Sunday's Order of Worship:
Welcome
Psalm 36:5-10 (responsively)
This is Amazing Grace
Prayer for the Day
Children’s Message
Welcome and Announcements
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Gospel ~ John 2:1-11
Message
Offering/Holy Spirit
Offering Prayer
Prayers of the Church
Lord’s Prayer
Blessing
Light of the World
Sending
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In This Issue:
- Note from Pastor Jim
- COVID-19 Safety
- Book Discussion
- Land Purchase
- Annual Meeting
- Mexico Mission
- Help on Sundays
- Pledge Your Commitment
- Weather-Related Announcement
- Rejoice Activities
- Community Prayers and Links
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John 2:1-11
1On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” 5His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. 9When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom 10and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
The average cost of a wedding in Minnesota is now $28,800. We all have been to weddings that surely cost way more than that- especially destination weddings. In Cana, Jesus was there. The Son of God, with them. He had not yet been revealed to them. Kinda awkward. Making it even more awkward was Jesus' mother manipulating him into performing his first public miracle. Running out of wine at a Jewish wedding those days is also very awkward, if not totally embarrassing. Sometimes in life we totally focus on those things that are peripheral to what is most important. Wedding or marriage? Anything to avoid looking cheap or foolish? Avoiding embarrassment in the eyes of others? This wedding miracle is about something much deeper called abundant grace and abundant living. The one who turns water into award-winning wine want to fill our lives to the brim with a love that wills us to joyful, abundant, meaningful life. All we need to do is drink.
We pray: God of Miracles and Signs, wash over us with your water and turn us into a fine wine. Direct our paths to what matters most in life, casting aside those peripheral things that block our ability to find true joy. Amen.
Pastor Jim
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Masks are not required, but appreciated.
Please practice social distancing.
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Zoom Book Discussion
This winter's book discussion will focus on the book “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi. Join Susan Chwalek, Linnea Lindquist and Pastor Jim as we delve into this topic each week.
- Wednesdays, February 2 - March 23
- via Zoom
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18 books provided through a grant from SWMN Synod are at Rejoice office and available first come, first serve
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Land Purchase Agreement
The Rejoice Lutheran Exploratory Committee and the Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf have agreed to a land purchase Agreement in Principle. This non-binding agreement is approved by the Rejoice Lutheran Church Council with an asking price of $78,000 for the 1.0 acre lot.
During the February 6th Annual Meeting of Rejoice Lutheran Church, a vote will be presented to the church membership for approval of the land sale.
Documents and further information can be obtained on the Rejoice Lutheran website, February Newsletter, and in print available at the church building.
There will be two information sessions after Sunday church services on January 23rd and January 30th, at approximately 10:30am. This will be an opportunity to hear further information and ask questions.
What will the money be used for?
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Since this money is coming from the sale of land and affects our capital worth, we would recommend that we invest the money into a savings account with an Investment Fund. This type of fund allows us to grow funds for capital projects.
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This fund would allow us to pay the monthly mortgage if funds are short. This fund could also be used for building maintenance and projects as they occur.
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Annual Meeting
- Sunday, February 6
- Following worship service
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Men's Mexico Mission Team at it Again
The Men’s Mexico Mission team is gearing up for another mission trip! If you want more information about the Men’s Mexico Mission team, give Brad Johnson a call at 320.290.5307.
The men are Mexico-bound:
- Saturday-Saturday, February 19-26
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Sunday Worship Servants
Rejoice welcomes individuals, couples and families to serve in vital ministry. Opportunities waiting for you:
- Reader
- Sound technician
- Usher
- Communion assistant
- Door greeters
Call the church office 320.558.6851.
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Growing our Rejoice-Full Future
We have received an amazing number of commitments that continue to come in for both our 3-year mortgage refi and 1-year general. Our 2022 general fund pledges are now around $148,000! Far more than any previous appeal! Celebrate this Rejoice Lutheran!!! We are waiting until our annual meeting February 6 to announce our 3-year total and have a formal blessing on all the commitments we have received. We will continue receiving new commitments throughout the next three years and will regularly update the totals for your awareness. God is doing amazing stuff here at Rejoice!
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Rejoice Youth Education Notice
If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or will be closed the following day, Rejoice Wednesday night youth education will be cancelled for the evening.
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Happening at Rejoice
You are invited!
- Yoga for All
- Wednesday mornings
- 9:00 a.m.
- $10 per class or $32 per month
- Senior discount: $9 per class or $25 per month
- Stitch and Pray
- Wednesday afternoons
- 1:00 p.m. in the Rejoice Good News Library
- Bring your knitting needles and crochet hooks to make prayer shawls for those that are experiencing health or spiritual challenges
- All levels of skill are welcome
- Young @ Heart
- Thursday, January 20
- Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for card playing and fellowship
- Lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by short program
- To start our new year, we welcome a special couple, Paul and Cherise Neustrom. Paul has written a book which he will tell you about.
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Mark your calendar and call Carol at 320.558.6851 to reserve your spot for a couple of hours of fun and fellowship! Don't forget to invite a friend to join you!
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If 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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We Mourn With:
Leigh Holman in the loss of her father, Warren Lindeke
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Receiving Treatment for Cancer:
Paul Swenson (cousin, Linnea Lindquist)
Jane (friend, Pam Bender)
John Swan (friend, Ron & Lynn Schneider)
Nancy Zembel (friend, Mary Wilson)
Deanna (Jim Lanes)
Jim Hartle (friend, Lori Lanes)
Kelly (cousin, Pam Bender)
Julie Lovig (friend, Kirk Suchomel)
Sami (friend, Lori Lanes)
Lucille (friend, Jim Lanes)
Lester Dupont (father, Linda Painter)
Kathy Ryan (sister, Brad Johnson)
*Pete Lidberg
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Others:
Bob Stangler (son-in-law, Dayle & Jean Meyer)
*Kent Asheim
Lucas Martinez (friend, Scott & Doris Scharmer)
*Duane & Darlene Johnson,
Elaine Sime (friend, Linnea Lindquist)
Delilah Searcy
Emelie Davis (Lori Lanes)
*Ron Stensby
Dave Lidberg (son, Nancy Lidberg)
Breanne Hirsch (Audrey Lidberg)
JoAnn Middendorf (mother, Joyce Middendorf)
Judy (friend, Rosemary Monk)
*Gail Bradford
*Charlie Johnson
*Jean Meyer
Mary Yerbich (cousin, Lori Lanes)
Liam (friend's grandson, Rosemary Monk)
Mike (nephew, Sue Severson)
Lynne (cousin, Pam Bender)
Rosie (friend, Rosemary Monk)
Trinity Grace & Peige Faith (Kent & Grace Asheim)
Katelyn Schwab (great niece, Lori Lanes)
Kathie (friend, Lori Lanes)
Doug Lindseth (friend, Linnea Lindquist)
Brian (nephew, Scott & Doris Scharmer)
Linda O’Dell-Cowles (family friend, Leigh Holman)
Kent Petersen (brother, Rhoda Senkler)
MJ Havlicek (friend, Lori Lanes)
Marlene Vogel (mother, Joni Hagstrom)
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Active Duty:
Eli Mulqueen (son, Janet Moeller)
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