THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

August 9 & August 10, 2008

Welcome, everyone! May God open our hearts so love can come forth — love for God and love for one another! Rejoice! We’re with the Lord. Guest, please introduce yourself to Pastor Allison or Pastor Akers and complete the information in the Rite of Fellowship pad located on the pew in the Sanctuary. Large print services and assistive listening devices are available from the ushers or at the Welcome Center. For Pastoral Care please call Pastor Allison or Pastor Akers at the church or at home. A Sitting Room [in the east wing] and a Nursery [in the west wing] are available for infants through age three during each worship service. If little ones become restless during the service and are disturbing other worshipers, please take them out of the service until they have settled down. Thank you! “The Lutheran Hour” can be heard every Sunday at 8:00 AM on WIOU 1350 AM, sponsored by Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR REDEEMER REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL 705 Southway Boulevard East, Kokomo, Indiana 46902
Church Phone: 453-0969 Church Fax Number: 864-6470 Rev. William Allison, Pastor Rev. Barry Akers, Family Life Pastor Ruth Lavrenz, Principal			School Phone: 864-6466 E-Mail: LCOR@Redeemerkokomo.org Home Phone: 457-0346 Home Phone: 457-5539 Website: www.Redeemerkokomo.org
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE: 5:30 PM SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 8:15 & 10:45 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY 10:45 AM [1^ST & 3^RD SUNDAYS] SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASS: 9:30 AM WEEKEND WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS & SUNDAY’S MUSICAL OFFERING
preacher Liturgist Organist Acolytes Nursery Sanctuary Stewards	SAT. 5:30 Pastor Allison Pastor Allison David Britton Avery H Joe Brooks Tami Brooks	SUN. 8:15 Pastor Allison Pastor Akers Florence Moeller Christian C Jeremy H Penny Irwin Kristi Irwin		SUN. 10:45 Pastor Allison Pastor Akers Florence Moeller Lukas S Sarah S Tricia Harrison Jane Sipe Susie Yeakley
PIANO – MEGAN SEWELL – “All in All”, “Lamb of God”, “Sanctuary”, “As the Deer” POSTLUDE – “A Mighty Fortress” – arr. Leavitt / Bender ATTENDANCE INFORMATION Saturday – [96] / Sunday 8:15 – [182] / 10:45 – [196] = 474

ALTAR FLOWERS

Two families are placing flowers on the Lord’s altar this weekend. Vic & Lynn Ohlemacher in celebration of the marriage of their son, Brian Hoepner to Cynthia Colon on July 26^th. Lee & Evelyn Vandre in celebration of Lee's 80^th birthday and to thank God for His many blessings.

BIBLE CLASSES BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER

“Grief Share” – Monday – September 8 – 6:30 to 7:30 PM

[Please sign up for a book at the Welcome Center for this class]

Ladies Bible Class – Tuesday – September 9 – 10:00 AM

Tuesday Evening Bible Class – Tuesday – September 9 – 6:00 to 7:00 PM

Adult Information Class – Thursday – September 11 – 6:30 to 8:00 PM

8^th Grade Confirmation – Saturday – September 13 – 9:00 to 10 AM

(see below for more information)

8^TH GRADE CONFIRMATION

8^TH grade confirmation will meet this year on Saturday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM in Mission Hall. Classes will begin on Saturday, September 13^th.

“REDEEMER REPORTER” DEADLINE IS THIS THURSDAY!

ADULT BIBLE CLASS

All adults are encouraged to attend one of three Bible studies this morning: 1) Parents are invited to watch the “Say Goodbye to Whining…” DVD in one of the 1^st grade classrooms. This is a very casual opportunity to learn practical Biblical solutions to bringing honor into your home. 2) “Numbers: Faith in the Wilderness” led by Pastor Akers in Fellowship Hall. 3) “Holy Resolve: War and Terror Today” led by Pastor Allison in Mission Hall.

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE CLASS

All high school youth are invited to attend the high school Bible class, which meets in the Youth Room above the Fellowship Hall kitchen. Jonathan Guse is leading class this morning.

HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS – BEGINNING AUGUST 17

We  will have a changing of the guard on Sunday, Aug. 17. Parents and high school students are invited on this day. We will have a short Bible study and some refreshments. This will be a chance to see what we have planned for the first semester. Join us at 9:30 AM in the Youth Room, up the stairs across from the church kitchen. The class will be taught by Ginny Hingst and Robin Truesdell.

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL

This morning in Sunday School the theme of our lesson is “Be Careful of Meanness” based on Proverbs 13:20. They will contrast foolishness with wisdom.

BIBLE BOOKMARKS

All 3-4-5 graders! Pick up the new Bible Bookmark at the Welcome Center. The topic is “Wisdom.”

The Grounds for high school youth meets tonight [Sunday] in the Youth Room 6:30-8:30 PM. Join us for a brief study and fellowship.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to all who donate of their time, talent and food items for our funeral dinners. These dinners mean a great deal to our congregational families at the death of loved ones. Well done good and faithful servants!

REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL BEGINS THIS WEEK!

This Wednesday, August 13^th, RLS will begin its 25^th school year. We thank God for the opportunity to share His word to the children of Redeemer as well as our community. The faculty and staff will be dedicated during the 10:45 AM service this Sunday [today].

BELOW IS A LISTING OF OUR 2008 – 2009 STAFF

Pre-School & Pre-Kindergarten Ann Larimer

Kindergarten Sheryl Hartman

1^st Grade Cheryl Stoltenberg

1^st & 2^nd Grade Sue Johnson

2^nd Grade Sue Allison

3^rd Grade Suzanne Dunkin

4^th Grade Debbie Grecu

5^th Grade Debbie Durr

6^th - 8^th Grades Kathy Tucker

6^th - 8^th Grades Kim Schnelle

Extended Care Patty Stage

Pastoral Staff Pastor Allison

Principal Ruth Lavrenz

Secretary Michelle Werich

PRIMEUIMERS’ AUGUST ACTIVITY

On Wednesday, August 13, 2008, the PrimeUimers group will be going on a tour of Grissom Air Base flight line, tour a KC-135 tanker which will require a climb of a flight of steps to the aircraft. We will have a tour of the facilities followed by lunch at the chow hall [cafeteria style – cost approximately $6.00]. After lunch, there is an optional walk through the museum and around the aircraft located on the display grounds. We need to meet at church to car pool by 8:15 AM, leave by 8:30 AM; meet bus at Grissom for tour by 9:00 AM. Any questions, please contact Ed Gullion.

THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS

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J FAMILY FRIENDLY IDEA

J Making the sign of the cross means to draw an invisible cross on yourself during certain times of prayer or worship. Take your thumb and two fingers and hold them together. Next, touch your forehead, then your tummy, then your left shoulder, then your right shoulder, and finally your chest. At your baptism the sign of the cross was first made upon you by your pastor. When we make the sign of the cross we are reminded of our baptism.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

Join us each Sunday morning for the following:

U FELLOWSHIP - from 9:20–9:40 AM, in the school entrance for donuts, drinks and fellowship before attending a Sunday School class of your choice.

U KIDS HONOR CLUB - Kids ages 3 through 6^th grade are invited to join the “Kids Honor Club” this summer. Kids will love these fun-filled sessions on the Biblical character quality of honor. They will learn what honor is through a fishing expedition, how to deal with selfishness through a construction site, how to address their own anger and then go one step further by becoming peacemakers.

U 7^TH & 8^TH GRADERS - 7^th & 8^th graders serve as Club leaders and help the younger children. Who knows, you might just learn a bit about honor as well… so join the club and help us have some fun!

PRAYER SHEET FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 10, 2008

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commands. Deuteronomy 7:9

PRAYERS FOR HEALING

May the Lord lay His healing and comforting hand upon Betty Foshee, Dave Griffis, Dave Cherry, Jody Ewing, Hans Laaser, Don England, Tom Folkers, Kevin Baker, Margaret Towler and Bill Bruce.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS

Our prayers, Christian love and sympathy go to Johnson & Carol Nordman and Family at the death of Johnson’s brother, Truman this past Wednesday morning. Also to Bob & Joan Hoch at the death of Bob’s mother, Esther Hoch this past Wednesday morning.

PRAY FOR OUR MEMBERS

We are praying for ten households within our congregation in our worship services. Pastor Allison and Pastor Akers will also be praying for these families throughout the week. Please join with your pastors in praying for these individuals. This week we are praying for:

Lori Lawrence

Kevin, Karna, Clairanne, Karson Lechner, Dakota, Braxton Bagwell

Phil, Jan, Andrew, Ryan Leininger

Carl, Martha Leiter

Christine Lembke

Jim, Gayla Lemke

Jeff, Sherry Lewis

Laura, Jason Lipinski

Tom, Aina, Jennifer, Amanda, Jacob Little

Jan, John, Stephen Lods

WATCH #5

We Are The CHurch is a spiritual renewal weekend designed to further your relationship with God and other Christians. It is a rare opportunity to escape from the temptations and traps of the world. WATCH #5 will take place October 10-12 at Sangralea Valley. Register by filling out a lunar blue form and place it in the lunar blue box marked WATCH at the Welcome Center.

WATCH COMMONLY ASKED QUESTION

A commonly asked question about WATCH: “I suppose we’ll sit in little groups and share our feelings. I don’t like to do that!”  WATCH guests are encouraged to absorb, think and pray, and to apply what is learned to their lives. The sharing of feelings may happen, but that is certainly the choice of the guest. There is no direct or indirect pressure to do so. Next week's question: How much “touchy-feely” stuff is involved?

CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT

Join us for a FREE Christian music concert on Saturday, August 16 in South Bend.  The bands are Skillet, Casting Crowns, tobyMac, Mandisa, and C3.  Each band plays for about one hour between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.  This looks really good, and you can’t beat the price!  For more info, go to www.worldpulsefestival.com.  This is an all-day event.  We will leave the LCOR parking lot at 6:00 AM (sorry about that, but it’s a 2-hour drive and the lines will be long) and arrive home about 10:00 PM.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.  Bring $10 for gas/parking, as well as money for lunch and supper, plus an optional $10 for the “play area” (bungee run, slide, obstacle course, moonwalks, Velcro wall, combo unit, etc.).  ***We need as many adult drivers as possible.  If we do not have enough drivers, we will not be able to go!***  Sign up at the Welcome Center.  There are a limited amount of tickets, so this is “first come, first served.”  We will have a waiting list in case of cancellations.  For more information, contact the Akers family.

6^TH AND 7^TH GRADE CONFIRMATION – FAITH INKUBATORS

BEGINNING SUNDAY NIGHTS (4:30-6:00 PM) IN SEPTEMBER

The family has been, is, and always will be the primary inkubator of faith. Parents are teaching faith every day. The question is “what faith are we teaching?” There is very little that a church can do to teach faith in 90 minutes a week that can’t be undone the other 9,990 minutes. The church can partner with parents, but we can’t do it alone.

We want to restore parents as primary teachers, mentors, and role models for their own children with the church as reinforcement – not replacement. Your Help is needed in building a dream team. We’re seeking parents, other interested adults, and high school youth to help in these areas:

MUSIC TEAMS: People with musical talents are enlisted to serve as a Music Team. They set the mood, run Openings, and assure that key verses are taught in memorable fashions.

THEME TEAMS: To do well and maintain energy and variety, we need great teachers, actors, and storytellers. Pastors Akers and Theme Teams work to convey each theme through an assortment of Images & Analogies, Bible Times, and Creative Interruptions. Teams include senior high youth, parents, and other presenters we pull in from time to time.

FINKTECH TEAMS: A FINKtech team handles all technology, creates the feel and flow of the visuals for each theme, and makes sure the sound, lighting, and all other tech-related pieces of the presentation flow smoothly.

CARE TEAMS: In the FINK system, one out of four or five parents is needed to serve as a small group Guide for his or her children and four or five of their classmates. A Director is enlisted to oversee small group. The Guides are the frontline care-givers. High school age junior guides are also needed.

We need your help! Please prayerfully consider if God is calling you to assist in this ministry to our young people. Use the form below or contact Pastor Akers to receive more information.

I would like to help and/or would like more information on these area(s) of Faith Inkubators:

_____ Music Team _____ Theme Team

 _____ FINK tech Team _____ Care Team

_____ Other (please specify)

BIBLE CLASSES BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER

GRIEF SHARE

“Grief Share” is a 13-week support group for adults who have suffered a loss through death of a loved one.  In a Christ-centered and safe environment, participants learn valuable information about loss and grief, share with others who understand their pain, and begin their recovery from grief with renewed hope for the future. The class, which is lead by Pastor Allison, will begin on Monday, September 8^th at 6:30 PM, and will meet in the Mission Hall.  If you want to join us please sign up at the Welcome Center, we will need to order books.  This class is different from last year’s class.

LADIES BIBLE CLASS

The Ladies’ Bible Class will continue studying the “Our Life in Christ” Bible series.  Pastor Allison will begin the first class on Tuesday, September 9^th at 10:00 AM in Mission Hall.

TUESDAY EVENING BIBLE CLASS

Pastor Allison will begin a new Tuesday evening Bible Class on Tuesday September 9^th.  The class runs from 6:00 to 7:00 PM and meets in Mission Hall.   Only book required is your Bible. 

ADULT INFORMATION CLASS

The Adult Information Class begins on Thursday September 11^th at 6:30 PM and will meet in Mission Hall.  Pastor Allison invites all who are interested in joining the church to attend this class.  It’s a great refresher for those wanting to revisit their Luther’s Small Catechism.

8^TH GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS

Pastor Allison’s 8^th Grade Confirmation Class will meet this year on Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:00 AM in Mission Hall.  Classes will begin on Saturday, September 13^th.

THIS WEEK AT OUR REDEEMER
Sun. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Sat.	6:30 PM 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:00 AM 5:30 PM	Grounds [YR] Men’s Bible Study [CL] Cub Scouts [FH] Boy Scouts [FH] PrimeUimers to Grissom RLS Pre-K to 8^th Grade First Day of School RLS Pre-S First Day of School Quilting [CR] Quilting Class [MH] Worship [S]