testament reading for The Last Sunday of the Church year is from Ezekiel
chapter thirty-four.
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"'For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look
after them. 12 As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look
after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of
clouds and darkness. 13 I will bring them out from the nations and gather them from the countries,
and I will bring them into their own land. I will pasture them on the mountains of Israel, in the
ravines and in all the settlements in the land. 14 I will tend them in a good pasture, and the
mountain heights of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in good grazing
land, and there they will feed in a rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. 15 I myself will tend my
sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign Lord. 16 I will search for the lost and bring
back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I
will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice.
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"'Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says to them: See, I myself will judge
between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. 21 Because you shove with flank and shoulder, butting
all the weak sheep with your horns until you have driven them away, 22 I will save my flock, and
they will no longer be plundered. I will judge between one sheep and another. 23 I will place over
them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will tend them; he will tend them and be their
shepherd. 24 I the Lord will be their God, and my servant David will be prince among them. I the
Lord have spoken. Ezekiel 34:20-24 NIV
L:
C:
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
L:
The Epistle reading is from 1 Corinthians chapter fifteen.
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But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen
asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a
man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in turn: Christ, the
firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 24 Then the end will come, when he
hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and
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power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last
enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 For he "has put everything under his feet." Now when it says
that "everything" has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who
put everything under Christ. 28 When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject
to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.
1 Corinthians 15:20-28 NIV
L:
C:
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God. (Please stand.)
(*) RESPONSE
(*) HOLY GOSPEL
L:
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-fifth chapter.
C:
Glory to You, O Lord.
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"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on
his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people
one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his
right and the goats on his left.
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"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my
Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For
I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to
drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick
and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. '
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"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,
or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in,
or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you? '
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"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. '
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"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the
eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to
eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me
in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after
me. '
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"They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or
needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you? '
45
"He will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these,
you did not do for me. '
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"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
Matthew 25:31-46 NIV
L:
C:
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to You, O Christ. (Please be seated.)
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE (Parents, please feel free to come forward with smaller children.)
(10:40 am) FAITH LEGACY – “Faith Chests”
HYMN OF THE DAY
SERMON
“When Peace, Like A River” .......................................... LSB 763
“Eternal Peace – Through Christ” - 1 Corinthians 15:20-28
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We Respond To God’s Word
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(Please stand.)
(*) HYMN
“Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers” ............................................. LSB 515, stanzas 3 & 4
(Please be seated.)
GATHERING OF THE OFFERING
(The pastors will collect any special prayer request cards during this time.)
FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION
(Please pass the red booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.)
(Please stand to sing when the offerings and 2015 commitments are brought forward.)
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(*) OFFERTORY
In your hearts enthrone Him; there let Him subdue
All that is not holy, all that is not true:
Crown Him as your captain in temptation’s hour;
Let His will enfold you in its light and pow’r.
At the name of Jesus ev’ry knee shall bow,
Ev’ry tongue confess Him King of glory now.
(LSB 512, st. 5 & 7; melody LSB 662)
Glory then to Jesus, who, the Prince of light,
To a world in darkness brought the gift of sight;
Praise to God the Father; in the Spirit’s love
Praise we all together Him who reigns above.
At the name of Jesus ev’ry knee shall bow,
Ev’ry tongue confess Him King of glory now.
DEDICATION OF FAITH COMMITMENTS FOR 2015
(*) PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Congregation's response: Hear our prayer.
(*) LORD'S PRAYER
C:
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.
(*) BENEDICAMUS
P:
Let us bless the Lord.
(*) BENEDICTION
P:
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy
Spirit, be with you all.
(*) HYMN
“Have No Fear, Little Flock” .................................................................... LSB 735
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Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights
Week of 11‐23‐2014
Special Prayer Opportunities:
Health Concerns:
 Ken O’Haver, Janet VanProosdy, Todd
Mueller, Don Krueger, Sharron Smith,
Arnold Boese, DeLayna Nitz, Nancy
Anderson, Dennis Burdick
Rejoice:
 With George Lane and Lisa Luehmann
who will be united in marriage at
Redeemer on Sunday.
Faith:
 For missionaries of the Gospel both near
and far.
Dedication Day!
PRAYER CHAIN – If you have a prayer
request, call Gail Sim (289-2087) or the
church office (289-5147).
FAITH LEGACY
E-MAIL PRAYER CHAIN - To request a
prayer or join the chain, send an email to Lori
Hameister at littlebitmoo@gmail.com.
PRAYER CARDS - Take a look in your
pew rack and you’ll see our prayer request
cards! These cards will be collected by one of
the pastors during the offering time.
ROSES ON THE ATLAR are in
honor of :
 Lyle Mundell’s 83rd birthday on Nov. 23.
 Pearl Sukke’s 85th birthday on Nov. 24.
 Elizabeth Horstmann’s 86th birthday on
Nov. 28.
During our services this weekend, we will be
dedicating to God our financial commitments
for the Lord’s work through Redeemer in
2015. If you have not yet indicated your
intentions for the next year, please use the
extra form in the bulletin and place it in the
offering plate, or the little house in the
Narthex.
Thanks to all of you for your
sacrificial gifts that help us to make our Lord
known in our community.
In the 10:40 service, we celebrate with
families who have completed the Faith Step
"Faith Chest". These families met for three
weeks to learn how to begin to instill faith in
their child and the importance of baptism. As
the children grow, they will get to fill their
Faith Chest with important reminders of the
love that God has for them. Please keep these
and all families in your prayers as they have
the important task of passing the faith onto
their children.
SERVICES OF PRAYER FOR
HEALING
Will be in all services next weekend. You will
have a chance to request special prayers for
yourself or others.
Men’s Choir
We will be meeting to sing a song for worship in the Advent Season. If you have not sung with
the group before, please join us! We will practice on: Mondays, December 1, 8, and 15, at 6
pm. We’ll sing for worship on Sunday, December 21.
Week of 11-23-2014
Thanksgiving Worship
November 26 at 6:30 pm
November 27 at 9:00 am
Please considering bringing a
non‐perishable food dona on that
will be shared with those in our own
community.
Thanksgiving offerings are
designated for LCMS World Relief
helping people with physical needs
around the world.
SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASSES
9:20‐10:20 am
NEW CLASSES BEGINNING NOVEMBER 23
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MESSIANIC PROPHESIES—This class will look at the many Old Testament prophecies
which foretold aspects of the coming of Jesus. We will also see how some had more than
one fulfillment. And this will lead to the topic of prophecy today. Pastor Heining will lead
this class in the South Fellowship Hall.
 CARING FOR GOD’S EARTH—In a time when recycling, going green, and
conservation have all become political topics; how do we the church reclaim our voice and
live out our initial calling of being stewards of God’s creation? How do we picture the
world and our place within it as a theological question? Plus, talking about creation will
help us better understand ourselves, our world, the fall, and Christ’s second coming. Join
Pastor Koglin for this study in the North Fellowship Hall.
 CHILDREN AND MONEY—Teaching our children to be financially responsible with
God’s gift of money. Let’s share ideas and thoughts about how we can teach our kids about
the best use and value of money. Join Terry and Dan Zemke in the Choir Rm/Rm 203.
CONTINUING:
THE TRUTH PROJECT
This series is being shown every Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
MID-WEEK ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICES
Our mid-week Advent Worship services will begin on Wednesday, December 3. Services will be held at 4:15 and 7:00 pm, with supper being served in
the Fellowship Hall from 5:00-6:30 pm. The theme will be “His Names
Make Him Known.”
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Sarah Circle members
and friends
We will begin set up for the Christmas
Social at 1 pm on December 4. If you
are available, your help would be
appreciated.
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!
The youth, are once again selling
cutlery by Rada. Customers will be
able to order individual knives, other
utensils, gift sets, soup mixes, dip
mixes, and dessert mixes. Also,
available will be recipe books and
candles. Orders must be in by December
10.
Sunday School Christmas
Program Practices!
The Sunday school Christmas Program
will be December 21, at 2 pm. Practice
times are as follows:
December 6 – grades 1-7 (Meet in the
sanctuary at 10 am.)
December 13 – grades 1-7 (Meet in the
sanctuary at 10 am.)
December 20 – 3-yr-olds - grade 7
(Meet in sanctuary at 10 am.)
Order Your Poinsettia Today! The Christmas Decorating Committee will
again be ordering poinsettias for the church this year.
Any individual or group wishing to donate a poinsettia,
may do so by completing the form below. The Altar
Guild appreciates your gift! Please indicate how
many plants you would like.
Poinsettias at $12 each.
(No bow. Gold foil covers.)
Poinsettia Color :
Red
Pink
White
Mark the envelope “Christmas Decorating” and make
the check payable to Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Forms and checks may be sent to or left in the church
office or placed in the offering plate no later than
Monday, December 15.
Name:___________________________________
If you would like to give this/these Poinsettias in
memory/honor of a loved one, please print the name
below:
In memory of:_____________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
In honor of:_______________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
(Please return to the church office. Thank you!)
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Stephen
Ministry
DIABETES – Lifestyle as Medicine
GIVE THANKS!
November is identified as Diabetes A wareness
Month. The September 2014, Mayo Clinic Health
Letter offers comments on “Lifestyle as Medicine”
as related to diabetes, stating that with diabetes of
any type, keeping your blood glucose levels in
control is important. Excess glucose in the blood
stream damages blood vessels and nerves, leading
to problems such as heart disease, stroke, kidney
disease, eye damage and nerve damage.
Improvement in diet and physical activity (with an
additional goal of modest weight reduction) is the
foundation of Type 2 diabetes therapy. A serious
commitment to these changes may allow some
people to delay drug therapy or forego it altogether.
Research suggests that lifestyle changes have an
important effect on long-term blood glucose
control. This is especially true for adults older than
60. Even if you do not need medication, lifestyle
improvements still provide a major boost in terms
of blood glucose control, helping you keep the use
of medication to a minimum.
The entire Stephen Ministry
team joins with you in giving thanks to
God for the many blessings He has
given to each of us and continues to give
us through His Son, Jesus Christ.
We ask those of you who have
been gifted with compassion,
encouragement, faith and mercy, to
seriously and prayerfully consider
becoming a Stephen Minister. A new
training class is scheduled to begin in
January where those gifts can be
nurtured and built up for service to those
experiencing a difficult challenge in life.
For more information about the Stephen
Ministry program or the class please call
Pastor Adam Koglin, (507) 289-5147.
“Give thanks in all circumstances, for
this is God’s will for you in Christ
Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17
LOOSE COIN OFFERINGS
Loose coins for the final quarter of the
year help to support the ministry of the
Lutheran Association of Missionary
Pilots.
A Good Lifestyle is Good Medicine!
Information taken from: www.HealthLetter.MayoClinic.com
(September 2014 issue)
2015 OFFERING ENVELOPES
The offering envelopes for 2015 are out on tables in the Education Hallway. Please pick yours
up soon (so we can reduce the space needed) but do not use until 2015 (envelope numbers
change every year). If you cannot find your envelopes, or would like to request a set, please
leave your name on the sheet provided.
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Sharing Tree
Again this year, Redeemer Lutheran Church Women (RLCW) is
sponsoring the Sharing Tree which will be placed in the Narthex
on Sunday, November 30. The gi s will benefit Project
Legacy (a non‐profit organiza on serving homeless youth in
Rochester), Women’s Shelter, and Bear Creek. Simply take
a card off the tree, purchase the gi , and return it
unwrapped to the container under the tree.
Many, many thanks for your compassionate gi .
Women of Redeemer! Here is your invitaƟon for the annual Redeemer Lutheran Church
Women (RLCW) Christmas Social.
Thursday, December 4, 2014, star ng at 5 p.m.
Redeemer Lutheran Fellowship Hall
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5 p.m. Christmas bou que opens: silent auc on, white elephant sale,
baked goods, and quilts.
6 p.m. Catered meal by Gleason’s, followed by a ‘carol sing’, Secret
Sister exchange, door prizes and a quilt raffle winner announced.
Cost: $11.
Sign up sheet (for a head count) by November 30 at the Welcome
Center.
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PRACTICAL- SIMPLE OUTREACH EXAMPLES
Thanksgiving Opportunities:
This thanksgiving many of us will
gather together with our families.
Loving others starts with loving our
family! Approach Thanksgiving with
the mindset of Making Him
Known. God is giving you an
opportunity with thanksgiving to Make
known His forgiveness by
saying "Sorry" or "I forgive you!" God
is giving you an opportunity to make
known His comfort and peace to family
members who are struggling. God is
giving you an opportunity this
thanksgiving to make known our
dependence on Him as our Creator,
Sustainer, and Savior. One simple thing
- if no one else is going to pray you pray
before the meal. Love your family this
thanksgiving! Let your love for them
motivate you in Making Him Known.
Live your normal everyday lives with
Gospel intentionality – Outreach made
simply practical! The G.T.O Team
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK:
Youth Highlights!
 Youth Wreath Pick Up Help- Youth!!! Even
if you did not have a chance to sign up to help
with wreaths please find Lynora and Paul this
weekend and help load wreaths for a bit!
Also anyone who can help deliver the wreaths
that are left, we need you!
IGNITE – The next Ignite will be Sunday,
December 7. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Break!
I pray you can make some memories with
your families!
P.Y.R.O.S. – The last event was helping out
at the Channel 1 Food Bank and we had an
absolute blast while doing some great service!
Our next event is coming up on December 13.
We will be ringing bells for the Salvation
Army. There will be a sign up sheet shortly
to gauge interest and decide how many places
we do this on that day.
Christmas Eve Youth Service!- This service
takes place at 11:00pm on Christmas Eve and
is an amazing way to proclaim Christ.
Practices are 4:30-5:45 on Sunday nights
starting Nov. 30. This is fun and exciting and
makes a HUGE impact on the families that
attend! Let Michael Harvey know if you
want to play a part. We need acting and
behind the scenes help!
Psalm 37:4 Scholarship: This scholar ship,
formed in memory of Josh Evers, is available
to all youth! Its purpose is to allow youth to
attend youth events that they are unable to
afford otherwise. If you would like more
information please talk to Michael Harvey.
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WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE:
431 (59+213+159) Guests: 36
SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASSES
197 (72+125)
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS
Isaiah 64:1-9; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9;
Mark 11:1-10
Theme: “Eunice and Lois: Making Him
Known To The Next Generation.”
If you have questions about any of these events
contact:
Michael Harvey 319-4929, daharveys@msn.com or
Lynora Miller 288-7219, millertwins2@charter.net or
Brian Weyers 808-2001, weyersb@csp.edu
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The Week at a Glance
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
WORSHIP - 5:30 pm
POBLO Sewing—NFH—10 am
HOLY COMMUNION—6:30 pm
Sounds of Praise - Choir Rm - 7:30 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am
Blood Pressures - 9 am
Sunday School - 9:20 am
Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am
Luehmann/Lane Wedding—1 pm
Oikos CC—Upper Rm—6 pm
The Truth Project—6:30 pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Thanksgiving Day
Office Closed
HOLY COMMUNION—9 AM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Service of Prayer for Healing—5:30 pm
HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Quilters - NFH - 8 am
REM Meeting—FH—3:00 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Malachi CC—Rm 102—6:30 pm
HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am
Blood Pressures - 9 am
Sunday School - 9:20 am
Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am
The Truth Project—6:30 pm
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102 - 9 am
Ladies’ Bible Study - NFH - 9 am
FFF—Rm L-3—10:30 am
Women’s Bible Study—NFH—7 pm
Friends in Faith CC—7 pm
Membership Ministry—Rm 102—7 pm
Message ............................................. Pastor Jim Heining
Organist (5:30 pm/8:00 am) ........... April Beckman, DPM
Organist (10:40 am) .................................. Kevin Peterson
Acolytes
8:00 am .......................... Audrey Timm / Jenna Miller
10:40 am......................... Ethan Poch / Aaron Mueller
Lectors
5:30 pm .................................................. Clare Lovick
8:00 am .................................................. Dave Wood
10:40 am.................................................. Erin Harvey
Elders
5:30 pm ................................................ Andy Hanson
8:00 am ..................................................... Joel Pralle
10:40 am..................................................... Tony Fick
Greeters
5:30 pm ..... Janet & Gordon Hoffmann / Julia & Ryan Meverden
8:00 am ........................................ Bobbi and Gene Lewallen
10:40 am .........................Lois Norby / Aaron & Sara Lassila
Blessed to Serve Today
Worship Recording ............................... Sherrill VanGuilder
Nursery
9:20 am ........................... Anna Koglin & Sara Bonnes
10:40 am.................. Marcia Cochran & Addie Harvey
Altar Guild
Chair: Shelly Potter
5:30 pm ....................... Shelly Potter & Mary Roehrick
8:00 am ....... Stephanie Behne family, Kathy Solomonson
10:40 am ...................... Deb Strelow & Eunice Strelow
Welcome Center
5:30 pm .................................................... Kim Jensen
8:00 am ......................................... Volunteer Needed
10:40 am .............................................Caroline Ferdig
Usher Coordinator …………………………...Roger Toomey
Ushers
5:30 pm .............. Wayne Meyers and Fred Crossfield
8:00 am …Royce Ernst, Mark Massaro, Dean Henkel,
......................................... Lynn Meier, Drew Krull
10:40 am ... Dale Neumann, Grant Dicke, Larry Reinartz,
Dicke Valde, Drew Hellickson, Ryan Trogstad
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Hymn Notes:
“Making Him Known”
But you will receive power when the Holy
Spirit comes on you; and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 1:8
Simeon:
Making Him Known in our daily lives.
BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK:
For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made
alive. 1 Corinthians 15:22
POINTS TO PONDER THIS WEEK:
If you knew for sure that the world would end tomorrow. . .
What feelings would you have?
What would you do?
What difference does it make that you are a Christian?
This is the last Sunday of the Church year before we begin again with
Advent. Have you noƟced all the Scripture readings talking about Christ
coming back again, the bridegroom and the virgins, the servant and the
gold, the sheep and the goats? Christ is coming, we just don’t know
when. We are called to be prepared, to cherish the precious giŌ that
God has given us, our faith, and to make him known to others so they
too may enter with joy into His kingdom. Today’s hymns focus on peace
and hope. To rest in peace through God’s daily presence in our lives
(Lord of All Hopefulness – 738), to take comfort in the price Christ paid
on the cross that one day our faith will be sight (When Peace Like a
River – 763), to hope and expect that Jesus will come again and the
earth will be restored to perfect beauty with no sin (Rejoice, Rejoice,
Believers – 515), and to have no fear, because God has chosen you to be
in His Kingdom (Have No Fear, LiƩle Flock – 735).
Take it Home
Peace in Christ. Christ’s Peace. What does that mean to
you? We live in a world of acƟvity, business, hurry, stress, worry,
and pressure. Some of you may feel the peace of Christ is a
ficƟonal thing. It makes me sad to see so many people living life
at a crazy pace without Christ’s peace. I would like to suggest that
the peace of Christ is NOT about the pace of your life, how busy
you are or how much stress you are under. You do not have to
live in a monastery to experience this blessed giŌ of God! No
maƩer how fast your life is going the peace of Christ can be your
constant companion.
It would be beƩer for all of us if we chose to live life in a
smarter healthier way but God does not withhold His peace unƟl
we slow down. Try this at home, work or while in line at a store
this Ɵme of year, take a slow deep breath and say something like,
“Thank you for that breath God, Thank you for your peace.” And
then just take 10 seconds to rest in His peace. Teach this to your
children, grandkids, spouse, or loved one. Receive God’s peace
and help others receive it as well!
Redeemer Lutheran Church
869 7th Avenue SE -- Rochester MN 55904
Phone - (507) 289-5147 Fax - (507) 289-7887
E-mail: office@redeemer-rochester.com
Web site: http://www.redeemer-rochester.com
WELCOME VISITORS
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
HOLY COMMUNION
CHILDREN
WORSHIP TAPES
TRANSPORTATION
SPECIAL NEEDS
OFFICE HOURS
Whether looking for a church home or just here for the day, we are glad to have you
as our guests. Please sign the red Friendship Registration pad in your pew and pick
up a visitor packet in the Narthex. Remember that you are our guests; the offering is
for our members who support the work of the church through their voluntary gifts.
Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8 and 10:40 am
is celebrated in each service the weekends of the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the
month. We invite those who acknowledge their sinfulness, recognize that Christ’s
body and blood are truly present for our forgiveness, and are willing to give witness to
the unity of their faith with this community, to join with us in receiving the sacrament.
For those who for health or conscience reasons are not able to receive wine, please
note that there is a cup of white grape juice in the middle of each tray. Gluten-free
wafers are available in the middle of the bread tray for those with that allergy.
are always welcome at Redeemer. Parents should note that according to your needs
and preferences, 1) children’s bulletins and “color bags” are available in the narthex;
2) our nursery is staffed each Sunday morning during the 9:20 am Education Hour
and the 10:40 am service. The Nursery is located just off the Narthex -- look for our
sign!
are available in the rack by the elevator. Listen and bring it back or contribute one
dollar if you wish to keep the tape.
is available each Sunday morning. Please call the church office (289-5147) by Noon
on Thursday.
Large print bulletins and personal hearing devices are available in the Narthex from an
Usher or at the Welcome Center.
Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
STAFF
Pastor, James W. Heining
JHeining@redeemerrochester.com
(office) 507-289-5147
(residence) 507-282-6955
(cell) 507-202-2546
Pastor, Adam B. Koglin
akoglin@redeemer-rochester.com
(office) 507-289-5147
(cell) 507-316-8181
Director of Christian
Education, Michael J. Harvey
daharveys@msn.com
(office) 507-289-5147
(residence) 507-529-5463
DCE Intern, Brian Weyers
weyersb@csp.edu
(cell) 715-808-2001
Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke
jdicke325@charter.net
(residence) 507-288-6405
Director of Parish Music,
April Beckman
beckmana1@hotmail.com
(office) 507-289-5147
(cell) 651-338-0354
Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann
kietzmanniva@yahoo.com
(residence) 507-273-3809
Administrative Secretary,
Christina Tjosaas
office@redeemer-rochester.com
(office) 507-289-5147
(residence) 507-634-7094
Custodian, Randy Kautz
custodian@redeemerrochester.com
(office) 507-289-5147
(residence) 507-843-3144
Youth Coordinator,
Lynora Miller
millertwins2@charter.net
(residence) 507-288-7219
Nursery Coordinator,
Anna Koglin
aakoglin@gmail.com
(cell) 507-316-8177
www.redeemer-rochester.com