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SERVE EACH OTHER
IN LOVE
WELCOME TO FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
Inviting all people to faith . . . Come and Worship - Go and Work
Pastor - Lee Laaveg I Ministers - All
Phone 580-4316 2912 Hwy Blvd N
February 25, 2018 Second Sunday in Lent
Email us at: [email protected]
Catch us on the Web: www.faithlutheranspencer.com
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Prelude
Opening Song - “Lift High The Cross”
Welcome
Prayer
Song - “Give Me Your Eyes”
*Invocation:
We meet in the strong name of our God.
We praise you Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
*Litany:
Lord, you are the Source of Life, and the Father of all the living;
We are grateful for your love and the truth that we belong to you.
Forgive us when we act like orphans, rebels, or prodigals;
We call on you as our “Abba,” and we ask your forgiveness.
Teach us to live in your grace to build households of faith;
Teach us to love and forgive each other.
Fill our homes with your Holy Spirit,
Shape the relationships of our lives to reflect your kingdom of love.
In the name of Jesus, transform all that needs healing within us,
In the power of His grace, help us live with joy and faith. Amen.
*Prayer of the Day
Thank you, God, for the blessing of our marriages and our family relationships of
love. As you have served us with sacrifice and self-giving, teach us to love and
serve one another. Change our hearts and renew us in Your Spirit. Empower us
to forgive as you have forgiven us. May our homes shine with your love as signs
of your kingdom on earth. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
First Lesson - Exodus 18:1-23
Second Lesson - Ephesians 5:21-33
*Gospel - John 13:5-15
Children’s Message
Song - “Make Me A Servant”
Sermon - “Serve Each Other In Love”
Offertory Song - “Live Like That” (Offering will be received at this time)
*Offertory Response - “I’m Forever Grateful”
*Offertory Prayer:
Merciful Father, we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us
our selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive
them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Confession of Faith
Prayers of the Church
*Sharing of the Peace
*Lord’s Prayer
*Blessing
*Closing Song - “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands”
Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
*Please stand if you are able.
A SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS THIS MORNING!
Whether you are from across town or out-of-state, your presence is a blessing to us.
When the Friendship Pad is passed down the row, please fill it out so we may connect
with you. Thank you for joining us today!
First Lesson - Exodus 18:1-23 1Now Jethro, the priest of Midian and father-in-law of Moses, heard of everything God
had done for Moses and for his people Israel, and how the LORD had brought Israel out
of Egypt. 2After Moses had sent away his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro
received her 3and her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses said, “I have
become a foreigner in a foreign land”; 4and the other was named Eliezer, for he said,
“My father’s God was my helper; he saved me from the sword of Pharaoh.” 5Jethro,
Moses’ father-in-law, together with Moses’ sons and wife, came to him in the
wilderness, where he was camped near the mountain of God. 6Jethro had sent word
to him, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two
sons.” 7So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him.
They greeted each other and then went into the tent. 8Moses told his father-in-law
about everything the LORD had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians for Israel’s sake
and about all the hardships they had met along the way and how the LORD had
saved them. 9Jethro was delighted to hear about all the good things the LORD had
done for Israel in rescuing them from the hand of the Egyptians. 10He said, “Praise be
to the LORD, who rescued you from the hand of the Egyptians and of Pharaoh, and
who rescued the people from the hand of the Egyptians. 11Now I know that the LORD is
greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treated Israel arrogantly.” 12Then Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, brought a burnt offering and other sacrifices to
God, and Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat a meal with Moses’ father-in-
law in the presence of God. 13The next day Moses took his seat to serve as judge for
the people, and they stood around him from morning till evening. 14When his father-in-
law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he said, “What is this you are doing
for the people? Why do you alone sit as judge, while all these people stand around
you from morning till evening?” 15Moses answered him, “Because the people come to
me to seek God’s will. 16Whenever they have a dispute, it is brought to me, and I
decide between the parties and inform them of God’s decrees and instructions.” 17Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18You and these
people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you;
you cannot handle it alone. 19Listen now to me and I will give you some advice, and
may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring
their disputes to him. 20Teach them his decrees and instructions, and show them the
way they are to live and how they are to behave. 21But select capable men from all
the people - men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain - and
appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. 22Have them serve
as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you;
the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter,
because they will share it with you. 23 f you do this and God so commands, you will be
able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied.”
Ephesians 5:21-33 21Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22Wives, submit yourselves to your
1st Communion Class
The 1st Communion Class continues today at 10:30 a.m. in the old middle school classroom at the foot of the stairs. The class runs for 5 weeks.
Set for youth in the 5th Grade, the class is open to any child whose
parents feel they are ready to learn about and receive Holy Communion.
The 1st Communion Banquet will be Sunday, March 25, at 5:00 p.m.
The students will receive their first Holy Communion at the Maundy Thursday Worship service, March 29, at 6:30 p.m.
own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23For the husband is the head of the wife as
Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24Now as the
church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. 25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for
her 26to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 27and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any
other blemish, but holy and blameless. 28In this same way, husbands ought to love their
wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29After all, no one ever
hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the
church - 30for we are members of his body. 31“For this reason a man will leave his father
and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” 32This is a
profound mystery - but I am talking about Christ and the church. 33However, each one
of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her
husband.
Gospel - John 13:5-15 5After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying
them with the towel that was wrapped around him. 6He came to Simon Peter, who
said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” 7Jesus replied, “You do not realize
now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” 8“No,” said Peter, “you shall
never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” 9“Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as
well!” 10Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet;
their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” 11For he
knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was
clean. 12When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned
to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13“You
call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14Now that I, your
Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.
Pastor’s Ponderings . . .
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1. What is your first response to the command of God to submit to one another in
love?
2. Why does Moses send Zipporah to her father, Jethro?
3. Why does Jethro bring her right back?
4. How does Jesus use His infinite power?
5. What is the ultimate service Jesus has given to us and what difference does it
make?
6. In all your dreams, have you ever aspired to be a servant?
7. Is love for Jesus your primary motivation in life?
February 26 Darrel Heckathorn February 27 Eldren Holstad February 28 Leora Riedemann March 1 Steve Oleson March 3 Chris Christofferson
March 2 Tom and Jean
Willey
YEAR BALANCE
GIVING TO DATE REMAINING ATTENDANCE
JANUARY $36,316.47 $36,316.47 $316,138.53 180 AVG.
FEBRUARY 1-4 $ 5,640.25 $41,956.72 $310,498.28 177
FEBRUARY 5-11 $ 5,166.54 $47,123.26 $305,331.74 183
FEBRUARY 12-18 $ 4,553.00 $51,676.26 $300,778.74 188
THANK YOU FOR GENEROUSLY SUPPORTING FAITH IN 2018!
GENERAL OFFERING
AND ATTENDANCE
2018 BUDGET $352,455
YEAR TO DATE TOTAL GIVING BALANCE REMAINING
$3,749.00 $243,212.50 $506,787.50
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
FAITH LUTHERAN’S HOLY SPIRIT RETREAT DAY SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD Without the Holy Spirit God’s people would not be the church God
intended. This 1-day event is more than just an intellectual
discussion. It is a chance for guests to experience God personally
through the Holy Spirit.
8:30 a.m. Registration - Please pre-register to the Office, 712-580-4316
9:00 a.m. Group Worship and Opening Prayer
9:15 a.m. First Video, Who is the Holy Spirit, and Break Out Session
10:45 a.m. Second Video, What Does the Holy Spirit Do, and
Break Out Session
12:00 p.m. Lunch provided at the church
12:45 p.m. Third Video, How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit, and
Break Out Session
2:00 p.m. Group Prayer and Song
Please RSVP by
Monday, Feb. 26th.
If you need child
care, please
contact the
Church office or
the Simington’s at
712-363-0663.
2018 Lenten Series
February 28 Dave Susie “Jesus Speaks Forgiveness” March 7 Karol Gafkjen “Jesus Redeems Us to Hold Us Fast” March 14 Eric Tigges “Jesus Gives Us His Robe and Access” March 21 Stu Christians “Jesus Speaks Our Language. Jesus Lets Us Choose”
March 29 Maundy Thursday Eric Patten - “Jesus Understands Our Pain” March 30 Good Friday Pastor Lee - “Jesus Loves Us Forever”
Wednesdays, February 21 - March 21
5:30 p.m. Lenten Potluck
6:30 p.m. - All Lenten Services
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March 4: Blessing the Children
March 11: Amazing Moms
March 18: The Family of God
March 4: Dodgeball Tournament - 6th-12th Grades - Cost is $3 (covers pizza meal)
4:15 p.m. meet at Faith, carpool to Camp - 8:30 p.m. Parent pick-up at Faith
Faith Youth are encouraged to RSVP Eric Patten (712-229-1340) by 2:00 p.m.
We are in need of a few more drivers. If you can drive this Sunday, or any
Outreach Night in the future, please contact Eric by cell phone or email
Faith Youth are invited to
Ingham/Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp Outreach Night - Sunday, March 4
Prayer Shawl Ministry
(Loopy Ladies)
meets Thursday, March 1
at 1:00 p.m. in the Library
We welcome anyone who can knit or crochet to join us!
We meet the first and third Thursday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. If these
times don’t work for you to meet, you can still be a part of this ministry.
To find out how or if you have any questions,
please contact Carla Vanderberg at 712-260-6051.
If you are CPR certified or have a desire to
learn CPR, the Church Council would
appreciate knowing.
Please call the church
office or Pastor Lee at
712-580-4316 or Karen
Brandt at 712-262-5967.
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School 1311 E. 18th St., Spencer
2018-19 Kindergarten Roundup
and All School Open House
Tuesday, March 6 - 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. A time for parents seeking a Christian
education for their children to tour the
school, visit classrooms, learn about the
curriculum and ask questions.
Faith Lutheran Church Staff:
Pastor: Lee Laaveg - [email protected]
Church Administrator: Lori Krei - [email protected]
Director of Children & Youth: Eric Patten - [email protected]
Custodian: Rich Stueven - [email protected]
Technology Director: Lori Krei - [email protected]
Office Assistant: Cheryl Stueven - [email protected]
Worship Director: Denise Laaveg - [email protected]
Thank you to today’s:
Worship Leader Del Brockshus
Instrumentalists Denise Laaveg, Kevin Skadeland, Jared Hansen
Vocalists Tedra, Austin and Trista Jorgensen
Lector Greg Lear
Children’s Message Alice Nielsen and Bo
Prayers of the Church Al Vanderberg
Nursery Kyle and Jamie Rouse
Camera Doug Schwartz
Computer Cindy Tigges
Sound Kristine Christianson
Lead Tech Lori Krei
Fellowship Hosts Gene and Pam Englin, Chris and Carolyn Christofferson
Set up: Carolyn Christofferson
Greeters/Ushers Kent and Carol Heazlett, Carissa Doran, Joy Kelsch
Offering Counters Kay Iversen, Gene Englin, Becky Simons
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Worship Leader Pastor Lee
Instrumentalists Denise Laaveg
Lector
Computer
Sound
Lead Tech Lori Krei
Fellowship Denise Lovitt, Ann Lear
Greeters/Ushers Paul and Kris Behrens
All current and new worship volunteers are encouraged to attend
information and training meetings with Pastor Lee following church
services from 10:15-10:30 a.m. This will be a time to review and
refresh basics for each role on the following dates:
February 25: Lectors (Scripture readers)
March 4: Communion Assistants
March 11: Children’s Sermons
March 18: Worship Vocalists
Worship Volunteers
Next Sunday, March 4, 2018
Worship Leader Karen Brandt
Instrumentalists Denise Laaveg, Kevin Skadeland, Jared Hansen
Vocalists Joy Kelsch, Dennis and Jan Larson
Lector Kevin Swancutt
Children’s Message Nancy Ketcham
Prayers of the Church Randy Enge
Nursery Deb Ortiz, Avelino Perez
Altar Prep Lora Johnson, Shirley Nelson
Communion Servers Duane and Pam Harris, Wayne and Barbara Burnham
Prayer Intercessors Doug and Courtney Schwartz, Darrel and Nancy Heckathorn
Camera Cheryl Stueven
Computer Del Christman
Sound Nathan McKenney
Lead Tech Lori Krei
Fellowship Hosts Dave and Linda Susie, Greg Lear
Set up: Linda Susie
Greeters/Ushers Kim Rye, Leah Heikens, Cindy Essick, Larry Peterson
Offering Counters Lori Krei, Wayne Burnham, Greg Lear
Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have been
designated Choice Dollars, have until March 31, 2018,
to direct any remaining 2017 Choice Dollars.
Help support the organization of your choice,
including Faith Lutheran, by going to thrivent.com/thriventchoice
to learn more and find program terms and conditions.
Or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt.
Don’t forget to direct
Thrivent Choice Dollars®
Ways to give Choice Dollars:
Log in to your Thrivent account
Call Thrivent Financial at 1-800-847-4836
Contact your Thrivent representative
Complete and mail the Choice Dollars
form found on the Welcome Center Desk
THIS WEEK AT FAITH Today, Sunday - February 25
8:00 a.m. Worship Vocalist Rehearsal
8:15 a.m. Prayer Time - All are welcome!
9:00 a.m. Worship
Fellowship - Immediately following Worship
10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
Del Brockshus’ Journey Team, Discipleship Room
1st Communion Class
11:00 a.m. Council Meeting at Faith Lutheran Church
Tuesday, February 27
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Missions Work Day
1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting
Wednesday, February 28
3:30 p.m. LifeKids
5:30 p.m. Lenten Potluck
6:30 p.m. Lenten Worship Service
7:15 p.m. Worship Vocalist Rehearsal
Confirmation
7:30 p.m. High School Youth Group
Thursday, March 1
8:30 a.m. Coffee Group (All are welcome!)
1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Loopy Ladies)
5:30 p.m. Children’s Ministry Meeting
7:00 p.m. Worship Team Meeting
Friday, March 2 - World Day of Prayer
Saturday, March 3
7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Holy Spirit Church-Wide Retreat
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Homeschool Evening Function
Sunday, March 4
8:00 a.m. Worship Vocalist Rehearsal
8:15 a.m. Prayer Time - All are welcome!
9:00 a.m. Worship
Fellowship - Immediately following Worship
10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
Del Brockshus’ Journey Team, Discipleship Room
1st Communion Class
4:15 p.m. Ingham/Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp Outreach