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REFLECTIONS Redeemer Good News August 2017 REDEEMER August 2017 Pastor Steve Ferber THE KAISERS ARE COMING BACK! On Sunday, August 13 th, Redeemer Lutheran Church is excited to be welcoming Dr.

The Kaisers are excited to be part of a new partnership INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Redeemer Christian Academy 40th Anniversary Celebration... 2 Sunday School /Shine Coordinator Needed.

.. 4 Redeemer Worship Services Special Music... 5 Fall Rehearsals Begin... 5 Redeemer Worship Snapshots... 5 Pastor Bode Celebrates 50 Years... 6 Braille Center #12 Update... 6 Women s Bible Study.

.. 9 Updated Redeemer Directory... 10 Redeemer Lutheran Church & School in Wayzata, MN. Sharing the Changeless Christ in a Changing World!

They are helping make the Good News of God s Word available to the people of Ethiopia in their heart languages.

1 REFLECTIONS Redeemer Good News August 2017 REDEEMER August 2017 Pastor Steve Ferber THE KAISERS ARE COMING BACK! On Sunday, August 13 th, Redeemer Lutheran Church is excited to be welcoming Dr. Jim Kaiser and his wife Susan to both the 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services. They will also lead the Bible study hour in the auditorium at 9:30 a.m. This will be their second visit to Redeemer in two years. The Kaisers are excited to be part of a new partnership INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Redeemer Christian Academy 40th Anniversary Celebration... 2 Sunday School /Shine Coordinator Needed... 3 Redeemer Annual Garage Sale... 3 Music & Worship Notes Summer Sing-Alongs Continue... 4 Swedish Night of Song Aug School Worship & Kick-Off Welcomes Tonia Hughes Aug Redeemer Worship Services Special Music... 5 Fall Rehearsals Begin... 5 Redeemer Worship Snapshots... 5 Pastor Bode Celebrates 50 Years... 6 Braille Center #12 Update... 6 Women s Bible Study... 7 Sunday Morning Coffee Hour and Bible Study... 7 Men s Saturday Morning Bible Study. 7 LifeLight Begins New Study Sept Lutheran Night at the Twins... 7 August Calendar... 9 Updated Redeemer Directory Redeemer Lutheran Church & School in Wayzata, MN. Sharing the Changeless Christ in a Changing World! between Lutheran Bible Translators (LBT) and the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), which is the largest Lutheran church in Africa. They are helping make the Good News of God s Word available to the people of Ethiopia in their heart languages. Susan helped establish a literacy program for the Loko people of Sierra Leone ( ). From 1985 to 2006, the Kaisers helped to translate the New Testament for the Kono people of Sierra Leone (dedicated in 2008). From 2006 to 2012, Jim assisted with the translation of the Old Testament for the Chaldean people of Iraq while also completing advanced studies to further equip him as a translation consultant. REVEREND. Currently, Jim serves as a translation consultant with projects in five languages Konso, Dirayta (also known as Dirasha), Zayse, Ts amakko, and Ale (also known as Gawwada). All five language groups are found in the southwest part of Ethiopia near Lake Chamo in the Great Rift Valley. The EECMY is translating the Old Testament for the Konso people (the New Testament was completed in 2002) and is translating the New Testament for the other four languages. (Reflections continued on page 3)

2 Redeemer Good News August 2017 REDEEMER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Submitted by Linda Wiebold, School Administrator SAVE THE DATE!

The theme for Redeemer Christian Academy s 40 th year is Rooted, based on Colossians 2:7:6-7 Continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the

Come and celebrate this blessing on SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 TH with an outdoor church service at 11 am followed by a school celebration beginning at noon.

supply drop off, complete outstanding paperwork, sigh up for school/ service activities, learn about music lesson, ESC, SCRIP and more!

2 2 Redeemer Good News August 2017 REDEEMER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Submitted by Linda Wiebold, School Administrator SAVE THE DATE! REDEEMER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 40 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! The theme for Redeemer Christian Academy s 40 th year is Rooted, based on Colossians 2:7:6-7 Continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (NIV) It is only because we are rooted in Him that we are celebrating our 40th school anniversary! Come and celebrate this blessing on SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 TH with an outdoor church service at 11 am followed by a school celebration beginning at noon. There will be: 11:00-Noon Outdoor church service Noon-2PM 1:30-2PM Lunch, fellowship, activities Celebration program 2PM-3PM More fellowship, activities and school supply drop off, complete outstanding paperwork, sigh up for school/ service activities, learn about music lesson, ESC, SCRIP and more! RSVP appreciated for activity and food planning! Call REDEEMER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Teachings for a LIFEtime: Learning Integrity Faith Excellence Linda Wiebold School Administrator Phone (952) ext lwiebold@redeemerwayzata.org Website school.redeemerwayzata.org Facebook Wayzata Redeemer Lutheran School SCHOOL WEBSITE: school.redeemerwayzata.org

Redeemer Good News August 2017 3 (Reflections continued from page 1) All of us are called to go and make disciples.

How are you responding to God s call on your life to go? Come to these inspiring services on Sunday, August 13th. Attend the Bible study hour.

Come to encourage Jim and Susan in their challenging, important ministry of spreading God s Word.

service (Shine) and between the first and second services during the adult education hour (Sunday School).

Persons interested in any of these areas please contact the church office or Tim Hanson (763.449.8691, tjbh2705@yahoo.

3 Redeemer Good News August (Reflections continued from page 1) All of us are called to go and make disciples. Being part of Lutheran Bible Translators is how the Kaisers are pursuing their calling from God. How are you responding to God s call on your life to go? Come to these inspiring services on Sunday, August 13th. Attend the Bible study hour. Bring a friend! They will appreciate the Kaisers story of how God is working through their lives. Come to encourage Jim and Susan in their challenging, important ministry of spreading God s Word. In Christ, SUNDAY SCHOOL / SHINE COORDINATOR NEEDED Redeemer is seeing growth in the Sunday morning children s education classes during 2nd service (Shine) and between the first and second services during the adult education hour (Sunday School). There is need for a helper to support this activity in areas including communication, scheduling, teaching, and curriculum. Persons interested in any of these areas please contact the church office or Tim Hanson ( , tjbh2705@yahoo.com) for more information. Classes will resume after Labor Day. Thank You! Redeemer Good News is a monthly newsletter for members and friends of Redeemer Lutheran Church & School in Wayzata. Newsletter articles are due the third Thursday of the month. Submit articles, news, and event items to Stacy Klone at sklone@redeemerwayzata.org. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

4 Redeemer Good News August 2017 MUSIC & WORSHIP NOTES Dan Oie, Director of Music and Worship SUMMER SING-ALONGS CONTINUE IN AUGUST Did you know Seek Ye First was written in 1971 by

Glory? Or that Bill and Gloria Gaither have written over 700 songs?

and early 70s. Hymns and spiritual songs have a way of touching the heart. Please continue to share your favorite hymn titles with Music and Worship Director Dan Oie.

SWEDISH NIGHT OF SONG AUGUST 16 You are invited to join Dan Oie and Swedish musician, Lennart Johansson from Luleå, Sweden, in a night of favorite Swedish hymns and songs, on

It belongs to the Diocese of Luleå. The church is the largest medieval church in the Swedish land of Norrland.

4 4 Redeemer Good News August 2017 MUSIC & WORSHIP NOTES Dan Oie, Director of Music and Worship SUMMER SING-ALONGS CONTINUE IN AUGUST Did you know Seek Ye First was written in 1971 by Karen Lafferty, who was part of the Jesus movement, a Christian hippie identity that was very casual, folk, rock and roll, long hair, and communal living, along with non-traditional churches? Did you know Fannie Crosby ( ) was a blind missionary on the streets of New York City and wrote over 8,000 hymns, the most familiar being Blessed Assurance and To God Be the Glory? Or that Bill and Gloria Gaither have written over 700 songs? They wrote He Touched Me in 1964, first made popular by Doug Oldham, and sung by Elvis Presley, and Because He Lives (1971), written during the political upheavals of the late 60s and early 70s. Hymns and spiritual songs have a way of touching the heart. Please continue to share your favorite hymn titles with Music and Worship Director Dan Oie. Some of our favorite hymns will continue to appear throughout the church year. SWEDISH NIGHT OF SONG AUGUST 16 You are invited to join Dan Oie and Swedish musician, Lennart Johansson from Luleå, Sweden, in a night of favorite Swedish hymns and songs, on Wednesday, August 16, at 7 p.m. Nederluleå Church (Swedish: Nederluleå kyrka) is a medieval Lutheran church in Gammelstaden near Luleå in Norrbotten County, Sweden. It belongs to the Diocese of Luleå. The church is the largest medieval church in the Swedish land of Norrland. A couple of famous hymns from Sweden are How Great Thou Art, Children of the Heavenly Father, and Day by Day. Also included in the program will be the Swedish National anthem and a couple of favorite folk songs and singing The Lord s Prayer. Cheryl Oie, vocalist, will also participate in singing a few Swedish anthems. Lennart Johansson, Church Musician, Luleå Sweden SCHOOL WORSHIP AND KICKOFF ON AUGUST 27 WELCOMES TONIA HUGHES Gospel recording artist/worship leader Tonia Hughes will be joining us to help celebrate our school worship and kickoff on August 27. Worship celebration from Live music featuring Tonia Hughes, Dan Oie, and the JoySound band from 12:15 until 1:30 pm.

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AND 10:45AM Kaiser Family Missionaries to

Laurie Praetorious, Harp Melissa Wagner,

Kick-Off Ben Hertle and Tonia Hughes FALL

5 Redeemer Good News August REDEEMER WORSHIP SERVICES SPECIAL MUSIC AUGUST 6 8:15AM Solveig Meyer and Carolyn Allmon 10:45AM Jennifer Larson AUGUST 13 8:15 AND 10:45AM Kaiser Family Missionaries to Ethiopia AUGUST 20, 8:15 AND 10:45AM Laurie Praetorious, Harp Melissa Wagner, Poetry Rap Artist (daughter of Deb & Dave Wagner) AUGUST 28, 11:00AM JoySound Worship Under the Tent Redeemer Academy Kick-Off Ben Hertle and Tonia Hughes FALL REHEARSALS DEO GLORIA CHOIR Wednesday, September 13, 7:30 p.m. BEGIN REDEEMER HANDBELLS Wednesday, September 13, 6:30 p.m. AMIFETIKA led worship at the June 25th service which was supposed to be outside. The chilly temperature (in June???) moved the service indoors. Worship Guest Denver Bierman June 18 June 25 Children s Message June 25 Pastor Steve s Sermon June 25 Refreshments Bagels and Coffee

6 Redeemer Good News August 2017 PASTOR GERHARD BODE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ORDINATION Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson is celebrating Pastor Bode's 50 years in the ministry

Gerhard Bode, Jr., Rev. Chris Bode, Rev. Eric Nelson, Erin Bode and Syd Rodway. Worship will be followed by lunch at 11:45.

The address for Peace Lutheran Church is 400 Franklin Street SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350. The Reverend Gerhard H.

Maureen Pranghofer, a blind singer, song writer, author and speaker, and her handicapped husband Paul's testimonies made it a celebration of Blind Ministries and touched the hearts

It is truly becoming a time of fellowship and storytelling and sharing. We welcome new volunteers, Carol, Gaylen and Terry! Many questions arise as we work.

Another question asked is about postage to mail these books. This, too, is free to the blind. "Where do these books go?

6 6 Redeemer Good News August 2017 PASTOR GERHARD BODE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ORDINATION Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson is celebrating Pastor Bode's 50 years in the ministry on Sunday, August 13th, at the 10:30 worship service. Pastor Bode was Redeemer's pastor for twenty years during the 1970s and 1980s. The service will be led by Rev. Dr. Gerhard Bode, Jr., Rev. Chris Bode, Rev. Eric Nelson, Erin Bode and Syd Rodway. Worship will be followed by lunch at 11:45. If you can bring a salad or dessert, it would be greatly appreciated. RSPV on the sign up sheet in the Lobby at Redeemer to help Peach Lutheran in there food planning process. The address for Peace Lutheran Church is 400 Franklin Street SW, Hutchinson, MN The Reverend Gerhard H. Bode Pastor at Redeemer BRAILLE CENTER #12 UPDATE Braille Center #12 officially opened with a dedication service on Sunday, July 9, Maureen Pranghofer, a blind singer, song writer, author and speaker, and her handicapped husband Paul's testimonies made it a celebration of Blind Ministries and touched the hearts of those in attendance. Although everyone in the picture on the right appears "serious" the sounds of laughter and lively chatter coming from the work center tells a different story. It is truly becoming a time of fellowship and storytelling and sharing. We welcome new volunteers, Carol, Gaylen and Terry! Many questions arise as we work. "Why, in this day of technology, isn't this automated?" All materials produced by LBW work centers are "FREE" to the blind. Another question asked is about postage to mail these books. This, too, is free to the blind. "Where do these books go?" All across the US and internationally to China, India, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Tanzania, Guatemala, Nigeria, Italy so far. This is a "Worldwide" mission carried out by volunteers. Love Works! Currently we meet on Monday afternoons, but as we gain more volunteers, we will have other work sessions on other days. Friday afternoon has already been suggested. So, just because you've not signed up yet, it doesn't mean you've "missed" the opportunity. Drop by on Monday afternoon, check it out, and see for yourself.

Redeemer Good News August 2017 7 WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY The Wednesday Morning Women s Bible Study will meet on Wednesday, August 9, at 10 a.m. We are studying the Names of God.

This study invites us to experience and trust God Most High in deeper ways and to worship Him with fresh awe and reverence. Please join us for study and fellowship, and bring a friend.

SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE HOUR & BIBLE STUDY Join Pastor Steve between services Sunday mornings as he leads an eight-part video series titled Christianity, The First Three Centuries.

During its first 300 years, from Christ to Constantine, the Christian Church had to wage a two-front campaign against external persecution and internal heresy until it finally conquered the

MEN S SATURDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY The men s Bible Study meets Saturday mornings at the Community Room in Lunds at Colonial Square from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. As we all know, We live in momentous days marked by a rapidly shifting moral landscape.

In the words of Counter Culture author and pastor David Platt, My aim in this Bible study is to call us to a contrite, compassionate but courageous response in such a way that we re able to

LIFELIGHT BEGINS NEW STUDY BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 14 The Thursday morning LifeLight Bible Study invites you to study the Old Testament book of Daniel (of Daniel in the Lion s Den fame) beginning

7 Redeemer Good News August WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY The Wednesday Morning Women s Bible Study will meet on Wednesday, August 9, at 10 a.m. We are studying the Names of God. God is called by many names in Scripture names that highlight specific aspects of His character. This study invites us to experience and trust God Most High in deeper ways and to worship Him with fresh awe and reverence. Please join us for study and fellowship, and bring a friend. For more information, contact Linda Krantz at or Mary Sund at SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE HOUR & BIBLE STUDY Join Pastor Steve between services Sunday mornings as he leads an eight-part video series titled Christianity, The First Three Centuries. Explore how such a tiny sect conquered the world and how a tiny, tortured faith became the most successful phenomenon in all history. During its first 300 years, from Christ to Constantine, the Christian Church had to wage a two-front campaign against external persecution and internal heresy until it finally conquered the Roman Empire and the future. Let s study the Word together. MEN S SATURDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY The men s Bible Study meets Saturday mornings at the Community Room in Lunds at Colonial Square from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. As we all know, We live in momentous days marked by a rapidly shifting moral landscape. As Christians, how are we supposed to respond to all this? In the words of Counter Culture author and pastor David Platt, My aim in this Bible study is to call us to a contrite, compassionate but courageous response in such a way that we re able to speak the gospel clearly to our culture. Bring your Bible and a friend. Questions, contact Gordy Engle at or gordye@thefoursome.com. LIFELIGHT BEGINS NEW STUDY BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 14 The Thursday morning LifeLight Bible Study invites you to study the Old Testament book of Daniel (of Daniel in the Lion s Den fame) beginning SEPTEMBER 14, from 9:30-11:30am. Do you remember Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, or the prophetic dream King Nebuchadnessar had of a large statue with a head of pure gold, chest and arms of silver, belly and thighs of bronze, legs of iron, and feet and toes of iron and clay? After praying to the Lord, Daniel was able to tell the King his dream and explain its meaning. Come study God s Word with us. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Contact Judymae Bowers at or Eva McAtee at LUTHERAN NIGHT AT THE TWINS GAME Lutheran Night at the Twins Game is scheduled for TUESDAY, AUGUST 8. The Twins will take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Game time is 7:10 p.m. Redeemer fans will be sitting in right field on the main concourse level.

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Calendar dates are subject to change. Please check your weekly bulletin.

Youth Group Backyard Bible Study 8:15am Worship 8:45am Baptism-Colin McAtee 9:30am Bible Study Adult 10:45am Worship 6:00-8:00pm Youth Group Backyard Bible Study PENTECOST 8:15am Worship HC 9:30am

Celebration 6:00pm No Youth Group 7 8:30am AA GR 9:00am Monday Crew 6:30pm AA GR 14 8:30am AA GR 9:00am Monday Crew 6:30pm AA GR 21 8:30am AA GR 9:00am Monday Crew 2:00-8:30pm Directory Photo 6:30pm

Welcome Back to All Staff Lunch-GR 22 2:00-8:30pm Directory Photo 6:30pm PS/PK/K Playground Party 2 9 10:00am Women s Bible Study- GR 16 7:00pm Swedish Hymn Sing 7:00pm Grade K-8 New Parent

5:30pm JoySound Practice 5:30pm JoySound Practice 5:30pm JoySound Practice 4 Gym Closed Garage Sale 5 7:00am Men s Bible Study- Lunds Colonial Square 11 12 7:00am Men s Bible Study- Lunds Colonial

9 Calendar dates are subject to change. Please check your weekly bulletin. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Key: HC = Holy Communion CR=Conference Room GR = Gathering Room 8:15am Worship-HC 9:30am Bible Study-Adult 10:45am Worship-HC 6:00-8:00pm Youth Group Backyard Bible Study 8:15am Worship 8:45am Baptism-Colin McAtee 9:30am Bible Study Adult 10:45am Worship 6:00-8:00pm Youth Group Backyard Bible Study PENTECOST 8:15am Worship HC 9:30am Bible Study-All Adult 10:45am Worship HC 6:00-8:00pm Youth Group Backyard Bible Study 8:15am Worship 9:30am Bible Study-All Adult 11:00am Outside Worship & Praise 12PM to 3PM 40th Anniversary Celebration 6:00pm No Youth Group 7 8:30am AA GR 9:00am Monday Crew 6:30pm AA GR 14 8:30am AA GR 9:00am Monday Crew 6:30pm AA GR 21 8:30am AA GR 9:00am Monday Crew 2:00-8:30pm Directory Photo 6:30pm AA GR 28 8:30am AA GR 8:30am K-8 First Day of School (40th Year Coffee & Celebration Chapel) 9:00am Monday Crew 6:30pm AA GR 1 Gym Closed-Garage Sale 8 7:00pm Lutheran Night at the Twins 15 11:30am Welcome Back to All Staff Lunch-GR 22 2:00-8:30pm Directory Photo 6:30pm PS/PK/K Playground Party :00am Women s Bible Study- GR 16 7:00pm Swedish Hymn Sing 7:00pm Grade K-8 New Parent Dessert/Orientation GR 3 6:00pm Elder Meeting 7:00pm MMLG (GR) 10 5:30pm JoySound Practice NO BUS SERVICE PARENTS DRIVE DAYS REDEEMER ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Newsletter Articles Due 5:30pm JoySound Practice 5:30pm JoySound Practice 5:30pm JoySound Practice 4 Gym Closed Garage Sale 5 7:00am Men s Bible Study- Lunds Colonial Square :00am Men s Bible Study- Lunds Colonial Square :00am Men s Bible Study- Lunds Colonial Square :00am Men s Bible Study- Lunds Colonial Square DEADLINES: Wednesdays by 11:30am: Bulletin Information Due (Stacy s or in basket ) 2nd Thursday of the Month by 9:30am: Newsletter Articles Due 2nd Friday of the Month: Newsletter Calendar Items Due Redeemer Good News August TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 20 11TH SUNDAY AFTER 13 10TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 6 9TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / WORK DAYS 8:30AM 4:00PM TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / WORK DAYS 8:30AM 4:00PM

10 Redeemer Good News August 2017 115 Wayzata Blvd. West Wayzata, MN 55391 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Office Numbers: (952) 473-1281 or (952) 473-5356 www.redeemerwayzata.

org Linda Wiebold, School Administrator Email: lwiebold@redeemerwayzata.org Stacy Klone, Office Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator Email: sklone@redeemerwayzata.

15 Sharing a Changeless Christ in a Changing World We invite you to worship with us!

10 10 Redeemer Good News August Wayzata Blvd. West Wayzata, MN The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Office Numbers: (952) or (952) Pastor Steve Ferber Joe Lomando, Student Ministry Director Dan Oie, Director of Music Ministry Linda Wiebold, School Administrator Stacy Klone, Office Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator Steve Swanlund, Finance Assistant ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Dated Material Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Wayzata, Minnesota Permit No. 15 Sharing a Changeless Christ in a Changing World We invite you to worship with us! SUNDAY WORSHIP & PRAISE: 8:15 am and 10:45 am, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION-All Ages: 9:30 am UPDATED REDEEMER CHURCH DIRECTORY! Lifetouch offers us updated directories twice a year, and our first opportunity is just around the corner. Our portrait sessions will be Monday, August 21 and Tuesday, August 22, from 2:00 to 8:50 pm, at Redeemer in the Gathering Room. Anyone who feels Redeemer is their church home is invited to have their photo in the directory. Missed the last photo session? Recently became a new member? Have an addition to your family? Is your hair longer? New glasses? Didn t care for the last photo? All great reasons to sign up this time around. There are three ways to choose from to sign up: 1 - Go to redeemerwayzata.org and click on the link to the Lifetouch portrait schedule. Follow the online instructions to set up your portrait appointment. You will be asked to make a login and password, remember to write them down for future access. For more time slots after 4:30, click on the "Next" button. 2) Sign up with a volunteer at the desk in the church lobby from 9:15am to 10:45am on Sundays, August 6 and 13. 3) Call Stacy, and she will reserve your time slot; There is no cost for a new directory, plus you get a free 8 x 10 of your favorite pose. Directories are a great way to put names to faces you see each week, and we invite everyone to participate.

Sharing the Changeless Christ in a Changing World!

Redeemer Good News November 2018 REDEEMER November 2018 Pastor Steve Ferber Redeemer Lutheran Church & School in Wayzata, MN. Sharing the Changeless Christ in a Changing World! REVEREND. In 1864 President