First Sunday After Christmas

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1 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN First Sunday After Christmas Saturday, December 30, :30 pm Sunday, December 31, :00 and 10:40 am Grow In Christ Share His Love Encourage 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. Values: Truth, Community Engagement, Family of Believers, Teaching, Healing/Caring, Joy, Prayer 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. The service is also projected on the screen. Please visit our Welcome Center in the Narthex for additional information about Redeemer. WELCOME PASTOR OTTE A warm welcome to retired LCMS Pastor, Bill Otte, who will be leading our worship services this weekend. We Come Into God s Presence (*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the Service. GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (We welcome our fellow worshipers.) OPENING HYMN O Sing Of Christ... LSB 362 (*) GREETING AND SALUTATION (Please stand.) P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. -1-

2 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN C: And also with you. P: We gather to hear the Word of God, receive his body and blood, pray for those in need, and ask God s blessing on those who seek healing and wholeness through Christ our Lord. Let us pray. (*) PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Great God our healer, by your power the Lord Jesus healed the sick and gave hope to the hopeless. As we gather in his name, C: look upon us with mercy and bless us with your healing Spirit. P: Bring us comfort in the midst of pain, strength to transform our weakness, C: and light to illuminate our darkness. P: We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, C: our crucified and risen Lord, P: who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. (Please be seated.) God Speaks to Us SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The Old Testament Lesson for First Sunday After Christmas is from the Sixty First and Sixty Second chapters of Isaiah. 10 I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 11 For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. 1 For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem's sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. 2 The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow. 3 You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord 's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God. Isaiah 61:10 62:3 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. -2-

3 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN EPISTLE READING L: The Epistle Reading is from the fourth chapter of Galatians. 4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. 6 Because you are his 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 God's child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. Galatians 4:4 7 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. (Please stand to sing.) (*) RESPONSE How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is giv n! So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heav n. No ear may hear His coming; but in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still the dear Christ enters in. (LSB 361, st. 3) (*) GOSPEL READING P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the second chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29 "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel." 33 The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too." 36 There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until she was eighty four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. 38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. 39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. Luke 2:28 40 NIV -3-

4 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN L: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. (Please be seated.) CHILDREN S MESSAGE (Parent s, please feel free to come forward with smaller children.) HYMN Let Us All With Gladsome Voice... LSB 390 SERMON We re Family Now Galatians 4:4 7 We Respond To God s Word GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS (The pastor will collect any special prayer request cards at this time.) FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION (Please pass the booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.) (As the offerings are brought forward, please stand to sing...) (*) OFFERTORY Rejoice, rejoice this happy morn, a Savior unto us is born, The Christ, the Lord of glory! His lovely birth in Bethlehem the angels from on high proclaim And sing redemption s story! My soul, extol God s great favor; bless Him ever for salvation; Give Him praise and adoration. (LSB 391) (*) PRAYERS P: Great God our healer, by your power, the Lord Jesus healed the sick and gave hope to the hopeless. In his name and for his sake, C: look upon us with mercy and bless us with your healing Spirit. P: Bring us comfort in the midst of pain, strength to transform our weakness, C: and light to illuminate our darkness. P: Grant your healing grace to all who are sick, injured, or disabled,..., that they may be made whole; Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. P: Grant to all who are lonely, anxious, or despondent, the awareness of your presence; Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. -4-

5 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN P: Mend broken relationships, and restore those in emotional distress to soundness of mind and serenity of spirit; Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. P: Bless physicians, nurses, and all others who minister to the suffering; grant them wisdom and skill, sympathy and patience; Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. (special intercessions) P: Bless all who seek your healing presence in their lives. In their suffering draw them more deeply into the mystery of your love, that following Christ in the way of the cross they may know the power of his resurrection; who lives and reigns forever and ever. C: Amen. (*) THE 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. God Serves Us His Holy Meal (*) WORDS OF INSTITUTION P: Our Lord... in remembrance of me. The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. (*) AGNUS DEI O Lamb of God, you take away The sin of all; now hear us pray, And grant us from our sin release, Have mercy on us! Grant us peace. (Please be seated.) (tune: LSB 358) (Distribution is continuous. When directed by the usher, proceed to the rail. When you have communed and had time for prayer, return by the far left side.) -5-

6 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (Special prayers may be requested by clearly holding the blue prayer request form in front of you as you come to the rail.) DISTRIBUTION HYMNS HYMN From East To West... LSB 385 HYMN Gentle Mary Laid Her Child... LSB 374 HYMN Let All Together Praise Our God... LSB 389 HYMN Lo, How A Rose E er Blooming... LSB 359 God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim (When all have communed, please stand for the common dismissal, and then sing...) (*) NUNC DIMITTUS (tune: LSB 358) Oh, thank the Lord, whose goodness sure And steadfast love fore er endure! Our eyes have seen, our ears have heard, And we have tasted of his word. (*) PRAYER P: Open our eyes, O gracious God, to all the good that you provide us. Let us look back upon past blessings...and then forward to blessings we anticipate. And in between past and future, show each of us how many kindnesses you are providing right now, beginning with your ever present love in Jesus Christ, our Savior, who shared our pain and shares it still. C: Amen. (*) BENEDICTION P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: Amen. (*) CLOSING HYMN Now Sing We, Now Rejoice... LSB 386 POSTLUDE -6-

7 Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of December 31, 2017 Special Prayer Opportuni es: Health Concerns: Tammy Konicek, Julie Gehrking, Harlan Petersen, Dick Miller, Wil Mennecke, Donna Mundell, Bill Kraus, Ted Saxman, Donna Rahlf, Mark Kuisle, Tami Timbeross, Dustin Seering, Receiving Hospice care: Marty Cordes, Durwood Iverson, Merilynn Schacht, Rita Priebe, and Bob Salley Rejoice: With Tammy Konicek upon the birth of her grandson, Jack Robert, on December 22. Great-Grandparents are Bob & Bonnie Hoenk. PRAYER CHAINS If you have a prayer request, call Gail Sim ( ), the church office ( ), or send an to Lori Hameister at littlebitmoo@gmail.com. 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. CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Please note the church office and the building will be closed on Monday, January 1st, in observance of New Year s Day. WOMEN S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Will resume on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 9:00 am, in the North Fellowship Hall. We will be studying Matthew, Part 1, session 3, Day 3: Matthew 4:1-11.Please join us! Any questions, contact Jan Walters at ROSE ON THE CHANCEL In honor of Harlan Petersen s 82nd birthday on January 2. INSTALLATION PLANS! WELCOME TEAM Ben and Christine Loos arrival is fast approaching! They are expected to arrive January 3rd or 4th. We are still looking for volunteers to help with snow removal (if needed), unloading boxes, unpacking, and setting up beds. We are also open to other ideas to help them feel welcome. Please contact Mandie Anderson, mandie615@gmail.com, GIVING BOARD There is a Congregational Giving Board in the Welcome Center with items we would like to give to the Loos family welcoming them to their new home in Rochester. Please bring all items to the church or church office from the Giving Board by January 1st!! Thank you to all who have donated! If you have any questions about the Giving Board, please contact Mandie Anderson, mandie615@gmail.com, INSTALLATION DINNER If you would like to attend the Installation Dinner, please sign up at the Welcome Center by December 31st!! If you have questions or suggestions for the Installation Dinner, please contact Jodi Hellickson at Hellickson.Jodi@mayo.edu Week of

8 SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS This Sunday, December 31, 9:20 am STRUCTURE OF THE LCMS Josh leads this discussion on the Structure of the LCMS. Please join him in the Fellowship Hall for this class! Upcoming Adult Education Classes - Beginning Sunday, January 7, 9:20 am HEROES OF THE FAITH In an age where we have more superhero movies than we do new original stories in the box office, it is easy to see the fascination people have with a superhero. They are easy to root for, they are so noble and their cause is to help save as many people from terrible enemies as possible. The green screen saviors though have nothing on our heroes of the faith! Come and participate with DCE Josh Heirigs as we delve into different biblical heroes class located in Choir Room. LIFE VERSE As we continue our theme of "Family of Believers: In the Word" this class will take us into God's Word to listen to what He has to say. A "Life Verse" is a passage from God's Word that can help a person follow God in the special way that God has called them. This passage may guide a person throughout their life or through a certain time, but it is always a blessing. Whether you already have a Life Verse or if you would like to find yours for the first time, this class will be a time of rich reflection and blessing meeting in the So. Fellowship Hall. ESTHER Times are tough: political power struggles, jealousy, sexual harassment, discrimination. Sound familiar? Join Virginia Miller in the North Fellowship Hall as we explore the book of Esther together to see how the Lord uses us in "just a time as this." ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, January 14, :30 pm IMPORTANT MEETING! The 2018 Budget and reports will be available January 1. Please mark your calendars! More information and details will be coming... JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER: The Youth provide donuts for Fellowship time on Sunday mornings (which we all enjoy!) but donations have been down a bit so they have used their fundraising money to cover the expense. Let s all remember to put in the suggested amount of 0.75 cents each. This does not cover the coffee so I m sure the ladies (RLCW) would appreciate the coffee donation of 0.50 cents per cup, too! NOW AVAILABLE On the counter in the Narthex: Portals of Prayer for January through March. LWML WINTER Quarterlies are now available on the counter in the Narthex. Ladies, please look for the copy with your name in the upper righthand corner Offering Envelopes 2 Week of

9 BENEFITING NEW LIFE FAMILY SERVICES Prayers and Thoughtful Words Basket for Pastor Loos and his Family Redeemer members, please feel free to write your thoughts and prayers for Pastor Loos and his family in the large basket, which you will find wrapped with a big red bow at the Welcome Center. Pastor Koglin has shared that these wonderful prayers and thoughts from Redeemer members during his installation were very meaningful to him and something he still references often. Let s tell our new pastor and his family how much they mean to us and how we are praying for them! WHAT'S WITH THE BABY BOTTLES? Have you noticed the basket of baby bottles in the Narthex? The RLCW is sponsoring a fund drive for New Life Family Services, beginning in December and continuing until Sanctity of Life Sunday, February 4, The baby bottles are designed to be used either as a "mite box" for your pocket change or as a specific donation. Inside each bottle is a form to fill in your name and address to enable New Life to acknowledge your gift and provide a tax receipt. Then simply return them to the church office. Learn more about New Life on their website or on Facebook. OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: Christmas Eve 1008 ( ) Guests: 90 Christmas Day 171 (Guests: 30) NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, John 1:6-9, 15 Theme: The True Light 3 Week of

10 A en on All Cra ers! 2018 OFFERING ENVELOPES Your 2018 weekly offering envelopes are now available. Please pick them up in the Narthex. If you are unable to locate your envelopes, please leave your name and contact information on the sheet provided and the office will get in touch with you. Reminder: please be sure you do not use your 2018 envelopes before January 1, Bring your cra s (scrap bookers, quilters, stampers etc.,), a dish to pass and enjoy the company of other cra ers. Staying Well When Everyone Else Is Sick Does everyone around you seem to be sick with a cough or cold? With cold and flu season, hand washing is one of the most important things that you can do to prevent sickness. It is OK to omit shaking hands even in church. If you do happen to get sick, the following are reminders: Rest up!!! Stay home away from others. Rest can help you heal faster and keep you on the mend. The 3-foot rule! Keep 3 feet distance between you and others. Cough into your sleeve. If you have a sore throat, drinking warm water with lemon juice and honey or gargling with salt water can help. If you have body aches, a fever, or headache, try aspirin or acetaminophen, (the active ingredient in Tylenol). If you have nasal congestion, try saline nasal spray. The spray can help with stuffy nose symptoms and is safe! Stay hydrated by drinking water, tea, or clear soups to help with sore throats and congestion. Using a humidifier to keep the air moist can help with coughing or congestion Adapted From; ask the pharmacist thrive Blue Cross Blue Shield 4 Week of

11 Blessed to Serve Today Message... Pastor Bill Otte Children s Message... Josh Heirigs, DCE Organist... Carol Sonnabend Acolytes 8:00 am... Zack Koski / George Gustafson 10:40 am... Logan Nelson / Brandon Mueller Altar Guild Chair: Shelly Potter Members:... Marlie Ernst, Susan Blood, Donna Mundell, Stephanie Behne Blood Pressure Sunday... Jan Dicke Elders 5:30 pm... Scott Feeder / Mike Holst 8:00 am... Tony Fick / Steven Brady 10:40 am... Mark Radtke / Dan Zeccardi Greeters 5:30 pm... Grant and Cara Wilson 8:00 am... Volunteer Needed 10:40 am... Caroline Ferdig / Lois Norby Lectors 5:30 pm... Jim Bronk 8:00 am... Heidi Diercks 10:40 am... June Storma Nursery 9:20 am... Kate Brown / Eric Brown 10:40 am... Marcia Cochran / Carole Sorenson Technology Helper 5:30 pm... Randall Peck 8:00 am... Ian Reese 10:40 am... Ethan Daniels Usher Coordinator... Roger Toomey Ushers 5:30 pm. Ken Blazing / Scott Okuno / Terry Severson 8:00 am... Jerry Haack, Bruce Ludwig, Mike Sonnabend, Sam Sonnabend, Damian Chaloner, Ric Thieke, Nick Sonnabend 10:40 am... Nate Heining, Glenn Prehn, Claryn VanMeekeren, Sam Janssen, Josh Zemke, Ethan Daniels Welcome Center 5:30 pm... Diana and Larry Stoen 8:00 am... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am... Mike and Joan McCormick Worship Recording... Greg Utesch Youth Highlights! NO PYROS OR IGNITE on Dec. 31st due to the New Year. See you back on January 7th! PYROS: On January 7th we are serving at Pastor Loos installation dinner for our PYROS event! We will continue following the serving by spending an hour making cards for our homebound members, which we will deliver in February. Please arrive at 4:45 pm ready to serve! Serving: On January 14th the youth are serving the meal for our Annual Meeting. Please look for s about how you can be involved in this. IGNITE: On January 14th our IGNITE event will take us off campus to watch the movie Wonder! Look for more details in the next bulletin for timing and cost! IGNITE/PYROS planning meeting: On January 21 after the late service at 11:45 am, we are meeting to plan out topics for IGNITE and PYROS servant events for the Spring semester. If you have questions about any of these events, contact: Josh Heirigs, DCE ( ) OR joshheirigs@redeemerrochester.com CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM RECORDINGS! If you would like a video recording of the Christmas program, please sign up at the Welcome Center for a copy. Cost is $5 for this. Please sign up by January 7. Thank you! 5 Week of

12 The Week at a Glance SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 Service of Prayer and Healing with HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 Service of Prayer and Healing with HOLY COMMUNION 8:00 & 10:40 am Blood Pressures Nurse s Office 9 am Sunday School/Adult Bible Classes-9:20 am MONDAY, JANUARY 1 NEW YEAR S DAY OFFICE AND BUILDING CLOSED TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 Ladies Bible Study NFH 9 am Men s Bible Study Rm am FFF Exercise Group Rm L-3 10:15 am Christ Care Equippers-Upper Rm- 6:30 pm Elders Rm pm WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 POBLO Sewing NFH 10 am Family Ministry Rm pm Youth Chimes (7-12) Sanctuary 5:47 pm Alleluia Singers (2-6) Rm L-2 6 pm Men s Bible Study Upper Rm 6 pm Cherub Choir Rm 101 6:05 pm Confirmation 6:10 pm Angelic Chimes (2-6) Sanctuary 6:30 pm Sounds of Praise 7:00 pm Celebration Practice 8:15 pm THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 Faithfully Fit Rm L-3 10:15 am Faithful Followers CC Rm pm Stephen Ministry Upper Rm 4:30 pm Chancel Chimes Sanctuary 7 pm Lutherans for Life Rm pm FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 Sounds of Praise Christmas Party Heining Home 5 pm SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 FCCI Training FH 8 am HOLY COMMUNION 5:30 PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 PASTOR LOOS INSTALLATION HOLY COMMUNION 8 & 10:40 am Blood Pressures Nurses Office 9 am Sunday School/Adult Bible Classes 9:20 am Pastor Loos Installation Service/Dinner 4 pm PYROS 5 pm LIFE QUOTES Our failures won t undermine the Lord s reign. Others successes can t overthrow it. This world will go on as long as God wills and will then give way to new creation. In Jesus we are guaranteed inclusion in it, as well as having the privilege of participating in His activity not to assert superiority but to save our opponents from the devil s deceptions and our neighbors from final destruction. Let s exercise our majesty enthusiastically! Rev. Michael W. Salemink, Exec. Director of Lutherans for Life A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life; Week of

13 The Altar Guild would like to thank the following people for their generous dona ons of poinse as and gi s toward Christmas Decora ng. By Debra Adams in honor of parents, Fred and Marilyn Crossfield. By Bryce, April, Adelaide Leona, and Alaina Leilah Beckman in memory of Fred and Leona Krupp. By Jane e Benson in memory of Wes Luehmann. By Bob and Jacque Bonsi in memory of Gene and Elaine Searles, and Jeff Searles. By John Brandt in memory of Karen Brandt. By Bill and Marcia Cochran in memory of Max and Teri Cochran; Joayann and Jack Moore; Max and Marie Carr. By Paul and Sandy Collopy in memory of Elmer and Wilma Jacob, and Lloyd Collopy. By Janith Corkill in memory of Brian Corkill, Susan Daniels, and Gary Corkill. By Bob and Tracy Decklever. Caroline Ferdig in memory of husband, Dale Ferdig, and father, Lloyd Rubsam, and in honor of mom, Hazelle Rubsam. By Mark and Cindy Fister, Steve Fister, and Paula Erickson and family in memory of James and Ardith Fister and Ed Erickson. By Kay, Arne, and Andy Fockler in memory of Herb and Edna Freitag and Harvey and Esther Fockler. By Harlan and Karen Gerke in memory of Alvin and Ida Gerke and Arly and Herb Sacke. By Elaine Gi us in memory of Carl, Gladys, and Gary Scha schneider, and Ruth Ke ner. The Mike Hanley family in memory of Don Krueger. By Jeff, Kerri, Kylee, and Kaitlyn Hartson in memory of Mike Wallskog and Gene Hartson. By Jim and Jolene Heining in memory of our parents, Vernon and Delores Engelmann and Howard and Johanna Heining. By Beverly Helmbrecht in memory of Fuzz Helmbrecht, Ruth Ke ner, and Jerry Wilde. By Nina Hesby in memory of Herbert and Arlene Schaefer. By Joanne and Durwood Iverson in memory of son, Duane. 7 Week of

14 By Kim and Dean Jensen in memory of Howard and Mary Jensen. By Ken and Judy Klennert in memory of Verle and Ruth Klennert, Allen Klennert, and Clarence and Helen Rustad. By Lois Leuth in memory of parents, Henry and Leona Walters, and brothers, Melvin and Gerald Walters, and sister in law, Sharon Walters; and in honor of family and friends. By Bruce and Jan Ludwig in memory of Darla, Douglas, Art and Bea Ludwig, MaryLou Klongerbo, Arnold and Ida Burmeister. By Karen and Bob Meyer in memory of son, Rev. Phil Meyer. By Ele Moore in memory of Owen Moore. By Willard and Denise Nisbit in memory of Rodney Nisbit, Dennis and Eleanor Oredson; Kent Oredson, Willard Nisbit and Viona Nisbit. By Tom and Marilyn Olson in memory of Raymond and Helen Olson, Alfred and Pearle Moeller, and Cy and Avis Reihl. By Darlene Poch, Gary Poch, and family in memory of Gerhardt Poch. George and Gloria Poch in memory of Willy and Alta Hansen, Geraldine Christensen, George Sr. and Martha Poch, and Gerhardt Poch. By Rebecca Circle. By Mick, Diana, Ian, and Josiah Reese in memory of Linda Blue, Great Aunt Leona, and other loved ones in heaven. By Larry and Myrna Reinartz in memory of daughter, Laura. By Marge Rengstorf and family in memory of Dick Rengstorf. By Women. By Dawn Shelstad in memory of Gail Shelstad and Dean Shelstad. By Phil and Nancy S les in memory of Forrest Walters, Judd and Dorothy Reifsnider, and Jus n White. By Deb Tennis in memory of Paul Tennis. By Roger Toomey in memory of Bill and Helen Toomey. By Barb Wallskog in memory of Mike Wallskog, Fran and Floyd Buresh, and Elaine and Albert Wallskog. By Janet Walters in memory of Forrest Walters and Judd and Dorothy Reifsnider. By Shirley Wilde in memory of Jerry Wilde. By Dave and Kathy Zarling in memory of Jay and Fae Kinney, Kenneth Zarling; and in honor of our children and their families. By Alan and Linda Zeccardi in memory of Laura Joanne Zeccardi and Eleanor and Charles DePaolo. 8 Week of

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16 WELCOME VISITORS th Avenue SE -- Rochester MN Phone - (507) Fax - (507) office@redeemer-rochester.com Web site: 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 CHILDREN WORSHIP TAPES TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL NEEDS OFFICE HOURS 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. 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! are available in the rack by the elevator. Listen and bring it back or contribute one dollar if you wish to keep the tape. is available each Sunday morning. Please call the church office ( ) by Noon on Thursday. Large print bulletins and personal hearing devices are available in the Narthex from an Usher or at the Welcome Center. Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm STAFF Pastor, Adam B. Koglin akoglin@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Associate Pastor, Vacant Director of Faith Formation, Michael J. Harvey dceorange@gmail.com (office) (residence) Director of Youth & Education Joshua Heirigs joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com (cell) Director of Parish Music, April Beckman beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) (cell) Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas office@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke jdicke325@gmail.com (residence) Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann kietzmanniva@yahoo.com (residence) Nursery Coordinator, Anna Koglin aakoglin@gmail.com (cell) Custodian, Randy Kautz custodian@redeemerrochester.com (office) (residence)