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Welcome!
We extend a special welcome to our guests, visitors and all who join us in worship today. Please let us know of your
presence or any prayer requests you have by filling out one of the cards in the pew rack and placing them in the offering
plate. We hope that our church home becomes your church home and the spiritual place where you grow through the
Word of God.
Nursery care for children up to three years old is located on the main floor of the Welcome Center across from the
library. Older children attending the church service are encouraged to borrow a Toddler Tote filled with activities as you enter
the Sanctuary.
Concerning the Sacrament of the Altar
We believe that Jesus offers Himself to us in the Sacrament His true body and blood, for the forgiveness of sins. We also
share the scriptural concern for those who participate in the Lords supper that they recognize what they are receiving
(1 Corinthians 11:27). Therefore, we ask that all who desire to receive the Lords Supper please carefully examine
themselves using the com munion information card found in the pew rack.
Communion is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at both services.
For those who desire, we offer gluten-free wafers (please indicate your desire to the Pastor or Elder) and
non-alcoholic wine (located in the rose colored cups in the center of the individual cup tray).

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

He SHALL BE CALLED IMMANUEL
November 30, 2014
OPENING SONG
8:00 am
10:45 am

Savior of the Nations, Come

Here I Am to Worship

LSB 332 vs. 1-4, 7-8

INVOCATION
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES ( with childrens message)
GODS WORD TO US
SONG OF PRAISE
8:00 am
10:45 am

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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

SERMON

LSB 357 vs. 1, 4-5

Pastor John Davis

OFFERING SONG
8:00 am
10:45 am

Immanuel Medley
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

STATEMENT OF FAITH

APOSTLES CREED 2nd Article with Explanation from Luthers Small Catechism

Womens Chorus
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PRAYERS
LORDS PRAYER

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BENEDICTION
CLOSING SONG
8:00 am
10:45 am

The Advent of Our King

Desert Song

LSB 331

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by

Sandra Petersen in celebration of all the birthdays in her family
and
Les and Leslie Sandifer in celebration of Leighanns birthday
DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAYS
9:30 am: Families and Children (Nursery - 8th grade & parents)
High School Youth (9th 12th grade)

(Loomis Center)
(Loomis Center classroom by kitchen)

9:30 am: Adults

"Higher Ed" Vicar Mike will teach a class aimed at folks who are new to the Lutheran Church or long-time members who
would like a refresher on the core tenets of Lutheranism. The class will run12 weeks and cover the Ten Commandments,
Lord's Prayer, Apostles Creed, Sacraments, and life as a disciple.
(Loomis Center)
Forgiveness Come hear what author Lowell O. Erdahl wrote concerning what the Bible says about Gods forgiveness and
our forgiveness. This study led by Tim Gandre and Tony Rylander.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
Engaging the Culture How do I live my faith in a culture that seems so at odds with it? How do we interact with the
culture without being defined by it? Join us as we seek answers to these questions through prayer, the study of God's Word,
and thoughtful discussion. Led by Pat Croll, Alan Bishop and Nelson Scroggins.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
TUESDAYS
9:45 am: Adults LifeLight: Proverbs Vicar Mike Weider leads an in-depth study of the book of Proverbs, digging deep
into the Wisdom of Solomon.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
WEDNESDAYS Living in 3D & Confirmation
6:00 pm: Families meal
(Loomis Center)
6:30 pm: Families worship
7:00 pm: Children (pre-K through 5th grade)
7:00 pm: Youth
(6th 8th grade) Confirmation w/Pastor Davis, Vicar Mike Weider, Nathan Engman (Loomis Center)
7:00 pm: Adults
Bible study led by Becky Schulenberg
(Welcome Center - Library)
IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS
Members: Elsie Calafell; Doug Carlson; Mike Czina; Elizabeth Drescher; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; George & Karen
Garland; Toni Greason; Edna Hemingway; Priscilla Johansen; Marie Lau; Maribel Lian; Norris Miertschin; Betty Pampell;
John Pierce; Phyllis Radcliff; Dennis Riske; Mary Smith; Dorothy Swain; Don & Cathie Thomas; Addison Varner.
Friends & Family: Gene & Joan Bach (Jody Cooks parents); Pamela Brown (Diana Marquardts daughter); Melinda
Cieszinski (Stephen Leffingwells sister); Suzan Dohty (Pastor & Elva Musgroves daughter); Jeff Falk (Bob Plautzs brotherin-law); Bob Fay (Erika Johnsons father); Donnie Heinrich (Leslie Sandifers father); Audrey Hansen (Glenn Hansens
mother); Brendan Husfeld (Rich & Linda Husfelds nephew); Mike Lightle (Judys husband); Betty Maeker (Brenda Davis
mother); Bobby Norris (Robin Stankus uncle); Joanna Odham (preschool teacher); Katie Ondrias (Holly Martinezs friend);
Maycel Plautz (Bob Plautzs mother); Gilbert Rippe (Joyce Adams brother); Roger & Olga Segura (Rachel Peckenpaughs
parents); Bryce; Wayne Toye (Jennifer Pergandes father); Don Ude (former member) and Troy Williams (Charlotte
Graessers son).
Military Friends & Family: Kyle Appelt (Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USAF Academy, Colorado; Stephen Appelt
(Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USMC, Okinawa, Japan; Joel Davidson (son-in-law of Ron & Debby Ferguson), CWO, US
Army, Afghanistan; and Jeffrey Gruetzmacher, USN.

Treasurers Weekly Report

11-23-14
Offerings expected in budget
Offerings
Other income
Total income
Expenses

$ 10,790.70
1,650.00
12,395.70

Year-to-date
$715,089.70
$771,254.52
$ 93,617.31
$864,871.83
$(838,560.17)

11-23-14
Life-to-date total
Rise Up and Build Income
$4,450.00
$1,093,013.23
Individual contributions directly to preschool
450.00
$ 32,050.34
Corporate matching donations to preschool
$ 41,700.00
(designated for non-building expenses like playground equipment, furnishings, computers, etc.)
Rise Up and Build Total income
$1,166,763.57
Rise Up and Build Expenses
($ 89,845.36)
Any questions or concerns may be addressed to the Treasurer, Nelson Scroggins.

OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY

Acolytes
Altar Guild
Audio
Elder
Elder
Greeters
Nursery
Ushers

8:00 am:
10:45 am:
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Kristina Hansen; Olga Marble

Trent Evans; Mitchell Slater
Marilyn Gandre; Trish McCall; Molly Nash; Angela Sanders; Debbie Welsh
Bob Plautz; Gabe Weider
Bob Plautz; Jacob Whittecar
Alan Ostermann
Bob Cowan
Pat and Teresa Croll; Ricky and Mildred Nietsche
Stuart and Cindy Michalk; Tony and Waldean Rylander
Lydia Sides
Heather Pugnetti
Dean Arldt; Craig Battle; Leroy Bretting; Dick Pursley; Bob Thiele
Bill Blum; David Elmore; Paul Goerner; Stuart Michalk; Travis Schulze

MEMORIAL AT A GLANCE
November 30 - December 7, 2014
Sunday ~ 30th
1st Sunday in Advent

8:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
1:00 PM

Worship Service
Bible Studies
Worship Service
Servicios en Espaol

Monday ~ 1st

6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:15 PM

Boy Scouts
Handbells
Kids Handbells
Praisemakers - NEW TIME!

Tuesday ~ 2nd

9:45 AM

Lifelight resumes

Wednesday ~ 3rd

6:00 PM
7:00 PM

Livin in 3D
Caroling

Thursday ~ 4th

6:00 PM

Praise Team

Friday ~ 5th

8:00 PM

Boy Scout Lock-in (Loomis Center)

Saturday ~ 6th

6:30 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM

Boy Scout Lock-in concludes

Junior High Christmas Party
Houston Lutheran Chorale Concert

Sunday ~ 7th
2nd Sunday in Advent

8:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
1:00 PM
4:30 PM

Communion Worship Service

Bible Studies
Communion Worship Service
Servicios en Espaol
High School Christmas Party

2015 Christmas Worship Schedule

Wed. Dec. 3

7:00 PM

Caroling

Sun. Dec. 7

8:00 AM
9:30 AM

Worship with Communion

Family Discipleship Hour &
Bible classes
Worship with Communion

10:45 AM
Wed. Dec. 10

7:00 PM

African Childrens Choir

Sun. Dec. 14

8:00 AM
9:30 AM

Worship - Christmas Cantata

Family Discipleship Hour &
Bible classes
Worship - Christmas Cantata
at Katy Mills Mall

11:00 AM
Wed. Dec. 17

7:00 PM

Childrens Christmas program

Sun. Dec. 21

8:00 AM
9:30 AM

Worship with Communion

Family Discipleship Hour &
Bible classes
Worship with Communion

10:45 AM

Wed. Dec. 24

6:00 PM
8:00 PM

Candlelight Communion
Worship Service
Candlelight Communion
Worship Service

Thurs. Dec. 25

9:00 AM

Christmas Day
Communion Worship

Sun. Dec. 28

8:00 AM
9:30 AM

Worship
Family Discipleship Hour &
Bible classes
Worship

10:45 AM
Wed. Dec. 31
Sun. Jan. 4

7:00 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:45 AM

New Years Eve

Communion Worship
Worship with Communion
Family Discipleship Hour &
Bible classes
Worship with Communion