Welcome!Welcome to all visitors. Please take a moment to sign the worship registration sheet and place it in the offering plate. The nursery and changing room is through the doors to the fellowship hall, with a rug, toys, books, and a rocking chair for your use. We love having kids at worship!ERLC is a forward thinking, gathering of men, women and children who love Jesus Christ. Worshiping since December 2009, we believe that all people are welcome in the Lord’s house, coming to hear the Word, share the Sacraments, and be strengthened for the life of faith.
Trusting in God’s grace,an accepting joyful community,
serving God and neighbor!
Weekly UpdateAverage Weekly Giving Needed $ 7,480Sept. Automatic Giving: 9,384Sunday, Sept. 18: $ 6,947Sept. Total: $22,845
Sept. 18 Sunday Worship Attendance: 258
Offerings: Please make checks payable to "Elk River Lutheran." Offering envelopes are available for those who would like cash contribution recorded for tax purposes.
Prayer Concerns: Please write it on the insert, contact the church office at (763) 595-1216 or visit the church website at www.elkriverlutheran.org/prayer-concerns. Thanks. Trusting in God’s grace, An accepting,
joyful community, Serving God and neighbor.
19th Sunday after PentecostSeptember 25, 2016 •
MusiciansKara Hennig Taylor QuinnAustin Follmer Ben WeberJoyce Hels Dave Rogge
The Gathering of God’s PeopleGathering Song Come, Thou Fount; Come Thou King
Welcome
Reflection by Dave Rogge
Confession and Forgiveness (p 94) Gathering Prayer
The Word of God ProclaimedReadings Amos 8:4-7 1 Timothy 2:1-7Gospel Luke 16:1-13Sermon Pastor Galen HoraSong of the Day Praise the Lord
Sharing & Receiving the Gifts of GodApostles’ Creed (p104)Receiving New MembersSharing the PeaceOffertory There is a Redeemer
Dave Rogge w/ Joyce Hels, Kara Hennig & Taylor Quinn
Serving Us Today10:30 ServiceGreeters Greg & Debby PouliotUshers Matt & Michelle Spaniol
Rich Swanson, Becca WeberLector TJ BudishCommunion Steward Rich SwansonCommunion Servers Kim Vernon
Basket Holders Abigail & Amelia SchwarzeCommunion Clean-Up Marilyn Miller & Toby MoeMid-week Fill Anne Follmer
Blue Cups!Visitors, please take a blue cup for the fellowship time, so that our members can meet you and visit with you. Members: be on the lookout for the blue cups!
This Week at Elk River Lutheran Church Sunday, September 258:15 am Traditional Worship Service9:30 am Sunday School10:30 am Contemporary Worship Service
Confirmation group returns in the afternoon
Monday, September 26Tuesday, September 277:30–9:30 am BNI Group Meeting9:30 am Bible Study – Room 2109:30 am Quilting1:30 pm Staff Meeting6:30 pm Concert Choir RehearsalWednesday, September 287:30 am–9:30 am Opportunity Plus Meeting6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm Confirmation Class7:30 pm High School GroupThursday, September 2910:00 am Bible Study6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal 6:30 pm Bible Study
–off site, contact Dave & Conni Natwick7:00 pm The Way Out Meeting – Community RoomSaturday, October 18:00 am Men’s Bible Study9:00 am LOLCB rehearsalSunday, October 28:15 am Traditional Worship Service9:30 am Sunday School10:30 am Contemporary Worship Service
Holy CommunionThe Lord’s PrayerCommunion DistributionCommunion Song Vagabonds
Communion Blessing & PrayerThe Sending of God’s PeopleCommunity Announcements Your Grace is EnoughSending Dialog
Staff and Council Interim Pastor: Michelene Verlautz
612-810-5923 [email protected] of Children, Youth & Family: Laura
Babneau763-232-4274
[email protected] of Music Ministry: Taylor Quinn
[email protected] Leader: Bea Bastyr
[email protected] Council – President: Brad
TesdahlVice President: Kim HaugerSecretary: Erin RoppeTreasurer: Adam HornerCharee Wagenfeil-Cain, Greg Pouliot, Karen Sjobeck-Mahon, Joe Livingston, Shane Austvold, John Natwick
Elk River Lutheran Church
Howe DalzellJillayne Daniels, Daughter-in-
law of Ray & Marge DanielsMarj & Ray DanielsKaldyn Eichberg, nephew of
ShaVonWells FamilyLinda HagesethDeloris Holt, health concernsJon KrizekJan & Butch MahonBob OttoGary RistauMargaret SeversonCarol & Steve Sindelir, Val
Nelson familySteve Vevea, Carol's husbandRod & Becca WerkKris West, daughter of Bob and
Sue HagenRoger Wilson, friend of Dale
ZinerKelsey, Pat Baysinger
granddaughterGladys Peterson, for healingLeola Dare, Karen Froelich’s
auntHazel Norris, baby with
seizures, friends of Deb Pouliot
Lisa Backus, niece of Herm & Bev Weidner, cancer
Judy Formico, Jim Acers sisterRonnie Haugen, Erin Roppe’ s uncle – health concernsConni Natwick, health concerns
Karen Enberg, friend of Kathy Dahl- health concerns
Dean Peterson, brother-in –law of Greg & Deb Pouliot, cancer surgery
Brian Witte & Anna Riebel,Friends of Jodi & Jeremy
Dahlheimer, health concernsSupporting members & families
of armed forces...Zachary Fossum, son-in-law of
Tom & LuAnn Wingard, U.S. Marine Corps
Chuck Brower, serving with the Military Sea Life Command
Blake Ondracek, brother of Jenny Litstrom, U.S. Army National Guard
Adam Mathias, U.S. Air ForceJoshua Carlson, son of Doug &
Doreen Carlson, U.S. ArmyDevon Grube, Devon Grube,
nephew of Russ & Barb Overbye, U.S. Navy Seal
Jacob Ross, Jacob Ross, USAF, grandson of Doug and JoAnn Stillwell
Jon Ostercamp, sent to Egypt with the guards Red Bulls, friend of Duane and Pat Clear
In SorrowStephen Brasko family, sister
Rosella LaZorick passed away Doug & Toby Moe, death of sonThank you for all the prayers from Arlene & Sherman Wells
Prayer Requests NoteGenerally names will run for 3 weeks. If more time is needed, please call the church office at 763 595-1216 or email at [email protected].
We are praying for…Announcements
Join us in welcoming Pastor Mugaas and his family at one of our popular ERLC potluck luncheons Sunday, October 9th @ 11:30. Sign up on the neon green potluck poster located on the fellowship hall window.
Moving Donations for Pastor NathanGoal $6,500 to date $5,385 received
Please write “Moving Expenses” on check or envelope.
Please Welcome New MembersJack & Zeta O’Hara
Office Hours Church Office Hours: M-Th 9am–4pm, F
ClosedSunday Coffee Fellowship Times: 9:15–
10:30am.
Celebration of Life for Corey MoeOn Saturday, October 1 from 2- 4pm, Corey Moe’s (son of Doug and Toby Moe), life will be honored at their home (16684 Yale St NW). A brief service of blessing by Pastor Michelene Verlautz will be at 3pm.
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