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March 11, 2018
8:00 a.m.
*=Please stand as able
Gathering Welcome and Community Time
*Call to Worship *Confession and Forgiveness *Gathering Song: ELW 855
Crown Him with Many Crowns *Greeting
Kyrie ELW p. 184 Prayer of the Day
Ministry Through Music – Bell Choir “As the Deer”
Word
Reading: Psalm 145:10-13 *Gospel Acclamation ELW p. 188
*Gospel: John 18:28-40 Sermon
Hymn of the Day: ELW 517 Lord Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
*Affirmation of Faith
Response to the Word *Prayers of the Church
*Peace “Undeniably Known” Offering – Bell Choir
“O Master Let Me Walk with You” Quiet Offering
(benefits ALC Endowment Fund)
*Offering Prayer *Lord's Prayer
Sending *Blessing
*Sending Song: ELW 805 Lead On O King Eternal!
*Dismissal
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March 11, 2018
10:15 a.m.
Gathering
Words of Welcome
Gathering Song “Here I Am to Worship”
Call to Worship
Song of Mercy “Wonderful Merciful Savior”
Confession and Forgiveness
Prayer of the Day
“Undeniably Known”
Word
Open the Bible
Reading: Psalm 145:10-13
Song of the Word “Thy Word” vs. 2
Gospel: John 18:28-40
Message
Song of the Day
“How Deep the Father’s Love”
Affirmation of Faith
Prayers of the Church
Sharing the Peace
Meal
Offering
Quiet Offering
(benefits ALC Endowment Fund)
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
Communion “Above All”
Sending
Blessing
Sending Song “We Fall Down”
Dismissal
March 11, 2018
8:00 a.m.
*=Please stand as able
Gathering Welcome and Community Time
*Call to Worship *Confession and Forgiveness *Gathering Song: ELW 855
Crown Him with Many Crowns *Greeting
Kyrie ELW p. 184 Prayer of the Day
Ministry Through Music – Bell Choir “As the Deer”
Word
Reading: Psalm 145:10-13 *Gospel Acclamation ELW p. 188
*Gospel: John 18:28-40 Sermon
Hymn of the Day: ELW 517 Lord Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
*Affirmation of Faith
Response to the Word *Prayers of the Church
*Peace “Undeniably Known” Offering – Bell Choir
“O Master Let Me Walk with You” Quiet Offering
(benefits ALC Endowment Fund)
*Offering Prayer *Lord's Prayer
Sending *Blessing
*Sending Song: ELW 805 Lead On O King Eternal!
*Dismissal
From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
March 11, 2018
10:15 a.m.
Gathering
Words of Welcome
Gathering Song “Here I Am to Worship”
Call to Worship
Song of Mercy “Wonderful Merciful Savior”
Confession and Forgiveness
Prayer of the Day
“Undeniably Known”
Word
Open the Bible
Reading: Psalm 145:10-13
Song of the Word “Thy Word” vs. 2
Gospel: John 18:28-40
Message
Song of the Day
“How Deep the Father’s Love”
Affirmation of Faith
Prayers of the Church
Sharing the Peace
Meal
Offering
Quiet Offering
(benefits ALC Endowment Fund)
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
Communion “Above All”
Sending
Blessing
Sending Song “We Fall Down”
Dismissal
This Week at American Lutheran Church
Sunday, March 11th, 2018 Quiet Offering Daylight Savings Time Begins 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship / Blood Pressure Clinic 9:15 a.m. Sunday School / Adult Class 10:15 a.m. Worship / HC 2:00 p.m. Shetek Conference Assembly @ Shalon Hill Farm
Monday, March 12th, 2018 Pastor Bailey’s Sabbath 2:00 p.m. Widow’s Ministry 6:30 p.m. LW Meeting (HR)
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 9:30 a.m. Worship Planning 10:00 a.m. WAYMA 7:00 p.m. Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. AA Big Book / Al-anon
Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a.m. Quilt Tying 11:30 a.m. WACMA 5:00 p.m. Lenten Meal (Worship & Music —Tator Tot Hotdish) 5:15 p.m. First Communion Class (OA) 5:30 p.m. Endowment Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Lenten Worship 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, March 15th, 2018 9:00 a.m. Shetek Pastor’s Meeting 10:30 a.m. Bulletin Deadline 6:30 p.m. Church Council
Friday, March 16th, 2018 Pastor Gary’s Sabbath
Saturday, March 17th, 2018 9:00 a.m. HR Reserved
Sunday, March 18th, 2018 8:00 a.m. Worship / HC 9:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School / Adult Class 10:15 a.m. Worship / HC 3:00 p.m. Movie Matinee (Wonder) 5:00 p.m. HS Youth Gathering Meeting Worshipers: Sunday, March 4: 206 (8:00 - 116) (10:15 – 90) Wednesday, March 7: 169
Worship 8:00 a.m. Sunday Traditional 10:15 a.m. Sunday Alternative
6:30 p.m. UpBeat! Wednesday
Office Info 915 Winifred Street Worthington, MN 56187 (507) 376-5264 www.worthingtonalc.org Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 11, 2018
Welcome Office Staff
Gary Andersen, Lead Pastor [email protected] Bailey Fossum, Associate Pastor [email protected] Sylvia Andersen, Worship & Music Coordinator [email protected] Stacy Bickett, Youth Director [email protected] Kristin Appel, Children/Family Ministry Coordinator [email protected] Cindy Ira-Smith, Faith Community Nurse [email protected] Jessica Peil, Office Manager [email protected]
Ministers — All members of the congregation.
Flowers Today were given today by
Scott & Sue Rose
Prayers - Please take home for your personal prayers
Healing (within the ALC family)…
Delores Rachuy Lorraine Korthals Sheena Eidhammer Rhonda Hibma Vern Bastian Doug & Donna Getzel Jill Williams George Wieland Kevin & Sherrie Adolph Kris Vorwald Adam Dahlquist Marlyn Mammen Sherry Ling Paulette Yates Becky Stewart Judy Fischer Alfred Polzine Sandra Noerenberg
Healing (beyond our congregation)
Jerome Anderson uncle of Roger Anderson
Scott Zinnel brother-in-law Roger Anderson
JoAnne Spada aunt of Kristine & Rodney Obermoller
Rochelle Sandstrom daughter of Jerry & Mavis Sandstrom
Verlyn & Ordell Westra brothers of Betty Herreid
John Diepenbrock brother-in-law of Sue Isder
Elffie Kopperud mother of Diana Kvilhaug
Dorothy Mikkelson mother of Karen Pfeifer
Parrish Skrien son of Pat Sailor
John Beverage brother-in-law of Arnie & Judy Fischer
Kenna & Amelia Hummel twin-grandchildren of Jason & Paula Behrens
Ken Besel brother of Rich Besel
Lisa Wermuth daughter of Les Johnson & Pat Boots
Joshua Hector grandson of Yvonne Hector
Evelyn Gibbs aunt of Shirley Rempel
Also praying for…
• Nicole Prins who is participating in a college mission trip to Belize.
• Safety & well-being of all students and teachers
• Health and wellness for everyone
• ALC children and youth ministries
Happy Birthday to those who celebrate birthdays through this coming week: 11) Bill Hoevet, Glad Henning, Zoe Meyer, Axial Schippmann; 12) Karen Hamman, Lora Lee Timm-Knuth, Preston Leopold; 13) Tom Bohn, Alicia Peterson, Ethan Oberloh; 14) Leo Stugelmeyer, Shauna Carroll; 15) Dorothy Koehn, Shannon Rickert, Porter Elsing, Rowan Smith; 16) Betty Bondhus, Greg DeGroot, Karen Hanbury, Keith Hieronimus, William Dudley; 17) Judy Benson, Katy Russell, Blake Luinenburg
Today’s Worship participants:
Worship Leaders - (8:00) Kurt Haag, Dan Horn Sound System - Doug Obermoller (10:15) Kurt Haag, Shannon Schmitz Video System - Sandy Demuth Ministry Through Music — Bell Choir Readers - (8:00) Max Langerud; (10:15) Kris Besel Acolytes - (8:00) Blake Luinenburg, Andrew Bennett (10:15) Ben Dykema, Ethan Hartlep Communion Servers - Taylor Ponto, Zach Thier Greeters - (8:00) Larry & Jan Petersen ; (10:15) Mary Turner Ushers (8:00) Team 7 (Verne & Val Correll, Al & Roxann Polzine, John & Gail Dynes, Jeff & Shauna Carroll) (10:15) Team 5 ( Randy Thompson, Kim Jensen, Bob Williams, Darren Ponto, Bailey Ponto, James LeBrun, Mark & Kay Prunty, Jacob Prunty) Coffee Fellowship - Roger & Clasine Lester, Carole Wiese Drivers for Senior Chariots - Kieth & Marj Olson
Shetek Conference Annual Assembly TODAY @ 2:00 p.m.
at Shalom Hill Farm (42194 County Road 3, Windom)
All are welcome to attend the Shetek Conference Annual Assembly, hosted this year at Shalom Hill Farm. Bishop Jon Anderson will be present, and the opening worship will in-clude the installation of newly ordained Pastor Lisa Janke, who along with husband Luke Hollander are the new executive directors of Shalom Hill Farm.
Other conversation topics at the assembly will include the Ondini South Africa Partner-ship, the SW MN Synod “Embrace God’s Mission/Equip God’s People” initiative, and a proposed restructuring of conferences within the synod.
Each Congregation may have up to six members eligible to vote at this meeting. The fol-lowing officers and positions are open on our ballot: Dean (2 year term); Secretary (2 year term), male or female; Engaging Leaders Board; Churchwide Assembly Voting Member, plus First and Second Alternates (clergy male); Churchwide Assembly Voting Member, plus First and Second Alternates (lay male). The Churchwide Assembly will be held Au-gust 5-10, 2019 in Milwaukee, WI, with all travel arrangements made and expenses paid by the ELCA for the voting member.
We invite you to join in some good CLEAN fun on Sunday, March 18th following the movie around 5:00ish. Another production of laundry detergent for our local food shelves will take place, followed by ice cream sundaes. We plan to double our quantity, so your
help is urgently needed.
Cindy Ira-Smith, Faith Community Nurse
The Model for Healthy Living- Nutrition
Good nutrition builds strong bodies that leads to being whole people better connected to God. Eating quick and easy meals, (like microwave meals), robs us of a deeper relationship with God, creation, others, and even ourselves. Our experiences of food can draw body and spirit together in healthy ways, by the way we shop, prepare and in the fellowship of the food we eat.
Shopping healthy is one thing, but then how do we prepare it healthfully? We can learn different methods and techniques of cooking by taking classes that teach us how to prepare foods in a variety of healthful ways.
Fellowship is also important part of our meals together. What do we recognize about God and one another when we share a meal together? People that live alone or are depressed need that time of fellowship during a meal, too. Invite someone that is alone to share a meal with you or your family. In 1Cor.10:6 it says, “Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread which we break a sharing in the body of Christ?”
Information from Church Health Reader, Fall 2017
A “Meal in the Upper Room” invitation: Thursday, March 22 at 6:00 is the day for a commemorative “Meal in the Upper Room” that is open to all
members of the congregation and guests. Our Lutheran Women’s organization is hosting the evening and is inviting both men and women for a common meal similar to the Last Supper which Jesus ate with his disciples. The inspirational evening will begin in the sanctuary at 6:00 and move into the Fellowship Hall for the meal including scripture readings and special music. RSVPs are necessary since the event will be limited to 72 people. Please RSVP by March 15 in one of three ways: sign up on the sheets located at both entrances, email Marj Olson at [email protected] or give her a call at 376-5040. Please indicate how many plan to attend. There is no cost or offering for the meal.
25th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast Non-Denominational — Community Invited to attend
Saturday, March 24th @ 8:00 a.m. American Reformed Church (1720 N Burlington Ave)
Speakers: Bart & Sherry DeBoer on their 140 day motorcycle recovery story and the
amazing power of prayer. Come hear their story.
Tickets are $10 and can be obtained from Dale & Joanne Carlson.
Building Vote Passes! At a special congregational meeting on Sunday, February 25, members of American Lutheran Church supported moving ahead with a proposed building and remodeling project. Thank you to all 194 who voted. Of the total number, 143 voted “yes” (74%) and 51 voted “no,” with 125 individuals present at the meeting and 69 individuals voting beforehand in accordance with the absentee ballot provision established.
What’s Next? Miller Architects & Builders will be informed immediately of the decision to move forward with the project. According to a projected timeline provided by Miller, preparation of construction drawings will take until June 15. The Church Council will soon appoint a Building Committee to work with the architect on the final plans. From June 18 to July 9, competitive bids will be sought, including from local contractors. From July 10-31 the bids will
be analyzed, and from July 31 to August 17 contracts will be awarded and construction scheduled. A ground breaking ceremony is tentatively set for August 19, with commencement of construction to follow.
After groundbreaking, the first thing to happen will be the razing of the old office wing. A detailed plan is being developed for vacating that part of the building, with all necessary things finding a new space in the lower level rooms beneath the sanctuary and fellowship hall. Parts of this plan will be put into motion very soon. By early August, offices will be temporarily located in the lower level as well.
Next will come building of the new addition, with sanctuary remodeling coming in early 2019 toward the end of the whole project. Plans have been made for temporary spaces for meetings, adult classes and other needs. During the sanctuary remodeling worship will be in the Fellowship Hall. The estimated completion date for the building and remodeling project is April 8, 2019, prior to Holy Week.
Church Council Seeks Individuals To Serve on Building Committee
At its March 15th meeting, the ALC Church Council will be establishing a Building Committee to work with our architectural firm as construction drawings are prepared and finalized over the next several months. The desire is to appoint a diverse committee of people representing various backgrounds. If you would like to be considered for serving on the Building Committee or a subcommittee, please express your interest and how you think you can contribute to the planning process by calling or emailing congregational president Derek Schmitz at 370-2969 or [email protected] no later than March 14th.
Your 2017 Contribution Statements are available in the
church office through April 15, 2018 Monday - Friday during office hours.
Ecumenical Lenten Worship Everyone Welcome!
Thursdays 12:00 Noon Worship
12:30 p.m. Lunch
March 15 @ American Lutheran Church
March 22 @ First United Methodist Church
Lenten Season Schedule
Wednesdays in Lent Midweek worship services are at 6:30 p.m.,
preceded by a supper beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, March 14 & March 21 Using the Joyous Light music setting, mid-
week services are approximately 35-40 minutes in length, with an ALC member
sharing a personal reflection.
I am
because
I AM
Opportunities for Involvement and Service
SIGN UP SHEETS are at both entrances today to help with the Ecumenical Lenten Luncheon to be held here at ALC on Thursday, March 15th. We anticipate about 70 members of the Christian community will attend the noon worship with lunch to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Your help is needed to provide the food and serve the meal. The menu will be BBQ sandwiches, vegetable and fruit salads and bars. Please stop at the tables to offer your help by providing food or helping in the kitchen. Thanks!
Homebound Communion Visitors Needed; God May Be Calling You
ALC members who are shut-in at home or in care centers appreciate the monthly visits of our Homebound Communion Visitors. Due to some recent changes and additional people desiring to be visited, we are currently in need of additional persons who would be willing to make one or two visits each month. If you would like to learn more about being part of this important ministry, please contact Pastor Gary or Pastor Bailey at 376-5264.
Yoga Class Calming & Stress Relieving Class to stretch and strengthen the body gradually. Basic
poses will be introduced. All levels welcome. Mats provided.
Call Melissa Ahlschlager with questions at (507) 370-1174
Mondays @ 5:30 p.m. in the Opening Area of the Basement
March 19,26 April 9, 16, 23, and 30
$8/class or $40/whole session
MANNA FOOD PANTRY — We will be donating to the “Pantry” through our regular Lenten envelopes (make checks payable to ALC), loose money in the offering plate and “special envelopes” on Wednesdays will also go towards that.
Manna Food Pantry will again receive matching funds from the Worthington Regional Health Care Foundation in 2018. Contributions from our church will be matched dollar for dollar. That is a 100% match up to $30,000.
FREE MOVIE MATINEE
Sunday, March 18 @ 3:00 p.m.
Free-Will Donation for Concessions
(Popcorn, candy, pop, etc.)
Your donation will support our YOUTH attending the 2018 ELCA National Youth Gathering in Houston,
Based on the New York Times
bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly
inspiring and heartwarming story
of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who
enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream
elementary school for the first time.
Rated: PG
Building Fund Updates Many of you are wondering about the next step with your
pledges, please use the designated envelopes
provided when making a payment. If you need
additional envelopes, they are located on the information center in the lobby. Make sure to put your name and
church envelope number on extra envelopes. The Simply
Giving (blue) forms for electronic funds transfer to the Building Fund are also located by the envelopes in
the lobby.
Also if you didn’t pledge but would like to support the
building fund, please use the envelopes located in the
lobby also. Make sure to give your name and church
envelope number on the envelope along with writing “building fund” in the memo
line of the check.
If you have any questions, contact Jessica in the church
office or Craig Pfeifer.