Welcome To
Our Savior Lutheran Church
NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
October 19, 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
Be Thou My Vision
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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 for 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 . . . Sovereign God,
C: raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in
your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed
by you, let us give you what is yours, through Jesus Christ, our
Savior and Lord.
Amen
WE HEAR GOD’S SAVING WORD
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
Isaiah 45:1–7
The prophet announces that Cyrus the Persian emperor is the one the
Lord has anointed to end Israel's exile. The Lord makes this choice so
that the whole world will recognize this Lord as the only God. Persia had
a god of light and a god of darkness; the Lord claims sovereignty over
both light and darkness.
Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have
grasped to subdue nations before him and strip kings of their robes, to
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open doors before him — and the gates shall not be closed: I will go
before you and level the mountains, I will break in pieces the doors of
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bronze and cut through the bars of iron, I will give you the treasures of
darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that
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it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who call you by your name. For the
sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my chosen, I call you by your
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name, I surname you, though you do not know me. I am the LORD, and
there is no other; besides me there is no god. I arm you, though you do
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not know me, so that they may know, from the rising of the sun and from
the west, that there is no one besides me; I am the LORD, and there is
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no other. I form light and create darkness, I make weal and create woe;
I the LORD do all these things.
A: The Word of the Lord
C. Thanks be to God
PSALM
Psalm 96:1–13
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Sing to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all the earth.
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Sing to the LORD, bless the name of the LORD;
proclaim God's salvation from day to day.
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Declare God's glory among the nations
and God's wonders among all peoples.
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For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised,
more to be feared than all gods.
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As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols;
but you, O LORD, have made the heavens.
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Majesty and magnificence are in your presence;
power and splendor are in your sanctuary.
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Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples,
ascribe to the LORD honor and power.
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Ascribe to the LORD the honor due the holy name;
bring offerings and enter the courts of the LORD.
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Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness;
tremble before the LORD, all the earth.
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Tell it out among the nations: "The LORD is king!
The one who made the world so firm that it cannot be moved
will judge the peoples with equity."
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Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad;
let the sea thunder and all that is in it;
let the field be joyful and all that is therein.
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Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy at your coming,
O LORD,
for you come to judge the earth.
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You will judge the world with righteousness
and the peoples with your truth.
EPISTLE LESSON
1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
Most likely this letter is the first written by Paul. Paul is giving pastoral
encouragement and reassurances to new Christians living in an
antagonistic pagan environment. Their commitment of faith, love, and
hope makes them a model for other new Christian communities
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God
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the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. We
always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers,
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constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith
and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
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For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen
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you, because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only,
but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as
you know what kind of persons we proved to be among you for your
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sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of
persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit,
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so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in
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Achaia. For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you not only in
Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has become
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known, so that we have no need to speak about it. For the people of
those regions report about us what kind of welcome we had among you,
and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,
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and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead —
Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath that is coming.
A: The Word of the Lord
C. Thanks be to God
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
HOLY GOSPEL
St. Matthew 22: 15–22
C: Glory to you, O Lord
After Jesus begins teaching in the temple, religious leaders try to trap
him with questions. First they ask if God's people should pay taxes to an
earthly tyrant like Caesar.
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Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said.
So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying,
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"Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in
accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not
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regard people with partiality. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to
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pay taxes to the emperor, or not?" But Jesus, aware of their malice,
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said, "Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the
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coin used for the tax." And they brought him a denarius. Then he said
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to them, "Whose head is this, and whose title?" They answered, "The
emperor's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to the emperor the
things that are the emperor's, and to God the things that are God's."
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When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went
away.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Who Does It Belong To?
Return! What’s God’s
SERMON
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
HYMN
Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us
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.
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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.
A: Lord of the church, help us to give to you what is yours. Make us
faithful stewards of many gifts your spirit has breathed into us and
your hand provided to us.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
A: Lord of creation, help us to share our bounties. Plant in us a willing
and able desire to use the world's resources wisely and share them
in humility.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
A: Lord of the nations, help us to put aside malice. Teach us to fight for
justice, to liberate the oppressed and their oppressors, and to
advocate for those who have no voice.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
A: Lord of all, help us to support one another. Bless our communities,
sustain local businesses, and remove anger between neighbors.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
P: Lord of life, help us in our need. Restore the minds, bodies, and
spirits of those who are sick and soothe those who despair . . .
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
A: Lord of the resurrection, help us to rejoice in your promises. Gladden
the hearts of those who grieve. Greet those who die with your
reviving grace.
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
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10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
Chorus
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
O my soul;
Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before,
O my soul;
I'll worship Your holy name.
Verse 1
The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning,
it's time to sing Your song again.
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me,
let me be singing when the evening comes.
Chorus
Verse 2
You're rich in love and You're slow to anger.
Your name is great and Your heart is kind.
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing;
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.
Chorus
Verse 3
And on that day, when my strength is failing,
the end draws near and my time has come;
Still, my soul will sing Your praise unending –
ten thousand years, and then forevermore!
Chorus
Chorus
(Ending)
Worship Your holy name,
Lord, I'll worship Your holy name.
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Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
Lord, I lift Your name on high;
Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I’m so glad You’re in my life;
I’m so glad You came to save us.
You came from heaven to earth to show the way;
From the earth to the cross,
my debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky,
Lord, I lift Your name on high.
Repeat
Thy Word
Refrain: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way,
still you’re there right beside me,
and nothing will I fear as long as you are near.
Please be near me to the end.
Refrain
I will not forget your love for me, and yet
my heart forever is wandering.
Jesus, be my guide and hold me to your side,
and I will love you to the end.
Refrain
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.
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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
SENDING SONG
Lord, Reign In Me
Over all the earth, You reign on high,
every mountain stream, every sunset sky.
But my one request, Lord, my only aim
is that You’d reign in me again.
Chorus:
Lord, reign in me, reign in Your power;
Over all my dreams, in my darkest hour.
‘Cause You are the Lord of all I am,
so won’t You reign in me again?
Over every thought, over every word,
may my life reflect the beauty of my Lord;
‘Cause You mean more to me than any earthly thing.
So won’t You reign in me again?
Repeat Chorus 2 times
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DISMISSAL
P: Go in peace. Christ is with you.
C: Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies
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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
Jim & Linda Pepper
Nancy Sills
Michelle Sease
Nancy Sills
Megan Sills
Steve Freiberg, Owen Kerber,
John Reardon and Bill Wilson
NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS
Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18
Psalm 1
1 Thessalonians 2:1–8
Matthew 22:34–46
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THIS WEEK AT OUR SAVIOR
TODAY – October 19
9:00 am
Worship
10:15 am
Sunday School
TUESDAY – October 21
6:30 am
Men’s Bible Study
6:30 pm
TTT – Ella Harthun
WEDNESDAY – October 22
6:15 pm
Confirmation
6:30 pm
Praise Team
7:00 pm
Choir Practice
7:15 pm
Girl Scouts
Newsletter Folders
THURSDAY –
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
4:30 pm
7:00 pm
October 23
Reading Group
Dominoes
Thrivent
Bible Study
SUNDAY – October 26
9:00 am
Worship – Reformation Sunday – WEAR Red
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 Maury &
Shirley Ruddick in honor of family birthdays.
ATTENDANCE for this past Sunday was105.
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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.
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.
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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
Paula Purvis – mother of Angie Eastman
Tracy Monzo – daughter of Dave Luthro
Darwin Mauer – grandfather of Ben Mauer
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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