LWML SUNDAY

October 4 & October 5, 2008

Thank you for worshiping with us this day as we celebrate LWML Sunday. Guests are encouraged to introduce yourselves to Pastor Allison and 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 8:15 AM MUSICAL OFFERING
preacher Liturgist Organist Acolytes Nursery Sanctuary Stewards	SAT. 5:30 Pastor Akers Pastor Akers Beth Kuhlman Volunteer Suzanne D	SUN. 8:15 Pastor Akers Pastor Allison Florence Moeller Miranda R Christian C Penny I Kristi I		SUN. 10:45 Pastor Akers Pastor Allison Lukas S Sarah S Tricia H Melody Tanner Caroline Howard
PRELUDE – “Praise the Almighty, My Soul Adore Him ” – arr. Jan Bender SUNDAY SCHOOL CHOIR - “God Loves Us” & “A Wonderful Thing” POSTLUDE – “Prelude & Fugue in C ” – J.S. Bach ATTENDANCE INFORMATION Saturday – [108] / Sunday 8:15 – [175] / 10:45 – [228] = 511

LWML SUNDAY

Our Lutheran Women’s Missionary Service Guild and the women are a very active group throughout the year. LWML is a part of this group. We collect “Mites” for missions as a year around project. The money is used in special ways all around the world. Look for the display box in the Narthex and put your change in a little box there. Note the beautiful quilts gracing the pews in the church. These are made by a special group of ladies. They meet every Thursday morning to sew. These quilts are given out all around the world also. Some quilts were given to the home owners that were helped during Mission Possible VI. They have been taken to Mexico and many other places where our church goes on mission trips. A number of ladies make and sew dolls and bears for missions. We also have Hands of Love, a knitting group that makes shawls, scarves and other articles for special needs, here in our area and elsewhere. This group meets every Monday. LWML and our LWMSG are busy ladies doing the Lord’s word. Come join us Ladies, have fun and SERVE THE LORD!

ALTAR FLOWERS

Three families are placing flowers on the Lord’s altar this weekend of LWML Sunday. Chuck & Barbara Borneman in thanksgiving to God for His many blessings. By Jim & Teddi Heinzman in observance of their wedding anniversary, and to thank God for their family, and the blessing of a new granddaughter. Also by Marvin & Sally Schindel in thanksgiving for all of God's many blessings and in memory of their son, Gil.

THANKS FOR YOUR LOVE!

Renee Young and family would like to express heartfelt thanks to their Christian family for the many cards, sympathy, and prayers during this difficult time at the loss of her father, Chet.  God's Blessings to all who share Christ's Love.

LIFE CHAIN

Those interested in being a part of this year's life chain are asked to meet in the church parking lot at 1:30 PM this afternoon [Sunday]. The event starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 3:00 PM at Washington and Markland streets.

ADULT BIBLE CLASSES

Adults have the option of attending one of two adult Bible classes this morning: 1) Pastor Akers is leading a Bible study titled “The Jesus I Never Knew” by Philip Yancey in the Fellowship Hall. Today’s topic is “Jesus’ Miracles”; and 2) Pastor Allison is leading a study of the Twelve Disciples in Mission Hall.

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE CLASS

The High School Sunday School class begins a 2-week unit on "anger" this morning. The class is led by Robin Truesdell and Ginny Hingst. Join us each Sunday at 9:30 AM in the Youth Room, up the stairs across from the church kitchen.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Sunday School children in grades 1-8 will meet in the choir room behind the balcony for an opening. Then they will go to their respective classrooms.

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL

Parents, this information is included in the bulletin to help facilitate discussions with your child about what they talked about in Sunday School today. This morning in Sunday School the theme of our lesson is “Noah Builds the Ark” based upon Genesis 6:5-22. The Bible point that is emphasized is “God wants us to obey.”

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

First of all, please congratulate your child on achieving their goal for 2008 Spring and Summer quarters. Because of Redeemer’s generous children, we were able to send a $500.00 check to Kokomo’s Habitat for Humanity. Our Sunday School children should be proud of themselves to know that they have done something great for our community!

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

FAITH INKUBATORS for 6^th & 7^th Graders

FINK for 6^th & 7^th graders meets today [Sunday] in the Fellowship Hall from 4:30-6:00 PM. Today’s topic is Jesus’ baptism and wandering in the wilderness.

MOM’S KOINONIA

Join us this Thursday from 9:30- 11:00 AM for Mom’s Koinonia and our study “The Many Wonders of Heaven – The Joy of Our Future Home.” The study emphasizes the joy that awaits all Christians in our future home. The study time is followed by prayer and fellowship. We meet in the Church Library. There will be food, fellowship, prayer, and study of God’s Word. Talk to Pastor Akers if you require babysitting for your child.

PRAYER SHEET FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2008

Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer! That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne Make all my wants and wishes known.

PRAYERS FOR HEALING

May the Lord lay His healing and comforting hand upon Jan Wiechmann, Roberta Aleshire, Martha Fecher, Dave Griffis, Jody Ewing, Don England, Kevin Baker, Margaret Towler and Bill Bruce.

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY

Our Christian love, prayers and sympathy go to Larry & Teresa E and family at the sudden death of Teresa’s brother, Danny S this past Wednesday.

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:

Bernice Puls

Roy, Mary Quinn

Laurie Reames

Lois Reams

Karen Reardon, Andrew, Jacob Schmidt

Ray, Tilley Reed

Mark, Terri, Faith, Abigail, Tim Renken

Michael, Kristi, Lindsey, Joshua Reprogle

Nathan Rich

Don, Pam Richardson

“REDEEMER REPORTER” DEADLINE IS THIS THURSDAY!

THE GROUNDS

The Grounds for high school youth meets tonight [Sunday] in the Youth Room 6:30-8:30 PM. Join us for a brief study followed by fellowship and fun! Questions? talk to Jonathan Guse, Laura Durr, or Santos Salinas.

WATCH PRAYER VIGIL

Sign up for the WATCH prayer vigil at the Welcome Center! There are 20-minute slots available from Friday, October 10^th through Sunday October 12^th . You do not have to be on-site in order to pray. Questions! Call Ginny Hingst.

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. Deadline for registration: Sunday, October 5.

A common question asked about WATCH: What should I wear and what do I bring?  Dress is casual and comfortable. There is no reason to dress formally unless you want to. After you register, you will be mailed a letter with a list of items you need to bring. The list will include things like a pillow, a sheet and blanket, toiletries, etc.

J FAMILY FRIENDLY IDEA

J Don’t be afraid to sit in the front of the church with your young children. They will be able to better see what is happening during the service and you might be surprised that they behave better as a result. Besides, kids like to sit in the front row.

REFORMATION SERVICE CHILI / HOT DOG SUPPER - GOOD SHEPHERD

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites Our Redeemer members to the annual Reformation Service at their facility. The service is Sunday, October 26^th with a chili/hot dog supper prior to worship. The meal will begin at 5:30 PM and the service at 6:30 PM. All congregation members need to bring is an appetite for food, song, fellowship and worship.

THIS WEEK AT OUR REDEEMER
Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Sat.	1:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 AM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 12:45 PM 3:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 AM 5:30 PM	Life Chain [PL] FINK [FH] WATCH Team Meeting [MH] Grounds [YR] Hands of Love Knitting Ministry [MR] Quilting Class [MH] RLS Volleyball [FH] Board of Property [CL] Men’s Bible Study [CL] Bell Choir [CR] Bible Study [MH] Cub Scouts [FH] Boy Scouts [FH] Choir [CR] RLS Chapel [S] Brownies & Girl Scouts [AER / CR] Board of RLS [SCR] RLS Volleyball [FH] Mom’s Koinonia [CL] Quilting [CR] Adult Information Class [MH] RLS Volleyball [FH] 8^th Grade Confirmation [MH] Communion [S]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

Phil Wehmeyer – October 9

Luella Clark – October 12

Rufus Howard – October 14

Joanna Davis – October 14

RLS VOLLEYBALL

What an exciting season!  The Redeemer Royals volleyball team has just 3 more games to play.  All 3 games are at home starting at 6:30 PM and will be played on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Come watch the Royals serve their Lord as they serve the volleyball.

FROM OUR PARISH NURSE

Invest in your health – eat wisely. Sometimes the strongest longings for food happen when you are at your weakest point emotionally. Many people turn to food for comfort. A handout entitled, “Healthy Eating: Mood and Food” describes their connection. Pick up a copy from the table near the Welcome Center. An upcoming event: HOWARD COUNTY HEALTH FAIR, OCTOBER 23^RD, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Kokomo Event Center [formerly known as the Johanning Center].

THRIVENT FINANCIAL

If you’re a GM / Delphi retiree and are losing your insurance, have you thought about Thrivent Financial for Lutherans? Thrivent Financial for Lutherans offers Medicare Supplement insurance, and Medicare Part D through United Health and Humana. Everyone is welcome to attend a seminar entitled, “Who is Thrivent Financial for Lutherans” on Thursday, October 9^th at 7:00 PM at Christ Lutheran Church, 3401 South Dixon Road. If you’ve heard about Thrivent but are not sure what they do, please come and listen to Lee Daniels, Indiana Regional Partner. Lee will talk about Thrivent’s heritage and give a high level overview of Thrivent Financial. He will also discuss what insurance needs Thrivent offers for retirees. Do not make a decision until you hear what Thrivent has to offer. In order to provide snacks and refreshments, please RSVP to J.J. Stoltenberg or Greg Sullivan in the Kokomo office at 454-9930.

STEWARDS LIVING A GOD-PLEASING LIFE

This year's stewardship theme is STEWARDS LIVING A GOD-PLEASING LIFE. We have been "created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10). Together we'll learn how God not only prepares the work we are to do, but prepares and equips us, His stewards, to do that work.

Be sure to join your brothers and sisters in Christ as we study God's Word to find how we can be STEWARDS LIVING A GOD-PLEASING LIFE. Both our worship and Bible study will focus on the following themes:

10-12-08 FAITH IS THE FOUNDATION

10-19-08 DISCIPLESHIP IS THE PATH

10-26-08 GENEROSITY IS THE HALLMARK

It is our prayer that each of us will be overwhelmed again and again at the grace of God which has created us, saved us, and daily offers us forgiveness and strength to be stewards who please Him.

Commitment Sunday is October 26, 2008, which will be a day of joyful response to that