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We are delighted to have you with us this morning as we gather to worship the Lord Jesus Christ.

If you are visiting today, we are glad you are here! Whether you are visiting from out of town, seeking a new church home, or for any other reason, thank you for choosing to worship with us. We would love to get in touch with you. Please fill out your contact information in the red folder at the end of your pew, or fill out the information on the back cover of this bulletin, and place it in the offering plate as it passes before you.

About Us: Since her opening service on Christmas Eve in 1948 and her charter the following year, Ruthfred Lutheran Church has been a congregation rooted in the conviction that the Bible is inspired by God, living and active, capable to produce faith in its hearers, and true and faithful in all its parts. As such, our preaching and teaching aim to be faithful to its correct interpretation and is central to our

worship of God.

Our Divine Service, called the “Common Service,” possesses a rich history that stems from the early days of the Lutheran Reformation. It is centered upon God’s Word, and proclaims the realities of God’s abundant grace in Jesus Christ from its start to its close. If this is a new form of worship for you, this bulletin will serve as a welcome companion. The order of service begins on

page 3.

The Divine Service begins as our organist begins the Prelude. When the music starts, please quiet your hearts

as you prayerfully prepare for worship.

Our cover is a paper cut or scherenschnitte created specially for our church by our very own Kathryn Carr. The artwork will reflect liturgical and Ruthfred-specific themes that occur

throughout the year.

Welcome to Ruthfred Lutheran Church! Member of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations (www.aflc.org)

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The Divine Service of the Word

Septuagesima Sunday, February 9, 2020

Prelude:

Prelude on

“Amazing Grace”

(Diane Bish)

“Beautiful Savior”

(Diane Bish)

The Opening

Hymn:

“O Word Of God

Incarnate” (SBH252) (Please stand as we join our hearts in song)

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We confess our sins at the beginning of each service, because we are coming into the presence of a holy God. Though we are sinners who daily struggle with sin , we are invited to come to Him to receive the forgiveness of sin earned for us by Jesus. Through this forgiveness, we are given a right standing before a holy God. Because sin is both corporate and personal, we confess our sins together, and privately in the silence of our hearts.

The Call to Worship

Pastor (P): We open this service in the name of the Father, and of the

Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Congregation (C): Amen

The Confession of Sin (SBH, p. 41)

Pastor (P): Beloved in the Lord, let us draw near with a true heart, and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching him, in the

Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to grant us forgiveness.

Our help is in the name of the Lord

Congregation (C): Who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 124:8)

P: I said, “I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord.

C: And Thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. (Psalm 32:5)

P: Let us bow or kneel for the confession of our sin.

Almighty God, our Maker and Redeemer, we poor sinners confess unto thee, that we are by nature sinful and unclean, and that we have sinned against thee by thought, word, and deed. Wherefore

we flee for refuge to thine infinite mercy, seeking and imploring thy

grace, for the sake of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

(Silent Prayer of Personal Confession)

Together:

O most merciful God, who hast given thine only-begotten Son to die for us, have mercy upon us, and for his sake grant us

remission of all our sins; and by thy Holy Spirit increase in us

true knowledge of thee and of thy will, and true obedience to

thy Word, that by thy grace we may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Absolution:

P: The Almighty and merciful God grant unto you, being penitent, pardon and remission of all your sins, time for amendment of life,

and the grace and comfort of his Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

The Absolution is based upon God’s instruction in Luke 24:47 that repentance and the forgiveness of sins should be widely proclaimed in the name of Jesus. (See also1 John. 1:9).

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The Introit (Read Responsively; Please stand)

P: The sorrows of death compassed me.

C: The sorrows of hell compassed me about. In my distress I

called on the Lord.

P: And He heard my voice out of His temple. I will love You, O Lord

my strength.

C: The Lord is my rock and my fortress. (Psalm 116: 3; 18: 2, 3, 6)

The Gloria Patri (Sung in Unison; SBH p. 41)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world

without end. Amen.

The Kyrie (Sung in Unison; SBH p. 48)

P: Lord, have mercy upon us.

C: Lord, have mercy upon us.

P: Christ, have mercy upon us.

C: Christ, have mercy upon us.

P: Lord, have mercy upon us.

C: Lord, have mercy upon us.

“Introit” means “to enter into,” and is a responsive reading meant to lead God’s forgiven children into the worship of Him. The words are from Scripture, and relate to the theme of the day in the liturgical calendar.

“Kyrie” is from the Greek word for Lord, which is the first word of the prayer. Distinct from the confession of sin, it is a prayer for God to grant His mercy in every aspect of our lives and to supply us with all our needs, personally, corporately and for the whole world.

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The Hymn of Praise:

“Take My Life, And Let It Be” (SBH510)

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The Collect:

P: The Lord be with you:

C: And with thy spirit.

P: Let us pray: O Lord, we ask you favorably to hear the prayers of your people. That we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by your goodness, for the glory of your Name; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and

reigns with you and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end.

C: Amen

The Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 58: 3-9a (NASB)

‘Why have we fasted and You do not see? Why have we humbled ourselves and You do not notice?’ Behold, on the day of your fast you find your desire, and drive hard all your workers.

4 “Behold,

you fast for contention and strife and to strike with a wicked fist. You do not fast like you do today to make your voice heard on high.

5 “Is it a fast like this which I choose, a day for a man to

humble himself? Is it for bowing one’s head like a reed and for spreading out sackcloth and ashes as a bed? Will you call this a fast, even an acceptable day to the LORD?

6 “Is this not the fast

which I choose, to loosen the bonds of wickedness, to undo the

bands of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free and break every yoke?

7 “Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry and

bring the homeless poor into the house; when you see the naked, to cover him; and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?

8 “Then

your light will break out like the dawn, and your recovery will speedily spring forth; and your righteousness will go before you; the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.

9 “Then you will call,

and the LORD will answer; you will cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’

The “collect” is a prayer of the day for each day in the liturgical calen-dar. It is meant to “collect” the prayers of God’s people.

God’s chief means of extending His grace to His children is through His Word. Hearing it and learning it are central to His proper worship.

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The Psalm: Psalm 112: 1-9: (NASB, Read Responsively) P: Praise the Lord! How blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commandments.

C: His descendants will be mighty on earth; the generation

of the upright will be blessed.

P: Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Light arises in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious

and compassionate and righteous.

C: It is well with the man who is gracious and lends; he will

maintain his cause in judgment.

P: For he will never be shaken; the righteous will be remembered forever.

C: He will fear evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in

the Lord.

P: His heart is upheld, he will not fear, until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries.

C: He has given freely to the poor, his righteousness

endures forever; his horn will be exalted in honor.

The Epistle Lesson: 1 Corinthians 2: 1-12 (NASB) And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of

speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. 2

For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and

Him crucified. 3

I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling,

4 and my message and my preaching were not in

persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

5 so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men,

but on the power of God. 6

Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away;

7 but we speak God’s wisdom in a

mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory;

8 the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;

9 but just as it is written, “THINGS WHICH EYE

HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM.”

10 For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit

searches all things, even the depths of God. 11

For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the

Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God.

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The Gradual:

The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble and they that know your Name will put their trust in you;

for you Lord, have not forsaken them that seek you. For the needy shall not always be forgotten. The expectation of the poor shall not

perish forever, Arise, O Lord; let not man prevail. (Psalm 9: 9, 10, 18, 19)

The Alleluia (Sung in Unison)

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

The Holy Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5: 13-20 (NASB)

The Congregation shall rise and sing, “Glory be to Thee, O Lord.”

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.

14 “You

are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15

nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the

lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

17 “Do not think that

I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.

18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass

away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished.

19 Whoever then annuls one of the least of these

commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20 “For I say

to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes

and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

The Congregation shall sing, “Praise be to Thee, O Christ.”

The “Gradual” (Latin for step) is a liturgical reading bridging the readings of the epistle and the Gospel. It is comprised of Scripture, mostly the Psalms.

“Alleluia” is Hebrew for “Praise the Lord.”

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The Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (Confessed in Unison)

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and Earth

And In Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence he shall come

to judge the quick and the dead.

And I believe in the Holy Ghost; The Holy Christian Church, the

Communion of Saints; The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the

body, And the Life everlasting. Amen.

The Announcements (Please be seated)

The Children’s Object Lesson

The Special Music

8:30 Bell Choir—Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (Bradbury/Sherman)

11:00 Senior Choir—Praise God In His Holiness (Shaw/Wagner)

Praise God In His Holiness

Praise God in his holiness; Praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him in his noble acts; Praise him according to his excellent greatness.

Praise him in the sound of the trumpet; Praise him upon the lute and harp.

Praise him in the cymbals and dances. Praise him upon the strings and pipe.

Praise God in his holiness; Praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him upon the well tuned cymbals; Praise him upon the loud cymbals.

Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord!

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The Sermon Hymn:

“Lord, Speak to Me” (SBH538)

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The Sermon is the central component of our Worship. In it, we hear God’s word taught and explained. We hear His Law, convicting of sin and guiding the believ-er. We also hear the promis-es of His Gospel, the Good News of Christ’s work for us—His redemption, for-giveness and provision of life eternal.

The Sermon:

“Shine Your Light by Standing on the Word” | Matthew 5: 13-20

Sermon Notes:

The Offertory Response (Sung in Unison; Please Stand)

Create in me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right spirit with-

in me. Cast me not away from thy presence: and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation:

and uphold me with thy free Spirit. (Psalm 51:10-12)

The Offering and Offertory:

“Devotion” (Alexander Schreiner)

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The Closing & Silent Prayer (Please bow or kneel in prayer)

The Lord’s Prayer (Prayed in Unison)

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; 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.

The Benediction

P: May the Lord bless you and keep you.

May he make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you

May he lift up His countenance upon you and give you His peace.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

(Numbers 6:24-26)

C: Amen.

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The Closing Hymn:

“O Jesus, I Have Promised”

(SBH515, 1st tune)

The Silent Prayer &

Chimes

The Postlude:

“Chaccone” (Louis Couperin)

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Announcements

This morning we welcome the McMinn family with us today. Bryce will be bringing the

sermon message to us this morning as he is a candidate for call at Ruthfred.

The altar flowers are presented by Jeanine Szalinski in loving memory of her husband Greg on

his February 5th birthday.

Nursery Today: 8:30—Greta Kelly; during Sunday School—Shari Smith; 11:00—Claudia Patalong.

Known to be hospitalized: Glenn Hughes—Sewickley Hospital. Jack Moore is now home.

Sheran Allsopp is now at Norbert Personal Care.

Special Congregational Meeting: On Sunday, February 23, 2020, a Special Congregational Meeting will be held after both services to vote on a recommendation to call Bryce McMinn as

our second pastor.

Our member Richard Hummel went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Our

pastor, vicar and congregation extend Christian love and sympathy to Richard’s family. His funeral arrangements are being handled by the Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. His funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in

North Park on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

2020 Offering Envelopes: If you have not picked up your offering envelopes, see Pat Lutz.

Join us in reading through the entire Bible in 2020. We will be using the YouVersion Bible app for iOS and Android to keep track of progress, learn more about the passages, and discuss

the passages with discussion questions. Here is the reading schedule for this week:

Sunday, 2/9 Leviticus 24-25 Monday, 2/10 Leviticus 26-27 Tuesday, 2/11 Numbers 1-2

Wednesday, 2/12 Numbers 3-4 Thursday, 2/13 Numbers 5-6 Friday, 2/14 Numbers 7

Saturday, 2/15 Numbers 8-10

Looking for a Volunteer - Your Help is Needed: This year may be the last year for our Easter baskets to shut-ins unless someone steps forward to assist this year and learns what needs to be

done and then heads it up next year. We have women who are willing to help, but we need someone to be in charge. Baskets are assembled on the Saturday of Palm Sunday weekend. If

interested, please talk to Bev Rowan for more details. Thank you!

Thank You: The Sheatsley family would like to thank the Ruthfred Lutheran Church congregation, Pastor Carlson, and Vicar Westerbur for the prayers, cards, and beautiful plant

arrangement for Shirley Sheatsley. Also, to express our gratitude to Pastor and Vicar for the beautiful memorial service at the funeral home. We are uplifted by your kindness and

thoughtfulness! May God bless you all. The Sheatsley's

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2020 Baby Bottle Campaign

Begins January 20th

through February 9th

Did you know that at 21 days a baby’s heart begins to beat? At 1 month, the baby’s organs and body parts are developing, and at 8 weeks the baby’s brain and nerve endings are formed. The typical client is coming into our clinics around 7-8 weeks pregnant and is considering an

abortion. We can show her the life God created through an ultrasound image. This ultrasound image changes her heart from contemplating abortion to choosing life 90% of the time.

Here at the Pittsburgh Women’s Clinic, our mission to save babies goes hand-in-hand with the mission to help young moms and dads realize and reach their full potential-as parents, and as people. In January we commemorate the Sanctity of Life and are taking time to reflect on the ways in which YOUR financial gifts and prayer support made an impact on moms and babies in the Pittsburgh area last year. By your continued support, you allow us to continue offering free programs and services to young women in our area.

When you fill a bottle with your checks, dollars or loose change, you are helping rescue children

and serve families! Grab your bottle from the various locations in the church and support Human Coalition in the work of saving lives! (Please make checks payable to “HUMAN

COALITION-Pittsburgh”. All proceeds support the local activity in Pittsburgh.) Thank you. If

you have any questions, please call Eileen Bernish.

Our next EVENING OF PRAYER AND PRAISE will be held on Sunday, February 16th

at 6:00

PM in the large Sunday School room. Prayers and meditations will focus on the amazing love of our God and our Lenten journey to the cross. Join our church family and invite others for this uplifting evening of praise, worship, and fellowship. A heart in tune with God can't help but sing His praise!

“FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONE AND ONLY SON, THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE.” John 3:16

Pastor’s Fund: Given by the Sheatsley family in memory and honor of Shirley Sheatsley.

KNIT WITS will meet Thursday, February 13th at 10:00 a.m in the Fireside Lounge. If you like to knit or crochet, please join us for a short time of devotion and fellowship followed by doing

what we love to do best! All are welcome!

XYZ will meet on Friday, February 28, at 12:00 noon in the fellowship hall. Ed Hall will be our guest speaker, presenting a program on "The Great Canonsburg Bank Robbery", and of

course a fabulous lunch provided by our own Peggy Cox. I don't think you will want to miss

this. Sign up sheets outside Pat's office, sign up today!

Our member Dick Thomas has not been able to attend services because of declining health. He is very appreciative of cards. His mailing address is Sherwood Oaks, 347 Norman Drive,

Cranberry Township, PA 16066.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020

LARGE CLASS ROOM (Adult) As we continue our journey through the Bible, TODAY we will have Q/A from the book of

Leviticus, understanding the items in the Tabernacle, and brief introduction to Numbers.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020 We will further explore Numbers, and have Q/A from the material.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020

We continue our journey through the Bible with concluding Q/A from Numbers and an introduction to Deuteronomy. Additional insights will be given regarding why this was the

most quoted book of the Bible by the Founding Fathers of the United States.

UPPER ROOM Eric Wente

Continuing on the follow up to our 4 week study of "I can only Imagine", we will be showing the movie over the next 2 weeks with post discussion. Description below...

“I can only Imagine”----The inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many. A gripping reminder of the power of true

forgiveness and faith---All are free to join us over the next 2 weeks as we watch and discuss the

full length movie which was the focus of our 4 week study.

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Fire Doors/Back Parking Lot: Church council asks that during the winter months we leave the

two inside doors, the fire doors, off the back parking lot, closed, i.e. not propped open, during

Sunday morning church hours. This is to prevent cold air from wafting into the nursery rooms

onto our small children. Old habits die hard, so if you see one propped open, feel free to close it.

February Birthdays…

Happy 94th Birthday to Bob Christman on Monday, February 10, 2020

Please remember Bob with birthday wishes and prayers.

Welcome the Children Mission Trip: This is a mission we support. Anyone interested in going

to Nairobi, Kenya to help with VBS at AIC Zion Church in the Mathare Slum in August, contact Jill Kurtz. The Bible Chapel is hoping to get 15-20 people to go and an information meeting will

be held in March. Jill can put you in touch with the contact person.

Family Easter Festival Planning Meeting *NOTE DATE CHANGE* will be held on Sunday, February 16th during the Sunday School hour in the Conference Room. Anyone interested in

helping with the event is encouraged to attend. The Festival will be held on Sunday, April 5th.

For more information, contact Barb Harrold at [email protected].

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YOUTH NEWS:

SWAP (6-8 Grade)

There Is SWAP tonight! 6-7:30pm at the Church! Come and enjoy games, a lesson, and the

fellowship of your fellow 6-8 graders.

30 Hour Famine (6-12 Grade)

From 7pm February 28 to 1:30pm February 29 the youth are invited to participate in 30HR

Famine with us! 30HR Famine is an annual nationwide event during which the youth go

without food for 30 hours to better understand lives of kids dealing with poverty. In addition to

learning about world hunger and what they can do to help, the youth will be participating in

themed games, and volunteering at the world vision center. Forms and sign up are available

outside the youth office, contact Brandon with questions.

Work Camp 2020 (9-12Grade)

Registration for Work camp is due! We are pleased to announce that on July 12-July 17, 2020

we will be traveling to Warrensburg NY. While they are there kids will participate in various

service projects to assist people in the community struggling with poverty. This trip will be open

to youth in grades 9-12, look for the registration packets outside the youth office.

Save the Date:

February 28-29 30 Hour Famine

July 12-17 Work Camp 2020

Questions/concerns?

Contact Brandon Fouks: [email protected]

(c) (715)-781-6063

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Prayer Requests

Please use this space to let the

pastors, elders and/or church

know of your prayer needs.

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Please keep this request

Private (to be kept amongst the

pastors and vicar only).

Please make this request

known to the Ruthfred prayer

team and announce it to the

congregation when

appropriate.

This Week At Ruthfred

Today (2/9)

8:30 a.m.— Worship Service 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School

11:00 a.m.—Worship Service

Monday (2/10) HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB CHRISTMAN 9:15 a.m.—JTTW Leaders Meeting 9:30 a.m.—Craft & Sew

7:00 p.m.—Elders’ Prayer Time

7:30 p.m.—Council Meeting

Tuesday (2/11)

7:00 p.m.—Worship Team

Wednesday (2/12) 9:15 a.m.—JTTW 12:00 p.m.—Esther 5:45 p.m.—Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m.—Bell Choir 6:45 p.m.—Jr. & Sr. Confirmation Classes 6:45 p.m.—JTTW/KidsClub

7:30 p.m.—Senior Choir

Thursday (2/13) 10:00 a.m.—Knit Wits

7:00 p.m.—Young Adult Group

Friday (2/14) Happy Valentine’s Day

6:30 a .m.—Men’s Prayer Group @ Paneras

Saturday (2/15) HERALD ARTICLE DEADLINE 9:30 a.m.—Mary Circle Bible Study

As God called the prophets and as Jesus called the disciples, the Holy Spirit has called us—to this time of worship and to life in God’s love always. Welcome. During the announcements, please sign the Friendship

Pad and return it to the center aisle.

Attendance for Last Week:

Church...385 Sunday School...102 JTTW (morning)...69

JTTW (evening)...66 KidsTime...29

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Ruthfred Staff

Rev. Steven P. Carlson| Senior Pastor (412) 835-7140 (ext. 229) [email protected]

Brian Westerbur| Vicar (Seminary Intern) (412) 835-7140 (ext. 231) [email protected]

Paula Mikulan| Office Manager (412) 835-7140 (ext. 222) [email protected]

Ron Thorhauer| Business Manager (412) 835-7140 (ext. 224) [email protected]

Patricia Lutz| Administrative Assistant (412) 835-7140 (ext. 225)

[email protected]

Brandon Fouks| Director of Youth Ministry (412) 835-7140 (ext. 240) [email protected]

Brian Lyskava| Custodian

Andrew Vogel| Multi-Media Coordinator (412) 568-3215 [email protected]

Robert Vogel Senior & Bell Choirs

Frederick Schell Organist

Melissa Manzo Children’s Choir

Erin Campion Preschool Director

Lauren Compel & Denise Stutzman Kid’s Time Leaders

Ruthfred Lutheran Church 3401 South Park Road Bethel Park, Pennsylvania 15102 Phone: (412) 835-7140 Email: [email protected] www.ruthfred.org


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