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All the Scriptures “All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable

for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for

training in righteousness; that the man of God

may be adequate, equipped for every good

work.” II Timothy 3:16-17

As we re-enact and re-live the passion and

resurrection story this month we will learn once

again of the amazing work of God’s inspired

Word. Come with me for a few moments on the

road to Emmaus and catch the wonder of a

powerful Bible study taught by our Risen Lord.

You can read the account in Luke 24:13-35, our

Gospel text for April 30. Here’s what happened:

Two troubled disciples were pondering the

events of the suffering and death of Jesus. They

had heard of the empty tomb, but were uncertain

of what it all meant. Then Jesus, unrecognized

by them, came alongside of them and “explained

to them the things concerning Himself in all the

Scriptures.” What a Bible study that must have

been! The message of Jesus was confirmed in

ALL the SCRIPTURES. And, the risen Jesus

revealed Himself to them.

Later as the disciples reflected on this

miraculous event, they said, “Were not our

hearts burning within us while He was speaking

to us on the road, while He was explaining the

Scriptures to us?” The inspired Word of God was

working to produce the fruit of faith in the

disciples’ lives. The Spirit-worked unity of the

Scriptures re-affirmed the eternal purpose of

Christ’s coming and further explained God’s plan

in the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus.

As you read and hear God’s Word these days, let

me encourage you to look for a better under-

standing of the life and work of Jesus in every

passage. This Christocentric view of the Bible

will help us to see the divine red thread that

weaves throughout God’s inspired Word.

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Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 11611 NE 140th St. Kirkland, WA

98034 425.821.2424

www.orlckirkland.org

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The purpose of Our Redeemer Lutheran

Church is to worship God in a Bible-based, Christ-centered ministry,

evangelizing, discipling, nurturing and

equipping people for the spiritual well- being of every life.

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Women’s Bible Study Running the Race Well Sermon Themes Volunteer Schedule Birthdays & Anniversaries Gloria Deo Choir Cantata Deacon’s Den Youth & Family Ministries New Office Receptionist Missionaries from Brazil Vacation Bible School Refugee Resettlement Fund Chimers Reformation Tour Robert Frost Pantry Packs

I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e :

As Christ is explained and

revealed, our hearts too will

burn within us with Spirit-

worked wonder and

transformative power. Start

with this text from Luke 24

with the prayer that Jesus will

become more real to you.

Looking forward to studying God’s Word with you,

Pastor Moland

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A common question many Christians ask is, “How

can I know when God is speaking to me?”

Priscilla uses the account in Samuel 3 of God

speaking to Samuel, to show how God speaks to

Christians and how we can discern His voice and

position ourselves to respond.

In this exciting seven week study, participants will

discover how God spoke to Samuel, Samuel’s

response, and how He speaks to believers today.

They will be encouraged to listen and to respond to

God’s voice; and by listening to God’s voice and

obeying Him, they will experience spiritual growth,

Christian discipline, and the desire to serve.

The ORLC Women’s Bible Study meets each

Thursday @ 10:15 AM in the Library.

We hope you will consider joining this inspiring

study … maybe bring a friend … and share in this

special fellowship.

Questions? Contact: Diana Daum 425-821-4061,

Helen Long 425-488-3634, Sue Rorsebrook

425-821-2407, Patti Prue 425-823-4284.

Sermon Themes

April 2017

Sunday, April 2

Worship with Holy Communion

“The Spirit of Life”

Romans 8:6-11

Sharing in Christ’s Life

Sunday, April 9

Palm Sunday Worship

“Come to the Cross and Remember”

Gloria Deo Choir/Children’s Program

Thursday, April 13

Maundy Thursday Communion Service

“Standing in Faith”

Luke 22:14-20

Strengthened by Grace

Friday, April 14

Good Friday Tenebrae Service

“Standing in Forgiveness”

Luke 23:33-43

Freed by Forgiveness

Sunday, April 16

Easter Sunday

The Resurrection of Our Lord

“Standing in Victory”

John 20:1-18

Learning to Live in Victory

Sunday, April 23

“The Lord of Life”

John 20:19-31

Settling the Doubts

Sunday, April 30

“Walking with Jesus”

Luke 24:13-35

Seeing Jesus in All the Scriptures

Priscilla Shirer’s

“He Speaks to Me:

Preparing to Hear from

God”

Beginning March 30th.

Running the Race Well

We ran well as we hosted the PNW District Bible

Conference March 10-12. Thanks to all who

worked and prayed and participated.

Our next district events include Family Bible

Camp at Cedar Springs June 25-29 and

Reformation Celebration at Arlington

October 27-29.

By looking to Jesus we will continue to run with

perseverance the race that is set before us.

Don’t forget to stay hydrated!

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Volunteer Schedule

Date Nursery Lay

Reader Sunday School

Flowers Coffee

4/2 Sue Rosebrook Barbara Moland

No SS Pastor Moland WMF Celebration

4/9 Kim Jarvis OPEN No SS OPEN OPEN

4/16 Darlene Olson Terry Park No SS Easter lilies Deaconesses’

Easter Breakfast

4/23 Nancy Ostlund Kristine Dootson

Sue Rosebrook

OPEN OPEN

4/30 Barbara Moland Prosper

Ruberwa Barbara Moland

OPEN OPEN

Please mark your calendars and if there are any conflicts with your

schedule, please find someone to fill your spot and let Kristine Dootson know of the substitution. If you are unable to find some-

one to switch with you, substitute volunteers are Betty Halvorson

@ 425-821-6477 and Kristine Dootson @ 425-753-2020.

"You shall be enriched in every way for your generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God."

2 Corinthians 9:11

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

Come to the Cross and Remember Presented by Gloria Deo Choir

9:30 AM Worship Service

Palm Sunday April 9, 2017

Christ's journey to the cross is filled with images of

His sacrificial love for us: the Palms, the Cup and the

Bread, the Nails, the Crown of Thorns, and more.

These images form the centerpiece of Come to the

Cross and Remember. During simple choir/

congregation interludes, each of the images is brought

forward to create a very moving tableau. Additional

choruses and hymns illuminate the journey, including

the haunting "Go to Dark Gethsemane," the spine-

tingling "Judas," the mournful "Surely He Has Borne

Our Griefs," the transportive "You Will Be with Me in

Paradise," and the majestic "Every Knee Should Bow."

Jim Christie 1-Apr

Bianca Riddle 1-Apr

Dana Kowalewski 2-Apr

Barbara Moland 2-Apr

Robert Just 3-Apr

Marvin Long 3-Apr

Dean Lehman 8-Apr

Matthew Riddle 9-Apr

Joely Slonecker 9-Apr

April Jones 10-Apr

Coral Lundry 10-Apr

Alex Bosma 11-Apr

Paula Just 15-Apr

Barry Dootson 16-Apr

Erica (Kowalewski) Wright 27-Apr

Monika Kowalewski 29-Apr

Noelle Olivia Watson 29-Apr

Roger & Judy Poquette 3-Apr-69

Scott & Erica Wright 22-Apr-12

Terry & Char Park 25-Apr-92

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DEACONS' DEN The Old Hundredth Psalm 100:1–5

An old divine once said that Psalm 100, known affectionately as the “Old

Hundredth,” brings heaven down to earth and raises earth to heaven. In

Wesley’s day, it once drew multitudes to hear heaven’s gospel.

In his delightful book, My Dear Sister: John Wesley and the Women in His Life, Maldwyn

Edwards tells of Lady Huntingdon’s spurring Wesley to undertake a preaching tour of the north.

She offered him her manservant John Taylor as his assistant. Accordingly, the two headed upland

and soon arrived at Wesley’s village of Epworth where he should have enjoyed a hometown hero’s

welcome. He had grown up in this dull little town, and his father had pastored there for many

years. But on Sunday morning, Wesley was not asked to speak in the old church, and the current

pastor took the opportunity of blasting him as an “enthusiast.”

After the service, Taylor stood in the churchyard and announced, “Mr. Wesley, not being

permitted to preach in the church, will preach here at six o’clock.” A great multitude showed up,

and Wesley, standing atop his father’s tomb, preached for three hours from Romans 14:17 —“ …

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the

Holy Spirit.”

From Epworth, the two men trudged on to Newcastle, arriving late in the day. They were shocked

by the drunkenness, cursing and swearing that filled the streets. Even the smallest children were

vulgar. Wesley ventured into the worst part of town, and John Taylor began singing the words of

Psalm 100. Two or three people turned aside to listen. Others soon drew up, and the crowd

swelled to five hundred, and then to a thousand. Wesley began preaching, and the number rose to

fifteen hundred.

Newcastle was deeply touched, and later became a main power center for early Methodism.

Terry Park, Deacon

Welcome Tiffany Bayer to Our Office

Tiffany Bayer has begun her position as secretary/

receptionist for ORCS and ORLC, working 8:30-

3:00 Monday-Thursday. Tiffany and her husband

Ken live in our neighborhood with their two ele-

mentary age boys, so she walks to work.

Plan to introduce yourself to her, either by phone or

in person. You will help her to do her job by getting

acquainted – and by communicating clearly with

her by phone, email and written requests for help.

Tiffany is employed by ORLC for six hours/week

and the remainder of her time serves ORCS.

We wish the best to Desiree Headley who has

resigned to give attention to her family’s needs.

Thank you, Desiree!

Youth and Family Ministry

Update

The search for a staff person to serve

ORLC and our community in Youth and

Family Ministry is underway. ORLC’s call

committee is actively praying and

searching for God’s provision in His time.

We are receiving good counsel and

assistance from AFLC leadership,

including our recent visit from Pastor

Wade Mobley, President of AFLC

Schools.

Please continue to pray for God’s

direction and supply for all our needs.

And remember, gifts for this position can

be designated now for this new position.

AND, pray the Lord of the Harvest to

send forth laborers!

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Our Redeemer Chimers Children kindergarten and up are invited to join Chimers! No fee to participate.

Beginning or early music reading group reinforcement and confidence building ensemble experience

Rehearsals - designated Saturday afternoons.

Please find registration form, info, schedule on the ORLC Chapel bulletin board or call ORLC office @

425.821.2424 or Barbara Moland @ 435.821.3434

Refugee Resettlement Fund

ORLC has established a fund for specified

gifts for refugee resettlement. These funds

will be available to assist those in need of God’s

provision for food, transportation and other needs

that arise.

Thanks to those who have donated. If you would like

to contribute to the Refugee Resettlement Fund,

designate your gift to ORLC accordingly. The fund is

administered by ORLC’s Deacon/Deaconess Board.

Missionaries Jonathan and Tamba Abel Saturday, May 6th

11:00 Brunch in Chapel

Jonathan and Tamba Abel, career missionaries in

Brazil, will present their work at ORLC on Saturday,

May 6th, at a brunch at 11:00 AM. All are welcome to

join in fellowship with these friends from Brazil.

If you would like to host them Friday night in your

home, please contact ORLC Deaconesses to volunteer.

Vacation Bible School July 24-28, 2017

“A Mighty Fortress”

In Jesus the Victory is Won!

At Mighty Fortress, kids learn that

God is their refuge and strength.

Friends may fail them. They may not

ace their test or make the team, but

God promises to be their rock and

their salvation—their fortress and

sure defense. So raise your banner!

In Jesus, the victory is won!

Help us promote this summer’s VBS

program, here at ORLC July 24-28!

Pray for, and support, Sarah Bottem,

our VBS Director for this summer.

Volunteer, pray, promote, and

participate!

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God!”

Reformation Tour in Germany Hosted by Pastor Moland and Pastor Craig Johnson.

For more information: https://www.aflc.org/contact-us/luther-tour/

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The Christian Connection is edited and published for ORLC by Ameeta Chainani.

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K e e p i n g i n t o u c h w i t h t h e O R L C f a m i l y !

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

11611 NE 140th St. Kirkland, WA 98034

Our neighbor, Robert Frost Elementary School has approached ORLC to join with them in their ministry

of providing food over the weekends to some of their students. Through March and April, they will need to

supplement around thirty Pantry Packs for which they need the following items:

Peanut butter and jelly (in plastic containers, 16 oz. or less. “To Go” size is great.

Fruit cups

Fresh fruit (bananas, apples, oranges)

Soup in cans that pop open

Crackers (Ritz, whole wheat, graham, etc.)

Granola bars / Protein bars

Individually packaged snacks

Juice

Any other food item that does not need a hot stove / microwave to cook.

A container will be available in the narthex for these donations. Deliveries will be made to Robert Frost

weekly. For questions and/or assistance contact Vilma Luck @ 425-821-2493 or tvluck1@juno.com.

Thank you for your generosity!