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Weekends at RLCSaturday Worship 5:30 pm (traditional)Festival Worship 8:15 am (traditional)Praise Worship 10:45 pm (contemporary)Sunday School 9:40 amEducation Hour 9:40 am • Adult Bible Study (Life Center)

StaffEmail each staff person using this format:firstname.lastname@redeemerlutheran.comTed Benson Pastor (x12)Ron Miller Pastor EmeritusLouis Knief Visitation PastorScott Ibe Worship and Music (x16)Jeff Shoumaker Missions/Small Groups (x14)Kevin Duff Youth Ministry (x28)Jennifer Roettjer Children’s Ministry (x31)Allison Rogers Preschool/Childcare (x15)Phyllis Call Care Ministry (693-9214)

SHORT TERM Jim and Barbara Angles, Samantha, Stephanie, Lou Carter, Jeanne Davis, Nellie Davis, Rusty Dunham, Stephanie Fine, Clarice Harland, Irene Hoeltje, David Jung, Lynne King, Louis Kouri, Olga Potts, Colin Scheer, Mary Seavers, Trudy Tow, Diana Pittenger, Will Watson, Shirley Williamson.

LONG TERM PRAYER LISTJames Maughan, Ken Bateman, Cathy Behrll, Joyce Bishop, Anita Davis, Kaye Dean, Ed Glover, Baby Brian Moberg, Sally Carr, Bob Cieszinski, Christina (Mack) Flanagan, Lynn Funk, Katherine Graves, Veronica Graves, Peggy Graumlich, Teri Goldsmith, Ben Hackett, AJ Hall, Dawn Halleen, Jennifer Halleen, Burt Hasselberg, Dave Haught, Deanna Heppler, Sam Jones, Juliana Kaminski, Rachel King, Joyce Letterle, Ann Lucore, George Milaccio, Sharon Ness, Jolene Raymond, Susan Rhoades, Karol Scavone, Don Seckler, David Shockley, Todd Smith, LeeAnn Taborn, Laurie Weber, Michael Wiegand, Bob Williamson, Emma Wise.

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ParticipantsLiturgist 5:30 - Jeff Shoumaker

Readers 5:30 - Beth Christensen 8:15 - Barb Kane 10:45 - David Wright

Acolytes 10:45 - Caleb Egland & Jillian Egland

OPENING OUR DOORSThe ministry of Women of Redeemer has been hosting a winter conference for the past twenty years. This year is no exception! It will be held on January 30-31st. Our speakers are the mother/daughter team of Julie and Katie Black from Baltimore. They are Missouri Synod Lutherans and the founders of Contemporary Christian Women’s Academy.

All ladies from our congregation are encouraged to attend. We know that what we started in the early 1990’s is something women enjoy, so over time we have gladly extended the invitation to 160+ congregations from around the state. Women of all ages and stages of life attend. Close to 40 churches have been represented and have filled the pews of Redeemer Lutheran Church. We are repeatedly thanked for the outreach.

We also reach out to our next door neighbors at the Esther House. They are our guests – free of charge. Just this week, we were notified that eight of their residents have accepted our invitation, and will be bringing five young children with them. Thanks to one of our gracious members and her team of nursery workers, childcare is provided both days. That’s a plus!

It takes 6-12 months of time and effort from our WOR board to put everything into place for our annual conference to be a success. Join us this year for a fun-filled, spirit-filled time of fellowship, food, learning, sharing, and growing your faith. Registration deadline is Friday, January 23rd. Be a part of something special!

Mission Minute

Last Week’s Attendance5:30 -150 8:15 - 284

10:45 - 297

5:30 p.m.& 8:15 a.m.

WELCOMEOPENING HYMN “Light of Light, O Sole-Begotten” 914INVOCATIONINTROITHYMN “How Great Thou Art” 801 vs. 1 & 4PRAYER OF THE DAYFIRST READING Philippians 2:12-18GOSPEL READING Matthew 5:14-16HYMN “Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me” 715SERMONNICENE CREEDOFFERING & ANTHEMPRAYERSLORD’S PRAYERCONFESSION & ABSOLUTIONCOMMUNIONANTHEM “Lord Jesus Christ Thou Hast Prepared”HYMN “Drawn to the Cross, Which Though Hast Blessed” 560HYMN “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” 570HYMN “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee” 632POST COMMUNION COLLECTBLESSINGHYMN “Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer” 918

Prayer team available at altar steps after the service.

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6801 N. Allen Rd. Peoria, IL 61614 • 309-691-2333

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THE LORD’S SUPPERLORD’S SUPPERWe’re thankful that The Lord has brought you to worship today. Since we are participating in the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion today, before you come forward you should consider these questions and be able to give an affirmative answer to each:1) Are you a baptized believer in Jesus? (Acts 2:38,39)2) Do you understand you are a sinner and in need of God’s forgiveness? (Romans 7:24,25a)3) Do you desire His forgiveness and intend to amend your life by the power of His Holy Spirit? (Romans 6:1-4)4) Do you believe that the Body and Blood of Jesus are present with the bread and the wine for the forgiveness of your sins? (1Corinthians 10:16)

WOMEN OF REDEEMER ANNUAL CONFERENCE Do you see God only as a trouble-shooter for the problems in your life, instead of the powerful, miraculous force that is at work in your everyday life? Do you feel stuck in a rut and wonder, “Is this the best it gets?”

Join Katie Black and Julie Black (LCMS Lutherans) of Contemporary Christian Women’s Academy at this year’s Women of Redeemer’s Winter Conference 2015, which will be held on Friday, January 30th and Saturday, January 31st. Make reservations NOW to attend!

No matter what your age, CCWA will empower you with God’s word so you can discover a clear direction and purpose for the next season in your life. Ask for a registration brochure at the Welcome Center. Childcare will be available upon registration of the child(ren) by contacting Pam Streitmatter at bunnylove4007@sbcglobal.net. If you would like to purchase a gift certificate for a special person or have any other questions, contact Shirley Ann Smith at (309) 370-5434. Registration deadline is January 23rd.

EMAIL NEWSLETTERDid you know that Redeemer also publishes a mid-week email newsletter? Sent out every Wednesday, the newsletter includes additional articles and information. If you would like to subscribe, send an email to katie.lunzman@redeemerlutheran.com.

LOVE PACKAGESLove packages, a Christian literature recycling ministry, is collecting new and used Bibles, Christian books, Portals of Prayer, devotionals, and Christian CDs to ship to the mission field. You can drop them off in the container in the area between the Life Center and Narthex.

HAT & MITTEN TREEThe cold weather is here! Care Ministry is asking for your help to decorate the Hat and Mitten Tree, located in the reception area until the end of January. Donations of any and all sizes of hats, gloves and mittens are encouraged - especially men’s gloves. They can be bought or handmade - all are welcome!

SUPERBOWL SUBSHey Redeemer! Superbowl Subs are back!!! The high school youth will be meeting at 2:00 p.m. in Miller Hall on January 31st to prepare sub sandwiches to sell after services that weekend (January 31st-February 1st). Help us promote the National Youth Gathering by purchasing subs for your Superbowl parties!!

OASISThe Oasis meal for this week is chicken and noodles.

KITCHENThe kitchen next to Miller Hall is missing towels. If you have taken home towels to wash, please return them to the kitchen or the church office.

ETERNAL LIGHT & FLOWERSSign up sheets for 2015 Altar Flowers and Eternal Light memorials or honorariums are now posted on the wall across from the main restrooms. Suggested donation is $25.00. For more information, contact Jeff or Donna Schlatter at 681-1085 or 678-7115.

LUTHERAN MARRIAGE ENCOUNTERMake your marriage just like new on a Lutheran Marriage Encounter weekend! The next weekend is scheduled in Peoria for March 6-8. Apply now at www.Godlovesmarriage.org or contact Norm and Deb Lopez at ndlopez@frontiernet.net or 815-796-2248 for more information. Pre-registration is required - don’t miss out! Registration deadline is February 6th. Registrations after that date will be on a space available basis.

LIBRARY UPDATELots of work has been done in the library this fall. Many books have been weeded out, and new books have been added to all sections of the library, especially the young adult and youth areas. Reference books such as different versions of the Bible, hymnals, Luther’s Catechism, commentaries and more have also been added. With some work still to be done, we hope to have an open house at the end of January. We want everyone to enjoy what the library has to offer!

BUSINESS DIRECTORYWere you aware Redeemer has a member business directory listed on the website? You can find it under the Resources tab. If you are already listed in the directory, please review your information and email any updates to katie.lunzman@redeemerlutheran.com.

If would like to add your business to the directory, please email Katie the following information: company name, address, phone, email, website, member name, and the category/categories under which to place. Please note the Redeemer Member Business Directory is meant to be a reference tool only. It in no way endorses the quality of services provided nor is a recommendation of businesses to patronize.

PRO LIFE MONTHLIFE IS A BEAUTIFUL THING, BUT NOT ALWAYS? We are created by God, our creator, in His image. Wow, to me that’s hard to wrap my brain around. Just think, we have been created to be a light in a dark world. What does that have to do with being Pro-Life? Women and men who find themselves in difficult situations because they are expecting a baby that was a surprise, or maybe has a deformity, are sometimes put in a position of choice. There is a way out of this; abortion, or maybe I could carry this child if...

It is then we can be a light to them. This can be in many forms. Walking alongside, a shoulder to cry on, referral to a pregnancy center for counseling as to the truth about abortion, or how the Christian community can help her, her husband or boyfriend, and baby to manage this situation.

2 Corinthians 4:6 reads For God, who said, “let light shine out of darkness, made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” Lord, help us to help those in question, regarding a life decision, whether it be pregnancy or end of life decisions for the sick, elderly, may your will be done.

~ Phyllis Call

SANCTITY OF LIFE RALLYOn Tuesday, January 20th, a Sanctity of Life Rally will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Riverside Community Church, 207 NE Monroe, in Peoria. The speaker is Shawn Carney, co-founder of the 40 Days of Life campaign. 40 Days of Life events have been conducted in all 50 states and 21 countries. Reports have been confirmed that 8245 mothers have chosen life, and 88 abortion center workers have left their jobs due to the campaign.

CONCORDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDID YOU KNOW?Did you know that our Redeemer families are given 50% or more of the tuition for their children attending Concordia? It’s more affordable than you think! Contact Pastor Benson or Jeff Shoumaker at 691-2333 to find out more!

CONCORDIA OPEN HOUSEConcordia Lutheran School will be hosting an open house on January 25th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Meet the staff, ask questions about enrollment, and tour the school.

Concordia provides a Christ-centered, academically challenging education to equip students for lifelong discipleship.

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