Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of

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1 Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of Special Prayer Opportunities: Health Concerns: Sue Burdick, Shari Kmett, Roger Applen, Lorraine Eker, Bobbi Lewallen, RoseMarie Larson, Dick Rengstorf, John Zemke, Dolly Waitikowich, Sharron Smith, Shari Oldenburg Grieving: Dan and Lana Evers and their family upon the death of their son, Joshua, on Wednesday. Thanksgiving: Harold and Rita Priebe who celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on November 4. Guidance: For our Voters Assembly this weekend For the new ChristCare group beginning this week For all of our members, as we consider our commitments of time, talent, and treasure for 2012 For our new Bible Classes beginning Sunday morning For our Rochester Circuit, as we consider our next steps in Muslim outreach PRAYER CHAIN Prayer is a powerful gift that is always available for us to use. If you have a prayer request, call June Hovland ( ) or Gail Sim ( ) who will activate the chain. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this prayer ministry, please contact June or Gail. PRAYER CHAIN - To request a prayer or to join the chain, send an to Lori Hameister at littlebitmoo@q.com. PRAYER CARDS - Take a look in your pew rack and you ll see our prayer cards! These cards will be collected by one of the pastors during the offering time. MEN S CHOIR PRACTICE is coming up! Practices are scheduled for November 10, November 17, and December 1 at 6:15 pm. Join us even if you haven t come before! We ll sing on Wednesday, December 7, at the 7 pm Advent service. Contact April Beckman with questions. CHRISTCARE LEADERSHIP - Praise God that we have had several new people express a willingness to be trained as ChristCare small group leaders. The next class will begin the second week in January. But, we would welcome (and need) even more to join us! For details talk to any of the following people: Paul Haugen, Bonnie Haugen, Paula Muth, Paul Collopy, Sue Tollers, or Pastor Jim. THE FUNERAL SERVICE for Joshua Evers will be held at Redeemer on Monday, November 7 at 12:30 pm. QUILTERS will not be meeting on Monday, November 7. Special Voters Assembly November 6-11:45 am On the agenda: 1.) Election of lay delegates to the District Convention. 2.) Authorization to continue our support of Ginger Lagergren in South Africa for ) Decision on whether to call a new Associate Pastor from the Seminary or from the field. 1 Week of

2 JOYFULLY SERVING CHEERFULLY GIVING PARADIGM SHIFT When we think of Stewardship of Time and talents we have generally thought in terms of filling all the tasks and positions that the church requires. Our new Ministry Activity Questionnaire seeks to identify those things that individuals are gifted to do and enjoy doing. Then we look for ways for individuals to joyfully serve! While many have already done the new MAQ, all should watch for it in this week s stewardship mailing. Please bring back your materials next weekend, and pray that we might be able to follow through on this new way of doing ministry. ADULT EDUCATION New classes start Sunday, November 6! 9:20 to 10:20 am Celebrating God s Grace is a class for non-lutherans who might like to find out more about the Lutheran Church. At the end of the class, they are eligible to join the church but there is no obligation. It is also for long-time Lutherans who might like to review the basics of their faith. This class will be lead by Pastor Heining in the North Fellowship Hall. Courageous: Based on the inspiring movie that is spurring a movement that lifts up families and fatherhood. This four week class uses clips from the movie to show the vital importance of families who honor God. Tim Strohschein will lead this class in the South Fellowship Hall. Creation: All the evolution rhetoric is very smooth and sounds scientific. But there are very big holes that are exposed when one asks some simple questions. Come and learn the questions to ask those buying into evolution. Then be willing to listen. This class is led by John VanProosdy in the Choir Room. Bible Handbook for Students This is an excellent resource for teens and adults, offering excellent background material for each book of the Bible. By ordering them in bulk we can purchase them for $21 each (includes shipping). Take a look at the sample on the counter in the narthex, and sign the sheet if you would like to order one. 2 Week of

3 A NEW ChristCare Group is Starting MONDAY! A new ChristCare group will be beginning on the first Monday of the month. The first meeting will be November 7, in the Upper Room, at 7 pm. if you are interested, please join us! Any questions, please feel free to contact Harlan or Rosie Petersen at FREE KIDNEY HEALTH SCREENING! November 10, 3 to 7 pm Redeemer Lutheran Church The National Kidney Foundation offers free kidney health screenings of individuals at increased risk of developing kidney disease. There will be medical professional son hand to administer screening test, review results and answer questions. Call or visit to pre-register. OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: Weekend Worship Attendance: 544 ( ) Guests: 27 Sunday School and Bible Class 218 (83+135) NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Zephaniah 1:7-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, and Matthew 25:14-30 Theme: Gifts Are To Be Used LUTHERAN WITNESS for November has arrived. Please pick up a copy in the Narthex. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND OTHERS! A condensed version of Living God s Way will be shared Saturday morning, November 19, form 8:30 to 11:00 am. This is designed to help us to identify our gifts and passions and help us to serve in a way that brings joy to ourselves, others, and to God. Dinosaurs and the Bible Most folk, particularly children (yes, even Christian kids) believe that dinosaurs lives millions of years ago. This often leads them to refuting the Bible s account of the history of the Earth and the book of Genesis. But, did you know that dinosaurs are mentioned in the Bible? Dr. Jonathan Sarfati will be ministering at 7 pm on Saturday, November 12, at Redeemer. Come and hear! We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation! 3 Week of

4 You are invited to a Fall Harvest Dinner immediately following the Saturday evening service at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, Menu will be: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes' & gravy, cranberries, green bean casserole, salad, dinner rolls, pumpkin bars, pecan bars, & apple bars. If you can join us, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex no later than November 12, 2011 or call the church office. A free will offering will be taken. This event is sponsored by several Christ Care groups. We hope to be able to provide transportation to several of our members who are normally shut-in. FUNDRAISERS RADA - we will be taking orders for this until November 27. Rada has a great collection of cutlery plus recipe books, candles, and more. Cake Pans - we will be selling these until November 12. This includes cake pans, brownie pans, casserole dishes, ceramic mugs, etc. If you interested, let Lynora know. JOY OF SERVING... CHANNEL ONE There is an upcoming volunteer opportunity to serve at the Channel One Food shelf on Monday, December 12, from 6 to 8 pm. The Human Concerns board has organized a work date at the food shelf. Please come and join us! If you are interested or would like more information please contact Ellen Blanco at or blanco.ellen@mayo.edu. We d like to show up with a good sized group for our first-time volunteering. Just a reminder of the barrel for donations to Channel One located in the narthex by the church entrance. Please note that donations of paper supplies as well as personal hygiene items are welcomed as well as donations of non-perishable food items. 4 Week of

5 Healthy chocolate Dream or reality? Can chocolate be good for my health? Answer from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D., Mayo Clinic Nutritionist Healthy chocolate sounds like a dream come true, but chocolate hasn't gained the status of health food quite yet. Still, chocolate's reputation is on the rise, as a growing number of studies suggest that it can be a heart-healthy choice. Chocolate and its main ingredient, cocoa, appear to reduce risk factors for heart disease. Flavanols in cocoa beans have antioxidant effects that reduce cell damage implicated in heart disease. Flavanols also help lower blood pressure and improve vascular function. Dark chocolate contains more flavanols than does milk chocolate. One caveat: The evidence for the healthy benefits of flavanol-rich chocolate comes mostly from short-term and uncontrolled studies. More research will be needed to confirm chocolate's role in heart health. In the meantime, if you want to add chocolate to your diet, do so in moderation. Why? Most commercial chocolate has ingredients that add fat, sugar and calories. And too much can contribute to weight gain, a risk factor for high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Choose dark chocolate with cocoa content of 65 percent or higher. Limit yourself to no more than 3 ounces (85 grams) a day, which is the amount shown in studies to be helpful. Because this amount may provide up to 450 calories, you may want to cut calories in other areas or step up the exercise to compensate. (Source: MayoClinic.org) STEPHEN MINISTRY Adjust: To adapt or conform to new conditions Have you or someone you know recently had to adjust to any of these situations: a new job, a new baby, a new boss, a new house, a separation, a grown child moving back home, a seriously ill parent, a death, a best friend who has moved? Be caring and helpful to those around you who are having to make adjustments in their lives. You can make a difference and really help by encouraging them to talk to someone. LIFE THOUGHTS Who would claim as his children reprobate and rebellious renegades? God did! That the kind of love HE has (1 John 3:1). Not only so, but He also declares us holy children, saints washed in the blood of Jesus splashed upon us in the waters of holy Baptism. Declared like Him now and destined to be like Him when He returns (3:2) Living as saints on our way to sainthood! What a hope filled way to olive! - LifeDate, Fall Week of

6 Photo Directory UPDATE Attention Redeemer Snowbirds We have received a handful of requests from Redeemer Members that would like to get their Photos taken at Church for the Photo Directory, however.they will be heading south for the winter and were hoping to get their Photos taken before the end of this year. If you are a Redeemer Snowbird and need to get your photo taken before 2012, please call ( ) or Chris (office@redeemer rochester.com). We currently have two dates set aside for the Snowbird Photography Sessions. Saturday, November 19 th (evening) Sunday, December 18 th (morning) Please let Chris know which date you prefer and she will get back to you with specifics. Thank you! Youth Highlights! SHOUT! November 13 Come for Shout! In November we are joyfully serving by making cookies for people who serve Rochester! We will make them and deliver them! You are going to see some smiles! Holiday Bazaar November 11/12 The youth will be helping to serve a lunch during this event. Watch for your postcard in the mail to see what you can donate. We will be selling our baked good as well. Sign up to help on the youth bulle n board! Pizza Ranch November 15 Great night, hard work, but lots of fun and youth group earns money! Wreath Orders will be arriving on Sunday, November 20. We will meet at Haack s (811 21st ST SE) at 1 pm to deliver wreaths. Plan to help! If you have any questions regarding the events listed above, please contact Michael Harvey ( ) or Lynora Miller ( ). 6 Week of

7 Redeemer Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar Friday, November :00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, November :00 am - 2:00 pm Fellowship Hall Join us for g eat giſts om craſters and vendors, y mmy baked goods, and lunch! A complete list of vendors can be found in your November Resource. Redeemer Women Christmas Social Thursday, December 1 Doors open at 5 pm, Dinner is at 6 pm Meal catered by Canadian Honker: Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, Belgium carrots, fruit salad, fudge mint cake. Ac vi es include: Silent auc on, quilt raffle, white elephant sale, baked goods sale, Secret Sister reveal and sign up for next year, and a Mite gathering and devo on. Please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. Any ques ons, contact Sandy Weiden at Week of

8 Order Your Poinsettia Today! The Christmas Decorating Committee will again be ordering poinsettias for the church this year. Any individual or group wishing to donate a poinsettia, may do so by completing the form below. The Altar Guild appreciates your gift! Please indicate how many plants you would like. Poinsettias at $10 each. (No bow. Assorted foil covers.) Color Choice: Red Pink White Should we receive more funds than we have room for poinsettias, extra funds will used for greenery and other decorations. Mark the envelope Christmas Decorating and make the check payable to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Forms and checks may be sent to or left in the church office or placed in the offering plate no later than Friday, December 2. Name: If you would like to give this/these Poinsettias in memory/honor of a loved one, please print the name below: In memory of: In honor of: (Please return to the church office. Thank you!) 8 Week of

9 Photo Directory Update Redeemer will be utilizing a new Online Photo Directory. In preparation, we need to gather updated photos of all of our Members. Below are the various way you can choose to submit your photo: Electronic Submission: your favorite current Family Photo to office@redeemer-rochester.com. Please be sure to include the following information in the Family name [last], family members [first names], in the order they appear in the photo from left to right. Photo submission due by January 31, Hard Copy Submission: Drop off your favorite Family Photo to the Church office in an envelope titled: Photo Directory. Please include a note with the photo listing the following information: Family name [last], Family members [first names] in order, and contact information. Please also note if you would like the photo returned. Photo submission due by January 31, Get a new Family Photo taken at Redeemer by our wonderful Photographers: If you are interested in getting your photo taken at Redeemer instead of submitting an existing one, there is a signup Sheet in the Narthex. Please signup no later than January 31Photo Session dates/times will be posted in February and families will then get to select a specific date & time to get their photos taken. Initial signup no later than January 31, Please contact Lori Lewis ( ) or Shannon Range ( ) if you have questions. Sharing Their Talents Today Message... Pastor Jim Heining Children s Message... Michael Harvey, DCE Organist... April Beckman Alleluia Singers Directors... Lynette and Lynora Miller Sounds of Praise/Cherub Choir Director... April Beckman Brass Players... Mary Jo Rosin, Kathy Zarling, Ken Ikier Elders 5:30 pm... Jim Weispfenning 8:00 am... Jerry Ott 10:40 am... Dean Jensen Acolytes 8:00 am... Kenyatta Kruetzfeldt / Morgan Nitz 10:40 am... Krista Zemke / Drew Hellickson Lector 5:30 pm... Bob Vehrenkamp 8:00 am... Kurt Rump 10:40 am... Lynora Miller Blood Pressures... Kathy Zarling Altar Guild...Shelly Potter, Deb Strelow, Mary Roehrick, Stephanie Behne, Eunice Strelow, Angela Hanson, Sharron Smith Greeters 5:30 pm... Lyle and Kathy Voight 8:00 am... Dory and Thomas Moore, Stan and Linda Sohre 10:40 am... Mark and Joyce Massaro, Jerry and Bonnie Ott Usher Coordinator...Roger Toomey Ushers 5:30 pm... Lyle Voight and Wayne Meyers 8:00 am. Royce Ernst, Willard Nisbit, Mark Massaro, Dean Henkel, Janna Henkel 10:40 am Dale Neumann, Grant Dicke, Larry Reinartz, Dicke Valde, Jon Dicke, Carly Wilde 9 Week of

10 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am HOLY COMMUNION - 10:40 am Voters Meeting - FH - 11:45 am MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Josh Ever s Funeral - 12:30 pm Boy Scouts - Kitchen - 6 pm Girl Scouts - Rm L-2-6 pm Petersen CC - Upper Rm - 7 pm TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Men s Bible Study - Rm am Ladies Bible Study - NFH - 9 am FFF - Rm L-3-10:30 am RLCW Executive Bd - SFH - 10:30 am Accordion Band - Rm L-2-1 pm Church Growth - Library - 6:15 pm Board of Trustees - Rm 201-6:30 pm Compassionate Friends - Upper Rm - 7 pm Youth Board - Youth Rm - 7 pm Board of Education - Rm L-3-7 pm Fund Development - Rm L-4-7 pm Church Council - Rm 102-6:15 pm WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Shalom CC - Upper Rm - 9 am Youth Choir (7-12) - 5:30 pm Youth Chimes (7-12) - 5:47 pm Men s Bible Class - 6 pm Alleluia Singers (2-6) - 6 pm Cherub Choir (Pk-1) - 6:05 pm Confirmation - 6:10 pm 7th Grade - Rm L-1 8th Grade - Rm L-3 9th Grade - Rm 102 THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER November 5 November 13, 2011 Angelic Chimes (2-6) - 6:30 pm B.R.I.G.H.T. - Rm L-2-7 pm Sounds of Praise - 7 pm Rebecca Circle - NFH - 7:30 pm M.W.O.W. CC - 8 pm Celebration Practice - 8 pm THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Sarah Circle - SFH - 9 am Circuit Conference at Redeemer - 9 am Girl Scouts - Rm L-3-4 pm Kidney Health Screening - NFH - 3 to 7 pm Men s Choir - Choir Rm - 6:15 pm Chancel Chimes - Sanctuary - 7 pm FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Holiday Bazaar - 9 am to 5 pm Families in Christ - 6 pm SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Sisters In Christ CC - 9 am Holiday Bazaar - 9 am to 2 pm WORSHIP - 5:30 pm Creation Conference - 7 pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 WORSHIP - 8 am Blood Pressures - 9 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am WORSHIP - 10:40 am SHOUT! - 6 pm Lutherans For Life - 7 pm 10 Week of

11 ADVENT SUPPERS Will begin on Wednesday evenings: November 30, December 7, and December 14. (On December 21 we will go caroling!) This is always a great time of fellowship. But we do need volunteers to serve for each of these Wednesdays. Please contact Chris in the church office ( ) as soon as possible! THANKSGIVING SERVICES We will observe Thanksgiving with services on Wednesday, November 23, at 6:30 pm, and Thursday, November 24, at 9:30 am Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. All members are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the Channel One collection. Offerings will help those in need through Lutheran World Relief. 11 Week of