Redeemer Lutheran Church God Gives Sola Gratia Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, October 8th 2017

Welcome to Redeemer! This week we see that God’s Word—and God’s Word alone—takes precedent over all others and sets principles like none other. 500 years ago, the main source for spiritual authority was hidden behind clerical authority and man-made tradition. Priests and monasteries had a monopoly.

Welcome to Redeemer! Today, work righteousness is seen in mantras like, “God helps those who help themselves” or modicums like “All you got to do is…” If true, how could you ever know if you have done enough? We can’t. Thus, half a millennium later we still see and hear that God saves by grace alone. Still.

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COMMUNION PRACTICE Redeemer Lutheran Church observes the biblical practice of member communion. (This has also been called close communion.) If you are not currently a member of our congregation, or a sister congregation please speak with our pastor before communing.

All Invited! Join us for our Area Festival Reformation Worship Service Sunday, October 29th 4:00pm @ Redeemer, Mandan Members are asked to bring a potato dish to share

Our annual “Trunk or Treat” outreach event at Redeemer will be held on Saturday, October 28th , 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Volunteers needed, please sign-up. See bulletin for more details.

There is a severe shortage of homes in Burleigh & Morton counties Talk to Pastor or Jessie to learn more about helping

New Catechisms for Purchase Synod released a new version of Luther’s Small Catechism this summer New and old versions of the catechism are available for all members for purchase at the church office

For Our Guests If you have questions, let us try to help. Speak with an usher, greeter, or the person next to you. If you’d like to learn more about Redeemer and its ministry, please talk to Pastor Wolfe or a church member after the service.

Craft & Bake Sale Sunday, October 15th Please consider donating baked goods, canned goods, crafts, or hobby projects. Items can be dropped off Oct. 14th from 10am-1pm.

Wednesdays in the Word Senior Choir 7:15 6:00 – 7:00 Bible Study Teens – Women’s –Young Adults – Catechism Children Senior Choir 7:15

Young Worshipers There are children’s bulletins coloring pages & quiet bags with crayons and books available in the back of church for our young worshipers.

Quarterly Meeting Sunday, October 15th after worship All members are encouraged to attend as our leaders share our plans for the work we do in Christ’s name.

Men’s Study & Fellowship Monday nights At Pastor Moldenhauer’s home Study God’s Word & enjoy food & football 6:30pm

It’s Alzheimer’s It’s Time For Extraordinary Love Seminar Details November 11th Doors open at 9:30 am RSVP in the church office or contact@redeemermandan.com $10 registration fee See bulletin for more details

Fall Campus Work Day Saturday, October 14th 8:30am Build a small playground shed Talk to Dana Schlomer for more info

Children's Message Each week, our younger worshipers are invited to the front of church before the sermon hymn to hear a special message for them from Pastor Wolfe.

Mission of the Month Sept & Oct Kingdom Workers

Children’s Time Children age 3 to 2nd Grade Activities during the sermon that are age appropriate

Need to Know What’s Going On? www.redeemermandan.com Our church website has the info you need right at your fingertips Check the church calendar Get access to sermons And much more

Christmas Flowers Sing up in the entry Would you like to purchase a flower to grace our worship area for Christmas? Sing up in the entry

Prayer Before Worship Holy Spirit, fill my heart this morning with joy at the news of my forgiveness and future glory. Help me to focus on your grace as I worship you. Hear my prayers for Jesus’ sake and give me strength to live for you here in this place and everywhere. Amen.

Family Fun Day October 15th After congregational meeting Potluck Dinner – bring a dish to share Corn Maze South of Mandan – families will need to pay for own admission.