Phone: (605) 336-3734 Fax: (605) 336-8370 Web: www.fcsf.org First Lutheran Church Fifth Sunday After Epiphany February 9, 2014 8:00 am Traditional Worship with Communion 9:30 am Traditional Worship 5:00 pm Saturday Vespers with Communion (inside back cover) Light shines in the darkness for the upright, the psalmist sings. Isaiah declares that when we loose the bonds of injustice and share our bread with the hungry, the light breaks forth like the dawn. In another passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus, the light of the world, calls his followers to let the light of their good works shine before others. Trough baptism we are sent into the world to shine with the light of Christ. Welcome to First Lutheran Church. Were glad you are worshipping God with us! First Lutheran Church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). COMMUNITY MINISTERS & MISSIONARIES Each member of First Lutheran Church PASTORAL STAFF John R. Christopherson, M. Div., Ph.D. Natanael F. Lizarazo, M. Div., S.T.M. L. Lars Olson, M. Div. Barbara E. Wangsness, M. Div. James E. Christopherson, M. Div., (part time) David Johnson, M. Div., (part time) LeRoy E. Nevin, M. T., Visitation (part time) Franklin Pudas, M. Div., Visitation (part time) ASSOCIATE IN MINISTRY Alan Saatkamp (part time) YOUTH, FAMILY AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES Nancy Henrichsen, Director of Childrens Ministries Marnie Dahle Backer, Director of Family & Young Adult Ministries Erik Aamlid, Director of High School & Middle School Ministries MINISTER OF MUSIC Michael J. Elsbernd, M.M., D.M.A. HOLISTIC HEALTH MINISTRY Paula Bartels, R.N., Parish Nurse Mark Britzman, Ed.D., Counselor (Consultant) REGULAR SERVICES Saturday (Christ the Victor Chapel) 5:00 pm Vespers with Communion Sunday (Sanctuary) Communion is served on the frst Sunday of the month at all worship services. 8:00 am Traditional Worship with Communion 9:30 am Traditional Worship 11:00 am Contemporary Worship MEDIA MINISTRY BROADCASTS 8:00 am KELO-FM Radio (101.9) 11:00 am KSFY (Sioux Falls), KPRY (Pierre) and KABY (Aberdeen) Telecasts are available online at www.youtube.com/fcsf LARGE PRINT BULLETINS Large print bulletins can be obtained from the ushers. WHEELCHAIR SEATING Wheelchair seating is available. Ask an usher for directions. ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES Personal listening systems that amplify the words and music of the worship service, and work with or without a hearing aid are available from the ushers. Please return them as you leave. PHYSICIANS & NURSES If you would be willing to help in an emergency, please let the ushers know where you will be sitting. FELLOWSHIP REGISTERS Please sign the register when it is passed to you. Include your address and phone number if you are a visitor. When it reaches the end of the row, pass it back to the aisle so all can read the names of those near them. If you are interested in becoming a member, please call the ofce (336-3734). FIRST LUTHERAN PROGRAM MINISTRIES Te weekly calendar that lists activities, classes, worship times and special events at First Lutheran Church is available on our website (www.fcsf.org). Please call the church ofce (336-3734) for more information. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO WORSHIP TOGETHER Let the little children come to me (Matthew 19:14). To occupy young children during worship, white bags for children under 3 and blue bags for children ages 36 are located at the entrance. Please return the bags before leaving. Childrens bulletins can be obtained from the ushers. When a childs behavior becomes distracting, parents may take the child to the Welcome Center or Parent Room in the narthex. Te worship service can be heard in these areas. Te nursery (for children through 3 years) is open from 9:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is located of the atrium at the top of the north ramp. It is also available upon advance request for the 8 a.m. service. GLOBAL MISSIONARIES Pastor Andrew and Barbara Hinderlie serve as our missionaries in Kenya, Madagascar and Tanzania. 3 First Lutheran Church P = Pastor C = Congregation L = Leader 8 AM PRELUDE (You are invited to use this time to quietly prepare your heart and mind for worship.) Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Paul Manz Organ 9:30 AM PRELUDE Joyous Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie Stephenson Agape Ringers WELCOME INVOCATION (Please rise) CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (Read from column on left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 9596 PROCESSIONAL HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #413 APOSTOLIC GREETING P Te grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you. KYRIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 98 PRAYER OF THE DAY P Let us pray. C Lord God, with endless mercy you receive the prayers of all who call upon you. By your Spirit show us the things we ought to do, and give us the grace and power to do them, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. (Please be seated) FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 58:112 (Read today) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OT page 704 in the pew Bible Shortly after the return of Israel from exile in Babylon, the people were troubled by the inefectiveness of their fasts. God reminds them that outward observance is no substitute for genuine fasting that results in acts of justice, such as feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and clothing the naked. P Word of God, word of life. C Tanks be to God. PSALM 112:19[10] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OT page 573 in the pew Bible Light shines in the darkness for the upright. (Ps. 112:4) SECOND LESSON: 1 Corinthians 2:112 [1316] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NT page 158 in the pew Bible Tough people such as the Corinthians are enamored with human philosophy and wisdom, Paul continuously presents Gods hidden wisdom which is Jesus Christ crucifed. True spiritual maturity involves judging ourselves and others in light of Gods revelation in the cross. 4 9:30 AM ANTHEM Arise, Shine, For Ty Light Has Come . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kenneth Jennings Adult Choir GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Please rise) ELW page 102 L Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. C Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia GOSPEL ANNOUNCEMENT P Te Holy Gospel according to Matthew. C Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1320. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NT page 4 in the pew Bible In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encourages his followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, doing good works and keeping Gods commandments. GOSPEL RESPONSE P Te Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON: Following Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop David Zellmer HYMN OF THE DAY (Please rise) Will You Come and Follow Me? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #798 APOSTLES CREED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 105 INSTALLATION OF ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Loren Lars Olson (Please be seated) Bishop David Zellmer addresses Pastor Olson: P Pastor Olson, in the presence of this assembly will you commit yourself to this new trust and responsibility, in the confdence that it comes from God through the call of the church? Response: I will, and I ask God to help me. P Will you preach and teach in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Confessions of the Lutheran Church? Response: I will, and I ask God to help me. P Will you carry out his ministry in harmony with the constitutions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America? 5 Response: I will, and I ask God to help me. P Will you be diligent in your study of the Holy Scriptures and in your use of the means of grace? Will you love, serve, and pray for Gods people, nourish them with the word and sacraments, and lead them by your own example in faithful service and holy living? Response: I will, and I ask God to help me. P Will you give faithful witness in the world, that Gods love may be known in all that you do? Response: I will, and I ask God to help me. P Almighty God, who has given you the will to do these things, graciously give you the strength and compassion to perform them. C Amen. Bishop Zellmer addresses the congregation: P People of God, will you receive Pastor Olson as a messenger of Jesus Christ sent to serve all people with the gospel of hope and salvation? Will you regard him as a servant of Christ and steward of the mysteries of God? C We will, and we ask God to help us. P Will you pray for him, help and honor him for his works sake, and in all things strive to live together in the peace and unity of Christ? C We will, and we ask God to help us. Bishop Zellmer addresses Pastor Olson: P Pastor Olson, the ofce of Associate Pastor is now committed to you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pastor Olson kneels for the blessing: P Te God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do Gods will, working in you that which is pleasing in God sight, though Jesus Christ; to whom be glory forever and ever. C Amen. SHARING THE PEACE P Te peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you. THANK OFFERING Te ofering is received at this time. If needed, ofering envelopes are available in the pews. Please sign the fellowship register and pass it to those sitting next to you. If you are a visitor or new to First Lutheran, please include your address and phone number. Children may bring their ofering forward at this time. You are invited to use the My Special Ofering envelope in the pews for an ofering to the South Dakota Synod Seminary Student Fund. 6 8 AM OFFERING MUSIC Joyous Spirit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie Stephenson Agape Ringers 9:30 AM OFFERING MUSIC Faith from Songs Without Words, Op. 102 #6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Felix Mendelssohn arr. Mark Walker Mary Susan Simko String Fellowship Chairs, Augustana College and First Lutheran Church OFFERTORY RESPONSE: We Give Tee but Tine Own. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #686 We give thee but thine own, Whateer the gift may be; All that we have is thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from thee. May we thy bounties thus, As stewards true receive, And gladly, as thou blessest us, To thee our frst fruits give. PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH (Following each petition the congregation responds as printed below) P Lord, in your mercy, C hear our prayer. 9:30 AM LORDS PRAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 112 Service of Holy Communion (8:00 AM Worship Service Only) WORDS OF INSTITUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 108 LORDS PRAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 112 DISTRIBUTION Distribution is by intinctionbread is dipped into the chalice. Red wine and white grape juice are served in the divided chalice. Please tell a server if you require a gluten-free wafer. AGNUS DEI: Lamb of God (Please be seated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 112 DISTRIBUTION MUSIC Faith from Songs Without Words, Op. 102 #6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Felix Mendelssohn arr. Mark Walker Mary Susan Simko String Fellowship Chairs, Augustana College and First Lutheran Church DISTRIBUTION ANTHEM Te Lord Bless You and Keep You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Rutter Vocalists: Michelle Ahrens & Mary Pottratz DISTRIBUTION HYMNS For the Bread Which You Have Broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #494 Come With Us, O Blessed Jesus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #501 POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P Te body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. 7 PARISH TIME 8 AM BENEDICTION 9:30 AM CHORAL BENEDICTION Te Lord Bless You and Keep You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Rutter Vocalists: Michelle Ahrens & Mary Pottratz CLOSING HYMN Joyful, Joyful We Adore Tee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #836 DISMISSAL P Go in peace, serve the Lord. C Tanks be to God. POSTLUDE (You are welcome to stay and listen to the postlude) Praise the Lord With the Drums and Cymbals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sigfrid Karg-Elert Organ WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Agape Ringers: Michael Elsbernd, Director; (Director of Music Ministries) Adult Choir; Paul Nesheim, Director; Mary Susan Simko String Fellowship Chairs: Violin: Matthew Anderson, Berrett Stefen; Viola: Laura Wilsey; Cello: Sonora Ruybal Cantor: 8 am Dave Herbst; Saturday 5 pm Eric Larsen Readers: 8 am Stanley Schmidt; 9:30 am Katherine Olson; Saturday 5 pm Jo Ann Olsen Acolytes: 8 am Alli Benson, Adam Erickson; 9:30 am Jeremiah Andal, Micah Andal Ushers: 8 am Dick Kropp (Captain), Alex Barron, Colin Barron, Joe Barron, David Gibson, Dick Lundin; 9:30 am Wendell Elliott (Captain), Dick Gregerson, Milt Mutch, John Peckham, Jerry Peterson, Brett Schlekeway, Noah Schlekeway, Matt Willadsen, Eric Willadsen, Hunter Willadsen, Mark Willadsen, Paul Willadsen; Saturday 5 pm Dave Skancke Media Ministries Broadcast Production: Technical Director: Kathy Hein; Audio Board Operator: Jim Johnson Announcer: Larry Satterlee; Camera Operators: Judy Jasper, Bob Hemre; Timekeeper: Debra Crawford BROADCAST SPONSORS Tis mornings broadcast on KELO-FM(101.9) is sponsored in memory of M.R. Davids birthday, which would have been Feb. 15, by his wife, Carmen; son, Mark, and family; and daughter, Mary, and family. Tis mornings telecast on KSFY is fully sponsored in celebration of the life and memory of Bill Grevlos, beloved husband, father and grandfather by Cheryl, Dann, Dave, Mike, Jill and grandchildren. Tis mornings closed captioning on KSFY is made possible in part by supporters in the four-state viewing area through gifts and memorials to First Lutheran Church Media Ministries. 8 NEWS NOTES TODAY AT FIRST LUTHERAN Welcome. We extend a special welcome to Bishop David Zellmer of the South Dakota Synod, who will install the Rev. Lars Olson as an associate pastor of First Lutheran Church at all four worship services (Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.). As we celebrate the installation of Pastor Lars, we have the opportunity to support and encourage those who have chosen to enter the seminary; such gifts are especially appreciated as the costs of seminary education continue to increase. If you would like to make a donation to the South Dakota Synod Seminary Student Scholarship Fund, please use the special ofering envelope available in the pew racks and place it in the ofering plate. A reception in honor of Pastor Lars Olson will take place in the Gathering Room following the vespers service on Saturday and in Reformation Hall between services on Sunday. Please stop by to welcome or greet Pastor Lars. Te sophomore mentor check-in breakfast is today at 10:30 a.m. in Manos de Cristo. Sophomores and their mentors are invited to come, have breakfast, and share some time together. (If you dont have your packets, there will be some extras available.) At Adult Forum this morning, Pastor Jeanette Clark will speak on Pueblo de Dios: Lutherans and immigration. Forum meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. in the Friendship Room. Have you scheduled your directory photo yet? Schedule your photo appointment by going to www.fcsf.org and clicking on New Photo Directory in the Works. If you dont have a computer or need assistance with scheduling a directory photo appointment, call the church ofce at 336-3734 during the week. Every family having photos taken will receive a free 8 by 10 photo and a free directory. Te company taking the photos, Lifetouch, is ofering a 20% discount on photo purchases for photos taken in February and March as well as an additional $5 of your photo order if you bring in a food donation to support the Food Pantry. If circumstances do not allow for you to travel to the church for a photo, a digital or hard copy may be submitted (professional photos need a copyright release) for $10. Tose submitting photos also will receive a directory. THIS WEEK AT FIRST LUTHERAN Sunday, Feb. 9 7:00 AM Music Rehearsals, Rehearsal Room 8:00 AM Traditional Worship with Communion, Sanctuary 9:00 AM Installation Reception, Reformation Hall 9:30 AM Adult Forum, Friendship Room 9:30 AM FaithWalkers, Upper Room 9:30 AM Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:30 AM Mentor Breakfast Check-in, Manos de Cristo 11:00 AM Adult Forum, Friendship Room 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary Monday, Feb. 10 9:00 AM Sewing, Quilt Service Center 9:30 AM Kindermusik, Music Room 1 1:15 PM Kindermusik, Music Room 1 2:00 PM Photo Directory Photos, Fellowship Hall 4:45 PM Piano Lab, Piano Lab 5:30 PM Piano Lab, Piano Lab 5:30 PM Yoga, Upper Room Tuesday, Feb. 11 9:00 AM Worship Planning, Trinity Room 12:00 PM Senior Luncheon, Fellowship Hall 1:00 PM Youth & Family Staf Meeting, Ofsite 2:00 PM Photo Directory Photos, Fellowship Hall 6:15 PM Mental Health Support Group, Pentecost Room 6:30 PM Agape Ringers Rehearsal, Handbell Room 6:30 PM Board of Adult Discipleship, Trinity Room Wednesday, Feb. 12 9:00 AM Quilting, Quilt Service Center 9:15 AM Kindermusik, Music Room 1 10:00 AM Bible Study with Pastors, Gathering Room 10:15 AM Kindermusik, Music Room 1 1:30 PM Pastors Meeting, Trinity Room 3:00 PM Alzheimers Support Group, Luther Lounge 4:00 PM Music Rehearsals, Sanctuary 4:00 PM Piano Lab, Piano Lab 4:45 PM Piano Lab, Piano Lab 5:30 PM Kindermusik, Music Room 1 5:30 PM Piano Lab, Piano Lab 6:30 PM Kindermusik, Music Room 1 6:30 PM Praying in Color, Friendship Room 6:30 PM Womens Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 7:35 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 9:00 PM Adult Choir Fellowship, Friendship Room Tursday, Feb. 13 7:30 AM Mens Bible Study, Gathering Room 7:30 AM Middle school to Mount Kato, Ofsite 8:30 AM Pickleball, Reformation Hall 9 9:00 AM Staf Meeting, Friendship Room 9:30 AM Kindermusik, Music Room 1 10:30 AM Kindermusik, Music Room 1 12:00 PM Project Car Steering Committee, Trinity Room 1:15 PM Lighting Meeting, Trinity Room 2:00 PM Photo Directory Photos, Fellowship Hall 5:30 PM Kindermusik, Music Room 1 5:30 PM Media Board Mtg, Trinity Room 6:00 PM Holistic Health Cabinet, Parish Meeting Room 6:00 PM Outreach Board Mtg, Friendship Room 6:30 PM Bible Study Beth Moore, Manos de Cristo 6:30 PM Kindermusik, Music Room 1 Friday, Feb. 14 8:00 AM Bulletin Volunteers, Quilt Service Center 12:00 PM Yoga, Upper Room 2:00 PM Photo Directory Photos, Fellowship Hall Saturday, Feb. 15 9:00 AM Dunk It, Reformation Hall 9:00 AM Photo Directory Photos, Fellowship Hall 10:15 AM Carol Choir, Choir Room 10:15 AM Open Gym, Reformation Hall 5:00 PM Vespers, Chapel Sunday, Feb. 16 7:00 AM Music Rehearsals, Rehearsal Room 8:00 AM Traditional Worship with Communion, Sanctuary 8:30 AM Genesis Cafe, Gathering Room 9:30 AM Adult Forum, Friendship Room 9:30 AM FaithWalkers, Upper Room 9:30 AM Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 11:00 AM Adult Forum, Friendship Room 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary Te next Senior Ministry Luncheon is Tuesday, Feb. 11, at noon in Fellowship Hall. Te program is the gospel singing group Gospel Gold Quartet. All are welcome. Confrmation is on hiatus this week, Wednesday, Feb. 12, for Presidents Day weekend. Have a wonderful break! We will see you back here on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Wednesday Night Meal does not take place this week. See you on Wednesday, Feb. 19, for lasagna and French bread. Middle schoolers are headed to Mount Kato near Mankato, Minn., to ski and snowboard on Tursday, Feb. 13. We leave First Lutheran at 7:30 a.m. and will return at 7:30 p.m. Stop by the desk in the Welcome Center or the Youth Ofce to sign up. Te cost is $45 plus $20 if you need to rent equipment. Invite a friend! Pickleball! Come learn a game that has a little bit of badminton, tennis and volleyball rolled into one. It takes place on Tursdays in February from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Recreational Ministries Coordinator Courtney Dickson at 339-1983, ext. 251, Howard Bich at 275-6891, or Parish Nurse Paula Bartels at 339-1983, ext. 234. Join our FLC members and friends who live at Touchmark at All Saints for a worship service with Holy Communion on Monday, Feb. 10, at 2:30 p.m. Stay following the service for refreshments and fellowship. Contact Melody Roberts at 339-1983, ext. 262, or mroberts@fcsf.org with questions. FUTURE EVENTS Fourth- and ffth-grade activity night is Friday, Feb. 21. Meet in the Gathering Room at 6 p.m. for a dinner of hot dogs and French fries. Ten, the group will head to Carousel Skate until 8:20 p.m. Bring $5 for admission. Parents may pick up at the church at 8:30 p.m. First-graders and their parents gather on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 12:151:30 p.m. in preparation for the Lords Prayer Milestone on Sunday, March 2. If you didnt get a letter about this milestone celebration, please contact Nancy at nancyh@fcsf.org or call 339-1983, ext. 238. Martin Luther: A Life. Pastors Lars and Katherine Olson will teach a 7-week study on Luthers life, thought, and his lasting impact on the life of faith in the Church of Jesus Christs. Te study will make use of the book Martin Luther: A Life by James Nestingen and include movie clips and interactive discussion. Te book will be available for purchase at the class for $10. Join us Sunday mornings starting Feb. 23 through April 6, from 9:30 to 10:30 in Manos de Cristo. 4:12 Game Night is coming on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. Mark your calendars. We will be meeting at Azteca Mexican Restaurant (811 S. Minnesota Ave.). Childcare will be provided at the church. 4:12 is Christian adults in their 20s and 30s experiencing ministry through a balance of fellowship, life-sharing, spiritual growth, and outreach. Teology on Tap will meet this month on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Monks House of Ale Repute (420 E. 8th Street, downtown). Join us for an informal gathering held each month to enjoy fellowship and conversation centered on Scripture, theology and life. Jef Backer will facilitate the discussion. Call Marnie at 339- 1983, ext. 204, for more information. 10 Te Underground is for anyone in their 20s. We meet monthly at a local bar, pub or eatery to talk about faith and theology during this unique stage of life. E-mail mdbacker@fcsf.org or call Marnie at 339-1983, ext. 204, for more details. Youve been thinking about it, now is the time to act! Te frst ever First Lutheran Family Retreat at Joy Ranch near Watertown, S.D., will be Friday, Feb. 28, to Saturday, March 1. Mark your calendars. Te retreat will include some great fellowship time for all ages, adult time only and kid time only, Bible study and more! Cost is $95 per room. Call Marnie Dahle Backer at 339-1983, ext. 204, for more details. Summer 2014. What are your plans for the summer? We hope they include a great trip centered on faith. A mission trip to New York City? Or maybe Colombia? How about a week together with your family at Family Camp? Or send your children of on a grand adventure! See the options on our website at www.fcsf.org or stop in the Youth & Family Ofce to sign up! GODS WORK. OUR HANDS. Do you have a few hours a month to deliver a hot meal to those unable to get out? Please contact Linda Carpenter at 339-1983, ext. 231, to fnd out more about Meals on Wheels. Host and hostesses for the soup and bread meals are needed. Meals take place on Wednesdays, March 12, 19, and 26, and Wednesdays, April 2 and 9. Volunteers are needed from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tose who volunteer would still be able to attend the service that evening. To learn more, please contact Linda Carpenter at 339-1983, ext. 231. NOTES OF INTEREST Out of care and concern for some of our members who have been missing from the table (for at least two years), we are reaching out by letter in order to let them know they have been missed. We want to invite them back into the family of First Lutheran or ask that they let us know if perhaps theyve found another Christian congregation that is serving as their new spiritual home. Are you a Trivent member? Eligible members of Trivent Financial for Lutherans who have been designated Choice Dollars: If you havent already done so, be sure to direct your designated Trivent Choice Dollars by March 31, 2014. After that date, any undirected Choice Dollars will expire. Dont miss this opportunity to help support First Lutheran Church. Go to Trivent. com/thriventchoice or call 800-THRIVENT and state Trivent Choice. Celebrate the one you love with a Valentines day card! Cards are available for 25 cents each in the Quilters Card Shop located at the nursery entrance. Also, please remember a veteran this Valentines Day by signing a card and placing it in the red basket on the counter. Card room coordinator Joy Tuscherer will make sure it gets to a hero in need of our continued gratitude. Do you shop at HyVee? Ten stop by the Welcome Center to get a $25, $50, $100 and $200 HyVee card! First Lutheran receives 5% of the sales and all proceeds help send youth and adults to summer camps and mission trips. Te youth are selling Breadsmith punch cards that ofer ten opportunities to buy one loaf of Breadsmith bread and receive a second loaf free. Cards are $10 each and are available from a participating high school youth or in the Welcome Center where Hy-Vee Cards are sold. College Scholarships. First Lutheran provides $200 scholarships to full-time students attending Lutheran colleges. Students who would like to apply for a scholarship are asked to write a letter to Marnie Dahle- Backer, indicating the school they will be attending and their class. Previous recipients are asked to reapply. Te deadline is Feb. 15. 2014 pledges and gifts through Feb. 2: 11% of general gifts have been received YTD Gods Gifts. Our Responsibility. pledges: $3,897,521 Gods Gifts. Our Responsibility. gifts received: $3,630,343 Long-term debt retired since campaign: $1,849,425 Long-term debt balance: Paid in full! Food cupboard. In February we are collecting soups and stews for the food pantry. Please bring donations to the Welcome Center cupboard. Monetary donations are accepted where HyVee Cards are sold. PRAYER CONCERNS Please pray for these First Lutheran members and friends, who were hospitalized or ill between February 5 and 11: John Bergeland, Candace Berndt, Mike Buus, Gary DeWitt, Charly Dybsetter, Frank Hargus, Tomas Johnson, Sandra Jones, Craig Martinek, Nathan Peterson, Virgil Vail and Ronda Wolfe. 11 Feb. 8, 2014 ~ Saturday Vespers with Communion 5 PM PRELUDE PARISH TIME THE SERVICE OF LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vespers liturgy in ELW hymnal (inside back cover) CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vespers liturgy in ELW hymnal (inside back cover) LESSONS: Isaiah 58:112 (Read today) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OT page 704 in the pew Bible Psalm 112:19 [10] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OT page 573 in the pew Bible 1 Corinthians 2:112 [1316]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NT page 158 in the pew Bible GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NT page 4 in the pew Bible SERMON: Following Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop David Zellmer EVENING HYMN Will You Come and Follow Me? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #798 APOSTLES CREED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ELW page 105 INSTALLATION OF PASTOR LOREN LARS OLSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulletin page 4 PRAYERS: Following each petition, the congregation responds: Hear our prayer. SHARING THE PEACE THANK OFFERING OFFERTORY RESPONSE: We Give Tee but Tine Own. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #686 1. We give thee but thine own, Whateer the gift may be; All that we have is thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from thee. 2. May we thy bounties thus, As stewards true receive, And gladly, as thou blessest us, To thee our frst fruits give. WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE LORDS PRAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ELW page 112 DISTRIBUTION For those desiring grape juice, note that there are glasses of juice in the center of the tray. Please tell a server if you require a gluten-free wafer. POST COMMUNION BLESSING BENEDICTION CLOSING HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #413 DISMISSAL P Go in peace, serve the Lord. C Tanks be to God. POSTLUDE Whats your Prayer Requests and/or Worship Refections Please use this space for your refections on todays worship or for prayer requests. Place prayer requests in the box located in the Welcome Center. They will be directed to the pastoral staf for personal and confdential prayer. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 Use this bulletin as a guide to take part in exploring each Sundays scripture readings. Read and discuss the daily Scripture: Sunday: Matthew 5:1320 Monday: 2 Kings 2:1922 Tuesday: Mark 9:4250 Wednesday: Colossians 4:2-6 Thursday: Ephesians 5:3-14 Friday: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-11 Saturday: Psalm 36:5-9 Sunday: Matthew 5:21-37 CARING CONVERSATIONS: Discuss in your household or small group: What is your favorite salty food? Jesus calls his followers the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13). What do you think he means by this? Like salt favors food, Christians favor the lives of others by the way we live. Share some examples from your own experience.