Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel 1 Tower Avenue in Historic Fort Snelling, Minnesota

For More Information:

Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation Office: 9031 Penn Avenue So., Bloomington, Minnesota 55431

Phone: (952) 888-1525 ♦ E-mail: info@fortsnellingmcf.org Website: www.fortsnellingmcf.org Where the Veteran is Remembered

TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST All Saints’ Day Sunday

27 October 2019 — 11:00 a.m.

Non-Denominational Christian Worship Service hosted by

Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation

Jesus Christ, Head of the Church The Congregation, Ministers of the Gospel

Ministerial Staff Rev. Dr. Kenneth ’Ken’ L. Beale, Jr., Senior Chaplain Rev. Philip ‘Buddy’ A. Winn, Jr., Associate Chaplain

Dr. Desiderius ‘Desi’ Klempay, Organist Administrative Staff

Bev Johnson, Administrative Assistant Carol Nygaard, Accounting Specialist Eva Zorn, Musical Guest Coordinator

A Special Welcome to our Visitors . . . We are delighted you have chosen to worship here today! May you experience a sincere welcome and a sense of God’s love for you. We gather as a community of faith to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. We encourage you to return again ... and bring others with you. We hope that we may provide the sense of community and stimulation of character you have been searching for! We provide individual pastoral care by request. You may call the chaplain for an appointment. We are willing to provide additional services as needed; simply call the Chapel Office (952/888-1525) or Chaplain Ken (612/747-1059). If you would like to talk about the sacrament of baptism for yourself or a member of your family, arrangements can be made by contacting the chaplain. For bookings of the Chapel, contact the Fort Snelling State Park directly at 612/279-3555.

Upholding the Chapel with our Membership Vows of … Prayers

Juanita Rector; Mary Bangerter; Ron Casteel; persecuted Christians worldwide; Susan Livingston; freedom of 1LT Clint Lorence; Terry Ulstad; Patsy Fahnberg; Bill Rasmussen; Keegan Iversen; Ed & Silvia Schmidt; Tim w/cancer; Dorothy Vetsch; John Cina; Arlene Amyotte; Wayne & Wendell Carrier; Geno Faraci; Barb Steffenson; Kay Aswegan; Heidi Reichow; Joyce Hoppe; Willa Studiner; Leland Granberg; Joy Smith-Robin’s mom; growth of children’s ministry; Harry Gall; Trudy Miller; Uncle Jim Wahl; Irv Thomas; grandson-Cash; salvation of daughter-in-law Leslie; 4-yr old Karley Erickson w/seizures; Aunt Marion; safety for Lisa & son; niece Teena; grandson-Tyler; Annie Westlund; Nancy Tjornhom; Rob Livingston; Dr. Steven Habbel; 90-yr old George; Leslie Henschel; Carol Nygaard; Bonnie Rasmussen; Robin Nelson; Maddy Seeman; Jim Johnson; Bev Bretoi; Andy Chaisson; Dorothea Johns; Gene; Doug Bretoi; Jackie Kleinsasser; Rich Crear; Georgia Mangan; Tom w/MS; Mary Lou; safe travels for Steve & Bianca; families of divorced-forgiveness & reconciliation; Jim Witzany; John Michlitsch; family of CAP Cpt & Lt Will & Colette Craig

Others ___________________________________________________________

Presence Sunday, 20 October 2019 witness at Chapel worship = 128 Livestream: 15

Gifts Sunday, 20 October 2019 Chapel offering plate = $3,460.00

Service Many thanks to Lydia Skarsten for coordinating our prayer chains.

ORDER OF WORSHIP We are glad that you are here for worship today!

The * indicates that you are invited to stand ... as you are able. The ** indicates times for the ushers to seat latecomers.

The bold print indicates readings/choral responses of the congregation. If you have a cell phone, please turn off the ringer. Thank you.

Special Music “House of Gold” H. Williams “Living Prayer” R. Block “Gabriel’s Call” H. Dickens Organ Prelude “Now Thank We All Our God” M. Drischner Consider using these sacred moments to meditate upon the scripture reading and prepare yourself to receive a blessing from God. Kindly be considerate of your neighbor’s need for silence. We encourage your conversations to be held during the fellowship time ... following worship ... in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you.

Lighting of Altar Candles Symbol of the Spirit’s Presence

Lighting of the POW/MIA Candle

Ringing of the Ship Bell

Call to Worship L = Leader P = People L: We come to bless the Lord for all God’s servants who, having finished their

course, now rest from their labors. P: Give us grace, O Lord, to follow the example of their steadfastness and

faithfulness; and to God be the glory. * Processional Hymn of Praise “Come, Let Us Join Our Friends Above” Tune: “All Beautiful the March of Days” # 85

“Forest Green” words and music by Wesley and Williams Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762

1. Come let us join our friends above who have obtained the prize, and on the eagle wings of love to joys celestial rise. Let saints on earth unite to sing with those to glory gone, for all the servants of our King in earth and heaven are one. 2. One family we dwell in Him, one Church above, beneath, though now divided by the stream, the narrow stream of death; one army of the living God, to His command we bow; part of His host have crossed the flood, and part are crossing now.

4. Our spirits too shall quickly join, like theirs with glory crowned, and shout to see our Captain’s sign, and hear His trumpet sound. O that we now might grasp our Guide! O that the word were given! Come, Lord, of Hosts, the waves divide, and land us all in heaven.

* Invocation

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Ministry Beyond the Walls: Our weekly worship services can now be viewed LIVE from your internet service. Homebound and absent members and friends can simply go to https://new.livestream.com/accounts/3709164 and tune in any Sunday (starting at 10:50 a.m. Central Time) Services are also archived there for later viewing.

Facebook! Go to www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Snelling-Memorial-Chapel-Foundation-Where-the-Veteran-is-Remembered/113472448685681 and check on “Like” us … then “Share” with your friends! Connect with other members. See reminders of upcoming events.

If you have an e-mail address and are not currently receiving the mid-week ‘Chapel Chatter’ … providing you with what you need to know about the coming Sunday at the Chapel ... please send an e-mail to the Chapel Foundation [info@fortsnellingmcf.org] and request to be added to this Constant Contact distro list.

The Foundation Web site … www.fortsnellingmcf.org The index is consolidated into five main selections with a number of sub-titles. Under the heading of Happenings are News & Events, Music Schedule, Weekly Bulletins, Weekly Scriptures, past Snelling Spirit Newsletters and Clarion Calls. Secure offerings can also be made on-line. Check it out!

Receive E4I – Encouragement for Influencers The Apostle Paul encourages us in Galatians 6:9 to embrace an approach that doesn’t quit when it’s ahead, saying that the best course of action for the next phase of operations in your life is to not get weary in doing the right thing, but that there is a harvest of abundance that awaits those who press on. If you would like to

receive this weekly e-mail from our Associate Chaplain (LTC) Buddy Winn, request it at encouragementforinfluencers@gmail.com or pick up the flier found on the literature table in the Fellowship Hall.

Though Chaplain Ken has temporarily discontinued his blog site - Kingdom Builder - found at … http://empoweringgodspeople.blogspot.com/ you can still read well over 800 relevant biblical worldview postings.

NEW On-Line Giving Vehicle - VANCO. If you are home-bound, traveling, relocated or appreciate the Chapel Foundation ministry that comes to you by Livestream, emails, newsletters, and/or pastoral care PLEASE consider making your contributions at our website at http://fortsnellingmcf.org/make_a_donation.php

Our Photo Directory … is available for pick up in the Fellowship Hall. Limited to one per household. Thank you.

Gospel Tracts: There are numerous tracts available (free) for your pick-up and distribution. Get your witnessing pamphlets today in the Fellowship Hall.

* Choral Response (sung by all) “Habakkuk 2:20” music by Harrington Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762

The Lord is in His holy temple; Let all the earth keep silence before Him.

** Organ Interlude

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession (in unison) Praised be Your name, O God, for You have remained faithful in every generation! Glory and honor is Yours for the mighty deliverance You have given to those who commit their ways to You. With the gift of Your Son, You have opened the blessing of eternity to all who will believe. Accept us as those who believe, forgiving us for our sins. Cleanse us of unrighteous- ness, that we may join the chorus which forever sings Your praise. Hear us for Christ’s sake. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

* Gloria Patri (sung by all) “Greatorex” words and music by Gloria Patri, 2nd cent. and Greatorex Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end. Amen. Amen.

* Statement of Faith The Apostles’ Creed, Ecumenical Version L: Christian, what do you believe? P: I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again; He ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church,

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WW2 Round Table … Tue, 12 Nov (7 p.m.) at MN History Center, 345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul. Topic: Difficulties of the Coalition Warfare … exploring the struggle between commands & staffs of Allied Forces to achieve victory.

Chapel Communications

If You Did Not Receive … the current bimonthly issue of The Snelling Spirit newsletter, be sure to get a copy in the Fellowship Hall today and note your desire to have it mailed to you on the card found in the pew pocket holder ... then place it on the offering plate.

Reprints … of Chaplain Ken’s Snelling Spirit article about the Foundation’s uncompromising stance on traditional values … is available for distribution to neighbors and friends.

Full service CDs and DVDs of each worship service are available for a donation of $5 each. Orders can be placed at the stage area in the Fellowship Hall. You can pick up your CD/DVD the following week at the Chapel, or if you would prefer to have your CD/DVD mailed to you, please be sure to include your address on the order form and your purchase will be mailed to you.

Extra Copies of The Clarion Call are available in the Fellowship Hall for reading and circulation. Each issue presents the biblical worldview regarding (1) Same-Sex Marriage, (2) Free Enterprise, (3) Freedom of Religion, (4) the Right to Bear Arms, (5) Tolerance, (6) Shariah Law, (7) the American Spirit, and (8) Abortion.

If you would like a copy of the 2018 Annual Report … please secure this impressive report of last year’s accomplishments … in the Fellowship Hall.

The New 2019 Member Directory is available for members only by contacting the the Foundation office at 952/888-1525 and leave your name and address for mailing.

Pick Up & Distribute … the business size cards for use in extending an invitation to attend worship services at the Chapel.

Full-Color Note Cards … of a historic painting of the Chapel and an exterior photo of the Chapel … are available for purchase. For $10 you get 10 cards and envelops. Also, picture postcards are available (3 for $1.) … in the Fellowship Hall.

FREE Decals … of the Chapel Foundation logo … are available for placing on your home and automobile windows.

Fully Embroidered Patches & Lapel Pins are available following worship in the Fellowship Hall for just $3 each. Consider putting them on your jacket and ball cap … as a witness to your participation in the Chapel Foundation.

the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

** Organ Interlude

Remembering the Saints (refer to insert)

** Organ Interlude

Children’s Message (children gather on the steps of the chancel) † Children Ages 4-10 are dismissed for Children’s Church †

** Organ Interlude

Special Music “When I Lay My Burdens Down” Traditional Spiritual

Scripture Reading St. John 11:32-44 (refer to insert)

Sermon “Not Tragic, But Triumphant Death of Saints” Chaplain Beale

* Hymn of Response “For All the Saints” # 494 “Sine Nomine” words and music by How and Williams Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762

1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4. O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen.

† Children are dismissed from the classroom to return to guardians †

Greeting and Sharing of Church Life We share the community announcements and invite everyone to record their presence by signing and passing the red “Friendship Pad” with those of your pew. Cards are provided in the pew card-holders for writing prayer requests and placing on the offering plate.

Offering of Tithes and Gifts Dedication Prayer Offertory Music “Rise Up Lazarus” P. Loveless * Stewardship Response (sung by all)

“Old Hundredth” words and music by Ken and Bourgeois Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

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Assisted Hearing Devices are available from an usher … upon request.

Kindly Assist Us by wearing your name tag each week. Learning one another’s names is extremely important to our growth as a church family. If you don’t have one or have misplaced yours … so indicate on the pew card or call the Chapel Office at (952/888-1525) to request one. Be sure to pick up your name tag the next week in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for cooperating with this request.

Consider purchasing a tax-deductible memorial item from the list of approved things desired for the Chapel. Secure the envelope of the complete list of memorial items in the Fellowship Hall.

Remembering the Veteran

Future Veterans/Patriotic Events: Throughout the year, the Chapel community pays tribute on the Sundays near a number of national commemorations, including these events: Veterans Day (10 Nov 19); Pearl Harbor Remembrance (1 Dec 19). Mark your calendar with these dates!

The large Blue/Gold Star Service Flag hanging in the chancel area … just below the eternal flame … will remain on display until all our loved ones who have been mobilized for “The War on Terrorism” return home.

Each Week … in the chancel area … we light a single candle placed in the unoccupied pew designated for the remembrance of POWs (prisoners of war) and MIAs (missing in action) — lest we forget.

WW2 Vets … are encouraged to wear their red/white/blue ribboned medallions presented to them from the State of Minnesota. NOTE: We are looking for veterans of World War II who DID NOT receive the ribboned medallion struck and presented to these veterans (Jun 9 2007) by the State of Minnesota … several years ago. We have several to publicly present on Veterans Day Sunday (November 10 – 11:00 a.m.) as part of our worship service. If you know of a veteran who did not receive this medallion, please provide us the name and contact information (address & phone number) … that we might arrange for their presentation.

This Week in U. S. Military History — 28 Oct 1776 — Battle of White Plains 29 Oct 1967 — began Battle of Loc Nich 31 Oct 1968 — ended Operation Rolling Thunder 1 Nov 1950 — Northernmost US Action of Korean War

Call to Prayer Sharing of Joys and Concerns Leader: Lord in Your mercy, People: Hear our prayer. Pastoral Prayer of the People

The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

* Recessional Hymn of Dedication “Rejoice in God’s Saints” Tune: “You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim” # 7 “Hanover” words and music by Wesley and Croft Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762

1. Rejoice in God’s saints, today and all days; a world without saints forgets how to praise. Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer, their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share. 4. Rejoice in God’s saints, today and all days; a world without saints forgets how to praise. In loving, in living, they prove it is true: the way of self-giving, Lord, lead us to You.

* Benediction

* Extinguishing of the POW/MIA Candle

* Choral Response (sung by all) “America” words and music by Smith and ‘Thesaurus Musicus’ Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762

Our fathers’ God, to Thee, author of liberty, to Thee we sing; Long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light; Protect us by Thy might, great God, our King. Amen.

* Extinguishing of Altar Candles Taking the Light into the World

Postlude “Now Thank We All Our God” J.S. Bach _____________________________________________________________________ WORSHIP LEADER: Mel Henschel

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE: Diane Westby

CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Richard Geis and Heidi Reichow

Do You Like to Sing? Several members of the Chapel have inquired about singing in a choir. In order to form a choir, we need a minimum of 12-persons to cover the four-parts (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) preferably 6-men & 6-women. If enough people are interested, we could begin rehearsals in early 2020 at a time and location to be determined. Please contact Eva Zorn at 651-639-0366 or zorn@usfamily.net if interested.

Greeters and Welcome Kit Distributors Needed – Please sign-up if you are interest-ed in being a Greeter for our fellowship time and/or distributing Welcome Kits during our worship service. The Greeter/Welcome Kit Distributor sign-up sheet is located on the literature table in the Fellowship Hall. The Greeter ribbons are available on the literature table for you to take when you sign up and a reminder letter will be sent to all who sign-up prior to their scheduled Sunday. Please contact Bev Johnson (Greeters) at 952-956-4797 or Dorothea Johns (Welcome Kit Distributors) at 952-881-1797 if you have any questions.

If you would like to volunteer in service … as expected of our members … secure the 2019 Volunteer Recruitment form found on the literature table located in the Fellowship Hall. There is much ministry to be done!

On-Going Church Life

For Children at Worship: Parents are welcome to make use of the “Busy Bags” available in the narthex. Children may keep their used papers, but kindly return the bag and contents following worship. For children 3 years of age and under, we invite you to make use of our ‘self-serve’ nursery located downstairs. The service can be viewed and heard LIVE on a flat screen TV in the nursery.

Benevolence: This congregation tithes (10%) its plate offerings. If you know of an organization/ministry … that is in keeping with our purpose … please feel free to secure an application to submit for financial support. Simply call the Foundation Office at 952/888-1525 … and provide your name and mailing address.

If You Have a Prayer Request ... our Prayer Chain can be activated by calling our coordinator, Lydia Skarsten (651/227-1644). Your prayer concerns will be held confidential and shared only among the prayer chain members and pastor.

FREE Devotional Materials are available to you in the Fellowship Hall. Choice of hundreds of topics in CareNotes. The (Sep-Nov) Our Daily Bread devotional is available. Also, LARGE PRINT copies of Our Daily Bread (Oct-Dec) is available.

For Your Health & Safety: The Foundation has an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) … in case of a cardiac emergency. Several members of the Foundation are trained in CPR/AED.

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WELCOME KIT DISTRIBUTOR: Kathy & Becky Henrickson

FELLOWSHIP GREETERS: Ginger Carter and Karen Hodge

SPECIAL MUSIC: A sincere welcome to our returning guests— Singleton Street Band. The group consists of Sherri Leyda (vocal/guitar), Chuck Leyda (vocal/guitar/mandolin) and Jimmy Newkirk (Bass). An award winning band based out of Delano, MN, Singleton Street combines bluegrass, Celtic, and old-time music to form their unique version of Americana. Singleton Street has performed in the 5-state region for over a decade entertaining audiences at Bluegrass Festivals, Irish Festivals, Church-es, Renaissance fairs, and even a modern Ballet! Many thanks for sharing your time and talents with us this Lord’s Day!

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What’s Happening

CE Class Today (10-10:30 a.m.) Topic: “The Founders’ Bible” - video from the award winning Foundations of Freedom Series featuring historian David Barton of WallBuilders. Well written class notes are prepared/provided by our facilitator— Bob Cizek. Please join us! Coffee is provided. Assistance is needed each week for setting-up chairs at 9:30 a.m.

Prayer Time: Each Sunday (promptly at 10:40 a.m.) there is a brief meeting for prayer in the Men’s Robing Room. All are welcome to attend this much needed gathering.

Children’s Church (for ages 4-10) … following the Children’s Message. Lessons are focusing on “Heroes” … culminating on Veterans Day Sunday. Today’s Topic: “Shadrack, Meshack & Abednigo— furnace.” If you have questions or are interest-ed in helping, contact Leslie Henschel (952/423-4675). Please pray for this vital ministry.

Today - Pick up your Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes in the Fellowship Hall. All filled shoeboxes can be returned to the Chapel anytime until the deadline of Sun 17 Nov.

The Crafty Ladies will be hosting a Fall Craft & Bake Sale on Sunday, 27 October 2019 during our Fellowship Hour. We will have an assortment of homemade crafts and some yummy homemade treats for you to purchase. All proceeds from the sale will be used to offset the shipping costs for the boxes of supplies and goodies we are sending to our deployed troops.

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Please Join Us ... in the Fellowship Hall ... each Sunday following the worship service. A cup of coffee, tea, or punch awaits you, along with delicious treats prepared by our Kitchen Angels.

Interested in Helping? There is a sign-up roster hanging in the Fellowship Hall ... near the kitchen entrance ... for assisting with our weekly fellowship time. For more information call Carol Nygaard, Fellowship Hour Coordinator at 952/882-1787.

Next Week (3 Nov) is Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost - Election Day Sunday. Chaplain Beale will deliver a timely message entitled— “Reclaiming Our Country for Christ” … based on Philippians 4:8-13. The special music will be guitarist/vocalist Tim Dahl. Tickets go on sale for the Annual Christmas Luncheon— Sun 15 Dec (1:00 p.m.) at the Bloomington Event Center.

Next Holy Communion is offered on Sunday 24 November (11:00 a.m.)

Ministry to create prayer shawls or lap robes for those in need. If you cannot knit or crochet, but would like to help with other Chapel projects, you might want to consider joining our Crafty Ladies group. Both groups meet jointly on a regular basis to share ideas, patterns, and engage in wonderful fellowship. Call Bev Johnson (952/448-1698) to have your questions answered and to hear how you can be a blessing to others. Next gathering: Sat, 16 Nov (9:00 a.m.) at the Chapel Foundation office.

Upcoming Meetings … in the Chapel Foundation Conference Room: Wed 30 Oct (6:30 p.m.) — Personnel Committee (committee members only) Wed 6 Nov (6:30 p.m.) — Worship Committee Thu 7 Nov (6:30 p.m.) — Membership Committee Tue 12 Nov (6:30 p.m.) — Publicity Committee Thu 14 Nov (6:30 p.m.) — Finance Committee Sat 23 Nov (9:00 a.m.) — Board of Directors Meetings are open for FSMCF members (only) to attend … unless otherwise noted.

Request for Unused Cards: Our Caring Hearts send hundreds of cards … on our behalf … to those who are home-bound. If you would like to provide various cards (birthday, thinking of you, holidays, get well) for this ministry, please bring them to the Chapel (any Sunday) marked for Janet Brautigam. Thank you.

Opportunities to Serve

Patriots are needed to stand in the Flag Line in front of the Chapel to greet our worshipers. The flags are provided. Arrive to stand your post NLT 10:15 a.m. each Sunday you are available.