Welcome To
Our Savior Lutheran Church
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
October 12, 2014
9:00 AM
Our Savior Lutheran Church
3001 South Sixth St. – Marshalltown, IA 50158
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Telephone: 641-753-4108
Web Site: www.oursaviorlutheranmarshalltown.com
Mission Statement
“Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are called,
gathered, enlightened, sanctified and sent for the sake
of the world.”
Ministry Leaders
Pastor Mike Herschberger
753-4108 (wk)
515-338-0287 (cell)
[email protected]
Secretary: Carol Fuller
753-4108 (wk)
[email protected]
President: Ron Duimstra
752-3868 (hm)
641-485-0803 (cell)
Education Director: Nancy Sills
641-752-3820 (hm)
[email protected]
(641) 485-6352 (cell)
[email protected]
Denise Case
Custodian: Karen Weltzin
752-7112 (hm)
[email protected]
Financial Secretary:
Galen Behrends
752-9790 (hm)
[email protected]
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WE GATHER IN CHRIST’S NAME
PRELUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the
presiding minister begins.
P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
P: Almighty God,
C: to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom
no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you
and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
Amen.
P: 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.
P: Most merciful God,
C: 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.
P: 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.
C: Amen.
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GATHERING HYMN
God Is Here!
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GREETING
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
KYRIE
Congregation
For peace in our hearts, for peace in our homes, for friends and
family; for life and love, for our work and our play, let us pray to the
Lord, let us pray to the Lord.
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HYMN OF PRAISE
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
P: Let us pray . . . Lord of the feast,
C: you have prepared a table before all peoples and poured out
your life with abundance. Call us again to your banquet.
Strengthen us by what is honorable, just, and pure, and
transform us into a people of righteousness and peace,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen
CHOIR ANTHEM
WE HEAR GOD’S SAVING WORD
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
Isaiah 25:1–9
After a hymn of praise acknowledging God as a shelter for the poor, the
prophet portrays a wonderful victory banquet at which death—which in
ancient Canaan was depicted as a monster swallowing everyone up—
will be swallowed up forever. The prophet urges celebration of this
victory of salvation.
O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for
you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.
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For you have made the city a heap, the fortified city a ruin; the palace of
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aliens is a city no more, it will never be rebuilt. Therefore strong
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peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you. For you
have been a refuge to the poor, a refuge to the needy in their distress,
a shelter from the rainstorm and a shade from the heat. When the blast
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of the ruthless was like a winter rainstorm, the noise of aliens like heat in
a dry place, you subdued the heat with the shade of clouds; the song of
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the ruthless was stilled. On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make
for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food
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filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. And he will destroy
on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is
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spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord
GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his
people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken.
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It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so
that he might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; let
us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
A: The Word of the Lord
C. Thanks be to God
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PSALM
Psalm 23
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The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not be in want.
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The LORD makes me lie down in green pastures
and leads me beside still waters.
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You restore my soul, O LORD,
and guide me along right pathways for your name's sake.
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Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
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You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
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Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
EPISTLE LESSON
Philippians 4:1–9
Though writing from prison and facing an uncertain future, Paul calls on
the Philippians to rejoice and give thanks to God no matter what the
circumstance. God's peace is with us and binds together our hearts and
minds in Jesus Christ, especially when things around us do not seem
peaceful.
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and
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crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. I urge Euodia and
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I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you
also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled
beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest
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of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the
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Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to
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everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests
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be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is
just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if
there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think
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about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and
received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with
you.
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A: The Word of the Lord
C. Thanks be to God
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
HOLY GOSPEL
St. Matthew 22:1–14
C: Glory to you, O Lord
Jesus tells a parable indicating that the blessings of God's kingdom are
available to all, but the invitation is not to be taken lightly.
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Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: The kingdom of
heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his
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son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the
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wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves,
saying, 'Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my
dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and
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everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.' But they made light
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of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, while the
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rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was
enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned
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their city. Then he said to his slaves, 'The wedding is ready, but those
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invited were not worthy. Go therefore into the main streets, and invite
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everyone you find to the wedding banquet.' Those slaves went out into
the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the
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wedding hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to see
the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding
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robe, and he said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here without a
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wedding robe?' And he was speechless. Then the king said to the
attendants, 'Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer
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darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' For
many are called, but few are chosen."
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
You Are Invited
Look At Who’s Invited
SERMON
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
HYMN
All Who Believe and Are Baptized
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APOSTLES' CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again 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.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
P: With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the
church, those in need, and all of God's creation.
A brief silence.
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A: Come near us, Lord God. Let your church rejoice at your banquet
where all are invited and welcomed, washed and fed, forgiven and
chosen.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
A: Come near us, Lord God. Let your creation rejoice in green pastures,
beside still waters, on mountaintops, in harvested fields, along city
streets, down country roads, and throughout the valleys.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
A: Come near us, Lord God. Let your world rejoice in peace which
surpasses understanding, at tables overflowing with good food and
drink, and where shrouds of sorrow are lifted.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
A: Come near us, Lord God. Let your faithful rejoice in every assembly,
in praise and singing, word and deed, unrestrained from worry and
unchained from fear.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
P: Come near us, Lord God. Let your people rejoice with faces wiped
free of tears, minds unbound from disgrace, bodies freed from
suffering, and souls restored . . .
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
A: Come near us, Lord God. Let those who wait for you rejoice with all
the saints, whose names are in the book of life and who now sit at
the great feast with you.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
P: Trusting in your mercy and goodness, we bring before you these
prayers and whatever else you see that we need, in the name of the
one who sets us free, Jesus Christ, our Savior.
C: Amen.
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PEACE
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
(The congregation may greet one another in the name of the Lord.)
THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY RESPONSE
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
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PROPER PREFACE
P: It is indeed right , our duty and our joy, that we should at all times
and in all places give thanks and praise . . . we praise your name
and join their unending hymn:
WORDS OF INSTITUTION (Blessing of Bread & Wine)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
P: Remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray,
P: The reign of God is at hand. Come, taste the joy prepared for you.
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COMMUNION HYMNS
Lamb of God
Celebrate The Lord Of Love
Trade your heavy heart for a heart of joy,
celebrate what God has done;
Join the song of praise as we gather here,
celebrate the Lord of Love.
Jesus is our Lord, He is reigning here
we declare, “His kingdom's come.”
Darkness has to flee in His holy light,
celebrate the Lord of Love.
All creation sings, hear the oceans roar;
Let the earth proclaim that Christ is Lord.
Trade your heavy heart for a heart of joy,
celebrate what God has done;
Join the song of praise as we gather here,
celebrate the Lord of Love.
Jesus is our Lord, He is reigning here
we declare, “His kingdom's come.”
Darkness has to flee in His holy light,
celebrate the Lord of Love.
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Change My Heart, O God
The Power of Your Love
Lord I come to You, let my heart be changed, renewed;
Flowing from the grace that I found in You.
Lord I’ve come to know the weaknesses I see in me
will be stripped away
by the pow’r of Your love.
Chorus:
Hold me close,
let Your love surround me,
bring me near, draw me to Your side.
And as I wait, I’ll rise up like the ea-gle,
and I will soar with You,
Your spirit leads me on in the pow’r of Your love.
Lord unveil my eyes, let me see You face to face;
The knowledge of Your love, as You live, in me.
Lord renew my mind as Your will unfolds in my life,
in living every day by the pow’r of Your love.
Repeat chorus
Ending: and I will soar with You,
Your spirit leads me on in the pow’r of Your love.
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POST COMMUNION BLESSING
P: The precious body and blood of our Lord and risen Savior Jesus Christ
strengthen you in his grace, keep you in his peace and bring you unto
everlasting life.
C: Amen.
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
P: O God, the host at every meal, at this table you spread out a feast for all
peoples, the bread of life and the cup of salvation. Send us from this
banquet to invite others into these good things, to let justice roll down
like waters, and to care for the least of our sisters and brothers; through
Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and our Savior.
C: Amen.
WE ARE SENT OUT WITH JOY
BENEDICTION
P: The blessing of almighty God, the Father of glory, + Jesus Christ our
peace, and the Spirit of truth, be upon you and remain with you
always.
C: Amen
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SENDING SONG
Every Move I Make
Chorus
Every move I make, I make in You;
You make me move, Jesus.
Every breath I take, I breathe in You.
Every step I take, I take in You,
You are the way, Jesus
Every breath I take, I breath in You.
(piano interlude)
Refrain:
Waves of mercy, waves of grace,
Everywhere I look, I see Your face
Your love has captured me.
Oh, my God, this love how can it be?
(piano interlude)
Repeat chorus and refrain and interludes
La, la, la, la,la,la,la
La, la, la, la, la,la,la.
Repeat La La refrain 3 times.
DISMISSAL
P: Go in peace. Christ is with you.
C: Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies
Annual License #20467 and CCLI license 1571587
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THANK YOU TO OUR WORSHIP SERVANTS
Ministers
Preacher
Organ/Keyboard
Choir Director
Vocalists
Guitar
Drummer
Altar Guild
Bread Baker
Greeter
Lector
Communion Assist
Prayer
Crucifer
Ushers
All the people of Our Savior
Pastor Mike Herschberger
Lois Eige
Stacy Heil
Sandy Bishop, Randy Bishop, Denise Case,
Avery Case and Alyson Hicks
Allen Dale, Brian Danielson, Gordon Miller
and Carl Scafferi
Evan Hicks/Landyn Larson
Kayla Danielson
Amy Mills
Chuck Ethington and Rhonda Herschberger
Rhonda Herschberger
Becky Scafferi
Becky Scafferi
Avery Case
Steve Freiberg, Owen Kerber,
John Reardon and Bill Wilson
NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS
Isaiah 45:1–7
Psalm 96:1–9 [10–13]
1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
Matthew 22:15–22
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THIS WEEK AT OUR SAVIOR
TODAY – October 12
9:00 am
Worship
10:15 am
Sunday School
Soup Kitchen
MONDAY – October 13
5:30 pm
OSLC night at Culver’s
TUESDAY – October 14
6:30 am
Men’s Bible Study
10:30 am
Reading Group
1:30 am
WELCA
7:00 pm
PPC Meeting
7:00 pm
Becky Scafferi – Fellowship Hall
WEDNESDAY – October 15
9:30 am
Wednesday Wonders
6:15 pm
Confirmation
6:30 pm
Praise Team
Newsletter Articles Due
THURSDAY – October 16
1:00 pm
Dominoes
7:00 pm
Bible Study
SUNDAY – October 19
9:00 am
Worship
10:15 am
Sunday School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GOOD MORNING! We are happy you have joined us today to praise, listen
and be fed by Almighty God. Whoever you are and wherever you are on
your journey of faith, you are welcome here! Holy Communion is celebrated
at each worship service and we invite all believers to receive the sacrament
with us. Children who commune at their home church are also welcome
here; if your child does not commune please bring him/her to the table for a
blessing. The ushers will direct you to the table. Please extend your hand if
you desire to commune.
THE ALTAR FLOWERS today are given to the Glory of God by Doreen
Hasenwinkel in memory of loved ones and a safe trip home from Afghanistan
for her grandnephew.
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ATTENDANCE for this past Sunday was 123.
THE GIVING JUG RECIPIENT for 4th quarter of 2014 (October thru
December) will be the Gonja Lutheran Hospital in Tanzania (Pare Diocese of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania). This hospital is being
sponsored by the Southeast Iowa ELCA synod and is in need of beds and
medical supplies for their mission to assist the community in Tanzania. St.
Peter’s Lutheran in Grimes is a partner in this ministry and is assisting in
providing beds and shipping them to the hospital. Nurse Dora, an RN at the
hospital, was at the Synod Assembly in May and talked about the needs of
her hospital - she was very caring Christian and it was a privilege to listen to
her speak. We appreciate all the support from the congregation for the
Giving Jug. Service and Mission
SUNDAY FLOWERS - please sign up to provide flowers for worship in
memory or honor of loved ones or a friend. The beauty of flowers testifies to
God’s presence and love.
NOVEMBER FLOWERS. We are in need of people to sign up for flowers in
November.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13th, please mark your calendars. This will be
our night to eat at Culver’s at 5:30. Hope to see you there.
KARAOKE FOR A CAUSE! Saturday, October 25, 5:30-9:00pm. Knights of
Columbus, 201 W High St. See flyer on bulletin board in the narthex.
THRIVENT MEMBERS, the annual County Meeting with dinner,
entertainment and elections will be at Trinity in Marshalltown, Sunday, Nov.
9th at 12:30 pm. “Signup” sheet is on the back counter in the narthex.
CARING CENTER 110 W. Main. We are in need of men’s clothes,
sweatshirts, jackets, winter coats, shoes and boots. We need children’s
winter clothes, boots, shoes and coats. For the women, we are in need of
winter clothes, coats, shoes and boots. We always take household items,
silverware, dishes, bedding, towels, lamps—all working and clean.
Our items are for those in need, they can come once a month, with limits to
be taken. All are free or free will offering to help pay our rent, lights and
insurance. Donna, Bonnie and I (Karen), volunteer from OSLC. Please stop
in and take a look. Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. PLEASE
FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR ITEMS TO THE CHURCH AND PUT IN THE
PROPER BOX IN THE ENTRY WAY.
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY is Nov. 2nd. Signup sheet for those who have gone
before us is laying on the back counter in the narthex.
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IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY
OSL MEMBERS
Bev Slocum – recovering after surgery
Fred Gould – recovering at home
Rodney Larson – recovering after surgery
Chelsea Reinberg – Peace Corps in Zambia Africa
Dawn Johnston – recovering after surgery
Ron Patton – health issues
Krista Pape – ongoing health concerns
WE REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS
Bob Seemuth – Southridge Nursing Home
Jean Eige – Southridge Nursing Home
FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Family of Marvin Walters, brother of Bill Walters, who passed away
Family of Ruth Jackson Meyer, friend of Carol Fuller, who passed away
Mabel Kunch – friend of Hugh & Shirlee Fuhr
Judy Dutoit – friend of Hugh & Shirlee Fuhr
Family of Ivan Prigge, Charter Member, who passed away
Paula Purvis – mother of Angie Eastman
Tracy Monzo – daughter of Dave Luthro
Darwin Mauer – grandfather of Ben Mauer
Beverly Hamilton – friend of John & Nancy Reardon
Congregation of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lorain, Ohio
Spenser Ahn – grandson of John & Nancy Reardon
Tom & Joy Weltsch – friends of John & Nancy Reardon
Marty Kreutzbender – nephew of John & Nancy Reardon
Clarence Sedgwick – father of Sandy Bishop
Ivan Pfantz – father of DeLee Freiberg
Roger Waltemyer – nephew of Bev Slocum
Connie Woosley – daughter-in-law of LaRue Woosley
Royce Van Cleave – brother of La Rue Woosley
Beulha Stinson – sister-in-law of Krista Pape
MILITARY
Garret Swank – grandson of Ken & Linda Lindblom
Serving in Afganistan
Cory Reiter & family – grandson of Karen Weltzin, stationed in Korea
John Otten – grandnephew of Doreen Hasenwinkel
Adam Miller – son of Gordon & Mary Miller
Please pray for our troops for their safety.
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