A Family of Believers Sharing the Fullness of God s Blessings. (Eph. 3:19)

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1 The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota Our stewardship theme for 2017 is... A Family of Believers Sharing the Fullness of God s Blessings. (Eph. 3:19) November 5/6: We will observe All Saints Day and kick off our Fall stewardship theme. You will again see stars hung around the sanctuary to celebrate the eternal life of those saints that have gone before us. Many of those saints shared the fullness of God s blessings in their lives with us! November 12/13: Loyalty Sunday you will receive a mailing that will allow you to prayerfully consider how you can financially support the ministry of Redeemer. November 19/20: Dedication Celebration This Sunday we will receive the financial commitments of the congregation and celebrate that ministry God will accomplish through these gifts. November 23/24: We will come together as a family of believers to worship together on Wednesday, November 23, at 6:30pm and on Thanksgiving Day morning at 9:00am. November 2016 Mission Statement Inside this Issue Pictures of Events... pages 2-5 Staff Reflections... page 6 Prayers & Worship Highlights... page 7 Upcoming Events... pages 8-10 We Remember... page 10 Stewardship Highlights... page 11 New Members... page 12 Health Notes... page 13 Advent Festival... page 14 Council Highlights... page 15 Prayer Vigil... page 16 Creation Corner... page 17 LWML/RLCW News... pages Youth Page... page 20 November Calendar... page 21 November Blessed to Serve... page 22 RCLS Principals Page... page 23

2 Here s what s been happening at Redeemer! Men's choir and their families singing for service on October 16. Music connects generations together! Faith Legacy: First Bible On Sunday, October 9, during the 10:40 am service, we celebrated with our Second Graders and their parents as they received their first Bible. Please keep the second graders and their families in your prayers as they receive and use God s Word! A special thanks to the middle school and high schoolers who volunteered to serve at Bible Buddies this year. They prepared the Bibles and will be helping the Second Graders throughout the year.

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6 Church Office Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm Phone: Fax: Page 6 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 dceorange@gmail.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) Staff Reflection A Family of Believers Sharing the Fullness of God s blessings. To know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19 For the program year, Redeemer s theme is, Family of Believers. This phrase is also a part of our mission statement, and I believe with all my heart that Redeemer truly is a family in every sense of the word. And I do mean every sense of the word! Families get along and bicker. Families agree and disagree. Families act responsibly and irresponsibly. Families are welcoming, warm and caring and also the opposite. Whenever you gather a group of sinful humans together and unite them, you are going to see the very best and very worst of what family can be. Redeemer is an imperfect, healthy family. Redeemer has gathered together and as a family, called Pastor Koglin to serve as our next Administrative Pastor. We did this together! Some of you reading this may disagree because you were not in the room. In truth, if you lifted this call up in your prayers, you have had a strong voice in this family decision. We did this together. As I write this, Pastor Koglin is prayerfully seeking God s lead on whether to accept this, call or not. By the time you read this maybe he will have announced his answer. If he accepts, he will be the imperfect Administrative Pastor for an imperfect family. This is not the normal way a staff reflection goes. This one seems like it was written by Eeyore or Oscar the Grouch. Let s bring it back to Ephesians 3:19, the text our 2017 Stewardship theme is based on. To know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19 This text becomes sweet and rich when we know and admit that we are imperfect individually and as a whole. A perfect family would have no need for the incomprehensible love of Christ nor would it desire to be filled with the fullness of God. An unbelieving family would not even know that this great love and fullness even existed. We are a Family of Believers. Imperfect, sure, but a Family of Believers none the less. As an imperfect family, made up of imperfect individuals, led by imperfect leaders and an imperfect pastor, there is a lot of room for love and forgiveness to shine! Together we receive the perfect love of Christ shown in the most impossible way on the cross. Together as a family, we are filled to overflowing with the fullness of God. As a family, the love and fullness we receive we freely pour into those around us. It is good to be a Family of Believers. At Redeemer we are about ministry more than money. Yes, we need to pay for the building, the workers, the programs, etc. As a family, we do not start with the money. We start at the cross, and more than anything, we want to let everyone know the great love and fullness we have. We cannot help but share the fullness of God s blessings. As a family, any offering we give is because we see how much God has given us and how He is working in our family. We give as a family. My family gives as a part of the Redeemer family because together we can do so much more than we can alone. Family of Believers here at Redeemer, I am so excited for the future! Our family is ready to do great things that God has prepared in advance for us to do. I am ready to share God s blessings. I know my family at Redeemer is ready too! Michael Harvey, Director of Faith Development

7 Remember in Your Prayers... Hospitalized/Health Concerns Charlie Pederson, Gerhardt Poch, Darlene Poch, Carolyn Walk, Glenn Prehn, Lynda Ru, Gordon Hoffmann, Bob Sonnabend, Louelyn Reinecke, Doug Koepsell, Gordon Hoffmann, Julianna O Haver, Lynn Hebig, Judy Mueller, Sharron Smith, Roger Hovland, Linda Walters, Janet VanProosdy, Jake Wegner Grieving Julianna O Haver and her family upon the death of her husband Ken, on October 1. Beverly Mundell and her family upon the recent death of her sister-in-law, Virginia. Kathy Ostrem and her family upon the recent death of her brother, Dwaine. The family and friends of Martha Adler who passed away on October 16. Paul Collopy and his family upon the recent death of his father, Lloyd (Cal) Collopy. Karen Bormann and her family upon the recent death of her sister, Kay Wier. Rejoice With Nick Moyer and Jennifer Shipton who were united in marriage on September 30. With Rachel Stoen and Brian Hochstein who were united in marriage at Redeemer on Saturday, October 15. With Jeremy and Michelle Braem upon the birth of their son, William James, on October 14. Thanksgiving With Don and Deb Eickhoff who celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on September 28. Worship The Lord With Gladness! NOVEMBER 5/6 ALL SAINTS DAY Reminder: Daylight Savings time ends. Please set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed on Saturday. Theme: TBA Scripture Readings: Revelation 7:9-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 Judith Schacht Siegbert Kling Marjorie Luehmann Rueben Marzolf Dorothy Stokes Curtis Cady Donna Schwerman Elaine Searles Ken Stoltenberg Eunice Strelow Lowell Narveson Gary Schattschneider Marcia Boese Ione Stoltenberg Emery Walters JoyAnn Moore Marlene Jacobson Mary Swenson Gary Tollers Arlys Hackbart Ken O Haver Martha Adler Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services. Special Note: On All Saints Sunday we take a moment to remember those saints who have passed away in the last year: NOVEMBER 12/13 26TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Theme: Persecuted Family Scripture Readings: Malachi 4:1-6; 2 Thessalonians 3:(1-5) 6-13; Luke 21: 5-17 NOVEMBER 19/20 LAST SUNDAY OF THE CHURCH YEAR Theme: Family of Believers: Treasured Possession Scripture Readings: Malachi 3:13-18; Colossians 1:13-20; Luke 23:27-43 Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services. NOVEMBER 23/24 THANKSGIVING Wednesday, November 23 6:30 pm & Thursday, November 24 9:00 am Theme: Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 8:1-10; Philippians 4:6-20 or 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Luke 17:11-19 Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. Special Note: You are encouraged to bring a donation of non-perishable food items for Channel One. NOVEMBER 26/27 FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT Theme: Scripture Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:(8-10) ll-14, Matthew 21:1-11 or Matthew 24:36-44 Page 7

8 Take Note...Upcoming Events! ELDERBERRIES GATHERING November 4, :00 pm South Fellowship Hall Everyone is invited to join us for this timeless classic! Grab that comfy chair, a blanket, slippers, a snack and some change for pop and pizza we are settling in for a movie! The Bishop s Wife 1947 Heavenly bells are ringing, jubilant choirs are singing, and Christmas joy is blanketing the world like freshly fallen snow. Yuletide spirit has yet to warm Bishop Henry Brougham s Victorian home. Struggling to raise funds for a new cathedral, the preoccupied young clergyman has neglected his loving wife, Julia, and now only divine intervention can save their marriage. But the powerful and handsome angel sent from above has a mind of his own, and teaching mortal Henry an immortal lesson isn t all he has planned. The next Elderberries luncheon will be on Tuesday, November 22, at 11:30 am. The presentation will be the Young At Heart Singers from the Senior Citizen Center. The menu will be Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes with gravy, House salad with two dressings, buttered rolls and a dessert. Cost is $7 per person. Please plan on attending if you can fit it into your schedule. FAMILY PROMISE (IHN) FALL CHOIR CONCERT Bethel Lutheran, 810 3rd Ave SE, will be hosting the annual Fall choir concert to benefit Interfaith Hospitality Network. The concert is on Friday, November 18th, at 7:30 p.m. Included in an evening of wonderful music performed by choirs from participating faith communities will be a silent auction of baskets with various fun items. The auction will run from 6:00 pm to 7:25 pm before the concert. A free will collection will be taken to raise funds so that IHN can continue to provide needed support for the homeless families that we serve. Please consider coming on Friday the 18th. REDEEMER SHIFT AT FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN November 11, :00 to 8:00 pm Rochester Central Lutheran School The Minnesota South District is undertaking an effort to pack one million meals for Feed My Starving Children. On November 10-12, at four sites across our District, members of our LCMS congregations will work in two-hour shifts to prepare bags of food that will be shipped around the world to deal with the ongoing life and death issue of hunger. Our local site will be Rochester Central Lutheran School and our local goal is 200,000 meals, raise $40,000, and staff with 1000 volunteers. We have a group limit of 50 people. Anyone ages 5 and older can participate! Registration for the Redeemer shift from 6 to 8 pm and donations are being handled online. Use this link mndistrict.org/fmsc DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NOVEMBER 6! Remember to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed on Saturday, November 5. If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Rossman or Sarah Finley. Page 8

9 Sunday Adult Bible Classes Beginning on Sunday, November 20, at 9:20 am The Gospels: What About Those Disciples? Where does each Gospel writer leave the relationship with Jesus and His disciples and how does this impact our walk of discipleship today? It is freeing to see that the Gospels are okay with leaving the disciples with doubt and questions. They didn t have it all figured out and look what God did through them! Pastor Koglin is blessed to facilitate this conversation. Sticky Faith: I have had parents speak to me in tears about adult children who no longer go to church. My heart goes out to them. As parents, we desire that our child(ren) will stay connected to a family of Christ and pass that faith onto their family. This class will work through the concepts put forth by Kara Powell and Chap Clark in their book Sticky Faith. We will also get real with this. If all it took was for us to read a book to make something happen, the world would not have many problems. The book will be a springboard for us to jump into real life. I hope you join us, this class may just have eternal benefits for you and your child. Michael Harvey will lead this class. Life Skills in 5 Steps Be part of this class where you will be equipped, empowered, and energized! All these skills are offered to our Christ Care leaders through their training, but we've found that these skills have applications to many aspects of a person's work life, church life, and home life. Come join us for a hands-on five weeks of expanding your life skills: Week 1: Go deeper with your Bible study and community building Week 2: Hone your listening skills and practice the art of keeping confidences Week 3: Find ways to build membership Week 4: Take part in a faith sharing activity Week 5: Bring more meaning to your prayer and worship life Paul Collopy and Paula Muth will lead this class. ADVENT SUPPERS Will be on Wednesday evenings: November 30, December 7 and 14. This is always a great time of fellowship. Join us in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00-6:30 pm. Sunday School and Youth Christmas Program Schedule Sunday School Christmas Program Practice Grades 1 through 6: For all children in grades 1-6, we will practice from 10 am to 11:30 am on December 3, 10, and 17. Grades P3-Kindergarten: will join us only on December 17 from 10 am to 11:30 am. The program will take place on Sunday, December 18, at 2 pm. Youth Christmas Eve Service Each year at the 11pm service on Christmas Eve, the Youth have shared a special Christmas message that combines drama and song and candlelight. If you are interested in acting, singing, running lights or sound or helping in another way, we need you! It is a special service that is a tradition for many! A sign-up sheet will be on the youth bulletin board in November. Practices start in December on Sunday late afternoon. November 30: Men s Fellowship/Thrivent December 7: Volunteers needed! December 14: Volunteers needed! Page 9

10 In Loving Memory... Here are a few events you might want to add to your calendar: BEST PRACTICES IN MINISTRY FEBRUARY 23-25, 2017 PHOENIX, AZ Redeemer has sent a group to this amazing conference for the last few years. It is a free conference that takes care of everything. Participants just have to get there and pay for lodging. In the past Redeemer has offered assistance to leaders from Redeemer who would like to attend. While this has not been finalized, if you are interested, contact Michael Harvey at ! ROCHESTER SERVANT EVENT 2017! Rochester Servant Event will be back for season 6! Come join us June REMEMBER YOU MUST BE THERE EVERY DAY ALL DAY!!! We are so excited to see who God will bring to this event for yet another year! Questions, please contact Michael Harvey (dceorange@gmail.com) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VBS is set for July Kick-off will be on July 9, from 5:30-7:00pm. Sharing Service will take place on July 16 at 11am. The theme is ROME from Group Publishing. All children ages 4-years-old through sixth grade are welcome! Older children are encouraged to volunteer as helpers! SAVE THE DATE Our Rochester Circuit churches will celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation together on November 12, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Let s gather together in one voice at this Hymn Festival! More details to follow in the coming months! Any questions April Beckman, Director of Parish Music Redeemer Lutheran Church , beckmana1@hotmail.com Page 10 KENNETH O HAVER Kenneth O Haver passed away on October 1st, His last moments included his caring wife, Julianna, holding his hand. His last moments also included Pastor Koglin and Julianna speaking the Lord s Prayer over him. Most likely the last words he heard were words of love, forgiveness, and eternal life in Jesus name. Ken loved his Savior, and he would want us to spend, not just our last moments, but our everyday moments hearing words of love, forgiveness, and eternal life in Jesus name. Please keep Julianna and his family in your prayers. MARTH LAURA ADLER Martha Laura Bornfleth was born on November 10th, 1921, in Chatfield, MN. On December 18th of that same year, Martha was baptized and in that miraculous moment was claimed as God s daughter for eternity. She married Lester Adler on June 1st, 1946, and their marriage was blessed with two daughters. For 25 years she worked at JC Penney s. She was and is a part of the Family of Believers of Redeemer. At Redeemer she heard of Jesus love and enjoyed the ladies circles and quilters. On October 16th, 2016, Martha passed away in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection. In honor of Martha let us continue to focus on the love of Jesus and care for all in our Family of Believers. Please keep her family in your prayers.

11 Stewardship: Your Response to God s Love September 24/25 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $14, District/Synod... $ Debt Reduction... $80.00 October 1/2 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (96+163) Guests Budget Offerings... $15, District/Synod... $ Debt Reduction... $80.00 October 8/9 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (89+150) Guests Budget Offerings... $16, District/Synod... $ Debt Reduction... $80.00 October 15/16 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (81+120) Guests Budget Offerings... $12, District/Synod... $ Debt Reduction... $80.00 Financial Update September Income: $75,955 September Expenses: $70,874 Year-to-Date Income: $735,508 Year-to-Date Expenses: $723,683 Memorials and Special Gifts $20 for Undesignated Memorials in memory of Gary Tollers $200 for Endowment Fund in memory of Judy Schacht $175 for Altar Guild $90 for Rochester Servant Event $10 for Music Fund $25 for Sunday School $10 for Undesignated Memorials in memory of Ray Zobel $30 for Youth Fund $1250 for POBLO $300 for Feed Em $70 for Project Compassion in memory of Ken O Haver $83 for Organ Fund $50 for Parish Nursing in memory of Wallace Bornmann $61 for Church Work Scholarship Fund $100 for Library Fund October 22/23 Worship Attendance... (#) S.S. & Bible Classes... (#) Guests Budget Offerings... $13, District/Synod... $ Debt Reduction... $ Notes of Thanks... Thank You Thank you! to everyone for your cards, calls, visits and most of all for the healing prayers. Redeemer, indeed, is a Christian family. God blesses us. - Jo Geerts Thank You Heather and I would like to express our sincere thanks to all of you, our Redeemer family, for your many expressions of love and support as we grieve the passing of Gary. While this has been a difficult journey, we know that our Lord and Savior is in charge. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 We are so blessed to be a part of this great family. Thank you. - Sue & Heather Tollers Page 11

12 Welcome New Members The following New Members were received into our Family of Believers on Sunday, September 25. NANCY JOHNSON nd ST NW Rochester, MN Nancy has been a life-long resident of Rochester and currently lives in Northwest Rochester with her Yorkie Poo, Annie. She has two brothers and one sister and is the daughter of former members Ken and Ione Stoltenberg. Nancy is retired from Mayo Clinic after 45 years in the ECG lab. She enjoys volunteering at the Clinic with infusion medicine and with Bundles of Love at Assisi Heights. In her spare time she enjoys reading, sewing, and making greeting cards. MOUTIH JOUNI 318 Highland Court SW Rochester, MN moutihjouni@gmail.com ANDREW AND CRYSTAL LARSON, REESE, HUDSON, AND OLIVER 27 6th Street West Eyota, MN alarson0505@gmail.com Andrew is the husband of current Redeemer member, Crystal Larson, they have three boys, Reese (5), Hudson (4), and baby Oliver. They both grew up in Preston and currently make their home in Eyota. Andrew and Crystal both work at Mayo Clinic, Andrew in the Finance Department. In his spare time Andrew enjoys golfing, biking, and hiking with his boys. Andrew is also a volunteer fireman. CHERIE STAFFON Moutih and his wife Areva have only lived in Rochester for the last seven years. They have been blessed with three children, two daughters and one son. Moutih was a Doctor and Neurologist for decades in Syria and Paris. He currently works as an Arabic interpreter for Mayo Clinic. Moutih was recently baptized at Redeemer! In his spare time he enjoys coffee and beverages with friends! He and his wife are also working on assimilating into the U.S. and Minnesota way of life. Page 12 MIKE AND BECCA TVETEN, ALYVIA, MYIA, AND AVA 213 Hilldale Court Byron, MN Mike: /miketveten2010@gmail.com Becca: / beccamary3@gmail.com

13 Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministers Care Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen, and to share God s love with you can help you get through the confusion, stress, or loneliness you may be experiencing. Stephen Ministers are Called to be Caregivers Carry each other s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2 Encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. - 1 Thessalonians 5:14b God is the Curegiver Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you. - Psalm 55:22a Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. - Matthew 11:28 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:7 Please contact Pastor Adam Koglin, (507) , for information on how you can have a Stephen Minister walk with you during a difficult time. Health Notes NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE MONTH Palliative and hospice is a difficult subject but an important topic for a family conversation. As Health care needs change, palliative care and hospice are some of the options available to help you and your family. It is important to understand that palliative and hospice care are not synonymous, though some organizations provide both. PALLIATIVE CARE is a patient- and family-centered care that optimizes quality of life by anticipating, preventing and treating suffering including pain and other symptoms of disease. Some of the diseases included are cancer, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney disease, Alzheimer s, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Symptoms may include depression, pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping and much more. *It is important to know that one DOES NOT have to forgo curative treatment or have a terminal diagnosis to receive palliative care. HOSPICE CARE is a specialized kind of palliative care for those facing a life-limiting illness, their families and their caregivers. It is provided when a cure is not possible. During hospice care, the primary goal is to have the best quality of life possible. The Hospice team: Addresses the physical emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients and their families Provides Care to keep the patients as free of pain and troublesome symptoms and as comfortable as possible so they can make the most of the time that remains. Advance care planning is making decisions about the care one would want to receive if he/she becomes unable to speak for himself/herself. Page 13

14 The Family Ministry Team is planning an Advent Festival for Sunday, December 4, from 3 to 5 pm. 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, or any other groups, who would like to participate. A sign-up sheet and registration forms are available at the Welcome Center. Possible ideas: Your favorite Christmas cookie/candy- bring 4-6 dozen for sampling and recipe Any other favorite ethnic Christmas treat bring samples for tasting and recipe Demonstrate how to make Lefse- plan to allow sampling Demonstrate how to make a Christmas ornament- bring supplies for attendees to make Display Advent wreathes, Advent calendars, etc. Demonstrate how to make an Advent wreath, bring supplies Display Nativity scenes - many groups or individuals can be part of this. Coloring station- make both children and adult Christmas coloring sheets. Beverage station- hot chocolate in a crock pot, seasoned apple cider, etc. Advent Fair Registration Sunday, December 4, 2016, 3:00-5:00 pm Contact Name: Phone Number: Is this an individual project or group project: Individual Group Type of project or presentation : Demonstration Display of collection Other Make and take craft Treat tasting table Name of Project, demo, collection, etc: Number of tables needed: Do you need electricity? Please return to Family Ministry mailbox in the office or place in the offering plate. Please return sign-up sheets by November 29. Set up will begin following worship on Sunday, December 4. I am willing to help but would prefer to not be in charge of something. Name: Phone Number: Page 14 Questions? Contact Cheri Struve

15 Church Council Highlights - October 16, 2016 New Business: Josh Heirigs and Paula Kuisle attended the meeting of the Riverside Elementary Community Advisory Team. Josh shared this will likely be a great opportunity to assist families within our Redeemer neighborhood. The team will meet quarterly, November 2, January 12 and April 27 at 6:30 PM Preparations for the Annual Voters Assembly Meeting on January 15, 2017, are under way. All committees needing to submit a request for the annual budget of 2017 are asked to submit requests to Anita Werle as soon as possible. Dale Martinson presented the Treasurer s Report. A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the report. Salary options for new pastor are underway. Larry Reinartz will contact Elders and ask for a vote on this prior to Sunday s meeting. Martha Farag has been working 20 to 24 hours per week mostly at the POBLO site. Her installation will be held on October 22 & 23, 2017, during all services. Curt Walter reported for the Trustees. It has been decided by the Trustees that new carpet and paint are needed in the Narthex and Sanctuary. Bids are in and it is determined that the cost of carpet will be $21, and the cost of paint $ A motion was made, seconded and carried that part of the Stoltenberg bequest will be used to cover this total expense of $21, Old Business: Technology update was given by Michael Harvey regarding the installation of a loop sound system. This is an ongoing project and no real news at this time. Michael Harvey urges us to be examples of calm when congregation votes on position of Administrative Pastor October 16, We are reminded to share with others that God is in control and we, as members of a Family of Believers, will trust that the decision reached is for the best at this time. Josh Heirigs expressed his enthusiasm for teaching 3 rd year confirmands. Sign-up for one of these days: Friday, November 25, :00 to 9:00 pm Saturday, November 26, :00 am to 3:30 pm Tuesday, November 29, :00 to 9:00 pm Wednesday, November 30, :00 to 9:00 pm Thursday, December 1, :00 to 9:00 pm Friday, December 2, :00 to 9:00 pm Saturday, December 3, :00 am to 3:30 pm There are mul ple ways for you to sign up: 1. ONLINE SIGN UPS! There is a scheduling link on our church website at Look for the Sign Up Now! icon. 2. IN THE NARTHEX! The Pictorial Directory Team will have a computer set up in the Library to help people make appointments before and a er services on Saturday and Sunday. 3. Contact the Church Office at and Chris will help you set up an appointment. Did you know if you have your picture taken: You get a FREE 8x10 portrait. You get a FREE church directory. There is NO FEE to have your picture taken. You DO NOT have to purchase any photos. Pictures can be individual, family, genera onal, whatever you want! Pictures will be back in me for Christmas! Easy presents! If you have any ques ons or concerns, please contact Chris in the church office at Page 15

16 Rummage Sale Highlights Rummage Sale Thank You The 2016 Redeemer Annual Fall Rummage Sale was a HUGE success. The success comes from those who brought donations; from those who purchased items; and from those volunteer workers who spent many, many hours prior, during, and after the sale. The sale was organized by Sarah Circle with over 70 people (at last count) volunteering to set up, to sort, hang, fold, mark, straighten, sell, serve as cashiers or carryout! Donated items started coming in Sunday afternoon, September 18 and continued Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the day and a half sale starting at 7 a.m. Friday, September 23, and 8 a.m. Saturday, September 24. At the end of the sale Saturday noon, volunteers bagged and boxed all remaining items for distribution to NP Community (formerly Rochester Outreach Center) and then proceeded with clean up of fellowship halls and resetting tables and chairs. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Redeemer projects and mission outreach. We thank Redeemer members who contributed in any way either volunteering, donating, purchasing and/or by prayer. `Delores McGillivray Prayer Vigil for America November 7th from 8 am to 8 pm TO BE HELD IN THE SANCTUARY. PLEASE USE THE EAST (LIBRARY) DOOR. Sign up for a specific period of time at the Welcome Center or simply come at your convenience. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord" Psalm 33:12 "Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the omnipotent muscle of God" Charles Spurgeon Election day is Tuesday, November 8th. Our country has never before been faced with such tremendous problems both from within and without.. "for the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside unto myths." 2 Timothy 4:3-4 With the insanity of "politically correct" thinking, the rise of ISIS, nuclear power in the hands of enemy governments, the legalization of gay marriage, the continued demand for a woman's right to "choose" ( now leading to a push for assisted suicide)...not to mention embracing diversity and freedom in all areas except Christianity...the list goes on...truly, the real enemy is not a person or political party, but Satan and his dark forces that oppose God and fight against the truth. The enemy's goal is to steal, kill and destroy, and he wants nothing more than to see us waste our energy and time just battling each other, or that we would succumb to worry, fear or defeat so that we will grow weary and simply tune out. "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" Ephesians 6:12 Headline news stories can often incite fear and worry as we think about the future. We don't have all the answers, and we feel powerless to change all that we believe needs to be changed. As we look around, dark days and evil seems to be winning...but God's Word still remains true. He's the Answer. He is the Light that breaks through the darkness. He's the ONE who sets free and has the power to restore our nation. "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." 2 Corinthians 10:4 "It is God who changes the times and the seasons. He sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning" Daniel 2:21 "If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 Page 16

17 Creation Corner The Creation Conference the first weekend in October went very well. Dr. Rob Carter from Creation Ministries International was the speaker and he was GREAT!! We had 63 people at Redeemer on Saturday evening. We had 91 people at Grace on Sunday evening. I hope everyone at Redeemer understands the importance of this topic and why everyone should be able to address it. The Bible says to always be ready to give an account of the hope that is in you...and if you have ever witnessed to someone, this topic will come up VERY quickly and because people outside the faith understand why this so important. Mathew 22: Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law? 37 And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Notice that mind is included and to honor that command we should know what we believe and why we believe it because the world will challenge it. This can and does also cause doubt within us if we don't have answers. We live in a world full of resources...please don't waste them. Avail yourselves of them... 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. There are answers to give, and we just need to know them. The Bible is true from the very first verse...genesis 1:1. See what people outside the church recognize that we often fail to... Christianity has fought, still fights, and will fight science to the desperate end over evolution, because evolution destroys utterly and finally the very reason Jesus earthly life was supposedly made necessary. Destroy Adam and Eve and the original sin, and in the rubble you will find the sorry remains of the Son of God. Take away the meaning of His death. If Jesus was not the Redeemer that died for our sins, and this is what evolution means, then Christianity is nothing. G. Richard Bozarth, The Meaning of Evolution, American Atheist, 20 Sept. 1979, p. 30 Remember...in Christianity there are no spectators...so GET IN THE GAME!! Matthew 12:30 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. John Van Proosdy Creation Group Please check out this link to a coming movie: The Atheist Delusion Official Trailer (2016) Page 17

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20 Calendar of events Nov. 6 IGNITE (topic is homosexuality) Nov. 10 Feed my Starving Children Nov. 15 Texas Roadhouse fundraiser Nov. 20 IGNITE (topic is what to say when faith is questioned) Nov. 23 no confirmation due to Thanksgiving Nov. 27 no IGNITE or PYROS due to Thanksgiving Feed My Starving Children is a PYROS event on Nov. 11. Go with your family or a group of Redeemer friends. Look for details in the bulletin and sign up at the Welcome Center. The youth Christmas Eve Drama Practices are Sundays in December starting on the 4th from 4:30 to 5:30. Dinner is served following that so you can come right to IGNITE or PYROS. Please support the youth by going to The Texas Roadhouse on Nov. 15. The youth will earn 10% of your bill to help fund our youth ministry for UNAKDU Chicago. All you need to do is give the waiter your bulletin insert and then enjoy a delicious meal. Don t forget about the EARLY BIRD SPECIALS. Watch the church bulletin for more details. Page 20

21 Redeemer Lutheran Calendar November 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 9:00a Pew Cleaning 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 4 6:00p Movie Night 3 8:15a Faithfully Fit 1:00p Faithful Followers CC 4:00p Eagles Wings CC 6:30p Stephen Ministry 7:00p Chancel Chimes 2 9:00a Staff Meeting 10:00a POBLO Sewing 1:30p Family Ministry Team 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 1 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 1:00p Accordion Band 6:30p CC Equippers 7:00p Elders 11 Veterans Day 12 8:30a Celebrating God s Grace 9:00a Sisters in Christ CC 5:30p WORSHIP 10 8:15a Faithfully Fit 9:00a Circuit Conference - Christ Lutheran 9:00a Sarah Circle 6:30p CC SEA 7:00p Chancel Chimes 8:00p CC Equippers 9 10:00a POBLO Sewing 12:30p Japanese Fellowship 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 8:00p Celebration Practice 8 Election Day 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 6:00p Board of Trustees 6:00p Board of Stewardship 6:15p GTO Team 6:30p Memorials Committee 6:30p Youth Board 7:00p Fund Development 7:30p Church Council 7 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 12:00p Peer Ministry 6:00p IGNITE 19 5:00p Blood Pressures 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 18 9:30a Library Committee 17 8:15a Faithfully Fit 1:00p Faithful Followers 6:15p Young Families CC 6:30p Stephen Ministry 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7:00p Technology Team 16 10:00a POBLO Sewing 1:00p Seekers ChristCare 1:00p Shalom CC 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) 15 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 1:00p Accordion Band 4:00p Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser 6:30p Koinonia ChristCare 14 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:00p FCCI Workshop 6:00p Lynne Gaunt CC 6:30p Emmanuel CC 7:00p JOY CC 13 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 6:00p PYROS 7:00p Lutherans For Life 7:00p Sounds of Praise :30p WORSHIP 24 Thanksgiving 23 9:00a HOLY COMMUNION 10:00a POBLO Sewing 6:00p Men s Bible Class 6:30p HOLY COMMUNION 7:30p Sounds of Praise 22 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF 11:00a Elderberries 6:30p Couples in Christ CC 6:15p Music & Worship 6:30p FCCI Board Meeting 7:00p Women s Bible Study 21 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:30p Redeemer Brass Office Closed. 20 Pledge Sunday HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 3:30p Japanese Fellowship 6:00p IGNITE 6:30p Partners in Christ CC 30 10:00a POBLO Sewing 12:30p Japanese Fellowship 4:15p WORSHIP 5:00p Supper (5-6:30p) 5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p WORSHIP 7:45p Sounds of Praise :00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:00p Lynne Gaunt CC 7:00p Health Cabinet 27 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a FFF WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 pm 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 6:00p Oikos CC Page 21

22 Acolytes 11/06 8:00 am... Gracie Decker / Kyra Schmitz Page 22 10:40 am... Kylie Geib / Lily Harvey 11/13 8:00 am... Nick Sonnabend / George Gustafson 10:40 am... Logan Nelson / Zach Woolman 11/20 8:00 am... Jagger Schoppers / Alia Diercks 10:40 am... Brandon Mueller / Seth Rosenberg 11/23 6:30pm... Chantel VanGuilder / Alyvia Tveten 11/24 9:00 am... Abie Manthei / Mackenzie Swihart 11/27 8:00 am... Katie Morello / Shelby Leitz 10:40 am... Carter Kmett / Josh Berthiaume 11/30 4:15 pm... Brandon Mueller / Seth Rosenberg 7:00 pm... Kaylie Geib / Lauren Poch Altar Guild Chair: Marlie Ernst Members:.. Mary Roehrick, Shelly Potter, Dorothy Beasley, Tracy Decklever, Wendy Hickey, Caroline Ferdig, Vicky Ward Blood Pressure Nurses Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third Saturday of the month. November Stephanie Fisk November Emily Applen November 19 (Saturday)... Clare Lovick West November Julie Probach November Jan Dicke Greeters 11/05 5:30 pm... Lyle and Kathy Voight 11/06 8:00 am... Tom and Dory Moore 10:40 am... Bruce and Cheri Struve 11/12 5:30 pm... Donna Mundell / Sue Tollers 11/13 8:00 am... Paul & Heidi Diercks/Steve & Sherrill VanGuilder 10:40 am... Lois Norby / Darlene Thompson 11/19 5:30 pm... Lois Hamilton / Paula Muth 11/20 8:00 am... Paul & Alice Kitzman / Ric Thieke 10:40 am... John and Germaine Randall 11/26 5:30 pm... Gordon and Janet Hoffman 11/27 8:00 am. Gene and Bobbi Lewallen/ Dawn Dubbels 10:40 am... Marty & Elvera Cordes Lay Readers 11/05 5:30 pm... Clare Lovick West 11/06 8:00 am... Heidi Diercks 10:40 am... Jane Quaintance 11/12 5:30 pm... Jim Bronk 11/13 8:00 am... Virginia Miller 10:40 am... Elizabeth Janssen 11/19 5:30 pm... Clare Lovick West 11/20 8:00 am... Carolyn Walk 10:40 am... Beth Hanson 11/23 6:30 pm... Lois Leuth 11/24 9:00 am... June Storma 11/26 5:30 pm... Bob Vehrenkamp 11/27 8:00 am... Joel Dubbels 10:40 am... Tim Strohschein Nursery Schedule 11/06 9:20 am... Jane Quaintance / Kayte Lutzke 10:40 am... Julie Wrubel / Becky Decker 11/13 9:20 am... Emily Vierus / Shawn Vierus 10:40 am... Stephanie Fingerson/Rebecca Applen 11/20 9:20 am... Anna Koglin /Erin Harvey 10:40 am... Marcia Cochran / Lily Harvey 11/27 9:20 am...anna Koglin / Jane Quaintance 10:40 am... Stephanie Fingerson / Carole Sorenson Pew Maintenance November:... Tom and Connie Harnack Technology Helpers 11/05 5:30 pm... Stephen Smith 11/06 8:00 am... Brandon Rossman 10:40 am... Blake Hellickson 11/12 5:30 pm... Chris Senne 11/13 8:00 am... Mick/Diana Reese 10:40 am... Ethan Daniels 11/19 5:30 pm... Rhonda Kanne 11/20 8:00 am... Ian Reese 10:40 am... Katie Morello 11/23 6:30 pm... Brandon Rossman 11/24 9:00 am... Mick/Diana Reese 11/26 5:30 pm... Chris Senne 11/27 8:00 am... Brandon Rossman 10:40 am... Blake Hellickson Transportation Please call the church office by Noon on Thursday ( ) if you need a ride to worship. Ushers 5:30 pm... Wayne Meyers / Fred Crossfield 8:00 am... Royce Ernst, Mark Massaro, Dean Henkel, Lynn Meier, Paul Diercks, Jadyn Schoppers, Jenna Miller 10:40 am.. Dale Neumann, Grant Dicke, Larry Reinartz, Dick Valde, Drew Hellickson, Dale Martinson, Blake Hellickson Welcome Center 11/05 5:30 pm... Kim Jensen 11/06 8:00 am... Terry and Sharon Muller 10:40 am... Beth Hanson 11/12 5:30 pm... Kathy Voight 11/13 8:00 am... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am...mike & Joan McCormick 11/19 5:30 pm... Sherry Haugen 11/20 8:00 am... Megan Grudem 10:40 am... Dan and Terry Zemke 11/26 5:30 pm... Diana and Larry Stoen 11/27 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 11/05 5:30 pm... Jeff Ihrke 11/06 8:00 am... Jeff Schoppers 10:40 am... Scott Feeder 11/12 5:30 pm... Joel Pralle 11/13 8:00 am... Kelly Anderson 10:40 am... Kevin Peterson 11/19 5:30 pm... Lynn Meier 11/20 8:00 am... Mark Radtke 10:40 am... Larry Reinartz 11/23 6:30 pm... Mike Holst 11/24 9:00 am... Randy Hellickson 11/26 5:30 pm... Scott Feeder 11/27 8:00 am... Tim Rossman 10:40 am... Tom Werle 11/30 4:15 pm... Tony Fick 7:00 pm... Darin Grewe

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24 Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, Minnesota Return service requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Rochester, Minnesota Permit No. 376 Place label here Join us for Worship! Wednesday, November 23 6:30 pm Thursday, November 24 9::00 am Holy Communion will be offered at all services. Bring a non perishable food dona on for Channel One!