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Weekends at RLCSaturday Worship 5:30 pm (traditional)Festival Worship 8:15 am (traditional)Praise Worship 10:45 pm (contemporary)Sunday School 9:40 amEducation Hour 9:40 am • Adult Bible Study (Life Center) • Grace Based Parenting (Conference Room)

StaffEmail each staff person using this format:firstname.lastname@redeemerlutheran.comJoseph Meyer Senior Pastor (x13)Ted Benson Associate Pastor (x12)Scott Ibe Worship and Music (x16)Jeff Shoumaker Missions/Small Groups (x14)Brian Steward Youth Ministry (x28)Whitney Savage Children’s Ministry (x31)Allison Rogers Preschool/Childcare (x15)Phyllis Call Care Ministry (693-9214)

ParticipantsLiturgist 8:15 - Eric Obermann

Readers 5:30 - Larry Locher 8:15 - Jerry Smith 10:45 - Barb Sperry Acolytes 8:15 - Meta Lannert & John Marsh

10:45 - Emma Gauwitz & Dylan Noe

Please remember the following people in your prayers this week.To submit a request fill out the Prayer Card located in the pew.Those listed in bold are new requests.

SHORT TERMElda Buchanan, Carol Burch, Tom Cardwell, Jeanne Davis, Dara Frazier, Tom Frier, Rosalie Glover, Ben Hackett, Justin Hawkes, Michael Hayashi, Donna Heath, Danni Jo Hendrick, Irene Hoeltje, Mike Kelley, Lynne King, Christy Kurz, Sharon Lebahn, June Lewis, Di Long, Ken Orwig, Glendall Parr, Marj Samp, Henry Schmitt, Arlene Steele, Jonnee Steubinger, Bill Stoller, Kristin Weinhold, Nick Wiese, Erica Wiese.

LONG TERMLin Anderson, James Maughan, Hannah, Cathy Behrll, Jake Delaney, Ronnie Fanning, Chris Feron, Katherine Graves, AJ Hall, Carol Hall, Dawn Halleen, Jennifer Halleen, Deanna Heppler, Mary Herren, Juliana Kaminski, Delores Kiefer, Fred Knief, Joyce Letterle, Maureen Leuba, Steve Lyons, Bill Maule, Ella Mehl, Chastity Muhs, Rex Okerberg, Pastor Paul Park, Robin Pauli, Kennedy Rathjen, Chuck Rock, Robbie Shimmin, Kerry Stephens, Cathy Totten, Donna Van Dettum, Nancy Wilson.

ALTAR FLOWERS given by Dana & Beth Christensen in honor of their anniversary.

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PrayersFor Further StudyTRUE FREEDOMGalatians 5This week we celebrate our nation’s independence! List some ways you are thankful for being independent? If you were asked to define independence, what would you say…liberation from restraint, not being subject to control by others, or not relying on others. Freedom similarly can be the power to do what-you-want when-you-want. Are we really ever free? Discuss.

If I could inject my opinion, I’d say all creatures are ultimately confined to some being and/or principles. True freedom, then, is not found fully in independence or freedom from ________(fill in the blank), but rather a freedom to Christ.

Read Galatians 5:1, 5:6, 5:13. Paul is advocating that neither the right-wing circumcision or left-wing un-circumcision crowds have any platform before the throne of grace, instead, only faith working through love. For freedom’s sake Christ set us free. We were called to freedom.

Luther said, “Faith… is a divine work in us which changes us and makes us to born anew of God… O it is a living, busy, active, might thing, this faith. It is impossible for it not to be doing good incessantly.”

So how do you use this freedom? Paul then compares/contrasts the life of the “enslaved flesh” (v16-21) versus the “freed life” in the Spirit (v22-26). How are you doing? In what practical ways does being bonded with the Spirit look like in our daily lives? (2 Corinthians 3:17-18)

2013 Tithes and OfferingsWeek 26

YTD Actual - $931,974.98YTD Budget - $948,657.05

Actual vs. Budget - 98.2%

WELCOMEOPENING HYMN “God of Our Fathers” CONFESSION & ABSOLUTIONHYMN OF PRAISE “God Bless Our Native Land”PRAYER OF THE DAYFIRST READING Galatians 5:1-15GOSPEL READING Matthew 7:12, 24-27HYMN “Christ, by Heavenly Hosts Adored”SERMONOFFERINGANTHEM “America Our Home”PRAYERSPREFACE & SANCTUS pg. 160 -161LORD’S PRAYERWORDS OF INSTITUTIONAGNUS DEI pg. 163ANTHEM “My America”HYMN “Before You, Lord, We Bow” 966HYMN “Lord, While for Humankind We Pray” HYMN “America the Beautiful”THANKSGIVING CANTICLEBENEDICTIONCLOSING HYMN “Battle Hymn of the Republic”

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News and Events To submit news and eventsemail katie.lunzman@redeemerlutheran.com

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NEWS AND EVENTSLORD’S SUPPER We’re thankful that The Lord has brought you to worship today. Since we are participating in the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion today, before you come forward you should consider these questions and be able to give an affirmative answer to each:

1) Are you a baptized believer in Jesus? (Acts 2:38,39)2) Do you understand you are a sinner and in need of God’s forgiveness? (Romans 7:24,25a)3) Do you desire His forgiveness and intend to amend your life by the power of His Holy Spirit? (Romans 6:1-4)4) Do you believe that the Body and Blood of Jesus are present with the bread and the wine for the forgiveness of your sins? (1Corinthians 10:16)

AVOID COSTLY SOCIAL SECURITY MISTAKES Social Security is a significant source of income for the majority of people ages 65 and over. Hear Jim Caulder, known as “Mr. Social Security,” present an entertaining, informative, and timely presentation that will help you avoid costly Social Security mistakes and help you understand your benefits. Jim worked for the Social Security Administration for over 30 years.

This free event is hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church. Please invite friends and family who may benefit from this workshop. It will take place on Thursday, August 22 at Redeemer in Miller Hall. There are two sessions to choose from: 12:00 p.m. (lunch served) or 7:00 p.m. (dessert served). Space is limited. RSVP to patty.bontemps@thrivent.com or call 309-648-4652 by Monday, August 19.Lunch and desserts provided by Keith Hubble and Michael Fleming at Thrivent Financial.

ONE CALL APP AVAILABLE FOR IPHONE & ANDROID USERS Redeemer has been using One Call Now to deliver important messages to our members for a few years. One Call Now has now come out with a new FREE mobile app just for the people on the other end of the call…YOU! If you have an iPhone or Android phone, go to your phone’s app store and download the My Call Now app. Don’t miss a call or message again!

JAMES MAUGHAN BENEFITPlease join us on July 13 at the Fighting for James Benefit to be held at the Peoria Riverplex. This benefit will help the Maughan family with expenses incurred in the treatment and recovery of their two year old son, James. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Activities will include a family carnival, silent auction, and bake sale. At 7:00 there will be a special roller derby bout featuring the Peoria Push Derby team. There will be fun for all ages, so bring your whole family and invite everyone you know! If you would like to help by donating items for the silent auction, please email auctionforjames@gmail.com. If you would like to donate goodies for the bake sale, please email bakeforjames@gmail.com. All other inquires can be directed to partyforjames@gmail.com.

MISSIONARIES FROM CENTRAL ASIAMark your calendar for July 11th – Our missionaries are here on furlough and will share their work among a Chinese Muslim group that is ‘unreached’ in Central Asia, north of Afghanistan. Rev. Koech was raised in Central IL and his wife is from Taiwan. They are gifted communicators and will share their stories in a PowerPoint presentation after dinner. The Peru Mission team will host a potluck in Miller Hall at 5:30 p.m. with meat and drink provided. Please bring a large side dish to share with the group. If your last name is A-M bring a vegetable, fruit or salad. If your last name is N-Z bring a dessert. Families are welcome. A RSVP to Jeff Shoumaker by email (jeff.shoumaker@redeemerlutheran.com) or at 309-691-2333 ext. 14 is much appreciated, but not required for attendance.

WEEK OF JULY 8 - LET’S SEND A WORK TEAMLet’s go to Neighborhood House Association, even for just a few hours on any morning or afternoon, starting July 8, to share the love of Jesus. Volunteers are needed to do outdoor work to help beautify their building. Neighborhood House will be removing shrubs and other plants and replacing them with new ones. This is a great opportunity for teams of two or groups to share the love of Christ in a practical way. If you can plant a shrub, smile, and say “Jesus loves you,” please contact Jeff Shoumaker at 691-2333 ext. 14.

PRO LIFE EFFORTWe are looking for someone to organize a pro-life effort for the Forty Days for Life vigil. The pro-life community of believers are coming together to pray, and this will entail getting volunteers to take a one hour shift to pray in front of the abortion clinic. These have been held all around the country, and the result has been lives are being changed and lives saved. If you would like to take up this effort, please let me know and I will put you in touch with the coordinator. Call Phyllis at 693-9214 in the Care Ministry office.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - REDEEMER SUPPORT FOR 100TH HOUSE BUILDThe mission statement for Habitat for Humanity reads: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.” Last week, Habitat’s Peoria chapter celebrated the ground breaking for its 100th local project to be built in East Peoria. As the “Growing Out” part of our our mission statement suggests, we are also excited to put God’s love into action here at Redeemer! Redeemer has been blessed and honored to be asked by Habitat to be the faith supporters for the recipient of this 100th home, Laura Beneventi. Laura works for the city and has two cute daughters: Isabella (7) and Laila (2).

Laura’s house build will begin in late July and is targeted for completion by Christmas. As the faith sponsoring church, we are asked to keep Laura, her family, and the volunteers in our prayers! We are also being asked to serve Laura and the project in various ways - the first of which is providing volunteers to help build her house! Redeemer plans to send a team of 10 volunteers on the last Saturday of every month starting in July until the project is finished. Would you be willing to help serve and pray with Laura and her family? Please contact Jeff Morris at 453-0400 or email at missions@redeemerlutheran.com.

DOMAIf you’re interested in the LCMS response to the DOMA decision from the Supreme Court, please go to lcms.org.

HELP IDENTIFY MISSION ALLIANCE IN TRI COUNTY AREARedeemer is partnering with groups that will allow our members to introduce Christ to non-believers. We recognize Southside Mission and Habitat for Humanity, for example, for their ambition to engage in local mission. We would also like to consider additional alliances based on location which may encourage member participation. If you know of a potential mission alliance in Dunlap, East Peoria, Chillicothe, or Washington please contact Jeff Shoumaker at 691-2333 ext. 14.

FAMILY CHOIRParents and their children are invited to sing in the “Family Choir” on July 21 at the 8:15 a.m. service. Practice will be Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Scott Ibe at 691-2333 ext. 16 for more details. Kids, bring your parents to choir!

LOVE PACKAGESLove packages, a Christian literature recycling ministry, is collecting new and used Bibles, Christian books, Portals of Prayer, devotionals, and Christian video and cassette tapes and CDs to ship to the mission field. You can drop them off in the container in the area between the Life Center and Narthex.

YOUTH EVENTSHIGH SCHOOL LOCK-INHigh School youth and their friends are invited to our upcoming lock-in on Wednesday night, July 17, from 9:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Join us for good food, fellowship, and fun! Hope to see you there!

MIDDLE SCHOOL AT KARTVILLEIf you are going to be in 6th-8th grade next year, we hope to see you at our next event on Wednesday, July 10 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Kartville! This is a FREE activity for our youth, so we hope you can come and invite your friends! If you have any questions please contact Brian Steward at 691-2333 ext. 28. See you there!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP ON JULY 10Hope to see you this Wednesday night, July 10, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m!

HEART & SOUL WEEKEND FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHJoin us August 2-4 for a weekend of fun and service to our God! Contact Brian Steward for more details. Hope you can come as we make a difference for the Lord in our community!

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