The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota

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1 The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota APRIL 2016 Mission Statement Call Team Update As Pastor Heining s retirement date draws closer, the Redeemer Church Council has begun the process to call a Senior Pastor. A Foundation Committee has been formed and consists of individuals who will head various subcommittees working in all aspects of the call process. The Communication team will provide weekly updates in the bulletin and monthly reports in the Resource. A request from the Foundation Committee to the congregation, please be in prayer for the process and for patience as the call process develops. FOUNDATION TEAM: Prayer Team: Molly Gommels Communications: Delores McGillivray & Bob Meyer Farewell Team: Lori Lewis & Nancy Mennecke Vacancy Team: Kevin Peterson Hospitality Team: Jay Kurtz & Ardella Brenner Call Team Rep: Dean Jensen Self Study Team: Scott Okuno & Terry Severson CALL TEAM: Chair: Dean Jensen Mark Kuisle Pastor Koglin Michael Harvey Darin Grewe Tom Werle Connie Scheid Bill Cochran Mary Hanley Devin Janssen Dauline Menze Joan McCormick Inside this Issue Prayers... page 2 Worship Highlights... page 2 Staff Reflections... page 3 Upcoming Events... pages 4-6 Music Notes... page 7 Stewardship Highlights... page 8 Hauan Update... page 9 We Remember... page 10 Thank You Notes... page 10 Easter Garden Donations... page 11 Health Notes... page 12 Sunday School News... page 13 Council Highlights... page 14 Youth Page... page 15 RLCW/LWML... pages RCLS News... page 18 Youth/Adult Activity Pages... pages April Calendar... page 21 April Blessed to Serve... page 22 POBLO News... page 23

2 Remember in Your Prayers... Hospitalized/Health Concerns Chad Finley, Elaine Searles, Sherrill VanGuilder, Nancy White, Marion Mueller, Brandy Collopy, Martha Adler, Lynette Miller, Roger Toomey, Cindy Fister, Harold Priebe, Judy Mueller, Janet VanProosdy, Sharron Smith, Pastor Rance Settle Grieving The family and friends of Donna Schwerman who passed away on February 19th. Karen Meyer and her family upon the recent death of her brother. Chad Gustafson and his family upon the recent death of his mother. Adam, Anna, Aaron, and Isaac Koglin as they grieve the loss of their child, Emily, due to miscarriage. Mary Roehrick and her family upon the recent death of her brother. Linda Krueger and her family upon the recent death of her brother. Rejoice With Lorraine Keith who celebrated her 82nd birthday on March 2. With Dewey and Dar Vatland who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 12. With Cyril and Ardella Griebenow who celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on March 16. Encouragement/Guidance For our Call Team and for those prayerfully considering other important roles during the transition. Thanksgiving For the generous response towards the Camp Omega Retreat Center Worship The Lord With Gladness! APRIL 2/3: Second Sunday of Easter Theme: Obey Him Readings: Acts 5:12-32, Revelation 1:4-18, and John 20:19-31 Holy Communion will be offered at all services. APRIL 9/10: Third Sunday of Easter Theme: Growing Older With Grace Readings: Acts 9:1-22, Revelation 5:1-14, John 21:1-19 APRIL 16/17: Fourth Sunday of Easter Theme: Everything I Need Readings: Acts 20:17-25, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30 Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services this weekend. APRIL 23/24: Fifth Sunday of Easter / CONFIRMATION Theme: We Do Not Understand! Readings: Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-7, John 16:12-22 Special Service: A special Rite of Confirmation service will be held on Sunday, April 24, at 1:00 pm. All are welcome! APRIL 30/MAY 1: Sixth Sunday of Easter Theme: The Bride Readings: Acts 16:9-15, Revelation 21:9-14,21-27, John 16:23-33 or John 5:1-9 Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services this weekend. Watch for a special mailing from our Stewardship Team in early April! We need to update our talent database. Except for new members, it has been three years since we have done this. Circumstances have changed for many people. With the upcoming vacancy, and eventually welcoming a new pastor, this will be very important. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. Building on the Sure Foundation by Giving of Ourselves Page 2

3 Staff Reflections Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! What is your favorite Easter hymn? Some may say they like a particular hymn for the tune, or for the memory they have connected to it. What about the text? One text might jump out at you more because of the scriptural reference or the encouragement it may give that relates to certain life experiences. Have a little fun, page through the hymnal and pick out a favorite or a top two or three Easter hymns. Write them down and make sure to let someone know. Easter hymns are fantastic for funerals and your favorite could be sung at yours. The Easter message is the same Jesus has Risen He has conquered death. One of my favorites is Jesus Lives! The Victory s Won (LSB 490). I love the end phrase of each stanza, this shall be my confidence. I particularly like stanza 4 for the text and for the scripture it was inspired by: Jesus lives! I know full well Nothing me from Him shall sever. Neither death nor pow rs of hell Part me now from Christ forever. God will be my sure defense; This shall be my confidence. Romans 8: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36As it is written, For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered. 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Reading through Easter hymns could be a great devotional time for you this Easter season. Look up the scriptural reference at the bottom of the page in the hymnal and then spend time reflecting on the text. Take time to sing through them or look them up on YouTube. Sing them all week. Memorize them. Let the text of the hymns that are built on the Word of God be on your lips and bring joy to your lives. So at the final day you may say Jesus is my confidence! - April Beckman, Director of Parish Music 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 Parish Music, April Beckman beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) (cell) Director of Faith Development, Michael J. Harvey daharveys@msn.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 jdicke325@charter.net (residence) Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann kietzmanniva@yahoo.com (residence) Nursery Coordinator aakoglin@gmail.com (residence) Page 3

4 Take Note...Upcoming Events! CURT CADY MEMORIAL SERVICE Will be Saturday, April 9, at 11:00 am at Redeemer. CONFIRMATION SERVICE We will have a special worship service at 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 24, in which sixteen young people will give public witness to their baptismal faith. All are welcome! ROCHESTERFEST Redeemer will again have a booth at Rochesterfest. This year the booth will be staffed June The GTO Team will again be looking for volunteers to staff the booth. Look for sign-up sheets later in April. Page 4 SPRING CLEANUP Saturday, April 16, 8:00 am to Noon We need lots of people to help clean up the grounds. Come when you can! JUNE 12-15, 2016 WANT TO BE A PART OF RSE? IN NEED OF A RIDE TO GET HERE? RSE has some capacity to give youth a ride to RSE. We have updated the online form and will be updating the paper copy soon to allow people to sign up for rides. We do not want lack of a ride to stop someone from coming! New Bible Classes beginning April 3! PASTORAL EPISTLES: 1 & 2 TIMOTHY AND TITUS These are called the pastoral epistles, for they are written by the veteran missionary Paul, to the young pastors Timothy and Titus. Pastor Heining will lead the discussion as to how this advice affects congregations in the 21st century. CHRISTIAN + LCMS LUTHERAN + REDEEMER MEMBER: Ever said "I am a Christian" and then been asked "what type?" This class will help you be excited about your answers to three questions - Why are you a Christian? Why do you go to that type of Lutheran Church? Why are you a member at Redeemer? Pastor Koglin leads this study. DISCOVERING YOUR FAITH STORY God is at work in amazing ways through the lives of those who believe in Him! Some of us see that clearly and some of us feel lost. Over 8 weeks, we will be opening our eyes to the ways God is moving in our life and looking back to see how He has been with us all along. No matter how connected you feel to God, you will be surprised at what you uncover! If you have attended the Faith Story retreats, this time might be a good time to come and work on your story. Michael Harvey leads this journey.

5 What do Chutes and Ladders, Rummikub, Balderdash, and Candy Land have in common? They are all fun board games played by more than one person. Some young kids have never played a board game, and some older people haven't played them for years. Now is your chance. Everyone is invited to an intergenera onal game night of fun, food, and games for all ages. Just bring your favorite game and a snack. A light meal will be provided. Date: Friday, April 29 Time: 5:30-7:30 (or later) Friday, May 13 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall Grab a friend, a chair, and your favorite slippers and join us for Movie Night! The pop machine will be open. Pizza will be available for a free-will offering. Feel free to bring snacks to share if you want. Pocketful Of Miracles 1961 Apple Annie (Bette Davis) has a problem. Her daughter Louise (Ann Margret), educated abroad since infancy, is coming for a visit bringing her wealthy fiancé with her. She has believed Annie s a wealthy dowager. Enter Dave the Dude (Glenn Ford), a kindhearted racketeer who figures how to pass off Annie as a high-society granddame so Louise can marry her fairy-tale Prince and everyone can live happily ever after. A great Christmas classic. Anthony Adverse 1936 This Mervyn LeRoy film won four Oscars for cinematography, editing, Erich Wolfgang Korgold s original music score, and Gale Sondergaard s brilliant performance, which won her the first Best Supporting Actress Oscar ever awarded. Anthony (Fredric March) struggles to claim a rightful inheritance in spite of his illegitimate birth. He is forced to overcome the scheming of Don Luis (Claude Rains) and Faith (Sondergaard), who aim to destroy him. Adding to his misery while he is away, his beloved Angela (de Havilland) mother to his son, becomes a glamorous opera star and Napoleon s mistress. This is magnificent entertainment passionate, grand in scope and unforgettable. Don t miss it. Page 5

6 Stephen Ministry IN A NUTSHELL Stephen Ministry is Christ caring for people through people. Stephen Ministry gives congregations a practical and effective way to equip people as Stephen Ministers - lay people who share Christ s healing love with those who are hurting in the congregation. As a result: 1. People receive the care they need. (Those going through challenges in life are connected with a Stephen Minister who listens, cares, prays, and embodies Christ s presence.) 2. Lay people use their gifts in meaningful ways. (Stephen Ministers experience deep joy and tremendous growth as they see God at work in and through them to touch people s lives.) 3. Pastors no longer bear the caring ministry load alone. (They know that members are bearing one another s burdens, and deepening and expanding their congregation s caring ministry.) All three groups hurting people, Stephen Ministers, and pastors experience CHRIST CARING FOR PEOPLE through people in a tangible way. Rev. Dr. Kenneth C. Haugh Creator of The Stephen Ministry Program ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older) Tuesday, April 19, 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall Menu: Sliced turkey, Mashed potatoes with gravy, House salad with two dressings, buttered rolls and dessert. Cost: $7.50 Presenter: Pastor Emily Carson who writes the Holy Everything (formerly The Lady Pastor ) column for the Post-Bulletin. Her presentation will be on adapting to change. Come, listen, and enjoy the Christian fellowship. If you would like to attend, please sign-up. The sheet will be at the Welcome Center or you can call, text, or Ted Saxman at / tsaxman@charter.net) Please sign up by Sunday, April 17th. If you would be willing to bring a dessert, please indicate that on the separate dessert sign up sheet, and Ted will contact you if he needs you to bring a dessert. If you are selected to bring a dessert, your meal will only cost $3.75. Please remember, if you can't attend and you haven't cancelled by Sunday evening, April 17, Elderberries will be charged for your meal. Any questions, call Ted Saxman at VBS IS COMING!!!!! Mark your calendars for June 27 th thru July 1 st for a week of exploring the rock-solid foundation of Jesus love! Kick-off is June 26 th, 5:30pm- 7pm. Registration coming soon! Church Youth Softball Sign-up sheet located on Youth Bulletin Board, top of stairs, main floor, 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 4 all summer long Page 6

7 The following is an article that recently appeared in the St. Peter s Lutheran (Afton, Minnesota) monthly newsletter written by Redeemer member, Samantha (Carlson) Guthrie, Director of Christian Outreach, who is doing her internship this year. 5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. 6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. 7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. 8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:5-8 NIV I stumbled upon Psalm 62 when I was going through a rough time. I was reading a devotion from the book, Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young, and listed at the bottom of this particular page was Psalm 62:5-6. As soon as I read it, I felt as if David (the writer of this Psalm) was speaking directly to me. It s as if God himself ensured that Dave write this down so that I would be able to read it years later. Have you ever experienced this? Have you ever read the Bible and every word you read seems to speak right to your current situation? That s what was happening to me when I first read that section. It was almost a little spooky how well it spoke to me! Like I said, these verses came to me in a difficult time, but it felt like a breath of fresh air to read them. Yes, my soul, find rest in God In difficult times, it can feel like it s impossible to truly get rest. Our hearts groan with uneasiness. Our minds are bombarded with continual thoughts like a news ticker. Even sleeping doesn t seem to quench our thirst for rest. So where can we find rest in a time like this? We find the answer in Psalm 62:5. We re reminded to...find rest in God.. because...our hope comes from him. There are many ways people try to cope in difficult times. Perhaps those ways bring comfort for a short time, but they never seem to last. That s because we won t find rest in the things of this world. Nothing can do what the Word of God can do: give true rest, bring true comfort, and instill true hop. It is in the Word that we find rest in God and it is in the Word that our hope comes from. Truly God s grace is sufficient. (2 Corinthians 12:9) God s Word never fails. Surely the entire Bible can attest to that as we read about His provision to the Israelites time and time again in the Old Testament and the fulfillment of His promises in the New Testament through Jesus. Therefore, we can trust in Him as He never fails us. Our hearts can relax as we hear, Trust in him at all times...pour out your hearts to him...god is our refuge. My prayer for all of you is that in times of difficulty, you can go to your refuge and find rest in Him. He will give you hope, peace, and all other things you need. You can trust in Him at all times. Rest easy my friend, Samantha Guthrie ALL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES age 3 12 th grade will be meeting to sing together!! I m thrilled! We will be practicing together on: April 3, 10, 17, and 24 in the Sanctuary. The children will share their song, along with Sounds of Praise, in worship on May 1! MEN S CHOIR We will be meeting on Mondays, April 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 6 pm. Please join us if you haven t sung before! We will share in worship on May 1. MUSIC SUNDAY Save the Date Sunday, May 22 at both services. THANK YOU Thank you for supporting and coming to the Concordia Concert Band concert! Thank you to Sounds of Praise for serving the meal to the students. Thank you also to the host families who opened their homes to the students. I m always amazed at how gracious, welcoming, and giving the family of Redeemer is God has blessed us! Thank you! Page 7

8 Stewardship: Your Response to God s Love February 17 Worship Attendance Guests Lenten Offerings... $ February 20/21 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (87+90) Guests Budget Offerings... $17, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ February 24 Worship Attendance Guests... 8 Lenten Offerings... $ February 27/28 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $11, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $80.00 March 2 Worship Attendance Guests... 8 Lenten Offerings... $ March 6/7 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (78+146) Guests Budget Offerings... $18, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $80.00 March 9 Worship Attendance Guests Lenten Offerings... $ March 12/13 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (76+170) Guests Budget Offerings... $12, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $80.00 March 16 Worship Attendance Guests Lenten Offerings... $ Page 8 FINANCIAL UPDATE: Thanks To All! February Budget Income: $85,942 YTD Budget Income: $181,974 February Budget Expenses: $91,151 YTD Budget Expenses: $176,931 While we slipped a bit in February, we are still in good shape for the year. We thank God for all of you! CAMP OMEGA UPDATE Thanks to all who have pledged over $12,000, towards the construction cost of the new Adult Retreat Center at Camp Omega. We pray that the combined efforts of all those in the Minnesota South District will make this possible. Special thanks to Royce and Marlie Ernst who coordinated the effort at Redeemer. Snowbirds and others it is not too late to add to this total! Pledge cards are available at the Welcome Center. Memorials and Special Gifts $500 for Camp Omega and $20 for Technology Fund in memory of Phillip Meyer. $30 for Kitchen Fund $20 for Music Fund $ for Youth Fund $300 for POBLO $20 for Creation Fund $25 for Technology Fund in memory of Curtis Cady $808 for Music Fund, $300 for Project Compassion, $20 for Stephen Ministry and $25 Undesignated Memorials in memory of Donna Schwerman $20 for Missions in memory of Don Krueger $40 for Altar Guild $123 for Psalm 37:4 $40 for 2nd Grade Bibles $200 for Feed Em Team

9 Hauan Update (Please note their entire letter with pictures is posted on the bulletin in the Narthex or online via the link on the Redeemer website.) Call day is April 26! Best Practices in Ministry Recap Thank you Redeemer for giving the opportunity for staff and leaders from this church to take part in the Best Practices for Ministry Conference. Being with mission-minded LCMS members is a remarkable blessing. This group came back encouraged for ministry and excited to use this experience to bless this congregation. Everyone in this picture would love to share stories from this conference with you, and encourage you in what God has prepared in advance for you to do! Feedback from Jan Dicke: My favorite was the session called, Starting Health Ministry/Parish Nursing in Your Congregation. I was able to share Redeemer s extraordinary health program and was able to learn pointers from other leaders none of whom had Health Cabinets in their churches. They were so bogged down in the logistics of forming the ministry. On a fun side note, Mark s (our son) college roommate s wife was a part of the group. In another session, three pastors talked of their physical and mental health problems that occurred as they cared for others (burnout). It is important for all of us, including our super staff, to live balanced lives-- physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. In caring for each other, we MUST first take care of ourselves. February 2016 Eric s winter quarter is officially wrapped up and he is in the midst of his two week break before his final spring quarter begins on March 7 th. As usual, his verbal report of the quarter is easily and succinctly summed up as I enjoyed the classes and I enjoyed my professors. He s been working very hard while maintaining excellent grades. Next quarter, he will be taking Exodus and the Torah, Man & Woman in Christ, Systematics IV, and Biblical theology. Just earlier today his books came in for his upcoming classes which set the record for the most books ever required in one single quarter: 25. Needless to say, he will be taking in as much as he possibly can this last and final quarter. In just a couple of days (Saturday, February 27 th ) I ll be taking off on the one-week long mission trip to Guatemala. Your prayers, support, and well-wishes continue to be so very appreciated! One thing I truly appreciate about Groundwork Guatemala is that they raise up local men and women to be leaders in their organization. We re going down there to provide several VBS programs for the vast number of people who turn out for their events. If you would like to follow my team next week, the blog address is: (This stands for Concordia St. Louis in Guatemala.) We hope to update the blog daily. We continue to be so thankful for your love, support, and encouragement. We know this last quarter will fly by quickly but we are being intentional about slowing down to enjoy this unique community that we have grown to love over these past four years. God has richly blessed our family and we re so thankful you can be a part of it with us. Sincerely, Eric, Jill, Julia, Cal, and Hazel Hauan 2D Founders Way St. Louis, MO Eric: hauane@csl.edu, Jill: ericjillhauan@hotmail.com, Page 9

10 In Loving Memory... DONNA SCHWERMAN Donna was born May 12, 1934, in New England, North Dakota, to Edmund and Dora Strehlow. God made her his own through the washing of baptism on June 10, 1934, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in New England. She gave witness to her baptismal faith in the rite of confirmation at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester on May 16, Donna and Earl Schwerman were married at Redeemer on November 5, Their marriage was blessed with four daughters: Debbie, Tammy, Lori, and Jamie. Donna served her Lord at Redeemer in many ways: as a member of the choir, a Stephen Minister, RLCW, LWML, and Rebecca Circle. After struggling with Alzheimer's for several years, Donna received the crown of eternal life on February 19, 2016, at the age of 81. The service in her memory was conducted by Pastor Heining at Madonna Towers on February 24. Remember Earl and his family in your prayers. Notes of Thanks... Thank You Thank you so much for the nice things you do. The poinsettia at Christmas and the Valentine from Mary Hanley and now the God Love hanger and especially the lovely handmade Valentine from Lydia. It is very beautiful thank you Lydia! I appreciate all these gestures of kindness to cheer me up. I am 93 years old and don t get out much except to church. God bless you all! - Betty Renstrom Thank You Many thanks for your gift and greetings. Redeemer is the best! God s blessing to you all! - Helen Lenz Thank You We want to thank you for your prayers, cards, and support we have received in the recent loss of our son, Philip J. Meyer. During his journey with ALS, we felt much love and support as well. We Thank you. - Bob and Karen Meyer Page 10 Thank You Rebecca Circle would like to express a BIG THANKS for all of the generous donations of food, crafts, plants, etc., and to all who purchased those items during their Craft and Bake Sale on March The response was overwhelming, and we will donate to many mission and other church projects. Thank You I want to thank Pastor Koglin and Jan Dicke for visiting me in the hospital in January and Pastors Heining and Koglin for visiting me in the hospital in February. Thank you to everyone for their prayers, sending cards and asking my family how I m doing. It was a daily struggle with sugar levels in the critical danger zone and no amount of insulin was bringing it down. Thankfully, we found out what was wrong and it was an easy fix. God answered my prayers of putting a spark back in my eyes and having someone figure out what was wrong. I am truly blessed to be part of a caring family here at Redeemer. - Sherrill VanGuilder Thank You I would like to thank the Redeemer congregation and Pastors for their prayers and visits while I was recuperating. I also want to thank our Parish Nurses and the Health Cabinet for all the work they do being able to borrow medical equipment when we need it is a blessing. - Tom Moore

11 Thank you for the Easter Flower Donations! Janette Benson in memory of Wes Luehmann Dorothy Bornmann in memory of Wallace Bornmann Paul and Sandy Collopy in memory of Elmer and Wilma Jacob Janith Corkill in memory of Gary and Brian Corkill and Susuan Daniels Bob and Tracy Decklever in memory of Wayne Decklever and Esther Smith Helen Eisenman in memory of Dana Eisenman and in honor of daughter, Kay Kirtz Caroline Ferdig in memory of husband, Dale Ferdig, father, Lloyd Rubsam, and in honor of mother, Hazelle Rubsam Mark and Cindy Fister and the Paula Erickson Family in memory of James and Ardith Fister Barb Hemker in memory of Marvin Hemker Dottie Hultquist Marge Jobe and Larry Jobe in memory of Lester Jobe Mary Kennedy in memory of Warren and Ruth Kennedy Ken and Judy Klennert in memory of Verle, Ruth and Allen Klennert, and Clarence and Helen Rustad Doug Koepsell in memory of Mary Koepsell Arlene Krueger and the Hanley Family in memory of Donald Krueger Arnold and Lois Kuntz in memory of Arnold and Arlene Hammermeister and Valentine and Mary Kuntz 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 Denise and Willard Nisbit in memory of Rodney Nisbit, Willard Nisbit Sr., Eleanor and Dennis Oredson, and Kent 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 Rebecca Circle Redeemer Lutheran Church Women Rev. John and Julia Rieck in memory of Rev. Earl O. and Ruth Schwerman and and Donna Schwerman, in honor of Earl Schwerman Sarah Circle Dawn Shelstad in memory of Gail Shelstad and Dean Shelstad Sharron Smith in honor of my wonderful sister, Sandy Janet and Roy Stevenson in memory of Eleanor and Bill Hudson, Hilda and Clarence Stevenson, and Sherrie Stevenson Arlene Strelow in memory of Don Strelow Deb Tennis in memory of Paul Tennis Dave, Tami, and Jordan Timbeross in memory of Dale and Karen Erickson, and Jim Timbeross Roger Toomey in memory of Bill and Helen Toomey Janet Walters in memory of Forrest Walters, Judd and Dorothy Reifsnider, and Justin White Kurt and Clare West in thanksgiving for Kurt s return to good health Alan and Linda Zeccardi in memory of Laura Zeccardi Marge Zobel in memory of Ray Zobel Page 11

12 Health Notes Child Care Resource and Referral is now Families First of MN Early Head Start, Head Start and School Readiness programs are now enrolling for the school year. These programs provide free or low-cost early learning experiences for pregnant mothers and children age birth to 4 years old. Both programs provide support for families. Services are also available for children with special needs. Both programs are 4-Star Parent Award rated. Visit to fill out an application online or call Biblical Tour Greece and Turkey October 4-14, 2016 Following the Apostle Paul to Corinth, Athens, Philippi, Thessalonica, etc. Includes a Cruise of Greek Islands to Patmos and Ephesus. Cost is $3854 from New York. Includes all the flights, cruise, meals, lodging, guides, tips, entrance fees, etc. Will even make arrangements for the flight to New York from your home! Brochures are available, contact Donald Reimer, retired LCMS Pastor and former International LWML Pastoral Counselor ( ) or via at imhis38@gmail.com. Encourage and Nourish!! Congregational Health Ministry leaders are encouraged to attend the 24 th Annual Concordia Conference for Parish Nurses and Congregational Health Ministries at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW), Mequon, WI, in May. It is a great way to learn important new concepts in ministry as you listen to keynote speakers, share ideas through the breakout sessions, obtain resources and gain new friends in the ministry. The 24 th Annual Concordia Conference for the Parish Nurse and Congregational Health Ministries will be held Wednesday and Thursday, May 25 and 26, The title this year is Hope and Help. The theme frames church health ministries including the work of parish nurses. The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is giving scholarships to first-time attending RNs, but the conference is open to anyone interested in working with the health ministry. In addition to the scholarships that are provided, the Health Cabinet will reimburse expenses. This conference is unlike any other nursing Continuing Education classes. There isn t time for talking about what is wrong in our synod. It is upbeat and informative!! There will be time to spend in devotions and study. Rev. Paavola will be giving the Keynote: Hope and Help; A Theological Framework. Another keynote is titled, A military Family s Sacrifice: The Need for Support, During and After Deployment. A few of the 16 Breakout Sessions are: The Ins and Outs of Mental Health Illness in Youth, Team Ministry; My Personal Journey in Parish Nursing; Sugar Sweet, but Silent Killer; Parish Nurse during a Disaster; and one on Human Trafficking. For more information, contact Jan Dicke, or Iva Kietzmann, Pamphlets will be available at the Parish Nurse Office. Concordia University Wisconsin, Parish Nursing. Web site will give more complete information. Page 12

13 A Glimpse into our Sunday School Openings This year our Sunday School openings have been centered on our "Firm Foundation" theme. This past March our 5th and 6th graders talked with us about the good foundation we have in Jesus. These have been a joy to do once a month and see our students deliver an awesome message!" Page Page 13 13

14 Church Council Highlights - March 8, 2016 Old Business Camp Omega Project goal was set at $40,000. To date $12,000 has been pledged. Pledges are still coming in at this time. We will continue to raise funds through promotion and dedication of funds. Nominating Committee for Council next term will be held Tuesday, March 15, at 7:30 PM. Current members are encouraged to bring forth names for consideration. New Business Pastor Koglin discussed the formation of the Foundation Team. At this time Scott Okuno and Terry Severson will lead the Congregational Self Study Team Lori Lewis and Nancy Mennnecke will lead the Farewell Team Jay Kurtz will lead the Hospitality Team Kevin Peterson will lead the Vacancy Team Molly Gommels will lead the Prayer Team We still need to find a leader for the Communication Coordinator Team The next meeting of the Foundation Team will be held Monday, March 14, at 7 PM with Pastor Nadasdy present UMR Student Leadership Team is now officially formed. First Communion will be held on Maundy Thursday. On April 30, POBLO Leadership will host an event at Redeemer April Beckman (not in attendance) reported through Pastor Koglin the Concordia Band Concert will be held March 18, 7:30 PM. There is still some need for housing of students in private homes that night. Music groups are busy preparing for Holy Week and Easter Michael Harvey reported the Marriage Retreat was well received March 4 & 5. Three ChristCare trainings will be held this month Pizza Ranch March 15 Easter egg hunt March 19, indoors, AM Rochester Servant Event will be held June Leaders are currently working on plans for this year s event. Asking all to submit possible projects for this year. Michael will take vacation April 4-8. Officer, Board and Cabinet Reports Treasurer s Report: Dale Martinson reported on current status of budget. Year to Date we are $5,000 in the black. Staff and Board Reports Paula Kuisle shared the Sunday School offerings have been donated to Riverside Elementary School Food Shelf. The Food Shelf helps cover the needs not covered by Channel One. This has been gratefully accepted by the school. Many pairs of socks have been provided and toiletry/laundry supplies have also been given. Council discussed making this charitable donation known to the congregation, likely in the Resource for members who may also want to contribute Pastor Koglin shared experiences from recent Best Practices Conference in Arizona last month. He expressed his desire that all office staff be able to attend next year as a team building experience. Michael and Josh agreed this was an awesome opportunity to share with all members of office staff. Inviting Lay Leaders, as well as members of the congregation, was well received. Page 14 Josh Heirigs reported his first Chapel at RCLS went well Attended Cluster Gathering of local DCE s where staff from Bethel in St. Paul shared ideas for outreach in the community The VBS ministry team has met and begun planning Complimented the beautiful job done by Youth Group for the Sweetheart Dinner held in February Teaching for the first time in the Fellowship Hall was great and intimidating! Looking forward to PYROS events in March and Easter celebration Josh reported he and his wife, Rachel, will vacation in DC and the Smokey Mountains the beginning of April

15 Calendar of Events April 10...IGNITE Feminism, Maninism and gender roles. April 17...PYROS God s Not Dead movie at the Paragon Theatre. Time and details to be announced. Sign up will be on the youth board. April 24...IGNITE Social Media and you! April 26...Pizza Ranch April 30...Hwy cleanup We will be meeting at church at 9:30am. Please sign up on the youth board. As always, remember to check the youth bulletin board for information and sign-up sheets on upcoming events. PIZZA RANCH The youth will be serving at the Pizza Ranch on April 26th. Please check the youth board for a sign up sheet. Rides will be available if needed. If you don t have a Redeemer youth activity t-shirt, please see Lynora. The cost is only $5.00, and we look great as a group when everyone is wearing them. If you do have a t-shirt and it is looking worn, also check with Lynora about getting a new one. The youth would like to thank everyone who took part in the Sweetheart Dinner. It was a HUGE success! Thank you to everyone who donated baskets and also purchased them. We would also like to give a huge shout out to Tim Batterson for his design and decorating talent and all of his helping hands. Thank you to Paul Lewis and his ability to be an amazing chef and all of the people who helped him, Thank you also to April and all who performed. It truly was an amazing night! Happy Birthday APRIL 4 Alia Diercks 7 Olivia Rossman 11 Seth Rosenberg 16 Nicole Ernst 17 Gracie Decker 21 Katie Morello 27 Lauren Horstman 28 Brandon Mueller Page 15

16 RLCW/LWML Spring Event Salad Supper Friday, May 6, 6 pm Fellowship Hall Cost: Free! Program: Music by Brother Music Sister Harmony Sponsored by: Rebecca Circle Bring your friends and fellow members for a social evening! Don t forget to bring your Mite boxes! Ques ons: Ardis Jenkins or ardisjenkins@gmail.com LWML NEWS: The RLCW is collec ng Gi s from the Heart for the June LWML Conven on in Mankato. We will be collec ng in April and May the following which we will assemble later: For Orphan Grain Train: Mercy kits: dark colored bath towel and wash cloth 4 5 oz. bar soap in packaging adult size toothbrush in packaging tube toothpaste sturdy comb band aids (6 in each kit) For Open Door Health Center in Mankato for school children: kits: one toothbrush for ages up to 5 OR one toothbrush for ages 5 to 7 small toothpaste and flossers (all to fit in quart size bag) For Rochester area distribu on socks in original packaging for: infants, children, men and women Page 16

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21 Redeemer Lutheran Calendar April 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 8 9 8:30 am Celebrating God s Grace Class #3 9:00a Sisters in Christ CC 11:00a Curt Cady Memorial Service 5:30p WORSHIP 7 8:15a Faithful Fit 1:00p Faithful Followers CC 6:30p ChristCare Training 6:30p Stephen Ministry Training 7:00p Chancel Chimes 6 10:00a POBLO Sewing 1:00p Family Ministry Team 6:00p Men s Bible Study 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 1:00p Accordion Band 7:00p Elders 4 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:00p Men s Choir 6:30p Redeemer Brass 3 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 9:30 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 6:00p IGNITE 16 8:00a Spring Clean-Up Day 5:00p Blood Pressures 5:30p HOLYCOMMUNION 15 9:30a Library Committee 14 8:15a Faithfully Fit 9:00a Pastors Conference - Trinity Lutheran 11:00a Sarah Circle 1:30p Church Library Friends 6:30p ChristCare Training 6:30p Stephen Ministry Training 7:00p Chancel Chimes 13 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 7:30p Rebecca Circle 7:30p Memorials Committee 12 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a Faithfully Fit 1:00p Singing Teapots 6:00p Stewardship 6:15p GTO Team 6:30p Trustees 6:30p Youth Board 7:30p Church Council 11 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 5:45p FCCI Workshop 6:00p Men s Choir 6:30p Emmanuel CC 7:00p J.O.Y. CC 10 WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 6:00p PYROS 6:30p Agape CC 7:00p Lutherans for Life :30a LWML Spring Rally 5:30p WORSHIP 21 8:15a Faithfully Fit 1:00p Faithful Followers 5:30p Daycare Training class 6:15p Young Families CC 6:30p ChristCare Training 6:30p Stephen Ministry Training 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7:00p Technology Team 20 9:00a Staff Meeting 10:00a POBLO Sewing 1:00p Seekers CC 1:00p Shalom CC 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 19 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:30a Faithfully Fit 11:30p Elderberries 1:00p Accordion Band 6:30p Koinonia ChristCare 6:30p FCCI Board Meeting 18 8;00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:00p Men s Choir 6:30p Redeemer Brass 17 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 12:00p Peer Ministry 3:00p Japanese Fellowship 6:00p IGNITE 6:30p Partners in Christ :00a POBLO Circuit Mtg 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 28 8:15a Faithfully Fit 6:00p FCCI Training 6:30p ChristCare Training 6:30p Stephen Ministry Training 6:30p Malachi CC 8:30p CC Equippers :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 7/8 Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 8:00p Celebration Practice 26 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a RLCW Exec 10:30a Faithfully Fit 4:00p Pizza Ranch Fundraiser 6:30p Couples in Christ CC 7:00p Women s Bible Study 7:00p Membership Ministry 25 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:00p Men s Choir 7:00p Health Cabinet 24 Confirmation WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 1;00p Confirmation 6:00p PYROS 6:30p Oikos CC Page 21

22 Acolytes 04/03 8:00 am... Jagger Schoppers / Tyler Bruns 10:40 am... Addie Harvey / Maria Kann Page 22 04/10 8:00 am... Hailey Moore / Audrey Timm 10:40 am... Abi Manthei / Noah Decker 04/17 8:00 am... Erica Norregaard / Chanel VanGuilder 10:40 am... Tyler Bell / Carter Kmett 04/24 8:00 am... Bethany Mennecke / Nick Sonnabend 10:40 am... Ethan Daniels Caleb Sweihart 1:00 pm... Abie Manthei / Jagger Schoppers 05/01 8:00 am... Taylor Fick / Alia Deircks 10:40 am... Lily Harvey / Lauren Poch Altar Guild Chair: Marilyn Olson Members:... Sue Blood and Wendy Hickey Blood Pressure Nurses Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third Saturday of the month. April April April April April May Elders 04/02 5:30 pm... Darin Grewe 04/03 8:00 am... James Weispfenning 10:40 am... Scott Feeder 04/09 5:30 pm... Andy Hanson 04/10 8:00 am... Jim Bronk 10:40 am... Tony Fick 04/16 5:30 pm... Jerry Ott 04/17 8:00 am... Randy Hellickson 10:40 am... Larry Reinartz 04/23 5:30 pm... Mark Radtke 04/24 8:00 am... Kevin Peterson 10:40 am... Dean Jensen 1:00pm... Joel Pralle 04/30 5:30 pm... Tim Rossman 05/01 8:00 am... Tom Werle 10:40 am... Darin Grewe 04/09 5:30 pm... Gordon & Janet Hoffmann 04/10 8:00 am... Roger & Karen Wrase / Dorothy Beasley 10:40 am... Lois Norby / Dick & Shirley Valde 04/16 5:30 pm... Kim Jensen 04/17 8:00 am... Linda Malnar / Donna Walters /... Royce & Marlie Ersnt 10:40 am... Marty & Elvera Cordes 04/23 5:30 pm... Gary & Sue Tollers 04/24 8:00 am... Bobbie & Gene Lewallen 10:40 am... Darlene Thompson/Lois Norby/Virginia Miller 04/30 5:30 pm... Grant & Cara Wilson / Lois Hamilton 05/01 8:00 am... Tom & Dory Moore / Doug & Ellie Jerde 10:40 am... Dan & Terri Zemke / Bruce & Cheri Struve Lay Readers 04/02 5:30 pm... Dave Wood 04/03 8:00 am... Molly Gommels 10:40 am... Erin Harvey 04/09 5:30 pm... Bob Vehrenkamp 04/10 8:00 am... Kurt Rump 10:40 am... Jess Ihrke 04/16 5:30 pm... Clare Lovick 04/17 8:00 am... Will Mundell 10:40 am... Tim Strohschein 04/23 5:30 pm... Jim Bronk 04/24 8:00 am... Virginia Miller 10:40 am... June Storma 04/30 5:30 pm... Donna Mundell 05/01 8:00 am... Rich Gommels 10:40 am... Jacob Pralle Nursery Schedule 04/03 9:20 am... 10:40 am... 04/10 9:20 am... 10:40 am... 04/17 9:20 am... 10:40 am... 04/24 9:20 am... 10:40 am... 05/01 9:20 am... 10:40 am... Pew Maintenance April... Craig Nelson Technology Helpers 04/02 5:30 pm... Rhonda Kanne 04/03 8:00 am... Bethany Mennecke 10:40am... Katie Morello 04/09 5:30 pm... Brandon Rossman 04/10 8:00 am... Mick/Diana Reese 10:40 am... Ethan Daniels 04/16 5:30 pm... Stephen Smith 04/17 8:00 am... Bethany Mennecke 10:40 am... Blake Hellickson 04/23 5:30 pm... Rylee Kanne 04/24 8:00 am... Ian Reese 10:40 am... Addie Harvey 04/24 1:00 pm... Katie Morello 04/30 5:30 pm... Brandon Rossman 05/01 8:00 am... Bethany Mennecke 10:40 am... Blake Hellickson 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 Thieke 10:40 am Nate Heining, Glenn Prehn, Christopher Wileman, Sam Janssen, Elizabeth Hanssen, Kailyn Manthei, Josh Zemke Welcome Center 04/02 5:30 pm... Doug Koepsell 04/03 8:00 am... Arlene Strelow 10:40am... Dan and Terri Zemke 04/09 5:30 pm... Kim Jensen 04/10 8:00 am... Terri and Sharon Muller 10:40 am... Caroline Ferdig 04/16 5:30 pm... Sherry Haugen 04/17 8:00 am... Bernie & Ellie Nesler 10:40 am... Caroline Ferdig 04/23 5:30 pm... Diana Stoen 04/24 8:00 am... Larry Stoen 10:40 am... Beth Hanson 04/30 5:30pm... Doug Koepsell 05/01 8:00 am... Bernie & Elle Nesler 10:40 am... Curt Haugen Worship Recorders First Sunday... Greg Utesch Second Sunday... Royce Ernst Third Sunday... Greg Utesch Fourth Sunday... Sherrill VanGuilder Fifth Sunday... Greg Utesch Greeters 04/02 5:30 pm... Kurt & Clare West/Donna Mundell 04/03 8:00 am... Tom & Dory Moore / Doug & Ellie Jerde 10:40 am... Aaron & Sarah Lassila / Caroline Ferdig

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