327 South Dakota Avenue

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

Phone: (605) 336-3734
Fax: (605) 336-8370
Web: www.fcsf.org
First Lutheran Church
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
February 9, 2014
8:00 am Traditional Worship with Communion
9:30 am Traditional Worship
5:00 pm Saturday Vespers with Communion
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Light shines in the darkness for the upright, the psalmist sings. Isaiah declares that when we loose the bonds of injustice
and share our bread with the hungry, the light breaks forth like the dawn. In another passage from the Sermon on the
Mount, Jesus, the light of the world, calls his followers to let the light of their good works shine before others. Trough
baptism we are sent into the world to shine with the light of Christ.
Welcome to First Lutheran Church.
Were glad you are worshipping God with us!
First Lutheran Church is a member
congregation of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
COMMUNITY MINISTERS & MISSIONARIES
Each member of First Lutheran Church
PASTORAL STAFF
John R. Christopherson, M. Div., Ph.D.
Natanael F. Lizarazo, M. Div., S.T.M.
L. Lars Olson, M. Div.
Barbara E. Wangsness, M. Div.
James E. Christopherson, M. Div., (part time)
David Johnson, M. Div., (part time)
LeRoy E. Nevin, M. T., Visitation (part time)
Franklin Pudas, M. Div., Visitation (part time)
ASSOCIATE IN MINISTRY
Alan Saatkamp (part time)
YOUTH, FAMILY AND YOUNG ADULT
MINISTRIES
Nancy Henrichsen, Director of Childrens Ministries
Marnie Dahle Backer, Director of Family &
Young Adult Ministries
Erik Aamlid, Director of High School &
Middle School Ministries
MINISTER OF MUSIC
Michael J. Elsbernd, M.M., D.M.A.
HOLISTIC HEALTH MINISTRY
Paula Bartels, R.N., Parish Nurse
Mark Britzman, Ed.D., Counselor (Consultant)
REGULAR SERVICES
Saturday (Christ the Victor Chapel)
5:00 pm Vespers with Communion
Sunday (Sanctuary)
Communion is served on the frst Sunday of the month at all worship services.
8:00 am Traditional Worship with Communion
9:30 am Traditional Worship
11:00 am Contemporary Worship
MEDIA MINISTRY BROADCASTS
8:00 am KELO-FM Radio (101.9)
11:00 am KSFY (Sioux Falls), KPRY (Pierre)
and KABY (Aberdeen)
Telecasts are available online at
www.youtube.com/fcsf
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS
Large print bulletins can be obtained from the ushers.
WHEELCHAIR SEATING
Wheelchair seating is available. Ask an usher for directions.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES
Personal listening systems that amplify the words and
music of the worship service, and work with or without
a hearing aid are available from the ushers. Please return
them as you leave.
PHYSICIANS & NURSES
If you would be willing to help in an emergency, please
let the ushers know where you will be sitting.
FELLOWSHIP REGISTERS
Please sign the register when it is passed to you. Include
your address and phone number if you are a visitor. When
it reaches the end of the row, pass it back to the aisle so all
can read the names of those near them. If you are interested
in becoming a member, please call the ofce (336-3734).
FIRST LUTHERAN PROGRAM MINISTRIES
Te weekly calendar that lists activities, classes, worship
times and special events at First Lutheran Church is
available on our website (www.fcsf.org). Please call the
church ofce (336-3734) for more information.
FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO WORSHIP
TOGETHER Let the little children come to me
(Matthew 19:14). To occupy young children during
worship, white bags for children under 3 and blue bags
for children ages 36 are located at the entrance. Please
return the bags before leaving. Childrens bulletins can
be obtained from the ushers. When a childs behavior
becomes distracting, parents may take the child to the
Welcome Center or Parent Room in the narthex. Te
worship service can be heard in these areas. Te nursery
(for children through 3 years) is open from 9:15 a.m. to
12 p.m. and is located of the atrium at the top of the
north ramp. It is also available upon advance request for
the 8 a.m. service.
GLOBAL MISSIONARIES
Pastor Andrew and Barbara Hinderlie serve as our
missionaries in Kenya, Madagascar and Tanzania.
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First Lutheran Church
P = Pastor C = Congregation L = Leader
8 AM PRELUDE (You are invited to use this time to quietly prepare your heart and mind for worship.)
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Paul Manz
Organ
9:30 AM PRELUDE
Joyous Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie Stephenson
Agape Ringers
WELCOME
INVOCATION (Please rise)
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (Read from column on left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 9596
PROCESSIONAL HYMN
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #413
APOSTOLIC GREETING
P Te grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C And also with you.
KYRIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 98
PRAYER OF THE DAY
P Let us pray.
C Lord God, with endless mercy you receive the prayers of all who call upon you. By your Spirit show
us the things we ought to do, and give us the grace and power to do them, through Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord. Amen. (Please be seated)
FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 58:112 (Read today) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OT page 704 in the pew Bible
Shortly after the return of Israel from exile in Babylon, the people were troubled by the inefectiveness of their fasts. God reminds them that
outward observance is no substitute for genuine fasting that results in acts of justice, such as feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless,
and clothing the naked.
P Word of God, word of life.
C Tanks be to God.
PSALM 112:19[10] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OT page 573 in the pew Bible
Light shines in the darkness for the upright. (Ps. 112:4)
SECOND LESSON: 1 Corinthians 2:112 [1316] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NT page 158 in the pew Bible
Tough people such as the Corinthians are enamored with human philosophy and wisdom, Paul continuously presents Gods hidden wisdom
which is Jesus Christ crucifed. True spiritual maturity involves judging ourselves and others in light of Gods revelation in the cross.
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9:30 AM ANTHEM
Arise, Shine, For Ty Light Has Come . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kenneth Jennings
Adult Choir
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Please rise) ELW page 102
L Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
C Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
GOSPEL ANNOUNCEMENT
P Te Holy Gospel according to Matthew.
C Glory to you, O Lord.
GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1320. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NT page 4 in the pew Bible
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encourages his followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, doing good works and
keeping Gods commandments.
GOSPEL RESPONSE
P Te Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON: Following Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop David Zellmer
HYMN OF THE DAY (Please rise)
Will You Come and Follow Me? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #798
APOSTLES CREED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 105
INSTALLATION OF ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Loren Lars Olson (Please be seated)
Bishop David Zellmer addresses Pastor Olson:
P Pastor Olson, in the presence of this assembly will you commit yourself to this new trust and
responsibility, in the confdence that it comes from God through the call of the church?
Response: I will, and I ask God to help me.
P Will you preach and teach in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Confessions of the
Lutheran Church?
Response: I will, and I ask God to help me.
P Will you carry out his ministry in harmony with the constitutions of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America?
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Response: I will, and I ask God to help me.
P Will you be diligent in your study of the Holy Scriptures and in your use of the means of grace?
Will you love, serve, and pray for Gods people, nourish them with the word and sacraments, and
lead them by your own example in faithful service and holy living?
Response: I will, and I ask God to help me.
P Will you give faithful witness in the world, that Gods love may be known in all that you do?
Response: I will, and I ask God to help me.
P Almighty God, who has given you the will to do these things, graciously give you the strength and
compassion to perform them.
C Amen.
Bishop Zellmer addresses the congregation:
P People of God, will you receive Pastor Olson as a messenger of Jesus Christ sent to serve all people
with the gospel of hope and salvation?
Will you regard him as a servant of Christ and steward of the mysteries of God?
C We will, and we ask God to help us.
P Will you pray for him, help and honor him for his works sake, and in all things strive to live
together in the peace and unity of Christ?
C We will, and we ask God to help us.
Bishop Zellmer addresses Pastor Olson:
P Pastor Olson, the ofce of Associate Pastor is now committed to you in the name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pastor Olson kneels for the blessing:
P Te God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by
the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do Gods
will, working in you that which is pleasing in God sight, though Jesus Christ; to whom be glory
forever and ever.
C Amen.
SHARING THE PEACE
P Te peace of Christ be with you always.
C And also with you.
THANK OFFERING
Te ofering is received at this time. If needed, ofering envelopes are available in the pews. Please sign the fellowship register and pass it to those
sitting next to you. If you are a visitor or new to First Lutheran, please include your address and phone number. Children may bring their
ofering forward at this time.
You are invited to use the My Special Ofering envelope in the pews for an ofering
to the South Dakota Synod Seminary Student Fund.
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8 AM OFFERING MUSIC
Joyous Spirit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie Stephenson
Agape Ringers
9:30 AM OFFERING MUSIC
Faith from Songs Without Words, Op. 102 #6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Felix Mendelssohn arr. Mark Walker
Mary Susan Simko String Fellowship Chairs,
Augustana College and First Lutheran Church
OFFERTORY RESPONSE: We Give Tee but Tine Own. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #686
We give thee but thine own, Whateer the gift may be;
All that we have is thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from thee.
May we thy bounties thus, As stewards true receive,
And gladly, as thou blessest us, To thee our frst fruits give.
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH (Following each petition the congregation responds as printed below)
P Lord, in your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
9:30 AM LORDS PRAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 112
Service of Holy Communion (8:00 AM Worship Service Only)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 108
LORDS PRAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 112
DISTRIBUTION
Distribution is by intinctionbread is dipped into the chalice. Red wine and white grape juice are served in the divided chalice. Please
tell a server if you require a gluten-free wafer.
AGNUS DEI: Lamb of God (Please be seated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW page 112
DISTRIBUTION MUSIC
Faith from Songs Without Words, Op. 102 #6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Felix Mendelssohn arr. Mark Walker
Mary Susan Simko String Fellowship Chairs,
Augustana College and First Lutheran Church
DISTRIBUTION ANTHEM
Te Lord Bless You and Keep You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Rutter
Vocalists: Michelle Ahrens & Mary Pottratz
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS
For the Bread Which You Have Broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #494
Come With Us, O Blessed Jesus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #501
POST-COMMUNION BLESSING
P Te body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
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PARISH TIME
8 AM BENEDICTION
9:30 AM CHORAL BENEDICTION
Te Lord Bless You and Keep You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Rutter
Vocalists: Michelle Ahrens & Mary Pottratz
CLOSING HYMN
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Tee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #836
DISMISSAL
P Go in peace, serve the Lord.
C Tanks be to God.
POSTLUDE (You are welcome to stay and listen to the postlude)
Praise the Lord With the Drums and Cymbals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Organ
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
Agape Ringers: Michael Elsbernd, Director; (Director of Music Ministries) Adult Choir; Paul Nesheim, Director;
Mary Susan Simko String Fellowship Chairs: Violin: Matthew Anderson, Berrett Stefen; Viola: Laura Wilsey;
Cello: Sonora Ruybal
Cantor: 8 am Dave Herbst; Saturday 5 pm Eric Larsen
Readers: 8 am Stanley Schmidt; 9:30 am Katherine Olson; Saturday 5 pm Jo Ann Olsen
Acolytes: 8 am Alli Benson, Adam Erickson; 9:30 am Jeremiah Andal, Micah Andal
Ushers: 8 am Dick Kropp (Captain), Alex Barron, Colin Barron, Joe Barron, David Gibson, Dick Lundin;
9:30 am Wendell Elliott (Captain), Dick Gregerson, Milt Mutch, John Peckham, Jerry Peterson, Brett Schlekeway,
Noah Schlekeway, Matt Willadsen, Eric Willadsen, Hunter Willadsen, Mark Willadsen, Paul Willadsen;
Saturday 5 pm Dave Skancke
Media Ministries Broadcast Production: Technical Director: Kathy Hein; Audio Board Operator: Jim Johnson
Announcer: Larry Satterlee; Camera Operators: Judy Jasper, Bob Hemre; Timekeeper: Debra Crawford
BROADCAST SPONSORS
Tis mornings broadcast on KELO-FM(101.9) is sponsored in memory of M.R. Davids birthday, which would have
been Feb. 15, by his wife, Carmen; son, Mark, and family; and daughter, Mary, and family.
Tis mornings telecast on KSFY is fully sponsored in celebration of the life and memory of Bill Grevlos, beloved
husband, father and grandfather by Cheryl, Dann, Dave, Mike, Jill and grandchildren.
Tis mornings closed captioning on KSFY is made possible in part by supporters in the four-state viewing area through
gifts and memorials to First Lutheran Church Media Ministries.
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NEWS NOTES
TODAY AT FIRST LUTHERAN
Welcome. We extend a special welcome to Bishop David
Zellmer of the South Dakota Synod, who will install the
Rev. Lars Olson as an associate pastor of First Lutheran
Church at all four worship services (Saturday at 5 p.m.
and Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.).
As we celebrate the installation of Pastor Lars, we have
the opportunity to support and encourage those who
have chosen to enter the seminary; such gifts are especially
appreciated as the costs of seminary education continue
to increase. If you would like to make a donation to the
South Dakota Synod Seminary Student Scholarship
Fund, please use the special ofering envelope available in
the pew racks and place it in the ofering plate.
A reception in honor of Pastor Lars Olson will take
place in the Gathering Room following the vespers service
on Saturday and in Reformation Hall between services on
Sunday. Please stop by to welcome or greet Pastor Lars.
Te sophomore mentor check-in breakfast is today at
10:30 a.m. in Manos de Cristo. Sophomores and their
mentors are invited to come, have breakfast, and share
some time together. (If you dont have your packets, there
will be some extras available.)
At Adult Forum this morning, Pastor Jeanette Clark will
speak on Pueblo de Dios: Lutherans and immigration.
Forum meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. in the Friendship
Room.
Have you scheduled your directory photo yet? Schedule
your photo appointment by going to www.fcsf.org and
clicking on New Photo Directory in the Works. If you
dont have a computer or need assistance with scheduling
a directory photo appointment, call the church ofce at
336-3734 during the week. Every family having photos
taken will receive a free 8 by 10 photo and a free directory.
Te company taking the photos, Lifetouch, is ofering a
20% discount on photo purchases for photos taken in
February and March as well as an additional $5 of your
photo order if you bring in a food donation to support the
Food Pantry. If circumstances do not allow for you to travel
to the church for a photo, a digital or hard copy may be
submitted (professional photos need a copyright release) for
$10. Tose submitting photos also will receive a directory.
THIS WEEK AT FIRST LUTHERAN
Sunday, Feb. 9
7:00 AM Music Rehearsals, Rehearsal Room
8:00 AM Traditional Worship with Communion, Sanctuary
9:00 AM Installation Reception, Reformation Hall
9:30 AM Adult Forum, Friendship Room
9:30 AM FaithWalkers, Upper Room
9:30 AM Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
10:30 AM Mentor Breakfast Check-in, Manos de Cristo
11:00 AM Adult Forum, Friendship Room
11:00 AM Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary
Monday, Feb. 10
9:00 AM Sewing, Quilt Service Center
9:30 AM Kindermusik, Music Room 1
1:15 PM Kindermusik, Music Room 1
2:00 PM Photo Directory Photos, Fellowship Hall
4:45 PM Piano Lab, Piano Lab
5:30 PM Piano Lab, Piano Lab
5:30 PM Yoga, Upper Room
Tuesday, Feb. 11
9:00 AM Worship Planning, Trinity Room
12:00 PM Senior Luncheon, Fellowship Hall
1:00 PM Youth & Family Staf Meeting, Ofsite
2:00 PM Photo Directory Photos, Fellowship Hall
6:15 PM Mental Health Support Group, Pentecost Room
6:30 PM Agape Ringers Rehearsal, Handbell Room
6:30 PM Board of Adult Discipleship, Trinity Room
Wednesday, Feb. 12
9:00 AM Quilting, Quilt Service Center
9:15 AM Kindermusik, Music Room 1
10:00 AM Bible Study with Pastors, Gathering Room
10:15 AM Kindermusik, Music Room 1
1:30 PM Pastors Meeting, Trinity Room
3:00 PM Alzheimers Support Group, Luther Lounge
4:00 PM Music Rehearsals, Sanctuary
4:00 PM Piano Lab, Piano Lab
4:45 PM Piano Lab, Piano Lab
5:30 PM Kindermusik, Music Room 1
5:30 PM Piano Lab, Piano Lab
6:30 PM Kindermusik, Music Room 1
6:30 PM Praying in Color, Friendship Room
6:30 PM Womens Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room
7:35 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room
9:00 PM Adult Choir Fellowship, Friendship Room
Tursday, Feb. 13
7:30 AM Mens Bible Study, Gathering Room
7:30 AM Middle school to Mount Kato, Ofsite
8:30 AM Pickleball, Reformation Hall
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9:00 AM Staf Meeting, Friendship Room
9:30 AM Kindermusik, Music Room 1
10:30 AM Kindermusik, Music Room 1
12:00 PM Project Car Steering Committee, Trinity Room
1:15 PM Lighting Meeting, Trinity Room
2:00 PM Photo Directory Photos, Fellowship Hall
5:30 PM Kindermusik, Music Room 1
5:30 PM Media Board Mtg, Trinity Room
6:00 PM Holistic Health Cabinet, Parish Meeting Room
6:00 PM Outreach Board Mtg, Friendship Room
6:30 PM Bible Study Beth Moore, Manos de Cristo
6:30 PM Kindermusik, Music Room 1
Friday, Feb. 14
8:00 AM Bulletin Volunteers, Quilt Service Center
12:00 PM Yoga, Upper Room
2:00 PM Photo Directory Photos, Fellowship Hall
Saturday, Feb. 15
9:00 AM Dunk It, Reformation Hall
9:00 AM Photo Directory Photos, Fellowship Hall
10:15 AM Carol Choir, Choir Room
10:15 AM Open Gym, Reformation Hall
5:00 PM Vespers, Chapel
Sunday, Feb. 16
7:00 AM Music Rehearsals, Rehearsal Room
8:00 AM Traditional Worship with Communion, Sanctuary
8:30 AM Genesis Cafe, Gathering Room
9:30 AM Adult Forum, Friendship Room
9:30 AM FaithWalkers, Upper Room
9:30 AM Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
11:00 AM Adult Forum, Friendship Room
11:00 AM Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary
Te next Senior Ministry Luncheon is Tuesday, Feb. 11,
at noon in Fellowship Hall. Te program is the gospel
singing group Gospel Gold Quartet. All are welcome.
Confrmation is on hiatus this week, Wednesday, Feb.
12, for Presidents Day weekend. Have a wonderful
break! We will see you back here on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Wednesday Night Meal does not take place this week.
See you on Wednesday, Feb. 19, for lasagna and French
bread.
Middle schoolers are headed to Mount Kato near
Mankato, Minn., to ski and snowboard on Tursday, Feb.
13. We leave First Lutheran at 7:30 a.m. and will return
at 7:30 p.m. Stop by the desk in the Welcome Center or
the Youth Ofce to sign up. Te cost is $45 plus $20 if
you need to rent equipment. Invite a friend!
Pickleball! Come learn a game that has a little bit of
badminton, tennis and volleyball rolled into one. It takes
place on Tursdays in February from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Recreational Ministries
Coordinator Courtney Dickson at 339-1983, ext. 251,
Howard Bich at 275-6891, or Parish Nurse Paula Bartels
at 339-1983, ext. 234.
Join our FLC members and friends who live at
Touchmark at All Saints for a worship service with Holy
Communion on Monday, Feb. 10, at 2:30 p.m. Stay
following the service for refreshments and fellowship.
Contact Melody Roberts at 339-1983, ext. 262, or
mroberts@fcsf.org with questions.
FUTURE EVENTS
Fourth- and ffth-grade activity night is Friday, Feb.
21. Meet in the Gathering Room at 6 p.m. for a dinner
of hot dogs and French fries. Ten, the group will head
to Carousel Skate until 8:20 p.m. Bring $5 for admission.
Parents may pick up at the church at 8:30 p.m.
First-graders and their parents gather on Saturday, Feb.
22, from 12:151:30 p.m. in preparation for the Lords
Prayer Milestone on Sunday, March 2. If you didnt get
a letter about this milestone celebration, please contact
Nancy at nancyh@fcsf.org or call 339-1983, ext. 238.
Martin Luther: A Life. Pastors Lars and Katherine
Olson will teach a 7-week study on Luthers life, thought,
and his lasting impact on the life of faith in the Church
of Jesus Christs. Te study will make use of the book
Martin Luther: A Life by James Nestingen and include
movie clips and interactive discussion. Te book will be
available for purchase at the class for $10. Join us Sunday
mornings starting Feb. 23 through April 6, from 9:30 to
10:30 in Manos de Cristo.
4:12 Game Night is coming on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 5 to
8 p.m. Mark your calendars. We will be meeting at Azteca
Mexican Restaurant (811 S. Minnesota Ave.). Childcare
will be provided at the church. 4:12 is Christian adults in
their 20s and 30s experiencing ministry through a balance of
fellowship, life-sharing, spiritual growth, and outreach.
Teology on Tap will meet this month on Tuesday, Feb.
25, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Monks House of Ale Repute
(420 E. 8th Street, downtown). Join us for an informal
gathering held each month to enjoy fellowship and
conversation centered on Scripture, theology and life. Jef
Backer will facilitate the discussion. Call Marnie at 339-
1983, ext. 204, for more information.
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Te Underground is for anyone in their 20s. We meet
monthly at a local bar, pub or eatery to talk about faith
and theology during this unique stage of life. E-mail
mdbacker@fcsf.org or call Marnie at 339-1983, ext. 204,
for more details.
Youve been thinking about it, now is the time to
act! Te frst ever First Lutheran Family Retreat at Joy
Ranch near Watertown, S.D., will be Friday, Feb. 28, to
Saturday, March 1. Mark your calendars. Te retreat will
include some great fellowship time for all ages, adult time
only and kid time only, Bible study and more! Cost is $95
per room. Call Marnie Dahle Backer at 339-1983, ext.
204, for more details.
Summer 2014. What are your plans for the summer?
We hope they include a great trip centered on faith. A
mission trip to New York City? Or maybe Colombia?
How about a week together with your family at Family
Camp? Or send your children of on a grand adventure!
See the options on our website at www.fcsf.org or stop
in the Youth & Family Ofce to sign up!
GODS WORK. OUR HANDS.
Do you have a few hours a month to deliver a hot
meal to those unable to get out? Please contact Linda
Carpenter at 339-1983, ext. 231, to fnd out more about
Meals on Wheels.
Host and hostesses for the soup and bread meals are
needed. Meals take place on Wednesdays, March 12, 19,
and 26, and Wednesdays, April 2 and 9. Volunteers are
needed from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tose who volunteer would
still be able to attend the service that evening. To learn more,
please contact Linda Carpenter at 339-1983, ext. 231.
NOTES OF INTEREST
Out of care and concern for some of our members who
have been missing from the table (for at least two years),
we are reaching out by letter in order to let them know
they have been missed. We want to invite them back into
the family of First Lutheran or ask that they let us know
if perhaps theyve found another Christian congregation
that is serving as their new spiritual home.
Are you a Trivent member? Eligible members of
Trivent Financial for Lutherans who have been
designated Choice Dollars: If you havent already done so,
be sure to direct your designated Trivent Choice Dollars
by March 31, 2014. After that date, any undirected
Choice Dollars will expire. Dont miss this opportunity
to help support First Lutheran Church. Go to Trivent.
com/thriventchoice or call 800-THRIVENT and state
Trivent Choice.
Celebrate the one you love with a Valentines day card!
Cards are available for 25 cents each in the Quilters
Card Shop located at the nursery entrance. Also, please
remember a veteran this Valentines Day by signing a
card and placing it in the red basket on the counter. Card
room coordinator Joy Tuscherer will make sure it gets to
a hero in need of our continued gratitude.
Do you shop at HyVee? Ten stop by the Welcome
Center to get a $25, $50, $100 and $200 HyVee card! First
Lutheran receives 5% of the sales and all proceeds help
send youth and adults to summer camps and mission trips.
Te youth are selling Breadsmith punch cards that
ofer ten opportunities to buy one loaf of Breadsmith
bread and receive a second loaf free. Cards are $10 each
and are available from a participating high school youth
or in the Welcome Center where Hy-Vee Cards are sold.
College Scholarships. First Lutheran provides $200
scholarships to full-time students attending Lutheran
colleges. Students who would like to apply for a
scholarship are asked to write a letter to Marnie Dahle-
Backer, indicating the school they will be attending and
their class. Previous recipients are asked to reapply. Te
deadline is Feb. 15.
2014 pledges and gifts through Feb. 2:
11% of general gifts have been received YTD
Gods Gifts. Our Responsibility. pledges: $3,897,521
Gods Gifts. Our Responsibility. gifts received: $3,630,343
Long-term debt retired since campaign: $1,849,425
Long-term debt balance: Paid in full!
Food cupboard. In February we are collecting soups
and stews for the food pantry. Please bring donations to
the Welcome Center cupboard. Monetary donations are
accepted where HyVee Cards are sold.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Please pray for these First Lutheran members and
friends, who were hospitalized or ill between February
5 and 11: John Bergeland, Candace Berndt, Mike Buus,
Gary DeWitt, Charly Dybsetter, Frank Hargus, Tomas
Johnson, Sandra Jones, Craig Martinek, Nathan Peterson,
Virgil Vail and Ronda Wolfe.
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Feb. 8, 2014 ~ Saturday Vespers with Communion 5 PM
PRELUDE
PARISH TIME
THE SERVICE OF LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vespers liturgy in ELW hymnal (inside back cover)
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vespers liturgy in ELW hymnal (inside back cover)
LESSONS: Isaiah 58:112 (Read today) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OT page 704 in the pew Bible
Psalm 112:19 [10] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OT page 573 in the pew Bible
1 Corinthians 2:112 [1316]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NT page 158 in the pew Bible
GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NT page 4 in the pew Bible
SERMON: Following Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop David Zellmer
EVENING HYMN
Will You Come and Follow Me? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #798
APOSTLES CREED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ELW page 105
INSTALLATION OF PASTOR LOREN LARS OLSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulletin page 4
PRAYERS: Following each petition, the congregation responds: Hear our prayer.
SHARING THE PEACE
THANK OFFERING
OFFERTORY RESPONSE: We Give Tee but Tine Own. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #686
1. We give thee but thine own, Whateer the gift may be;
All that we have is thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from thee.
2. May we thy bounties thus, As stewards true receive,
And gladly, as thou blessest us, To thee our frst fruits give.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE LORDS PRAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ELW page 112
DISTRIBUTION
For those desiring grape juice, note that there are glasses of juice in the center of the tray. Please tell a server if you require a gluten-free wafer.
POST COMMUNION BLESSING
BENEDICTION
CLOSING HYMN
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELW #413
DISMISSAL
P Go in peace, serve the Lord.
C Tanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
Whats your
Prayer Requests and/or Worship Refections
Please use this space for your refections on todays worship or for prayer requests. Place prayer requests in the box
located in the Welcome Center. They will be directed to the pastoral staf for personal and confdential prayer. Rejoice
with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15
Use this bulletin as a guide
to take part in exploring each
Sundays scripture readings.
Read and discuss
the daily Scripture:
Sunday: Matthew 5:1320
Monday: 2 Kings 2:1922
Tuesday: Mark 9:4250
Wednesday: Colossians 4:2-6
Thursday: Ephesians 5:3-14
Friday: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-11
Saturday: Psalm 36:5-9
Sunday: Matthew 5:21-37
CARING CONVERSATIONS:
Discuss in your household or small group:
What is your favorite salty food?
Jesus calls his followers the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13). What do
you think he means by this?
Like salt favors food, Christians favor the lives of others by the way
we live. Share some examples from your own experience.