April Mission Statement

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1 The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota April 2018 Mission Statement In April, the Stewardship Team will be sending (mail or e mail) the Ministry Ac vity Ques onnaire. (MAQ) This document is a great way for you to see many of the opportuni es for ministry that Redeemer has. It is also a vital way for Redeemer to be a place where the people are serving in places they love to serve in! Please keep your eyes out for the MAQ and fill it out. Thank you! Inside this Issue Rochester Servant Event... page 2 Staff Reflections... page 3 Prayers... page 4 Worship Highlights... page 4 Take Note... pages 5-7 Stewardship News... page 8 In Memory... page 9 Notes of Thanks... page 10 Easter Flower Donations... page 11 Health Notes... page 12 Music Notes... page 12 Council Highlights... pages RLCW Spring Event... page 15 LWML News... pages SAGACITY... page 18 Puzzle Fun... pages April Calendar... page 21 April Blessed to Serve... page 22 Youth Page... page 23

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3 Staff Reflections EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT I should let you know I did not do a full etymology of the word News. My guess is that the term we use to name the media resources, that are tasked to tell us the latest and greatest happenings in the world, has a very simple history. We call it News because it is new. They are telling us something that we have not heard before. Boy, do people love telling others the news. This is why gossip will always be an issue and invasion of privacy will always be debated. When we get a juicy bit of informa on, even if it is completely appropriate, we cannot keep it to our self! We tell it, and we tell it again. The best informa on is the informa on that we can tell in a number of se ngs to a whole list of people. We love news that is truly new and we love news that we can get mileage out of. Then there is the term old news. If we use Biblical words this may be called, salt that has lost its sal ness. Is there anything sadder? Old news is rarely shared, and that moment we are telling what we think is news and we can see in the eyes of the hearer that it is actually old news is such a letdown. So what is the Gospel? Is it Old News or News? As Chris ans we should say, The Gospel is the best news! I think that while we truly believe that, we live like it is old news. We have heard the message of Christ s death and resurrec on a million mes. Everyone in the pews around us has heard it too. Everybody knows that. Or do they? A few thoughts. It tells us in the Small Catechism, What does such bap zing with water indicate? It indicates that the Old Adam in us should by daily contri on and repentance be drowned and die with all sins and evil desires, and that a new man should daily emerge and arise to live before God in righteousness and purity forever. If we take this seriously, each day we NEED to hear the good news of Christ. If we are truly le ng that Old Adam die and receiving that new birth from God, as babies the Gospel, news is NEW news! Lamenta ons 3:21 23 says, But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. If we do not hear the Easter message as new every morning, we are missing out! The Easter News is new every day. Brothers and Sisters in Christ, may you hear the gospel of Jesus in a new way each day, but the last and most important point is this. Everybody has NOT heard this! With excitement and joy I want to tell you that there are millions of people right now who have not heard the truth and hope that we at mes find so common place. WE HAVE NEW NEWS! WE HAVE THE BEST NEWS! There are millions teetering on the edge of death and hopelessness. Get ready. Get excited! CHRIST IS RISEN! He is risen indeed! Go to all na ons bap zing them (Watching as God Drowns the Old Adam and brings forth new men and women) and teaching them all Jesus commands. Here is the cherry on top, and behold (we can see it!!!) I (Jesus) am with you ll the VERY END. Easter people, go and tell the NEW NEWS! Michael Harvey, DCE Church Office Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm Phone: Fax: Blessed to Serve Pastor, Adam Koglin AKoglin@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Pastor, Benjamin L. Loos pastorbenloos@gmail.com (Office) (cell) Director of Parish Music, April Beckman beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) (cell) Director of Faith Formation, 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 jandicke325@gmail.com (residence) Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann kietzmanniva@yahoo.com (residence) Nursery Coordinator aakoglin@gmail.com (residence) Arab Women s Ministries, Martha Farag martha.shehata94@gmail.com Page 3

4 Remember in Your Prayers... Hospitalized/Health Concerns Kristie Klatt, Diana Reese, Mike McCormick, Harlan Petersen, Joan McCormick, Ted Saxman, Ev Mueller, Bill Kraus, Wil Mennecke, Allan Strelow, Pastor Koglin, Dustin Seering, Shane Thede, Ruby Zarling Receiving Hospice care: Cindy Fister, Marty Cordes, Bob Salley, Rita Priebe Grieving The family and friends of Barb Rupkalvis who passed away on February 17. The family and friends of Bill Kraus who passed away on February 24. Larry Stoen and his family upon the recent death of his sister. Claryn VanMeekeren and his family upon the recent death of his brotherin-law. Dave Huntington and Donna Mundell upon the recent death of Dave s mother. Rejoice Rejoice with Melissa and Zach Montgomery upon the birth of their son, Elliott Zachariah, on February 23. With Amy (Clausen) and Evan Gough, upon the birth of their daughter, Ayela Melody Janae, on February 23. With Jason and Brandy Collopy upon the birth of their daughter, Lexi Joy, on March 26. Encouragement/Guidance For teachers, students, and parents as they go to school to learn and make a difference everyday For those struggling with relationship difficulties Thanksgiving With Lorraine Keith who celebrated her 84th birthday on March 2. With John Sprenger who celebrates his 85th birthday on March 29. Worship The Lord With Gladness! MARCH 30/APRIL 1: Easter Service Times: Saturday at 5:30 pm; Sunday at 6:30 am, 8:30 am, 10:20 am Easter Breakfast: 7:30 am to 9:45 am Theme: Christ Is Risen, In Him We RISE Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8 Holy Communion: will be offered at all services. APRIL 7/8: Second Sunday of Easter Theme: Family of Believers: In The Word Readings: Acts 3:11-21; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31 APRIL 14/15: Third Sunday of Easter Theme: Mine -- Ours -- His Readings: Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-49 Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services this weekend. APRIL 21/22: Fourth Sunday of Easter Theme: TBA Readings: Acts 4:1-12; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 APRIL 28/29: Fifth Sunday of Easter/Confirmation Theme: TBA Readings: Acts 8:26-40; 1 John 4:1-11; John 15:1-8 Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services this weekend. Service of Prayer for Healing will be offered for the Saturday and Sunday morning services this weekend. You will have the opportunity to have the pastor and elder lay hands upon you and offer a special prayer (for yourself or a loved one). There is also opportunity to make use of the ancient practice of anointing with oil (James 5:14) for those who so desire. Special Service: A special Rite of Confirmation service will be held on Sunday, April 24, at 1:00 pm. All are welcome! Page 4

5 Take Note...Upcoming Events! Rochester Servant Event News CONFIRMATION will take place in a special service on Sunday, April 29, beginning at 1 pm. Please keep the following young confirmands in your prayers as they continue their faith journey. Josh Berthiaume Ethan Daniels Alia Diercks Lily Harvey Carter Kmett Shelby Leitz Abi Manthei Jesina Reimers Jagger Schoppers Nicholas Sonnabend Chantel VanGuilder SPRING CLEANUP Saturday, April 28, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The trustees would appreciate lots of help in cleaning up the lawn and shrubbery as well as completing numerous maintenance items. If the weather should be inclement, the reschedule date will be Saturday, May 5. FROM THE SUPPORT TEAM Does your ministry team or organiza on need some helping hands? The Support Team for the Rochester Servant Event (RSE) welcomes any ideas, sugges ons, or projects for their considera on to work on during this year s event, while the RSE event teams are out working. Last year was our first official year and we are currently looking for ideas for the wonderful support team members who come and share in fellowship and service. Last years, besides suppor ng RSE, we ed fleece blankets and made gree ng cards. Please contact Sue Tollers ( ), Judy Lee ( ), or Gail Sim ( ) with ideas. Thank you! LAUGH YOUR WAY TO A BETTER MARRIAGE! Take advantage of this enjoyable, yes I said enjoyable, marriage event! The event starts with dinner on Friday, April 13 at 5:00 pm. The rest of the evening you will receive some very helpful care for your marriage and you will laugh! The evening will end at 9:00 pm. You will then come back the next morning at 9:00 am. We will offer you some con nental breakfast items and then two more enjoyable sessions. The sessions are video based with Michael Harvey facilita ng. There is a $20 (per couple) cost for this event, which covers food, and materials (You will receive a book and access codes to do a flag page) This is a steal of a deal! Sign up at the Welcome Center, and please fill out the half page registra on and turn that into the office. Due to the me of the event, in home child care may be preferred. Please talk to Michael Harvey if you have any ques ons. The Family Ministry Team is excited to have you join us! ROCHESTER SERVANT EVENT NEEDS SOME GOOD HOMES Rochester Servant Event (RSE June 10 13) will be hos ng youth and adults from outside of Rochester! We are looking for people willing to host some awesome servants! One group that is coming will have 26 people. If you can host them together, or know of a place that they could stay together please let us know. Otherwise, we will break them into smaller groups. A change for this year! Nancy Carlson ( ) has stepped into the Housing Coordinator posi on for RSE! Thank you Nancy! Let her know if you can host! Page 5

6 Spark In The Park! When: June 11 13, 2018 Where: Silver Lake Park Time: 9:00 to 11:30 am Ages: 3 through 5th Grade It is FREE, FUN, CRAFTS, SONGS, SNACKS, SERVICE and JESUS! Registra ons can be made on the RSE link on the Redeemer website ( or the day of the event! Church Youth Softball Sign-up sheet located on Youth Bulletin Board or contact Curt Walter ( ) Some of the things you may find at softball: Team Spirit Christian Fellowship (Bring a friend) Spending time outside (No computer games) Having Fun with other kids (No reading or writing) Learn how to chew Sunflower seeds Laugh at your coaches Wednesday nights starting May 8 all summer long! All youth in grades 6-12 are welcome. Bring a friend! Needs: washed clean, large vegetable cans for a project. Approximately 40 would be great! There will be a grocery bag in the long hallway to collect these! Thank you so much for your assistance! We could also use prayers for good weather and outreach! We have been blessed with a ernoon rain for the past five years! Any ques ons, please contact Julie Walter MAY VOTERS MEETING Sunday, May 20 12:30 pm Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve a lunch prior to the Voters Meeting. If you are able to help, please contact the church office ( ). CAN YOU HELP? We have a Li le Library outside on the east side of the church. We have books, but we need someone to keep it neat and filled. If you would like to do this, call Karen Gerke at Page 6

7 New Bible Classes Beginning on Sunday, April 8, at 9:20 am. James: Faith That Works! Over the next six weeks we will make our way through this letter. God, through James, will help us understand the relationship between faith in Christ and the good works that God has prepared for us to do. Come and let our eternity, our todays, and our tomorrows be shaped by this wisdom that comes from God. Pastor Loos will lead this class. Joining Jesus on His Mission This six-week class may just change your whole perspective on what it means to serve God in the mission field. Based off of the book by the same title, you will be empowered and your eyes will be opened to the millions of ways God is on the move all around you, and how serving God is less about what we should do and more about enjoying what God is already working on. This is an exciting class! Michael Harvey, DCE, will facilitate this class. Here I Stand Luther's "Here I Stand" is a call to us today to continue to take our stand on God's Word. This class will look at the history of Seminex from someone who was there and use it to remind us of the importance of taking our stand on God's Word as a Synod, as a Family of Believers, and as an individual. This class will be co-facilitated by Pastors Adam Koglin and Jim Heining. Stephen Ministry Training Pictured are the newest Stephen Ministry Leaders who will be commissioned at Redeemer s worship services on April 7 and 8. They are, from left to right: Barb Wallskog, Ric Thieke, Myrna Reinartz, and Pastor Ben Loos. We had a wonderful time of learning and preparing to come back and lead Stephen Ministry to care for people here in our Family of Believers. The goal of our Stephen Ministry team at Redeemer is to provide access to quality Christian care for people in a time of need, so that Christ s healing might come through us. Thank you, Redeemer, for your support of our leadership training and of Stephen Ministry here at our church. Pastor Ben Page 7

8 Stewardship: Your Response to God s Love February 21 - Mid-Week Lent Worship Attendance (134+78) Guests Lenten Offerings... $ FINANCIAL UPDATE February Income: $74,123 YTD Income: $174,335 February Expenses: $86,187 YTD Expenses: $188,019 February 24/25 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (99+80) Guests Budget Offerings... $ District/Synod... $ February 28 - Mid-Week Lent Worship Attendance (189+85) Guests Lenten Offerings... $ March 3/4 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (95+103) Guests Budget Offerings... $28, District/Synod... $ March 7 - Mid-Week Lent Worship Attendance (172+77) Guests Lenten Offerings... $ March 10/11 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $14, District/Synod... $ March 14 - Mid-Week Lent Worship Attendance (172+82) Guests Lenten Offerings... $ March 17/18 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (87+122) Guests Budget Offerings... $12, District/Synod... $ Page 8 Being $13,000 behind in February is nothing to be alarmed about. We were in this same place in 2015, 2014, and This is our Family of Believers budget and our leadership is thankful for all that you do as you give to the ministry that God is active in here. We give to ministries/charities that we feel are doing wonderful things. God is up to eternally wonderful things at Redeemer. Each month I am going to state one reason why my family tithes 10% of our income to Redeemer. Not only as a pastor, but as a father, I see the power of Redeemer for our next generation. I am proud of the many adults and "grandparents" that model, speak, and share their faith with my children and the children of this congregation and I see how much you grow from it too. The Holy Spirit is making an eternal difference across all generations through us. That is why we tithe to Redeemer. - Pastor Koglin Memorials and Special Gifts $55 for Youth Fund $225 for Psalm 37:4 in memory of Dan Ever s father. $1000 for Ntshongweni uniforms $1690 for Hearing Loop $250 POBLO $ for Project Compassion and $ for Good Samaritan Fund in memory of Lloyd Vehrenkamp $300 for Project Compassion, $130 for Quilters, $100 for Kitchen Fund, $100 for Parish Nursing in memory of Barb Rupkalvis $120 for Channel One $100 for RCLS $50 for Bilingual Bibles $20 for Undesignated Memorials in memory of Sande Sallberg $300 for Music Fund $61 for the Youth Group in honor of Cy and Ardella Griebenow s 61st wedding anniversary $10 for Rochester Servant Event $25 for Endowment Fund, $250 for Parish Nursing, $250 for Children s Bibles, $250 for Project Compassion, $305 for Hearing Loop, $20 for Quilters in memory of Merilynn Schacht $1600 for RSE t-shirts, $800 for Christmas Cantata, $300 for Quilters, $500 for UMR lunches, $500 for Youth Group, $25 for RSE food in memory of Lori Lewis $175 for Quilters, $15 for Altar Guild, $20 for Project Compassion, $25 for RSE, $20 for Kitchen Fund, $20 for Good Samaritan Fund, $25 for Music Fund in memory of Bill Kraus $50 for Library Fund $10 for Creation Fund $380 for Undesignated Memorials in memory of Judy Mueller.

9 In Loving Memory... FRANCIS BILL KRAUS Francis (Bill) Kraus, 73, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital surrounded by family after battling failing health for 14 years. Born October 16, 1944, to Francis and Winifred Kraus, he graduated from Plainview High School in He served in the US Army from On June 8, 1968, he married Luanne Fink also of Plainview. They had three fantastic children. Bill had a talent for fixing things and worked as a mechanic at Midland Co-op until 1972, then became a mechanic at Montgomery Ward. After 20 years there, he retired to start his own business plowing snow in winter and mowing grass in summer and almost any outdoor job anyone wanted or needed done. His business card said: "Just ask, we might." In 1975 they moved to Stewartville for 14 years, then briefly lived in Dodge Center, before moving to their current home in Rochester in He will be remembered as a man who loved people with a big heart for everyone, especially his wife and family. He never met a stranger and would often recognize and remember personal details of people he had met only briefly months or even years after the meeting. He loved talking to people, sharing stories and talking on the phone. His favorite pasttime was spending time on the farm, where he grew up near Theilman, keeping weeds mowed, hunting and socializing with friends and family. This picture of Bill s big heart for people is also but a glimpse into the infinitely loving heart of our heavenly Father. We thank God for Bill and for the ways that God was reaching out and revealing to Bill that He is a God who always loves, always welcomes, and always cares. God was working powerfully in Bill s life through many different people to bring Bill the comfort of knowing and loving Jesus as his Lord and Savior a confession Bill made his own. Pastor Ben, and many others, were comforting Bill with God s promise that God is always pursuing him with His goodness and mercy just as it says in Psalm 23:6, Surely, goodness and mercy will chase after me all the days of my life and we will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. This eternal hope is something the whole family, and his Family of Believers, shares as we await a joyful reunion with Bill in heaven when God will wipe away all the tears from our eyes. Financial Assistance HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT A CAREER IN CHURCH WORK? Maybe a life as a DCE, DCO, DPM, Lutheran Educator, or even Pastor? Redeemer has a scholarship program for those that are going to school for Church work. If you are interested or would just like more information, please contact Josh. Applications must be in by May 15! INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR CHILD AT RCLS? So are we! At Redeemer we can help you with a financial gift to help your child go to RCLS. If you are interested or simply planning on re-enrolling your child at RCLS next year, please let Josh know that by May 15! ARE YOU LOOKING AT CAMP OMEGA FOR THE SUMMER? Would you like to send your child to some awesome Jesus-centered outdoor experiences, but cannot financially make it work? Redeemer would like to help you out! Contact Josh to discuss an application that can help pay up to half of a camp experience! Applications must be in by May 15! Questions on any of the above announcements should be directed to Josh at joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com or by calling the office at Page 9

10 Notes of Thanks... Thank You Rebecca Circle would like to thank everyone who supported our Bake and Craft sale. Your generosity made the sale a success that will benefit many activities here at Redeemer. Thank you very much! Thank You Mike and I would like to thank you for all of your prayers, cards, calls and well wishes during my surgery and Mike's recent hospitalization. It is so comforting to be a part of this amazing Family of Believers. May God continue to bless each of you for all of your kindness and care. God is so good. - Mike and Joan McCormick Thank You I want to thank everyone at church for their prayers, cards, flowers, it means a lot to me. God bless you, Cindy Fister Thank You Thank you for the beautiful red rose for my birthday! It was so special and dear of you! God bless you all! - Corky Welch Thank You Our sincere thanks to Pastor Koglin and Pastor Loos, the parish nurses, and so many kind church members for their visits, cards and prayers during Wil's hospitalization and recovery for his broken ankle. It is an honor to be associated with such a loving and Christ-centered church. - Wil and Janet Mennecke Thank You I'm so deeply thankful to all my friends at Redeemer for all the love and support I've received from both staff and congregation during Bill's illness and at his passing. Thanks to Pastor Koglin, Bill Cochran and so many others who took time to meet him in the hospital and visit. You each made a positive influence on his faith. Thanks to Project Compassion for the lovely rose and a special heart-felt thanks to Pastor Loos. You only met Bill a couple times but you did such a beautiful job at his funeral! God has blessed me in amazing ways through each one of you! Thank you again! - Luanne Kraus Thank You The family of Barbara Rupkalvis would like to extend their thanks to the members of Redeemer Lutheran Church for your prayers and words of comfort. Thank you especially to Pastor Koglin and Pastor Wood for their visits the last few months, as they were especially meaningful to her. One of her favorite missions was Project Compassion and she so appreciated the flowers and visits over the years, especially from her good friend Gloria Poch. - the family of Barb Rupkalvis Page 10

11 Easter Flowers A special thank you for your donation of Easter Lilies as well as other donations for our Easter Garden. Your support is greatly appreciated! Judy Bartle and family in memory of Leslie and Barbara Rupkalvis Jane e Benson in memory of Wes Luehmann Lydia and Arnold Blauert in memory of Theron and JoAnn Walters and Anna S and Bruce Blauert Bob and Jacque Bonsi in memory of Gene and Elaine Searles, and Jeff Searles Tom and Mary Frances Burton in memory of our parents Bill and Marcia Cochran in honor of the blessing of our families both here on earth and those who have gone to be with Jesus Paul and Sandy Collopy in memory of Elmer and Wilma Jacob and Lloyd Collopy Helen Eisenman in memory of Dana Eisenman Mark and Cindy Fister, and the Paula Erickson Family in memory of James and Ardith Fister and Ed Erickson Jim and Diane Fitzpatrick in memory of parents and grandparents Sam and Julie Gehrking in memory of our parents Mike and Mary Hanley in memory of Don Krueger and Frank Hanley Jeff and Karri Hartson, Kylee and Kaitlyn in memory of Mike Wallskog and Gene Hartson Beverly Helmbrecht in memory of Fuzz Helmbrect, Ruth Ke ner, and Jerry Wilde Barb Hemker in memory of Marvin Hemker Kim and Dean Jensen in memory of Howard and Mary Jensen and in honor of Bob and Bonnie Hoenk Marge Jobe and Larry in memory of Lester Jobe Dan and Kay Kluge in memory of Ed and Laure a Kurek and Norbert and Marion Kluge Doug Koepsell in memory of Mary Koepsell Luanne Kraus in memory of Bill Kraus Lois Leuth in memory of parents, Henry and Leona Walters; brothers, Melvin and Gerald Walters; sister inlaw, Sharon Walters, and in honor of family and friends Bobbi Lewallen and family in memory of Gene Lewallen Paul Lewis in memory of Lori Lewis Bruce and Jan Ludwig in memory of Darla, Douglas, Arthur and Beatrice Ludwig, Mary Lou Klongerbo, Arnold and Ida Burmeister Bob and Karen Meyer in memory of our son, Phil Meyer William Mueller and Travis and Jan Mueller family in memory of Judy Mueller Dene Narveson in memory of Lowell Narveson Denise and Willard Nisbit in memory of Rodney Nisbit, Willard Nisbit Sr., Eleanor and Dennis Oredson, and Kent Oredson Leslee Nisbit and Chris an in memory of Louis Ryther and all the sweet souls that have crossed our path Tom and Marilyn Olson in memory of Alfred and Pearle Moeller, Raymond and Helen Olson, and Avis and Cy Riehl Darlene Poch in memory of husband, Gerhardt Poch George and Gloria Poch in memory of Willy and Alta Hansen, George Sr. and Martha Poch, Geraldine Christensen, and Gerhardt Poch Rebecca Circle Redeemer Lutheran Church Women Rev. John and Julia Rieck in memory of Rev. Earl O. and Ruth Schwerman, Earl and Donna Schwerman, and Ketan Schwerman LaVonne Sas in memory of Bill Sas Dawn Shelstad in memory of Gail Shelstad and Dean Shelstad Phil and Nancy S les in memory of Jus n White, Forrest Walters, and Judd and Dorothy Reifsnider Larry and Diana Stoen in memory of Eugene Stoen, Line e Ri er, Donald Scheevel, Bernice Scheevel Arlene Strelow in memory of Don Strelow Deb Tennis in memory of Paul Tennis Dave, Tami, and Jordan Timbeross in memory of Tammi s parents and Dave s dad Sue Tollers and Heather Toller in memory of Gary Tollers Roger Toomey in memory of Bill and Helen Toomey Barb Wallskog in memory of Mike Wallskog, Frank and Floyd Buresch, and Elaine and Albert Wallskog Dave and Chris Walters in memory of Emery and Linda Walters Donna Walters, Lydia and Arnold Blauert and family in memory of Mom and Dad Janet Walters in memory of Forrest Walters, Judd and Dorothy Reifsnider, and Jus n C. White Wentworth family in honor of Darlene Wentworth and in memory of Dana Wentworth Shirley Wilde in memory of Jerry Wilde Grant and Cara Wilson in honor of Connie, Dave, Oscar, Addie, Jack, Cassie, Lydia, and Claire Linda Zeccardi in memory of Laura Joanne Zeccardi and Eleanor and Charles DePaolo Page 11

12 Health Notes APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH Founded and sponsored by NCADD, Alcohol Awareness Month was established in 1987 to help reduce the stigma so often associated with alcoholism by encouraging communities to reach out to the American public each April with information about alcohol, alcoholism and recovery. Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease, genetically predisposed and fatal if untreated. However, people can and do recover. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 20 million individuals and family members are living lives in recovery! CONCERT AT REDEEMER The MN Boy Choir based out of St. Paul will be at Redeemer on April 28. They will share music during the 5:30 pm worship service and present a concert at 7:30 pm. This choir has traveled the world! Don t miss the opportunity to hear them at Redeemer! Please invite your friends! MEN S CHOIR IS STARTING! Men s choir will be mee ng and singing this Spring! If you would like to come join us, we d love to have you! Prac ces will be: Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 6:00 pm. We will sing in worship on April 29. Hope to see you! SAVE THE DATE Music Sunday will be May 13! Many of our music groups will share in worship that day! THINKING SUMMER YET? It s not too soon to begin thinking about sharing special music for worship this summer! If you d like to share, please talk with April Beckman! Alcohol Awareness Month provides a focused opportunity across America to increase awareness and understanding of alcoholism, its causes, effective treatment and recovery. It is an opportunity to decrease stigma and misunderstandings in order to dismantle the barriers to treatment and recovery, and thus, make seeking help more readily available to those who suffer from this disease. Each April, NCADD s National Network of Affiliates and other supporting organizations across the country will use this opportunity to address the Nation s #1 public health problem through a broad range of media strategies, awareness campaigns, programs and events in their local communities. With this year s theme: Changing Attitudes: It s not a rite of passage. the month of April will be filled with local, state, and national events aimed at educating people about the treatment and prevention of alcoholism, particularly among our youth, and the important role that parents can play in giving kids a better understanding of the impact that alcohol can have on their lives. Local NCADD Affiliates, as well as schools, colleges, churches, and countless other community organizations, will sponsor a host of activities that create awareness and encourage individuals and families to get help for alcohol-related problems. ALCOHOL-FREE WEEKEND An integral part of NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month is Alcohol-Free Weekend, which takes place on the first weekend of April to raise public awareness about the use of alcohol and how it may be affecting individuals, families, businesses and our communities. During Alcohol- Free Weekend, NCADD extends an open invitation to all Americans to engage in three alcohol-free days. Those individuals or families who experience difficulty or discomfort in this 72-hour experiment are urged to contact local NCADD affiliates, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al- Anon to learn more about alcoholism and its early symptoms. Page 12

13 Church Council Highlights - March 13, 2018 Old Business Review & Acceptance of the Treasurer s Report: Eric Brown Down $13,684.21, which is not unusual for this me of year Some larger dona ons went into the Church Worker Scholarship fund and Hearing Loop fund Trustees Report: Curt Walter Working on money saving items Looking on solving mold issue in the lower level men s restroom Looking at the building hea ng and cooling equipment to determine the working order and if changes can be made to make everything run efficiently April 28, Spring clean up There is a large ash tree on the property that may need to be taken down At Large Report(s): Dawn Shelstad/Dawn Radtke/Molly Gommels/ Joan McCormick Molly Gommels was asked by a member of the Redeemer congrega on, to clarify the amendment made to a mo on that was passed at the January 14, 2018, Voters mee ng concerning the addi onal cost of employment of Martha Farag as Redeemer s Director of Arab Women s Outreach. The mo on and amendment are as follows: MOTION: To accept the Council s recommenda on to employ Martha Farag through the middle of 2021 as a part me Redeemer staff person to do mission work in Rochester at a cost of $30,000 Amended Plus the other costs of employment including taxes and benefits Discussion concerning this ques on followed Tom Werle reported that Anita Werle was asked this ques on and felt the amendment was intended to cover the church s obliga on for the employer s por on of taxes and social security as well as benefits. These costs are in addi on to regular salary for all employees Eric Brown will check with Kate Brown (a professional tax preparer and specialist) to clarify the answer Because Martha is not familiar with our income tax system, Eric and Kate, along with Pastor Koglin, will work with Martha to inform and educate her to be certain that she understands the deduc ons from her paycheck and what she can expect to get refunded through filing a tax return Elders Report: Tom Werle Mark Radtke is talking with elders to determine who will con nue on the board or who is interested in con nuing for another term Nine elders have terms that will end this year Mark is encouraging some to stay on the board for con nuity A thanks to the elders for addressing the concerns of the Altar Guild concerning leaving the church alone a er dark Community Engagement, Educa on, Riverside Parent Community & Advisory Team: Josh Heirigs/Connie Scheid/Curt Walter May 11, 10AM 2PM, Riverside Garden Party Need to rebuild 2 or 3 garden beds because of damage done by plows Paul Lewis, Dave Scheid, Curt Walter have volunteered to rebuild the beds Josh met with Lida Casper, head of the Riverside Food Shelf, and discussed addi onal ways Redeemer can support the school Sla erly Park Neighborhood Associa on will have a li er pickup day in the spring and the Youth will help Council Update on Church Audit Timeline and Process: Mandie Anderson A ques on was asked if it is a conflict of interest for Mandie Anderson, as president elect, to be part of the church audit Discussion followed Mandie is not in a posi on to sign checks, nor will she be at the me of the audit She will be working with a colleague (who is not a member of our congrega on) from US Bank who has audit experience. Her colleague will be the lead on the audit, Mandie will only be assis ng The audit will be provided free of charge Council is in agreement that there is no conflict of interest Discussed if there is a need for a change in our audit policy to look for an outside company Eric Brown suggested that it isn t necessary for an organiza on, unless requested by a bank, to perform external audits and this is typically only done when an organiza on is borrowing money There is no external audit policy from the Synod It is agreed that there does not need to be a change in the policy Discussion and vote on where to put balance of money designated for Pastor Loos move: Kathy Zarling $21,500 was allocated to cover Pastor Loos moving expenses A er all expenses there is a $9, balance Discussed several sugges ons and op ons to use these funds MOTION: Of the $ surplus from Pastor Loos moving fund, 20% to the Missions and the remainder will go to Council Undesignated funds with the op on of moving funds to the UMR Campus Ministry fund a er consul ng with Pastor Koglin M/S/P: Molly Gommels/Mandie Anderson New Business Nomina ons Commi ee for : Mandie Anderson Nomina ons commi ee met and discussed the open posi ons and members to fill posi ons If Council members have sugges ons for people to fill the open posi ons, please contact Mandie The commi ee is prayerfully considering and will make contact with suggested members Nomina ons commi ee will meet again in two weeks Page 13

14 Further Development of the Council Opera ons Guide (COG): Pastor Koglin/Kathy Zarling/Michael Harvey All Council is asked to send any updates or notes they have in their COG and Best Prac ces to Michael, prior to the April Council mee ng. The sec on of Best Prac ces is the place to make notes of things that you have done that have made your job easier Confirm Date for May Voters Mee ng: Kathy Zarling May 20, 2018 Discussion on who will serve the lunch prior to the mee ng. Mandie Anderson will contact Chris Tjosaas to put a note in the Resource and bulle n a er Easter or in beginning of May to ask for volunteers Support of Holy Week ac vi es: Pastor Koglin Asking Council to help spread the word on the Holy Week service mes changes Easter services 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, and 10:20 AM along with the breakfast being longer star ng at 7:30 AM going to 9:45 AM Big change on Good Friday 4:15 PM and 7:00 PM no 12:15 PM There will also be a meal on Maundy Thursday a er the 4:15 PM service Discussion and Decision on suppor ng the RCLS Blue and White Event Kathy Zarling on behalf of April Beckman This event raises money for Rochester Central Lutheran School, Friday, April 20 April is asking if Redeemer would support a table The cost is $750 8 people to a table Last year there was a nice representa on from our church MOTION: To support the RCLS Blue and White Event by purchasing one table for $750. Taking the funds from Council Undesignated Funds M/S/P Joan McCormick/Tom Werle Following the council mee ng April Beckman contacted several members and more than 8 expressed interest in a ending the RCLS Blue and White Event. April approached Kathy Zarling to ask if the Council would be interested in purchasing a second table for the evening Via the council members were contacted, the mo on was made and seconded and discussion followed There were several discussion points brought up by several members of the Council regarding: The increasing interest expressed in a ending this event this year and our increased involvement with RCLS Members of Redeemer who might be interested in a ending the RCLS benefit might be: Parents considering sending their children to RCLS Parents with children currently a ending RCLS Parents who sent their, now adult, children to RCLS Adult members of Redeemer who a ended RCLS themselves Members who are strong supporters of RCLS Having staff representa on each year Page 14 Other sugges ons included: Offering this opportunity to the en re congrega on, which will be done Choosing individuals, who volunteer, to a end the RCLS benefit, to be chosen on: First come, first serve basis Choosing individuals who have not a ended previously Considering an equitable process, so that everyone interested is considered equally MOTION: To support the RCLS Blue and White Event by purchasing a second table for $750. Taking the funds from Council Undesignated Funds M/S/P Eric Brown/Tracy Decklever Staff Report(s): Michael Harvey, Josh Heirigs Pastor Loos: Stephen Ministry training went well. New leaders are excited to get started They would like to put up a Stephen Ministry bulle n board in the Narthex. It is decided that Pastor Loos will speak with Chris Tjosaas and the staff to decide the best loca on The Ramy Adly concert was amazing, 240 people a ended and $3800 was raised for POBLO Josh Heirigs Snow Ball dinner went very well 95 ckets purchased, 91 a ended Parents Night out this Sunday Michael Harvey Family Game night had 75 people a end. A wonderful event Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday before Palm Sunday Marriage Retreat, April 13 14, would like the cost to be no more than $20. Once there is sign up, Michael will determine if he needs to ask for more funds Tech Team is mee ng Thursday and con nues to work with the LOOP project. Will look at a proposal. There may be a brand new technology that can/may be developed in Redeemer s basement. This may lead to a cost savings. The Tech team will make the decision. Leadership Retreat. Discussed ming and op ons including a staff retreat followed by a larger mee ng in August including members and congrega onal leaders Martha Farag: no report this week but is doing incredible job. She is taking Christ Care leadership training Other topics for Discussion for April agenda: Will have a report from members that a ended Best Prac ces in Ministry Will have a report on the District Leadership Summit Please sign up for Rochester Servant Event, June Follow up on needs for the April Marriage Retreat Discussion as to whether Parish Nurses should have a monthly report Southern District Leadership Summit: Kathy Zarling 24 th of March, 2018 in Owatonna Hinges: Opening Your Church s Doors to the Community. Kathy Zarling and Tracy Decklever will a end

15 RLCW/ LWML Spring Event Friday, May 11, :00 pm South Fellowship Hall Salad Supper hosted by Rebecca Circle No charge for those attending. Presentation from the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Live background music for your enjoyment Bring your Mite boxes All are welcome! Bring your friends and fellow members RSVP in advance on the sheet at the Welcome Center. Questions, contact: Ardis Jenkins ( ) or Page 15

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17 PRAYERS Prayer #1 Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to earth to serve others, to care for the sick, the poor, and the weary. Jesus spoke to disciples saying This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you (John 15:12). Let us share the love of Jesus with those who have been hur ng for so many years with our prayers and our mites for the people of New Orleans in these hurricane ravaged neighborhoods. In Jesus precious name, Amen. Prayer #2 Oh, God, our Father, hear our prayer. Paul wrote to James words we need to heed. If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, Go in peace, be warmed and filled, without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? (James 2:15 16). We see the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Christ in New Orleans s ll hur ng and s ll needing shelter and food and someone to show them love. We pray for the pastors of these six churches that with this grant they may ease the distress and show the love of Jesus. In His Holy Name, Amen. Prayer #3 Gracious and merciful God, hear our prayer. It is wri en in Proverbs that Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God (Proverbs 14:31). Help us to honor you through our prayers and our mites for the pastors and volunteers in New Orleans who are working to feed, clothe and shelter the many poor and needy in their neighborhoods. They are reaching out to them with a helping hand and the message of love and forgiveness that Jesus has for us all. We pray for the pastors and for their friends and neighbors and ask for your blessings on them. Amen. Prayer #4 Dear Lord, we know that good works of love and kindness are a response to your love for us. We pray for the New Orleans pastors showing this same love to their community They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up real treasure for themselves in heaven as a good founda on for the future (1 Timothy 6:18 19). We ask you to bless them as they share your love. In Jesus Holy Name, Amen. STORY Hurricane Katrina changed everything. A er the worst residen al natural disaster in United States history New Orleans is s ll devastated. But there is hope. Six inner city Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) churches, part of the Black Clergy Caucus, have banned together to rebuild their communi es and their lives. So many people le as a result of the flooding. Those that came back were faced with the monumental task of star ng over. Part of the problem is just that one in five didn t come back. Neighborhoods have been lost. Six pastors of churches that experienced incredible flooding are reaching out to their friends and neighbors with the help of the NOLA 4H grant. This grant will help fund the mercy ministries as the pastors serve Christ by serving their neighbors. They will be offering hot meals, food pantries, food bag distribu on, homeless sheltering, homeless emergency care, health care, and counseling for hur ng hearts. The grant will pay for the food, emergency care, scripture items, and toiletries as the pastors minister to their friends and neighbors. The pastors have found many hur ng people in their congrega ons and communi es, struggling with anxiety and depression and poor health. They are reaching out to them and with the aid of this grant will be able to expand their outreach. These NOLA 4H churches will partner with several organiza ons and schools to help clean up, to repair; to train lay health advocates, and to provide students to help staff the food pantries and soup kitchens. Jesus told his disciples For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink Truly, I say to you as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. NOLA plans to spread God s love and care to the Hungry, Homeless and Hur ng of New Orleans with this grant and we can help them with our prayers and our mites. Page 17

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21 Redeemer Lutheran Calendar April 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 7 5:30p WORSHIP 6 6:30p Oikos CC 5 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 1:00p Faithful Followers CC 3:00p Eagles Wings CC 4:30p Stephen Ministry 6:30p ChristCare Training 7:00p Chancel Chimes 4 10:00a POBLO Sewing 1:00p Family Ministry Team 6:00p Men s Bible Study 7:00p Sounds of Praise 8:10p Celebration Team 3 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 1:00p Accordion Band 5:30p Stewardship 7:00p Elders 6:00p Men s Choir 1 Sunrise Worship - 6:30 am Easter Breakfast - 7:30 to 9:45 am Festival Worship - 8:30 am Festival Worship - 10:20 am (All services will offer Holy Communion) :30p HOLY COMMUNION 6:30p RSE Planning Meeting 12 9:00a Sarah Circle 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 6:30p ChristCare Training 7:00p Chancel Chimes 11 9:15a Staff Meeting 10:00a POBLO Sewing 12:30p Japanese Fellowship 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 7:30p Rebecca Circle 10 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 6:15p GTO Team 6:30p Trustees 6:30p Memorials/Special Gifts 7:30p Church Council 9 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 4:00p Girl Scouts 6:00p FCCI Workshop 6:00p Lynne Gaunt CC 6:00p Men s Choir 6:30p Emmanuel CC 7:00p J.O.Y. CC 8 WORSHIP - 8 & 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 11:45a Youth Board 6:00p IGNITE 6:30p Agape CC 7:00p Lutherans For Life Marriage Retreat 21 8:00a LWML Spring Retreat 5:00p Blood Pressures 5:30p WORSHIP 6:30p Confirmation 3rd-Year Retreat 20 9:30a Library Committee 19 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 1:00p Faithful Followers 4:30p Stephen Ministry 6:30p ChristCare Training 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7:00p Technology Team 18 10:00a POBLO Sewing 1:00p Seekers CC 1:00p Shalom CC 5:47p 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 Sounds of Praise 17 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 1:00p Accordion Band 6:15p FCCI Board Meeting 6:15p Music and Worship 6:30p Koinonia ChristCare 16 8;00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 12:30 Japanese Fellowship 6:00p Men s Choir 15 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 3:30p Japanese Fellowship 4:00p Young Families CC 6:00p IGNITE 6:30p Partners in Christ PRAYER/HEALING 8:00a Spring Cleanup Day 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 7:30p Minnesota Boys Choir Concert 26 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 1:00p Library Association Mtg 6:00p FCCI Training 6:30p Malachi CC 6:30p ChristCare Training 7:00p Membership Ministry 25 10:00a POBLO Sewing 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 24 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 6:30p Couples in Christ CC 7:00p Women s Bible Study 23 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:00p Men s Choir 6:00p Lynne Gaunt CC 6:30p Friendship Team 22 WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 12:00p Peer Ministry 6:00p PYROS 6:00p Oikos CC 30 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 29 PRAYER/HEALING HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 1:00p Confirmation IHN/Family Promise at Redeemer Page 21

22 Acolytes 03/31 5:30 pm... Isabella Grewe / Zack Koski 04/01 6:30 am... Alyvia Tveten/Dylan Greer/Brandon Mueller Page 22 8:30 am Luke Miller/Katie Berquam/Lauren Schulz 10:20 am... George Gustafson/Kyra Schmitz/Kylee Hartson 04/08 8:00 am... Isabella Grewe / Alexis Plenge 10:40 am... Jordan Timbeross / Dylan Greer 04/15 8:00 am... Ian Reese / Liam Olive 10:40 am... Logan Nelson / Seth Rosenberg 04/22 8:00 am... Alyvia Tveten / Jordyn Miller 10:40 am... MJ Harvey / Tyler Jerabek 04/29 8:00 am... Zach Woolman / Andrew Woolman 10:40 am... Rebecca Applen / Kylee Hartson 1:00 pm... MJ Harvey / Andrew Sonnabend Altar Guild Chair: Marilyn Olson Members:... Shelly Potter and Susan Blood Blood Pressure Nurses Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third Saturday of the month. April No BP s April Barb Wallskog April 14 (Saturday)... Clare Lovick West April April Jan Dicke Elders 03/31 5:30 pm... Frank Kmett 04/01 6:30 am... Tony Fick 8:30 am... Dan Zeccardi / Jeff Schoppers 10:20 am... Joel Pralle / Randy Hellickson 04/07 5:30 pm... Mike Holst 04/08 8:00 am... Steven Brady 10:40 am... Aaron Peter 04/14 5:30 pm... Randy Hellickson 04/15 8:00 am... Scott Feeder 10:40 am... Tim Rossman 04/21 5:30 pm... Dan Zeccardi 04/22 8:00 am... Kelly Anderson 10:40 am... Tom Werle 04/28 5:30 pm... Darin Grewe 04/29 8:00 am... Frank Kmett 10:40 am... Jeff Ihrke 1;00 pm... Joel Pralle Greeters 03/31 5:30 pm... Kathy Voight 04/01 6:30 am... Stephen and Chantel VanGuilder 8:30 am... Paul and Heidi Diercks 10:20 am... Bill and Wendy Hickey 04/07 5:30 pm... Donna Mundell / Sue Tollers 04/08 8:00 am... Paul and Alice Kitzman 10:40 am... Lois Norby 04/14 5:30 pm... Lois Hamilton / Paula Muth 04/15 8:00 am... Dawn Dubbels / Ele Moore 10:40 am... Lois Norby / Darlene Thompson 04/21 5:30 pm...kim Jensen 04/22 8:00 am... Bruce and Janet Ludwig 10:40 am... Lois Norby 04/28 5:30 pm... Kurt and Clare West 04/29 8:00 am... Donna Walters/Linda Malnar/Dorothy Beasley 10:40 am... Aaron and Sara Lassila Lay Readers 03/31 5:30 pm... June Storma 04/01 6:30 am... Sherrill VanGuilder 8:30 am... Kurt Rump 10:20 am... Carolyn Walk 04/07 5:30 pm... Joel Dubbels 04/08 8:00 am... Lindsay Smith 10:40 am... Beth Hanson 04/14 5:30 pm... Donna Mundell 04/15 8:00 am... Rich Gommels 10:40 am... Tim Strohschein 04/21 5:30 pm... Clare Lovick West 04/22 8:00 am... Kurt Rump 10:40 am... Lynne Gaunt 04/28 5:30 pm... Jim Bronk 04/29 8:00 am... Molly Gommels 10:40 am... Jennifer Pralle Nursery Schedule 04/01 All services... Nursery open but not staffed 04/08 9:20 am... Stephanie Fisk / Kayte Lutzke 10:40 am... Marcia Cochran / Madi Werle 04/15 9:20 am... Anna Koglin / Stephanie Fisk 10:40 am... Sara Bonnes / Addie Harvey 04/22 9:20 am... Anna Koglin / Erin Harvey 10:40 am...jane Quaintance / Lily Harvey 04/29 9:20 am... Kate Brown / Eric Brown 10:40 am... Carole Sorenson / Volunteer Needed Pew Maintenance April: Craig Nelson Transportation Please call the church office by Noon on Thursday ( ) if you need a ride to worship. Ushers 5:30 pm... Ken Blazing / Scott Okuno / Terry Severson 8:00 am Jerry Haack, Bruce Ludwig, Mike Sonnabend, Sam Sonnabend, Damian Chaloner, Ric Theike, Nick Sonnabend 10:40 am..... Nate Heining, Glenn Prehn, Claryn VanMeekeren, Josh Zemke, Ethan Daniels Welcome Center 03/31 5:30 pm... Curt Haugen 04/01 6:30 am... Larry and Diana Stoen 8:30 am... Bernie and Elle Nesler 10:20 am... Mike and Joan McCormick 04/07 5:30 pm... Volunteer Needed 04/08 8:00 am... Megan Grudem 10:40 am... Dan and Terri Zemke 04/14 5:30 pm... Volunteer Needed 04/15 8:00 am... Terri & Sharon Muller 10:40 am... Beth Hanson 04/21 5:30 pm... Sherry and Curt Haugen 04/22 8:00 am... Arlene Strelow 10:40 am... Caroline Ferdig 04/28 5:30 pm... Larry and Diana Stoen 04/29 8:00 am... Bernie & Elle Nelser 10:40 am... Mike and Joan McCormick Worship Recorders First Sunday... Greg Utesch Second Sunday... Royce Ernst Third Sunday... Greg Utesch Fourth Sunday... Sherrill VanGuilder Fifth Sunday... Greg Utesch Clickers for Christ 03/31 5:30 pm... Chris Senne 04/01 6:30 am... Dan Zeccardi 8:30 am... Heidi Diercks 10:20 am... Ethan Daniels 04/07 5:30 pm... Randall Peck 04/08 8:00 am... Ian Reese 10:40 am...addie Harvey 04/14 5:30 pm... Brandon Rossman 04/15 8:00 am... Jay Kurtz 10:40 am... Seth Rosenberg 04/21 5:30 pm... Chris Senne 04/22 8:00 am... Stephen Smith 10:40 am... MJ Harvey 04/28 5:30 pm... Randall Peck 04/29 8:00 am... Dan Zeccardi 10:40 am... Ethan Daniels

23 LOCK IN April 15th Right after late service, Josh is meeting with YOU in Room 102 to talk about our plan for the May 18th Lock-in! There needs to be at least FIVE youth in there to plan! Otherwise, the lock-in WILL NOT HAPPEN!! Details of the lock-in will be decided there THANK YOU Thank you to all the youth that helped decorate and serve at the Snowball Dinner! Lots of compliments from our members on how nice of a job you all did!!! IGNITE April 3rd: No IGNITE. Serve at Easter breakfast, please see Sign-up Genius for info! April 8th: Board game night! 6-8 pm in the Youth Room!! April 15th: Food, games and music from 6-8! Martha, our Director of Arab Women s Ministry is going to be speaking to us about what she does and how we can help! April 21: NO IGNITE (see PYROS notes) April 29th NO IGNITE PYROS April 21st: PYROS IS ON SATURDAY! We are going to be joining our neighborhood here at Redeemer and heading over to Slatterly Park to pick up litter from 2-4pm. We will meet at Redeemer at 2pm and walk over to the park. April 29th: NO PYROS Save The Date: May 5th: Youth Highway Clean Up day! Morning into early afternoon May 18th: Lock in! Grades 6-12, 8pm-8am! Page 23

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 Fun Times at the Snowball Dinner!