The Messenger. A Monthly Newsletter from Resurrection Lutheran Church

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SEASON Clockwise starting with the top left:

Carols, teens making cookies for the Sandwich

Fair, some of our Marys brought for the 4th

receiving a photo gift from RLC families.

1 2019 The Messenger A Monthly Newsletter from Resurrection Lutheran Church SIGNS OF THE SEASON Clockwise starting with the top left: singing at the 4th Annual Coffee, Cocoa, and Carols, teens making cookies for the Sandwich Ministry at their Holiday Party, 's Holiday Fair, some of our Marys brought for the 4th Sunday of Advent, and the Mukamana family receiving a photo gift from RLC families. Please Mark Your Calendars! 27, 2019 Worship at 10 a.m. Annual 11a.m. Potluck at 12 p.m. Annual reports due to the office by Monday, 7th.

APPROACHING THE BIG 5-0. As our calendars turn from 2018 to 2019, I invite you to imagine even further into the future to our congregation's anniversary in 2020.

2 APPROACHING THE BIG 5-0. As our calendars turn from 2018 to 2019, I invite you to imagine even further into the future to our congregation's anniversary in It has been almost fifty years since Trinity Lutheran Church (founded in 1883) and Messiah Lutheran (founded in 1896) church joined together to become Resurrection Lutheran Church, and what a wonderful fifty years it has been! I give thanks to God for the decades of faithful and generous congregants and community members, pastors, staff, and neighbors who have provided for and carried out ministry in this place. As we approach an anniversary year, I see an opportunity to reflect on and learn about where we've been. I also see the opportunity to dream and pray about what God is calling us to do and be in the present and into the future, but I cannot do this alone. In the first half of this year, I plan to meet with all of our members and active visitors. Whether we grab coffee or a beer or go for a walk around Lakeview, I'll be inviting you to dream and pray with me. In the meantime, please keep our congregation and its ministry in your prayers. Let us pray God might reveal to us to what we are called to be and do as Resurrection in the years to come. Let us pray together for a new year of peace and justice in our world and lives. Let us pray with thanksgiving for all God has given. Holiday blessings dear ones, Pastor Kelly And a heart-felt thank you to all for your generous and thoughtful holiday gifts! SERVE WITH THE NIGHT MINISTRY We serve this month on Thursday, 17th. Please sign-up to serve on the bulletin board in the hallway behind the pulpit or online. Other dates in 2019 are: May 30, August 8, and October 10. JANUARY ADULT EDUCATION Join the Rev. Bob Goldstein as he leads us in a study about the Jewish origins of the Eucharist. The series concludes with 2 Sundays in ( 13 & 20). We meet in the Fellowship Hall. Financials Nov. 30, 2018 Actual YTD Budget YTD Offering/Giving 20, , , Other Income 5, , , Total Income 26, , , Total Expenses 30, , , Net Income (4,080.25) (10,121.05) (19,078.28)

These prayers are written or selected by members of our Stewardship Team for use in Sunday worship and for personal prayer in the month after they have been prayed in worship.

awareness may we constantly give thanks. Help us to be mindful of the gift of your life giving son for the sake of the world and in response to this gift may we be bearers of gifts.

Move all to trust that they are loved exactly where they are, and exactly as they are. Surround your beloved with your warm embrace. Teach us to be caring and gentle with one another.

3 These prayers are written or selected by members of our Stewardship Team for use in Sunday worship and for personal prayer in the month after they have been prayed in worship. December 2 Gracious God during this time between the National Holiday of Thanksgiving and the Christian Celebration of Christmas help us to be aware of where our blessings flow from and with that awareness may we constantly give thanks. Help us to be mindful of the gift of your life giving son for the sake of the world and in response to this gift may we be bearers of gifts. December 9 God of grace, Be present with those who do not feel happy or merry during this season; those who are lonely, grieving or forlorn. Move all to trust that they are loved exactly where they are, and exactly as they are. Surround your beloved with your warm embrace. Teach us to be caring and gentle with one another. December 16 Dear Lord: Thank you for the music all around us. Today we pray for the talented members of our congregation who give their time and musical gifts in service to Resurrection. Bless them and let their talents shine as they bring the Word of God to our church family through music. May your presence and beauty be found in every note and inspire us to proclaim your glory with glad voices. We thank you for the rich blessings of joyful music and musicians at Resurrection. JANUARY BIRTHDAYS 2 Danie Muriello 2 Aaron Dirlam 4 Christian Youngman 6 Opal Katsma 10 Robin Erhardt-Ohren 11 Kim Collins 13 John Stroud 13 David Thoele 13 Danita Jaurigue 14 Rachel Jenkins 15 Lorene Kassis 26 Lauren Meier 28 Charles Milutinovic 28 Grady Prickett 29 Beth Fulkerson 30 Jack Strybis If we missed anyone or included someone accidently, please let the church office know. December 23 Mothering God, we thank you for the children and adults who will participate in the RLC Christmas pageant tomorrow evening. May they boldly and joyfully tell the story of Jesus birth. May the community present and other faith communities around the world hear the familiar story this Christmas season with renewed thankfulness. December 30 We pray for peace and justice in the New Year. Prayer written by team member will be included in the February Messenger.

5 JANUARY MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY Date Time Assisting Ministers Lectors Acolyte Table Setters Ushers 6 Epiphany 8:30AM 10:45AM Phil Thompson Frank Patrick Jenna Bosslet Ann Marie Monson Carys Domin Thompson Allison Beebe Bill and Linda Chin 13 Baptism of Our Lord 8:30AM 10:45AM Danie Muriello Laura Fosler Eloise Thompson Andy DeVooght Leo Harris Thompson Lily Rin-Laures Houston Furgeson and Jackie Grinvalds 20 2nd Sunday After Epiphany 8:30AM 10:45AM Tom Welch Monica Reichert Viktoria Erhardt Michelle Prickett Grady Prickett Thompson Megan Hunt Rob Youngman 27 3rd Sunday After Epiphany & Annual Meeting 10:00AM Frank Patrick Rick Kline Margaret Dirlam Thompson, Megan Hunt Stephanie Youngman and Will DeCaigny We are grateful for your service in this vital area of Resurrection's parish life! Please arrange for a substitute if you are unavailable on the days you are scheduled to participate and notify the Church of your substitution at 773/ CONTACTS Table Setters: Megan Hunt Assisting Ministers, Lectors & Acolytes: Frank Patrick Ushers: Houston Furgeson Thank you! Thank you! To Anne Roberts for providing fabric and supplies for Dresses for Little Girls. (submitted by Betsy Shuman-Moore). Danie Muriello, Thompson, Steph, Rob, Christian Youngman, and Kathy Erickson for help with sandwiches, bulletins, and office work. Council gives thanks for: Great Coffee, Cocoa, and Carols event, Jackie Grinvalds', Beth Fulkerson's, and Kim Collins' service on council, Gary Jensen and musicians for Advent services, Children in Christmas pageant, and Sunday school teachers.

6 2019. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6 Until Mon. 7th :00 p.m EPIPHANY SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 9:45 a.m. Epiphany Festival 10:45 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 12:00 p.m. Fellowship 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Confirmation 6:00 p.m. 13 BAPTISM OF OUR LORD 8:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 9:45 a.m. Pageant Rehearsal & Adult Ed 10:45 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 12:00 p.m. Coffee Hour to Bid Farewell to Jackie Grinvalds 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Confirmation 6:00 p.m. 20 resumes 14 6:45 p.m. Toastmasters Church Council Parent Committee :30 p.m. Staff Meeting 8:00 p.m 17 6:30 p.m. Serving with the Night Ministry 8:00 p.m a.m. Open House a.m. Men's Group 26 2ND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 8:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 9:45 a.m. Pageant Rehearsal & Adult Ed 10:45 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 12:00 p.m. Fellowship 6:00 p.m. 27 No 28 Messenger Deadline! :00 p.m. 31 3RD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 10:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Annual Meeting 12:00 p.m. Potluck 6:30p.m. Stewardship Team 12:30 p.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Toastmasters 8:00 p.m.

The Messenger. A Monthly Newsletter from Resurrection Lutheran Church Stewardship Fall Emphasis THE GIFTS OF GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD

The Messenger. A Monthly Newsletter from Resurrection Lutheran Church Stewardship Fall Emphasis THE GIFTS OF GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD October 2018 The Messenger A Monthly Newsletter from Resurrection Lutheran Church Beloved in Christ, 2018 Stewardship Fall Emphasis THE GIFTS OF GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD Thank you for the spiritual gifts,