September 9, 2018

8:00 a.m.

*=Please stand as able

Gathering Welcome and Community Time

*Call to Worship *Confession and Forgiveness *Gathering Song: ELW 574

Here I Am, Lord *Greeting

Kyrie ELW p. 184 Prayer of the Day

Word

Reading: Genesis 6:5-22, 8:6-12, 9:8-17 *Gospel Acclamation ELW p. 188

*Gospel: Matthew 8:24-27 Sermon

Hymn of the Day: ELW 454 Remember and Rejoice

*Creed

Response to the Word *Prayers of the Church

*Peace Offering

Quiet Offering (benefits ALC Endowment Fund)

*Offering Prayer *Lord's Prayer

Sending *Blessing

*Sending Song: ELW 551 The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve

*Dismissal

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September 9, 2018

10:15 a.m.

Gathering

Words of Welcome

Gathering Song

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”

Call to Worship

Confession and Forgiveness

Prayer of the Day

Word

Reading: Genesis 6:5-22, 8:6-12, 9:8-17

Song of the Word “Thy Word”

Gospel: Matthew 8:24-27

Message

Song of the Day “Every Promise”

Affirmation of Faith

Prayers of the Church

Sharing the Peace

Meal

Offering

Quiet Offering

(benefits ALC Endowment Fund)

Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion “Behold the Lamb”

Sending

Blessing

Sending Song “We Will Glorify”

Dismissal

September 9, 2018

8:00 a.m.

*=Please stand as able

Gathering Welcome and Community Time

*Call to Worship *Confession and Forgiveness *Gathering Song: ELW 574

Here I Am, Lord *Greeting

Kyrie ELW p. 184 Prayer of the Day

Word

Reading: Genesis 6:5-22, 8:6-12, 9:8-17 *Gospel Acclamation ELW p. 188

*Gospel: Matthew 8:24-27 Sermon

Hymn of the Day: ELW 454 Remember and Rejoice

*Creed

Response to the Word *Prayers of the Church

*Peace Offering

Quiet Offering (benefits ALC Endowment Fund)

*Offering Prayer *Lord's Prayer

Sending *Blessing

*Sending Song: ELW 551 The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve

*Dismissal

From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.

September 9, 2018

10:15 a.m.

Gathering

Words of Welcome

Gathering Song

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”

Call to Worship

Confession and Forgiveness

Prayer of the Day

Word

Reading: Genesis 6:5-22, 8:6-12, 9:8-17

Song of the Word “Thy Word”

Gospel: Matthew 8:24-27

Message

Song of the Day “Every Promise”

Affirmation of Faith

Prayers of the Church

Sharing the Peace

Meal

Offering

Quiet Offering

(benefits ALC Endowment Fund)

Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion “Behold the Lamb”

Sending

Blessing

Sending Song “We Will Glorify”

Dismissal

This Week at American Lutheran Church

Sunday, September 9th, 2018 Quiet Offering God’s work. Our hands. 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:00 a.m. Service Work 10:15 a.m. Worship / HC / Lunch 6:00 p.m. OA Reserved

Monday, September 10th, 2018 2:00 p.m. Widow’s Ministry 6:30 p.m. LW Meeting (OA)

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 8:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 9:30 a.m. Worship Planning 10:00 a.m. WAYMA 2:00 p.m. Crossroads Worship 2:45 p.m. South Shore Worship 5:30 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. AA Big Book / Al-anon

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a.m. Quilt Tying 11:30 a.m. WACMA 5:30 p.m. Endowment Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m. Meal 6:30 p.m. UpBeat! Worship 7:00 p.m. Faith Formation 7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir

Thursday, September 13th, 2018 10:30 a.m. Bulletin Deadline

Friday, September 14th, 2018 Pastor Gary’s Sabbath 6:00 p.m. Harle / Getzel Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, September 15th, 2018 4:00 p.m. Harle / Getzel Wedding

Sunday, September 16th, 2018 8:00 a.m. Worship / HC 9:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Ground Breaking 10:15 a.m. Worship / HC Worshipers: Sunday, September 2nd: 183 (113/70)

REMINDER!! When renting or using any

space in the church whether it be for a meeting, party, etc. — please remember to turn off all of the lights, put the space back how it was found and lock all

the doors.

Thanks! Church Staff

Worship 8:00 a.m. Sunday Traditional 10:15 a.m. Sunday Alternative

6:30 p.m. UpBeat! Wednesday

Office Info 915 Winifred Street Worthington, MN 56187 (507) 376-5264 www.worthingtonalc.org Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

September 9, 2018

Welcome Office Staff

Gary Andersen, Lead Pastor alcpastorga@gmail.com Sylvia Andersen, Worship & Music Coordinator alcworshipsa@gmail.com Stacy Bickett, Youth Director alcyouthsb@gmail.com Kristin Appel, Children/Family Ministry Coordinator alcfamilyka@gmail.com Cindy Ira-Smith, Faith Community Nurse alcnursecs@gmail.com Jessica Peil, Office Manager alcofficejp@gmail.com

Ministers — All members of the congregation.

Prayers - Please take home for your personal prayers

Healing (within the ALC family)… Delores Rachuy Lorraine Korthals Sheena Eidhammer Rhonda Hibma Jill Williams Doug & Donna Getzel Mary Turner George Wieland Kevin & Sherrie Adolph Marlyn Mammen Joe Bailey Sheri Van Der Brink Emme Schmitz Morgan Carstensen

Healing (beyond our congregation)

Jerome Anderson uncle of Roger Anderson

Scott Zinnel brother-in-law Roger Anderson

JoAnne Spada aunt of Kristine & Rodney Obermoller

Rochelle Sandstrom daughter of Jerry & Mavis Sandstrom

Ordell Westra brother of Betty Herreid

John Diepenbrock brother-in-law of Sue Isder

Elffie Kopperud mother of Diana Kvilhaug

John Beverage brother-in-law of Arnie & Judy Fischer

Lisa Wermuth daughter of Les Johnson & Pat Boots

Bob Sackett brother of Jerry Sackett

Roger Van Overbeck brother-in-law of Glad Henning

Twyla Kroger sister of Betty Herreid

Bert Krueger brother of Elaine Schuster

Clarence Zellmann father of Kim Jensen

Grieving… Doug & Kim Jensen & family upon the loss of his father, Wayne Jensen. … Jim & Rhonda Larson & family upon the loss of his brother, Alan Larson. Also praying for…

• Safety of onsite workers during the building project

• Victims of violence

• Safety of farmers preparing for harvest

• Students and teachers starting a new year of school or college

• Mindfulness to use our hands to do God’s work every day

Flowers Today were given today by

1. David & Paulette Yates celebrating their wedding anniversary.

2. Lora Lee Timm-Knuth in memory of her husband, Dale.

Happy Birthday to those who celebrate birthdays through this coming week: 9) Robert Getzel, Briseis Schei; 10) Marchelle Jorgensen, Lisa Spieker; 11) Sharon Lynn, Payton Sauerbrei, Shailey Barduson; 12) John Remme, Rich Pederson, Mary Brandt, Matthew Thier; 13) Evan Eggers, Jacob Prunty, 14) Jayne Johnson; 15) George Weiland, Leann Jeffers, Easton Sauerbrei, Austin Harberts

Today’s Worship Participants:

Worship Leaders - (8:00) Cindy Anderson, Lola Lindquist Sound System - Doug Obermoller (10:15) Cindy Anderson, Shannon Schmitz Video System - Greg Kvilhaug Readers - (8:00) Steve Hansberger; (10:15) Susan Obermoller Acolytes - (8:00) Mackenzie DeGroot; (10:15) Aaliyah Peterson Greeters - (8:00) Ron & Lori Glawe; (10:15) John, Tammy & Adam Koller Ushers (8:00) Team 8 (Ronnie Noerenberg, Greg Kvilhaug, Shawn Noerenberg, Scott Langerud,

Alec Langerud, Kelly Meyer, Jasmine Noerenberg) (10:15) Team 5 ( Randy Thompson, Doug Jensen, Bob Williams, Darren Ponto, Bailey Ponto, James LeBrun, Mark & Kay Prunty, Jacob Prunty) Coffee Fellowship - Dave & Jo Haugan, Paul & Marlys Busse Senior Chariot Drivers - Dave & Jo Haugan

Cindy Ira-Smith, Faith Community Nurse

September is Healthy Aging Month As we age, we may think we can’t ‘do’ anything anymore. We should try to focus our attention on positive aspects of aging. It’s not too late to take control of our health or try something new. Here are some tips for reinventing yourself:

1. Acting our age: Thinking/acting younger helps us to feel better about ourselves. 2. Be positive in conversations and actions every day. 3. Smile often and stay away from negative people. 4. Walk like a vibrant healthy person. 5. Stand up straight. You will look and feel better. 6. Are you lonely? Take charge of the loneliness; call a friend, volunteer, take a class. 7. Start walking, not only for your health, but to meet your neighbors. 8. Get regular dental check-ups. Your smile is the first thing people see. 9. Set up your annual physical and other health screenings.

10. Find your inner artist: Take piano lessons, or take an art class. \

God truly cares how you treat your body, and He’s given you a free health plan to go by—the Bible!

Information from:www.healthyaging.net.

GriefShare a weekly meeting and support group for people that are grieving. Begins

Tuesdays, September 4th through November 27th (join anytime) at First Lutheran Church, 1200 4th Ave. Worthington from 2:00-3:30 pm. Call First Lutheran to register: 507-376-6148.

Living Well with Diabetes — September 18th- October 23rd, Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 –

3:30 pm. Call Joanne Bartosh at 507-295-5262 or Cindy Ira-Smith at 507-376-5264 to register. Donations accepted.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES • Important Dates…

• September 16, 2018: Last day of entrance at northeast corner of the church (by elevator) can be used.

• September 17, 2018: Demolition and excavation begins.

• January 7, 2019: Begin sanctuary renovations

• April 12, 2019: Estimated completion date.

• Elevator Dismantled: The Building Committee would like to inform the congregation that effective Monday, August 27, the elevator is dismantled and no longer available for use. We apologize for any inconvenience that this will cause, but this work had to be done on short notice in order to fit into the work schedule of the elevator company. We also ask for your patience as this is the first of what will probably be more of these types of situations that will occur as our project moves forward.

• Ramp: The ramp is now available on the west side of the building. Thank you for

your patience. • Please Help: As access to our facility becomes more challenging for some of our

fellow worshippers during our construction project, members of American Lutheran are asked to help welcome and assist however possible. If you can volunteer to be available before and/or after either worship service near one of the entrances, or near the soon-to-be-constructed ramp, please call the church office at 507-376-5264. Thank you.

Watch here for more weekly updates!

October 14th — Smorgasbord Entertainment We would love to hear you share your gifts of….singing, playing piano or any instrument,

yodeling, telling jokes, dancing, or sharing a story or special reading. Kay Prunty would love to have you call her at (507) 360-9078 or leave a message with

your phone number. “Tusen takk” (Thank you very much)!

Opportunities for Involvement and Service

A “God’s work. Our hands.” event is scheduled for TODAY. We would love to have you participate!!

This is the church schedule for the day. a. 8:00 a.m. Worship service b. 9:00 a.m. Coffee fellowship, GWOH instructions, & service projects

begin — We will have 2 projects. • The indoor project will be the laundry soap project • The outdoor project will be to clean up Worthington parks.

c. 10:15 a.m. Worship service d. Pizza and bars to follow the 2nd Service

All ages welcome so please plan to attend. Wear your God’s work our Hands T-shirts if you have them!! Otherwise they are available in the church office for $8.

Fellowship Dinners Enjoy fellowship and get to know other people from ALC. You will be assigned to a group of 8 that will meet 4 times throughout the year for dinner. Sign up by September 30th in the

Narthex. Attend the kick off on September 30th at 5 pm (not mandatory) if possible.

Bell Ringers Needed! Please consider joining our Bell Choir this fall. Practices will be held in the balcony on Tuesday evenings, starting September 11th, at 7:00 p.m.

GROUND BREAKING SERVICE

Sunday, September 16 9:30 a.m.

Join in on Our School Kit Project With Fall just around the corner, it’s time to collect items for our Lutheran World Relief

Project, School Kits. Below is a list of items needed:

• Four 70-sheet notebooks of wide- or college ruled paper about 8”X10” (no loose leaf paper)

• One 30- centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other

• One 2 ½ inch eraser

• One blunt scissors

• Five unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers, secured with a rubber band

• Five ballpoint pens (no gel ink), secured with a rubber band

• One box of 16 or 24 crayons

• One sturdy drawstring backpack-style cloth bag

These items will be placed in the bags, assembled by our youth on Wednesday, Sept. 26th. Items can be placed in the designated container in the Narthex. Thanks for your help!

Back-to-School Sunday September 23, 2018

8:00/10:15am 2nd graders receive their Bibles during worship. 9:15-10:00am Preschool-4th grade Registration:

Families, come with your child(ren) to the lower-level “Family Room” to register for Sunday school, participate in Bible lesson stations (Younger siblings are welcome to

participate too.), and attend our first ever Sparkhouse Book Fair!

Shop faith-filled books at a special discount!

FAMILIES: Stop by the Book Fair Table

on September 23 (during registration).

Congregation: Find us in the Narthex on September 30.

You’ll find Bibles, picture books, pop-ups, devotions, etc.

Many selections make fantastic gifts for Christmas, birthdays, confirmation, baptisms...

Undeniably Known is the theme for the SW Minnesota Synod Middle School Youth Gathering which will be held

November 17-18 in Willmar, Minnesota.

We are blessed to have Rachel Kurtz, band and speaker, with us at the gathering. The gathering will of course also include mass gatherings, lively worship, dancing, singing, faith and relationship. WOW- sounds like fun!

This event is open to all 6th to 8th graders and only costs $50 per

person. Transportation and lodging provided by Youth Council. Registration deadline is September 26th. If you have questions or would like a registration

form contact Stacy at alcyouthsb@gmail.com or 507-376-5264.

Come One Come All! Sing Praises and use your Gifts to honor the Lord. Chancel Choir and Bell Choir will start

rehearsals the week of Sept. 12th. Join Us!

Chancel Choir — 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. Bell Choir — 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.