THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTERMay 4 & May 5, 2019

Dear people of God, welcome to worship as we continue to celebrate the season of Easter. Please introduceyourself to Pastor Akers, and complete the information in the Rite of Fellowshippad located on the pew. Large print services and assistive listening devices areavailable from the ushers or at the Welcome Center. For Pastoral Care please callPastor Allison or Pastor Akers at the church or at home. A Sitting Room [in theeast wing] and a Nursery [in the west wing] are available for infants through agethree during each worship service. If little ones become restless during theservice and are disturbing other worshipers, please take them out of the serviceuntil they have settled down. Thank you! “The Lutheran Hour” can be heardevery Sunday at 8:00 AM on WIOU 1350 AM, sponsored by Lutheran Church of OurRedeemer. Please note that the deadline for bulletin announcements is

Wednesdays by noon. Thank you.LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR REDEEMER / REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL

705 SOUTHWAY BOULEVARD EAST, KOKOMO, INDIANA 46902Church Phone: 453-0969

Church Fax Number: 864-6470Rev. William Allison, Pastor

Rev. Barry Akers, Associate PastorRuth Lavrenz, RLS Principal

School Phone: 864-6466E-Mail: LCOR@Redeemerkokomo.org

Home Phone: 457-0346Home Phone: 457-5539

Church: http://lcorkokomo.org/RLS: http://redeemerlutheranschoolkokomo.org/

SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE: 5:30 PMSUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 8:15 & 10:45 AM

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP: 10:45 AM [1ST & 3RD SUNDAYS]SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASS: 9:30 AM

WORSHIP SERVICE PARTICIPANTS & MUSIC

PreacherLiturgistOrganistAcolytes

SanctuaryStewards Nursery

SAT. 5:30Pastor AkersPastor Akers

Beth KuhlmanVolunteer Needed

SUN. 8:15Pastor AkersPastor Akers

Florence MoellerJonoah TruebloodJacob Trueblood

SUN. 10:45Pastor AkersPastor Akers

Volunteer NeededEllen Benziger

Teddi HeinzmanAmy Shrack

LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE - MUSIC Sat - 5:30 PM – 89/ 8:15 AM – 95 / 10:45 AM – 187 = 371

Prelude – “This Joyful Eastertide” – arr. Raymond Haan / RLS Choir [8:15] "Go Into the World" & "Christ is withMe" / Offertory – “Awake My Heart With Gladness” – arr. W. HeldPostlude – “At the Lamb’s High Feast” – arr. John Ferguson

PRAYERS FOR HEALING, STRENGTH, PEACE AND COMFORTWe remember Robert Meyer, Lauren Fisher, Ed Brown, Robyn Klepfer, Joey Beahrs, JimThrasher, Marilou Reason, Art Peirce, Betty Cowgill, Dick Hardy, Mike Bridegroom, Nancy Cox,Heather Hartman, Kenton Schroer, Lois Grotrian, Samantha Creason, Janet Matyas, Sharon &David McPike, Steve Olson, Delia Overia, Bob Braswell, Mary Harper, and Carl & Joan Swift.

SHUT-IN OF THE WEEK – MARTHA LEITER Martha Leiter is this week’s honored shut-in.

“REDEEMER REPORTER” DEADLINE IS THIS THURSDAY

ALTAR FLOWERSTwo families are placing flowers on the altar this weekend. Karlina Huffman in celebration of hergrandson, Alec Judeika’s 16th birthday. Also by Roland & Betty Pohlman, in celebration of their 43years of marriage. “We thank God for having Him in our lives and also thank Him for family andchurch family.”

THANKS FOR YOUR LOVE!Susie Delong sends her heartfelt appreciation for the many birthday cards and well wishes sherecently received. Your love and thoughtfulness are truly uplifting.

CHRISTIAN LOVE, SYMPATHY & PRAYERSOur Christian love, sympathy and prayers go to Randy & Mary Rusch at the death of Randy’s sister, Charlotte Klug, on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

ADULT INFORMATION CLASS / GODCONNECTS BEGINS THIS SUNDAY!We are forming a new adult membership class featuring a video-based curriculum called God-Connects developed by Lutheran Hour Ministries. This course will teach the foundations of theChristian faith for the person who has never heard it, or for anyone who wants to review it.Attendance at the class may lead to membership in our church, but there are no obligations. If youknow someone who may be interested in attending, please consider inviting him or her. This newclass will be taught by Pastor Akers on Sundays at 9:30 AM, beginning, May 5, 2019. We will meetin the Adult Education Room.

ADULT BIBLE CLASSJoin us at 9:30 AM this Sunday, May 5th and next, May 12th in Mission Hall for The Wonders ofGod’s Creation. In the vast expanse of the solar system, the earth stands alone. Nowhere else buton this small, bluish jewel has God brought together the precise and perfect qualities necessary tosustain life. As you watch this memorable tour of our planet, you’ll discover hidden miraclesabsolutely vital to our survival. Marvel at this unique and remarkable planet every living thing callshome.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES – MAY 5, 2019 - 9:30 AMWelcome to all! Parents: Please remember that each week we praise and thank Jesus with our offerings.

Please help your children remember their offerings! This year’s offerings are given to Narrow GateHorse Ranch Ministry.

CLASS LOCATION TEACHER[S] Pre-School, Pre-K, Kdg. RLS Kindergarten Room Ashley Schneider1st – 2nd Grades RLS 3rd Grade Room Mindy Conner3rd – 4th Grades RLS 4th Grade Room Renee YoungIn our sin, we are lost from God and doomed to die, but God, in His love, sought and found us and keeps

us with Him forever. Today’s Bible story is, “Jesus Seeks the Lost” as recorded by St. Luke (Luke 15). Talk about, “How does God the Holy Spirit work through the Word and the Sacraments?”

5th – 7th Grades RLS 5th/6th Grade Room Steve & Cindy SewellUsing what they’ve learned from the “Cold Case Christianity”

series, the class will discuss eternal life and our heavenly home.

8th Gr.-Confirmands - Welcome to the high school class in the Youth Room!

High School Youth Room (top of stairs) Steve Gaunt & Jerry Hartman“Experiencing the Passion of Jesus” by Lee Strobel & Garry Poole---Discussion Two

SERVICE SUNDAYYouth and adults will join together for a Service Sunday on May 26 th at 9:30 AM. We will clean upEaster eggs from the Easter EGGventure and make postcards inviting children to join us for VacationBible School. Speak to Pastor or Kaila Akers if you can help out with set up.

REMAINING CHURCH OFFICERS / BOARDS MEETING IN MAYBoard of Property – Monday – May 6 – 7:00 PM - Church LibraryChurch Council – Wednesday – May 8 – 6:00 PM – Church LibraryVoters’ Assembly – Wednesday – May 15 – 7:00 PM – Mission Hall

DOOR OFFERING NEXT WEEKENDThe youth Sunday School classes, preschool thru highschool, have been bringing offerings to support the ministryof Narrow Gate Horse Ranch. The Narrow Gate HorseRanch targets at-risk/under-resourced youth ages 7-18 byproviding a setting to learn life and relational skills. Aschildren work alongside mentors, they experience horsehandling and care, horse communication, socialinteraction, and connection with God and others. Thisresults in improved self-esteem, attitude, gradeimprovement, work performance, and relational skills asthey discover their God-given potential. The ultimate goalof this ministry is through prayer, mentoring, andintentional discipleship, God will grow these children intoproductive members of society, active church participants,and ultimately men and women of faith. Next weekendplease join us in support of this ministry that servesKokomo’s youth. A door offering will be taken at the endof each worship service. Consider helping the kids supportthis ministry. Check out Narrow Gate’s ministry at theirwebsite, www.narrowgatehorseranch.com.

SERVE TOGETHER KOKOMOServe Together Weekend is an opportunity for the Church

(capital C) of Howard County to serve and worship together. Please see the information in the box to the left for moreinformation and please sign up at the Welcome Center ifyou are interested in participating.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT NEEDEDWe are thankful for Sheryl Hartman, who is retiring after several

years of serving as our Sunday School superintendent! Withher departure, we are in need of another individual or two tocoordinate our Sunday School program. This position isprimarily responsible for recruiting Sunday School teachersand helping choose curriculum. If you are interested andwould like more information, talk to Kitty Davis, Kaila Akers,Rhonda Katter, or Pastor Akers.

FT. WAYNE SEMINARY

We will be going to the Seminary in Ft. Wayne soon, so let’s fillthe food pantry box! We can also take clothing. Please contact Caroline Howard. Thanks toeveryone. The students and families really appreciate it.

NEIGHBORHOOD FLOWER PLANTING SATURDAY, MAY 18, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMProvide and plant flowers in the neighborhood around the church. Groups of three or more will godoor to door and inquire if a home owner would like flowers planted somewhere in their yard (arounda mailbox post, in a flower box, …). Meet here Saturday, May 18, 9:45 AM where we will divide upin groups, pray, and go into the neighborhood and do some “planting!" Contact a Board of ChristianOutreach member (Peter Davis, Dillon Waggoner, Pastor Barry, Kyle Street, Mary Bastaich, PearlGault) for more details.

DISCERNING THE VOICE OF GOD LADIES BIBLE CLASS“Discerning the Voice of God” by Priscilla Shirer will meet on Tuesdays 6:30 PM from June 11th to June

30th in Mission Hall with Renee Young leading the class. Class / chapter schedule will be posted on LWISfacebook page.

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING DONATION WALLHopefully you noticed our colorful wall in the narthex! For this fundraiser, we have envelopes numbered

1-144. We would love for you to pick one (or more!) from the wall. By taking an envelope, you areagreeing to donate the coordinating dollar amount. For example, if you choose envelope 12, you

would put $12 inside. Please fill out the information on the back of the envelope, seal yourdonation inside, and drop them in the offering plate, the white box at the Welcome Center, or

hand-off to Tami Brooks, Erin Jorgensen, or Stephanie Gross. Checks can be made out to LCOR andmemo it to NYG. After all envelopes have been claimed, the board will unveil a BEAUTIFUL

background! Thank you for your support!!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLGet excited for our summer VBS program of “Roar!” where kids will learn about how “Life is Wild!& God is Good!” Kids will have fun singing and dancing, make great crafts, hear amazing Biblestories, test awesome experiments, make new friends and so much more! Due to our National YouthGathering trip in July, VBS will run in the evenings from Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28.Registration is open online, or paper forms are available in the Narthex. Children must be 3+ andpotty-trained.

LEADERS/HELPERS NEEDED!VBS is one of the greatest weeks of the year! It takes a lot of time and planning, and mostimportantly- YOU! We are looking for leaders and helpers who have a love for children and sharingthe Word of God in fun and exciting ways. There are many ways to help both before and during VBS.Contact Erin Jorgensen if you are interested in helping out & seeing where God can use you to helpmake this year a success.

ADULT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL“The Real God” by Chip Ingram will be offered for adults during VBS week June 24th-28th. We willview the Right Now Media series and discuss How God longs for us to see Him. We will meet inMission Hall from about 6:30 - 8:00 PM. This will allow you the opportunity to sing and worship atVBS opening and closing with the kids in the Gym/Fellowship Hall. No registration needed. ContactRenee Young if you have questions.

LADIES FELLOWSHIP / SALAD SUPPER AT GOOD SHEPHERD!Ladies of Our Redeemer. You are cordially invited to Good Shepherd's annual LadiesFellowship/Salad Supper on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM. The evening’s program is themusical group, Hoosier Strings. Please bring a salad (tableware and drinks provided), yourappetite, and join your Good Shepherd sisters for the evening of fellowship and entertainment.The supper is scheduled for 6:00 pm with entertainment to follow. Please RSVP to the church(457-4968) by Monday, May 20.

YOUTH CENTRAL IN MAYSUNDAY, MAY 5 - GROUNDS will be meeting at Buffalo Wing Wings for food and fellowship at 6:30 PM.We will then be heading to church for a meeting for future youth plans. We would love for you to come

and chat about upcoming ideas. This is open to all high school students AND our new 8th gradeconfirmands!

SATURDAY, MAY 18 - Ramp Delivery! Pathways and Grounds will meet at church at 12:30 to head outand rebuild our ramp for the homeowner. We plan on being back at church at 4 PM for pickup.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 - All NYG participants will meet in the youth room at 5:00 PM for planning andspiritual preparation for the youth gathering.

PART-TIME CUSTODIAN POSITION AVAILABLEA part-time custodian position is available. Please see Board of Property members, ToddBrandenburg, Melanie Waggoner, Mary Moeller or Larry Wiechmann for more information.

STEWARDSHIP MOMENTJohn 21:6 – “He said to them, ‘Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will findsome.’ So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity offish.” Won’t the disciples ever learn? Jesus pulled this same trick before. When the odds seemedcompletely against it, the Lord gave them a command to let down the nets, a command thatseemed crazy. But they complied, and He blessed their obedience. When will we learn this lesson,too?

SPEAK UP! By RLS Principal Ruth Lavrenz“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. ALWAYS be

prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks youfor the reason for the hope that you have…”

1 Peter 3:15

ILEARN:Our students are currently taking the ILEARN tests. The testing

window is April 23 through May 17. These tests involve ourthird through eighth grade students. Our kindergartenthrough second grade students will begin taking Terra Novanext week.

MONTH OF MAY:We are in our last month of school with our last day of school falling on May 30. Coming up this month we

will celebrate our teachers with Teacher Appreciation Week. Our very own Mini 500 will be held onFriday, May 17. The public library will be here in early May to share their summer reading programwith our students.

PRINCIPAL UPDATE:Mr. Frisco and his family were in Kokomo this past weekend. They have found a house and are getting

excited to make the move to Kokomo. He will be arriving sometime in early July.

RUMMAGE / BAKE SALE:The 6/7th grade classes at RLS will be hosting a rummage sale next Saturday May 11, from 8:00 AM to

2:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. WE WOULD LOVE SOME ASSISTANCE SETTING UP FOR THE SALE ONFRIDAY, MAY 10 TH BEGINNING AT 10 AM. If you have a little time to spare this day, please check in atthe school office before joining us in the gym. For more information, please contact the school officeat 864-6466.

LIBERTY TO CHOOSELiberty to Choose is the theme for the Scholarship Granting Organization’s (SGO) campaign. Redeemer

Lutheran School needs your help to provide quality Christian education to the children of ourcommunity. Our goal for the 2019 - 2020 school year is to raise $100,000 to help families in need.Currently, we have raised $12,000 of that goal. To those of you who have contributed already, we areextremely grateful for your support. However, we still have a long way to go to make our goal. If wedon’t accomplish our goal, some families whose children need to hear of the love of Jesus and the wayto salvation every day, may have to be turned away. Now here comes the great part about this, youearn a 50% tax credit on your Indiana income tax form. This means that 50% of whatever you donate tothe SGO will come back to you on your refund next year or be subtracted from any taxes you may owe.This is truly a win-win situation. You win a tax credit and the blessing of knowing that you have helpedto spread the Gospel, and RLS wins because we get to instruct more children with the Gospel of Christevery day. If you are interested in more information or in finding out how you can help, talk to RuthLavrenz or Kathy Tucker TODAY or call us at school, 864-6466. Any amount, large or small, would begreatly appreciated and one step closer to raising the remaining $88,000. Remember, you have theLIBERTY TO CHOOSE to help a family choose the school of their choice for their family.

MAY’S FEATURED BOOKS FROM THE CHURCH LIBRARY!Grace Alone - by Ruth E Meyer

Grace Williams is a single mom with four children. She has unresolved issues with her ex-husband. Hersister nags at her about going to church. Her kids are not perfect. And neither is Grace. For anyonewho’s ever made a mistake, Grace Alone, is a story about forgiveness, hope, and grace in the midst

of a messy life. Because God is all about new beginnings.A Flame in the Dark - by Sarah Baughman

Baughman’s rich, authentic novel is set against the backdrop of the Reformation, showing how thereverberations of this religious reform echoed throughout the world and in the lives of ordinarypeople. A Flame in the Dark brings to life characters who lived not only during one of the most

tumultuous times in history but also alongside one of its greatest figures. See how God’s Word worksin all of life’s messy complications, no matter our place in history, to spread the fire of His love,

mercy, and salvation.

THIS WEEK AT REDEEMERDATE TIME TITLE / EVENT LOCATIONSat. 5:30 PM Traditional Communion SanctuarySun. 8:15 AM Traditional Communion Sanctuary

9:30 AM Sunday School – Bible Class – Adult Information Class MH /AER / RLS 10:45 AM Contemporary Worship SanctuaryMon. 9:00 AM Room Occupied Mission Hall

1:00 PM Hands of Love Turner’s Home 7:00 PM Board of Property Church LibraryTues. 7:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Mission Hall

9:00 AM LWIS Kitchen Committee Mission Hall5:45 PM Bell Choir Choir Room6:00 PM Cub – Boy Scouts Fellowship Hall

7:00 PM Choir Choir RoomWed. 8:45 AM RLS Chapel Sanctuary 6:00 PM Church Council Church LibraryThurs. 9:30 AM Quilting Choir Room 9:30 AM Ladies’ Koinonia Mission HallFri. 10:00 AM RLS Rummage Sale Setup Fellowship HallSat. 8 AM – 2 PM RLS Rummage Sale Fellowship Hall

12:00 PM Member Function Mission Hall5:30 PM Traditional Communion Sanctuary

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:Shirley Heinzman – May 12

Carlyn Laubenstein – May 14Ellen Benziger – May 16 Mary Baistaich – May 19 Betty Fahling – May 19

Bev Spoon – May 19Pat Fischvogt – May 22

Phyllis Schumacher - May 22 Anna Mae Rutherford – May 24

Don Rodeman – May 26 Jeff Rupley – May 31

CONGRATULATIONS AND BLESSINGS TO OUR 2019 COLLEGE GRADUATESANDERSON UNIVERSITY – MAY 11

Heather Street - Bachelor of Arts in MusicBALL STATE UNIVERSITY – MAY 4

Madeline Shepherd – Degree in HR ManagementFaith Renken – Master of Arts degree in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education

HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY – MAY 18Amanda Seaman - Bachelor of Science degree in

Elementary / Special Education and Middle School MathematicsINDIANA UNIVERSITY - KOKOMO – MAY 7

Peter Davis - Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting and Finance/Economics INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY – MAY 11

Stephanie Benziger – Degree in PsychologySarah [Frey] Ryan - Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

IUPUI – MAY 11Zachary Baird - Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Science

PURDUE UNIVERSITY – MAY 12Jenna Wiechmann - Krannert School of Management with a BS in Supply Chain Management

PURDUE UNIVERSITY – DECEMBER, 2019Spencer Lubben - Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY – MAY 11Sarah Lowden - Masters of Art in Communication Disorders