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Rochester, MN  55904

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(*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the service GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (We welcome our fellow worshipers.) (*) OPENING PRAYER HYMN “Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven” .................................................. LSB 793

Redeemer Lutheran Church

The Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

“Our Sure Foundation” “No one can lay any foundation

other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:11

Thursday, September 1, 2016 – 6:00 pm

Saturday, September 3, 2016 – 5:30 pm

Sunday, September 4, 2016 – 8:00 & 9:30 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 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. 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 “Hallelujah.” Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah - Praise Ye The Lord! Let us see the movement of the word Hallelujah throughout the Psalms and have that encourage us to sing hallelujah throughout our life!

We Come Into God’s Presence

Grow In Christ

Share His

Love

Encourage

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Rochester, MN  55904

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(*) INVOCATION, CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION (Please stand.) P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and

cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination. P: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have

sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives

you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen. (*) HYMN OF PRAISE (LSB 465, st. 1) Now all the vault of heav’n resounds in praise of love that still abounds: “Christ has triumphed! He is living!” Sing, choirs of angels, loud and clear! Repeat their song of glory here: “Christ has triumphed! Christ has triumphed!” Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! (*) SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray.

O merciful Lord, You did not spare Your only Son but delivered Him up for us all. Grant us courage and strength to sing His hallelujah all our lives. We pray this all in Jesus name.

C: Amen. (Please be seated.)

God Speaks to Us

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SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The Old Testament Reading for the Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost is from Psalm 150.

1 Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2 Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, 4 praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, 5 praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.

6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Psalm 150 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. L: The Epistle is from the book of Philemon.

1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker — 2 also to Apphia our sister and

Archippus our fellow soldier —and to the church that meets in your home: 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, 5 because I hear about your

love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. 6 I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. 7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord's people. Philemon 1-7 NIV

L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. (Please stand to sing.) (*) RESPONSE (LSB 805)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

(*) HOLY GOSPEL P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the fourteenth chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord.

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25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said:26 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. 27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.

28 "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? 29 For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, 30 saying, 'This person began to build and wasn't able to finish. '

31 "Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Won't he first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand? 32 If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace. 33 In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.

34 "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? 35 It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. "Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear." Luke 14:25-35 NIV P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. (*) APOSTLES' CREED

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 Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. (Please be seated.)

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE (Parents, please feel free to come forward with smaller children.) HYMN OF THE DAY “Alleluia! Sing To Jesus” ................................................ LSB 821 SERMON “Hallelujah” – Psalm 150

We Respond To God’s Word

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GATHERING OF THE OFFERING (The pastor will collect any special prayer request cards during this time.) FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION (Please pass the booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.) (As the offerings are brought forward, please stand to sing, . .) (*) OFFERTORY (LSB 853, st. 1 & 4)

How clear is our vocation, Lord, when once we heed Your call: To live according to Your Word and daily learn, refreshed, restored, That You are Lord of all and will not let us fall. In what You give us, Lord, to do together or alone, In old routines or ventures new, may we not cease to look to You, The cross You hung upon all You endeavored done. (*) 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.

(*) PREFACE P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

God Serves Us His Holy Meal

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(*) THE WORDS OF OUR LORD Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when

He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.” In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

(*) PAX DOMINI P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: Amen. (*) AGNUS DEI

(Please be seated.)

(Distribution is continuous. When directed by the usher, proceed to the rail. When you have communed and had time for prayer, return by the far left side.)

(Thursday Communion Procedure: Please exit from the left aisle, and return

by the far right aisle (as if the center aisle were not there).)

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS HYMN “O Sing To The Lord” .................................................................. LSB 808 HYMN “Praise To You And Adoration” .................................................. LSB 692 HYMN “Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer” ......................................... LSB 918 HYMN “Take My Life And Let It Be” ..................................................... LSB 783

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(*) COMMON DISMISSAL – spoken by the pastor (*) POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE

(*) BENEDICTION P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious

to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. C: Amen. (*) HYMN “Oh, That I Had A Thousand Voices” ...................................................... LSB 811

God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim

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Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights

Week of September 4, 2016

Special Prayer Opportuni es: Health Concerns: Bernie Stahlhut, Bob Jenkins, Al Hein, Mary

Utesch, Irene Knick, Lynn Hebig, Roger Brand, Aayden Cunningham, Polly Cunningham, Judy Mueller, Lynette Miller, Sharron Smith, Roger Hovland

Rejoice: With Doug and Elle Jerde who are

celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary on September 4.

Grieving: The family and friends of Helen Lenz who

passed away on Thursday. Guidance: For all students, teachers, and parents as they

get ready to head back to school For our Call Committee as they continue with

their work of calling a Senior Pastor PRAYER CHAINS – If you have a prayer request, call Gail Sim (289-2087), the church office (289-5147), or send an email to Lori Hameister at littlebitmoo@gmail.com. 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.

SUNDAY REFRESHMENTS A special thank you to the Redeemer Lutheran Church Women for serving refreshments between services this weekend.

FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE Will resume the weekend of September 10/11 with worship on Saturday at 5:30 pm and Sunday at 8:00 and 10:40 am. Sunday School and Bible Classes will resume at 9:20 am on Sunday.

THURSDAY WORSHIP will conclude on Thursday, September 1.

INTERESTED IN JOINING? We will be welcoming new people into this Family of Believers on Sunday, September 25. If you would like information on joining that day, please speak to Pastor Koglin by September 11.

CHRIST CARE NEWS! A new Christ Care group will have its initial meeting on Monday, September 12, at 6:30 pm. This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at Redeemer. We are just getting started so this is a great meeting to attend even if you aren't sure you are ready to join. If you have questions, please contact Lynne Gaunt at 719-588-5966 or lynne.gaunt@gmail.com.

ATTENTION LADIES the LWML Fall Quarterlies are now available on the long counter in the Narthex next to the mite box. Please look for the copy with your name in the upper right-hand corner. Any questions, please contact Joan Gennrich at 286-9343.

FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL are in honor Velma Buchanan’s 99th

birthday on September 2 Are in honor of Elaine Gittus’ 82nd

birthday on September 4. Are in honor of Roger Hovland’s 92nd

birthday on September 5. Are in honor of Goldie Goldberg’s 94th

birthday on September 6. Are in honor of Helen Eisenmann’s 90th

birthday on September 8.

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Rally Day Sunday, September 11

Rally Day is the start of the Educational year, and it is coming up fast! Here are some happenings that you should know about: Worship Schedule—beginning September 10/11 will be Saturday - 5:30 pm; and Sunday -

8:00 and 10:40 am. Combined Opening – September 11, 9:20am – Children and adults will gather in the

Sanctuary and kick-off the Sunday School year and have a chance to hear about the 2016-2017 church theme!

7th Graders receive Catechisms – All services Rally Day weekend – As a congregation, we

care about our children and youth! The youth in 7th grade are starting their confirmation journey! They will receive their catechisms, and we ask you to lift them and their families up in prayer.

CHOIRS STARTING! Please join in praise the Lord!

Wednesday, September 7:

Youth Chimes (grades 6-12)—5:45 pm

Alleluia Singers (Grades 2-6)—6:00pm Cherub Choir (4 yr.—1st gr.) —6:05 pm Angelic Chimes (Grades 2-6) —6:30 pm

Sounds of Praise (7th gr.—Adults) —7 pm Celebration Team —8 pm

Thursday, September 8:

Chancel Chimes (Adults) —7 pm ACOLYTE TRAINING  Will be Wednesday, September 14, at 7:30 pm.  Immediately following the confirma on mee ngs from 6:10‐7:30pm.  

YOUTH AND PARENT MEETING mandatory informational meeting for all youth in grades 6-12:

September 7: 5:30-6:10 pm During this yearly meeting, we will have discussions on this year’s student ministries at Redeemer, fill out the yearly release form, and get a youth ministry calendar as well. This is very important!

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Sunday Adult Bible Classes JOINT BIBLE CLASS ON RALLY DAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Plan to join Josh in the Sanctuary as we gather together to kick-off the Education year and hear more about our theme for the year, “Family of Believers.” These classes will begin on Sunday, September 18, at 9:20 am. FAMILY OF BELIEVERS: Redeemer is a family, a family of believers. This study of our 2016-2017 theme will help you understand who we are as a family and where we are going as a family. Our time together will help Redeemer feel like and function even more like one generational family. Pastor Koglin will facilitate this two-week conversation in the South Fellowship Hall. HUH, THAT WAS EASY Sharing our faith in Jesus has long been seen as a challenging, scary, thing, best left to the professionals. The big secret is that it is not scary, it is super easy, and you are already doing it more than you know. This class will open your eyes up to the truth about sharing our faith and will help you celebrate the sharing you are already doing! Join Michael Harvey in the North Fellowship Hall. CREATION TOPIC We have several interesting topics this year in our creation class. We will be looking at biomimicry, which is how science is copying creation to solve difficult problems. We will also be looking at how the ark in Kentucky was built by a team of Amish carpenters, and we will be looking at Ray Comfort's new "Atheist Delusion" which is the rebuttal to Richard Dawkins "The God Delusion"....Frank Kmett will also be sharing about his latest trip to Mammoth Museum in Hot Springs, SD....maybe even time for more topics!!! Join John VanProosdy in the Choir Room/Rm 201.  

Friday, September 16 6:00 pm

South Fellowship Hall It’s that time! Grab your friends, your slippers, a comfy chair, and some cash for pizza and pop or bring a snack to share and join us at Movie Night! NIAGARA Heightened by the awesome might and majesty of Niagara Falls, this tense drama stars Marilyn Monroe and Joseph Cotton in a story of love and betrayal, murder and danger. The quaint motel overlooking the famed falls seems like a perfect honeymoon retreat, in fact it’s where the young and beautiful Rose Loomis (Monroe) plans to kill her husband George (Cotton). Monroe’s performance here paints a dark portrait of mystery and suspense. Niagara is powerful entertainment from its intriguing beginning to its shocking conclusion. There will a surprise second movie you will love also.

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ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older)

When: Tuesday, September 13 Time: 11:30 am Where: Fellowship Hall Menu: Chicken Kiev, mashed potatoes

with gravy, House salad with two dressings, buttered rolls and dessert

Cost: $7.50 Presenter: Lee Hilgendorf who writes

the column on Tuesdays in the Post Bulletin called "Lens on History”. Lee intends to cover 6 - 8 Lens on History photos. He will then open it up for questions. Come and listen to the program and enjoy the Christian fellowship.

Sign-up: at the Welcome Center or just call or send a text message to Ted Saxman at 507 923-6801 (or email him: tsaxman@charter.net) if you want to attend.. Please sign up by Sunday, September 11.

Dessert: 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. If you are selected to bring a dessert, your meal will be free.

Deadline: Please remember if you can't attend and you haven't cancelled by Sunday, September 11, Elderberries will be charged for your meal.

Questions: Ted Saxman at 507 923-6801

Calling All 

Redeemer 

Golfers! The annual Redeemer Golf Outing will be held on Sunday, September 11, at 2:30 pm at Willow Creek Golf Course in Rochester. The 9-hole event is a 4-person scramble, using the “best-shot” format. A delicious meal and awarding of golf and drawing prizes will follow the golf. The cost is $25 per person. Sign-up sheet is below or on the counter in the Narthex. Contact Mark Gennrich (286-9343) or Gordy Rupkalvis (951-2823) with questions. Please register by September 6. NAME:____________________________  ____________handicap (circle one)            9 holes  /  18 holes    

or   ____________ average score   

  9 holes  / 18 holes  

Completed Registrations and fees should be returned to:

Redeemer Lutheran Church Attn: Golf Outing

869 7 Ave SE Rochester, MN 55904

(Or, you can place in the offering plate.)

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Be sure to check out the “Call Groups” tab on the Redeemer website (www.redeemer-rochester.com) for the most up-to-date information on the Call Process.

UPDATES FROM THE FOUNDATION TEAM CALL COMMITTEE On July 24, Pastor Lyle Fritsch delivered to the call committee the Personal Information Forms (PIFS) and Self Evaluation Tools (SETS) for the twenty-six candidates to be considered for Redeemer’s Administrative Pastoral vacancy. Using the information gathered from the congregational self- study, staff, and Administrative Pastor job description, each member of the committee took this information and began to thoroughly review the qualifications for each candidate. The committee reduced the number of candidates to six. The committee then conducted a phone interview with each of these six candidates. The phone interviews helped to give the committee further insight on each pastor’s passion, strengths, and knowledge of Redeemer. After reviewing all of the information, the committee is now prepared to bring forward the names of two pastors to the Redeemer voters. They are Pastor David Hormann and Pastor Adam Koglin. Each pastor will be meeting on site at Redeemer with staff and the call committee on the same day as their scheduled forum (forum information below). Information on both pastors will be available in the Narthex up until the time of the Voters Meeting which will be scheduled for a later date. Questions or concerns can be addressed to members of the call committee: Dean Jensen, Mark Kuisle, Mary Hanley, Connie Scheid, Joan McCormick, Bill Cochran, Darin Grewe, Tom Werle, Michael Harvey.

CONGREGATIONAL FORUMS: As part of the call process, the call committee will be hosting congregational forums with Pastor Hormann and Pastor Koglin. These forums will not only serve as a meet-and-greet with the candidates, but will also allow members to ask questions of each candidate. These forums will be another way to gather information on a personal level and will help give us guidance on whether they are the “right” fit for Redeemer. These forums will be the only chance the voters will have to question each candidate in person. Please plan to attend both forums! Both forums will take place in the sanctuary. Child care will be provided. Dates and times for these forums are as follows:

Pastor Koglin: 7:00 pm, Monday, September 12. Pastor Hormann: 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 15.

PRAYER TEAM We offer prayers of thanksgiving and praise to God for bringing us this far in the call

process. We offer prayers for the two pastors the call committee will bring on site. We continue to seek the Lord's guidance as the call process continues. The Prayer Team will organize a prayer vigil at Redeemer once the call has been issued. Stay tuned for those details as they may be announced on a short notice.

. . . to Him be the glory!!

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RALLY DAY: All Sunday morning Bible study youth, adults,

and Sunday school kids will assemble in the Sanctuary at 9:20am on September 11.

SEVERS CORN MAZE: All youth are invited to come hang with us at

Severs Corn Maze on September 24 for the day. The sign-up and more information is on the bulletinboard!

IGNITE: Kicks off on September 18, from 6-8pm. Our

topic for the evening will be Relationships and Dating. Games and Food to follow our topic and singing!

PYROS: Kicks off on September25, in the morning. We

will be doing a bake sale with proceeds supporting the flood relief effort in Louisiana. We will be accepting baked donations!

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 or Josh!

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. This is completely confidential.

If you have questions about any of these events, contact:

Josh Heirigs (923-6288) / joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com

Michael Harvey (319-4929), daharveys@msn.com

Youth Highlights!

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS who have children ages

3-year-old through Grade 6, this

announcement is for you!

  Passing  along  your  faith  to  your children is one of the most important jobs that parents have; however, it can be one of  the  most  daun ng  responsibili es  as well.    The  Family  Ministry  Team  has completed  materials  for  3‐year‐olds through  Grade  6  for  the  Faith  Journey project.   Thank you  to  those who  turned in responses to the survey.   There  will  be  a  presenta on  of new  materials  at  a  supper  mee ng  on September  14,  from  5  to  6  pm.    A  light meal will be served. Parents and children (4‐years‐old  through  Grade  6)  are  asked to  a end  this  mee ng  so  the  Family Ministry  team  can  explain  and  hand‐out material  for  the  child’s  new  grade  level. Materials  for  3‐year‐olds will  be  handed out during their class  me on Sunday.  

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2016 Influenza Vaccine Program Once again the Hy-Vee Health and Wellness Team, Brian Fisk, will be offering flu shots on Sunday, September 25, from 8:30-10:30 am. The clinic will be held in the Par ish Nurse’s office (next to the church office). Blood pressures will be offered in another location.

Why should I get vaccinated? Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. An annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chance that you will spread it to others. Who should get vaccinated? Everyone who is at least 6 month of age should get a flu vaccine this season. Hy-Vee is offering the vaccine to those over the age of 6 years. Which vaccine is offered? Hy-Vee is offering a quadrivalent influenza injectable vaccine, which includes 4 strains. High-dose trivalent injectable vaccine is available (and recommended) for those over the age of 65 years. Source: Centers for Disease Control and prevention, http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm

Reminders: *Please bring proof of insurance to the event.

This includes both Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D as well as any commercial insurance cards.

*Vaccine is FREE of charge for Medicare patients

*Without insurance, cash price is $37

MEN’S SERVICE PROJECT 

There’s an opportunity

present this autumn that could be completed in relatively short order by a group of guys from Redeemer: helping a member construct a deck on his family’s home. If this is successful, we could consider other projects as they present themselves… sort of an ongoing “RSE-Lite”. If you are interested in helping, or just want more information before deciding, please email Jay Kurtz at jay.kurtz@me.com. Thank you.

CHANNEL ONE BACKPACK PROGRAM

The Channel One backpack

program is looking for additional volunteers for the 2016-2017 school year. Interested in helping? There is a lot of flexibility in times, and work commitment is generally 1-hour every 4-6 weeks. Contact Ellen Blanco at 281-1624 or blanco.ellen@gmail.com to sign up or for questions.

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Blessed to Serve Today Guest Preacher ........................... Pastor Adam Koglin Children’s Message ................. Michael Harvey, DCE Pianist (Thursday) ......................... Ginger Lagergren Organist (Saturday/Sunday)...... April Beckman, DPM Acolytes 8:00 am ............... Hailey Moore / Audrey Timm 9:30 am ....................... Lily Harvey / Lauren Poch Altar Guild Chair: Renee Brandt

Sherry Haugen, Nancy Carlson, Connie Feeder, Tracy Decklever

Blood Pressures Sunday ....................................... No Bp’s today Elders 6:00 pm ............................................ Tony Fick 5:30 pm ............... Tom Werle / Kelly Anderson 8:00 am ..................................... Jeff Schoppers 9:30 am.................... Mark Radtke / Lynn Meier Greeters 5:30 pm ......................... Kathy and Lyle Voight 8:00 am .......................... Tom and Dory Moore 9:30 am ......................... Bill and Wendy Hickey Lectors 5:30 pm ........................................ Joel Dubbels 8:00 am ...................................... Carolyn Walk 9:30 am.......................................... Erin Harvey Nursery 9:30 am.................... Anita Werle / Madi Werle Technology Helper 5:30 pm .......................................... Chris Seene 8:00 am ............................................. Ian Reese 9:30 am....................................... Addie Harvey Welcome Center 5:30 pm .......................................... Kim Jensen 8:00 am ....................... Terry and Sharon Muller 9:30 am ........................................ Beth Hanson Usher Coordinator ............................ Roger Toomey Ushers 5:30 pm ....................... Lyle Voight / Rich Ward 8:00 am ...... Ed Feeder, Harold Jenkins, Andrew

Fockler, Jeff Lee, Sam Gehrking, Kelly Anderson, Jaqson Reimers

9:30 am Willis Fitting, Joel Pralle, Gary Seering, Jacob Pralle, Madison Pralle, Alexis Nelson,

Kyle Berquam Worship Recording .............................. Greg Utesch

Stephen Ministry  CONTROL: To exercise directing influence, power, and authority over conditions Humans like to be in control, having the power to choose exactly what is going to happen and when. Unfortunately life isn’t like that – we only think we’re in control. So when something happens and we realize we’re not in control, we feel lost, overwhelmed, angry, even terrified. Stephen Ministers are trained to help when things are out of control. They provide support and encouragement while helping a person put faith and trust in God. If you would like to know more about Stephen Ministry or have a Stephen Minister walk with you through a troubling situation, please call Pastor Adam Koglin, (507) 289-5147.

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK:

WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 488 (35+115+120+218) Guests: 50

NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS

Ezekiel 34:11-24, Ephesians 3:14-21, Luke 15:1-0

Theme: “Family of Believers: Our Father”

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The Week at a Glance

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

HOLY COMMUNION— 5:30 pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 9:30 am Blood Pressures—Nurses’ Office—9 am

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Holiday—Office Closed

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102 - 9 am Women’s Bible Study—NFH—9 am FFF—Rm L-3—10:30 am Accordion Band—Rm L-3 –1 pm Elders—Rm 102—7 pm

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

POBLO Sewing—NFH—10 am Japanese Fellowship—FH—12:30 pm Family Ministry Team—Rm 102—1 pm Youth & Parent Mtg.—SFH—5:30 pm Youth Chimes—Sanctuary—5:45 pm Men’s Bible Study - Upper Rm - 6 pm Alleluia Singers (2– 6)—Rm L-3—6 pm Cherub Choir—Rm 101—6:05 pm Confirmation—SFH—6:10 pm Sounds of Praise—Choir Rm—7 pm Celebration Practice—Sanctuary—8 pm

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Faithfully Fit Forever - Rm L-3 - 8:15 am Sarah Circle—NFH—9 am Chancel Chimes—Sanctuary—7 pm

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Arabic Bible Study—Upper Rm—6 pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Celebrating God’s Grace—Rm 102—8:30 am Sisters In Christ CC—Upper Rm—9 am WORSHIP— 5:30 pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

*** RALLY DAY *** WORSHIP- 8 and 10:40 am New Members Rec’d—8 am Blood Pressures—Nurses’ Office—9 am Sunday School/Bible Classes—9:20 am New Member Welcome—FH—9:20 am Willow Creek Golf Tournament—2:30 pm Instruments of Praise—4:30 pm Agape CC—Upper Rm.—6:30 pm Lutherans for Life—7 pm

10 Week of 9-4-2016

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Friday, September 23: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, September 24: 8:00 am to Noon

Again this year, the annual Fall Rummage sale will be an “all congregation” endeavor. Volunteer workers (men, women, youth) are needed to help. Proceeds will

be applied to Redeemer projects, thus making it a benefit to all Redeemer members. Mark your calendar: Help is needed starting….. Sunday, September 18, afternoon, sorting as donations arrive. Monday, September 19, Mike Hanley has volunteered to lead a crew for the heavy lifting

(setting up tables and clothing racks) Tuesday-Thursday, September 20-22, following the Tuesday morning Bible classes through all

of Wednesday and Thursday, help is needed to organize tables in various areas, sort the donated items, and price items. Help is needed for lifting and moving heavier items, both before and during the sale.

Friday-Saturday, September 23-24: Help is needed during the sale to keep the goods in orderly displays, fill in as cashiers, baggers, and help customers.

Saturday, September 24, Noon: Help is needed boxing up the remaining items and cleaning up the Fellowship Hall.

DON’T WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO CALL — VOLUNTEER YOUR HELP FOR THIS EVENT

INDIVIDUALLY OR WITH YOUR GROUP. JUST SHOW UP! Watch the bulletin for more details. Sarah Circle will offer lunch and baked goods during the sale.

QUILTERS The Redeemer Quilters will resume Monday, September 19, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please join us anytime during and bring a sack lunch. Thank you to all who have donated memorials, fabric, yarn, batting, and thread. We often don’t know where the donations come from, but are always grateful. Special thanks to Dawn Radtke and Ginger Lagergren who travel to pick up batting for us. We continue to furnish quilts and lap robes to Season’s Hospice, Orphan Grain Train, Zumbro Valley Medical Center, Cottage Wood Assisted Living and more. If you can’t join us but are willing to cut fabric or sew quilts together at home, we welcome your help. Contact members are Arlene Krueger (282-4384) or EiLeen Miller (289-3020).

11 Week of 9-4-2016

Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE -- Rochester MN 55904

Phone - (507) 289-5147 Fax - (507) 289-7887 E-mail: office@redeemer-rochester.com

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 9:30 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

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Pastor, Adam B. Koglin akoglin@redeemer-rochester.com

(office) 507-289-5147 (cell) 507-316-8181

Director of Faith Formation, Michael J. Harvey

daharveys@msn.com (office) 507-289-5147

(residence) 507-529-5463

Director of Youth & Education Joshua Heirigs

joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com

(cell) 507-923-6288

Director of Parish Music, April Beckman

beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) 507-289-5147

(cell) 651-338-0354

Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas

office@redeemer-rochester.com (office) 507-289-5147

(residence) 507-634-7094

Custodian, Randy Kautz custodian@redeemer-

rochester.com (office) 507-289-5147

(residence) 507-843-3144

Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke jdicke325@charter.net

(residence) 507-288-6405

Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann kietzmanniva@yahoo.com (residence) 507-273-3809

Nursery Coordinator,

Anna Koglin aakoglin@gmail.com (cell) 507-316-8177

www.redeemer-rochester.com