Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Good morning, and welcome to worship, where we proclaim Jesus’ death and resurrection
for the salvation of the world. Blessings to you as you celebrate with us today. There are
welcome pads at the end of each pew in the Sanctuary; please sign your name and pass it along. If you
do not have a church home, you are welcome here. If you would like to become a member contact any
member, a pastor or the church office.
Sunday, May 4, 2014, 8:30am
Third Sunday of Easter
Welcome
*Opening Song
“Our God is Greater”
Water You turned into wine Opened the eyes of the blind
There's no one like You None like You
Into the darkness You shine Out of the ashes we rise
There's no one like You None like You
(Chorus) Our God is greater Our God is stronger God You are higher than any other
Our God is healer Awesome in power our God our God
And if our God is for us Then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us Then what could stand against
And if our God is for us Then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us Then what could stand against
(Then) what could stand against (Chorus)
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*Invocation, Confession and Forgiveness
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live
for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your
forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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. 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.
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us
all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ,
and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins,
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Special Music
“My Lord, What a Morning” arr. by John Behnke
Handbell Choir
Directed by Pat Crom
*Prayer of the Day
O God, your Son makes himself known to all his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the
eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Lesson
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, 36Therefore let the
entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus
whom you crucified." 37Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter
and to the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?" 38Peter said to them, "Repent, and be
baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you
will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who
are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him." 40And he testified with many other
arguments and exhorted them, saying, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." 41So those
who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were
added.
14a
Psalm
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
I love the LORD, who has heard my voice, and listened to my supplication,
2
for the LORD has given ear to me whenever I called.
3
The cords of death entangled me; the anguish of the grave came upon me;
I came to grief and sorrow.
4
Then I called upon the name of the LORD: "O LORD, I pray you, save my life."
12
How shall I repay the LORD for all the good things God has done for me?
13
I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
14
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all God's people.
15
Precious in your sight, O LORD, is the death of your servants.
16
O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the child of your handmaid;
you have freed me | from my bonds.
17
I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call upon the name of the LORD.
18
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all God's people,
19
in the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
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Children’s Church (for 3 year olds – 2nd grade children; sermon time on their level in the Chapel)
*Gospel
Luke 24:13-35
The colorful story of Jesus' appearance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus answers the
question of how Jesus is to be recognized among us. Here, he is revealed through the scriptures
and in the breaking of bread.
13
Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles
from Jerusalem, 14and talking with each other about all these things that had happened.
15
While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, 16but
their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17And he said to them, "What are you discussing
with each other while you walk along?" They stood still, looking sad. 18Then one of them,
whose name was Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not
know the things that have taken place there in these days?" 19He asked them, "What things?"
They replied, "The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word
before God and all the people, 20and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be
condemned to death and crucified him. 21But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem
Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. 22Moreover,
some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, 23and
when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a
vision of angels who said that he was alive. 24Some of those who were with us went to the
tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him." 25Then he said to
them, "Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have
declared! 26Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter
into his glory?" 27Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the
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things about himself in all the scriptures.
As they came near the village to which they were
going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. 29But they urged him strongly, saying, "Stay with
us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over." So he went in to stay with
them. 30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it
to them. 31Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their
sight. 32They said to each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to
us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?" 33That same hour they got up and
returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together.
34
They were saying, "The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!" 35Then they
told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the
breaking of the bread.
Sermon
“The Road of Faith”
Song
“Breathe”
Pastor Kent Stillson
This is the air I breathe This is the air I breathe Your holy presence living in me
This is my daily bread This is my daily bread Your very word spoken to me
(Chorus) And I I'm desperate for You And I I'm lost without You
This is the air I breathe This is the air I breathe Your holy presence living in me
This is my daily bread This is my daily bread Your very word spoken to me
(Chorus) And I I'm desperate for You And I I'm lost without You (repeat chorus)
This is the air I breathe This is the air I breathe
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Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of
the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he
descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated
at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of
sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Offering
Mission Opportunities
*Prayer Song
“My Soul Will Rest”
When there's bread for all people Then my soul will rest Oh, my soul Oh, my soul
When there's bread for all people Then my soul will rest Oh my soul will rest
Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh When there's bread for all people
Then my soul will rest Oh, my soul will rest Then my soul will rest
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*Prayers of the Church
Healing: Gary Munson, Shirley Crocker, Pastor Kathy Hibbert, Tyson Cook
Darlene Adolphsen, mother of Arlyn (Darla) Adolphsen
Comfort: Diane Rydell, sister-in-law of Terry (Brenda) Rydell
Condolences: John Krabseth, father of Holly (Pastor Kent) Stillson
Logan Rau, nephew of Marc (Jill) Huber
Helen Christofferson, mother of Duane (LaVonne) Christofferson
Celebrations: Marriage Ashley Bostic & Troy Riley
Baptism of Pryce Tyler Swenson and Jase Jacob Binisfeld
Deployed Military: Roger Crook
Allen Ellingson, nephew of Julie (Tony) Kneeland
*Prayer Song
“My Soul Will Rest”
When there's peace on this planet Then my soul will rest Oh, my soul Oh, my soul
When there's peace on this planet Then my soul will rest Oh my soul will rest
© Larry Olson. 2007 Dakota Road Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. CCLI License #631100
*Holy Communion
Words of Institution ~ The Lord’s Prayer ~ Distribution
“As the Deer”
As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after Thee.
You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship Thee.
(Chorus) You alone are my strength, my shield; To You alone may my spirit yield.
You alone are my heart’s desire, And I long to worship Thee
You’re my friend and You are my brother even though You are a King.
I love You more than any other, So much more than anything. (Chorus)
I want You more than gold or silver, only You can satisfy.
You alone are the real joy giver and the apple of my eye. (Chorus)
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“Be Still”
(Chorus) Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am God.
Amidst the chaos of the daily hear the small voice. (Chorus)
Above the raging of the nations you weep for peace.
(Chorus)
Just as a hen cares for her young ones your wings, our home. (Chorus twice)
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*Post Communion Prayer
*Benediction
*Sending Song
“I Am”
(Chorus) I Am the light to lead you. The Lamb born to release you. I Am I Am.
O Herod’s cold, cold heart Could never stop the spark
That turned into the flame That’s burning still the same. (Chorus)
The wonder of God’s love, The healing, saving Son
Is with us ev’rywhere To follow if we dare. (Chorus)
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*Call to Service
Pastor: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!
People: Thanks be to God!
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Flowers on the altar are given in honor of Lucille Olson's 80th
Birthday (5/7) by her children and grandchildren.
Serving This Morning
Worship Team: Vocal: Sandy Albertsen, Pam Raeder, Gerry Likness, Al Lawrence, Peg Juba, Don
Scharn, Lois Vanderfeen; Keyboard: Marian Riddle, JoAnn Butts, Amber Dahl, Jackie Stacey;
Guitar: Jim Miller, Gwen Anderson, Dave Johnson, Aaron Matson, Kyle Alvine; Drums: Clark
Likness, Roger Crook
Head Ushers: Steve Kjellsen, Darwin Brinkman
Acolytes: Olivia Fox, Abby Bramer
Greeters: Terry & Brenda Rydell, Burt & Janet Drake
Ushers: Dave Even, Dave & Bodae Elliott, Monte & Michele Hopper, Justin, Codi, Madison &
Jacob Hanson
Lector: Monte Hopper
Communion Assistants: Dale & Janet Even, Dave & Bodae Elliott, Monte & Michele Hopper,
Samantha & Hannah Keup
Children’s Church: Jan Johnson
Sound & Projection: Darrin VanMeter, Mark Matteson
Coffee Servers: Val Butler, Tammy Ohnstad
Welcome Center: Lynn Langner and Darlene Bailey
Hospitality Hosts: Dennis & Bonnie Weippert and Bob & Marilyn Mahanke
Lutheran Church of
Our Redeemer
2001 Second St NW ● Watertown SD
Phone: 886-2696 ● Fax: 886-3362
Email: office@lcoorwatertown.org
Web: www.lcoorwatertown.org
Staff
Pastors
Kent Stillson, Senior Pastor
Chris Matson, Associate Pastor
Aaron Matson, Visitation Pastor
Administrative Secretary
Jodi Spilde
Business Manager
Melissa Wiseman
Youth & Family Director
Philip Lickei
Education Director
Angela Terhark
Welcoming & Caring Ministries Coordinator
Nancy Brinkman
Worship & Music Coordinator
Robbyn Givens
Preschool
Karen Kasperson & Christy Crook
Custodian
Adam Lauseng
Attendance & Offering
rd
Wednesday, April 23 - (6:30pm) 120
th
Saturday, April 26 - (5:30pm) 67
th
Sunday, April 27 - (8:30am) 260, (10:30am) 186
th
Wednesday, April 30 - (6:30pm) 115
General Fund: $9,272.00; Debt Reduction: $391.00
Church School: $73.10; Lent: $50.00
Mission of the Month: $166.50; Other Missions: $3.79
Thank you to all who supported our “adopting
bedrooms” at the Watertown Resource
Center. Funds and gifts were very generous
and with many members coming forward to
share their time and talents, we took on a 3rd
room which is nearly complete. Watch for
more information and photos in the coming
weeks. Thanks and way to go LCOOR!
THIS WEEK: May 4 - 11
SUNDAY - Holy Communion May 4
th
8:30am Contemporary Worship
9:30am Church School (for all ages)
10:30am Traditional Worship
11:30am Liturgical Dance Practice
5:30pm MS Youth Group – Pizza Party
7:00pm Mission Trip (Parents & Students) Meeting
8:00pm High School Youth Group
MONDAY May 5
th
7:00pm Pre-Kindergarten Spring Program (Afternoon Class)
TUESDAY May 6
th
10:00am Lesson Leaders Meeting
10:00am Prayer Shawl Group
1:00pm Staff Meeting
5:30pm Contemporary Team Practice
5:45pm Education Committee Meeting
7:00pm BeFriender Meeting
WEDNESDAY May 7
th
12:15pm Men’s Lunch
5:00pm Family Meal
5:30pm Church School
6:30pm W.O.W. Worship Service/Holy Communion
7:00pm 7/8 Grade Confirmation Workshop
7:00pm Deeper HS Bible Study
7:15pm Praise & Rejoice Choir
THURSDAY May 8
th
7:00pm Sarah Circle - LCOOR
7:30pm Financial Peace University
FRIDAY May 9
th
7:00pm Event [Eagle Scout Ceremony]
SATURDAY May 10
th
2:00pm Mr. Electro Magic Show!
5:30pm Worship
SUNDAY May 11
th
Sunday Church School Students Sing
8:30am Contemporary Worship
9:30am Church School (for all ages)
10:30am Traditional Worship
May Mission of the Month
Nicaragua [Earthquake Relief]
Meals on Wheels Delivery
May 12th – 16th … Contact Julie Rude if you are
available to help. (882-1362)
Mr. Electro Magic Show!
Benefit for Tenley Schmig
May 10, 2014 at 2:00pm
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Free Will Donation
Help Save Postage! Receive the monthly
newsletter by email. Contact Jodi Spilde to sign-up
today!
jodi@lcoorwatertown.org
It isn’t too late to enroll your child in the preschool or
pre-kindergarten class for the upcoming 2014/15
school year. Call and visit with Mrs. Karen or Mrs.
Christy for an enrollment form.
Blessing of the Motorcycles
DEEPER…1 Corinthians 2: 9-10
Sunday, May 18, 2014
High school youth, join us at 7:00pm Wednesday,
April 23rd as we dig “Deeper” in the Bible, go
“Deeper” in discussion and dive “Deeper” into prayer
and meditation.
Meet at Grace Lutheran Church at 12:30pm. After the
blessing there will be a ride around Lake Kampeska,
then back to Grace Lutheran Church for a free lunch.
All are welcome!
Middle School & High School Youth
attending this summer’s Mission
Trip....We will have a meeting on Sunday, May
4th at 7pm. This of for youth and parents.
Church School Looking Ahead
May 11th Sunday Church School Sings at both
Services and Last Day of Sunday Church School!
May 14th Wednesday Kids sing at WOW! Worship.
Last Day of Wednesday Church School!
Road Ditch Clean-Up
Monday, May 19, 6:00pm
A meal sponsored by Thrivent will follow.
HS Seniors Do you plan to attend a South
Dakota state supported school? The Leonard &
Ardell Timmerman Scholarship may be an
option for you. Applications are available at the
Welcome Center. Deadline for application is May
31, 2014.
Rides to Church We have a couple of folks
needing rides to worship for the 10:30am service.
One party from the lake and one east of
Watertown. Leave your name at the Welcome
Center or call the church office if you are able to
help in this way.
Senior Recognition Sunday
Please plan on attending the 8:30 or 10:30 am
Worship Service on Sunday, May 18, 2014. The
LCOOR family would like to recognize you as you
prepare for graduation and the next chapter in your
life. At this service you will be presented with a
prayer shawl, made by the ladies of Our Redeemer.
Book Club
“The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green
Join this group on May 22, 2014 at 10am for discussion.
7th/8th Grade Confirmation
Confirmation Class will only meet once during the
month of May. We will gather for a Confirmation
workshop on May 7th at 7:00pm.
Don’t forget that a light supper is served from 5:00 –
6:15pm on Wednesday, May 7th.
The small group leaders dinner will be Wednesday,
May 14th at 7pm at 2nd Street Station.
Let’s Go Fishing!
LCOOR will host a fishing
league this summer. Sign-up at the Welcome Center,
then come fishing Wednesdays from 6-9pm in June &
July. Cost is $35 for teams of 2-4 people. Details are
available on the sign-up sheet or see Tim Chandler or
Robbyn in the church office. Grab your friends and family
and let’s go fishing!