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sRedeemer Lutheran Church PLEASE WEAR YOUR FACE MASK at all times, removing it only to receive Holy Communion. Remember, "Wearing a mask is not just about LCMS “Proclaiming the you; it's also about your neighbor." to All Generations”

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS WITH HYMNS are available in the main narthex.

LISTENING DEVICES are available for those who need assistance in hearing the service. Please speak to the on duty (main narthex) if you need one.

PLEASE RESPECT the prayerful atmosphere of this holy place. We ask 510 S. 33rd St - Lincoln, NE 68510 - 402-477-1710 you to turn off all cell phones and electronic devices. Thank you!

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST DID YOU FORGET your offering envelope? Extra envelopes are Saturday, July 18, and located in the rack of each narthex.

Sunday, July 19, 2020. HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated at all services this weekend in continuous style. All communicants should sign the Communion registration side of an attendance card. A common participation in the of Christ assumes a common unity of faith and doctrine. We WELCOME! May the Lord bless your time in this place! We ask that therefore ask that all guests who are not in fellowship with the Lutheran all worshippers sign an attendance card and place it in the appropriate box Church -- Missouri Synod contact one of the prior to the Divine in the narthex. If you are not a member of Redeemer and are interested in Service before presenting themselves at the Altar for the Holy becoming a member, please contact one of the Pastors. Communion. Thank you!

PARENTS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS: During this time we will PREPARE FOR THE LORD’S SUPPER! As St. Paul admonishes us, temporarily close the nursery space off from playing activities. The we should always prepare ourselves before receiving the Lord’s Supper nursery toys and children's activity bags have been stored away. The (I Cor. 11:28-29). Some helpful things we can do in our preparation are... nursery should only be used for mothers who are nursing and diaper 1) Reflecting upon the Ten Commandments, in which our Lord tells us changing needs. A diaper changing table is also available in the main what to do and what not to do. narthex bathroom. Thank you for your understanding. When it is safe to (see pages 321-322 of our hymnal, (LSB)) resume to normal activities, the nursery toys and the activity bags will 2) Meditating upon the purpose of the Lord’s Supper. return. (As approved by the Church Council, the Cry Room will soon be (see LSB, pages 326-327) converted to the new Audio-Visual Control Room for our ongoing 3) Reading the Christian Questions with Their Answers. streaming capabilities.) (see LSB, pages 329-330) 4) Reading some of the penitential (Psalm 51, 32, 130, etc.). LITURGY & HYMNS: Today’s liturgy is Divine Service, Setting Four, (see LSB, Page 1 and following) from Lutheran Service Book (LSB), Copyright 2006 Concordia Publishing 5) Using suitable written prayers. (see LSB, inside front cover) House. Hymns are from LSB using Lutheran Service Builder. 6) Reading some of the Confessional and Communion Hymns. Reprinted/used by permission. (see LSB, Hymns 606-643) 1

THE PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP: We are Your plantings, Lord. THE INVOCATION, CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Help us to bloom wherever we are planted--even if we are surrounded by P (): In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. the devil's "weeds" of sin and evil. May we continue to bear the fruits of C (Congregation): Amen. Your Spirit, and may we continue to stay deeply rooted in Your Word. In Your name we pray. Amen. P: Our help is in the name of the Lord, C: who made heaven and earth.

P: If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? ORDER OF WORSHIP C: But with You there is forgiveness; therefore, You are feared. (LSB, pp. 203-212) P: Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word, call upon Him in prayer and THE PRELUDE praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess THE RINGING OF THE CHIMES before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. THE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner.

THE PREPARATION (Silence for reflection and self-examination)

P: Almighty God, THE HYMN: 761– “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” C: have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.

P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

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(Please stand for the last stanza)

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THE SERVICE OF THE WORD P: For from him and through him and to him are all things. C: To him be glory forever. Amen. (ESV)

THE SALUTATION (Spoken) THE : Romans 8:18–27 P: The Lord be with you. P: The Epistle is from the 8th chapter of Romans. C: And also with you. 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth THE OF THE DAY comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation P: Let us pray. waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the All: O God, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by Your Holy creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who Spirit that, ever mindful of Your final judgment, we may be stirred subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its up to holiness of living here and dwell with You in perfect joy bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children hereafter; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we (Please be seated) ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this THE READING: Isaiah 44:6-8 hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for P: The Old Testament Reading for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost is what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with from the 44th Chapter of Isaiah. patience.

6 Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with “I am the first and I am the last; groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what besides me there is no god. is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the 7 Who is like me? Let him proclaim it. saints according to the will of God. (ESV) Let him declare and set it before me, since I appointed an ancient people. P: This is the Word of the Lord. Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen. C: Thanks be to God. 8 Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? (Please stand) And you are my witnesses! THE VERSE (Spoken) Is there a God besides me? All: . I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter what has There is no Rock; I know not any.” (ESV) been hidden since the foundation of the world. Alleluia. (ESV)

P: This is the Word of the Lord. THE HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 C: Thanks be to God. P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 13th chapter. C: (Spoken) Glory to You, O Lord. THE (Spoken) P: Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! 24 He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven C: How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, 25 but while ways! his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the

4 5 wheat and went away. 26 So when the plants came up and bore grain, then And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who the weeds appeared also. 27 And the servants of the master of the house proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the came and said to him, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. How then does it have weeds?’ 28 He said to them, ‘An enemy has done And I believe in one Holy Christian and apostolic Church, I this.’ So the servants said to him, ‘Then do you want us to go and gather acknowledge one for the remission of sins, and I look for the them?’ 29 But he said, ‘No, lest in gathering the weeds you root up the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. wheat along with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest, and at (Please be seated) harvest time I will tell the reapers, “Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.”’” THE : 772 - “In Holy Conversation” ....

36 Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” 37 He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, and the good seed is the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, 39 and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. 40 Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. 41 The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all law-breakers, 42 and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. (ESV)

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: (Spoken) Praise to You, O Christ.

THE All: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven Tune: Public domain and earth and of all things visible and invisible. Text: © 2004 Gregory J. Wismar. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003759 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, THE very God of very God, begotten not made, being of one substance with Title: “The Spirit Who Helps Us” the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for Text: Romans 8:26 & 27 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 (Please stand) for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into P: Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come people according to their needs. again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose Kingdom will have no end. (At the conclusion of each petition, the Pastor will say, “Lord, in your mercy.” The congregation should then respond, “Hear Our Prayer.”) 6 7

P: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting THE LORD’S PRAYER (Spoken) in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy C: Amen. kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us (Please be seated) 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 THE OFFERING deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. (Please stand) THE PRAYER THE P: You have planted us, O God – You have given us life. P: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, C: You have transplanted us, O God – grafting Your Word into our and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and hearts. said: “Take, eat; this is My + body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.” In the same way also He took the cup after supper, P: You have watered and fed us, strengthened and nourished us. and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, C: We are growing, O God. We are bearing fruit. all of you; this cup is the new testament in My + blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in P: Accept our fruit, we pray. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. remembrance of Me.” C: Amen.

THE DOMINI THE SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: Amen.

THE COMMUNION PRAYER THE AGNUS DEI (Sung; LSB, p. 210) P: Blessed are You, O Lord our God, king of all creation, for You have All: O Jesus Christ, true , had mercy on us and given Your only-begotten Son that whoever believes You take the sin of the world away; in Him should not perish but have eternal life. O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God, In Your righteous judgment You condemned the sin of Adam and Eve, Have mercy on us, Lord, we pray. who ate the forbidden fruit, and You justly barred them and all their O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God, children from the tree of life. Yet, in Your great mercy, You promised You take the sin of the world away; salvation by a second Adam, Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and made Have mercy on us, Jesus Christ, His cross a life-giving tree for all who trust in Him. And grant us peace, O Lord, we pray.

We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for us through (Please be seated) Jesus Christ. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may faithfully eat and drink of the fruits of His cross and receive the blessings of forgiveness, THE DISTRIBUTION AND THE DISTRIBUTION HYMNS life, and salvation that come to us in His body and blood. Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us:

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HYMN: 629 – “What Is This Bread” HYMN: 809 – “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

Tune and text: © 1991 Fred and Jean Baue. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003759

Text: Public domain Tune: Public domain

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HYMN: 804 – “O Worship the King” THE BENEDICAMUS AND (Spoken; LSB, p.212) P: Let us bless the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. C: (Spoken) Amen.

THE SILENT PRAYER

THE THREE CHIMES

(Please be seated) THE POSTLUDE

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SERVING US TODAY

Liturgist & Celebrant: Pastor Joel A. C. Dietrich Preacher: Pastor Mark H. Ebert

Text and tune: Public domain Organist: Joe Herl : 6:00PM – Kaitlin Sidders (Please stand) 8:30AM – Isabella Fauver & Mara Otte THE GENERAL 11:00AM – Ryan Bahensky & Connor Plahn P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and preserve Chancel Guild: Kayla Ebert & Lori Lane you in body and soul to life everlasting. Depart + in peace. Barb Bedke C: Amen. Sheila Garrison & Heather Kennedy Elder on Duty: 6:00PM – Derek Trutna THE POST-COMMUNION PRAYER 8:30AM – Keith Stoneman P: Let us pray. 11:00AM – Doug Garrison Head Usher: 6:00PM – Rick Nobbe P: We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us 8:30AM – Joe Weyand through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You 11:00AM – Carol Greenwald would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

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YOU MAY CONTACT US AT: Church number: 402-477-1710 THE CHANCEL FLOWERS today are given to the glory Church Office E-Mail Addresses: of God by: Secretary Ruth Schultz: [email protected]  Richard & Ginni Haase in celebration of their 50th Secretary Susan Behrens: [email protected] th Pastor Ebert: [email protected] wedding anniversary on July 18 .

Pastor Dietrich: [email protected]  Chris, Betsy, Joel and Lauren Peterson & Chad and th DCE Rod Lane: [email protected] Becca Mawson on the occasion of the 50 wedding th Financial Secretary Cindy Dull: [email protected] anniversary of their parents, Dick & Ginni Haase, on July 18 . Redeemer Web page: redeemerlincoln.org Redeemer Facebook page: facebook.com/redeemerlincoln.org OPEN DATES AND NUMBER OF BOUQUETS available to sponsor Redeemer Foundation Web page: redeemerfoundation.org the chancel flowers for August 16-2, 30-2; Sept. 6-2, 13-2, 20-1, 27-2; LCMS Web page: lcms.org English District Web page: englishdistrict.org October 4-1, 11-1, 18-2, 25-2. The cost of each bouquet is $25. To place Lincoln Circuit Website: lincolnlutheranchurches.com an order, please call the church office. Please remember to return the Lincoln Lutheran M & H School: lincolnlutheran.org black liners to the office.

OPEN DATES TO SPONSOR THE BULLETIN: August 16; October < NEWS & NOTES > 18, 25. The cost of bulletin sponsorship is $25 per Sunday or special service. To reserve a date, please call the church office. THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Word of the Gospel Bestows the Righteousness REHABILITATION: Alan Gruhn (Madonna, Omaha); Don Pohlmann

of Christ and Brings Forth Faith (Tabitha) The good Seed, which is “the Son of Man,” Jesus Himself (Matt. 13:37), brings forth a harvest of faith and bears good fruits in “the sons of the HOSPICE: Marian Radford (Tabitha); Gerald Wolvin (Home) kingdom” (Matt. 13:38). Whatever is sown apart from His Word is of the devil, who plants the weeds of unbelief and sin, even among the people of SCRIPTURE READINGS for July 25 & 26 God. Thankfully, the Lord is patient and He does not uproot the weeds, Deuteronomy 7:6–9 lest the plants also be destroyed. He lets “both grow together until the Romans 8:28–39 harvest” (Matt. 13:30), while He continues to preach repentance and Matthew 13:44–52 forgiveness of sins. Thus, He preserves His Church in righteousness, Prepare to worship by reading and meditating on these sections of Scripture. because He alone is “the King of Israel and his Redeemer” (Is. 44:6). Since all things are in His gracious care and keeping, “fear not, nor be afraid” (Is. 44:8). For “the creation waits with eager longing for the OUR RESPONSE TO THE REDEEMER LAST WEEKEND revealing of the sons of God” (Rom. 8:19), and in this hope we also wait Worship Attendance: 142 (38-64-40) with patience. Though we do not yet see it, “the Spirit helps us in our Sunday School & Bible Classes Attendance: 18* weakness” (Rom. 8:26) and, in truth, “the sufferings of this present time Online Service Stream: 129** are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us” (Rom. 8:18).  Unified Budget Receipts Budget Needs Ahead (Behind) TODAY WOR IS COLLECTING MITES (coins and bills) for the work 7-12-20 $16,091.00 $16,974.17 ($883.17) of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. (This takes place the 3rd YTD $455,368.41 $475,276.85 ($19,908.44) Sunday of each month.) Please bring your loose change to the box in the *Middle/High School via Zoom. main narthex. **Number of views online as of 7/16/20. 14 15

THE NEXT QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING is this Monday, th Re-Opening Guidelines July 20 , at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary. Voting members who are unable to attend should call the office to be excused (402-477-1710). A tentative  As you came into the church, you had opportunity to use some hand will be posted on Saturday, July 18, on the bulletin board near the sanitizer and pick up a face mask (if needed). Other items available north entrance to the main narthex. Please wear your face mask. include bulletins and unused attendance cards. If you brought a completed attendance card, you could deposit that card along with LIVE RECORDINGS: On Sunday, June 7, at the 8:30AM service, we your offering in the wooden box. had our first live broadcast of a service. Up until that time, the services were recorded on Saturday mornings, edited (adding pre-recorded organ  Please maintain social distancing at all times. and vocal music), and then put up for viewing beginning the next day.  At the end of the service, please take your bulletin and other materials Several people have commented that the volume of the live with you. If you completed an attendance card during the service, do broadcast seems low or weak, especially for the music (organ and vocal). not hand it to an usher, but leave it on the table in the main narthex. We are in the process of moving and/or installing some new equipment. We hope to improve this aspect of the live recordings. Please  Other than when receiving the Lord’s Supper, please wear your face be patient with us as we deal with this very new part of our ministry. mask at all times, especially while singing! Remember, "Wearing a Some folks have also asked about being able to hear more mask it not just about you; it's also about your neighbor." congregational singing. While we plan to install another microphone to  When coming forward to receive Holy Communion, please observe help pick this up, please understand that with people wearing masks social distancing between family groups. (something needed especially during singing) and seating arrangements that follow social distancing guidelines, it is quite understandable that the  For the present time, parts of the liturgy will be spoken and we may singing will not be as usual. sing only selected stanzas of each hymn. Won’t heaven be great where all things will be perfect?  When taking the Sacrament, please extend your hand palm side up

in order to receive the wafer. After receiving the bread, you will be handed an individual cup with wine. Used cups can then be placed in

the appropriate receptacle. Family Worship in the Home  At the end of the service, please remain in your pew until you are We have recently produced a new resource for ushered out, starting with the back of the main nave and the west wing. you to use for devotions at home with your You are welcome to use the side aisles when leaving. children. This guide follows the 3-year lectionary  If you wish to visit with others after church, please go outside rather as closely as possible and incorporates using than remaining indoors. Do not re-enter the building (until one of next Concordia Publishing House’s “My First Hymnal” weekend’s services). (CD also available) and “The Story Bible”.  The Pastors will not greet at the door before or after the service. As An instructional video is now available to view always, you are welcome to contact them by phone or email. on the church’s website at  Please remember to register online (redeemerlincoln.org) or call in www.redeemerlincoln.org/familydevotions. each week to register for a service the following weekend.

If you are interested in purchasing these resources, or if you have any questions, please Thank you for your patience and flexibility!

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Temporary Hourly Paid Position Registration Available at Redeemer

Seating is limited to 100 per service. In response to our current custodian’s (Alan Gruhn) health related (75 - Main Sanctuary; 25 - Fellowship Hall) absence, Redeemer Lutheran Church is seeking to hire an individual on a Due to limited seating, all people are asked to register weekly temporary basis, paid hourly, for services provided to the Church in in one of the following ways: completing custodial related activities. For a majority of these duties, completion can be flexible (completed during the day or evenings ahead  REGISTER ONLINE at our website redeemerlincoln.org. of the scheduled need). Sometimes these tasks may involve a short Those who are comfortable with registering online are encouraged to use this method to help the office manage the process more efficiently. notice (unexpected event that requires attention). OR  Call the church office (402-477-1710). This position requires evenings, weekends and special event availability with appropriate notification. The hourly pay rate is $12 per hour with Registration is open from 8:00AM Monday thru 4:00PM Friday an expected need of 10-15 hours per week. for the following Sunday. Services will fill first-come, first serve. Redeemer is looking for an individual by August 1, 2020 that is flexible with their schedule for tasks such as: (You must register each week for the upcoming Sunday and may not register ahead of time for the rest of the Sundays.)  Complete setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, events, etc.  Clean and sanitize in response to the current COVID-19 requirements.

 Follow instructions regarding the use of chemical cleaners and Online Video Stream of Service supplies. Use as directed.  Lock and unlock buildings, secure buildings. A live video stream of the 8:30AM worship service for each Sunday  Provide additional assistance in common custodial activities as along with a printable bulletin is available on the church's website at requested. www.redeemerlincoln.org. Individuals should express their interest (on or before August 1, 2020) or We are excited that this is now request further information concerning this position announcement to: Doug Garrison, Personnel Committee Chair (phone/text 402-796-2208 or a permanent part of our ministry! email [email protected]).

Consider sharing the Gospel message with friends or family ********************* members by forwarding our website link to them to view our VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED: In addition, we are looking for a cadre of Sunday service. volunteers that would be interested in being a “back-up” to fulfill these types of needs at our church. If you would like to be added to a list of volunteers that can assist with the duties described above on an as needed back-up basis, please contact Doug Garrison.

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“LIFE IN BIBLE TIMES” - NOW FOR GRADES 4-8! Join us on Zoom on Sundays at 10:00AM! Parents – you will receive a Zoom key each week.

First century Christians lived in a world much different from ours. Learning about how they lived can help us understand the Bible better. In John 8:12 Jesus says, “I am the light of the world.

Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness.” PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SUNDAY SCHOOL This summer, our Sunday School students will explore 3 in 1: Discovering Now, Imagine yourself in Bible times. What would it have been Our Triune God. Each of the weekly Bible stories helps students discover like to walk somewhere at night? No street lights, no cars with something about our triune God. What will we discover? Where did the headlights, and houses were lit with small olive oil lamps. Now world come from? Are angels real? Is Jesus really God? What does the think about that verse again.

Holy Spirit do for us? These answers will be unveiled to us week by week But we’re not going to just talk about it. You’ll also get to experience it. as we discover together just who the Trinity is. Sunday School This summer you’ll each get to make an olive oil lamp, write in Hebrew, Superintendent, Mrs. Jill Walrod. will email lessons to you each do a little weaving, and much more. Join us on Sunday’s with DCE Deb Sunday. If you would prefer to have weekly lessons made into a packet Geisler! and receive all lessons at once, including your own student leaflet, please contact DCE Rod Lane at [email protected].

Topic—July 19: In today’s Sunday School lesson, “Jesus Is True God: Jesus HIGH SCHOOL ZOOM BIBLE CLASS EACH SUNDAY!

Rebukes the Storm,” children will learn how Jesus is the true God who stilled the storm. Families could discuss, “How does Jesus continue to do the works of God Weekly study is at 9:45AM led by DCE Rod. Parents are emailed a Zoom in our lives?” key each week. If you are late, no problem - or if you have to leave early, no problem. Join us for distance fellowship, friendship, and building your Topic—July 26: “Jesus Is Our Savior: Jesus Suffers and Dies” is the title of this knowledge about Jesus our Savior. week’s Sunday School lesson. Students will discuss how Jesus has redeemed them though they are lost and condemned creatures. Consider asking, “Why was New 6-week topic started July 12th! the death and resurrection of Jesus necessary?” Courage That Defies Death: A Bible Study for Youth

It takes a lot of courage to live in today's world as a teenager: confidence Topic – August 2: Today’s Sunday School lesson explores, “Jesus Is Our Lord: in school, confidence to stand up to bullies, confidence to make the correct Jesus Ascends to Heaven.” Students will learn that after Jesus descended into hell and rose again from the dead, He ascended into heaven to prepare a place play in sports, and even the confidence to proclaim Christ as King. Who for all believers. Families could discuss, “What does it mean to you that Jesus has are our youth looking to for role models in courage? How can they find gone to prepare a place for us?” courage through Christ again in their increasingly busy lives?

Topic – August 9: Today’s Sunday School lesson is “Jesus Will Return: The Parable Courage that Defies Death shows youth that they can be, and should be, of the Ten Virgins.” In Jesus’ story, the wise women were ready for the courageous because of Christ's courage on the cross. Each of the six lessons bridegroom. Jesus helps us to be ready for His return. Parents could ask, “How follows a Biblical figure–Ruth, Rahab, Jacob, David, Daniel, or Stephen– can we be prepared for Jesus’ second coming?” on their courage journeys and how they found the strength to stand by their faith. Parents, please encourage your youth to be a part of this journey. 20 21

July 19-26

Sun 19 8:30 & 11:00AM-Divine Services with Holy Communion LWML Mite Collection 9:45AM-Zoom Sunday School, High School 10:00AM-Zoom Sunday School, Grades 4-8

Mon 20 11:30AM-Staff Meeting (Conference Room) 7:00PM-Voter’s Meeting (Sanctuary)

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Wed 22 9:30AM-Project Mercy (Fellowship Hall)

Thur 23 12:30PM-Assemble Cross Talk (FEC Room 200) Pastor Ebert’s Day Off

Fri 24 Pastor Dietrich’s Day Off

Sat 25 11:00AM-BLOC (Fellowship Hall) 6:00PM-Divine Service DCE Rod Lane’s Day Off

Sun 26 8:30 & 11:00AM-Divine Services 9:45AM-Zoom Sunday School, High School 10:00AM-Zoom Sunday School, Grades 4-8

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