November Inside this Issue. The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota

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1 The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota November 2018 Mission Statement As Christians based on the solid foundation of God s Word, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to live out, lift up, and share our faith in Jesus Christ -welcoming all into our Family of Believers. Inside this Issue Family of Believers: In Prayer... page 2 Staff Reflections... page 3 Prayers... page 4 Worship Highlights... page 4 Upcoming Events... pages 5-7 Stewardship Highlights... page 8 Stephen Ministry... page 9 Music Notes... page 10 Health Notes... page 11 Council Highlights... pages Creation Corner... page 14 Youth Page... page 15 LWML News... page 16 November Calendar... page 17 November Blessed to Serve... page 18 POBLO News... page 19

2 Family of Believers: In Prayer I have heard members in hard moments of life say that they felt covered, surrounded, blanketed, and bathed in prayer. The joy in their faces. The hope that this gives them. The trust in Jesus that I witness as a Pastor is remarkable to see. This year Pastor Loos and I, our staff, and our Elders invite you to con nue to be a part of that. Not just in the hard moments of life, but in the daily moments of life. Use this page in the Resource each month to help us pray for every member of this Family of Believers. Let us have these prayers, not just happen in church, but in our homes and lives as well! As a pastor, I pray this year will help even more people know and say that they are blanketed, covered, surrounded and bathed in prayer by their Family of Believers! Cut it out and put it on your fridge or place it on your bathroom mirror. Take a picture of it on your phone and carry it with you during the day! What be er ac on can we do for each other than to trust each other to Jesus and pray for His help, His comfort, His healing, and His eternal care! Thanks for praying! November 3/4, 2018 Jody and Renae Hemker Ric Thieke Brock Neumann Vernon and Marlene Urban Alan, Nancy, Carolyn, Rebecca and Bethany Mennecke Katherine and Keegan Lutzke Dennis Koski Randall and Karen Peck Kenneth and Pamela Ikier Paul and Sandra Collopy November 10/11, 2018 Bob and Donna Danielsen Theresa, Drew, Hannah and Connor Za Leslie, Samuel and Benjamin McGillivray Rivas Daniel, Ka a, Hudson and Reece Burdick Ma hew, DeLayna, Christopher and Morgan Nitz Gerald and Marlynn Brown Janet Walters Greg and Jaqson Reimers Jean Peterson Thomas and Doris Moore November 17/18, 2018 Mar n and Judith Mueller Hisako Heddens Bob and Jeanne Vehrenkamp David and Renata Schulz Lavon Pavek David, Kay and John Saterdalen Russell and Idyell Hasley Dorothy Beasley November 24/25, 2018 Sue Kazos Michael Zarling Arnie and Kay Fockler Deven and Jessica Weinkauf Adam, Anna, Aaron, Isaac and Naomi Koglin Kris e Kla Todd, Connie, Kalene, Christopher, Ethan and Jenna Wileman Jeff, Jean and Kylie Geib Dean Henkel Marlowe Benne Ridge and Allissa Erdman Page 2

3 Staff Reflections We are only three weeks in and I have already seen God doing powerful things as we pray for each family in our Family of Believers. God is using your prayers and your notes, s, phone calls, le ers, cards, and hallway conversa ons when you tell people you are praying for them to strengthen them in their faith! Which brings me to this great moment between Jesus and Simon Peter: Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to si you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon that your faith may not fail! And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. Luke 22:31 32 Wow! How powerful is that. To hear Jesus say I have prayed for you! And no ce His prayer, that your faith may not fail strengthen your brothers! Let us make His prayer our prayer for ourselves and our Family of Believers. Let us use this prayer drive as an opportunity to pray for the faith of each person at Redeemer! We do this because, as Luther said, I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ my Lord or come to Him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gi s, SANCTIFIFED AND KEPT ME IN THE TRUE FAITH (Explana on to Third Ar cle). And Luther said that because Hebrews reminds us to, Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the AUTHOR and PERFECTER of our Faith! Prayer is a confession that we need Jesus to bring us to, strengthen us in, and keep us in the true faith. I pray that you, like the father in Mark 9:24, come before the Author and Perfecter of your faith and say Lord, I believe! Help my unbelief! Moreover, as you do that, go and follow Jesus encouragement to Peter, strengthen your brothers and sisters. Let us extend this great moment of Jesus with Peter to the people God places in our lives. Make sure your children hear those same words, I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail! Make sure the members of your Christ Care, ladies in your circle, friends in your life, and each member of our Family of Believers hears those same powerful words I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. Extend this powerful moment of Jesus with Peter to those in your life! And I pray, that others will do the same for you! For this reason I kneel before the Father so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith Ephesians 3:14,17 With this in mind we constantly pray for you that by his power He may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 12 In Faith, Pastor Adam Koglin Church Office Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm Phone: Fax: office@redeemer-rochester.com Website: Blessed to Serve Pastor, Adam Koglin AKoglin@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Pastor, Benjamin L. Loos pastorbenloos@gmail.com (Office) (cell) Director of Parish Music, April Beckman beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) (cell) Director of Faith Formation, Michael J. Harvey dceorange@gmail.com (office) (residence) (cell) Director of Youth and Education Ministries, Joshua Heirigs joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas office@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) Custodian, Randy Kautz custodian@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke jandicke325@gmail.com (residence) Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann kietzmanniva@yahoo.com (residence) Nursery Coordinator, Anna Koglin aakoglin@gmail.com (residence) Arab Women s Ministries, Martha Farag martha.shehata94@gmail.com Page 3

4 Remember in Your Prayers... Hospitalized/Health Concerns Will Mennecke, Vicky Ward, Be y Renstrom, Gloria Poch, Dick Miller, Bob Trebble, Marge Zobel, Mike Hanley Receiving Hospice Care: Cindy Fister and Rita Priebe. Grieving Phyllis Dahl and her family upon the death of her husband, Orvis, on October 8. LoJean Borland, and her family, upon the recent death of her mother, Delores. Rejoice With Madison and Andy Roberts upon the birth of their son, Isaac. With Ma Hendrickson and Nia Gardner upon the birth of their son, Theo. Encouragement/Guidance For all those involved in the prepara on for our Rummage Sale. Thanksgiving With Herb and Be y Mueller who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on October 11. With Gordon and Janet Hoffmann who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 5. For the work and the women of the LWML. For the leadership of the women in our church and churches throughout the world. Worship The Lord With Gladness! NOVEMBER 3/4: ALL SAINTS DAY Theme: Behold A Host Scripture Readings: Revela on 7:(2 8) 9 17, 1 John 3:1 3, Ma hew 12:1 12 HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated at all services. Special Notes: On All Saint s Sunday we take a moment to remember those saints who have passed away in the last year. Daylight Saving Time Ends: Set your clocks back one hour. NOVEMBER 10/11: 25th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Theme: Give Thanks: Remembering Scripture Readings: Psalm 100, 2 Corinthians 9:6 15, Mark 12:38 44 NOVEMBER 17/18: 26TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Theme: Give Thanks: Way Of Life Scripture Readings: Psalm 107:109, Colossians 3:12 17, Mark 13:1 13 HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated at all services. NOVEMBER 21/22: THANKSGIVING Wednesday, November 21 6:30 pm Thursday, November 22 9:00 am Theme: Gra tude and Grace Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 8:1 10, 1 Timothy 2:1 4, Luke 17:11 19 Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. Special Note: You are encouraged to bring a dona on of non perishable food items for Channel One. NOVEMBER 24/25: LAST SUNDAY OF THE CHURCH YEAR Theme: A Forever Faith Scripture Readings: Isaiah 51:4 6, Jude 20 25, Mark 13:24 37 We remember those who have been called by their heavenly Father to eternal life in heaven: Judy Mueller John Randall Marilyn Monsrud Lyle Voight Terry Ellerman Durwood Iverson Richard Kostel Lloyd Vehrenkamp Merilynn Schacht Lori Lewis Heather Tomlinson Esther Zempel Barb Rupkalvis Bill Kraus Julianna O Haver Lyne e Miller Mar n Cordes Rev. Donald Knick Gary Polikowsky Patricia Ebling Catherine Schulz Johnnie Bryant Ruth Wheeler Irene Jorgensen Edwin Bartle Gordon Christenson Arnie Kuntz Evere Mueller Orvis Dahl Page 4

5 Take Note...Upcoming Events! Friday, November 2 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall Advent Fes val Sunday, December 2 nd 3:00 5:30 Please plan to a end or par cipate in the Advent/ Christmas Fes val. CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (1968) This is a great film for the whole family!! Bring the kids! Grab some snacks to share - there is plenty of great food and pizza! A fun film for all ages! Come join in on the fun! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Dick Van Dyke stars as eccentric inventor Caractacus Po s, who creates an extraordinary car called Chi y Chi y Bang Bang. It not only drives, but also flies and floats, as it leads him, his two children and his beau ful lady friend, Truly Scrump ous (Sally Ann Howes) into a magical world of pirates, castles and endless adventure. Our second film for the evening is a Christmas Theme film because we are so close to Christmas. Bring the whole family! Every family has tradi ons when it comes to preparing for and celebra ng Christmas. What are the ways that you prepare your heart for celebra ng the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ? Do you have family devo ons with an Advent wreath or calendar? Do you prepare special food and cookies? Do you send cards and le ers and photos? Do you invite people to your home? Do you play or sing Christmas music? Do you decorate a Christmas tree? Do you make and give gi s? The list can go on and on. These are things we hope that you can share with others at the Advent Fes val! Come and make Christmas cards, learn how to make lefse, help paint more figures for the na vity scene that was started last year, hear the sounds of voices, instruments, and bells as they play Advent/Christmas music. Make Christmas ornaments to decorate a tree and to take home. Join the Family of Redeemer as we prepare our hearts for the birth of our King. If you want to par cipate, please sign up on the sign up sheet at the Welcome Center. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there! Thank you, The Family Ministry Team Page 5

6 Page 6 ELDERBERRIES LUNCHEON (Age 50 and older) When: Tuesday, November 13 Where: South Fellowship Hall Time: 11:30 am. Lunch catered by Canadian Honker. More informa on and sign up sheets will be at the Welcome Center and in church bulle ns. Register or cancel by Sunday, November 11, for a ending the lunch and volunteering to bring desserts. Please join us! Contact: Darlene Thompson at or dthompson@gmail.com REDEEMER RECIPE FOR SHREDDED PORK From: Ellie Nesler Place into a Roaster pan: 7 lb. Pork Roast In chunk sizes, add in over the meat: 3 Lg. Onions 1 C. Celery Mix together and pour overtop: 1/2 C. Worchestershire Sauce 1/2 C. Soy Sauce 1/2 C. Brown Sugar Bake at 250 degrees 6 8 hours. When done, shred with a fork. FALL STEWARDSHIP PLEDGES! While Redeemer is about ministry more than money, it does take financial support to enable ministry to happen! Each year Redeemer asks each member of the Family of Believers, Out of gra tude to God for all He has done for you, what do you hope to joyfully give. You will be receiving a mailing that will help you plan what you hope to give. If you do not receive this mailing by the first week of November, please let the office know! When you receive it, please take me to look over the contents and return the enclosed pledge sheet at one of the services on Nov. 10/11 or 17/18. These pledges are a blessing to Redeemer but they are more of a blessing to the person who fulfills them. Through these pledges, each person pays a en on to God s generosity and what God can do when we put our faith and finances in His hands. Thank you for sharing your blessings with this Family of Believers where God uses our Time, Talent and Treasure and makes an eternal difference! REDEEMER TO HOST IHN FAMILIES During the week of November 4 11, we will have the opportunity to provide shelter and meals to families that are homeless and part of the Family Promise program. Volunteers from Redeemer and our "buddy churches" will give of their me and talents to provide hospitality to these guests from 5:00 pm un l 7:30 am each day. If you are interested in serving in this way, call Kay Fockler at AN EVENING OF MUSIC TO SUPPORT FAMILY PROMISE/IHN Family Promise is having their annual choir concert and silent auc on on Friday, November 16, at Bethel Lutheran Church. The silent auc on starts at 6:30 pm and the concert starts begins 7:30 pm This is free and open to the public. A goodwill offering will be taken during the concert. It is an evening filled with wonderful music and the fun of a silent auc on; all to support Family Promise. VOLLEYBALL ANYONE? The Zumbro Alexander Church Volleyball league is looking for one men s team and one women s team to fill out the league this year. Men s teams play on Tuesday nights, and women s teams play on Thursday nights. All games are played in the gym at Zumbro Lutheran Church. But me is of the essence. The league will begin playing in November, so we need to get things put together quickly. The league is compeve, but fun and friendly. So, talk to your friends at church and form a team. You must be over 18 to play. If you have any ques ons, you can contact Al Horstmann at , or ahorstmann@rochestermn.gov.

7 CHRISTCARE! STAYING WARM ON A COLD WINTER S NIGHT! Can you iden fy with one of these situa ons? 1) Finding your way in the new empty nest lifestyle. 2) A ending Redeemer as a young professional and want to find a connec on. 3) Not looking forward to the cold winter nights and would like something to do. 4) Wan ng to find a way to connect with others that are working through the same family situa ons you are. 5) Feel called by God to grow in his Word and share it with others. If any of these describe you, ChristCare Training is something you should inves gate! The training starts January 10 and goes for 16 weeks. The training is designed to bring the training group together as a caring small group. As rela onships build, each member also grows in wisdom and skill and deepens their faith life. If you want to know more, contact Michael Harvey in person, by e mail (dceorange@gmail.com) or call/text at In Loving Memory... ORVIS DAHL Orvis led a full, rich life. He greatly enjoyed many outdoor ac vi es including hun ng and fishing. He was a member of Redeemer since 1964, where he served as an Elder for several years. He enjoyed traveling and casino trips with his family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and was always ready to share a story or joke to make those around him laugh. He also loved spending me playing card games with his grandchildren and trea ng them to donuts every chance he could. Ecclesiastes 3:4 says that there is a me under the sun "to weep, and a me to laugh, a me to mourn and a me to dance. I will always remember Orvis telling jokes and smiling even in more difficult situa ons. He wanted to make others feel good or laugh, even if he wasn t. I thank God for Orvis and for the hope that we have in Christ Jesus of a joyful heavenly reunion where Orvis (and our!) joy will be truly complete and there will only be love, laughter, and joy beyond all imagina on. DAVE RAMSEY S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Dates are Sundays: January 6 to March 3, :30 to 5:00 pm Redeemer North Fellowship Hall Learn to control your money and prepare for the future. Scholarship available Childcare provided Check out: daveramsey.com/fpu for more informa on. Registra on informa on coming soon. Ques ons, please contact Kate Brown at or via at kate.brown55@gmail.com. Page 7

8 Stewardship: Your Response to God s Love September 22/23 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $16, District/Synod... $ September 29/30 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (94+148) Guests Budget Offerings... $12, District/Synod... $ October 6/7 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $16, District/Synod... $ October 13/14 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $15, District/Synod... $ STEWARDSHIP UPDATE September Income: $88,752 YTD Income: $757,004 September Expenses: $73,227 YTD Expenses: $775,293 The generosity of this church con nues to inspire me as a Senior Pastor. To make up over $15,000 of the deficit in one month is remarkable. This leaves us only $18,000 short and in a great posi on to finish strong. Each month I have been sharing one reason that inspires Anna and me to give generously here at Redeemer. This month I want to remind you of the eternal differences God is making here. One great picture of that is our last new member class. In that class we had an adult who just recently was bap zed and has come to know Jesus, and we had two adults that we connected with through the Rochester Servant Event who now have a family to call home that will point them to Jesus. Eternal differences are being made! One more reason Anna and I love giving to God s mission at Redeemer! Pastor Koglin Memorials and Special Gifts $225 for Music Fund in memory of Arnie Kuntz $250 for Project Compassion in honor of Arnold Boese s 90th Birthday $100 for Good Samaritan Fund, $100 for Project Compassion, $80 for Music Fund and $75 for Parish Nursing in memory of Ned Bartle $30 for Endowment Fund $15 for Youth Fund $50 for Parish Nursing in memory of Wallace Bornmann $90 for Project Compassion in honor of Dorothy Bornman s 90th birthday $800 for POBLO $1630 for Hearing Loop $70 for Library Fund $100 for Educa on Fund $25 for Nursery Fund in memory of Leona Reuss $50 for Stephen Ministry $50 for Undesignated Funds in memory of Evere Mueller $400 for Handbell Fund in memory of Pat Ebling $1000 for Arab Women s Ministries $1000 for Project Compassion, $500 for Youth Fund, $300 for Quilters, $255 for Christmas Decora ons, and $100 for Library Fund in memory of Gordon Christenson $85 for Handbells in honor of Herb Mueller s 85th Birthday $60 for Choir Fund in honor of Herb and Be y Mueller s 60th wedding anniversary $10 for Crea on Fund Page 8

9 STEPHEN MINISTRY Stephen Ministers: A Heart for the Hurting Riverview Church Pastor s Blog Posted by Pastor Paul Denherder We all go through tough mes in life. Times that are turbulent and unse ling. In the midst of these challenging seasons, it can be extremely helpful to have someone come alongside us to give understanding and encouragement to provide stability, hope, and Biblical principles to help us through the storm. That is what a Stephen Minister is able to provide: a listening ear, a suppor ve perspec ve, and God s Word to help us through the challenges of life. Who Are Stephen Ministers? They are compassionate individuals who are trained to help us when we encounter loss, grief, rela onship challenges, and a myriad of things that can throw our lives into a tailspin. These Stephen Ministers are not counselors. They are not know it all. They are not individuals who try to fix everyone s troubles. They simply provide love, care, and support when we need it most. A Stephen Minister is a caring individual who can help us navigate our present situa on. Perhaps you, a friend, or a family member would benefit from this kind of help and support. If so, a Stephen Minister may be just what is needed. Becoming a Stephen Minister For those who want to come alongside and support others in a more inten onal way, we provide training to become a Stephen Minister. Through the 50 hours of training, you will receive prac cal, hands on learning and resources to provide Christ centered care and meet the emo onal and spiritual needs of others. You will use the skills you learn not only in your caring ministry but also in your rela onships with family, friends, and coworkers. You will always be helped and supported in your ministry by our team of Stephen Leaders, who will help you grow as you help others. Being a Stephen Minister may be one of the most rewarding opportuni es you will ever embrace. To Find Out More To learn how a Stephen Minister can help you or someone you know or how you can become a Stephen Minister contact Pastor Ben Loos through the church office at or by at: pastorbenloos@gmail.com. New Stephen Minister Training will begin January 3, ATTENTION ALL! YOU RE INVITED TO THE UPCOMING POBLO POTLUCK! Poblo is sponsoring a POTLUCK for all on Saturday, November 10th, following the 5:30 pm service at Redeemer. Come down to the South Fellowship Hall and get to know our interna onal friends. The evening will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude about 8:30pm. You may play games or just enjoy a me of fellowship ge ng to know each other. We ask all a endees to bring a large dish to share this is a wonderful me to experience some new tastes and flavors! Hope to see you there! Notes of Thanks THANK YOU We would like to thank everyone for remembering us with cards and prayers following the deaths of Connie s sister, Naomi, and her husband, Hubert. Tom and Connie Harnack THANK YOU We would like to thank Pastor Koglin, Pastor Loos, and the Redeemer family for all of the special prayers, cards, and phone calls during my cancer diagnosis and surgery. The support from everyone has been such a blessing and I have many reasons to be rejoicing! Thank you all. Vicky and Rich Ward Page 9

10 Music Notes by April Beckman, DPM FAMILY OF BELIEVERS: IN PRAYER! Thanks to all who cut out the praying hands for All Saints Day! You are a blessing! As we think about November and Thanksgiving let us pray another hymn that reminds us to give thanks to the one who gives us all the gi s we have in our lives! LSB 782 Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings Gracious God, You send great blessings New each morning all our days. For Your mercies never ending, For Your love we offer praise. Refrain Stanza 1 Lamenta ons 3:22 23 Refrain: Lord, we pray that we, Your people Who Your gi s unnumbered claim, Through the sharing of Your blessings May bring glory to Your name. By Your Word You formed crea on Filled with creatures large and small; As we tend that endless treasure May our care encircle all. Refrain In His earthly life, our Savior Knew the care of faithful friends; May our deeds of dedica on Offer love that never ends. Refrain Heavenly Father, may our caring Bear the imprint of your grace; With the Son and Holy Spirit, Praise be Yours in ev ry place! Refrain Refrain 1 Peter 4:10 11; 1 John 3:16 18; Gala ans 6:9 10 Stanza 2 Genesis 1:1 31; John 1:1 3 Stanza 3 1 John 3:16 18; Titus 2:14; Titus 3:8 Stanza 4 Ma hew 5:16; 1 Peter 4:10 11; Ephesians 2:10 CALLING MUSICIANS!! The Advent Fesitval is coming up on December 2. We would like some music with Christmas joy to add to the day. Parents, if your child has a song they are working on in their lessons at School this is a great, friendly, and gracious place to share a song for the first me. Please contact me if you would like to share some music that day!! Beckmana1@hotmail.com or call the church office at Page 10

11 RLCW/LWML CHRISTMAS SOCIAL Thurs., December 6, Fellowship Hall Doors Open at 5:00 pm Catered Meal at 6:00 pm Activities Include: Silent Auction Quilt Raffle White Elephant Sale Baked Goods Sale Secret Sister reveal and sign up for next year Mite gathering and devotion Watch for upcoming details in November bulletins!! Health Notes The Loop, Hearing Aids and Hearing Loss! A er the loop was installed there has been a lot of conversa on about individuals being hard of hearing. Common areas of concern are how being hard of hearing affects communica on between spouses, in families and in other rela onships. On Sunday November 25, Mary Meier Olmsted Medical Group, Dr. of Audiology, will present during the Bible Study hour (between the 8 and 10:40 am services). The goals of this Health Forum include: To answer hearing loop ques ons To answer hearing aid ques ons To learn ways you can be more sensi ve to people who have hearing loss To learn about the personal hearing devices that work with the hearing loop. Some people who do not have hearing aids or do not have telecoil for loops in their hearing aids to make the loop compa ble, can s ll borrow from the Welcome Center a special listening device. Ask an usher or an Elder if there is a device that you can borrow. Advanced age is the most common type of hearing loss in older adults. Not all people are affected. Don t assume if someone is old that they have hearing loss!! 45% of people in their 60 s have hearing loss. 68% of people in their 70 s have hearing loss. This hearing loss is called presbycusis. Other reasons for hearing loss are infec ons or allergies that can block the Eustachian tube. Eustachian tube dysfunc ons improve when the infec on goes away. But if not, a doctor can prescribe decongestants and an histamines to help reduce the inflamma on. Meniere s syndrome is not an uncommon disorder that alters the amount, flow and chemical composi on of endolymph, the fluid in the inner ear. Also tumors called neuromas can cause sudden loss of hearing. The point is that a doctor or an audiologist should be seen for hearing loss of any kind. Symptoms of hearing loss are not hearing someone who is talking behind you or across the room from you, people are mumbling when they are speaking, trouble hearing on the phone, or listening to TV and radio at a loud volume, or not hearing the alarm ring. Or my favorite, not being able to hear when the person speaking looks away or has something over their mouth. Bring your ques ons and comments about the hearing loop, hearing aids and hearing loss to a professional on November 25!! She will even answer ques ons about OTC hearing aids!! Aarp.org and hearing loop materials. Page 11

12 Church Council Highlights - October 9, 2018 Review & Acceptance of the Treasurer s Report: Eric Brown Reviewed income and expenses; revenue from previous month a big blessing. Facili es fund expenses reflect upgrades and repairs MOTION: Accept September Treasurer s Report M/ S/P: Tom Werle/Molly Gommels Trustees Report: Dan Zeccardi Fall clean up Oct. 27, rain day Nov. 3 A ended Health cabinet mee ng and will be addressing issues and repor ng back Molly Gommels: Follow up on asking for prayers that Martha Farag find a car by the week following the Council mee ng she was provided with a car. God is good! Elders Report: Tom Werle This coming Sunday is the beginning of praying for specific families each week. Elders will contact those members in their zones to ask for any specific prayer requests Pastor Koglin: the thing that will make praying for these families the best is what happens outside the worship service At Large Report(s): Jay Kurtz/Dawn Radtke/Molly Gommels/Joan McCormick Dawn Radtke: Health Cabinet Safety at Redeemer was discussed Sanding the parking lot is being addressed and done Trustees are crea ng a plan for assigning parking access on north side of building for elderly, handicapped and young mothers with children. Plan to address signage and perhaps a railing along sidewalk. Trustee rep will report back Parish Nurse: Stephanie Fisk has completed about half of Parish Nursing course and con nues. She is also training with Jan Dicke in the Parish Nurse office which includes visita ons. Other nurses are being encouraged to con nue any interest in Parish Nursing. Stephanie has not yet been put forward to staffing commi ee, but in all probability will be CPR: Red Cross has classes for 8 at a cost of $970 with each addi onal person (over 8) charged at $90/addi onal person. There is an addi onal $20/person fee for First Aid to be included in the class. An alterna ve would be Southeast EMS services pricing from them is being checked. If Elders and staff are to be included and encouraged to par cipate, perhaps Council can address costs, depending on level of interest in the classes Staff Reports: Pastor Koglin, Pastor Loos, Michael Harvey, Josh Heirigs, Martha Farag Pastor Koglin: Prayer requests Vacancy at Circuit churches. Please pray for these Pastors and congrega ons: Holy Cross has a double vacancy. Pastor Niederstat from Family of Christ is filling in on Sunday mornings. Christ Lutheran Church, Pastor Schilbe will be done at Christ at the end of the month. Keep Trunk and Treat in your prayers this is an excellent outreach to the neighborhood It is great to celebrate the new members one is new to Chris anity and two family groups joined as a result of being served during RSE Michael Harvey Distributed COG updated ministry team lists for budget and annual report informa on Peer Ministers met and are star ng to take on leadership and planning roles Pastor Loos Oct. 18, 7 PM, Stephen Ministry, a survivor of a suicide a empt will be speaking with them, if you are interested or know someone interested, they are welcome to a end Community Engagement, Educa on, Riverside Parent Community & Advisory Team: Josh Heirigs/ Connie Scheid/Dan Zeccardi Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31. Page 12

13 OLD BUSINESS Theme Family of Believers: In Prayer: Pastor Koglin Try praying out loud to yourself. It engages more senses Council Pictures: Mandie Anderson/Dan Zeccardi Will have them installed in November Dedicated Accounts: Mandie Anderson/Joan McCormick Document with Budget and Dedicated informa on a ached. Lists all dedicated accounts, descrip on, and who controls the account This is a great resource for Members at Large as they contact teams for budget needs A great resource for Council members when approached with needs or ques ons about what funds may be available A great resource for Council as we consider requests for funds Note that the COG sheets match the dedicated account numbers so it is easy to cross reference Budget Update and Process: Eric Brown Please return by October 31, Return to either bookkeeper s box or directly to Eric NEW BUSINESS Personnel and Staffing Report: Mandie Anderson/ Bill Cochran Last year the budget was available two weeks before the Annual Voters mee ng for all members to review This was available on the website and copies available at the church It was decided that for the review process, the staff salaries would be listed in a lump sum and the specific break down of salaries and benefits will be provided at the annual mee ng MOTION: Only aggregated salaries and benefits, categorized by called staff and non called staff, be provided in the preliminary budget proposal that will be available on the website and at the Welcome Center, with individual salaries published in the final budget brought to the Voters mee ng M/S/P: Bill Cochran/Eric Brown Discussion on Director of Arab Women s Outreach Martha Farag: Pastor Koglin Council asks that all of our Family of Believers join us in praying for Martha as we con nue down this R 1 Visa status Three weeks ago we learned, from Martha's current a orney, that there may be a need to make Martha s current part me posi on into a full me posi on for her to be able to stay in the US. Informa on that has never before been shared with us. Since learning this, Pastor Koglin, Staff, Personnel and Staffing team, and Council have all been prayerfully working on this Pastor Koglin, Bill Cochran, Molly Gommels and Mandie Anderson will be mee ng with a new a orney to help make clear what the next steps are in this process and what our other op ons are. This new a orney will also be mee ng oneon one with Martha At this point, everything is on hold un l that mee ng and Council will have a more detailed update next month In the mean me, encourage Martha, join her in the mission God is doing through her and us, and pray! Annual Reports: Pastor Koglin/All Ministry Team Ques ons sheet was handed out and discussed Due no later than December 11, 2018 Please send them to Chris as you get the reports so she can compile the report in a mely manner Disaster Plan: Pastor Koglin/Mandie Anderson The Health Cabinet is crea ng a plan Redeemer needs a Disaster Drill/Plan that which addressed the needs of those people who are unable to use stairways Redeemer also needs an ac ve shooter plan Date for January Annual Voters Mee ng: Mandie Anderson MOTION: To have the Annual Voters mee ng on January 13, 2019 M/S/P: Molly Gommels/Connie Scheid Other Topics for Discussion: All It was suggested that Pastor Ben s bio needs to be added to the website. Page 13

14 Creation Corner We had a very successful conference. God blessed our efforts and we reached many people with the truth of God s Word from the very first verse Genesis 1: people went through the Semisaurus Museum 175 people a ended the three nights of the conference Three parochial schools and some home schooled kids heard Brian speak Four inmates at the Federal Medical Prison heard Brian speak for two hours! We will be star ng to plan for a return visit of the museum. Let me know if you are interested in ge ng involved in this. We plan on making it an outreach opportunity with much more visibility for the museum. Maybe Rochester Fest or the County Fair or?? Bring your ideas to the table. People are amazed when they realize that Genesis isn t just a bunch of fairy tales that they were taught in Sunday School, but real history and it is backed by evidence suppor ng the Biblical worldview!! Speaking of that I am interested in suppor ng the Sunday School teachers with a current list of the DVD s that we have in our church library and also the scale model of Noah s Ark that we have at the church. Please feel free to use any of these resources for your classes or ask me if you need anything else. This is such an important focus for Chris anity today. There are surveys that indicate that anywhere from 65% to 85% of kids are leaving churches a er high school, and the number one reason the 1000 people surveyed cited was the age of the earth. That age being the one they are told in school, media and in books everywhere! We are in a war and need to be taking up our weapons figh ng the ba le. The Bible is clear. Let s stand on it. I am also interested in seeing if there are people that would like to go on the Rim and Ra Grand Canyon Tour next summer that Jay Seegert is offering. It is the same one that I went on this summer and spoke about in Week 4 of our Crea on Bible Study that just finished. My is jvanproosdy@yahoo.com. Let me know if you are interested in helping with Semisaurus planning or going on the Grand Canyon Tour next summer and any other ideas you might have! Remember the Word of God in 2 Peter 3:3 6 3 Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, Where is this coming He promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of crea on. 5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God s word the heavens came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water. 6 By these waters also the world of that me was deluged and destroyed. The world denies that there was a global flood, but there is all kinds of evidence screaming otherwise Come Lord Jesus John VanProosdy Page 14

15 WREATHS We are in need of youth to help deliver wreaths to vehicles on the weekend of Nov th a er our worship service. This is an awesome fundraiser for us and we need YOU! Please come over to the main doors right a er services and we ll put you to work. FUNDRAISER: We are back at Pizza Ranch on November 20th! Come on out and serve, youth! These funds help us go to the Na onal Youth Gathering and other Servant events over the summer. It s also a super FUN TIME! Look for the sign up on the bulle n board! IGNITE: Nov 4: We are at BOWLOCITY in Rochester from 6 8. Meet us there for a great me of bowling and laser tag! The cost is $15 plus cost of any food you would like. *You cannot bring any outside food* Come on out and have a great me, last year we all had a blast. Sign up sheet is on the board. Nov ALL youth are invited to the youth room for snacks, music and games as we talk about Chris an response to war. Nov 25: No IGNITE or PYROS due to Thanksgiving! PYROS Change in announcement: Feed My Starving Children is no longer coming to Rochester. We are going to be serving our community on Sunday, Nov. 11th, in the evening. Look for more informa on about this coming soon. OTHER INFORMATION Reminder: There will be NO CONFIRMATION on November 21st. Save the date: December 4th Pizza Ranch P.S. Youth Christmas Eve services, look for more informa on on how YOU can be a part of this awesome event! Page 15

16 Prayer #1 Dear Lord, we thank you for your goodness, your mercy and your grace. Help us to assist Bethesda Lutheran Communities (Bethesda) in providing funding for these faith-filled services. We ask You to use these books to fill the hearts of those served with Your presence and joy. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Prayer #2 Heavenly Father, we thank you for this wonderful opportunity to be a blessing to so many sisters and brothers in Christ with intellectual disabilities. Thank you for Bethesda Lutheran Communities work in providing the homes and services. We pray that the Holy Spirit will work through this ministry. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Prayer #3 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well (Psalm 139:14). We worship and praise your holy name. We lift our eyes to see Your glory. We thank You with our hymns of praise. Lord, all the world is Yours! You are Lord over all! May Your Spirit fill those served by Bethesda with the knowledge that they are wonderfully made by You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Prayer #4 Gracious Heavenly Father, all we have is Yours. In thanksgiving and praise, we give You our mission offering that it might, through Bethesda, share your gift of salvation. In Jesus Holy name we pray. Amen. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well (Psalm 139:14). Bethesda Lutheran Communities (Bethesda) is a nationally recognized organization that provides homes, support, and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities. It has had a mission to provide services that will enhance lives with the sharing of the good news of Jesus Christ for over 110 years. Bethesda, through its Lifting Up Bethesda program, works to break down barriers for people with intellectual disabilities so that they can become part of their church body; and ministry consultants work to ensure the individuals are welcomed in the Word and Sacrament. The costs associated with the integral faith-based support part of their services are not subject to state reimbursement. These services rely heavily on volunteers, ministry partners, congregational support and private donors. Travel is an essential part of their faith-based support services. Bethesda provides services to over 1900 individuals in over 13 states. Mission Grant #15, Sharing Jesus with People with Intellectual Disabilities, will assist with the travel expenses of the Bethesda ministry consultants who visit the individuals they support, as well as, assist with visits to congregations and other faith partners. This grant will help in funding the ministry consultants leaders; and will promote increasing congregational awareness and support of these faithbased services. Page 16

17 Redeemer Lutheran Calendar November 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 8:15a FCCI Training 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 2 6:00p FAMILY Movie Night 1 10:15a Faithfully Fit 1:00p Faithful Followers CC 1:00p Grief/Loss Group 6:30p Stephen Ministry 7:00p Chancel Chimes :00p Wedding 5:30p WORSHIP 6:30p POBLO Potluck 8 9:00a Sarah Circle 10:15a Faithfully Fit 1:00p Grief/Loss Group 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7 10:00a POBLO Sewing 10:30a Called Staff Meeting 12:30p Japanese Fellowship 5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 7:30p Rebecca Circle 8:00p Celebration Practice 6 ELECTION DAY 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a Faithfully Fit 5:30p Stewardship 6:30p CC Equippers 7:00p Elders 5 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:00p Live Stream 4 All Saints HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 6:00p Live Stream 7:00p Lutherans For Life Daylight Savings Time Ends IHN/FAMILY PROMISE NOVEMBER 4 11, :00a-5:00p Redeemer Crafters 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 16 9:30a Library Committee 15 10:15a Faithfully Fit 1:00p Faithful Followers 1:00p Grief/Loss Group 6:30p Christ Care CE 6:30p Stephen Ministry 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7:00p Technology Team 14 Resource Deadline 10:00a POBLO Sewing 10:30a All Staff Meeting 1:00p Shalom CC 5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 7:30p Rebecca Circle 13 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a Faithfully Fit 11:30a Elderberries 6:15p GTO 6:30p Trustees 6:30p Youth Board 7:00p Fund Development 7:30p Church Council 12 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:00p Lynne Gaunt CC 6:15p FCCI Workshop 6:30p Emmanuel CC 7:00p J.O.Y. CC 11 WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 12:00p Peer Ministry 4:30p Instruments of Praise 6:00p Agape CC :00a Christmas Decorating 5:30p WORSHIP 22 THANKSGIVING 9:00a HOLY COMMUNION 21 10:30a Called Staff Meeting 6:30p HOLY COMMUNION 7:30p Sounds of Praise 20 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a Faithfully Fit 6:15p FCCI Board Meeting 6:30p Koinonia CC 19 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 12:30p Japanese Fellowship 18 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 3:30p Japanese Fellowship 4:00p Young Families CC 6:00p IGNITE 6:30p Partners In Christ CC :00p Faithful Followers 1:00p Grief/Loss Group 6:00p FCCI Training 2810:00a POBLO Sewing 10:30a Called Staff Meeting 5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 27 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:00a Membership Ministry Callers 10:15a Faithfully Fit 6:00p Couples In Christ CC 7:00 Women s Bible Study 26 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:00p Lynne Gaunt CC 6:30p Friendship Team 7:00p Health Cabinet 25 WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 pm 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. Page 17

18 Acolytes 11/04 8:00 am... Zack Koski/Josh Hanson 10:40 am... Katie Berquam/Rebecca Applen Page 18 11/11 8:00 am... Andrew Sonnabend/Seamus Olive 10:40 am... Jordan Timbeross/Ryan Nelson 11/18 8:00 am... Myia Tveten/Aubrey Diercks 10:40 am... Dylan Greer/Nathan Rosenberg 11/21 6:30 pm... Zack Koski/Ryan Nelson 11/22 9:00 am... Josh Hanson/Dylan Greer 11/25 8:00 am... Ian Reese/Andrew Woolman 10:40 am... MJ Harvey/Luke Miller Altar Guild Chair: Shelly Potter Members:... Susan Blood, Marlie Ernst, Linda Zeccardi, Stephanie Behne, Blood Pressure Nurses Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third Saturday of the month. November 4... Barb Wallskog November Mary Henkel November Jan Dicke November Elaine Grudem November Stephanie Fisk Greeters 11/03 5:30 pm... Kathy Voight/Sue Kazos 11/04 8:00 am... Stephen and Chantel VanGuilder 10:40 am... Bruce and Cheri Struve 11/10 5:30 pm... Sue Tollers 11/11 8:00 am... Paul and Heidi Diercks 10:40 am... Lynora Miller/Caroline Ferdig 11/17 5:30 pm... Lois Hamilton/Paula Muth 11/18 8:00 am... Paul and Alice Kitzmann 10:40 am... Lois Norby 11/24 5:30 pm... Gordon and Janet Hoffman 11/25 8 :00 am... Dawn Dubbels/Ele Moore 10:40 am... Lois Norby/Darlene Thompson Lay Readers 11/03 5:30 pm... Donna Mundell Huntington 11/04 8:00 am... Heidi Diercks 10:40 am... Erin Harvey 11/10 5:30 pm... Joel Dubbels 11/11 8:00 am... Lindsay Smith 10:40 am... Shari Kmett 11/17 5:30 pm... Jim Bronk 11/18 8:00 am... Rich Gommels 10:40 am... Addie Harvey 11/24 5:30 pm... Clare Lovick West 11/25 8:00 am... Ardell Brenner 10:40 am... Beth Hanson Nursery Schedule 11/04 9:20 am... Anna Koglin/Erin Harvey 10:40 am... Jane Quaintance/Rebecca Applen 11/11 9:20 am... Kate Brown / Eric Brown 10:40 am... Carole Sorenson / Addie Harvey 11/18 9:20 am... Anna Koglin / Kayte Lutzke 10:40 am... Marcia Cochran / Ellen Norton 11/25 9:20 am... Bryce Beckman / Christine Loos 10:40 am... Stephanie Fisk / Jane Quaintance Pew Maintenance November... Tom and Connie Harnack Technology Helpers 11/03 5:30 pm... Randall Peck 11/04 8:00 am... Dan Zeccardi 10:40 am... Seth Rosenberg 11/10 5:30 pm... Chris Senne 11/11 8:00 am... Stephen Smith 10:40 am... Ethan Daniels 11/17 5:30 pm... Randall Peck 11/18 8:00 am... Heidi Diercks 10:40 am... Ian Reese 11/24 5:30 pm... Chris Senne 11/25 8:00 am... Jay Kurtz 10:40 am... MJ Harvey Transportation Please call the church office by Noon on Thursday ( ) if you need a ride to worship. Ushers 5:30 pm... Wayne Meyers, Fred Crossfield 8:00 am... Royce Ernst, Mark Massaro, Dean Henkel, Lynn Meier,Paul Diercks, Noah Decker, Dan Kluge, Jordan Miller 10:40 am... Dale Newman, Grant Dicke, Larry Reinartz, Dick Valde, Drew Hellickson, Dale Martinson, Blake Hellickson, Tyler Bell Welcome Center 11/03 5:30pm... Need Volunteer 11/04 8:00 am... Megan Grudem 10:40 am... Dan and Terri Zemke 11/10 5:30 pm... Diana and Larry Stoen 11/11 8:00 am... Terry and Sharon Muller 10:40 am... Beth Hanson 11/17 5:30 pm... Sherry and Curt Haugen 11/18 8:00 am... Arlene Strelow 10:40 am... Mike and Joan McCormick 11/24 5:30 pm... Need Volunteer 11/25 8:00 am... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am... Caroline Ferdig Worship Recorders First Sunday... Greg Utesch Second Sunday... Royce Ernst Third Sunday... Greg Utesch Fourth Sunday... Sherrill VanGuilder Fifth Sunday... Greg Utesch Elders 11/03 5:30 pm... Aaron Peter 11/04 8:00 am... Randy Hellickson 10:40 am... Jim Weispfenning 11/10 5:30 pm... Mike Holst 11/11 8:00 am... Jeff Schoppers 10:40 am... Tim Kanne 11/17 5:30 pm... Tom Werle 11/18 8:00 am... Kelly Anderson 10:40 am... Mark Radtke 11/21 6:30 pm... Dan Zeccardi 11/22 9:00 am... Darin Grewe 11/24 5:30 pm... Jeff Irhke 11/25 8:00 am... Scott Feeder 10:40 am...frank Kmett 11/28 4:15 pm... Joel Pralle 7:00 pm... Steven Brady

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20 Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, Minnesota Return service requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Rochester, Minnesota Permit No. 376 Place label here Crafts & Fellowship! November 17, from 9 am to 4 pm South Fellowship Hall Bring your project and join us for a day of fun and fellowship! Please bring a dish to pass for lunch. Ques ons: Contact Tami Timbeross tami mbeross71@gmail.com