Making Him Known - Redeemer Lutheran Church

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.
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We Come Into God’s Presence
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(*) 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
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(*) 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.
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(*) 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.)
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God Speaks to Us
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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
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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.
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(LSB #537 st. 1)
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(*) 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
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HYMN
We Respond To God’s Word
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“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.
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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"
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(*) 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.
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God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim
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(*) 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.
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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!
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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”
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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:
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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]
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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“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. Harvey
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(residence) 507-529-5463
DCE Intern, Brian Weyers
[email protected]
(cell) 715-808-2001
Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke
[email protected]
(residence) 507-288-6405
Director of Parish Music,
April Beckman
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(cell) 651-338-0354
Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann
[email protected]
(residence) 507-273-3809
Administrative Secretary,
Christina Tjosaas
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(residence) 507-634-7094
Custodian, Randy Kautz
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(residence) 507-843-3144
Youth Coordinator,
Lynora Miller
[email protected]
(residence) 507-288-7219
Nursery Coordinator,
Anna Koglin
[email protected]
(cell) 507-316-8177
www.redeemer-rochester.com