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Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904
Redeemer Lutheran
MUSIC SUNDAY
Church
“Making Him Known”
The Ascension of our Lord
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, May 10, 2015 – 8:00 am
Sunday, May 10, 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 May, we
remember the woman at the well who Made Him Known by
sharing her story.
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.
57th ANNUAL MUSIC SERVICE - We are thankful for all of our dedicated musicians who
share their God-given talents throughout the year. On this day several of our groups are coming
together to lead a good portion of our worship. Since this is a service of worship, we ask that
you not applaud for individual groups. We will have a chance to say thanks to all at the
end.
OUR THEME FOR TODAY is “Sharing His Story.” As our Lord’s witnesses in the world, we
will want to be in the Scriptures that we might share HIS story.
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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.
PRELUDE
“Praludium and Fugue in A” – Dietrich Buxtehude
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GREETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Please stand.)
(*) PROCESSIONAL HYMN
“Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts To Heaven” .................... LSB 477
(*) THE INVOCATION, CONFESSION, ABSOLUTION
P:
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C:
Amen.
P:
In that name, and with that faith—as dear children approaching a loving parent, as sinners
redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, as believers filled with the Holy Spirit—let us
confess our sins to almighty God.
C:
Let us seek forgiveness.
(Silence for meditation and self-examination)
P:
C:
Most merciful God,
we have been unworthy and disobedient children. We have ignored our Father’s
admonitions, disregarded our Savior’s instructions, grieved the Holy Spirit. We are
not worthy to be called children of God. But we beg you—of your fatherly
compassion, by your saving merits, at your inviting call—to have mercy on us and
grant us your forgiveness.
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him might not
perish but have eternal life. To those who believe in Jesus Christ, the heavenly Father
gives the Holy Spirit that they may be children of God. Rejoice in the Lord, your sins are
forgiven—in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit
Amen. (Please be seated.)
P:
C:
HYMN
“Amazing Love”
I’m forgiven because You were forsaken.
I’m accepted; You were condemned.
I’m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again.
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King would die for me?
Amazing love, I know it’s true;
It’s my joy to honor You.
In all I do, I honor You.
Repeat from beginning
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Continued. . ..
You are my King,
You are my King.
Jesus, You are my King.
Jesus, You are my king.
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King would die for me?
Amazing love, I know it’s true;
It’s my joy to honor You.
In all I do, I honor You.
(10:40 am) CHERUB CHOIR
ANGELIC CHIMES
“Go Tell”
“Praise God From Whom All Blessing Flow”
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God Speaks to Us
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SCRIPTURE READING
L:
The First Reading for the Ascension of our Lord is from the first chapter of Acts.
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In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2
until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the
apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many
convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke
about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this
command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have
heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with
the Holy Spirit."
6
Then they gathered around him and asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to
restore the kingdom to Israel?"
7
He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his
own authority. 8 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."
9
After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from
their sight.
10
They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men
dressed in white stood beside them. 11 "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here
looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back
in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." Act 1:1-11 NIV
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L:
This is the Word of the Lord.
C:
Thanks be to God. (Please stand to sing.)
(*) RESPONSE
When I behold Jesus Christ, True God who died for me,
I wonder much as His love as He hung on the tree.
What kind of love is this? What kind of love is this?
You showed Your love, Jesus, there to me on Calvary.
What kind of love is this? What kind of love is this?
You showed Your love, Jesus, there To me on Calvary.
(LSB 542, st. 1)
(*) HOLY GOSPEL
L:
The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the fourth chapter.
C:
Glory to You, O Lord.
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Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, 29
"Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?" 30 They came
out of the town and made their way toward him.
39
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's
testimony, "He told me everything I ever did." 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they
urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more
became believers.
42
They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we
have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world." John 4:2830,39-42 NIV
L:
C:
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to You, O Christ.
(*) RESPONSE VERSE
(LSB 542, st. 2)
For me You gave all Your love, for me You suffered pain;
I find no words, nothing can Your selflessness explain.
What kind of love is this? What kind of love is this?
You showed Your love, Jesus, there to me on Calvary.
What kind of love is this? What kind of love is this?
You showed Your love, Jesus, there to me on Calvary. (Please be seated.)
ALLELUIA SINGERS
HYMN
“Fingerprints of God”
“Here I Am To Worship”
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” ......................................................... LSB 700
PASTOR’S MESSAGE
“Sharing His Story” - Acts 1:1-11
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We Respond To God’s Word
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GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS
(The pastor will collect any special prayer request cards during this time.)
FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION
(Please fill in and pass the booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.)
MUSICAL OFFERING
“Alabaré-” – Chancel Chimes
(When the offerings are brought forward, please stand to sing. . .)
(*) OFFERTORY
What love is this? Greater love No one has ever known.
My life with God – this I owe to You, and You alone.
What kind of love is this? What kind of love is this?
You showed Your love, Jesus, there to me on Calvary.
What kind of love is this? What kind of love is this?
You showed Your love, Jesus, there to me on Calvary.
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(LSB 542, st.4)
God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim
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(*) PRAYERS
- Congregation's response: "Hear our prayer"
(*) LORD'S PRAYER
ALL: 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. (Please be seated.)
HYMN-VERSE
O sing to the Lord, O sing God a new song.
O sing to the Lord, O sing God a new song.
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O sing to the Lord, O sing God a new song.
O sing to our God, O sing to our God. (continued)
For God is the Lord! And God has done wonders.
For God is the Lord! And God has done wonders.
For God is the Lord! And God has done wonders.
O sing to our God, O sing to our God.
For Jesus is Lord! Amen! Alleluia!
For Jesus is Lord! Amen! Alleluia!
For Jesus is Lord! Amen! Alleluia!
O sing to our God, O sing to our God.
SOUNDS OF PRAISE
“Be Ye Glad”
“True Light”
CLOSING COMBINED CHOIRS
“The Lord Bless You”
Stanzas 1 & 2 – Choirs
Stanza 3 - congregation join in singing
The Lord bless you and keep you,
The Lord make his face to shine upon you
And be gracious, gracious, gracious to you.
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you
And give you, give you, give you peace.
CLOSING WORDS
(*) 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.
C:
Amen.
(*) HYMN
“Christ The Eternal Lord” ......................................................................... LSB 829
POSTLUDE
“Toccata Brevis” – Daniel Gawthrop
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Music Participants 2014-2015
Cherub Choir (Director: April Beckman, DPM and Jan Dale)
Caleb Harvey
Cody Clark
Gabriel Harvey
Josiah Reese
Chase Bruns
Kyleigh DeGrand
Trevor Strohschein
Kaitlyn Hartson
Olivia Grewe
Angelic Chimes (Director: April Beckman, DPM and Todd Mueller)
Ian Cunningham
M.J. Harvey
Lauren Poch
Kaylee Mueller
Ian Reese
Jesina Reimers
Melody Sorgatz
Brandon Mueller
Chantel VanGuilder
Rebecca Applen
Lily Harvey
Abigail Hendrickson
Isabella Grewe
Shelby Leitz
Bryce Grewe
Kylee Hartson
Katie Morello
Rayn Bruns
Lily-Rose Decker
Tori Honecker
Meredith Schulz
Jessica Strohschein
Samuel Decker
Lauren Schulz
Gracie Decker
Youth Chimes (Director: April Beckman, DPM, and Tanja Morella and Ginger Lagergren )
Sam Hildestad
Jaqson Reimers
Addie Harvey
Sarah Ernst
Thomas Hildestad
Lauren Horstmann
Olivia Rossman
Joel Mueller
Aaron Mueller
Kaitelyn Schulz
Bethany Mennecke
Mark Law
Men’s Choir (Director: April Beckman, DPM)
Harlan Peterson
Paul Lewis
Kurt Rump
Bruce Struve
Herb Mueller
Doug Koepsell
Bob Jenkins
Bryce Beckman
Bernie Nesler
George Poch
Jim Naessens
Joel Dubbels
Instruments of Praise (Directors: Bob Rosin and April Beckman, DPM)
Beth Hanson
Jay Kurtz
Sandy Severson
Kelsey Okuno
Scott Okuno
Brian Weyers
Allison Hanley
Madison Okuno
Mary Jo Rosin
Virginia Miller
Carolyn Mennecke
Matt Saxman
Emily Applen
Matt Hanley
Rebecca Mennecke
Bethany Menencke
Cheri Struve
Kathy Zarling
Ken Ikier
Jeff Sorgatz
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Sounds of Praise (Directors: April Beckman, DPM and Carol Sonnabend;
Accompanists, Carol Sonnabend, Kathy Zarling, Ginger Lagergren)
George Poch
Tanja Morello
Kay Fockler
Anita Werle
Gerhardt Poch
Tifani Flieth
Lois Kuntz
Betty Mueller
Bruce Struve
Kathy Zarling
Lori Lewis
Carol Sonnabend
Dave Wood
Joel Dubbels
Lynora Miller
Dawn Radtke
Jane Quaintance
Mike Hanley
Marcia Cochran
Dawn Shelstad
Jan Dale
Andy Hanson
Mary Hanley
Deb Law
Lowell Dale
Bob Jenkins
Pat Fitch
Gail Wood
Will Mundell
Mark Law
Renee Brandt
Ginger Lagergren
Paul Lewis
Rosie Peterson
Jolene Heining
Herb Mueller
Ruth Vrieze
June Storma
Harlan Peterson
Shari Kmett
Kathy Hildestad
Celebration Team
Melissa Montgomery
Michelle Braem
Katia Burdick
Jean Michaelis
Michael Harvey
Wendy Hickey
Kevin Peterson
Jeff Schoppers
Chancel Chimes (Director: Herb Mueller)
Mary Hanley
Bruce Struve
Carol Sonnabend
Cheri Struve
Lynette Miller
Gloria Poch
Lynora Miller
Julie Gehrking
April Beckman
Beth Harwood
Emily Applen
Ardis Jenkins
Arnie Kuntz
Andrew Werle
Connor Wondrasch
Roger Applen
Becky Decker
Kaitelyn Schultz
Kathy Hildestad
Lois Kuntz
Joel Mueller
Todd Mueller
Kathy Williams
Sara Lassila
Ginger Lagergren
Tanja Morello
Brooke Stene
Lisa Martinson
Jane Quaintance
Alleluia Singers (Directors: Lynette and Lynora Miller)
Hailey Bruns
Bryce Grewe
Abigail Hendrickson
Ian Cunningham
Isabella Grewe
Shelby Leitz
Gracie Decker
Kylee Hartson
Katie Morello
Samuel Decker
Lily Harvey
Kaylee Mueller
Redeemer Brass (Director: Bob Rosin)
Mary Jo Rosin
Kathy Zarling
Mary Hepinstall
Ken Ikier
Jeff Sorgatz
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Ian Reese
Melody Sorgatz
Jessica Strohschein
Chantel VanGuilder
Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights
Week of 5‐10‐2015
Special Prayer Opportunities:
Health Concerns:
 Elizabeth Horstmann, Lorna Sloan, Isaac
Koglin, Sharron Smith
Guidance:
 For our DCE Call Committee
 Guidance for our state and national
leaders
Give Thanks:
 With Tammy Konicek upon the birth of
her first grandchild, Alexandra Reese,
born April 30, 2015. Great grandparents
are Bob and Bonnie Hoenk
 For faithful mothers everywhere
 For the faithful nurses that serve in our
congregation during Nurses Week,
May 6-12
Grieving:
 Mary Swenson and family upon the
recent death of her daughter, Lorraine.
Courage:
 For those affected by the earthquake in
Nepal.
Faith:
 For mothers who have lost children, or
are struggling with aspects of parenting
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.
MOTHER’S DAY
CARNATIONS
Are being provided this weekend by the Redeemer Lutheran
Church Women. They are for
all who have given birth,
adopted a child, or have served
as guardian or foster mother.
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are in
honor of :
 Donna Schwerman’s 81st birthday on May 12.
 Dennis Burdick’s 69th birthday on May 13.
 Eldora Krueger’s 99th birthday on May 14.
SPRING VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY
Is next weekend, Sunday, May 17, at 12:30 pm.
At 11:45 am our youth will provide a lunch of
Chili dogs/hot dogs.
On the agenda are election of officers,
and an update on the DCE call process, and plans
for updating our office to provide room for this
staff person. All Redeemer members, 18 and
over, are voting members and are encouraged to
participate.
NOW AVAILABLE
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The newest edition of the Lutheran Witness
is available for pick-up on the counter in the
narthex. Note the article by Danelle Putnam,
who we are supporting in the Dominican
Republic.
 The June-August edition of “My Devotions”
— devotional booklets for families with
children, are now available on the counter in
the narthex.
Week of 5-10-2015
Adult Bible Classes
SUMMER
REFRESHMENTS
SUNDAYS at 9:20 am
NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES
On Mother’s Day, May 10, we will be looking at
the Virgin Mary and several other important
women in the New Testament. Pastor Heining
leads this class in the South Fellowship Hall.
CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED! SO WHAT?
Pastor Koglin facilitates the discussion following
each video in the North Fellowship Hall.
ADULT CATECHISM:
DCE Intern, Brian Weyers, leads this Bible study
in the Choir Room/Room 203.
THURSDAY WORSHIP
SERVICES
Are now held each Thursday
at 6 pm in the Chapel. It is the
first service
of the weekend.
We again look forward
to groups or families
or individuals hosting our
refreshments between
Sunday services
beginning Memorial Day
weekend. (May 23/24).
Please call the church
office to
select a date!
“FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL”
PRESENTATION
Marilyn Poppe has recently returned from
Greece, having seen the places we will
visit on our congregational pilgrimage in
September. She will be sharing about
those sites on Thursday, May 28, at 7 pm
in the South Fellowship Hall. While this
will be of particular interest for those
planning to go on the trip (or considering
it) all others are welcome as well.
CONFIRMATION PICTURES
There is a DVD for each confirmation
family at the Welcome Center.
Did you know that Redeemer has a
Facebook page? Find us and “Like” us
for all the latest news!
GRADUATE RECOGNITION
Save the date! Redeemer’s High School graduates
will be recognized at the 9:30 am service on
Sunday, May 31.
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NEPAL RELIEF - LCMS Disaster
Response has already pledged $235,000 to
help earthquake victims. Additional gifts
may be made for this purpose by using the
“special” category on your offering
envelopes.
Week of 5-10-2015
ATTENTION SARAH CIRCLE
CAN YOU HELP?
Plan to attend our monthly meeting on
Thursday, May 14, at 9 am, in the Fellowship
Hall. Our devotion will be “Imitating God,”
from the Spring 2015 LWML Quarterly. Any
questions, please contact Jan Walters.
From our friends at POBLO in Rochester . . .
We are in a bit of a pinch right
now. We currently have 6 full classes and are
unable to register some new students because
we do not have classes for them to attend. We
are looking for at least 4 new teachers
ASAP. This semester runs until May 29. We
need a person to teach the following classes: Beginning Conversation (students with
little English), Intermediate Conversation, Advanced Conversation, and Ventures level 4 (a
higher level class - this one includes a book
that is very easy to follow). We do have some
books for the conversation classes, but most
teachers choose not to use them. They prefer to
come with their own topics/materials. If you
know of anyone who might be willing to help
out for the next 4 weeks, please send them our
way.
Please call the POBLO office at 2584144 if you are willing to help.
TUESDAY MORNING
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Reminder that we will be meeting at 10 am on
Tuesday, May 19. We will have our Bible
Study and then go out for lunch at Old
Country Buffet. Anyone (men included) is
invited to join us! Any questions, please
contact Jan Walters.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
It will be 10 years this year since I’ve lost
my mother. There are so many days and
nights I’ve wanted to call and talk with her.
Mother’s Day is one of the hardest —
besides her birthday and major holidays.
Mother’s Day is especially hard because you
hear all the ads on the TV or radio or people
talking about what they got their mom or
where they were going to lunch, etc. If
anyone is hurting or in the same place as I
am/was, please consider a Stephen Minister.
They are here to help you through these
difficult times. They stay by your side. They
are there to listen, pray for you, have
devotions with you.
If you are in need or
hurting this Mother’s Day,
please talk to Pastor Koglin
about Stephen Ministry.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT CHANNEL ONE?
Come join us on Monday, May 18, from
6:00—8:00 pm in the Channel One clean room
helping sort and repackage! It’s fun and rewarding giving to the community. Call Ellen
Blanco at 281-1624 for information or to sign
up.
Collecting Portals of Prayers
Devotions
Don't throw away your devotional booklets -instead bring them to church and place them
in a collection box on the long counter in the
narthex. The booklets will be redistributed as
part of a missional outreach program.
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Week of 5-10-2015
COOKIES, COOKIES
The Rochester Servant Event, June 7-10, is
in need of cookie donations for lunches. We
are planning on 100 workers for three days of
lunches. Each person gets two cookies a day
in their lunch. This means we need 60 dozen
or 720 cookies! We are hoping that you can
help us with cookie donations! The cookies
can be homemade or purchased. Because of
allergies, we ask for no cookies with peanut
butter or nuts. There will be a sign-up sheet
at the Welcome Center. Please sign up and
indicate how many dozen you are willing to
donate. Please plan to bring them to the
church kitchen by Sunday, June 7. Your help
is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Sign-up for your time slot on the sheets
in the narthex!
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK:
WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE:
496 (50+99+144+203) Guests: 41
SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASSES
203 (75+128)
LIFE THOUGHTS. . .
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS
Acts 1:22-26; 1 John 5:9-15; John 17:11b-19
It is easy to become discouraged in a world that
constantly turns to death as a friend to rescue
Theme: “God’s Word Is The Greatest Story”
us from our problems. But we live in this
world by faith in the victory of Christ who has overcome the world (1 John 5:4-5). We have a
true friend in Jesus (John 15:15). Jesus, encourage me as I live in Y our victory. A men
Blessed to Serve Today
Message .................................................. Pastor Heining
Liturgist ...................................................... Pastor Koglin
Pianist (Thurs) ............................................... Kathy Zarling
Organist (Sat & Sun) ......................................... Jeff Daehn
Acolytes
8:00 am .....................Austin Manuell / Ethan Manuell
10:40 am ...................Kailyn Manthei / Emma Proback
Lectors
5:30 pm ................................................ Lindsay Smith
8:00 am ............................................... Rich Gommels
10:40 am ...................................................... Jess Ihrke
Elders
6:00 pm .................................................... Bob Dubke
5:30 pm .................................................. Scott Feeder
8:00 am ...................................... James Weispfenning
10:40 am ............................................... Andy Hanson
Greeters
5:30 pm ................................. Sue Kazos / Gary & Sue Tollers
8:00 am .......................................................... Ernst Family
10:40 am ................... Darlene Thompson / Caroline Ferdig
Worship Recording ........................................... Royce Ernst
Blood Pressures ..................................................................
Nursery
9:20 am ............................. Anna Koglin / Erin Harvey
10:40 am ............... Sue Bonnes / Marrissa Van Guilder
Altar Guild
Chair: Caroline Ferdig
Saturday......................... Vicky Ward, Donna Mundell
Sunday ................................ Sue Blood, Rosie Petersen
Welcome Center
5:30 pm .................................................... Kim Jensen
8:00 am ................................ Terry and Sharon Muller
10:40 am.................................... Dan and Terri Zemke
Usher Coordinator …………………………...Roger Toomey
Ushers
5:30 pm ......................................... Lyle Voight, Rich Ward
8:00 am .. Ed Feeder, Harold Jenkins, Andrew Fockler, Jeff
Lee, Sam Gehrking, Kelly Anderson
10:40 am.. Willis Fitting, Joel Pralle, Gary Seering, Christian
Nisbit, Jacob Pralle, Madyson Pralle
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Week of 5-10-2015
Youth Highlights!
 Youth SoŌball! Two Games – May 13, 7:00 and 8:00 pm – All games are at Sla erly Park!
 Please turn in your Rochester Servant Event REGISTRATIONS!!! – We want most of them
in by May 13 so we can have a strong count for ordering T‐shirts!
 Ignite –May 17 is the last Ignite of the school year! Come join us for a me of
fellowship, learning, food, and games. If you haven’t tried Ignite I think it is me you did!
 P.Y.R.O.S.—PYROS is planning on heading to the park! Join us on May 9 as we go to a park
and invite others to have some fun with us. Pray for beau ful weather and lots of people
to join us.
 PANDORA’S MOON – Come join us for a me 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 star ng 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 starƟng at 4:00 this adventure will begin. Any
ques ons feel free to contact Brian.
 Pizza Ranch: The next Pizza Ranch is May 19! This Pizza Ranch is going to benefit the
Rochester Servant Event. It is also the last Pizza Ranch before summer. We are taking
June, July, and August off!
 Psalm 37:4 Scholarship: This scholarship, formed in memory of Josh Evers, is available
to all youth! Its purpose is to allow youth to a end youth events that they are unable to
afford otherwise. If you would like more informa on please talk to Michael Harvey.
If you have ques ons about any of these events contact:
Michael Harvey 319‐4929, [email protected] or Brian Weyers 808‐2001,
[email protected]
Follow them to Redeemer Lutheran
July 14 to find out!
Whose tracks ARE these?
RADA - Last week to buy your Rada cutlery, etc. Order will go in next Monday. Forms are
on the Welcome Center or see Lynora Miller.
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Week of 5-10-2015
Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body’s immune system
attacks your own tissue and organs. The inflammation can affect many different body systems,
including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.
Lupus can difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of
other ailments. The most distinctive sign of lupus is a facial rash that resembles the wings of a
butterfly across both cheeks and the bridge of the nose that occurs in many, but not all cases of
lupus.
Other common signs and symptoms of lupus are:
Fatigue and fever
Dry eyes
Shortness of breath
Joint pain, stiffness and swelling
Chest pain
Headaches, confusion and memory
loss
Skin lesions that appear or worsen with sun exposure (photosensitivity)
Fingers and toes that turn white or blue when exposed to cold or during stressful periods
No two cases of lupus are exactly alike. Signs and symptoms may come on suddenly or
develop slowly, may be mild or severe, and may be temporary or permanent. Most people with
lupus have mild disease characterized by episodes called flares, when signs and symptoms get
worse for a while, then improve or even disappear completely for a time.
Lupus is more common in women; it affects people of all ages, but most often is
diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 40. It is more common in African-Americans, Hispanics
and Asians.
The above information was taken from the Mayo Clinic website. For more information on lupus, such as causes,
complications, and lifestyle and home remedies, visit Mayo Clinic’s website and search “lupus.”
PRACTICAL–SIMPLE–OUTREACH
Be Prepared:
2 Timothy 4:2 "Preach the word. Be prepared in season and out of season..." Here is a prayer to
pray this week as you interact with many and work to "Be prepared." Lord, help me be prepared
to speak your truth and good news to those you put in my life. Remind me that when I am not
prepared you are and you are with me. Thank you that your Holy Spirit is in me and speaks
through me." Then go out prepared in Christ through prayer to "Preach the word"! Live your
normal everyday lives with Gospel intentionality – Outreach made simply practical!
The G.T.O Team
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Week of 5-10-2015
The Week at a Glance
SATURDAY, MAY 9
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
CPR Training—RM 102—9 am
Sisters in Christ CC—Upper Rm—9 am
PYROS Day at the Park - 2 pm
WORSHIP - 5:30 pm
RSE Planning Meeting—6:30 pm
POBLO Sewing - NFH - 10 am
Men’s Bible Study - Upper Rm - 6 pm
Alleluia Singers - Rm L-3 - 6 pm
Cherub Choir - Rm 101 - 6:05 pm
Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm
Youth Softball - Slatterly - 7 pm
Rebecca Circle—NFH—7:30 pm
Youth Softball - Slatterly - 8 pm
SUNDAY, MAY 10
MUSIC SERVICES
WORSHIP - 8 am
Blood Pressure - Nurse’s Office—9 am
Sunday School/Bible Class - 9:20 am
Sunday School opening—Sanct.– 9;20 am
WORSHIP - 10:40 am
Agape CC—Upper Room—6:30 pm
THURSDAY, MAY 14
Faithfully Fit Forever - Rm L-3 - 8:15 am
Sarah Circle—SFH—9 am
Circuit Conference—Mt. Moriah—9 am
Adjustment to Blindness—Rm 102—10 am
MONDAY, MAY 11
WORSHIP - 6:00 pm
Chancel Chimes—7 pm
Quilters - 8 am - SFH
Story Time w/Kristin - Narthex - 10:15 am
FRIDAY, MAY 15
FCCI set-up/banquet—FH—2:30-9:00 pm
Library Committee - 9:30 am
Meals in Crisis Mtg—Rm 102—10:30 am
Emmanuel CC - Upper Rm - 6:30 pm
Call Committee—Rm 102—7 pm
Adult Softball - Slatterly - 9 pm
Girl Scouts—Rm L-2—4 pm
SATURDAY, MAY 16
TUESDAY, MAY 12
God’s Grace—Rm 102—8:30 am
New Member Class - 9:45 am - Rm 102
Pandora’s Moon - 4 pm - NFH
Blood Pressures - 5 pm
HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm
Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102 - 9 am
Ladies’ Bible Study - NFH - 9 am
FFF - Rm L-3 - 10:30 am
RLCW Exec Bd - SFH - 6 pm
GTO Team - Library—6:15 pm
Trustees—Rm 201— 6:30 pm
Youth Board - Youth Rm - 6:30 pm
Fund Development—Rm L-4—7 pm
SUNDAY, MAY 17
HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am
New Member Welcome - 8 am
Blood Pressures - 9 am
Sunday School/Bible Class - 9:20 am
Voters’ Meeting—12:30 pm
Compassionate Friends—NFH
Church Council - Rm 102 - 7:30 pm
Japanese Fellowship—Chapel/NFH—3 pm
IGNITE - 6 pm - Youth Rm
Partners in Christ CC—UR—6:30 pm
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Week of 5-10-2015
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
The Woman at the Well:
Making Him Known by Sharing Our Story
“A Simple Way To Witness”
I.
Their
Story
II.
Their
Story
My
Story
God’s
Story
III.
IV. ?
Their
Story
My
Story
This week is a very busy week here at Redeemer. This Sunday
we have Music Sunday, Mother’s Day, and remembering Christ’s
ascension to Heaven. There is quite a lot going on that some
things can slip through the cracks. Today I would especially like
to speak about mothers. Mothers (fathers get Father’s Day, not
excluding them) spend a lot of me and effort caring for their
children. Especially when we are younger we rely upon them for
nearly everything in our lives. As we grow older we slowly have
more things that we do for ourselves un l we finally move on
with our life, family, career, etc. However through it all mothers
con nue to care for us and support us in what we are doing. As
we grow older and look back we see all that our mothers
sacrificed for us. It is now me for us to care for them in special
ways. On Mother’s Day make sure you thank your mother for all
they have done, and con nue to do for you. A story from Jesus
comes to mind when I think of Mother’s Day. While on the cross
Jesus takes me to set up care for His mother by pu ng her and
John together. We read a small passage saying that John took
her into his house and cared for her. Remember on this special
day to both thank your mother and look for ways in which you
can care for her.
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.
Thursday 6:00 PM
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
Director of Parish Music,
April Beckman
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(cell) 651-338-0354
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
Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke
[email protected]
(residence) 507-288-6405
Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann
[email protected]
(residence) 507-273-3809
Youth Coordinator,
Lynora Miller
[email protected]
(residence) 507-288-7219
Nursery Coordinator,
Anna Koglin
[email protected]
(cell) 507-316-8177
www.redeemer-rochester.com