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WELCOME TO FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
Inviting all people to faith . . . Come and Worship - Go and Work
Pastor - Lee Laaveg | Ministers - All
Phone 712-580-4316 2912 Highway Blvd, Spencer, Iowa 51301
May 26, 2019 Sixth Sunday of Easter
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A Warrior’s Joy
Prelude
Opening Song - “Walking Like Giants”
Welcome
Prayer
Song - “America The Beautiful”
*Invocation
We meet in the strong name of our God, We praise you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
*Litany - Psalm 34:1-8, 18, 22
I will extol the LORD at all times;
His praise will always be on my lips.
I will glory in the LORD;
Let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Glorify the LORD with me;
Let us exalt his name together.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
He delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to him are radiant;
Their faces are never covered with shame.
This poor man called, and the LORD heard him;
He saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him,
And he delivers them.
Taste and see that the LORD is good;
Blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
And saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The LORD will rescue his servants;
No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
*Prayer of the Day
Lord God, we are prone to wander away from your love. We forget your
blessings and follow our own ways. Our foolishness leads us to trouble. We are
lost without you. Yet, you are perfectly faithful. You are the champion warrior
who fights to rescue us. Please do not give up on us. Forgive us. Hold us close to
your heart. Restore our joy in your love and salvation. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Honoring Our Children And Youth Volunteers
Special Music: “Battle Hymn of the Republic” - Heidi Skadeland and Starlyn Church
Scripture - Romans 5:1-11
*Gospel - John 19:17-30
Children’s Message
Song - “If We’ve Ever Needed You”
Sermon Text - Zephaniah 3:14-20
Sermon - “A Warrior’s Joy”
Offertory Song - “At The Cross (Love Ran Red)” (Offering will be received at this time)
*Offertory Response - “We Are An Offering”
*Offertory Prayer:
Merciful Father, we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us
our selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive
them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Confession of Faith
Prayers of the Church
*Sharing of the Peace
*Lord’s Prayer
*Blessing
*Closing Song - “God Bless America”
Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
*Please stand if you are able.
Scripture - Romans 5:1-11 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this
grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only
so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces
perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not
put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the
Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still
powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous
person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God
demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved
from God’s wrath through him! 10 For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were
reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been
reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11 Not only is this so, but we also boast in
God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received
reconciliation.
Gospel - John 19:17-30 17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is
called Golgotha). 18 There they crucified him, and with him two others - one on each
side and Jesus in the middle. 19 Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross.
It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 20 Many of the Jews read this sign, for the
place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and the sign was written in
Aramaic, Latin and Greek. 21 The chief priests of the Jews protested to Pilate, “Do not
write ‘The King of the Jews,’ but that this man claimed to be king of the Jews.” 22 Pilate
answered, “What I have written, I have written.” 23 When the soldiers crucified Jesus,
they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the
undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to
bottom. 24 “Let’s not tear it,” they said to one another. “Let’s decide by lot who will get
it.” This happened that the scripture might be fulfilled that said, “They divided my
clothes among them and cast lots for my garment.” So this is what the soldiers did. 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,
and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he
loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” 27 and to the
disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. 28 Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would
be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked
a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. 30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his
head and gave up his spirit.
A SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS THIS MORNING!
Whether you are from across town or out-of-state, your presence is a blessing to us.
When the Friendship Pad is passed down the row, please fill it out so we may connect
with you. Thank you for joining us today!
Pastor’s Ponderings . . .
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Sermon Text - Zephaniah 3:14-20 14 Sing, Daughter Zion; shout aloud, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,
Daughter Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away your punishment, he has turned back
your enemy. The LORD, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any
harm. 16 On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, Zion; do not let your
hands hang limp. 17 The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He
will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice
over you with singing.” 18 “I will remove from you all who mourn over the loss of your appointed festivals, which
is a burden and reproach for you. 19 At that time I will deal with all who oppressed you.
I will rescue the lame; I will gather the exiles. I will give them praise and honor in every
land where they have suffered shame. 20 At that time I will gather you; at that time I will
bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth
when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,” says the LORD.
1. Why is Memorial Day an important day in our country?
2. What is the price of sustained freedom for American citizens?
3. Zephaniah refers to God as a “victorious warrior.” How is God a warrior? What
battles has He fought?
4. Can you think of battles in the scriptures where God’s power won the victory?
5. What motivates God to fight on our behalf?
6. How is Jesus a “victorious warrior?”
7. What is the warrior’s greatest joy?
9:00 a.m.
Worship and
Recognition of
Sunday School Teachers
10:30 a.m.
Ice Cream Social
Adult Sunday School
Whisper by Mark
Batterson
Summer Sunday School
begins next Sunday,
June 2!
Confirmation students!
Due to scheduling
conflicts, there is no
Confirmation class this
Wednesday, May 29.
Month
Item
of the
Thank you for your generosity!
Please place the pencils in the yellow box by the
front door for use in the school kits.
Unsharpened,
#2 Pencils with
Erasers
Assemble Kits & Quilts | Tuesday, May 28
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
We invite you to join us as we work on quilts, baby
and personal care kits and other items.
At noon, we have a potluck lunch with the
main dish provided. Please join us!
Take one home with you TODAY!
June’s edition is available at
the Welcome Center Desk and
on the Fellowship tables!
June 30 Eric Patten will be out of the office. Please
contact the church office if there are questions or
concerns - 712-580-4316.
The June, July,
August edition
of the small
devotions,
Our Daily Bread
is on the Welcome Center.
There are no large print
versions available at this time.
HONORING THE 2018-2019 FAITH LUTHERAN
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS, CONFIRMATION GUIDES,
HIGH SCHOOL AND LIFEKIDS VOLUNTEERS!
Today Faith Lutheran honors the special men and women who taught the children
and youth through Sunday School, Confirmation, Youth Group and LifeKids.
Sunday School Teachers and Substitutes
Preschool: Kim Rye, Katrina Brown
Kindergarten and 1st Grade: Rachel Simington, Sara Franker
2nd and 3rd Grades: Ruby Nitzel
4th and 5th Grades: Korrie Anderson
6th - 12th Grades: Kirby Fueston, Syndee Patten, Eric Patten
Substitute teachers: Pam Hanson, Deb Ortiz, Joan Unrau, Deanna Hart,
Laura Heikens and Brett Eilts
Confirmation Guides
Mark Vreeman, Matt and Steph Essick, Andrea Crew, Jolene Hansen, Brett Eilts
Youth Group
Kirby Fueston
LifeKids
Shirley Kooker; Diane Van Kleek; Ann Lear; Kirby Fueston; Rachel Simington;
Jan Hopkins; Garold Becker, bus driver; and Eric Patten, coordinator
Children’s Ministry Team
Korrie Anderson (team leader), Joan Unrau, Jared and Nickie Hansen,
Katrina Brown, Joe and Rachel Simington, Rhonda Vreeman
and Ann Lear (2018 team leader)
Midwest Mechanical completed installation of sprinklers in the new offices.
Christian Sheet Metal installed ceiling vents in the new offices.
SMU installed the new telephone system throughout the church.
Leadercast 2020 information meeting with potential partners.
May 27: Zach Lear, Jason Vulk, Lewis Vulk
May 28: Eli Franker, Jody Vulk
May 31: Luke Johnson, Finnegan Jorgensen,
Silas Jorgensen, Blake Rosendahl
June 1: Kora Anderson
May 27: Jared and Nickie Hansen
June 1: Darold and Diane Jamtgaard
YEAR BALANCE
GIVING TO DATE REMAINING ATTENDANCE
MARCH $31,007.12 $ 81,503.13 $324,135.87 165
APRIL $22,163.41 $103,666.54 $301,972.46 265
MAY 1-5 $ 7,771.50 $111,438.04 $294,200.96 176
MAY 6-12 $ 4,228.90 $115,666.94 $289,972.06 220
MAY 13-19 $ 5,910.17 $121,577.11 $284,061.89 185
THANK YOU FOR GENEROUSLY SUPPORTING FAITH LUTHERAN IN 2019!
2019 GENERAL OFFERING
AND ATTENDANCE
BUDGET: $405,639.00
Tithes and Offering “A tithe of everything from the land, whether
grain from the soil or fruit from the trees,
belongs to the LORD, it is holy to the LORD.” Leviticus 27:30
Faith Lutheran Church Staff:
Pastor: Lee Laaveg
Custodian: Rich Stueven
Technology Director: Lori Krei
Office Assistant: Cheryl Stueven
Worship Director: Denise Laaveg
Church Administrator: Lori Krei
Director of Children & Youth: Eric Patten
Please make checks payable to
Faith Lutheran Church and earmark
them “Pentecost!”
Orders need to be turned in to the
church office by 10:00 a.m.
Monday, June 3.
Pentecost is
Sunday June 9 If you would like to help decorate the
altar area with geraniums,
please leave this order form -
with payment - in the red geranium
box at the Welcome Center.
Name ___________________________
Phone ___________________________
18-inch Geranium - $19.25 ea: _____
Total $ ___________________________
Women’s Small Group Bible study will
be Tuesday, June 4 at 1:30 p.m.
All women are invited!
Study covers
the book of
Revelation.
VBS is coming soon!
June 24-27 Sign up TODAY with
Korrie Anderson or
Eric Patten! Once again, Faith Lutheran is teaming up with First Congregational and Trinity
Lutheran churches for VBS Day Camp! It’s going to be a fantastic week as we
learn about our journey of faith with God’s Story, Mountaintops, Storms, Life at
Base Camp and through all of it we can PRESS ON.
Day Camp runs Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
at First Congregational Church (1212 1st Ave. West, Spencer).
Day Camp participants get to bring their own Bible
and sack lunch every day.
However, a snack and beverage will be provided.
The week concludes with a Thursday Day Camp Celebration where
Day Campers show all they’ve experienced as we celebrate Christ!
We hope you join us for Day Camp!
Ice Cream Social at Ingham Okoboji Lutheran
Bible Camp! Sunday, June 2 Ice Cream Social Schedule:
3:30 p.m. Program begins | 4-6:00 p.m. Supper is Served
6:00 p.m. Pie Auction!
TEAM Restoration Ministries
Lynne Gould of TEAM Restoration Ministries, is available, by
appointment, to visit with clients each Wednesday in Faith’s
Library. Appointments are available from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, please call the
TEAM Restoration Ministries office at 515-238-9010.
(TEAM Restoration works with most insurance companies.)
Thank you to today’s ...
Worship Leader Ross Brockshus
Instrumentalists Denise Laaveg, Kevin Skadeland, Jared Hansen,
Bill McCarroll
Vocalists Karen Brandt, Troy Rosendahl
Scripture Reader Kay Iversen
Children’s Message Eric Patten
Prayers of the Church Dave Simington
Nursery
Altar Prep Denise Lovitt, Lora Johnson
Camera Doug Schwartz
Computer Cindy Tigges
Sound Cheryl Stueven
Lead Tech Lori Krei
Fellowship Hosts Jim and Lisa Carpenter, Greg Lear
Set up: Lisa Carpenter
Greeters/Ushers Al and Carla Vanderberg, Todd and Shanna Kooker
Offering Counters Vickie Godfredsen, Becky Simons
Next Sunday, June 2
Worship Leader Karol Gafkjen
Instrumentalists Denise Laaveg, Kevin Skadeland, Jared Hansen,
Bill McCarroll, Conner Essick
Vocalists Lauren Rouse, Ellie Spieker, Molly and Abbey Crew
Scripture Reader Barb Enge
Children’s Message Nancy Ketcham
Prayers of the Church Linda Susie
Nursery Eric Patten
Altar Prep Arlene Fairchild, Carolyn Christofferson
Communion Servers Dave and Linda Susie, Marge Nielsen, Joy Kelsch
Prayer Intercessors Becky Simons, Barb Solberg, Doug and Courtney Schwartz
Camera Cindy Tigges
Computer Cheryl Stueven
Sound Del Christman
Lead Tech Lori Krei
Fellowship Hosts Denise Lovitt, Marcene Briest
Set up: Denise Lovitt
Greeters/Ushers Cole and Hannah Milbrath, Dennis and Jan Larson
Offering Counters Jolene Hansen, Kay Iversen, Becky Simons
Adventures of Faith 2019!
T HIS W EEK AT F AITH
Today, Sunday, May 26
8:00 a.m. Worship Vocalist and Musician Rehearsal
8:15 a.m. Prayer Time - All are welcome!
9:00 a.m. Worship
Fellowship - Immediately following Worship
10:30 a.m. Ice Cream Social
Adult Sunday School - “Whisper”
11:00 a.m. Sunday School Teachers meeting
4:45 and 5:15 p.m. Longhouse and Northshire Sunday services
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day - Office is Closed
Tuesday, May 28
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. LWR Kit Assembly Work Day (with lunch at noon)
1:00 p.m. Staff meeting
Wednesday, May 29
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Christian Counseling
(Make appointments at 515-238-9010)
3:30 p.m. LifeKids (last day for the summer)
6:30 p.m. Mentor meeting
Worship Planning meeting
7:00 p.m. High School Youth Group
Thursday, May 30
8:30 a.m. Coffee Group
Saturday, June 1
7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
5:30 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner
7:00 p.m. Faith Lutheran Talent Show
Sunday, June 2
8:00 a.m. Worship Vocalist and Musician Rehearsal
8:15 a.m. Prayer Time - All are welcome!
9:00 a.m. Worship
Fellowship - Immediately following Worship