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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 communion 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).

DECEIVED
The Prosperity Gospel Deception
(All good, no bad for disciples)
August 2, 2015
8:00 and 10:45 am
WELCOME
OPENING
8:00 am
10:45 am

O Bless the Lord, My Soul

Desert Song

LSB 814

INVOCATION
SONG 10:45 am

More Than Conquerors

CONFESSION OF SINS
P: Most merciful God,
C: 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 have also, at times, been hesitant to acknowledge or embrace the trials and
crosses that come with being a disciple. Through deception, we think it should not be so, and we even might
question your presence and our faith. 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.
FORGIVENESS OF SINS

8:00 am
SONG OF PRAISE

Be Thou My Vision

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NEW TESTAMENT READING

Romans 8:31-39

Bible page 944

NEW TESTAMENT READING

2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Bible page 964

GOSPEL READING

Matthew 10:16-39

Bible page 815

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Apostles Creed

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CHILDRENS MESSAGE
OFFERING SONG

I Walk in Danger All the Way

MESSAGE

LSB 716 vs. 1-3, 6

Pastor John Davis

SONG OF RESPONSE

If God Himself Be for Me

T

LSB 724 vs. 1-2, 6-9

10:45 am
STATEMENT OF FAITH

Apostles Creed

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GOSPEL READING

Matthew 10:16-39

Bible page 815

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Romans 8:31-39

Bible page 944

NEW TESTAMENT READING

2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Bible page 964

CHILDRENS MESSAGE
OFFERING SONG

Praise You in the Storm

MESSAGE

Pastor John Davis

8:00 and 10:45 am

PRAYERS
LORDS PRAYER

LSB back cover / screens

WORDS OF INSTITUTION
RESPONSE

8:00 am

COMMUNION SONGS
8:00 am

10:45 am

BLESSING

Agnus Dei
Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior
What God Ordains Is Always Good
Day by Day
Blessings
Be Thou My Vision
Mercy

LSB 163
LSB 619
LSB 760
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CLOSING
8:00 am
10:45 am

The Son of God Goes Forth to War

My Lighthouse

LSB 661

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott

In remembrance of our German Lutheran heritage, the beam above the altar testifies of Gods abiding presence (drawing
from the popular hymn of the same title) upon which we can rely throughout our earthly lives.
Todays flowers are given by
Joyce Adams in celebration of Rons 70th birthday,
Tom, Sharon and Emma Heinrichs in loving memory of George Dimitrov and
Norma Moore in loving memory of her parents, Hugo and Emma Michaelif
DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAYS 9:30 am
Families and Children
Nursery (2 and under) & parents
Grades Preschool (ages 3 4) 5th & parents
Grades 6 - 12 & parents

(Welcome Center Nursery)

(Loomis Center Stage room)
(Loomis Center High School room)

SUNDAYS 9:30 am
Adults
Revelation Study Join Pastor Mike this summer for an in-depth study of The Revelation to John. Many Christians are
intimidated or scared by the book of Revelation, but it is a beautiful book full of encouragement and hope for God's
persecuted and oppressed people. We will read through the book, discuss its background, imagery, purpose, and do some
comparisons of the different views of the end times. Join us during the Bible Study hour this summer and be encouraged by
God's promises in Jesus Christ.
(Loomis Center)
TUESDAYS 9:45 am
Adults
Jonah Pastor Mike leads the group (all ages welcome!) in a summer-long study of the book of Jonah. If you have Tuesday
mornings open, come learn more about Jonah.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
THURSDAYS 6:30 pm
Adults
Young(er) Couples Group As we connect with other couples, we are also digging into the Gospel of John and
strengthening marriages.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS
Members: Elsie Calafell; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; Joyce Fox; Sheri Fryer; George & Karen Garland; Toni Greason;
Edna Hemingway; Priscilla Johansen; Irene Langehennig; Marie Lau; Maribel Lian; Norris Miertschin; Betty Pampell;
Phyllis Radcliff; Dennis & Trish Riske; Mary Smith; Dorothy Swain; Don & Cathie Thomas; Addison Varner.
Friends & Family: Joan Bach (Jody Cooks mother); Pamela Brown (Diana Marquardts daughter); Melinda Cieszinski
(Stephen Leffingwells sister); Craig Corder (Bill Cooks brother-in-law); Suzan Dohty (Pastor & Elva Musgroves daughter);
Jeff Falk (Bob Plautzs brother-in-law); Bob Fay (Erika Johnsons father); Donnie Heinrich (Leslie Sandifers father); Audrey
Hansen (Glenn Hansens mother); Brendan Husfeld (Rich & Linda Husfelds nephew); Roger & Christine Ibarra (Rachel
Peckenpaughs sister and brother-in-law); Doris Koebelen (Sue Harrisons aunt); 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); Troy Williams (Charlotte Graessers son) and Michelle Willis (former MLC
member).

IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS

Military Friends & Family: Kyle Appelt, USAF (Keith & Laura Evans nephew); Colorado; Stephen Appelt, USMC (Keith
& Laura Evans nephew), CA; Joel Davidson, US Army (son-in-law of Ron & Debby Ferguson). Germany; Jeffrey
Gruetzmacher, USN, and Travis Lundy, USMC (Holly Trotchies cousin), Iraq.
OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY
Pastors
Elder
8:00 am:
Elder Assistants
Elder
10:45 am:
Acolytes
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Altar Guild
Audio
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Greeters
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Nursery
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Ushers
8:00 am:
10:45 am:

John Davis; Mike Weider

Martin Haskett
Glenn Hansen; Fred Luft; Stuart Michalk
Chuck Lafferty
Katie Goerner; Olga Marble
Trent Evans; Reese Hensley
Joyce Adams; Denise Chalk; Brenda Davis; Sherry Jatzlau; Cindy Michalk
David Elmore; Gabe Weider
Nick Doherty; Sarah Pergande
Jeff and Donna Gruetzmacher
Rich and Linda Husfeld
Lydia Sides
Danielle Melcher; Dominique Melcher
Richard Greason; Ricky Nietsche; Steve Schulze; Jeff Gruetzmacher; Alan Ostermann
George Hintz; Joe Pier; Nelson Scroggins; Jim Slater; Rob Whittecar
MEMORIALS WEEK AT A GLANCE
August 2 - 9, 2015

Sunday ~ 2nd

8:00 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
1:00 pm

Communion Worship Service

Bible Studies
Communion Worship Service
Servicios en Espaol

Monday ~ 3rd

7:00 pm
7:30 pm

Joyful Ringers
Our Redeemer Telugu Worship Service

Tuesday ~ 4th

3:00 7:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm

BLOOD DRIVE
Building Committee
ESL Class

Wednesday ~ 5th

9:00 am
6:00 pm

Memorial Moms
Youth Band

Friday ~ 7th

7:00 pm

Our Redeemer Telugu Bible study

9:00 am

Praise Band

Saturday ~ 8

th

th

Sunday ~ 9

Treasurers Weekly Report

Offerings expected in budget
Offerings
Other income
Total income
Expenses

8:00 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
1:00 pm

Worship Service
Bible Studies
Worship Service
Servicios en Espaol

Year to date 2015

$476,999.92
$13,700.36
$506,325.61
$ 27,210.41
$ 37,867.68
$ 40,910.77
$544,193.29
($541,166.04)
July 19, 2015
Life to date 2015
Rise Up and Build Income
$ 5,342.00
$1,695,223.80
Interest Earned from Church Extension Fund 1.75%
$ 21,592.94
Individual contributions directly to preschool
$ 91,867.02
Corporate matching donations to preschool
$ 67,604.22
(designated for non-building expenses like playground equipment, furnishings, computers, etc.)
Rise Up and Build Total income
$1,876,287.98
Rise Up and Build Expenses

July 19, 2015

($ 537,737.21)

Any questions or concerns may be addressed to the Treasurer, Nelson Scroggins.