Theme: Family of Believers

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1 The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota Theme: Family of Believers At Redeemer, we are blessed to care for each other near and far with Christ on our lips. Whether in worship, learning, fellowship, or in prayer, we are not just a group of people, we are a Family of Believers! September 2016 Mission Statement As we communicate with each other, let us talk in the same direction that we are a family, and may we welcome all into our family to Grow in Christ, Share His Love, and Encourage Others! Speaking, Doing, and Celebrating with each other! for this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being. Ephesians 3:14 16 Inside this Issue NYG Pictures & Summary... page 2 Staff Reflections... page 3 Prayers... page 4 Worship Highlights... page 4 Upcoming Events... pages 5-9 Stewardship Highlights... page 10 Director of Faith Development... page 11 Health Notes... page 12 Council Highlights... page 13 Foundation Team News... page 14 Youth News... page 15 LWML News... page 16 September Calendar... page 17 Blessed to Serve for September... page 18 POBLO News... page 19

2 Redeemer Youth + New Orleans = National Youth Gathering This past July, Redeemer sent 23 youth and 7 adults down to New Orleans, Louisiana, for the 2016 LCMS National Youth Gathering. There we gathered with 25,000 other youth and adults to worship, learn, serve, and grow in our faith in Christ Jesus. We learned that In Christ Alone we have our Joy, our Identity, our true Humility, our real Community. Because of this, we can stand In Christ Alone. The pictures do not tell the full story of the magnitude of the gathering or the growth we experienced there. Redeemer, we can't thank you enough for the prayers, thoughts, and financial help you've given us, nor the excitement you had which fueled us in New Orleans. I'm looking forward to the 2019 Gathering in Minneapolis! Page 2

3 Staff Reflections September is an exciting time at Redeemer. Teams start meeting again. Programs start. Music groups start practicing again. Sunday school, Bible studies, confirmation ramp back up. There is activity, excitement, and energy everywhere. As all of these things start up, I pose a simple question - What makes Redeemer so special? I feel confident to say that the answer is not our programs or activities. The answer is not our facilities, staff, or teams. What makes Redeemer so special? We do it all as a family. We are not a club. We are not an organization. We are not simply a non-profit. We are a family. A Family of Believers. We are a generational family that gathers around the cross of our Savior. We grow together as a family. We laugh and cry together as a family. We live our lives together as a family. We share His love with the family and as a family in our community. Plus, we welcome others into our family of believers. As your pastor, I want you to know this truth - YOU are an important and cared for part of this family! Although our theme verse is found in Ephesians 3:14-21, I love these words from Paul Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. (2 Corinthians 13:11-12) That sounds like someone talking to and encouraged by family. I have, we have, and you have the opportunity to talk to, grow with and be encouraged by family too! As your pastor I do not see you as simply a member of Redeemer. I see you as a FAMILY member of Redeemer. I pray that this theme will only grow us closer together as who we are, a Family of Believers. I also pray that the album title of my favorite Christian band, (Rend Collective), continues to be an important part of our Family of Believers. That title is As Family We Go. As Family, we go into our community, homes, and world! - Pastor Adam Koglin Church Office Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm Phone: Fax: Blessed to Serve Pastor, Adam Koglin AKoglin@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Director of Parish Music, April Beckman beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) (cell) Director of Faith Development, Michael J. Harvey daharveys@msn.com (office) (residence) (cell) Director of Youth and Education Ministries, Joshua Heirigs joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas office@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) Custodian, Randy Kautz custodian@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke jdicke325@charter.net (residence) Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann kietzmanniva@yahoo.com (residence) Nursery Coordinator aakoglin@gmail.com (residence) Page 3

4 Remember in Your Prayers... Hospitalized/Health Concerns Mary Utesch, Irene Knick, Lynn Hebig, Roger Brand, Meredith Fisk, Joan Geerts, Kathy Ostrem, Pat Ebling, Lynn Hebig, Roger Brand, Aayden Cunningham, Polly Cunningham, Janet Ludwig, Linda Walters, Roger Hovland, Judy Mueller, Lynette Miller, Harold Priebe, Janet VanProosdy, Sharron Smith Joan Geerts who is recuperating in Michigan with her daughter. Rejoice With Marty and Elvera Cordes who celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on August 2. With Mark and Paula Kuisle who celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary on August 11. With Fred and Marilyn Crossfield who celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on August 16. With Bob and Lorraine Keith who celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on August 18. With Barb Wondrasch who celebrates her 80th birthday on August 23. With Alexis Burdick and Brian Grant upon the baptism of their son, Brian Donald Grant III, on August 20. Encouragement/Guidance For our Call Team as they work through the list of pastoral candidates. Grieving The family and friends of Gary Tollers who passed away August 5. Page 4 Worship The Lord With Gladness! SEPTEMBER 3/4 16th Sunday After Pentecost Theme: Moving Towards Doxology Scripture Readings: Psalm 150, Philemon 1-21, Luke 14:25-35 Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services. SEPTEMBER 10/11 17th Sunday After Pentecost / RALLY DAY Theme: Family of Believers....Our Father Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-24, Ephesians 3:14-21, Luke 15:1-10 Service Notes: It s Rally Day!! Join us for a joint opening in the Sanctuary from 9:20 to 10:20 am. 7th Graders will receive a copy of Luther s Small Catechism as they begin their confirmation journey. SEPTEMBER 17/18 18th Sunday After Pentecost Theme: Family of Believers....Rooted In Love Scripture Readings: Amos 8:4-7, Ephesians 3:14-21, Luke 16:1-15 Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services. SEPTEMBER 24/25 19th Sunday After Pentecost Theme: TBA Scripture Readings: Amos 6:1-7, Luke 16:19-31 FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE Beginning the weekend of September 10/11, Saturday at 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:00 and 10:40 am.

5 Take Note...Upcoming Events! Sunday Adult Bible Classes JOINT BIBLE CLASS ON RALLY DAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Plan to join Pastor Koglin in the Sanctuary as we gather together to kick-off the Education year and hear more about our theme for the year, Family of Believers. These classes will begin on Sunday, September 18, at 9:20 am. THE REASON FOR GOD: Using literature, philosophy, real-life experiences, and Scripture, this class will help you explore the truth of Christianity and how to dialogue with others on the six common objections to Christianity. This class will help you grow in your confidence and ability to share that confidence with others. Pastor Koglin is excited to facilitate this discussion with you! HUH, THAT WAS EASY Sharing our faith in Jesus has long been seen as a challenging, scary, thing, best left to the professionals. The big secret is that it is not scary, it is super easy, and you are already doing it more than you know. This class will open your eyes up to the truth about sharing our faith and will help you celebrate the sharing you are already doing! CREATION TOPIC We have several interesting topics this year in our creation class. We will be looking at biomimicry, which is how science is copying creation to solve difficult problems. We will also be looking at how the ark in Kentucky was built by a team of Amish carpenters, and we will be looking at Ray Comfort's new "Atheist Delusion" which is the rebuttal to Richard Dawkins "The God Delusion"...Frank Kmett will also be sharing about his latest trip to Mammoth Museum in Hot Springs, SD...maybe even time for more topics!!! INTERESTED IN JOINING? We will be welcoming new people into this Family of Believers on Sunday, September 25. If you would like information on joining that day, please speak to Pastor Koglin by September 11. Friday, September 16 6:00 pm South Fellowship Hall It s that time! Grab your friends, your slippers, a comfy chair, and some cash for pizza and pop or bring a snack to share and join us at Movie Night! NIAGARA Heightened by the awesome might and majesty of Niagara Falls, this tense drama stars Marilyn Monroe and Joseph Cotton in a story of love and betrayal, murder and danger. The quaint motel overlooking the famed falls seems like a perfect honeymoon retreat, in fact it s where the young and beautiful Rose Loomis (Monroe) plans to kill her husband George (Cotton). Monroe s performance here paints a dark portrait of mystery and suspense. Niagara is powerful entertainment from its intriguing beginning to its shocking conclusion. There will a surprise second movie you will love also. Page 5

6 Sunday School/ Bible Study Room Locations: Lower Level: North Fellowship Hall: Adult Study: Sharing Faith (DCE Michael Harvey) South Fellowship Hall: Adult Study: Family of Believers and Reasons for God (Pastor Adam Koglin) L-1= 5th Grade L-2= 1/2nd Grade L-3= 3/4th Grade L-4= 6th Grade Youth Room= High School Youth Main Level: 101= 3-year-old class 102= Kindergarten 103= 4-year-old class Upper Level: Choir Room: Adult Study: Creation and Science (John Van Proosdy) 201: 7/8th Grade Upper Room: Faith Legacy Classes Info: Classes start as normal on September 18th in their classrooms from 9:20-10:20am on Sundays. Adult classes rotate topics regularly. September 11th is Rally Day when we gather together in the Sanctuary with all ages and introduce our theme for the year. See you there! Page 6 REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 2016 Friday, September 23: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, September 24: 8:00 am to Noon Again this year, the annual Fall Rummage sale will be an all congregation endeavor. Volunteer workers (men, women, youth) are needed to help. Proceeds will be applied to Redeemer projects, thus making it a benefit to all Redeemer members. Mark your calendar: Help is needed starting.. Sunday, September 18, afternoon, sorting as donations arrive. Monday, September 19, Mike Hanley has volunteered to lead a crew for the heavy lifting (setting up tables and clothing racks) Tuesday-Thursday, September 20-22, following the Tuesday morning Bible classes through all of Wednesday and Thursday, help is needed to organize tables in various areas, sort the donated items, and price items. Help is needed for lifting and moving heavier items, both before and during the sale. Friday-Saturday, September 23-24: Help is needed during the sale to keep the goods in orderly displays, fill in as cashiers, baggers, and help customers. Saturday, September 24, Noon: Help is needed boxing up the remaining items and cleaning up the Fellowship Hall. DON T WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO CALL VOLUNTEER YOUR HELP FOR THIS EVENT INDIVIDUALLY OR WITH YOUR GROUP. JUST SHOW UP! Watch the bulletin for more details. Sarah Circle will offer lunch and baked goods during the sale.

7 QUILTERS The Redeemer Quilters will resume Monday, September 19, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please join us anytime during and bring a sack lunch. Thank you to all who have donated memorials, fabric, yarn, batting, and thread. We often don t know where the donations come from, but are always grateful. Special thanks to Dawn Radtke and Ginger Lagergren who travel to pick up batting for us. We continue to furnish quilts and lap robes to Season s Hospice, Orphan Grain Train, Zumbro Valley Medical Center, Cottage Wood Assisted Living and more. If you can t join us but are willing to cut fabric or sew quilts together at home, we welcome your help. Contact members are Arlene Krueger ( ) or EiLeen Miller ( ). ANNUAL POLKA SERVICE Saturday, October 15 Plan to join us as Chuck Thiel and the Jolly Ramblers lead us through our worship service on Saturday, October 15, at 5:30 pm. Following the service you are invited to join us for a German Meal in the Fellowship Hall. To aid in planning, please sign-up for the dinner on the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center. Creation Conference Saturday, October 1, :00 PM Redeemer Lutheran Church Dr. Robert Carter speaks on Biblical Worldview as it Relates to Science Coral Reefs and the Flood Sunday, October 2, :00 PM Grace Lutheran Church (800 E Silver Dr, Rochester) Dr. Robert Carter speaks on The Alterna ve: Crea on s Compe ve Edge Meet your Ancestors: Adam and Eve! Calling All Redeemer Golfers! The annual Redeemer Golf Outing will be held on Sunday, September 11, at 2:30 pm at Willow Creek Golf Course in Rochester. The 9- hole event is a 4-person scramble, using the best-shot format. A delicious meal and awarding of golf and drawing prizes will follow the golf. The cost is $25 per person. Sign-up sheet is below or on the counter in the Narthex. Contact Mark Gennrich ( ) or Gordy Rupkalvis ( ) with questions. Please register by September 6. NAME: handicap (circle one) 9 holes / 18 holes or average score 9 holes / 18 holes Completed Registrations and fees should be returned to: Redeemer Lutheran Church Attn: Golf Outing Ave SE Rochester, MN Page 7

8 CALLING ALL YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS! (grades 6 12) This year there are two offerings for the beginning of the year informa onal mandatory mee ngs for all youth in grades 6 12: August 28: 10:45 11:45 am September 7: 5:30 6:10 pm During this yearly mee ng, we will have discussions on this year s student ministries at Redeemer, fill out the yearly release form, and get a youth ministry calendar as well. This is very important and will be the only two offerings over the year. ACOLYTE TRAINING Will be Wednesday, September 7, at 7:30 pm. Immediately following the confirma on mee ngs from 6:10 7:30pm. MUSIC GROUPS BEGINNING IN THE FALL Children - Wednesday, September 7 Cherub Choir (Age 4-1 st gr.) Wednesdays, 6:05-6:30 pm Alleluia Singers (2 nd -6 th gr.) Wednesdays, 6:00-6:30 pm Angelic Chimes (2 nd -6th gr.) Wednesdays, 6:30-6:55 pm Youth - Wednesday, September 7 Youth Chimes (7 th -12 th gr.) Wednesdays, 5:45-6:05 pm Adults Sounds of Praise Wednesday, August 31, at 7:00 pm Men s Choir Monday, September 19, at 6:00-6:45 pm Chancel Chimes Thursday, September 8, at 7:00 pm Celebration Team Singers/Musicians, come join us! Wednesday, September 8:00 p.m. Instruments of Praise - Sunday, September 4:30 p.m. Musicians with at least 2 years experience Please join us! 2ND GRADERS WILL RECEIVE THEIR BIBLES! One of the best days of the year at Redeemer is when the family of Redeemer gifts the second grade children with a Bible of their very own! On Sunday, October 9 th during the 10:40am service, the second graders and their families will come forward and receive God s Word. Before this happens the parents of the 2 nd graders will sit down together for 3 weeks and explore the importance of the Bible and how to use it at home. Confirmation age youth and older will get together, led by Betty Brand, to create a special cover for each Bible and to serve as a Bible buddy for the 2 nd graders. We love God s Word, and we love our children here at Redeemer! Sophia Buesking Lily-Rose Decker Jack Michener Kara Schneider Trevor Strohschein Zachary Zimmerman Aayden Cunningham Kaitlyn Hartson Grace Nelson Brooklyn Sherwood Caden Wilde Page 8

9 THOUGHTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS The Family Ministry Team is planning an Advent Fair for December 4! The Christmas season can be a very busy time of the year with our focus often going in all sorts of directions. By having the Fair at the beginning of the season we can share ideas for decorations, traditions, music, food, and other ways to help us focus on the reason for the season. We are inviting any individuals, Christ Care Groups, or any other groups who would like to participate, to join us! Do you have a favorite food that you make and are willing to demonstrate how to make it? Or how about a craft that others may enjoy learning to make? A Christ Care group might want to set up a display of nativity sets, or offer another sort of Advent activity. Individuals or groups are invited to provide/share music for awhile. Watch for a sign-up sheet in September. FAMILY GAME NIGHT Many families joined us for the last game night and requested that we offer it more often. Watch for another Game Night coming this fall. 1 ST YEAR CONFIRMATION CLASS CALLING ALL WOMEN! The Women's Tuesday Evening Bible Study will be beginning a new study in September entitled, "Trusting In Christ," from the Jesus Calling Bible Study Series. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM, in room L-1 off the Fellowship Hall or sometimes in the Library. Contact Julie Walter, (507) , if you are interested in joining us or just come to the September meeting. If you do not have time to prepare, that is OK. If you have time to dig in and study, that is OK too! We love to learn together, pray together and give praise to God. Consider joining us once a month! Redeemer s 1 st year confirmands will be receiving Luther s Small Catechism on Rally Sunday, September 11. The catechisms will be handed out at the service the student is attending. Before receiving the catechism, the confirmand s family will have had a chance to write words of encouragement and hope. Please lift these young men and women up in prayer as they continue their journey of faith. Gracie Decker Kylie Geib George Gustafson Fadi Majd Kamal Jordyn Miller Brandon Mueller Logan Nelson Seth Rosenberg Mackenzie Swihart Alyvia Tveten Zach Woolman Page 9

10 Stewardship: Your Response to God s Love July 21/23/24 Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $12, District/Synod... $ Debt Reduction... $ July 28/30/31 Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $ District/Synod... $ Debt Reduction... $80.00 August 4/6/7 Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $20, District/Synod... $ Debt Reduction... $80.00 August 10/13/14 Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $12, District/Synod... $ Debt Reduction... $80.00 Memorials and Special Gifts $25 for Altar Guild in memory of Eunice Strelow $300 for Church Work Scholarship Fund, $50 for Project Compassion, $60 for RLCW, $60 for Library Fund, $125 for Stephen Ministry, $50 for Music Fund in memory of Joyann Moore. $20 for Church Work Scholarship Fund $505 for Youth Fund $200 for Endowment Fund $120 for POBLO $542 for Pastors Discretionary Fund $20 for Undesignated Memorials in memory of Ione Stoltenberg $515 for Creation Fund $50 for Rochester Servant Event $200 for Undesignated Special Gifts $35 for Altar Guild in honor of Wayne and Brenda Meyer s 35th wedding anniversary $63 for Rochester Servant Event in honor of Marty and Elvera Cordes 63rd wedding anniversary $50 for Library Fund in memory of Emery Walters $80 for Altar Guild $400 for Feed Em In Loving Memory... GARY TOLLERS Gary Tollers was born on February 10, 1955, in Park Falls, Wisconsin. In April of that same year, he was claimed as God s child and given the hope of eternal life through the Waters of Baptism. He married his high school sweetheart, Susan, in 1977, and they were blessed with a daughter Heather Joy. Gary had a servant-heart and loved to welcome people. He did that in his years at IBM, in his time at Redeemer, and immediately following retirement he joined the corps as a volunteer, a passion that he has had all his life. Gary s life ended way too soon, but he showed us all how to live and give in retirement. He passed away suddenly on August 5, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Gary lived a life where he welcomed and encouraged the people that crossed his path. Please extend that encouragement to his family in this difficult time. Also, as a family of believers, let us extend that welcome and encouragement to each other and our community. Page 10

11 What is a Director of Faith Development? Some questions have surfaced about what is it exactly that Michael Harvey does now? Many people have seen me do many things with youth and education over the past 15 years and now that Josh Heirigs is focusing on those areas, what is Michael doing and what is a Director of Faith Development? First of all, Michael is still a certified Director of Christian Education (DCE). That has not changed. Josh is also a certified Director of Christian Education. As a way to differentiate our roles, Josh is now a DCE serving as a Director of Youth and Education. Michael is now a DCE who is serving as a Director of Faith Development. Within the role of Director of Youth and Education, of course, you will find Youth ministry and Education ministry. As part of the role of Director of Faith Development, you will find Family Ministry, Discipleship Ministry and Leadership Development. When we think about how faith in Christ develops, we have to first go into the home. God primarily uses family to pass down the faith. Families supported by other families form the Christian church (A family of families!). The next important influencer of faith development are other people that a person comes in contact with. Discipleship is all about knowing who you are in Christ and living that out in your daily life as you join Jesus on His mission. All of us have stories of people who inspired us in faith because they knew who they were in Christ and lived it. At Redeemer we want to form disciples in God s grace. Finally, leadership development, Christ-like Servant Leadership development is an important part of faith development. Leaders come in all different shapes, sizes and responsibility levels. We all know people that have led us well in the right direction, I also believe that God did not place into us the spirit of timidity, a part of faith development is being in a place where you lead from your faith. Below I break down and define these areas in a bit more detail. Family Ministry: Ministry to the Christian Home While I pray that this ministry area will impact Redeemer as a Family of Christ, for the sake of my job description Family Ministry should be understood more specifically as Ministry to the Christian Home. The homes of the members of Redeemer. The term Home is used in order to address the need for Christ to be proclaimed, not just in homes filled with families (often understood as households with children), but all homes connected to Redeemer. Singles, Couples, w/ Children, Empty Nesters, Widow(er)s, etc This scope is huge but vital for Kingdom growth and Discipleship. Some amount of emphasis will be placed on families with children as there is an amount of urgency to connecting with children under 12. Leadership Development: Christ-like Servant Leaders This includes supporting and encouraging present leaders, coaching new leaders, and identifying potential leaders. I would like to establish credibility to coach Ministry Teams into higher self-sufficiency. KINDLE has many helpful tools to use to accomplish this. Discipleship: Missional Discipleship Discipleship is Helping people recognize who they are in Christ Helping people discover that they have a purpose and that God is using them in His mission Helping people connect to the power of God s Word and to prayer Helping people serve the Lord in their actions Helping people to tell their story Helping disciples multiply disciples Greg Finke s work will be heavily utilized. Please keep me in your prayers as I move into this role. It will take time but I am excited for the possibilities this ministry direction will allow. Right now I am moving into this position, but also working with the Call Team, assisting Josh with his transition, and taking on additional tasks during the vacancy. This is a full season but I am moving and setting things up for the future. Please feel free to talk to me. Ask questions, seek clarification or just chat. This is a busy time but the whole staff is here first and foremost for the Redeemer family! - Michael Harvey, Director of Faith Development Page 11

12 Stephen Ministry KEEPING CONFIDENCES Confidentiality, as you may have read or heard before, is a cornerstone of Stephen Ministry. What a care receiver says to his or her Stephen Minister is kept in strictest confidence. Even the identity of a care receiver is kept secret (unless the care receiver chooses to tell someone). How does this relate to you, as a member of Redeemer? Even if you are not a Stephen Minister, think about the importance of confidentiality in your day-to-day relationships. Consider how you can improve relationships and help people s personal healing by maintaining confidentiality when something is said to you. When someone shares a personal feeling, a thought that is troubling them, or something for which they might feel guilty, it can be very tempting to pass that information along to someone. Even when motives are noble (for instance, wanting to pass the information along as a prayer request), it could be damaging or painful to the person who first shared the information. If you really believe it is something that needs to be passed along to a prayer chain, pastor, Stephen Leader, or someone else who could help tell that to the person who shared it. Or get permission from the individual for you to share the information yourself. Confidentiality is a standard of conduct all of us need to live by not just those involved in our Stephen Ministry program. Confidentiality promotes trust, builds one another up, and encourages healing in a Christian community. As Solomon says in Proverbs 12:16, Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. For more information regarding the Stephen Ministry program or how to have a Stephen Ministry enter a confidential relationship with you during a difficult time, please contact Pastor Adam Koglin, (507) Health Notes 2016 INFLUENZA VACCINE PROGRAM Once again the Hy-Vee Health and Wellness Team, Brian Fisk, will be offering flu shots on Sunday, September 25, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. The clinic will be held in the Parish Nurse s office (next to the business office). Blood pressures will be offered in another location. Why should I get vaccinated? Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. An annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chance that you will spread it to others. Who should get vaccinated? Everyone who is at least 6 months of age should get a flu vaccine this season. Hy-Vee is offering the vaccine to those over the age of 6 years. Which vaccine is offered? Hy-Vee is offering a quadrivalent influenza injectable vaccine, which includes 4 strains. High-dose trivalent injectable vaccine is available (and recommended) for those over the age of 65 years. Source: Centers for Disease Control and prevention, Reminders: *Please bring proof of insurance to the event. This includes both Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D as well as any commercial insurance cards. *Vaccine is FREE of charge for Medicare patients. *Without insurance, cash price is $ Page 12

13 Church Council Highlights - August 9, 2016 Anita gave an overview with how final expenses were handled for the Celebration Meal in June. Money to cover expenses was taken from the Thrivent Fund and the Undesignated Council Dedicated Fund. Also used were the Continuing Education Funds left by Pastor Heining upon retirement. Motion: made, seconded and carried to approve $17, being taken from above funds. Motion: made, seconded and carried that future donations will be directed back to the Undesignated Council Dedicated Fund. NEW BUSINESS: Pastor Koglin will report next month on the status of Redeemer s new normal as we proceed with one pastor during the search for an administrative/senior pastor. He read Ephesians 3:14-21 and discussed who we are as a Family of Redeemer. We are a Family of Believers and we will move forward as such. Also see attached written report. He also addressed his decision to decline a Call extended to him and remain here at Redeemer. Michael gave a comprehensive report regarding his position and responsibilities now that Josh is on board with DCE duties also. See attached report Pastor Koglin, Michael and Josh all put forth their thoughts on the upcoming First Annual Leadership Retreat to be held at Redeemer on August 30, We are all encouraged to attend, and there will also be a sign-up sheet available the next two weeks for others wishing to attend. The meeting will be approximately 1 ½ hours and will give an overview on what it means going forward as a Family of Believers. week. Dawn Radtke reported that we are currently looking for members willing to serve on the Stewardship Committee. There was then discussion on how all committees and boards should look to the MAQ results in recruiting members to serve at Redeemer. OLD BUSINESS Michael Harvey gave a comprehensive report on the status of improving technology needs throughout Redeemer. It appears reasonable that we move forward with sound improvements to the Chancel sound system and purchase new sound equipment to replace worn out microphones etc. A Motion was made, seconded and carried that Redeemer move forward with sound improvement options at a cost of $63, These monies will be taken from the Beverly Bailey bequest. The remaining bequest money will be on hold for further sound enhancements upon gathering more information for improvement in both Fellowship Halls. Mark Kuisle reported that the Call Committee has received 26 names from South District and has culled those candidates down to six possible choices. The list will eventually reduce to 2 or 3 prospective candidates who will be presented at a Voters Assembly Meeting. This will not be a speedy process as background checks are not quickly done. REPORTS: Dale Martinson gave financial reports for June and July. A Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve both reports as submitted. The minutes for June Council Meeting were viewed and a Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve minutes. Education Report by Paula Kuisle who states we are getting all in motion for upcoming Sunday School year. Josh Heirigs reported the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans went very well. He expressed his pleasure in hearing members of the youth group sharing their testimonies during church services last Page 13

14 REDEEMER YOUTH SOFTBALL Another fantas c year of Redeemer Youth So ball has concluded! If you forgot to sign up...there is always next year to join in! If you did not come out to watch a game, you missed out on all the good old fashioned FUN! We hope to see you next year! Approximately 25 youth signed up this year and many weeks we had nineteen players...woo hoo! Thanks to all the players who greatly improved over the season. Thanks to those who have played before for suppor ng the new players and helping out where needed. Special thanks to TJ Jahnke and Chris an Nisbit who helped coach this summer. Shantel Loos helped when she was not the official referee. We were proud of the good sportsmanship shown by all! Who knew coming in 5th place could be SO MUCH FUN! Updates from the Foundation Team The process for calling a pastor from the field to fill the administrative pastor position at Redeemer Lutheran Church has moved forward since April. The Foundation Committee was formed, subcommittees and leaders were identified. the Self Study Team completed their assigned task (with congregation participation) and forwarded their report to the district office; the Farewell Team successfully produced an event to celebrate Redeemer and the service given by Pastor James Heining; the Vacancy Team developed a schedule for the interim vacancy; the Communication Team has provided updates in the weekly bulletin and monthly Resource; the Prayer Team has concentrated on providing weekly prayers in the bulletin; the Call Committee has followed district guidelines by receiving nominations from Redeemer congregation members, forwarded those nominations to the district office, met with Circuit Visitor, Rev Lyle Fritch, who received a list of 26 candidates from district office, reviewed and narrowed that list of candidates from 26 to 11 assisted by the Circuit Visitor, further narrowed the 11 candidates to six, published the names and locations of the six semi-finalists in the bulletin. Required background checks are being completed while the Call Team is communicating with the six candidates to set up phone interviews. Redeemer members may share any concerns or objections they may have regarding any of the candidates with the Call Committee. The Call Team will narrow the list up to three candidates, each finalist may be invited for an on-site visit. The format for this visit will be shared with the congregation when developed. The Hospitality Committee will be involved in the on-site visits. A brief description of each pastor s background, family, years in ministry and strengths will be provided Redeemer church members. In a duly called Voters meeting, the Call Team submits the name(s) of the finalist(s) for call. There will be no nominations from the floor. A call will not be extended until the background checks on all finalists have been completed. The Prayer Team will continue prayer suggestions and has plans for designated time for a prayer vigil. Members are encouraged to "stay tuned" for short notice of that prayer vigil that will be implemented once we have chosen the candidate to whom a call will be extended. All praise and thanks to God for the continued blessings Redeemer has received. Page 14 Disclaimer: Updates accurate as of Resource deadline, August 17, 2016

15 Calendar of events Sept.7 Parent/Youth meeting 5:30-6:10 Sept.7 Confirmation Starts 6:10-7:30 Sept.11 Rally Day (Youth Sunday School starts) Sept.18 IGNITE Kick Off 6:30-8:30 Sept.20 Pizza Ranch (sign up sheet is on the bulletin board) Sept.24 Sever s Corn Maze 8:30am-3:30pm Cost is $15 per ticket plus lunch at Sever s. (watch for sign-up sheet on the bulletin board) Sept.25 PYROS kick off 6:30-8:30 (Passionate Youth Reaching Out with the Savior) Pizza Ranch The youth will be serving at the Pizza Ranch on Sept.20. Come on out for a great supper and fellowship! Page 15

16 Lutheran Women in Mission Whitewater Conference Fall Rally Saturday, October 8, 2016 at St. John Lutheran, nd Ave NE, Stewartville Presenter: The Pitching Pastor Rev. Matthew Lane Devotion: Rev. Lyle Fritsch, St. John s, Stewartville Bible Study: by the Rochester Zone Pastoral Counselor Registra on & Coffee 8:30 a.m., Program 9 a.m. Lunch by St. John s Women s Guild cost $10 Gi s from the Heart: To be announced Hosted by Rochester Zone LWML Whitewater Conference: Lake Pepin, Rochester, and Winona LWML Zones Page 16

17 Redeemer Lutheran Calendar September 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 2 6:00p Arabic Bible Study 1 8:15a Faithfully Fit 1:00p Faithful Followers CC 4:00p Eagles Wings CC 6:00p HOLY COMMUNION 6:30p Stephen Ministry 10 9:00a Sisters in Christ CC 5:30p WORSHIP 9 6:00p Arabic Bible Study 8 8:15a Faithfully Fit 9:00a Circuit Conference 9:00a Sarah Circle 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7 10:00a POBLO Sewing 1:00p Family Ministry Team 12:30p Japanese Fellowship 5:30p Youth & Parent 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 6 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 1:00p Accordion Band 7:00p Elders 5 Labor Day Office Closed 4 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 9:30 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 17 5:00p Blood Pressures 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 16 9:30a Library Committee 6:00p Movie Night 6:00p Arabic Bible Study 15 8:15a Faithfully Fit 1:00p Faithful Followers 6:15p Young Families CC 6:30p Stephen Ministry 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7:00p CC SEA 7:00p Technology Team 14 10:00a POBLO Sewing 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 13 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 6:15p GTO Team 6:30p Trustees 6:30p Youth Board 7:00p Fund Development 7:30p Church Council 12 10:15a Story Time 11:00a RARE Luncheon 6:00p FCCI Workshop 6:30p Emmanuel CC 11 Rally Day WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 pm 8:00a New Members Received 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 9:20a New Member Welcome 2:30p Golf Tournament 4:30p Instruments of Praise 6:30p Agape CC 7:00p Lutherans For Life 24 8:00a Rummage Sale 9:45a New Member Orientation 5:30p WORSHIP 23 7:00a Rummage Sale 6:00p Arabic Bible Study 22 8:15a Faithfully Fit 6:30p Malachi CC 7:00p Chancel Chimes 21 10:00a POBLO Sewing 1:00p Shalom CC 1:00p Seekers ChristCare 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 CC Equippers 20 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 6:30p Koinonia ChristCare 19 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:00p Men s Choir 6:30p Redeemer Brass 7:00p J.O.Y CC 18 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 12:00p Peer Ministry 6:30p Partners In Christ CC ** RUMMAGE SALE ** Set-up: Monday through Thursday Sale: Friday and Saturday ** RUMMAGE SALE ** OCTOBER 1 9:00a Sounds of Praise Retreat 30 4:00p Nick Moyer/Jennifer Shipton Wedding 6:00p Arabic Bible Study 29 8:15a Faithfully Fit Wedding Rehearsal 28 10:00a POBLO Sewing 12:30p Japanese Fellowship 5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:00p Men s Bible Class 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 8:00p Celebration Practice 27 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 6:30p Couples in Christ CC 7:00p Women s Bible Study 7:00p Friends in Faith CC 7:00p Membership Ministry 26 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 5:30p Channel One Dinner 6:00p Men s Choir 7:00p Health Cabinet 25 Flu Shots WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 pm 8:30-10:30a- Flu Shots 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 3:00p Japanese Fellowship 6:00p Oikos CC Page 17

18 Acolytes 09/04 8:00 am... Hailey Moore / Audrey Timm 9:30 am... Lily Harvey / Lauren Poch 09/11 8:00 am... Bethany Mennecke / Nick Sonnabend 10:40 am... Davis Schulz / Ethan Poch 09/18 8:00 am... Taylor Fick / Alia Diercks 10:40 am... Addie Harvey / Maria Kann 09/25 8:00 am... Olivia Rossman / Katie Morello 10:40 am... Jesina Reimers / Sophie Schwarz Page 18 Altar Guild Chair: Renee Brandt Members:.. Sherry Haugen, Nancy Carlson, Connie Feeder, Tracy Decklever Blood Pressure Nurses Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third Saturday of the month. September No BP s September Barb Wallskog September 17 (Saturday)... September 18...Elaine Grudem September Jan Dicke Greeters 09/03 5:30 pm... Kathy and Lyle Voight 09/04 8:00 am... Tom and Dory Moore 9:30 am... Bill and Wendy Hickey 09/10 5:30 pm... Karen Holets/Randall Peck/Sue Tollers 09/11 8:00 am Paul & Alice Kitzman/Paul & Heidi Diercks 10:40 am... Aaron and Sara Lassila 09/17 5:30 pm... Grant and Cara Wilson 09/18 8:00 am... Bobbie & Gene Lewallen/Dawn Dubbels 10:40 am... Lois Norby / Darlene Thompson 09/24 5:30 pm...gordon and Janet Hoffmann 09/25 8 :00 am... Bruce and Jan Ludwig/Ele Moore 10:40 am... John and Germaine Randall Lay Readers 09/03 5:30 pm... Joel Dubbels 09/04 8:00 am... Carolyn Walk 9:30 am... Erin Harvey 09/10 5:30 pm... Clare Lovick West 09/11 8:00 am... Rich Gommels 10:40 am... Jennifer Pralle 09/17 5:30 pm... June Storma 09/18 8:00 am... Kurt Rump 10:40 am... Elizabeth Janssen 09/24 5:30 pm... Bob Vehrenkamp 09/25 8:00 am... Jane Quaintance 10:40 am... Tim Strohschein 10/01 5:30 pm... Donna Mundell 10/02 8:00 am... Sarah Finley 10:40 am...beth Hanson Nursery Schedule 09/04 9:30 am... Anita Werle / Madi Werle 09/11 9:20 am... Anna Koglin / Stephanie Fisk 10:40 am... Sara Bonnes / Carole Sorensen 09/18 9:20 am... Anna Koglin / Erin Harvey 10:40 am... Marcia Cochran / Stephanie Fingerson 09/25 9:20 am... Jane Quaintance / Kayte Lutzke 10:40 am... Becky Decker /Julie Wrubel Pew Maintenance September... Darrel and Irene Lande Technology Helpers 09/03 5:30 pm... Chris Senne 09/04 8:00 am... Ian Reese 10:40 am... Addie Harvey 09/10 5:30 pm... Stephen Smith 09/11 8:00 am... Brandon Rossman 10:40 am... Blake Hellickson 09/17 5:30 pm... Randall Peck 09/18 8:00 am... Mick/Diana Reese 10:40 am... Ethan Daniels 09/24 5:30 pm... Chris Senne 09/25 8:00 am... Katie Morello 10:40 am... Brandon Rossman Transportation Please call the church office by Noon on Thursday ( ) if you need a ride to worship. Ushers 5:30 pm... Lyle Voight and Rich Ward 8:00 am... Ed Feeder, Harold Jenkins, Andrew Fockler, Jeff Lee, Sam Gehrking, Kelly Anderson, Jaqson Reimers 9:30/10:40 am..... Willis Fitting, Joel Pralle, Gary Seering, Jacob Pralle, Madison Pralle, Alexis Nelson,Kyle Berquam Welcome Center 09/03 5:30pm... Kim Jensen 09/04 8:00 am... Terry and Sharon Muller 9:30 am... Beth Hanson 09/10 5:30 pm... Doug Koepsell 09/11 8:00 am... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am... Dan and Terri Zemke 09/17 5:30 pm... Diana Stoen 09/18 8:00 am... Larry Stoen 10:40 am... Mike & Joan McCormick 09/24 5:30 pm... Donna Mundell 09/25 8:00 am... Arlene Strelow 10:40 am... Caroline Ferdig Worship Recorders First Sunday... Greg Utesch Second Sunday... Royce Ernst Third Sunday... Greg Utesch Fourth Sunday... Sherrill VanGuilder Fifth Sunday... Greg Utesch Elders 09/01 6:00 pm... Tony Fick 09/03 5:30 pm... Tom Werle / Kelly Anderson 09/04 8:00 am... Jeff Schoppers 9:30 am... Mark Radtke / Lynn Meier 09/10 5:30 pm... Mark Radtke / Frank Kmett 09/11 8:00 am... Darin Grewe / Kelly Anderson 10:40 am... Joel Pralle 09/17 5:30 pm... Larry Reinartz 09/18 8:00 am... Randy Hellickson 10:40 am... Tom Werle 09/24 5:30 pm... Scott Feeder 09/25 8:00 am... Tony Fick 10:40 am... Tim Rossman

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