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1 Redeemer Lutheran Church th Avenue SE Rochester, MN Redeemer Lutheran Church 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 Grow In Christ Share His Love Encourage The Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, November 13, :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. The service is also projected on the screen. Please visit our Welcome Center in the narthex for additional information about Redeemer. CELEBRATION WORSHIP TODAY - While we use newer and older songs in all our services, it is our custom to use a greater portion of newer songs in the later service on the second Sunday of each month. OUR THEME FOR TODAY is A Family of Believers Sharing His Fullness: Honoring the Past. Today we Celebrate and give thanks for our family members who shared the fullness of God s blessings and pointed us to Jesus. 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.) -1-

2 Redeemer Lutheran Church th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (*) OPENING PRAYER (*) OPENING SONG How Great Is Our God Chorus: Chorus How great is our God Sing with me How great is our God And all will see how great How great is our God The splendor of the King Clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice All the earth rejoice He wraps Himself in light And darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice And trembles at His voice Chorus And age to age He stands And time is in His hands Beginning and the End Beginning and the End The Godhead three in one Father Spirit Son The Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb Chorus Name above all names Worthy of all praise My heart will sing How great is our God (repeat) Chorus (2 times) SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (congregation s welcome) P: In Holy Baptism, God the Father has made you 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 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. P: And you, Everett / Grant / Gavin, the Lord bless you in all your ways from this time forth and forevermore. -2-

3 Redeemer Lutheran Church th Avenue SE Rochester, MN C: Amen. (Please stand to sing.) All sing: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; (LSB 805) Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. (*) CALL TO WORSHIP P: Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ! God has gathered us in this place for worship. C: Indeed, for we belong to the family of God. P: God has gathered us in this place not just as acquaintances or members C: He has gathered us together as a Family of Believers. P: We gather around the cross of our Savior to C: Grow in Christ, Share His Love, and Encourage Others. P: Let us celebrate God's presence among us. C: We come into his presence with thanksgiving and praise. (*) HYMN OF PRAISE This Is The Day This is the day, this is the day, That the Lord has made, That the Lord has made; We will rejoice, we will rejoice, And be glad in it and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it; This is the day, this is the day, That the Lord has made. (*) SALUTATION AND PRAYER OF THE DAY P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray. Our Father who art in heaven, thank you for gathering us together as a family of believers. Help us to honor, celebrate and give you thanks for our family heritage and the generations of faithful family members and their service in your name. We pray this trusting in you Father and your love for us. C: Amen (Please be seated.) -3-

4 Redeemer Lutheran Church th Avenue SE Rochester, MN God Speaks to Us SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The Old Testament Reading for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost if from the fourth chapter of Malachi. 1 "Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and the day that is coming will set them on fire," says the Lord Almighty. "Not a root or a branch will be left to them. 2 But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well- fed calves. 3 Then you will trample on the wicked; they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day when I act," says the Lord Almighty. 4 "Remember the law of my servant Moses, the decrees and laws I gave him at Horeb for all Israel. 5 "See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. 6 He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction." Malachi 4:1-6 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. L: The Epistle is from the third chapter of Ephesians. 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:14-21 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. -4-

5 Redeemer Lutheran Church th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (*) RESPONSE (Please stand to sing.) (LSB 809, st. 1) Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee. Thou changest not: Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou has been, Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! (*) GOSPEL READING L: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the twenty-first chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord. 5 Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6 "As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down." 7 "Teacher," they asked, "when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?" 8 He replied: "Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is near. ' Do not follow them. 9 When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away." 10 Then he said to them: "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven. 12 "But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. 13 And so you will bear testimony to me. 14 But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. 15 For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. 16 You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. 17 Everyone will hate you because of me. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 Stand firm, and you will win life. Luke 21:5-17 NIV L: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. (Please be seated.) CHILDREN'S MESSAGE (Parents, please feel free to come forward with your younger children.) -5-

6 Redeemer Lutheran Church th Avenue SE Rochester, MN SONG Chorus: Bless The Lord Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul; I ll worship Your holy name. The sun comes up, it s a new day dawning, It s time to sing Your song again. Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me, Let me be singing when the evening comes. Chorus You re rich in love and You re slow to anger. Your name is great and Your heart is kind. For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing; Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find. Chorus And on that day, when my strength is failing, The end draws near, and my time has come; Still, my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years, and then forevermore! Chorus Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul; I ll worship Your holy name. Worship Your holy name, Lord, I ll worship Your holy name. SERMON Sharing His Fullness: Honoring the Past Ephesians 3:18-19 We Respond To God s Word FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION (Please fill in and pass the booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.) (Sunday) MUSICAL OFFERING By Faith Becky Decker, Michael Harvey -6-

7 Redeemer Lutheran Church th Avenue SE Rochester, MN GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS (The pastor will collect any special prayer request cards at this time.) (Please stand to sing as the offerings are brought forward.) (*) OFFERTORY (LSB 807, st.1 & 2) When morning gilds the skies, my heart, awaking, cries, May Jesus Christ be praised! When evening shadows fall, this rings my curfew call: May Jesus Christ be praised! When mirth for music longs, this is my song of songs: May Jesus Christ be praised! God s holy house of prayer hath none that can compare With Jesus Christ be praised! God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim (*) PRAYERS Congregation's response: "Hear our prayer." (*) LORD'S PRAYER 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. (*) BENEDICTION P: The Love of our Heavenly Father will continue to bind us together as a Family of Believers C: And send us out into our community to welcome others into our Family of Believers. P: Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. C: Amen. (*) CLOSING HYMN Joy Of The Lord Though the tears may fall my song will rise, my song will rise to You Though my heart may fail my song will rise, my song will rise to You -7-

8 Redeemer Lutheran Church th Avenue SE Rochester, MN While there's breath in my lungs I will praise you Lord In the dead of night I ll lift my eyes I ll lift my eyes to You Though the waters rise I ll lift my eyes I ll lift my eyes to You While there's hope in this heart I will praise You Lord Chorus: The joy of the Lord is my strength The joy of the Lord is my strength In the darkness I ll dance In the shadows I ll sing The joy of the Lord is my strength When I cannot see You with my eyes Let faith arise to You When I cannot feel Your hand in mine Let faith arise to You God of mercy and love I will praise You Lord Oh, You shine with glory Lord of light I feel alive with You In Your presence now I come alive I am alive with You There is strength when I say I will praise You Lord Chorus (2 x) When sorrow comes my way You are the shield around me Always You remain my courage in the fight I hear You call my name Jesus I am coming Walking on the waves, reaching for your light Chorus -8-

9 Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of November 13, 2016 Special Prayer Opportuni es: Health Concerns: Marilyn Poppe, Evie Burfeind, Curt McGillivray, Gerhardt Poch, Marlie Ernst, Glenn Prehn, Judy Mueller, Sharron Smith, Roger Hovland, Linda Walters, Janet VanProosdy, Jake Wegner Guidance: Guidance for our newly-elected state and national leaders Grieving: The family and friends of Ed Erickson, who passed away on Tuesday. Denise Pederson and her family upon the death of her husband, Charlie, on Tuesday. 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. FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL are from the Memorial service for Ed Erickson held at Redeemer on Friday. FLOWERS ON THE ATLAR are in honor of: Julianna O Haver 82nd birthday on November 13. Irene Jorgenson s 96th birthday on November 15. Jerry Monahan s 90th birthday on November 15. BAPTIZED Prior to the Saturday evening service are Yu Rose Wang, born August 29, 1976, her sponsor is Molly Gommels; Jingtian Honey Zhang, born January 13, 2005, her sponsor is Katrina Meyer; and Jie Zhang, born April 24, 1973, whose sponsor is Sandy Severson. During the 8 am service on Sunday is Shea Cassidy Mensink, daughter of Brian and Melissa (Fogarty) Mensink, born May 29, Her sponsors are Allison Day, Heidi Mensink, and Jesse Sexton. During the 10:40 am service on Sunday is the public recognition of the birth and baptism for Everett Cleo Daniels, born June 13, 2016, to Riley and Jessica (Hagstrom) Daniels. His sponsors are Amy Tostenson, Ethan Daniels, Daniel Carlson, and Tiffany Hagstrom. During the 10:40 am service on Sunday is Grant Thomas Umbaugh born March 10, 2014, and Gavin Philip Umbaugh born October 27, Their parents are Greg and Jenna (Christiansen) Umbaugh. Their sponsors are Heather Tollers, James Christiansen, and Kim and Wayne Swanson. MEMORIAL SERVICE For Charlie Pederson will be Monday, Nov. 14, at 11 am. Week of

10 ADULT BIBLE CLASSES SUNDAY AT 9:20 AM THE REASON FOR GOD Join Pastor Koglin in the South Fellowship Hall. CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC Sam Janssen and Michael Harvey lead you. Join us in the Choir Room. INTERSECTION OF CHURCH AND STATE Rich Gommels and Josh Heirigs lead this discussion in the North Fellowship Hall. NEW SUNDAY BIBLE CLASSES beginning November 20 at 9:20 am THE GOSPELS: WHAT ABOUT THOSE DISCIPLES? Where does each Gospel writer leave the relationship with Jesus and His disciples and how does this impact our walk of discipleship today? It is freeing to see that the Gospels are okay with leaving the disciples with doubt and questions. They didn t have it all figured out and look what God did through them! Pastor Koglin is blessed to facilitate this conversation. STICKY FAITH: I have had parents speak to me in tears about adult children who no longer go to church. My heart goes out to them. As parents, we desire that our child(ren) will stay connected to a family of Christ and pass that faith onto their family. This class will work through the concepts put forth by Kara Powell and Chap Clark in their book Sticky Faith. We will also get real with this. If all it took was for us to read a book to make something happen, the world would not have many problems. The book will be a springboard for us to jump into real life. I hope you join us, this class may just have eternal benefits for you and your child. Michael Harvey will lead this class. LIFE SKILLS IN 5 STEPS Be part of this class where you will be equipped, empowered, and energized! All these skills are offered to our Christ Care leaders through their training, but we've found that these skills have applications to many aspects of a person's work life, church life, and home life. Come join us for a hands-on five weeks of expanding your life skills. Paul Collopy and Paula Muth will lead this class. 2 Week of

11 DO YOU HAVE A SMILE TO SHARE? We need about 20 smiley outgoing Redeemer members to direct and greet people as they arrive for their pictorial directory photos. If you like to visit with people and can share a friendly smile or lend a hand as needed, we could use your help. We will need volunteers to help on the same dates and times as our photo days. We welcome your help for as long as you are able! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Chris in the church office at PYROS EVENT: PYROS this weekend was the Feed my Starving Children event this past Friday. Thank you so much for coming and helping feed children in Haiti! TEXAS ROADHOUSE FUNDRAISER: Mark your calendars! Youth and families, come and eat a great meal at Texas Roadhouse on November 15th. 10% of your tab will go towards our youth events when you give them the bulletin insert from this week s bulletin (next as well). We need youth to greet people at the door, and there is a sign-up on the youth bulletin board for that! See you there! IGNITE: Will be on Sunday, November 20th from 6-8pm. Food! Games! Music! Topic: What do I say when my faith is questioned? Youth Highlights! NO IGNITE OR PYROS: November 27th due to Thanksgiving. PSALM 37:4 SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship, formed in memory of Josh Evers, is available to all youth! Its purpose is to allow youth to attend youth events that they are otherwise unable to afford. If you would like more information, please talk to Michael Harvey. This is completely confidential. If you have questions about any of these events, contact: Josh Heirigs, DCE ( ) joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com THE COOKBOOKS ARE HERE! You ll find over 250 delicious recipes in this edition! The Youth & Youth Ministry Team would like to thank the congregation for their continuous support! Thanks to all that turned in recipes for the book. We tried to get as many recipes in the book as we could, but due to size constraints, unfortunately, a small amount was left out. The books will be for sale the next few weekends between services and sold until Christmas. Cost: $10 each. NEEDED Volunteers to help in the Channel One Clean Room Monday, November 21, 6-8 pm. Wondering what goes on in the Clean Room? Give Ellen Blanco a call at or blancoellen@gmail.com and find out. We d love to have you enjoy the fellowship while helping the community! 3 Week of

12 ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older) When: Tuesday, November 22 Time: 11:30 am Where: Fellowship Hall Menu: Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops, mashed potatoes with gravy, House salad with two dressings, buttered rolls and dessert Cost: $7.50 The Young At Heart Singers from the Senior Citizen Center will perform for us. Come and listen to the Young at Heart Singers and enjoy the Christian fellowship. The sign-up sheet will be at the Welcome Center, or just call or send a text message to Ted Saxman at (or him: tsaxman@charter.net) if you want to attend. Please sign up by Sunday, November 20. If you would be willing to bring a dessert, please indicate that on the separate dessert sign-up sheet, and Ted will contact you if he needs you to bring a dessert. If you are selected to bring a dessert, your meal will be free. Please remember, if you can't attend and you haven't cancelled by Sunday evening, November 20, Elderberries will be charged for your meal. Any questions, call Ted Saxman at Church Directory Photo Sign- Up Don t delay spots are filling up! Friday and Saturday, November 25/26 are booked full! There are mul ple ways for you to sign up: 1. ONLINE SIGN UPS! There is a scheduling link on our church website at Look for the Sign Up Now! icon. 2. CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE at , and Chris will help you set up an appointment. Available Dates: Tuesday Saturday, November 29 December 3 Remember: You get a FREE 8x10 portrait and directory. If you do not have your picture taken, you will not receive a free directory. There is NO FEE to have your picture taken, and you DO NOT have to purchase any photos. If you have any ques ons or concerns, please contact Chris in the church office at Christmas Decora ng Sunday, November 26 Noon Thankyou to Sarah Finley, Sally Roerish, and Connie Shied for heading up this project! They need a team of volunteers who would like to help them make sure our facility is ready for the season. Please plan to join them! Ques ons, contact the church office at Week of

13 UPDATES FROM THE FOUNDATION TEAM What's next you might ask? Redeemer Elders, Council, Foundation Team and Staff offer you these Four Steps: First, Foremost, and Always - Pray. This is the most important action we can do as a Family of Believers together and on our own. Place our hope, present, and future in the hands of our loving and mighty Savior! Second - Celebrate. Celebrate what the Lord did through the God-ordained Call process that led us to Pastor Koglin as the next Administrative Pastor of our church family. Church leadership plans to focus now on celebration. That celebration will culminate in Pastor Koglin's Installation service on December 11 at 4 pm with a family meal to follow. Our leadership requests all Redeemer members to join together in this day of celebration. Third - Rest in the Christmas season. Christmas is about Jesus - Jesus' coming to love, care, lead, and save His people. Christmas is about focusing our attention on the "good news of great joy that is for all people." We intentionally plan to focus on Christmas and the peace, joy, and good tidings it brings and not make any next steps now. Fourth - Get Informed. On January 15 at 12:30 p.m., we will have our Annual Voters Meeting. This meeting will be an opportunity to see what this Family of Believers has been up to in 2016 and plans to do in President Dean Nadasdy will also join us at this meeting to talk next steps and give us his wisdom as we move into calling our next Associate Pastor. PRAYER TEAM We pray for guidance for the Council and the Foundation Team as they move forward with the next phase of transition in our call process. We pray that the Holy Spirit will lead them to the right decisions for our Redeemer family - knowing that only One knows the future and He holds us all in the palm of His hand -... to Him be the glory!! BEST PRACTICES FOR MINISTRY CONFERENCE: A great opportunity to Grow in Christ and be Encouraged! On February of 2017 the Best Practices for Ministry conference will take place at Christ Church-Lutheran in Phoenix, AZ. The great location is only a small part of what makes this conference worth looking into! The conference is free; the food is free. Participants just need to get to and from the conference and to pay for lodging. This conference is so impactful and helpful that Redeemer is offering up to 10, $400 scholarships to help lay leaders get to and from the conference! If you are interested contact Michael Harvey ASAP! This conference fills up fast! 5 Week of

14 Women of Redeemer! Here is your invitation for the annual Redeemer Lutheran Church Women (RLCW) Christmas Social. Date: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 Time: Starting at 5 pm Where: Redeemer Fellowship Hall Cost: $12 Schedule: 5 pm Christmas boutique opens: silent auction, white elephant sale, baked goods, and quilts.. 6 pm Catered meal by Gleason s, followed by a carol sing, Secret Sister exchange, door prizes and a quilt raffle winner announced. Sign up (for a head count) by November 27 at the Welcome Center. OFFERING ENVELOPES For 2017 are now available in the Education Hallway by the restrooms. Please look for the set with your name in the upper right-hand corner. Please DO NOT use them until Any questions, contact the church office at SARAH CIRCLE MEMBERS Sarah Circle members and friends, set up for the Christmas Social on December 1 begins at 1 pm that day. If you are available, your help would be appreciated. YOUTH CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE! Each year the youth share their talents with the Family of Believers during the 11:00pm Christmas Eve Service. The signup sheet is on the youth bulletin board. There is a place for youth with a wide variety of talents, we need youth for lights, sound, singing, acting, props, ushers, projection and more! Sign up ASAP as Michael tries to create a custom script that matches the youth that will be sharing. If you are not a youth, we encourage you to come and see this special Christmas Eve tradition. The service includes candlelight and communion and takes you into the start of Christmas Day. It is worth the late night! RADA FUNDRAISER The youth are selling cutlery by RADA. You will be able to order individual knives, gifts, 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 have prices also. We will be selling these until the first of December. NEW CHRIST CARE GROUP New Small Group-Christ Care Group will meet again Monday, November 21, at 6:30 pm at Redeemer. Adults of all ages are welcome to learn, share and discuss scripture. An Encouraging Welcome to Single members of Redeemer. Come join us to help grow this group! For questions contact Lynne Gaunt or Lynne.gaunt@Gmail.com. 6 Week of

15 NEW YOUTH FUNDRAISER! Hello Redeemer! The Family Ministry Team is planning an ADVENT FESTIVAL Sunday, December 4, 3 to 5 pm The Christmas season can be a very busy time of the year with our focus often going in all sorts of directions. By having the Fair at the beginning of the season, we can share ideas for decorations, traditions, music, food, and other ways to help us focus on the reason for the season. We are inviting any individuals, Christ Care, or any other groups who would like to participate. A sign-up sheet and registration form is available at the Welcome Center. Possible ideas: Your favorite Christmas cookie/candy- bring 4-6 dozen for sampling and recipe Any other favorite ethnic Christmas treat bring samples for tasting and recipe Demonstrate how to make Lefse- plan to allow sampling Demonstrate how to make a Christmas ornament- bring supplies for attendees to make Display Advent wreaths, Advent calendars, etc. Demonstrate how to make an Advent wreath, bring supplies Display Nativity scenes - many groups or individuals can be part of this. Coloring station- make both children and adult Christmas coloring sheets. Beverage station- hot chocolate in a crock pot, seasoned apple cider, etc. We have a NEW fundraiser we are doing as a youth ministry coming up on November 15. We are having a family meal at Texas Roadhouse in Rochester that evening. This looks a little different than our Pizza Ranch nights and is geared to get us as a congregation coming and eating a meal together. Look for the half-page insert in the bulletin that you need to bring to the restaurant and give to your waiter when you pay, in order for 10% of the tab to be given back to the youth ministry. This money supports our youth going to UKANDU in Chicago and also the next National Youth Gathering. Some things to consider: 1) Come in early for an early bird special (until 6 pm). 2) Know that we are still doing Pizza Ranch, just not in November!! 3) You can do call ahead seating at Texas Roadhouse. Please mark Tuesday, November 15, on your 7 Week of

16 The Great American Smokeout November 17 th Quit for you and everyone who cares for you. Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event. Encourage someone you know to use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. By quitting even for 1 day smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing their cancer risk. About 40 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the world. While cigarette smoking rates have dropped (from 42% in 1965 to 17% in 2014), cigar, pipe, and hookah other dangerous and addictive ways to smoke tobacco are very much on the rise. Smoking kills people there s no safe way to smoke tobacco. Quitting smoking has immediate and long-term benefits at any age. Quitting is hard, but you can increase your chances of success with help. Getting help through counseling or medications can double or triple the chances of quitting successfully. Why quit? The health benefits begin the moment you stop smoking. Quitting at any age can give you back years of life that would be lost by continuing to smoke. 20 minutes Your heart rate and blood pressure drop. 12 hours The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. 2 weeks 3 months Your circulation improves, and your lung function increases. 1-9 months Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia start to regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection. 1 year The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of someone who continues to smoke. Your heart attack risk drops dramatically. 5 years Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder are cut in half. Cervical cancer risk falls to that of a non-smoker after 2-5 years. 10 years The risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a person who is still smoking. The risk of cancer of the larynx (voice box) and pancreas decreases. 15 years The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker s. Get the help you need. Quitting is hard so don t be afraid to lean on your friends and family for support. The American Cancer Society is there to help you every step of the way. They can help you through it, by providing quit-smoking programs, resources, and support that can increase your chances of quitting and staying quit. To get help and learn more, visit cancer.org/smokeout or call for FREE tips and tools. 2016, American Cancer Society, Inc. 8 Week of

17 Stephen Ministry CONFIDENTIAL! It is the 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. Continue to keep Redeemer s Stephen Ministers and their leaders in your prayers. They continue to participate in on-going education to better use their God-given gifts in service here at Redeemer and for you. Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up. Ephesians 4:11-12 OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 546 ( ) Guests: 55 SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS 245 (89+156) NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Malachi 3:13-18; Colossians 1:13-20; Luke 23:27-43 Theme: Sharing His Fullness: For Years to Come Blessed to Serve Today Message... Pastor Adam Koglin Children s Message... Michael Harvey, DCE Organist... April Beckman, DPM Acolytes 8:00 am... Nick Sonnabend / George Gustafson 10:40 am... Logan Nelson / Zach Woolman Altar Guild Chair: Marlie Ernst Mary Roehrick, Shelly Potter, Dorothy Beasley, Tracy Decklever, Wendy Hickey, Caroline Ferdig, Vicky Ward Blood Pressures... Emily Applen Elders 5:30 pm... Joel Pralle 8:00 am... Kelly Anderson 10:40 am... Kevin Peterson Greeters 5:30 pm... Donna Mundell / Sue Tollers 8:00 am.. Paul & Heidi Diercks / Steve & Sherrill VanGuilder 10:40 am... Lois Norby / Darlene Thompson Lectors 5:30 pm... Clare Lovick 8:00 am... Virginia Miller 10:40 am... Molly Gommels Nursery 9:20 am... Emily Vierus / Shawn Vierus 10:40 am.. Stephanie Fingerson/Rebecca Applen Technology Helper 5:30 pm... Chris Senne 8:00 am... Mick/Diana Reese 10:40 am... Ethan Daniels Welcome Center 5:30 pm... Kathy Voight 8:00 am... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am... Mike & Joan McCormick Usher Coordinator... Roger Toomey Ushers 5:30 pm... Wayne Meyers / Fred Crossfieldl 8:00 am... Royce Ernst, Mark Massaro, Dean Henkel, Lynn Meier, Paul Diercks, Jadyn Schoppers, Jenna Miller 10:40 am... Dale Neumann, Grant Dicke, Larry Reinartz, Dick Valde, Drew Hellickson, Dale Martinson, Blake Hellickson Worship Recording... Royce Ernst 9 Week of

18 The Week at a Glance SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Celebrating God s Grace Rm 102 8:30 am Sister s in Christ CC Upper Rm 9 am WORSHIP 5:30 pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 WORSHIP 8 and 10:40am Blood Pressures Nurses Office 9 am Sunday School/Bible Classes 9:20 am Instruments of Praise 4:30 pm Agape CC Upper Rm 6:30 pm Lutherans for Life Rm pm MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Quilters NFH 8 am Story Time Narthex 10:15 am FCCI Workshop FH 6 pm Lynne Gaunt CC Group Rm L-1 6 pm Young Families CC Library 6:15 pm Emmanuel CC Upper Rm 6:30 pm J.O.Y. CC Rm pm TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Men s Bible Study - Rm am Women s Bible Study NFH 9 am Faithfully Fit Rm L-3 10:30 am Accordion Band Rm L-3 1 pm Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser 4 pm Koinonia CC Upper Rm 6:30 pm WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Newsletter Deadline Noon POBLO Sewing NFH 10 am Seekers CC SFH 1 pm Shalom CC Upper Rm 1 pm WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Youth Chimes (7-12) Sanctuary 5:45 pm Alleluia Singers (2 6) Rm L-3 6 pm Men s Bible Study Upper Rm 6 pm Cherub Choir Rm 101 6:05 pm Confirmation SFH 6:10 pm Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm Sounds of Praise Choir Rm 7 pm Rebecca Circle NFH 7:30 pm Celebration Practice Sanctuary 8 pm THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Faithfully Fit Forever - Rm L-3-8:15 am Faithful Followers CC Rm pm Stephen Ministry Rm 102 6:30 pm Chancel Chimes Sanctuary 7 pm Technology Team Rm 202 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Library Committee Library 9:30 am SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 HOLY COMMUNION 5:30 pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 HOLY COMMUNION 8 and 10:40am Blood Pressures Nurses Office 9 am Sunday School/Bible Classes 9:20 am Japanese Fellowship Chapel/Nursery/ NFH 3:30 to 6:30pm IGNITE Youth Rm 6 pm Partners in Christ Upper Rm 6:30 pm 10 Week of

19 WELCOME VISITORS Redeemer Lutheran Church 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, James W. Heining Pastor, Adam B. Koglin akoglin@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Director of Faith Formation, Michael J. Harvey daharveys@msn.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) Custodian, Randy Kautz custodian@redeemerrochester.com (office) (residence) Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke jdicke325@charter.net (residence) Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann kietzmanniva@yahoo.com (residence) Nursery Coordinator, Anna Koglin aakoglin@gmail.com (cell)