Saying Goodbye. Volume 18 Issue 6 June Why?

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1 Volume 18 Issue 6 June 2018 Why? Saying Goodbye That s the first question I received when I shared the news with the congregation council about my call to serve the United Church of the San Juans. I have to admit, it s a question I ve asked too. Sometimes it s just hard to explain how you know that God is calling you to a new thing. As James Martin explains it in Jesus a Pilgrimage, a book I read in preparation for our trip to the Holy Land, You re initially stunned Me? but you also intuit a sense of God s voice in the invitation. For me, that invitation came when I learned that a congregation in southwestern Colorado was looking for a pastor. The pastor they were looking for sounded exactly like me, and I felt compelled to explore the possibility of a call with them. After much soul searching...conversations with two Bishops (the Bishop of our St. Paul Area Synod and the Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod)...many late night talks with Ken...and more nudgings and promptings of the Spirit than I can count, I put myself forward as a candidate with a deep sense of intuition that told me I would be their next pastor. The United Church of the San Juans confirmed that intuition with a vote to call me as their pastor on May 27, I m still not sure exactly what this will mean for Ken and me to enter this new call, but we enter it with the full assurance that God is leading us and, as we ve assured each other dozens of times in the last few months, we re in it together. It s not going to be easy, but in spite of the challenges that lie between today and the day we arrive in Colorado to call a new place home, we are starting to feel a sense of excitement about God leading us in this new direction. The hardest part, of course, will be saying goodbye to you. We have loved serving you and we will always carry you in our hearts. Thank you for a grand ten years. As we head west in our covered wagon (or U-Haul truck), we will be thinking of you, knowing that God has a wonderful new adventure in store for you too. In this season of leave-taking, the synod will help to identify an interim pastor who will lead you through the transition to prepare the way for a new pastor to step into the best congregation there is. Pastors Candee and Stefanie will also continue their roles, adding their strength to support you through this seismic change. As you explore the mission and ministry to which God is calling you, God will ensure that you call exactly the right pastor for your next chapter. You can be sure that God is already at work preparing that person for the call to Redeemer. That s how God works! God calls us to help build the kingdom wherever God needs us. It is a blessing to be able to answer the call. And, it has been the greatest blessing of my life to be your pastor. - Pastor Pam Stofferahn

2 Upcoming Events Congregational Forum: June 3, 10:30-11:30 AM in the Library Meet with congregation leaders for a brief update and conversation about Redeemer 2020 in this informal forum. Spiritual TLC for Caregivers Are you providing care for someone you love? It s not an easy task, yet most of us will serve as a caregiver at least once, if not more often, in our lifetime. Spiritual TLC for Caregivers is a monthly meeting for caregivers like you, to provide you with caring companionship and spiritual strength for your caregiving journey. Come and enjoy spiritual support and camaraderie in a small group setting. Monthly meetings are held in the Library the first Thursday of each month (April 5, May 3, and June 7), 10-11:30 AM. If you are unable to attend but wish to have a pastor contact you, please call Pastor Candee or Pastor Pam at (651) Prime Time Planning Meeting June 6 Prime Time is a group of vibrant adults in the prime of their lives who gather monthly for fellowship, learning, and fun outings. Prime Time meets regularly on the third Thursday of each month from September through May at 9:00 AM. Join us for lunch on Wednesday, June 6 at noon to plan Prime Time programs for We have many ideas and possibilities and are striving to plan activities, speakers, and tours that are of interest. For more information or to RSVP, call Barb Wojahn at (651) Starting June 6! Dinner at 5:30 ($7) Worship at 6:30 Starting June 6! Dinner at

3 Upcoming Events Relay For Life Relay For Life will be July 27, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Redeemer Runner teammates will take turns walking around a track at White Bear High School South Campus as every team is supposed to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. Cancer patients don t stop because they re tired, and for one night, neither do we. Please prayerfully consider joining or helping the Redeemer Runners Relay For Life Team in memory of loved ones lost, to honor survivors, and to help raise funds that will help the American Cancer Society. How can I help??? Purchase Luminaria Bag Honor any life affected by cancer with your purchase of Luminaria bags. Sponsor the Relay For Life Redeemer Team Local business owners, we need you!!! Your tax-deductible sponsorship of the Redeemer Runners Relay For Life team will help us meet fundraising goals. Logistical Help on July 27/28 at White Bear Lake High School South Campus Tent set-up, placement of Luminarias, snacks for the Redeemer team, etc.

4 Redeemer Primetime Children, Youth, and Family Redeemer will partner with St. Stephen for Vacation Bible School June from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at no cost! Extended care will be offered from 8:00 to 9:00 AM for $10 per child for the week. Sign up at the CYF board. Participate in a series of service projects and activities this summer including Feed My Starving Children, a trip to the Minnesota Zoo, and more! Kindergarten through 4th grade will go on Wednesdays in July and August for service and fun activities from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 5th through 9th graders will go to their projects on Tuesdays from 9:00-3:00 PM. You can register for as many days as you like and only pay for the days you participate! Sign up at the CYF board. For Preschool through 8th Grad. August 6 through 9 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with auditions and practice for older kids on August 5 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and performance at 7:00 PM on August 9. We will be doing The Old Testament Fast Forward. All are welcome for this fun-filled week! Sign up on the Redeemer website (rlc-wbl.org). THANK YOU!!! Thanks to the faithful people of Redeemer, the youth going to Houston have met their fundraising goal! We thank you for your support and can t wait to tell you all about our experience! CYF CONTACT: Associate Pastor of Faith Formation Stefanie Fauth sfauth@rlc-wbl.org If you are a youth or adult interested in volunteering for any activity, please contact Pastor Stefanie!

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6 Assisting in our Ministry Sunday Worship - 9:30 AM June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 Communion Assistants Mary and Dick Lindstrom Ellen Reeves and David Dahlin Irene Le Claire and Don Lundgren Dick Kuehn and Linda Tucker Counters Wendy Jenz Roy Johnson Ken Haslow Roy Johnson Dan Dohmeier John Allen Ken Haslow John Allen Greeters Erika Folsom Jan Johnson Gene and Ardis Danger Ellen Reeves and David Dahlin Roger Rasmussen Lee Lundgren Doris Zieman Linda Tucker Lector Kevin Maijala Kathie Nielsen Shirley Ruehle Don Lundgren Prayer Servants (1st Sunday) Roger and Jeanne Schwarze Sound Steve Sather Mike Semonick Ken Stofferahn Andy Brumm TBD Ken Stofferahn Steve Sather Ushers Dawn Aronson, C Kevin Maijala Donna Miller Candy Johnson Dawn Aronson, C Kevin Maijala Donna Miller Candy Johnson Dawn Aronson, C Kevin Maijala Donna Miller Candy Johnson Dawn Aronson, C Kevin Maijala Donna Miller Candy Johnson Welcome Center Desk Ann Marie Gere Sue Johnson Jane Schroeher Kathy Petersen

7 Calendar June 2018 Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 High School Recognition 9:30 AM Summer Worship/Rosencrantz Baptism 10:30 AM Coffee Corner 10:30 AM Congregational Forum (WC) Monday, June 4 6:30 AM Men s Bible Study 6:00 PM Boy Scouts 434/Webelos II (FH, ) Tuesday, June 5 8:00 AM Men s Prayer Group (Conf. Rm) 8:15 AM Bibles and Bagels (FH) 9:00 AM Lady of the Lakes Quilters ( ) 10:00 AM Lyngblomsten Staff (L) 12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters (A) 1:00 PM Lyngblomsten Advisory (Conf. Rm) 4:30 PM Yogadevotion (FH) 6:00 PM Lake Country Chorus (A) Wednesday, June 6 8:00 AM LADC (Yth Rm) 9:00 AM Quilters (Com. Rm) 5:30 PM Worship on the Farm Dinner 6:30 PM Worship on the Farm Service Thursday, June 7 WBL Last Day of School 8:30 AM TOPS (A, ) 10:00 AM TLC for Caregivers (L) 2:00 PM Soma Yoga (L) 6:30 PM Rejoice (WC) 7:30 PM AA ( , Chapel) 7:30 PM Al-Anon (118 & 119) Friday, June 8 6:30 PM White Bear Montessori Graduation Saturday, June 9 Sunday, June 10 9:30 AM Summer Worship (WC) 10:30 AM Coffee Corner Monday, June 11 6:30 AM Men s Bible Study 10:00 AM Lyngblomsten HealthRhythms (A) 11:00 AM Lyngblomsten Focus Group 6:00 PM Relay for Life (A) Tuesday, June 12 8:00 AM Men s Prayer Group (Conf. Rm.) 8:15 AM Bibles and Bagels (FH) 9:00 AM Lady of the Lakes Quilters ( ) 11:30 AM Mobile Market Visit 12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters (A) 4:30 PM Yogadevotion (FH) 6:00 PM Lake Country Chorus (A 6:30 PM Council Meeting (Conf. Rm) Wednesday, June 13 8:00 AM LADC (Yth. Rm) 9:00 AM Quilters (Com. Rm) 5:30 PM Worship on the Farm Dinner 6:30 PM Worship on the Farm Service Thursday, June 14 8:30 AM TOPS (A, ) 2:00 PM Soma Yoga (L) Friday, June 15 Saturday, June 16 Sunday, June 17 9:30 AM Summer Worship (WC) 10:30 AM Coffee Corner Monday, June 18 6:30 AM Men s Bible Study Tuesday, June 19 8:00 AM Men s Prayer Group (Conf. Rm) 8:15 AM Bibles and Bagels (FH) 9:00 AM Lady of the Lakes Quilters ( ) 9:30 AM Wellness Talks (L) 12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters (A) 4:30 PM Yogadevotion (FH) 6:00 PM Lake Country Chorus (A) Wednesday, June 20 7:30 AM Lyngblomsten 8:00 AM LADC (Yth. Rm) 9:00 AM Quilters 11:30 AM Youth Group Meeting (Yth. Rm) 5:30 PM Worship on the Farm Dinner 6:30 PM Worship on the Farm Service Thursday, June 21 8:30 AM TOPS and Luncheon (A, ) 2:00 PM Soma Yoga (L) Friday, June 22 SEEDS Weekend at WAPO Saturday, June 23 SEEDS Weekend at WAPO 3:00 PM Martinson Wedding (WC, A, CR) Sunday, June 24 SEEDS Weekend at WAPO 9:30 AM Summer Worship 10:30 AM Coffee Corner Monday, June 25 6:30 AM Men s Bible Study 10:00 AM Lyngblomsten Art History Class (L) 6:00 PM Boy Scouts 434/Webelos II Tuesday, June 26 8:00 AM Men s Prayer Group (Conf. Rm) 8:15 AM Bibles and Bagels (FH) 9:00 AM Lady of the Lakes Quilters ( ) 11:00 AM Lyngblomsten Aging Boldly (L) 12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters (A) 4:30 PM Yogadevotion (FH) 6:00 PM Lake Country Chorus (A) Wednesday, June 27 8:00 AM LADC (Yth Rm) 9:00 AM Quilters (Com. Rm) 5:30 PM Worship on the Farm Dinner 6:30 PM Worship on the Farm Service Thursday, June 28 8:30 AM TOPS (A, ) Friday, June 29 Saturday, June 30

8 CROSSROADS OF REDEEMER Published monthly by Redeemer Lutheran Church 3770 Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN Phone: Fax: Website: rlcwbl.org Twitter: /rlcwbl Time-dated material Crossroads of Redeemer is published monthly. Crossroads is \published and available online and in print the 4th Tuesday of the month. Submitted articles are due the 15th of the month and should be 500 words or less. Articles may be edited for clarity and space. Worship on the Farm Starting June 6 5:30 PM Dinner 6:30 PM Service At the Bruentrup Farm Worship 9:30 AM Coffee Corner 10:30 AM