Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 -1- (*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the service. PRE-SERVICE “Andate” by Mozart – Chancel Chimes GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (A time to welcome our fellow worshipers.) OPENING HYMN “Come, Thou Almighty King” ..................................................... LSB 905 (Please stand for the final stanza.) Redeemer Lutheran Church The Last Sunday of the Church Year “Our Sure Foundation” “No one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:11 Saturday, November 21, 2015 -5:30 pm Sunday, November 22, 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.” Guiding Principles: - Share the joy of the gospel in word and deed locally and globally - Strengthen our members and facility as a launching pad for ministry - Fostering relationships to strengthen youth and families WELCOME VISITORS Hymns are found in the hymn section of the Lutheran Service Book or in Worship & Praise, the purple supplement. The service is also projected on the screen. Please visit our “Welcome Center” in the narthex for additional information about Redeemer. OUR THEME FOR TODAY is “The Books Will Be Opened.” At the end of time our Lord will return. While we know that our names are already written in the Book of Life, now is the time to reach out and share the good news with others. We Come Into God’s Presence
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Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE
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(*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the service. PRE-SERVICE “Andate” by Mozart – Chancel Chimes GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (A time to welcome our fellow worshipers.) OPENING HYMN “Come, Thou Almighty King” ..................................................... LSB 905
(Please stand for the final stanza.)
Redeemer Lutheran Church
The Last Sunday of the Church Year
“Our Sure Foundation” “No one can lay any foundation
other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:11
Saturday, November 21, 2015 -5:30 pm
Sunday, November 22, 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.” Guiding Principles: - Share the joy of the gospel in word and deed locally and globally - Strengthen our members and facility as a launching pad for ministry - Fostering relationships to strengthen youth and families
WELCOME VISITORS Hymns are found in the hymn section of the Lutheran Service Book or in Worship & Praise, the purple supplement. The service is also projected on the screen. Please visit our “Welcome Center” in the narthex for additional information about Redeemer. OUR THEME FOR TODAY is “The Books Will Be Opened.” At the end of time our Lord will return. While we know that our names are already written in the Book of Life, now is the time to reach out and share the good news with others.
We Come Into God’s Presence
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(10:40 am) 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, Finlee, the Lord bless you in all your ways from this time forth and
forevermore. C: Amen. All sing: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; (LSB 805)
Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
(The 10:40 am service will continue with the Anthem.)
(*) OPENING RESPONSES P: O Lord, open my lips,
P: Make haste, O God, to deliver me;
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P: Blessed be God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(*) INVITATION TO WORSHIP
P: Blessed be God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(Please be seated.) (Sunday) ANTHEM “Now Thank We All Our God” – Chancel Chimes
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SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The Old Testament reading for Last Sunday of the Church Year is from the seventh
chapter of Daniel.
9 "As I looked, "thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. 10 A river of fire was flowing, coming out from before him. Thousands upon thousands attended him; ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court was seated, and the books were opened.
13 "In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. 14 He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. L: The New Testament reading is from the first chapter of Revelation.
4 Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father —to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.
7 "Look, he is coming with the clouds," and "every eye will see him, even those who pierced him"; and all peoples on earth "will mourn because of him." So shall it be! Amen.
8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."
Revelation 1:4b-8 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. (Please stand.)
God Speaks to Us
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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. 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.
Mark 13:24-27 NIV L: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. (5:30/8:00am) (*) NICENE CREED (Located on the inside back cover of your hymnal.) CHILDREN'S MESSAGE (Parents, please feel free to come forward with smaller children.) HYMN OF THE DAY “Jesus Has Come And Brings Pleasure” ......................... LSB 533 SERMON “The Books Will Be Opened” – Daniel 7:9-10
We Respond To God’s Word
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HYMN “I Hear The Savior Calling” I hear the Savior calling! The gospel comes to me. My eyes once closed in blindness are opened now to see That I myself was helpless to live eternally, But, dying, Christ did save me, and now he calls for me! I hear the Savior calling! He leads a soul to me; A soul in bitter anguish, one needing to be free. The gift I have to offer is Christ, my Lord’s decree That all have been forgiven -- My Savior calls for me! I hear the Savior calling! He gives this charge to me; To serve the best I’m able, whate’er the call may be. Thus hand in hand with others who share the gospel key We spread the gospel tidings – My Savior calls for me. I hear the Savior calling! He changes hearts for me; From door to door I witness to share my Savior’s plea; Yet nothing can be added, no word on bended knee, Beyond the simple gospel – My Savior calls for me! I hear the Savior calling! His call has urgency! Each moment souls are dying; soon comes eternity. And do, my precious Savior, this is my humble plea: Prepare me for my mission for you are calling me!
GATHERING OF THE OFFERING (The pastors will collect any special prayer request cards during this time.) MUSICAL OFFERING “Ancient of Days” (You are invited to sing along if you wish.)
Blessing and honor glory and power Be unto the Ancient of Days From ev'ry nation all of creation Bow before the Ancient of Days Chorus: Ev'ry tongue in heaven and earth
Shall declare Your glory Ev'ry knee shall bow at Your throne In worship You will be exalted O God And Your kingdom shall not pass away O Ancient of Days
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Repeat from beginning Your kingdom shall reign Over all the earth Sing unto the Ancient of Days For none can compare To Your matchless worth Sing unto the Ancient of Days Chorus
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 (LSB 802, st. 1 & 4)
Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hide from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; All laud we would render: O help[ us to see ‘Tis only the splendor of light that hides Thee. DEDICATION OF COMMITMENTS FOR 2016 (*) PRAYERS 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.
Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights
Week of November 22, 2015
Special Prayer Opportunities: Health Concerns: Lynette Miller, Donna Mundell, Harold
Priebe, Judy Mueller, Evelyn Burfeind, Janet VanProosdy, Sharron Smith
Guidance: For all of us as we consider our 2016
commitments That we might be led to the right people to be
trained as ChristCare leaders or Stephen Ministers.
As we seek to digest the feedback from the VisionPath meeting
Thanksgiving: With Steve and Sharon Thede who celebrate
their 47th wedding anniversary on November 29.
Wisdom: For our elected officials as they seek the best
response to terrorism in our world 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 IN THE CHANCEL are given by Jane Christenson in memory of
loved ones. Are in honor of Pearl Sukke’s 86th birthday on November 24.
BAPTIZED During the 10:40 am service on Sunday is Finlee Mae Rahlf, daughter of Cody Johnson and Brianna Rahlf, born September 16, 2015. Her sponsors are Dalton Rahlf, Maggie Rahlf, Lauren Heim, and Dalton Johnson.
DEDICATION SUNDAY “Building Our Sure Foundation
Through Faithful Giving” As part of our prayers today, we are dedicating our 2016 commitments to the glory of the lord. If you have not yet had time to prayerfully consider your response, they may still be returned to the boxes in the Narthex, to the church office, or in the offering plate any Sunday.
ELECTRONIC GIVING If you are currently using Simply
Giving — Good News! — you are automatically enrolled in “Joyful Response.” However, if you wish to change your contribution amount for 2016, you will need to fill out a form at the Welcome Center or contact the church office.
If you would like to begin giving automatically through “Joyful Response,” as sponsored by LCEF, please pick up a form at the Welcome Center. Fill it out and return it to the church office. You can use the same form to adjust your giving at any time.
If you have any questions regarding pledges or automated giving, please contact the church office at 289-5147.
2 Week of 11-22-2015
SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASSES
Sundays 9:20 am to 10:20 am Paul and Early Christian Missionaries:
Join Pastor Jim in the South Fellowship Hall.
The Dark Side: Join Pastor Koglin in the North Fellowship Hall.
Prayer That Works: Join Michael Harvey in the Choir Room/Rm 203.
Join us for Thanksgiving Worship!
Wednesday,
November 25 ‐ 6:30 pm Thursday,
November 26 ‐ 9:00 am Holy Communion will be offered at all services. Bring a non‐perishable food donation for Channel One!
PRACTICAL–SIMPLE–OUTREACH
Befriend Them: Do you know a family at church that you have not seen in weeks, months, years? If so, call them up - send them a letter - stop by their house with some goodies. Show them they are important, they are not forgotten, and you/Redeemer does care about them. Do what you can to make them feel like a loved and cared for part of our family of believers. Live your normal everyday lives with Gospel intentionality – Outreach made simply practical! The G.T.O. Team
OFFERING ENVELOPES For 2016 are available in the Narthex. Please pick yours up today, but do NOT use them until 2016! Envelope numbers change every year. If you would like to request envelopes or cannot find yours, please place your name on the sheet provided by the envelopes.
STEPHEN MINISTRY GIVE THANKS! The entire Stephen Ministry team joins with you in giving thanks to God for the many blessings He has given to each of us and continues to give us through His Son, Jesus Christ. We ask you to review some of the spiritual gifts you have been given and consider becoming equipped to use those gifts in providing distinctive Christian care to those who are experiencing a life challenge. A new Stephen Ministry training course will be starting on January 7th at 6:30 p.m. here at Redeemer and we warmly invite you to participate. For more information concerning the program or to sign up for the course, please contact Pastor Adam Koglin, (507) 289-5147.
PARENTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS: There is a note going home about the upcoming Sunday School Christmas program. There will be more information coming, but the note will give you a good heads up!
3 Week of 11-22-2015
PYROS Event – On Sunday, November 22, from 5-7 pm (NOTE TIME CHANGE) we will finish making tie-blankets, for kids with cancer. We’ll finish the tie-blankets then deliver them to St. Mary’s. We’ll need a couple volunteer drivers as well. Thank you so much for your help with this! It will be wonderful!
Christmas Wreaths – We need youth to help run Christmas wreaths out to vehicles this weekend. Please meet by the front door to help get wreaths to where they need to be.
No Youth Event on Sunday evening, November 29, enjoy your time with family on the holiday!
Youth Christmas Service Practice--This starts on Sunday, December 6 from 4:30-5:30 pm and happening again on December 13 and 20 at the same time. Food will be provided afterwards prior to Ignite and PYROS nights. If you haven’t signed up to help with the service, please do so soon!
YOUTH T-SHIRTS – If you are a part of the Redeemer Youth group (Grades 6-12), you should know that there is a youth group t-shirt! We encourage all youth to get one. For certain events we ask the youth to wear them! Talk to Lynora!
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. If you would like more information, please talk to Michael Harvey. This is completely confidential.
If you have questions about any of these events, contact:
Fundraiser The youth are selling cutlery by Rada. Check out the catalog on the table by the nursery or see Lynora. Rada has individual knives, gift sets, etc. Also, available are recipe books, candles, and more. We will be selling these until the first of December.
CHILDREN'S FAITH JOURNEY GIFT
Three year olds through sixth graders, you have recently received an addition for your binders. One coupon per family was included in the envelope or binder. If you haven't redeemed your coupon yet, you still have time. Bring it to the basket by the Welcome Center and receive your family gift from the Family Ministry Team. If you forget your coupon, just give us your name and you may still take your gift. Have a fun family time making chocolate chip cookies.
4 Week of 11-22-2015
ADVENT SUPPERS Meals will be on Wednesday evenings: December 2, 9, 16. This is always a great time of fellowship. Join us in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00-6:30 pm. December 2: Hamburgers December 9: Help Needed! December 16: Pizza
COOKIE AND BAR DONATIONS
We are in need of some baked goods for our mid-week Advent supper on Wednesday, December 2. If you are able and willing to donate a pan of bars or a dozen cookies, please sign up on the sheet at the Welcome Center.
CHRISTMAS DECORATING
Will be done on Friday, December 4. Tim Batterson has faithfully done this for many years, but would like to “retire” after this year. He would be glad to share his experience with anyone for the future. Please call the church office if you are interested (507-289-5147).
Women of Redeemer!Here is your invitation for the annual Redeemer Lutheran Church Women (RLCW) Christmas Social. Thursday, December 3 Redeemer Lutheran Fellowship
Hall 5 pm Christmas Boutique opens:
punch, silent auction, white elephant sale, baked goods, and quilts
6 pm Catered meal by Gleason’s, Secret Sister exchange, door prizes and a quilt drawing winner announced.
Cost: $12. Sign up (for a head count) by
November 28 at the Welcome Center.
Sarah Circle members and friends: Set up for the Christmas Social on December 3 begins at 1 pm that day. If you are available, your help would be appreciated.
WHITE ELEPHANT ALERT!
The RLCW is seeking donations for the Women's Christmas Social. Do you have small items at home that are no longer
useful to you that could be turned into White Elephants?
Are you crafty or do you have items that might benefit
the Silent Auction? What about Baked Goods? Proceeds benefit RLCW
and in turn, Redeemer. Bring any donations to the church office no later than Thursday morning, December 3. Thank you so much! See you at the Social!
5 Week of 11-22-2015
The Week at a Glance
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Sanctuary Pew cleaning—9 am Assimilation Team—Rm 102—9:30 am Blood Pressures—5:00 pm WORSHIP - 5:30 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22
WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures—Nurses’ Office—9 am Sunday School/Bible Classes—9:20 am Oikos CC—Upper Rm—6 pm PYROS—6:30 pm
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Quilters—NFH—8 am Story Time—Narthex—10:15 am Chronic Illness Class—UR—1:30 pm Health Cabinet—Rm 102– 7 pm
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102 - 9 am FFF - Rm L-3 - 10:30 am Couples in Christ CC—UR—6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study—Rm L-1—7 pm Membership Ministry—Rm 102– 7 pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
THANKSGIVING HOLY COMMUNION—9 am
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Service of Prayer for Healing—5:30 pm HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Service of Prayer for Healing—8 & 10:40 am HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures—Nurses’ Office—9 am Sunday School/Bible Classes—9:20 am
POBLO Sewing—NFH—10 am HOLY COMMUNION—6:30 pm Sounds of Praise - Choir Rm - 7:30 pm
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; and
Luke 21:25-36
Theme: “Ready For Jesus”
YOU CAN HELP! We are blessed to have many people here for worship, Bible classes, and Sunday School on Sunday morning. But, that also means our parking lot often is overflowing. Those with healthy bodies and strong legs may wish to park further away. This would leave the closer spots for the elderly, those with difficulty walking, and families with small children. Thanks in advance for helping others.
6 Week of 11-22-2015
Blessed to Serve Today Message ............................................. Pastor Jim Heining Liturgist ........................................... Pastor Adam Koglin Children’s Message ............................ Michael Harvey, DCE Organist ............................................ April Beckman, DPM Chancel Chimes Director .................................. Herb Mueller Acolytes 8:00 am ........... Bethany Mennecke / Nick Sonnabend 10:40 am ........................ Abie Manthei / Noah Decker Altar Guild Chair: Shelly Potter
Deb Strelow, Stephanie Behne, Mary Roehrick, Kathy Solomonson Blood Pressures Saturday ...................................................... Sue Kazos Sunday .................................................. Kathy Zarling Elders 5:30 pm .................................................. Scott Feeder 8:00 am ......................................... Jim Weispfenning 10:40 am .................................................. Tom Werle Greeters
5:30 pm ............................ Sue Kazos / Jeff & Judy Lee 8:00 am .............................. Bobbi and Gene Lewallen 10:40 am .. Darlene Thompson/Lois Norby/Virginia Miller
Lectors 5:30 pm .................................................. Joel Dubbels 8:00 am ............................................... Julie Gehrking 10:40 am ................................................ Beth Hanson Nursery 9:20 am ............................. Anna Koglin / Erin Harvey 10:40 am ........................ Becky Decker / Noah Decker Welcome Center 5:30 pm ......................................... Volunteer Needed 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, Donna Mundell 8:00 am.... Royce Ernst, Mark Massaro, Dean Henkel, Lynn
Meier, Paul Diercks, Jadyn Schoppers, Jenna Miller 10:40 am Dale Neumann, Grant Dicke, Larry Reinartz, Dick
CHOOSING BETWEEN DENIAL AND ACCEPTANCE The most difficult challenge of caregiving may be accepting the fact that changes are apt to occur to either the caregiver or the care receiver. Change occurs daily to all of us and there will be many changes, most of them unwelcome. How about a crisis situation in which one loses control of the outcome for our loved one? As caregivers, we can accept, adapt, and prepare for change, or we can stick our heads in the sand and pretend that everything is going to work out just fine. The problem with denial is that ignoring a problem or pretending it doesn’t exist will never make it go away. To be in a position to control how we will survive the physical, mental, emotional and financial stress of caregiving, the first step is to be prepared. Concerns may be: If the care receiver’s condition worsens, will you be physically capable of continuing care
for him/her? What are the alternative choices for the care receiver if it becomes impossible to care for
the individual at home? Is there enough money to pay for care in an assisted living or memory care community? Do you have the essential end-of-life documents in place? If something should happen to you, who will take care of him/her? Your doctor, social workers, pastors and parish nurses are available to assist you to locating resources in your community.
- taken from 365 Messages of Hope, Humor and Heart for Caregivers--#29 Caregiver.com
“Our Sure Foundation”
“No one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is
Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 3:11 BIBLE VERSES OF THE WEEK: "As I looked, "thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of
Days took his seat. The court was seated, and the books were opened. Daniel 7:9a, 10b
POINTS TO PONDER THIS WEEK:
How often do I stop to think that the second coming of Christ could be at any day?
If I knew he was coming today, what would be my thoughts?
Take It Home Thanksgiving is almost here! For some, Thanksgiving has happened a couple times already with different family groupings. If you were to go into a store you might think Thanksgiving took the year off! It is too bad Thanksgiving gets short changed because a life lived with gratitude, with thanksgiving is a wonderful life indeed! Think about it, every morning we have a choice to be grateful or complain. This morning I woke up to rain. In that moment I could say, “Rain…what a junky day.” I have a choice though, I could also say, “Rain, boy it is good to have that moisture, God is good!” Which phrase starts my day in joy? What type of day do you prefer, a joyful one or a frustrated one? I choose Joy and I choose Thanksgiving; thanksgiving to God, and thanksgiving to those around me. This Thanksgiving, this year, take time to share what you are grateful for. Choose a life of joy through the recognition of God’s goodness. Hymn Notes "I Hear the Savior Calling" was written by John Lawrenz in 1970 for a mission seminar that was held at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wisconsin. Each day of the conference, the first and last stanza was sung with a middle one inserted each day. The writer wrote this hymn the day his premature baby, Ruth died. He writes, "It was a time of personal sadness, but also one of joy in being comforted with the baptism that our little daughter received." The hymn is a great reminder that eternal life was won for us by Christ's death and resurrection. We as Christians have this knowledge and can share this gift with others. The hymn is a beautiful prayer asking for strength to go out and share the gospel news!
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 Thursday 6:00 pm 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 STAFF Pastor, James W. Heining
