May 3, 2015 - Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Wherever two or three people gather in Christ’s name, he is present (Matthew 18:20).
There are welcome pads at the end of each pew in the Sanctuary; please sign your name and pass it
along. If you do not have a church home, you are welcome here. If you would like to become a member
contact any member, a pastor or the church office.
Sunday, May 3, 2015, 8:30am
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Welcome
*Invocation, Confession and Forgiveness
In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for
you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness,
and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned
against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We
have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake
of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight
in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our
sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare
to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
*Opening Song
“Christ is Enough”
Christ is my reward and all of my devotion Now there's nothing in this world that could ever satisfy
Through every trial my soul will sing No turning back I've been set free
(Chorus) Christ is enough for me Christ is enough for me
Everything I need is in You Everything I need
Christ my all in all the joy of my salvation And this hope will never fail heaven is our home
Through every storm my soul will sing Jesus is here to God be the glory
Bridge: (Sing Twice)
I have decided to follow Jesus No turning back no turning back
I have decided to follow Jesus No turning back no turning back
No turning back no turning back No turning back no turning back
CCLI Song # 6514035 Jonas Myrin |
Reuben Morgan © 2012 Hillsong
Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI
Christian Music Publishing)
For use solely with the SongSelect
Terms of Use. All rights reserved.
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*Prayer of the Day
O God, you give us your Son as the vine apart from whom we cannot live. Nourish our life in his
resurrection, that we may bear the fruit of love and know the fullness of your joy, through Jesus
Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever. Amen.
Special Music
“Midnight Oil” by Phillips, Craig & Dean
Greg Dubois
This song is in honor of all mothers in celebration of Mother's Day next week.
Lesson
Acts 8:26-40
Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Get up and go toward the south to the road that
goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." (This is a wilderness road.) 27So he got up and went. Now
there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in
charge of her entire treasury. He had come to Jerusalem to worship 28and was returning home;
seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. 29Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go
over to this chariot and join it." 30So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet
Isaiah. He asked, "Do you understand what you are reading?" 31He replied, "How can I, unless
someone guides me?" And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. 32Now the passage of
the scripture that he was reading was this:
"Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter,
and like a lamb silent before its shearer, so he does not open his mouth.
33
In his humiliation justice was denied him.
Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth."
34
The eunuch asked Philip, "About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say this, about
himself or about someone else?" 35Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture,
he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. 36As they were going along the road, they
came to some water; and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from
being baptized?" 38He commanded the chariot to stop, and both of them, Philip and the
eunuch, went down into the water, and Philip baptized him. 39When they came up out of the
water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; the eunuch saw him no more, and went on
his way rejoicing. 40But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he was passing through the
region, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.
26
Psalm
Psalm 22:25-31
From you comes my praise in the great assembly; I will perform my vows in the sight of those
who fear the LORD.
26
The poor shall eat and be satisfied, Let those who seek the LORD give praise! May your
hearts live forever!
27
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD; all the families of nations shall
bow before God.
28
For dominion belongs to the LORD, who rules over the nations.
29
Indeed, all who sleep in the earth shall bow down in worship; all who go down to the dust,
though they be dead, shall kneel before the LORD.
30
Their descendants shall serve the LORD, whom they shall proclaim to generations to
come.
31
They shall proclaim God's deliverance to a people yet unborn, saying to them, "The LORD has
acted!"
25
Children’s Church
*Gospel
in the Chapel with Jessica Kruse
John 15:1-8
On the night of his arrest, Jesus taught his disciples about the relationship they would have with him.
Those who abide in his word and love would bear fruit, for apart from him, they could do nothing.
I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2He removes every branch in me that
bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 3You have
already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4Abide in me as I abide in you.
Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless
you abide in me. 5I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them
bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. 6Whoever does not abide in me is
thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and
burned. 7If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will
be done for you. 8My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my
disciples.
Sermon
Pastor Chris Matson
Song
“Lord Reign in Me”
Over all the earth You reign on high Every mountain stream every sunset sky
But my one request Lord my only aim Is that You'd reign in me again
(Chorus) Lord reign in me Reign in Your pow'r Over all my dreams In my darkest hour
You are the Lord Of all I am So won't You reign in me again
(Men only) Over every thought over every word May my life reflect the beauty of my Lord
(Women only) 'Cause You mean more to me Than any earthly thing
(All) So won't You reign in me again (Chorus 2 times)
So won't You reign in me again So won't You reign in me again
CCLI Song #2490706 © 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) Brenton Brown All rights Reserved. CCLI License #631100
Apostles’ Creed
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.
Temple Talk
“Drawn to the Word”
Offering
Mission Opportunities
Dave Johnson
*Prayer Song
“Faith. Family. Friends.”
Faith Family Friends It's a story that never ends
Wrapped in the warmth of their love It's a blessing from God up above
(Chorus) As we journey on our way We can count that they will stay
For Faith Family Friends They never end
Jim Miller 2010
*Prayers of the Church
Healing: Marlys Enstad, Holly Schimmel, Marilyn Harms,
Teresa Grieshaber, Allen Rude, Caroline Madsen
Debbie Gallipo, wife of Pastor Wayne Gallipo
Marian Melgard, mother of Barb Dohrer
Julie Larson, daughter-in-law of Deb Larson
Kristi Hoffman, niece of Bev & Morrie Sime
Jazmyn Howard, niece of Melanie & Rich Schroeder
Duane ‘Sonny’ Johnson, brother of Windy (Barb) Johnson
Brayden Zubke, nephew of Sandy & Greg Zubke
Comfort: Josephine Roberto, grandmother of Jill (Derek) Schmig
Condolences: Joseph Lopez, grandfather of Troy (Melissa) Terronez
Shirley Erhart, mother of Sheri (Scott) Rokusek
H. Jean Bemis, mother of Bob (Dodie) Bemis
Celebration: Baptism of Hunter Lee Norgaard
*Prayer Song
“Faith. Family. Friends.”
(Chorus) As we journey on our way We can count that they will stay
For Faith Family Friends They never end
*Holy Communion
Jim Miller 2010
Words of Institution - The Lord’s Prayer – Distribution
“Be Still”
(Chorus) Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God.
Amidst the chaos of the daily hear the small voice. (Chorus)
Above the raging of the nations you weep for peace.
(Chorus)
Just as a hen cares for her young ones your wings, our home. (Chorus twice)
CCLI Song No. 4356219 © 2001 Dakota Road Music Hans Peterson All rights Reserved. CCLI License No. 631100
“Family Prayer Song”
Come and fill our home with your presence, You alone are worthy of our rev’rence
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. We will serve the Lord.
Lord we vow to live holy, bowing our knees to You only.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. We will serve the Lord.
Staying together, praying together, Any storm we can weather trusting in God’s Word.
We need each other, fathers and mothers, Sisters and brothers in harmony and love.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. We will serve the Lord.
CCLI Song No. 1680466 © 1994 Maranatha Praise, Inc. (Admin. by The Copyright Company) Morris Chapman All rights Reserved. CCLI License No. 631100
*Post Communion Prayer
*Benediction
*Sending Song
“My Life is in You, Lord”
(Chorus) My life is in You Lord My strength is in You Lord My hope is in You Lord
In You it's in You My life is in You Lord My strength is in You Lord
My hope is in You Lord In You it's in You
I will praise You with all of my life I will praise You with all of my strength
With all of my life with all of my strength All of my hope is in You
Is in You It's in You In You
CCLI Song No. 17315© 1986 Integrity's Hosanna! Music Daniel Gardner All rights Reserved. CCLI License No. 631100
*Call to Service
Pastor: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!
People: Thanks be to God!
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Serving This Morning
Worship Team: Vocal: Sandy Albertsen, Pam Raeder, Gerry Likness, Al Lawrence, Peg Juba, Don
Scharn Christy Crook; Keyboard: Marian Riddle, JoAnn Butts, Amber Dahl, Jackie Stacey; Guitar:
Jim Miller, Gwen Anderson, Dave Johnson, Aaron Matson, Kyle Alvine; Drums: Clark Likness,
Roger Crook; Head Ushers: Darwin Brinkman and Steve Kjellsen; Lector: Gerry Likness
Acolytes: Makenna Lambert, Garrett Keever; Sound & Projection: Darrin VanMeter, Pete Juba
Greeters: Tom & Michelle Munger, Mike & Diane Madsen, Susan Nilsen
Ushers: Tom & Michelle Munger; Coffee Servers: Clark & Gerry Likness
Communion Assistants: Clark & Gerry Likness, Susan Nilsen, Mike & Diane Madsen
Welcome Center: Lynn Langer and Darlene Bailey
Hospitality Hosts: Dennis & Bonnie Weippert
P.A.C.H.
10 – 12 Volunteers needed to help with PACH on Wednesday,
May 6th at 6:30pm.
6:30pm We will meet at the PACHing place
behind Dunham’s at the mall at 6:30pm.
6:30pm Stop by the
Welcome Center or call Jodi in the church office if you can
help (886-2696).
Lutheran Church of
Our Redeemer
2001 Second St NW ● Watertown SD
Phone: 886-2696 ● Fax: 886-3362
Email: office@lcoorwatertown.org
Web: www.lcoorwatertown.org
Staff
Pastors
Kent Stillson, Senior Pastor
Chris Matson, Associate Pastor
Aaron Matson, Visitation Pastor
Administrative Secretary
Jodi Spilde
Business Manager
Donna Hamre
Youth & Family Director
Philip Lickei
Education Director
Angela Terhark
Welcoming & Caring Ministries Coordinator
Nancy Brinkman
Worship & Music Coordinator
Robbyn Givens
Preschool
Karen Kasperson & Christy Crook
Custodian
Adam Lauseng
Janitorial
Marilyn Byer
Attendance & Offering
th
Saturday, April 25 - (5:30pm) 52
th
Sunday, April 26 - (8:30am) 320; (10:30am) 128
th
Wednesday, April 29 - (6:30pm) 60
General Fund: $7,972.75; Debt Reduction: $35.00;
Mission of the Month: $359.59; Church School: $98.70
Other Missions: $100.00
Simply Giving Offering (4/20-4/24)
General Fund: $1,454.00; Debt Reduction: $25.00,
Mission of the Month: $5.00
THIS WEEK: May 3 – 10
SUNDAY – Holy Communion May 3
rd
8:30pm Contemporary Worship/
9:30am Church School
9:45am Adult Bible Study
10:30am Traditional Worship
2:00pm Bingo at Stoney Brook with Music Team
5:30pm MS Mission Trip Meeting
7:00pm National Youth Gathering Meeting
MONDAY May 4
th
11:45am HS Lunch
7:00pm Christian Pre-Kindergarten Spring Program
7:00pm Property Committee Meeting
TUESDAY May 5
th
10:00am Prayer Shawl Group
1:00pm Staff Meeting
5:30pm Worship Team Practice
WEDNESDAY – Holy Communion May 6
th
12:15pm Men’s Lunch
5:00pm Community Meal
5:30pm Church School
6:30pm HS PACH [service project]
6:30pm WOW Worship
7:15pm [Last] 7/8 Confirmation Workshop
7:15pm Handbell Practice
7:30pm Praise & Rejoice Choir Practice
8:30pm Worship Team II Practice
THURSDAY May 7
9:00am Quilting
10:00am Bible Study
FRIDAY May 8
th
SATURDAY May 9
th
No Worship
6:00pm Youth Make Cinnamon Rolls
SUNDAY May 10
th
Sunday Church School Preschool – 4th Grade Sing
8:30pm “Drawn to the Word” Worship
9:30am [Last] Church School
9:30am Cinnamon Roll Fundraiser
9:45am Adult Bible Study
10:30am “Drawn to the Word” Worship
Property Committee is looking for a volunteer
to water the Church's indoor plants. Watering is required
approximately every 10 days.
Seniors in High School Church School Students
Students Sing
Seniors will be recognized in worship
Wednesday, May 13th and at both services
on Sunday, May 17th.
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Sunday, May 10th at 8:30am & 10:30am
Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30pm
*These are also the last days of Church School this year.
Stoney Brook Assisted Living
We will be playing BINGO with the residents on
Sunday, May 3rd at 2pm. At 3pm our Youth Music
Team will be singing to the residents. Join us for
BINGO and singing or just come at 3pm to sing.
Friends,
We would love to welcome you to the Caring
Committee! This is a quiet little committee that sends
out birthday cards to Sunday School students, cards to
members of our congregation, and may bake or deliver
cookies to new members. If you would like to be a part
of this committee, please contact Jodi at the church!
Thank you so much for your interest in this ministry!
Paula Orthaus and Sharon Brandsrud
Save the date
Monday, May 18
Spring Road Ditch Clean-up, meet at church
at 6pm. Meal provided.
Mission of the Month
for May is Pine Ridge.
Come join us
for a “Drawn to the
Word” worship and artistic experience
where Artist and Pastor, Paul Oman will
paint a larger-than-life sized mural
of Jesus the Good Shepherd and Psalm
23 before your eyes on Sunday, May
10th at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. These stories
will unfold artistically, musically,
narratively and scripturally during the
event. Come and see! Note: Worship
will not be held on Saturday, May 9th.
Time is running out…Timmerman
Scholarship Available to LCOOR Youth
who are or will be attending a SD state
supported university or tech school.
Applications are available at the Welcome
Center or Church Office.
Deadline is May 31, 2015.
Lutheran World Relief…Emergency Response:
Earthquake in Nepal
An extremely powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck
near the capital of Nepal on April 25. More than 5,000
people are dead…More than 10,000 people injured…75%
of homes in LWR project areas collapsed.
Since 2009, Lutheran World Relief has had staff on the
ground in Nepal. Resources are being mobilized now to
respond to the most immediate needs.
How we can help: Give to the Nepal Earthquake Fund
and/or LWR Quilts and Personal Care Kits. More
information can be picked up at the Welcome Center.
H.S. Mission Trip to Kansas City,
Missouri. August 2-7, 2015.
Talk to Philip for details.
Enrollment for 2015/16 School Year
Opportunities to ENROLL in our Christian Preschool
are available. Talk to Mrs. Karen or Mrs. Christy for
an enrollment form or get one online at
http://lcoorwatertown.com/christian-preschool/
Middle School Mission Trip
Registration Forms are available from Philip.
Mission Trip Dates are June 1414-19, 2015.
2015
Codington County Hung
Hungerer-Free
Sandwich Ministry
The need continues as this ministry expands.
Contact Nyla Bergan 520-0035 with
questions.
Summer Worship Schedule
Begins Memorial Weekend.
Saturdays @ 5:30pm – Sanctuary
Sundays @ 9:00am – Memorial Park on
Lake Kampeska
@ 10:30 – Sanctuary
We appreciate all of your dedication and
hard work as a Church School Teacher.
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is
prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then
serve; if it is teaching, then teach;” Romans 12:6-7
Sunday
Hayley Gaikowski
Denise Schmahl
Kerry Stager
Rachel Kohlenberg
Maryn Stacey
Nick Vockrodt
Madison Fox
Todd Decker
Holly Paulson
Brittany Brennan
Codi Hanson
Justin Hanson
Joyce McGillivary
Jacey Roe
Alissa Iverson
Eden Lickei
Cheryl Anderson
Logan Stacey
Emily Hogue
Lydia Peterson
Christy Crook
Tara Steen
Bev Splinter
Arlene Brandt-Jensen
Christina Althoff
Dot McAreavey
Jessica Kruse
Emily Sovell
Kim Oien
Dana Stimson
Elizabeth Pester
Grace Peterson
Julie Kneeland
Jennifer Pletan
Jackie Stacey
Amber Dahl
Aaron Althoff
Wednesday
Thomas Wishard
Bailey Richter
Brenda Schmeling
Nikki Landmark
Tava Berg
Alyssa Olson
Heidi Boomsma
Abbie Holter
Kelsey Nerison
Janelle Wishard
Kennedy Tietz
Traci Althoff
Jenni Carter
Evan Reiber
Holly Schimmel
Jacob Grimes
Wendy Kruger
Regan Blackwell
Kali Driscoll
Kristi Jurgens
Kelli Thomas
Haley Stoltenberg
Hillarie Hutt
Kelli Rumpza
Amy Sowers
Robin Howell
Joan Hakeman
Kjersten Fisk
Kelly Serie
Camryn Blackwell
Sydney Sutton
Laken Dahl
Audrey Thomas
Jen Tvedt
Steve Anderson
Jennifer Holt
Ann Schell
Thank you for all that you do!