Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 Redeemer Lutheran The Fifth Sunday Church “Making Him Known” After The Epiphany 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 Saturday, February 7, 2015 – 5:30 pm Sunday, February 8, 2015 – 8:00 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 February, we remember Paul, who “Made Him Known” to the nations. 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 “To Win As Many As Possible.” Paul was a man with a mission – to win as many as possible for Christ. While he would never compromise the Gospel, he was willing to be flexible when it came to customs and traditions. We Come Into God’s Presence (*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the Service. WELCOME and GREETINGS (We welcome our fellow worshipers.) HYMN “Hail To The Lord’s Anointed” ................................................................ LSB 398 -1- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 (*) OPENING SENTENCES (Please stand.) P: "I was glad when they said to me, let us go into the house of the Lord." C: Calm me down, Lord. Quiet the churning that's going on inside of me--all the hurry and hustle of everyday living. I know I need the rest of Your presence in my life. I am glad to be here. P: "Oh, come, let us sing to the Lord, let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving." C: I am thankful, Lord, but this week has been so hectic--work, home, church activities. Still, I have much for which to praise you. P: "Oh, come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand." C: It is good to pause and to be refreshed in the house of God. Lord, we are ready to listen to You and to be strengthened by Your Word and the care of our fellow Christians. All: "Let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise." All sing: This is the day, this is the day That the Lord has made, that the Lord has made. We will rejoice, we will rejoice And be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it! This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made. (*) CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: As we come into the presence of our God, we hear the invitation of Jesus, "Come unto me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." C: Lord Jesus, I come to You today burdened not only with the cares and troubles of this life, but also with my sins--my sins in thought, word, and deed, against You, and against those with whom I live, work, attend church, and associate each day. Lord, I accept Your invitation, and I lay my burden, all of it, on You, because I believe that You carried my sins to the cross with You. Forgive me, renew me, and grant me Your promised rest for my soul. Amen. (a time of silent reflection) P: C: God’s Word says, "Jesus Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed." As a called and ordained servant of the Word, I say to you, "Go in peace, your sins are forgiven, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Amen. -2- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 (*) HYMN OF PRAISE Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! Oh, come to the Father through Jesus the Son, And give him the glory, great things he has done. (LUYH page 45) (*) PRAYER OF THE DAY P: The Lord be with you C: And also with you. P: Let us pray O Lord, keep Your family the Church continually in the true faith that, relying on the hope of Your heavenly grace, we may ever be defended by Your mighty power; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. (Please be seated.) God Speaks to Us SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The Old Testament Reading for the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany is from the fortieth chapter of Isaiah. 21 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the earth was founded? 22 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in. 23 He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing. 24 No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner do they take root in the ground, than he blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like chaff. 25 "To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. 27 Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say, Israel, "My way is hidden from the Lord; my cause is disregarded by my God"? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of -3- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:21-31 NIV L: C: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. L: The Epistle reading is from 1 Corinthians, chapter nine. 16 For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make full use of my rights as a preacher of the gospel. 19 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26 Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. 27 No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. 1Corinthians 9:15-27 NIV L: C: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (*) RESPONSE HYMN (Please stand to sing.) Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I’d love thee, truly I’d serve thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown. -4- (LSB #537 st. 1) Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 (*) HOLY GOSPEL P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the first chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord. 29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon's mother- in- law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. 32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demonpossessed. 33 The whole town gathered at the door, 34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was. 35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: "Everyone is looking for you!" 38 Jesus replied, "Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come." 39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. Mark 1:29-39 NIV P: C: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ. CHILDREN'S MESSAGE (Parents, please feel free to come forward with your younger children.) HYMN “Fight The Good Fight” ............................................................................ LSB 664 PASTOR’S MESSAGE “To Win As Many As Possible” – 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 HYMN We Respond To God’s Word “What Wondrous Love Is This” ................................................................ LSB 543 (*) NICENE CREED I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. -5- Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And he will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen (Please be seated.) GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS (The pastor will collect any special prayer request cards at this time.) (8 am) MUSICAL OFFERING “I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light” – Youth Chimes FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION (Please fill in and pass the booklets in your pew, if you have not already done so.) (*) OFFERTORY (Please stand to sing when the offerings are brought forward.) All sing: In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In my life, Lord, be glorified today. In my song, Lord, be glorified, be glorified In my song, Lord, be glorified today. In your church, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In your church, Lord, be glorified today. (*) PRAYERS Congregation's response: "Hear our prayer" -6- (W&P 89) Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 (*) LORD'S PRAYER 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. God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim (*) BENEDICTION P: "To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy--to the only God our Savior, be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!" (Jude 24,25) C: Amen. (*) CLOSING HYMN POSTLUDE “How Shall They Hear,” Who Have Not Heard .................... LSB 831 “Praeludium and Fugue in D Major” - Buxtehude ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - Liturgical selections are from Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish, Concordia Publishing House, 1993. Used by permission. -7- Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of 2‐8‐2015 Special Prayer Opportunities: Health Concerns: Sue Tollers, Jack Beach, Marlene Urban, Kurt West, Bob Keith, Ted Bennett, Sue Burdick, Paul Haugen, Arnold Boese, Sharron Smith, Nancy Anderson, Dennis Burdick Guidance: Guidance for our state and national leaders Danelle Putnam who serves as a missionary to the developmentally disabled in the Dominican Republic For Pastor Manda Thwala in South Africa 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. FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are in honor of : Beverly Helmbrecht who will celebrate her 76th birthday February 9. Rita Preibe who will celebrate her 82nd birthday on February 12. BAPTIZED during the 10:40 am service on Sunday is Hannah Elizabeth Zafft, daughter of Drew and Teresa (Gray) Zafft, born January 18, 2015. Her sponsors are Courtney and Bono Gbolo. MAKING HIM KNOWN TO THE NATIONS As we hear of the ministry of Paul during the month of February, we will be reminded of the continued opportunity to share the love of Jesus with all people. During 2015, we have designated $145,000, about 15% of our total budget, for ministry beyond our congregation. During these next weeks, we will highlight some of the special mission efforts your giving helps to make possible. ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN The profits from our Advent Supper is dedicated to helping of the world with physical and spiritual needs through this Lutheran volunteer organization. PASTOR MANDLA THWALA and the members of Ntshongweni Lutheran Church in South Africa. We heard of this special ministry last September when Pastor Thwala preached at our worship services. We have $6,000 in our budget this year for special needs of the mission — likely some kind of a vehicle that Pastor Thwala would be able to drive for his ministry. LOOSE COINS each Sunday are given to local mission needs; 1st quarter—Rochester Servant Event, 2nd quarter—Interfaith Hospitality Network, 3rd quarter—Community Food Response, and 4th quarter—Channel One Food Pantry. In addition, there is $500 in our budget for IHN. Week of 2-8-2015 ADULT BIBLE CLASSES Sundays, 9:20 to 10:20 am God’s Commandments for Today: This class will be looking at the Fifth Commandment on February 8, the Sixth Commandment on February 15, and continue on from there. Newcomers are always welcome! Please join Pastor Heining in the South Fellowship Hall. The Last Words of Christ In Jesus’ last recorded teaching moments what did He say? How does this inform how we live our lives today? Pastor Koglin leads this discussion in the Choir Room/Rm 203. Islam In this class we will explore the religion of Islam. The religion of Islam has been quite popular in the news and other media given our involvement in the Middle East area. It goes all the way back to when Abraham told Hagar to leave along with her son Ishmael. Where did it come from? Does it have anything in common with Christianity? How do we witness to those of Islam in our world today? There are many questions and myths about the Islamic religion. Let’s explore those together and learn exactly what the Islamic religion teaches to those who follow it. DCE Intern, Brian Weyers, leads this discussion in the North Fellowship Hall. FAITH LEGACY: Towel & Basin In the 10:40 service, we celebrate with families who have completed the Faith Step "Towel & Basin". These families met for three weeks to learn how to teach their Kindergarteners to serve God and others. Thank you to Katie Schulz for leading this step. Please keep these and all families in your prayers as they have the important task of passing the faith onto their children. FAITH LEGACY SERIES: Worship Kit Parents of 3 year olds, please join us for the Faith Step “Worship” as we learn how to teach our children how to show their love for God in worship. The classes meet for three weeks (2/15, 2/22, 3/1) and concludes with the Blessing Event and a gift for your child on March 8. This class meets in the Upper Room and is led by Dean Jensen and Larry Reinartz. RETIREMENT CELEBRATION for Pastor John Schleicher will be Sunday, March 8, at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Holland, Michigan. Pastor Schleicher served at Redeemer from 1995 until 2005. All are invited to attend. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by February 22, to [email protected] or by calling 616-7380100. Pastor Jim and Jolene Heining are planning on attending and would be glad to bring any greetings. LUTHERAN WITNESS The newest issue of the Lutheran Witness magazine is now available on the long counter in the Narthex. Please take a copy home with you! 2 Week of 2-8-2015 CELEBRATING GOD’S GRACE is a class which looks at the teachings and practices of the Lutheran Church, for those considering membership or wanting a review. It is taught on the second Saturday of each month. The next series will begin February 14, at 8:30 am, in Room 102. Please talk to or email Pastor Koglin (289-5147 or [email protected]) if interested. LENT IS COMING! On February 18, we will celebrate Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season. Services will be at 4:15 and 7:00 pm. Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes will be offered. Supper will be served in the Fellowship Hall from 5:006:30 pm. Our theme this year will be “Walking With Jesus—Then and Now.” SAVE THE DATE! ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older) We will meet Tuesday, February 10, at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. The menu will include Apple cinnamon pork chops, Roasted red potatoes, Coleslaw, buttered rolls and dessert. The cost is $7.50. The speaker will be KTTC's Meteorologist - Randy Brock. Come and listen to Randy and enjoy the Christian fellowship. The sign-up sheet will be at the welcome center or just call or text Ted Saxman at 923-6801 (or email him: [email protected]) if you want to attend. Please sign up by Sunday, February 8. If you would be willing to bring a dessert please indicate that on the separate dessert sign-up sheet and Ted will contact you if he needs you to bring a dessert. Please remember if you can't attend and you haven't cancelled by Sunday evening February 8, Elderberries will be charged for your meal. Any questions, call Ted Saxman at 9236801. Mark your calendar for June 25-28, 2015, to join your sisters and brothers in Christ as the LWML Convention in Des Moines, Iowa. We gather under the theme “Bountiful! Sow– Nourish—Reap” to be equipped by the Holy Spirit to work in the Father’s harvest field. Go to www.lwml.org/events/ convestions/2015-desmoines for more information. OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 425 (110+147+168) Guests: 24 SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASSES 178 (72+106) NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS 2 Kings 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 3:12-13;4:1-6; and Mark 9:2-9 Theme: “We Do Not Lose Heart” 3 Week of 2-8-2015 STORY TIME POINT PERSON(S) NEEDED We are so thankful that story time is happening at Redeemer. To continue this here we need someone to oversee the ministry. Tasks would include: Opening Nursery Setting up narthex area Interacting with the families that come Be the contact person for Miss Kristen cleaning up narthex area Please talk to Pastor Koglin (289-5147) for more information. Visitor Teams Needed Our mission at Redeemer states that we "welcome all into our family of believers." After being welcoming and friendly inside our building we want to extend that into the homes of our visitors. When a visitor provides an address we would like stop by and say thank you. To do this we need 4-5 more visitor teams. Teams = 2 people—Pick your partner! Commitment 1-3 Visits a Month Pick the visits and locations that are convenient to you Only visiting people who have visited Redeemer and provided their address If you can drive, hand out a welcome packet, and say "Hi, thanks for visiting Redeemer" you can do this! Your email will be placed in a email pool. When their is a visit needed everyone gets an email and you reply "Yes" when you can. It is that simple and low key! We need your help to visit our visitors! For more information contact - Devin and Julie Janssen - [email protected] 4 Week of 2-8-2015 PRACTICAL–SIMPLE– OUTREACH Family Game Night Neighborhood Ministry: If you have seen the map near our restrooms you have seen that the Lord has spread our congregation's homes all over Rochester! We have a huge opportunity for neighborhood ministry. Many of our members are wondering how they can be the presence of Jesus in their neighborhoods but need encouragement and ideas. How do we "live out, lift up, and share our faith" in our neighborhoods? The Growth Through Outreach team is looking for 1 point person from each quadrant in Rochester (NE, NW, SE, SW) to join us in equipping and encouraging our homes for neighborhood ministry. Is that person you? You do not need all the answers or experience for this just the desire for neighborhood ministry. Live your normal everyday lives with Gospel intentionality – Outreach made simply practical! The G.T.O Team Date: Saturday, February 21 Time: 5-7:30 Are you looking for a way to beat the winter blahs? Do you like playing board games? Have you been trying to find someone with whom you can play games? This is an intergenera onal evening of games, food and fun for all ages. Bring your favorite game and snacks and join other “gamers” for a fun night. A small meal will be served. SARAH CIRCLE “IN THE NEWS” A company in Florida recently made up a plaque with the article from the Post Bulletin on our recent mortgage burning. You can see it at the Welcome Center. They sent it to us with the hope that someone would like it so much they would be willing to donate the $120 for its purchase. This has to be by February 12. If anyone would like to do this, contact Chris in the office (289-5147) by that date, or it will be returned. Sarah Circle will meet at 9 am on Thursday, February 12. Hostesses: Sandy Weiden and Lois Kuntz. Bring your winter 2014 Quarterly, we will be using the Bible study found on pages 16/17. Bible study leader will be Sandy Weiden. 5 Week of 2-8-2015 Youth Highlights! P.Y.R.O.S. – P.Y.R.O.S. will be gather this Sunday (Feb. 8) during Sunday school in the Youth room to do a service project for homebound members! Chicago Mission Trip – Registration DEADLINE Feb. 18 – If you are interested in the Chicago Mission trip let Michael Harvey know soon! Registrations and $50 deposit is due by Feb. 18! Ignite – Our next Ignite is this Sunday Feb 8. At this Ignite we will be digging into the contemporary music library available to youth! If you have not tried out Ignite I think it is time you do! 6th to 12th grade welcome. RSE Pizza Ranch! – February 17 – The sign-up sheet will be up in a bit. If you are a youth or adult who has done RSE or will be doing RSE sign up on the Youth Bulletin Board to help at Pizza Ranch! Wear your RSE shirt if you have one! Super Night! – February 27-28 – Many of you have heard of Super Night, a Rochester wide youth lock in! Check out the youth bulletin board (Main floor hall near bathrooms). You can sign up and get more info. Cost is $35 but that $35 gets you a ton of fun! We do need checks in by February 11 so we can buy tickets! Psalm 37:4 Scholarship: This scholarship, formed in memory 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 808-2001, [email protected] Blessed to Serve Today Message ............................................. Pastor Jim Heining Liturgist ............................................Pastor Adam Koglin Children’s Message ........................... Michael Harvey, DCE Organist .......................................... April Beckman, DPM Acolytes 8:00 am .............Bethany Menecke / Erica Norregaard 10:40 am ....................... Audrey Timm / Alexis Nelson Lectors 5:30 pm .................................................. Dave Wood 8:00 am ............................................ Molly Gommels 10:40 am .................................................. Jacob Pralle Elders 5:30 pm ................................................Robert Dubke 8:00 am ................................................. Mark Radtke 10:40 am ..................................... James Weispfenning Greeters 5:30 pm ......... Grant and Cara Wilson / Lyle and Kathy Voight 8:00 am ........................... Ernst Family / Bruce and Jan Ludwig 10:40 am ................... Darlene Thompson / Caroline Ferdig Worship Recording .......................................... Royce Ernst Blood Pressures ............................................ Barb Wallskog Nursery 9:20 am ................................................ Anna Koglin / 10:40 am .................. Marcia Cochran / Kaitlyn Schultz Altar Guild Chair: Shelly Potter 5:30 pm .............................................. Nancy Carlson 8:00 am ................. Karen Dee, Lois Kuntz, Norma Holst 10:40 am .......................... Jan Corkill, Amy Tostenson Welcome Center 5:30 pm ..................................................................... 8:00 am ................................ Terri and Sharon Muller 10:40 am ................................... Dan and Terri Zemke Usher Coordinator …………………………...Roger Toomey Ushers 5:30 pm ............... Dale Hass, Bob Sim, Gracie Morris 8:00 am …Dave Zarling, Dean Jensen, Tim Batterson, ............................ Alan Krueger, Brandon Rossman 10:40 am .. Marv Reinecke, Mark Fister, Gordon Hinsch, Sam Hinsch, Raf Webster, Rylan Webster, Maggie Rahlf 6 Week of 2-8-2015 CHOLESTEROL SCREENING Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 15, 8:30 – 10:30 am, in the Fellowship Hall. This is your opportunity for a total cholesterol screening, at no charge to you. Fasting is preferred. One benefit of keeping your cholesterol in check is that it can help with stroke prevention. Mark your calendar and take advantage of this offering from your Health Cabinet and Parish Nurse Office. INVITATION TO REDEEMER’S REGISTERED NURSES Calling all RNs! Concordia University, Wisconsin has been offering educational opportunities in congregational health ministries since 1989. The Spring 2015 Conference, Christian Caregiving: The Concept and Practice of Parish Nursing and Congregational Health Ministries, will be held in Mequon, Wisconsin, Monday, March 16, to Thursday, March 19, 2015, 8:30am – 5:30pm. May classes will be held Monday, May 4, to Thursday, May 7. (27.64 contact hours have been approved for this conference.) A full range of topics will be covered, from History and Philosophy of Parish Nursing: Jesus’ Caregiving, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Parish Nursing and Congregational Health, Assessing the Congregation, to Exercise Ministries, and more. RNs, if you are interested in attending one of these conferences please contact one of Redeemer’s Parish Nurses: Jan Dicke at 507.358.4751 or [email protected] or Iva Kietzmann at 507.273.3809 or [email protected] You may also contact any one of the Health Cabinet members. Redeemer will reimburse the cost of the conference fee, mileage, your cost of meals and lodging. (All other expenditures are at your expense.) Contact one of the individuals above for more information related to the conference, or for other learning options, such as an “Off-Site” distance learning format, OR pick up a conference brochure from the brochure rack just to the right side of the door to the Parish Nurse Office. THE FRIENDSHIP TREE During February is our ingathering of baby items for three local charities: The Lower Room (by Margie Scruggs), Red Cross, and New Life Family services. It has come to our attention that the greatest need is for disposable diapers of all sizes, but especially size 5. Other baby items are welcome also. Please remove a heart from the tree and return the purchased item to the collection box by the tree. 7 Week of 2-8-2015 The Week at a Glance SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 POBLO Sewing—NFH—10 am HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm Japanese Bible Study—NFH—1 pm SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Youth Chimes (7-12)-Sanctuary—5:45 pm Men’s Bible Study-Upper Rm-6 pm Alleluia Singers - Rm L-3 - 6 pm Cherub Choir - Rm 101 - 6:05 pm Confirmation - 6:10 pm Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm Sounds of Praise - Choir Rm - 7 pm Rebecca Circle—7:30 pm WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Sunday School - 9:20 am PYROS—9:20 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Instruments of Praise—4:30 pm IGNITE—6 pm Agape CC—6:30 pm THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Faithfully Fit Forever - Rm L-3 - 8:15 am Circuit Conference—FOC—9 am Sarah Circle—SFH—9 am Chancel Chimes—Sanctuary—7 pm MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Quilters - NFH - 8 am Story Time w/Kristin—Narthex—10:15 am Tools for Caregivers—UR—1:30 pm Emmanuel CC—6:30 pm FCCI Workshop—FH—6:30 pm FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102 - 9 am Ladies’ Bible Study - NFH - 9 am FFF - Rm L-3 - 10:30 am Elderberries—SFH—11:30 am RLCW Exec—SFH—6 pm Stewardship—Rm 102—6 pm GTO Team—Library—6:15 pm Trustees—Rm 202—6:30 pm Youth Board—Youth Rm—6:30 pm SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 God’s Grace #1—Rm 102—8:30 am Sisters in Christ CC—Upper Rm—9 am HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am Cholesterol Screening—NFH—8:30 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Compassionate Friends—UR—7 pm Church Council—7:30 pm Circuit Forum—1:30 pm Japanese Christian Fellowship—4 pm IGNITE—6 pm Partners in Christ CC—6:30 pm 8 Week of 2-8-2015 “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 PAUL: Making Him Known To The Nations BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK: Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 1 Corinthians 9:19 NIV POINTS TO PONDER THIS WEEK: “Missionary Basics” 1. Go where God leads 2. Be flexible 3. Show a be er way of life 4. Stand firm on the basics 5. Give it everything you’ve got Hymn Notes: We are in the Church Season of Epiphany. Epiphany is from the Greek word meaning to “reveal” or “make manifest.” The sea‐ son of Epiphany is our me to focus on the revela on of “who” Jesus is: both true God and man. During this month our theme encourages us to share Christ with all people. In our first hymn today “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” LSB 398 – Christ is revealed to us in the text sharing how he breaks oppression, takes away our sin, comes to those who suffer – giving light to them in their darkness, that all na ons shall adore him, and that He has victory over every foe. What a great teaching hymn that re‐ veals Jesus as true God and true man! Take it Home This week we will hear in worship about how Paul gave up the freedom that was his and became a slave to everyone in order to win, or bring, as many as possible to Christ. This was a noble pursuit for Paul. What does that look like, to make ourselves a slave to everyone in order to bring them to Christ? Today many Chris ans seem to think making ourselves a slave to eve‐ ryone means to follow the same sin and idols that those around us are following. How does that win people to Christ? If we look no different than others then we are not the ones who have won, they have. This week take home the confidence of the faith that you have in Christ. Take the form of a servant as Christ did, as Paul did. Stand out in your love for those who are lost. Do not lose yourself in this world but rescue the lost for Jesus sake. When you stand out as a servant of Christ you will save lives! 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. 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