WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS THIS WEEK

Sunday Greeters

9:00a Rich & Carol Henderson

10:30a Larry & Trudi Greaves

Lay Readers

9:00a Traditional: Brad Everling

10:30a Contemporary: Joan Goettsch

Ushers

9:00a Traditional: Head usher, Jeff Baldwin,

Vince & Linda Straub, Dave & Beth Giliuson

10:30a Traditional: Head usher, Ray Lockhart,

Dave & Marsha Osborn

10:30a Contemporary: Head Usher, Dennis VanSkyhawk,

Nick Bourassa, Bryan Christensen,

Ray Fosburgh, Lance Hutchinson

Elevation Youth Ministries:

CLASS OF 2008 begins on Sunday, Feb. 3^rd from 8-9:30pm upstairs in the Attic. This group is for Seniors in High School. Hope you can come and join us as this series begins. ALL Seniors in High School are more than welcome to join us!!

NO SR. HIGH YOUTH on Sunday, Feb. 3^rd! This is Super Bowl day! Enjoy some time with your family and friends and enjoy the game! Sr. High youth will resume next week on Sunday, Feb. 10^th from 6-8pm upstairs in the Attic!

NO Club 78 on Wednesday, Feb. 6^th – We encourage you to join us for our Ash Wednesday worship! Club 78 will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 13^th – Missionary Greg Strock will be joining us that evening! C U Then!

MISSION TRIPS FOR SUMMER OF 2008! There is still time to sign up for either the High School Mission trip to Chicago (July 6^th – 12^th) or the Middle School Mission trip to Duluth (June 15^th – 20^th).. The deadline has come and gone but we still have 2 open spots for Duluth this summer and 8 spots left for Chicago!  You still have time to sign up…this is first come first serve opportunity! These trips will change your life!! Don’t think…sign up today and step out of your comfort zone and go! (Registration forms are available at the bottom of the stairs in the file folder on the left wall of the stairwell that leads up to the Attic.)

NOOMA Night is coming! Monday, Feb. 4^th from 6-7pm upstairs in the Attic! Join us for another installment of NOOMA night for 8^th & 9^th graders and their mentors. Confirmands… please turn in your covenant forms! We have a few but still need some! If you are involved in confirmation…remember it is your responsibility to find a mentor if you don’t have one! This is an important part of your confirmation experience!

Class of 2008 is just around the corner!!! – If you are a senior this year please join us for “Class of 2008”! This program begins on Sunday, February 3^rd from 8-9:30pm upstairs in the ATTIC!

Hey Sr. High students – UMY’s 2008 is coming! UMY’s is happening March 14^th – 16^th in St. Cloud! Join over 1,000 High School Students from across Minnesota for a weekend of worship, workshops, great friends and food! Registrations are available upstairs in the ATTIC if you are interested! Don’t think….just sign up and go!! Registrations are due no later than February 3^rd.

WORSHIP SERVICES AT

ROSEMOUNT UMC

Wednesday, 7:00 pm – Contemporary

Sunday, 9:00 am - Traditional

Sunday, 10:30 am – Traditional

Sunday, 10:30 am – Contemporary

Rosemount UMC has the following available:

Wheelchairs; Walkers

Large Print Bibles; Large Print Hymnals

Large Print Powerpoints

Magnifying Sheets

Assisted Listening Devices

(Please inquire at the welcome desk or ask an usher)

Fragrance Free Area

(located in front of soundboard

in the sanctuary)

There are speakers in the Narthex for those who may need to walk with a restless child.

ROSEMOUNT UMC

Pastors: Lead, Karen Bruins; Associate, Brooke Heerwald

P.O. Box 22 -14770 Canada Avenue W.

Rosemount, MN 55068

651-423-2475 / Fax: 651-423-2124

Email: office@rosemountumc.org

Website: www.rosemountumc.org

WEEKLY UPDATE

February 3, 2008

10:30 Worship

Gathering Hallowed Be Thy Name

Shout to the Lord

Welcome/Announcements

Sacrament of Baptism

Praise Songs Forever

Only a God Like You

He Saved Us to Show His Glory

Prayer More Love, More Power

Offering Because We Believe

Scripture Isaiah 52:6-10

Video

Message “Sharing God with our Feet”

Pastor Brooke Heerwald

Song “The Lord’s Prayer”

Blessing

Welcome

We’re glad you’re here today.

ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 7:00 PM

Join us Wednesday evening for the beginning of our Lenten journey with the Sacrament of Communion and Imposition of Ashes.

FREE SOUP & BREAD ON ASH WEDNESDAY – Please join the Pasta on Wednesdays ministry for a free soup and bread meal prior to the Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 6. While there is no charge for this meal, pre-registration is required so we know how much soup and bread to have on hand. Please sign-up at the Pasta on Wednesdays table in the Narthex or by calling the church office by 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4. The meal will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

CANTATA DVD’S ARE READY…If you ordered, an “Imagine Christmas” DVD, they are available for pick up at the Welcome Desk today, or you may contact Terry Field, tfield@rosemountumc.org 651-423-2475 ext. 216.

BAPTISM SUNDAY, FEB. 3, 10:30a Contemporary service: Today we celebrate baptism for Kendelyn Mae Sauter daughter of Aaron Joseph Sauter and Ashley Ann Sauter, born July 17, 2007 in Phoenix, AZ. Sponsors are Thomas Sauter and Jolene Saunders.

FLOWER CHARTS FOR 2008 ARE POSTED…If you would like to provide the flowers for the Chancel area or the Family Life Center, please sign up on the charts near the Usher’s stands. More information is posted at the top of each chart. Thank you.

FLOWERS SUNDAY…in the Family Life Center are provided by Jeff and Shari Hegna in celebration of Andrea’s 11^th birthday.

USHERS, LAYREADERS, COMMUNION SERVERS are needed at all services. We are working on the schedules so each person would only have to serve once every other month or two. Contact Joy Daley if you are willing. 651-423-2475, ext. 208 or jdaley@rosemountumc.org

ROSEMOUNT UMC IS SEEKING A WEEKEND CUSTODIAN. This 2-3 hours per day position on Saturdays & Sundays, requires cleaning and preparing the church building for worship. If you would like more information regarding this position, please contact Tami Luckhardt at 651-423-2475, ext. 206.

SEW TABLECLOTHS AND BOOK BAGS…On Tuesday, February 5^th at 9:30-11:30am come to the Fellowship Hall to help hem two dark green, one red and one off white round tablecloths. They will be ready for the hems to be pressed, so please bring your steam iron to press the narrow hem. Round cloths for 60” tables that reach the floor is how many inches around? Several people can be working on each one. Janet Ewing

MOVING SPIRIT DANCE MINISTRY meets on Sunday afternoons to prepare for an early Lent program and late spring special program! If you are interested in joining the dance ministry, please contact Terry Field, at (651)423-2475 ext. 216 or via e-mail at tfield@rosemountumc.org

FAMILY CAREGIVING STRATEGIES - SPONSORED BY Rosemount UMC CARING MINISTRIES… More than ever, families face the practical and emotional challenges of caring for aging parents or a spouse. Whether sudden or gradual, assuming these roles and responsibilities can be unfamiliar and often overwhelming, particularly for working adults. Come to a free presentation in the Fellowship Hall Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 9:30-11:00 AM to learn about resources, strategies, and insights. Please register by Feb 11, 2008 - contact the church office at 651-423-2475 or email to office@rosemountumc.org. Invite your siblings or friends; this is open to the community!

CARNIVALE…Carnivale is a respite care program for families with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their siblings such as a genetic syndrome, autism, ADHD and severe learning disabilities.  While the children will be enjoying an evening of fun activities and a meal, mom and dad can enjoy some time away for themselves.  Pre-registration is required.  If you are a family that could benefit from this ministry or if you would like to volunteer as a helper, please contact Gail Hoffmann, 952-322-5796 or Karen Klekner, 651-423-2475.

ROSEMOUNT UMC CHILDCARE PROVIDER NEEDED: now hiring an adult for Wednesday morning PMO, occasional weekday evening, and some Tuesday mornings. Applications are available in the main office. Questions? Contact Karen Klekner at church.

NEW WINTER ADULT MINISTRIES

Rosemount in Farmington…All Farmington residents are invited to a neighborhood coffee gathering.  Get to know your neighbors outside of church!  Saturday, February 9^th, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the Dunn Brothers coffee shop off of Highway 3 in Farmington.  Contact person is Brooke Heerwald, a Farmington resident herself! bheerwald@rosemountumc.org   651.423.2475

BIBLE STUDY “JAMES AND JOHN”…Here’s a dynamic duo! The Letter of James and the Gospel of John. Held Thursdays at 10:00am, beginning Feb. 7^th, led by Pastor Rick Ormsby, meets in the home of Kathryn Cassem.

3M’S (Modern, Mature, Methodists) will have a fellowship meal as their February 12^th Tuesday gathering. Lunch begins at 12:30pm at Old Country Buffet in Burnsville (Nicollet Ave. just east of I-35W). Meet there or at the church to carpool at noon.

AFRICAN FELLOWSHIP…Interested in Africa? Want to make this a better world? Join the African Fellowship for a program, discussion, and pot-luck meal at 11:45am., Sunday, February 10^th, meets in D-125.

Living Fully, Dying Well…Sundays at 9:00 & 10:30 am. Our best decisions about life’s most important events are seldom made in times of crisis. “Living Fully, Dying Well,” written by Bishop Reuben Job, assists in making careful, wise and prayerful preparation for meeting life’s most important moments. A study for ALL ages designed for a frank and open discussion about faith mortality, and living every day to the fullest. Led by Pastor Rick Ormsby. Meets in D-125.

SERVING OTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITIES

SIMPSON SHELTER…The next date for serving meals at the Simpson Shelter is February 11, to volunteer or for more info contact Rich Wirt @ 651-322-2331

CHILDREN

Valentine Party & Dance: – February 8^th, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Dust off those dancing shoes and bring them with you as we move our bodies to the music selections of our own RUMC DJ. There will be fun crafts and a cake walk, too. Sign up sheet located at the Children’s Table. A small family donation of $5.00 is suggested.

12 count egg cartons are needed by March 9. Please bring them to the container at the Children’s Welcome table. We will NOT need any more cartons after March 9.

Zone 56

Zone 56 kids will be going to serve at Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, February 16. Meet at the church at 11:00 a.m. to carpool to FMSC. We will return to church around 1:45 for pizza. Parents can pick up at 2:30 p.m. Info will be sent home with the kids during Zone 56. Chaperones/drivers needed.

WORSHIP

7:00 PM

Gathering That’s Why We Praise Him

Welcome

Praise Songs Lord, We Lift Your Name on High

Hope of the Nations

One Pure and Holy Passion

Offering God of Justice

Scripture Isaiah 52:6-10

Message “Sharing God with our Feet”

Pastor Brooke Heerwald

Song Here I Am Lord

Blessing

Song Lifesong

Postlude