Worship with Us!
9:10 a.m. - Sunday School Music
9:30 a.m.
- Worship
10:30 a.m.
- Fellowship and Sunday School
Monthly Worship Schedule:
1st and 3rd Sundays: blended worship
2nd Sunday: traditional worship
4th Sunday: contemporary worship
Midweek Worship:
Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Holy Communion
2nd and 4th Sundays
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Sunday Worship Scripture Links
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In This Issue
- Message from Pastor Marlene
- Stewardship Campaign
- Quick Reference Directory
- Thanksgiving Service
- Christmas Decor
- Young @ Heart
- Operation Christmas Child
- Children's Bake Sale
- Leftover Lutefisk
- Walk & Yoga at Rejoice
- Thanksgiving Baskets
- Community Prayers and Links
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Because we love...
It is
because we love
– and because God’s love stirs up generous hearts that always multiply what is offered for good - that the target goal of 25 boxes for Operation Christmas Child became 75 as the confirmation and Faith Formation students and leaders packed, wrote cards and notes, and laughed their way through a productive time of joyous service! (Look for the pictures on our
Facebook page
!) THANK YOU to all who gave so generously!
And it is
because we love
that we can boldly declare our intentions to give of our time, talents, and financial resources for 2020, trusting that God not only provides what we need to keep these promises, but God, by the power of the Spirit, will also continue to be at work to multiply all that is offered so that we may confidently live into our community commitment to love, serve, and grow in Christ.
Join us we conclude our stewardship emphasis this week and, as part of worship both on Sunday and Wednesday, consecrate these promises to the glory of God.
By the way, if you haven’t already completed the promise card or a time and talent survey form for 2020, please prayerfully do so and place them in the basket in front of the altar when you come to worship. (Those who take advantage of
Simply Giving
, where automatic payments are made from your bank account, please be sure to fill out a new promise card so that we have a current "authorization" on file for audit purposes.)
Blessings & Peace!
Pastor Marlene
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‘We love because God first loved us…’
A reminder that our
“
Because we love
” stewardship emphasis continues through Sunday, November 17. If you haven’t already returned your completed promise card and Time and Talents survey, please do so as soon as possible. (Promise cards and Time and Talent survey forms are also available in the gathering area if you need them.)
All commitments will be consecrated during worship:
- Sunday, November 17
- Wednesday, November 20
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Update Your Info
Our Quick Reference Directory is coming soon! Please stop by the table in Celebration Hall within the next two weeks and verify that your family contact information is current and correct before we go to print.
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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
All are welcome to come and sign along at our traditional ecumenical choir practice:
- Tuesday, November 19
- 7:00 p.m.
- Church of St Luke
- 17545 Huber Ave NW, Clearwater
The
Church of St Luke
is hosting the ecumenical service this year, and have extended an invitation to the community:
- Wednesday, November 27
- 6:00 p.m.: soup and bread supper
- 7:00 p.m.: ecumenical worship service
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Pretty Poinsettias
Enhance the Christmas splendor of our sanctuary by ordering a poinsettia. You'll find order f
orms in Celebration Hall. Just fill out a form and leave it, along with your payment of $12 each, in the poinsettia box or in the drop box by the office.
Deadline to order is Sunday, December 15.
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Young @ Heart
One of our favorite events is back - it's Grocery Bingo Day! Thanks to Coborn's and other local businesses, we will play Bingo at our next meeting. Prizes will be groceries and food gift cards.
- Thursday, November 21
- 10:30 a.m.: coffee, cards and conversation
- 12:00 p.m.: lunch is served, followed by bingo
- Make your reservation by emailing rejoice@rejoicelutheranchurch.org or calling 320.558.6851 - leave a message after hours
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Operation Christmas Child
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European Christmas Coffee
Please keep us in mind when doing your holiday baking. Put aside a few extras for the Holiday Bake Sale at our European Christmas Coffee Party & Sale.
- Saturday, December 7
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Take the Risk... Try Lutefisk
It’s a pretty safe assumption that dining on lutefisk is not your average meal. If you just can't get enough of it, you're in luck! You may purchase a 1-1/2 pound package for a mere $10.
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Boost Your Mood and Vitality
Don't just hibernate in the cooler weather! Come walk the halls of Rejoice anytime between 7:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For entry, push the buzzer on the right-hand side of Door 1 (the door that leads to the library and office).
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Go With the Flow
Center yourself in the center of the week. Participate in senior yoga at Rejoice on Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. The cost is $8 per session.
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Thanksgiving Baskets
You may pick up your basket on Monday, November 25 between 4-6:00 p.m. The foodshelf is located in the Lions Park community building at 1100 County Road 75 in Clearwater.
Get hours and more information.
Note:
the food shelf will be closed on Wednesday, November 27
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f you have a loved one or friend in need of prayer, fill out a
prayer request
or use one of the prayer concern requests located on the Interest table and in the sanctuary welcome pads. The star(*) in front of a name denotes a Rejoice member. This is a dynamic list. Requests will be printed for up to four weeks; call the church office at 320.558.6851 to extend listing. If a name of a friend or loved one has been omitted please resubmit the name and/or concern using one of the prayer concern forms found in the red Welcome Pads in the worship area.
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Receiving Treatment for Cancer:
Kari Hilden (friend, Lori Lanes)
Bob Oihus (brother-in-law, Grace Asheim)
Shawn Crist (nephew, Mary Wilson)
Renee Dickinson (step-mother, Lindsey Sand)
*Kent Asheim
Maria Landers (area quilters)
Christy Dorris (great-niece, Duane & Darlene Johnson)
Rev. Scott Gustafson (cousin, Linnea Lindquist)
Marlene Anderson-Woods (friend, Linda Agre)
*Pete Lidberg
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Others:
MaryJane (sister, Jim Johnson)
Nancy Nicoloff (friend, Lori Lanes)
Lester Dupont (father, Linda Painter)
*Dick Swanson
Sam Cromie (grandson, Bill & Marlene Elmstrom)
Dennis Zeto (brother-in-law, Lori Lanes)
Al Neuman
Carol (friend, Rosemary Monk)
Mimi (friend, Rosemary Monk)
*Darryl Bissell
Sandy Swanson (daughter-in-law, Dick Swanson)
Ron Dettman (friend, Linda Agre)
Marlene Vogel (mother, Joni Hagstrom)
Michael Johnson, (son, Charlie & Edie Johnson)
Ron Wolfbauer (nephew, Carolyn & Ron Stensby)
Walker James Vreeland (grandson, David & Cindy Kirchoff)
Baby Henry Opatz (friend, Tina Bunting)
Tom Ahrenholz (brother, Mark Ahrenholz)
*Jerry Jagadzinski
*Bev Hugo
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Deployed or Returning from Active Duty:
Justin Neisen (nephew, Lisa Pridgeon)
Jon Fisher (brother, Joe Fisher)
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