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1 Redeemer Lutheran Churchh th Avenue SE Rochester, MN Redeemer Lutheran Church Blessed To Serve Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing. Ephesians 1:3 The Twentieth Sunday Afterr Pentecost Saturday, October 13, :30 pm Sunday, October 14, :00 am Our Mission Statement: As Christians based on the solid foundation of God s Word, empowered by thee Holy Spirit we strive to live out, lift up, and share our faith in Jesus Christ welcoming all into our family of believers. Our Vision: Raising Expectations for our Christian Lives 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 thee Lutheran Service Book or in Worship & Praise, the purple supplement. Please visit our Welcome Center in the narthex for additional information about Redeemer. OUR THEME FOR TODAY is Christ is Risen! The Resurrection changes our everyday lives today, tomorrow, and eternally. He is Risen indeed! Alleluia! TODAY S WORSHIP A Service of Prayer and Praise I (*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the service. WELCOME and GREETINGS (We welcome ourr fellow worshipers.) HYMN The Day Of Resurrection LSB 478 (Saturday) PUBLIC RECOGNITION OF BAPTISM P: In Holy Baptism, God the Father has made youu a member of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and an heir with us of all the treasures of heaven in the one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We receive you in Jesus name as our brother/sister in Christ, that together we might hear His Word, receive His gifts, and proclaim the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. C: Amen. We welcome you in the name of the Lord. -1-

2 Redeemer Lutheran Churchh th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (*) INVOCATIONN (Please stand.) P: We make our beginningg in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit C: Amen (*) OPENING RESPONSES P: Christ is Risen! C: He is Risen indeed! Alleluia! P: On behalf of our Risen Savior we are blessed to know and to sing. All sing: (LSB 461, st. 1) I know that my Redeemer lives; What comfortt this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever-living head. P: C: P: We are blessed in our Risen Savior who is victorious over sin. On behalf of your Risen Savior, even while you are a sinner, you can know for certain that you are forgiven, washed, and made new. Christ is victorious over your sin. We are blessed to know and to sing. All sing: He lives to bless me with His love; He lives to plead for me above; He lives my hungry soul to feed; He lives to help in time of need. (LSB 461, st. 3-4) He lives to grant me rich supply; He lives to guide me with His eye; He lives to comfort me when faint; He lives to hear my soul s complaint. P: C: P: We are blessed in our Risen Savior. Who is victorious over death. On behalf of your Risen Savior you have the promise of a bodily resurrection and you can know for certain, for yourself and your loved ones, that death is not the final answer life and life eternal is. We are blessed to know and to sing. All sing: He lives triumphant from the grave; He lives eternally to save; He lives all-glorious in the sky; He lives exaltedd there on high. (LSB 461, st. 2, 7) He lives and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives my mansion to prepare; He lives to bring me safely there. (*) SALUTATION AND PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Christ is Risen C: He is Risen indeed! Alleluia! -2-

3 Redeemer Lutheran Churchh th Avenue SE Rochester, MN P: C: P: C: The Risen Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray: Almighty God, throughh Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have overcome death and opened the gate of everlasting life to us all. Help us to live every day and everywhere in the confidence and hope of our Risen Savior and the promise His resurrection gives to us all; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen (Please be seated.) ANTHEM (8:00 am) Introit For Easter Quartet SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The First Reading for Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost is from Romans the sixth chapter. 1 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no 3 means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 5 If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. 6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin 7 because anyone who has died has been freed from sin. 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over 10 him. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. 11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Romans 6:1-11 L: C: Christ is risen! He is Risen, indeed! Alleluia! EPISTLE READING L: The Second Reading is from the fifteenth chapter r of 1 Corinthians. 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection off the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your 15 faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified -3-

4 Redeemer Lutheran Churchh th Avenue SE Rochester, MN about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has nott been raised either. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. 20 But Christ has indeedd been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a 22 man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15: :12-22 L: C: Christ is risen! He is Risen, indeed! Alleluia! (Please stand.) All sing: He lives, all glory to His name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives: I know that my Redeemer lives! (LSB 461, st. 8) (*) HOLY GOSPEL L: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-eighth chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. 1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of thee week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, goingg to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 Hiss appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. 5 The angel said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place wheree he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: Hee has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. Theree you will seee him. Now I have told you. 8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. Greetings, he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, Do not bee afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me. Matthew 28:1-10 L: C: Christ is risen! He is Risen, indeed! Alleluia! (Please be seated.) -4-

5 Redeemer Lutheran Churchh th Avenue SE Rochester, MN CHILDREN S MESSAGE (Parents, please feel free to come forward with smaller children.) SERMON HYMN Jesus Christ Is Risen Today... LSB 457 SERMON Christ Is Risen 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 (*) APOSTLES CREED (Located on the inside back cover of your hymnal.) HYMN This Joyful Eastertide... LSB 482 GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS (The pastor will collect any prayer requests at this time.) MUSICAL OFFERING (8:00 am) Sing We With A Merry Heart Quartet FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION (Please filll in and pass the booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.) (*) OFFERTORY (Please stand to sing as the offerings are brought forward.) All sing: Walking the way, Christ in the center Telling the story to open our eyes; Breaking our bread, Giving us glory: Jesus our blessing, our constant surprise. Jesus is risen and we shall arise: Give God the glory! Alleluia! (LSB 474, st. 2) (*) PRAYERS - Congregation's response: "Hear our prayer" -5-

6 Redeemer Lutheran Churchh th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (*) THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thyy 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 trespassess 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. (*) BENEDICTION P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. C: Amen. (*) CLOSING HYMN Now All The Vault Of Heaven Resounds... LSB 465 POSTLUDE -6-

7 Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of Special Prayer Opportunities: Health Concerns: Leon Larson, Nancy Anderson, and DeLayna Nitz Faith: For Larry Jobe and his family during a time of critical decisions this week. Guidance: For our local congregations as we seek to welcome Pastor A.G. Paul. Rejoice: With Dick and Marge Rengstorf who celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary on October 13. With Shelly Applen and Matthew Clancey who will be united in marriage at Redeemer on October 20. Thanksgiving: For our youth and their leaders who will highlight the plight of the homeless this week PRAYER CHAIN Prayer is a powerful gift that is always available for us to use. If you have a prayer request, call June Hovland ( ) or Gail Sim ( ) who will activate the chain. Interested in becoming a part of this ministry, contact June or Gail. PRAYER CHAIN - To request a prayer or to join the chain, send an to Lori Hameister at littlebitmoo@q.com. PRAYER CARDS - Take a look in your pew rack and you ll see our prayer cards! These cards will be collected by one of the pastors during the offering time. BAPTIZED Public recognition of the baptism of Cash Eugene Dailey, born and baptized September 20, 2012, will take place during the Saturday evening service. Cash s parents are Joseph Dailey and Michelle Kazos-Dailey. His sponsors are Justin and Krista Corson and Richard Dailey. Adult Educa on Classes 9:20 10:20 am The Story: The New Testament - South Fellowship Hall Creation Evangelism: North Fellowship Hall. Last class October 14. Celebrating God s Grace: Upper Room (200). NEW CLASS BEGINS OCTOBER 21! Terror and War Today In an age where terrorist activities seem to be an everyday event and war has taken on a multiple faces, God is still present. As Christians how do we approach these two difficult topics! Join Jim Weispfenning in the North Fellowship Hall. FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are in honor of Ned Bartlett s 54th birthday on October 6. Dwayne Schacht s 89th birthday on October 12. Carl Burfeind s 93rd birthday on October 15. FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL are from the funeral service for Alice Colwell which was held at Redeemer on Monday. LUTHERAN WITNESS for October is now available in the Narthex. Pick up a copy today! MINISTRY MENTORS MEETING will be Thursday, October 18, at 7 pm, in the Upper Room. Any questions, please contact Elvera Cordes at PASTOR HEINING is on vacation this week. 1 Week of

8 SECOND GRADERS RECEIVE BIBLES During the 10:40 am service on October 14 the 2 nd graders will receive their very own Bible! Please lift these young boys and girls up in prayer and with encouraging words! Rebecca Applen Katie Berquam Keondre Bryant Alyssa Fick Isaiah Fitzgerald Cadence Gentling Isabella Grewe Kylee Hartson Michael Harvey Jr. Tyler Jerabek Zachary Koski Luke Miller Ian Reese Lauren Schulz Andrew Sonnabend SECOND GRADE PRAYER PARTNERS A special thanks to the following students who have agreed to be Prayer Partners with our second grade students. They will continue to prayer and encourage our Second Graders throughout the year. Drew Hellickson Johanna Blanco Sam Rivas Rylan Webster Kyle Hooten Stephanie Fingerson Gracie Morris Maddie Horn Maggie Rahlf Drew Krull Kaitelyn Schultz Madisyn Timm Grayson Loos Christian Nisbit Kayla Manuell Marrissa VanGuilder Lauren Horstmann Sam Sonnabend Brandon Rossman Madyson Pralle Jazmine Hammel Ally Kann Danae Oldenburg We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation Polka Service & German Dinner October 20 5:30 pm Polka Band, Chuck Thiel and the Jolly Ramblers will lead our music for the 5:30 pm service as we sing praise to God with a polka beat! In keeping with that theme a German Dinner...will be held following the service. The menu will consist of bratwursts, hot dogs, sauerkraut, German potato salad, baked beans, chips and cake. There will be a free-will offering for the cost of the food and the band. To assist in planning, please indicate your intention to come by signing the list in the narthex or by calling the church office at by Monday, October Week of

9 Youth Highlights! Ignite! Sundays 6 8pm Ignite is the new youth ministry for 6 th 12 th grade youth. Last Sunday was a wonderful kickoff! Come and find out about being more than a fan of Jesus. How can the strong youth here at Redeemer be strong followers of Christ! Oh, and we also have fun and eat! Invite a friend or a group of friends! Pizza Ranch October 16 Come and help! Proceeds go toward next summer s ministry trips! Sign up on the youth bulle n board. Cardboard Box City October You can sign up now on the youth bulle n board for this overnight event to help the homeless! If you want to take part in this event, we ask that you pick up a pledge sheet from Lynora or Michael and collect pledges for this worthy cause! Lock In! November 2 3 Star ng at 5 pm on Friday, November 2, youth in grades 6 12 will enter a compe on of survival! Our friends from Northfield will join us for a blast of a night! Sign up on the Youth board. Bring $5 and a snack to share. There will be designated sleeping rooms for those that need some sleep. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. The lock in will conclude at 8:30 am. Psalm 37:4 Scholarship: This scholarship, formed in memory of Josh Evers, is available to all youth! Its purpose is to allow youth to a end youth events that they are unable to afford otherwise. If you would like more informa on please talk to Michael Harvey. This is completely confiden al. If you have any questions regarding the events listed above, please contact Michael Harvey ( / daharveys@msn.com) or Lynora Miller ( / millertwins2@charter.net). Fundraisers It is that time of year again! The youth are selling Christmas wreaths and other greenery. Please see one of the youth to order yours today. We will be selling until October 28. The greenery includes wreaths (several different styles) garlands, and centerpieces. The youth are selling cutlery by Rada. You will be able to order individual knives, gift sets, etc. Also, available will be recipe books, candles, and more. Many of the youth have a catalog to show you what they have. If interested, the youth do have prices also. We will be selling these until the first of December. 3 Week of

10 RCLS Theater Presents... Mystery at Shady Acres Your help is needed to solve the mystery at Shady Acres, a cozy English hotel! Mrs. Fairfax, a wealthy guest from America, has had her valuable diamond necklace stolen. It seems as though every other guest and member of the zany staff has motive. The police are trying to solve the case before the detective that Mr. Fairfax has hired is able to accuse the right person! The cast and crew of the RCLS fall play have been rehearsing since the first days of school, and they are excited to share their performances with you! The play will be performed Sunday, October 14 at 2:00pm. Tickets will be available at the door. Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and ages 3 and under are free. We hope you can join us! TAX WORKSHOP The Med City Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is offering a free workshop on Tuesday, October 16, from 6 to 8 pm (6-6:30 light meal, 6:30-8:00 workshop), at Mount Olive ( th Ave NW, Rochester) Evangelical Lutheran Church. YOU ARE INVITED TO. PIZZA RANCH STEWARTVILLE Pizza Ranch night is this Tuesday, October 16, from 4:30 to 9 pm. This is a great family night for Redeemer members, and the Youth appreciate the support you give them by attending these evenings. There is a senior discount menu and they also offer a great salad bar. Of course, the pizza, chicken, and dessert pizza are all worth the drive to Stewartville. Come, join us at Pizza Ranch! Cardboard Box City A number of youth and four adults will be spending a night in a cardboard box this coming Friday night. We are taking donations that will go toward IHN. Check out the house in the narthex. This will give you an idea of what they will be sleeping in. If you wish, you may make a donation and put it in the Mr. Lance Campbell, CPA and Senior Accountant with local accounting firm Wolter & Raak, Ltd., will be our speaker. He will discuss pending tax changes for , as well as year end tax planning opportunities. He will also spend time discussing issues related to gifting strategies. Any questions, please contact Merl Nysse at Week of

11 FISH FEED Sunday, October 21 11:30-1:00 pm St. John s Lutheran Stewartville, MN Menu: Fish with melted butter / tartar sauce Red Potatoes and Pearl Onions Baked Bean and Cole Slaw Cake and Ice cream Beverages Cost: Free-will with matching funds from Thrivent Benefits: Orphan Grain Train Humanitarian and Disaster Relief - shipping costs WE NEED YOUR HELP! On October 17 th Redeemer will be sponsoring a blood donor event in conjunction with Bethel Lutheran. The Blood Drive will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church. A sign up sheet is available in the narthex. Call the church office or Jan Dicke, for more information. ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older) We will meet Tuesday, November 13, at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. The menu will include Grilled chicken Breast, Garlic mashed potatoes, House salad with two dressings, buttered rolls and dessert. The cost is $7.50. Our presenter will be Redeemer's Rosie Petersen. Rosie will present pictures from their mission trip to Cookson Hills Children's Home and pictures from their motorcycle trip to DC through the Blue Ridge - Smokey mountains. Rosie said that both sets of pictures together will take less than an hour. Come and see the pictures and enjoy the Christian fellowship. The sign-up sheet will be in the narthex or just call Ted Saxman at if you want to attend. (You can also Ted at tsaxman@charter.net) Please sign up by Sunday, November 11. If you would be willing to bring a dessert, please indicate that on the sign-up sheet and Ted will contact you if he needs you to bring a dessert. Please remember if you can't attend and you haven't cancelled by Sunday evening November 11, Elderberries will be charged for your meal. Any questions, call Ted Saxman at Week of

12 FALL CLEAN UP DAY October 27 8:00 am Noon No special tools needed -- just lots of willing hands to make the work go quicker! We will focus on cleaning up the yard and landscaping as well as some general fall cleaning items. Come and enjoy good fellowship as we are Blessed to Serve! FINANCIALUPDATE Reason to Rejoice September Budget Income: $118,256 September Budget Expenses: $108,403 YTD Budget Income: $773,401 YTD Budget Expenses: $747,873 ALL SAINTS' DAY WATER DROPS! In the past, we have had stars, this year we are having water droplets. Come to worship on November 3/4 to hear the meaning behind this new shape as we lift up those who have blessed us that are now in heaven, and those who bless us daily in our faith walk. The water drops are ready to be filled out! Please do so by writing the name of those who have your influenced you faith journey on the water drop and placing it in the basket provided. Any questions, please contact April Beckman. After a deficit month in August, we rebounded during the five Sunday month of September. Numbers were higher than normal because of a special bequest of $37,000 for mortgage principal. Our mortgage is now down to $267,897. God is good! Blessed to Serve Today Message..... Pastor Adam Koglin Children s Message... DCE, Michael Harvey Organist (Saturday)... Carol Sonnabend Organist (Sunday)...DPM, April Beckman Quartet Carol Sonnabend, Beth Hanson, Gerhardt Poch, Elders and Todd Mueller 5:30 pm... Jim Bronk 8:00 am... Tony Fick 10:40 am... Mark Gennrich Acolytes 8:00 am... Gracie Morris / Johanna Blanco 10:40 am... Jazmine Hammel / Madisyn Timm Blood Pressure Saturday... Donna Mundell Sunday... Lay Readers 5:30 pm... Christian Nisbit 8:00 pm... Molly Gommels 10:40 pm... Tim Strohschein Altar Guild... Renee Brandt, Shari Kmett, Sherry Haugen, Marlie Ernst, Connie Harnack, Dot Beasley, Linda Krueger Greeters 5:30 pm... Sue Kazos 8:00 am... Gene and Bobbi Lewallen 10:40 am... Caroline Ferdig, Dan and Kathy Hildestad & family Usher Coordinator...Roger Toomey Ushers 5:30 pm... Dale Hass and Bob Sim 8:00 am... Dave Zarling, Dean Jensen, Tim Batterson, Alan Krueger 10:40 am Marv Reineke, Mark Fister, Gordon Hinsch, Sam Hinsch, Raf Webster, Kailey Harrison 6 Week of

13 The Story Reading Guide: October 14-21, 2012 Consider joining your fellow members in reading through the narrative sections of the Bible, during these 31 weeks. You may either use The Story or read the appropriate chapters in your Bible. (Copies of The Story are available in the Narthex. Current cost is $10 each.) For October 20/21: New Beginnings 1.) from the The Story, read chapter 28. (pages ) OR 2.) from the Bible read: Acts 1-10; 12. (You are certainly welcome to read the chapters in between!) To Think About: 1.) After Paul found the Lord, what was Paul s passion and mission in life? 2.) What is your passion and mission in life? 3.) When in a new city, why did Paul invariably begin his outreach at the Jewish synagogue? 4.) How would you define the gospel? 5.) What impact does the Gospel have on your life? 6.) What would have happened to Christianity if the Jewish believers who insisted that Gentiles become Jews prevailed? 7.) What does Paul s letter to the Romans reveal to us about salvation? 7 Week of

14 SATURDAY, October 13 Sisters In Christ 9 am Cassandra Paulson/Mathew Williams Wedding 3 pm WORSHIP 5:30 pm SUNDAY, October 14 WORSHIP 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures 9 am Adult Bible Classes 9:20 am Sunday School 9:20 am Circuit Forum Trinity 1 pm Instruments of Praise 4:30 pm Ignite Youth Ministry Youth Rm 6 pm Okuno CC Upper Rm 6:30 pm MONDAY, October 15 Quilters NFH 8 am Teapot Rehearsal Chapel 1 pm Redeemer Brass Sanctuary 6:30 pm Salt Shakers CC Upper Rm 7 pm Gommels CC Rm pm TUESDAY, October 16 Men s Bible Study - Rm am Ladies Bible Study NFH 9 am Adjustment to Blindness L-1 10 am Faithfully Fit Forever - Rm L-3-10:30 am Accordion Band Rm L-3 1 pm Pizza Ranch Stewartville 4 pm Young Couples Youth Rm 6 pm Koinonia CC Upper Rm 6:30 pm Trustees Rm 202 6:30 pm FCCI Board Mtg Rm L-1 6:30 pm Personnel and Staffing Rm pm WEDNESDAY, October 17 Resource Deadline Shalom CC Upper Rm 9 am Seekers CC SFH 1 pm THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER October 13 21, 2012 Men s Bible Class Upper Rm 6 pm Sounds of Praise Choir Rm 7 pm THURSDAY, October 18 Faithfully Fit Forever (FFF)- Rm L-2 8 am Faithful Followers CC Rm pm Stephen Ministry Rm 102 6:30 pm Chancel Chimes Sanctuary 7 pm FRIDAY, October 19 Library Committee Library 9:30 am Cardboard Box City 4 pm Wedding Rehearsal 5 pm SATURDAY, October 20 Shelly Applen/Matthew Clancey Wedding 2:00 pm Blood Pressures 5 pm Polka Service 5:30 pm HOLY COMMUNION 5:30 pm German Dinner FH 6:30 pm SUNDAY, October 21 WORSHIP 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures 9 am Adult Bible Classes 9:20 am Sunday School 9:20 am Ignite Youth Ministry Youth Rm 6 pm Partners In Christ Upper Rm 6:30 pm OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: Weekend Worship Attendance: 573 ( ) Guests: 55 Sunday School and Bible Classes 197 (67+130) NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Genesis 12:1-4; Acts 1:1-8; and Matthew 28:16-20 Theme: Sent In Power 8 Week of

15 Blessed to Serve Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the Music Ministry Redeemer is blessed to have such active members involved in our Music Ministry! There are many groups for all ages to be involved in: Sounds of Praise, Chancel Chimes, Instruments of Praise, Redeemer Brass, Celebration Team, Men s Choir, Seasonal Small Groups, Youth Choir, Youth Chimes, Alleluia Singers, Angelic Chimes, and Cherub Choir. Most of you get to experience this blessing as groups share and uplift God s word in song during worship. Your offerings make it possible to compensate the directors and accompanists as well as purchase new music! Besides the groups that meet regularly, the Sunday school classes also meet and sing at some point during the year as well as learn music for the Christmas program. There are also opportunities for solo or small groups for vocal or instrumental players. We also have the joy to share the good news to our shut-ins through Christmas Caroling. There are many worship services here at Redeemer, Saturday and two on Sunday, as well as the Thursday night services from the beginning of May through the end of September and the two additional weekly services during Advent and Lent. Your offerings make it possible to have someone lead music for all those services. Many churches are not blessed to have the funds to staff a Director of Parish Music, your offerings make this position possible! Behind the scenes, there is much preparation done to play for worship and direct choirs: many hours are spent practicing, picking out prelude music, practicing, listening, planning, preparing, and studying the music chosen for groups, actual rehearsal time with the groups, lesson planning for rehearsals, scheduling groups to play for worship, working with the Music and Worship ministry team to select hymns for worship, time spent communicating with various groups, directors, soloists, practicing, filing music, and more practicing! Your offerings of time and talent make the Music Ministry possible and your fiscal offerings amount to about 9% of our budget needs! Thanks to all! 9 Week of