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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER — April 10, 2016 Welcome to worship at Redeemer!

A Newsletter for Members and Friends

of Redeemer Lutheran Church

Redeemer’s Mission… inviting all people to become

students, believers and followers of Jesus Christ.

We are pleased to have you with us today. We want to help make your time with us more worshipful by providing you with the following information: Welcome Center: in the narthex, please take home a water bottle with

information about Redeemer as our gift for first time visitors.

Service of Friendship Cards: in pew racks, please sign and pass to the center aisle during the offering

Large Print Orders of Service: available from an usher

Children’s Activity Bags: in the narthex, contain simple activities for children to do during the worship service

Children’s Bulletins: in the narthex or from an usher, provide activities for older children to do during the service

Fellowship Time: coffee is served in the narthex

Restrooms: men’s, women’s and family restrooms are down the west hallway, an additional women’s restroom is down the middle hallway

Changing Tables: located in the family restroom and in the women’s restroom down the middle hallway

Questions? Please ask an usher, they would be happy to help.

Church Nursery Available at all services;

located in the Nursery room off the middle hallway; for children

Kindergarten age and younger, staffed by volunteers.

King’s Kids & Sunday School Each family is encouraged to complete a

registration form and leave it with your child’s teacher or in the church office. Completing a

form will help us keep accurate and up to date information concerning the children and how

we can best serve them.

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These collection items can be left in the narthex outside the offices:

FOR THE YOUTH Inkjet printer cartridges FOR THE CHILD CARE Our Family Labels for Learning FOR THE PRESCHOOL Econo Foods receipts Campbell’s Soup Labels FOR THE LWML Cancelled stamps for Missions FOR THE HOSPITALS & BAY CLIFF Can Tabs RETURNABLE CANS & BOTTLES are being accepted by the high school youth. Please leave them by the pop machine in the gym.

Collection Items

Vacation Bible School

June 27 – July 1, 2016 9 am – 12 pm

Monday, May 2, 2016, 6:00 p.m. All women and girls of Redeemer are invited – young, old, and in between, sin-gle, married, and their friends – for this fun evening of fellowship. Every female is a ‘Daughter of the King!’ We’ll enjoy good food, spiritual mentoring, and entertainment. We are happy to announce that Milo Birch will provide our entertainment for the night. Milo is 11 years old, plays the piano and keyboard and writes his own music. The sign-up sheets are posted on the Women’s Ministry bulletin board. We are looking for women to bring a hot dish, salad, dessert or to help with set up, host-ing, or beverages. If you are in need of transportation to the banquet or someone to sit with, please call Donna Fegan at 249-2114.

Daughters of the King Banquet

(WCP) Women Crafting for a Purpose shoe cutting party has been rescheduled for Monday, April 25. Participants are asked to bring a pair of blue jeans, scissors, and $5 to cover shipping, a shoemaker’s wage and supplies for sewing and foot clinics in Uganda. The shoe pieces and money will be shipped to Uganda where local shoe makers will sew together the shoes using the parts that we cut out with soles made out of recycled bicycle tires. Contact Donna Fegan at 249-2114 with any questions. Go to www.solehope.com to learn more about this important ministry.

Women Crafting for a Purpose

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19th ANNUAL MARQUETTE COUNTY

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER

This year the Marquette County Community Baby Shower will take place on April 22 at the Negaunee Township Hall. The Community Baby Shower is sponsored by the Marquette County Health Department and helps families with much needed supplies for their new babies. Families can also learn about services that are available to assist them. April 1 through April 18 there will be a collection site in the narthex for the collection of baby supplies to be donated to the Community Baby Shower. Please donate new or handmade items (newborn through six months). Suggested items are: diapers, wipes, shampoo, lotion, socks, onesies, clothes, bottles and blankets. If you would like to make a donation of cash or a gift card, please leave it in the church office. These will be used to purchase large items like Pack N’ Play, cribs and high chairs. This is a wonderful way to help families in the area welcome their new babies. If you have any questions please contact Maryellen Arntsen at 236-3062.

Silent Auction

Mark your calendars and get ready to start bidding! Beginning April 2 Redeemer will be hosting a silent auction to help support the youth trip to the National Youth Gathering in July. The auction will run for four weekends in April and will close at the Spring Cookout on April 24. Items for auction will include baskets put together by the families of our youth gathering participants, with themes ranging from coffee lover’s dream to a road trip’s worth of entertainment.

Community Baby Shower

Prayer Chain

Redeemer’s Prayer Chain is looking for volunteers to become prayer partners. A prayer partner is notified of a prayer request by their choice of an email or a phone call. You then pray using the prayer that you’ve received. Jeannette Hauver is the Prayer Chain coordinator. She receives prayer requests from the blue Prayer Chain Request cards in the pews, by phone, by email or in person. More information will be distributed at a gathering on Wednesday, May 11 at 6:30 pm, honoring current Prayer Partners and those interested in becoming a Prayer Partner. Contact Jeannette Hauver at 226-6808 or jkhauver@gmail.com if you want more information or can’t attend the meeting about this important ministry.

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WEDNESDAY 9 AM WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Led by Deaconess Betty — Location Classroom 2A & B

“Breathe” Begins April 20 Join us as we dig into scripture with author Priscilla Shirer. Books will be available at the first class session for $10.

THURSDAY EVENINGS 7:00 p.m.

Adult Study Led by Mark Mankowski

and Tom Buck Location: Church Library

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 7:00 a.m.

Men’s Study Meets Year Round

Led by Pastor Steve — Location: Chapel Lounge

SUNDAY MORNINGS

Adult Study Led by Pastor Steve and Pastor Chad

Location: Fellowship Hall (gym) 9:30 a.m. “Glory Days” by Max Lucado. Maybe you’re feeling a little stuck. Caught in a rut. You may be wondering. Is this as good as the Christian life gets? Join us for this video-based study by bestselling author Max Lucado as he draws on the scriptural account of Joshua. These days are glory days. Your past is past, your future is bright, God’s promises are true and his Word sure. With God as your helper, you will be all he wants you to be. Do all he wants you to do, and receive all he wants you to receive. These days are glory days.

TUESDAY EVENING STUDY: Adult Study

“Vanishing Grace” 7 pm What ever happened to the Good News?

In this intriguing video-based study hosted by Philip Yancy, Yancy shows the desperate need our world has for grace, and how Christians can truly make the Gospel Good News again. In this study we will explore what kind of news is good to a culture that thinks it has rejected the Christian version. We will examine illuminating stories of how faith can be expressed in ways that disarm even the most cynical critics.

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities

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Christopher LaPointe 4/10 Dewayne Nygard 4/10 Steve Peters 4/10 Audra Stevenson 4/10 Cole Tianen 4/10 Madison Rieboldt 4/11 Isabella Roti 4/11 Andrew Wyble 4/12 Robin Burke 4/13 Sue Hyska 4/13 Amanda Moisio 4/13 Emily Ott 4/13 Ryan Sullivan 4/13 Lucas Basal 4/14 Jonathan Dickerson 4/14 Oliver Rochester 4/14 Sharon Roshak 4/14 Justin Wonch 4/14 Gordon Erickson 4/15 Sarah Garceau 4/15 Lindsay Horwood 4/15 Shelby Lazeren 4/15 Cole Ranta 4/15 Joey Ross 4/15 Rich Wares 4/15 Brendan Higbie 4/16 Bill Nolan 4/16 Vi Seppanen 4/16 Pat Eastley 4/17 Carrie Goodney 4/17 Lake Reed 4/17 Linda St. Aubin 4/17

Sun., Apr. 10

8:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 12 pm 1 pm

Service of Praise Education Hour Coffee Fellowship Worship Victory Meal Chamber Chorale Rehearsal

Mon., Apr. 11

10 am 12 pm 1 pm 4:30 pm 6:00 pm 7 pm

Little Lambs Tool Box Guys Staff Meeting Faith Moves Preschool Board Meeting Church Council

Tues., Apr. 12

10 am 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm

Little Lambs Bible Study Divorce Care Compassionate Friends

Wed., Apr. 13

7 am 9:30 am 6 pm 6 pm 7 pm

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Women’s Bible Study Mrs. Kobie’s Special Person Night Senior Shindig Adult Choir

Thurs., Apr. 14

4:30 pm 6 pm 7 pm 7 pm

Kid’s Club Thrivent Financial Chapter Meeting Bible Study Praise Choir

Fri., Apr. 15

6 pm 6 pm 9 pm

Preschool and Daycare Closed AA Meeting HS Guys Night Out HS Girls Night Sleepover

Sat., Apr. 16

5 pm 5 pm

King’s Kids Service of Praise with Communion

Sun., Apr. 17

8:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 1 pm 4 pm

Service of Praise with Communion Education Hour Coffee Fellowship Worship with Communion Chamber Chorale Rehearsal High School Hangtime

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR

Tool Box Guys

The Tool Box Guys will meet Monday at noon in the library for a short devotion, lunch and some tool box jobs. All men are invited to join.

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Acts 9:1-15

1Meanwhile, Saul was still

breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples. He went to the high priest

2and asked him for

letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.

3As he neared

Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

4He fell to the ground and

heard a voice say to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?"

5"Who are you, Lord?" Saul

asked. "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he replied.

6"Now get

up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do."

7The men traveling with Saul

stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. 8Saul got up from the ground, but

when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus.

9For three

days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.

10In Damascus there was a

disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, "Ananias!" "Yes, Lord," he answered.

11The Lord told him, "Go to the

house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.

12In a

vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight."

13"Lord," Ananias answered, "I

have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem.

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he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name."

15But the Lord said to Ananias,

"Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.” Revelation 5:1-14 Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals.

2 And I saw a

mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?”

3 But no

one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or even look inside it.

4 I wept and wept

because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside.

5 Then one of the elders said

to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” 6 Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it

had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.

7 He came and took the scroll

from the right hand of him who sat on the throne.

8And when he had

taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. (continued)

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Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9And they sang a new song:

"You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.

10You have made them to be a

kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth."

11Then I looked and heard the

voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders.

12In a loud

voice they sang: "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!"

13Then I heard every creature in

heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!"

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living creatures said, "Amen," and the elders fell down and worshiped.

John 21:1-19

1Afterward Jesus appeared again

to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias. It happened this way: 2Simon Peter, Thomas (called

Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. 3"I'm going out to fish," Simon Peter

told them, and they said, "We'll go with you." So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.

4Early in the morning, Jesus

stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.

5He called out to them, "Friends,

haven't you any fish?" "No," they answered.

6He said, "Throw your net on the

right side of the boat and you will find some." When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.

7Then the disciple whom Jesus

loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, "It is the Lord," he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water.

8The other disciples followed

in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards. 9When they landed, they saw a fire

of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.

10Jesus said to them, "Bring some

of the fish you have just caught."

(continued)

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Simon Peter climbed aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. 12

Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." None of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. 13

Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish.

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third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead. 15

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16

Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep." 17

The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep. 18

I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go."

19 Jesus said this to indicate the kind

of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, "Follow me!"

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WORSHIP INFORMATION AND SERVANTS Saturday, April 9, 5:00 p.m.

Worship Supplement Page 1 Acolyte: Hailey LaCombe Ushers: Lynn & Dave Stahmann, Chris Barber, Penny Hassell, Mary Owen, Ruth Pickering Greeter: Greg, Rachel, Andy, Kirsi & Sam Berglund Media Team: Julie Higbie Scrip: Cindy Bal Nursery: Jennifer Snyder Musicians: Donna Fegan, Julie Larson, Tom Buck, Steve Scheel, Maddie Getting, Deaconess Betty Knapp

Sunday, April 10, 8:30 a.m. Worship Supplement Page 1 Acolyte: Madison Downey Ushers: Toni Eppensteiner, Carl Pace, Robin Trembath, Kelly Stilwell, Bob Weisenberger, Greg Nelson Greeter: Tony & Sue Tollefson Media Team: Rebecca Marjonen Scrip: Rich Demboske Nursery: Donnie Berglund Musicians: Donna Fegan, Julie Larson, Tom Buck, Steve Scheel, Maddie Getting, Deaconess Betty Knapp

Sunday, April 10, 10:45 a.m. Worship Supplement Page 9 Acolyte: Michael Johnson Ushers: Bill Carlson, Linda Bonefeld, Jim Goin, Gloria LaPointe, Nan Seaton Reader: Larry Carey Greeter: Gwen, Connor & Callie Gentz Media Team: Rob Brege Scrip: Sheila Laing Coffee: Ray Kuczwara Nursery: Donna Brege Organist: Lois DeWell

MINISTRY STAFF

Redeemer Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

1700 West Fair Avenue Marquette, MI 49855

906-228-9883 FAX 906-228-8912

Email: redeemer@RedeemerMQT.org Web Site: www.RedeemerMQT.org

Rev. Steve A. Hulke, 249-8433 Rev. Chad Ott, 273-0280

Deaconess Betty Knapp, 228-5180 DCE Anna Dauffenbach, 228-3047

Rev. Paul Weber, Emeritus Redeemer Campus Ministry 228-3047 Carmen Albert, Preschool & Child Care

Director 228-5439 Carl Pace, Gift Planner 204-5399

Lois DeWell, Organist Dawn Betts, Adult Choir Director Donna Fegan, Women’s Ministry

Director 249-2114 Kathy Enright, Kid’s Club Coordinator

458-5343 Pam Ott, King’s Kids Coordinator

273-0280

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK 398

STEWARDSHIP LAST WEEK

General Fund $9,986. Gathered to Grow $2,202. (Total given to Gathered to Grow to date: $446,886.)

www.redeemermqt.org

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Vacation Bible

School June 27—July 1, 2016

9 am—12 pm

Leader Recruitment

Center Leaders for

ELEMENTARY PROGRAM

Indicate below your interest in leading or helping with a particular Elementary Center:

Music (Sing & Play Rock and Cave Quest Closing)

Video Story (KidVid Cinema)

Bible Story (Deep Bible Quests)

Science Projects & Crafts (Imagination Station)

Games (Spelunker Sports & Games)

Snacks (Cavern Cafe)

Photographer (Spotlight VBS)

Center Leaders for

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Indicate below your interest in leading or helping with a particular Preschool Center:

Preschool Program Director

Bible Story (Bible Adventures & Missions)

Video Story (KidVid Cinema)

Crafts (Crafts & Play)

Games (Games)

Crew Leaders: Needed: 60-70

Age: 7th Grade (in Fall 2016) through Adult

Job: help crew of 5-7 kids actively participate in the centers, facilitate discussions, and join in the fun!

Preschool Crew Leader Elementary Crew Leader

Crew Captains:

Needed: 6 Preschool, 8 Elementary

Age: Adult

Job: oversee 6-8 preschool crews or 10-11 elementary crews, guide them through their day, troubleshoot as needed, step in to aid a crew leader when required.

Preschool Crew Captain Elementary Crew Captain

Additional Staff:

Media Team Photographer PowerPoint and/or Movie Maker

Developer Office Help Registration Sales Team VBS Nurse/First Aid Decorations & Set Up

Name: __________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

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WEBER CAMP LUTHER SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

The Pastor Weber Scholarship for High

School Youth to attend Camp Luther was

established in honor of Pastor Weber’s

30 years of service to Redeemer

congregation. This scholarship is

designed for high school youth, grades 9-

12, who want to attend Camp Luther in

Three Lakes, WI.

If you are a high school student and plan

to attend Camp Luther this summer,

please submit the form below to the

church office by May 1, 2016. If multiple

requests are received, a drawing will be

made for the recipient of the $300

scholarship. (Please note: high school

students are eligible to receive the

“regular” Camp Luther Scholarship

should they not be drawn for the Weber

Scholarship.)

Camp Luther Scholarship Opportunities

Weber Camp Luther Scholarship for High School Youth

Name: ___________________________

Dates registered for Camp: ___________

Current High School Grade: __________

Phone: ___________________________

Email: ___________________________

Address: _________________________

Parents’ Signature: _________________

Your parents’ signature gives permission to have your name submitted for the scholarship drawing. Return this form to the church office by May 1, 2016.

REDEEMER CAMP LUTHER

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Redeemer has a Camp Luther Scholarship Fund that provides scholarship monies for children attending Camp Luther in Three Lakes, WI. All kids—from the preschooler to the high school senior—are eligible to request scholarship funds.

If funds are available the scholarship fund awards up to 50% of the cost of camp per child. To apply for these monies, complete the form below and return it to the church office by May 1, 2016.

Redeemer Camp Luther Scholarship Fund

Name: __________________________

Dates registered for Camp: __________

Current Grade: ___________________

Phone: __________________________

Email: __________________________

Address: ________________________

Parents’ Signature: ________________

Return this form to the church office by May 1, 2016.

Donations to the Redeemer Camp

Luther Scholarship Fund are always

welcome. Your gift will give children an

opportunity of a lifetime to experience

Camp Luther, God’s beautiful outdoors,

and the blessings of a Christian camping

experience.

To make a donation, please designate

“Camp Luther Scholarship Fund” on your

Offering Envelope.