EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

September 13 & September 14, 2008

Love is the key that can open another’s heart. Our goal is to love one another as Christ has loved us. Therefore, be assured that you’re lovingly welcomed to God’s house. Let us rejoice together now! 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 MUSICAL OFFERING
preacher Liturgist Organist Acolytes Nursery Sanctuary Stewards	SAT. 5:30 Pastor Allison Pastor Allison David Britton Debi Copeland	SUN. 8:15 Pastor Allison Pastor Akers Florence Moeller Abby R Faith R Terri Renken		SUN. 10:45 Pastor Allison Pastor Akers Florence Moeller Jason B Craig S Marie H Emily H Wendy Hubbert Marietta Adelsen
PRELUDE – “God Himself is Present” – arr. Michael Burkhardt CHOIR - “Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive” & “In My Father’s House” OFFERTORY – “Wondrous Love” – arr. Dale Wood POSTLUDE – “Fantasia in C Minor” – J.S. Bach ATTENDANCE INFORMATION Saturday – [86] / Sunday 8:15 – [243] / 10:45 – [170] = 499

ALTAR FLOWERS

This weekend’s altar flowers are given by Herman & Shirley Gross in memory of Norman and Clara Gross and John and Helen Mollett.

VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY – THIS WEDNESDAY

Voters’ Assembly meets this Wednesday at 7:00 PM in Mission Hall. All communicant members, age 18 and over are eligible and encouraged to attend Voters’ Assembly.

THANKS FOR YOUR LOVE!

From Tom & Lynn Folkers: “Thanks to everyone for the prayers, cards and phone calls before and after my [Tom] hip surgery. It sure feels good to walk without pain!” David & Rosemary Griffis want to thank everyone for all of your prayers, cards, visits, food, telephone calls, e-mail, etc. during and following Dave’s surgery and hospitalization. As Dave continues his chemo and radiation toward complete recovery, they would appreciate your continued prayers. God is wonderful! Also, they want to thank everyone for making their 50^th wedding anniversary a very special time. “It has been wonderful to receive all of the Christian love bestowed upon us.”

BIBLE BOOKMARKS

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

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The nominating committee will be meeting on Monday, September 22^nd to begin the task of putting a ballot together for the November Voters’ Assembly. The committee asks that you would prayerfully consider serving the Lord and the members of our congregation. The following Boards have positions to fill: Deacons, RLS, Stewardship, Property, Parish Life, and Christian Outreach. In addition the previous positions, we also need candidates for President, Vice President and Financial Secretary. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact Jerry Hartman, chairman of the nominating committee.

NEW ADULT BIBLE CLASSES

Two new adult Bible classes are beginning today [Sunday]: 1) Pastor Akers is leading a Bible study titled “The Jesus I Never Knew” by Philip Yancey in the Fellowship Hall; and Pastor Allison will be leading a study of the Twelve Disciples in Mission Hall.

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE CLASS

The high school Sunday School class will start a 3-week unit on "worry" this morning. Today's lesson includes a 20-minute DVD presentation. The class is led by Ginny Hingst and Robin Truesdell. 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 “God Creates Adam and Eve” based upon Genesis 2:4-22. The Bible point that is emphasized is “We’re important to God.”

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.

MOM’S KOINONIA

Join us this Thursday from 9:30- 11:00 AM for Mom’s Koinonia as we begin the new 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.

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) today (Sunday). 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.

FAITH INKUBATORS FOR 6^TH & 7^TH GRADERS

FINK and confirmation classes for 6^th & 7^th graders gears up again this month! We meet in the Fellowship Hall.

• Sunday, Sept. 14^th 12:30-5:00 pm YES WE CAN!
• Sunday, Sept. 21^st 8:15 or 10:45 am Confirmation Dedication
• Sunday, Sept. 21^st 4:30-6:00 pm FINK (parent meeting beginning at 5:30)
• Sunday, Sept. 28^th 4:30-6:00 pm FINK

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 is passing out Bibles to first graders on this weekend. If you haven’t received your Bible yet, please see Pastor Akers.

LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SERVICE GUILD

Lutheran Women’s Missionary Service Guild meets this Tuesday, September 16^th at 9:30 AM in Mission Hall. Coffee and fellowship time is 9:15 AM. All ladies are invited and encouraged to join LWMSG.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL NEWS

SECURING EACH CHILD’S FUTURE… FOR ETERNITY.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jer. 29:11

“Plans to give you a hope and a future…” Despite our failures, we have the hope of eternal life through Jesus’ defeat of sin and death. Hope is powerful and steadfast-that is why the devil seeks to take it away. Jesus provides us with hope. Hope for today. Hope for the future. God desires for us to give the gift of hope to our students. Thank you for your continued support of Redeemer Lutheran School, a place where hope can be shared through His Word and through His people. You are a blessing to us!

SUBS: We are always in need of substitute teachers. If you are interested in becoming a sub for Redeemer Lutheran School, or know of someone who might be interested, please contact the school office.

SCIENCE LAB: The furniture for the new science lab has arrived. We are so excited about everything that was donated and can be put to use in the new lab. We are still in the “moving in” phase, but don’t let that keep you from coming in and checking things out. We are always happy to give you a tour of the building.

VOLUNTEERS: Do you like to read? We are in need of some people to tape some of our textbooks for students. If you would be willing to share that beautiful voice of yours, please contact Ms. Lavrenz in the school office for more information.

SCHOOL NEWSLETTER: Coming the first of October, you will see a new look for the school newsletter. Our students are having a contest to name the newsletter and then we will revamp it for publication. If you are interested in getting a copy, there will be newsletters in the Welcome Center each week.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tuesday –Friday I-STEPS

Monday, Sept. 15 PK-8 school pictures

Tuesday, Sept. 16 PS Pictures

Wednesday, Sept. 17 Volleyball @ RLS 6:30 PM

Thursday, Sept. 18 Volleyball @ RLS 6:30 PM

NEW ACOLYTE ROUND-UP – SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 28^th – 9:35 AM

A new acolyte round-up is scheduled for Sunday, September 28 at 9:35 AM at the RLS entrance. Children who started in the 4^th – 8^th grade this school year are invited to serve the Lord as acolytes. For more information, please contact Terry Gotshall.

IMPORTANT PRIMEUIMER UPDATES

PRIMEUIMERS’ SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY – CANCELLED!!!!!!!!!!

The PrimeUimer activity for September has been CANCELLED due to scheduling conflicts!

NOVEMBER ACTIVITY

The PrimeUimers’ December activity has been replaced this year and moved to November. The Honeywell Theater in Wabash, IN. has scheduled the comedy play of “Church Basement Ladies” on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7:00 PM. This is a hilarious play portraying the activities of church ladies. It has reviews of being very funny. Some PrimeUimers have already signed up with Paul Bastaich and are already listed on the sign-up sheet. A total of 50 reservations have been made. You will have until October 1^st to sign up. Any seats left at that time will need to be turned back to the theater. The cost is $23.00 per ticket. There is a buffet dinner available at the theater prior to the play. The buffet dinner costs $16.19, which includes beverage, tax and gratuity. Please indicate on the sign-up sheet if you want dinner. Show & dinner would cost $39.19 per ticket, check made payable to Paul Bastaich by Oct. 1^st. The sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Center. Any questions, please talk to Paul Bastaich.

SERVING THE LORD

When we speak of stewardship, we talk of our time, talents and treasures. Would you consider giving of your time and talent to the Lord’s work? If you have the gift of singing, consider this your invitation to join one of our choirs. For details, see David Britton. If you play a musical instrument, see Florence Moeller. If you are good with maintenance, call one of our Board of Property members. This list could go on and on. If you have time to serve the Lord, why not serve the Lord?

FROM OUR PARISH NURSE

How did you rate yourself on the Wellness Survey last week? If you missed it, there are more copies. As September is National Cholesterol Month, you will find on the table near the Welcome Center, a handout that provides the recommended levels. Exercise sheets are also available. Mark the date of Monday, September 29^th at 7:00 PM on your calendar. Ginny Hingst will be providing a program for Redeemer entitled “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Spirit”.

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. A common question asked about WATCH: Are you suggesting my relationship with the Lord needs “furthering?” Yes. Romans 3:23 – “ALL (emphasis added) have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”  We are not immune from worldly influence by virtue of being saved by our faith in God’s plan of salvation. As believers, we will spend the rest of our lives applying the gospel to our lives and growing in relationship with God. WATCH is one of God’s many tools. The weekend offers a golden opportunity to get out of the world and focus on what God wants out of you. Your WATCH team is praying that you take advantage of this tool. Next week's question: Earlier, I believe you said something about eating?

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.

J FAMILY FRIENDLY IDEA

J Be willing to correct your child during the service - Often young children will take advantage of a public situation to test their parents. It is comforting to know that the same thing has happened to other families in the church. When your child will not sit still, it is important for a parent to remove the child from the sanctuary for correction. After you have regained control of your child, return to the service. Except under special circumstances, it is important not to leave the service permanently, since that will only encourage your child to act up the following Sunday so they can get out of the service.

RLS VOLLEYBALL

"Come watch us serve" the volleyball and our Lord.  The Royals will start their season this week with home games on Wednesday and Thursday.  Both games begin at 6:30 PM. 

PRAYER SHEET FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

JEREMIAH 33:3 [NIV]

'CALL TO ME AND I WILL ANSWER YOU AND TELL YOU

GREAT AND UNSEARCHABLE THINGS YOU DO NOT KNOW.'

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.

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:

Matt Muller

Mike Muller
Sarah, Ben Muller

Greg, Rhonda Mundell

Michelle, Lucas, Andrew Nearon

Jim, Joann Nelson

Eric, Stephanie, Clayton Neuhauser

Ron, Judy Newbold

Kenneth, Beth, Brianna Newby, Brooke Howard

Michael, Sherry, Tyler, Brittany Niedens

THIS WEEK AT OUR REDEEMER
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