THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – July 3, 2011

Sermon:  “Rest for Your Soul Through Jesus” Matthew 11:25-30

Hymns:  907, 947, 729, 966, 570, 965

               

If you desire a prayer of thanksgiving or supplication to be offered today by the pastor in the worship service, please fill in a pink "Prayer Request" form and place it in the offering plate. Prayer request forms are on the shelf at the back of the church or are available from the ushers.

 

These are wonderful words. They are some of the most comforting and best-loved words in the whole Bible. We cannot improve upon them. Each of us has burdens, trials. Each of us suffers weariness, stress, and exhaustion. We all know how monotonous our everyday tasks may become. We put forth immense muscular or mental efforts, and at times these efforts seem to be for nothing. Therefore when Christ says, "Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden," He speaks to every one of us about something with which we are all acquainted. How comforting to hear Christ say these words! Men may labor and toil with all their might to do what is right, yet despite all their efforts there is still a burden of sin to bear. So Christ says, "Cease all your efforts. Carry that burden of failure and sin no longer. Transfer it to My shoulders! Then forgiveness and peace shall fill your heart!" A prayer as we enter worship today: Lord, great carrier of my burdens, cause me to find rest in You. Amen.  

 

HOLY COMMUNION is the Lord's Supper, the Risen Christ is at once the Giver and the Gift! By His promise, His very body and blood are really present; and thereby we come into immediate contact with the exalted Christ! As we do so, witness is also given to oneness in doctrine by those who receive the Sacrament together. For this reason, we ask guests to speak with our pastor before communing.

 

IN OUR PRAYERS for healing: Jimmy Sierszyn as he prepares for a heart transplant; Jim Murawski, Kris Richveis's grand niece, Ava Lynn Bortolini, Dale Koehler, Dorothy Birthrong, Bob Rollins, Andy Wright, Karen Tucker Hischke; the sister of  Nancy Hischke; Brian Hischke’s father Roland, Sue Krystowiak, Pat Dietschweiler, Kristie Korducki, Ed Kietzer, Terry Albright, Alex Gomez, Sue Huebner, Joyce Pearl; for our military personnel: Shaun Thomas, Jonathan Nathan, Colin Briggs, Zachary Bass, Zac Lois, Seth Meyer and Chad Wilcox; for those overseas: Yan Jin in China; Baker family in Kazakhstan; Katie Bolling, inner city ministry, Kansas City, MO; Marc Ellingstad, US Diplomat serving in Afghanistan.

THOSE WHO SERVE - Elders: Saturday – Mike Soeth, Sunday 8:00 – Doug Welch, 10:45 – Brian Hischke. Organist: Saturday – Annette Haas, Sunday: 8:00 – Annette Haas, 10:45am – Praise & Worship Team. Scripture Readers: Sun. 8:00am – Suzanne Jones,10:45am – Praise & Worship Team Member. Altar Guild – Nina Shaw.Coffee Break Servers –  Praise & Worship Team.  Nursery Staff – 7/3 ~ 10:45 – . 7/10 ~ 10:45 – . Greeters Schedule – 7/3 ~ 8am – Nancy Birkett, 10:45am – Audrey Goehner, 7/10 ~ 8am – Betty Guntharp, 10:45am – Jim & Marie Filer.

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS go to Sue Burger, Robert Preuss, Raighan Buss 7/3; Mike Engel, Cindy Kreuder, Ron Schowengerdt, Linda Edwards, Sara Danielson 7/4; Judy Herda, Layne Cochart 7/5; Dawn Reiherzer, Isaac Moran 7/6; Jane Gaston 7/7.

 

ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS go to Richard & Kris Richveis 7/7; Eric & Katie Mooney 7/9.

LAST WEEK AT OUR SAVIOR Church Attendance ~ Sunday Worship 173 (68, 36, 69), Unified Budget Receipts – 3,352.00; Loose Plate – 415.10; In His Arms (IHA) Tuition – 6,842.14; IHA Expenses – 457.00; Fellowship Hall Renovation - 25.00; Ladies Guild Muffin Sale for Fellowship Hall Renovation – 332.05; In His Arms (IHA) Crib Fundraiser – IHA Carnival ~ 401.00/IHA Cookbooks ~ 80.00/IHA Pick-n-Save Brat Sale ~ 108.00 .

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) You are invited to participate in VBS this summer. Join us Our Savior on Wednesday evening, July 13^th, at 7:00 pm in the lower level of the Christian Learning Center (CLC). Our gathering is for potential helpers, teachers, leaders, support staff, and past participants -- anyone who might be interested in contributing in any way. (Please invite friends.) 

 VBS has been a rich and rewarding experience for those involved – and the children have a blast learning about Jesus. Please pray about your involvement. Even if you cannot be with us during VBS Aug 1-5, please come and give us your thoughts and support. 

PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Do you have any musical talents? Can you sing, play an instrument, or do you simply enjoy Contemporary Christian Music? Our praise and worship band would love to have you join us for the summer! We practice weekly and lead worship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at the 10:45 service. If you are interested in this awesome opportunity to praise God through music please be in contact with Angie or Michael Vioski at anwelch84@hotmail.com or 262.210.8535.

PARTY IN THE PARK – This years church picnic is set for next Sunday July 10^th at Riverside Park (down from Adrian’s) The 10:45 service will be in the pavilion and then we will have a pot luck lunch in the park, a DUNK TANK, snow cone machine and fun games. Please bring meat to grill (if you would like), beverages, your own table settings, and a dish to pass. Please come and enjoy some fun and fellowship. Any questions call Sarah Burris 763-5967.

 

FELLOWSHIP HALL CEILING REPLACEMENT VOLUNTEERS are needed for removal of acoustical ceiling tiles, repainting ceiling grid, removal & replacement of fans, installation of new tiles, and cleaning of light fixtures.  The work starts on Monday July 18th and goes through Thursday July 21st (Time: 1:00pm-4:30pm and 6:00pm -9:00pm), Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd (Time: 1:00pm-4:30pm).  See the sign-up and information sheet in fellowship hall. Or call Jim Filer (262) 806-7163 or Email at jcfiler343@gmail.com.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD collection items needed:  Girl and Boy toys and clothes. Please place items in the blue bin in the Fellowship Hall. Any questions please call Sarah Burris at &63-5967

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY An Entry Level Account Operations Representative position is open at C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. in Kenosha, part time from 9am to 2pm. For more information call Keith Chyla at 888.218.2449 | keith.chyla@chrobinson.com.

 

SPOTS ARE GOING FAST FOR RACINE COUNTY FAIR! , so it is important to sign up early. There is a sing-up board in the fellowship hall. The Racine County Fair is Wednesday, July 27^th through Sunday, July 31^st. You may do this in-groups of 1, 2 or 3. High Schoolers who need community service hours, this you may do if you are 16 or older. If you have any question regarding this very fun endeavor, you can talk to Sarah Burris, Harlan Billman, Gary Peterson, Audrey Goehner or Kim Pahl who have all worked in previous years, or call the church office 763-3281.

 

ANOTHER SESSION OF PASTOR ROB'S GOOD NEWS CLASS is up and running on Thursday nights at 7:00pm in the Christian Learning Center. It is not too late to jump in! Come to the class if you want to know what the Lutheran Church and the Bible teaches. Everyone is invited, non-members as well as long time members of the congregation. You are under no obligation for attending. There is no cost, books and material are provided free. No one has to read in class or is called on. Just come, listen, enjoy and hear some really Good News! You can become a member of Our Savior by completing the Good News Class. Please see Pastor Rob or just show up this Thursday at 7pm in CLC Room 122.

 

 

10:45am  Communion Worship  at Riverside Park