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ORDER OF SERVICE
The Gathering
CELEBRATION – A PLACE OF GRACE!
Prelude & Welcome
Opening Song
Prayer
February 7/8, 2015
The Word
Children’s Message
First Reading
Holy Gospel
Message
Song of Praise
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Prayers of the Church
The Meal
Offering Time
Holy Communion
The Sending
Announcements
Benediction
Closing Song
Magi Visit
Flight to Egypt
Jesus’ Baptism
Tempted in the
Wilderness
Beatitudes
Treasure in Heaven
Feeding 5,000
Transfiguration/Bearing
the Cross
Who Is the Greatest?
Forgiveness
Laborers in the Vineyard
Saturday we welcome Pr. Laura Aase, Mission developer for
River of Hope Lutheran in Hutchinson, MN
Sunday we welcom Pr. Kimberly Buffie from House of
Grace, the mission start in Montrose.
WELCOME GUESTS!
 Please sign the Welcome to Worship book today at the end of
your row when it is passed to you. Please include your contact
information.
 Join us for fellowship & coffee at 9:35 am every Sunday.
 Nursery is available during Sunday services for children,
Infant – age 5.
 We practice open communion – all Christians who believe that
Jesus Christ is truly present in the Lord’s Supper bringing His
forgiving grace are welcome at the Lord’s Table. Contact an usher if
you have mobility problems and communion will be brought to you.
Gluten free wafers are available, pick up from small table by organ.
 Sunday Jam for ages 3 – 2nd grade available Sundays at 8:30 am
and 9:35 am, September – May.
 3rd-9th grade, faith forming activities on Wednesday nights,
September - May.
 Celebration is a youthful, active, vibrant and growing family of
faith. We are people just like you. We know the busyness and
challenges of life and the need and desire for friends and community.
WE HOPE YOU EXPERIENCE GOD’S PRESENCE AND FEEL WELCOME
AND ACCEPTED HERE WITH US TODAY!
Mission of the Month
South Africa ~ Companion Synod
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Southern Africa
(ELCSA) is heavily involved in outreach for those infected
or affected by HIV/AIDS. They help those facing poverty,
health issues, unemployment and grief.
Celebration is part of a companion synod partnership with
our brothers and sisters in Christ in South Africa. Especially
those in the Durban Circuit. Zwelihle Khumalo will be
visiting Celebration on Sunday, March 1.
They are involved in preschools, baking, sewing, training
programs, poultry and farm projects, soup kitchens and
home based care groups.
Please see the bulletin board in the gathering space for more
information. Thank you for your support!
Visit us online at celebrationlutheranchurch.com and on Facebook at “Celebration Lutheran Church”
We Prepare For Worship
First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-5
Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:13-33
Sunday’s Music:
Black Bible: pg. 598
Black Bible: pg. 796
To prepare for worship on Feb. 14/15 read:
Matthew 16:24-17:8
Next Sunday’s music: 8:30: Witness Choir, 10:30: Spirit Choir
Saturday’s music leader: Heather Reiners
This Sunday’s musicians: Celebration Singers & Virginia Shimota
Opening Songs:
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
LBW #315 (green hymnal)
Song of Praise:
“Let Us Talent and Tongues Employ”
WOV #754 (blue book)
Communion Songs:
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
WOV #731 (blue book)
“You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore”
WOV #784 (blue book)
Closing Song: “My Life Flows On In Endless Song” WOV #781 (blue book)
Hearing devices are available for those in need during our worship services. Ask an usher to assist you in getting started.
We want you to fully experience today’s service with ease.
WELCOME TO WORSHIP BOOKS: Please sign the Welcome to Worship Book as it is passed to you during the Children’s Sermon.
This helps us know who is visiting and who is actively involved with Celebration, and for keeping contact information up-to-date
Fall Worship Schedule
Sat: 5:00pm & Sun: 8:30am & 10:30am
Child care (through age 5) is provided in
the nursery at all weekend services.
Worship Attendance Last Week
January 21 & Feb 1 Total: 480
5:00 –118; 8:30 – 152; 10:30 - 210
Prayer Requests
Lavender Prayer Request Forms are on
the information rack by the office. Prayers
are listed for 4 weeks; contact the church
office to extend.
In Our Prayers: Betty Batdorf, Carol,
Travis Brandt, Daniel Hansen, Elliot
Imdieke, Mike Jurek, Heidi Klever, Kim
McMillan, Judy Morgan, Paul Orndorff,
Jeannie Peterson, Jill Scherr, Jenn
Schwichtenberg, Don Tangen, Ryan Voss,
Helen Wiseman,
Mike Bick (Ben Dirkes’ cousin)
Ashley Bonnema (Carol Hanson’s cousin)
Marjorie Botzek (Jackie Peterschick’s mother)
Donna Braaten (Connie Hauer’s mother)
Derek Brandt (Travis Brandt’s brother)
Mick Caron (Diane Brand’s nephew)
Alice DeJong (Bev Zupfer’s mother)
Evan Farrell (Angela Burnett’s nephew)
Betty Holter (Bev Zupfer’s sister)
Donna Langemeier (Rachel Johnson’s mother)
Cliff McCann (Sue Athmann’s father)
April McMillan (Kim McMillan’s sister)
Steve Pasell (Bryan Pasell’s brother)
Mary Pohl (Madonna Maas’ mother)
Nick Prom (friend of Zika’s and Winch’s)
Fred Reetz (Steve Reetz’ father)
Carmen Schmoll (Jeannie Cashman’s
friend)
Laura Schrag (Dick & Jackie Lundstrom’s
daughter)
Debbie Urista (Sandy Cordie’s sister)
Dave Young Jr. (Kim McMillan’s friend)
Our condolences are extended to Greg
Asfeld and family on the death of
Greg’s uncle, Norb Asfeld. May the
promise that our Lord Jesus Christ is
the resurrection and the life, comfort
and strengthen all who mourn
Congratulations to Dustin & Rachel
Parker on the birth of their son, Kasen
Lee, on February 3.
We celebrate as the following children
are welcomed into God’s family at
Celebration through the gift of Holy
Baptism. 5:00: Hudson Richard, son of
Corey & Christine Emslander. Sponsors:
Adam & Pam Haarstad and Jason &
Brianna Zimmerman. Madelyn Mae,
daughter of Dan & Elizabeth Golden.
Sponsor: Spencer Ahrendt.
Hospital Visits: Pastor Jeff, Pastor
Elizabeth and/or Vonnie Ottem would
love to visit and pray for you during
your hospital stay. Please contact the
church office 255-0488 ext 0.
GODSTORY
Please take home the green colored
insert which has text background and
Bible verses for this week.
2015 Giving Update through
February 1, 2015
Annual Mission & Ministry Fund
Budgeted Expenses
$915,600
Year-to-Date Gifts
$69,208
Given Last Weekend
$13,821
Mortgage and Maintenance Fund
Needed for 2015
$196,000
Needed Each Week
$3,769
Needed Year-to-Date
$18,845
Year-to-Date Gifts
$13,997
Given Last Weekend
$2,552
Year-to-Date Status
$-4,848
Thank You
to everyone who purchased super bowl
subs, you helped us raise just over $400
for our Jr. High Summer Mission Trips.
Opportunities to Serve
Worship Volunteers are needed for
Februay & March. Check out the
openings on the Volunteer Bulletin
board, the church website, or contact
Teresa Ahrendt: 255-0488 ext 170
[email protected]
Be A Place of Hope Server: YDT guides,
youth and families, are you looking for
a volunteer opportunity for service
hours? Our next serving date is Feb. 15
at Place of Hope. We meet at 11:15am
and finish up at 2pm. Please sign up at
the Welcome Center or contact Steve
Lovejoy at [email protected] or
Call/Text Angela Burnett at 493-7354.
Place of Hope Matching Funds –We
have been awarded a $5000 grant from
Thrivent to advance our ministry with
Place of Hope, with another $5,000 in
matching funds available if we raise
$10,000 by Feb. 28. Our goal is $20,000
for Place of Hope. Help us max out
these matching funds! Please indicate
on your check written out to
Celebration, “Place of Hope Matching
Funds”. Thank you!
Paint a Bowl for Empty Bowls:
February and March the community is
invited to create bowls for the Empty
Bowls Soup supper, held March 29 at
Calvary Community church. Call Art As
You Like It at 257-2787 for more info.
Opportunities to Grow
Divorce Care We will meet every other
Tuesday from 6:30-8pm in the Fireside
Room. Next date is February 17. All are
welcome. Contact Jill George with
questions. 320-293-0838.
Marriage Enrichment Event: Five Keys
of a Healthy, Happy Christian Marriage.
Saturday, March 7 from 9am-2:30pm
with Jim and Maureen Otremba at
Celebration. Mark your calendars now
for a wonderful opportunity to deepen
your marriage. Childcare is provided.
Sign up on the easel in the Gathering
Space. See the insert for more info.
Music: Jennifer Ambrosier 255-0488x103
[email protected]
Wednesday Lenten services are quickly
approaching and we need our youth to
be part of the music! Contact Jennifer
today to get more information and sign
up! Call 320-255-0488 ext 103 or email
[email protected]
Celebration Singers Choir: Rehearsals
are Thursdays at 7:00pm. Come join us.
Misc.
Mission Quilters will meet Thursdays,
Feb. 19, from 9am until noon in room
317. Come join us.
Have A Heart Benefit Concert: 7:00pm
Sat., Feb 14, at Calvary Community
Church. Proceeds help Place of Hope
Ministries. Features Christy Freeman
and special performances by Dancing
for Jesus. Tickets are $10.00. Check out
the community bulletin board in the
hallway for more information.
Ash Wednesday Services Feb 18:
5:15pm & 7pm
Super supper served 5-7pm - Pasta Bar
Mid-Week Lent Services:
“Open Our Eyes, Lord, to the
needs around us”
Wednesdays Feb 25-Mar 25: 6:30pm
Super suppers: 5:00-6:26pm
Feb 25 - Build Your Own Hamburger
March 4 – Taco Bar
March 11 – Mac n’ Cheese/Hotdog
March 18 – Potato Bar
March 25 – Beef & Barley Soup
Y o u t h C o n n e c t i o n!
Has your 1st-4th grader received their
1st Communion yet? Classes will begin
on Thursdays, Feb. 12, 19, & 26 from 67:30pm. Parents and youth must attend
all three sessions together. Children will
receive their 1st Communion on March
14/15 weekend or Maundy Thursday,
April 2. Please see the Youth and Family
board to sign up or contact Nicole in
the office. Childcare provided upon
request.
Primary (Birth – Gr. 4)
Nicole Oftedahl 255-0488 x 105
& Mindi Scholz 255-0488 x 110
[email protected];
[email protected]
Sunday JAM Happenings:
This week (2/8): "Naaman is Healed."
We will continue to learn about the
prophet "Elisha" and hear a wonderful
story of healing!
Next week (2/15): "PRAISE IN YOUR
PJ's." Only one session of JAM from
9:30-11:30am. We will watch the movie
"Tangled" and tie it into our journeys of
faith.
BLESSING BAGS: We will do our
"Blessing Bags" Service project for Place
of Hope on Sunday, April 12. We are
now collecting donations in the hallway
under the Primary Bulletin Board.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study will meet
on Tuesdays at 7:40am at Liquid Assets,
Sartell. All high school youth are invited.
ZERO Gravity: Sr. High Youth Group
Time! Come hang out with your friends
and enjoy games, great discussion and
good food! Wednesdays at 8:15pm.
Sundays:
8:30am & 9:35am: Sunday JAM
Age 3 yrs – gr 2
Wednesdays:
5:15-5:35pm: GodZone Pizza Dinner
5:40-6:50pm: GodZone—grades 3-4
4:45-5:15pm: Witness Choir gr 3-6
6:00-6:45pm: Spirit Choir gr K-2
6:45-8:00pm: YDT—grades 5-8
7:00-8:15pm: YDT—grade 9
8:15pm: Zero Gravity—grades 9-12
Upcoming Events:
GodZone this week: (3rd and 4th grade
ministry) This week we are learning
about Baptism and Grace. "Child of
God, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit
and marked by the cross of Christ
forever."
Feb 18: Ash Wednesday worship
services 5:15pm and 7:00pm
Upcoming GZ events:
Feb 20: GZ Fun Night 6-9pm Just for
3rd & 4th graders. Food, games & movie
night. Bring your friends for a fun
evening. Adult & older youth help is
needed, please sign up on the Y&F
board.
Feb 22: GZ Youth in Worship Sunday
March 8: Family Skate Night
Middle School (Gr. 5-8)
Aaron Dowzak: 255-0488 x 107
[email protected]
Mini Mission Trip: Attention all 5th-8th
Graders. Come enjoy a mission trip
experience Friday, Feb. 20 @8pm –
Saturday, Feb. 21 @5pm. This is an
awesome opportunity to open our eyes
to the needs in our community. The
event is $20 which includes everything.
More information is available on the
Youth Counter.
High School (Gr. 9-12) 255-0488
th
9
Grade required Confirmation
Retreat at Luther Crest Bible Camp,
March 14/15. Meet at Church at 9am on
Saturday, returning Sunday at 1pm.
Watch for more details.
Feb 21 & 22 – New member Weekend
Feb 25: Mid Week Lent Service 6:30pm
March 7: Marriage Enrichment Event
Worship Volunteers Feb 7 & 8, 2015
SATURDAY 5pm
SUNDAY 8:30am
Acolytes
Communion
Assistants
3rd Station
Communion
Greeters
Nursery
Attendants
Reader
Usher Captain
Ushers
Communion Prep
AV Techs
Sunday
Refreshments
Kathleen Harthan
Julie Barkley
Theresa Maas
Pr Laura Aase
Riley Ahrndt
Pr Kimberly Buffie
Diane Schellinger
Jan Farley
Roger Farley
Roelofs Family
Johnson Family
Adult= Bethany Joul & 9:30am
Adult= Abby Lyon
h= Sydney Scherr
Jim Barkley
Tony Ahrndt
Don Burge
Perry Kohls
Paula Burge
Alissa Ahrndt
Tom Mastellar
Mike Gunderson
Tracy Nelson
Melissa Gunderson
Theresa Maas
Dale Schleppenbach
Brian Roelofs
Claudia Dumont
Darla Schmidt
Nancy Curtis
Terry Rykhus
Kent Gehrke
Patty Rykhus
Keith Yapp
8am-10:45am: Colleen Toebe, Katie, Grace & Ava Radeke
9am-noon: Pat& Paul Schlauderaff, Melanie Zenzen
SUNDAY 10:30am
CELEBRATION LUTHERAN CHURCH
1500 Pine Cone Road N., Sartell, MN 56377
Phone: 255-0488 Fax: 255-9378
www.celebrationlutheranchurch.com
[email protected]
Hannah Congdon
Pr Kimberly Buffie
Tammy Ferns
Office Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sheila Olund
Madonna Maas
Mahowald Family
Adult= Bethany Joul
h= Mitchell Grahek
Madonna Maas
Terry Evavold
Dan Tiede
Julie Tiede
Matt Tiede
Mike Tiede
Brandon Ferns
Sheila Olund
Les Engel
Deb Berglund
Lead Pastor: Jeff Sackett (x 101)
Congregational Life Pastor:
Elizabeth Strenge (x 102)
Director of Worship & Music Ministries:
Jennifer Ambrosier (x 103)
Director of Operations:
Terry Hagen (x 109)
Director of Youth & Family Ministries:
Primary: Nicole Oftedahl (x 105)
Asst. Primary: Mindi Scholz (x 110)
Middle School: Aaron Dowzak (x 107)
Sr. High:
Y & F Assistant: Rita Bartlett: (x 108)
Pastoral Admin Assistant: Chris Garman (x 100)
Director of Volunteer Ministries:
Teresa Ahrendt (x 170)
Business Manager: Tammie Yapp (x104)
February 2015
Sunday
8 Baptism Weekend
8:30 & 10:30am Worship
9:35am Fellowship
8:30 & 9:35am Sunday JAM
3-4:30pm YGT (Youth Group
Time)
7pm Living The Story Group FR
15
8:30 & 10:30am Worship
9:35am Fellowship
9:30-11:30am Sunday JAM
Praise in Your PJ’s
11:30am Place of Hope Servers
4pm Uganda Team Mtg GS
7pm Living The Story Group FR
Monday
Tuesday
9
Pastor Elizabeth Sabbath
10
9:15am Staff Mtg CR
8:30-11am Preschool 315,CM
12:30-1:45pm Living The Story FR
7pm Endowment
meeting 317
Rehearsals
6pm Men’s Quartet
7pm BELLievers
8pm Proclaim
3:30-5:15pm 2nd Interview with
Staff Members
5:30-7pm 2nd Interview
Question & Answer with
Adults/Youth Pizza Dinner
16
Office Closed
Pastor Elizabeth Sabbath
17
9:15am Staff Mtg CR
8:30-11am Preschool 315,CM
Rehearsals
6pm Men’s Quartet
7pm BELLievers
8pm Proclaim
12pm Sartell Ministerial Mtg
12:30-1:45pm Living The Story FR
6:15pm Council Mtg FR
6:15pm Divorce Care 317
Wednesday
11
4:45pm Witness Choir Reh.
6pm Spirit Choir Reh
GodZone: 5:15pm Pizza Dinner
5:40-6:50pm Gr 3-4
YDT: 6:45-8pm Gr 5-8
7-8:15pm Gr 9
Zero Gravity 8:15pm
8pm Mission Trip Mtg
18
Ash Wednesday
5:15pm Worship Service
7pm Worship Service
5-7pm Soup Supper CM
Pasta Bar
Thursday
12
6:30am LIFE Group FR
6:45am Exec Mtg CR
8:30-11am Preschool 315,CM
9-11am MOMS Group GS/N
12:30pm Men’s Grp @ Blue Line
6-7:30pm First Communion
GS/SA/FR
7pm Women’s Study Grp 317
7pm Celebration Singers
19
6:30am LIFE Group FR
6:30-9pm MOPS GS/N
8:30-11am Preschool 315,CM
9am Mission Quilters 317
12:30pm Men’s Grp @ Blue Line
6-7:30pm First Communion
GS/SA/FR
7pm Women’s Study Grp 317
7pm Celebration Singers Reh
Friday
Saturday
13
Pastor Jeff Sabbath
6:30am Study Group
8:30-11am Preschool
315,CM
14
20
Pastor Jeff Sabbath
6:30am Study Group
8:30-11am Preschool
315,CM
6-9pm GodZone Fun Night
Grades 3 & 4
21 New Member Wknd
8pm Mini Mission Trip
Begins
3pm ReFuel Practice
5pm Worship Service
3pm ReFuel Practice
5pm Worship Service
5pm Mini Mission
Trip Ends