November Simeon: Making Him Known In Our Daily Lives. Mission Statement

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1 The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota Simeon: Making Him Known In Our Daily Lives November 2014 Mission Statement We read of Simeon in Luke 2: We do not know much about him, except that he had been quietly wai ng to see the Messiah, and now felt that he could die in peace. Beginning with All Saints worship, we will li up all those who have served (and con nue to serve) in quiet ways. They may not make the headlines, but they serve as ongoing examples of faithfulness. Because of such saints, we have a solid congrega on that has a beau ful facility in which to worship. We give thanks for all of you who con nue to serve as the backbone of our congrega on. Inside this Issue Staff Reflections... page 3 Prayers... page 4 Worship Notes... page 4 Upcoming Events... pages 5-7 Notes of Thanks... page 8 Bible Class Notes... page 9 Attention Youth... page 9 New Members... page 10 Mission News... pages Music Notes... page 13 Take Notice... page 13 Stewardship News... page 14 Creation Corner... page 15 Health Notes... page 15 Council Highlights... page 16 LWML/RLCW News... pages Fellowship Tables... page 19 Youth Page... page 20 November Calendar... page 21 Serving in November... page 22 RCLS News... page 23

2 Redeemer Rummage Sale is a Success! The 2014 Annual Fall Rummage Sale was held September 19/20 at Redeemer. Organized by Sarah Circle with help from the members of the congregation, the sale was a HUGE success. The success comes from those who brought donations; purchased items; and from the many workers who spent hours prior, during, and after the sale. The proceeds, $4,976, have been dedicated to Redeemer for Kitchen upgrades. Page

3 Staff Reflections Dear friends, As we move into the third month of our Making Him known theme, we see that we can do this in many different ways. As Dorcas, some will make our Lord known through acts of loving service. Elijah, Daniel and various prophets reminded us that some make Him known as we speak God s Word to our contemporary society. As we move into the month of November, we will learn more of Simeon, the faithful saint who gave thanks for the baby Jesus in the temple. It is just such faithful saints that we will be remembering on All Saints Day. We will have suspended above us the names of those (living and dead) who have influenced us in our walk with the Lord. They may not be famous in the eyes of the world, but they are precious to those of us who continue to be sustained by their legacy of faith. November is also the month in which we make our annual stewardship financial commitments. I am thankful that we do not have rich members who can support the church for us all. It is up to us regular people, who give in response to the blessings we have received. We experience the joy of giving and being a part of this fellowship. Watch for a letter from our Stewardship Ministry Team. I hope you are already seeing that there are many ways of making our Lord known. We have been given different gifts, and together we are stronger than any one of us would be alone. There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. I Cor. 12:4-6 In His service, Pastor Jim Heining Church Office Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm Phone: Fax: Blessed to Serve Pastor, James W. Heining JHeining@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) (cell) Pastor, Adam Koglin AKoglin@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Director of Christian Education, Michael J. Harvey daharveys@msn.com (office) (residence) (cell) Director of Christian Education Intern, Brian Weyers weyersb@csp.edu (cell) Director of Parish Music, April Beckman beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) (cell) Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas office@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) Custodian, Randy Kautz custodian@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) Youth Coordinator, Lynora Miller millertwins2@charter.net (residence) Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke jdicke325@charter.net (residence) Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann kietzmanniva@yahoo.com (residence) Nursery Coordinator Anna Koglin aakoglin@gmail.com (residence) Page 3

4 Remember in Your Prayers... Hospitalized/Health Concerns Isaac Koglin, Idyell Hasley, Arnold Boese, Judy Berschet, Chuck Beasley, DeLayna Nitz, Nancy Anderson, Dennis Burdick Grieving Clare Lovick-West and her family upon the recent death of her mother. Dick and Ruth Vrieze upon the death of their son-in-law, Don Gullickson. Jeff Schoppers and his family upon the death of his father on October 17. The family and friends of Alice Marzolf who passed away on October 19. Cara Wilson and her family upon the recent death of her mother. Rejoice With Ellen Hammel upon the birth of a daughter, Isabella, on September 30. With Jessica Hagstrom and Riley Daniels who were united in marriage at Redeemer on October 4. With Andy Bonnes and Sara Reppert who were united in marriage at Redeemer on October 18. Thanksgiving For the worldwide mission Page 4 Worship The Lord With Gladness! November 1/2 All Saints Day We will celebrate All Saints Day with scripture readings from Revelation 7:2-17, 1 John 3:1-3, and Luke 2: The theme will be Daily Focus on Faith, Not Fame. Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services. We Remember the members of Redeemer who went to heaven in the last year: Rita Engelbrecht Dorothy Beach Leon Larson Lorraine Fahrman Danny Binder Inez Hamilton Leland Bremer Betty Wilson Paul Tennis Marcella Taylor Grant Cocker Donald Zempel Don Sukke Mildred Heldt June Hovland Robert Fitch Jr. Michael Cummings Charles Beasley Dick Rengstorf Phyllis Cocker Alice Marzolf Reminder: Daylight Savings time ends. Please set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed on Saturday. November 8/9 Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost We will observe the Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost with scripture readings from Amos 5:18-24, 1 Thessalonians 4;13-18, and Matthew 25:1-13. The theme will be Daily Readiness for the Lord s Return. November 15/16 Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost We will celebrate the Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost with scripture readings from Zephaniah 1:7-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, and Matthew 25: The theme will be Daily Using Your Gifts for Him. Holy Communion will be offered at all services. November 22/23 Last Sunday of the Church Year We will observe the Last Sunday of the Church Year with scripture readings from Ezekiel 34:11-16,20-24, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, and Matthew 25: The theme will be Daily Peace in Christ. November 26/27 Thanksgiving We will observe Thanksgiving with scripture readings from Deuteronomy 8:1-10, Philippians 4:6-20 or 1 Timothy 2:1-4, and Luke 17: You are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation for Channel One. November 29/30 First Sunday In Advent Service of Prayer/Healing We will observe the First Sunday in Advent with scripture readings from Isaiah 64:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, and Mark 11:1-10. The theme will be Passing on the Faith to the Next Generation. SERVICE OF PRAYER FOR HEALING will be in all services this weekend. If you would like to have the pastor and elder lay hands upon you and offer a special prayer (for yourself or a loved one), please fill out the blue insert in your bulletin and bring it forward with you as you come to commune. There is also opportunity to make use of the ancient practice of anointing with oil (James 5:14) for those who so desire.

5 Take Note...Upcoming Events! FAITH STORY RETREAT This past Spring more than 20 people gathered to write their Faith Stories. The day started with a general wonderment of what was going to happen. By the end, every person was amazed at how richly God had blessed them and how exciting their Faith Story was! We will be offering another opportunity for people to unwrap their Faith Story. On November 15 we will again gather a group of no more than 25 people in room 201. We will start at 9 am and go until 2 pm. Lunch will be provided. This time due to building usage we may need to bring in box lunches and ask for a donation toward that expense. All other materials will be covered. A signup sheet can be found at the Welcome Center. FOR THOSE THAT WERE AT THE LAST EVENT!!! You may want to or are invited to join us on this day to spend a little more time on your Faith Story. We will have extra space if you would like to join us! Christmas Memories Advent Devo onal Before we know it Christmas will be here! The Family Ministry team is looking for people to write an Advent devotional based on their Christmas memories, so that during December, they can make available to the congregation a special booklet that will tie in to December s theme of Making Him Known to the Next Generation. Sometimes we forget that our children and grandchildren don t have the same experiences that we did growing up, and sharing some of these memories through a devotion will make sure that they won t be forgotten, but will be passed down to the next generation. Please consider signing up to do one of these devotions so that your personal memories don t get lost. The signup sheet and a handout showing a possible suggested format for the devotion are located at the Welcome Center. The written devotions need to be returned to church by November 17 so the booklet can be assembled and printed in a timely manner. Please help us to keep the legacy of our faith continuing on. Movie Night Join us on Friday, November 7, at 6 pm in the South Fellowship Hall for the following movies. Feel free to come in your slippers, bring a snack, or some change for the pop machine and pizza. NINOTCHKA 1939 Three Russians are in Paris to sell jewelry confiscated from the aristocracy during the Russian Revolution of They meet the Russian Grand Duchess who wants to retrieve her jewelry before it is sold. They are corrupted and want to stay in Paris. Special envoy Ninotchka (Greta Garbo) is sent to see that the sale goes through but falls in love with the West and a Count. The film was banned in the Soviet Union and its satellites but still made a lot of money. MADAME X 1966 A lower-class woman marries into a rich family. Her mother -in-law looks down on her and blackmails her into disappearing into a planned boat trip, leaving her husband and young son thinking she has died. She slowly sinks into depravity all over the world but ends up back in America. She shoots a man who wants to expose her to her family, is arrested and refuses to reveal her identity and is defended by her long-lost son. Page 5

6 Making Him Known by Faithful Giving is our Stewardship theme this year. On All Saints Sunday, we will remember and give thanks for the many who have gone before and continue to inspire us as we remember their faithful service to the Lord. Watch for a special mailing the week of November 3 that will contain your 2015 Stewardship materials. You will be asked to prayerfully consider your financial commitment to the Lord s work for 2015, and return the forms to worship the next weekend. No one is required to do this but it helps your congregation with ministry planning and most find it helpful to set a goal for their giving. Once again, we will focus on the time and talents portion of our stewardship lives during Lent. This is just as important as our financial giving. Fall Bazaar Page 6 Redeemer Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall Saturday, November 8, :00 am to 2:00 pm Mul ple cra ers and home based vendors. Proceeds benefit church projects. WERE YOU THERE? Did you get to see Elijah s visit to Redeemer on Sunday, October 5? If you missed it, you can listen to what happened by picking up a CD of the Sunday service in the Narthex or listen to it on the web at: _sermon.mp3

7 In Loving Memory... June Hovland June was born April 18, 1927, in Windom, Minnesota, to Nels and Esther Pederson. She was baptized at her home on September 4 of the same year. June gave witness to her baptismal faith on March 21, 1948, in the rite of confirmation at Our Savior s Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. June and Roger Hovland were united in marriage on April 3, 1948 at Bethel Lutheran in Rochester. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Diana, Craig, and Jill. Since joining Redeemer in 1956, June used her gifts in many ways. Among other things, she was a co-founder and co-director of the Project Compassion group. She taught Sunday School, until prevented from doing so by ill heath less than a year ago. June received the crown of eternal life on September 26, 2014, at the age of 87. The funeral in her memory was held at Redeemer on October 1. Remember Roger and all June s family and friends in your prayers. ALICE MARZOLF Alice Gertrude Marzolf was born May 15, 1918, to Edward and Martha (Evers) Behring in Wykoff, Minnesota. God made her his own through the waters of Holy Baptism on July 6, 1918, at St. John s Lutheran Church in Wykoff, where she also gave public witness to her faith on May 20, On November 9, 1940, she was united in marriage to Erwin Raabe, and their union was blessed with two children, Kay and Rodney. Erwin died serving his country on March 9, 1945, in Germany. On July 7, 1950, Alice married Reuben Marzolf, and was blessed with two more children, Ricci and Randy. Alice and Reuben have been faithful members of Redeemer since Alice participated in many ways, including Sarah Circle, Quilters, and RLCW. Since a fall in 2005, she has been mostly homebound. She received the crown of eternal life on October 12, at the age of 96, and the funeral in her memory was held at Redeemer on October 24. ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older) Tuesday, November 11 11:30 am Fellowship Hall The menu will include sliced turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, house salad with two dressings, buttered rolls and dessert. The cost is $7.50. The speaker will be Robin Wolfram KTTC anchor woman. Come and listen to Robin and enjoy the Christian fellowship. The sign up sheet will be at the Welcome Center or just call or text Ted Saxman at (or him: tsaxman@charter.net) if you want to attend. Please sign up by Sunday, November 9. If you would be willing to bring a dessert, please indicate that on the sign up sheet and Ted will contact you if he needs you to bring a dessert. Please remember, if you can't attend and you haven't cancelled by Sunday evening November 9, Elderberries will be charged for your meal. Any questions, call Ted Saxman at New Volunteer Opportunities VOLUNTEER NEEDED For less than an hour once a month to help with the paperwork for our Grief Ministry. Check with Chris ( ) for details. SUNDAY SCHOOL HELP NEEDED: Have you ever thought about being involved in Redeemer s Sunday School program but not sure if being a teacher is your thing? Well, there is now an opportunity to help that doesn t require teaching! We are in need of 2-3 more people to help in the office during the Sunday School hour. Duties would include entering attendance numbers, collecting the Sunday School offerings from the rooms, and helping with attendance prizes. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Michael Harvey or Dean Jensen. CALLING ALL SNOW SHOVELERS! If you are able bodied and willing to assist those that just are not as able to shovel anymore, please let the church office know. Every so often people come looking for help with shoveling, and they would love to have your help! Page 7

8 Notes of Thanks... Thank You To John Brandt and Virgil Briske who once again kept our lawn in wonderful condition during the summer months (and spring and fall). Only nasty weather could delay their Thursday morning routine of prepping the grounds for the weekend worship services. Thank You Many thanks to those who sent cards and memorials, or gave hugs and words of comfort upon the death of my mom on September 9. Her death was so completely unexpected that I was not ready to lose her. I do know that my mom was ready for heaven though and I look forward to seeing her there someday. Memorials were given to St. John s Lutheran Church in Plato, the church she attended her whole married life, or to various Redeemer funds as designated. Thank you also to all who have been praying for my dad as he adjusts to her passing and recovers from his recent surgery. Knowing our Redeemer family cares has made the last month much easier to bear. - Pastor Jim and Jolene Heining Thank You Thank you to Project Compassion for the beautiful rose you put on the altar for my birthday. It was wonderful to be remembered. - Gary Polikowsky Thank You A special thank you to Pastor Koglin. Our conversations meant the world to us. Thanks also to Pastor Heining for offering assistance and a wonderful personal welcome each time we see him The enthusiasm and passion is contagious. Michael, who did a great job in leading a class and his precious children s messages. Also to Christina for the assistance in helping us as we asked questions and needed directions. It is obvious that this team works wonderfully together...nothing gets missed. We so appreciate all those who provide such heavenly music. In addition, a special thank you to Dawn and Joel Dubbels for introducing us to this fabulous church. Everyone in the congregation we have met has truly made us feel welcome and gone out of their way to welcome us and invite us back. We can t tell you how much it meant to us as we were introduced as members to see so many smiling and welcoming faces around the room. Thank you to Marilyn Olson for taking us on as our Ministry Mentor; she is simply a delight. We will try hard to earn our place at Redeemer as we learn more and become part of this wonderful church family Sincerely...Janet and Roy Stevenson Thank You Many thanks for your kind words, calls and prayers while we have both been recovering from surgery. We especially want to thank Pastors Heining and Koglin, Bob Keith, and Jan Dicke for their visits, calls, and prayers. We feel blessed to be a part of the Redeemer family. - Jerry and Bonnie Ott Thank You Once again I m saying a big thank you for remembering me on my 85th birthday. I was totally surprised when Julie stopped by with the very pretty rose. It is so appreciated. Thank you all! - Elaine Searles Thank You In the two short years we have been members, Redeemer has become a very special place for us. We thank you for your very welcoming arms, love, and support. You will be missed! God s blessings to you. Our new address is st Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI, If you are in the area, we would love to see you. - Roger and Kris Wiltgen from the Library Commi ee We have finished entering our library stock into the new program. Thank you for bearing with our mess! During our processing we weeded out many older items that were not being checked out. We have put these items out on the tables by the west entrance (October 25/26 and November 1/2). Please take anything you would like to have before we send them off to other agencies. Page 8

9 Sunday Adult Bible Classes 9:20-10:20 am SPECIAL CLASSES ON NOVEMBER 16! The Elder Network will be with us sharing their focus and mission. If you are a caregiver or know someone who is elderly and in need of care, you will not want to miss this discussion, and learn more about the opportunities that Elder Network plans to provide at Redeemer. People of the Book Lutheran Outreach (POBLO) is active and vibrant in the Rochester Community. They are reaching out with care and the gospel to those who are getting to know Jesus and those that have never heard of Jesus before. Join those on the front lines to hear the stories of how God is moving among all nations! NEW CLASSES BEGINNING NOVEMBER 23 MESSIANIC PROPHESIES This class will look at the many Old Testament prophecies which foretold aspects of the coming of Jesus. We will also see how some had more than one fulfillment. And this will lead to the topic of prophecy today. CARING FOR GOD S EARTH In a time when recycling, going green, and conservation have all become political topics; how do we the church reclaim our voice and live out our initial calling of being stewards of God s creation? How do we picture the world and our place within it as a theological question? Plus, talking about creation will help us better understand ourselves, our world, the fall, and Christ s second coming! CHILDREN AND MONEY Teaching our children to be financially responsible with God s gift of money. Let s share ideas and thoughts about how we can teach our kids about the best use and value of money. A couple of special Youth Notes... STARTING YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NOW! PYROS Youth will be collec ng NEW AND UNWRAPPED TOYS for the SALVATION ARMY Sharing Tree at Apache Mall now through December 13, Our goal is to fill 13 backpacks full of coloring books, markers, crayons, cards and small games, puzzles, s ckers and s cker books, new or gently used reading books, flash cards, and playdough. Use your imagina on! Whatever you think or would like to give would greatly be appreciated by the PYROS group and many needy families here in the Rochester area. Please place them in the box marked PYROS SHARING TREE in the main entrance off the parking lot. ATTENTION YOUTH! Can you be a part of PYROS? Yes... if you are in 6 12th grade...come to an event! Want to RING BELLS and drop off items to the Sharing Tree? Saturday, December 13, :00 pm. Meet at church! ANYONE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A CONCERT? A en on 6th grade on up! The Newsboys are coming to Rochester! They will be playing at the Mayo Civic Center on December 10th. That is a Wednesday night,and confirma on students are encouraged to go if they want. Right now we are looking at how much interest there is for this. There will be a sign up sheet on the youth board pre y soon. Also keep your eyes open for more informa on coming out about this. If you are looking for more informa on about this their tour is called The Reason. It includes two other performers that are traveling with them. It is highly encouraged that Alleluia Singers a end prac ce and join us at the concert a erwards. Any ques ons, feel free to contact Brian Weyers. Page 9

10 Welcome New Members! The following individuals were welcomed into our church family during the 8 am service on Sunday, October 12. WILLIAM ESPE th ST NE, Apt. 102 Rochester, MN wjespe@hotmail.com Sponsors: Tim and Lonnie Strohschein Will grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota and attend the University of North Dakota. He moved to Rochester two years ago. He currently works at IBM at an analyst. In his spare time he enjoys playing guitar (acoustic and electric), sports (Vikings, Wild, and Notre Dame), some video games, and reading. Will enjoys Bible Studies and has an undergraduate degree in religious studies, a major in economics, and a masters in applied economics. JOHN AND ELAINE GRUDEM 4512 Meadow Lakes Lane NW Rochester, MN John Cell: John johngrudem1213@gmail.com Elaine Cell: Elaine laney6469@gmail.com Sponsors: Paul and Paula Rengstorf John and Elaine were born and raised in Minnesota and have had 10 major moves (Colorado, South Dakota, Massachusetts, Georgia, Indiana) in the last 40 years. They moved to Rochester two years ago. They have two daughters. Elaine is a retired pediatric nurse and John worked for Home Depot and Coast to Coast for 40 years before retiring and is currently working for Rochester Shuttle Service driving the shuttle from Rochester to Minneapolis airport. In their spare time, Elaine enjoys running, biking, skiing, hiking, and reading; John enjoys home maintenance and golf. In previous congregations they have served as small group leaders, VBS/Sunday School teacher, in care givers group, Christian concerns, and church leadership. Page 10 ROY AND JANET STEVENSON 2342 Pinestar Lane SE Rochester, MN Phone: janroys88@gmail.com Sponsor: Marilyn Olson Janet and Roy Stevenson have lived in the Rochester area nearly all their lives. They have four children (Todd, Christi, Daniel, and Heidi) and four grandchildren (Jessica, Jacob, Anna, and Joe). They are both retired from IBM, and in their spare time enjoy reading, travel, and attending their grandchildren s activities. Janet plays the accordion in the Rochester Accordion group that practices at Redeemer, and Roy plays the harmonica and is working on learning the accordion. Janet also makes greeting cards that she sells and donates the profits to MS Research at Mayo. They are very grateful to the members of Redeemer for their kind and wonderful welcome. MATT AND SARAH STOHS, AND HANNAH th ST NW Rochester, MN Matt Cell: Sarah Cell: Sarah sastohs@rcls.net Sponsor: Ardell Brenner Matt and Sarah were born and raised in Kansas and moved to Rochester three years ago. They have one daughter, Hannah, who is 16 months old. Matt is a Psychology resident at Mayo and Sarah is a 4th grade teacher at Rochester Central Lutheran School. In their spare time, they enjoy sleeping, travel, learning and spending time with family.

11 ADVENT SUPPERS Will be on Wednesday evenings: December 3, 10, 17. This is always a great time of fellowship. Join us in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00-6:30 pm. Thanks to the Men s Fellowship, Rochester Servant Event, and Youth for volunteering to serve. Message from Pastor Jerome Wamala Dear Friends Greetings to you and your Family, hoping you are doing well by the Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Dear Friends, it very unfortunate, actually fatal to live in a corrupt world, a corruption mess in city authority has paralyzed nearly everything and our New Building plans approval are delayed as a result. Today the city Mayor is deposed. In few weeks time however we are hoping to get them and start construction immediately although this has tied my hands and reports on developments. I have done less updates due to uncertainty of when we would be done with city authority. Once again I assure you, your gifts together with our additions will start phase one early this October, we have hope, and soon I will constantly keep you posted of the progress. We wish to Skype with you at some time. I am planning to visit with you again to raise support for the second Phase next year May The Congregation remain thankful for your generosity and request your continued fellowship and support in Gospel ministry of our Lord Jesus. The church continue to grow by the grace of God and we appreciate your unceasing prayers. Please continue to pray for the Church in Uganda and should there Pastoral Training support, we will love to have a Young man Train for the work increases. In the mean time I pray that the almighty Triune God ever gives you Health, wisdom and direction as you teach and feed lambs of His Holy church. NEW STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING CLASS TO BEGIN IN JANUARY There is still time to sign up and participate. If you have been blessed with the gifts of: Compassion Patience Faith Mercy Encouragement please prayerfully consider using those gifts in this special ministry of care giving at Redeemer. The classes will help you to further develop your gifts and then give you opportunity to use them in bringing Christ s love and forgiveness to people in need among us. For more information on the Stephen Ministry program and to sign up for the classes, please call Pastor Adam Koglin at (507) Grace and Peace to the Saints Yours in Christ s Vineyard Rev. Pastor Wamala Jerome Uganda Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church Ebenezer Congregation Kampala, Uganda Page 11

12 From the Hauan s Here are some excerpts from the Hauan s newsletter. The full newsletter and PICTURES are available on our website ( and are also posted on the bulletin board. As we write this update, we are surrounded by beautiful fall foliage here in western New York. Eric continues to really enjoy his experience at our vicarage church. Each week he continues to grow in his preaching, teaching, and administrative responsibilities. He is thriving in this healthy church environment we are so thankful to the kind people here at St. John s in Orchard Park. He has preached a couple more sermons, continues to help with liturgy, and is also currently teaching an ongoing adult Sunday school class on Jonah. I (Jill) continue to manage our family s schedules and am starting to help substitute for Sunday school. I also participate in a small group Bible study with other women from St. John s. I have really come to appreciate the small town vibe that Orchard Park provides and have enjoyed meeting friendly people wherever we go. Our area of New York feels very much like the Midwest such a welcomed pleasant surprise since moving here. We humbly thank you for all for your support, well wishes, phone calls, s, cards, and prayers for our vicarage placement and upcoming year in New York. You are a part of our journey here and for that we continue to be extremely grateful. Sincerely, Eric, Jill, Julia, and Cal Hauan erichauan@csl.edu (Eric) / ericjillhauan@hotmail.com (Jill) From Missionary Danelle Putnam Dominican Republic September 2014 THE FRUITS OF HIS WORD Isaiah 55:9-11 This October I will be starting on my 10th year of missionary service in the Dominican Republic. From starting out with just two missionaries in 2005 and the name of one contact, the Lord has brought forth the fruits of His Word in the Dominican. With the addition of new missionary personnel coming on in several months, we hope to continue to build up our present congregations, missions, and mercy houses as well as expand into new work. We have many projects lined up for 2015 including construction, music camps, youth retreats, family seminars, and mercy projects with people with developmental disabilities. If your congregation is interested in sending individuals or a team down, please contact me. Read her full report (with color pictures) on the website ( or on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Page 12

13 Music Notes by April Beckman, DPM CHOIR ROBE UPDATE - Our old robes are still serving congregations! The adult robes were split, half going to Mount Moriah in Byron and the other half to POBLO as they met needs of a Christian Somali and Iraqi congregation. The children s robes are now being worn by Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church children s choirs. Praise the Lord that we could help other congregations in their music ministries! Sunday school grades 1-5 will be sharing a song in worship on November 2 at the 10:40 service. Special thanks to teachers for sharing their class time to sing! We can look forward to them singing!! Sunday school grades 6-12 will be sharing music in worship on November 16 at the 10:40 service. A couple of things to check out... BEST PRACTICES OF MINISTRY CONFERENCE Will be in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 26-28, Pastor Heining and Koglin have taken turns attending this inspirational conference the last three years. While originally geared toward church workers, as it grows, more and more lay leaders are attending as well. Through the generosity of several churches and individuals the conference is offered at no charge (even meals are provided!). Attendees are responsible for their transportation to Phoenix and their motel rooms. To encourage attendance the Church Council has authorized scholarships of up to $400 each from the Thrivent Choice funds. More details will soon be available at or speak to one of the pastors if you are interested in attending. AN INTERESTING ARTICLE Did you notice the article in the Post Bulletin on October 11 entitled, Average Giving in County: $3,094. This worked out to about 3.07% of income. What the writer found to be of particular interest was that those with smaller incomes were the most generous! While those with higher incomes gave more actual dollars, those with smaller incomes gave a higher percentage of their incomes. This is the widows mite at work! May those of us with larger incomes be inspired by the generosity of those of more modest incomes. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Rev. Dr. Jim Lamb, Director of Lutherans for Life, will be speaking at St. John's Lutheran Church in Stewartville on Sunday, November 2. In addition to preaching at the congregation's morning worship services, he will also give an hourlong presentation on stem cells and in vitro fertilization at 9:15am. In the afternoon, from 2-4pm, Dr. Lamb will give a presentation titled, The Other End of Life: Theological and Practical Aspects of End of Life Issues. Among many other things, he will discuss feeding tubes, treatments, advance directives, etc. There will also be time for questions and answers. Refreshments will be served. The Rochester chapter of Lutherans for Life joins St. John's in sponsoring the programs. St. John's is located at 111 2nd Ave. NE in Stewartville. Everyone is welcome. Page 13

14 Stewardship: Your Response to God s Love September 18/20/21 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (88+119) Guests Budget Offerings... $ District/Synod... $ Renovation... $1294 September 25/27/28 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (83+119) Guests Budget Offerings... $ District/Synod... $1543 Renovation... $ October 4/5 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (74+116) Guests Budget Offerings... $24, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ October 11/12 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (96+179) Guests Budget Offerings... $11, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ October 18/19 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (86+145) Guests Budget Offerings... $12, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ THE REDEEMER ENDOWMENT FUND AT WORK! Did you know that even though the Redeemer Endowment Fund is still growing and in need of funds, it is also being put to work? A couple of ministries that the fund has helped with are giving some much needed funds for outreach work done by Rochester Servant Event and matching the funds raised by the VBS kids for missions in South Africa. The Endowment is alive and active and a worthwhile place to give to! For more information contact Marvin Reinecke SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION The children in the Redeemer Sunday school are teaming up to make a difference for children in South Africa. For the first half of the year, all Sunday school offerings will go toward food and uniform assistance for the children of Ntshongweni. Without uniforms kids cannot go to school and benefit from much needed education. Without food or with little to no food, life is hard to impossible! All this aid is given in the name of Jesus Christ, and God s Word is preached to these children. The second half of the year a local mission will be selected. FINANCIAL UPDATE September Budget Income: $68,573 YTD Budget Income: $714,714 September Budget Expenses: $79,451 YTD Budget Expense: $723,314 After doing well during the summer, our offerings slipped during September. We never know what is going to happen! But we have confidence that the same God who loved us enough to give us His Son, will provide for our financial needs as well. We give thank for all God s faithful servants. Memorials and Special Gifts $20 for Undesignated Memorials in memory of Don Zempel $20 for Kitchen Remodeling $10 for Kitchen Fund $80 for Quilters in honor of Evy Tradup s 80th Birthday $200 for Feed Em $740 for Sunday School, $655 for Project Compassion, $25 for Endowment Fund, $25 for Peer Ministry, $10 for Altar Guild, $50 for 2nd Grade Bibles, and $25 for Future Needs in memory of June Hovland $30 for Creation Fund $65 for Budget in honor of Linda and Emery Walter s 65th wedding anniversary $50 for Parish Nursing in memory of Wallace Bornmann $25 for Missionary Danelle Putnam $50 for Altar Guild Page 14

15 Creation Corner We need your help with a couple of items...if you have any contacts 1. If you have any contacts in the science department of a university or college in the area...let me know. I have talked with Brian Young and he has agreed to debate the topic CREATION vs EVOLUTION if we can find someone for him to debate. We would then have a creation conference the weekend after a Friday night debate. 2. We would like to find someone or some group of folks that do wood working as a hobby or profession and would be interested in making a Noah's Ark to scale...that we could use in Sunday School classrooms and also have on display in the narthex. We are working on some other ideas in this regard too...stay tuned. Please let me know if you can help with either one of these requests by at jvanproosdy@yahoo.com, or talk to me when you see me on Sunday. Pray for the persecuted church Pray for boldness to always be ready to give an account to the hope that is in you!!! Pray for the 70% of kids that walk away from churches each year when they leave high school!!! (The number one reason is they doubt Genesis.) We have our work cut out for us...so let's press on toward the mark. John Van Proosdy (Creation Team) Health Notes A Health Note on the Spiritual Side The Wholeness Wheel poster that occasionally makes its way to the bulletin board by the Parish Nurse Office reminds us that we are one being, but many parts. Surrounding all that we are: an intellectual being, vocational being, financial being, physical being, and emotional being, is the all-encompassing spiritual being. As a spiritual being, we are reminded of the multitude of blessings that we have to thank our Lord for. Each new day is a gift from God. With each sunrise we celebrate anew the gifts of God s leading in our decisions, His patience in our struggles, His forgiveness in our failures, His abiding presence in our distresses. Each dawning is an occasion to celebrate God s abundant blessings of protection and provision - the dews of heaven! We are also reminded that the greatest focus for our thanksgiving is the Cross of Christ. Not a symbol, but a promise (of our salvation); not something that was, but a hope that is (eternity with Him if we remain faithful!) What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? As we approach the holiday, we are reminded that Thanksgiving is not just a day, it s an attitude; it s not only a holiday, it s a lifestyle! Let s commit to take time daily to approach the Throne of Grace and express our gratitude for the gifts He showers upon us. May we also commit to Make Him Known to others by sharing with them what our Lord has done for us. From the Health Cabinet and Parish Nurse Office, Thank You to all who have shared in our ministry during this past year. Your time and gift of service is greatly appreciated. From Redeemer s Health Cabinet and Parish Nurse Office Happy Thanksgiving to all! Mark your calendar Sunday, November 16 someone from Elder Network will be facilitating discussion at one of the educational opportunities in the Fellowship Hall. If you are a caregiver or know someone who is elderly and in need of care, you will not want to miss this discussion, and learn more about the opportunities that Elder Network plans to provide at Redeemer. Elder Network is a non-profit organization that has been helping older adults since They continue to empower seniors and their families to adjust to life s transitions; to live life as fully, safely, and independently as possible in their chosen environment by offering such services as friendly visiting, transportation, caregiver support, education, companion services and peer support. With their staff and volunteers they collaborate to fulfill their Mission Statement, Individuals impacted by the limiting effects of aging have optimal quality of life. They want for seniors to live with dignity. Page 15

16 Church Council Highlights - October 14, 2014 OLD Business Process Handbook a living document that would include each and every staff position or lay person position and its specific responsibilities. This would be a way to communicate duties, who to contact, who is responsible for meeting minutes along with the order of things. (A How to Guide, if you will!) Technology committees update (Stephen) another vendor has been contacted for another proposal and they are meeting 10/16/14. Theme Making Him Known council and staff are reaching out to ask how are you (or your ministry team) making Him known. Share stories, projects, etc of ways people make Him known. Looked ahead to upcoming month's themes and discussed incorporating social media Church Vision Task Force we have met twice and plan to meet again 10/28/14. Please see attached modified document that Pastor Heining created with additional comments from Council. Best Practices Conference Feb 26 28, 2015 Pastor Heining attended last year and Pastor Koglin will attend this year. It is being held in Arizona this year and we need to send more individuals. Conference is useful and no cost to attend just travel and lodging. We will make Thrivent Choice monies available to help defray the cost (Up to $400/ person). Motion carried. NEW Business District Convention June 18 20, 2015 Pastor Koglin, Daryl Schulz, Leslie Rivas possibly attending and we will need to let them know by 2/1/15. Annual Meeting date and time 1/18/15 at 12:30 and Michael will check with the Youth about serving lunch. Budget Process be checking with your groups to budget for Need these by 11/11/14 Council Meeting. Officer, Board and Cabinet Reports President s Report The Creation Team John Van Proosdy is looking for additional funding. Treasurer s Report Financially things look pretty good. Please take a look at your offices, boards and ministry teams to make sure that all your bills have been turned in and check in to see what plans are for 2015! Motion carried. Page 16 Other Boards and Ministry Teams Daryl commented that at our September Meeting we had made a motion to give $1000 for the UMR Ministry but did not designate where the money should come from. Recommendation that the money should come from Thrivent monies. Motion carried. Staff Reports Pastor Heining attending Pastoral Conference in Mankato. It has been a very busy month with the start of Sunday School, Bible Classes, New Members and the start of Celebrating God s Grace this past Saturday. Pastor Koglin Making Him Known at UMR, in our Neighborhood, through Confirmation, during hard times and to all Nations. April Beckman, DPM Sounds of praise had fall retreat 10/4/2014 to begin work on Christmas music, meeting and sing with Sunday School Classes, Instruments of Praise practicing in preparation to play for Reformation, meeting with Brass for Reformation, attending a Lutheran Educators Conference in Mankato 10/16/14, two weddings in October, sharing about Luther, the reformation and music at the Confirmation Retreat. Michael Harvey, DCE Recent Kindle Graduation was a huge success and there will be a classic in January, 2 nd graders will receive Bibles 10/12/14 along with Lifting Up the Christian Home Event, continued prayers as Lynora transitions out of Youth Coordinator position, working with Sunday School Team as they start coordination Sunday School, Confirmation Retreat 10/24/ /25/2014. Presenting on the topic of Christ-Like Servant Administration at the fall Educator s Conference 10/16/2014. Pizza Ranch will be 10/21/2014. Brian Weyers, DCE Intern continuing to get involved in more areas at Redeemer, PYROS is up and running with three events in October and a Mystery Night scheduled for 11/8/14 11/9/14. Dr. Kevin Hall, University Supervisor will be here 10/12/14 for fall visit. Confirmation Retreat 10/24/14 10/25/14 will be teaching and leading sessions at this event along with organizing. Helping with the Trunk and Treat, involved with Instruments of Praise and Pizza Ranch 10/21/14.

17 CARD RACK Have you checked out the card rack lately? Need some birthday, anniversary, or sympathy cards? How about some Fall napkins? Check it out they have it all! Sharing Tree Again this year, Redeemer Lutheran Church Women (RLCW) are sponsoring the Sharing Tree which will be placed in the Narthex on Sunday, November 30. The gi s will benefit Project Legacy, a non profit organiza on serving homeless youth in Rochester. Simply take a card off the tree, purchase the gi, and return it unwrapped to the container under the tree. Many, many thanks for your compassionate gi. Page 17

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19 F T Make Him Known during dinner! Meet new people! Make new friends! Fellowship Tables (Tables of 8) : Join us for a fun way to meet fellow adult members of Redeemer in a relaxed, social setting. This is NOT a gourmet group, just a way to make new friends in the church. If you have mentored a new member this year, invite them to join with you, and we will place you together. Each group of 8 may be a combination of singles and couples, and will be randomly drawn from all who sign up. Each group will meet 3 times during the year, (for example: November, January and March, 6:30-8:30 p.m.) However, your schedule is completely up to you and your group plan whatever works best for you! Hosting dinner and providing the entrée will rotate among group members homes with the other members of the group bringing a part of the meal, such as salad, bread, or dessert, and/or maybe a nice bottle of wine. A designated group coordinator will host the first meal, call each member/couple, and coordinate the other dishes to bring. You may indicate your willingness to coordinate on the sign up sheet found at the Welcome Center in the Narthex or in the weekly bulletin. Group assignments, with instructions, will be mailed at the beginning of November. Just want to take part in something fun and meet some new people, complete a sign up in the weekly bulletin and drop it in the offering plate. Questions? Contact Beth or Will Mundell at wcmundell@att.net. Name(s): Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Page 19

20 Coffee Schedule Nov. 2 Johanna Blanco 4 Ashelyn Wilcox 8 Elizabeth Janssen Samuel Janssen 13 Madeline Horn 19 Jack Stein Nov Katie Morello Nov Chantel Van Guilder Nov Morgan Nitz Nov Sam Sonnabend Nov Alexis Nelson Page 20 Oct. 31 Trunk n Treat 5:30-7:30 pm Nov. 2 Ignite pm Nov. 8-9 Lock-In Nov. 16 Ignite 6-8 pm Nov. 27 Thanksgiving IGNITE Join us on Sunday nights, November 2 and 16, from 6-8 pm for some exciting and fun times. We have games, music, devotions, and a chance to get to know each other better. Come when you can and bring a friend! This youth ministry is for 6th - 12th grades. P.Y.R.O.S. On the weeks we don t have Ignite, check the bulletin and your . We will be doing different service projects. It may be on a Saturday, Sunday afternoon, or sometime during the week. It is really important to come and help when you can. You will be helping someone who needs it and it can be a lot of fun. On November 8 th to the 9 th we will be having a dinner theater lock-in. We will start off with worship at 5:30 PM on Saturday, November 8 th, and go until 7:00 AM on November 9 th. There is a sign-up sheet on the youth board for those interested. The sooner you are able to sign up the better as that gives us enough time to get your character info out to you. In order to get info out, an address is the best. If you have another way that would be better, a physical copy as example, please contact Brian Weyers. A note to adults: We will be needing adult volunteers to help out in different ways for the event. Even if you can only help out for partial times during the two days that is very much appreciated! Also, if you are willing to dress up along with the youth, that is encouraged. Any questions at all, please contact Brian Weyers. Coming Up Youth Still selling RADA. Catalogs on table in Narthex Youth Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Check bulletin for time and dates of rehearsals

21 Redeemer Lutheran Calendar November 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 9:00a Pew Cleaning 9:30a Assimilation 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION IHN at Redeemer 8 8:00a Celebrating God s Grace (session #2) 9:00a Fall Bazaar 9:00a Sisters in Christ CC 5:00p Youth Lock-in 5:30p WORSHIP 7 3:00p Eagles Wings CC 6:00p Movie Night 6 8:15a Faithfully Fit 1:00p Faithful Followers CC 6:30p Stephen Ministry - Cont. Ed / Supervision 7:00p Chancel Chimes 5 9:00a Staff Meeting 5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Men s Bible Class 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 4 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 6:30p Family Ministry Team 7:00p Elders 3 8:00a Quilters 6:30p Redeemer Brass 2 DST ends HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 6:00p IGNITE 6:30p The Truth Project IHN at Redeemer :00a Faith Story Retreat 5:00p Blood Pressures 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 13 8:15a Faithfully Fit 9:00a Circuit Conference 9:00a Sarah Circle 6:30p CC SEA 7:00p Chancel Chimes 8:00p CC Equippers 12 5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Men s Bible Class 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 11 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 6:00p RLCW Exec 6:00p Stewardship 6:15p GTO Team 6:30p Trustees 6:30p Youth Board 7:00p Fund Development 7:30p Church Council 10 8:00a Quilters 6:30p Emmanuel CC 9 WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 pm 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 4:30p Instruments of Praise 6:30p Agape CC 6:30p The Truth Project 22 5:30p WORSHIP 21 9:30a Library Committee 20 8:15a Faithfully Fit 1:00p Faithful Followers 1:30p Stephen Ministry Supervision Group #2 6:15p Young Families CC 6:30p Stephen Ministry 7:00p Technology Team 7:00p Chancel Chimes 19 9:00a Shalom CC 1:00p Seekers CC 5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Men s Bible Class 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 18 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 6:15p Music & Worship 6:30p Koinonia ChristCare 6:30p Couples in Christ CC 7:00p Personnel & Staffing 17 8:00a Quilters 6:30p Redeemer Brass 7:00p Salt Shakers CC 7:00p J.O.Y CC 16 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 4:30p Instruments of Praise 6:00p IGNITE 6:00p Partners In Christ CC 6:30p The Truth Project Prayer/Healing 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 27 Thanksgiving Office Closed 9:00a HOLY COMMUNION 26 6:00p Men s Bible Class 6:30p HOLY COMMUNION 7:30p Sounds of Praise 25 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 7:00p Women s Bible Study 7:00p Friends in Faith CC 7:00p Membership Ministry 24 8:00a Quilters 23 WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 pm 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 4:30p PYROS 6:00p Oikos CC 6:30p The Truth Project 30 Prayer/Healing HOLY COMMUNION 8 and 10:40 pm 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 6:30p The Truth Project Page 21

22 Acolytes 11/02 8:00 am... Thomas Hildestad / Sophie Schwartz Page 22 10:40 am... Kyle Berquam / Tyler Bruns 11/09 8:00 am... Taylor Fick / Jadyn Scoppers 10:40 am... Audrey Timm / Alexis Nelson 11/16 8:00 am... Kailyn Manthei / Emma Probach 10:40 am... Jaqson Reimers / Ben Rivas 11/23 8:00 am... Hailey Moore / Jenna MIller 10:40 am... Ethan Poch Aaron Mueller 11/26 6:30 pm... Josh Zemke / David Schulz 11/27 9:00 am... Bethany Mennecke / Ben Rivas 11/30 8:00 am... Madison Werle / Erica Norregaard 10:40 am... Addie Harvey / Maria Kann Altar Guild Chair: Shelly Potter 5:30 pm... Shelly Potter & Mary Roerick 8:00 am... Donna Walters, Stephanie Behne Family, Kathy Solomonson 10:40 am... Deb Strelow & Eunice Strelow 11/26 6:30 pm... Volunteers Needed 11/27 9:00 am... Volunteers Needed 11/23 8:00 am... Joel Pralle 10:40 am... Tony Fick 11/26 6:30 pm... Mark Gennrich 11/27 9:00 am... Randy Hellickson 11/29 5:30 pm... Larry Reinartz 11/30 8:00 am... Caleb Ketchum 10:40 am... Mark Radtke Greeters 11/01 5:30 pm Grant & Cara Wilson/Lyle & Kathy Voight 11/02 8:00 am... Tom & Dory Moore... Gordy & Laurie Rupkalvis 10:40 am.. Elvera & Marty Cordes/Virginia Miller 11/08 5:30 pm... Sue Kazos/Gary & Sue Tollers 11/09 8:00 am... Ernst Family / Bruce & Jan Ludwig 10:40 am... Darlene Thompson / Caroline Ferdig 11/15 5:30 pm... Kurt & Clare West 11/16 8:00 am...john & Carrie Johnson /Linda... Malnar/Donna Walters 10:40 am... Bruce & Cheri Struve 11/22 5:30 pm... Janet & Gordon Hoffmann... Julia and Ryan Meverden 11/23 8:00 am... Bobbie & Gene Lewallen 10:40 am... Lois Norby / Aaron and Sara Lassila 11/29 5:30 pm... Jeff and Judy Lee 11/30 8:00 am.. Kristi & Tim Rossman / Bruce & Jan Ludwig 10:40 am... Dick & Shirley Valde / Virginia Miller Lay Readers 11/01 5:30 pm... Joel Dubbels 11/02 8:00 am... Ardell Brenner 10:40 am... June Storma 11/08 5:30 pm... Volunteer Needed 11/09 8:00 am... Molly Gommels 10:40 am... Lowell Dale 11/15 5:30 pm... Lindsay Smith 11/16 8:00 am... Bob Vehrenkamp 10:40 am... Beth Hanson 11/22 5:30 pm... Clare Lovick 11/23 8:00 am... Dave Wood 10:40 am... Erin Harvey 11/29 5:30 pm... Donna Mundell 11/30 8:00 am... Carolyn Walk 10:40 am... Jess Ihrke Nursery Schedule 11/02 9:15 am... Emily Vierus & Kaitlyn Schultz 10:40 am... Stephen and Lindsay Smith 11/09 9:15 am... Anita Werle & Emily Vierus 10:40 am. Carole Sorenson & Stephanie Fingerson 11/16 9:15 am... Erin Harvey & Anna Koglin 10:40 am. Adult Volunteer needed & Lauren Horstmann 11/23 9:15 am... Anna Koglin & Sara Reppert 10:40 am... Marcia Cochran & Addie Harvey 11/30 9:15 am... Anna Koglin & Kaitlyn Schutlz 10:40 am... Anita Werle & Madi Werle Transportation Please call the church office by Noon on Thursday ( ) if you need a ride to worship. Ushers 5:30 pm... Wayne Meyers and Fred Crossfield 8:00 am... Royce Ernst, Mark Massaro, Dean Henkel,... Lynn Meier, Drew Krull 10:40 am... Dale Neumann, Grant Dicke, Larry Reinartz,... Dick Valde, Drew Hellickson, Ryan Trogstad Welcome Center 11/01 5:30 pm... Doug Koepsell 11/02 8:00 am... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am...beth Hanson 11/08 5:30 pm... Volunteer Needed 11/09 8:00 am... Terri and Sharon Muller 10:40 am... Sherry Haugen 11/15 5:30 pm... Diana Stoen 11/16 8:00 am... Larry Stoen 10:40 am... Curt Haugen 11/22 5:30 pm... Kim Jensen 11/23 8:00 am... Volunteer Needed 10:40 am... Caroline Ferdig 11/29 5:30 pm... Larry Stoen 11/30 8:00 am... Volunteer Needed 10:40 am... Sherry Haugen Worship Recorders First Sunday... Greg Utesch Second Sunday... Royce Ernst Third Sunday... Greg Utesch Fourth Sunday... Sherrill VanGuilder Fifth Sunday... Greg Utesch Blood Pressure Nurses Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third Saturday of the month. November 2... Emily Applen November 9... Barb Wallskog November Sue Kazos November Julie Probach November Sue Kazos November Jan Dicke Elders 11/01 5:30 pm... Robert Dubke 11/02 8:00 am... Mark Radtke 10:40 am... Kevin Peterson 11/08 5:30 pm... Todd Zmina 11/09 8:00 am... Dean Jensen 10:40 am... Joel Pralle 11/15 5:30 pm... Scott Feeder 11/16 8:00 am... James Weispfenning 10:40 am... Jerry Ott 11/22 5:30 pm... Andy Hanson

23 ROCHESTER CENTRAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL AVENUE NW, ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Principal s Page -Mrs. Suzanne Lagerwaard Our school year is off to a great start. Highlights from September and October: We began the year with 300 students in Preschool through 8 th grade. RCLS joined Pastor Haak of Trinity Lutheran Church in the Ice Bucket Challenge during the month of September to support ALS. RCLS raised $ which was sent to RCLS alumnus Pastor Philip Meyer of St. John s Lutheran in Buffalo, MN who was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year. The Cross Country and Soccer Teams had an excellent fall season. Grades 1-8 completed the first NWEA online assessment of their learning progress. Well over 200 VIPs spent a beautiful morning with us on October 10. The fall play: No Place Like Nowhere was a success, providing much laughter and fun. Our technology grew to such an extent that we have enough laptops, allowing us to close the stationary computer lab. We are now integrating technology within all of our classrooms. The RCLS faculty attended the MN Lutheran Education Conference in Mankato, MN on October 16. This was an opportunity to connect with other Lutheran educators and experience excellent staff development sessions. We hosted the Hallelujah Carnival on October 25 celebrating with many of our families and neighbors. Grade five traveled to Camp Omega for two nights and three days. A spiritually enriching, team building experience was enjoyed by all. Looking ahead: The end of the first quarter is on November 6. RCLS will host the Conference Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, November 8 beginning at 9:00 am. The RCLS Concert Band will perform at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Sunday, November 16 at 9:30 am. The RCLS Math League will compete on November 17 and December 8 at St. Francis Catholic School. RCLS will host a Community Open House on Tuesday, November 18 from 5:30-7 pm. If interested in RCLS please attend! Also consider inviting your friends, neighbors and co-workers to come and learn about the RCLS difference! Grade 1 will organize a Stuff the Turkey food collection from November The food will go to Habitat for Humanity. Flight Enrichment Class Visits the Airport No Place Like Nowhere Cast and Crew The Soccer Team Warms-Up Page 23

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 Mid-week Advent worship will be December 3, 10, and 17 at 4:15 and 7:00 pm. Supper will be served from 5:00-6:30pm. Service of Hope and Encouragement will be Thursday, December 11 at 6 pm. Christmas Caroling, December 17 at 5:45 pm. Sunday School Christmas Program will be Sunday, December 21, at 2pm. Christmas Eve worship will be 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, and 11 pm. Christmas Day worship will be at 9 am. January 3/4 will be a time to remember and give thanks to Lynora and Lynette Miller for their 50 years of service to our congregation. Please tell family members and friends who have moved away to save the date. Annual Meeting, January 18, 2015, at 12:30 pm. Rochester Servant Event, June 7-10, Vacation Bible School, July 13-17, 2015.