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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).
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Theres More to Come!
Celebrating the Ascension of Jesus
and
The Commissioning and Confirmation of His Witnesses
May 17, 2015
WELCOME 8:00 am

See screens

SPECIAL MUSIC 10:45 am

Sweet, Sweet, Spirit

OPENING
8:00 am
10:45 am

A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing

A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing

Mens Chorus and Praisemakers

LSB 493 vs. 1-4
LSB 493 vs. 1-3, 6

INVOCATION
SONG 10:45 am

Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

CONFESSION
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 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.
FORGIVENESS OF SINS

8:00 am
SONG OF PRAISE

A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Acts 1:1-11

SPECIAL MUSIC

Sweet, Sweet, Spirit

GOSPEL READING

Luke 24:46-53

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Apostles Creed

LSB 493 vs. 5-6

Bible page 909
Mens Chorus and Praisemakers
Bible page 885
LSB back cover / See screens

CHILDRENS MESSAGE
COMMISSIONING OF KENYA MISSIONARIES
OFFERING SONG

Listen, God is Calling

MESSAGE
SONG OF RESPONSE

LSB 833
Pastor John Davis

Christ, High-Ascended, Now in Glory Seated

LSB 840 vs. 1-4

10:45 am
GOSPEL READING

Luke 24:46-53

Bible page 885

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Acts 1:1-11

Bible page 909

CHILDRENS MESSAGE
OFFERING SONG

Center

MESSAGE

Pastor John Davis

RITE OF CONFIRMATION

PRAYERS
LORDS PRAYER
COMMUNION
8:00 am

10:45 am

LSB back cover / See screens

Agnus Dei
Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Beautiful Savior
Thine The Amen, Thine the Praise

LSB 163
LSB 623
LSB 821 vs. 1-4
LSB 537
LSB 680

Agnus Dei
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Jesus, Messiah
We Believe
Beautiful Savior

LSB 163
LSB 821 vs. 1-4
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LSB 537

BLESSING
CLOSING
8:00 am
10:45 am

Christ the Eternal Lord

Christ, the Eternal Word

LSB 829 vs. 1, 3-5

LSB 829, v. 1, 3-5

This mornings flowers are given by

the Confirmands parents to the glory of God

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)

SUNDAYS
Adults
Breath of Life - An Exegetical Study of the Holy Spirit Come explore the Scriptures with us as we let the Word of God
lead us to discover the wonders, depth, and power of the Spirit of God. More than just a study of doctrines about the Holy
Spirit, this is a study of the Word that will reveal the teachings we believe about the Spirit in a relevant, enlightening, and
connected way. From the beginning, Gods Spirit breathed life into creation; and we pray in this study that the same Spirit
will breath anew into our lives as we learn who he is, what he does, and the purposes for which God has sent his Helper to us.
(Loomis Center)
The Grace and Truth Paradox Our world today needs grace. But our world also needs truth. This study, written by
Randy Alcorn will help reveal the meanings of grace and truth in Gods Word and will illustrate the way Jesus balanced these
qualities as He related to people. This class is led by Alan Bishop, Pat Croll, Tina Hergenrader and Nelson Scroggins.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
TUESDAYS 10:00 am
Adults Vicar Mike Weider 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)
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; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; Joyce Fox; George & Karen Garland; Toni Greason;
Edna Hemingway; Priscilla Johansen; Irene Langehennig; Marie Lau; Maribel Lian; Norris Miertschin; Betty Pampell;
Phyllis Radcliff; Dennis 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); 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-inlaw); 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).
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.

Treasurers Weekly Report

May 10, 2015

Offerings expected in budget

Offerings
Other income
Total income
Expenses

$
$16,447.00
$
$14,894.79

Year to date 2015

$301,499.95
$326,883.89
$ 8,804.62
$335,688.51
($334,405.00)
May 10, 2015
Year to date 2015
Rise Up and Build Income
$3,840.00
$1,647,918.13
Interest Earned from Church Extension Fund 1.75%
$ 16,298.63
Individual contributions directly to preschool
$1,700.00 (April)
$ 86,900.34
Corporate matching donations to preschool
687.50 (April)
$ 62,587.50
(designated for non-building expenses like playground equipment, furnishings, computers, etc.)
Rise Up and Build Total income
$1,813,704.60
Rise Up and Build Expenses
($ 308,287.84)
Any questions or concerns may be addressed to the Treasurer, Nelson Scroggins.
OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY
Acolytes

8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Altar Guild
Audio

8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Elder
8:00 am:
Elder Assistants
Assistant
10:45 am:
Greeters
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Nursery
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Ushers
8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Matthew Reisner; Jackson Schulenberg

Reese Hensley; Allison Pergande
Donna Gruetzmacher; Kristie Just; Mild red Nietsche; Jan Schulze; Shannon Wolfe; Lynn Yates
David Elmore; Gabe Weider
Jack Somich; Bob Stahmer
Fred Luft
Marcus Behrens; Stuart Michalk; Tony Rylander
Nathan Engman
Norris Miertschin; Robin Stankus
Bob and Kathy Cowan
Tracy Scroggins
Lydia Sides; Sara Sides
Richard Greason; Jeff Gruetzmacher; Ricky Nietsche; Steve Schulze; Alan Ostermann
George Hintz; Joe Pier; Nelson Scroggins; Jim Slater; Rob Whittecar
MEMORIALS WEEK AT A GLANCE
May 17 May 24, 2015

Sunday ~ 17th
CONFIRMATION

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

Communion Worship Service

Bible Studies
Communion Worship Service and Rite of Confirmation

Monday ~ 18th

6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm

Boy Scouts
Praise Band
Childrens Handbells
Joyful Ringers

Tuesday ~ 19th

9:45 am
6:30 pm
7:00 pm

Lifelight
Building Committee
ESL Class

Wednesday ~ 20th

6:00 pm
6:00 pm

Livin in 3D
High School Youth

Thursday ~ 21st

6:30 pm

Young(er) Couples Group

Friday ~ 22nd

12:30 pm
7:00 pm

Memorial Quilters
Our Redeemer Telugu Bible study

Sunday ~ 24th
PENTECOST

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

Worship Service
Bible Studies
Worship Service