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TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST— October 22, 2017 Welcome to worship at Redeemer!

A Newsletter for Members and Friends

of Redeemer Lutheran Church

Redeemer’s Mission… inviting all people to become

students, believers and followers of Jesus Christ.

We are pleased to have you with us today. We want to help make your time with us more worshipful by providing you with the following information: Welcome Center: in the narthex, please take home a water bottle with

information about Redeemer as our gift for first time visitors

Service of Friendship Cards: in pew racks, please sign and pass to the center aisle during the offering or scan the QR code

Large Print Orders of Service: available from an usher

Children’s Activity Bags: in the narthex, contain simple activities for children to do during the worship service

Children’s Bulletins: in the narthex or from an usher, provide activities for older children to do during the service

Fellowship Time: coffee is served in the narthex

Restrooms: men’s, women’s and family restrooms are down the west hallway, an additional women’s restroom is down the middle hallway

Changing Tables: located in the family restroom and in the women’s restroom down the middle hallway

Questions? Please ask an usher, they would be happy to help

Church Nursery Available at all services;

located in the Nursery room off the middle hallway; for children

kindergarten age and younger, staffed by volunteers.

Sunday School and King’s Kids Each family is encouraged to complete a

registration form and leave it with your child’s teacher or in the church office. Completing a

form will help us keep accurate and up to date information concerning the children and how

we can best serve them.

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The flowers in the chancel this week are given to the glory of God in celebration of the preschool staff and all their hard work.

These collection items can be left in the narthex outside the offices:

FOR THE YOUTH Inkjet printer cartridges FOR THE CHILD CARE Our Family Labels for Learning FOR THE PRESCHOOL Econo Foods receipts FOR THE LWML Cancelled stamps for Missions FOR THE HOSPITALS & BAY CLIFF Can Tabs RETURNABLE CANS & BOTTLES Are not being accepted at this time.

If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact the church office or note it on the back of your Service of Friendship card so a member of our clergy staff can visit and bring a word of encouragement.

Collection Items

Youth Events

LIFT MIDWEEK PROGRAM 7-12 Grade

Midweek Youth Experience Wednesday, October 25

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Women Crafting for a Purpose

Flowers

Women’s Ministry’s WCP or Women Crafting for a Purpose will meet on Monday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. We’re meeting a week earlier because of Halloween. This month’s projects will be sold at the Christmas Bazaar on December 2. All supplies and a group leader/teacher will be available. You don’t need to be “crafty”. You just need to show up and bring your friends. Call Amy Gawry at 1-517-581-5843 with any questions or ideas. We are always looking for any craft ideas that you may have. Come and share in the fun.

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Larry Bruce will be installed as Redeemer’s Director of Worship and Outreach on November 4 during the 5:00 p.m. worship service.

Members and friends of Redeemer are invited to join in the celebration of Larry’s installation during the 5:00 p.m. worship service on November 4, followed by a Celebration Dinner at 6:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. There will also be a cake reception following the Sunday

services.

The sign up sheet is on the Welcome Center, take a look and see where you can help out with the Celebration.

Larry Bruce’s Installation Weekend

Fall Festival Greeting Card Sale

“Sisters Working Together” have been working all year to make beautiful handmade greeting cards. They gather each Wednesday afternoon and craft their cards for the Scholarship Fund and help make preschool possible for those families who may not otherwise be able to afford preschool tuition. These cards will be offered for sale on Saturday, November 4, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the church multi-purpose room. 100% of the proceeds will be given to the Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Ruth Pond Scholarship Fund. Everyone is invited to come to the Card Sale and help support Redeemer Lutheran Preschool.

Save the date for Redeemer’s Fall Festival!

Saturday, October 28 From 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Children and their families are invited to

dress up in their Halloween costume (not Scary) and spend the afternoon

playing games, decorating cookies, and celebrating the season together.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact DCE Intern Susie.

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New Coordinators Needed for Victory

Do you have an interest in using a computer and video camera?

If you answered yes to this question you may be the volunteer we are looking for. The Media Team runs the worship PowerPoint and records the worship services so they can be put on our web site and copied for our shut-ins. We are in need of more media volunteers. Please consider this opportunity to offer your time and talents for this important service.

Contact DCE Anna, Amy or Donna at the church office (228-9883).

Have you been wanting to volunteer, but not sure what to do? We would love you to join our Usher Team. We are currently looking for new members to join our Teams. For more information or to sign up, see Donna Brege in the church office or call Donna at 228-3467.

We are in need of New Coordinators to organize meals for Victory Lutheran on the second Sunday of each month. We have been providing a good meal to the people at Sawyer for several years and our Coordinators are stepping down. Each month volunteers sign-up on the sheets (at the Welcome Center) to provide the food and help serve the meal at Victory. The menu’s, recipes and sign-up sheet templates have already been created and will be available to the new Coordinators. Help will be available to assist in the transition. The total time commitment varies but is usually no more than 5 hours per month.

Please consider becoming the next Victory Meal Coordinator! Contact Pastor Chad or DCE Anna.

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ABOUT THE FILM 500 years ago, Martin Luther triggered a seismic upheaval that rocked the western world—with an impact that continues to reverberate to this day. This entertaining new film follows the great adventure story of Luther’s life, packed with political intrigue, kidnappings, secret hideouts, and life-or-death showdowns. At the same time, it's a story about the most important questions of life, including "Who am I?" "What is my purpose" and "How do I get right with God?"

It’s a must-see video and a chance to share the message of our Lutheran heritage with others. Join us at Redeemer Lutheran Church on October 22

nd at 5:00 pm (Movie starts at 6:00 pm).

An authentic German food tent will be on-site with food available for purchase from 5:00-6:00 pm from Wagener’s Delicatessen—Au Train, MI. This screening is the perfect outreach opportunity—a chance to invite friends and neighbors to an entertaining event in our community. Our circuit churches will also be joining us for this festive event.

Watch New Luther Movie with Friends on Oct. 22

On October 28/29, 2017, Reformation Weekend, we will observe the 500th anniversary of the Reformation at all three of our worship services. Please join us Saturday 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 am or Sunday 10:45 am as we worship Jesus and thank him for the Faith Alone, Grace Alone, and Scripture Alone which is the bedrock of our relationship with God.

Reformation Bible Study As a lead up to the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we will study “A Man Named Martin.” Join us on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. October 22 A Man Named Martin — Session 2 October 29 A Man Named Martin — Session 3

Reformation Keepsakes Reformation souvenirs are now available for purchase at our Welcome Center. 500th Anniversary coffee mugs and pint glasses will be available for purchase as a way of marking this historic event in our faith.

Reformation Celebration Worship Services

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Sunday, Oct. 22

8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m.

PRESCHOOL SINGS Service of Praise Education Hour Coffee Fellowship Worship Chamber Chorale Luther Movie Event

Monday, Oct. 23

10 a.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Little Lambs Staff Meeting (WCP) Women’s Crafting for a Purpose

Tuesday, Oct. 24

10 a.m.

Little Lambs

Wednesday, Oct. 25

7 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Women’s Bible Study LIFT Midweek Program Bible Study Jubilation Choir

Thursday, Oct. 26

7 p.m. 7 p.m.

Praise Choir Bible Study

Friday, Oct. 27

10 a.m.

Little Lambs

Saturday, Oct. 28

1:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m.

Fall Festival Service of Praise King’s Kids

Sunday, Oct. 29

8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 1 p.m.

Service of Praise Education Hour Coffee Fellowship Worship Chamber Chorale

CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study

Led by DCE Anna “Diggin’ into Disney”

Join us as we dive into the Wonderful World of Disney! This study will dig into the story lines and explore the adventures of beloved characters to find treasures of our faith and Biblical themes in these iconic Disney films.

THURSDAY EVENINGS 7:00 p.m.

Adult Study Led by Mark Mankowski

and Tom Buck Location: Church Library

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 7:00 a.m.

Men’s Study Meets Year Round

Led by Pastor Chad — Location: Chapel Lounge

SUNDAY MORNINGS Adult Study

Led by Pastor Chad Location: Fellowship Hall (gym) 9:30 a.m.

“A Man Names Martin” Classes held on: October 22, 29

As a lead up to the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we will study “A Man Named Martin.” In A Man Named Martin - Part 1: The Man viewers encounter a 15th-century religious reformer from Germany who broke ranks with the Catholic Church. This Bible study is the first of a three-part series devoted to Martin Luther -- a monk whose Spirit-inspired grasp of God's justification of sinners through faith in the Savior was the cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation.

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities

New Wednesday Bible Study — 6:00 p.m. Adult Study led by Pastor Chad

6:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Room 1A & 1B (Northwest Corner)

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Isaiah 45:1-7 1 “This is what the LORD says to

his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: 2 I will go before you

and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. 3 I will give you the treasures of

darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. 4 For the sake of Jacob my servant,

of Israel my chosen, I summon you by name and bestow on you a title of honor, though you do not acknowledge me. 5 I am the LORD, and there is no

other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me, 6 so that from the rising of the sun

to the place of its setting men may know there is none besides me. I am the LORD, and there is no other. 7 I form the light and create

darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1 Paul, Silas and Timothy,

To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2 We always thank God for all of

you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3 We continually remember before

our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4 For we know, brothers loved by

God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you

not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.

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became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so you became a model to all

the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from

you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it,

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themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,

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to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.

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Matthew 22:15-22

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Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. 16

They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are.

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your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” 18

But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me?

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me the coin used for paying the tax.” They brought him a denarius,

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he asked them, “Whose portrait is this? And whose inscription?” 21

“Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” 22

When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away.

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Saturday, October 21, 5:00 p.m.

Acolyte: Jacob Knauss Ushers: Donna Brege, Dave & Stacy Brown Media: Gavin Poquette Scrip: Cindy Bal Greeters: Bill & Jane Nolan Nursery: Emily Ott Musicians: Dawn Betts, Anna Dauffenbach, Kristi Evans, Julie Harman

Sunday, October 22, 8:30 a.m.

Acolyte: Elise Heide Ushers: Carol Holman, Gary & Sandy Bilenky, Sue Fries, Dan Klumb Media: Talyn Rasmussen Scrip: Toni Eppensteiner Greeters: Keith & Vada Kepler Nursery: Donnie Berglund Musicians: Dawn Betts, Jeff Phelps, Katrina Keough, Kristi Evans, Julie Harman

Sunday, October 22, 10:45 a.m.

Acolyte: Julianna Golisek Ushers: Brent Griffin, Larry & Sharon Carey, Kyle Martin, Ray Ranta Reader: Barb Neaves Media: Zach Stanley Scrip: Phyllis James Greeters: Jason, Nikki & Jasper Prunick Coffee: Kathy LaJeunesse Nursery: Donna Brege Organist: Dawn Betts

MINISTRY STAFF

Rev. Chad Ott W. 228-9883 Lead Pastor H. 273-0280

Anna Dauffenbach W. 228-9883 Director of Christian H. 228-3047 Education

Susie Danner W. 228-9883 Director of Christian Education Intern

Carmen Albert W. 228-9883 Preschool & Child Care H. 228-5439 Director

Amy Gawry 228-9883 Women’s Ministry Director

Pam Ott H. 273-0280 King’s Kids Coordinator

Carl Pace H. 204-5399 Gift Planner

Donna Koskiniemi Praise Choir Director

Dawn Betts Jubilation Choir Director and Organist

Rev. Paul Weber, Emeritus

Deaconess Betty Knapp, Emeritus

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK 458

STEWARDSHIP LAST WEEK General Fund $13,409

Gathered to Grow $2,523 (Total given to Gathered to Grow to date: $725,562)

“Service of Friendship” card QR Code

Redeemer Lutheran Church 1700 West Fair Avenue Marquette, MI 49855

P. 906-228-9883 F. 906-228-8912

Email: redeemer@redeemermqt.org Web Site: www.redeemermqt.org