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RESURRECTION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

153 South McKenna Avenue

Gretna, Nebraska 68028 402-332-3383

www.RELChurch.net October 22, 2017

8:30 Worship

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Traditional Worship October 22, 2017

GATHERING PRE-SERVICE MUSIC

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

BRIEF ORDER OF CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, full of compassion and mercy, abounding in steadfast love. Amen.

Trusting God’s promise of forgiveness, let us confess our sin against God and one another.

Eternal God our creator, in you we live and move and have our being. Look upon us, your children, the work of your hands. Forgive us all our offenses, and cleanse us from proud thoughts and empty desires. By your grace draw us near to you, our refuge and our strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us. In the mercy of almighty God, Christ died for us while we still were sinners;

and for his sake, God ☩ forgives you all your sins. Amen.

GATHERING HYMN God is Here!, ELW 526

GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

And also with you.

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KYRIE

HYMN OF PRAISE

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PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us pray. Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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WORD FIRST READING: Isaiah 45:1-7 1Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him and strip kings of their robes, to open doors before him — and the gates shall not be closed: 2I will go before you and level the mountains, I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron, 3I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who call you by your name. 4For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my chosen, I call you by your name, I surname you, though you do not know me. 5I am the LORD, and there is no other; besides me there is no god. I arm you, though you do not know me, 6so that they may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is no one besides me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. 7I form light and create darkness, I make weal and create woe; I the LORD do all these things.

Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.

RESPONSIVE PSALM Psalm 96:1-9 1O sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. 3Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples. 4For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above all gods. 5For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens. 6Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 7Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 8Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts.

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9Worship the LORD in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth.

SECOND READING: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1O sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. 3Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples. 4For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above all gods. 5For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens. 6Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 7Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 8Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts. 9Worship the LORD in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth.

Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

GOSPEL Matthew 22:15-22 The holy gospel according to St. Matthew, beginning in the 21st chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.

15Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. 16So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. 17Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay

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taxes to the emperor, or not?" 18But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, "Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? 19Show me the coin used for the tax." And they brought him a denarius. 20Then he said to them, "Whose head is this, and whose title?" 21They answered, "The emperor's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor's, and to God the things that are God's." 22When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

MESSAGE

HYMN OF THE DAY Lift Every Voice and Sing, ELW 841

CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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PASSING THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

BELL CHOIR Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

CHILDREN’S OFFERING/OFFERING

OFFERING SONG Create in Me, ELW 186

OFFERING PRAYER Merciful God, Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Father in Heaven we turn to you in prayer not because we must tell you our needs, but so that we can praise you and give thanks for all the ways you meet all of our needs.

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As the sun rises and sets, we are granted one more day on this earth. We are blessed to be called stewards of the land that you promised to our ancestors. We give thanks for the air, water and fruit of the land that gives life. We pray for those who because of war, poverty, and natural disasters are prevented from having access to these basic necessities of life. Guided by the Light of God. Hear our Prayer.

When asked, Solomon requested wisdom, in order to be a just and righteous leader. We pray for the leaders of this nation, the leaders of our community, and the leaders of the ELCA, may they receive a portion of the wisdom granted to Solomon so that they too can lead in a way that is just and righteous. Guided by the Light of God. Hear our Prayer.

Are we willing, Lord, to render unto God, that which belongs to God? Father you gave your only begotten son for our salvation. Help us Lord to recognize when the things of this world keep us from surrendering our lives to you; reminding us that those who seek to save their life, must lose it. Guided by the Light of God. Hear our Prayer.

We lift our eyes to the hills - where does our help come from? Our help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Lord we ask that you bless those that will gather this afternoon for the strategic planning retreat. As we gather to discuss and identify priorities for the future of our faith community may the work of those who attend be led by the Spirit. Guided by the Light of God. Hear our Prayer.

Lord we lift up these prayers for the sake of ourselves and our community; knowing that your answers may not be our answers, your timing may not be our timing, but your will be done because you are a loving and just God. Amen.

LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

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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

SENDING TEMPLE TALK

BLESSING May God, whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine, grant you the gifts of faith and hope.

Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.

SENDING HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory, ELW 705

MISSION STATEMENT We live a Resurrection life as we Share God's Word, Show God's Love, Serve God. Amen. Alleluia! From SundaysAndSeasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #48706. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved

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RESURRECTION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH October 22, 2017 Gretna, NE 68028 Church Office: 402-332-3383 Fax: 402-332-4784

E-mail: theoffice@relchurch.net Website: www.relchurch.net

Pr. James Sells: 402-759-6347

We welcome you to Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church! We hope our time together will be a blessing to you!

Flowers are given by Ryan & Kari Bersten in celebration of Rhett and Reagan’s 12th birthdays.

URGENT: Nursery Coordinator Position Available The Nursery Coordinator position is available. This is a paid position. If you are interested, please contact the church office at 402-332-3383. We need to fill this position as soon as possible, please give us a call -Thank you!

Strategic Long Range Planning Today is the day to participate in the strategic planning retreat at the lodge at Mahoney State Park from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. We will review the survey results and refine our priorities for the strategic plan. Everyone in the congregation is invited and encouraged to attend this retreat! We hope to see you all there!

All Saints Remembrance On All Saints Sunday, we remember those who have died in Christ. If you would like a physical remembrance, please stop by the bulletin board in the café, write the name of your loved one on a dove and pin it on the board. Please join us on All Saints Sunday, November 5th, as we remember those who have died in Christ and were baptized into Christ since our last All Saints day.

FLU SHOT CLINIC AT RESURRECTION! Greetings from your Health Ministry Team, Fall has arrived, and with that comes the onset of flu season. Today, we will be offering a flu shot clinic from 9:15-10:45 a.m., the Health Ministry Team and USave Pharmacy will hold a FLU SHOT CLINIC in the office for those age 6 years and older. Offerings include:

• Flu Shot- quadrivalent (protects against 2 A viruses and 2 B viruses)- at a cost of $35

• Flu Shot- high-dose trivalent for seniors- for those age 65 and over- Medicare will cover the $60 cost

Before attending, please check with your insurance plan to see if it covers the vaccine, and if there are specific providers required for coverage. Please bring your Medicare and/or insurance cards, as your insurance claim will be filed for you. For private pay, please bring a check. We hope to see you there!

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Coat Drive Today, through October 29th, Resurrection is joining with the Gretna Knights of Columbus in gathering coats to be donated to Omaha homeless shelters and Gretna Neighbors. Just drop off your new or gently used coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, blankets and sleeping bags in the designated tub in the café area.

Trunk or Treat When: Wednesday October 25th at 6:30pm following the Mid-Week Meal. What: Family Fun! Kids go from car to car receiving

treats. There will be activities inside the church for all ages to enjoy. Family friendly costumes are encouraged. Plan treats for around 100 children. Who: Supported by Outreach and Youth Teams-if you would like to assist please contact Kris Wagner at Kris.t.wagner@wellsfargo.com or Bill Schwarten at wschwarten@gmail.com. Needs: We are also in need of donations of small snacks (e.g. fruit snacks, candies) or small prizes (e.g. erasers, pencils, plastic spider rings or other items) to hand out as prizes at the activities.

Nursery Hours The nursery will not be staffed on Wednesday, October 25th, so everyone can enjoy Trunk or Treat! The nursery will be open before the event, for parents to use to get their kids dressed in costumes for the evening. Plan to join in the fun this week!

Reformation Sunday & Octoberfest! Please join us on October 29th

as we celebrate the Reformation with a Polka Service and Oktoberfest. The Polka Service will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 8:30am with regular daily events to follow. Oktoberfest will start at 12:00pm and will include food, keg beer and a special homebrew that Martin Luther enjoyed for adults, keg root beer for kids, live music, a ministry fair with Reformation games and prizes, and a labor auction to raise funds for the 2018 Youth Gathering in Houston. We ask that the congregation get into the mood by bringing a German style side dish or dessert to the meal. Join us on the 29th!

Christmas Choir The choir is looking for singers to join in the Christmas choir on December 17th at both services. Practice will be every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Come join us as we sing to the Lord!

The Local and World Service Team We will be collecting cash for Thanksgiving Baskets for Project Hope. We will be collecting from October 29-November 6 after both services. Checks must be made out to: Project Hope Please think of helping those in need this Thanksgiving season and thank you for your continued generosity! It is greatly appreciated! -The Local and World Service Team

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Sunday School Christmas Program “Save the Date/Time!” Your children are already working hard to prepare for this year’s Christmas program. The program is scheduled for Sunday, December 10th at 9:45 a.m., with a dress rehearsal that morning. At this time, we have no other rehearsals scheduled outside of the Sunday School hour. Please be sure to have your children at Sunday School each Sunday as we prepare for this joyous occasion. Please watch for additional emails for more details.

Heart & Sole-Walk with Luther We hope you are all working hard to get moving and get healthy with our heart and sole walking program. don't forget to put your minutes in weekly for your free T-shirt, a possible chance to win a fit bit and possibly a membership to the zoo.

Walking Group The RELC walking group meets twice weekly - join us! Wednesday evenings at the church at 6:30 PM and Saturdays at 9:00 AM at the Hwy 370 trailhead entrance at Chalco Rec. area. Saturday location may change from time to time based on group interests. Distance will be determined based on attendees at each event. Contact Sue Lobsiger with questions (sue.lobsiger@gmail.com 402.689.7658)

“Over 55” October Dinner Night The “Over 55” Group will have their next dinner night on Thursday, October 26, at Sortino’s Pizza Parlor at 7880 L Street. They have pizza, pasta and grill items on their menu so everyone should be able to find something to tempt their taste buds! Beer, wine and cocktails are available. We will carpool again from the church at 5:00 p.m., or meet at Sortino’s at 5:30 p.m.

We had a great time at our first outing with 36 people attending; all are welcome – if you want to join us on the 26th, call either Judy Feit at 402-916-9417 or Connie Walters at 402-332-3898 before Tuesday, October 24!

Bloodmobile On November 13th, the Bloodmobile will be at Resurrection from 12:30-6:30 p.m. If you would like to volunteer to help or need to call for an appointment, please contact Kathy Iske at 402-332-3827.

Stewardship Team Mark Your Calendars! Thanksgiving Sunday is coming on November 19th. On that day, we will each make our annual pledge to continue to serve and support Resurrection and our community. We have served the Gretna community for over 100 years with vibrant worship, music, education and outreach. This is not a time to coast, but a time to continue to serve!

At our Sunday services in late October and November, we will be discussing the importance of Stewardship and sharing of time, talent and treasures to help fulfill our mission at Resurrection. Pledge cards for 2018 will be included with the service bulletins beginning on October 29th so that you can prayerfully consider your financial support for next year and bring to the Thanksgiving Sunday service for collection.

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The pledge cards can be turned in with your offering or to the office earlier if you would like.

There will be one service at 10:00 am on November 19th, during which we will collect member pledge cards. A meal for the congregation will immediately follow the service. We look forward to seeing everyone there on this special day to make your commitment to support our journey together to Help Resurrection continue to Share God’s Word, Show God’s Love and Serve God.

TAGG - you're it! Have you seen the cool new app that allows users to TAGG their purchase at local businesses to help raise funds for organizations such as RELC? It's easy, just download the app to your smartphone, choose Resurrection Lutheran Church as the organization you want to support and watch for the TAGG logo at local businesses.

When you purchase from a business that participates in TAGG, they will donate up to 5% of your total purchase to your organization. All you have to do is upload your receipt. Money donated to RELC will help fund our Good Samaritan Fund which will be used to help transients and others in need. Watch for more info from the Local & World Service Team and a future temple talk for more details as well as a list of local business who participate in TAGG. You can also find more info at www.togetheragreatergood.com/

Come Play Cribbage! Join us every 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Atrium. All are welcome, no experience necessary. For questions, please contact Mardelle Bergsten at 402-932-2284.

Mid-Week Meal Join us for a mid-week meal around the dinner table on Wednesdays at 5:45-6:30 p.m. Sit with us and enjoy a hearty meal (prepared by our own chef, Matt Anderson), friendly conversation and a break from the activity. There will be a free will offering to cover the cost of food. All ages welcome! Menu: This week’s meal will be: Sloppy joes, hotdogs, tater tots, egg casserole, baked beans, cottage cheese, salads, and desserts.

Hurricane Relief If you’re interested in helping those affected by the hurricanes, go to www.relchurch.net. You will find a link for the Lutheran Disaster Response donation page.

Café Help Needed The café has reopened and the sheet to sign-up to help is located on the bulletin board. The café person is responsible for making coffee, cutting up doughnuts and making sure everything is available between services. They are also responsible for cleanup (rinsing out the coffee pots and placing the dirty glasses over on the dishwasher). Similar to the last couple of years, café volunteers do not need to pick up doughnuts in the morning. That will be done by an Outreach Team Member.

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Get Engaged! Small groups have started! Logos small group study will meet every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Swing by the display in the Café to sign up for one that fits for you.

Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi for Balance classes will meet in the Fellowship Hall at the church. The session runs for 12 weeks and classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Come experience the benefits of this program; increased strength, mobility, balance and more! If you are interested in learning Tai Chi, please contact Karen Hitz at 402-212-2589 or at bkhitz@cox.net . Classes are open to the community and everyone is welcome.

Reformation Commemoration Service The Nebraska and Western Iowa Synods are partnering in a joint Reformation Commemoration Service at St. John’s Parish on the Creighton University Campus in Omaha on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 2 p.m. Seating is limited, so we encourage you to register for this free event ahead of time, if you plan to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person, livestream community worship events are being planned across our synods, or you may watch the event from home. Information including the livestream and registration links can be found at http://nebraskasynod.org. More information, along with a map is located on the bulletin board outside the fellowship hall.

Volunteer Senior Quilt Leader Needed Are you passionate about our graduating seniors feeling the love of Resurrection? Have you really appreciated your child getting a quilt when they graduated? We are in need of a volunteer to lead this year’s graduation quilts. No sewing skills required! Tasks will include sending letters, calling potential recipients, and coordinating with the quilting lead. If interested, contact the office.

Nursery Staff Needed The church is looking for a caring individual that loves to work with children to staff the church nursery, at least one Sunday morning and one Wednesday evening per month, starting in the fall. You must be at least 18 years of age. Background check will be completed by the church. CPR and First Aid certification will need to be completed. This is a paid position. If interested, please contact the church office or Denise Osborn for further information.

Quilting Group The quilters meet at 1:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays. All are welcome!! You do not have to be a quilter or know how to sew to come. You can also sew quilt tops at home. The quilters are always looking for old blankets and sheets of any size.

Prayer Shawl Group If you knit or crochet, or would like to learn, you are invited to join the RELC Prayer Shawl Group! We create shawls that are available for anyone in our congregation to be distributed to friends or family going through a personal crisis -- whether it is illness, loss or other concern. We also have some cancer hats and “prayer squares”

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available! And, some of our members make the blankets given to our newly baptized little ones! If there are any questions, contact Karen Hitz at 402-212-2589

The Dorcas Circle They will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am in the Church library, which is located at the South end of the educational wing. We are beginning a new Bible Study book, "Encouraging one Another.” The books can be picked up in the Church office. Please sign your name when you take one. We welcome new members. Our gatherings start with coffee and a light snack before we study the lesson. Please come and join us.

The Miriam/Ruth Circle’s They will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm at SilverRidge Assisted Living. They meet in one of the social rooms where there is ice cream! They are a small group and would love for you to join them.

Save your Best Choice labels! Deposit them in the container located by the Outreach Corner with the yellow shelving.

Hospital Visits Hospitals usually don’t contact us when you go into the hospital due to the privacy act. If you or a family member is going into the hospital, be sure and let the office know so that we can be there for you with prayerful support.

Send us your pictures! If you want the church Facebook page or website to include pictures you have taken of a church event, please send them to the following e-mail: GodsWork@relchurch.net This will be the central location for pictures you would like to share with your faith family and others who might visit RELC Facebook page or website. Please note: It is your responsibility to ensure that you have permission of all people within your photos to share on social media outlets before submitting. We want to share these memories but also respect the privacy of others.

Aluminum Can Collection! Bring your empty cans to the container outside of the west door of the church-in the alley. The proceeds will fund the high school youth.

Followers of Christ Prison Ministry Contact Scott Drews at 402-670-8259 or sdrews@bhhc.com for information. Make a difference in someone’s life! Worship will be on October 28th.

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THIS WEEK AT RESURRECTION

Sunday, 10/22 8:30 am Traditional Worship Service

9:30 am Bell Practice 9:30-10:45 am Flu Shot Clinic 9:40-10:45 am Sunday School 9:45-10:30 am Adult Forum

10:45 am Contemporary Communion Worship 1:00-4:00 pm SLRP Retreat Mahoney

Monday, 10/23 9:00 am Tai Chi Tuesday, 10/24 10:00 am Logos Text Study Wednesday, 10/25 9:00 am Tai Chi

5:45 pm Mid-Week Meal 6:30-8:00 pm High School Underground 6:30 pm Adult Choir

7:30 pm Praise Band Friday, 10/27 9:00 am Exercise Saturday, 10/28 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study @ Billy’s Café Sunday, 10/29 8:30 am Polka Worship Service

9:40-10:45 am Sunday School 9:45-10:30 am Adult Forum

10:45 am Contemporary Worship Service 12:00-2:00 pm Oktoberfest, Ministry Fair,

Labor Auction

ATTENDANCE

October 15, Traditional 76, Contemporary 136

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 5 All Saints Sunday

Daylight Savings Time-Change your clocks back! November 13 Bloodmobile at Resurrection November 19 Stewardship Sunday November 29 Advent Fair

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Prayers

“Be still, and know that I am God...

Our shut-in members and those in the assisted living and nursing homes: Harold Hansen, Jim Schram, Delores Short, Delores Kreifels, Ruth Jansen, Barb Schwarten, Jackie Mowinkel, Joan Bohling.

Healing and courage: The Schuka family’s Grandfather, Brigido Torres, Chloe Carlson, Craig Gissler, Janel Asche’s friend, Cathy, Roger Asche, Connie & Mark Dunwoody’s daughter-in-law, Sarah Jo, Gwen Reier, Morris Palle, Paula Drew’s sister, Sheryl Lieber, Sandy Brehmer, Kris & Becky Wagner’s brother-in-law, Lexi’s friend, Madelyn, Jan Sharples’s sister, Barbara Hulscher, Judy Kumm, Jeanne Ralston’s mother, Pauline Bartlett, and great-nephew, Henry Merritt, Shelly Schram’s mom, Pat Oltman, Sue Lutton, Christy Luebbe, Marsha Wilderdyke, Elaine Ney, Duane Strong, Klaus Langmaack, Simon Hjelm, Janet Johnson’s nephew, Thelma Mowinkel, Kathy Iske

Anniversaries: Brad & Shelli Wolverton, Matthew & Lori Byrne

Birthdays: John Galaska, Bret Nothwehr, Lauren Ostdiek-Wille, Becky Wagner, Jim Haver, Matt Kivett, Katie Maas, Daniel Sells, Tatum Wright, Robert Dietze, Korie Kersten, Caeden Webster, Bruce Fleck, Taya Honeyman, Parker Jahn, Joe Perchal, James Schram

Wolbach Sister Congregation Please pray for our sister congregation, Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolbach, Nebraska. Trinity was picked from the leaf tree at the Nebraska Synod Convention.

Service Men and Women: For all those serving our country and for the families of soldiers who were killed or injured, that they be healed in body and spirit.

Shiri Parish in Tanzania: Please pray for our brothers and sisters in our sister congregation of Shiri Parish. *Please keep the office updated on the status of prayer requests.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE *Hand sanitizers are available throughout the church for your use. *If you are having trouble hearing the service, please ask an usher for a Sound Mate hearing device. *For large print bulletins, please contact the office. *Wheelchairs are available for your use in the church. Contact an usher or a council person for assistance. *First Aid kits are located in the kitchen, church office, and in the cupboard below the library book shelf by the narthex. *There is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) located on the wall by the south bathrooms

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Pastor: James Sells Church Council Members:

Rich Armstrong, Ryan Bergsten, Brenda Fleck, Matt Flynn, DeeAnn Hartman, Karen Hitz, Kevin Karas, Eric Pinkall, Jeremy Reineke

Council Duty today 8:30 am- Matt Flynn

10:45 am- DeeAnn Hartman, Rich Armstrong, Ryan Bergsten Council Duty October 29

8:30 am-Kevin Karas 10:45 am-DeeAnn Hartman

Office Manager: Desiree Stednitz, Jeanne Ralston Nursery Coordinator: Needed

Music Director: Matt Hill Sunday School Superintendants:

Lynn Donahue, Rachel Wright Kitchen Coordinator: Matt Anderson

Custodial Needs: Property Team, Bill Schwarten Flowers & Bulletins

October, November, December-Harolyn Stender Altar Guild-October

Harolyn Stender, Susan Clegg, Mardelle Bergsten Instrumentalists and Song Leaders:

Doug Ayer, Connie Dunwoody, Mark Dunwoody, Sheri Feala, John Galaska, Maddie Galaska, DeeAnn Hartman,

Matt Hill, Patti Layher, Jerry Layher, Matthew Layher, Eric Pinkall, Beth Rippe, Mya Williams

Lay Readers for October 8:30 am-Judy Feit 10:45 am-Tammy Williams

Ushers for October 8:30 am-Jim Haver, Larry Rippe 10:45 am-Ryan Bergsten

Acolytes today 88:30 am-Katherine Roseland, Benjamin Brodin

10:45 am-Zoe Schuka, Macy Wilderdyke Acolytes October 29

8:30 am-Lauryn Hardy, Andrew Hardy 10:45 am-Molly Colgrove, Noelle Williams

Screen Team Oct. 22: Anna & Lydia Stednitz

Oct. 29: Marissa Ellingson Connectors/Welcome Station for today

8:30 am- Duane & Carolyn Strong, Dave & Shelly Schram 10:45 am-Aaron & Jennifer Bush, Gene & Lucille Loeffler

Connectors/Welcome Station for October 29 8:30 am- Lona Pinkall, Lance Pinkall, Bill & Debbie Schwarten

10:45 am-Lisa Roseland, Wendy Hirschfeld, Eric & Julie Carlson

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