Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of

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1 Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of Special Prayer Opportunities: Health Concerns: Martha Adler, Sue Daniels, Dwayne Schacht, Ellie Nesler, Terry Ellerman, Sharron Smith, Roger Peterson, Shari Oldenburg, Don Strelow, and Jan Dale s father Thanksgiving: For Gene and Elaine Searles who celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary on September 24. Grieving: Family and friends of June Trabert, who passed away on Wednesday Guidance: For Ginger Lagergren as she works at the seminary in South Africa That the upcoming 40 Days for Life emphasis will effectively promote God pleasing alternatives to abortion PRAYER CHAIN Prayer is a powerful gift that is always available for us to use. If you have a prayer request, call June Hovland ( ) or Gail Sim ( ) who will activate the chain. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this prayer ministry, please contact June or Gail. PRAYER CHAIN - To request a prayer or to join the chain, send an to Lori Hameister at littlebitmoo@q.com. PRAYER CARDS - Take a look in your pew rack and you ll see our prayer cards! These cards will be collected by one of the pastors during the offering time. ROSE ON THE ATLAR is in honor of Steph Porter s 76th birthday on September 24. FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL are in memory of June Trabert, whose funeral was held at Redeemer on Friday. BAPTIZED during the 10:40 am service on Sunday are: Bryn Victoria Lucille Lowery, daughter of April Bangert, born March 25, Her sponsors are: Chris and Victoria Leitz and Josie Jimenez. William James Sherwood, son of Steve and Sara Sherwood, born August 9, His sponsors are James Gifford, Michaun Johnson, and Coltan Jacobson. Elana Rin Grewe, daughter of Darin and Jessica Grewe, born August 25, Her sponsors are Sandy Hultgren, Robin Grewe, and Justin Grewe. LIVING GOD S WAY is our mega-class in the Fellowship Halls at 9:20 am on Sundays. It is not too late to join the nearly 200 who are taking part. CONGREGATIONAL SELF-STUDY This weekend we have the second (of three) surveys we are asking you to fill out and return, that we might all provide input as to how we might best fill our Associate Pastor vacancy. All three surveys are also available on our website. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Larry Stoen at lstoen@charter.net or at The Special Voters Assembly to decide upon direction will be Sunday, November 6, at 11:45 am. DCE MICHAEL HARVEY will return from Sabbatical on October 4, and we will be very glad to have him back we pray refreshed and recharged. We will have a Welcome Back Celebration at the beginning of the Education Hour on Sunday, October 9. 1 Week of

2 PIZZA RANCH FUNDRAISER this Tuesday, September 27. Come join us for some good food, fellowship and help support our youth. All tips and 10% of the sales that evening benefit Redeemer youth projects. DAILY DEVOTIONALS are now available in the narthex for October - December. We offer two Lutheran options: 1.) Portals of Prayer - in the traditional style 2.) Living the Gospel Life - which offers a slightly more missional and contemporary feel. NEW MEMBER RECEPTION will be Sunday, October 23. We already have several who are planning to join that day. Please contact Pastor Heining by Monday, October 10, if you would like to join. CELEBRATING GOD S GRACE is a class for non-lutherans who might like to find out more about the Lutheran Church -- with no obligation. It is also for long-time Lutherans who might like to review the basics of their faith. The next class will begin on Sunday, November 6 and continue for 10-weeks. LUTHERAN WITNESS for September is now available in the narthex! Take a copy today! OPPORTUNITY - We need an additional person to record the services and make copies one Sunday a month at the 8 am service. If you might be willing to serve in this way, please contact Matt Nitz ( ) or April Beckman ( ). Christmas Around The World B.R.I.G.H.T. Night Event The theme this year is Christmas Around The World. We will be sharing with students different traditions, crafts, customs, and stories from different ethnic groups all around the world. To make this event really special -- we need your help! Round up your family members and volunteer to share an hour of your time to share traditions, or make a special food, lead a craft activity, or teach and sing a song in a different language! Use your imagination -- the opportunities are endless! If you are not available to teach or lead an activity maybe you would like to share a tradition or recipe that is special for your family. These ideas can be shared by leaving them in the box on the table set up for B.R.I.G.H.T. night. A special thank you to the two families that have already signed up for Germany and Sweden. Has anyone been to Africa, Israel, or China? We would love to hear from you! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Betty Brand at Thanks for investing your time to broaden the lives of our youth! 2 Week of

3 PLANNING YOUR ESTATE - Strategy Essentials! Join us at Redeemer on Tuesday, September 27, from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The class is being sponsored by Thrivent chapters and Billi Ellingson, an Estate Planning attorney. If you have a home, a retirement account or even a savings account, you have an estate. The decisions you make now can affect your ability to protect your property and assets, your loved ones and your wishes for them in the future. Join us to hear about the three things you need to know: Wills, Durable/Financial power of attorney, and Advance Medical directive. The cost is FREE! Please register by calling Merlin Nysse at STEPHEN MINISTRY SMILE Stephen Ministry Is Life Encouragement Are you, or someone you know, in need of a good SMILE? If so, please contact Bill Cochran (507) or Dave Wood (507) RECORDINGS OF THE SERVICES ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON CD! You can find them on the shelf by the tapes (next to the elevator). Please return them when you are finished. MY MUSLIM FRIEND OCTOBER 1 7 to 9 pm Plan to be at Redeemer Lutheran Church to hear about educating and equipping Rochester area believers to reach out to their Muslin neighbors. Samy Tanagho author of Glad News! God Loves You My Muslim Friend, will be here to share his story. Samy was born and raised in Egypt where he studied Islamic Law and Islamic religion at Ain Shams University (School of Law) in Cairo, Egypt and later practiced law as an attorney. For more information check out the link on the Redeemer website: IHN AT REDEEMER Redeemer will be hosting IHN October 2-9. We will be hosts to families that are in the Interfaith Hospitality Network during that week. Volunteers, please let Kay Fockler know when you can help. Anyone interested in learning more about this program should also contact Kay at This is a great way to Joyfully Serve others! OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: Weekend Worship Attendance: 530 ( ) Guests: 43 Sunday School and Bible Class 258 (68+190) NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 3:4b-14; and Matthew 21:33-46 Theme: Joyfully Serving: Living On The Edge LWML Sunday emphasis 3 Week of

4 FELLOWSHIP TABLES Fellowship Tables (Tables of 8) : Join us for a fun way to meet fellow members of Redeemer in a relaxed, social setting. This is NOT a gourmet group, just a way to make new friends in the church. If you have sponsored a new member this year, invite them to join with you, and we will place you together. Group assignments, with instructions, will be mailed at the beginning of October. A sign-up sheet is located in the narthex. Questions? Contact Beth or Will Mundell at wcmundell@att.net or Bob Keith at or BKDivers@aol.com. CHRISTCARE PROGRAM UPDATES Good News: ChristCare continues to grow Bad News: We need more leaders to keep groups of manageable size Good News: A new Leadership Training session will begin in January Bad News: Members of the class have yet to identify themselves! Good News: You can contact Paula Muth ( ), Paul Collopy ( ), Sue Tollers ( ), Paul or Bonnie Haugen ( or ), or Pastor Jim ( ) who will answer any questions you might have. New ChristCare Group A new ChristCare Group will be beginning on the fourth Sunday of the month. The first meeting will be September 25, in the Upper Room, at 7 pm. If you are interested, please join us! Any questions, please feel free to contact Lori Lewis at Family in Christ ChristCare Group We have openings in our Family in Christ ChristCare group for families with young kids. Please join us on Friday, October 14 from 6:00-7:30 PM for an informational meeting. Please bring your families with if you are able. Any questions please contact Mick and Diana Reese at MILITARY BOARD Work is underway to construct a special board to be placed in the Narthex which will include the names of all Redeemer members (past and present) who have served in the armed forces. A small brass plaque will be created for each person with their name, branch of service, and years of service (or conflict). That we might know how large the board should be, it is essential that this information be turned in as soon as possible. Forms are available in the narthex. Please return them to the church office or place in the basket in the narthex. 4 Week of

5 Faithfully Fit Forever (FFF) Leadership class will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church on October 13 and 14. Faithfully Fit Forever is a health promotion program that focuses on body, mind, and spirit while initiating and reinforcing positive health behaviors of adults in faith communities. If you are interested in attending, please contact Jan Dicke ( ), or the church office ( ) for more information. A registration sheet is required to attend the program. The Health Cabinet will reimburse you for attending the program. Currently Redeemer is offering FFF program on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM in room L-3. Additional information can be obtained from cindy.peterson@sanfordhealth.org. 5 KEYS FOR THE CARE GIVER 1. Applaud your courage in handling day to day challenges. 2. Be in God s Word for hope and encouragement to support you throughout each day. 3. Caring for yourself is vital to ensure that you can continue your daily care for your loved one. 4. Don t be afraid to ask for help and accept it when offered. 5. Eliminate thinking too far ahead; take one day at a time. (Source: Caring Hearts Ministry) Flu Shots Available! I m sure you have seen the signs all over Rochester encouraging you to get your flu shot. Be aware that flu shots obtained too early will lose their effectiveness in the Spring. Redeemer will host a flu shot clinic on October 23 from 8:30 to 10:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Watch for the sign-up! File of Life The File of Life saved a lot of time when my husband had his heart attack! This is a quote from a member who had a completed File of Life on their refrigerator! The File of Life is a personal medical home file which is prepared for emergency first responders. The File of Life means faster help for citizens in emergencies. The File of Life has the medical history and medications the patient is on so treatment can begin at once. The File of Life has a magnet which can be attached to the refrigerator for quick access. It can be taken when going to the doctor. A smaller packet is also included to keep in your wallet for emergencies. File of Life packets are available in the narthex. The information should be checked every 6 months to be certain current information is available. We are a Stephen Ministry Congrega on! 5 Week of

6 THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER September 24 - October 2, 2011 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 WORSHIP - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 WORSHIP - 8 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am WORSHIP - 10:40 am Instrumentalists - 5 pm Lewis CC - Upper Rm - 6:30 pm MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Quilters - NFH - 8 am Girl Scouts - Rm L-2-6 pm Health Cabinet - Rm pm TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Men s Bible Study - Rm am Ladies Bible Study - NFH - 9 am FFF - Rm L-3-10:30 am Pizza Ranch Fundraiser - Stewartville - 4:30 pm Planning Your Estate - Fellowship Hall - 6 pm Activating Committee - Rm pm Women s Bible Study - Rm L-3-7 pm Friends in Faith CC - 7 pm WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Youth Choir (7-12) - 5:30 pm Youth Chimes (7-12) - 5:47 pm Men s Bible Class - 6 pm Alleluia Singers (2-6) - 6 pm Cherub Choir (Pk-1) - 6:05 pm Confirmation - 6:10 pm 8th Grade - Rm L-3 9th Grade - Rm 102 Angelic Chimes (2-6) - 6:30 pm Sounds of Praise - 7 pm CC Equippers - Upper Rm - 7:35 pm M.W.O.W. CC - 8 pm Celebration Practice - Sanctuary - 8 pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Men s Choir - Choir Rm - 6:15 pm SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Choir Retreat - 9 am HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm My Muslim Friend - SFH - 7 pm SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am HOLY COMMUNION - 10:40 am Instrumentalists - 5 pm IHN at Redeemer SUNDAY SCHOOL NEEDS: 8th Grade Teacher after Christmas - someone who is willing to teach for 9 weeks after Christmas and maybe again in the Spring. Someone else would be teaching the other weeks. 3rd and 4th Grade Openings - This is only three weeks a month for about the first 10 minutes of class time. You could still go to the Adult Bible Class. I also have resources that are very good for this. Subs for all grades. Please talk to Lynette Miller ( or millertwins2@charter.net) if you are interested in any of these opportunities. 6 Week of

7 Upcoming Events Youth Highlights! Youth Garden - Sign up to help man the vegetable table on Saturday night or Sunday morning. Also, you will be ed when we go to harvest our vegetables. Plan to come with us on one of the days that we go out there. We can always use extra hands. Pizza Ranch - We will be back at the Ranch in Stewartville on September 27. Sign up on the Youth Bulletin Board at the time you can help serve and if you need a ride. Christmas Greenery - The Youth have begun selling Christmas greenery. If you have not gotten an order sheet, please see Lynora and get yours as soon as possible. The sooner you start selling, the better you will do. Cardboard Box City - There s a sign-up sheet on the Youth bulletin board for Cardboard Box City. The date is October 21. It s a fun servant project. Sign up today! Youth Activity - Saturday, October 1. Meet at church at 10 am. We will do some more baking and work on a special project. Watch for more details! Sharing Their Talents Today Message (Saturday)... Pastor Dave Wood Message (Sunday)... Pastor Jim Heining Organist... April Beckman Chancel Chimes Director... Herb Mueller Elders 5:30 pm... Dewey Wondrasch 8:00 am... Terry Severson 10:40 am... Scott Feeder Acolytes 8:00 am... Kenyatta Kruetzfeldt / Lindsay Behne 10:40 am... Kaylee Harrison Lector 5:30 pm... Bob Vehrenkamp 8:00 am... Sherrill VanGuilder 10:40 am... Lynora Miller Blood Pressures... Cari Loos Altar Guild... Renee Brandt, Shari Kmett, Sherry Haugen, Dorothy Beasley Greeters 5:30 pm... Kurt and Clare Lovick West 8:00 am... Andy Fockler, Glenn Prehn 10:40 am... Ann Norby, Lois Boyd, Jerry and Bonnie Ott Usher Coordinator...Roger Toomey Ushers 5:30 pm... Lyle Voight and Rich Ward 8:00 am... Ed Feeder, Harold Jenkins, Tom Olson, Andrew Fockler, and Jeff Lee 10:40 am... Willis Fitting, Joel Pralle, Gary Seering, Dustin Seering, Tonya Hoppe, Loran Hoppe, Brandon Hoppe, Job VanProosdy 7 Week of

8 Women of Redeemer... You are invited to attend the 2011 Whitewater Conference Fall Rally next Saturday, October 8, hosted by Lake Pepin Zone of LWML at Immanuel Lutheran, Hay Creek. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the rally concludes with lunch, cost $8. The featured presenter is Katrina Meyer, daughter of Barb and John Meyer of Potsdam, who has been teaching in China. She will share many of her experiences. The morning s activities will also include a devotion and Bible Study as well as music. Pastor Sorenson and his wife, Sara, will be music leaders. (Sara Sorenson has been going through the same program of music as our own April has and is an accomplished organist.) Immanuel Lutheran is a beautifully restored country church with a new addition housing a fellowship hall and kitchen. It s a lovely drive from Rochester and we look forward to an inspiring, enlightening morning enjoying fellowship with other Whitewater Conference congregations. No pre registration is required. Y all come! Gifts from the Heart are items for adult and kids Red Cross kits since Lake Pepin Zone is hosting the rally, they have chosen Goodhue County Red Cross as the recipient. Bring your items with you to the rally, or you may leave them in the box at the LWML display table in the Redeemer narthex. Adult Comfort Kit Bags: (one each of the follow) Razor Shave Gel Toothbrush with cap.85 oz. Fluoride Toothpaste 3.5 oz. soap bar 8 oz. Shampoo 2 oz. bottle of lotion 1.5 oz. deodorant Pack of pocket tissues Washcloth 8 inch comb Youth Comfort Kit Bags 3.5 oz. soap bar 2 oz. shampoo.85 oz. Fluoride Toothpaste Washcloth 5 inch comb Small pack of crayons Activity/Coloring book 8 Week of