THE WOMAN AT THE WELL

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1 The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota THE WOMAN AT THE WELL May 2015 Mission Statement Making Him Known by Sharing Our Story During May we will hear of the anonymous woman Jesus encountered at the well in Samaria. While she had a somewhat checkered past, we remember her for her sincere sharing of her encounter with Jesus. How good it is when we simply share our story. Examples include: Our confirmands who will give witness to their faith on April 26. The musically gi ed, who will share through music on May 10. Our new members who will be welcomed on May 17. Our High School graduates whom we will recognize on May 31. May the Lord help all of us to simply share our faith-stories as we have opportunity. Inside this Issue Easter Egg Hunt Photos... pages 2,18 Staff Reflections... page 3 Prayers... page 4 Worship Highlights... page 4 Take Note... pages 5-7 Stewardship Highlights... page 8 Easter Lily Donations... page 9 Notes of Thanks... page 10 Health Notes... page 11 LWML... pages Youth Page... page 14 May Calendar... page 15 May Blessed to Serve... page 16 POBLO News... page 17

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3 Staff Reflections His Story in Your Story My Easter sermon is one of the most commented on sermons I have preached here (too bad the recording did not work). I heard words like powerful, meaningful, moving, spoke right to me, and much thanks. I have also met with a few people that said it has changed how they think about a current situation. This caused me to stop and reflect on the Why question. Why did this sermon do what it did? I want to answer that question for you to see how your everyday conversations can do the same. First, it is not me! Praise the Lord. It was Him! Ask my wife and Chris in the office, I was spinning my wheels all week and very anxious. Then I remembered, He was not asking me to make a perfect sermon, He was simply asking me to let Him speak through me. Jesus is not asking you to have the perfect Gospel presentation. Jesus is not asking you to change peoples hearts. Jesus is not asking you to convert people. Jesus is not asking you to know it all. He is just asking you to join Him and let Him speak through you. Jesus is asking you to say, You got this Jesus, speak like it is true and enjoy the ride. Second, I remembered this line from a book I just read, Jesus wasn t counting on me being perfect. He was counting on me being me. And, in His grace, using me in His redemptive mission (Joining Jesus on His Mission Greg Finke). Jesus just wanted me to be me, His child. Jesus does not call the equipped He equips the called! I simply shared my story of health trials the last year, and the hope that He is not Here, He is Risen already spoke directly to me. I simply shared His story of working in my life. I shared my life with you. I was just real, normal, and me. That is the same for you. Jesus is speaking and working in your story. As you share your story of His work in your life, He will speak to others as they live their lives. Just be real, be normal and be you. Sharing Jesus with others is not as daunting as it sounds. Simply put, it is living life with others (which you are already doing). Living life with Jesus and letting Him live through you. Finally, sharing your story (which you know very well) to highlight His story. His story that shapes, molds, provides hope, comfort, presence, rest, peace, forgiveness, and salvation into your story. Join us this month as we speak about using our everyday lives and stories to share His story. And then go into your neighborhoods, homes, workplaces, and lives and feel the joy of being this person How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, Your God Reigns! Isaiah 52:7 Church Office Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm Phone: Fax: Blessed to Serve Pastor, James W. Heining JHeining@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) (cell) Pastor, Adam Koglin AKoglin@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Director of Christian Education, Michael J. Harvey daharveys@msn.com (office) (residence) (cell) Director of Christian Education Intern, Brian Weyers weyersb@csp.edu (cell) Director of Parish Music, April Beckman ( Maternity leave) 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 Anna Koglin aakoglin@gmail.com (residence) I Love to tell the story twill be my theme and glory - Pastor Adam Koglin Page 3

4 Remember in Your Prayers... Hospitalized/Health Concerns Mark Kuisle, Isaac Koglin, Bill Mueller, Iva Kietzmann, Fabio Morello, Marge Watkins, Steve Fingerson, Merilynn Schacht, Dot Sprenger, Julie Gehrking, Todd Zmina, Elaine Gittus, Judy Lee, Sharron Smith, Kurt West, Sue Burdick, Arnold Boese, Dennis Burdick Grieving For Betty Brand upon the recent death of her brother; and Roger Brand upon the recent death of his brother-in-law Barb Wondrasch and her family, upon the death of her sister-inlaw Bob and Lorraine Keith upon the death of their nephew The family and friends of Bev Bailey who passed away on April 6, and whose memorial service will be in May The family and friends of Nancy Anderson who passed away on April 15 Jim Weispfenning and his family upon the recent death of his sister Rejoice With Lindsay and Stephen Smith upon the birth of their daughter, Eliana Terry Lynn, on March 16 With DCE intern, Brian Weyers, who has accepted the call to be DCE at St. John s Lutheran Church in Yankton, South Dakota With Laura Tschumper and Adam Vanden Heuvel who were united in marriage on April 11 Worship The Lord With Gladness! THURSDAY SERVICES will begin Thursday, April 30, at 6 pm in the Chapel. SUMMER SCHEDULE will begin Memorial Day Weekend, May 23/24. Thursday and Saturday services will be at the same time, Sunday services will be at 8:00 and 9:30 am. April 30/May 2/3 5th Sunday of Easter We will observe the Fifth Sunday of Easter with scripture readings from 1 John 4:7-12 and John 4:1-26, The theme will be Listening to the Stories of Others. Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services. May 7/9/10 6th Sunday of Easter/Ascension Music Service We will observe the Ascension of our Lord with scripture readings from Acts 1:1-11, 1 John 5:1-18, and John 15:9-17. The theme will be God s Word Gives Us His Story. Music Sunday is May 10 at both Sunday services. Many of our music groups will be sharing music in worship that day! Thank you to all directors and all participants for your dedicated time and faithful service the entire year! May 14/16/17 7th Sunday of Easter We will observe the Seventh Sunday of Easter with scripture readings from Acts 1:12-26, 1 John 5:9-15, and John 17:11b-19. The theme will be God s Story Is The Greatest Story. Holy Communion will be celebrated at all service. New Members will be welcomed during the 8 am service. Please Note: This Sunday will be the last day for Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. May 21/23/24 Pentecost / Memorial Weekend Summer Worship Schedule begins We will observe the Day of Pentecost with scripture readings from Ezekiel 17:1-14, Acts 2:1-21, and John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15. The theme will be The Spirit Makes The Connection. Please note that our Sunday worship service times will change to 8:00 and 9:30 am. Thursday and Saturday services will remain the same. May 28/30/31 Trinity Sunday Graduate Recognition We will celebrate Trinity Sunday with scripture readings from Isaiah 6:1-8, Acts 2:14a,22-36, and John 3:1-17. The theme will be Sharing the Story Confidently. We will highlight our graduating seniors during the 9:30 am service on Sunday. Page 4

5 Take Note...Upcoming Events! NEW MEMBER SUNDAY May 17! The next New Member event will be the weekend of May 16/17. Anyone interested in joining Redeemer, should speak with one of the pastors by Sunday, May 3. Those intending to join, should plan to attend the Welcome to the Family class on Saturday, May 16, from 9:45 am to 12:30 pm, and be available at attend the reception of New Members during the 8 am service on Sunday, May 17. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the church office at Spring Voters Meeting Sunday, May 17 12:30 pm Our Youth will serve a lunch of Chili Dogs following the late service. We will elect officers and be updated by our various boards and ministry teams. Movie Night MAY 8, :00 PM The Horse Soldiers-1959 The Horse Soldiers tells of the tale of a troop of Union soldiers who force their way deep into Southern territory to destroy a rebel stronghold at Newton Station. Colonel Marlowe (John Wayne), who is strikingly contrasted by the gentle surgeon (William Holden) and the beautiful but crafty Southern belle (Constance Towers), who is forced to accompany the Union raiders on perhaps the most harrowing mission in the War. GRADUATE RECOGNITION Save the date! Redeemer s High School graduates will be recognized at the 9:30 am service on Sunday, May 31. Attention Graduates: Please turn in a Senior picture, along with a sentence of your plans for next year to the church office by Friday, May 22. Summer is coming! If you are gifted with singing or playing an instrument, please consider signing up for Summer Special Music. A sign-up sheet will be on April Beckman s office door. If you have questions, please call ( ) or (backmana1@hotmail.com) April! VETERANS We try to remember all of our members who have served, or are currently serving in the armed forces on the Military Board next to the elevator. If your name is missing, please pass on the information to the church office. Captain Horatio Hornblower 1950 Gregory Peck plays the valiant Napoleonic-era naval hero in this swashbuckling saga true to the famed source novels. Hornblower outthinks his rivals to outfight them. He is unflinching under fire, modest in victory and more than a little at sea romantically with Lady Barbara Wellesley (Virginia Mayo). Page 5

6 Thank YOU to our volunteer Education Teachers/Leaders! Teacher/Leader Recogni on: Redeemer s educa on year comes to an end on May 17, and as we prepare for the conclusion of our educa on programs, please take some me to thank the many volunteers listed below who have given of their me an talents to help with the years theme of Making Him Known. Please contact the office if we have missed any names. Amy Campbell Andy Hanson Anna Koglin Be y Brand Bill Cochran Brian Weyers Charlie Pederson Connie Scheid Curt Walter Dan Zemke Dean Jensen Eric Applen George Poch John Gayed John VanProosdy Julie Walter Kaitelyn Schultz Ka a Burdick Ka e Schulz Larry Reinartz Leslie McGillivray Rivas Lonnie Strohschein Luann Haack Lynn Gaunt Michael Harvey Nancy Mennecke Pastor Koglin Pastor Heining Pat Fitch Paul Collopy Paul Lewis Ric Thieke Rich Gommels Ruth Weispfenning Sally Schneider Sandy Collopy Shelly Po er Shirley Fingerson Stephanie Fingerson Ted Saxman Terri Zemke Theresa Za COOKIES, COOKIES, COOKIES The Rochester Servant Event, June 7-10, is in need of cookie donations for lunches. We are planning on 100 workers for three days of lunches. Each person gets two cookies a day in their lunch. This means we need 60 dozen or 720 cookies! We are hoping that you can help us with cookie donations! The cookies can be homemade or purchased. Because of allergies, we ask for no cookies with peanut butter or nuts. There will be a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center. Please sign up and indicate how many dozen you are willing to donate. Please plan to bring them to the church kitchen by Sunday, June 7. Your help is greatly appreciated! Thank you! FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL This congregational pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey will be September Did you realize that 2/3 of the New Testament is set in Greece or Turkey? We still have room for 3-4 more people. Contact Pastor Jim ( ), or Marilyn Poppe ( ) soon for more details or if you might be interested. Take Note THURSDAY SERVICES Thursday services will resume on April 30, at 6 pm, and will continue each week through October. These services, which are held in the Chapel, are similar to the services on the following Sunday. SUMMER SCHEDULE Our summer schedule will begin on Memorial Day weekend. Beginning on Sunday, May 24, our Sunday services will be at 8:00 and 9:30 am. Saturday services will continue at 5:30 pm in the Sanctuary and Thursdays services will continue at 6 pm in the Chapel. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER COFFEE If your group or family would be willing to serve treats between services on a Sunday, please contact the church office ( ) as soon as possible. Instructions and helpful hints are provided! Page 6

7 From the Hauans I m dreaming of a white Easter! Yes, that s right: we had another inch of snowfall on Easter morning. As usual, we have all stayed quite busy since our March update. Eric helped with various Lenten services and also preached during the Maundy Thursday service. We were so blessed to have his mom, Gloria, and big sister, Erin, as well as her family of six stay with us over Easter. In March, Eric a ended our church s confirma on retreat along with 50 confirmands. He learned a lot and also had a lot of fun with the kids. This upcoming weekend he will be with approximately 60 men for St. John s annual Men s Retreat which will also be held at Camp Pioneer. He is really looking forward to this me of fellowship with these men. This upcoming year brings about many changes for our family: saying goodbye and moving away from good friends here in New York, re connec ng with old friends in St. Louis, Julia will start kindergarten, Cal will start preschool, and we will move once again for our Call placement. Prayers for smooth transi ons for our family, but especially for our children, are most welcomed in advance. Sincerely, Eric, Jill, Julia, Cal, and Hazel Hauan Eric: hauane@csl.edu Jill: ricjillhauan@hotmail.com Their full newsle er with pictures is available on the website and bulle n board in the Narthex. Congratulations Confirmands On April 26, during a special afternoon service, the following youth were confirmed in their faith. Please continue to keep them in your prayers. Cassidy Greer Jazmine Hammel Lauren Horstmann Elizabeth Janssen Samuel Janssen Drew Krull Gracie Morris Madyson Pralle Maggie Rahlf Brandon Rossman Kaitelyn Schultz Ryan Trogstad Marrissa Van Guilder DCE CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE On March 18 Redeemer members passed a resolution, to form a call committee for the purpose of calling an additional DCE to serve as Director of Youth and Education here at Redeemer. The call committee held their initial meeting last week, they formed a job description and started the process of collecting names to be considered for this position. At this time we have received names of new graduates, we have also received a number of nominations from within the congregation, and we are looking forward to receiving a list of names of DCEs serving in the field from the district. At the beginning of May the call committee will meet to go through the names and information and start narrowing down the candidates. Once the list of candidates has been narrowed down, interviews will be conducted. When the interview phase is complete a voters meeting will be called and Redeemer will vote to extend a call. Throughout this process the call committee will continue to share information. Please keep the call committee and the congregation in your prayers as we move forward together to seek the Lord s will. The call committee members are: Bryce Beckman, Dave and Terri Galanits, Rich Gommels, Sam Hildestad, Devin Janssen, Jay Kurtz, Paul and Lori Lewis, Dauline Menze, Lynora Miller, Bernie Nesler, Morgan Nitz, Joel Pralle, Mark Radtke, and Terri Zemke. Virginia Miller is serving as chair of this call committee. Page 7

8 Stewardship: Your Response to God s Love March 18 Worship Attendance (177+84) Guests Lenten Offerings... $ March 21/22 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (94+183) Guests Budget Offerings... $12, District/Synod... $ Debt Reduction... $ Gideon s Donation... $ March 25 Worship Attendance (173+70) Guests Lenten Offerings... $ March 28/29 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (59+98) Guests Budget Offerings... $15, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $82 April 2 Maundy Thursday Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Lenten Offerings... $ April 3 Good Friday Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Lenten Offerings... $ April 4/5 Easter Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $22, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $115 Easter offerings... $ April 11/12 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $11, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $110 FINANCIAL UPDATE: Good News Bad News March Budget Income: $90,856 YTD Budget Income: $239,089 March Budget Expenses: $79,955 YTD Budget Expenses: $241,456 The good news is that we made great strides forward during March. Having retired our mortgage, we have greatly increased our mission giving. We have also been setting aside money for future care of our facilities. We are grateful that we received $9328 in Lenten Offerings that has been designated for the support of Redeemer members going into full-time church work but that money has not yet been paid out so our financial situation is not quite as good as it looks! Thanks to all for your faithful giving which makes our ministry possible both here and beyond. CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS Please note that the first quarter 2015 contribution statements will be ed to you using the addresses that you have on file with the office. If we do not have an on file for you, or if you do not use , please contact the church office ( ) to request that your statement be mailed to you. Memorials and Special Gifts $250 for Redeemer Church-work Scholarship Fund $65 for PYROS $50 for Lutheran Hour Ministries in memory of Paul Utesch $20 for Family Ministry $50 for RCLS Tuition Fund $200 for Gideons $60 for Altar Guild $10 for Rochester Servant Event $20 for Youth Fund $20 for Creation Fund $210 Undesignated Special Gifts $100 for POBLO $200 for Endowment Fund $360 for Gospel for Asia $69 for Sunday School $30 for Music Fund $50 for Education Fund $250 for Hymnals $200 for Feed Em Page 8

9 Special Thanks For The Easter Lily and Garden Donations Steven and Sandra Arnot to the glory of God and in honor of our first grandchild, Elaina Terry Lynn Smith, born March 16 to Stephen and Lindsay Smith Janette Benson in memory of Wes Luehmann Dorothy Bornmann in memory of Wallace Bornmann Susan Blood Tom and Mary Frances Burton in honor of our family Helen Eisenman in memory of Dana Eisenman Royce and Marlie Ernst in memory of Wayne Wright and Roman Ernst Mark and Cindy Fister and the Paula Erickson Family in memory of James and Ardith Fister Jim and Diane Fitzpatrick in honor of our children and grandchildren. Kay and Arne Fockler, and Andy, in memory of Harvey and Esther Fockler and Herb and Edna Freitag Jeff, Kerri, Kylee, Kaitlyn Hartson in memory of Mike Wallskog and Gene Hartson Barb Hemker in memory of Marvin Hemker Nina Hesby in memory of my parents, Herb and Arlene Schaefer Elizabeth Horstmann and family in memory of Lawrence Horstmann Durwood and Joanne Iverson in memory of son, Duane Dean and Kim Jensen Marge Jobe and Larry Jobe in memory of Lester Jobe Doug and Mary Koepsell in memory of Dads, Rev. E.H. Bohrer and Al W. Koepsell Arlene Krueger in memory of Donald Krueger Arnold and Lois Kuntz in memory of Arnold and Arlene Hammermeister and Valentine and Mary Kuntz and in honor of our daughter, Cheryl Prouty who is a cancer survivor. Lois Leuth in memory of parents, Henry and Leona Walters; brothers, Melvin and Gerald Walters; and in honor of family and friends Bruce and Jan Ludwig in memory of Darla, Douglas, Art and Bea Ludwig, Mary Lou Klongerbo, Arn and Ida Burmeister; and other loved ones Dick and EiLeen Miller in memory of loved ones Tanja Taff Morello in memory of Todd Taff and Dick Lagergren Jamie and Nancy Mussell in memory of Forrest Walters, Judd and Dorothy Reifsnider, and Justin White Denise and Willard Nisbit in memory of Rodney Nisbit, Willard Nisbit Sr., and Eleanor and Dennis Oredson Leslee Nisbit and Christian in memory of Louis Ryther Tom and Marilyn Olson in memory of Raymond and Helen Olson, Alfred and Pearle Moeller, and Avis and Cy Riehl George and Gloria Poch in memory of Willy and Alta Hansen and George Sr. and Martha Poch Mick and Diana Reese and family in memory of Linda Blue and other loved ones in heaven Rebecca Circle Redeemer Lutheran Church Women Larry and Myrna Reinartz in memory of daughter, Laura Reinartz Rev. John and Julia Rieck in memory of Rev. Earl O. and Ruth Schwerman and in honor of Earl and Donna Schwerman Lavonne Sas in memory of Bill Sas Gene and Elaine Searles in memory of Jeffrey Searles Dawn Shelstad in memory of Gail Shelstad and Dean Shelstad Janet and Roy Stevenson in honor of our 25th wedding anniversary on April 6. June Storma in memory of husband, Martin Storma, and son, Charles Storma Arlene Strelow in memory of Don Strelow Deb Tennis in memory of Paul Tennis Roger Toomey in memory of Bill and Helen Toomey Tostenson Family in memory of grandma and mom, Susan Daniels Donna Walters Janet Walters in memory of Forrest Walters, Judd and Dorothy Reifsnider, and Justin White Alan and Linda Zeccardi in memory of Laura Zeccardi, and Eleanor and Charles DePaolo Marge Zobel in memory of Ray Zobel Page 9

10 Notes of Thanks... Clare and I would like to thank all who visited, sent cards, and kept us in their prayers as we went through my recent health issue. Thanks to Pastors Jim and Adam and to Bill for their many visits and devotions. Thanks to Iva for her visits, delivery of the beautiful prayer shawl, and assistance with home equipment needs. Thanks to Project compassion for the beautiful Easter Lily. God s presence was evident throughout the entire experience, we are truly blessed. - Kurt West and Clare Lovick-West Sam and I want to thank you for the prayers and other outpouring of love/concern while I ve been so sick! The cards, too, were so nice! Thank you! - Love, Sam and Julie Gehrking A very special thanks for the two beautiful Easter Lilies delivered to Rita and me. A special thanks to Gloria Poch for delivering them. God bless her and everybody at Redeemer. We are blessed to be part of such a caring Christian family. God bless and Happy Easter! - Harold and Rita Priebe Thank you to Project Compassion for the beautiful Easter Lily and to Gloria Poch for delivering it. - Barb Rupkalvis Thank you to all the wonderful friends at Redeemer for always remembering me at these special times. Thank you also to the person who delivered my Easter Lily. It has many blossoms yet to open! Happy Easter! - Velma Buchanan Thank you to Project Compassion for the nice Easter Lily that was delivered to me. It is very beautiful. - Gary Polikowsky Thank you to Project Compassion for the beautiful Easter Lily and the rose on my birthday. Both were wonderful day brighteners! As was the visit from Gloria Poch who delivered them. - Earl Schwerman Thank you to Project Compassion for the beautiful Easter Lily. The lily brightened my Easter. God s blessings to you! - Louelyn Reinecke Dear Project Compassion, thank you all so much for the beautiful Easter Lily. I m enjoying it and will keep it as long as possible. Seems like we are having great spring weather I hope I m not speaking too soon. Thank you all for your prayers! My love to all of you! Loretta Rahman Thank you to all who sent cards with prayers and good wishes while I had pneumonia. Thank you to Pastor Heining for his visit while I was in the hospital. Thank you too, for the many prayers said on my behalf. I was pleasantly surprised for the beautiful Easter Lily from Project Compassion delivered by Gail Sim. I appreciate all this so much. Thank you again! - Betty Mueller Thanks to Kermit Bormann for making and donating several new oak tables for use in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall. Page 10

11 Health Notes MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE for LOAN Lutheran Women in Mission announce that the Na onal LWML Mission Goal of $1,830,000 for this biennium HAS BEEN MET. The hearts of our Lutheran Women in Mission have been moved to help meet this biennium s mission goal. Thanks to the many, many people who shared their blessings with the LWML. Most of all, let s all join in thanking our Lord who has blessed each one of us beyond our imagina on. Because of His blessings to us, we are blessed to share with others. And we pray this is not done just because we have a goal to meet but because we care about and love our neighbors as ourselves. Many people are in need, both spiritually and physically; we are here to answer God s command to reach out and help our neighbor and share Jesus love in any way we are able. Did you know that the Parish Nurse Office has some of the most common items of medical equipment available for loan? Among the items available are: walkers (with and without seats), shower chairs, commodes, a limited number of wheel chairs, bathtub hand rails, canes. These are used items that are available for your use for as long as you need them; contact the Parish Nurse Office for any of these, or other medical equipment. If we have it, you can use it! Items can be returned to the Parish Nurse Office when you no longer need them so that others may use them. If you have medical equipment at home that you no longer need, contact the Parish Nurse Office to see if it is an item that can be added to Redeemer s inventory. Please call first, as space is limited. Several other reminders Redeemer has several hearing enhancement devices available to lend for worship to help you better participate in and hear the worship service. The units are available at the Welcome Center. Ask whoever is serving at the Welcome Center to help provide you with a device. Please return the unit after the service so someone else may find enhanced enjoyment in the next worship service. File of Life packets are available for you to pick up and take home. The packets are a resource for your emergency contact numbers that you can complete and have quickly available in your home. The packets are available in the narthex, help yourself; or ask one of Redeemer s Parish Nurses. Is someone in your family shut-in and unable to attend church? The church services are made available on audio CD, with the CDs being available for pick up after the late Sunday service. They can be picked up from the shelf to right-hand side of the elevator just before the hallway going to the Church Office. If you have a computer, the audio portion of the service is also available through Redeemer s website; once on the website, scroll down, and on the left-hand side look for Recent Services/Sermons Audio and make your selection to listen to just the audio portion of the sermon, or the entire worship service. Page 11

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13 You are invited to a BABY SHOWER for Saturday, May 2 nd 10:00 AM at Mount Moriah Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall nd Avenue NW, Byron, MN Coffee & Dessert will be served There will be door prizes and a short program Hosted by the LWML of Mount Moriah Lutheran Church BRING AN UNWRAPPED GIFT Suggestions as to what is needed at NewLife Family Services: Diapers (all sizes) Wipes Formula (all Similac varieties) Car seats (convertible, if possible) Pack N Plays High Chairs & Strollers Maternity clothes* Children s clothes (newborn-4t)* Swings Bouncy Seats Baby Monitors Potty Chairs Bathtubs Infant Carriers Books Gifts for Birth Mothers (journals, candles, coffee gift cards, etc.) Toys Receiving Blankets, Crib Sheets, & Bedding (No bumpers) Gift cards to Target, OfficeMax, etc., for office use *Clothing can be new or gently used Equipment must be new This event is a Thrivent Financial Service Project Page 13

14 May 1 Jacob Eperling 1 Madyson Pralle 3 Jacob Pralle 9 Maria Kann 16 Stephanie Fingerson 21 Morgan Nitz 23 Davis Schulz 26 Rebecca Mennecke 28 Sam Sonnabend 31 Tyler Bell Thank you to EVERYONE who helped out with the Easter Breakfast! A special shout out to Michelle Braun and Craig Nelson. - We are still in need of help on Sunday mornings setting up the donuts. Please contact Krisanne Nelson if you are able to help out. May 2 Highway clean up May 9 PYROS day at the park May 16 PYROS Mystery Munchies May 17 Voters Meeting May 17 Ignite PIZZA RANCH STEWARTVILLE On Tuesday, May 19, Redeemer Youth will be helping out at the Pizza Ranch in Stewartville. We need youth to sign up to help. There is a sign up sheet on our bulletin board. Please indicate what times you can work and if you need transportation. Be sure to spread the word to all your friends. family, teachers. IGNITE Upcoming 6th graders: do you ever wonder what IGNITE is all about? Please plan on joining us on May 17th to find out. Chef Paul will be making some fabulous food, there will also be some fun games, great music and wonderful worship. Hey, youth, do you ever wonder what is going on at church for you to do? There are many ways to find out. Check out our updated youth board located next to the stairway by the elevators. Lots of great information and sign up sheets. Also get text reminders for Ignite: to for PYROS to For reminders talk to Michael Harvey. Page 14

15 Redeemer Lutheran Calendar May 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 Youth Highway Clean-up 2:30p Kirsten Meyers/Christ Hershberger Wedding 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 1 6:00p RLCW Spring Social 6:00p Wedding Rehearsal 9 9:00a CPR Training 9:00a Sisters in Christ CC PYROS Day at the Park 5:30p WORSHIP 8 6:00p Movie Night 7 8:15a Faithfully Fit Forever 1:00p Faithful Followers CC 1:30p Stephen Ministry 6:00p WORSHIP 7:00p Chancel Chimes 6 9:00a Staff Meeting 1:00p Family Ministry Team 5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:30p Angelic Chimes 7:00p Sounds of Praise 8:00p Celebration Practice 5 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever 7:00p Elders 4 10:15a Story Time with Kristin 6:30p Redeemer Brass 3 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 12:00p Peer Ministry 6:00p IGNITE 16 8:30a Celebrating God s Grace 9:45a New Member Class 4:00p Pandora s Moon 5:00p Blood Pressures 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 15 9:30a Library Committee 14 8:15a Faithfully Fit Forever 9:00a Circuit Conference - Mt. Moriah Lutheran 6:00p HOLY COMMUNION 13 10:00a POBLO Sewing 5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:30p Angelic Chimes 7:00p Sounds of Praise 12 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever 6:00p RLCW Exec 6:00p Stewardship 6:15p GTO Team 6:30p Trustees 6:30p Youth Board 7:00p Fund Development 7:30p Church Council 11 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time with Kristin 6:30p Emmanuel CC 10 Music Service 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 :30p WORSHIP 21 8:15a Faithfully Fit Forever 1:00p Faithful Followers 1:30p Stephen Ministry 6:00p WORSHIP 6:15p Young Families CC 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7:00p CC SEA 20 Resource Deadline 10:00a POBLO Sewing 1:00p Seekers CC 6:00p Men s Bible Study 19 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever 4:00p Pizza Ranch Fundraiser 6:30p Koinonia ChristCare 6:30p Couples in Christ CC 18 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time with Kristin 6:30p Redeemer Brass 7:00p Salt Shakers CC 7:00p J.O.Y CC 17 New Members HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 8:00a New Members 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 12:30p Voters Meeting 6:00p IGNITE 6:30p Partners In Christ CC Prayer/Healing 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 28 8:15a Faithfully Fit Forever 6:00p HOLY COMMUNION 6:30p Malachi CC 27 10:00a POBLO Sewing 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:30p Sounds of Praise 7:30p CC Equippers 26 9:00a Men s Bible Study 10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever 6:00p Couples in Christ CC 7;00p Membership Ministry 7:00p Women s Bible Study 7:00p Friends in Faith CC 25 HOLIDAY Office Closed 24 Summer Schedule WORSHIP - 8 and 9:30 pm 9:00a Blood Pressures 6:00p Oikos CC 31 Prayer/Healing HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 9:30 am 9:30a Graduate Recognition Page 15

16 Acolytes 5/03 8:00 am... Addie Harvey / Maria Kann 10:40 am... Tyler Bell / Blake Hellickson Page 16 5/10 8:00 am... Austin Manuell / Ethan Manuell 10:40 am... Kailyn Manthei / Emma Probach 5/17 8:00 am... Thomas Hildestad / Sophie Schwartz 10:40 am... Kyle Berquam / Tyler Bruns 5/24 8:00 am... Bethany Mennecke / Sarah Ernst 9:30 am... Jaqson Reimers / Ben Rivas 5/31 8:00 am... Hailey Moore / Jenna Miller 9:30 am... Ethan Poch / Aaron Mueller Altar Guild Chair: Caroline Ferdig Members:... Sue Blood, Rosie Petersen, Vicky Ward, Donna Mundell Greeters 5/02 5:30 pm Grant & Cara Wilson/Lyle & Kathy Voight 5/03 8:45 am... Tom & Dory Moore / Doug & Elle Jerde 10:15 am... Elvera & Marty Cordes/... John & Brooke Murphy 5/09 5:30 pm... Sue Kazos/Gary & Sue Tollers 5/10 8:00 am... Ernst Family/Dorothy Beasley 10:40 am... Darlene Thompson / Caroline Ferdig 5/16 5:30 pm... Kurt & Clare West 5/17 8:00 am... John & Carrie Johnson/ Linda Malnar/Donna Walters 10:40 am... Dan Zemke Family/Virginia Miller 5/23 5:30 pm... Janet & Gordon Hoffmann /... Julie and Ryan Meverden 5/24 8:00 am... Volunteers Needed 9:30 am... Lois Norby / Bruce & Cheri Struve 5/30 5:30 pm... Sue Kazos 5/31 8:00 am Kristi & Tim Rossman/Bruce & Jan Ludwig 9:30 am... Dick & Shirley Valde /Virginia Miller Lay Readers 5/02 5:30 pm... Joel Dubbels 5/03 8:45 am... Virginia Miller 10:15 am... Erin Harvey 5/09 5:30 pm... Lindsay Smith 5/10 8:00 am...rich Gommels 10:40 am... Jess Ihrke 5/16 5:30 pm... Dave Wood 5/17 8:00 am... Julie Gehrking 10:40 am... Tim Strohschein 5/23 5:30 pm... Bob Vehrenkamp 5/24 8:00 am... Ardell Brenner 9:30 am... June Storma 5/30 5:30 pm... Clare Lovick West 5/31 8:00 am... Carolyn Walk 9:30 am... Jacob Pralle Nursery Schedule 5/03 9:15 am... Anna Koglin / Stephanie Fisk 10:40 am... Julie Wrubel / Lauren Horstmann 5/10 9:15 am... Anna Koglin / Erin Harvey 10:40 am... Sara Bonnes / Marrissa VanGuilder 5/17 9:15 am... Anna Koglin / Stephanie Fisk 10:40 am... Marcia Cochran / Katie Morello 5/24 9:30 am... Carole Sorenson / Stephanie Fingerson 5/31 9:30 am... Beck Decker / Noah Decker Pew Maintenance May... Curt McGillivray Transportation Please call the church office by Noon on Thursday ( ) if you need a ride to worship. Ushers 5:30 pm... Lyle Voight / Rich Ward 8:00 am... Ed Feeder, Harold Jenkins, Andrew Fockler, Jeff Lee, Sam Gehrking, Kelly Anderson 10:40/9:30 am...willis Fitting, Joel Pralle, Gary Seering, Christian Nisbit, Jacob Pralle, Madison Pralle Welcome Center 5/02 5:30 pm... Diana Stoen 5/03 8:00 am... Larry Stoen 10:40 am... Beth Hanson 5/09 5:30 pm... Kim Jensen 5/10 8:00 am... Terry and Sharron Muller 10:40 am... Dan and Terri Zemke 5/16 5:30 pm... Need Volunteer 5/17 8:00 am... Need Volunteer 10:40 am... Curt Haugen 5/23 5:30 pm... Doug Koepsell 5/24 8:00 am... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 9:30 am... Caroline Ferdig 5/30 5:30 pm... Need Volunteer 5/31 8:00 am... Need Volunteer 9:30 am... Sherry Haugen Worship Recorders First Sunday... Greg Utesch Second Sunday... Royce Ernst Third Sunday... Greg Utesch Fourth Sunday... Sherrill VanGuilder Fifth Sunday... Greg Utesch Blood Pressure Nurses Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third Saturday of the month. May 3... Barb Wallskog May May May May No BP s today May Elders 4/30 6:00 pm... Mark Radtke 5/02 5:30 pm... Bob Dubke 5/03 8:00 am... Jerry Ott 10:40 am... Larry Reinartz 5/07 6:00 pm... Bob Dubke 5/09 5:30 pm... Scott Feeder 5/10 8:00 am... James Weispfenning 10:40 am... Andy Hanson 5/14 6:00 pm... Joel Pralle 5/16 5:30 pm... Jim Bronk 5/17 8:00 am... Tony Fick 10:40 am... Mark Gennrich 5/21 6:00 pm... Randy Hellickson 5/23 5:30 pm... Larry Reinartz 5/24 8:00 am... Caleb Ketchum 9:30 am... Robert Dubke 5/28 6:00 pm... Mark Radtke 5/30 5:30 pm... Kevin Peterson 5/31 8:00 am... Scott Feeder / Jim Weispfenning 9:30 am... Jerry Ott / Andy Hanson

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