Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 Redeemer Lutheran The Third Sunday Church “Making Him Known” of Easter 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 Sunday, April 19, 2015 – 8:00 am Sunday, April 19, 2015 – 10:40 am 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 April, we are learning about the apostle Peter – who made our Lord known to those who were different. 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 “Sharing Jesus in a Materialistic World.” While we have discovered that there are many things more important than the physical things of this world, we recognize that many around us only measure happiness by the things they have – or do not have. We Come Into God’s Presence (*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the service. GREETINGS AND ANNCOUNCEMENTS (We welcome our fellow worshipers.) HYMN “This Joyful Eastertide” ............................................................................ LSB 482 (*) CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION (Please stand.) P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. -1- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 C: P: C: Amen. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination. P: C: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. 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. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. 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. P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. C: (*) HYMN OF PRAISE -2- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 (*) SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY P: The Lord be with you. P: Let us pray. O God, through the humiliation of Your Son You raised up the fallen world. Grant to Your faithful people, rescued from the peril of everlasting death, perpetual gladness and eternal joys; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Please be seated.) ANTHEM (8:00 am) (10:40 am) “We Will Lift Up Your Name” - Quartet “Shine, Shine, Shine” – Alleluia Singers -3- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 God Speaks to Us SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The First Lesson for the Third Sunday of Easter is from the third chapter of Acts. 11 While the man held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon's Colonnade. 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: "Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? 13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. 14 You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. 15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. 16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. 17 "Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. 18 But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. 19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 20 and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus. 21 Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. Act 3:11-21 NIV L: C: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. L: The Epistle is from 1 Peter chapter one. 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." 17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person's work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. 1 Peter 1:13-21 NIV -4- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 L: C: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (Please stand to sing.) (*) ALLELUIA AND VERSE (*) HOLY GOSPEL L: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the twenty-fourth chapter. 36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38 He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have." 40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence. 44 He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, "This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." Luke 24:3649 NIV L: This is the Gospel of the Lord. (Please be seated.) -5- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 CHILDREN'S MESSAGE (Parents, please feel free to come forward with smaller children.) HYMN “‘How Shall They Hear,’ Who Have Not Heard” ..................................... LSB 831 SERMON “Sharing Jesus in a Materialistic World” - 1 Peter 1:13-21 We Respond To God’s Word (*) APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his 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 into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. (Please be seated.) GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS (The pastor will collect any special prayer request cards at this time.) FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION (Please pass the red booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.) MUSICAL OFFERING (8:00 am) “Let Your Light Shine” - Quartet (10:40 am) “Let It Rise” – Alleluia Singers (Please stand to sing as the offerings are brought forward.) (*) OFFERTORY We will glorify the King of kings, we will glorify the Lamb; We will glorify the Lord of lord, who is the great I Am. Hallelujah to the King of kings, hallelujah to the Lamb; Hallelujah to the Lord of lords, who is the great I Am. -6- (W&P 154, st. 1 & 4)) Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 (*) PRAYERS L: Lord in your mercy, C: Hear our prayer. God Serves Us His Holy Meal (*) PREFACE P: The Lord be with you. P: Lift up your hearts. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. (*) PROPER PREFACE P: It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God. And most especially are we bound to praise You on this day for the glorious resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ, the very Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us and bore the sins of the world. By His dying He has destroyed death, and by His rising again He has restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with Mary Magdalene, Peter and John, and with all the witnesses of the resurrection, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing: (*) SANCTUS -7- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 (*) THE LORD’S PRAYER P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray. . . 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. (*) THE WORDS OF OUR LORD P: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.” In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” (*) PAX DOMINI P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. -8- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 (*) AGNUS DEI (Please be seated.) (Distribution is continuous. When directed by the usher, proceed to the rail. When you have communed and had time for prayer, return by the far left side.) DISTRIBUTION MUSIC HYMN “Eat This Bread” ................................................................................. LSB 638 (The congregation will sing the entire hymn in unison.) HYMN “Jesus, Priceless Treasure” ................................................................. LSB 743 God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim (When all have communed, please stand for the common dismissal and to sing. . .) (*) POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE -9- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 (*) POST-COMMUNION COLLECT P: Let us pray. O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-kindness sent Your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank You that for His sake You have given us pardon and peace in this Sacrament, and we ask You not to forsake Your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that we may be enabled constantly to serve You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (*) BENEDICTION P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. HYMN “Children Of The Heavenly Father” ......................................................... LSB 725 Acknowledgments Divine Service, Setting Two from Lutheran Service Book Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. -10- Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of 4‐19‐2015 Special Prayer Opportunities: Health Concerns: Mark Kuisle, Isaac Koglin, Merilyn Schacht, Sharron Smith, Sue Burdick, Dennis Burdick Grieving: For the family and friends of Nancy Anderson, who passes away on Wednesday, April 15 Guidance: For our confirmands as they prepare to give witness to their faith. For our Call Committee Rejoice: With Marty Cordes who celebrated his 89th birthday on April 9. PRAYER CHAIN – If you have a prayer request, call Gail Sim (289-2087) or the church office (289-5147). E-MAIL PRAYER CHAIN - To request a prayer or join the chain, send an email to Lori Hameister at [email protected]. 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. BAPTIZED During a private service on Saturday is Hudson Alan Larson, son of Andrew Larson, born August 22, 2012. His sponsors are Leigh and Jessica Larson. During the 5:30 pm service on Saturday, is Ayda Mae Vierus, daughter of Shawn and Emily (Wolf) Vierus, born March 7, 2015. Her sponsors are Stefanie and Bjorn Olson, Nathan and Kristine Wolf. Making Him Known—By Giving of Ourselves Most of the sign-up lists have been taken down and been distributed to the appropriate leaders. Thanks to all who have indicated they will give of their time and talents. Seven lists have been left out. These are areas that need additional volunteers including: - Neighborhood Ministry - Telephoning those who have visited - Assimilation Team - Provide transportation - Sunday School Ministry Team - A/V Helper - Public Relations If you might be willing to serve in any of these areas, please sign up now. You can also still volunteer in other areas by using the forms on the table. Spring Clean‐Up Day Saturday, April 25 We will begin at 8 am! Please bring your rakes and help us to clean up our building and grounds. PIZZA RANCH—APRIL 21 The youth will again be out at Pizza Ranch in Stewartville for fundraising. We’ll be there clearing your tables and talking with you. Join us for great food, great company, and a great time! Support the Redeemer Youth by coming out starting at 4:00 at Pizza Ranch! Week of 4-19-2015 Adult Bible Classes DCE CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE SUNDAYS at 9:20 am NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES Pastor Heining leads this class in the South Fellowship Hall. This class is looking at the lives of the men and women who surrounded Jesus and were the first to share the Good News. The primary source will be the Bible, but we will also consider some interesting traditions. CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED! SO WHAT? The Resurrection of Jesus is the climactic event in the history of the world. Have you ever stopped to truly ask yourself what this climactic event really means and how it changes your life today and the world for eternity? This class will actually be led by a seminary professor - Dr. Jeff Gibbs not in person but close - online! A great opportunity to learn from a man who has been working on answering the “so what?” for over 28 years! Pastor Koglin facilitates the discussion following each video in the North Fellowship Hall. ADULT CATECHISM: Through Confirmation the 10 Commandments, Apostles’ Creed, Lord's Prayer, Communion, and Baptism are looked at in the Catechism. However that is only half of what is in this jam packed book by Martin Luther. The Small Catechism was written for heads of households to teach their family. There are a few sections in the back we don't get time to really look into. That is exactly what we will be doing in this Bible study. We'll get the chance to check out the other three sections of Confession, Daily Prayers, and Table of Duties. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to attend if they are curious about the less looked at sections of the Small Catechism. Brian Weyers leads this Bible study in the Choir Room/Room 203. 2 On March 18 Redeemer members passed a resolution, to form a call committee for the purpose of calling an additional DCE to serve as Director of Youth and Education here at Redeemer. The call committee held their initial meeting last week, they formed a job description and started the process of collecting names to be considered for this position. At this time we have received names of new graduates, we have also received a number of nominations from within the congregation, and we are looking forward to receiving a list of names of DCEs serving in the field from the district. At the beginning of May the call committee will meet to go through the names and information and start narrowing down the candidates. Once the list of candidates has been narrowed down, interviews will be conducted. When the interview phase is complete a voters meeting will be called and Redeemer will vote to extend a call. Throughout this process the call committee will continue to share information. Please keep the call committee and the congregation in your prayers as we move forward together to seek the Lord’s will. The call committee members are: Bryce Beckman, Dave and Terri Galanits, Rich Gommels, Sam Hildestad, Devin Janssen, Jay Kurtz, Paul and Lori Lewis, Dauline Menze, Lynora Miller, Bernie Nesler, Morgan Nitz, Joel Pralle, Mark Radtke, and Terri Zemke. Virginia Miller is serving as chair of this call committee. Week of 4-19-2015 NEW MEMBER SUNDAY— May 17! The next New Member event will be the weekend of May 16/17. Anyone interested in joining Redeemer, should speak with one of the pastors by Sunday, May 3. Those intending to join, should plan to attend the Welcome to the Family class on Saturday, May 16, from 10 am to 12:30 pm, and be available at attend the reception of New Members during the 8 am service on Sunday, May 17. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the church office at 289-5147 Please note that the first quarter 2015 contribution statements will be emailed to you using the email addresses that you have on file with the office. If we do not have an email on file for you or if you do not use email, please contact the church office (2895147) to request that your statement be mailed to you. SUPPORT ROCHESTER SERVANT EVENT MEALS: FINANCIAL UPDATE Good News—Bad News If you are looking for a way to support this exciting event but are not going to be around during that week or do not feel physically up to it, you can help feed the troops! RSE would gratefully accept any monetary assistance to assist with food cost for this event. If you are interested let Paul Lewis know [email protected] (208-2541). Thank you for your support! March Budget Income: $90,856 March Budget Expenses: $79,955 YTD Budget Income: $239,089 YTD Budget Expenses: $241,456 The good news I that we made great strides forward during March. Having retired our mortgage, we have greatly increased our mission giving. We have also been setting aside money for future care of our facilities. We are grateful that we received $9328 in Lenten Offerings that has been designated for the support of Redeemer members going into full-time church work — but that money has not yet been paid out — so our financial situation is not quite as good as it looks! Thanks to all for your faithful giving which makes our ministry possible — both here and beyond. VBS 2015 We will be scaling the mighty cold mountain of Everest for VBS this year. Be on the lookout around your house for winter theme decorations as well as white sheets galore! As we draw closer to the event we will be looking for volunteers. July 12 is the kickoff night. VBS goes from July 13 – July 17. Then we will have a VBS celebration service in the afternoon on July 19. See you there and we can learn together how God’s mighty power can help us overcome anything! 3 Week of 4-19-2015 Youth Highlights! P.Y.R.O.S. – P.Y.R.O.S. is planning on heading to Shorewood Senior Campus TODAY. We are going to spend some time, 2:30-4:30, with the residents there. We will be bringing some snacks and playing some games with the residents. The sign-up sheet is on the Youth Board — it’s not too late! IGNITE – April 19th is the next Ignite! If you haven’t come out and tried Ignite I think it is about time you did! We get to have a fun study time and play some games and have snacks! We will be discussing self esteem in our world today! PIZZA RANCH—APRIL 21 - The next Pizza Ranch is April 21! I know we have had a lot of them but they are a great fundraiser! Look for the sign-up sheet! Rochester Servant Event! – Please turn in your REGISTRATIONS!!! – I know a lot of people are holding onto RSE registrations. PLEASE TURN THEM IN! It will be a HUGE help to our planning! Paper registrations are by the worship reports an d in the Youth Room. Or you can register or print out a registration on line (rochesterservantevent.wordpress.com) or go to the church web site a follow the link (left towards the top PANDORA’S MOON – Come join us for a time of adventure and challenge. We will be journeying to the third moon of Pandora to gather together to face the imminent threat that has developed there. Gather your strength and courage to face the dangers that all heroes must face. This event is an evening event starting with food and snacks. Then the group will face a series of challenges and obstacles as their own designed characters to eventually reach the end. May 16 starting at 4:00 this adventure will begin. Any questions feel free to contact Brian. Psalm 37:4 Scholarship: This scholar ship, for med in memor y 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. If you have questions about any of these events contact: Michael Harvey 319-4929, [email protected] or Brian Weyers 8082001, [email protected] 4 Week of 4-19-2015 April is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month Eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children in the United States and most injuries occurring in school-aged children are sports-related. With April being Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, we ponder the fact that these injuries account for an estimated 100,000 physician visits per year. Ninety percent of sports-related eye injuries can be avoided with the use of protective eyewear, such as: safety glasses and goggles, safety shields, and eye guards designed for a particular sport. Ordinary prescription glasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses do not protect against eye injuries. Safety goggles should be worn over them. Protective eyewear, which is made of ultra-strong polycarbonate, is 10 times more impact resistant than other plastics, and does not reduce vision. All children who play sports should use protective eyewear, not just those who wear glasses or contact lenses; this is especially important for student athletes who have vision in only one eye or a history of eye injury or eye surgery. For children who do wear glasses or contact lenses, most protective eyewear can be made to match their prescriptions. Parents…Currently, most youth sports leagues do not require the use of eye protection. Parents and coaches must insist that children wear safety glasses or goggles whenever they play; you might also consider encouraging your child’s school to adopt a policy on protective eyewear for sports activities. Be proactive regarding your children’s eye care – make sure they use protective eyewear. Information taken from: https://www.nei.nih.gov/sports also http://www.sportseyeinjuries.com CPR/AED TRAINING Gold Cross instructors from Mayo Clinic, Jeff Schultz and Jill Ryan-Schultz, will be at Redeemer to offer CPR recertification and AED training. DATE: Saturday, May 9 LOCATION: Room 102 TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm If you would like to participate in this CPR class and review of the use of the AED, sign up at the Welcome Center. Participation is limited, so sign up now! Certificates will be awarded to participants. 5 Week of 4-19-2015 PRACTICAL–SIMPLE– OUTREACH Evangelism - as simple as...: S.A.G.E.S. GATHERING XXVII is almost here: The dates are May 4 and 5 . Workshop presenters and topics will include: “People of the Book Lutheran Outreach” -- John and Miriam Gayed; “Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias” – Deborah Richman; “Stories By Al Batt, Naturally!” -Al Batt; “Church Planting – It’s Not For The Faint of Heart”—Pastor Tom Braun; “Katie Did It All” – Pati Kachel; “The Jesus Model for Good News Telling”—Dr. Eugene Bunkowski; ”Living With a Chocolate Chip on My Shoulder” – Pat Dennis. This plus three presentations by Dr. Tom Zehnder based on Ephesians 5-20, under the theme: “NOW is Our Time”. A packet containing registration information, the program, and motel reservation is at the Welcome Center. For more information, call the McGillivray’s, SE MN contacts on the S.A.G.E.S. Board or email at [email protected] LIFE THOUGHTS. . . Redeemer Lutheran and our sister churches have been engaging in an outreach event at the University of Minnesota Rochester. This outreach event is, in many ways, connecting with people who have little church connection in their past. Here is what I have learned about outreach from this event. Evangelism is as simple as being me. Evangelism is as simple as being me and eating with people. Evangelism is as simple as being me, eating with people, and talking about Jesus when He opens the door. How will you be you, eat with others, and talk about Jesus when He opens the door this week? Live your normal everyday lives with Gospel intentionality – Outreach made simply practical! The G.T.O Team OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 580 (106+241+233) Guests: 50 SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASSES 212 (86+126) NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS Acts 4:1-12; 1 Peter 2:9-12; John 10:11-18 Theme: “Tolerance: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly” The theme of repentance and forgiveness runs through all three lessons. Those who view abortion or assisted suicide as only political issues need to be called to repentance. Those crushed by sins committed against life need to hear the message of forgiveness applied to them and to their sin. RADA IS BACK! The youth, are once again selling Rada items. Catalogs and orders forms are on the Welcome Center, table by nursery, or see Lynora, if interested. We will be taking orders until the middle of May. Prayer: Lor d, I r epent of my sins and plead for Your forgiveness through Jesus Christ. 6 Week of 4-19-2015 The Week at a Glance SATURDAY, APRIL 18 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Alleluia Singers - Rm L-3 - 6 pm Cherub Choir - Rm 101 - 6:05 pm Confirmation - 6:10 pm 9th Grade Reception—SFH—6:10 pm Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm Sounds of Praise - Choir Rm - 7 pm Blood Pressures—5 pm HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, APRIL 19 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am PYROS—2:30 pm IGNITE—6 pm Partners in Christ CC—UR—6:30 pm THURSDAY, APRIL 23 Faithfully Fit Forever - Rm L-3 - 8:15 am Adjustment to Blindness—Rm 102—10 am FCCI Training—NFH—5:30 pm VBS Planning Mtg—Rm 102—5:30 pm Malachi CC— Rm 102—6:30 pm MONDAY, APRIL 20 Quilters - NFH - 8 am Story Time w/Kristin—Narthex—10:15 am Redeemer Brass—Chapel—6:30 pm Salt Shakers CC—Rm 102—7 pm JOY CC—Upper Rm—7 pm FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Youth Lock-in SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Spring Clean-up Day—8 am WORSHIP - 5:30 pm TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102 - 9 am Ladies’ Bible Study - NFH - 9 am FFF - Rm L-3 - 10:30 am SUNDAY, APRIL 26 WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Confirmation Service—1 pm Accordion Band—Rm L3—1 pm Pizza Ranch FR—Stewartville—4 pm Koinonia CC—Upper Rm—6:30 pm FCCI Board Mtg—Rm L-2—6:30 pm Japanese Fellowship—4 pm Personnel and Staffing—Rm 102—7 pm Oikos CC—UR—6 pm WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 POBLO Sewing—NFH—10 am Japanese Fellowship—NFH—1 pm Youth Chimes (7-12)-Sanctuary—5:45 pm Men’s Bible Study—Upper Rm—6 pm 7 Week of 4-19-2015 LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES 2015 MN SOUTH DISTRICT CONVENTION STEPHEN MINISTRY SMILE Will be April 25 at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, MN (400 Franklin St. SW). The convention begins at 9:30 am. Expect to hear partner organization reports and be a part of the district business meeting. A banquet follows the convention at 5:15 pm. Serving succulent pot roast with all the trimmings! Music by Mrs. Penny Steele, pianist. Feature presentation — Dr. Funchatou Lo, LINC— Twin Cities. Cost: $20 includes convention and banquet. (12.50 for convention only; $12.50 for banquet only) Checks payable to MN South District—LHM. Stephen Ministr y Is Life Encour agement Are you, or someone you know, in need of a good “SMILE”? If so, please contact Pastor Koglin at (507)289-5147 to find out more about Stephen Ministry at Redeemer and/or how to connect with a Stephen Minister. WHO IS THIS? Join us for Vaca on Bible School July 13‐17, 2015, to find out! Blessed to Serve Today Message ............................................. Pastor Jim Heining Liturgist ............................................Pastor Adam Koglin Children’s Message ....................................... Brian Weyers Pianist (Saturday) ..................................... Ginger Lagergren Organist ................................................Carol Sonnabend Acolytes 8:00 am ..................Ethan Manuell / Erica Norregaard 10:40 am ........................... Josh Zemke / David Schulz Lectors 5:30 pm ...................................................... Jim Bronk 8:00 am .................................................... Kurt Rump 10:40 am .................................................. Lowell Dale Elders 5:30 pm ..................................................... Jim Bronk 8:00 am ....................................................... Jerry Ott 10:40 am ............................................. Mark Gennrich Greeters 5:30 pm ................... Kurt & Clare West / Jeff and Judy Lee 8:00 am ... John & Carrie Johnson / Linda Malnar/ Donna Walters 10:40 am .............. Dan Zemke Family/Dick & Shirley Valde Worship Recording ..........................................Greg Utesch Blood Pressures Saturday ...................................................... Sue Kazos Sunday ........................................................ Jan Dicke Nursery 9:20 am .......................... Anna Koglin / Becky Decker 10:40 am ................ Sara Bonnes / Stephanie Fingerson Altar Guild Chair: Marilyn Olson Saturday ..................................................... Sue Blood Sunday ................................................ Wendy Hickey Welcome Center 5:30 pm ............................................... Doug Koepsell 8:00 am .................................. Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am ................................... Dan and Terri Zemke Usher Coordinator …………………………...Roger Toomey Ushers 5:30 pm .......... Ken Blazing / Scott Okuno / Terry Severson 8:00 am .......Jerry Haack, Bruce Ludwig, Mike Sonnabend, Sam Sonnabend 10:40 am ...... Bob Sonnabend, Nate Heining, Glenn Prehn, Christopher Wileman, Sam Janssen, Elizabeth Janssen 8 Week of 4-19-2015 Take it Home “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 Jesus Makes Himself Known — Through Forgiveness BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK: For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 1 Peter 1:18‐19 POINTS TO PONDER THIS WEEK: How have I (and my family) been influenced by the materialis c world in which we live? What have I discovered to be more important than material things? In this month of April we are talking about Peter! Our theme for the month is Making Him Known to those who are Different than us. Especially this week we are looking at how we share Jesus to a materialis c world. The world certainly does teach different than the Bible in terms of what is important to have and collect in life. How many mes have we wanted something so bad and we finally got it. We experience a few moments of bliss and happiness with it. It could be a brand new toy, a car, maybe a promo on. However a er a li le while the newness wares off and there is something bigger, brighter, be er, and newer that we now want. It becomes an endless cycle of ge ng and ge ng and ge ng. We will never be sa sfied by trying to get more and more. There is always something be er on the horizon. The Bible comes at it from a different angle. God sends His son to us and Christ goes through torture, death, and resurrec on in order to reconcile us with God the Father. The one thing in all of crea on we cannot get on our own is perfec on before God. The one thing we could strive over our whole lives is something God did all the work for us. In Christ, our Risen Lord, we have everything we could possible need, and we didn’t do anything to get it! This week remember that as you go out into the world in your job, school, and life that we have received the only thing we ever need, and He wants you to share Him with everyone! Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE -- Rochester MN 55904 Phone - (507) 289-5147 Fax - (507) 289-7887 E-mail: [email protected] 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 [email protected] (office) 507-289-5147 (residence) 507-282-6955 (cell) 507-202-2546 Pastor, Adam B. Koglin [email protected] (office) 507-289-5147 (cell) 507-316-8181 Director of Christian Education, Michael J. Harvey [email protected] (office) 507-289-5147 (residence) 507-529-5463 DCE Intern, Brian Weyers [email protected] (cell) 715-808-2001 Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke [email protected] (residence) 507-288-6405 Director of Parish Music, April Beckman [email protected] (office) 507-289-5147 (cell) 651-338-0354 Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann [email protected] (residence) 507-273-3809 Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas [email protected] (office) 507-289-5147 (residence) 507-634-7094 Custodian, Randy Kautz [email protected] (office) 507-289-5147 (residence) 507-843-3144 Youth Coordinator, Lynora Miller [email protected] (residence) 507-288-7219 Nursery Coordinator, Anna Koglin [email protected] (cell) 507-316-8177 www.redeemer-rochester.com
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