The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota

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1 The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota April 2010 Mission Statement PALM SUNDAY - MARCH 27/28 Time To Shout - Services: Saturday at 5:30 pm; Sunday 8 and 10:40 am - All services will begin in the narthex, then process into the Sanctuary with song and palms. MAUNDY THURSDAY - APRIL 1 Time To Pray - Services at 4:15 and 7:00 pm. - Prayer will be our special emphasis this year. - This service will provide time to pray for our needs and the needs of others. - Holy Communion will be offered at both services. GOOD FRIDAY - APRIL 2 The Guilt Of Us All - Services at 12:15 and 7:00 pm - We follow the ancient service of Tenebrae, darkening the lights as we hear the seven last words from the cross. EASTER, SATURDAY, APRIL 3 Why Did He Have To Die? - 5:30 pm, Easter service (similar to Sunrise) - Holy Communion will be offered. EASTER, SUNDAY, APRIL 4 - Easter Sunrise Worship at 6:30 am - Why Did He Have To Die? - Easter Breakfast served from 7:30-8:30 am by our Youth. - Festival Worship at 8:45 and 10:15 am. - Bad Scared vs. Good Scared - Holy Communion will be offered at all services. 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 Activity Pictures... page 2 Staff Notes... page 3 Prayers... page 4 Worship Notes... page 4 Upcoming Events... pages 5-6 In Memory... page 7 Thank You Notes... page 8 Music Notes... page 9 Health Notes... page 10 Stewardship News... page 11 Council News... page 12 Softball News... page 13 Stephen Ministry News... page 13 LWML News... pages Youth News... pages RCLS News... pages Community News... page 20 April Calendar... page 21 Those Who Serve... page 22

2 RCLS 2nd Graders visit Redeemer! March 8-12 was National Lutheran Schools week. As part of the special activities each grade went to different area church to help with miscellaneous projects. Pictured here are second graders who came to Redeemer to help cut out felt figures for the recent Missions Made Possible trip to Uganda. National Youth Gathering Mixer Event On March 7, youth from Redeemer that are attending the National Youth Gathering met at Trinity Lutheran with youth from other Rochester LCMS congregations that are also planning to attend the National Youth Gathering. They enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games, including their own Olympic games. Page 2

3 Staff Notes Since I was recently nominated to be a part of the Pastoral Leadership Institute (or, PLI ), I have been working through the assignments to prepare me for our first meeting in April. One of the assignments has been a book called The Present Future. It s been an eye-opening read. The author, Reggie McNeal asks some very tough questions: Wrong Question: How do we grow this church? (i.e. How do we get people to come to us? ) Tough Question: How do we transform our community? (i.e. How do we go out to others with the Gospel? ) These two questions speak to the main difference between church growth and kingdom growth. McNeal writes, Kingdom theology will force us to reexamine our strategy for penetrating the culture with the presence of the church. Everyone has seen the movie, Field of Dreams, and is well aware of the line, Build it and they will come. This has been a motto in many churches as it relates to their facilities and programming. But to these churches shock, their growth is short-lived. The times are certainly changing and the rise of the mega-church with mega facilities and programming is on the decline. In fact, the recent research shows that when you build a bigger facility with bigger programs and a laser-light show, you don t build the Kingdom with un-churched people, but end up filling the pews with already-churched Christians who are looking for the latest form of entertainment instead of an engagement in Christ s mission. And here s the most shocking observation of all from McNeal s book: The unchurched could care less about what churched Christians do in their buildings on Sunday, or what programs we offer, because in their eyes, these things are for church people, and not for them. What then, can we do to reach out to those unchurched people in our communities? Our challenge isn t to ignore present ministries or get rid of them. The challenge is to have these programs and ministries lead us out - into the community and into the world in the name of Jesus. Our goal is to bring and share the Presence of Christ in the lives of others through acts of compassion and service. We let our works shine like a beacon of light in the life of others outside the church building and pray that this work might lead them to see the ever-present love of our Savior. I m greatly looking forward to the upcoming PLI Convention and can t wait to share what I have learned with our church family, as we boldly take His message out to a hurting world! - Pastor Rance Settle Church Office Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm Phone: Fax: redeemer@charterinternet.com Website: Blessed to Able to Serve Pastor, James W. Heining JHeining@charterinternet.com (office) (residence) (cell) Pastor, Rance A. Settle PastorRance@charterinternet.com (office) (residence) (cell) Director of Christian Education, Michael J. Harvey daharveys@msn.com (office) (residence) (cell) Director of Parish Music, April Beckman beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) (cell) Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas redeemer@charterinternet.com (office) (residence) Custodian, Randy Kautz (office) (residence) Youth Coordinator, Lynora Miller millertwins2@charter.net (residence) Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke jdicke325@charter.net (residence) Nursery Coordinator, Michelle Braem (residence) Page 3

4 Remember in Your Prayers... Hospitalized/Health Concerns Don Knick, Marilyn Reinke, Roger Peterson, Gloria Nihart Les Jobe, recovering at Samaritan Bethany Heights Grieving The family and friends of Marv Hemker who passed away on March 14. Safety For the Missions Made Possible team For the Gillards and all our missionary families Encouragement/Guidance For our nominating committee For our connection ministry leaders For our elected leaders, federal, state, and local that they might lead in ways that are pleasing to you. Rejoice With Elizabeth Schroeder upon the birth of her son, Holden Michael Lee, born on March 5. Worship The Lord With Gladness! MARCH 27/28 PALM SUNDAY Time To Shout We will observe Palm Sunday with scripture readings from Deuteronomy 32:36-39, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 19:28-40 and Luke 22:1-23:23. Holy Communion will be celebrated at all service this weekend. For those who are able, we will begin our worship service in the Narthex, processing in with palms. APRIL 1 - MAUNDY THURSDAY Time To Pray Scripture readings will be from Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 10:15-25, and Luke 22:7-20. Services will be at 4:15 and 7:00 pm. Holy Communion will be offered at all services. We will recall how Jesus prayed in the upper room and in the garden on the eve of his crucifixion -- and will spend time praying for ourselves. APRIL 2 - GOOD FRIDAY The Guilt Of Us All Scripture readings will be from Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16;5:7-9, and John 19: Services will be at 12:15 and 7:00 pm. Both services will be Tenebrae (darkening) style. APRIL 3/4 - EASTER Saturday, April 3-5:30 pm and Sunday, April 4-6:30 am The theme will be Why Did He Have To Die?. Scripture readings will be from Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, and Luke 24:1-12. Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services. Sunday, April 4-8:45 and 10:15 am The theme will be Bad Scared vs. Good Scared. Scripture readings will be from Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, and Luke 24:1-12. Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services. APRIL 10/11 Peace The World Cannot Give We will observe the Second Sunday of Easter with scripture readings from Acts 5:12-20, Revelation 1:4-18, and John 20: We will also receive New Members during the 8 am service on Sunday. APRIL 17/18 Really Alive We will celebrate the Third Sunday of Easter with scripture readings from Acts 9:1-22, Revelation 5:8-14, and John 21:1-14. Holy Communion will be celebrated at all service this weekend. APRIL 24/25 At Home With God Page 4 We will celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter with scripture readings from Acts 20:17-35, Revelation 7:9-17, and John 10: A special Rite of Confirmation service for 9th graders will take place during a special service at 1 pm on Sunday, April 25. The theme will be A Faith That Sticks based on Philippians 2:14-16.

5 It s All Happening In APRIL! SUNDAY BIBLE CLASSES Predestination - Pastor Heining leads this class in the South Fellowship Hall. Gospel of Matthew continues with Pastor Settle in the North Fellowship Hall. Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage continues with Lynn Schoppers in the Choir Room/Room 203. Redeemer Easter Egg Hunt The Redeemer Easter Egg hunt will take place on April 3! The festivities start at 10:00 am. A Sign up sheet is now out! As we prepare, we would appreciate donations of candy for the prize bags that the kids receive. Please bring your donation to the office. See you at the Hunt! Dead Sea Scrolls Excursion The bus is virtually full but we do not want to turn anyone away, for this trip to the Minnesota Science Museum on April 11. If you have a good sized vehicle and would be willing to drive (and take a few others) please let Pastor Jim know. We will leave Redeemer at 12:30 p.m. and return about 7:00 p.m. It takes about two hours to see the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition. You can use the rest of the time to view the regular exhibits, visit, or eat. Tickets for the exhibition are $22 ($18 for 60+), and the motorcoach ride is $14. Please sign up on the list in the narthex (or call the church office) and turn in your checks as soon as possible. THURSDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES Will resume on Thursday, May 6, at 6 p.m. in the Chapel ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older) We will meet Tuesday, April 6, at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. The menu will include sliced turkey, mashed potato with gravy, house salad with two dressings, buttered rolls and dessert. The cost is $7.50. Our speakers will be Kimberly and Brian Alwin, owners of A Smooth Move, Rochester's first Senior Move Managers. They will share their insights on this critical phase of life. Their fun and interactive presentation will give practical tips in the difficult process of downsizing. More information is by the signup sheets or if you have internet access you can go to Come, listen to the presentation and enjoy the Christian fellowship. The signup sheet will be in the narthex or just call Ted or Renee Saxman at if you want to attend. Please sign up by Sunday, April 4. If you would be willing to bring a dessert please indicate that on the sign-up sheet and Renee will contact you if she needs you to bring a dessert. Please remember if you can't attend and you haven't cancelled by Sunday evening April 4th, Elderberries will be charged for your meal. Any questions, call Ted or Renee Saxman at the above number. Page 5

6 BUILDING HAPPY ACTIVE GROUPS We are invited to a BHAG afternoon Building Happy Active Groups on Sunday, April 18. This is for anyone who is a member of a small group, or would like to be. Our special speaker will be DCE Jim Anderson of St. Michaels Lutheran Church in Bloomington. Mr. Anderson has done a great deal of work with small groups, and will likely have many ideas that we may wish to consider. Others expected to appear are Big Hairy and/or Cousin It. We are definitely going to have fun! Lunch will be served following the late service. This will be a build your own sandwich affair. The workshop will be from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m., leaving us all time to enjoy the beautiful spring day. There is no cost, except for a free-will offering for the lunch, but please sign up in advance to help our planning. Childcare will also be provided. While this is sponsored by the ChristCare program, it is designed for all small groups within the congregation. Hope you will join us! MINNESOTA ABLAZE Why should the youth have all the fun? This is an exciting day for adults (and yes, it could be for youth as well) who are excited about their faith. This will be at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Plymouth on Saturday, April 10. We will meet at Redeemer at 7:45 a.m. to carpool, and will return by early evening. This theme is Living Water based upon John 4:10. Special speakers will be Dr. Dale Meyer, president of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and former Lutheran Hour speaker; Dr. Dean Nadasdy, pastor of Woodbury Lutheran Church, and fourth vice-president of the LCMS; and Rev. Ben Griffin, pastor of the Alley Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove, a fast growing congregation designed to reach the unchurched. There are also numerous breakout sections and a ministry fair. Advance registration is requested. Forms are available in the Narthex, or online at There is also more information on the website, and in the March Lutheran Witness. SPRING CLEANUP will be Saturday, April 24, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The trustees would appreciate lots of help in cleaning up the lawn and shrubbery and completed numerous maintenance items. Page 6

7 Holy Land Pilgrimage Thanks for all of your good input. Final details are now being worked out for this trip in May 2011 for Redeemer members and friends. The basic trip will be to Israel for 10 days, with an optional 4 day extension to the Sinai and Egypt. Brochures will soon be available with specific dates, costs, and details of the itinerary. An informational meeting will be held at Redeemer for those who might like to ask questions or get more information. Watch for the date! - Pastor Jim and Jolene Heining In Loving Memory... DOROTHY A. GROTH Dorothy A. Groth was born in Olmsted County on January 18, She was made a child of God through the Sacrament of Baptism on February 15, She later confirmed the faith that was given to her on May 28, Dorothy farmed her whole life with her family on the Dr. Graham Farm, south of Rochester. She retired after 60 years. She was a longtime member of Redeemer, where she taught Sunday school during her earlier years and later served in the church office and assembling the newsletter. She was a member of the Faithful Followers-Christ Care group. Dorothy went to live with her Savior on February 17, 2010, where she now joyfully looks for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. The funeral in her memory was held at Redeemer on February 22, Dorothy leaves behind a legacy of many family and friends. Please remember Dorothy s family in your prayers, as they look forward in faith to the day when all who are in Christ will be reunited again. MARVIN KENNETH HEMKER Marvin Kenneth Hemker was born on June16, 1931, in Pleasant Grove, Minn., and was made a child of God through the Sacrament of Baptism on July 5th, He later confirmed the faith given him in Baptism on June 9th, He married Barbara Fieck at Redeemer on August 18th, 1956, and their marriage was blessed with three children, Randall, Dawn and Darcy. They have four grandchildren. Marv was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a warehouse manager for Rochester Restaurant supply. He would later serve as a Custodian for Redeemer for many years. After a stay at Seasons Hospice, Marv went to live with his Savior on March 14th, 2010, where he now joyfully waits for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. The funeral in his memory was held at Redeemer on March 17 th, Please remember Barb and her family in your prayers, as they look forward in faith to the day when all who are in Christ will be reunited again. IHN News 2nd Annual IHN House Party "There's no place like home!" Interfaith Hospitality Network will be hosting this fund raising event on Saturday, April 10th, from 12:00 noon until 2:30 pm. It will include a silent auction and live auction on bird houses, doghouses, doll houses, kitty condos, gift baskets and much more. It will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic School Gymnasium, th Ave NW, Rochester. Redeemer to host IHN We will be the host site for guests from Interfaith Hospitality for the week of May 2-9. Mark you calendars now and prepare to volunteer! Page 7

8 2010 Redeemer Vacation Bible School MARK YOUR CALENDARS! VBS will be July 12 (9 am-4 pm) July 13 (9 am-4 pm) and then finish up on July 14 (9am to noon). It is our plan to offer after child care till 5:30 pm, provide lunch to the kids, and as a church have a Wednesday night neighborhood celebration highlighting Jesus our Savior and VBS. If you are interested in helping with this exciting ministry there will be a helper signup starting Easter Sunday: Also feel free to call Michael Harvey ( , daharveys@msn.com) if you have any questions. Notes of Thanks... Thank You Thanks to Pastor Jim, Pastor Rance, and Bob Keith for the visits at the hospital following my recent hip replacement surgery. Words cannot really express how special this ministry is. I also appreciated the help and concern shown by Jan Dicke and Iva Kietzmann. Mark and I enjoyed some great meals at home provided by our ChristCare group. The outpouring of prayers, cards, visits, phone calls, and good wishes form so many Redeemer friends was overwhelming! We are truly blessed to be part of such a loving and caring congregation. God bless you all. - Joanie Gennrich Thank You Thank you so much for the cards, hugs, prayers and support given to me and my family following my husband Denis' death. It is such a comfort having a wonderful, supportive church community during a time like this and we really appreciate it. God Bless you all. - Tammy Konicek Thank You Thank you to our church family for all the prayers, cards, phone calls and visits while I was in the hospital and later the nursing home. A special thank you to Pastor Jim and Pastor Rance for the visits; also to Bob Keith and Bill Cochran for stopping by. Thank you to Jan Dicke for the loan of the hospital equipment. The prayers and support were truly felt. - Forrest and Jan Walters Thank You Thank you to Pastor Heining for his visit, calls, communion, and prayers while I was in the hospital and recuperating at home. A special thank you to Ken Stoltenberg for his visit. - Earl and Johanna Krippner Thank You Thank you to the Y.E.S. group for the heart-warming snowman that you made for me for Valentines Day. - Gary Polikowsky Thank You Thank you to Pastor Heining, Pastor Settle, Bob Keith and Martin Mueller for your visits, words of support, and prayers during my stays in the hospital over the past several months. I also want to say thank you to the Redeemer congregation for your prayers, cards, prayer shawl, visits, and support during my hospitalizations and recovery. Thanks to God, I am healing well, I am back to work, and life is nearly back to normal for Jennifer and me. Thank you and God bless, - Todd Zmina Page 8

9 Spring Choir Music Notes Practices will be: Sundays, April 11 and 18, at 11:45 am and Monday, April 26, at 6:15 pm We will share our song in worship on: Sunday, May 2 at the 10:40 a.m. service. Child care will be available! Come take this opportunity to praise God with fellow believers! Save the date Music Sunday will be May 23 this year! Sunday school parents! If your child plays an instrument, this month they will have an opportunity to play with students from Redeemer. Please plan accordingly if your child needs to bring their instrument home from school. This could include: band and orchestra instruments, even recorders! Why do this? It gives your child the opportunity to understand how their talent could be used to serve God. April 11- will be Band instrument Sunday (& recorders) Apr. 25 will be Orchestra instrument Sunday Sixth Annual Easter Hymn Festival on April 18 Area musicians will lead Singing the Hymns of Easter on Sunday, April 18, 7pm, at Christ Lutheran Church, Rochester. Choral, brass, flute, violin, and organ music will be featured. The festival will consist of hymns, anthems, and instrumental music. Devotional reflections between hymns will be delivered by guest commentator Rev. David Kind, pastor of University Lutheran Chapel, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hors d oeuvre, dessert, and beverage reception will follow the Hymn Festival, hosted by Christ Lutheran Youth. A free-will offering will be taken to help pay expenses for Christ Lutheran youth to attend a summer youth conference in Nashville, TN. Christ Lutheran Church is located at th Street SE, on the corner of Marion Road and 20 th Street, in Rochester. Call for more information. Page 9

10 Health Notes SPRING is in the AIR...and in YOUR NOSE! SAVE THE DATE! The Redeemer Health Cabinet will be offering a CPR class on Saturday, May 1, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm in Room 102. The class will be taught by Jeff and Jill Ryan Schultz, paramedics from Mayo. The sign-up sheet will be out in the narthex after Easter. Is it true that all we need to do to perform CPR is chest compressions? Attend the class and find out! Does the word springtime conjure up thoughts for you of runny noses, watery eyes and nasally voices instead of sunshine, flowers and fluttering butterflies? It doesn t have to be that way. Wipe that nose and take a look at some self-care tips from the Mayo Clinic that may help you avoid the agony of seasonal allergies. TIPS FOR ALLERGEN AVOIDANCE Air Care When pollen counts are high, keep windows and doors closed. (You can find pollen counts for your area at Using air conditioning in your home and car will clean, cool and dry the air. Reduce indoor humidity with a dehumidifier. Let s Stay In Stay indoors if possible in the early morning when pollen counts are high and on dry and windy days. Rain can help clear the air of pollen, so it s best to venture out after a good rain. Lawn mowing, weed pulling and other gardening tasks kick up pollen and molds. If you must do these tasks yourself, try wearing a dust mask. Take It Up or Clean It Up Removing carpeting can help especially if dust mites bother your allergies. If you don t want to get rid of your carpet, vacuum it weekly with a vacuum cleaner that has a small-particle or a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter. Go to the Mattresses with Allergens! Cover mattresses, box springs and pillows with allergy-proof covers. Wash blankets and sheets in hot water (at least 130 degrees F). At night, use a HEPA filter in your bedroom and keep windows closed. Pollen is Sticky Stuff Avoid hanging laundry outside which can collect pollen. Avoid letting pets that spend time outdoors lay on couches and beds in case pollen has clung to their fur. (Mayo Clinic as quoted in Wheat ridge Seeding Health and Hope Health Ministry Resource, Vol.11. no.3) Page 10

11 Stewardship: Your Response to God s Love Ash Wednesday - February 17 Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $ District/Synod... $4.00 Renovation... $ Lenten Offerings... $ February 20/21 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (78+135) Guests Budget Offerings... $10, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ Mid-week Worship - February 24 Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $95.00 District/Synod... $15.00 Renovation... $80.00 Lenten Offerings... $ February 27/28 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (162+91) Guests Budget Offerings... $ District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ Mid-Week Worship - March 3 Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $ District/Synod... $90.00 Renovation... $ Lenten Offerings... $ March 6/7 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (91+130) Guests Budget Offerings... $18, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ March 13/14 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (67+121) Guests Budget Offerings... $16, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ Volunteers Needed Office Helper Needed Dorothy Groth spent about an hour each month doing paperwork for our grief ministry. Since Dorothy is now in heaven, we need a new volunteer to do this work (during office hours). If you might be willing, please contact Chris in the church office at DRIVERS NEEDED! With some of our regular drivers down south, we have not been able to honor some requests for transportation to church services. If you would be able to give some of your time to help your fellow members, please contact the church office soon at FINANCIAL UPDATE - Up and Down February Income: $63,402 February Expenses: $67,688 Year-to-date Income: $144,027 Year-to-date Expenses: $139,363 After having a very positive month in January, we slipped a bit in February, but are still in good shape. Thanks to all! Memorials and Special Gifts $25 for BRIGHT Night $40 for Undesignated Memorials in memory of Kendall Schacht $56 for LCMS World Relief $10 for Altar Guild $10 for Fan Into Flame $75 for Youth Fund $15 for Endowment Fund and $590 for Undesignated Memorials in memory of Dorothy Groth $100 for Music Fund $360 for Gospel for Asia $53 in honor of Cyril and Ardella Griebenow s 53rd wedding anniversary Mid-Week Worship - March 10 Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $ District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ Lenten Offerings...$ Page 11

12 Church Council Highlights - March 9, 2010 OLD BUSINESS: Mission 2012 Update: Paula Kuisle discussed our progress toward Mission She asked what other ways we can we use to accomplish our goals? If anyone has suggestions for member participation, please contact her or other members of the Mission 2012 project. Council Reorganization: Meeting set for March 18. Members of the task force are Patti Tackmann, Pastor Heining, Michael Harvey, Scott Okuno, Larry Stoen, and Ruth Weispfenning. The group will make recommendations to council for restructuring the organizational structure of Redeemer to improve decision making and optimize time commitments. The nominating committee will meet Thursday at 7:00 pm. Board members were asked for names of potential new committee members. The committee will include: Anita Werle, Leslie Rivas, Delores McGillivray, Jeff Schoppers, Patti Tackmann, Scott Okuno, Pastor Jim. Health Cabinet (Pastor Rance/Roger Toomey): Iva Kietzmann completed the parish nurse course in November. They will be trying to get hours per month budgeted for her to work with Jan. Cholesterol screening will take place February 14, 8:30 to 10:30. Cabinet is looking to replace cholesterol machine at $210. They have three older units. Budget for 2010 is $700. Human Concerns (Phyllis Pinnow): Channel One received 6 ½ barrels from Redeemer since last fall. March is the MN Food Share month. Special information is inside the bulletins to encourage donations. We are scheduled to host IHN May 2-9. Regarding Haiti, our committee wishes to re-visit this. They are considering posting this in the bulletin. Habitat for Humanity asked our church if we wish to have council consider a one-time Habitat for Humanity presentation. Perhaps Thrivent representative(s) would help out. We request the Board to consider an event for Habitat for Humanity perhaps before or after church. NEW BUSINESS: May voter's meeting will be Sunday, May 16, at 12:30. The youth group will serve lunch. OFFICER, BOARD, CABINET REPORTS: Treasurer's report (Tom Burton): YTD available cash $42,259, mortgage balance is $620,436. The Board voted to approve the treasurer's Report. Personnel committee will review salaries in spring and make recommendations. Church Growth (Andy Hanson): We have at least 16 prospective new members. Possible Greeter training in April. VBS picnic in July. Adult education is well attended. The Financial Peace Program was also well-attended, with 37 attendees. Board of Education (George Poch): Our Goal is keeping our young people participating. Adult education All Sunday classes are well attended. BRIGHT Night has 34 children in grades 1 through 6. VBS will be offered July 12 and 13, as full day programs and as a partial day program on Wednesday the 14. Sunday School started it's spring quarter the first Sunday in March. Board of Family Life (Mary Hepinstall): The Easter Egg Hunt is planned for Saturday, April 3 at 10 am. A scrapbooking event will be held here Saturday, March 13, from 9 5. They are discussing ideas for VBS wrap-up. Other ideas being considered are Redeemer Honkers Game, a bonfire, and a possible Friday Family Farkel night. Board of Elders (Larry Stoen): They are planning a Zone Connection meeting before Easter with members in each zone. They discussed Missional Congregations. Worship Survey - Pastor Jim distributed responses and all were read. The Elders and staff contributed comments and suggestions. Page 12 RLCW (Sandy Weiden): Undie Sunday, May LWML collecting items for Orphan Grain Train. Rebecca Circle Sale: Spring RLCW Craft and Bake Sale, Rebecca circle, on March 20, Spring RLCW Social May 13. Rebecca Circle: serves on March 10, Sarah Circle will serve March 17 at the Lenten Supper. We will be holding elections on May 13. Board of Stewardship (Kristie Klatt): We prepared about 60 packages of offering envelopes that had not been picked up by members. It included a Lutheran Witness and a note from the Board of Stewardship. Remember to contact Chris in the office of you need volunteers. She can run a report from the Time and Talent sheets. The K.I.D.S. (Kids into Disciples & Stewardship) stamp program continues to be available on Sunday mornings between worship services. We have some very creative and enthusiastic young stewards in our congregation. Board of Trustees (Dan Hildestadt): They are installing globe lighting outside, fixing the emergency lighting. Ed Feeder will be fixing the pews. Boiler relief valves are being replaced. Youth Ministries (Tim Batterson): Recent events: Lock-in of 30 youths, The Valentine dinner returned $ We expect to make it a yearly event. Current events: Pizza Ranch March16th, April 27, May 17, and June 14. The last Pizza Ranch gathering raised $ Chicago - 3 youths are signed up so far, we need 5 to make the trip. Spring and summer events: Easter breakfast, April 18; BHAG baby sit, May 16; voter's meeting lunch; Litter bit better April 10. Plans for the future Youth working with Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe, selling meat (Sherrill Van Guilder s suggestion). We need to discuss how to get more youth involved, and what else we can do to keep the youth involved with the church after confirmation.

13 Jesus said, Carry each other s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 WHO BENEFITS FROM STEPHEN MINISTRY - PART II FOR YOUTH: A sign-up sheet is located on the Youth Bulletin board on the main floor, or sign-up by calling Curt Walter at Some of the things you may find at softball: Team Spirit Christian Fellowship (Bring a friend!) Spending time outside (no computer games) Having fun with other kids (no reading or writing) Learn how to chew sunflower seeds Laugh at your coaches Join us Wednesday night all summer long! FOR ADULTS: Please sign-up for our new Redeemer Co-ed Softball team! 14-weeks of softball this summer. Games run from early May through early August. This team will be both fun and competitive. We will need 12 players signed-up by April 2 to be able to reserve a spot on this year s schedule. Cost will be around $30 per player. Please call or Curt Walter at or clwre@myclearwave.net to sign up. The Congregation Members Even if you never become a Stephen Minister or a care receiver, you also benefit for a couple of reasons. Probably every one of us has known someone who has faced a difficult crisis perhaps a neighbor, a coworker, a friend, or a relative. We may have wanted to help somehow but didn t know how beyond saying, I m praying for you, or sending them a card. Sometimes we might even have avoided that person because we weren t sure what to say or how to help. Stephen Ministry now gives you a place where you can connect those people to receive Jesus love and care when they need it most. You can pull that person aside and lovingly say, I know you ve been going through a rough time lately. Let me tell you about a ministry at our church that provides one -to-one Christian care to people going through tough times. You can then put them in touch with a pastor or Stephen Leader who can take the next step and, if appropriate, match them with a Stephen Minister. No longer do you have to stand by and watch someone suffer alone because you do not know what to do or say. You can also benefit from what you might call the safety net analogy. Suppose you were a tight-rope walker crossing the high wire 100 feet about the ground. Would you feel more secure or less if you had a safety net beneath you? Being in a Stephen Ministry congregation is like having a great safety net beneath you. Even if you never use it, it is comforting for you to know that the safety net is there to catch you in the event that you should lose your balance and to know it is also there to catch your loved ones as well. The Church Last of all, the church benefits. By church, I mean more than just our congregation. The church as a whole benefits because more people experience Christ s love in a significant way, are called to Christ, and grow in faith. They become better disciples and thus are better able to reach out with Jesus love to still others who may be outside the church. Page 13

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16 Page 16 April 1 Collin Sturdevant 7 Allison Kruger 9 Alexis Burdick 10 Jenna Wileman 16 Nicole Ernst 29 Jennifer Evers Kyle Kittleson 30 Jonah Mueller Apr. 3 Apr. 4 Apr. 7 Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 14 Apr. 18 Apr. 21 Apr. 25 Apr. 27 Set Up for Easter Breakfast - 10 am EASTER Confirmation - 6:10 pm Highway Clean Up - 9:45 am Shout! pm Confirmation - 6:10 pm Y.E.S. - 9:20 am Babysitting for BHAG - 12:30-2:30 pm Confirmation - 6:10 pm Confirmation - 1 pm Pizza Ranch Fundraiser SHOUT SNACK VOLUNTEERS April May SHOUT! Shout! will be on Sunday. April 11 from 6-8 pm and will be another amazing evening of songs, devotions, games, fellowship and food. Plan on having a great time. If the weather is good, we may be able to do some of the games, etc., outside. There is always fun at Shout! All youth in grades 6-12 are invited. Come on Sunday night and bring a friend. You will have a good time! Jenn Evers Troy Stoen to April Beckman and Bryce Beckman for helping chaperone the Youth lock-in; to Troy Stoen and Collin Sturdevant who organized the lock-in; to April Beckman (I forgot this last month!) for organizing the music for the Valentine Dinner and for playing; it really set the mood for the evening. Highway Clean Up Saturday, April 10, we will meet at church at 9:45 am and head over to a stretch of highway near Eyota. We will pick up litter for a couple of hours. When we are done, we will go to LuAnn Haack s brother s house for a wiener roast. You need to bring gloves, wear old clothes (bright clothes {new t-shirt}) and shoes. Everything else will be provided. Sign up on the Youth bulletin board today. It can be a fun day and also a chance to help the environment. BABYSITTING We are looking for a few youth to do some babysitting on Sunday, April 18. This will be from 12:30-2:30 pm. Please sign up on the Youth bulletin board if you are able to help with this. Coffee Schedule April 4... E A S T E R April Nicolette Johnson April Leah Ward, Lindsey Ward April NEED SOMEONE May 2... Collin Sturdevant A REMINDER FOR ALL YOUTH - we need your help on Saturday, April 3, and also on Sunday, April 4, Saturday, we will meet at church at 10:00 a.m. to set up for the Easter Breakfast. We should be done by noon. Sunday, we would like some help by 6:30 a.m. to be sure everything is ready and we will then need youth to help serve. We definitely need everyone s help cleaning up. Postcards are being sent out as a reminder and also asking for some donations.

17 NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING + Youth going to the Youth Gathering - do you like to do design? We are still looking for a design for the t-shirt for those of us who are traveling together on the buses. If you have an idea, contact Michael or Lynora as soon as possible. + If you are going to the Gathering, be sure to come and help for the Easter Breakfast. + IMPORTANT - make sure you are participating in all events. + Remember - if we don t make enough in our fund raising, you may need to pay more to go. We are still looking for youth to sign up for the Bethesda Servant Event. We will be going August There is a deposit fee of $50.00 which should be paid when you sign up. The first deposit has been sent in, so please contact Lynora as soon as possible to reserve your spot. There are only spots open for 21 youth (4 adults). Even if you signed up on the bulletin board, this does not mean you have been signed up. You need to give Lynora a check and then you are considered going. It will be - first come, first serve. The rest will be put on reserve in case someone is not able to go. This is open to all youth 13 years old and up. Be sure to check your schedules before signing up. We will most likely be doing the sharing service either the Sunday we return or the following Sunday. Congratulations to the following youth who will be confirmed on Sunday, April 25: Samantha Batterson Michael Bosshart Miranda Christenson Jennifer Evers Alicia Hoffman Christopher Nitz Madison Okuno Tiana Pike Adam Schulz Jaimie Shumaker Faith VanProosdy Leah Ward Y.E.S. (Youth-Enlightened-Encouraged-Enthusiastically Led by the Spirit) On Sunday, March 21, the theme for Y.E.S. was Free Samples. They looked at Jesus life and ministry as a sneak preview of heaven and the kingdom of God. They also previewed Holy Week as we prepare for Easter. It was based on Luke 4:14-21, 31-37, They were asked, what has been the best sample of God they ve ever received? PIZZA RANCH STEWARTVILLE On Tuesday, April 27, Redeemer Youth will be helping out at the Pizza Ranch in Stewartville. We will be getting some of the profits and the tips for doing this. This is a great fund raiser, but we need youth to sign up to help. We would like you to sign up and come in shifts. Transportation will be provided, if necessary. There is a sign up sheet on our bulletin board. Please indicate what times you can work and if you need transportation. Spread the word to all your friends. family, teachers, etc.. The more that come to eat, the better we do. Lots of fun and the food is really good! If you plan on going to any of the events this summer (Chicago, Youth Gathering, Bethesda) you need to do your part. Sign up today! Redeemer congregation - we really appreciate all the support you have given us so far in your prayers and monetary support.. THANKS - Dear Youth Group, Julie, & Helpers, We want to thank you again for making the cute snowmen for the shut-ins. One shut-in said, I think this is the cutest thing these kids have made for us. One of the ladies I visit was so pleased. I said, I have something for you for Valentine s Day, and she said, Oh, it must be something from the youth at church. She was in the lunchroom and made sure I took it to her room where it would be safe. What a great idea to share your love of Christ by remembering these people. Although they are unable to attend church, they feel connected when remembered this way. Thank you again for all your efforts. Project Compassion June Hovland CHURCH YOUTH SOFTBALL will be starting in May. The games are on Wednesday evenings at Slatterly Park. A schedule will be coming very soon and we will put the dates in the Newsletter. We also need a cheering section, so please come and help us cheer the team on. It s a fun evening for everyone. DON T MISS OUT! Check out these upcoming events Youth Softball - May Provide Meal for Voter s Meeting - May 16 Pizza Ranch - May 17 Page 17

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20 Community News CELEBRATED CHRISTIAN CONTEMPORARY ARTIST DAVE HORN Dave Horn is an evangelist, singer, songwriter, and fingerstyle guitarist who proclaims the Gospel in music and story. Come and see Dave Horn on Sunday, May 2, at Our Savior s in Eyota. There will be praise services at 8 and 10:30 am with a Youth and Family Praise session from 9:15-10:15. All are invited! Page 20 SEASONS HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING April 26,28 and 30 (all three days), at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (11th Ave & 12th ST NW, Rochester) Hospice volunteers provide a special kind of caring for those experiencing end-of-life transitions. Volunteer training topics include hospice philosophy and goals, understanding disease conditions, communication and listening skills, bereavement care, stress management, life review and other related topics. Training is free and includes lunch and materials. For more information and registration call ext LIFE QUOTES: Next time you worship, don t be afraid to look around you. You may see Jesus in the face of a child, or the smile of a teen, or the tears of a friend. You might understand the value of life through the rhythm of a breathing tube, or the unfolding of a walker, of the chatter of a toddler. Above all, your life will be given value through the means of grace -- gifts from the God who created us, redeemed us, and continues to sanctify us. Come to the Source of Light -- then go out and let it shine! -Karen Frohwein, Lutherans For Life

21 Redeemer Lutheran Calendar SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 10:00a Easter Egg Hunt 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 2 Good Friday 12:15p WORSHIP 7:00p WORSHIP 1 Maundy Thursday 1:00p Faithful Followers 4:15p HOLY COMMUNION 7:00p HOLY COMMUNION :45a Minnesota Ablaze 9:00a Sisters In Christ CC 5:30p WORSHIP 8 9:00a Sarah Circle 9:00a Circuit Conference 7 1:00p CC Training 5:30p Youth Choir (7-12) 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 8:00p Celebration Practice 6 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 11:30a Elderberries 7:00p Board of Elders 7:00p Friends in Christ CC 5 9:00a Quilters 5:30p Salt Shakers CC Hyming 6:30p Church Growth 7:00p Joy-n-Caring CC 4 Easter HOLY COMMUNION 6:30, 8:45, and 10:15 am 7:30a Easter Breakfast 17 5:30p Blood Pressures 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 16 9:30a Library Committee 15 8:00a Senior Pastors at Redeemer 1:00p Faithful Followers 6:15p Men s Choir 6:30p Stephen Ministry 6:30p CC SEA-2 7:00p Chancel Chimes 14 9:00a Staff Meeting 9:00a Shalom CC 5:30 pm Youth Choir (7-12) 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 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 8:30p Young Women s Bible 21 Newsletter Deadline 9:00a Shalom ChristCare 1:00p Seekers ChristCare 5:30p Youth Choir (7-12) 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 13 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a RLCW Exec 10:30a FFF 6:30p Trustees 6:45p Stewardship 7:00p Youth Board 7:00p Education 8:00p Church Council 12 9:00a Quilters 5:00p Board of Family Life 11 New Members WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am 8:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Adult Bible Classes 9:20a Sunday School 11:45a Spring Choir Practice 12:30p Dead Sea Scroll Trip 4:00p Financial Peace 6:00p SHOUT! :00a Spring Clean-Up 5:30p WORSHIP 22 6:15p Men s Choir 6:30p Rengstorf CC 7:00p Chancel Chimes 20 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 6:30p CC SEA-1 7:00p Koinonia ChristCare 19 9:00a Quilters 7:00p Health Cabinet 18 First Communion HOLY COMMUNION - 8:00 and 10:40 am 8:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Adult Bible Classes 9:20a Sunday School 9:20a Y.E.S. Group 11:45a Spring Choir Practice 12:30p BHAG speaker 4:00p Financial Peace 6:30p Partners in Christ CC :15p Men s Choir 7:00p Chancel Chimes 28 1:00p Newsletter Assembly 5:30p Youth Choir (7-12) 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 6:30p ChristCare Equippers 6:30p Memorials 7:00p Sounds of Praise 8:00p Celebration Practice 8:30p Young Women s Bible 27 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 4:00p Pizza Ranch Fundraiser 6:15p Music and Worship 7:00p Women s Bible Study 7:00p Friends in Faith CC 7:00p Haugen ChristCare 26 9:00a Quilters 25 Confirmation WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am 8:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Adult Bible Classes 9:20a Sunday School 1:00p Confirmation 4:00p Financial Peace 6:15p Spring Choir Practice Page 21

22 Sharing their time and talents this month... Acolytes 4/01 4:15 pm Elizabeth Batterson / Carly Wilde 7:00 pm Jesse Lowery / Maurice Lowery 4/02 7:00 pm Jonathan Dicke / Darin Horstmann 4/04 6:30 am Janna Henkel / Jessica Henkel 8:45 am Ally Kann / Abigail Kuisle 10:15 am Christopher Wileman / Ethan Wileman 4/11 8:00 am Natalie Sundin / Danielle Trogstad 10:40 am Noah Probach / Job VanProosdy 4/18 8:00 am Zachary Hepinstall / Forrest Hoffman 10:40 am Brandon Hoppe / Christian Nisbit 4/25 8:00 am James Bartlett / Andrew Werle 10:40 am Kirsten Krull / Jadenn Clark 1:00 pm Elizabeth Batterson / Forrest Hoffman Altar Guild Shelly Potter, Caroline Ferdig, Vicky Ward, Myrna Reinartz Blood Pressure Nurses Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third Saturday of the month. April 4 April 11 April 17 April 18 April 25 Page 22 Easter - No Blood Pressures Barb Wallskog Clare Lovick-West Sue Kazos Jan Dicke Elders 4/01 4:15 pm Al Schacht 7:00 pm Dean Jensen 4/02 12:15 pm Mick Reese 7:00 pm Tim Strohschein 4/03 5:30 pm Darin Grewe 4/03 6:30 am Jim Peterson 4/08 8:45 am Mike Sonnabend 10:15 am Dan Zemke 4/10 5:30 pm Bob Keith 4/11 8:00 am Kurt Rump 10:40 am Terry Severson 4/17 5:30 pm Stan Czaplewski 4/18 8:00 am Dean Jensen 10:40 am Jeff Schoppers 4/24 5:30 pm Scott Brandt 4/25 8:00 am Joel Pralle 10:40 am Al Schacht 1:00 pm Tim Strohschein Greeters 4/03 5:30 pm Lyle and Kathy Voight 4/04 8:00 am Dory and Thomas Moore, Dean and Mary Henkel, Mark and Paula Kuisle 10:40 am Caroline Ferdig, Mary Hepinstall, Lorraine Fahrman 4/10 5:30 pm Sue Kazos 4/11 8:00 am Don and Arlene Krueger Aaron and Emily Peter, Royce and Marlie Ernst and family 10:40 am Craig and Krisanne Nelson, Alexis Elvera and Marty Cordes 4/17 5:30 pm Kurt and Clare West 4/18 8:00 am Stan and Linda Sohre, Wes and Donna Bussell, Matt and DeLayna Nitz and family 10:40 am Dan and Terry Zemke, Frank and Shari Kmett 4/24 5:30 pm Darla Karstens 4/25 8:00 am Bob and Bonnie Hoenk, Dick and Marge Rengstrof, Marilyn Poppe 10:40 am Ann Boyd and Lois Norby Lay Readers 4/03 5:30 pm Lori Rehnelt 4/04 8:00 am Doug Priebe 10:40 am Lynette Miller 4/10 5:30 pm Clare Lovick-West 4/11 8:00 am Sherrill VanGuilder 10:40 am Jennifer Pralle 4/17 5:30 pm Bob Vehrenkamp 4/18 8:00 am Jess Ihrke 10:40 am Lori Rehnelt 4/24 5:30 pm Doug Priebe 4/25 8:00 am Terry Severson 10:40 am Tim Strohschein Pew Maintenance Jill Swihart Redeemer Women When help is needed, the chairpersons for April, Connie Bennett and Caroline Ferdig, will call women who are listed in the church directory. Transportation Please call the church office by Noon on Thursday ( ) if you need a ride to worship. Ushers 5:30 pm Ken Blazing and Scott Okuno 8:00 am Virgil Eickhoff, Jerry Haack, Marlin Haack, Bruce Ludwig 10:40 am Bob Sonnabend, Nate Heining, Glenn Prehn, Matt Erickson, Michael Erickson, Miranda Christenson, Luke Wilde

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24 Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, Minnesota Return service requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Rochester, Minnesota Permit No. 376 Easter Breakfast Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Ave SE Sponsored by the Redeemer Youth PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS THE 2010 YOUTH TRIPS MENU APRIL 4, 2010 TIME: 7:00-8:45 AM BREAKFAST Scrambled Eggs Pancakes Sausage Muffins Juice Milk Coffee