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1 869 7 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 Fifth Sunday In Lent Saturday, April 1, :30 pm Sunday, April 2, :00 & 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. 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. OUR THEME FOR TODAY is Hope In The Valley. In our text today, God shows Ezekiel a hopeless situation. At times, we too see, feel, think or say a situation is hopeless. But, God shows Ezekiel what he can do in a hopeless situation. With God, the hopeless valley finds hope! 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 PRAYER -1-

2 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN HYMN If Christ Had Not Been Raised From Death... LSB 486 (*) 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. P: If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? C: But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. 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 (LSB 420. st. 1) Christ, the life of all the living, Christ, the death of death, our foe, Who, Thyself for me once giving to the darkest depths of woe: Through Thy suff rings, death, and merit I eternal life inhert. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, dearest Jesus, unto Thee. God Speaks to Us SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The Old Testament reading for the Fifth Sunday in Lent is from the thirty-seventh chapter of Ezekiel. 1 The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry. 3 He asked me, "Son of man, can these bones live?" I said, "Sovereign Lord, you alone know." 4 Then he said to me, "Prophesy to these bones and say to them, 'Dry bones, hear the -2-

3 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN word of the Lord! 5 This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life. 6 I will attach tendons to you and make flesh come upon you and cover you with skin; I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the Lord. '" 7 So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I was prophesying, there was a noise, a rattling sound, and the bones came together, bone to bone. 8 I looked, and tendons and flesh appeared on them and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them. 9 Then he said to me, "Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, 'This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live. '" 10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet a vast army. 11 Then he said to me: "Son of man, these bones are the people of Israel. They say, 'Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut off. ' 12 Therefore prophesy and say to them: 'This is what the Sovereign Lord says: My people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them; I will bring you back to the land of Israel. 13 Then you, my people, will know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. 14 I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the Lord have spoken, and I have done it, declares the Lord. '" Ezekiel 37:1-14 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. L: The Epistle reading is from the eighth chapter of Romans. 9 You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. 10 But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. Romans 8:1-11 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. (Please stand to sing.) (*) RESPONSE (LSB 861, st. 3) Christ be my Savior in calm as in strife; Death cannot hold me, for He is the life. Nor darkness nor doubting nor sin and its stain Can touch my salvation: with Jesus I reign. (*) HOLY GOSPEL L: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the eleventh chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord. -3-

4 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Now Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, 19 and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. 20 When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, but Mary stayed at home. 21 "Lord," Martha said to Jesus, "if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask." 23 Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." 24 Martha answered, "I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day." 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?" 27 "Yes, Lord," she replied, "I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world." 38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39 "Take away the stone," he said. "But, Lord," said Martha, the sister of the dead man, "by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days." 40 Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?" 41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, "Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me." 43 When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" 44 The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, "Take off the grave clothes and let him go." John 11:17-27,38-44 NIV L: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. (*) 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. (Please be seated.) CHILDREN'S MESSAGE -4-

5 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (Parents, please feel free to come forward with smaller children.) HYMN OF THE DAY You Never Let Go Even though I walk through the valley Of the shadow of death Your perfect love is casting out fear And even when I'm caught in the middle Of the storms of this life I won't turn back I know You are near And I will fear no evil For my God is with me And if my God is with me Whom then shall I fear Whom then shall I fear Chorus: Oh no You never let go Through the calm and through the storm Oh no You never let go In ev'ry high and ev'ry low Oh no You never let go Lord You never let go of me And I can see a light that is coming For the heart that holds on A glorious light beyond all compare And there will be an end to these troubles But until that day comes We'll live to know You here on the earth And I will fear no evil For my God is with me And if my God is with me Whom then shall I fear Whom then shall I fear Chorus Chorus Lord You never let go of me. SERMON Hope In The Valley Ezekiel 37:

6 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN We Respond To God s Word GATHERING OF THE OFFERING (Special prayer request cards will be collected by the pastor at this time.) (Sunday) MUSICAL OFFERING When My Heart Is Torn Asunder Michael Harvey 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.) (*) OFFERTORY (LSB 738, st. 2) Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, Whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe: Be there at our labors, and give us, we pray, Your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day. (*) PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Congregation's response: C: Hear our prayer. (*) 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. God Serves Us His Holy Meal -6-

7 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (*) 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, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who overcame the assaults of the devil and gave His life as a ransom for many that with cleansed hearts we might be prepared joyfully to celebrate the paschal feast in sincerity and truth. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying: (*) SANCTUS (*) 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. -7-

8 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (*) ANGUS DEI (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 Jesus, I Will Ponder Now... LSB 440 HYMN Be Still, My Soul... LSB 752 HYMN Glory Be To Jesus... LSB 433 HYMN Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed... LSB 437 God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim (When all have communed, please stand for the common dismissal.) (*) COMMON DISMISSAL (*) BENEDICTION 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. HYMN Lord Of All Hopefulness... LSB 738, sts. 1,3,4-8-

9 Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of April 2, 2017 Special Prayer Opportuni es: Health Concerns: Jenny Zmina, Sue Kazos, Janae Clausen, Eldora Krueger, Harlan Petersen, Denise Nisbit, Gene Lewallen, Gerhardt Poch, Karen Wrase, Arnie and Lois Kuntz, Dana Wentworth, Mary Roehrick, Glenn Prehn, Judy Mueller, Janet VanProosdy, Jake Wegner Receiving Hospice care: Sharron Smith, Roger Hovland and Linda Walters Guidance: for our governmental and civic leaders in the Rochester area Grieving: Gloria Poch and her family upon the recent death of her sister, Geraldine Christensen Randy Staver and his family upon the recent death of his father. Dawn Shelstad and her family upon the recent death of her aunt. 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. CRAFT AND BAKE SALE! Rebecca Circle is holding their craft and bake sale this weekend. Be sure to check out the wonderful items in the Narthex. All proceeds benefit Redeemer projects. GIDEON S SPEAKER A special welcome to the Gideon s who will be sharing their information briefly prior to worship. CELEBRATING GOD S GRACE Join us on Saturday, April 8, from 8:30 am until Noon. These classes look at the teaching and practices of the Lutheran Church. They are designed for potential new members and also veteran members. This four-session class is taught on the second Saturday of each month. Contact Pastor Koglin ( ) with questions. DO YOU BENEFIT... from the new technology and screen projection being used during services? Would you like to assist in making it happen? If so, we have a significant need of a few more volunteers who would like to serve Redeemer in this new and important role. If you would like more information, please contact Tim Rossman at or tkrossman@yahoo.com. Don t worry, professional training of the ins and outs will be provided by one of our current helpers! SAVE THE DATE Concordia University Christus Chorus will share a concert at Redeemer on April 7, at 7:30 pm. OUR PERSECUTED FAMILY If you are interested in learning more about our persecuted family around the world go to Use this as an opportunity to get informed and pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ. GET YOUR EASTER LILY You still have time to order your Easter Lilies, please pick up a form at the Welcome Center and return it to the offering plate or church office by Monday, April 10. Week of

10 Choral Concert The Christus Chorus of Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota, will present A More Excellent Way, a concert of sacred music leading through the Old Testament guides in God s way, the Way, Truth and Life of Jesus Christ, and the excellence of living out that Way in the Holy Spirit. The concert will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church Friday, April 7, at 7:30 pm The tour program covers a wide variety of styles, from classical literature to hymns, contemporary pieces, film scores, spirituals, and gospel music. The choir is grateful for the opportunity to perform some of the great music of the Church and to witness through music as an expression of faith. All members of the congregation are invited to attend and bring friends. The 90-minute concert is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken to support the choir s music ministry. ASSOCIATE PASTOR CALL MID-WEEK LENTEN WORSHIP SCHEDULE THIS SALUTARY GIFT APRIL 5: Worship Times: 4:15 and 7:00 pm Theme: Nuptial Feast Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14 Serving: Sarah Circle Menu: Pulled Pork sandwiches Nominations for Candidates Redeemer members are invited to nominate pastors for consideration using the specific form (yellow) available at the Welcome Center in the Narthex, or downloadable from the Redeemer website (redeemer-rochester.com). Completed forms may be given to an Elder or the chairman of the congregation or may be left in the Church office in a sealed envelope. The form will not be valid if there is no name at the bottom of the form. The deadline for Nominations is Sunday, April 9, This is Redeemer members' only opportunity for nominations. After April 9, the only names to be considered will be those provided from the Minnesota South District office. 2 Week of

11 NEW BIBLE CLASSES Sundays 9:20 am CROSS CULTURE This class will examine the past history and present history of Christianity and its interactions with different cultures from around the globe. Josh Heirigs leads this class in the Choir Room. DID NOT OUR HEARTS BURN WITHIN US This was spoken by two disciples that had just spent time with the resurrected Christ. Their experience was a special one that few people in history can say they have had. Or was it. Come join Michael Harvey in the South Fellowship Hall as we dig into scripture and meet the resurrected Christ. COMMUNION 101 Although this class is created and intended for our 7th-8th grade confirmation students and their parents, anyone can sit in and learn. We will be answering these questions: Communion: What is it? Why do it? How to do it? How we celebrate it. Pastor Koglin leads this discussion in the North Fellowship Hall. OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 480 ( ) Guests: 28 SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASSES: 237 (96+144) MID-WEEK WORSHIP: 245 (175+70) NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 21:1-11 Theme: Which Crowd? IGNITE: On March 26, from 6-8 pm we have IGNITE! Food, Games, Music and our topic is Faith Transitions. NO IGNITE OR PYROS: On April 2, due to Spring Break. IGNITE: On April 9, from 6-8 pm, we have food, games, music and our topic is Christian Athlete. Come and enjoy a great night! EASTER BREAKFAST SET-UP: On Saturday, April 15, from 10am-12pm we will be setting up the Fellowship halls for the Easter Breakfast. EASTER BREAKFAST: ALL YOUTH! Please be around to serve the Easter breakfast. Report time is 7 am. NO IGNITE OR PYROS: On April 16 due to Easter. Youth Highlights! YOUTH T-SHIRTS If you are a part of the Redeemer Youth group (Grades 6-12), you should know that there is a youth group t-shirt! We encourage all youth to get one. For certain events we ask the youth to wear them! Talk to Lynora or Josh! If you have questions about any of these events, contact: Josh Heirigs, DCE ( ) joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com 3 Week of

12 Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8 10:00 am Ages 3 through Grade 3 There will be crafts, music, cookies and or course an Easter Egg hunt! Children will be separated into groups and each group will start at a different time. This is a fun event that will proclaim Jesus victory! Feel free to invite friends and family, please sign up at the welcome center to help our planning. See you at the hunt!!! EASTER BREAKFAST Sunday, April 16 7:30-9:00 am Free-will offering PALM SUNDAY: (April 8/9) Saturday, 5:30 pm Sunday, 8:00 & 10:40 am MAUNDY THURSDAY: (April 13) Holy Communion: 4:15 & 7:00 pm GOOD FRIDAY: (April 14) Tenebrae Worship: 12:15 & 7:00 pm EASTER: (April 15/16) Saturday, 5:30 pm Sunday Sunrise Communion, 6:30 am Festival Communion, 8:45 & 10:15 am Sponsored by: Redeemer Youth Menu: Scrambled Eggs Pancakes Sausage Muffins Juice/Milk Proceeds go toward the Chicago Mission Trip and Na onal Youth Gathering. 4 Week of

13 ATTENTION KAREN KINGSBURY FANS... Did you know she will be in Rochester on April 21 22, 2017? She is one of the speakers at the Devoted Hearts conference at Autumn Ridge. This year's theme is My Story, His Glory. For more informa on and details call or go online h p:// Save $5 and register before March 31, Tickets: $54 A er March 31, 2017 ckets are $59. HELP MOMS IN NEED THIS MOTHER S DAY Two Men and a Truck are sponsoring a Movers for Mom event to help local mothers in need create a better life for themselves and their families. Movers for Mom will deliver all collected items to the local women s shelters in our area. Items needed include: Toiletries Bath/Hand towels Laundry Soap Paper products Diapers (especially newborn) Children s snacks Non-perishable food Bedding and Pillows (new twin sheet sets, twin plastic matress covers) Women s Pajamas (size small and medium) Gift Cards (Visa, Target, Kwik Trip, Shopko, Walmart) Please place donations in the box by the Nursery. Two Men and a Truck will pick up the items and deliver them by Mother s Day. Message... Pastor Adam Koglin Children s Message... Josh Heirigs, DCE Organist (Sunday)... April Beckman, DPM Acolytes 8:00 am... Jesina Reimers / Jordyn Miller 10:40 am... Lily Harvey / Lauren Poch Altar Guild Chair: Marilyn Olson Members:... Wendy Hickey, Susan Blood Blood Pressures... Julie Probach Elders 5:30 pm...kevin Peterson 8:00 am... Larry Reinartz 10:40 am... Jeff Schoppers Greeters 5:30 pm... Kathy and Lyle Voight 8:00 am... Dory and Tom Moore 10:40 am... Bill and Wendy Hickey Lectors 5:30 pm... June Storma 8:00 am... Ardell Brenner 10:40 am... Tim Strohschein Blessed to Serve Today Nursery 9:20 am... Kayte Lutzke / Julie Wrubel 10:40 am... Becky Decker / Marcia Cochran Technology Helper 5:30 pm... Chris Senne 8:00 am... Mick / Diana Reese 10:40 am... Ethan Daniels Welcome Center 5:30 pm... Sherry Haugen 8:00 am... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am... Curt Haugen 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 10:40 am... Nate Heining, Glenn Prehn, Sam Janssen, Elizabeth Janssen, Josh Zemke Worship Recording... Greg Utesch 5 Week of

14 ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older) When: Tuesday, April 11 Time: 11:30 am DETERGENT PODS BURN EYES April is Eye Health and Safety Month. The number of chemical eye burns attributed to laundry detergent pods increased among preschool aged children from 12 cases in 2012 to 480 in 2015, a study in the JAMA Ophthalmology reported. Injuries occur when children handle the bright colored pods and the contents squirt into one or both of their eyes, or leak onto their hands as hand-eye contact. Children also experience poisoning and choking from the pods. As Christians it is important to share this information with our neighbors, families, and church members about the dangers of pods. From the Christian Nurse magazine HEALING ADVENTURES CAMP The Mayo Clinic Hospice is offering a free oneday camp for children and teens (ages 5-18) who have experienced the death of a significant person in their life. Saturday, May 20, :30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mayo Clinic Hospice, with the support of Mayo Clinic Hospice staff volunteers and Mayo Clinic employees, invites children ages 5 to 18 to participate in the Healing Adventures camp. Contact Amy Stelpflug at or for more information. The camp will be held at Ironwood Springs Ranch, 7291 CR 6 SW, Stewartville, MN. Where: Fellowship Hall. Menu: Apple cinnamon pork chops, garlic mashed potatoes, carrots, buttered roll, and dessert. Cost: $7.50 Presenter: Nancy Cashman She will talk on homelessness in Rochester including the facility on 37th street. (If you have internet access check out -city-housing-corp.). Sign-up: at the Welcome Center or call/ text Ted Saxman at (or him: tsaxman@charter.net) if you want to attend. If you would be willing to bring a dessert, please indicate that on the separate dessert sign-up sheet. If Ted contacts you to bring a dessert your meal will be free. Deadline: Please sign up by Sunday, April 9. Please remember if you can't attend and you haven't cancelled by April 9, Elderberries will be charged for your meal. Questions: call Ted Saxman at STEPHEN MINISTRY WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, I AM AMONG THEM In Matthew 18, Jesus promises to be with us. That s one of the great miracles of Stephen Ministry. When a Stephen Minister meets one-to-one with his or her care receiver, Jesus is present too. He brings the power of His transforming love, and the peace, healing, and comfort that only God can give. If you would like information on how to connect with a Stephen Minister, please contact Pastor Adam Koglin, (507) Week of

15 The Week at a Glance SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Spring Craft/Bake donation drop off Narthex 2 to 4 pm Craft/Bake Sale Narthex 5 pm HOLY COMMUNION 5:30 pm SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Craft/Bake Sale Narthex HOLY COMMUNION 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures 9 am Sunday School/Bible Classes 9:20 am MONDAY, APRIL 3 Quilters NFH 8 am Story Time Narthex 10:15 am Redeemer Brass Balcony 6:30 pm TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Men s Bible Study - Rm 102/Library - 9 am Ladies Bible Study NFH 9 am Faithful Fit Exercise Rm L-3 10:15 am Accordion Band Rm L-3 1 pm Day Care Training FH 5:30 pm VBS Meeting 6 pm CC Equippers Upper Rm 6:30 pm Elders Rm pm WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 POBLO Sewing NFH 10 am Family Ministry Team Rm pm Grief and Loss Group Rm pm HOLY COMMUNION 4:15 pm Supper (5-6:30 pm) - FH 5 pm Rebecca Circle Mtg FH 6:15 pm HOLY COMMUNION 7:00 pm Sounds of Praise Choir Rm 7:45 pm THURSDAY, APRIL 6 FFF Rm L-3 10:15 am Faithful Followers CC Rm pm Stephen Ministry Upper Rm 4:30 pm ChristCare Training Rm 202 6:30 pm Chancel Chimes Sanctuary 7 pm FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Christus Chorus Concert 7 pm SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Celebrating God s Grace Upper Rm 8:30 am Easter Egg Hunt Narthex 10 am WORSHIP 5:30 pm RSE Planning Team 6:30 pm SUNDAY, APRIL 9 WORSHIP 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures 9 am Sunday School/Bible Classes 9:20 am RSE Music Practice 4 pm Instruments of Praise Balcony 4:30 pm IGNITE 6 pm Agape CC Upper Rm 6:30 pm Partners in Christ RM 102 6:30 pm Lutherans for Life Choir Rm 7 pm LIFE QUOTES What do we tell you young people as you struggle with temptations and tough choices, mood swings, and confused feelings about your identity? We want you to know whose you are and that you can make good choices because you are created, redeemed, and called. Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, former executive director of Lutherans For Life A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life 7 Week of

16 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, 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@charter.net (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)