THE REDEEMER REPORTER

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1 THE REDEEMER REPORTER The Rev. Marion Clark Interim Pastor (803) (cell) The Rev. Elise T. Stringer (803) October 2018 Terry Jane Moore Church Secretary (864) (work) (864) (cell) Donna Cotter Director of Music Ministries (cell)

2 Pastor Elise s Crazy Love Notes (title to be explained later) As it is written, how beautiful are the feet of those who bring Good News. Romans 10:15 On the day before Thanksgiving 2010, when I was 16 weeks pregnant with our oldest son, Tyndall, I went into labor. Two amazing high-risk Obstetricians took me into emergency surgery and worked for nearly 4 hours to try and save our baby. Everyone did everything they could do, but nothing was working to reverse the labor process. The doctors could actually see Tyndall s tiny feet furiously kicking as they worked to put him safely back in the womb, and that moment captured their hearts. They wanted to do more, but there wasn t more they could do. I was told that in the next little while they would have to deliver Tyndall and give Jeffrey and me time to be with him, but that he wouldn t likely survive long. I couldn t even begin to imagine that reality, so I just kept praying the Lord s Prayer over and over, and the nurses and doctors joined with me. They said, as doctors we ve done everything we know how to do, the only thing we can do now is pray. So, we did, and suddenly Tyndall s tiny feet started to retract back into the womb on their own! The entire operating room erupted in praise and thanksgiving, and everything kicked into high gear again. That day before Thanksgiving ended with a miracle, as I went to sleep in my hospital room treasuring the Good News that I was still pregnant with our precious baby boy! And from that day forward the words of Romans 10:15 have played in my head and filled my heart during difficult seasons. Tyndall s tiny feet were beautiful, and so were the feet of all those who worked to save him. Everyone there that day expressed that what they witnessed with Tyndall was absolutely the Hand of God working in a miraculous way! And we agree! Feet are not usually described as beautiful, but in Romans 10:15 and Isaiah 52:7, they are. Not because of their color or shape, their smell or texture, but because the feet have the ability to bring the Good News of God s Gospel to the ends of the earth. As a family we ve been navigating another difficult season in life, as we grieve the loss of my Daddy in January But Good News has come to us again through beautiful feet, YOURS! Your open arms embrace of our family, your open door to the home you call Redeemer, and your deep and abiding faithfulness in sharing the love of Christ through word and service is indeed Good News. As Winnie the Pooh once said, As soon as I saw you, I knew a grand adventure was about to happen! So, do me a favor, take off your shoes and wiggle your toes. Let those feet be free! Because together, you and I have a new road to walk, a new adventure to take and the Good News of the Gospel to share. Redeemer Lutheran Church, you ve got beautiful feet so let me see them! Peace, hope and the crazy love of Jesus be with you all, Tyndall s Feet Pastor Elise Stringer PE Page 1

3 October Calendar of Events Coffee Connection Every Monday (except recognized holidays) at the Stomping 9 AM. Join us for this relaxed time of discussion and fellowship on a variety of topics! Choir Practice Every 7 PM WELCA Ladies Craft 2:00 PM. Everyone is welcome! We have completed 24 blankets for the Children s Home and 22 blankets for Hospice. We are making cards each week. Please join us for the fun time of fellowship. Ladies Bible Study Each Thursday thru October 6:30 PM Ladies Lunch Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet on Tuesday, October 2 at 11:30 AM, at Guacamole Mexican Restaurant in Greer. All ladies are welcome! Please join us for this time of fellowship. Girl Scouts October 4 and October 6:30 PM Redeemer Garage/Bake Sale Set Up October 5:00 PM Redeemer Garage/Bake Sale October 7:30 AM Reception for Pastor Clark October 7 immediately after worship Fellowship Committee - October 11:15 PM Blessing of the Animals October 4:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting October 12 PM Worship & Music Committee October 11:30 AM Council Meeting October 1 PM WELCA/ Lutheran Men Meeting October 6 PM Property Committee Meeting TBD Soup Kitchen Next opportunity is in November. Watch for information. The Redeemer calendar is available online at Page 2

4 October Birthdays 1 Maxine Howell 1 Star Jordan 3 Alexandria Nelson 10 Jacob Yearwood 11 BJ King 18 Lucas Yearwood 22 Fred Knoch 23 Del King 26 Melissa Calhoun 27 Liam Cram 27 Luciana Cram 31 Michael Smith YOU are special! If your birthday is missing, please contact the Church Office or Terry Jane Moore at redeemerlutheransec@gmail.com Sunday Worship Assistants October 7 Ushers Mike & Kay Bauer Greeters David & Edith Henderson Children s Sermon Edith Henderson Assisting Minister Chris Eason Lector Phil Rhoads Acolyte Jacob Yearwood Crucifer Kyle Henderson Altar Guild Kaye Pegram Flowers Star Jordan Counters Chris Eason & Doug Logan Nursery Thomas & Kaci Cotter Page 3

5 October 14 (Lutheridge) October 21 Ushers Debbie & Tome Cole Greeters Rich & Kathy Jonathas Children s Sermon TBD Assisting Minister Kyle Henderson Lector Cindy Martin Acolyte Caleb Yearwood Crucifer Jacob Yearwood Altar Guild TBD Flowers Jim Voris Counters Terry Jane Moore & Rich Jonathas Nursery Sarah Smith & Susan Edwards October 28 Ushers Sam Herb & Chuck Pegram Greeters Pam Lewis & Star Jordan Children s Sermon TBD Assisting Minister Mike Bauer Lector Alan Blake Acolyte Marilyn Perschall Crucifer Kyle Henderson Altar Guild Rich & Kathy Jonathas Flowers Del & BJ King Counters Terry Jane Moore & Rich Jonathas Nursery Stephanie & David Yearwood Volunteer Opportunities Greer Community Ministries: Current Needs: *Lotion 10 oz tubes, * Chap Stick, and *Tissues are in great need at this time. (tubes are easier to open for the elderly, and all items can be found at the Dollar Store). Grocery items are not in as much demand at this time. Howerver there is a need for peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, soup, Jiffy Corn Bread Mix, beef stew, canned greens (collards, spinach, etc.), 1 lb. boxes of pasta, canned tomatoes, grits, canned fruit, canned soups, canned pasta. *Greatest current needs Page 4

6 Sharon s Closet Current Needs: Men s clothing and shoes (all sizes), toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, towels and sheets, *new underwear (all sizes), *socks. *Greatest current needs Animal Meals on Wheels: Dry cat food, dry dog food. Clients with cats or dogs are provided pet food as needed to make sure that they are not sharing their meal with their pet. Committee Reports CALL COMMITTEE NEWS IT S UNANIMOUS. PASTOR ELISE TYNDALL STRINGER IS NOW OUR PASTOR!! On Sunday September 30, 2018, the congregation voted unanimously to call Elise Tyndall Stringer as the Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church. WELCOME HOME PASTOR ELISE!! Doug Logan Redeemer Lutheran Call Committee Chair Council News The good news is that we will have a new Pastor on board October 21. The great news is Pastor Elise Stringer was elected by unanimous decision! Way to go, Redeemer! The council is finalizing the revisions to the constitution. It will be before the congregation for a vote in the very near future. Saturday, October 6, beginning at 7:30 am, we will hold the annual Lutheran Men/WELCA garage/bake sale. Thank you everyone for your contributions. Come out and buy your neighbors stuff! Submitted by Chris Eason, Council President Page 5

7 Altar Guild News Altar Guild is looking for new members. Training provided. Please call Kaye Submitted by Kaye Pegram, Altar Guild Chair FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS The Fellowship Committee will meet on Sunday, October 7, after church service. Up for discussion: plans for Lutheridge on October 14, and Truck or Treat to be held at the picnic shelter from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday October 28. Any ideas for events are appreciated and we encourange any one to attend. It s never too early talk about Truck ortreat. The date had been set for Sunday, October 28. We hope for nice weather, since we cook the hotdogs at the picnic shelter. Hotdogs, chips and beverage are provided for everyone. Then it s time to check out the trunks for all the treats. Costumes for all are encouraged. A sign up sheet is in the narthex if you d like to decoreate your vehicle trunk and/or provide treats. Bingo night was held on Saturday, September 22 to celebrate the beginning of fall. Snacks and ice cream sodas were served along with ten games of bingo. Prizes were awarded and the fellowship committee wants to thank the Kings and the Coles for their donations. Del was our bingo caller and did a fine job. Our cover all game was the final game of the evening and our winner received a gift certificate donated from Lisa Garland at the Stomping Grounds. Please thank her with your patronage. Submitted by Debbie Cole, Fellowship Chair STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS The Stewardship Luncheon was held September 16. It was catered by Larenda s Family Restaurant and attended by people. We want to thank everyone who braved Hurricane Florence to come out and attend worship and the luncheon. The committee would like to thank Donna Cotter and Kyle Henderson for the beautiful version of the Lord s Prayer on the September 23 during the dedication of the time, talent and pledge cards. Continued on page Page 6

8 If you have not turned in your time, talent, and pledge cards, please do so as soon as possible. We use these to form our committees and our assistants. A special thanks goes to The Stewardship Five, Pam Lewis (co-chair), Carolyn Colussy, Cindy Martin, Karen Eason, and Terry Jane Moore (co-chair), for their planning, practicing and hard work to make this year s Stewardship Campaign a success. The Redeemer Supremes will have no other performances. We have decided to disband while we are on top. Submitted by Terry Jane & Pam Lewis, Co-chairs FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS Below you will find the financial reports for August 2018 submitted by Del King, Treasurer. Total Bank Deposits 2018 Expenses Difference YTD January $10, $9, $ February $12, $16, ($3,971.75) March $15, $13, $1, April $18, $11, $7, May $13, $8, $5, June $12, $8, $4, July $19, $13, $6, August $11, $13, ($2,832.56) September $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 October $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 November $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 December $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total $114, $95, $18, Page 7

9 Bank Balance Average Mo. Bank Balance January 31 $45, $53, February 28 $40, March 31 $44, April 30 $51, May 31 $56, Unbudgeted Expenses June 30 $61, AED $1, July 31 $67, Computer $ August 31 $65, September 30 $0.00 Total $2, October 31 $0.00 November 30 $0.00 December 31 $0.00 August Bank Deposits To Date Over/Under Budget August 5 $4, $2, Includes Thrivent $25 on 8/8/16 August 12 $2, ($208.25) August 19 $2, ($272.25) August 26 $1, ($661.85) Total $11, $1, Bank Balance 9/9/18 $70, Page 8

10 January February March April May June July August September October November December The Redeemer Reporter Bank Balance Expenses Contributions January $45, $9, $10, February $40, $16, $12, March $44, $13, $15, April $51, $11, $18, May $56, $8, $13, June $61, $8, $12, July $67, $13, $19, August $65, $13, $11, September $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 October $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 November $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 December $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total $95, $114, Difference $18, $80, $70, $60, $50, $40, $30, $20, $10, Bank Balance Expenses Contributions $0.00 Page 9

11 Other Important Information Redeemer Lutheran Men s Garage Sale: The Redeemer Garage Sale/Bake Sale has been set for this Saturday, October 6, from 7:30 am 2:00 pm, with a rain backup date of October 13 th. We plan to setup on Friday evening from 5:00 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to participate. We have a lot of great things. The baked goods will be bagged and priced at that time also, so please have your baked goods at the church by 5:00 pm. Ladies, we ran out of baked goods last year, so please bake and help us raise money for WELCA. Blessing of the Animals: On October 4:00 pm Pastor Clark will have the Blessing of the Animals. Please bring your pets large or small, so Pastor Clark can bless them all! Lutheridge: On October 14 we will travel to Lutheridge for our worship 11:00 and picnic following. This will be pot luck, so please bring several dishes to share and a drink. We will have a regular service in the chapel, with Holy Communion. Any loose offering will be designated as a love gift to Lutheridge. There will be no service at Redeemer Lutheran Church that Sunday. Directions to Lutheridge from the church: Head northwest on SC101/ SC290 for 11 miles. Merge onto Highway US25N for 20.9 miles, Merge onto I-26W for 13.1 miles. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 40 for Arden. Merge onto NC-280 E/Airport Rd for 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Birch Cir. for.2 miles, then take a sharp left onto Upper Laurel Dr. Destination will be on the right. The address is 28 Spruce Drive, Arden NC. WELCA Ladies: Each 2:00 pm we will gather at the church for our craft Thursday. We have completed the blankets for the children s home and hospice and will be delivering them sometime in November. We are now making cards to send with the blankets. Please mark your calendars and come join the fellowship while working on a great cause. You do not have to be in WELCA to participate. We welcome everyone. Thrivent If you would like to help support Hurricane Florence victims, you can find the that was sent to the church from Thrivent on the bulletin board in the kitchen, with all the details. Go to SCSynod.com to contribute through SC Synod disaster relief. Lutheran Retreat Centers: Please find on the bulletin board in the kitchen information about the 17 th annual Golf Classic. Page 10

12 Christmas Choir: If you like to make a joyful noise and enjoy Christmas music, join us on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm as we prepare There s a Song in the Air to be presented to the congregation in December. All voices are needed! Attendance and Contributions September Church Attendance Contributions 2 60 $7, $3, $1, $2, $2, Reminder: If you are down to serve in one of the capacities on Sunday and you cannot serve, please remember you need to find a replacement. As a courtesy you may notify the office of the change so if time permits the bulletin can be adjusted. Newsletter information wanted! If you have a newsworthy article, or recipe etc., please send it to me and I will include it. Committee chairpersons, please send in a blurb about what is going on with your committee, and we will be sure to include it. Just it to Terry Jane Moore at redeemerlutheransec@gmail.com. Please send you information by the 25 th of each month. Page 11

13 Future Events Ladies Lunch Bunch October Guacamole Restaurant in Greer Choir Practice 7:00 pm Girl Scouts October 4 & 6:30 Ladies Bible Study 6:30 pm Redeemer Garage & Bake Sale Set up Friday October 5:00 pm Redeemer Garage & Bake Sale Saturday, October 7:30 am Blessing of the Animals October 4:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting October 12:00 pm Lutheridge October 11:00 am Worship & Music Committee Meeting October 11:30 am Council Meeting October 1:00 pm Truck or Treat October 4:00 pm Lutheran Men/WELCA October 6:00 pm Property Committee Meeting TBD Soup Kitchen November, watch for more information Page 12