Bulletin for Sunday, May 6, 2012

5th Sunday of Easter

*Those who are able, please stand.

The Prelude              Silently prepare your hearts for worship

Welcome

*The Call to Worship

*Opening Prayer

*Gloria Patri  #559  red

God’s Spoken Word              Psalm 111

Announcements

The Offering

*Doxology     #554  red

*Greeting

*Hymn #431 red              “I Need Thee Every Hour”

Recognition of Sunday School Teachers

Children’s Message

Morning Message          Hebrews 10   “Finding the Gospel in Hebrews”

Prayer

The Lord's Supper

*Hymn #447 red              “Seek Ye First”

*Benediction

The Postlude

Prayer Concerns:

Delancy Sutlief, Tom Gwaltney (Sheryl Osweiler’s uncle)

Linda Clough (Leona Wenzel’s daughter)

Mike Dungan (Ted Matz’ son-in-law)

Lucille Lindemann (LuAnn Zellmer’s mother)

To Request Prayer, contact
Cindy Johnson     835-1878     or
Diana Welander   wheels3AThickorytech.net

Leaders in the Service:

Pastor	Rev. Chris Meirose
Organist	Kristin Ziemke
Greeters  Ushers	Judi & Doug Leet
Nursery Attendant	Chris Krause
Reader	Michael Osweiler
Multi-Media	Tim Schroeder
Acolyte	Luke Osweiler
Special Music	Leah Worke
Council Duty (May)	Shawn Pomeroy
Communion Servers	Doug Leet (bread)
	Roger Ashland
	Jason Paulson
	Diana Welander

Worship Assistants Next Week (May 13)

Greeters / Ushers	Gordon Diesch & Milly Neidt
Nursery Attendant	Stephanie Hayes
Reader	David Majors
Multi-Media	Keith Johnson
Acolyte	Ian Pomeroy

Altar flowers are given to the glory of God
from Milly Neidt.

We rejoice in the presence of all who have come
to worship the Lord.  May God’s grace rest upon us
and prepare us for the week ahead.
Welcome, Sisters and Brothers in Christ!

Our Christian Education Staff:

Barb Hansen & Carol Omtvedt		Preschool
Samantha Majors & Sheryl Osweiler		K-1st grade
Norine Paulson		2nd-4th grade
Aaron Omtvedt & Michael Osweiler		5th-8th grade
Tracy Pomeroy		Music
Pr. Chris	Youth Chat / Confirmation

Thank you for heeding Christ’s command to “Feed My lambs”!

Lawn Mowers Needed  There are still some open slots on our weekly sign-up sheet.  There is NO LIMIT to how many times you may sign up!!  Reminders will be sent, and directions are available to help you.  Thank You to those who have already signed up!

NACCC Annual Meeting

Saturday, June 23-Tuesday, June 26  / Bloomington, MN

Don’t miss this opportunity to be involved at the 58th Annual Meeting and Conference.  Minnesota Congregational Churches host this year’s conference.  The planning committee is asking each of you to consider attending and also asking you to consider serving as a host one or more days.  Volunteering as a host has a few perks including free registration the day you serve. (Your only cost is for lunch or the banquet if you choose.)  See Pastor Chris or Diana Welander for more details or questions.  A sign up sheet is available at the back of the sanctuary.

Thank You  to all who donated to our local food shelf.  Our total for 2012 is 27.55 pounds.  We maintain a box at the rear of the sanctuary for your gifts of non-perishable food, personal hygiene or household products.  Thank You for your continued generosity!!

Give the Gift of Life!
American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Walk-ins welcome!  Photo i.d. or blood donor card required. The need is constant; the gratification is instant.

This Monday  /  noon-6 p.m.
Waseca American Legion  (700 State St S)
Call 835-4757 for appointment

Please check the bulletin boards for community events as limited space prevents us from listing everything in the bulletins!

Sermon Notes

“Finding the Gospel in Hebrews”

Hebrews 10

p. 1190 / p. 1872  (large print)

This Week’s Calendar:

Today (6)
Worship  with Communion	10 a.m.

We will recognize our Christian Education staff in worship this morning.  Please refer to the insert sheet for their names.

Pancake Breakfast

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Proceeds from this youth fundraiser go toward our goal to cover
50% of the cost for our youth who wish to grow in their relationship with God and attend Camp Omega this summer.  Freewill offering
will be received.  Thanks in advance for your support!

Monday (7)
Bible Study (Genesis)	7 p.m.

Please join us at the home of Jan Samaraka (525 8th St NE) as
Susan Ruotsinoja leads us in a new approach to this book.  There
is NO book to buy, just bring your Bible!  Please feel free to invite friends, neighbors, or co-workers.  All are welcome!

Wednesday (9)
Youth Chat (4-6th Grade)	3-4 p.m.
Youth Chat (7-8th Grade)	4-5 p.m.
Confirmation	6 p.m.
“Not a Fan” Bible study	7 p.m.
Sunday (13)
Worship	10 a.m.

Christian Ed.  meets Tuesday, May 15 at 4:45 p.m. in the Friendly Room.  All committee members are urged to attend!

Family & Adult Events                            Saturday, May 19

       Children’s Museum of Southern MN  /  9:30 a.m.-noon
Carpools meet here at 9 a.m.  $5 person

       Starfire Grill  /  5 p.m.   Babysitting provided at church at 4:45 p.m.
Sign up today!

Please help yourself to the latest issues of these publications:
Our Daily Bread  (near each entry)
           The June/July/August issue is available!
Significant Living  (shelf near the elevator)
The Congregationalist  (literature rack in front entry)
We have only two copies, so please return after you’re finished!

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

“Belong to, Believe in, and Build the Kingdom of God”

503 2nd Ave NE 

Waseca, Minnesota 

507-835-4548

WasecaChurch.org