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(*) Those who are able are asked to stand during these parts of the service. GREETINGS AND ANNCOUNCEMENTS (We welcome our fellow worshipers.) (*) OPENING PRAYER

Redeemer Lutheran Church

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

“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

Thursday, August 31, 2017 – 6:00 pm

Saturday, September 2, 2017 – 5:30 pm

Sunday, September 3, 2017 – 8:00 & 9:30 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 “Carry Out Cross Onward.” As we move into the fall season, we can't forget our burden as a Christian to represent Christ, especially to those who do not believe all that Christ has done for them. Evangelism to all those friends we know.

We Come Into God’s Presence

Grow In Christ

Share His

Love

Encourage

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HYMN “Come, Follow Me,” The Savior Spake .................................................... LSB 688 (*) CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION (Please stand.) P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and

cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination. P: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have

sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. 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 685, st. 1)

Let us ever walk with Jesus, follow His example pure, Through a world that would deceive us and to sin our spirits lure. Onward in His footsteps treading, pilgrims here, our home above, Full of faith and hope and love, let us do the father’s bidding, Faithful Lord, with me abide; I shall follow where You guide. (Please be seated.)

(9:30 am) ANTHEM “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” – Ladies Trio

SCRIPTURE READINGS

God Speaks to Us

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L: The Old Testament Reading for the Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost is from the fifteenth chapter of Jeremiah.

15 Lord, you understand; remember me and care for me. Avenge me on my persecutors. You are long- suffering —do not take me away; think of how I suffer reproach for your sake. 16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty. 17 I never sat in the company of revelers, never made merry with them; I sat alone because your hand was on me and you had filled me with indignation. 18 Why is my pain unending and my wound grievous and incurable? You are to me like a deceptive brook, like a spring that fails. 19 Therefore this is what the Lord says: "If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let this people turn to you, but you must not turn to them. 20 I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to rescue and save you," declares the Lord. 21"I will save you from the hands of the wicked and deliver you from the grasp of the cruel." Jeremiah 15:15-21 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. L: The Epistle Reading is from the twelfth chapter of Romans. 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. 20 On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:9-21 NIV L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. (Please stand to sing.)

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(*) ALLELUIA AND VERSE

(*) HOLY GOSPEL L: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the sixteenth chapter.

21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. 22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "Never, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to you!" 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? 27 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done. 28 "Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom." Matthew 16:21-28 NIV L: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

(Please be seated.) CHILDREN'S MESSAGE (Parents, please feel free to come forward with smaller children.)

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SONG “Until The Whole World Hears” Lord I want to feel Your heart And see the world through Your eyes I want to be Your hands and feet I want to live a life that leads Ready yourselves ready yourselves Let us shine the light of Jesus in the darkest night Woah ready yourselves ready yourselves May the powers of darkness tremble As our praises rise Chorus: Until the whole world hears, Lord we are calling out

Lifting up Your name for all to hear the sound Like voices in the wilderness we're crying out As the day draws near We'll sing until the whole world hears

Lord let Your sleeping giant rise Catch the demons by surprise Holy nation sanctified Let this be our battle cry Ready yourselves ready yourselves Let us shine the light of Jesus in the darkest night Woah ready yourselves ready yourselves May the powers of darkness tremble As our praises rise. Chorus Whoa whoa sing until the whole world hears I want to be Your hands and feet I want to live a life that leads To see You set the captives free Until the whole world hears And I pray that they will see More of You and less of me Lord I want my life to be the song You sing Chorus Whoa whoa sing until the whole world hears © 2009 Word Music, LLC All rights reserved. www.ccli.com; CCLI License # 570821 SERMON “Carrying Our Cross Onward” – Matthew 16:24

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GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS (The pastor will collect any special prayer request cards at this time.) (8:00 am) MUSICAL OFFERING “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” – Ladies Trio FRIENDSHIP REGISTRATION (Please pass the red booklets in your row, if you have not already done so.) (Please stand to sing as the offerings are brought forward.) (*) OFFERTORY (LSB 782, st. 1)

Gracious God, You send great blessings New each morning all our days. For your mercies never ending, For your love we offer praise. Lord, we pray that we, Your people Who Your gifts un-numbered claim, Through the sharing of Your blessings May bring glory to Your name.

(*) 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.

(*) PRAYERS L: Lord in your mercy, C: Hear our prayer.

We Respond To God’s Word

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(*) THE LORD’S PRAYER 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.

(*) PREFACE P: The Lord be with you.

P: Lift up your hearts.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

(*) PROPER PREFACE 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. 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

God Serves Us His Holy Meal

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(*) THE WORDS OF OUR LORD (*) PAX DOMINI P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

(*) AGNUS DEI

(Please be seated.)

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(Thursday Communion Procedure: Please exit from the left aisle, and return by the far right aisle (as if the center aisle were not there).)

(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 MUSIC HYMN “Christ Be My Leader” ................................................................ LSB 861 HYMN “My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less” .......................................... LSB 575 HYMN “Jesus, Lead Thou On” ................................................................. LSB 718

(*) COMMON DISMISSAL - spoken by the pastor (*) POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE

God Sends Us Forth to Serve and Proclaim

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(*) 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.

HYMN “Lift High The Cross” ...................................................... LSB 837, stanzas 1,2,4,5 Acknowledgments Divine Service, Setting Two from Lutheran Service Book Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights

Week of September 3, 2017

Special Prayer Opportuni es: Health Concerns: Lynette Miller, Dick Miller, Bill Cochran,

Lyle Voight, Damien Chaloner, Denise Nisbit, Judy Mueller, Mike Hanley, Mary Roehrick, Arnie and Lois Kuntz, Janae Clausen, Nancy (Keith) Popp

Receiving Hospice care: Rita Priebe and Bob Salley

Grieving: Randy Wendt and his family upon the recent

death of his father, Elroy Wendt. Derek and Rainy Potter who are grieving a

miscarriage Rejoice: With Stan and Jan Czaplewski who celebrate

their 19th wedding anniversary on September 1.

With Velma Buchanan who celebrated her 100th birthday on September 2.

With Doug and Elna Jerde who celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary on September 4.

With Mark and Cindy Fister who celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary on September 5.

Safety: For all those dealing with the effects of

Hurricane Harvey in Texas PRAYER CHAINS – If you have a prayer request, call Gail Sim (289-2087), the church office (289-5147), or send an email 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.

FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL Are in honor of Velma Buchanan’s 100th

birthday on September 2. Are in honor of Doris “Goldie” Golberg’s

95th birthday on September 6. Are in honor of Helen Eisenman’s 91st

birthday on September 8.

SUNDAY REFRESHMENTS A big thanks to Sarah Circle for serving refreshments between services on Sunday. Unless otherwise designated, proceeds will benefit the Church Work Scholarship Fund.

OPEN HOUSE You are invited to join the family of Velma Buchanan in celebrating her 100th birthday! There will be an Open House in her honor held at the VFW in Chatfield on Sunday, September 3, from 1 to 4 pm.

THE MEMORIAL SERVICE For Earl and Ketan Schwerman will be held at Redeemer on Saturday, September 9, at 11 am. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10 am.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY! Our next New Member Sunday will be happening soon. If you are interested in joining Redeemer, please speak with Pastor Koglin (289-5147) as soon as possible.

SARAH CIRCLE Plan to meet on Thursday, September 14, at 9 am, in the Fellowship Hall. Our Bible Study will be “The Profound Search For Wisdom” from the summer LWML quarterly.

THURSDAY WORSHIP services have concluded. They will resume Spring 2018.

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REDEEMER GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sunday, September 10 — 2:30 pm Willow Creek Golf Course

Cost: $25 Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center. Please register by September 3.

FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE Our Fall Worship schedule will resume next weekend, September 9/10.

Saturday Worship at 5:30 pm Sunday Worship at 8:00 & 10:40 am

Sunday School at 9:20 am Adult Bible Classes 9:20 am

SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASSES Sunday, September 10—9:20 am There will be a combined opening for all ages in the Sanctuary at 9:20 am. Plan to attend and hear more about our theme for this year: “Family of Believers: In The Word”! Beginning, Sunday, September 18, 9:20 to 10:20 am: IN THE WORD: When we gather we are In The Word but how about when we scatter into our daily lives? Are we still In The Word? Facilitated by Pastor Koglin and using the vast experience in the room, this class will help us all be In The Word and excited about it. Plan to meet in the South Fellowship Hall. REFORMATION TODAY: In this class we will look at what the main principles and reasons for the Reformation were. We will examine the impact they have had historically, but also what impact they continue to have today in the church and world. Josh Heirigs invites you to be a part of this study in the North Fellowship Hall. CREATION: A dynamic duo of Megan Grudem and Lonnie Strohschein will teach about their experiences at the creation museum this past summer and the importance of creation in the life of a Christian. Come and experience the wonder of God's creation! Join Megan Grudem and Lonnie Strohschein in the Choir Room.

Sunday, September 10 11:45 am to 1:30 pm

Join us in celebrating Rally Day! There will be fellowship, food, fun, and games for all ages! This is event is free and open to all! Bring a friend or two! Thanks to Thrivent action grants for making this event possible.

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GRIEF AND LOSS

SUPPORT/DISCUSSION

GROUP FOR REDEEMER MEMBERS

Our afternoon Grief and Loss Support

Group will begin on Wednesday,

September 6, from 1-2:30 pm, in the Upper Room, on the second floor,

and run every Wednesday until October 25. The evening support

group still needs a few more members,

to begin. All potential members will be contacted with the plan. If

you have any questions, please

call Kathy Zarling, RN, Parish Nurse, at 507-398-7036,

Jan Ludwig, RN, at 287-1067, or the Redeemer church

office, at 289-5147.

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Start your week off in the Word! We are looking to start an early Monday morning men’s Bible study (before you head to work for the week).

Please fill out this short survey so we might see

the interest in such a venture:

Name:_____________________________

Preferred Time: 6:00 am 6:30 am 7:00 am Place: Church Restaurant

Please pray about this and whether this might serve you in being in the Word. If interested, drop this survey in the offering plate or church office.

Friday, September 15 6:00 pm

South Fellowship Hall It’s that time! Grab your friends, your slippers, a comfy chair, and some cash for pizza and pop or bring a snack to share and join us at Movie Night! SPELLBOUND (1945) Spellbound is a 1945 noir psychological mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It tells the story of the new head of a mental asylum who turns out not to be what he claims. It stars Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck. Dr. Constance Peterson (Ingrid Bergman) is a psychoanalyst at Green Manors, a mental hospital in Vermont. The director of the hospital, Dr. Murchison (Leo G. Carroll) is being forced into retirement, shortly after returning from an absence due to nervous exhaustion. His replacement is Dr. Anthony Edwards (Gregory Peck), who turns out to be surprisingly young. You can guess the rest. A surprise movie will follow.

“Stand Up, Stand Up, for Jesus” and come “Sit and Sing in Choir” Thank you for the donations that have come in already. We have 27 chairs so far. We are almost to our goal! If you are able to give, we so appreciate it. Each chair with the tablet cost: $160. If you would like to contribute to this project, please mark “Choir Chairs” on your check or offering envelope! The Choir Room is used not only for music rehearsals, but also education classes.

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ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older)

When: Tuesday, September 19, 11:30 am Where: South Fellowship Hall Menu: Apple cinnamon pork chops, garlic

mashed potatoes, Cole slaw, buttered roll, and dessert

Cost: $8.50 Presenter: Doug McGill. Doug will share

how his Mom, the Leaf Artist, who suffers from Alzheimers, copes with it in a way that makes it as good as it can be. Come and listen to Doug and enjoy the Christian fellowship.

The sign-up sheet will be at the Welcome Center or call or text message Ted Saxman at 507-923-6801 (or email him: tsaxman@charter.net) if you want to attend. Please sign up by Sunday, September 17. If you would be willing to bring a dessert please indicate that on the separate dessert sign-up sheet and Ted will contact you if he needs you to bring a dessert. If you are selected to bring a dessert your meal will be free. Please remember if you can't attend and you haven't cancelled by Sunday evening September 17, Elderberries will be charged for your meal. Any questions, contact Ted Saxman.

DAVE RAMSEY’S

Dates are Sundays: October 1 to November 26

6:00 to 7:30 pm Redeemer North Fellowship Hall Learn to control your money and

prepare for the future. Cost of the class is $93.

Scholarships available Childcare provided Check out: daveramsey.com/FPU

for more info. Deadline to RSVP is September

24. Want to attend? RSVP to Chris at 507-289-5147 or office@redeemer-rochester.com. Questions, please contact Kate Brown at 515-339-9804 or via email at kate.brown55@gmail.com.

Watch for more information how you can once again be a part of this wonderful opportunity!.

FAITH LEGACY SERIES: FIRST BIBLE Parents of 2nd graders, please join us for the Faith Step “First Bible” as we learn how to encourage our children

to use their Bibles to direct their lives. The classes meet for three weeks (9/17, 9/24, 10/1) and concludes with the Blessing Event and a Bible presentation on October 8. This class meets in the Upper Room.

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OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK:

WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 556 (34+96+175+251) Guests: 51

NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS

Psalm 1, Romans 13:1-10, Matthew 18:1-20

Theme: “Family of Believers: In The Word”

LIFE QUOTES “In every task you tackle, at every moment in life, in whatever situation you find yourself, you have a calling, a vocation. You get to bless people. You get to show God’s love. You get to elevate the conversation, change the perspective, and bring dignity into a difficult world. You get to live in the life that He gifts you with, love meant for you, love meant for all.” Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, speaker on The Lutheran Hour – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life www.lutheransforlife.org

So far, 32 Redeemer members have signed up to help at the rummage sale. More volunteers are needed. The PYROS group has committed to a service event from Noon to 2 pm, Sunday, September

24. Their tasks will be to remove folding chairs from the south Fellowship Hall and rearrange tables according to a grid, as well as hauling sale donations from drop off to the Fellowship Hall. Pizza will be provided. Additional volunteers needed until 3 or 4 pm.

A crew of volunteers is needed starting around 2 pm on Monday, September 25, to: take down the chairs in north Fellowship hall rearranging and set up of tables where needed bringing clothes racks and display racks from the attic and setting them up relocating items to appropriate location

Also, a fresh crew is needed Saturday from noon until clean up is done. (‘Clean up’ consists of bagging/boxing all remaining rummage sale items for pickup by NP Community, moving tables back to normal position, placing folding chairs at all the tables, sweeping floors, wiping tables)

Signup sheets are in the Narthex at the display table - your gift of time and energy is a blessing to this mission as well as crucial to the success of the sale. Donations of paper grocery bags with handles for the Bag Sale, Saturday, September 30, would be appreciated.

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STEPHEN MINISTRY

ADJUST: TO ADAPT OR CONFORM TO NEW CONDITIONS Have you or someone you know recently had to adjust to any of these situations: a new job, a new baby, a new boss, a new house, a separation, a grown child moving back home, a seriously ill parent, a death, a best friend who has moved? Be caring and helpful to those around you who are having to make adjustments in their lives. You can make a difference and really help by encouraging them to talk to someone. Also, remember that our Stephen Ministers are trained and available for listening to and helping people at Redeemer as they face changes in their lives. For more information on how you can connect with a Stephen Minister, please feel free to contact Pastor Adam Koglin, (507) 289-5147.

REFRIGERATOR MAGNETS FOR ALL MEMBER FAMILIES The Health Cabinet would like every member of

Redeemer Lutheran to have a refrigerator magnet

with Redeemer’s contact information on it. These

handy magnets have been ordered and will be sent to

each family this Fall. They will also be available at the

Welcome Center.

As a Family of Believers, the congregation would like

to support and pray with you when you are ill or having

problems. Redeemer’s phone number is 507-289-

5147. Give us a call, send an email, or fill out a prayer

request card located in the pews during worship. Let

us lift you up in prayer!

FLU SHOTS Redeemer will be hosting it’s annual Flu Shot clinic on

September 24 from 8:30 to 10:30 am in the Parish

Nurse Office. More information coming soon!

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YOUTH/PARENT MEETINGS: All youth and parents are invited to our annual youth and parent meeting. If you have not yet attended a meeting, join us Wednesday, September 6, at 5:30 pm, in the South Fellowship Hall. This meeting is a great time to see what is going on in Redeemer’s Youth Ministry and the best time to give Josh and the Youth Ministry Team updated information so communication can go smoothly!

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 (923-6288) joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com

Youth Highlights!

Blessed to Serve Today Message .................................... Pastor Dave Wood Organist ................................. April Beckman, DPM Children’s Message .................. Michael Harvey, DCE Ladies Trio ... June Storma, Kay Fockler, Karen Meyer Acolytes 8:00 am ............ Jagger Schoppers / Alia Diercks 9:30 am ............... Gracie Decker / Kyra Schmitz

Altar Guild Chair: Renee Brandt Members: .............. Connie Harnack, Linda Krueger,

Sherry Haugen, Nancy Carlson, Connie Feeder Blood Pressures ........................................... No BP’s Elders 6:00 pm .................................... Kelly Anderson 5:30 pm .......................................... Lynn Meier 8:00 am ........................................ Mark Radtke 9:30 am ................... Darin Grewe / Aaron Peter Greeters 5:30 pm ................................ Kathy and Lyle Voight 8:00 am ................................ Paul and Heidi Diercks 9:30 am ............................... Bill and Wendy Hickey

Lectors 5:30 pm ....................................... Clare Lovick-West 8:00 am ............................................ Caroline Walk 9:30 am ............................................... Beth Hanson

Nursery 9:30 am . Marcia Cochran / Stephanie Fingerson Technology Helper 5:30 pm ......................................... Chris Senne 8:00 am ......................................... Dan Zeccardi 9:30 am ....................................... Addie Harvey Usher Coordinator ............................. Roger Toomey Welcome Center 5:30 pm ................................... Donna Mundell 8:00 am ...................... Terry and Sharron Muller 9:30 am ......................................... Beth Hanson Ushers 5:30 pm ......................... Lyle Voight and Rich Ward 8:00 am . Ed Feeder, Harold Jenkins, Andrew Fockler,

Jeff Lee, Sam Gehrking 9:30 am ........ Willis Fitting, Joel Pralle, Gary Seering,

Jacob Pralle, Madison Pralle, Tyler Bruns Worship Recording ................................ Greg Utesch

JOB OPPORTUNITY Rochester Central Lutheran School is seeking individuals 18 years of age and older interested in working in our School-Age Child Care program for children in Kindergarten-Grade 5. Hours available are between 2 and 6 pm Monday -Friday (12-15 hours per week). More hours are available during school breaks and summer. If interested please email the program director Bridget Linder at brlinder@rcls.net.

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The Week at a Glance SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

IHN at Redeemer HOLY COMMUNION—5:30 pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

IHN at Redeemer HOLY COMMUNION—8 and 9:30 am Blood Pressures—9 am

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY Office Closed

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Ladies Bible Study—NFH—9 am Men’s Bible Study—Rm 102—9 am FFF Exercise Group—Rm L-3—10:15 am Accordion Band—Rm L-3—1 pm CC Equippers—Upper Rm—6:30 pm Elders—Rm 102—7 pm

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Staff Meeting—Rm 102—9:15 am Family Ministry Team—Rm 102—1 pm Grief Class—Upper Rm—1 pm Youth/parent Meeting—SFH—5:30pm Youth Chimes—Sanctuary—5:45 pm Men’s Bible Study—Upper Rm—6 pm Alleluia Singers—Rm L-2—6 pm Cherub Choir—Rm 101—6:05 pm 7/8th Gr. Confirmation—Rm L-3—6:10 pm 9th Gr. Confirmation—Rm 102—6:10 pm Angelica Chimes—Sanctuary—6:30 pm Sounds of Praise—7 pm Celebration Practice—Sanctuary—8 pm

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

FFF Exercise Group—Rm L-3—10:15 am Faithful Followers CC—Rm 102—1 pm Eagles Wings CC—4 pm Stephen Ministry—Upper Rm—4:30 pm Chancel Chimes—Sanctuary—7 pm

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Sr. Pastors Meeting at Redeemer —Upper Rm—8 am

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Sunday School Teacher Training—9 am Memorial Service for Earl and Ketan Schwerman—11 am WORSHIP—5:30 pm RSE Planning Mtg—6:30 pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

WORSHIP—8 and 10:30 am Blood Pressures—9 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes—9 am Rally Day Carnival—11:45 am Golf Tournament—2:30 pm Instruments of Praise—4:30 pm

Choirs start this week! We hope to see you serving the Lord through music!

Check the newsle er or

website for a full lis ng of dates, mes and loca ons.

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Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE -- Rochester MN 55904

Phone - (507) 289-5147 Fax - (507) 289-7887 E-mail: office@redeemer-rochester.com

Web site: http://www.redeemer-rochester.com

WELCOME VISITORS 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 Thursday 6:00 pm Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8 and 9:30 am HOLY COMMUNION 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.

CHILDREN 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!

WORSHIP TAPES are available in the rack by the elevator. Listen and bring it back or contribute one dollar if you wish to keep the tape.

TRANSPORTATION is available each Sunday morning. Please call the church office (289-5147) by Noon on Thursday.

SPECIAL NEEDS Large print bulletins and personal hearing devices are available in the Narthex from an Usher or at the Welcome Center.

OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

STAFF Pastor, Adam B. Koglin akoglin@redeemer-rochester.com

(office) 507-289-5147 (cell) 507-316-8181

Associate Pastor, Vacant 

Director of Faith Formation, Michael J. Harvey

dceorange@gmail.com (office) 507-289-5147

(residence) 507-529-5463

Director of Youth & Education Joshua Heirigs

joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com

(cell) 507-923-6288

Director of Parish Music, April Beckman

beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) 507-289-5147

(cell) 651-338-0354

Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas

office@redeemer-rochester.com (office) 507-289-5147

(residence) 507-634-7094

Custodian, Randy Kautz custodian@redeemer-

rochester.com (office) 507-289-5147

(residence) 507-843-3144

Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke jdicke325@charter.net

(residence) 507-288-6405

Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann kietzmanniva@yahoo.com (residence) 507-273-3809

Nursery Coordinator,

Anna Koglin aakoglin@gmail.com (cell) 507-316-8177

www.redeemer-rochester.com