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Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE

Rochester, MN 55904

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(*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the Service.

Redeemer Lutheran Church

MUSIC SUNDAY The Fifth Sunday of Easter

“Family of Believers”

“…I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is

named…” Eph. 3:14-16

Sunday, May 14, 2017 – 8:00 am

Sunday, May 14, 2017 – 10:40 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. Please visit our “Welcome Center” in the narthex for additional information about Redeemer. 59TH ANNUAL MUSIC SERVICE - We are thankful for all of our dedicated musicians who share their God-given talents throughout the year. On this day several of our groups are coming together to lead a good portion of our worship. Since this is a service of worship, we ask that you not applaud for individual groups. We will have a chance to say thanks to all at the end. OUR THEME FOR TODAY is "Google Maps." As we go from point A to the point B God has in store for us, we need to remember two things. First, Jesus is THE ONLY WAY to get there. Second, we now live a life for others that says, "Let me show you the way."

We Come Into God’s Presence

Grow In Christ

Share His

Love

Encourage


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PRE-SERVICE – MEN’S CHOIR “Borning Cry”, Flutist: Jane Quaintance “The King of Love and Grace” “Go In The Grace of the Lord”

GREETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS P: Christ has risen! C: He has risen indeed! Alleluia! (*) OPENING PRAYER (*) PROCESSIONAL HYMN “With The Lord Begin Your Task” .......................... LSB 869 (*) THE INVOCATION, CONFESSION, ABSOLUTION P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: In that name, and with that faith—as dear children approaching a loving parent, as sinners

redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, as believers filled with the Holy Spirit—let us confess our sins to almighty God.

C: Let us seek forgiveness.

(Silence for meditation and self-examination) P: Most merciful God, C: we have been unworthy and disobedient children. We have ignored our Father’s

admonitions, disregarded our Savior’s instructions, grieved the Holy Spirit. We are not worthy to be called children of God. But we beg you—of your fatherly compassion, by your saving merits, at your inviting call—to have mercy on us and grant us your forgiveness.

P: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him might not perish but have eternal life. To those who believe in Jesus Christ, the heavenly Father gives the Holy Spirit that they may be children of God. Rejoice in the Lord, your sins are forgiven—in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit

C: Amen. (Please be seated.)


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HYMN “For All That You Have Done” Your grace will never be forgot Your mercy all my life Will be my soul's forever song My story and my light From mountaintop to valley low Through laughter and through tears Surely the goodness of my God Will follow all the years Chorus: For all that You have done for us For every battle won We'll raise a song to bless Your heart For all that You have done In all our failures and regrets You've always led us home Redemption's arm has raised us up Our triumph in the storm. Chorus In unity we'll stand as one As family we'll go Shoulder to shoulder hand in hand Into the great unknown. Chorus Chorus (10:40 am) CHERUB CHOIR “God, Bless My Family”

Bless the ones who care for me, guiding me so lovingly Helping me Your will to see. God bless my family.

Bless the ones who love me so, watching over me as I grow. They are gifts from You, I know. God bless my family.

My mother, father, others, too, are blessings from above. They lead me to praise and worship You, the Lord and holy God.

For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child. Friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild; Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grate-ful praise.

Thank You, God, for those who pray, helping me to know Your way, Teaching me to trust and obey. God bless my family.

God bless my fam-i-ly. My family.


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ANGELIC CHIMES “Festive Praise”

SCRIPTURE READING L: The First Reading for the Fifth Sunday of Easter is from Acts chapter six. 1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. 3 Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word." 5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. 6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. 7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. Acts 6:1-7 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. L: The Second Reading 1 Peter chapter two. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 4 As you come to him, the living Stone —rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." 7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," 8 and, "A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for. 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 1 Peter 2:2-10 NIV

God Speaks to Us


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L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. (Please stand.) (*) RESPONSE (LSB 526, sts. 1&4) You are the way; through You alone Can we the Father find; In You, O Christ, has God revealed His heart and will and mind. You are the way, the truth, the life; Grant us that way to know, That truth to keep, that life to win whose joys eternal flow. (*) HOLY GOSPEL L: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the tenth chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord. 1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going." 5 Thomas said to him, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?" 6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him." 8 Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us." 9 Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? 10 Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. 11 Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves. 12 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. John 14:1-14 NIV L: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. (*) RESPONSE VERSE (LSB 941, st.1)

We praise You and acknowledge You, O God, to be the Lord, The Father everlasting, by all the earth adored. To You all angel powers cry aloud, the heavens sing, The cherubim and seraphim their praises to You bring; “O holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabboth;


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Your majesty and glory fill the heavens and the earth!” (Please be seated) ALLELUIA SINGERS “Mansion Builder” “Everlasting God” HYMN “I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light” ............................................ LSB 411 PASTOR’S MESSAGE

GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS (The pastor will collect any special prayer request cards during this time.) FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION (Please fill in and pass the booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.) MUSICAL OFFERING “A Song of Praise” – Chancel Chimes (When the offerings are brought forward, please stand to sing. . .) (*) OFFERTORY (LSB 941, st.3)

You, Christ, are King of glory, the everlasting Son, Yet You, with boundless love, sought to rescue ev’ryone: You laid aside Your glory, were born of virgin’s womb, Were crucified for us and were placed into a tomb; Then by Your resurrection You won for us reprieve— You opened heaven’s kingdom to all who would believe.

(*) PRAYERS - Congregation's response: "Hear our prayer" (*) LORD'S PRAYER ALL: 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. (Please be seated.)

We Respond To God’s Word

God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim


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HYMN-VERSE (LSB 725, st.1, 3, 4)

Children of the heav’nly Father Safely in His bosom gather; Nestling bird nor star in heaven Such a refuge e’er was given.

Neither life nor death shall ever From the Lord His children sever; Unto them His grace He showeth, And their sorrows all He knoweth.

Though He giveth or He taketh, God His children ne’er forsaketh; His the loving purpose solely To preserve them pure and holy.

SOUNDS OF PRAISE “And Can It Be?” “We Are God’s Family” (Please join in singing when directed) Choir: Sing to God! We are a family; we are one in faith and one in love. Sing to God! We are a family; we are one, the family of God. In our caring, In our sharing, O! Hand in hand, we are a family. In our preaching, In our teaching, O! Heart to heart, the family of God. All: Sing to God! We are a family; we are one in faith and one in love. Sing to God! We are a family; we are one, the family of God. In our caring, In our sharing, O! Hand in hand, we are a family. In our preaching, In our teaching, O! Heart to heart, the family of God. Choir: Faithful, the family of God. Loving, the family of God. Baptized in faith, nurtured in love, faithful the family of God. Faithful, the family of God. Loving, the family of God. Baptized in faith, nurtured in love, faithful the family of God. Sing to God! We are a family; sing God’s love for people ev’ry-where. Sing to God! We are a family. We are one, the family of God. Children singing, in a distant land, heart to heart, we are a family. Children singing, walking hand in hand, we are one, the family of God. Faithful, the children of the Lord. Loving, the children of the Lord. Baptized in faith, nurtured in love, faithful, the children of the Lord.


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All: Sing to God! We are a family; men and women, children ev’ry one. Sing to God! We are a family; we are one, the family of God. In our caring, In our sharing, O! Hand in hand, we are a family. In our preaching, In our teaching, O! Heart to heart, the family of God. Choir: Hand in hand, we are a family. Heart to heart, we are a family. Sing to God! We are God’s family! CLOSING COMBINED CHOIRS “The Lord Bless You” Stanzas 1 & 2 – Choirs Stanza 3 - congregation join in singing The Lord bless you and keep you, The Lord make his face to shine upon you And be gracious, gracious, gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you And give you, give you, give you peace. (*) 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. (*) RECESSIONAL HYMN “Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus” ........................................ LSB 685 POSTLUDE Fantasia From Partita on “I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light”


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Music Participants 2016-2017 Cherub Choir (Director: April Beckman, DPM) Caleb Harvey Josiah Reese Elayna Grewe Olivia Grewe

Natalie Fisk Dawson Peter Myles Tostenson Julia Hendrickson

Samuel Mueller Logan Haagensen Addie Scheid Jace Brown

Aaron Koglin Adelaide Beckman Matilda Hammer Amelia Hammer

Alleluia Singers (Directors: Joel and Kris Mueller) Cody Clark Lily-Rose Decker Sam Decker Isabella Grewe

Karlynn Gustafson Kaitlyn Hartson Kylee Hartson Abigail Hendrickson

Tori Honecker Kaylee Mueller Grace Nelson Ian Reese

Lauren Schulz Meredith Schulz Melody Sorgatz Elizabeth Tostenson

Angelic Chimes (Director: April Beckman, DPM) Kaylee Mueller Melody Sorgatz Isabella Grewe Kylee Hartson M.J. Harvey Ian Reese

Abigail Hendrickson Bryce Grewe Meredith Schulz Jessica Strohschein Samuel Decker Lauren Schulz

Grace Nelson Cody Clark Gabe Harvey Mason Sorgatz Meredith Schulz

Trevor Strohschein Elizabeth Tostenson Karlynn Gustafson Kaitlyn Hartson Lily Rose Decker

Youth Chimes (Director: April Beckman, DPM) Brandon Mueller Aaron Mueller

Addie Harvey Olivia Rossman

Bethany Mennecke Shelby Leitz

Gracie Decker Lily Harvey

Men’s Choir (Director: April Beckman, DPM) Mike Hanley Bruce Struve Bob Jenkins Paul Lewis

Herb Mueller Kurt Rump Doug Koepsell Bernie Nesler

George Poch Jim Naessens Joel Dubbels Steven Brady

Mark Law

Instruments of Praise (Director: April Beckman, DPM) Beth Hanson Kelsey Okuno Allison Hanley Virginia Miller Emily Applen Jay Kurtz

Scott Okuno Madison Okuno Matt Hanley Sandy Severson Mary Jo Rosin Matt Saxman

Bethany Mennecke Cheri Struve Kathy Zarling Ken Ikier Jeff Sorgatz Kayla Finley

Brennan Gustafson Steven Brady Laura Brady


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Redeemer Brass (Director: Bob Rosin) Mary Jo Rosin Laura Brady

Kathy Zarling Ken Ikier

Jeff Sorgatz

Sounds of Praise (Director: April Beckman, DPM Accompanists, Carol Sonnabend, Kathy Zarling, Ginger Lagergren, Debbie Schwerman) Noel Berthiaume Betty Mueller Carol Sonnabend Dawn Radtke Dawn Shelstad Gail Wood Joann Karges Jolene Heining June Storma Kathy Hildestad

Kay Fockler Lori Lewis Lynora Miller Marcia Cochran Mary Hanley Pat Fitch Renee Brandt Laura Brady Ruth Vrieze Jodi Hellickson

Kathy Zarling Joel Dubbels Mike Hanley Andy Hanson Bob Jenkins Mark Law Paul Lewis Herb Mueller Steven Brady George Poch

Gerhardt Poch Bruce Struve Dave Wood Beverly Mundell Karen Meyer Tracey Decklever Debbie Schwerman

Celebration Team Melissa Montgomery Jean Michaelis Michael Harvey Wendy Hickey

Jeff Schoppers Arnie Kuntz Roger Applen Becky Decker

Dawn Shelstad Noel Berthiaume Jodi Hellickson Karina Schmitz

Noah Schmitz Sam Janssen

Chancel Chimes (Director: Herb Mueller) Bruce Struve Cheri Struve Gloria Poch Julie Gehrking Beth Harwood Ardis Jenkins

Mary Hanley Carol Sonnabend Lynette Miller Lynora Miller April Beckman Emily Applen

Kaitelyn Schultz Kathy Hildestad Lois Kuntz Joel Mueller Todd Mueller Sarah Stohs

Sara Lassila Ginger Lagergren Tanja Morello Brooke Stene Lisa Martinson Jane Quaintance

Week of 5-14-2017

Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights

Week of May 14, 2017

Special Prayer Opportuni es: Health Concerns: Gene Searles, Dick Vrieze, Sue Burdick,

Betty Renstrom, Janae Clausen, Harlan Petersen, Denise Nisbit, Karen Wrase, Dana Wentworth, Arne and Lois Kuntz, Cheryl Prouty, Steve Gittus, Marty Jordan

Receiving Hospice care: Roger Hovland, Rita Priebe, Linda Walters, Ketan Schwerman, Louelyn Reinecke

Rejoice: With Bob and Bonnie Hoenk who celebrate

their 67th wedding anniversary on May 17. With Samantha (Carlson) and Ryan Guthrie,

upon their graduation from Concordia University in St. Paul, with magna cum laude distinctions.

With Claryn VanMeekeren and Karina Schmitz who will be united in marriage on May 18.

Give Thanks: For faithful mothers everywhere For the gift of music and for the servants who

share their talent 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 [email protected]. 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.

ADULT BIBLE CLASSES Sundays at 9:20 am

Christian Paradoxes: Two Kinds of Righteousness Pastor Koglin leads this group discussion in the North Fellowship Hall. Life of Martin Luther Pastor Jim Heining leads this class in the South Fellowship Hall. 15 Years a D.C.E. Michael Harvey leads this discussion in the Choir Room.

FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL Are in honor of Dennis Burdick’s 71st

birthday on May 13. Are in honor of Eldora Krueger’s 101st

birthday on May 14. Are in honor of Lois Kuehn’s 81st

birthday on May 17.

CHANNEL ONE HELP? On Monday, May 15, from 6-8pm Redeemer will be working in the Channel One clean room helping prepare foods for the shelves. Come join us in the work and fellowship! Contact Ellen Blanco at 281-1624 or [email protected] if interested.

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Thursday Worship will begin on

Thursday, May 25, at 6 pm, in the Chapel. These services will run weekly through August 31, 2017.

Summer Worship Schedule will begin the weekend of May 27/28. Join us Saturdays at 5:30 pm; and Sundays at 8 and 9:30 am.

2 Week of 5-14-2017

Join us on Tuesday, May 16, beginning at 4 pm, at the Pizza Ranch in

Stewartville. Our Youth will be serving pizza and bussing tables! They receive a

percentage of the proceeds for the evening. Funds to benefit

Youth activities.

WAYS TO SUPPORT ROCHESTER SERVANT EVENT If you are looking for a way to support this exciting event but are not going to be around during this week or do not feel physically up to it, you can help feed the troops or care for the community. RSE would gratefully accept any monetary assistance to assist with the food cost, and costs to go toward Random Acts of Kindness in the community. If you are interested, contact LuAnn Haack at [email protected] or at 289-3850. Thank you for your support.

SUNDAY USHERS NEEDED If you worship on Sunday and especially during the late service, we could use your help. We are in desperate need of a few volunteers to help with ushering. Please contact the church office (289-5147) if you can help.

“CLICKERS FOR CHRIST” Do you benefit from the new technology and screen projection being used during services? Would you like to assist in making it happen? If so, we have a significant need of a few more volunteers who would like to serve Redeemer in this new and important role. If you would like more information, please contact Tim Rossman at 254-0974 or [email protected]. Don’t worry, professional training of the ins and outs will be provided by one of our current helpers!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR

SUMMER COFFEE If your group or family would be willing to serve “treats” between services on a Sunday this summer, please contact the church office (289-5147) as soon as possible. Instructions and helpful hints are provided! We begin on Sunday, May 28, and end on Sunday, September 3. There are 14 Sundays that need volunteers!

Spring Voters’ Meeting

Sunday, May 21 — 12:30 pm Our Youth will serve a lunch following the late service. We will elect officers and be updated by our various boards and ministry teams, including the Call Team.

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Camp Omega offers FREE lodging and meals to anyone who would like to spend Memorial Day weekend at camp. In return, you will get to be part of preparing the camp for its summer camp ministry. 40-some family-oriented projects will be waiting for willing hands, no previous skills necessary. Camp will provide leadership and materials. Come Friday, stay through Sunday. Recreation activities and campfire devotions will round out your weekend. Registration not required, but appreciated. Contact the camp office at 507-685-4266 or e-mail [email protected] to register or for further information. Come and celebrate Camp Omega Day on Saturday, June 10th. This is an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy the beauty of God's creation at Camp Omega. Registration is from 9:00 to 10:00 with fun-filled activities to follow until 4:00. Summer camp counselor-led games, horse-drawn wagon rides, canoeing, archery, rock wall climbing, swimming and a FREE picnic-style dinner are included. Throughout the day, drawings qualify those whose names are drawn to receive prizes, including items from the camp store and discounts on summer camp registrations. Your contacting camp prior to the event is appreciated to help with food amount preparations. Call Renee at 507-685-4266 or e-mail her: [email protected]

Financial Assistance HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT A CAREER IN CHURCH WORK? Maybe a life as a DCE, DCO, DPM, Lutheran Educator, or even Pastor? Redeemer has a scholarship program for those that are going to school for Church work. If you are interested or would just like more information, please contact Josh. Applications must be in by May 15!

INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR CHILD AT RCLS? So are we! At Redeemer we can help you with a financial gift to help your child go to RCLS. If you are interested or simply planning on re-enrolling your child at RCLS next year, please let Josh know that by May 15!

ARE YOU LOOKING AT CAMP OMEGA FOR THE SUMMER? Would you like to send your child to some awesome Jesus-centered outdoor experiences, but cannot financially make it work? Redeemer would like to help you out! Contact Josh to discuss an application that can help pay up to half of a camp experience! Applications must be in by May 15! Questions on any of the above announcements should be directed to Josh at [email protected] or by calling the office at 289-5147.

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The Call Committee submitted three nominations from the congregation to the MN South District on April 11. The present activity is all at the District level as they compile a list of candidates for our consideration. This list is expected to be delivered to Redeemer in mid-May. There will be more progress to report once the list of candidates has been received. PRAYER: We pray for guidance for our District President as he reviews the three names submitted by the congregation and selects additional names for our slate of candidates. We ask God's blessing on our staff and Call Committee as they serve Him in carrying out extra duties. We pray for patience for all as we go through this process to learn whom God has already chosen to serve Him here in our midst - to Him be all glory!

ASSOCIATE PASTOR NO IGNITE OR PYROS: On May 14th

because of Mother’s Day. Youth… PLAN and do something nice for your mommas!!!

PIZZA RANCH: COME AND SERVE! There is a sign-up out for the fundraising evening on Tuesday, May 16. Please let us know if you can help!

SAVE THE DATE: MAY 19TH! We are having a lock-in for all youth from 8 pm on Friday to 8 am on Saturday. Put it on a calendar! Check your email and sign up! Roca release must be filled out to participate there! We need parent drivers as well.

IGNITE: The LAST IGNITE of the year is May 21. All Youth are invited to meet at Redeemer before we head to Slatterly Park for some kick-ball from 6-8pm. 5th graders are invited into our group as we transition you into our youth ministry! We’d love to see you all there!

GET SIGNED UP FOR RSE!!! June 11-14!

YOUTH T-SHIRTS – If you are a part of the Redeemer Youth group (Grades 6-12), you should know that there is a youth group t-shirt! We encourage all youth — to get one. For certain events we ask the youth to wear them! Talk to Lynora or Josh!

If you have questions about any of these events, contact:

Josh Heirigs, DCE (923-6288) [email protected]

Youth Highlights!

STEPHEN MINISTRY

CONFIDENTIALITY It’s a cornerstone of Stephen Ministry, and a good guide for all of us to live by. When someone tells you something private, resist the temptation to pass it along. Keep it confidential. In the event you really believe someone else needs to know, encourage the person who told you to tell that person, or get his or her permission to pass it along. You’ll feel better in the long run – and you’ll have earned the trust of a friend. For more information about Stephen Ministry or how you can have a Stephen Minister walk with you during a life challenge, please call Pastor Adam Koglin, (507) 289-5147.

YOUTH SOFTBALL First game is Wednesday, May 17, at Slatterly Park at 7 pm.

5 Week of 5-14-2017

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH Christians have challenges that can weigh on emotional health like any other person. The Bible is full of expressions of depression. Key Messages: Being emotionally healthy doesn’t mean you

never go through rough times; we all experience stress, disappointments, and loss throughout life. The difference is that if you are emotionally well, you are able to cope when you encounter most emotional issues.

If you’re struggling with emotional well-being, know that you’re not alone.

Mental health problems are very common. According to the National alliance on Mental illness (NAMI) one in four adults experiences mental illness in a given year.

Emotional problems are not a sign of weakness. Don’t be embarrassed or ashamed to get help. Your physical well-being affects your emotional

well-being. Exercise releases endorphins that energize and lift your mood.

Alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs many make you feel better temporarily but they have negative long-term effects.

Sunlight can lift your mood. Recognize any of the following symptoms? Changes in energy levels and sleep patterns. Noticeable restlessness or irritability. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities. Feeling sad, empty, hopeless, worthless or guilty. Frequent thoughts of death or suicide. Difficulties with concentration or decision

making. Changes in appetite, eating habits or weight. Self- screening tools for mental health are available with your physician or at Mental Health America (on line) or Visit NAMI.org

HOSPITAL VISITS Our Family of Believers is very important to us, and if you should find yourself, or hear of another family member, in the hospital or dealing with health issues, please let us know! Due to privacy regulations, we are not able to find out when you have been admitted to the hospital. Hospital visits are made Monday through Friday and upon discretion during the weekends. Please call the church office 289-5147, send an email, or text a staff member, we want to support you! SENIOR WILLS CLINIC Legal Assistance of Olmsted County, in partnership with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Service, Elder Network, and the Rochester Public Library, will be hosting a “wills” clinic for seniors on Tuesday, June 6, from 1 to 6 pm at the Rochester Public Library. If you have questions or would like more information on this event, please feel free to contact Elder Network at 285-5272.

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The Week at a Glance SATURDAY, MAY 13

WORSHIP—5:30 pm

SUNDAY, MAY 14

MUSIC SUNDAY WORSHIP—8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures—9 am Sunday School/Bible Classes—9:20 am Lutherans For Life—Rm 102—7 pm

MONDAY, MAY 15

Quilters—NFH—8 am Story Time—Narthex—10:15 am Redeemer Brass—Narthex—6:30 pm

TUESDAY, MAY 16

Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102/Library - 9 am Ladies’ Bible Study—NFH—9 am Faithful Fit Exercise—Rm L-3—10:15 am Accordion Band—Rm L-3—1 pm Pizza Ranch Fundraiser—Stewartville—4 pm Music and Worship—Rm 102—6:15 pm Koinonia ChristCare—Upper Rm—6:30 pm FCCI Board Meeting—NFH—6:30 pm Adult Softball—Slatterly Park—7 pm

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

RESOURCE DEADLINE Adjustment to Blindness—Kitchen—9:30 am POBLO Sewing—NFH—10 am Seekers CC—SFH—1 pm Shalom CC—Upper Rm—1 pm Men’s Bible Study—Upper Rm—6 pm Alleluia Singers—Rm L-3—6 pm Cherub Choir—Rm 101—6:05 pm Angelic Chimes—Sanctuary—6:30 pm Sounds of Praise—Choir Rm—7 pm Youth Softball—Slatterly Park—7 pm Rebecca Circle—NFH –7:30 pm RSE Music Practice—Sanctuary—8 pm

THURSDAY, MAY 18 REM Training—NFH—9 am Faithfully Fit Exercise—Rm L-3—10:15 am Faithful Followers CC—Rm 102—1 pm Stephen Ministry—Upper Rm—4:30 pm ChristCare Training—Upper Rm—6:30 pm Technology Team—Rm 202—7 pm CC SEA—Rm 102—7 pm Stewardship Team—Rm 201 –7:30 pm

FRIDAY, MAY 19 Library Committee—Library—9:30 am Youth Lock-In –8 pm

SATURDAY, MAY 20

HOLY COMMUNION—5:30 pm

SUNDAY, MAY 21

HOLY COMMUNION—8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures—9 am Sunday School/Bible Classes—9:20 am Voters’ Meeting—12:30 pm Japanese Fellowship—Chapel/Nursery-3:30 pm Girl Scouts—Rm L-2—3:30 pm IGNITE—6 pm Agape CC—Upper Rm—6:30 pm Partners in Christ—Rm 102—6:30pm Lutherans For life—Choir Rm—7 pm

7 Week of 5-14-2017

Blessed to Serve Today Message ................................... Pastor Adam Koglin Organist ................................. April Beckman, DPM Acolytes 8:00 am ..... Chantel VanGuilder / Alyvia Tveten 10:40 am ....... Abi Manthei / Mackenzie Swihart

Altar Guild Chair: Caroline Ferdig Members: . Vicky Ward, Susan Blood, Rosie Petersen, Kathy Solomonson Blood Pressures ..................................Elaine Grudem Elders 5:30 pm ........................................... Joel Pralle 8:00 am ..................................... Kelly Anderson 10:40 am ...................................... Mark Radtke Greeters 5:30 pm ...... Karen Holets/Randall Peck/Donna

Mundell 8:00 am ........................... Jerry and Bonnie Ott 10:40 am ......................................... Lois Norby

Lectors 5:30 pm ............................................ Jim Bronk 8:00 am ........................................ Heidi Diercks 10:40 am ....................................... June Storma Nursery 9:20 am ............................. Kate and Eric Brown 10:20 am .......... Carole Sorenson / Madie Werle Technology Helper 5:30 pm ........................................ Randall Peck 8:00 am ................................. Mick/Diana Reese 10:40 am ..................................... Ethan Daniels Welcome Center 5:30 pm .................................... Donna Mundell 8:00 am .......................... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am ................. Mike and Joan McCormick Usher Coordinator ............................ Roger Toomey Ushers 5:30 pm .................... Lyle Voight and Richard Ward 8:00 am ...... Ed Feeder, Harold Jenkins, Andrew

Fockler, Jeff Lee, Sam Gehrking, Kelly Anderson, Jaqson Reimers

10:40 am ..... Willis Fitting, Joel Pralle, Gary Seering, Jacob Pralle, Madison Pralle, Tyler Bruns

Worship Recording ................................ Greg Utesch

PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE! Please pick up the copy with your name on it. Updated address directories, are available on the table as well.

ROCHESTER SERVANT EVENT IS GETTING BIGGER! There are now four churches from Rochester and beyond joining us for RSE! We will break 100 this year! If you want to participate we have room for you but it would be very helpful for you to get registered today! There is a link to the RSE web site from the Redeemer homepage. It does not take long to register and it will help a great deal with planning! Thank you!

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS For the first quarter (January-March) of 2017 were recently emailed to all members who had an email address on file. If you would like a hard copy mailed to you, please contact the church office at 289-5147.

LIFE QUOTES “As the Church of God, it’s time we rightly extolled the vocation of motherhood, and it’s time we finally saw the resplendent majesty concealed therein. There is no greater vocation on earth for it is God’s chosen means to bring children into this world and, likewise through parents, to bring children into Christ’s kingdom of forgiveness through Holy Baptism.” Rev. Jonathan Conner, Zion Lutheran Church, Manning, Iowa – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life www.lutheransforlife.org

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK:

WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 472 (79+219+174) Guests: 43

SUNDAY SCHOOL & ADULT BIBLE CLASSES:

214 (78+136)

NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS Acts 17:16-31, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, John 14:15-21

Theme: “Generational Family”

Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE -- Rochester MN 55904

Phone - (507) 289-5147 Fax - (507) 289-7887 E-mail: [email protected]

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 Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8 and 10:40 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, Adam B. Koglin [email protected]

(office) 507-289-5147 (cell) 507-316-8181

Associate Pastor, Vacant

Director of Faith Formation, Michael J. Harvey

[email protected] (office) 507-289-5147

(residence) 507-529-5463

Director of Youth & Education Joshua Heirigs

[email protected]

(cell) 507-923-6288

Director of Parish Music, April Beckman


(cell) 651-338-0354

Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas


(residence) 507-634-7094

Custodian, Randy Kautz custodian@redeemer-

rochester.com (office) 507-289-5147

(residence) 507-843-3144

Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke [email protected]

(residence) 507-288-6405

Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann [email protected] (residence) 507-273-3809

Nursery Coordinator,

Anna Koglin [email protected] (cell) 507-316-8177

www.redeemer-rochester.com

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