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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 “Be Still, My Soul, Before The Lord” ....................................................... LSB 771

Redeemer Lutheran Church

The Thirteenth 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, August 18, 2016 – 6:00 pm

Saturday, August 20, 2016 – 5:30 pm

Sunday, August 21, 2016 – 8:00 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 "Hopeful Waiting..." Waiting....This is a verb that creates anxiety, feels uncomfortable, and builds fear. Today we will see that the connection between the verb "to wait" and "to hope" is closer than we think and feel.

We Come Into God’s Presence

Grow In Christ

Share His

Love

Encourage

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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 735, st. 1) Have no fear little flock; have no fear, little flock, For the Father has chosen to give you the Kingdom Have no fear, little flock! (*) SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray.

O Lord, the stronghold of our lives, in the midst of our waiting fill us with hope and confidence in you, in Jesus’ name we pray,

C: Amen. (Please be seated.) ANTHEM (8:00 am) “The Lord Is My Light” – Kayla Finley (You may follow along on LSB 723.)

God Speaks to Us

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SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The Old Testament Reading for the Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost is from Psalm 27

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. 3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.

4 One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.

5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. 6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.

7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. 8 My heart says of you, "Seek his face!" Your face, Lord, I will seek. 9 Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior. 10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.

11 Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. 12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations.

13 I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. L: The Epistle is from the twelfth chapter of Hebrews.

4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son."

7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? 8 If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline —then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. 9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! 10 They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. 11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Hebrews 12:4-12 NIV

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

(*) HOLY GOSPEL P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the thirteenth chapter.

22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?" He said to them, 24 "Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, 'Sir, open the door for us. ' "But he will answer, 'I don't know you or where you come from. ' 26 "Then you will say, 'We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets. ' 27 "But he will reply, 'I don't know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers! '

28 "There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out. 29 People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. 30 Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last." Luke 13:22-30 NIV P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

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(*) 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 “Everlasting God”

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord.

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.

Our God, You reign forever. Our hope, our strong deliv’rer

You are the everlasting God. The everlasting God You do not faint, you won’t grow weary You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need You lift us up on wings like eagles.

Repeat from beginning SERMON “Hopeful Waiting” – Psalm 27

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.) (8:00 am) MUSICAL OFFERING “Be Thou My Vision” – Kayla Finley, Flute 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 735, st. 2 & 4)

Have good cheer little flock; have good cheer, little flock, For the father will keep you in His love forever; Have good cheer little flock. Thankful hearts raise to God; thankful hearts raise to God, For He stays close beside you, in all things works with you; Thankful hearts raise to God! (*) 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.

God Serves Us His Holy Meal

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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. P: It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks

to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who on this day overcame death and the grave and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing:

(*) SANCTUS

(*) 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.

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(*) 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 “This Is The Feast” ....................................................................... LSB 155 HYMN “Jesus Comes Today with Healing” ............................................. LSB 620 HYMN “Eat This Bread” .......................................................................... LSB 638 HYMN “Lord, Take My Hand And Lead Me” ......................................... LSB 722

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

God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim

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(*) 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 “My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less” ....................................................... LSB 575 Acknowledgments Divine Service, Setting One from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Reprinted with permission. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

Week of 8-21-2016

Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights

Week of August 21, 2016

Special Prayer Opportuni es: Health Concerns: Mary Utesch, Irene Knick, Lynn Hebig, Roger

Brand, Aayden Cunningham, Polly Cunningham, Judy Mueller, Lynette Miller, Sharron Smith, Roger Hovland

Joann Geerts who is recuperating in Michigan with her daughter.

Rejoice: With Bob and Lorraine Keith who celebrated

their 59th wedding anniversary on August 18. With Barb Wondrasch who celebrates her 80th

birthday on August 23. 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.

SERVING TODAY Special thanks to the Couples in Christ ChristCare for serving refreshments today. Free-will offerings will be placed into the Church Work Scholarship Fund.

Volunteers to serve on September 4 are still needed. Please contact the church office at 507-289-5147 if you are able to help.

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.

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.

MUMM FUNDRAISER Please note: the Youth WILL NOT be doing their Fall mumm plant fundraiser this year.

BAPTIZED During the 5:30 pm service on Saturday, is Brian Donald Grant III, son of Brian Grant and Alexis Burdick, born June 28, 2016. His sponsors are Josh Johnson and Nicole DeGrand.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS! Please come to a teacher training meeting on August 21st after the late service in the North Fellowship Hall. We will meet for an hour discussing this next year's theme, openings, and student safety. See you at 10:45am on the 21st!

THURSDAY EVENING SERVICES will conclude on Thursday, September 1.

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REDEEMER GOLFERS Sign up now for the annual golf outing on Sunday, September 11, at 2:30pm, at Willow Creek Golf Course in Rochester. Golf, meal, and prizes are included for $25. This is a casual golf event emphasizing fun and fellowship. Sign-up sheets are on the counter in the Narthex. Questions, contact Mark Gennrich (286-9343) or Gordy Rupkalvis (289-2851). Deadline for registration is September 6. If anyone has prize items they are willing to donate for this event, please contact Gordy.

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.

VISITING OUR VISITORS: Did you know Redeemer has around 30-40 guests per weekend! What an opportunity to "welcome all into our family of believers." Redeemer is looking for a leader who will work with Pastor Koglin and our GTO team to make personal contacts to our visitors — a normal part of our ministry here. If you are not interested in leading, we also need people interested in being a visitor, caller, or writer. If interested please contact Pastor Koglin at 289-5147.

3 Week of 8-21-2016

Redeemer Vision and Leadership Retreat

When: Tuesday, August 30, from 6:30-8:00 pm Where: Redeemer South Fellowship Hall Why: To weave Redeemer 's Vision into the ministr ies ongoing at Redeemer and to make

our vision central to what we do as a church. Who: All interested and ANY people in a leadership position of any kind in their ministry

group. So this could include any leaders in RLCW, Council, Elders, Youth Ministry Team, Family Ministry Team, Quilters... There are TOO MANY to name them all! Please come and help integrate our Vision with your leadership in ministry.

Sign-up: A sign-up sheet is located at the Welcome Center.

See you there!

ATTENTION ALL 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS AND PARENTS If your child is going into 7th or 8th grade (or 9th grade and they have not had a chance to start confirmation at this point), Michael Harvey needs to hear from you! Before the start of confirmation on September 7th, all first and second year confirmands, along with at least one their parents, need to have a meeting with Michael Harvey. This meeting is a way to get the details of the coming year of confirmation and a way for Michael to learn a little about you! These meetings often happen at church but can take place at your home. They last about an hour, and there are openings in the morning, afternoon and evening. I would like to begin meeting with people August 8 and complete all visits by September 7. Thank you for helping me out with this! You can e-mail me at daharveys@msn.com or call/text me at 507-319-4929.

Stephen Ministry STEPHEN MINISTERS ARE CARE GIVERS Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen, to share God’s love with you, can help you get through the confusion, the stress, or loneliness you may be experiencing. Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus’ command to love one

another. Through one-to-one caring relationships, those who are hurting receive the love and care they need to support them. For more information about the Stephen Ministry program, here at Redeemer, or to learn how you can have a Stephen Minister walk with you during a challenging time, please contact Pastor Adam Koglin, (507) 289-5147.

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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 The Call Committee completed phone interviews with our six "semi-finalists" on August 15 and 16. We were blessed that all six candidates were able to meet with us at the scheduled time. The committee will now assess the information we have received from these candidates and narrow the list to the "finalists." They will then be invited to Redeemer for an on-site interview to meet with the staff and other church leaders. Once the on-site interviews and background checks are complete, a date for a Voters’ meeting will be set. The voters will then select the candidate to whom the call from Redeemer will be extended. As a reminder, the members of Redeemer are invited to express any objections or concerns to any member of the call committee. The six pastors once again are: Pastor Mark Dahn: Associate Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church Tyler, TX. Pastor David Hormann: Most recently Executive Director of Missions and Ministry Cordova, TN Pastor Kurt Klaus: Senior Pastor, Messiah Lutheran Church, Mounds View, MN Pastor Adam Koglin: Associate Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church Rochester, MN Pastor Brent Parrish: Senior Pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Prior Lake, MN Pastor David Seabaugh: Senior Pastor, Bethel Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN

PRAYER TEAM Excitement is building . . . we have six names for consideration and ask that all members of

Redeemer pray specifically for these men as they discern God's will for their lives. Pray that as the Holy Spirit guides the Call Committee, they will clearly discern the

candidates we are to invite for interviews. Continue to pray for patience for members during this lengthy process with confidence that

God will reveal His choice for us in His time . . . to Him be the glory!!

CALLING ALL YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS! This year there are two offerings for the beginning of the year informa onal mandatory mee ngs for all youth in grades 6‐12:

August 28: 10:45‐11:45 am or September 7: 5:30‐6:10 pm During this yearly mee ng, 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 and will be the only two offerings over the year.

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Caregiver Connections Expo 2016

Two tickets are still available! Will be held at the Canadian Honker Events at Apache, 1517 16th St SW. (Old Ramada Inn). The Kick Off Dinner is August 23, and is titled “The Music of Our Life. Social at 5 and dinner at 6. (Ideal for working caregivers.) The EXPO is Wednesday, August 24, from 9 to 3. Speakers from 9 am – 3 pm will be presenting on various topics; Vendor Exhibits will be 11 am – 3:30 pm. The EXPO provides education, support, resources and advocacy to empower caregivers and those in their care. The Resource has more complete information. Because the Health Cabinet believes the information is valuable for caregivers, they are providing tickets at no charge to those who request them. Tickets are also available for 20 dollars at Elder Network, 1130 ½ 7th St NW, Rochester, MN. Dinner is $25. Contact Janet Dicke 507-288-6405 or Iva Kietzmann 507-273-3809 for more complete information and tickets.

Blessed to Serve Today Message ................................... Pastor Adam Koglin Children’s Message ................. Michael Harvey, DCE Pianist (Thursday) .......................... Ginger Lagergren Organist (Saturday/Sunday) .... April Beckman, DPM Acolytes 8:00 am ............ Jesina Reimers / Sophie Schwarz 9:30 am ......................... Tyler Bell / Carter Kmett Altar Guild Chair: Shelly Potter

Kathy Solomonson, Donna Mundell, Stephanie and Rich Behne

Blood Pressures Thursday ...................................... Kathy Zarling Saturday ............................................ Sue Kazos Sunday ....................................... Barb Wallskog Elders 6:00 pm ...................................... Larry Reinartz 5:30 pm ................ Lynn Meier / Kevin Peterson 8:00 am .......................................... Tom Werle 9:30 am...................................... Jeff Schoppers Greeters 5:30 pm .............. Gordon and Janet Hoffmann 8:00 am ............................ Don and Eloise Binder 9:30 am ................ Lynora Miller / Caroline Ferdig Lectors 5:30 pm ................................. Bob Vehrenkamp 8:00 am ................................... Marcia Cochran 9:30 am................................... Jane Quaintance Nursery 9:30 am.................... Anita Werle / Madi Werle Technology Helper 5:30 pm ...................................... Stephen Smith 8:00 am ................................ Brandon Rossman 9:30 am........................................ Ethan Daniels Welcome Center 5:30 pm ..................................... Doug Koepsell 8:00 am .......................... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 9:30 am ..................................... Caroline Ferdig Usher Coordinator ............................ Roger Toomey Ushers 5:30 pm . Ken Blazing, Scott Okuno, Terry Severson 8:00 am .......... Jerry Haack, Bruce Ludwig, Mike

Sonnabend, Sam Sonnabend, Damian Chaloner, Ric Thieke

9:30 am ................ Nate Heining, Glenn Prehn, Christopher Wileman, Sam Janssen, Kailyn

Manthei, Josh Zemke Worship Recording .............................. Greg Utesch

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK:

WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 481 (42+90+158+191) Guests: 30

NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS

Proverbs 25:2-10; Psalm 46; Luke 14:1-14

Theme: TBA

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The Week at a Glance

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Gary Tollers Memorial Service—11 am Blood Pressures—5 pm HOLY COMMUNION — 5:30 pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 9:30 am Blood Pressures—Nurses’ Office—9 am Japanese Fellowship—3:30 pm Partners in Christ—Upper Rm—6:30pm

MONDAY, AUGUST 22

Quilters—NFH—8 am Story Time—Narthex—10:15 am

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102 - 8:45 am FFF—Rm L-3—10:30 am Pizza Ranch Fundraiser—4 pm Couples in Christ CC—6 pm Music & Worship—Rm 102—6:15 pm

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Arabic Bible Study—Upper Rm—6 pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

WORSHIP — 5:30 pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 9:30 am Blood Pressures—Nurses’ Office—9 am 6-12 Grade Youth & Parent Mtg—NFH—10:45 am Oikos CC—Upper RM—6:30 pm

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

FFF - Rm L-3 - 8:15 am Faithful Followers CC—Rm 102—1 pm WORSHIP—6 pm Malachi ChristCare—Upper Rm—6:30 pm Membership Ministry—Rm 102—7 pm

Men’s Bible Study - Upper Rm - 6 pm ChristCare Picnic—FH—6 pm ChristCare Equippers—FH—6:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24

LIFE QUOTES “A Christian father will also serve as spiritual priest of the family. As such he is to nourish the souls of the children, teaching them about the Lord, His will for their lives, and about His loving, gracious, and merciful way.” Rev. Mark Gullerud, pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bowdle, South Dakota.

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