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United Redeemer Lutheran Church 560 West 3 rd Street Zumbrota, MN 55992 507-732-7303 Mailing Name Address City, State zip Carrier Route November 25, 2015 Dear Friends, It is time for us to fund God s

1 United Redeemer Lutheran Church 560 West 3 rd Street Zumbrota, MN Mailing Name Address City, State zip Carrier Route November 25, 2015 Dear Friends, It is time for us to fund God s Mission at URLC for another year. We are asking you to prayerfully consider the gifts you have to offer; your special abilities, your time, and your financial commitment. Ponder how you can be generous with your gifts. Enclosed you will find the Sharing & Serving 2016 forms and the Intent of Giving 2016 form. We invite you to complete the Sharing & Serving form for each member of your family. Encourage your young adults, teenagers and children to consider filling out the form too. They are highly valued at URLC and have many gifts to offer too. The Intent of Giving form is your opportunity to financially commit to the good works of URLC. We ask you to carefully consider your commitment and we encourage you to increase your giving in the coming year by 1% over your 2015 commitment. The Growth in Giving Chart enclosed can guide you in your decision. Please return the completed forms to the church either by mail or in the offering plate on or before December 13 th, We want to thank you for your past financial support, commitments of time and energy to URLC. Your generosity has helped URLC to work and grow in God s image. Thank you for your continued support. It takes all of us working together to realize God s plan for URLC. In God s Glory, The Mission Support Committee Carlene Lawler Linda Pahl Lori Rauen Mary Goplen Please Return the Sharing & Serving 2016 form and Intent of Giving 2016 card on or before December 13, 2015.

INTENT OF GIVING 2016 - GENEROSITY IN GIVING EXPLANATION OF FUNDS Operation Fund; Your support of the Operating Fund enables URLC to carry out its many programs and benevolences.

2 INTENT OF GIVING GENEROSITY IN GIVING EXPLANATION OF FUNDS Operation Fund; Your support of the Operating Fund enables URLC to carry out its many programs and benevolences. Property (Capital Improvement) Fund; Your support to this fund helps to repair and maintain the property as needed INTENT OF GIVING Q&A Q: How do I make a commitment? A: Return the yellow Intent of Giving 2016 card to the church office, with your offering, or in the offering plate. Q: How do I meet my commitment? A: By making weekly, monthly or yearly contributions. Q: What are my giving options? A: Cash, Check, or Electronic Giving. Online, in person, or via US postage. All gifts are welcome! Thank you for supporting the important ministries of URLC with your financial commitment. Your annual pledge helps us forecast, with confidence, the level of financial support our congregation will receive in the year ahead. It is through the pledges and contributions of our members that we are able to carry on our work here at United Redeemer Lutheran Church. As you consider your pledge, we remind you that we offer Electronic Giving as a way to automate your offerings. It is convenient for you and provides much-needed consistency for the church. Collection basket offerings can fluctuate significantly from week to week but when contributions are automated, the church receives funds on a steady, uninterrupted basis. Please visit the church website at and click on Giving (or use your phone to scan the QR code on this page) to set up how you want to make contributions. Or if you wish, you may also complete a paper authorization form and return it to the church office.

Gratitude Resources for Families with Children and Youth Children & Family Baylor, Bird, The Table Where Rich People Sit and I m in Charge of Celebrations Berenstein, Stan & Jan, The Berenstein Bears

3 Gratitude Resources for Families with Children and Youth Children & Family Baylor, Bird, The Table Where Rich People Sit and I m in Charge of Celebrations Berenstein, Stan & Jan, The Berenstein Bears Count their Blessings and The Berenstein Bears Think of Those in Need Brumbeau, Jeff & de Marken, Gail, The Quiltmakers Gifts Bucchino, John, Grateful: A Song of Giving Thanks Hallinan, P.K., Thank you, God (board book) Hill, Karen, A Sky Full of Praise Longfoot, Stephanie, Thank you God (board book) McCloud, Carol, Have You Filled a Bucket Today? and Fill A Bucket: a guide to happiness for young children Mortensen, Greg, Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea and Greg, Three Cups of Tea: One Man s Journey to Change the World One Child at a Time Plourde, Lynn, Thank you Grandpa Rath, Tom & Reckmeyer, Mary, How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids Sabin, Ellen, The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving Shannon, David, Too Many Toys Silverstein, Shel, The Giving Tree Spizman, Ali Lauren, The Thank You Book For Kids Sutherland, Margaret, Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks Tangvald, Christine & Rondi, Thank you God for my Two Hands (board book) Viorst, Judit, Alexander Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday Wood, Douglas, The Secret of Saying Thanks Books & Resources for Adults Beattie, Melodie, Gratitude Dungan, Nathan, Share, Save, Spend: 101 Discussion Starter Cards, and Prodigal Sons & Material Girls Dwyer, Dr. Wayne W., It s Not What You ve Got! Lessons for Kids on Money and Abundance Emmons, Robert A., Thanks! How the new science of gratitude can make you happier and Words of Gratitude for Mind, Body, and Soul Hargesheimer, Fred, The School the Fell From the Sky Hay, Louise L. & Friends, Gratitude: A Way of Life, The Hay Foundation Hinze, Donald W., To Give and Give Again: A Christian Imperative for Generosity Langness, Rev. Gary, The Gift of a Generous Heart Long Bostrom, Kathleen, 99 Ways to raise Spiritually Healthy Children Mortensen, Greg, Three Cups of Tea: One Man s Journey to Change the World One School at a Time Rath, Tom & Clifton, Phd. Donald, How Full Is Your Bucket? Ryan Hyde, Catherine, Pay It Forward Ryan, M.J., Giving Thanks: The Gifts of Gratitude and Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Every Day of Your Life Weisman, Carol, Raising Charitable Children Zadra, Dan, Gratitude and Thank You: In Appreciation of You and All That You Do

5 ~ SERVING & SHARING 2016 ~ NAME: /PHONE: PLEASE MARK ALL THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE YOUR GIFTS IN. IF YOU NEED A BREAK FROM AN AREA WRITE OFF NEXT TO THAT ACTIVITY COUNCIL I would like to join the Church Council TEAM(S) I would like to help with: Adult Education Evangelism Mission Support Property Management Social Ministry Staff Support Trust Fund Worship Youth Education Youth & Family Ministry USHER LEADER USHER LECTOR (READS LESSONS) COMMUNION ASSISTANT FLOWER & ALTAR CARE PREFERRED MONTH: PROPERTY CARE Yard/Landscaping Vegetable Garden Water Flowers Building Maintenance VISITATION/WITNESS Visit Homebound / Nursing Homes Cooking / Delivering Meals MUSIC Sanctuary Choir With One Voice Jubilee Bells UR Singing Sisters Men s Group Other SUNDAY SCHOOL & YOUTH Teach/Shepherd/Help Sunday School Confirmation Small Group Leader Chaperone Events/Trips Help at Vacation Bible School (VBS) My child (13+) will help - Name(s): COOKIE-CREW [SUPPLY TREATS FOR FELLOWSHIP TIME ] Cookie Manager Bake/Bring Cookies PREFERRED MONTH(S): TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE CONTACT ME IF A MEMBER IS IN NEED OF A RIDE: To Church Medical Appointments Other MEDIA/TECH SUPPORT PACE Set-up Equipment Set-up for Outdoor Service Record Service onto DVD I WISH TO RECEIVE THESE PUBLICATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS: Lutheran Mag. ($8/yr through the office) The VOICE (Print & Mailed) The E-VOICE ( / online) Prayer Chain ( ) Prayer Chain (Phone call) ATTENTION OFFICE STAFF Please let us know if you need anything or have any questions here: UPDATED NOV 2015

6 ~ SERVING & SHARING 2016 ~ NAME: /PHONE: PLEASE MARK ALL THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE YOUR GIFTS IN. IF YOU NEED A BREAK FROM AN AREA WRITE OFF NEXT TO THAT ACTIVITY COUNCIL I would like to join the Church Council TEAM(S) I would like to help with: Adult Education Evangelism Mission Support Property Management Social Ministry Staff Support Trust Fund Worship Youth Education Youth & Family Ministry USHER LEADER USHER LECTOR (READS LESSONS) COMMUNION ASSISTANT FLOWER & ALTAR CARE PREFERRED MONTH: PROPERTY CARE Yard/Landscaping Vegetable Garden Water Flowers Building Maintenance VISITATION/WITNESS Visit Homebound / Nursing Homes Cooking / Delivering Meals MUSIC Sanctuary Choir With One Voice Jubilee Bells UR Singing Sisters Men s Group Other SUNDAY SCHOOL & YOUTH Teach/Shepherd/Help Sunday School Confirmation Small Group Leader Chaperone Events/Trips Help at Vacation Bible School (VBS) My child (13+) will help - Name(s): COOKIE-CREW [SUPPLY TREATS FOR FELLOWSHIP TIME ] Cookie Manager Bake/Bring Cookies PREFERRED MONTH(S): TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE CONTACT ME IF A MEMBER IS IN NEED OF A RIDE: To Church Medical Appointments Other MEDIA/TECH SUPPORT PACE Set-up Equipment Set-up for Outdoor Service Record Service onto DVD I WISH TO RECEIVE THESE PUBLICATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS: Lutheran Mag. ($8/yr through the office) The VOICE (Print & Mailed) The E-VOICE ( / online) Prayer Chain ( ) Prayer Chain (Phone call) ATTENTION OFFICE STAFF Please let us know if you need anything or have any questions here: UPDATED NOV 2015

7 C H I L D R E N S S H AR I N G & S E R V I N G N U R S E R Y - G R AD E 6 ALL CHILDREN ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR WORSHIPING COMMUNITY, AND WE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE CHILDREN S PARTICIPATION FROM THE EARLIEST AGES. Generosity is giving of something that you really like or value; a special ability, your time, a gift to someone or to the church. Think of something that you can do that would make someone happy and brighten their day. Commit to doing that. The members of the congregation would love to hear about your ideas and plans to help share your gifts which will serve our community and congregation. Please fill out the back side and return this sheet to the church office, place it in the offering plate, or in your Sunday school offering box.

8 C H I L D R E N S S H AR I N G & S E R V I N G NAME: AGE: IN 2016 I PLAN TO: Write a letter, make a card/drawing for a member of the congregation (draw a name/address slip in the office) Visit a resident at the nursing home, or a homebound member with your mom or dad (contact office for help) Learn about gratitude by reading a book (on your own or with your parents-list enclosed in letter) Volunteer to help at a Sunday worship service (read, collect offering, hand out bulletins, etc.) Attend Sunday School OTHER IDEAS:

I N T E N T OF G I V I N G 2016 - G E N E R O S I T Y IN G I V I N G NAME: PHONE: MY/OUR

Improvement) Fund $ per week/ month/ year SIGNATURE DATE: Your intent may be revised as

9 I N T E N T OF G I V I N G G E N E R O S I T Y IN G I V I N G NAME: PHONE: MY/OUR 2016 INTENT: Operating Fund $ per week/ month/ year (circle your choice) Property (Capital Improvement) Fund $ per week/ month/ year SIGNATURE DATE: Your intent may be revised as circumstances change. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and support of URLC s mission.

UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH THE VOICE

UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH THE VOICE Newsletter Voice The month of January 2017 Office & Staff Contacts Pastor Marggi Sippola (952) 594-2092 pastormarggi@urlchurch.org Youth: Cindy Wilson (507) 421-4105