869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you. Luke 8:39

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1 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN Redeemer Lutheran Church The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany Bring i Home Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you. Luke 8:39 Saturday, February 1, :30 pm Sunday, February 2, :00 and 10:40 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. Goal: We will challenge each individual and each group in the congregation to grow in living out, lifting up, and sharing their faith in Jesus Christ. 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. Please visit our Welcome Center in the narthex for additional information about Redeemer. OUR THEME FOR TODAY is True Wisdom. Many in the world like to think they have all the answers. We try to fit God s teaching into our world now. Our epistle lesson today reminds that God s foolishness is wiser than all the wisdom of mankind. TODAY S WORSHIP (*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the service. GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (We welcome our fellow worshipers.) HYMN Blessed Jesus, At Your Word... LSB 904 (*) CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION (Please stand.) P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Our help is in the name of the Lord, C: who made heaven and earth. -1-

2 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN P: Since we are gathered to hear God s Word, call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner. C: Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen. P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. (*) HYMN OF PRAISE (W&P 13) Our God is an awesome God, He reigns from heaven above With wisdom, pow r and love Our God is an awesome God! Our God is an awesome God! Our God is an awesome God! (*) SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray. Almighty God, you know that we live in a world which would claim to have all the answers which would seek to leave you out. Help us to look to you for true wisdom and peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. (Please be seated.) ANTHEM (8:00 am) Blest Are They Youth Chimes Blest are they, the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of God. Blest are they, full of sorrow; they shall be consoled. Refrain: Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you. Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God! Blest are they who seek peace; they are the children of God. Blest are they who suffer in faith; the glory of God is theirs. (10:40 am) El-Shaddai Alleluia Singers -2-

3 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The Old Testament reading for the Fourth Sunday After Epiphany is from the sixth chapter Micah. 1 Listen to what the Lord says: "Stand up, plead my case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. 2 "Hear, you mountains, the Lord 's accusation; listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth. For the Lord has a case against his people; he is lodging a charge against Israel. 3 "My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me. 4 I brought you up out of Egypt and redeemed you from the land of slavery. I sent Moses to lead you, also Aaron and Miriam. 5 My people, remember what Balak king of Moab plotted and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the righteous acts of the Lord." 6 With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of olive oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:1 8 L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. L: The Epistle reading is from 1 Corinthians chapter one. 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." 20 Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. 22 Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. 26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things and the things that are not to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no one may boast before him. 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 31 Therefore, as it is written: "Let the one who -3-

4 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN boasts boast in the Lord." 1 Corinthians 1:18 31 L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. (Please stand to sing.) (*) ALLELUIA AND VERSE (*) HOLY GOSPEL L: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the tenth chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord. 1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:

5 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN L: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. CHILDREN'S MESSAGE (Parents, please feel free to come forward with smaller children.) HYMN OF THE DAY One Bread, One Body... W&P 111 SERMON True Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 APOSTLES' CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. GATHERING OF THE OFFERING (Special prayer request cards will be collected by the pastor at this time.) MUSICAL OFFERING (8:00 am) Oh, How I Love Jesus Youth Chimes (10:40 am) Step by Step Alleluia Singers FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION (Please pass the red booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.) (Please stand to sing when the offerings are brought forward.) -5-

6 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (*) OFFERTORY In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified In my Life, Lord, Be glorified today. (W&P 89) In my song, Lord, be glorified, be glorified; In my song, Lord, be glorified today. In your church, Lord, be glorified, be glorified In your church, Lord, be glorified today. (*) PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Congregation's response: C: Hear our prayer. SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT (*) PREFACE P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. P: It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, for the countless blessings You so freely bestow on us and all creation. Above all, we give thanks for Your boundless love shown to us when You sent Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into our flesh and laid on Him our sin, giving Him into death that we might not die eternally. Because He is now risen from the dead and lives and reigns to all eternity, all who believe in Him will overcome sin and death and will rise again to new life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing: SANCTUS -6-

7 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (*) LORD'S PRAYER P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: C: 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. (*) THE WORDS OF OUR LORD P: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. (*)PAX DOMINI P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: Amen. (*) ANGUS DEI -7-

8 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (Please be seated.) (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.) DISTRIBUTION HYMNS HYMN I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table... LSB 618 HYMN I Want to Walk As A Child Of The Light... LSB 411 HYMN Son of God, Eternal Savior... LSB 842 (When all have communed, please stand for the common dismissal and to sing...) (*) NUNC DIMITTIS -8-

9 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (*) POST-COMMUNION COLLECT P: Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. (*) BENEDICAMUS AND BENEDICTION P: Let us bless the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. C: Amen. (Please be seated.) HYMN Not What These Hands Have Done... LSB 567 Acknowledgments Divine Service, Setting Four from Lutheran Service Book 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Reprinted with permission. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House. -9-

10 Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of Special Prayer Opportunities: Health Concerns: Gary Polikowsky, Roger Wiltgen, June Hovland, Meredith Fisk, DeLayna Nitz, Nancy Anderson, Jeff LeCrone s sister (Sarah), Jeff Manuell s mother (Isabel) Rejoice: With our 8th grade confirmands as they come to the Lord s table today for the first time. Thanksgiving: For the outreach efforts of Lutheran Hour Ministries. For the character building efforts of the Boy Scouts and all similar organizations Guidance: For our governmental and civic leaders in the Rochester area PRAYER CHAIN If you have a prayer request, call Gail Sim ( ) or the church office ( ). PRAYER CHAIN - To request a prayer or 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 request cards! These cards will be collected by one of the pastors during the offering time. SUPERBOWL SUBS Please pick up your subs today! The youth made a few extra which will be available as long as they last. FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL are in memory of : Robert Fitch Jr. whose memorial service was on Monday. Dick Rengstorf whose memorial service was on Saturday. Bonnie Hoenk s aunt FIRST COMMUNION Please celebrate with these 8th graders and their families on February 2 nd when they receive their first communion! What a special day! Keep them in your prayers and pray that they will continue to receive this amazing gift for the rest of their lives! Plus receive the same gift with them for the rest of your lives! Cassidy Greer Jazmine Hammel Lauren Horstmann Elizabeth Janssen Samuel Janssen Drew Krull Gracie Morris Madyson Pralle Maggie Rahlf Brandon Rossman Kaitelyn Schultz Ryan Trogstad Marissa Van Guilder A CREATION VS. EVOLUTION DEBATE featuring Bill Nye and Ken Ham will take place on February 4, at 6 pm at the creation museum in Kentucky. You can sign up to watch the live stream of the debate at debatelive.org. Week of

11 NEW SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASSES Beginning February 2 at 9:20 am! In Time Of Struggle (1 & 2 Peter) About a generation after the death and resurrection of Jesus, the apostle Peter wrote these letters to encourage the Lord s people who were enduring suffering for the sake of righteousness. These words continue to inspire struggling Christians today. Pastor Heining facilitates this class in the South Fellowship Hall. 7 Churches, 7 Lessons This study will look at Revelation chapters 1-3. Each historical church faced a specific danger and these are dangers that we can face today. Each danger unless realized and repented is a real threat to our church or any church. What are the lessons and how do they apply to us? Pastor Koglin leads this class in the North Fellowship Hall. Have a New Family by Friday In this video based series Dr. Kevin Leman breaks down 7 key aspects of the family and gives practical tips on how to make a difference in your home in just 5 days. As always Dr. Leman teaches with humor and grace as he seeks to increase the health of every family who takes this class. Lynn Schoppers will facilitate this class in the Choir Room. DAVE RAMSEY CLASS Still on the fence? There are 5 first lesson FREE TICKETS for anyone who is still not sure if they want to participate in this class. First class will be February 9, at 6 pm. Contact Pastor Koglin for your FREE TICKET! akoglin@redeemer-rochester.com Phone: ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older) We will meet Tuesday, February 11, at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. The menu will include apple cinnamon pork chops, roasted red potatoes, fruit, buttered rolls and dessert. The cost is $7.50. Jay Kurtz will make a presentation on his and his wife s, Joan Rabe, 16-daytrip to Germany. The presentation will cover: Bach, Luther, churches, concentration camp, music clips, video clips, food, trees, highways and door knobs. Come and listen to the presentation and enjoy the Christian fellowship. The sign-up sheet will be at the welcome center or just call Ted Saxman at (or him: tsaxman@charter.net) if you want to attend. Please sign up by Sunday, February 9. If you would be willing to bring a dessert please indicate that on the signup 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 February 9, Elderberries will be charged for your meal. NEW MEMBER SUNDAY Our next New Member Sunday will be March 2. New Member Orientation will take place on Saturday, March 1. If you are interested in joining, please speak to one of the pastors. 2 Week of

12 YOUTH SIGN-UP - Saturday, February 8, is our annual Valentine Dinner. We need all youth to help with this event. We will need youth to be hostesses, waiters, bus boys, kitchen workers, and child care. We are asking youth to wear formal dress (no jeans and t-shirts), button up shirts and slacks for boys, nice shoes; nice dress or skirt or nice slack outfit for girls. Please sign up on the youth bulletin board so we know who will be helping us out. Have you been wondering What is a Ministry Mentor? Several members of the Assimilation Team will respond to those questions in a onehour informational session Thursday, February 20, at 7 pm, in Room 201. This is an informational session not a commitment! Redeemer s sponsors to new members have provided an important service for new members at Redeemer, introducing new members to the Redeemer family. Now Ministry Mentors will expand that role, helping to integrate (assimilate) new members into the ministry of Redeemer. If you are interested to learn more about the role of a Ministry Mentor, join us at this one-hour informational session. Maybe you are feeling called to BE a Ministry Mentor; we would be happy to talk with you about that also. Being a Ministry Mentor is one more way we are... Blessed to Serve! If you have any questions, please contact the church office ( ). itäxçà Çx W ÇÇxÜ Saturday, February 8, :30-8:00 pm $30.00/couple; $15.00/individual Appetizers Chocolate Fountain Babysitting Available Have a souvenir photo taken Menu Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo or Fettuccini Marinara All meals come with Salad and Garlic Bread Ultimate Valentine Dessert and Candy Bar Advanced Tickets Only Sponsored by Redeemer Youth COAT SWAP? Ladies with dark red coats, please double check to make sure that you have the correct coat! It has been reported that someone mistakenly picked up the wrong coat. Questions or information, call the church office at Week of

13 SPIRITUAL ADOPTION This weekend and next weekend, Redeemer members will have the opportunity to spiritually adopt a child who will be newly conceived during the month of February. Not all conceived babies are allowed to be born. In fact, more than 3200 babies lose their lives to abortion each and every day. It is for this reason that you are being asked to adopt and pray for an unborn child. You may adopt a child individually or as a family by signing up at the table in the narthex. You will be asked to choose a boy or a girl and give this baby a name. Then you will pray for this unborn child and for all unborn children during the next nine months. Remember, the power of prayer is great! For the next nine months the bulletin and newsletter will be giving you updates describing your baby s development. This fall, at the time of your baby s birth, we will celebrate a special time rejoicing as a congregation, perhaps with gifts of newborn items for a local pregnancy center. There are millions of unborn children desperately in need of your prayers. Our local Lutherans for Life Chapter hopes that you will consider spiritually adopting one of these children and sharing the love for life that God has given you. Stephen Ministry ALL ALONE? Don t be. God doesn t want us to be all alone. He wants us to turn to others when things are bothering us. Stephen Ministers will walk with you through your troubles and be there for you when you need them. For information on this Ministry program and/or how to connect with a Stephen Minister please call Pastor Adam Koglin (507) LENTEN SUPPERS We will again be offering supper on the six Wednesday s during Lent. Thank you to the following groups who have already volunteered! Watch the upcoming bulletins and newsletter for more information on what they will be serving. March 5 Thrivent March 12 Rebecca Circle March 19 Sounds of Praise March 26 Sarah Circle April 2 Youth Group April 9 Vacation Bible School Team 4 Week of

14 HEART DISEASE MONTH This week we take a look at three conditions of heart disease: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) refers to conditions and diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and includes coronary artery disease, angina, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Since 1900, diseases of the heart have been the leading cause of death in the United States every year except 1918, the year of the influenza epidemic. Heart Attack, or Myocardial Infarction (MI), occurs when the blood supply to the heart is reduced or stopped. This usually happens when the blood vessels around the heart become blocked due to a buildup of plaque on the walls of the vessel or when plaque breaks loose and travels through the blood until it becomes lodged in the vessel causing occlusion. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a condition where the heart is not able to pump enough blood to meet the body s needs. Heart damage due to a heart attack, coronary artery disease, heart valve disease or cardiomyopathy can result in CHF. Because the heart cannot work as efficiently as it should, people with CHF may become severely limited in their daily activities. Did you know that there are modifiable risk factors for heart disease? Risk factors that you can help change are: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity/ overweight, physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, diabetes, nutrition choices. If you are still looking for a New Year s Resolution take a second look at the list of risk factors. Could you benefit from making one of these your New Year s Resolution? Information taking from: 5 Week of

15 Youth Highlights! Ignite No Ignite this week due to Confirmation Retreat. Spend time with your families! Valentines Dinner February 8 This has been a nice event for many in the congregation and a FUNdraiser for the youth. There will be some set up Friday, February 7, as well as during the day of Feb. 8. Keep an eye out for more info and talk to Lynora Miller if you have any questions! MN Youth Gathering March This is for Jr. and Sr. High youth! A number of the speakers from the National Youth Gathering will be in MN for a 24 hour event called un-paved! Cost and specific schedule will be coming out soon. Look for a poster on the youth bulletin board and sign up soon! Rochester Servant Event: Heads up! RSE dates for JUNE 8-11! Registration is open. There will be paper registrations out or go to the web site: Rochesterservantevent.wordpress.com Chicago Mission Trip June We are headed back to Chicago! There will be a sign up on the youth board. Check the dates before you sign up and then be committed to them! For more info talk to Michael Harvey or anyone who has gone before! 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 unable to afford otherwise. 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: Michael Harvey , daharveys@msn.com or Lynora Miller , millertwins2@charter.net. School Supplies for Nicaraguan Children To Be Collected This Weekend The Christ Care group Agape is collecting and delivering school supplies to Nicaragua as a servant event. Agape member, Sandy Severson, is traveling to Nicaragua as an Augsburg College nursing student February As a student she will be visiting several schools and together with contacts from the Center for Global Education has the opportunity to distribute school supplies to needy Nicaraguan children. How can you help? Agape members will be collecting any school supplies you may wish to donate at the three church services on February 1 and 2. Some school supply ideas include: crayons, markers, dry erase markers, pencils, rulers, scissors, glue sticks, hole punches, Spanish children s books, Spanish/English picture dictionaries, and math flash cards. Gently used items are much appreciated. Notebooks and loose-leaf paper donations are discouraged because of the heavy weight and costs of shipping. Any questions can be directed to Agape members: Sandy and Terry Severson ( ), Scott and Lynn Okuno, Kristie Klatt, Bob and Lorraine Keith, Terry and Sharon Muller, or Mike and Julianne Holst. 6 Week of

16 PRACTICAL- SIMPLE - OUTREACH EXAMPLES TEA TIME: In England people love their tea time. In America it is not a scheduled time, which sometimes makes it more meaningful. Do you know someone that does not have a church home, is an inactive member, questioning their faith, or maybe just hurting. Instead of inviting them to church start with an invitation to tea time! Get some coffee, hot chocolate, or even a beer and listen to them. Ask questions, get to know their story, show you care! Build a relationship, know that Christ goes with you, and see where He leads! Live your normal everyday lives with Gospel intentionality Outreach made simply practical! The G.T.O Team Message... Pastor James Heining Liturgist... Pastor Adam Koglin Children s Message... Michael Harvey, DCE Organist... April Beckman, DPM Youth Chimes Director... April Beckman Alleluia Singers Director... Lynette and Lynora Miller Blood Pressures... Julie Probach Elders 5:30 pm... Jim Bronk 8:00 am... Jim Weispfenning 10:40 am... Tony Fick Acolytes 8:00 am... Gracie Morris / Sarah Ernst 10:40 am... Sam Janssen / Elizabeth Janssen Lay Readers 5:30 pm... Clare Lovick-West 8:00 am... Bruce Struve 10:40 am... Jacob Pralle Nursery Helpers 9:20 am... Brooke Murphy / Anita Werle 10:40 am... Marcia Cockran / Marissa VanGuilder Blessed to Serve Today Worship Recording... Altar Guild Lois Kuntz, Joann Karges, Marilyn Poppe, Jean Ostgulen, Karen Dee, Leslie Rivas Greeters 5:30 pm... Grant & Kara Wilson / Lyle & Kathy Voight 8:00 am... Tom & Dory Moore / Stan & Linda Sohre 10:40 am...dick & Shirley Valde / Bruce & Cheri Struve Welcome Center 5:30 pm... Doug Koepsell 8:00 am... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am... Dan and Terri Zemke Usher Coordinator...Roger Toomey Ushers 5:30 pm... Dale Hass and Bob Sim 8:00 am... Dave Zarling, Dean Jensen, Tim Batterson, Alan Krueger, Kyle Hooten 10:40 am... Willis Fitting, Joel Pralle, Gary Seering, Christian Nisbit, Jacob Pralle, and Grayson Loos 7 Week of

17 SATURDAY, February 1 Rengstorf Memorial 11 am Superbowl Sub Assembly FH 2:30 pm HOLY COMMUNION 5:30 pm SUNDAY, February 2 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures Rm am Sunday School and Bible Class - 9:20 am GLOW 6 pm THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER February 1 February 9, 2014 THURSDAY, February 6 Faithfully Fit Rm L-3 8:15 am Faithful Followers CC 1 pm Stephen Ministry Rm 102 6:30 pm Chancel Chimes 7 pm Trustees Rm pm FRIDAY, February 7 Girl Scouts Rm L-2 4 pm Valentine Dinner prep 4 pm MONDAY, February 3 Quilters NFH 8:00 am Girl Scouts Rm L-2 4 pm Redeemer Brass Narthex 6:30 pm Eagles Wings CC 7 pm TUESDAY, February 4 Men s Bible Study Rm am Ladies Bible Study FH 9 am Balance Class Rm L-1 10:15 am FFF FH 10:30 am Friends in Christ CC 6 pm Family Ministry Team 6:30 pm Elders Rm pm WEDNESDAY, February 5 POBLO Sewing NFH 10 am Youth Choir (7-12) - Chapel - 5:30 pm Youth Chimes (7-12) - Sanctuary - 5:47 pm Men s Bible Class - Upper Rm - 6 pm Alleluia Singers (2-6) - Rm L-2-6 pm Cherub Choir - 3-year-old Rm - 6:05 pm Confirmation - 6:10 pm Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm Sounds of Praise - Choir Rm - 7 pm Celebration Practice Sanctuary 8 pm SATURDAY, February 8 Sisters in Christ CC 9 am Valentine Dinner Prep 9 am Assimilation Team Rm 102 9:30 am WORSHIP 5:30 pm Valentine Dinner 6:30 pm SUNDAY, February 9 WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures Rm am Sunday School and Bible Class - 9:20 am Instrumentalists 4:30 pm IGNITE 6 pm GLOW 6 pm Financial Peace 6 pm Agape CC Upper Rm 6:30 pm OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: Weekend Worship Attendance: 433 ( ) Guests: 25 Sunday School / Bible Class Attendance: 157 (58+90) NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Isaiah 58:3-9a; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16; Matthew 5:13-20 Theme: What In The World Are We Doing With God s Laws? 8 Week of

18 Bring i Home Jesus sent him away, saying, Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you. And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him. Luke 8:38b-39 Forgiveness In The Home BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK: (for memorization or reflection) For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 POINTS TO PONDER THIS WEEK: What things are considered to be very important in our culture today? In your life? How can we support and encourage on another, as we seek to focus on that true wisdom which comes from God? What would our homes look like if we shared more grace and forgiveness? Hymn of the Month: Beautiful Savior LSB 537 Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I d love Thee, Truly I d serve Thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown. A favorite hymn of many! But why? because of the tune or the text, or the marriage of text and tune. This hymn has undergone many changes throughout the years. The first text found in 1662 in Münster had six stanzas. Its modern form together with the melody was noted down from oral recitation in the province of Glaz, Silesia and was published in a song book in Leipzig in The popularity of the tune in America began in 1850 with the hymn titled Fairest Lord Jesus mostly found in non- Lutheran hymnals. The text and tune are beautifully married together to proclaim the greatness of our God in His creation. Take i Home Parents, home devotions are so very important! Having prayer and faith discussions in the home is a huge boost to helping you children own their faith. It is easiest to start devotions with young children but it is never too late to start! If you feel like you don t know where to start or how to do them ask Michael Harvey or one of the Pastors. They would love to help you find a starting point. Bringing i Home is vital to build a Christian foundation for your child but you may also find that an additional benefit is kids with a moral compass, honor, respect and a heart for service. We all want the best for our kids and grandkids; there is NOTHING better than Jesus Christ!

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 JHeining@redeemerrochester.com (office) (residence) (cell) Pastor, Adam B. Koglin akoglin@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Director of Christian Education, Michael J. Harvey daharveys@msn.com (office) (residence) 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) Youth Coordinator, Lynora Miller millertwins2@charter.net (residence) Nursery Coordinator, Anna Koglin aakoglin@gmail.com (cell)