Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904
Redeemer Lutheran The Fist Sunday Church In Advent “Making Him Known” But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on Saturday, November 29, 2014 – 5:30 pm you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in Sunday, November 30, 2014 – 8:00 & 10:40 am all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 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 November, we remember Simeon, as we Make Him Known in our daily lives. 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.
SERVICE OF PRAYER FOR HEALING will be in all services this weekend. If you would like to have the pastor and elder lay hands upon you and offer a special prayer (for yourself or a loved one), please fill out the blue insert in your bulletin and bring it forward with you as you come to commune. There is also opportunity to make use of the ancient practice of anointing with oil (James 5:14) for those who so desire.
OUR THEME FOR TODAY is "Ms. Shepherd." Children matter! Children are important! Children need to hear about Jesus! Making Him Known to the next generation is not just for parents! All of us take part in this holy work! How will you share the love of Jesus with a child this week?
A SERVICE OF PRAYER FOR HEALING WITH HOLY COMMUNION
(*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the Service.
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GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (We welcome our fellow worshipers.)
OPENING HYMN “The Advent Of Our King” ...... LSB 331
(Saturday) SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (congregation’s welcome) P: In Holy Baptism, God the Father has made you a member of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and an heir with us of all the treasures of heaven in the one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We receive you in Jesus’ name as our brother/sister in Christ, that together we might hear His Word, receive His gifts, and proclaim the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. C: Amen. We welcome you in the name of the Lord. P: And you, William/Izabella, the Lord bless you in all your ways from this time forth and forevermore. C: Amen. (The service will continue with the Hymn of Praise. Please stand to sing.)
(*) GREETING AND SALUTATION (Please stand.) P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. P: We gather to hear the Word of God, receive his body and blood, pray for those in need, and ask God’s blessing on those who seek healing and wholeness through Christ our Lord. Let us pray.
(*) PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Great God our healer, by your power the Lord Jesus healed the sick and gave hope to the hopeless. As we gather in his name, C: look upon us with mercy and bless us with your healing Spirit. P: Bring us comfort in the midst of pain, strength to transform our weakness, C: and light to illuminate our darkness. P: We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, C: our crucified and risen Lord, P: who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.
(*) HYMN OF PRAISE (tune, LSB 802) The next generation we tell of His love; His wonders and marvels, He sent from above. He came to this earth, all His children to save. We spread this great story with all that we have!
So tell of this story, repeat it again, To each generation, “His Glory will reign!”
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From past and through present, to history’s end, His love and His grace He will faithfully send. (Please be seated.)
ANTHEM “Dona Nobis Pacem” – Redeemer Brass
SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The Old Testament Lesson for the First Sunday In Advent is from Isaiah chapter sixty- four.
1 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you! 2 As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause the nations to quake before you! 3 For when you did awesome things that we did not expect, you came down, and the mountains trembled before you. 4 Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. 5 You come to the help of those who gladly do right, who remember your ways. But when we continued to sin against them, you were angry. How then can we be saved? 6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. 7 No one calls on your name or strives to lay hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us and have given us over to our sins. 8 Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. 9 Do not be angry beyond measure, Lord; do not remember our sins forever. Oh, look on us, we pray, for we are all your people. Isaiah 64:1-9 NIV
L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.
EPISTLE READING L: The Epistle Reading is from 2 Timothy the first chapter.
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self- discipline. 2 Timothy 1:1-7 NIV
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L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. (Please stand to sing.)
(*) RESPONSE (LSB 336, st. 1)
(*) GOSPEL READING P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the thirteenth chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord.
24 "But in those days, following that distress, "'the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken. ' 26 "At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27 And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens. 28 "Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 29 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
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32 "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.
35 "Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. 36 If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. 37 What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch! '" Mark 13:24-37 NIV
L: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. (Please be seated.)
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE (Parent’s, please feel free to come forward with smaller children.)
HYMN “Let Children Hear The Mighty Deeds” ...... LSB 867
SERMON “Ms. Shepherd” – 2 Timothy 1:1-7
GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS (The pastor will collect any special prayer request cards at this time.)
ANTHEM “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” – Redeemer Brass
FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION (Please pass the booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.)
(As the offerings are brought forward, please stand to sing. . .)
(*) OFFERTORY (LSB 855, st. 13) For Eunice and for Lois we sing our thanks and praise. Young Timothy they nurtured and led him in Your ways. Raise up in ev’ry household true teachers of Your Word Whose lives will bear clear witness to Christ, our risen Lord.
(*) PRAYERS P: Great God our healer, by your power, the Lord Jesus healed the sick and gave hope to the hopeless. In his name and for his sake, C: look upon us with mercy and bless us with your healing Spirit. P: Bring us comfort in the midst of pain, strength to transform our weakness, C: and light to illuminate our darkness. P: Grant your healing grace to all who are sick, injured, or disabled, . . ., that they may be made whole; Lord, in your mercy,
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C: hear our prayer. P: Grant to all who are lonely, anxious, or despondent, the awareness of your presence; Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. P: Mend broken relationships, and restore those in emotional distress to soundness of mind and serenity of spirit; Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. P: Bless physicians, nurses, and all others who minister to the suffering; grant them wisdom and skill, sympathy and patience; Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.
(special intercessions.)
P: Bless all who seek your healing presence in their lives. In their suffering draw them more deeply into the mystery of your love, that following Christ in the way of the cross they may know the power of his resurrection; who lives and reigns forever and ever. C: Amen.
All: 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.
(*) WORDS OF INSTITUTION P: Our Lord . . . in remembrance of me. The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you.
(*) RESPONSE (tune LSB 702, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”) O Lamb of God, we pray: take all our sins away, our faith increase. Have mercy on us all, strengthen us when we fall, Answer our fervent call and grant us peace. (Please be seated.)
(Distribution is continuous. When directed by the usher, proceed to the rail. When you have communed and had time for prayer, return by the far left side.)
(Special prayers may be requested by clearly holding the blue prayer request form in front of you as you come to the rail.)
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS HYMN “This Is The Feast” ...... LSB 155 HYMN “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” ...... LSB 341 HYMN “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns” ...... LSB 348
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HYMN “Go, My Children, With My Blessing” ...... LSB 922 (When all have communed, please stand for the common dismissal, and then sing. . .)
(*) RESPONSE (LSB 643, st. 2) With praise and thanksgiving to God ever-living, The tasks of our ev’ryday life we will face. Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring, Embracing His children of each tribe and race. With Your feast You feed us, with Your light now lead us; Unite us as one in this life that we share. Then may all the living with praise and thanksgiving Give honor to Christ and His name that we bear.
© 1964 World Library Publications. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011779.
(*) BENEDICTION P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: Amen.
(*) CLOSING HYMN “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” (LSB 338, tune: LSB 700)
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth Thou art, Dear desire of ev’ry nation, joy of ev’ry longing heart.
Born Thy people to deliver; born a child and yet a king! Born to reign in us forever, now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all-sufficient merit raise us to Thy glorious throne.
POSTLUDE “The Heaven’s Declare the Glory of the Lord” – Redeemer Brass
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Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of 11‐30‐2014
Special Prayer Opportunities: BAPTIZED during the 5:30 pm service on Health Concerns: Saturday are: Don Krueger, Sharron Smith, Arnold William Howard Anderson, son of Kelly Boese, DeLayna Nitz, Nancy Anderson, and Mandie Anderson, born October 29, Dennis Burdick 2014. His sponsors are Mike and Marnie Peace and Understanding: Klein and Dave and Connie Scheid. For those touched by the tragic murder of a child in Rochester this week Izabella Marie Miller, daughter of Ellen For our nation as we sort through the Hammel and Justin Miller, born September meaning of the Ferguson decision and 30, 2014. Her sponsors are Adam Schulz subsequent conflict and Lydia Schulz. Faith: For missionaries of the Gospel both near and far. ADVENT DEVOTION BOOKLETS Pick up your copy fo the 2014 Advent PRAYER CHAIN – If you have a prayer Devotional Booklets today. Thank to the request, call Gail Sim (289-2087) or the Redeemer members who share Christmas church office (289-5147). memories. Included in the booklet are devotions by Ruth Kettner, Norm and Faye Haglund, E-MAIL PRAYER CHAIN - To request a Clara Schuman, and Mary Tradup reprinted prayer or join the chain, send an email to Lori from the 2001 Advent Devotional Booklet. Hameister at [email protected]. These members are now in heaven, but their PRAYER CARDS - Take a look in your memories live on. pew rack and you’ll see our prayer request cards! These cards will be collected by one of LWML WINTER QUARTERLY the pastors during the offering time. The LWML Winter Quarterly has arrived. If you have requested a copy, please look for a SERVICES OF PRAYER FOR quarterly with your name on it on the counter in the Narthex. HEALING Will be in all services this weekend. Please fill out the blue sheet in your bulletin and bring it Men’s Choir with you when you come for communion. We will be meeting to sing a song for worship in the Advent Season. If you have not sung with the group before, please join us! We will FLOWERS ON THE ATLAR are in practice on: Mondays, December 1, 8, and 15, honor of Lois and Arne Kuntz’s 46th at 6 pm. We’ll sing for worship on Sunday, wedding anniversary on November 30th. December 21.
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SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE MID‐WEEK ADVENT CLASSES WORSHIP “His Names Make Him Known” 9:20‐10:20 am Wednesday, December 3 MESSIANIC PROPHESIES—This class Service mes: 4:15 and 7:00 pm looks at the many Old Testament prophecies which foretold aspects of the coming of Theme: “The Christ” ‐ Ma hew 1:16 Jesus. We will also see how some had more Menu: Hamburgers and fixings Serving: Men’s Fellowship/Thrivent Board than one fulfillment. And this will lead to the topic of prophecy today. Pastor Heining will Wednesday, December 10 lead this class in the South Fellowship Hall. Service mes: 4:15 and 7:00 pm Theme: “Jesus” ‐ Ma hew 1:21 CARING FOR GOD’S EARTH—In a time Menu: Spaghe when recycling, going green, and conservation have all become political topics; Serving: Rochester Servant Event Par cipants how do we the church reclaim our voice and live out our initial calling of being stewards Wednesday, December 17 of God’s creation? How do we picture the Service mes: 4:15 and 7:00 pm world and our place within it as a theological Theme: “Immanuel” ‐ Ma hew 1:23 question? Plus, talking about creation will Menu: Pizza help us better understand ourselves, our Serving: Youth Group world, the fall, and Christ’s second coming.
Join Pastor Koglin for this study in the North Fellowship Hall. ADVENT OFFERINGS Unless otherwise designated, our Advent CHILDREN AND MONEY—Teaching our worship offerings will be designated for children to be financially responsible with Pastor Thwala’s salary in Ntshongweni, God’s gift of money. Let’s share ideas and South Africa. Profits from the Advent thoughts about how we can teach our kids Suppers are shared with Orphan Grain about the best use and value of money. Join Train. Terry and Dan Zemke in the Choir Rm/Rm 203.
CONTINUING: THE TRUTH PROJECT This series is being shown every Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
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Sarah Circle members Order Your Poinsettia Today! and friends The Christmas Decorating Committee will We will begin set up for the Christmas again be ordering poinsettias for the church this year. Social at 1 pm on December 4. If you Any individual or group wishing to donate a are available, your help would be poinsettia, may do so by completing the form below. appreciated. The Altar Guild appreciates your gift! Please indicate how many plants you would like. HERE IS YOUR CHANCE! Poinsettias at $12 each. The youth, are once again selling (No bow. Gold foil covers.) cutlery by Rada. Customers will be able to order individual knives, other utensils, gift sets, soup mixes, dip Poinsettia Color : Red Pink White mixes, and dessert mixes. Also, available will be recipe books and Mark the envelope “Christmas Decorating” and make candles. Orders must be in by December the check payable to Redeemer Lutheran Church. 10. Forms and checks may be sent to or left in the church office or placed in the offering plate no later than Monday, December 15. Sunday School Christmas Program Practices! Name:______
The Sunday school Christmas Program If you would like to give this/these Poinsettias in will be December 21, at 2 pm. Practice memory/honor of a loved one, please print the name times are as follows: below:
December 6 – grades 1-7 (Meet in the In memory sanctuary at 10 am.) of:______December 13 – grades 1-7 (Meet in the sanctuary at 10 am.) ______
December 20 – 3-yr-olds - grade 7 ______(Meet in sanctuary at 10 am.)
In honor of:______
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(Please return to the church office. Thank you!)
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Signs of Alzheimer’s/Dementia Typical Age-Related Changes Poor judgment and decision making Making a bad decision once in a while Inability to manage budget Missing a monthly payment Losing track of the date or the season Forgetting which day it is and remembering later Difficulty having a conversation Sometimes forgetting which word to use Misplacing things and being unable to retrace Losing things from time to time steps to find them
Your memory often changes as you grow older, but memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be a symptom of dementia. Dementia is a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which is the result of loss of brain cells and function. The Alzheimer’s Association lists these ten warning signs of Alzheimer’s:
1. Memory changes that disrupt daily life. 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems. 3. Difficulty in completing familiar tasks. 4. Confusion with time or place. 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing. 7. Misplacing things and loosing the ability to retrace steps. 8. Decreased or poor judgment. 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities. 10. Changes in mood or personality.
For more information about these ten warning signs, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at: 1.877.474.8259, or visit their website: www.alz.org/10signs The Alzheimer’s Association also has a Helpline, call 1.800.272.3900.
November – National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
November is identified as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association provides these tips in recognizing the difference between Alzheimer’s and typical signs of aging.
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Sharing Tree
Again this year, Redeemer Lutheran Church Women (RLCW) is sponsoring the Sharing Tree which will be placed in the Narthex on Sunday, November 30. The gifts will benefit Project Legacy (a non-profit organization serving homeless youth in Rochester), Women’s Shelter, and Bear Creek. Simply take a card off the tree, purchase the gift, and return it unwrapped to the container under the tree. Many, many thanks for your compassionate gift.
Women of Redeemer! Here is your invitaƟon for the annual Redeemer Lutheran Church Women (RLCW) Christmas Social. Thursday, December 4, 2014, star ng at 5 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Fellowship Hall
5 p.m. Christmas bou que opens: silent auc on, white elephant sale, baked goods, and quilts. 6 p.m. Catered meal by Gleason’s, followed by a ‘carol sing’, Secret Sister exchange, door prizes and a quilt raffle winner announced. Cost: $11. Sign up sheet (for a head count) by November 30 at the Welcome Center.
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Youth Highlights!
IGNITE – The next Ignite will be Sunday, Dec. 7. We will be talking about Giving while leaving in a receiving world in honor of Thanksgiving. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Break! I pray you can make some memories with your families! P.Y.R.O.S. – The last event was helping out at the Channel 1 Food Bank and we had an absolute blast while doing some great service! Our next event is coming up on December 13. We will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army. There will be a sign up sheet shortly to gauge interest and decide how many places we do this on that day. Newsboys Concert – We are heading to the Reason Concert, featuring the Newsboys, on Dec. 10. It will be a fun night of music, speakers, and fellowship. We will start with 4:15 Advent service and then have a meal together at the Advent meal. After that we will head out to the concert which is at the Mayo Civic Center. The cost is $12 per person and that is due by Dec. 3! There is a sign-up sheet on the youth board! Christmas Eve Youth Service!- This service takes place at 11:00pm on Christmas Eve and is an amazing way to proclaim Christ. Practices are 4:30-5:45 on Sunday nights starting Nov. 30. This is fun and exciting and makes a HUGE impact on the families that attend! Let Michael Harvey know if you want to play a part. We need acting and behind the scenes help! 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 Lynora Miller 288-7219, [email protected] or Brian Weyers 808-2001, [email protected]
LOOSE COIN OFFERINGS WREATHS ANYONE? Loose coins for the final quarter of the year help to The Youth have a few extra wreaths. If support the ministry of the Lutheran Association of you are interested, please see Lynora Missionary Pilots. today at church or e-mail her at mil- [email protected]. We have: 1—Swag 2015 OFFERING ENVELOPES 5—18” Wreaths The offering envelopes for 2015 are out on tables in 2—22” Wreaths the Education Hallway. Please pick yours up soon (so 5—25” Wreaths we can reduce the space needed) but do not use until 1—Itascan Wreath 2015 (envelope numbers change every year). If you 1—Voyageur Wreath cannot find your envelopes, or would like to request a set, please leave your name on the sheet provided.
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PRACTICAL- SIMPLE - Stephen OUTREACH EXAMPLES Ministry Love Letters: Receiving a love letter is always A STEPHEN exciting. Someone taking the time to write down MINISTER IS: how much you mean to them and tell you they A trained lay volunteer love you. A good listener What about this type of love letter — Trained in confidentiality someone taking the time to write down how Supervised for quality care much you mean to God and how much He loves Ready to offer God’s love through a you in Christ. Have you ever sent one of those? Christian caring relationship on a Who could you send one to this week? What one-to-one basis would you say? In addition, how amazing would it be if the children in our congregation started to Stephen Ministers continue to grow receive this type of love letter from adults in the closer to Christ through study that congregation! Send some love letters - think John enhances your gifts of compassion and 3:16! Live your normal everyday lives with encouragement. For more information, Gospel intentionality – Outreach made simply please contact Pastor Adam Koglin (507 practical! The G.T.O Team - 289-5147).
“For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20
Blessed to Serve Today
Message ...... Pastor Adam Koglin Worship Recording ...... Greg Utesch Liturgist ...... Pastor Jim Heining Nursery Children’s Message ...... Brian Weyers, DCE Intern 9:20 am ...... Anna Koglin & Kaitlyn Schultz Organist ...... Kevin Peterson 10:40 am ...... Anita Werle & Madi Werle Acolytes Altar Guild 8:00 am ...... Madison Werle / Eric Norregaard Chair: Shelly Potter 10:40 am ...... Addie Harvey / Maria Kann 5:30 pm ...... Shelly Potter & Mary Roehrick Lectors 8:00 am ...... Stephanie Behne family, Kathy Solomonson 5:30 pm ...... Donna Mundell 10:40 am ...... Deb Strelow & Eunice Strelow 8:00 am ...... Carolyn Walk Welcome Center 10:40 am ...... Jess Ihrke 5:30 pm ...... Larry Stoen Elders 8:00 am ...... Volunteer Needed 5:30 pm ...... Larry Reinartz 10:40 am ...... Sherry Haugen 8:00 am ...... Jim Weispfenning and Robert Dubke Usher Coordinator …………………………...Roger Toomey 10:40 am ...... Mark Radtke and Scott Feeder Ushers Greeters 5:30 pm ...... Wayne Meyers and Fred Crossfield 5:30 pm ...... Jeff and Judy Lee 8:00 am …Royce Ernst, Mark Massaro, Dean Henkel, 8:00 am ...... Kristi & Tim Rossman / Bruce & Jan Ludwig ...... Lynn Meier, Drew Krull 10:40 am ...... Dick & Shirley Valde / Virginia Miller 10:40 am ... Dale Neumann, Grant Dicke, Larry Reinartz, Blood Pressures ...... Jan Dicke Dicke Valde, Drew Hellickson, Ryan Trogstad
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The Week at a Glance
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 Service of Prayer for Healing—5:30 pm Faithfully Fit Forever—Rm L-3—8:15 am HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm Faithful Followers CC—Rm 102—1 pm RLCW Christmas Social—FH—6 pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Organ Tuning—Sanctuary—8 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Eagles Wings CC—Upper Rm—3 pm Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 The Truth Project—6:30 pm Cantata Practice at Trinity—9 am MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 Assimilation Team—Rm 102—9:30 am Quilters - NFH - 8 am Sunday School Program Practice—10 am Men’s Choir—Choir Rm—6 pm HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm Redeemer Brass—Chapel—6:30 pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102 - 9 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Ladies’ Bible Study - NFH - 9 am Sunday School - 9:20 am FFF—Rm L-3—10:30 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Family Ministry Team—Library—6:30 pm Instruments of Praise—Narthex—4:30 pm Elders—Rm 102—7 pm Youth Prgm Practice—Sanct.—4:30 pm IGNITE—Youth Rm—6 pm WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 The Truth Project—6:30 pm POBLO Sewing—NFH—10 am OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: WORSHIP—4:15 pm Supper—FH—5:00-6:30 pm WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: Youth Chimes (7-12) - Sanctuary - 5:45 pm 520 (89+222+209) Guests: 28 Alleluia Singers - Rm L-3 - 6 pm Cherub Choir - Rm 101 - 6:05 pm SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASSES 225 (79+146) Confirmation - 6:10 pm Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS WORSHIP—7 pm Isaiah 40:1-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8
Sounds of Praise - Choir Rm - 7:45 pm Theme: “Passing On God’ Word To The Next Membership Ministry—Rm 102—8 pm Generation.”
8 Week of 11-30-2014 Hymn Notes: “Advent” comes from the La n adventus, meaning “coming.” Adventus signifies the approach of someone of dignity, power, and glory, someone “Making Him Known” who has the power to bestow favor or exat penal es. The coming of
God’s Son is, par excellence, such as adventus. Advent is a me of But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit expecta on and hope. Advent unfolds the glory of Christ’s coming again comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in so that we can comprehend the mercy and grace of His coming into our flesh. In this way we are made ready to offer praise to God at Christmas. Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to Advent is a me of prepara on for Christmas. The weeks of Advent direct the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 us toward Christ’s coming again at the end of me, yet there is a turning point a er which we are directed toward prepara on for Christmas. The Simeon: Great O An phons (on LSB 357‐ O Come, O Come Emmanuel) draw on the Old Testament to express Israel’s yearning for the Messiah. We are to Making Him Known in our daily lives. become aware like Israel that we must wait on God’s Word. Hope is a chief theme of Advent. Advent is a me of pa ent wai ng – a me to BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK: cul vate the gi of pa ence. In a society that desires instant gra fica on, We will not hide them from their children; we will tell we are to wait and yearn for the fulfillment. That is why tradi onally the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Christmas hymns are saved for Christmas and not used during Advent. Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. Psalm 78:4 NIV Take it Home Many of us have items passed on from many genera ons. These are POINTS TO PONDER THIS WEEK: precious heirlooms that have many memories and emo ons a ached to them. It could be a picture passed down in the family that you remember growing up looking at. It could be a parent or grandparent’s watch that God has placed children in your life to Make Him Know — they always carried with them wherever they went. It could be any who are they? number of things that mean a great deal in your life because they were important in another’s life. These items are wonderful teaching tools to tell the genera on a er us all about the one before and ours as well.
Star ng this week and through December we will be talking about Eunice How are you Making Him Known to them? and Lois and how they Made Him Known. They are known in the Bible for Making Him Known by passing it on to the next genera on. This is an important way of Making Him Known. As we were inspired by the faith of What children are you praying for by name? Are there those before us, we too are inspira ons to those coming a er us in their own faith. Now we have the greatest heirloom passed on to us in order others? to Make Him Known. It is the Bible, the Scriptures, and the pure and true Word of God. Our Creator gave us this precious heirloom that has been passed from genera on to genera on sharing the truth and the salva on How will you share the love of Jesus to a child this week? that Christ along can bring. Take some me this week to share this heirloom with the next genera on and see what God can do with His Word! 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 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. WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8 and 10:40 am HOLY COMMUNION 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. CHILDREN 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! WORSHIP TAPES are available in the rack by the elevator. Listen and bring it back or contribute one dollar if you wish to keep the tape. TRANSPORTATION is available each Sunday morning. Please call the church office (289-5147) by Noon on Thursday. SPECIAL NEEDS Large print bulletins and personal hearing devices are available in the Narthex from an Usher or at the Welcome Center. OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Pastor, James W. Heining DCE Intern, Brian Weyers Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke JHeining@redeemer- [email protected] [email protected] rochester.com (cell) 715-808-2001 (residence) 507-288-6405 (office) 507-289-5147 (residence) 507-282-6955 Director of Parish Music, Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann (cell) 507-202-2546 April Beckman [email protected] [email protected] (residence) 507-273-3809 Pastor, Adam B. Koglin (office) 507-289-5147 [email protected] (cell) 651-338-0354 Youth Coordinator, (office) 507-289-5147 Lynora Miller www.redeemer-rochester.com (cell) 507-316-8181 Administrative Secretary, [email protected] Christina Tjosaas (residence) 507-288-7219 Director of Christian [email protected] Education, Michael J. Harvey (office) 507-289-5147 Nursery Coordinator, [email protected] (residence) 507-634-7094 Anna Koglin (office) 507-289-5147 [email protected] (residence) 507-529-5463 Custodian, Randy Kautz (cell) 507-316-8177 custodian@redeemer- rochester.com (office) 507-289-5147 (residence) 507-843-3144