Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights

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1 Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Special Prayer Opportunities: Hospitalized and Health Concerns: June Trabert Give Thanks: for 75 years of blessings as a congregation Encouragement: for young men and women at Redeemer to consider church work careers Guidance: for all of us as we prayerfully consider our 2009 commitments of time, talent, and treasure 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 Kitty Harders ( ) who will activate the chain. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this prayer ministry, please contact June or Kitty. 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. THE STARS overhead have the names of those who have had a positive impact upon our faith lives, and who are now in heaven. DO YOU REMEMBER BOOKLETS, which contain summaries of the all the trivia and memories that have appeared in the weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters, are available in the narthex. POINSETTIA sign-up forms are available in the narthex. Please fill one out and return it to the church office no later than Monday, Sharing... We share the Gospel by supporting chaplains in hospitals and on college campuses, as well as missionaries. SUNDAY SCHOOL - There will be a joint Sunday School opening next Sunday, November 23. This will be for the 3-yearold students through eighth grade. We will be talking about this year s mission project which is the Interfaith Hospitality Network. LOYALTY SUNDAY will be next weekend. Watch for your Stewardship materials in the mail this week. RECYCLE YOUR OLD EYEGLASSES - You may now bring your old eyeglasses (regular and prescription sunglasses) in for recycling. There is a box located in the narthex by the stairs where you can put them. They will periodically be taken to the recycling place so that others may benefit from them. DESSERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Thrivent will be serving the Advent Supper on Wednesday, December 3, but have asked members to donate a pan of bars. If you are able to help, please sign-up on the sheet in the narthex. The menu that evening will be Hamburgers with fixings, beans, potato salad, and assorted bars.

2 75th Anniversary Charter Sunday, November 16, 1933 We welcome Pastor Steve Sutterer of Marshfield, Wisconsin, who will be our special speaker this weekend. Pastor Steve was born in Rochester, MN, March 25, He was the son of the late William F. Sutterer and Betty J. Lee Sutterer. He lived in Rochester most of his life with six years of his childhood in Gainesville, Florida. He joined Redeemer in 1968 and was active in youth group and choir. He graduated from Rochester John Marshall in 1973 and St. Olaf College in He taught junior high in Alexandria, MN, from He felt a calling to serve God and the church and went to Concordia St. Louis in 1981 and graduated in He did his vicarage where his grandfather vicared about 60 years before him at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, MN. He accepted his first call to serve at St. Paul s Lutheran in Milaca, MN, until He then took a year out to train for chaplaincy completing his CPE residency at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, in He then accepted a call to serve Redeemer Lutheran Church in 1990 and stayed until accepting a call as chaplain for the North Wisconsin District at St. Joseph s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin, where he continues to serve today. He has two sons, Matthew, working at UW psychology department in research and David, who is a junior at UW majoring in biology and psychology. We Remember - Please join us for a special Bible Class hour at 9:20 am on Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. We will be reviewing the entire 75 year history of Redeemer. See the new historical displays now added to the exhibit in the Fellowship Hall. We Dedicate our new Redeemer Stained Glass Window. It s only been one year ago that we first entertained the notion of having a large stained glass window made for our stairwell that would not only cover a less favorable outside view but more importantly provide us with a reminder of our 75 years together as a congregation. Upon request the congregation submitted 13 designs that were reviewed for feasibility of construction and message portrayal. Four designs were then put to a congregational vote over a 3 week timeframe where a total of 279 votes were tallied. Confident that the funding for the new window would continue to stream in, our chosen design was then taken to Mike and Stephanie Podulke of Rochester Stained Glass for design modifications and glass selection. Within weeks our funding ($10,000) was complete and they began construction. Their years of experience and artistic talents do not go unnoticed as they managed to accommodate our goal of June 29th for completion and provided us with our beautiful reminder of the message of the cross and it's importance in our lives. We Thank the Redeemer Lutheran Church Women (RLCW) for preparing and serving the special meal which will follow the late service on Sunday. We Thank the members of Redeemer who committed $62,000 to the Fan Into Flame mission effort as a special thank offering in gratitude to God for 75 years of blessings, those who gave funds for the stained glass window, the confirmation display, and for general anniversary expenses.

3 Sharing...Through Our Time, Talents, & Treasure When will the Stewardship materials be coming? Watch for a special mailing this week. Prayerfully look at all the materials - - the time and talents as well as the treasure commitments. Please return your commitments next weekend, or as soon as possible. BIBLE CLASSES - 9:20 am (Will resume November 23.) Living as a Christian in the 21st Century continues a look at 1 and 2 Corinthians and how timeless the Bible is for life in every generation. Join Pastor Heining in the South Fellowship Hall. Hebrews - Pastor Settle leads an in-depth discussion of the Book of Hebrews in the North Fellowship Hall. Value Packed Parenting - Kevin Leman is back in this DVD based class. Dr. Leman uses humor and wisdom to help parents and grandparents with issues like child anger, child discipline, self confidence, internet safety and talking to your kids. As always with Dr. Leman you will laugh a lot but learn even more! Tim and Lonnie Strohschein facilitate this class. SNOWBIRDS - Please let the church office know when you will be leaving for warmer climates. It costs us $1.17 for each returned newsletter (they are not forwarded). OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2009 are available in the narthex. Reminder, do not use them until 2009 as your envelope number will be different from year to year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the church office at MY DEVOTIONS for December - March for families are available in the narthex NEW MEMBERS will be received on Sunday, December 7. Please contact Pastor Rance by November 23 if you would like to join Redeemer. For those who are not Lutheran, please note that a new Celebrating God s Grace class, exploring the basic teachings of the Lutheran Church, is tentatively scheduled to begin on Wednesday, January 7. ADVENT SUPPERS - We need a group to volunteer to serve our Advent supper on Wednesday, December 10. Please contact the church office if you are interested.

4 November 23 - Deliver Wreaths and Dinner Out - The wreaths you sold need to be delivered and that means your work is not over. After church on November 23, we will deliver the wreaths and then have dinner together. Good work, good food, great company! Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21 - Youth Christmas Eve Service Practices -- This is a huge opportunity for the youth to make the true meaning of Christmas ring out! We need your help. 4 pm-5 pm. December 13 - Parent s Night Out! - If you like working with young children, we need you for the Parents Night Out Servant Event/Fundraiser. Youth will set up at 4 :00pm and the children will come at 4:30 pm. Pack a dinner and get ready to have fun with some really cool kids. December 14 - SHOUT! - This is the highlight of my month every month. 6-8 pm BE THERE! June 14-20, Chicago Mission Trip - This is going to be an amazing trip! We will serve in amazing ways and grow as a group. This trip is open to youth currently in 8th-12th. This is a special trip and if you want to go, you will have to be active in fundraising AND fellowship events. Talk to Michael Harvey or Lynora Miller if you are interested in going. NURSE'S NOTES HEALTH TIP - Cod Liver Oil Cod liver oil may weaken bones because of its very high vitamin A content. A recent Norwegian study of middle-aged women, in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that those who took cod liver oil as children are twice as likely to have low bone mass as women who did not. Many people take cod liver oil because it is rich in vitamin D. Several studies in the past seven years have linked high vitamin A intake to weaker bones. Fish oil supplements, and fish itself, do not have much vitamin A, which is concentrated in the liver (in beef and chicken liver as well).

5 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Theological Conference - Mankato - 9 am Blood Pressures - Nurse s Office - 5 pm HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 - Charter Sunday HOLY COMMUNION - 8 am and 10:40 am Blood Pressure Checks - 9 am Adult Bible Studies - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Fellowship Meal - 11:45 am MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Preschool - Rm to 10:30 am Quilters - NFH - 9 am Boy Scouts - NFH - 7 pm Health Cabinet - Rm pm Salt Shakers ChristCare - 7 pm TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Men s Bible Study - Rm am Ladies Bible Study - NFH - 9 am FFF - FH - 10:30 am Family Child Care Inc. - NFH - 5:30 pm Music and Worship - Rm pm Personnel and Staffing - Rm pm Koinonia ChristCare - 7 pm WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Resource Deadline Preschool - Rm to 10:30 am THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER November 15 through November 23, 2008 Seekers ChristCare - Rm pm Youth Choir (7-12) - Chapel - 5:30 pm Youth Chimes (7-12) - Sanctuary - 5:47 pm Alleluia Singers (2-6) - Rm L-2-6 pm Confirmation - 6:10 pm Cherub Choir - (4yr - 1) - 6:05 pm Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm Sounds of Praise - Choir Room - 7 pm THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Faithful Followers CC - Rm pm Rochester Accordion Band - Rm L-2-2 pm Men s Choir - Choir Room - 6:15 pm Stephen Ministry Training - Rm 102-6:30 pm SEA Combined Group - Rm L-1-6:30 pm Chancel Chimes - Sanctuary - 7 pm FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Preschool - Rm to 10:30 am Library Committee - Library - 9:30 am SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Rochester Accordion Band - Rm L-2-10 am Piano Recital Rehearsal - Chapel - 2 pm WORSHIP - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 WORSHIP - 8 am and 10:40 am Blood Pressure Checks - 9 am Adult Bible Studies - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am THANKSGIVING SERVICES We will observe Thanksgiving with Worship services on Wednesday, November 26, at 6:30 pm, and Thursday, November 27, at 9:30 am. Scripture readings will be from Deuteronomy 8:1-10, Philippians 4:6-20, and Luke 17: Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. All members are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for the Channel One collection.

6 # With A Commitment Psalm 76:11 Make vows to the LORD your God, and fulfill them. 75th Anniversary Do you remember... On this special anniversary occasion why you became a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church? NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Ezekiel 34:11-6,20-24; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28; Matthew 25:31-46 Theme: Sharing...In The Kingdom. OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: Weekend Worship Attendance: 552 ( ) Guests: 47 Sunday School and Bible Class Attendance: 243 (93+150) SHARING TREE - Sarah Circle will again sponsor the Christmas Sharing Tree beginning this Sunday, November 17. Tags listing the gifts needed will be on the tree in the narthex. Please select a card, or more than one if you wish. Do not wrap the gift. Simply return the gift and card to the tree as soon as possible. Donations will be shared with: St. Peter Regional Center, The Women s Shelter, and Bear Creek. Please share your blessings with others less fortunate and help make their holidays brighter. Sharing Their Talents Today Message... Pastor Sutterer Liturgists... Pastor Jim Heining and Pastor Rance Settle Children s Message... Michael Harvey, DCE Organist... April Beckman, DPM Elders 5:30 pm... Mick Reese 8:00 am... Darin Grewe Lectors 10:40 am... Scott Brandt 5:30 pm... Chris Burdick 8:00 am... Joel Dubbels 10:40 am...herb Mueller Acolytes 8:00 am... James Bartlett / Andrew Werle 10:40 am... Jesse Lowery / Maurice Lowery Blood Pressures Saturday... Nancy Johnson Sunday... Barb Wallskog Greeters 5:30 pm... Caroline Ferdig 8:00 am... Don and Arlene Krueger 10:40 am... Dan and Terri Zemke... John and LaVon Pavek Altar Guild Shelly Potter, Mary Roehrick, Bree Behne, Stephanie Behne, Eunice Strelow, Angela Hanson, Sharron Smith, Kathy Solomonson Usher Coordinator... Roger Toomey Saturday, 5:30 pm... Lyle Voight and Wayne Meyer Sunday, 8:00 am....ken Klennert, Royce Ernst, Willard Nisbit, Gordon Kappel, Cody Wrubel Sunday, 10:40 am..dale Neumann, Grant Dicke, Larry Reinartz, Dick Valde, Terry Ellerman, Connor Wondrasch

7 Order Your Poinsettia Today! The Christmas Decorating Committee will again be ordering poinsettias for the church this year. Any individual or group wishing to donate a poinsettia, may do so by completing the form below. The Altar Guild appreciates your gift! Please indicate how many plants you would like. Poinsettias at $11 each. (gold cover, red bow) Circle One: Red Pink White Should we receive more funds than we have room for poinsettias, extra funds will used for greenery and other decorations. Mark the envelope Christmas Decorating and make the check payable to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Forms and checks may be sent to or left in the church office or placed in the offering plate no later than Monday, December 1. Name: If you would like to give this/these Poinsettias in memory/honor of a loved one, please print the name below: In memory of: In honor of: (Please return to the church office. Thank you!)