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THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT — DECEMBER 11, 2016 Welcome to worship at Redeemer!

A Newsletter for Members and Friends

of Redeemer Lutheran Church

Redeemer’s Mission… inviting all people to become

students, believers and followers of Jesus Christ.

We are pleased to have you with us today. We want to help make your time with us more worshipful by providing you with the following information: Welcome Center: in the narthex, please take home a water bottle with

information about Redeemer as our gift for first time visitors

Service of Friendship Cards: in pew racks, please sign and pass to the center aisle during the offering or scan the QR code

Large Print Orders of Service: available from an usher

Children’s Activity Bags: in the narthex, contain simple activities for children to do during the worship service

Children’s Bulletins: in the narthex or from an usher, provide activities for older children to do during the service

Fellowship Time: coffee is served in the narthex

Restrooms: men’s, women’s and family restrooms are down the west hallway, an additional women’s restroom is down the middle hallway

Changing Tables: located in the family restroom and in the women’s restroom down the middle hallway

Questions? Please ask an usher, they would be happy to help

Church Nursery Available at all services;

located in the Nursery room off the middle hallway; for children

Kindergarten age and younger, staffed by volunteers.

Sunday School and King’s Kids Each family is encouraged to complete a

registration form and leave it with your child’s teacher or in the church office. Completing a

form will help us keep accurate and up to date information concerning the children and how

we can best serve them.

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These collection items can be left in the narthex outside the offices:

FOR THE YOUTH Inkjet printer cartridges FOR THE CHILD CARE Our Family Labels for Learning FOR THE PRESCHOOL Econo Foods receipts FOR THE LWML Cancelled stamps for Missions FOR THE HOSPITALS & BAY CLIFF Can Tabs RETURNABLE CANS & BOTTLES are being accepted by the high school youth. Please leave them by the pop machine in the gym.

If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact the church office or note it on the back of your Service of Friendship card so a member of our clergy staff can visit and bring a word of encouragement.

Collection Items

Flowers

Christmas Bazaar 2016 Thanks

Youth Events

Lift 7-12 Midweek Youth Experience

December 14 from 5:30-7 pm

The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God by Lyn & Jessica Sattler and Phyllis James in loving memory of 20 years of James Sattler, beloved husband, father, and son-in-law.

The Christmas Bazaar was a huge success again this year! Women’s Ministry will be able to fund many worthwhile projects next year. We’d like to thank the congregation for all they did to make the Christmas Bazaar such a huge success. So many people donated handmade items, baked goods, helped and attended our pre-Bazaar classes, helped with Bazaar set up, worked the day of the Bazaar, and came and bought items at the Bazaar. Redeemer members have always generously supported the Christmas Bazaar and we’d like to thank you again!

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Victory Meal

Belize Medical Mission

Redeemer’s Mission Board is planning a summer medical mission trip to San

Ignacio, Belize, June 18-25, 2017.

Please prayerfully consider if God is calling you to this important mission.

There’s something to do for everyone. This mission trip is through MOST

Ministries out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Contact Donna at 249-2114 or John

Fegan at 235-8160 for more information. Watch for applications at

the Mission board display.

Youth Events

High School Hangtime

December 11 from 4-6 pm

High School Movie Night December 16 from 6-10 pm

A CHRISTMAS INVITATION

Experience the JOY of giving and join us at our local mission project, Victory Lutheran Church at KI Sawyer, as we prepare and serve a special Christmas

sit-down roast beef dinner on December 11th.

WHERE: Victory Lutheran Church – 315 Explorer – Gwinn WHEN: Sunday, December 11; be at Victory by 11:30 a.m. – we serve at 12 noon WHAT: Prepare a dish OR buy and donate some supplies – please have items to

Redeemer by 10 a.m. on December 11.

Come and help us serve and clean up Menu and items needed are on the Welcome Center in the

Narthex

WHY: To experience the JOY of giving and sharing God’s love with fellow Christians

who are having a rough time right now

BE A VICTORY VOLUNTEER— IT’S A GOOD THING!

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Sunday School Christmas Program

POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS

The Altar Guild of Redeemer is busy planning for the Christmas season. The Poinsettias and White Mums will cost $18.00 each. If you would like to make a

donation to help cover the cost of poinsettias and mums please do so by filling out the form below and returning it to the church office by Monday, December 12.

Poinsettias and Mums can be taken home following the Christmas Day

worship service.

Attached is a check or cash in the amount of

$__________________ (If writing a check please make it payable to Redeemer Altar Guild.)

Given by:

_______________________________

_______________________________

If you would like your poinsettias or mum given in memory of family or friends,

please clearly write information here.

Congregational Meeting

Join us on Sunday, December 18 for our next Congregational Meeting

at 9:30 am.

Sunday School Children’s Christmas Musical

Please Join Us on:

Sunday, December 18

10:45 a.m.

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SHOP SCRIP FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

You probably know a few people who could use a little extra holiday cheer. Maybe it’s the babysitter, a favorite teacher or even the friendly mailman! Want to buy them all a little something, without breaking the bank? Well, this holiday season you can purchase a Scrip card for them from Redeemer.

Try Scrip Shopping Cards for Christmas.

Give Scrip cards as gifts, or use them to shop from hundreds of nationwide vendors. Remember, Scrip doesn't cost you anything extra. If you purchase a $25 Scrip card, it is worth the full $25 value.

Deadline for Christmas orders is 12 noon on Sunday, December 11. Buy Scrip on Weekends after each worship service and Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. in the church office.

Using Scrip helps GENERATE

INCOME FOR Redeemer Youth,

Redeemer Preschool and

Redeemer Child Care.

Here's How . . .

Redeemer purchases Scrip shopping cards from a distributor at a discount. Redeemer re-sells the Scrip shopping cards to you for full face value. Discounts range from 2% to 20%, and this money is Redeemer’s profit and helps fund our youth group, Preschool and Child Care. You use Scrip shopping cards from your favorite retailers just like cash, for their full face value. If you purchase a $25 gift card, it is worth the full $25 value.

NOW AVAILABLE... VISA $50 GIFT CARDS

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Melissa Curran 12/10 Sue Fries 12/10 Adam Holloway 12/10 Chris Campbell 12/11 Maddy McMahon 12/11 Marty Furlane 12/12 Clyde Hecox 12/12 Alex Oysti 12/12 Kellan Duckworth 12/13 Brian Kelsey 12/13 Eric Knauss 12/13 Sheryl Morrison 12/13 Jesse Rhoades 12/13 Allison Wuori 12/13 Katie Carey 12/14 Mark Curran 12/14 Bryan Nancarrow 12/14 Carrie Osstyn 12/14 Elle Phillips 12/14 Hayden Byma 12/15 Karen Fosco 12/15 Ryan Turner 12/15 Larry Carey IV 12/16 Jacob Gethers 12/16 Larry Carey III 12/17 Lois Brow 12/18 Stephanie McMahon 12/18 Roma Meyskens 12/18 Brett Niemela 12/18

Sun., Dec. 11

8:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 1 pm 4 pm

Service of Praise Education Hour Coffee Fellowship Worship Chamber Chorale High School Hangtime

Mon., Dec. 12

10 am 1 pm 6 pm 7:00 pm

Little Lambs Staff Meeting Preschool Board Meeting Church Council

Tues., Dec. 13

10 am 7 pm 7 pm

Little Lambs Bible Study Divorce Care

Wed., Dec. 14

7 am 9:30 am 5:30 pm 7 pm

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Women’s Bible Study LIFT Midweek Program Jubilation Choir

Thurs., Dec. 15

7 pm 7 pm

Praise Choir Bible Study

Fri., Dec. 16

10 am 6 pm 6 pm

Little Lambs AA Meeting High School Movie Night

Sat., Dec. 17

1 pm 5 pm 5 pm

Sunday School Christmas Program Rehearsal Service of Praise with Communion King’s Kid’s

Sun., Dec. 18

8:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 1 pm

Service of Praise with Communion Education Hour Voter’s Meeting Coffee Fellowship Children’s Christmas Program Chamber Chorale

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP

3:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

9:00 pm (with Holy Communion)

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WEDNESDAY MORNING STUDY

Women’s Bible Study Led by DCE Anna

Location: 2A&B 9:30 a.m. "Christmas: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: An Advent Study"

In this Advent study, author Richard B. Wilke focuses on people in the story of Christ’s birth. There are those we associate with the joy and celebration of Christmas―the wise men, the shepherds, and Joseph. Yet the author reminds us not to forget that

the evil King Herod is also part of the Christmas story, and how it is because there is evil in our world that we so desperately needed―and need―a Savior.

There will be no Women's Bible Study on Dec. 21, 28 or January 4.

THURSDAY EVENINGS 7:00 p.m.

Adult Study Led by Mark Mankowski

and Tom Buck Location: Church Library

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 7:00 a.m.

Men’s Study Meets Year Round

Led by Pastor Chad — Location: Chapel Lounge

SUNDAY MORNINGS Adult Study

Led by Pastor Chad Location: Fellowship Hall (gym) 9:30 a.m.

TUESDAY EVENING STUDY Adult Study

Led by Pastor Chad Location: Room 1A & 1B (Northwest Corner) 7:00 p.m:

Class held on: December 13 There will be no Tuesday Evening Study on Dec. 20, 27 & Jan. 3.

Class will resume on Jan. 10.

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities

“Joseph” In this Sunday morning Bible study, we look at one of these men, a common,

ordinary carpenter. Like countless guys before and after him, he lives his life in obscurity, working hard to support his family and do his part in his community. He may not have worked with steel, but as we will see, Joseph was a carpenter with

the character, courage and strength of steel.

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Psalms 118:19-29 19

Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.

20 This is the

gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter.

21 I will give you

thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.

22 The

stone the builders rejected has become the capstone;

23 the LORD

has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 This is the day the

LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

25 O LORD, save us; O

LORD, grant us success. 26

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.

27 The LORD is God,

and he has made his light shine upon us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar.

28 You are my

God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. 29

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Galatians 3:26-4:7 26

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus,

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who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28

There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

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you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. 1 What I am saying is that as long as

the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate.

2 He is subject to

guardians and trustees until the time set by his father.

3 So also, when we

were children, we were in slavery under the basic principles of the world.

4 But when the time had fully

come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law,

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those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. 6 Because you are sons, God sent

the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father."

7 So you are no longer a

slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.

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Matthew 1:18-25 18

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19

Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

21 She will give

birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." 22

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23

"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us."

24 When Joseph woke

up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.

25 But he

had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

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Saturday, December 10, 5:00 p.m. Worship Service Page 1

Acolyte: Andrew Martysz Ushers: Ivan & Susan Martysz, Randy Bertram, Brett Conklin, Todd Keough, Warren Larson Greeter: Dan & Sandy Miller Scrip: Jane Ryan Media: Julie Higbie & Gavin Poquette Nursery: Emily Ott Musicians: Pam Ott, Tom Buck, Katrina Keough, Julie Harman, Pastor Chad Ott

Sunday, December 11, 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Page 1

Acolyte: Braeden Francisco Ushers: Kelley Coughlin, Linda Boyle, Harry & Sue Erickson, Kim Marsh and Donna Taylor Greeter: Linda & Michelle Maxson Scrip: Cathy Phelps Media: Drew Lakenen Nursery: Donnie Berglund Musicians: Pam Ott, Tom Buck, Katrina Keough, Julie Harman, Pastor Chad Ott

Sunday, December 11, 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Page 9

Acolyte: Hayden Byma Ushers: Max Holloway, Dorance Brege, Ron Neaves, Jason Welch Greeter: Lisa Horwood, Jayne LaRock, Barb Sanderson Reader: Scrip: Sarah Stanley Media: Coffee: Peggy Peterson Nursery: Donna Brege Organist: Lois DeWell

MINISTRY STAFF

Rev. Chad Ott W. 228-9883 Lead Pastor H. 273-0280

Anna Dauffenbach W. 228-9883 Director of Christian H. 228-3047 Education

Carmen Albert W. 228-9883 Preschool & Child Care H. 228-5439 Director

Donna Fegan H. 249-2114 Women’s Ministry Director

Pam Ott H. 273-0280 King’s Kids Coordinator

Carl Pace H. 204-5399 Gift Planner

Donna Koskiniemi Praise Choir Director

Dawn Betts Jubilation Choir Director

Lois DeWell Organist

Rev. Paul Weber, Emeritus Deaconess Betty Knapp, Emeritus

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK 440

STEWARDSHIP LAST WEEK

General Fund $10,902 Gathered to Grow $7,402 (Total given to Gathered to Grow to date: $607,508)

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Redeemer Lutheran Church 1700 West Fair Avenue Marquette, MI 49855

P. 906-228-9883 F. 906-228-8912

Email: redeemer@redeemermqt.org Web Site: www.redeemermqt.org