THE 8TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

July 17 & July 18, 2010

Welcome!  St. Paul wrote that in Christ “all things hold together” (Colossians 1:17, NRSV). As we worship, let us remember that only Christ can hold a person, a church or a nation together. If you are a guest, thank you for visiting. Please introduce yourself to Pastor Gremel and complete the information in the Rite of Fellowship pad located on the pew. Large print services and assistive listening devices are available from the ushers or at the Welcome Center.  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 and 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:  10:45 AM [1ST & 3RD SUNDAYS]

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASS: 9:30 AM

WORSHIP SERVICE PARTICIPANTS & SUNDAY’S MUSICAL OFFERING

                        SAT. 5:30 PM                           SUN 8:15 AM                             SUN 10:45 AM        


Preacher       Pastor Gremel                           Pastor Gremel                             Pastor Gremel

Liturgist       Pastor Gremel                           Pastor Gremel                             Pastor Gremel

Organist       David Britton                              Florence Moeller                                                 Florence Moeller

Acolytes       Jeremy H                                  Kirsten F                                               Peter D

                                                                        Sebi B                                               Brooke H

Nursery         Volunteer Needed                      Volunteer Needed                   Volunteer Needed

Sanctuary Stewards                                                                                                         Janie Polsgrove & Kitty Davis

PRELUDE – Hymns of Praise – Heather Street, Flute

OFFERTORY – “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word” – D. Buxtehude

POSTLUDE – “O Bless This House What’er Befall” – J. Pachelbel

LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Sat. 5:30 [68] / Sun. 8:15 [98] 10:45 [238] = 404

 

WELCOME PASTOR KURT GREMEL

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer warmly welcomes Pastor Kurt Gremel, who will lead our worship services and adult Bible class this weekend.

 

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SCHEDULE CHANGE

Please note there has been a change in the contemporary worship schedule in July.  The next contemporary service will be held on Sunday, July 25 at 10:45 AM.  The normal schedule of the first and third Sundays resumes in August.

 

ALTAR FLOWERS

This weekend’s altar flowers are given by David & Diane Turner in thanksgiving for the blessings of their family and church family, and all the many years at Redeemer Lutheran Church.

 

 

PRAYERS FOR HEALING, STRENGTH, PEACE AND COMFORT

We remember Doug Bedwell, Marilyn Doversberger, Rosemarie Baughman, John Recks, Tami Brooks and John Folkers in our prayers for healing, strength, peace and comfort.

 

 

 

 

SILENT DAY OF PRAYER – WEDNESDAY – JULY 28TH

Don't take a vacation from God.  Join Him in worship, reading of His Word, and Prayer.  Join us to pray for the needs of your church on Day of Silent Prayer on Wednesday, July 28th from noon until 6 PM.

 

ADULT BIBLE CLASS

Pastor Kurt Gremel will be leading Adult Bible Class this Sunday [today] at 9:30 AM in Mission Hall.  His topic of discussion will be “What are God’s Purposes for Allowing Adversity?”  “The Truth Project Lessons” video series will resume next Sunday at 9:30 AM with “Science:  What is True? – part 2.”

 

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE CLASS

High school graduates, college students, and young adults, we have a Bible study geared especially for you.  As God’s written Word, the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are the source of His revelation to man.  Join us in the Adult Education Room during the Sunday School hour as we learn about the production, collection, transmission, and preservation of these marvelous works in How We Got The Bible, featuring Dr. Paul L. Maier.  Listen as Dr. Maier shares his expertise and enthusiasm on the preservation and transmission of God's Word through the centuries. Dave Turner is the facilitator of this study.

 

Children: Don’t forget to pick up the new Bible Bookmark at the

Welcome Center.  The topic for this week is “Children in the Bible.”

 

 

 

PASTOR RUDY BLANK – COMING WEEKEND OF AUGUST 22ND

Pastor Rudy & Romona Blank, longtime missionaries to Venezuela will be visiting Our Redeemer.  Pastor Blank will be preaching each worship service and leading Adult Bible Class that weekend.

  

YOUTH GATHERING – MISSION TEAM / SERVANT EVENT PARTICIPANTS

We remember in prayer the following individuals: [National Youth Gathering, July 17–21]: Ben A, Caleb A, Amanda B, Sarah C, Samson D, Solomon D, John D, Andrew D, Katie D, Sarah F, Jacob H, Zach H, Cole H, Rachel L, Sarah L, Faith R, Mark S, Jonathan Guse, Pastor & Sue Allison & Kathy Tucker.  Pastor Akers is a presenter at the Youth Gathering. [Mississippi Mission Team, July 18 – 24]: Rick Ponder, Jim Lemke, Kitty Davis, Amy Shrack & Bev Beahrs.  “Seizing the City for Christ” Servant Event, Buffalo, New York, July 25-30.]: Joseph D, Keegan F, Parker F, Amanda S, Lukas S, Heather S, Joseph W, Roger Davis and Jane Sipe.

 

J Before the worship service remind your children that Jesus speaks to them through the sermon.  Let them know that the message is not just for the adults, but for Jesus’ little lambs too!  Encourage them to sit and listen to the Good News of Jesus in the sermon.  If they get lost in the sermon, comfort them through explanation.  Bring the sermon down to their level after the service.

 

GROUNDS

The Grounds for high school youth will not be meeting this Sunday [today], as many participants are attending the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans.  

 

Please join us in Fellowship Hall today [Sunday] from 9:30 – 9:45 AM for donuts, milk and juice, compliments of Kyle & Debbie Street.

 

MEN'S TUESDAY BIBLE CLASS

Explaining all of the Scary Stuff in REVELATIONS featuring Rev. Ken Klaus is one of the more popular Men's Network Bible Studies.  Our Tuesday morning men's Bible study group is currently using this video based study at 7:00 AM each week.

THIS WEEK AT OUR REDEEMER

Tues.               7:00 AM         Men’s Bible Study – CL

                        6:00 PM         Cub Scouts - FH

                        7:00 PM         Boy Scouts - FH

Thurs.              9:00 AM         Quilting - CR

                        6:00 PM         Deaf Bible Study - CL

Sat.                 9:00 AM         Quilt Clinic - MH

                        5:30 PM         Worship - S

 

WATCH #7

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 #7 will take place September 24-26 at Sangralea Valley. Register by filling out a lift off lemon form and place it in the box marked WATCH at the Welcome Center.

 

WATCH COMMONLY ASKED QUESTION

A commonly asked question about WATCH: (This one will REALLY hurt...) What about my kids’ games I will have to miss that weekend? There is nothing more heart-warming to us parents than to see our offspring compete on the playing field. Our child may be the hero of the game or he/she may be the one who made the pass that led to the pass that led to a goal. It doesn’t matter what their contributions are – we burst with pride.  To be sure, our children have special contests that no sane parent would miss – the league championship, Senior Night…BUT let us raise this question – is it necessary or even God-pleasing to be in attendance at every single contest your child participates in? This is a question for you to discuss with your Lord. There will never be any judgment on our part.  And don’t forget the invention of the video-camera, which can capture the special moments you might miss.  Next week's question: What happens during all that time? What if I get bored?

 

 

STEWARDSHIP MINUTE

St. Paul knew full well that in Christ he had been redeemed from all his past sins and failures and equipped by the power of the Holy Spirit to live his life as a good steward of the mysteries and blessings of the Gospel.  By God’s grace we are also called to freely and joyfully live our lives and use all of God’s blessings to honor Him and make life sweeter for others. - Colossians 1:21-29

 

90TH BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE

The congregation is invited to an open house, celebrating the 90th birthday of Pauline Britton on Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 1 – 3 PM in Mission Hall.