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Welcome!

We extend a special welcome to our guests, visitors and all who join us in worship today. Please let us know of your

presence or any prayer requests you have by filling out one of the cards in the pew rack and placing them in the offering

plate. We hope that our church home becomes your church home and the spiritual place where you grow through the

Word of God.

Nursery care for children up to three years old is located on the main floor of the Welcome Center across from the library.

Older children attending the church service are encouraged to borrow a Toddler Tote filled with activities as you enter the

Sanctuary.

Concerning the Sacrament of the Altar

We believe that Jesus offers Himself to us in the Sacrament His true body and blood, for the forgiveness of sins. We also

share the scriptural concern for those who participate in the Lords supper that they recognize what they are receiving

(1 Corinthians 11:27). Therefore, we ask that all who desire to receive the Lords Supper please carefully examine

themselves using the communion information card found in the pew rack.

Communion is celebrated on the 1st and 3

rd Sundays at both services.

For those who desire, we offer gluten-free wafers

(please indicate your desire to the Pastor or Elder) and

non-alcoholic wine (located in the rose colored cups in the center of the individual cup tray).

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Beyond the Tomb: A Journey through the Book of Acts

May 3, 2015

OPENING

8:00 am Lord, This Day Weve Come to Worship LSB 911

10:45 am You Are God Alone (Not a God)

INVOCATION

SONGS 10:45 am Open the Eyes of My Heart

CONFESSION

P: Most merciful God,

C: we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by

what we have left undone. We often yield to pressure from the world to stay silent about your

kingdom and your love. We confess that we have been frightened to speak when we should have

been courageous. Often when we do speak up, the words that we use do not bring glory to your

name or to your son Jesus. We are sorry for these and all our sins and know that we justly deserve

your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.

Forgive us, renew us and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and speak courageously of your

love, your mercy, and your grace. Amen.

FORGIVENESS OF SINS

8:00 am

SONG OF PRAISE This is the Feast LSB 171

NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts 8:26-40 Bible page 917

GOSPEL READING John 15:1-8 Bible page 901

STATEMENT OF FAITH Apostles Creed LSB back cover / See screens

CHILDRENS MESSAGE

OFFERING SONG Take My Life and Let It Be LSB 783

MESSAGE Vicar Mike Weider

SONG OF RESPONSE Open My Eyes, That I May See THWC 381 (See screens)

10:45 am

STATEMENT OF FAITH Apostles Creed LSB back cover / See screens

GOSPEL READING John 15:1-8 Bible page 901

NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts 8:26-40 Bible page 917

CHILDRENS MESSAGE

OFFERING SONG Come and Listen

MESSAGE Vicar Mike Weider

PRAYERS

LORDS PRAYER LSB back cover / See screens

COMMUNION

8:00 am Agnus Dei LSB 163

Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord LSB 637

How Shall They Hear, Who Have Not Heard LSB 831

On Galilees High Mountain LSB 835

O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee LSB 632

10:45 am All Creatures of Our God and King

Mercy

At the Cross

BLESSING

CLOSING

8:00 am Spread the Reign of God the Lord LSB 830 vs. 1-4, 6

10:45 am Awesome Is the Lord Most High

This mornings flowers are given by

Calvin and Joni Lawson celebrating the birthdays of Holly Trotchie and Trevin and Calvin and Valerie Lawson

and

Carolyn Meyer in thankfulness for Gods love and His many blessings

DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDAYS 9:30 am:

Families and Children (Nursery - 8th grade & parents) (Loomis Center)

High School Youth (9th 12

th grade) (Loomis Center classroom by kitchen)

Adults

Breath of Life - An Exegetical Study of the Holy Spirit Come explore the Scriptures with us as we let the Word of God

lead us to discover the wonders, depth, and power of the Spirit of God. More than just a study of doctrines about the Holy

Spirit, this is a study of the Word that will reveal the teachings we believe about the Spirit in a relevant, enlightening, and

connected way. From the beginning, Gods Spirit breathed life into creation; and we pray in this study that the same Spirit

will breath anew into our lives as we learn who he is, what he does, and the purposes for which God has sent his Helper to us.

(Loomis Center)

The Grace and Truth Paradox Our world today needs grace. But our world also needs truth. This study written by

Randy Alcorn will help reveal the meanings of grace and truth in Gods Word and will illustrate the way Jesus balanced these

qualities as He related to people. This class is led by Alan Bishop, Pat Croll, Tina Hergenrader and Nelson Scroggins.

(Welcome Center 2nd

floor)

TUESDAYS 10:00 am Adults Vicar Mike Weider leads the group (all ages welcome!) in a study of the Gospel of John. If you have Tuesday

mornings open, come learn more about John and his life as a disciple. (Welcome Center 2nd

floor)

WEDNESDAYS Living in 3D & Confirmation 6:00 pm: Families meal (Loomis Center)

6:30 pm: Families worship

7:00 pm: Children (pre-K through 5th grade)

7:00 pm: Youth (6th 8

th grade) Confirmation w/Pastor Davis, Vicar Mike Weider, Nathan Engman (Loomis Center)

7:00 pm: Adults Bible study led by Becky Schulenberg (Welcome Center - Library)

IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS

Members: Elsie Calafell; Doug Carlson; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; Joyce Fox; George & Karen Garland; Toni Greason;

Edna Hemingway; Priscilla Johansen; Irene Langehennig; Marie Lau; Maribel Lian; Norris Miertschin; Betty Pampell;

Phyllis Radcliff; Dennis Riske; Mary Smith; Dorothy Swain; Don & Cathie Thomas; Addison Varner.

Friends & Family: Joan Bach (Jody Cooks mother); Pamela Brown (Diana Marquardts daughter); Melinda Cieszinski

(Stephen Leffingwells sister); Suzan Dohty (Pastor & Elva Musgroves daughter); Jeff Falk (Bob Plautzs brother-in-law);

Bob Fay (Erika Johnsons father); Donnie Heinrich (Leslie Sandifers father); Audrey Hansen (Glenn Hansens mother);

Brendan Husfeld (Rich & Linda Husfelds nephew); Roger & Christine Ibarra (Rachel Peckenpaughs sister and brother-in-

law); Betty Maeker (Brenda Davis mother); Bobby Norris (Robin Stankus uncle); Joanna Odham (preschool teacher); Katie

Ondrias (Holly Martinezs friend); Maycel Plautz (Bob Plautzs mother); Gilbert Rippe (Joyce Adams brother); Roger &

Olga Segura (Rachel Peckenpaughs parents); Bryce; Wayne Toye (Jennifer Pergandes father); Troy Williams (Charlotte

Graessers son) and Michelle Willis (former MLC member).

Military Friends & Family: Kyle Appelt (Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USAF Academy, Colorado; Stephen Appelt

(Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA; Joel Davidson (son-in-law of Ron & Debby Ferguson),

CWO, US Army, Germany, and Jeffrey Gruetzmacher, USN.

Treasurers Weekly Report April 26, 2015 Year to date 2015

Offerings expected in budget $ $269,699.96

Offerings $13,571.00 $295,255,.75

Other income $ $ 8,779.22

Total income $13,571.00 $304,034.97

Expenses ($294,394.04)

Treasurers Weekly Report

April 26, 2015 Life-to-date total 2015

Rise Up and Build Income $79,134.00 $1,635,948.13

Interest Earned from Church Extension Fund 1.75% $ 16,298.63

Individual contributions directly to preschool $ 85,200.34

Corporate matching donations to preschool $ 61,900.00

(designated for non-building expenses like playground equipment, furnishings, computers, etc.)

Rise Up and Build Total income $1,799,347.10

Rise Up and Build Expenses ($ 306,871.84)

Any questions or concerns may be addressed to the Treasurer, Nelson Scroggins.

OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY

Acolytes 8:00 am: Trevor Stall; Tori Whillock

10:45 am: Zane Gutierrez; Allison Pergande

Altar Guild Donna Gruetzmacher; Kristie Just; Mild red Nietsche; Jan Schulze; Shannon Wolfe; Lynn Yates

Audio 8:00 am: Bob Plautz; Gabe Weider

10:45 am: Chris Lafferty; Bob Plautz

Elder 8:00 am: Pat Croll

Elder Assistants Marcus Behrens; Martin Haskett; Fred Luft

Elder 10:45 am: David Elmore

Greeters 8:00 am: Pat and Teresa Croll

10:45 am: Stuart and Cindy Michalk

Nursery 8:00 am: Dominique Melcher

10:45 am: Ashley Bretting; Meredith Bretting

Ushers 8:00 am: Richard Greason; Jeff Gruetzmacher; Ricky Nietsche; Steve Schulze; Alan Ostermann

10:45 am: George Hintz; Joe Pier; Nelson Scroggins; Jim Slater; Rob Whittecar

MEMORIALS WEEK AT A GLANCE

May 3 May 10 , 2015

Sunday ~ 3rd

8:00 am Communion Worship Service

VOTERS MEETING 9:30 am Bible Studies

10:45 am Communion Worship Service

12:00 pm VOTERS MEETING 6:00 pm Ironmen

Monday ~ 4

th 6:00 pm Boy Scouts

6:00 pm New Member Class / Welcome to Memorial 6:30 pm Praise Band

7:00 pm Childrens Handbells

7:00 pm Joyful Ringers

Tuesday ~ 5th 9:45 am Lifelight

6:30 pm Building Committee

7:00 pm ESL Class

Wednesday ~ 6th 6:00 pm Livin in 3D

6:00 pm High School Youth

7:15 pm Praisemakers / Womens Chorus

Thursday ~ 7th 6:30 pm Young(er) Couples Group

Friday ~ 8th 12:30 pm Memorial Quilters

7:00 pm Our Redeemer Telugu Bible study

Sunday ~ 10th 8:00 am Worship Service

MOTHERS DAY 9:30 am Bible Studies

10:45 am Worship Service