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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 3

rd 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).

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Beyond the Tomb: A Journey through the Book of Acts The Holy Spirit at Work

April 26, 2015

CALL TO WORSHIP Because He Lives Joyful Ringers and Praisemakers

OPENING

8:00 am Hes Risen, Hes Risen LSB 480 10:45 am How Can I Keep From Singing

INVOCATION

SONGS 10:45 am Raise Up the Crown

Christ Is Risen (Come Awake)

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 frequently loved only with our words, but

not with our words or deeds. 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 This is the Feast LSB 155

NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts 4:1-12 Bible page 911

GOSPEL READING John 10:11-18 Bible page 896

STATEMENT OF FAITH Apostles Creed LSB back cover / See screens

CHILDRENS MESSAGE

OFFERING SONG Lord, Whose Love through Humble Service LSB 848 vs. 1, 3-4

MESSAGE Pastor Dale Leland

SONG OF RESPONSE Lift High the Cross LSB 837 vs. 1, 4-6

10:45 am

STATEMENT OF FAITH Apostles Creed LSB back cover / See screens

GOSPEL READING John 10:11-18 Bible page 896

NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts 4:1-12 Bible page 911

CHILDRENS MESSAGE

OFFERING SONG Cornerstone

MESSAGE Pastor Dale Leland

PRAYERS

LORDS PRAYER LSB back cover / See screens

BLESSING See screens

CLOSING

8:00 am My Faith Looks Up to Thee LSB 702 10:45 am All to Us

This mornings flowers are given by Keith and Laura Evans in celebration of Travis baptismal birthday

and

Edna Hemingway in loving memory Don and their marriage of 56 years

DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDAYS 9:30 am:

Families and Children (Nursery - 8th grade & parents) (Loomis Center)

High School Youth (9th 12th grade) (Loomis Center classroom by kitchen)

DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDAYS 9:30 am:

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 study of the Gospel of John. If you have Tuesday

mornings open, come learn more about John and his life as a disciple. (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-in-law); 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 (Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USAF Academy, Colorado; Stephen Appelt (Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA; Joel Davidson (son-in-law of Ron & Debby Ferguson), CWO, US Army, Germany, and Jeffrey Gruetzmacher, USN.

Treasurers Weekly Report April 19, 2015 Year to date 2015

Offerings expected in budget $ $253,424.96

Offerings $14,708.57 $281,684.75

Other income $ $ 8,779.22

Total income $14,708.57 $290,463.97

Expenses ($289,158.71)

April 19, 2015 Life-to-date total 2015 Rise Up and Build Income $3,484.00 $1,556,764.83

Interest Earned from Church Extension Fund 1.75% $ 16,298.63

Individual contributions directly to preschool $ 85,200.34

Corporate matching donations to preschool $ 61,900.00

(designated for non-building expenses like playground equipment, furnishings, computers, etc.)

Rise Up and Build Total income $1,720,163.80

Rise Up and Build Expenses ($ 306,871.84)

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

OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY

Acolytes 8:00 am: Matthew Balusek; Katie Goerner

10:45 am: Carolyn Adams; Gabe Weider

Altar Guild Marilyn Gandre; Trish McCall; Angela Sanders; Debbie Welsh; Molly Nash

Audio 8:00 am: David Elmore; Trevor Stall

10:45 am: Bob Stahmer; Jack Somich

Elder 8:00 am: Russ Stall

Elder 10:45 am: Chuck Lafferty

Greeters 8:00 am: Jeff and Donna Gruetzmacher

10:45 am: Billy and Dottie Placke

Nursery 8:00 am: Dominique Melcher

10:45 am: Ashley Bretting; Meredith Bretting

Ushers 8:00 am: Dean Arldt; Craig Battle; Leroy Bretting; Dick Pursley; Bob Thiele

10:45 am: Bill Blum; David Elmore; Paul Goerner; Stuart Michalk; Travis Schulze

MEMORIALS WEEK AT A GLANCE April 26 May 3, 2015

Sunday ~ 26th 8:00 am Worship Service

9:30 am Bible Studies

10:45 am Worship Service

12:00 pm Girls Loving Christ (GLC) @ Brookwood

1:00 pm Servicios en Espaol

Monday ~ 27

th 5:00 pm Preschool Board Meeting

6:00 pm Boy Scouts

7:00 pm Childrens Handbells 7:00 pm Joyful Ringers

Tuesday ~ 28th 9:45 am Lifelight

6:30 pm Building Committee

Wednesday ~ 29th 6:00 pm Livin in 3D

6:00 pm High School Youth

7:15 pm Praisemakers / Womens Chorus

Thursday ~ 30th 6:00 pm Praise Team

6:30 pm Young(er) Couples Group

Friday ~ 1st 7:00 pm Our Redeemer Telugu Bible study

Saturday ~ 2nd

11:00 am GLC (Girls Loving Christ) @ Build-A-Bear

Sunday ~ 3rd

8:00 am Communion Worship Service

VOTERS MEETING 9:30 am Bible Studies 10:45 am Communion Worship Service

12:00 pm VOTERS MEETING