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September 17, 2017
8:00 a.m.
*=Please stand as able
Gathering Welcome and Community Time
*Call to Worship *Confession and Forgiveness *Gathering Song: ELW 813
Faith of Our Fathers *Greeting
Kyrie ELW p. 147 Canticle of Praise ELW p. 149
Prayer of the Day
Word Reading: Gen 21:1-3; 22:1-14
*Gospel Acclamation: ELW p. 151 *Gospel: John 1:26
Sermon Hymn of the Day: ELW 635
We Walk By Faith *Creed
*Prayers of the Church *Peace
Meal
Offering *Offertory: ELW 186
Create in Me a Clean Heart *Offering Prayer
*Words of Institution *Lord's Prayer
Lamb of God ELW p. 154 Communion
Songs during Distribution: ELW 623 Rock of Ages
*Prayer after Communion
Sending *Blessing
*Sending Song: ELW 818 O Master Let Me Walk with You
*Dismissal
Copyright © 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS010899. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright ©
1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
September 17, 2017
10:15 a.m.
Gathering
Gathering Song “Here I Am to Worship”
Words of Welcome
Call to Worship
Holy Baptism
Song of Mercy “Wonderful Merciful Savior”
Confession
Words of Forgiveness
Song of Praise “Above All”
Prayer of the Day
Word
Lesson: Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14
Song of the Word “Shout to the Lord”
Gospel: John 1:26
Message
Song of the Day “Lamb of God”
Prayers of the Church
Sharing the Peace
Meal
Offering
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
Communion
Sending
Blessing
Sending Song “You Are Holy”
Dismissal
September 17, 2017
8:00 a.m.
*=Please stand as able
Gathering Welcome and Community Time
*Call to Worship *Confession and Forgiveness *Gathering Song: ELW 813
Faith of Our Fathers *Greeting
Kyrie ELW p. 147 Canticle of Praise ELW p. 149
Prayer of the Day
Word Reading: Gen 21:1-3; 22:1-14
*Gospel Acclamation: ELW p. 151 *Gospel: John 1:26
Sermon Hymn of the Day: ELW 635
We Walk By Faith *Creed
*Prayers of the Church *Peace
Meal
Offering *Offertory: ELW 186
Create in Me a Clean Heart *Offering Prayer
*Words of Institution *Lord's Prayer
Lamb of God ELW p. 154 Communion
Songs during Distribution: ELW 623 Rock of Ages
*Prayer after Communion
Sending *Blessing
*Sending Song: ELW 818 O Master Let Me Walk with You
*Dismissal
Copyright © 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg
Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS010899. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United
States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
September 17, 2017
10:15 a.m.
Gathering
Gathering Song “Here I Am to Worship”
Words of Welcome
Call to Worship
Holy Baptism
Song of Mercy “Wonderful Merciful Savior”
Confession
Words of Forgiveness
Song of Praise “Above All”
Prayer of the Day
Word
Lesson: Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14
Song of the Word “Shout to the Lord”
Gospel: John 1:26
Message
Song of the Day “Lamb of God”
Prayers of the Church
Sharing the Peace
Meal
Offering
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
Communion
Sending
Blessing
Sending Song “You Are Holy”
Dismissal
This Week at American Lutheran Church
Sunday, September 17th, 2017 8:00 a.m. Worship / HC 9:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Worship / HC / Baptism Monday, September 18th, 2017 Pastor Bailey’s Sabbath 2-9:00 p.m. Directory Pictures 5:30 p.m. Wellness Yoga (OA) 7:00 p.m. HR Reserved Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 9:30 a.m. Worship Planning 2-9:00 p.m. Directory Pictures 7:00 p.m. Bell Choir 7:00 p.m. AA Big Book / Al-anon Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 Messenger Deadline 7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a.m. Quilt Tying 2-9:00 p.m. Directory Pictures 4:30 p.m. Sanctuary Reserved 5:30 p.m. Meal (Hamburgers) 5:30 p.m. Youth Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. UpBeat! Worship 7:00 p.m. Faith Formation 7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, September 21st, 2017 9:00 a.m. Shetek Pastor’s Meeting 10:30 a.m. Bulletin Deadline 2-9:00 p.m. Directory Pictures 6:30 p.m. Church Council Friday, September 22nd, 2017 Pastor Gary’s Sabbath 2-9:00 p.m. Directory Pictures 4:00 p.m. Van Horsen/Wienke Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 9-12:00 p.m. Directory Pictures 3:30 p.m. Van Horsen/Wienke Wedding Sunday, September 24th, 2017 Noisy Offering Kickoff Sunday 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Blood Pressure Clinic 9:15 a.m. Sunday School / Adult Class / Registration Day 10:15 a.m. Worship / HC 4:00 p.m. Reformation Fun
Worshipers: Sunday, September 10th: 255 (8:00 – 105) (10:15 - 150) Wednesday, September 13th: 59
Please offer to help with next week’s meal! You can bring bars,
help prepare and serve the meal from 4:00-6:30 or help clean up
from 6:15-7:45. The sign up table is in the Fellowship Hall near the
piano. Thanks!
Jacob’s Dream Genesis 27:1-4, 15-23;
Worship 8:00 a.m. Sunday Traditional 10:15 a.m. Sunday Alternative
6:30 p.m. UpBeat! Wednesday
Office Info 915 Winifred Street Worthington, MN 56187 (507) 376-5264 www.worthingtonalc.org Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 17, 2017
Welcome Office Staff
Gary Andersen, Lead Pastor [email protected] Bailey Fossum, Associate Pastor [email protected] Sylvia Andersen, Worship & Music Coordinator [email protected] Stacy Bickett, Youth Director [email protected] Kristin Appel, Children/Family Ministry Coordinator [email protected] Cindy Ira-Smith, Faith Community Nurse [email protected] Jessica Peil, Office Manager [email protected]
Flowers Today were given today by
Stu & Young Evensen celebrating their anniversary on September 22nd.
Prayers - Please take home for your personal prayers
Healing (within the ALC family)…
Rich Hartzler Delores Rachuy Lorraine Korthals Steven Engler Duane R. Anderson Donna Getzel Gary Kuehl Joe Bailey Rhonda Hibma Elaine Hovland Jill Williams Janelle Saufley Roxann Polzine
Healing (beyond our congregation)
Jerome Anderson brother of Duane R Anderson
Scott Zinnel son–in-law of Duane R. Anderson
JoAnne Spada aunt of Kristine & Rodney Obermoller
Rochelle Sandstrom daughter of Jerry & Mavis Sandstrom
Verlyn & Ordell Westra brothers of Betty Herreid
John Diepenbrock brother-in-law of Sue Isder
Kenna & Amelia Hummel twin daughters of Jacob & Heather Hummel
and twin granddaughters of Jason & Paula Behrens
Nicholas Thyr grandson of Dale & Joanne Carlson
Trenton Bass friend of Adam & Laurie Dahlquist
Celebrating...the Baptism of Rowan Lee Smith.
Grieving...Lora Lee Timm-Knuth and family upon the death of her husband, Dale Knuth. ...Ron & Lori Glawe and family upon the death of her grandmother, Minnie Elsing.
Also praying for…
• Teachers and students in public and private schools & colleges
• Military personnel
• Everyone involved in the hurricanes, wildfires and flooding
Happy Birthday to those who celebrate birthdays through this coming week: 17) Beve Vajgrt, Betty Christensen, Dawson Dvangapai; 18) Jerry Sandstrom, Larry Marrtinez, Brooklyn Murphy; 19) Kaden Freking; 20) Dennis Hale, Clasine Lester, Anne LeBrun; 23) Al Polzine, Melinda Hernandez
Stewardship Corner - AS STEWARDS, WE UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE NOT SELF-SUFFICIENT BUT DEPENDENT UPON GOD’S GRACE TO BE FAITHFUL IN OUR STEWARDSHIP. “From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another” (John 1:16)
Today’s Worship participants:
Worship Leader - (8:00) - Kurt Haag / Rich Besel Sound System - Craig Pfeifer (10:15) - Kurt Haag Video System - Sandy Demuth Signing (8:00) - Sue Ellen Bailey Video System - Kay Prunty Readers - (8:00) Larry Petersen; (10:15) Jacob Prunty Acolytes - (8:00) Karissa Bickett, Ethan Meyer (10:15) Sydney Hieronimus, Alec Langerud Communion Helpers - (8:00) Wayne & Dea Klumper, Glad Henning (10:15) Doug & Susan Obermoller, Karen Hanbury Greeters - (8:00) Dave & Jo Haugan; (10:15) Larry & Pat Boots Ushers (8:00) Team 8 (Ronnie Noerenberg, Greg Kvilhaug, Shawn Noerenberg, Scott Langerud,
Max Langerud, Alec Langerud, Kelly Meyer) (10:15) Team 4 ( Bruce Juber, Marc Janssen, David Skog, James Johnson, Madison Johnson,
Erlin Weness, Erik Fossum) Coffee Fellowship - Harlan & Pam Handevidt, Diane Levine Drivers for Senior Chariots - Kieth & Marj Olson
Scandinavian Smorgasbord coming up on October 8th: Food donation and worker “sign-up” sheets for the Scandinavian Smorgasbord are located in the Narthex today. Please stop by and sign up to volunteer and donate an item or two for the dinner. There are opportunities for everyone to participate – work, simple items to purchase, food to prepare (recipes are provided) or cash donations. The Smorgasbord is the main fundraiser for Lutheran Women of ALC and enables us to continue our mission work. Thank you for your support! Tusen Takk!
Kitchen space is needed: Soon kitchen space will be needed for the Scandinavian
Smorgasbord. Please check the refrigerator and freezer for any food items that could be
removed. Also, please check the coat rack outside the kitchen for pans and bowls that
have not been picked up. Thanks!
SMORGASBORD TEAM READY TO HELP - Please feel free to direct any Smorgasbord related questions to the Smorgasbord Team of Megan Prins, Susan Obermoller, Marcia Basche, Marj Olson and Diana Kvilhaug.
This is what the Faith Community Nurse can do for you:
The FCN can visit you after a hospitalization to review any changes in your health status;
such as a new treatment regimen, a new medication, or the discharge instructions
received.
Give me a call at 376-5264. Thank you, Cindy Ira-Smith, RN, FCN
Cindy Ira-Smith, Faith Community Nurse
Brain Health Have you ever exercised your
brain? Keeping your brain active or “exercising” the brain is an important aspect in your overall health. There are many different ways to keep your brain active, which can reduce risks to cognitive function as you age. Try out some of these exercises:
• Engage in meaningful activities:
• Learn new hobbies or skills, taking on a new project, or volunteer.
• Learning new activities or skills can help reduce depression, improve memory and overall wellbeing.
• Be physically active:
• Studies have shown exercise can increase the part of the brain that contributes to memory and learning.
• Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Walking, gardening, biking, can be good places to start.
• Get regular health screenings:
• Stay on top of any underlying issues that could affect brain function.
• Sleep problems, depression, and other chronic health conditions can negatively affect the brain and decrease wellbeing.
• Try new brain games:
• Research is being done to see if “brain games” can have an effect on memory throughout the aging process.
• There are many different apps and websites to play brain games that can stimulate critical thinking. (I use a site that has various types of puzzles, one being jigsaw puzzles).
• A less technological route, is doing cross words or puzzle books.
God gave a us neurological handbook- the Bible. In Romans 12:2 it says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Paula Lubbeck, Parish Nurse Coordinator at Avera.
Hurricane Disaster Response
Large areas of Texas, Florida and other southeastern states have been devastated recently by hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Besides significant property damage, tens of thousands of people have been
displaced and may be housed in shelters for an extended period of time. Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) is actively pre-
sent in these areas, collaborating with community leaders and officials to initi-
ate the proper responses, particularly long-term recovery efforts. LDR has a
strong history of working with disasters of every kind. The road to recovery will be long, and Lutheran Disaster Response will be there to accompany those affected through every phase. You are invited to
join in standing by our neighbors by providing help and hope. Your gift will be used entirely (100%) where needed
most. Together, we can help provide im-mediate and long-lasting support. Checks can be made out to “American Lutheran Church” with “LDR hurricane response” noted on the memo line. Please place in the offering plate or return to the church
office.
Cooking with the 3rd - 5th Graders
October 4, 2017 @ 7-8 pm, the
Faith Community Nurse will hold a cooking class for the third through fifth graders at American Lutheran Church in the kitchen. Please sign up with Cindy or
at the office by September 27th, 2017. The cost will be approximately
$5.00 per family. You may call me at 507-372-7230 or email me at
[email protected], or call the church at 507-376-5264.
Opportunities for Involvement and Service 5:30-6:30 Meal w/dessert – for everyone!
6:30-7:00 UpBeat! Worship – for Confirmation students and parents, and everyone!
7:00-7:45 Confirmation continues
7:00-7:45 Adult Bible Class (Heritage Room) & Class for
Pre-Confirmation Aged Youth
7:45 Chancel Choir
6:30 p.m. Free Pizza 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Youth Rally
First Covenant Church 1645 South Shore Drive
Sponsored by the Worthington Area Youth Ministers Association
September 27th
Rooted in Faith is the theme for the SW Minnesota Synod Middle School Youth Gathering which will
be held November 18-19 in Willmar, Minnesota.
We are blessed to have the band “Bridge 33” and Speaker Jonathan Swenson with us at the gathering. The gathering will of course also
include mass gatherings, lively worship, dancing, singing, faith and relationship. WOW- sounds
like fun!
This event is open to all 6th to 8th graders and only costs $45 per person. Transportation and
lodging provided by Youth Council. Registration deadline is September 27th. If you have questions or would like a registration form contact Stacy at [email protected]
or 507-376-5264.
Wellness Opportunity! Beginner Level/ Gentle Yoga Class.
This is a basic yoga class perfect for all ages & levels. We will focus on poses, flexibility &
balance.
Mondays (Sept. 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 9, 16) from 5:30-6:15 pm
Located in the Sunday School opening area of the basement.
Mats Provided. Cost is $8 per class
Smorgasbord Entertainment We would love to hear you share your gifts
of….singing, playing piano or any instrument, yodeling, telling jokes, dancing, or sharing a
story or special reading. Kay Prunty would love to have you call her at (507) 360-9078 or leave a message with your
phone number. You may also tell any one of the chairpersons (Megan Prins, Diana Kvilhaug,
Marcia Basche, or Marj Olson). “Tusen takk” (Thank you very much)!
October is our month to drive Mobile Meals.
We need drivers for 2 weeks. With “God’s work. Our hands.” and your graciousness
it will be accomplished. We need to deliver meals October 2-13. Please check your calendars, a signup sheet will be in the narthex on which you may fill in the
days that you are available.
Thank you in advance and God bless you for giving graciously of your time.
PRIMEIME SENIORS
“Crailsheim 2017” will be the program on Thursday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The program will be
presented by Rich Besel and possibly other ALC folks who represented Worthington as part of this summer’s Crailsheim exchange.
All are welcome, whether or not you consider yourself to be a senior!
Refreshments and devotions included.
Living Well with Chronic
Conditions (CDSMP) – A Healthy Choices, Healthy Life series.
Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7
American Lutheran Church
For more information or to register via phone, please call Brenda Skrove
at (507)831-1803
WANT TO HELP ?
It’s time to CLEAN THE CHURCH KITCHEN and your help is welcome! Friday, September 29 at 9:00 is the day to join us in the
kitchen. Members of Martha Circle will be organizing the clean up and will have goodies prepared as a way
to show their appreciation to all workers. Come help us put a shine
in the kitchen! Thanks.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Still one week left to get your pictures done. There are more slots available.
September 19-22 (2 pm—9 pm) September 23 (9 am—12 pm)
Here is the link where you can now begin to sign-up online for a session to have your pictures taken for the new 2018 Church directory.
https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/y3xd4z0x/
If you would just like to submit a photo and not have your picture taken, you can do that as well. Photo submissions need to be emailed or brought to the church office no later than October 6th.
Special Note: On the day of your pictures please enter the church through the front
door. You can use the elevator or the stairs to get to the basement. Registration will take place right at the bottom of the stairs by the bathrooms. You can wait there for the photographer to come get your for your session. Also please try to be a little early to check all the paperwork before your picture session. Thanks!
2016-17 Adult Class Choose Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. or Sunday mornings
at 9:15 a.m. in the Heritage Room
Wednesdays, Sept. 13 & 20 -or- Sundays, Sept. 17 & 24
“Luther and the Reformation” Special video featuring travel ex-
pert Rick Steves
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 27 –or- Sunday, Oct. 15
Luther’s Small Catechism – a review
CELEBRATING REFORMATION
ELCA National Youth Gathering…Houston, Texas
June 24-July 1, 2018 Youth in 8th—college freshmen
Every three years, 30,000 high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gather for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA Youth Gathering. Through days spent in interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service and fellowship, young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives. This is a trip you will not want to miss. Registration is due by October 1st. Please contact Stacy for a registration form.
