Welcome to Incarnation!
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Worship, October 27, 2024, at 9:00 am and 10:30 am
All live-streamed worship will be on Vimeo but you don’t need a Vimeo account to view the livestream. The livestream will begin about ten minutes prior to the start of the service so you can make sure you’re able to connect.
Connect to Worship 9:00 a.m. HERE
Prelude
Welcome
Opening of Worship
Hymn—A Mighty Fortress ELW #504
Prayer
Anthem
Reading—Matthew 6:5-15 (chapter 12), Pew Bible NT p. 6
Sermon—Pastor Kai
Hymn—We All Are One in Mission ELW #576
New Member Welcome
Communion—All are welcome
Next Steps
Hymn—The Church’s One Foundation ELW #654 (vv. 1, 3-5)
Postlude
Connect to Worship 10:30 a.m. HERE
Prelude
Welcome
Songs—A Mighty Fortress ELW #504
Reading—Matthew 6:5-15 (chapter 12), Pew Bible NT p. 6
Sermon—Pastor Kai
Special Music
Baptism of Kaeden John Saunders, parents: Leigh & John Saunders
Affirmation of Baptism Service
Communion—All are welcome
Next Steps
Song—Love The Lord
Sending
Postlude
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Download a PDF of a guide for families worshipping together.
Thank You!
A very special “Thank You” to our guest musicians on Sunday morning!
- John Koopmann Trumpet
- David Kaiser Trumpet
- Sarah Schmallenberger French Horn
- Matt Hanzelka Trombone
- Mike Werner Tuba
- Reid Kennedy Timpani
- Yunyue Liu Piano
Every Gift Matters
We are immensely grateful for your continued support of the ministries at Incarnation. Your generosity is not only vital to our church’s worship but helps us have an impact on people in the surrounding communities and beyond. We invite you to continue with us on this journey! If you have questions about setting up an electronic recurring donation or making a gift through stocks, an IRA, or a donor-advised fund, please reach out to Amy Faymoville, our gifts manager.
Prayer Concerns
Judy Wicks; Anna Thorstad; Jan Johnson; Bill Swenson; Mike Branch; Kara, Jackson, Michael & Kaitlyn Genia; Jon Nelson; Kate Tollefson & family; June Fischer; Kirsten Blaseck; Wayne Quehl; Carol Beckerleg; Gene Lindholm; Marian Ness; Lowell Odland, Linda Hudepohl, Tom Henk’s brother; Deb Rykken’s brother; Larrie Reese’s brother Douglas & sister-in-law Marion; Jon & Diane Iverson’s sister-in-law; Sue Bernlohr’s mother; Lana Bergin’s brother; Nicole & Troy Heller’s brother-in-law; Mike Wielenberg’s parents; Al and Carolyn Ek’s son; Mike & Kara Johnson’s friend, Jenny; Kim Wielenberg’s friend, Cindy; Dede Mattison’s friends, Linda and Yvonne; all the people affected by the hurricanes down south
BAPTIZED ON SUNDAY: Kaeden John Saunders, parents are Leigh & John Saunders
To be added to the public prayer concerns list, please get in touch with Julie Durbin. If you would like to add someone else to the public prayer concerns list, please obtain their consent first.
Altar Flowers
If you would like to have altar flowers given in honor or memory of someone, please contact the Incarnation Office at 651-484-7213 to sign up (cost: $25). Donations help offset the cost of the beautiful flowers that the Worship Arts team provides. Altar flowers express our love for God, enhance our gathering around the Word and Sacrament, and represent changing seasons both in the church year and nature.
Worship Banner
The Reformation banner features a contemporary interpretation of the Luther Seal, also called the Luther Rose. Symbols chosen by Martin Luther represent his theology. The black cross is a reminder that it is faith in Christ that saves us. Anyone who believes from the heart will be justified. A white rose symbolizes faith that gives joy, comfort, and peace beyond that of this world. The rose stands in a blue field which represents the beginning of heavenly joy. The blue field is encircled with gold to symbolize the eternal and precious possession of salvation.
Building for Our Future
If you haven’t already brought in your commitment card, we invite you to think about how God has blessed your life through this community and then state your “intention” of how much you will commit to Building for Our Future. These commitments are over and above our giving to the Operating Budget which supports our ongoing ministry and extend from now through December 2026. We will need all of us to build the future God intends, and if you have any questions, please reach out to us.
Blood Drive
Please join us for our next quarterly blood drive at Incarnation if you’re able. Thursday, November 7 from 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Follow the link to sign up. Thank you!
https://tinyurl.com/ILC-Blood-Drive
For questions or more information, please email Gil Hartley or call him.
Coffee & Conversation — New Gathering Group for Women 60+
Coffee & Conversation is a new gathering group for women 60+. We meet on the first Monday of each month, starting November 4.
We will meet around 10:00 a.m. in the loft room at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Arden Hills, located at 1160 West County Road E (just west of Lexington). Come and join us for coffee and conversation time. Contact: Mary 585-943-2842 or Patti 941-661-3917. See you there!
Harmonize With Us This Fall!
Do you love to sing and want to be part of Incarnation’s “most harmonious” small group? If so, we’d be thrilled to have you join us this fall for Senior Choir! Our first rehearsal begins Wednesday, September 4, at 7:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Let’s make beautiful music together! For any questions, reach out to Sean Turner.
Sunday, October 27, 10:15 am, Fireside Room
What Did Martin Luther Think He Was Doing?
Presenter: Mark Granquist, Lloyd and Annelotte Svendsbye Professor of the History of Christianity at Luther Seminary
Lutherans and all Protestant Christians trace the beginning of their Christian traditions back to the actions of a single 16th-century person, Martin Luther. Granquist will probe what Luther intended to do in those fateful years leading up to the Protestant Reformation.
Council Discussion Forum on November 3 at 10:15 a.m.
Your Congregation Council invites you to join our next Discussion Forum on Sunday, November 3rd in the Fireside Room from 10:15–11:15 a.m. We look forward to sharing updates and providing a time for Q&A and interactive discussion.
Pickleball Is Back
A Few Things to Remember & Something New:
- Everyone is encouraged to bring food shelf items for Ralph Reader each time.
- It’s a casual atmosphere for all levels of players. It’s about fellowship, not victories. Mix it up with new partners.
- Please wear a name tag and introduce yourself.
- Incarnation members may invite a guest, but please accompany your guests (and limit the number of guests a little) due to limited court times.
- Please record or report all injuries should they occur. Safety first, please.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00–8:00 p.m.
NEW THIS YEAR: For safety reasons, entrance door #2 will be locked with a doorbell for entrance. There will be greeters to let you in. Sign up as an Incarnation Ambassador & Greeter. The door chime will be in the gym, and other players can let you in if a greeter is not present.
Pickleball Greeters Needed
FYI… FAQs… ETC…
- Door #2 is locked after 3:00 p.m. for building security reasons.
- A doorbell for entry is at door #2.
- Greeters are needed to let folks in the door… OR players who hear the doorbell can stop playing and let people in the door.
- Greeters sign up for 2-hour shifts on Sign Up Genius.
FOR NOW:
- If players are present for your entire 2-hour shift, the greeter does not need to stay for the full 2-hour shift.
- Greeters are needed from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- You can be both greeter and player for the same shift… just stop playing to let folks in the door.
- LISTEN for the doorbell !!
Be Nice… Play Nice… Don’t Get Pickled… Bring a Friend.
Primetimers — North Metro Ukulele Club
Thursday, November 21, 10:30 a.m.; Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Cost: $10, payable at the door; Reservations are needed, please call the church office at 651-484-7213.
North Metro Ukulele Club presents music from the 1920s to the 2020s — and a sing-a-long!
The Way of Love small group
How do we shape our life in a way that follows Jesus? Explore and try out intentional faith practices to live a Christ-centered life. Discover creative ways that others have found to live out each faith practice in today’s world. Connect with others and deepen your faith. More information is on the website at: www.incarnationmn.org/ministries/small-groups/. Register at jdurbin@incarnationmn.org.
When: Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m., starting in mid-October.
Solid Ground Winter Coat Drive — Thank You!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our Incarnation community for generously supplying much-needed winter coats, hats, boots, gloves, snow pants, and scarves to families at Solid Ground. Additionally, your financial donations are very much appreciated as they will enable the purchase of winter gear for those needing sizes that were unavailable. Thanks to your contributions and big heart, Solid Ground families will stay warm and enjoy the winter season ahead.
We extend our gratitude to the amazing Arden Hills Shoreview Rotary Club for partnering with Incarnation once again this year. They not only donated many items but also spent an afternoon organizing and sorting. Finally, our awesome volunteers… none of this could have been accomplished without the many people who helped organize, sort, and select items for families.
Your support and care truly make a difference! Your generosity also extends to others who are in great need of warm clothing this winter. Unused coat drive donations will help The Alley Shoppe at Arlington Hills Lutheran Church in St. Paul provide much-needed warmth for their community. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
Solid Ground Tutors Needed
After-school tutoring sessions have begun for K-8 students at Solid Ground. Each student is paired with a tutor to assist with homework and learning enrichment activities. This is a wonderful opportunity for a child to benefit from special time with a supportive, positive role model each week… and a powerful experience for the tutor as well! No experience is required and training is provided. College students and older high school students are invited to volunteer. Tutors are especially needed Mondays–Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm. A one-hour/week commitment is preferred. Please contact Dylan at 651-846-9024, or DMcDonough@solidgroundmn.org.
Sunday Morning Cookie Crew
Serving cookies is a fun way to serve at Incarnation and everyone appreciates it! Please review the available slots below and click here to sign up. We will send you instructions for serving the Thursday before you are scheduled to serve. Thank you in advance for helping!
Weekly Update
MSM/HSM Launch Update
On Wednesday (10/23), 79 6th–12th grade youth and 8 adults went to Dead End Hayride (2 school buses-worth) while 13 others stayed on-site and watched Hocus Pocus. Over 100 people experienced God’s love in community! 9th graders are finishing up their faith conversations and preparing to be confirmed on 10/27. Confirmation Sunday is on October 27 @ 10:30 am with a reception after 10:30 am. We will welcome new members during 9:00 am worship. This coming week (10/30) 6th and 7th graders will learn about Jacob: the conniving survivor, 8th grade will spend quality time with families learning from expert Karin Galloway-Egge about how we form a healthy religious identity, and HSM will be doing what they do and announcing their summer adventure trip in the youth room on Sunday (10/27) @ 6:45 pm.
Confirmation Sunday — October 27, 10:30 am
After 3+ years of pursuit (for many), which started in 6th grade, 39 9th graders are ready to be confirmed. What does that mean? This time-honored tradition can mean a lot of things which have been life-giving for so many. In our context, these days, one of the most important things is that I hope we catch a glimpse of on Sunday is that confirmation is NOT a graduation, it’s an invitation. To what? To take the next step in their journey of faith formation in community… to say “yes” to trusting God’s creative and redemptive love… to follow their curiosity and even doubt in how we can learn to live and love like Jesus for a lifetime… to affirm and go deeper into the baptismal promises they’ve been swimming in this whole time—promises which have swept us up together to be named, claimed, called, and sent. Promises made… promises being sustained. Thank you for being a big part of how these young people are learning to trust God. May these promises keep us going as well.
Confirmation Guides Needed
Adults, we need 2 co-guides for 6th grade. 7, 8, and HSM, too. Here’s what to expect.
Wednesday, October 23, (adjusted schedule) – a choice between
- Dead End Hayride (5:45-8:45 pm), or
- Movie (hocus pocus or equivalent), caramel apples, games at ILC (email Megan Schornstein to sign up)
- There will be pizza @ 5:00 pm for everyone
Connect to Serve
- Serve pizza on Wednesday (2 hrs) – sign up here
- Serve cookies and coffee on Sunday (2 hrs) – sign up here
- For our game room (classrooms 28-30), we’re looking for a Nintendo Switch or Xbox gaming console… – email Nate
- Hang out with middle school kids, Wednesday after school, 2:30-4:30 pm – email Nate
- Be a Small Group Co-Guide for MSM/Confirmation/HSM – view info
- Serve in the Nursery at 9:00 am – visit our nursery webpage
- Other service opportunities, here
- Contact Nate with questions
To view our schedules and loads of other stuff, head to our MSM or HSM web pages.
Disaster Response
Lutheran Disaster Response shares God’s hope, healing and renewal with people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need. Learn more.
International:
- Middle East Crisis
- Eastern Europe Crisis Response
- Horn of Africa Drought
- Middle East Crisis
- Middle East & Europe Refugee Crisis
- South Sudan Relief
- AMMPARO: Protecting Migrants
Domestic:
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