February 3, 2013 Bulletin (.pdf) - Faith Lutheran Church

THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY
February 3, 2013 A.D. Pastor Brad Urbach – 224-2838
Faith Ev. Lutheran Church – Pierre, SD Pastor Joshua Baumann - 220-1908
Website: www.faithluth.com Church Phone – 224-2216
Email: faith@faithluth.com Church Fax – 224-2226
A Christ Caring People Who Gather Around Word and Sacrament,
Yoked Together, In Personal Service to Christ in World Wide Missions
From the cross forever beameth All Thy bright redeeming light. LSB 578:4
As We Gather– In the Epiphany Season, we see Jesus continuing to
reveal Himself to foes and followers alike. Today's Gospel records Jesus
casting out an unclean spirit by commanding him to leave; the onlookers
recognize that Jesus speaks with unmatched authority. God's Word
always carries Christ's divine weight and influence; with the same
conviction the Lord assures Jeremiah when He calls him to be a chosen
prophet. Today, the Church gathers to listen and heed our Savior as He
speaks with authority, dispelling our fears and calling us to be His
faithful people.
THE WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER
If there are prayer concerns for you, your family, your friends, or your neighbors,
please put them on the blue information card. Our Board of Elders are prayerful with
our pastors about these joys and struggles of our earthly journey.
“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5:16b
THE RINGING BELL CALLS US INTO THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST,
OUR FRIEND, OUR SAVIOR, AND OUR EPIPHANY KING
*DIVINE SERVICE - SETTING ONE*
THE OPENING HYMN "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" LSB 790
(We cheerfully rise and sing)
THE INVOCATION
P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen. Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]
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THE CONFESSION AND THE ASSURANCE OF OUR FORGIVENESS
P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and
cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.
C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We
have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and
by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we
have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. 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 walk in
your ways to the glory of your holy name. Amen
P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God
forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to
become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has
begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
John 1:12; Philippians 1:6
C Amen.
THE HYMN OF PRAISE “He is Exalted” (Sung twice)
He is exalted, the King is exalted on high I will praise Him.
He is exalted, forever exalted and I will praise His name!
He is the Lord, Forever His truth shall reign.
Heaven and earth rejoice in His holy name.
He is exalted, the King is exalted on high.
THE SALUTATION (Spoken)
P The Lord be with you.
C And also with you.
THE COLLECT
Almighty God, You know we live under so many seemingly powerful authorities. Keep us
mindful daily that Your Word carries the authority to forgive sin, to conquer evil, and to
announce Your gracious Gospel that all the world would be Your friend; through Jesus Christ,
Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever. Amen.
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THE OLD TESTAMENT Jeremiah 1:4-10 (17-19) (Jeremiah is called to be a prophet.)
THE SPECIAL MUSIC “Watoto na Malaika (Children and Angels, Rejoice)”…Michael
Faith Choir Burkhardt
The text and melody on which this arrangement is based is a composite transcription by Elaine
Reitan and Michael Burkhardt of a Tanzanian song heard sung by children and adults in
Mwanza, Tanzania.
THE EPISTLE LESSON 1 Corinthians 12:31b---13:13 (The greatest gift is love.)
THE HOLY GOSPEL St. Luke 4:31-44 (Jesus speaks with authority.)
THE SERMON HYMN “All Friends in Christ”…Text: Sandy Knoernschild (Tune: LSB 644)
All friends in Christ assembled Together at this place,
Lift high the cross of Jesus, Proclaim His love and grace.
With hearts and voices bonded We raise to God our song,
And celebrate the fam’ly To which we all belong.
We are His holy temple, The Spirit’s dwelling place.
A vessel formed in weakness; A cup to hold God’s grace.
One flock to graze His pasture, No harm on us bestowed.
And at one shepherd’s bidding Are gathered in one fold.
So, friends, we join in oneness The chosen of the Lord;
Born of His Holy Spirit, Established by His Word.
Our cornerstone is Jesus, And strong in Him we stand
As heart to heart united, We walk with hand in hand.
Used by permission CCLI # 623761
THE SERMON “The Gospel Giver”
St. Luke 4:43
Pastor Joshua Baumann
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THE APOSTLES’ CREED see the inside back cover of the Hymnal
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GREETING OF ONE ANOTHER
THE OFFERING We gather our tithes, gifts of love, and our “Building Together in Faith” gifts.
THE OFFERTORY “There Is A Redeemer”…Keith Green
There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God’s own Son,
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One.
Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your Son;
And leaving Your Spirit ‘til the work on earth is done.
Jesus, my Redeemer, Name above all names,
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, hope for sinners slain.
Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your Son;
And leaving Your Spirit ‘til the work on earth is done.
When I stand in glory, I will see His face,
And there I’ll serve my King forever, in that holy place.
Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your Son;
And leaving Your Spirit ‘til the work on earth is done.
Used by permission CCLI # 623761
WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
We bid you welcome in His name, As now you join our band,
Our hearts with love and friendship give, For Christ has joined our hands.
Lord, let Your love work unity, Unite us all as one,
Unite our hopes, our dreams, our lives In the life of Your Son
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saves a wretch like me!
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I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.
NEW MEMBERS It is our joy on this Friendship Sunday to receive –
Jerry & Brande Calway, Tyler & Riley
Trevor Stoltenburg & Kelly Campbell,
Fred Johnson
Dawson, Brianne, & Logan
Tanner & Brittney Kost, Laela & Porter
Mark Swendsen
Rick & Denise Mallo
Justin & Katie Tostenson, Kaylee & Blake
Mendel Miller & Darla Hicks, Ryann
THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
P Let us bring our prayers before the throne of our heavenly Father. We pray for the
Church around the world. Grant, Lord Christ, that the Word You have revealed to us may
not be bound, but have free course and be preached among us to strengthen our faith and
be proclaimed freely to those who do not yet confess You as Lord and Savior. Protect and
defend all whom You have called to witness Your power, might, grace, and mercy, so
that the Church may grow in faithful maturity. Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P We pray for our community of faith. O Holy Spirit, You have bestowed on us Your many
gifts. Increase, enliven, and sustain the love we have for one another as members of the
Body of Christ. Move us to put each other's needs above our own, so that in all
earnestness we may care for the weak, the lonely, and the overlooked with the
compassion of Christ. Grant that all who work together to proclaim Your Word and
administer Your Sacraments in this place may do so with joyful conviction. Lord, in
Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Let us bring our prayers before the throne of our heavenly Father. We pray for the
Church around the world. Grant, Lord Christ, that the Word You have revealed to us may
not be bound, but have free course and be preached among us to strengthen our faith and
be proclaimed freely to those who do not yet confess You as Lord and Savior. Protect and
defend all whom You have called to witness Your power, might, grace, and mercy, so
that the Church may grow in faithful maturity. Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P We pray for our Faith family and its friends in the midst of life’s joys and
struggles…Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Into Your hands, heavenly Father, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your
mercy for the sake our Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen.
THE LORD'S PRAYER
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Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
THE BENEDICTION (With Sung Amens)
P The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and † give you peace.
THE CLOSING HYMN “What A Friend We Have in Jesus“ LSB 770
Welcome to Faith Evangelical Lutheran on this Fourth Sunday After Epiphany, our
Friendship Sunday! We are delighted to have you in worship with us. If you are visiting from
out of town, we bid you welcome and God-speed on your journey. Should you be from our
community, and have no church home, we invite you to make Faith your church home. Greeting
you this morning:
Before Early Service Before Late Service
Merle Sorenson Tom & Jackie Smith
Greg & Cathy Brock Kevin & Nicole Axtell
After Early Service After Late Service
Bob & Nancy Shoup Terry & Amie Miller
Monte & Judy Farnsworth Jason & Denise Overweg
Preaching this morning is our Assistant Pastor, Reverend Joshua Baumann. Our Senior Pastor,
Reverend Brad Urbach is our Liturgist.
Holy Communion is celebrated at our 11:00 service next Sunday. In this Sacrament, our Lord
brings us strength and forgiveness to be about His vision and mission. Those confirmed
Lutherans who come to the Sacrament of the Altar today are asked to read the communion side of
our information card found in the pew rack and to sign the bottom of the reverse side so that our
communion records might be complete.
Holy Baptism We are grateful this morning for the Holy Baptisms of Riley
Ray Calway and Damon Anthony Casconguay.
Riley is the youngest son of Jerry & Brande Calway. Riley’s sponsors are his
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uncle and aunt Monte & Nicci Reeves. The Baptism follows our 11:00 service.
Damon is the son of Nikaela Trujillo and Shawn Casconguay. Damon’s sponsors are
Tyler Peterson and Kenzie Trujillo. This Baptism will follow our 8:20 service.
May God richly bless Riley and Damon and their families and keep them in His eternal
care.
First Sunday of the Month Morning Fellowship Between services join us for a
fresh cup of coffee, juice, and French Toast breakfast served by our high school
youth who are attending our Synod’s National Youth Gathering in July. There will
be a free will offering taken to support our youth in this endeavor.
Blood Pressure! Stop by the Living Room today between 9:20 and 11:00 to
get your blood pressure checked by one of Faith Lutheran’s own health
professionals. Helping you today are Cheryl Brull and Susan Burroughs. You
will even get a Scripture mint. Here’s to your good health!
Sunday School Sunday School continues today. Sunday School is for all children age 3 by
September 1, 2011 through our High School, who meet in the Great Room. You can register for
Sunday School in the Narthex.
Our Adult Class Our Adult Class will not meet this morning so we can have our French Toast
meal from 9:20-10:45. We will resume our class on the “Intersection of Church and State” next
Sunday.
Nursery Our Nursery is available during the 11:00 service. This is located in the Preschool
Room. It is for children ages infant through 5 year olds.
Nursing Moms can find a comfortable rocker in the Daycare. This is NOT a Nursery for young
children, just a quiet, private place for nursing moms.
God Be With You!
Our Broadcasts Our Sonrise and Cable Broadcasts are provided for by Pastor Urbach in
thanksgiving for the February birthdays of son Jonathan and daughter-in-law Andrea. Thanks
Pastor and God bless you Jonathan & Andrea as you celebrate another year in your journey of life
in Christ.
Sonrise is also made possible by Laurie Graves and her family in loving remembrance of
her mother, Doris Steffen, who died a year ago today. Thanks Laurie, may God bless you and
your family and continue to comfort you richly.
Our Cable Broadcast is also on our Website which Dennis and Carolyn Ryckman keep
very current for us. Take a look at www.faithluth.com. COST: You may sponsor the radio
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oadcast of Sonrise for $30.00. This radio broadcast is on 1240 AM KCCR at 6:40 a.m. on
Sunday morning. The cost of sponsoring the cable broadcast of our worship service is $35.00.
This cable access broadcast is televised on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 8. If you
choose to sponsor both, the cost is $60.00.
Jan. 27, Att. 472; General Fund $8,494.15; Building Fund $525.00 (Debt Retirement $505.00);
Sunday School $33.50; Love Fund $75.00; Simply Giving Automatic Withdrawal $921.00
(General $901; Building Fund Debt $20.00); Bible Study $20.00; Missions $100.00; Utecht
Ministry $250.00; LYF for Youth Gathering $275.00; Broadcasts $35.00; Endowment Fund in
memory of Doris Weischedel $250.00; Endowment Fund in memory of Marlene Young $250.00.
Today: Feb. 3
8:20 am Worship
9:20-10:45 French Toast Breakfast
9:45 am Sunday School/ NO Adult Study
11:00 am Worship
12:00 Souper Bowl Meal
Mon: Feb. 4
1:30 pm “Bless These Lips” Study in the
Living Room
6:30-8:30 pm Beth Moore “Daniel, Part 2”
Study in the Living Room
7:00 pm Men’s Fellowship
Tues: Feb. 5
8:25 am Staff Devotions
6:15 pm Trustees
6:30 pm Choir
7:30-9:00 pm Pickleball in the Gym
Wed: Feb. 6
7:00 am Men’s Study
6:30 pm Midweek
6:30 pm “Heaven & Hell” study at Lila
Houck’s 28318 US Hwy 14/34 Fort Pierre
This Week at Faith Lutheran
BUILDING NEWS
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6:30 pm “Challenge of Islam” Study in
Preschool room
8:00 pm LYF
Thurs: Feb. 7
8:25 am Staff Devotions
11:30 am Ministerium
1:30-3:00 pm Pickleball
6:30-8:30 pm Beth Moore “Daniel, Part 2”
Study in Living Room
7:00 pm New Adult Inquirer’s Class Begins
Sun: Feb. 10
8:20 am Worship
9:45 am Sunday School/Adult Study
11:00 am Communion
4:00 pm Faith Circle Goodie Box Assembly
6:00 pm Board of Missions
6:30 pm Board of Education
6:30 pm “Wilderness Wanderings” Study at
church
7:00 pm Board of Stewardship
Thank you for your continued gifts to our Building Fund – We thank
you for your gifts last Sunday to the Building Fund of $525.00. The gifts
were designated as follows:

The Debt Retirement Account: $525.00
Our New Focus We do have a balance in our Building account. We are grateful for this. We
have now done all we intend to do at this time. Therefore, we encourage everyone to direct their
Building Fund gifts to the Debt Retirement account. We wish to be aggressive with our debt.
On February one we made our regular payment plus two advance payments. We have
now made 91 advance payments saving $371,899.52 in interest. Our balance is $816,412.91.
The Shades Soon we will add shades on the upper windows in the gym. The shades will match
the shades on the lower windows. So while they are not a “Black-out” shade it will screen out the
direct sunlight that can smack you right in the eyes. The shades will have a remote control to raise
and lower them because Jay is only so tall. The shades are now paid for and they have been
ordered Thank you!
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Thank You Thank you for your gifts of $593.00 on January 20 to provide gifts of Bibles from
the Hong Kong Mission Society for our South Dakota Hong Kong Mission team of 28 people
who will work with three schools in Hong Kong. They will arrive back home today.
Annual Report The Annual Report is now on the Oak Table in the Narthex. Pick yours up
today.
OUR BIBLE STUDIES
Next Adult Inquirer’s Class Pastor Urbach will teach a winter Adult
Inquirer’s class. It will begin Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. and will
be done before Holy Week.
It is a great Biblical and Doctrinal review for our members and a
way in which those interested in becoming Lutheran and knowing what
our church teaches may become members.
Men’s Bible Study * A brief reminder that men’s morning Bible study is open to any men of
the congregation and friends. Our winter and spring Bible study takes place on Thursday
mornings from 7:00-7:55 a.m. in the Young Conference Room (located right in the church
offices). Our study for these Thursday mornings will look at a topic that we as men may be quick
to shy away from: Love. In 1 Corinthians 13 we get a man’s view of love from the Apostle Paul,
and ultimately God’s view of love. What does it mean to embrace love like a man and to daily
live that love like a man? Hope you can join us as we examine the characteristics of love and
discover in new ways how the God of love continually loves us. This study is led by Pastor
Baumann.
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Women’s Bible Study Daniel, Part 2 is the study of “eschatology,” the End Times. Traditional
Lutheran perspectives will also be discussed alongside more contemporary theories. This study
will run January through February. There will be two classes beginning Monday, January 14 from
6:30-8:30 p.m., then the same class will then be taught on Thursday, January 17 from 6:30-8:30
p.m. We would welcome new participants and there is no lesson to be completed before the first
class. If you have questions contact Daria Bossman (Thursday) at dariabossman@gmail.com
(712-251-7763); or Vona Johnson (Mondays) at vona@pie.midco.net (605-280-7565).
Monday Afternoon Women’s Study “Bless These Lips” is the new study for the women on
Monday afternoons. This study will begin Monday, February 4 at 1:30 p.m. “Bless These Lips:
40 Days of Spiritual Renewal” examines things we say that get in the way of our relationships
with God and with others. Each chapter draws on lip product anaolgies and uses humor,
anecdotes, and observations to intorduce Scripture passages that address common behaviors and
attitudes. And each day’s reading includes Bible study questions and suggestions for personal
reflection.
LifeLight “Heaven and Hell” Small Group Bible Study Open to anyone in the congregation,
this study meets in various homes on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30, with a “come and go
as you need to” feel to the evening. The study is 9 sessions and is a part of the LifeLight Bible
study series of in-depth studies of Bible books. The Bible study has begun, but there is still time
to get connected! The nine sessions for this series are as follows: Session 1: A Guided Tour of
Heaven and Hell. Session 2: Daddy, What Happens When We Die? Session 3: The Justice of
God and the Fate of the Wicked, Part 1. Session 4: The Justice of God and the Fate of the
Wicked, Part 2. Session 5: The Mercy of God and the Fate of the Redeemed. Session 6: Behold,
the Dwelling Place of God is With Men. Session 7: And They Will Be His People. Session 8: For
the Healing of the Nations. Session 9: Living Heavenward. The study will pause after February 6
for the season of Lent and resume after Easter. If interested please contact Bob Miller at: (605)
224-9955.
Islam Study Bill Markley’s class on Islam will conclude on February 6 th . Thanks Bill for sharing
all your time and efforts with the class.
Sunday Morning Bible Class—Our Sunday Morning Bible class is led by one of our Pastor’s
each week and takes place in the Christian Family Life Center (The Gym) in between services
from 9:45 to 10:45. The current study is entitled: The Intersection of Church and State which
gives a closer look at the roles, relationships, rhetoric, and reasons for each of these two realms.
Today the study takes a pause as we join in Christian Fellowship for French toast and friendship
building. The study will also take a break for Sunday, February 17 as well so that our Hong
Kong Mission team can share with the congregation the details of their recent trip to Hong Kong
the love God has shown to them and to the people of Hong Kong. Join us Sunday, February 10 th
as we resume our Church and State study.
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ATTN: New Teacher’s Meeting Time – In an effort to better connect with our Faith Lutheran
teachers and to strive to better meet the needs of those who faithfully and wonderfully serve
Jesus’ Church, our teacher meeting times will be the last Wednesday of each month at 5:45.
These meetings, held once a month for a half hour, are important times for our pastors, teachers,
and helpers to talk, connect, encourage, and discuss important matters that come up throughout
the month. These once a month meetings will take place on a Wednesday Night before Midweek
for the Months of Jan. Feb. Mar. & Apr. Both Sunday school and Midweek teachers are to come
at 5:45 p.m. Meeting times will be under a half hour and will be held in the gym. Teachers—
Look for more reminders in the weeks to come!
OUR Next TEACHER’S MEETING NIGHT IS: Wednesday, February 27th @ 5:45 pm in
the gym. For all Midweek and Sunday School Teachers.
Women of Faith We are having our mission project of “Little Dresses for Africa” again. The
first work night is Monday, February 11 at 7:30. There are many ways to help. We need many
pillowcases. New is preferred. All sizes and colors can be used. Other supplies needed are: ¼
inch elastic, cute buttons, pre fold bias tape, appliqués, straight pins with plastic heads, and
thread. Several sewing machines would be helpful. You do not need to sew to be helpful. You can
measure elastic and bias tape, cut out the dress pattern from the pillowcases and many other
things. We hope to have some precut and in a kit that you can take home to sew also. If you have
questions, call Doreen Miller at 224-9955 or Jan Larson at 224-6574.
Men’s Fellowship will meet tomorrow night at 7:00. Pastor Urbach will share an excellent
DVD on Lutheran Hour Ministries. We will then have a couple of fun Dart ball games. You will
note one of the Dart ball targets is up in the gym today.
Bring a snack to share, the beverages will be provided.
Men’s State Dart-ball Tournament will be held Saturday, March 9 at the 4-H
Building west of Mitchell, SD. Contact John Barber at 220-2660 if interested.
Practice every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. until the tournament.
Goodie Boxes The members of Faith Circle will be sending goodie boxes to
college students who are members of our congregation. You may give their
mailing address to the office or to a circle member when she calls. Goodie boxes
are sent in October and February. It is important we have an accurate school year
address for the packages. If you wish to give a monetary gift to help with the postage expense
please contact a Faith Circle member. Thank you. The boxes will be assembled February 10 at
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4:00 p.m. and Faith Circle will hold their monthly meeting at that time.
Faith Lutheran Preschool is excited to announce that we have a new entrance door and
window! It is the same as all the other door and window entrances into the church complex. It is
wonderful – so much brighter and warmer! ☺ Thank you Board of Trustees and Faith Lutheran!
Jan Larson, Director/Teacher
Need In-home Services for Yourself or a Loved one? Homecare Services is a private agency
committed to providing expert advice and specialized care to those who want to remain living at
home and need a little extra assistance. Services are affordable and tailored to meet your
individual needs. Call Sheila Hinderer at Homecare Services for more information at 605-224-
2273.
Free Tax Help Beginning Monday, February 4 through April 15, 2013, certified volunteers will
provide free Income Tax service. Tax assistance will be provided on Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Pierre Area Senior Center located at 401
West Pleasant Avenue.
All taxpayers are requested to bring photo ID’s and Social Security Cards for
identification, their 2011 Tax Return and all 2012 income statements such as W-2’s, 1099’s, and
all other information relating to interest, dividends, etc. If you plan to itemize, please bring all
expense records.
All taxpayers are required to sign their tax returns before they are filed electronically.
Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10 AM on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls or
at 9 AM on KEVN-FOX Rapid City. Mailing address is Main Street Living, 1400 S. Duluth Ave,
Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The program may be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. Email
address vicrames@sio.midco.net.
February 03, 2013 – Today Janitor Bob tells of the healing power of Jesus as he ministers to
people.
The featured is Rev. Darren Olson, the executive secretary of the Lutheran Church, South
Dakota District. The sermon theme is “This Is Our Father’s World.” The hymns are Son of God
Eternal Savior; Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me; and God Loved the World So That He Gave.
The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing
impaired.
February 10, 2013 – Kid’s Crossing – Janitor Bob and Lisa talk about the transfiguration of
Christ as they compare it to a transformation.
The featured speaker is Rev. Aaron Asmus from Memorial Lutheran Church in Sioux
Falls, SD. The sermon theme is “Beyond Imagination.” The hymns are O Worship the King; Tis
Good God To Be There; and Go My Children With My Blessing. The Main Street Living Choir
will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
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Life Quote “Adopting one child won’t change the world; but for that child, the world will
change.” David Avilla, executive director of Advocate for Orphans – A “Life Quote” from
Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org.
Acolytes for Sunday, Feb 10 th Early: Leandra Hoefener and Joshua Thompson
Late: Riley Bren, Wyatt Loesch
JYM YOUTH! Our JYM activity for the month of February is going to be ice
skating. Be looking in next week’s bulletin for the date. This event will most likely take place
on a Sunday afternoon towards the end of February from 3:00-5:30. The cost will just be the
skate rentals. Faith Lutheran will provide snacks and beverages back at church, and Pastor
Baumann will be leading a devotion as well. Our March activity will be bowling, April will be
a movie, May will be a lock-in, June-possibly a trip to hike out onto Crazy Horse, July will be
swimming and a cookout, and an August activity is still up for grabs, possibly a canoe trip. Be
checking next week’s bulletin for further details for February.
Did you know? –The word “Eucharist” is taken from the Greek word “ευχαριστεω”
which is pronounced: you-car-is-te-oh, and it means: to give thanks. When we take Holy
Communion, or the Eucharist as it is also called, we certainly do it with gratitude and
with thanks to Jesus for what He did and gave for us.
PRAYERS: Please remember in your prayers those 3 individuals from our
congregation who are in Hong Kong on the mission trip and are returning to the U.S. today.
They are: Ken Brull, Annette Hill, and Crystal Ortbahn, as well as a group of 26 others from
the South Dakota District. We thank God for them and for their servant hearts.
Did you know? Today’s Super Bowl will be the 10 th time New Orleans has hosted the NFL’s
biggest game of the year. Will you be one of the 100 million people watching today’s game?
Go Forty-Ravers!
L.Y.F. French Toast Fundraiser TODAY. Our free-will French Toast breakfast
will be held in between our two worship services at 9:20 lasting until about 10:30 with the
board of Parish Fellowship serving a noon meal that day as well. Hope you can join us for one
or both of these meals. The proceeds will go to benefit the youth group heading to the National
Youth Gathering in San Antonio this next summer.
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Sunday School Children Singing Date: Next Sunday, February 10 th our Sunday
School Children will be singing in the late service (11:00) only. Thank you for being present
and for allowing your Sunday School child to bless our worship service next Sunday.
L.Y.F. Guest Presentation on Suicide Intervention— This past Wednesday, Julie
Moore from Avera St. Mary’s came and spoke on the difficult topic of suicide and suicide
intervention. She is a skilled trainer and has helped provide some resources and tools to be used
in prevention and awareness. Next week our high school youth will watch the movie: How to
Save A Life.
National Youth Gathering Parent’s Meeting: At this informational meeting held
two weeks ago, we discussed all the important questions of: Who? What? When? Where? Why?
and How? pertaining to the National Youth Gathering trip. If you were not able to attend this
meeting but are planning on going to the gathering you NEED to speak with pastor Baumann so
that he can bring you up to speed on everything from now until the time we leave. You Need!
Need! Need! to connect with him if you were not at the Wednesday meeting! Thanks to everyone
for their efforts thus far.
“My Hometown Video” Prior to attending the National Youth Gathering in San Antonio,
our group will be submitting a 60-90 second video of our great hometown! If you are attending
the national youth gathering, Pastor Baumann and Michael Shoup ask that you would be willing
to be a part of this short video representing your hometown. We can include pictures, video clips,
“famous” places, things that we appreciate about Pierre, etc. Video submissions need to be in by
May 31 st .
Need to talk? Need prayers and encouragement? Pastor Baumann would love to pray for you,
and if possible even with you for anything big or small that may be on your heart or mind. Find
him after worship, or in the office for a special opportunity for prayer and conversation.
On The Lighter Side: Puns for fun
“Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.”
“I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid. But he says he can stop anytime.”
Verse of the Week:
Micah 6:8 “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
Has prayer, daily Bible reading, and helping your neighbor been a part of your
walking humbly with God recently?
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