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Pastor John Davis

Pastor Mike Weider

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).
TODAY WE WELCOME BACK TO MLC PASTOR KEN CHITWOOD WHOM MANY OF YOU KNOW THROUGH HIS VICARAGE HERE AT
MEMORIAL. PASTOR KEN IS CURRENTLY A RELIGION SCHOLAR AND PHD STUDENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA.

REFORMATION
October 25, 2015
8:00 and 10:45 am
OPENING
8:00 am
10:45 am

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Forever

INVOCATION

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CONFESSION / FORGIVENESS OF SINS

C: Almighty God, we are sorry for our sin. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done
and by what we have left undone. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son,
Jesus Christ, who suffered and died in our place, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may live
without fear of the wages of our sin, even the fear of death. By your grace, increase our faith, trusting that You, the God of
Jacob are and always will be our fortress.
P: Friends in Christ, hear God speak to you: Be still, and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10) Gods greatest desire is for you
to be in His presence. Through Jesus, He has made that possible. Christ, who through His death and resurrection overcame sin
and the grave, has enteredinto heaven itself, now to appear in presence of God on our behalfhaving been offered once to bear
the sins of many. (Hebrews 9:24, 28) As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all
your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
SONG 10:45 am

Mighty Fortress

RITE OF HOLY BAPTISM 10:45 am

Loren Elizabeth Powell

SONG 10:45 am

Mighty Fortress

8:00 am
RESPONSIVE READING

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HYMN OF PRAISE

Jesus Is the Living Stone

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Hebrews 7:23-28

GOSPEL READING

John 17:1-11, 20-21, 26

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Apostles Creed

Praisemakers and Mens Chorus

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Bible page 903
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CHILDRENS MESSAGE
OFFERING SONG

Since our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus

MESSAGE

The Ultimate Priest

HYMN OF RESPONSE

Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus

LSB 529
Pastor Ken Chitwood
LSB 531 vs. 1-3

TTT

10:45 am
GOSPEL READING

John 17:1-11, 20-21, 26

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Hebrews 7:23-28

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CHILDRENS MESSAGE
OFFERING

Center

MESSAGE

The Ultimate Priest

Pastor Ken Chitwood

8:00 and 10:45 am

PRAYERS
LORDS PRAYER

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CELEBRATION OF THE LORDS SUPPER

RESPONSE 8:00 am

Agnus Dei

COMMUNION HYMNS 8:00 am

Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord

The Infant Priest Was Holy Born
At the Lambs High Feast We Sing
Christ, the Word of God Incarnate

10:45 am

Boldly I Approach
Behold the Lamb
All Who Are Thirsty

LSB 210
LSB 637
LSB 624
LSB 633
LSB 540 vs. 1-2, 5

BENEDICTION
CLOSING
8:00 am
10:45 am

Beautiful Savior
Cornerstone

LSB 537

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott
In remembrance of our German Lutheran heritage, the beam above the altar testifies of Gods abiding presence (drawing from the
popular hymn of the same title) upon which we can rely throughout our earthly lives.

Todays flowers are given by

Alan and Lori Bishop in celebration of Pat & April Ramseys 6th anniversary
and
Pat and April Ramsey in celebration of their anniversary
DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAYS 9:30 am Families and Children
Nursery (2 and under) & parents
Grades Preschool (ages 3 4) 5th & parents
Grades 6 - 12 & parents

(Welcome Center Nursery)

(Loomis Center Stage room)
(Loomis Center High School room)

SUNDAYS 9:30 am Adults

The Book of Judges - Gods Kingdom Revealed Through Flawed Heroes
It is human nature to want to have larger-than-life heroes - men or women who rise above the fray, and do great things. This is
how we often view Bible heroes, yet reality somewhat differs from our desires, perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the
book of Judges, a historical compilation of the leaders and rulers of Gods people from the time of the culmination of the conquest
of Canaan until the time of the Kings. Grab a cup of coffee and join Pastor Davis study group.
(Loomis
Center)
The Bible On Trial Beyond A Reasonable Doubt Through this book we examine contributions of biblical analysis, ancient
historical voices, archaeology and the testimony of 1st century fo0llowers of Jesus Christ in its quest to determine the reliability and
accuracy of the Bible's message. Pat Croll, Alan Bishop lead the study.
(Welcome Center - Library)
Gods Word for Today: Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah tells of the call for God's people to repent of their sins, exercise
justice among the oppressed, and 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)
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 pm Living In 3D Its not just for kids but for the whole family! Join us for dinner ($1 per person) before
worship at 6:30 pm. At 7:00 pm we break into groups that cover PK-4th grade kids program, 5th-6th grade classes,
7th-8th grade Confirmation class and an adult Bible study (currently the book of Romans). Come connect and see the difference it
will make in your life.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
THURSDAYS 6:30 pm Young(er) Couples Group Are you a Young(er) Couple? Looking for a way to plug-in, grow in your
walk with Christ and form friendships with other couples? We meet Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm getting to know each
other and digging into Gods Word together. Kids or no kids, 10 years of marriage or only 10 months, this group is for you to
strengthen and support Christian friendships and families.
(Welcome Center 2nd floor)
IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS
Members: Ron Adams; Elsie Calafell; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; Sheri Fryer; George & Karen Garland; Toni Greason; Edna
Hemingway; Priscilla Johansen; Irene Langehennig; Marie Lau; Maribel Lian; Norris Miertschin; Butch Nash; Betty Pampell;
Phyllis Radcliff; Dennis & Trish Riske; Ed Sanders; Mary Smith; Dorothy Swain; Don & Cathie Thomas; Addison Varner.
Friends & Family: Pamela Brown (Diana Marquardts daughter); Melinda Cieszinski (Stephen Leffingwells sister); Craig Corder
(Bill Cooks brother-in-law); Suzan Dohty (Pastor & Elva Musgroves daughter); Jeff Falk (Bob Plautzs brother-in-law); Bob Fay
(Erika Johnsons father); Audrey Hansen (Glenn Hansens mother); Donnie Heinrich (Leslie Sandifers father); Walter Holmes
(Kathryn Johnsons father); Brendan Husfeld (Rich & Linda Husfelds nephew); Roger & Christine Ibarra (Rachel Peckenpaughs
sister and brother-in-law); Marc Jordan (Jimmy & Ann Adele Ross friend); Betty Maeker (Brenda Davis mother); Bobby Norris
(Robin Stankus uncle); Joanna Odham (preschool teacher); Katie Ondrias (Holly Martinezs friend); Gilbert Rippe (Joyce Adams
brother); Helen Russo (Jimmy & Ann Adele Ross friend); (Roger & Olga Segura (Rachel Peckenpaughs parents); Bryce; Wayne
Toye (Jennifer Pergandes father); Bob Wagner (Judy Wagners brother); Troy Williams (Charlotte Graessers son) and Michelle
Willis (former MLC member).
Military Friends & Family: Kyle Appelt, USAF (Keith & Laura Evans nephew); Colorado; Stephen Appelt, USMC (Keith &
Laura Evans nephew), CA; Joel Davidson, US Army (son-in-law of Ron & Debby Ferguson); Germany; Jeffrey Gruetzmacher,
USN, and Travis Lundy, USMC (Holly Trotchies cousin), Iraq.
OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY
Acolytes

8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Altar Guild
Audio
8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Matthew Reisner; Jackson Schulenberg

Trent Evans; Catie Hergenrader
Marilyn Gandre; Trish McCall; Molly Nash; Angela Sanders; Debbie Welsh
Bob Plautz; Gabe Weider
Sarah Pergande; Bob Plautz

OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY

Elder
Elder
Greeters
Nursery
Ushers

8:00 am:
10:45 am:
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
8:00 am:
10:45 am:
8:00 am:
10:45 am:

Jim Bretting; Elder Assistants: Glenn Hansen; Fred Luft; Tony Rylander
Chuck Lafferty
Dean and Tracie Arldt
Tim and Vickie Stalinsky
Meredith Bretting; Catie Hergenrader
Danielle Melcher; Dominique Melcher
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
October 25 November 1, 2015

Sunday ~ 25th
REFORMATION CELEBRATION

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

Communion Worship Service

Bible Studies
Communion Worship Service / Powell Baptism
Servicios en Espaol
Iron Men

Monday ~ 26th

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

Boy Scouts
Childrens Handbells
Joyful Ringers
Womens Bible Study @ Zoes Kitchen

Tuesday ~ 27th

9:45 am
6:30 pm

Tuesday Bible Study

Building Committee

Wednesday ~ 28th

9:15 am
6:00 pm
7:15 pm

Memorial Moms
Living in 3D
Praisemakers

Thursday ~ 29th

6:30 pm

Young(er) Couples

Friday ~ 30th
Saturday ~ 31st

Sunday ~ 1st
ALL SAINTS DAY

12:30 pm
7:00 pm
9:00 am
9:30 am
6:00 pm
8:00 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
1:00 pm
6:00 pm

Memorial Quilters
Our Redeemer Telugu Bible study
Worship Band
Memorial Moms
Trunk Or Treat
Communion Worship Service
Bible Studies
Communion Worship Service
Servicios en Espaol
Iron Men

Treasurers Weekly Report submitted by Nelson Scroggins

Offerings expected in budget
Offerings
Other income
Total income
Expenses
October 18, 2015
Expenses previous week number
October 11, 2015
Last weeks expenses
October 18, 2015

October 18, 2015

Year to date 2015

$668,249.90
$15,377.62
$692,668.05
346.23
$ 39,838.25
$ 15,723.85
$732,506.30
($789,924.09)
($751,232.92)
($ 38,691.17)
October 18, 2015
Life to date 2015
Rise Up and Build Income
$ 2,172.00
$1,755,059.62
Interest Earned from Church Extension Fund 1.75%
$ 26,517.08
Individual contributions directly to preschool
$ 96,401.18
Corporate matching donations to preschool
$ 68,437.22
(designated for non-building expenses like playground equipment, furnishings, computers, etc.)
Rise Up and Build Total income
$1,946,415.10
Rise Up and Build Expenses
($ 615,950.16)