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"Where guests become friends and freinds become family"
Weekly Announcements
February 5, 2012 – Epiphany 5
WELCOME VISITORS: Welcome to God’s House! Visitors, you honor us with your presence. May the name of God be a joy and strength for all of you in all your ways. If you have no church family, or if we can be of any help to you, please talk to the Pastor or the Elder after the service. We invite all guests to sign the Guest Register and fill out the Welcome Visitors card found in the pew rack. May God richly bless all who hear His Word as a light to your path.
BIRTHDAYS: 5th Derald Hadrath; 8th Jean Brede; 11th Lil Troiden, Brandon Betterman
CANDLES: Arelene Derksen, in honor of son Larry’s birthday on the 10th
IN OUR PRAYERS:
- Lois French – recovery from elbow surgery, caused by a fall – at home
- Dorothy Hauge – recovery from a fall – St. Anthony Care Center
- Pat Wilson – Rehab from a dislocated shoulder – at home
- Ashley Kruse – Surgery required for the Cervical Cancer – date pending
REQUESTED PRAYERS –Travis (acute leukemia) & Holly Noble (cousins of Nanc Rixe); Bob Oreschnick (Verlayne’s brother-in-law) heart problems; Sally Bentsen (Verlayne Sather family member - breast cancer) - Carol Barthel (friend of Nanc Rixe); Wally Schultz (Layne Betterman’s cousin) stroke
CONTINUED PRAYERS: Harold Anderson, Mary Bahr, Abi & Matti Christopherson, Bill Hartos, Harvey Gresens, Don Grunnes, Bob Heyer
Our Military: Our Armed Forces/National Guard
Our Sponsored Missionary Family: Rev. Jake Gillard and family, Uganda, East Africa
PRAYER REQUESTS If you or a loved one will be having surgery or have some other concern that needs prayer, please fill out the yellow prayer request card that you will find in the pew rack or please notify the church office (612-781-1989) to add or remove names.
PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY To join call Muriel Lindstrom (days) or Verlayne Sather (nights) - join our prayer warriors who lift others up in prayer. – Join our prayer warriors! |
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LARGE PRINT BULLETINS and CHILDREN'S BULLTINS
are available. Please ask an usher for one.
IN SUNDAY SCHOOL Jesus heals a man who is paralyzed, (Mark 2:1-12). Bible words-Behold, your God …will come and save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then shall the lame man leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute sing for joy. Isaiah 35:4-6.
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY - 8:45 am
Because of poor to no attendance at the 8:45 am Bible Study, last Sunday I made the announcement that this Study will not be held until I heard from individuals willing to commit themselves to the Study of God’s Word at this time. So far, only one person has shared their willingness. Until more come forward the Bible Study time will be at 11:15 am only.
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY - 11:15 am
Who is Jesus? Seems like a pretty simple question. Today John reveals in his 1st chapter the truth about The Lamb of God. Come and grow in the Epiphany God shares.
WED MORNING BIBLE CLASS
Wed Bible Study meets from 10 am to noon every Wednesday. We are studying the Book of Revelation, chapter 6. It’s never too late to start!
TODAY - LUTHERAN HOUR
"God is Faithful... - Isaiah 40:28-31
Get Busy and Wait on the Lord"
We can wait on God-joyfully, expectantly, hopefully-because we can trust Him.
NEXT WEEK - LUTHERAN HOUR
Feb. 12 - "You Can't Muzzle True Joy"
Joy is rooted in a relationship with God. You can't muzzle joy when that joy is connected to Jesus. - Mark 1:40-45
6 AM on WCCO 830 AM |
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FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY - February 12th The Board of Elders and Renata will host.
THANK YOU! For all your expressions of love and celebration and the cards on my birthday I want to express my deepest thanks. - Pastor Dean Gade
STEWARDSHIP - 1 Corinthians 9:16-27
St. Paul had the beautiful gift of showing such concern for others that he would refrain from doing what he was perfectly free to do so that the Gospel of Jesus would be better received by those to whom he was witnessing. One of the beautiful aspects of Christian stewardship is seeking and doing those things that are in the best interest and welfare of those around us!
COINS FOR MISSIONS Starting today we will be collecting coins to help support the new mission Samaritan’s Hill Lutheran Church in Ostego, MN. Any loose change you have can be deposited into the yellow cans at the back of the church. We will be collecting coins through Sunday, June 10th. Pastor and Sue Hanson, our lay delegate, will take the coins to the MNS District Convention and deposit the coins at the Opening Service on June 14th. This offering will help supply the needed start-up funding for the Ostego Mission, over and above the funds which have been budgeted by both the MNS and the MNN Districts. Pray that the offering this year might exceed $15,000!
KOA/50+ will meet on Thursday, February 16th at 12 noon. Our theme “Make ‘Em Laugh”. Bring your lunch.
LUTHERAN HOUR SERMONS
Heard a sermon you liked… want a copy? Copies are on the Ushers counter |
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LUTHERANS FOR LIFE
“We need to provide much more support for overburdened mothers—personal, financial, social, and medical support—both before and after their child is born. We need to ensure that children who may be unwanted and unloved by their parents will be welcomed and loved by others in society and especially by the Church.” John Stott, English Christian leader & Anglican cleric
HELPING HANDS FOOD CART
Remember the less fortunate and pick up extra items the next time you are shopping! Thanks for your contributions!
SILENT AUCTION and Craft Sale to benefit University Lutheran Chapel, on Saturday, February 18th, beginning at 7 pm. Proceeds for the Chapel and campus ministry.
“THE ART OF MARRIAGE” CONFERENCE
Feb. 10-11, 2012, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Circle Pines. This is a DVD-based teaching presented by Family Life. Enrollment deadline is Friday, January 27, 2012. Questions? Please contact Good Shepherd at 763-784-8417.
PORTALS OF PRAYER
You might have noticed in your envelope box an envelope for Portals of Prayer. The cost for a years’ subscription for regular print Portals of Prayer is $3.40, and $11 for the large print Portals of Prayer. Please use the designated envelopes from your box.
CHURCH CRISIS RESPONSE SYMPOSIUM April 27, 2012, Concordia University, St. Paul. Crisis response experts will help you and your church prepare for the unexpected. For more info contact weinkuf@csp.edu
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THE SEASON OF LENT
begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22, with Divine Service at noon and 6:30 pm. This year's theme is called "Amos: Restore the Roar!" The Sunday Bible Study will begin a study on the book of Amos starting February 19th Start reading this short book!
WOMEN’S RETREAT
Mt. Calvary Ladies Guild
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
6544 16th Ave S, Richfield, MN
February 25, 8:30 am to 3 pm
Lunch provided – Cost is $20
Deadline for registration – February 19
Call (612)866-5405 to register
“Sing a New Song Unto the Lord”
Time will be spent with songs found in the scriptures, criteria for hymns sun in worship and singing favorite hymns. Pastor Johnson will be the retreat leader. Registration forms are on the entryway bulletin board.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Most people believe that money brings happiness, so they always want more of it. But money does not bring happiness. Money and the things that money can buy do not produce the good life. The good life is found in a relationship with Jesus and in using what God has given us to build His kingdom. Through the working of the Holy Spirit, we will hold the things of this world loosely and focus on things that are eternal.
MESSIAH PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
February 6, 4 to 6 pm – across from Prince of Peace Academy in Mounds View.
MARDI GRAS service and dinner at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, February 19. More info on entryway bulletin board.
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ISAIAH 40:21-31 The opening lines in the passage for this week begin with a series of four rhetorical questions. Such rhetorical questions in Hebrew can also have the force of an emphatic statement: "Surely you have known! Surely you have heard!" This is not new information provided by the prophet. But like a good prophet, he draws the people back to the confessions that stand as their identity.
1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-27 The Jews and those under the law are best read as one and the same. Likewise, those outside the law, the Gentiles, are also the "weak." Think of this as a Pauline version of "There are two kinds of people." "And," Paul says, "I am what-ever they need me to be, a little A-ish or a little B-ish." Though free in Christ, Paul submits himself, to the point of being a slave, to his neighbors, willing to be "all things to all people."
MARK 1:29-39 As the Sabbath ends, it might have been tempting for Jesus to bask in the successful exorcism. , the accolades of his authoritative teaching and a reputation that has already spread throughout all of Galilee. But there is no time for resting on laurels. The gospel for this day reminds us that the story of Jesus is always on the move and will not allow any of us hearers to remain who or where we are. Within a few short verses, the end of today's lesson will invite us to join this Jesus for His mission has a grand sweep that includes us.
Next Week's Readings: Epiphany 6
- 2 Kings 5:1-14
- Psalm 30
- 1 Corinthians 10:(19-30) 31-11:1
- Mark 1:40-45
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| OUR WEEKLY CALENDAR |
| Sunday February - Epiphany 5 |
8:45 am |
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Education Hour |
10:00 am |
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Communion Worship |
11:15 am |
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Bible Class |
1:00-3:00 pm |
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TLCM Worship |
6:00 pm |
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Narcotics Anonymous |
| Monday February 6 |
8:00 pm |
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AA & Al Anon |
| Monday February 7 |
7:00 pm |
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All Board Meetings |
| Wednesday February 8 |
10:00 am |
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Bible Study |
6:30 pm |
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TLWCC Bible Class |
| Friday February 10 - Pastor's Day Off |
5:00 pm |
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TLWCC Music Practice |
8:00 pm |
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AA |
| Saturday February 11 |
10:00 am |
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TLWCC Worship |
1:30 pm |
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Stewardship Meeting |
2:00 pm |
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TLCM Music Practice |
6:00 pm |
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TLWCC Worship & Fellowship |
Sunday February 12 - Ephiphany 6 |
8:45 am |
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Education Hour |
10:00 am |
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Worship |
11:15 am |
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Bible Class |
1:00-3:00 pm |
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TLCM Worship |
6:00 pm |
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Narcotics Anonymous |
SERVING TODAY |
Elder: |
Karmon Christopherson |
Altar: |
Shirley Holzinger |
Ushers: |
Keith & Vi Rocek |
Counters: |
Dale Raschke, Wade Billmeyer |
STATISTICS |
| January 29, 2012 |
| Giving/Income: |
Reg./Loose = $1,747
Portals of Prayers = $12.40
Bethesda = $50
Total = $1,743.40 |
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