869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904

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1 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN Redeemer Lutheran Church Making Him Known But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 The Second Sunday In Advent Saturday, December 6, :30 pm Sunday, December 7, :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. Our Theme: Each month this year we are considering how different Biblical characters made our Lord known in unique ways. In December, we remember Eunice and Lois who made Him known to the next generation. 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 Handing Down God s Unchanging Word to the Next Generation. Can you imagine the world we would live in if we had no record of Christ s birth, life, death, and resurrection? Rather than take the Bible for granted, we will want to share this with our children and grandchildren as Eunice and Lois did long ago. 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.) HYMN Hark The Glad Sound... LSB

2 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (Saturday) 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 sisters 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, Sophia and Payton, the Lord bless you in all your ways from this time forth and forevermore. C: Amen. (The service will continue with the Hymn of Praise. Please stand to sing.) (*) INVOCATION (Please stand.) P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. (*) CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 78:1-7) P: O my people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things, from of old what we have heard and known, what our fathers have told us. C: We will not hide them from our children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done. He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which He commanded our forefathers to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children.. P: Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget His deeds but would keep His commands. All: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. (*) HYMN OF PRAISE (tune LSB 802) The Lord is our teacher. We hear His sweet Word. Our fathers have told us the message we ve heard; Of greatness and glory, of patience and care; We tell of His mercy, His grace we will share. So tell of this story, repeat it again, To each generation, His glory will reign! From past and through present, to history s end, His love and His grace He will faithfully send. (Please be seated.) ANTHEM (8:00 am) Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella Angelic Chimes (10:40 am) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Youth Chimes -2-

3 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN God Speaks to Us SCRIPTURE READINGS L: The Old Testament reading for the Second Sunday In Advent is from Isaiah chapter forty. 1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord 's hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice of one calling: "In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. 5 And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken." 6 A voice says, "Cry out." And I said, "What shall I cry?" "All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. 7 The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them. Surely the people are grass. 8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." 9 You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, "Here is your God!" 10 See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. 11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:1-11 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. L: The Epistle reading is from third chapter of 2 Peter. 8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. 14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 2 Peter 3:8-14 NIV -3-

4 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 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. Mark, the first chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord. 1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" 3 "a voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. '" 4 And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And this was his message: "After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." Mark 1:1-8 NIV L: This is 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 smaller children.) -4-

5 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN HYMN OF THE DAY Jesus Loves Me... LSB 588 SERMON Handing Down God s Unchanging Word to the Next Generation Is. 40:1-11 We Respond To God s Word (Sunday) (*) APOSTLES' CREED (Please stand.) 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) Emmanuel Alleluia Singers (10:40 am) Lo, How A Rose E er Blooming Youth Chimes 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 582, tune LSB 657) God s Word is our great heritage and shall be ours forever; To spread its light from age to age shall be our chief endeavor. Through life it guides our way, in death it is our stay. Lord, grant, while worlds endure, we keeps its teachings pure. Throughout all generations. (*) PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Congregation's response: C: Hear our prayer. -5-

6 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN God Serves Us His Holy Meal (*) 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, whose way John the Baptist prepared, proclaiming Him the promised Messiah, the very Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, and calling sinners to repentance that they might escape from the wrath to be revealed when He comes again in glory. 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 (*) 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. -6-

7 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN (*) 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 (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 (8 am) ANTHEM I Love To Tell The Story Alleluia Singers HYMN God Loves Me Dearly... LSB 392 HYMN Let The Earth Now Praise The Lord... LSB 352 HYMN What Hope! An Eden Prophesied... LSB

8 869 7 th Avenue SE Rochester, MN God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim (When all have communed, please stand for the common dismissal and to sing...) (*) NUNC DIMITTIS (tune LSB 802) The next generation we tell of His love; His wonders and marvels, He sent from above. He came to this earth, all His children to save. We spread this great story with all that we have! (*) 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. (*) HYMN Prepare The Royal Highway... LSB 343 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. -8-

9 Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of Special Prayer Opportunities: Health Concerns: Sharron Smith, Arnold Boese, DeLayna Nitz, Nancy Anderson, Dennis Burdick, Isaac Koglin Grieving: The family and friends of Don Krueger who passed away on December 3. Guidance: For our governmental and civic leaders in the Rochester area. For our many musical groups as they prepare for Christmas Hope: For those who are struggling at this time. 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@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. BAPTIZED during the 5:30 pm service on Saturday are Sophia Ann Pagenhart and Payton Rae Pagenhart, daughters of Cody Pagenhart and Mercedes Milliken, born October 15, Their sponsors are Amy Horsman, Zach Taylor, and Nessa Milliken. MEMORIAL SERVICE for Don Krueger will be held at Redeemer on Monday, December 8, at 11 am. ATTENTION QUILTERS We will not meet on Monday, December 8. Plan to join us next Monday, December 15! ATTENTION R.S.E. PARTICIPANTS We will be serving the Advent meal this coming Wednesday. If you are willing to set-up or cook, meet at 3 pm, serve from 5-6:30 or clean-up from 6:15-7 pm, please join us or call Julie Walter at You know how much FUN this is! We could also use some cookies or bars for dessert on December 10, These could be dropped off in the kitchen anytime Wednesday or ahead and marked RSE Dinner. Please wear a t-shirt from any of our last events and if you have not joined us in the past, please consider "Saving the Date" for June 7-10, 2015! SERVICE OF HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT This is a quiet service of hope and comfort from God s word designed especially for those who might be struggling with Christmas Joy. It may be because of grief, disappointment, sickness, discouragement, or whatever. If this fits you, please join us for a quiet service of scripture, quiet hymns, and encouragement on Thursday, December 11, at 6 pm. LUTHERAN WITNESS for December is now available on the counter in the Narthex. NEW MEMBER SUNDAY will be Sunday, January 11, If you are interested in joining, please speak with one of the pastors before December 28. Week of

10 SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASSES 9:20 10:20 am MESSIANIC PROPHESIES Pastor Heining leads this class in the South Fellowship Hall. CARING FOR GOD S EARTH Join Pastor Koglin for this study in the North Fellowship Hall. CHILDREN AND MONEY Join Terri and Dan Zemke in the Choir Rm/Rm 203. CONTINUING: THE TRUTH PROJECT (concludes today) This series is being shown every Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Sanctuary. ADVENT DEVOTION BOOKLETS Pick up your copy of the 2014 Advent Devotional Booklets today. Thank to the Redeemer members who shared Christmas memories. Included in the booklet are devotions by Ruth Kettner, Norm and Faye Haglund, Clara Schuman, and Mary Tradup reprinted from the 2001 Advent Devotional Booklet. These members are now in heaven, but their memories live on. MID WEEK ADVENT WORSHIP His Names Make Him Known Wednesday, December 10 Service mes: 4:15 and 7:00 pm Theme: Jesus Ma hew 1:21 Menu: Spaghe Serving: Rochester Servant Event Par cipants Wednesday, December 17 Service mes: 4:15 and 7:00 pm Theme: Immanuel Ma hew 1:23 Menu: Pizza Serving: Youth Group ADVENT OFFERINGS Unless otherwise designated, our Advent worship offerings will be designated for Pastor Thwala s salary in Ntshongweni, South Africa. Profits from the Advent Suppers are shared with Orphan Grain Train. LWML WINTER QUARTERLY The LWML Winter Quarterly has arrived. If you have requested a copy, please look for a quarterly with your name on it on the counter in the Narthex. CHRISTMAS DECORATING Thanks to Tim Batterson and for all who have been busy decorating our church. We are anxiously anticipating the tree decorations which our Sunday School children are making. 2 Week of

11 Sunday School Christmas Program Practices! The Sunday school Christmas Program will be December 21, at 2 pm. Practice times are as follows: December 13 grades 1-7 (Meet in the sanctuary from 10 am Noon.) December 20 3-yr-olds - grade 7 (Meet in sanctuary 10 am Noon.) ANNUAL REPORTS We are encouraging ministry teams to turn in a report highlighting their work in 2014 and dreams for Please submit to the church office by December 28 or earlier! Thanks! 2015 OFFERING ENVELOPES The offering envelopes for 2015 are out on tables in the Education Hallway. Please pick yours up soon (so we can reduce the space needed) but do not use until 2015 (envelope numbers change every year). If you cannot find your envelopes, or would like to request a set, please leave your name on the sheet provided. ORDER YOUR POINSETTIA S Forms are available at the Welcome Center. Orders must be placed before December 15. Cost is $12. CHRISTMAS CAROLING - Please join us as we bring Christmas cheer to many of our homebound and institutionalized members. They look forward to this visit. We will meet at 5:45 pm on Wednesday, December 17, to divide into groups and go out. To help in our planning, please sign-up on the sheet at the Welcome Center in the Narthex. Since we have many places to go in a short time, we need lots of people who will bring a joyful noise. Sharing Tree Redeemer Lutheran Church Women (RLCW) is sponsoring the Sharing Tree in the Narthex. The gi s will benefit Project Legacy (a non profit organiza on serving homeless youth in Rochester), Women s Shelter, and Bear Creek. Simply take a card off the tree, purchase the gi, and return it unwrapped to the container under the tree. Many, many thanks for your compassionate gi. 3 Week of

12 Enterovirus D68 Part I The reporting of the Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) earlier this fall among school-age children was not the reporting of a new virus; it was first identified in California in 1962, and is one of more than 100 non-polio enteroviruses. In general, a mix of enteroviruses circulates every year, and different types of enterovisuses can be common in different years. However, this year the number of people reported with confirmed EV-D68 infection is much greater than has been reported in previous years. EV-D68 can cause a mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms that may include fever, runny nose, sneezing, cough, body and muscle aches. Severe symptoms may include wheezing and difficulty breathing. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reports that there is no vaccine for preventing EV-D68 infections, noting that children with asthma are at risk for severe symptoms from EV-D68 and other respiratory illnesses. As a result, the CDC recommends that people with asthma and children suffering from reactive airway disease should: Discuss and update your Asthma Action Plan with your primary care provider. Take your prescribed asthma medications as directed, especially long-term control medications(s). Be sure to keep your reliever medication with you. Get a flu vaccine when available. If you develop new of worsening asthma symptoms, follow the steps of you Asthma Action Plan. If your symptoms do not go away, call your doctor right away. Parents should make sure the child s caregiver and/or teacher is aware of the child s condition, and that the caregiver knows how to help if the child experiences symptoms related to asthma. Information taken from: Next week - Enterovirus D68 Part II How the virus spreads and how to protect yourself. THREE WISE MEN AND A BABY presented by Rochester Central Lutheran School, students in Kindergarten through Grade 4. Come and listen as the story is told from the view point of the star that led the wise men to Bethlehem. This program begins at 6:30 pm, on Friday, December 12, in the RCLS gym. 4 Week of

13 Youth Highlights! Ignite The next Ignite will be Sunday, Dec. 7. In honor of Thanksgiving, we will be talking about Giving while living in a receiving world. There will also be food, games and songs! P.Y.R.O.S. The last event was helping out at the Channel 1 Food Bank and we had an absolute blast while doing some great service! Our next event is coming up on Dec. 13. We will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army. There will be a sign up sheet shortly to gauge interest and decide how many places we do this on that day. Newsboys Concert We are heading to the Reason Concert, featuring the Newsboys, on Dec. 10. It will be a fun night of music, speakers, and fellowship. We will start with 4:15 Advent service and then have a meal together at the Advent meal. After that we will head out to the concert which is at the Mayo Civic Center. The cost is $12 per person and that is due by Dec. 3! There is a sign-up sheet on the youth board! Christmas Eve Youth Service!- This service takes place at 11:00pm on Christmas Eve and is an amazing way to proclaim Christ. Practices are 4:30-5:45 on Sunday nights (Dec. 7,14,21) This is fun and exciting and makes a HUGE impact on the families that attend! Let Michael Harvey know if you want to play a part. Acting parts are filled, but we can always use behind the scenes help! 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. If you have questions about any of these events contact: Michael Harvey , daharveys@msn.com or Lynora Miller , millertwins2@charter.net or Brian Weyers , weyersb@csp.edu OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 532 ( ) Guests: 75 SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASSES 195 (72+123) NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8,19-28 Theme: Point The Next Generation Beyond Ourselves To The Lord. WREATHS ANYONE? The Youth have a few extra wreaths. If you are interested, please see Lynora today at church or her at millertwins2@charter.net. We have: 1 Swag 5 18 Wreaths 2 22 Wreaths 4 25 Wreaths 1 Itascan Wreath 5 Week of

14 PRACTICAL- SIMPLE - OUTREACH EXAMPLES Be Gracious: An outside company that Redeemer works with made a HUGE mistake. I got a call from the spokesperson. After explaining the mistake and saying sorry she paused...and I could tell she was nervous. I quickly said, Everyone makes mistakes, I forgive you thanks for making it right. She said, I am so glad I made this mistake with you you were gracious to me! Be gracious to people. It speaks volumes and, unfortunately, sticks out in today s world. I then added, Looks like your gracious Lord was being gracious to you by having you call me. Our gracious moments give us chances to speak to others about someone whose grace is abounding and unending Jesus! Live your normal everyday lives with Gospel intentionality Outreach made simply practical! The G.T.O Team Stephen Ministry ARE YOU IN NEED OF: Someone who cares? Someone who supports? Someone who listens? Someone who shares? During the Time You Have a Problem? A Stephen Minister is a Christian who has received training to be your special friend. Call Pastor Adam Koglin (507) to find out how you can have a Stephen Minister walk with you during your time of need. HERE IS YOUR CHANCE! The youth, are once again selling cutlery by Rada. Customers will be able to order individual knives, other utensils, gift sets, soup mixes, dip mixes, and dessert mixes. Also, available will be recipe books and candles. Orders must be in by December 10. Blessed to Serve Today Message... Pastor Jim Heining Liturgist... Pastor Adam Koglin Children s Message... Michael Harvey, DCE Organist... April Beckman Acolytes 8:00 am... Thomas Hildestad / Sophie Schwartz 10:40 am... Kyle Berquam / Tyler Bruns Lectors 5:30 pm... Jim Bronk 8:00 am... Sherrill VanGuilder 10:40 am... Tim Strohschein Elders 5:30 pm...jim Bronk 8:00 am... Caleb Ketchum 10:40 am... Tony Fick Greeters 5:30 pm... Grant & Kara Wilson / Lyle & Kathy Voight 8:00 am... Tom & Dory Moore / Ric Thieke 10:40 am... Marty & Elvera Cordes / Bruce & Cheri Struve Blood Pressures... Julie Probach Worship Recording... Greg Utesch Nursery 9:20 am... Anna Koglin / Sara Reppert 10:40 am... Shawn and Emily Vierus Altar Guild Chair: Shelly Potter 5:30 pm... Shelly Potter & Mary Roehrick 8:00 am... Stephanie Behne family, Kathy Solomonson 10:40 am... Deb Strelow & Eunice Strelow 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... Ken Blazing, Scott Okuno, Terry Severson 8:00 am... Jerry Haack, Bruce Ludwig, Mike Sonnabend, Roger Wiltgen, Sam Sonnabend 10:40 am.. Bob Sonnabend, Nate Heining, Glenn Prehn, Christopher Wileman, Sam Janssen, Elizabeth Janssen 6 Week of

15 The Week at a Glance SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Cantata Practice at Trinity 9 am Assimilation Team Rm 102 9:30 am Sunday School Program Practice 10 am HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Youth Prgm Practice Sanct. 4:30 pm IGNITE Youth Rm 6 pm The Truth Project 6:30 pm MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 Quilters - NFH - 8 am Don Krueger Funeral 11 am Men s Choir Choir Rm 6 pm IHN Coordinators Mtg NFH 6 pm Emmanuel CC Upper Rm 6:30 pm TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Men s Bible Study - Rm am Ladies Bible Study - NFH - 9 am FFF Rm L-3 10:30 am Stewardship Rm pm GTO Library 6:15 pm Trustees Rm 201 6:30 pm Youth Board Youth Rm 6:30 pm Compassionate Friends NFH 7 pm Church Council Rm 102 7:30 pm WEDNEDAY, DECEMBER 10 Newsboys Concert 6 pm Cherub Choir - Rm 101-6:05 pm Confirmation - 6:10 pm Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm WORSHIP 7 pm Sounds of Praise - Choir Rm - 7:45 pm THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 Faithfully Fit Forever Rm L-3 8:15 am Circuit Conference Grace 9 am SERVICE OF HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT 6 PM Stephen Ministry Rm pm Chancel Chimes Sanctuary 7 pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Celebrating God s Grace #3 8:30 am Cantata Practice at Redeemer 9 am Sunday School Program Practice 10 am WORSHIP - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Instruments of Praise Narthex 4:30 pm Youth Prgm Practice Sanct. 4:30 pm Agape CC Upper Rm 6:30 pm Lutherans for Life 7 pm WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Staff Meeting Rm am POBLO Sewing NFH 10 am WORSHIP 4:15 pm Supper FH 5:00-6:30 pm Alleluia Singers - Rm L-3-6 pm 7 Week of

16 Making Him Known But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 Eunice and Lois: Making Him Known To The Next Generation BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK: But as for you, con nue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salva on through faith in Christ Jesus. 2Timothy 3:14 15 POINTS TO PONDER THIS WEEK: Who are the people that first shared God s Word with me? In what ways did they do this? How might I share this precious gi with future genera ons? Hymn Notes: Handing down God s word! What an awesome task we have to share! Hymns are an extension of God s Word as most hymns are based off of Scripture. Can you think of a hymn that your parents or grandparents used to sing to you? Today we sing one that I remember both my mom and my grandma singing to me and my sister not only in English but also in German, God Loves Me Dearly, LSB 392. I now sing the very same hymn to my daughter and share that memory with her. Let music help guide you with what you pass on to your children they will remember! Take it Home If you are reading this I am going to make a guess that passing on God s Word is important to you. We all know that many things in life that are important are not always easy! Sharing God s Word is not one of these difficult things. Sharing God s Word is as easy as reading a passage, sharing one from memory, or listening to God s Word sung in a Hymn or song. The only hard thing is that the Devil HATES us passing on God s Word. He will bring distrac on, frustra on, fear, confusion whenever possible. Many mes these li le hurdles are more than enough to stop us from reading God s Word and sharing it with others. What is the answer? BEING IN GOD S WORD and prayer! There is no fast ac ng pill, robo c implant, or secret move. Your favorite athlete, ar st, actor prac ces their cra constantly. As Chris ans we should never think that spiritual strength should just happen? Spiritual strength grows as we encounter life s joys and challenges through the lens of Word and Prayer. It is at these mes that Christ brings growth! If we encounter life without Word and Prayer there is not nutrient in the soil. This week try to increase your me in God s Word by ONE. One more minute, one more verse, ones more prayer. As a family do the same. When you are in the Word you will be amazed at how it will naturally pour out of you into others. God will make a way!

17 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) DCE Intern, Brian Weyers weyersb@csp.edu (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) Youth Coordinator, Lynora Miller millertwins2@charter.net (residence) Nursery Coordinator, Anna Koglin aakoglin@gmail.com (cell)