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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).

Dont Forget!
Passing the Torch of Faith
August 30, 2015
8:00 and 10:45 am
WELCOME
OPENING
8:00 am
10:45 am

Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty

Sing, Sing, Sing
Children of God

LSB 901

INVOCATION
SONG 10:45 am

Lord, I Need You

CONFESSION OF SINS
FORGIVENESS OF SINS
8:00 am
HYMN OF PRAISE

This Is the Feast

LSB 155

OLD TESTAMENT READING

Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 5-9

Bible page 148

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Ephesians 6:1-12

Bible page 979

GOSPEL READING

Mark 7:14-23

Bible page 843

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Apostles Creed

See screens

CHILDRENS MESSAGE
OFFERING SONG

Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds

LSB 867

MESSAGE

Pastor Mike Weider

HYMN OF RESPONSE

Lord Jesus Christ, the Childrens Friend

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LSB 866

10:45 am
STATEMENT OF FAITH

Apostles Creed

GOSPEL READING

Mark 7:14-23

Bible page 843

OLD TESTAMENT READING

Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 5-9

Bible page 148

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Ephesians 6:1-12

Bible page 979

CHILDRENS MESSAGE
OFFERING SONG

Be Glorified

MESSAGE

Pastor Mike Weider

8:00 and 10:45 am

PRAYERS
LORDS PRAYER

LSB back cover / screens

BLESSING
CLOSING
8:00 am
10:45 am

Go, My Children, with My Blessing

Awesome is the Lord Most High

LSB 922

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
Sheri Fryer celebrating the birthdays of her grandsons, Brandon and Tyler
and
Carolyn Meyer in gratefulness for Gods gift of faith

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
SUNDAYS

(Welcome Center Nursery)

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

9:30 am Adults

The Book of Judges - Gods Kingdom Revealed Through Flawed Heroes

It is human nature to want to have larger-than-life heroes--men or women who rise above the fray, and do great things. This
is how we often view Bible heroes, and yet reality is somewhat different than our desires. Perhaps nowhere is this more
evident than in the book of Judges, an historical compilation of the leaders and rulers of Gods people from the time of the
culmination of the conquest of Canaan until the time of the Kings. What we discover in these stories is the furthering of
Gods Kingdom even (and especially?) through these flawed people. Join us on Sunday mornings this fall as we learn how
He did and how He still does today! Grab a cup of coffee and join Pastor Davis study group.
(Loomis Center)
The Great Deceiver This book takes a look at Scripture's most vile character: Satan. Though popular culture may paint
the devil as a buffoon-like character in a red jumpsuit, this depiction makes light of his sinister and diabolical nature. His
approach is straightforward; his objective is final: separate every man, woman and child from God forever. This class will be
led by Pat Croll. Please join us!
(Welcome Center - Library)
Gods Word for Today: Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah this continuing series tells of the call for God's people to
repent of their sins, to exercise justice among the oppressed, and to look to the Messiah. Although written against Nineveh,
Nahum brings "good news" to believers. In this evil world of ours, Habakkuk declares that "the righteous will live by...faith."
Zephaniah points to the "day of the LORD," when His people will be saved and the wicked punished. This study led by Tim
Gandre and Tony Rylander.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
THURSDAYS 6:30 pm
Young(er) Couples Group Connect with other couples, dig into the Gospel of John and strengthen your marriage.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)

IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS

Members: Elsie Calafell; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; 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); Marc Jordan (Jimmy & Ann Adele Ross friend); 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); Helen Russo (Jimmy & Ann Adele Ross
friend); (Roger & Olga Segura (Rachel Peckenpaughs parents); Bryce; Wayne Toye (Jennifer Pergandes father); Troy
Williams (Charlotte Graessers son) and Michelle Willis (former MLC member).
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
Elder
Acolytes

8:00 am:
10:45 am:
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

James Bretting
David Elmore
Katie Goerner; Gabe Weider
Allison Pergande
Joyce Adams; Denise Chalk; Brenda Davis; Sherry Jatzlau; Cindy Michalk
David Elmore; Kristina Hansen
Bob Stahmer; Jacob Whittecar
Jae Moore/ Tom Rudd
Bob and Kathy Cowan
Meredith Bretting; Heather Pugnetti
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 30 September 6, 2015

Sunday ~ 30th

8:00 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
1:00 pm
5:30 pm

Monday ~ 31st

6:00 pm
7:00 pm

Boy Scouts
Joyful Ringers

Tuesday ~ 1st

6:00 pm
6:30 pm

HYP (Helping Young Parents)

Building Committee

Wednesday ~ 2nd

9:00 am
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:15 pm

Memorial Moms
LIVING IN 3D RESUMES
Dinner
Worship
Classes
Praise Makers

Thursday ~ 3rd

6:30 pm

Young(er) Couples

Friday ~ 4th

7:00 pm

Our Redeemer Telugu Bible study

Saturday ~ 5th

9:30 am

Memorial Moms

Sunday ~ 6th

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

Treasurers Weekly Report

Offerings expected in budget
Offerings
Other income
Total income
Expenses

Worship Service
Bible Studies
Worship Service
Servicios en Espaol
Confirmation Kick-Off Dinner

Communion Worship Service

Bible Studies
Communion Worship Service
Servicios en Espaol
August 23, 2015
$12,671.21
142.84
$ 12,814.05

Year to date 2015

$539,999.92
$565,854.74
$ 38,090.52
$603,945.26
($627,651.32)
Life to date 2015
$1,714,503.65
$ 23,270.28
$ 91,867.02
$ 67,604.22

August 23, 2015

Rise Up and Build Income
$ 3,655.00
Interest Earned from Church Extension Fund 1.75%
Individual contributions directly to preschool
Corporate matching donations to preschool
(designated for non-building expenses like playground equipment, furnishings, computers, etc.)
Rise Up and Build Total income
$1,897,245.17
Rise Up and Build Expenses
($ 584,872.81)