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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).

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 Mens Chorus and Praisemakers

OPENING

8:00 am A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing LSB 493 vs. 1-4 10:45 am A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing 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 LSB 493 vs. 5-6

NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts 1:1-11 Bible page 909

SPECIAL MUSIC Sweet, Sweet, Spirit Mens Chorus and Praisemakers

GOSPEL READING Luke 24:46-53 Bible page 885

STATEMENT OF FAITH Apostles Creed LSB back cover / See screens

CHILDRENS MESSAGE

COMMISSIONING OF KENYA MISSIONARIES

OFFERING SONG Listen, God is Calling LSB 833

MESSAGE Pastor John Davis

SONG OF RESPONSE 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 LSB back cover / See screens

COMMUNION

8:00 am Agnus Dei LSB 163 Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray LSB 623 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus LSB 821 vs. 1-4 Beautiful Savior LSB 537 Thine The Amen, Thine the Praise LSB 680

10:45 am Agnus Dei LSB 163

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus LSB 821 vs. 1-4 Jesus, Messiah See screens We Believe See screens Beautiful Savior LSB 537

BLESSING

CLOSING

8:00 am Christ the Eternal Lord LSB 829 vs. 1, 3-5 10:45 am Christ, the Eternal Word 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) (Loomis Center)

High School Youth (9th 12th grade) (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-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, 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 Year to date 2015

Offerings expected in budget $ $301,499.95

Offerings $16,447.00 $326,883.89

Other income $ $ 8,804.62

Total income $14,894.79 $335,688.51

Expenses ($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: Matthew Reisner; Jackson Schulenberg

10:45 am: Reese Hensley; Allison Pergande

Altar Guild Donna Gruetzmacher; Kristie Just; Mild red Nietsche; Jan Schulze; Shannon Wolfe; Lynn Yates

Audio 8:00 am: David Elmore; Gabe Weider

10:45 am: Jack Somich; Bob Stahmer

Elder 8:00 am: Fred Luft

Elder Assistants Marcus Behrens; Stuart Michalk; Tony Rylander

Assistant 10:45 am: Nathan Engman

Greeters 8:00 am: Norris Miertschin; Robin Stankus

10:45 am: Bob and Kathy Cowan

Nursery 8:00 am: Tracy Scroggins

10:45 am: Lydia Sides; Sara Sides

Ushers 8:00 am: Richard Greason; Jeff Gruetzmacher; Ricky Nietsche; Steve Schulze; Alan Ostermann

10:45 am: George Hintz; Joe Pier; Nelson Scroggins; Jim Slater; Rob Whittecar

MEMORIALS WEEK AT A GLANCE May 17 May 24, 2015

Sunday ~ 17th 8:00 am Communion Worship Service

CONFIRMATION 9:30 am Bible Studies

10:45 am Communion Worship Service and Rite of Confirmation

Monday ~ 18th 6:00 pm Boy Scouts

6:00 pm Praise Band

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

Tuesday ~ 19th 9:45 am Lifelight

6:30 pm Building Committee

7:00 pm ESL Class

Wednesday ~ 20th 6:00 pm Livin in 3D

6:00 pm High School Youth

Thursday ~ 21st 6:30 pm Young(er) Couples Group

Friday ~ 22nd

12:30 pm Memorial Quilters

7:00 pm Our Redeemer Telugu Bible study

Sunday ~ 24th 8:00 am Worship Service

PENTECOST 9:30 am Bible Studies

10:45 am Worship Service