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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 3rd 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).
The Call to Discipleship
The Hesitancy to the Call
January 18, 2015
OPENING SONG
8:00 am
10:45 am

O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright

Center

LSB 395 vs. 1, 3-4

INVOCATION
CONFESSION
P: Almighty God,
C: I humbly come to you because you have called me into your presence to be your own. You know everything about
me: all my thoughts, all my words, and all my deeds. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, and such
knowledge also brings me to my knees to confess my sin and seek your forgiveness. I have sinned against You in
thought, word, and deed, by what I have done and by what I have left undone. I have not loved You with my
whole heart; I have not loved my neighbors as myself. I justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment.
For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on me. Forgive me, renew me and lead me, so that I may
delight in Your will, rejoice in your call, and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your Holy name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS OF SINS
RESPONSE

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SONG OF PRAISE
8:00 am
10:45 am

Holy Spirit, Light Divine

God of This City

OLD TESTAMENT READING

Exodus 3:7a, 10-12; 4:1-5

LSB 496
Bible page 46

GOSPEL READING

John 1:43-51

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Apostles Creed

OFFERING SONG
8:00 am
10:45 am

O God, My Faithful God

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)

Bible page 887

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LSB 696 vs. 1-2

SERMON
SONG OF RESPONSE 8:00 am

Vicar Mike Weider

On Galilees High Mountain

LSB 835 vs. 1-3, 5

PRAYERS
LORDS PRAYER
COMMUNION
8:00 am

10:45 am

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Agnus Dei
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face
Renew Me, O Eternal Light
Just as I Am, without One Plea

LSB 163
LSB 631
LSB 704
LSB 570

Be Glorified
Ready For You
How Great Is Our God

BENEDICTION
CLOSING SONG
8:00 am
10:45 am

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Famous One

LSB 702

This mornings flowers are given by

David and Kristie Just in celebration of Gods blessings last year and His continued blessings in 2015
and
Vi Tarpey in thankfulness for Gods many blessings and in celebration of the birthday of her daughter, Anne
DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAYS
9:30 am: Families and Children (Nursery - 8th grade & parents)
High School Youth (9th 12th grade)

(Loomis Center)
(Loomis Center classroom by kitchen)

9:30 am: Adults

Vicar Mike has begun a new study titled Heretics and Heresy. Come on over for a lively discussion.

(Loomis Center)

Gods Word for Today: Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah this continuing series tells of the call for God's people to
repent of their sins, to exercise justice among the oppressed, and to look to the Messiah. Although written against Nineveh,
Nahum brings "good news" to believers. In this evil world of ours, Habakkuk declares that "the righteous will live by...faith."
Zephaniah points to the "day of the LORD," when His people will be saved and the wicked punished. This study led by Tim
Gandre and Tony Rylander.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
"The Grace and Truth Paradox" by Randy Alcorn - Our world today needs grace. Only by seeing the grace of God's
forgiveness can people realize a hope for salvation. But our world also needs truth. Only by seeing the truth of God's
judgment can people realize their need for salvation. Please join us in the Welcome Center classroom on the 2nd floor. This
class is led by Pat Croll, Alan Bishop and Nelson Scroggins.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)

DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

TUESDAYS
9:45 am: Adults Proverbs Vicar Mike Weider leads an in-depth study of the book of Proverbs, digging deep into the
Wisdom of Solomon.
(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 8th 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; Mike Czina; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; George & Karen Garland; Toni
Greason; Edna Hemingway; Priscilla Johansen; Marie Lau; Maribel Lian; Norris Miertschin; Betty Pampell; John Pierce;
Phyllis Radcliff; Dennis Riske; Mary Smith; Dorothy Swain; Don & Cathie Thomas; Addison Varner.
Military Friends & Family: Kyle Appelt (Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USAF Academy, Colorado; Stephen Appelt
(Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USMC, Okinawa, Japan; Joel Davidson (son-in-law of Ron & Debby Ferguson), CWO, US
Army, Afghanistan; and Jeffrey Gruetzmacher, USN.
Friends & Family: Gene & Joan Bach (Jody Cooks parents); Pamela Brown (Diana Marquardts daughter); Melinda
Cieszinski (Stephen Leffingwells sister); Suzan Dohty (Pastor & Elva Musgroves daughter); Jeff Falk (Bob Plautzs brotherin-law); Bob Fay (Erika Johnsons father); Donnie Heinrich (Leslie Sandifers father); Audrey Hansen (Glenn Hansens
mother); Brendan Husfeld (Rich & Linda Husfelds nephew); Mike Lightle (Judys husband); 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); Don Ude (former member); Troy Williams (Charlotte Graessers
son) and Michelle Willis (former MLC member).
Treasurers Weekly Report
Offerings expected in budget
Offerings
Other income
Total income
Expenses

January 11, 2015

$
$ 9,904.00
$ 208.56
$10,112.56

Year to date 2014

$24,750.00
$28,166.58
$ 208.56
$28,375.14
($21,459.04)

January 11, 2015

Life-to-date total 2014
Rise Up and Build Income
$1,830.00
$1,408,425.00
Individual contributions directly to preschool
$ 32,600.34
Corporate matching donations to preschool
$ 43,700.00
(designated for non-building expenses like playground equipment, furnishings, computers, etc.)
Rise Up and Build Total income
$1,484,725.34
Rise Up and Build Expenses
($ 108,745.36)
Any questions or concerns may be addressed to the Treasurer, Nelson Scroggins.

SPECIAL FINANCIAL NOTE: If you would like to donate stocks, bonds, mutual funds or other financial instruments to
the church, please consider doing so through our Thrivent Financial for Memorial Lutheran Church account (TY9-068365) at
Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55415-1665, DTC # 0226 (or call 800.847.4836). Your broker can
affect the transfer on your behalf using the above information. Questions/concerns can be addressed to Tony Rylander or
Nelson Scroggins.

OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY

Acolytes

8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Altar Guild
Audio
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Elder
8:00 am:
Elder Assistants
Elder
10:45 am:
Greeters
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Nursery
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
Ushers
8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Matthew Balusek; Tori Whillock

Carolyn Adams; Allison Pergande
Mildred Bretting; Rachel Peckenpaugh; Vi Tarpey; Susan Hooper
Kristina Hansen; Bob Plautz
Chris Lafferty; Bob Plautz
Marcus Behrens
James Bretting; Fred Luft
Jim Slater
Dean and Tracie Arldt; Jeff and Donna Gruetzmacher
Rich and Linda Husfeld; Billy Placke
Tracy Scroggins
Sara Sides
Dean Arldt; Craig Battle; Leroy Bretting; Dick Pursley; Bob Thiele
Bill Blum; David Elmore; Paul Goerner; Stuart Michalk; Travis Schulze
MEMORIALS WEEK AT A GLANCE
January18 January 25, 2015

Sunday ~ 18th

8:00 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
1:00 pm

Monday ~ 19th

6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm

Boy Scouts
Handbells
Kids Handbells

Tuesday ~ 20th

9:45 am
7:00 pm

Lifelight
Elders

Wednesday ~ 21st

6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:15 pm

Livin in 3D
High School Youth
Praisemakers / Womens Chorus

Thursday ~ 22nd

6:00 pm

Praise Team

Worship Service with Communion / Bible presentations

Bible Studies
Worship with Communion / Bible presentations
Servicios en Espaol

Friday ~ 23rd

12:30 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm

Memorial Quilters
Junior High Lock-in (through 6 am Saturday)
Our Redeemer Telugu Bible study

Sunday ~ 25th

8:00 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm

Worship Service
Bible Studies
Worship
Memorial Birthday Celebration Lunch
Servicios en Espaol
GLC (Girls Loving Christ)
Ironmen