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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 1
st
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 inner circle of the individual cup tray).

Caring for the Least Greatest
Forgiving the Greatest

October 5, 2014
LWML Sunday

OPENING SONG
8:00 am God Himself Is Present LSB 907
10:45 am Mighty to Save

INVOCATION

CONFESSION
C: Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.

ABSOLUTION

RESPONSE See screens

SPECIAL MUSIC Holy, Holy, Holy Childrens Handbells

SONG OF PRAISE
8:00 am Holy, Holy, Holy LSB 507
10:45 am Holy, Holy, Holy

NEW TESTAMENT READING Colossians 3:1-4, 12-13 Bible page 984

GOSPEL READING Matthew 18:21-35 Bible page 823

COMMITMENT TO MISSION LWML Pledge See screens

COMMISSIONING OF KENYA MISSIONARIES

SPECIAL MUSIC
8:00 am Listen, God is Calling Womens Chorus
10:45 am Listen, God is Calling MLC Kids Choir

OFFERING SONG
8:00 am Praise, Love, and Serve See screens
10:45 am Came To My Rescue

SERMON Vicar Mike Weider

SONG OF RESPONSE 8:00 am Where Charity and Love Prevail See screens

PRAYERS

LORDS PRAYER LSB back cover

COMMUNION
8:00 am Agnus Dei LSB 210
As Bread That is Broken Womens Chorus
Here, O My Lord I See You Face to Face LSB 631
Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness LSB 563
Jesus Sinners Doth Receive LSB 609

10:45 am How Deep the Fathers Love for Us
Amazing Grace
Good to Me

BENEDICTION

CLOSING SONG
8:00 am Serve the Lord with Gladness See screens
10:45 am Blessed Be Your Name

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by
James, Stacy and Meredith Bretting in celebration of Ashleys 18
th
birthday
and
Shannon Wolfe and Hayden in loving memory of Shannons father, Harding Fiebig

DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDAYS
9:30 am: Families and Children (Nursery - 8
th
grade & parents) (Loomis Center)
High School Youth (9
th
12
th
grade) (Loomis Center classroom by kitchen)

9:30 am: Adults The Sacraments: Mysterious and Miraculous Intended for adults seeking instruction as well as those
interested in expanding/refreshing their understanding. Pastor Davis will lead the discussions. (Loomis Center 1
st
floor)

TUESDAYS
9:45 am: Adults LifeLight: Proverbs Vicar Mike Weider leads an in-depth study of the book of Proverbs, digging deep
into the Wisdom of Solomon. (Welcome Center 2
nd
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 5
th
grade)
7:00 pm: Youth (6
th
8
th
grade) Confirmation led by 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; Mike Czina; Elizabeth Drescher; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; George & Karen Garland; Toni
Greason; 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, Camp Pendleton, CA; 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 brother-
in-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); Candace Richardson (Tim & Marilyn Gandres friend); Ryan Richardson (Tim &
Marilyn Gandres friend); Gilbert Rippe (Joyce Adams brother); Roger & Olga Segura (Rachel Peckenpaughs parents);
Bryce; Wayne Toye (Jennifer Pergandes father); Don Ude (former member) and Troy Williams (Charlotte Graessers son).

OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY

Acolytes 8:00 am: Kristina Hansen; Olga Marble
10:45 am: Trent Evans; Danielle Melcher
Altar Guild Sandra Bean; Lois Blum; Megan Doherty; Ellen Haskett; Deb Plautz
Audio 8:00 am: Bob Plautz; Trevor Stall
10:45 am: Bob Plautz; Jacob Whittecar
Elder 8:00 am: Martin Haskett
Elder Assistants Glenn Hansen; Fred Luft; Ricky Nietsche
Elder 10:45 am: David Pergande
Greeters 8:00 am: Pat and Teresa Croll; Ricky and Mildred Nietsche
10:45 am: Stuart and Cindy Michalk; Tony and Waldean Rylander
Nursery 8:00 am: Lydia Sides
10:45 am: Sara Sides; Dominique Melcher
Ushers 8:00 am: Alan Bishop; Eric Hollar; Steve Leffingwell; Russ Stall; Trevor Stall
10:45 am: Homer Inlow; Bobby Gierman; Pat Ramsey; Tom Story

GENEROSITY TIP OF THE MONTH
Practical suggestions to aid Disciples of Jesus in taking on the character of Jesus,
especially the character attribute of generosity.

Have you ever considered all you have? Have you ever taken an inventory of everything with which you have been blessed-
not just in generalizations, but also in detail? For instance, many people are grateful for their health, for their body working
as it should. But have you ever stopped to give thanks for your eyes (and each part of them) and the marvel of creation they
are to see all you see; for your ears and the amazing way in which they work; for your brain that processes all it receives? We
usually dont think about all the different parts of our body until something isnt working, and then, when we are healed, we
are grateful. If we tried to count all the blessings of body and soul, they would perhaps be too numerous to count. And, that
is just one area of blessing! Add in our family, house, work, country, and all the things Luther describes in the explanation to
the first article of the Apostles creed, and counting our blessings becomes a major projectone in which we would probably
never get done. But it doesnt hurt to dive in and begin to consider a few of the countless blessings! Even more importantly,
it is essential for us to consider our incredibly generous God who has blessed us with all of these blessings, purely out of
fatherly, divine goodness and mercy without any merit or worthiness in us. And for all of this, it is our duty to thank and
praise, serve and obey Him, and live generously with all that we have been given!

TIP OF THE MONTH: Count Your Blessings!
1. This month, take some time each week to start counting your blessings!
2. Keep a journal in a notebook or make an ongoing list on your computer or tablet.
3. Work on a different category of blessings each time. You can use Luthers list found in the First Article explanation
or the Lords Prayer 5th petition (What is Daily Bread?) to help you get started.
4. Finally, each week, as you conclude your list of, come up with a way to generously give back based on the blessings
receivedboth counted and not counted! Record the generosity idea as well as how it was implemented. You might
even add to your notes the further blessings you received from your generosity!

MEMORIAL AT A GLANCE
October 5 - 12, 2014

Sunday ~ 5
th
8:00 AM Communion Worship Service
LWML Sunday 9:30 AM Bible Studies
Kenya Commissioning 10:45 AM Communion Worship Service
1:00 PM Servicios en Espaol
6:00 PM High School Youth

Monday ~ 6
th
6:00 PM Boy Scouts
7:00 PM Handbells
7:00 PM Kids Handbells

Tuesday ~ 7
th
9:45 AM Lifelight

Wednesday ~ 8
th
6:00 PM Livin in 3D
7:15 PM Praisemakers
8:00 PM Womens Chorus

Thursday ~ 9
th
6:30 PM Praise Team

Friday ~ 10
th
12:30 PM Memorial Quilter

Saturday ~ 11
th
10:00 AM Rice Harvest Festival (info at riceharvestfestival.org)

Sunday ~ 12
th
8:00 AM Worship Service
Pastor Appreciation Sunday 9:15 AM Mens Chorus
Rice Harvest Festival 9:30 AM PASTOR APPRECIATION RECEPTION
9:30 AM Bible Studies
10:45 AM Worship Service
12:00 PM Rice Harvest Festival
1:00 PM Servicios en Espaol
6:00 PM GLC

Treasurers Weekly Report
9-28-14 Year-to-date

Offerings $13,627.00 $641,630.90
Offerings expected in budget 620,917.07
Expenses ( 631,046.66)

9-28-14 Life-to-date total

Rise Up and Build Income $ 4,067.00 $936,373.28
Rise Up and Build Expenses ( 64,993.69)
Any questions or concerns may be addressed to the Treasurer, Nelson Scroggins.