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Jesus Christ, Head of the Church The Congregation, Ministers of the Gospel

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8 July 2018 — 11:00 a.m.

Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation Ministerial Staff Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Beale, Jr., Senior Chaplain Rev. Philip ‘Buddy’ A. Winn, Jr., Associate Chaplain Dr. Desiderius ‘Desi’ Klempay, Organist Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation Administrative Staff Bev Johnson, Administrative Assistant Carol Nygaard, Accounting Specialist Eva Zorn, Musical Guest Coordinator 2 1110 ORDER OF WORSHIP Chapel Communications

We are glad that you are here for worship today! Pick Up & Distribute … the business size cards for use in The * indicates that you are invited to stand ... as you are able. extending an invitation to attend worship services at the Chapel. The ** indicates times for the ushers to seat latecomers. The bold print indicates readings/choral responses of the congregation. If You Did Not Receive … the current bimonthly issue of The If you have a cell phone, please turn off the ringer. Thank you. Snelling Spirit newsletter, be sure to get a copy in the Fellowship

Hall today and note your desire to have it mailed to you on the card Special Music “O God Our Help” P. Manz found in the pew pocket holder ... then place it on the offering plate. “Arioso” J.S. Bach Organ Prelude “Beautiful Savior” M. Drischner Reprints … of Chaplain Ken’s Snelling Spirit article about the Consider using these sacred moments to meditate upon the scripture reading and Foundation’s uncompromising stance on traditional values … is prepare yourself to receive a blessing from God. Kindly be considerate of your available for distribution to neighbors and friends. neighbor’s need for silence. We encourage your conversations to be held during the fellowship time ... following worship ... in the Fellowship Hall. Thanks. Full-Color Note Cards … of a historic painting of the Chapel and an exterior photo of the Chapel … are available for purchase. For Lighting of Altar Candles Symbol of the Spirit’s Presence $10 you get 10 cards and envelops. Also, picture postcards are Lighting of the POW/MIA Candle available (3 for $1.) … in the Fellowship Hall.

Ringing of the Ship Bell Fully Embroidered Patches & Lapel Pins are available following Call to Worship L = Leader P = People worship in the Fellowship Hall for just $3 each. Consider putting L: Do not worry about anything; instead, rejoice and thank God as them on your jacket and ball cap … as a witness to your you make your needs known to the Lord. participation in the Chapel Foundation.

P: God has been so good to us! We trust completely in the FREE Decals … of the Chapel Foundation logo … are available for Lord who provides for our every need. placing on your home and automobile windows. L: It is that kind of faith through which God gives a peace that is beyond our understanding. Our Photo Directory … is available for pick up in the Fellowship Hall. Limited to one per household. Thank you. P: That is the inner peace that keeps us in communion with Christ Jesus— our source of joy. Rendering Honor: In addition to altar flowers, the Board of

* Processional Hymn of Praise Directors has approved the tax-deductible purchase of weekly “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” # 4 bulletins (200 copies ea wk), bi-monthly Snelling Spirit newsletters “Hymn to Joy” words and music by Dyke and Beethoven (2,500 copies bi-mo), and sponsoring a Livestream broadcast as a Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762 1. Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; means of paying tribute to loved ones. You are welcome to consider hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun paying such tributes by completing the form found in the Fellowship Hall and returning it with payment to the Foundation office. above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt Checkout … the numerous photos and correspondence posted in away; giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day. the glass showcase mounted in the Fellowship Hall. 2, All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect If you would like a copy of the 2017 Annual Report … please Thy rays, stars and angels sing around Thee, center of secure this impressive report of last year’s accomplishments … in unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery the Fellowship Hall. meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call

us to rejoice in Thee. 3. Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, well- Today’s bulletin is in memory of spring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou art Clayton Pierce Father, Christ our Brother, all who live in love are Thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. 12 9 113 Altar Flowers: Select the Sunday nearest an event for purchasing 4. Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began; ($17. for one arrangement or $34. for both) altar flowers in memory Father love is reigning o’er us, brother love binds man to man. or in honor of loved ones or to the glory of God. Such notations are Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, made in the bulletin. Simply secure and complete the envelope joyful music leads us sun-ward in the triumph song of life. form in the Fellowship Hall ... and deposit it (with payment) in the * Invocation offering plate or mail it to the Foundation Office. Donors are welcome to take the flowers following worship. Flowers remaining * Choral Response (sung by all) “Habakkuk 2:20” music by Harrington are delivered to a facility where veterans can enjoy its beauty. Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762 Assisted Hearing Devices are available from an usher … upon The Lord is in His holy temple; request. Let all the earth keep silence before Him. ** Organ Interlude For Your Health & Safety: The Foundation has an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) … in case of a cardiac emergency. Call to Confession Several members of the Foundation are trained in CPR/AED. Prayer of Confession (in unison) Remembering the Veteran Heavenly Father, our joy and thanksgiving have been quite shallow at times. We have thanked You for selfish things WW2 Vets … are encouraged to wear their red/white/blue ribboned we wanted; but the more important expression of Your love medallions presented to them from the State of Minnesota. have not produced the joy that ought to be in our hearts. Future Veterans/Patriotic Events: Throughout the year, the Forgive us for our material orientation which has made it Chapel community pays tribute on the Sundays near a number difficult for us to be at peace in our hearts. Unite us with of national commemorations, including these events: 9/11 Christ Jesus our Savior, that joy may flow from our hearts Remembrance (9 Sep 18); POW/MIA (16 Sep 18); Veterans Day daily because of our new life. In His name we pray. Amen. (11 Nov 18); Pearl Harbor Remembrance (2 Dec 18). Mark your Assurance of Pardon calendar with these dates! * Gloria Patri (sung by all) The large Blue Star Service Flag hanging in the chancel area … “Greatorex” words and music by Gloria Patri, 2nd cent. and Greatorex Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762 just below the eternal flame … will remain on display until all our Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; loved ones who have been mobilized for “The War on Terrorism” As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, return home. world without end. Amen. Amen. Each Week … in the chancel area … we light a single candle * Statement of Faith The Apostles’ Creed, Ecumenical Version placed in the unoccupied pew designated for the remembrance of L: Christian, what do you believe? POWs (prisoners of war) and MIAs (missing in action) — lest we P: I believe in God the Father Almighty, forget. creator of heaven and earth. This Week in U. S. Military History — I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, 9 Jul 1943 — Allied Forces invade Sicily who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 9 Jul 1966 — Battle of Minh Thanh born of the Virgin Mary, 10 Jul 1943 — Operation Husky suffered under Pontius Pilate, 11 Jul 1923 — U.S. Army occupation force leaves Germany was crucified, died, and was buried; 13 Jul 1950 — began Battle of Kum River He descended to the dead. 13 Jul 1953 — began Battle of Kumsong River Salient On the third day He rose again;

He ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. 4 8 4 11 I believe in the Holy Spirit, Interested in Helping? There is a sign-up roster hanging in the the holy universal church, Fellowship Hall ... near the kitchen entrance ... for assisting with the communion of saints, our weekly fellowship time. For more information call Carol Nygaard, Fellowship Hour Coordinator at 952/882-1787. the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body Greeters Needed – Please sign-up if you are interested in being and the life everlasting. Amen. a Greeter for our fellowship time. It is an excellent opportunity to

** Organ Interlude meet other members/visitors as they enter the Fellowship Hall immediately following our worship service. The sign-up sheet is Children’s Message (children gather on the steps of the chancel) located on the literature table in the Fellowship Hall. The Greeter ribbons and guides will be sent to you prior to your scheduled Special Music “In Thee is Gladness” M. Drischner Sunday. Please contact Bev Johnson at (952/448-1698) if you have Scripture Reading Philippians 4:8-13 (refer to insert) any questions.

Sermon “I Can!” Chaplain Beale On-Going Church Life

* Hymn of Response “This Joyful Day” If You Have a Prayer Request ... our Prayer Chain can be Tune: “O Jesus, I Have Promised” # 428 activated by calling our coordinator, Lydia Skarsten (651/227-1644). “Angel’s Story” words and music by Schuller and Mann Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762 Your prayer concerns will be held confidential and shared only 1. O God, whose hand has brought us unto this joyful day, accept among the prayer chain members and pastor. our glad thanksgiving and hear us as we pray. Lord God, our Kindly Assist Us by wearing your name tag each week. Learn- friend and helper, our joy and hope and stay; grant now a new ing one another's names is extremely important to our growth as a beginning of faith day after day. church family. If you don’t have one or have misplaced yours … so 2. Lord, here as friends we gather while hearts in worship blend; indicate on the pew card or call the Chapel Office at (952/888-1525) Great God, reveal Your power as fervent prayers ascend. to request one. Be sure to pick up your name tag the next week in Here may our dreams and motives be blest by Christ above; the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for cooperating with this request. grant hope of life eternal and everlasting love. Amen. For Children at Worship: Parents are welcome to make use of the Greeting and Sharing of Church Life We share the community announcements and invite everyone to record their “Busy Bags” available in the narthex. Children may keep their used presence by signing and passing the red “Friendship Pad” with those of your pew. papers, but kindly return the bag and contents following worship. Cards are provided in the pew card-holders for writing prayer requests and placing For children 4 years of age and under, we invite you to make use of on the offering plate. our ‘self-serve’ nursery located downstairs. The service can be Offering of Tithes and Gifts viewed and heard LIVE on a flat screen TV in the nursery.

Dedication Prayer Benevolence: This congregation tithes (10%) its plate offerings. Offertory Music “Great is Thy Faithfulness” D. Cherwien If you know of an organization/ministry … that is in keeping with our * Stewardship Response (sung by all) purpose … please feel free to secure an application to submit for “Old Hundredth” words and music by Ken and Bourgeois Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762 financial support. Simply call the Foundation Office at 952/888- Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; 1525 … and provide your name and mailing address. Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; FREE Devotional Materials are available to you in the Fellowship Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Hall. Choice of hundreds of topics in CareNotes. The (Jun-Aug) Our Daily Bread devotional is available. Also, we have LARGE Call to Prayer PRINT copies of Our Daily Bread (Jul-Sep) is now available. Sharing of Joys and Concerns Leader: Lord in Your mercy, Consider purchasing a tax-deductible memorial item from the People: Hear our prayer. list of approved things desired for the Chapel. Secure the envelope of the complete list of memorial items in the Fellowship Hall. 107 115 Our 18th Annual Chapel Foundation Picnic is coming soon! Pastoral Prayer of the People Please join our church family members on Sunday, 22 July (1-3:00 The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father who art in heaven, p.m.) at the Richfield Veterans Memorial Park Picnic Shelter. Here hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be is the catered menu: done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our Plain & Tomato-based Sloppy-Joes w/buns ♦ daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we Plain & Barbecued Roast Chicken w/buns ♦ Hot Dogs w/rolls ♦ forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not Coleslaw ♦ Potato Salad ♦ Baked Beans ♦ into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Fresh Vegetable Tray w/dips ♦ Pickles ♦ Potato Chips ♦ kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Variety of Fresh Fruit ♦ Cookies ♦ Variety of Ice Cream Bars ♦ * Recessional Hymn of Dedication “We Build a New Tomorrow” Coffee/cream/sugar — Bottled Water — Lemonade Tune: “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” # 433 “Webb” words and music by Schuller and Webb Tickets are on sale (each Sunday thru 15 July) in the Fellowship Hall Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762 @ $15.00/adults, $7.00/children (6-11), FREE age 5 and under. 1. We build a new tomorrow, we draw the pattern clear; we make ►►►Bring to the Chapel Picnic these much needed items for our our plans with wisdom for God is always here. Our thinking partnership with New Life Family Services: makes our future, our actions pave the way; we build a new All toys and equipment must be new — toys (newborn to 4T), baby tomorrow on plans we make today. monitors, potty chairs, bathtubs, infant carriers, pack n plays, car 2. Whatever things are lovely, whatever things are true; whatever seats (convertible if possible), bouncy seats, highchairs, strollers. things are noble, we bring them into view. With God to guard Clothing may be new or very gently worn — maternity clothing, and guide us, His love to light our way; we build a new children’s clothing (newborn – 4T), receiving blankets, crib sheets & tomorrow on plans we make today. bedding (no bumpers) * Benediction Other items — diapers (all sizes, including pull-ups), wipes, formula, gifts for Birth Mothers (journals, candles, coffee gift cards, etc.), gift * Extinguishing of the POW/MIA Candle cards to Wal-Mart, etc., books (1-4 yrs) * Choral Response (sung by all) “America” words and music by Smith and ‘Thesaurus Musicus’ Next Holy Communion is offered on Sun 29 Jul (11:00 a.m.) Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762 Our fathers’ God, to Thee, author of liberty, to Thee we sing; Sermon Series – God’s Divine Sanctifying of Man’s Defying Long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light; Statuary – is now available for purchase. Five messages on CDs: Protect us by Thy might, great God, our King. Amen. $10 to pick-up or $13 to ship. Our heritage of faith and freedom is largely forgotten today or so distorted as to be unrecognizable. Add * Extinguishing of Altar Candles Taking the Light into the World to this, the recent defying of statuary to many of these Godly people Postlude “Chaconne” L. Couperin

(Columbus, Washington, Jefferson, Lee, & Lincoln). Our spiritual —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— heritage is being intentionally eradicated from our nation’s history, LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE and it’s happening on our watch. Will you allow it, or will you join me AT THE REAR OF THE SANCTUARY. ALSO, in proclaiming the truth … for all to hear? You better decide before CHILDREN’S “BUSY BAGS” ARE AVAILABLE. it’s too late! ______

Opportunities to Serve WORSHIP LEADER: Steve Zorn

Patriots are needed to stand in the Flag Line in front of the Chapel CHILDREN’S MESSAGE: Terese Weitzel to greet our worshipers. The flags are provided. Arrive to stand your post NLT 10:15 a.m. each Sunday you are available. WELCOME KIT DISTRIBUTOR: Mildred Hartleben

Helpers Needed in our Children’s Church … to teach and assist CHANCEL FLOWERS: Presented by Kate Manning in honor of St. with arts & crafts come Sept. Call Leslie Henschel (952/423-4675) Expedite and to the Glory of God. our Children’s Ministry Coordinator if interested. 6 6 11 SPECIAL MUSIC: A sincere welcome to our own Organist — Dr. Desiderius ‘Desi’ Klempay. Desi is a native of Pancevo, Yugoslavia, was Professor of Music at Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN and an organist at Wooddale Church (1988-2010). He has a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Organ Performance from the University of Minnesota and an Organ Diploma from the Mozarteum Conservatory in Salzburg, Austria. Desi and his wife, Martha reside in Plymouth, MN, and are members of the Chapel Foundation. Many thanks for sharing your time and talents with us this Lord’s Day!

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What’s Happening

The Kitchen Is Closed … now through Sun 26 Aug. The Board of Directors has approved giving the volunteer Kitchen Angels a vacation from their gracious labors. May this be (for them) a time of ‘refreshment.’ The Fellowship Hall will be accessible for securing materials, ordering CDs & DVDs, and conversational fellowship.

Prayer Time: Each Sunday (promptly at 10:45 a.m.) there is a brief meeting for prayer in the Children’s Ministry classroom … praying for the children’s ministry, our worship experience, and God’s protection. All are welcome to attend this much needed gathering.

Next Week (15 Jul) is the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Chaplain Buddy Winn begins a mini-sermon series with this message entitled, “Preparation for War” … based on Joshua 5:13- 15. The special music will be Nathan’s Old Time Band.

Upcoming Meetings … open to any members to attend: Tue 7 Aug (6:30 p.m.) — Worship Committee @ CF Conf Rm Thu 9 Aug (6:30 p.m.) — Fellowship Committee @ CF Conf Rm Tue 14 Aug (6:30 p.m.) — Safety Committee @ CF Conf Rm Thu 16 Aug (6:30 p.m.) — Membership Comm @ CF Conf Rm Tue 21 Aug (6:30 p.m.) — Publicity Committee @ CF Conf Rm Thu 23 Aug (6:30 p.m.) — Finance Committee @ CF Conf Rm Wed 29 Aug (6:30 p.m.) — Executive Committee @ CF Conf Rm* Sat 8 Sep (9:00 a.m.) — Board of Directors @ CF Conf Rm * committee members only -

Request for Unused Cards: Our Caring Hearts send hundreds of cards … on our behalf … to those who are home-bound. If you would like to provide various cards (birthday, thinking of you, holidays, get well) for this ministry, please bring them to the Chapel (any Sunday) marked for Janet Brautigam. Thank you. A Special Welcome8 to our Visitors . . . 11 We are delighted you have chosen to worship here today! May you Ministry Beyond the Walls: Our weekly worship services can now experience a sincere welcome and a sense of God’s love for you. We gather as a community of faith to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. be viewed LIVE from your internet service. Homebound and absent We encourage you to return again ... and bring others with you. We hope members and friends can simply go to https://new.livestream.com/ that we may provide the sense of community and stimulation of character accounts/3709164 and tune in any Sunday (starting at 10:50 a.m. you have been searching for! We provide individual pastoral care by Central Time) Services are also archived there for later viewing. request. You may call the chaplain for an appointment. We are willing to Facebook! Go to www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Snelling- provide additional services as needed; simply call the Chapel Office (952/888-1525) or Chaplain Ken (612/747-1059). If you would like to talk Memorial-Chapel-Foundation-Where-the-Veteran-is- about the sacrament of baptism for yourself or a member of your family, Remembered/113472448685681 and check on “Like” arrangements can be made by contacting the chaplain. For bookings of us … then “Share” with your friends! Connect with other the Chapel, contact the Ft Snelling State Park directly at 612/279-3555. members. See reminders of upcoming events.

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Prayers: Juanita Rector; Mary Bangerter; Ron Casteel; persecuted mid-week ‘Chapel Chatter’ … providing you with what you need Christians worldwide; Susan Livingston; freedom of 1LT Clint to know about the coming Sunday at the Chapel ... please send an Lorence & Sgt Derrick Miller; Terry Ulstad; Patsy Fahnberg; e-mail to the Chapel Foundation [[email protected]] and Marilyn Goplin; Bill Rasmussen; Ellen Snustad; Keegan request to be added to this Constant Contact distro list.

Iversen; Bruce Clark; grandson Tyler; 16-yr old Maria Grace The Foundation Web site … www.fortsnellingmcf.org The index is Bruno; Ed & Silvia Schmidt; Robin Nelson; friend Tim w/cancer; Dorothy Vetsch; Chuck Andrews; Rae Kellgren; Jan Bjornberg; consolidated into five main selections with a number of sub-titles. Arlene Amyotte; Bonnie Rasmussen; Bill Slayton; John Cina; Under the heading of Happenings are News & Events, Music Wayne Carrier; Lorene Lee; Terry Taylor; Lori Holiday; Geno Schedule, Weekly Bulletins, Weekly Scriptures, past Snelling Faraci; Barb Steffenson; Kay Aswegan; Eldon Hugelen; Heidi Spirit Newsletters and Clarion Calls. Secure offerings can also Reichow; MNARNG deploying; Bill & Joyce Hoppe; growth of be made on-line. Check it out! the children’s ministry; Ken Johnson; Johnnie Johnson’s mom- Lucille; Joy Smith-Robin’s mom; Don Minor; Willa Studiner; Visit & Participate in Chaplain Ken’s blog site - Harry Gall; son-Kent; brother-Stan; sister-Marilyn; grandma w/ Kingdom Builder - found at … cancer; Curt Utpadel; Trudy Miller; Tom Tjornhom; brother- http://empoweringgodspeople.blogspot.com/

Richard Blevins w/chronic Leukemia; 3 1/2 mo old Owen; Ted Brown; Leland Granberg; Bob Baumgarten; Raymond’s foot Extra Copies of The Clarion Call are available in the Fellowship injury; Dick Mickelson; family of Evelyn; dog-‘Big Jack’; Don Hall for reading and circulation. Each issue presents the biblical Laplant; Julie Jorgensen waiting double lung transplant worldview regarding (1) Same-Sex Marriage, (2) Free Enterprise, (3) Freedom of Religion, (4) the Right to Bear Arms, (5) Tolerance,

Other ______(6) Shariah Law, (7) the American Spirit, and (8) Abortion. Presence: Sun, 1 Jul 2018 witness at worship = 123 LS: 18 Full service CDs and DVDs of each worship service are available Gifts: Sun, 1 Jul 2018 offering = $3,014.70 for a donation of $5 each. Orders can be placed at the stage area Service: Many thanks to the lay leadership of our Board of Directors; in the Fellowship Hall. You can pick up your CD/DVD the following and those who serve as chairs and members of our standing committees. week at the Chapel, or if you would prefer to have your CD/DVD - mailed to you, please be sure to include your address on the order form and your purchase will be mailed to you.

The New 2018 Member Directory is available for pick-up (one per household) in the Fellowship Hall. If you are a member and unable to visit the Chapel to secure your directory, please contact the Foundation office at 952/888-1525 and leave your name and address.