THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD

Preacher Pastor Akers Pastor Akers Pastor Akers

Liturgist Pastor Akers Pastors Akers Pastors Akers

Organist Beth Kuhlman Florence Moeller

Acolytes Avery H Zachary B Kathleen M

Emily Baird

Nursery Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

Sanctuary Stewards Nancy Cox & Janie Polsgrove

PRELUDE – “Allegretto” – G.F. Handel

OFFERTORY – “O That the Lord Would Guide My Ways” – arr. Gordon Young

POSTLUDE – “Prelude & Fugue in A Minor” – J.S. Bach

LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE

Sat. 5:30 [85] / Sun. 8:15 [158] 10:45 [245] = 488

PASTOR ALLISON

Pastor Allison is preaching today [Sunday] at Zion Lutheran Church in Wabash.

THE CHURCH OFFICE / RLS WILL BE CLOSED THIS MONDAY FOR LABOR DAY.

ALTAR FLOWERS

This weekend’s altar flowers are given to honor the Lord by Ralph & Lois Grotrian in thanksgiving to God for 58 years of marriage, and the blessing of a loving and caring family.

PRAYERS FOR HEALING, STRENGTH, PEACE AND COMFORT

We remember Frank Street, Suzanne Biddle, Diane Braswell, Jack Kessler, Susan Evans, Rosemarie Baughman and John Folkers in our prayers for healing, strength, peace and comfort.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

Our congregation rejoices with the family of Allan & Carlyn Laubenstein at their 50^th wedding anniversary on September 3^rd, 2010. We are thankful for God's many blessings of His gifts of faith, family, friends, and others too numerous to mention. We ask for His continued blessing in their life together. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

“REDEEMER REPORTER” DEADLINE IS THIS THURSDAY!

BIBLE BOOKMARKS

Children: Don’t forget to pick up the new Bible Bookmark at the Welcome Center. The topic for this week is “God Holds the Future.”

VOTER'S ASSEMBLY – WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22^ND – 7:00 PM

September, 2010 Voters’ Assembly will meet on Wednesday, Sept 22^ND at 7:00 PM, which is the 4^th Wednesday instead of the 3^rd. We will be considering and voting on minor changes to the Church By-Laws. These changes involve updates to some of the elected officer's duties and other minor corrections and clerical errors. Please mark the date on your calendars and plan to attend this important Voters’ meeting.

ALTAR FLOWER CHAIRMAN NEEDED!

The Church and Sanctuary Stewards have a need that we are hoping you can help with. After many years of service our Flower Chairman has had to step down from this position. We are seeking a lady in the congregation who might like to help with this ministry. The responsibilities include calling the people who have signed up for flowers and coordinate their request and the bulletin announcement, collecting the money and working with the florist. This is a great opportunity to get to know the many people who worship here at our church. If you have any interest or questions please contact Anna Gaunt or Nancy Cox.

THIS MONTH’S OFFICES / BOARDS MEETING

BOARD OF PROPERTY – TUESDAY – SEPT. 7 – 11:45 AM – CHURCH LIBRARY

BOARD OF RLS – WEDNESDAY – SEPT. 8 – 5:30 PM – SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM

BOARD OF DEACONS – WEDNESDAY – SEPT. 8 – 7:00 PM – MISSION HALL

CHURCH COUNCIL – TUESDAY – SEPT. 14 – 7:00 PM – CHURCH LIBRARY

VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY – WEDNESDAY – SEPT. 22 - 7:00 PM – MISSION HALL

ADULT BIBLE CLASS

Adult Bible Class continues the DVD video series by Dr. Del Tackett with lesson 10, “The American Experiment: Stepping Stones.” The class meets in Mission Hall at 9:30 AM each Sunday.

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL

Today in Sunday School children in grades preschool – 5^th are studying “Being kind honors God and others”; Middle School, “Revelations”; and High School, “The Truth Project.”

YES WE CAN!

Youth and adults are needed to help with Yes We Can! (a non-perishable food drive to benefit the Kokomo Rescue Mission) Sunday, September 12^th. Junior and high school youth, sign up at the Welcome Center to participate in the food scavenger hunt. Adults are needed to serve as drivers and to help with loading the trucks at Bible Baptist. Sign up at the Welcome Center. We will begin at 12:30 PM at the Welcome Center and will be ready for pick up at Bible Baptist at 5:00 PM. For more information, see Dick Keller or Pastor Akers.

THE NEXT ADULT INFORMATION CLASS WILL BEGIN

THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 9 AT 6:30 PM IN MISSION HALL

U For Those Who are Interested in Joining the Church

U Course is Free and Without Any Obligation

U For Those Who Do Not Know Christ

U For Those Who Would Know Him Better

U Classes are Informal

U Plan to Attend and Bring Someone With You

By your sharing and inviting, others will know that Jesus

died for them and more people will have eternal life.

Please contact Pastor Allison at the Church Office [453-0969]

to register for the class or for more information.

BIBLE CLASSES BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER

Ladies’ Koinonia – Thursday – Sept. 9 – 9:30 AM

Men’s Thursday Bible Study – Thursday – Sept. 9 – 10:30 AM

Adult Information Class – Thursday – Sept. 9 – 6:30 PM

Ladies’ Bible Class – Tuesday – Sept. 14 – 10:00 AM

Tuesday Evening Bible Class – Tuesday – Sept. 14 – 6:00 – 7:00 PM

FINK & 8^th Grade Confirmation – Sunday – Sept. 19 – 4:30 PM

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY – BEGINS TUESDAY – SEPT. 14 – 10 AM

“The Heart of Jesus: Women in the Gospel of Luke” is a group DVD Bible Study where you meet the women who spoke with Jesus; who were challenged by Jesus; and who grieved along the road to the tomb and rejoiced on Easter morning. Be encouraged and uplifted through these 12 stories about the women in the Gospel of Luke, and discover your own identity in the heart of Jesus. Pastor Allison and the ladies will begin this study on Tuesday, September 14 at 10:00 AM in Mission Hall.

TUESDAY EVENING BIBLE CLASS

Tuesday evening Bible Class begins on September 14 from 6 – 7 PM in Mission Hall. Pastor Allison’s topic of discussion will be the video series, “The Truth Project”. To allow time for discussion, the video will be shown in half hour segments each week.

J FAMILY FRIENDLY IDEA

J Next Sunday is YES WE CAN! Take your child grocery shopping this week and allow them to pick out some non-perishable items to donate to the Kokomo Rescue Mission through YES WE CAN! Encourage them to pray for the poor and homeless.

MOM’S KOINONIA

Moms of the congregation mark your calendars! Mom’s Koinonia starts up again on Thursday, September 9^th in the Church Library. Join us for food, fellowship, prayer, and study of God’s Word. We meet from 9:30-11:00 AM. Babysitting is provided. Pastor Akers is leading a study of “When the Game Is Over It All Goes Back in the Box.” No matter how skillfully you play it, a time arrives when the game of life comes to an end. All ladies are encouraged to join us! Talk to Pastor Akers if you are in need of child care.

JUNIOR HIGH CANOE TRIP

Plans are currently being made for a canoe trip for new 6-7-8 graders on Saturday, September 11^th. We will be going to Turkey Run. The cost is $10 per person. Adult drivers and chaperones are needed. Sign up at the Welcome Center by Sunday, September 5^th.

FAITH STEPPING STONES

Attention parents of first graders! In keeping with the baptismal promise to “place in your child’s hands the Holy Scriptures,” Our Redeemer will be passing out a first Bible to first graders on the weekend of October 3^rd. The catch is that we want the Bibles to be used, used by Mom and Dad at a “Using the Bible” workshop. All parents who wish to receive a Bible for their first grader are encouraged to attend the “Using the Bible” workshop where parents will be taking a walk through their child’s Bible and preparing it for them. A session will be held on Sunday, September 19^th, 2:00-3:30 PM. Free babysitting is provided. Contact Pastor Akers if you need a babysitter.

THE GROUNDS

Think you know Christian music? Come join us as we see who knows it best! You might even hear a few new bands that you haven't heard before now! See you there this Sunday [today] at 6:30 PM in the Youth Room! If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Guse, Amanda Barton, or Pastor Akers.

STEWARDSHIP MINUTE

Since Philemon was indebted to Paul, he could have ordered him to do the right thing and treat his runaway slave like a brother, but Paul wanted Philemon to do the right thing from his own free will. Likewise, we are indebted to God for all the blessings He has showered upon us; God could demand that we give freely of our time, abilities and financial resources, but He loves cheerful givers! – Philemon 1-21

LWML CHRISTIAN LIFE WORKSHOP

Saturday – September 11 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Zion Lutheran Church – Wabash, Indiana - Speaker – Seminarian Aaron Schian / Topic – “In the Garden” - [Please bring your Bible. Morning refreshments and lunch will be served.]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

Ida Loppnow – Sept. 11

Dick Hardy – Sept. 12

Tilley Reed – Sept. 14

Woody Luecke – Sept. 16

Opal Hartman – Sept. 17

Jan Wiechmann – Sept. 18

Juanita Martin-Davis – Sept. 20

Darlene Foesch – Sept. 21

Tom Baird – Sept. 23

RUMMAGE SALE / BAKE SALE EVENT!

The RLS Class of 2012 and 2013 will be hosting a Rummage Sale and Bake Sale in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, September 18^th from 8 AM to 3 PM. Gently used and clean donated items may be placed at the back of the stage in the Fellowship Hall until Thursday, September 16^th. Any donations remaining after the sale will be given to the Kokomo Rescue Mission. Thank you for your support of the RLS Class of 2012 / 2013.

ACOLYTES are asked to sign up on the schedule for October – January at the Welcome Center. Please schedule 5 to 8 services. If you are not available on certain dates please indicate so on the second form. New acolytes (4^th – 7^th grade) should fill out the information form and choose dates to serve starting in November to allow time for training. Empty dates will be filled by those signed up. Contact Roger Davis for questions.

“LIGHTEN UP”

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your

good deeds, and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

HOG ROAST:

We are having another Hog Roast! Mark your calendars for Friday evening, September 10 from 5:30-7:30 PM. The Hog Roast will be held in the Fellowship Hall, in conjunction with our school Book Fair. This will be a great time to eat some great food, enjoy fellowship between our church and school families, and buy those books for Christmas presents. There will be a free will offering that night. Any monies will go toward our computer lab as well as our scholarship fund. We hope to see you there!

BOOK FAIR:

The school book fair will be held during the week of September 6. More information will follow. Friday night, in conjunction with the Hog Roast, the Book Fair will be open for book purchasing.

RUMMAGE SALE/BAKE SALE EVENT:

The RLS Class of 2012 and 2013 will be hosting a Rummage Sale and Bake Sale in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, September 18 from 8 AM to 3 PM. Gently used and clean donated items may be placed at the back of the stage in the Fellowship Hall until Thursday, September 16^th. Any donations remaining after the sale will be given to the Kokomo Rescue Mission. Thank you for your support of the RLS Class of 2012 / 2013.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:

If you are interested in subbing for us at RLS, or know of someone who might want to sub, please contact the school office for an application. Anyone who subs will need a teaching license or a substitute teacher’s license.

COMING UP:

Monday, Sept. 6 No School (Labor Day)

Tuesday, Sept. 7 Windy City Players

Tues.-Fri. Sept. 7-10 Book Fair

Friday, Sept. 10 Hog Roast

Saturday, Sept. 18 Rummage Sale

HOG ROAST HELP NEEDED!

Next Friday afternoon, September 10, we need help with picking meat off the bones for the Hog Roast that night. We will not be able to start until after 1:00 PM because of school lunch being served. If you can help, please come to the school at 1:00. We appreciate your help!

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 HEARD COMMENT

A common comment when asked about attending WATCH: “I AM WAY TOO BUSY!” Sometimes, we are busy. A family member is ill and needs our constant attention or our children are struggling and they need us. But often, “busy” means running from one thing to another. Or busy can mean fixing things (or fixing people!), cleaning things or working, working, working, meetings, meetings, meetings. Does your life require endless energy and activity but no private life with God? It has been said that “BUSY” stands for Being Under Satan’s Yoke. If you are too busy for WATCH, maybe (just maybe), you are too busy. To put all the “busyness” aside for a weekend seems like a foreign, unnatural notion. It is, but so many have trusted the testimony of a friend and taken this leap of faith and given up a weekend. And many of these people are forever grateful. Maybe God is speaking to you – can you hear Him through all the “busyness?” Next week's comment: “I can’t imagine giving up that amount of time.”

HANDS OF LOVE – BEGINS MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 13^TH

Hands of Love will officially be starting on Monday, September 13^th from 1:00 – 2:30 PM in the Mother’s Sitting Room. We welcome any new people who would like to learn to knit or crochet to join us. You do not need to bring any supplies. Items are made for the Oncology Department at Howard Regional Health System, Open Arms Shelter, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, plus personal family items you might choose to create. We have great fellowship, so please come join us. If you have any questions, you may call Diane Turner.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS ON SUNDAY – SEPT. 12^TH

On Sunday Sept 12^th -- during the Bible Class hour [9:30 AM], we will be sharing with you the features of the new church website. The new site offers some great ways for the congregation to stay connected; we hope everyone will join us to learn what you can do on the website.

FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 10

REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL

INVITES THE CONGREGATION TO A FUNDRAISING HOG ROAST

[FREE WILL OFFERING]

FROM 5:30 – 7:30 PM

ALSO JOIN US FOR OUR

SCHOOL BOOK FAIR

FROM 5:30 – 8:00 PM

The Hog Roast & Book Fair

Will Be Held in Fellowship Hall

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

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 they teaching? When parents give children $20 for a movie on Saturday night and $2 for the offering on Sunday morning, they are teaching faith. When they drop children off at Sunday School and go out for coffee, they are teaching faith. When they say, “Just get through confirmation and you can decide for yourself if you want to go to church,” they are teaching faith. There is very little a church can do to teach faith in 90 minutes a week that isn’t undone the other 9,990 minutes. The church, at best, can be a marvelous ally to families in children’s faith development. We can be part of their Dream Team, but we can no longer be expected to do their job for them.

In the FINK program, we are giving parents back to their children. It is high time the church gave faith education, pastoral care, and youth ministry back to parents. It’s time parents were challenged to do and be what they promised God they would do and be when they first held their baby at the baptismal font. It is Faith Inkubators’ mission to restore parents as primary teachers, mentors, and role models for their own children with the church as reinforcement – not replacement – of parents’ duties. To become the chief ally rather than the chief spiritual mercenary, you may choose to become more involved.

Your Help is Needed in Building a Dream Team

We are seeking parents and other interested adults to help with Faith Inkubators in the following areas:

Music Teams: People with musical talents are enlisted to serve as a Music Team. These folks set the mood, run Openings and Closings, and assure that key verses are taught in memorable fashions. They create background music for prayers, skits, and Prayer Journeys. At a minimum, we need someone who can place a CD in a player and hit the on button. At a maximum, we’d love a band. Music is a huge part of young people’s lives. We want to make it a part of every gathering.

Theme Teams: Head to the Heart can’t be pulled off as a one-person show. To do it well and maintain energy and variety, we need great teachers, actors, and storytellers unveiling each topic twice a month. Host (Pastor Akers) and Theme Teams work to convey each theme through an assortment of Images & Analogies, Bible Times, and Creative Interruptions. Teams may include senior high youth, a Crazy Parents Committee, and other gifted presenters we pull in from time to time.

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 Grade Director is enlisted to oversee each grade. The Guides are the frontline care-givers. High school age junior guides are also needed. All other members of the Care Team exist to give care to the Guides.

Please prayerfully consider whether or not God is calling you to assist in this ministry to our young people. Use the form below or contact Pastor Akers (church: 453-0969; home: 457-5539; email: PastorAkers@RedeemerKokomo.org) to receive more information.

I would like to help, and would like more information on the following area(s) of Faith Inkubators:

_____ Music Team

_____ Theme Team

_____ Care Team

NAME:___________________________________ PHONE:_________________

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5^TH.

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THIS WEEK AT OUR REDEEMER

Sun. 6:30 PM Grounds – YR

Tues. 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study – CL

11:45 AM Property Board - CL

5:45 PM Bell Choir – CR

6:00 PM Cub Scouts - FH

7:00 PM Choir – CR

7:00 PM Boy Scouts – FH

Wed. 9:00 AM RLS Chapel – S

5:30 PM RLS Board – SCR

7:00 PM Board of Deacons - MH

Thurs. 9:30 AM Ladies’ Koinonia – CL

9:30 AM Quilting – CR

10:30 AM Men’s Bible Study – MH

7:00 PM Adult Information Class – MH

Fri. 5:30 PM RLS Hog Roast - FH

Sat. 5:30 PM Communion - S

REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL

SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE: 5:30 PM

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 8:15 & 10:45 AM

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASS: 9:30 AM

Your Help is Needed in Building a Dream Team