Making Him Known - Redeemer Lutheran Church

Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904
Redeemer Lutheran
The Fourth Sunday
Church
“Making Him Known”
of Easter
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, April 25, 2015 – 5:30 pm
Sunday, April 26, 2015 – 8:00 & 10:40 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 April, we
are learning about the apostle Peter – who made our Lord known
to those who were different.
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 “Tolerance: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly.” Everyone is not just
like us. We will want to be tolerant, but what might that look like?
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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.
(Sunday) OPENING
“I Will Rise And Go To Jesus” - Chancel Chimes
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (A time to welcome our fellow worshipers.)
OPENING HYMN
“The King Of Love My Shepherd Is” .......................................... LSB 709
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(*) OPENING RESPONSES (Please stand.)
P:
O Lord, open my lips,
P:
Make haste, O God, to deliver me;
P:
Blessed be God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(*) INVITATION TO WORSHIP
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P:
Blessed be God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(Please be seated.)
(Sunday) ANTHEM
“Praise March” – Chancel Chimes
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God Speaks to Us
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
L:
The First reading for the Fourth Sunday of Easter is from the fourth chapter of Acts.
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The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and
John while they were speaking to the people. 2 They were greatly disturbed because the apostles
were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. 3 They seized Peter
and John and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. 4 But many who
heard the message believed; so the number of men who believed grew to about five thousand.
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The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. 6 Annas the high
priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and others of the high priest's family. 7
They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: "By what power or
what name did you do this?"
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Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: "Rulers and elders of the people! 9
If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and
are being asked how he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the
name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that
this man stands before you healed. 11 Jesus is "'the stone you builders rejected, which has become
the cornerstone. '
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Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to
mankind by which we must be saved."
Act 4:1-12 NIV
L:
C:
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
L:
The Second reading is from the second chapter of 1 Peter.
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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession,
that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10
Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received
mercy, but now you have received mercy.
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Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which
wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse
you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. 1
Peter 2:9-12 NIV
L:
C:
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God. (Please stand.)
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(*) RESPONSE
L:
Forever, O Lord, Your Word is firmly set in the heavens. Refrain
L:
Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it. Refrain
L:
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. Refrain
(*) HOLY GOSPEL
L:
The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the tenth chapter.
C:
Glory to You, O Lord.
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"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The
hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he
abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13 The man
runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.
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"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father
knows me and I know the Father —and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep
that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there
shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life
—only to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have
authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my
Father."
John 10:11-18 NIV
L:
C:
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to You, O Christ. (Please be seated.)
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE
(Parents, please feel free to come forward with smaller children.)
HYMN OF THE DAY
SERMON
“You Are The Way; Through You Alone” ..................... LSB 526
“Tolerance: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly” – 1 Peter 2:9-12
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(*) CANTICLE HYMN
We Respond To God’s Word
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“Te Deum – We Praise You, O God” ............................. LSB 223
(Please be seated.)
GATHERING OF THE OFFERING
(The pastors will collect any special prayer request cards during this time.)
FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION
(Please pass the red booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.)
(Please stand to sing when the offerings are brought forward.)
(*) OFFERTORY
Lord, I lift your name on high,
Lord, I love to sing your praises.
I’m so glad you’re in my life,
I’m so glad you came to save us.
You came from heaven to earth to show the way,
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay;
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift your name on high.
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God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim
(W&P 90)
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(*) PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Congregation's response:
C: Hear our prayer.
(*) LORD'S PRAYER
C:
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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(*) BENEDICAMUS
P:
Let us bless the Lord.
(*) BENEDICTION
P:
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy
Spirit, be with you all.
(*) HYMN
“Forth In The Peace Of Christ We Go”..................................................... LSB 920
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Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights
Week of 4‐26‐2015
Special Prayer Opportunities:
Health Concerns:
 Diana Reese, Isaac Koglin, Merilyn Schacht,
Sharron Smith, Sue Burdick, Dennis Burdick,
Dave Huntington
Guidance:
 For our DCE Call Committee
Rejoice:
 With Paul and Nina Hesby upon the birth of
their grandson, Heath John Hesby, born on
April 18.
 With our confirmands who give public
witness to their faith this Sunday afternoon.
 With Kirsten Meyers and Christ
Herschberger who will be united in marriage
at Redeemer on May 2.
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 ATLAR are in
honor of:
 Millie Brandt who celebrates her 84th
birthday on April 25.
 Evie Burfeind who will celebrate her 90th
birthday on May 1.
FLOWERS ON THE CHANCEL are
in honor of Doris Moore’s 87th birthday on
April 24.
Making Him Known—By
Giving of Ourselves
Most of the sign-up lists have been taken
down and been distributed to the appropriate
leaders. Thanks to all who have indicated
they will give of their time and talents.
Seven lists have been left out. These are
areas that need additional volunteers
including:
- Neighborhood Ministry
- Telephoning those who have visited
- Assimilation Team
- Provide transportation
- Sunday School Ministry Team
- A/V Helper
- Public Relations
If you might be willing to serve in any of
these areas, please sign up now. You can
also still volunteer in other areas by using
the forms on the table.
THURSDAY WORSHIP
SERVICES
Will begin in the Chapel at
6:00 pm on
Thursday, April 30.
SUMMER REFRESHMENTS
We again look forward to
groups/families/individuals hosting our
refreshments between Sunday servicing
beginning Memorial Day weekend. (May
23/24). Please call the church office to select
a date!
Week of 4-26-2015
Adult Bible Classes
SUNDAYS at 9:20 am
NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES
Pastor Heining leads this class in the South Fellowship
Hall.
CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED! SO WHAT?
Pastor Koglin facilitates the discussion following each
video in the North Fellowship Hall.
ADULT CATECHISM:
DCE Intern, Brian Weyers, leads this Bible study in the
Choir Room/Room 203.
OFFICE CHANGES
As we move forward with the call process to call another
full time DCE where will we put this person? Over the
last few years we have had part time people share offices
with each other or Michael Harvey but a full time worker
will need more than a part time place. Preliminary
background work is being done to find a way to: create an
office for the new staff member, conserve classroom
space, increase access to the Parish Nurse office, be good
stewards of financial resources, and hit the small window
in summer when we are not using every room each
weekend. This is a tall order but a good plan is starting to
develop. More will be shared in the future!
Music Sunday
Will be Sunday, May 10, at both
Sunday services.. Most of our
musical groups will be taking part.
Come and hear their “joyful noise”!
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Movie Night
MAY 8, 2015
6:00 PM
The Horse Soldiers-1959
The Horse Soldiers tells of the
tale of a troop of Union
soldiers who force their way
deep into Southern territory to
destroy a rebel stronghold at
Newton Station. Colonel
Marlowe (John Wayne), who
is strikingly contrasted by the
gentle surgeon (William
Holden) and the beautiful but
crafty Southern belle
(Constance Towers), who is
forced to accompany the
Union raiders on perhaps the
most harrowing mission in the
War.
Captain Horatio
Hornblower – 1950
Gregory Peck plays the valiant
Napoleonic-era naval hero in
this swashbuckling saga true
to the famed source novels.
Hornblower outthinks his
rivals to outfight them. He is
unflinching under fire, modest
in victory and more than a
little at sea romantically with
Lady Barbara Wellesley
(Virginia Mayo).
Week of 4-26-2015
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY—
May 17!
The next New Member event will be the
weekend of May 16/17. Anyone interested in
joining Redeemer, should speak with one of
the pastors by Sunday, May 3.
Those intending to join, should plan
to attend the Welcome to the Family class on
Saturday, May 16, from 10 am to 12:30 pm,
and be available at attend the reception of
New Members during the 8 am service on
Sunday, May 17.
If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact the church office at
289-5147
Please note that the first quarter 2015
contribution statements have been emailed to
you using the email addresses that you have
on file with the office. If we do not have an
email on file for you or if you do not use
email, please contact the church office (2895147) to request that your statement be
mailed to you.
SUPPORT ROCHESTER
SERVANT EVENT MEALS:
If you are looking for a way to support this exciting event but are not going to be around during
that week or do not feel physically up to it, you can help feed the troops! RSE would gratefully
accept any monetary assistance to assist with food cost for this event. If you are interested let
Paul Lewis know [email protected] (208-2541). Thank you for your support!
VBS 2015
We will be scaling the mighty cold mountain of Everest for VBS this year. Be on the lookout
around your house for winter theme decorations as well as white sheets galore! As we draw
closer to the event we will be looking for volunteers. July 12 is the kickoff night. VBS goes
from July 13 – July 17. Then we will have a VBS celebr ation ser vice in the after noon on
July 19. See you ther e and we can lear n together how God’s mighty power can help us
overcome anything!
LIFE THOUGHTS. . .
ATTENTION SARAH CIRCLE
The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the
sheep (John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:16). Herein lies
our assurance that our Shepherds does not
abandon His sheep. He loves them too much. He
paid too much for them to forsake them. WE live
our lives, not in the absence of suffering, but in
the presence of the Good Shepherd.
Plan to attend our monthly meeting on
Thursday, May 14, at 9 am, in the
Fellowship Hall. Our devotion will be
“Imitating God,” from the Spring 2015
LWML Quarterly. Any questions, please
contact Jan Walter.
Prayer: Good Shepher ds, thank You for
laying down Your life for me. Amen.
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Youth Highlights!
 Rochester Servant Event! – Please turn in your REGISTRATIONS!!! – I know
a lot of people are holding onto RSE registrations. PLEASE TURN THEM IN! It
will be a HUGE help to our planning! Paper registrations are by the worship
reports an d in the Youth Room. Or you can register or print out a registration on
line (rochesterservantevent.wordpress.com) or go to the church web site a follow the
link (left towards the top of the home page).
 Road Clean Up! May 2— Meet at the church at 9:30 am on Saturday, May 2. We
will head over and walk a nice two mile stretch of road, picking up trash and then
having a bonfire! Join us, bring closed-toe shoes that can get dirty and a pair of
gloves! Sign-up on the Youth Board.
 IGNITE—May 3—This is the second to last Ignite of the school year. Join us for
music, faith growth, food and games (outdoor if possible!)
 P.Y.R.O.S.—PYROS is planning on heading to the park! Join us on May 9 as we
go to a park and invite others to have some fun with us. Pray for beautiful weather
and lots of people to join us.
 PANDORA’S MOON – Come join us for a time of adventure and challenge. We
will be journeying to the third moon of Pandora to gather together to face the
imminent threat that has developed there. Gather your strength and courage to face
the dangers that all heroes must face. This event is an evening event starting with
food and snacks. Then the group will face a series of challenges and obstacles as
their own designed characters to eventually reach the end. May 16 starting
at 4:00 this adventure will begin. Any questions feel free to contact Brian.
 Pizza Ranch: The next Pizza Ranch is May 19! This Pizza Ranch is going to
benefit the Rochester Servant Event. It is also the last Pizza Ranch before summer.
We are taking June, July, and August off!
 Psalm 37:4 Scholarship: This scholar ship, for med in memor y of J osh Ever s, 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]
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PRACTICAL–SIMPLE–
OUTREACH
Evangelism - as simple as...
Redeemer Lutheran and our sister churches
have been engaging in an outreach event at
the University of Minnesota Rochester.
This outreach event is, in many ways,
connecting with people who have little
church connection in their past. Here is
what I have learned about outreach from
this event. Evangelism is as simple as being
me. Evangelism is as simple as being me
and eating with people. Evangelism is as
simple as being me, eating with people, and
talking about Jesus when He opens the
door. How will you be you, eat with others,
and talk about Jesus when He opens the
door this week? Live your normal everyday
lives with Gospel intentionality – Outreach
made simply practical! The G.T.O Team
Mark the calendar: May 4 and 5 for the
S.A.G.E.S. GATHERING XXVII. The
Older Adult Ministry of MN South District
encourages participation in the fellowship,
learning opportunities and Bible Study
provided at the GATHERING. The program
starts at 1 pm on Monday and ends at 2:30 pm
on Tuesday, requiring only one night at the
motel and driving in daylight hours. Cost has
stayed at $50 per person for the event which
includes the Monday evening banquet, and
lunch on Tuesday. The motel provides a free
breakfast Tuesday morning.
Information and forms are available on
the MN South District website at
mnsdistrict.org, emailing
[email protected] or contacting Curt and
Delores McGillivray, Redeemer, Rochester,
507-288-6948 – SE MN contacts for
S.A.G.E.S.
WHO COULD THIS BE?
RADA IS BACK!
Join us for Vacation Bible School July
13-17, 2015, to find out!
The youth, are once again selling
Rada items. Catalogs and orders
forms are on the Welcome
Center, table by nursery, or see Lynora, if
interested. We will be taking orders until the
middle of May.
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THE ABCDES OF SKIN CANCER
Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells, most often developing after exposure
to UV rays from sunlight or tanning beds, but it can also occur on areas of your skin not
ordinarily exposed to sunlight. (Over 170,000 cases of skin cancer in the US are associated
with indoor tanning each year.)
Skin cancers occur primarily in areas of sun exposure – the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck,
chest, arms, hands and legs; however it can form on areas that rarely see sunlight, such as the
palms of hands, soles of feet, between fingers and toes. The disease can affect all skin tones,
including those with dark complexions.
One “ounce of prevention” is to check your skin regularly and recognize the
“ABCDEs” of skin lesions listed below (a skin lesion is an abnormal structural change in the
body due to injury or disease). Report changes to your doctor, allowing for earlier diagnosis
and treatment before it becomes skin cancer or spreads.
Asymmetr y: one half does not match the other half.
Bor der : the bor der is ir r egular , “r agged,” notched or blur r ed.
Color : the color has var ious shades of tan, br own, black, r ed, blue, etc.
Diameter : the mole or “spot” is mor e than ¼ inch (6 mm).
Evolution: the spot changes in size, shape, color , symptoms, etc.
May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Look for next week’s Health
Notes when we look at prevention tips for skin cancer.
Today’s information taken from [email protected] Search for the December 2013 article, “The ABCDEs of Skin
Cancer” You can also find more information at: www.mayoclinic.com/health/skin-cancer
STEPHEN MINISTRY
IT’S YOUR MINISTRY!
Stephen Ministry is YOUR ministry. It is an important way we at Redeemer
care for one another. If you are going through a difficult time, consider having
a Stephen Minister. If you know someone else who is facing difficulties,
suggest that they request Stephen Ministry. Make use of it. Stephen Ministry
belongs to you. For information on how to connect with a Stephen Minister please call Pastor
Koglin at (507) 289-5147.
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The Week at a Glance
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
Faithfully Fit Forever - Rm L-3 - 8:15 am
Spring Clean-up Day—8 am
WORSHIP - 5:30 pm
RSE Planning Meeting—6:30 pm
Adjustment to Blindness—Kitchen—10 am
HOLY COMMUNION—6:00 pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
FRIDAY, MAY 1
WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am
Blood Pressures - 9 am
Sunday School - 9:20 am
Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am
Confirmation Service—1 pm
RLCW Spring Fling—FH—6pm
Wedding Rehearsal—
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Japanese Fellowship—4 pm
Oikos CC—UR—6 pm
Kirsten Meyers and Christ Hershberger
Wedding—2:30 pm
HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm
MONDAY, APRIL 27
SUNDAY, MAY 3
Quilters - NFH - 8 am
Story Time w/Kristin—Narthex—10:15 am
Health Cabinet—Rm 102—7 pm
Call Committee—7 pm
HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am
Blood Pressures - 9 am
Sunday School - 9:20 am
Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am
Peer Ministry—12 pm
IGNITE—6 pm
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102 - 9 am
Ladies’ Bible Study - NFH - 9 am
FFF - Rm L-3 - 10:30 am
Couples in Christ CC—Youth Rm—6:30 pm
Women’s Bible Study—NFH—7 pm
Membership Ministry—Rm 102—7 pm
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK:
POBLO Sewing—NFH—10 am
WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE:
517 (132+161+224) Guests: 60
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
1st/2nd Year Confirmation Make-up Day
- 6:10 pm
Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm
Sounds of Praise - Choir Rm - 7 pm
SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASSES
202 (79+123)
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS
1 John 4:7-12 and John 4:1-26,36-42
Theme: “Listening To The Stories of Others”
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RLCW/LWML Spring Event
Friday, May 1, 2015 ‐ 6:00 pm
South Fellowship Hall
 Come and enjoy a salad supper hosted by Rebecca Circle.
 The program will be musical entertainment by Homespun Harmony.
 ALL ARE WELCOME! Bring your friends and fellow members for a fun
social event.
 Don’t forget your Mite boxes!
 Please RSVP in advance on the sheet at the Welcome Center.
 If you have any ques ons, please contact Ardis Jenkins at 282‐8906 or
via email at [email protected]
Blessed to Serve Today
Message ............................................. Pastor Jim Heining
Liturgist ............................................Pastor Adam Koglin
Children’s Message ................................... Michael Harvey
Organist ................................................... Kevin Peterson
Acolytes
8:00 am ...................... Tayler Fick / Jayden Schoppers
10:40 am ....................... Audrey Timm / Alexis Nelson
1:00 pm ......................... Olivia Rossman / Sarah Ernst
Lectors
5:30 pm ............................................. Donna Mundell
8:00 am ................................................. Will Mundell
10:40 am .............................................. Jennifer Pralle
1:00 pm ........Elizabeth Janssen and Brandon Rossman
Elders
5:30 pm .......................................... Randy Hellickson
8:00 am ................................................Larry Reinartz
10:40 am ............................................. Caleb Ketchum
1:00 pm ................................................Robert Dubke
Greeters
5:30 pm .....Janet & Gordon Hoffmann / Ryan & Julia Meverden
8:00 am .............................................................................
10:40 am ................... Lois Norby / Aaron and Sarah Lassila
Worship Recording.......................................... Greg Utesch
Blood Pressures .............................................. Julie Probach
Nursery
9:20 am ......................... Anna Koglin / Stephanie Fisk
10:40 am ............................ Julie Wrubel / Lily Harvey
Altar Guild
Chair: Marilyn Olson
Saturday ..................................................... Sue Blood
Sunday ................................................ Wendy Hickey
Welcome Center
5:30 pm ............................................ Need Volunteer
8:00 am .................................. Bernie and Ellie Nesler
10:40 am ............................................ Caroline Ferdig
Usher Coordinator …………………………...Roger Toomey
Ushers
5:30 pm .......... Ken Blazing / Scott Okuno / Terry Severson
8:00 am .......Jerry Haack, Bruce Ludwig, Mike Sonnabend,
Sam Sonnabend
10:40 am ...... Bob Sonnabend, Nate Heining, Glenn Prehn,
Christopher Wileman, Sam Janssen, Elizabeth Janssen
1:00 pm ............................................................................
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Rochesterfest has created the opportunity for
Non-Profit groups to set up a booth!
Redeemer will have one of those booths!!!
Here are our Goals:
Main Goal: Have fun and interact with the community!
To make this happen we need to have teams of two staff the booth. While staffing the
booth you will be:
 Helping with an interactive VBS display (aka having fun with kids and families)
 Answering any questions about Redeemer that you can
 Showing our community how friendly and welcoming we are at Redeemer
What days would you be able to help out at the booth? Circle all that apply.
Monday, June 22
Tuesday, June 23
Wednesday, June 24
Thursday, June 25
Friday, June 26
How many hours could you be there?____________________
What time of day?
Lunch Time
Afternoon
Evening
Name:_______________________________ Contact #:_____________________
Please drop this in the offering plate or turn in at welcome center. You will be
contacted to confirm the times allocated to you. Or, you can go directly to the board
in the Narthex and pick specific times.
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Take it Home
“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
Jesus Makes Himself Known —
To Those Who Are Different
BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK:
Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they
accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good
deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
1 Peter 2:12 NIV
POINTS TO PONDER THIS WEEK:
As I react with non‐Chris ans, in what ways might my ac ons be
seen as:
Good?
Bad?
Ugly?
Are there some be er ways that I would like to consider?
This weekend we are celebra ng Good Shepherd Sunday and
also li ing up the young men and women who are to be
confirmed in faith. What a beau ful combina on that is!
Jesus, our Good Shepherd preserves us and guides us just
has He has seen these young people through the
confirma on process.
As the confirmands share their faith statements and affirm
the promises that were made on their behalf at bap sm they
are in a real sense pledging allegiance to their Good
Shepherd; an allegiance that they pledge to hold as long as
they live.
So how can we take this home?
In a law oriented way we can ask ourselves how we have
held onto our confirma on promises. (If you would like to
review them look at pgs. 272‐273 in the hymnal) If we have
fallen short there are always ways to inten onally try harder.
Remember that trying harder will not get the job done. That
is where our Good Shepherd comes in. We all fail our
confirma on promises. Fathers fail to guide their families in
Godly ways and Mothers fail to guide children and support
their spouse. Single adults fail as well. We all can and
should try our hardest to keep our promises, but we will
never do it perfectly.
What are we to do?
Rely on our Good Shepherd. In your failure He finds you,
loves you and li s you up! Take that home! Try to live out
your promises but when you fail, and you will fail, your Good
Shepherd is mighty to save!
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
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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.
Thursday 6:00 PM
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
Director of Parish Music,
April Beckman
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(cell) 651-338-0354
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
Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke
[email protected]
(residence) 507-288-6405
Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann
[email protected]
(residence) 507-273-3809
Youth Coordinator,
Lynora Miller
[email protected]
(residence) 507-288-7219
Nursery Coordinator,
Anna Koglin
[email protected]
(cell) 507-316-8177
www.redeemer-rochester.com