volume xxiii, issue 4 april 2017 · 03-04-2017 · 11611 ne 140th st. kirkland, wa 98034...
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All the Scriptures “All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable
for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for
training in righteousness; that the man of God
may be adequate, equipped for every good
work.” II Timothy 3:16-17
As we re-enact and re-live the passion and
resurrection story this month we will learn once
again of the amazing work of God’s inspired
Word. Come with me for a few moments on the
road to Emmaus and catch the wonder of a
powerful Bible study taught by our Risen Lord.
You can read the account in Luke 24:13-35, our
Gospel text for April 30. Here’s what happened:
Two troubled disciples were pondering the
events of the suffering and death of Jesus. They
had heard of the empty tomb, but were uncertain
of what it all meant. Then Jesus, unrecognized
by them, came alongside of them and “explained
to them the things concerning Himself in all the
Scriptures.” What a Bible study that must have
been! The message of Jesus was confirmed in
ALL the SCRIPTURES. And, the risen Jesus
revealed Himself to them.
Later as the disciples reflected on this
miraculous event, they said, “Were not our
hearts burning within us while He was speaking
to us on the road, while He was explaining the
Scriptures to us?” The inspired Word of God was
working to produce the fruit of faith in the
disciples’ lives. The Spirit-worked unity of the
Scriptures re-affirmed the eternal purpose of
Christ’s coming and further explained God’s plan
in the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus.
As you read and hear God’s Word these days, let
me encourage you to look for a better under-
standing of the life and work of Jesus in every
passage. This Christocentric view of the Bible
will help us to see the divine red thread that
weaves throughout God’s inspired Word.
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Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 11611 NE 140th St. Kirkland, WA
98034 425.821.2424
www.orlckirkland.org
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The purpose of Our Redeemer Lutheran
Church is to worship God in a Bible-based, Christ-centered ministry,
evangelizing, discipling, nurturing and
equipping people for the spiritual well- being of every life.
ORLCKIRKLAND
Women’s Bible Study Running the Race Well Sermon Themes Volunteer Schedule Birthdays & Anniversaries Gloria Deo Choir Cantata Deacon’s Den Youth & Family Ministries New Office Receptionist Missionaries from Brazil Vacation Bible School Refugee Resettlement Fund Chimers Reformation Tour Robert Frost Pantry Packs
I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e :
As Christ is explained and
revealed, our hearts too will
burn within us with Spirit-
worked wonder and
transformative power. Start
with this text from Luke 24
with the prayer that Jesus will
become more real to you.
Looking forward to studying God’s Word with you,
Pastor Moland
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A common question many Christians ask is, “How
can I know when God is speaking to me?”
Priscilla uses the account in Samuel 3 of God
speaking to Samuel, to show how God speaks to
Christians and how we can discern His voice and
position ourselves to respond.
In this exciting seven week study, participants will
discover how God spoke to Samuel, Samuel’s
response, and how He speaks to believers today.
They will be encouraged to listen and to respond to
God’s voice; and by listening to God’s voice and
obeying Him, they will experience spiritual growth,
Christian discipline, and the desire to serve.
The ORLC Women’s Bible Study meets each
Thursday @ 10:15 AM in the Library.
We hope you will consider joining this inspiring
study … maybe bring a friend … and share in this
special fellowship.
Questions? Contact: Diana Daum 425-821-4061,
Helen Long 425-488-3634, Sue Rorsebrook
425-821-2407, Patti Prue 425-823-4284.
Sermon Themes
April 2017
Sunday, April 2
Worship with Holy Communion
“The Spirit of Life”
Romans 8:6-11
Sharing in Christ’s Life
Sunday, April 9
Palm Sunday Worship
“Come to the Cross and Remember”
Gloria Deo Choir/Children’s Program
Thursday, April 13
Maundy Thursday Communion Service
“Standing in Faith”
Luke 22:14-20
Strengthened by Grace
Friday, April 14
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
“Standing in Forgiveness”
Luke 23:33-43
Freed by Forgiveness
Sunday, April 16
Easter Sunday
The Resurrection of Our Lord
“Standing in Victory”
John 20:1-18
Learning to Live in Victory
Sunday, April 23
“The Lord of Life”
John 20:19-31
Settling the Doubts
Sunday, April 30
“Walking with Jesus”
Luke 24:13-35
Seeing Jesus in All the Scriptures
Priscilla Shirer’s
“He Speaks to Me:
Preparing to Hear from
God”
Beginning March 30th.
Running the Race Well
We ran well as we hosted the PNW District Bible
Conference March 10-12. Thanks to all who
worked and prayed and participated.
Our next district events include Family Bible
Camp at Cedar Springs June 25-29 and
Reformation Celebration at Arlington
October 27-29.
By looking to Jesus we will continue to run with
perseverance the race that is set before us.
Don’t forget to stay hydrated!
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Volunteer Schedule
Date Nursery Lay
Reader Sunday School
Flowers Coffee
4/2 Sue Rosebrook Barbara Moland
No SS Pastor Moland WMF Celebration
4/9 Kim Jarvis OPEN No SS OPEN OPEN
4/16 Darlene Olson Terry Park No SS Easter lilies Deaconesses’
Easter Breakfast
4/23 Nancy Ostlund Kristine Dootson
Sue Rosebrook
OPEN OPEN
4/30 Barbara Moland Prosper
Ruberwa Barbara Moland
OPEN OPEN
Please mark your calendars and if there are any conflicts with your
schedule, please find someone to fill your spot and let Kristine Dootson know of the substitution. If you are unable to find some-
one to switch with you, substitute volunteers are Betty Halvorson
@ 425-821-6477 and Kristine Dootson @ 425-753-2020.
"You shall be enriched in every way for your generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God."
2 Corinthians 9:11
BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES
Come to the Cross and Remember Presented by Gloria Deo Choir
9:30 AM Worship Service
Palm Sunday April 9, 2017
Christ's journey to the cross is filled with images of
His sacrificial love for us: the Palms, the Cup and the
Bread, the Nails, the Crown of Thorns, and more.
These images form the centerpiece of Come to the
Cross and Remember. During simple choir/
congregation interludes, each of the images is brought
forward to create a very moving tableau. Additional
choruses and hymns illuminate the journey, including
the haunting "Go to Dark Gethsemane," the spine-
tingling "Judas," the mournful "Surely He Has Borne
Our Griefs," the transportive "You Will Be with Me in
Paradise," and the majestic "Every Knee Should Bow."
Jim Christie 1-Apr
Bianca Riddle 1-Apr
Dana Kowalewski 2-Apr
Barbara Moland 2-Apr
Robert Just 3-Apr
Marvin Long 3-Apr
Dean Lehman 8-Apr
Matthew Riddle 9-Apr
Joely Slonecker 9-Apr
April Jones 10-Apr
Coral Lundry 10-Apr
Alex Bosma 11-Apr
Paula Just 15-Apr
Barry Dootson 16-Apr
Erica (Kowalewski) Wright 27-Apr
Monika Kowalewski 29-Apr
Noelle Olivia Watson 29-Apr
Roger & Judy Poquette 3-Apr-69
Scott & Erica Wright 22-Apr-12
Terry & Char Park 25-Apr-92
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DEACONS' DEN The Old Hundredth Psalm 100:1–5
An old divine once said that Psalm 100, known affectionately as the “Old
Hundredth,” brings heaven down to earth and raises earth to heaven. In
Wesley’s day, it once drew multitudes to hear heaven’s gospel.
In his delightful book, My Dear Sister: John Wesley and the Women in His Life, Maldwyn
Edwards tells of Lady Huntingdon’s spurring Wesley to undertake a preaching tour of the north.
She offered him her manservant John Taylor as his assistant. Accordingly, the two headed upland
and soon arrived at Wesley’s village of Epworth where he should have enjoyed a hometown hero’s
welcome. He had grown up in this dull little town, and his father had pastored there for many
years. But on Sunday morning, Wesley was not asked to speak in the old church, and the current
pastor took the opportunity of blasting him as an “enthusiast.”
After the service, Taylor stood in the churchyard and announced, “Mr. Wesley, not being
permitted to preach in the church, will preach here at six o’clock.” A great multitude showed up,
and Wesley, standing atop his father’s tomb, preached for three hours from Romans 14:17 —“ …
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the
Holy Spirit.”
From Epworth, the two men trudged on to Newcastle, arriving late in the day. They were shocked
by the drunkenness, cursing and swearing that filled the streets. Even the smallest children were
vulgar. Wesley ventured into the worst part of town, and John Taylor began singing the words of
Psalm 100. Two or three people turned aside to listen. Others soon drew up, and the crowd
swelled to five hundred, and then to a thousand. Wesley began preaching, and the number rose to
fifteen hundred.
Newcastle was deeply touched, and later became a main power center for early Methodism.
Terry Park, Deacon
Welcome Tiffany Bayer to Our Office
Tiffany Bayer has begun her position as secretary/
receptionist for ORCS and ORLC, working 8:30-
3:00 Monday-Thursday. Tiffany and her husband
Ken live in our neighborhood with their two ele-
mentary age boys, so she walks to work.
Plan to introduce yourself to her, either by phone or
in person. You will help her to do her job by getting
acquainted – and by communicating clearly with
her by phone, email and written requests for help.
Tiffany is employed by ORLC for six hours/week
and the remainder of her time serves ORCS.
We wish the best to Desiree Headley who has
resigned to give attention to her family’s needs.
Thank you, Desiree!
Youth and Family Ministry
Update
The search for a staff person to serve
ORLC and our community in Youth and
Family Ministry is underway. ORLC’s call
committee is actively praying and
searching for God’s provision in His time.
We are receiving good counsel and
assistance from AFLC leadership,
including our recent visit from Pastor
Wade Mobley, President of AFLC
Schools.
Please continue to pray for God’s
direction and supply for all our needs.
And remember, gifts for this position can
be designated now for this new position.
AND, pray the Lord of the Harvest to
send forth laborers!
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Our Redeemer Chimers Children kindergarten and up are invited to join Chimers! No fee to participate.
Beginning or early music reading group reinforcement and confidence building ensemble experience
Rehearsals - designated Saturday afternoons.
Please find registration form, info, schedule on the ORLC Chapel bulletin board or call ORLC office @
425.821.2424 or Barbara Moland @ 435.821.3434
Refugee Resettlement Fund
ORLC has established a fund for specified
gifts for refugee resettlement. These funds
will be available to assist those in need of God’s
provision for food, transportation and other needs
that arise.
Thanks to those who have donated. If you would like
to contribute to the Refugee Resettlement Fund,
designate your gift to ORLC accordingly. The fund is
administered by ORLC’s Deacon/Deaconess Board.
Missionaries Jonathan and Tamba Abel Saturday, May 6th
11:00 Brunch in Chapel
Jonathan and Tamba Abel, career missionaries in
Brazil, will present their work at ORLC on Saturday,
May 6th, at a brunch at 11:00 AM. All are welcome to
join in fellowship with these friends from Brazil.
If you would like to host them Friday night in your
home, please contact ORLC Deaconesses to volunteer.
Vacation Bible School July 24-28, 2017
“A Mighty Fortress”
In Jesus the Victory is Won!
At Mighty Fortress, kids learn that
God is their refuge and strength.
Friends may fail them. They may not
ace their test or make the team, but
God promises to be their rock and
their salvation—their fortress and
sure defense. So raise your banner!
In Jesus, the victory is won!
Help us promote this summer’s VBS
program, here at ORLC July 24-28!
Pray for, and support, Sarah Bottem,
our VBS Director for this summer.
Volunteer, pray, promote, and
participate!
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God!”
Reformation Tour in Germany Hosted by Pastor Moland and Pastor Craig Johnson.
For more information: https://www.aflc.org/contact-us/luther-tour/
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The Christian Connection is edited and published for ORLC by Ameeta Chainani.
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K e e p i n g i n t o u c h w i t h t h e O R L C f a m i l y !
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
11611 NE 140th St. Kirkland, WA 98034
Our neighbor, Robert Frost Elementary School has approached ORLC to join with them in their ministry
of providing food over the weekends to some of their students. Through March and April, they will need to
supplement around thirty Pantry Packs for which they need the following items:
Peanut butter and jelly (in plastic containers, 16 oz. or less. “To Go” size is great.
Fruit cups
Fresh fruit (bananas, apples, oranges)
Soup in cans that pop open
Crackers (Ritz, whole wheat, graham, etc.)
Granola bars / Protein bars
Individually packaged snacks
Juice
Any other food item that does not need a hot stove / microwave to cook.
A container will be available in the narthex for these donations. Deliveries will be made to Robert Frost
weekly. For questions and/or assistance contact Vilma Luck @ 425-821-2493 or [email protected].
Thank you for your generosity!