Welcome to Worship at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH STORY CITY, IOWA September 7, 2014 Mission Statement Building Strong Relationships in Christ, And Making Him Known to All Ministers All Members Stephen Anenson, Senior Pastor Kurt Jensen, Associate Pastor Zachary Bauknecht, Youth & Education Ministry Coordinator The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 7, 2014 We Prepare to Meet God The Prelude The Opening Hymn Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (vs.1,3,4) No. 90 The Prayer The Time for Greeting The Announcements Presentation of Bibles to Second Graders The Children's Message The Special Music Austin & Tarra Carlson We Hear God s Word The Lesson - Acts 2:42-47 The early Christians in Jerusalem gathered for fellowship and worship. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. 604 Lafayette Avenue Story City, Iowa 515.733.4972 Website - www.immanuelstorycity.org E-mail - immanuel@iowatelecom.net We Confess Our Faith The Nicene Creed (on screen) We Respond to God s Blessings The Offering The Offertory We Are An Offering (on screen)
We Hear God s Word Proclaimed The Anthem We are the People of God The Senior Choir - Susan Amensen, Director The Sermon Be the Church: What's it All About Martin Pastor Anenson The Hymn We Are Called to Be God's People No. 415 We Confess Our Sin and Receive God s Forgiveness The Brief Order for Confession and Forgiveness We Receive God s Grace in the Sacrament The Words of Institution The Lord s Prayer The Distribution We Receive God s Promise to Go with us into Daily Life The Blessing The Benediction (on screen) The Closing Hymn Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation (vs.1,4) No. 403 The Ministry of Prayer The Postlude Organist: Emily Anderson Communion Preparers: Ardella Mostrom, Diane Holdredge Greeters: Adam & Rachel Wilkinson Ushers: Al Hermanson, Steve & Miriam Skartvedt, Dennis Bauman Reader: Steve Skartvedt Communion Assistants: Steve Skartvedt, Al Hermanson Communion Helpers: Eryn Delahoussaye, Claire Petzenhauser Sound Engineer: Brad Waline Welcome to Visitors! Thank you for filling out the white information card in front of you. You may put it in the offering plate or give it to an usher as you come forward for communion. Holy Communion. Today, we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. In prayerful preparation for the Table, please read and fill out the Information Card in front of you and give to an usher as you are directed forward. Today we will have continuous communion. We welcome to this family meal all who have been baptized into the Christian faith, and who believe that Christ is present in the bread and wine offering forgiveness of sins, life and salvation. Children who have not been prepared to receive the Sacrament are invited to come with their family for a blessing. If you are unable to come to the front to receive the sacrament, let an usher know and the elements will be brought to you. We offer gluten free wafers. If you desire that kind of wafer, simply point to the small container in the bread tray. Grape juice is also available. Please point to the center of the tray if you desire this. Today is Rally Sunday. It is good to see our children, youth and adults gathered together to begin a new year of Christian Education. After worship we will have our Rally Sunday lunch beginning at 10:45 A.M. in the Social Hall. A freewill offering will be taken to help cover costs of the meal and for other Sunday School expenses throughout the year. We want to thank Austin and Tarra Carlson for sharing today during the Sunday School hour and during our worship service. Austin and Tarra are members of Elim Lutheran in Randall where they lead the Youth Group and Praise and Worship Team. This fall begins the sixth year leading the senior high youth and the third year leading the praise and worship team. Today is also Bible Sunday. All second graders will receive Bibles from the congregation at our worship service today. During their Sunday School classes this year, they will have special sessions on how to use their Bible most effectively. Those receiving Bibles today are: Eva Corcoran, Joseph Grady, Aiden Hansen, Wesley Hansen, Martin Isebrand, Heston McIlrath, Laura Nolte, Brooklyn Richardson, Adalyn Sporleder, Kane Thorson, Lexi Vaughn, Tucker Whitaker, and Avery Wilson.
Food Pantry. Place your items for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in the grocery cart in the narthex today. Cash donations are also always welcome. Checks can be made out to Immanuel with a notation for the Food Pantry and placed in the offering plate. Thanks to the Senior Choir for their anthem today. This is their first Sunday back after the summer break. Next Sunday will be our monthly Improvement Fund offering. This fund is used for capital expenditures to maintain and improve our church buildings. Next Sunday our Christian Education staff will be installed during our worship service. On Sunday, September 21, we will be presenting a gift to our 3 year olds as they begin Sunday School and in recognition of their graduation from Cradle Roll. Our fall six part sermon series entitled, "BE THE CHURCH" begins today! We will be challenged to not only "Go to Church" but "Be the Church" and to live out our lives focusing on what it means to be a disciple of Christ. We hope you can attend each service. September 7 - Be the Church: What s it All About September 14 - Be the Church: Gathering in Community/Doing Life Together September 21 - Be the Church: Experiencing True Worship September 28 - Be the Church: Growing in Christ October 5 - Be the Church: Reaching Out October 12 - Be the Church: Living a Generous Life Reminder: Today and next Sunday there is a sign up at the table in the narthex for all those members whose pictures were not in our last church directory. Pictures will be taken on September 30 and a supplement page will be put in our present directory. If there has been a change or addition to your family since the last directory and you would like a new picture taken, please let the church office or Sue Valen (733.5249) know. Women of the church can find your new monthly Bible Study book on the welcome table in the narthex. This school year we will be studying "The Proverbs 31 Woman Stories of Faithful Women in Scripture." The cost of the book is $6.00. We will meet on Tuesday, September 16 at 2 P.M. in the Social Hall. All women are invited. Attendance last Sunday: 158 Nursery Help Needed: Do you love little kids? Would you like to help young parents grow in faith? Starting Sunday, September 14, we will be offering two different Sunday morning Adult Education opportunities in the Social Hall and Cornerstone Room. To encourage young couples with small children to attend these classes, we want to offer childcare in the nursery during Sunday School (8:30-9:15 A.M.) and during worship as well (9:30-10:30 A.M.). Would you be willing to help occasionally with this ministry during one of these two time slots? Please contact the church office at 733.4972 or immanuel@iowatelecom.net. Thanks for your help! Habitat for Humanity Build Day - They are really excited to have our group come down and help the residents build their new house! Let's bring the maximum number of volunteers (20 people) down to Ames. We will meet at Immanuel at 7:30 A.M. and leave by 7:40 A.M. and then return to Immanuel by 4:30 P.M. Lunch will be provided on site. We will be working on several different projects on the house that they are building. If you have any questions, please contact Zachary. The sign-up sheet is located on the Narthex bulletin board. They have given us an extension on the deadline. Tuesday the 9th is the last day to sign up! Thanks. The International LCMC Gathering will take place at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, October 5-8. There are many opportunities for area LCMC members to volunteer in different ways. These opportunities include: Saturday, October 4, 9 A.M.-12 noon - Packet Assembly Sunday, October 5, 2:30-5:30 P.M. or 5:30-8:30 P.M. - Registration Desk or Greeting Tuesday, October 7-5-7 P.M. - Help with "Meals from the Heartland" food packaging event. Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex by September 21.
Honduras Medical Mission Trip: Short term mission trips are opportunities to touch the lives of people less fortunate than ourselves, physically and spiritually. Sponsored by World Gospel Outreach, a team of five from Story City will be leaving November 14th, traveling to Tegucigalpa, Honduras to assist in a week-long medical camp. People from poverty stricken areas travel to these camps to receive necessary medical treatment. Supplies are desperately needed. 800 toothbrushes are needed each week, diaper rash cream 50 per week, school supplies, Vitamin E the list is long! We are taking five suitcases we hope to fill with supplies. You don't have to physically go to Honduras to be a part of this mission trip. You can be part of this simply by providing items these people do not have access to things we have readily available. On the table in the narthex will be a list of necessary items. Next Sunday a box will be available in the narthex for you to place any of these items. Cash donations will also be accepted. Please contact Pam Maurer, 515.460.-3056 for more information. The people of Honduras Thank You! Reminders Hearing devices for those who have a difficult time hearing the service can be found on the shelf in the narthex. If you have been thinking of trying a unit, please ask an usher to assist you. We have several extra units at this time. Tune in to the Immanuel Lutheran Radio Broadcast each Sunday morning at 8 A.M. on KASI Radio (AM 1430). The Children's Activity Bulletins are available from the ushers for young children. A nursery is available across from the restrooms on the main floor of the educational wing. The new issue of the "Our Daily Bread" devotional books is on the shelf in the narthex. Upcoming Events Quilt Tying. We have a half day scheduled for quilt tying this Thursday, September 11 from 9 A.M.-12 noon in the Social Hall. Drop in for an hour or stay for the morning. There will be coffee time at 10:30 A.M. Treats are welcome but certainly not required! Come share in the fellowship with others while providing a service to people in need. Riverside Bible Camp Women's Retreat. The Riverside Women's Retreat will be held September 20-21. For more information or to register, check the narthex bulletin board or the Riverside website, www.riversidelbc.org. Story City & Roland Communities Blood Drive - Thursday, September 11, 1:30-6:30 P.M., Story City Community Center, 503 Elm Street. To make an appointment, contact LifeServe Blood Center at 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org As a congregation, let s be in prayer for: All our Sunday School children and youth as they begin another school year. Arlotte Tjernagel at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Peaceful resolution to the conflicts raging around the world. Larry Fuhrman, as he recovers at home after a hospital stay this past week. We praise God for: Beautiful weather. His church and the various roles we play to fulfill its mission in the world.
Youth Activities High School Youth Activities Our next meeting - Will be TODAY from 1:00-3:00 PM. This is our Youth Group Kick-Off event!! Both Youth AND Parents are invited. We will have a friendly competition between Youth and Parents. I hope to see you there! Bring a friend! Please meet in the Social Hall. It is going to be a great time of fun, food, family, friends and fellowship! Habitat for Humanity build day. If you are 16 or older don't forget to sign up for our Habitat for Humanity build day on Saturday September 13th! The sign-up sheet is located on the Narthex bulletin board. They have given us an extension on the deadline and Tuesday the 9th is the last day to sign up! Thanks. Middle School Youth Activities Our next meeting - Will be TODAY from 1:00-3:00 PM. This is our Youth Group Kick-Off event!! Both Youth AND Parents are invited. We will have a friendly competition between Youth and Parents. I hope to see you there! Bring a friend! Please meet in the Social Hall. It is going to be a great time of fun, food, family, friends and fellowship! 5th Quarter - Middle School 5th Quarter on Friday, September 12th from 9:30-Midnight at St. Petri in Story City. After the 4th Quarter is over at the football game the 5th Quarter is just getting started! The cost is only $3 and this covers food, games, and more! Bring a friend and join us! Food Packaging Event - We will be volunteering at a Meals from the Heartland food packaging event in Des Moines Tuesday, October 7th! We will LEAVE Immanuel at 4:00 PM and return by 8:00 PM. This is open to youth 5th-8th Grade! Meals from the Heartland is trying to get 1,000 volunteers that night! Let s help them out by bringing a big group from Immanuel! Please sign up on the sheet outside of Zachary's office by Wednesday, September 10th. Thank You! If you have any questions please contact Pastor Anenson, Pastor Jenson or Zachary. It s going to be a fun evening of service! September 7 - September 14, 2014 Worship & Study Opportunities at Immanuel Sunday, September 7 Communion Sunday, Rally Sunday 8:00 A.M. Radio Broadcast on KASI (1430 AM) 8:30 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Coffee Fellowship (Narthex) 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:45 A.M. Rally Sunday Dinner 1:00 P.M. Youth Group Kick-Off Monday, September 8 Tuesday, September 9 9:30 A.M. Staff Meeting Wednesday, September 10 6:30 P.M. Junior Choir 7:00 P.M. Trinity Class 7:00 P.M. Confirmation Class (Faith Stepping Stone - Entering Adolescence) for 8th & 9th graders and parents 7:15 P.M. Senior Choir Thursday, September 11 9:00 A.M.-12 noon Immanuel Women's Ministry Quilt Tying Work Day 7:00 P.M. Board of Deacons Meeting 7:00 P.M. Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30 P.M. Board of Education Meeting 8:15 P.M. Church Council Meeting Friday, September 12 Saturday, September 13 7:30 A.M. Habitat for Humanity Work Day (Ages 16 and above) Sunday, September 14 8:00 A.M. Radio Broadcast on KASI (1430 AM) 8:30 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Coffee Fellowship (Narthex) 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M. Coffee Fellowship 10:45 A.M. Graduation Faith Stepping Stone Brunch (12th Graders and Parents) 2:00 P.M. Middle School Youth Group