THE REDEEMER REPORTER

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1 THE REDEEMER REPORTER The Rev. Marion Clark (803) (cell) June 2018 Terry Jane Moore Church Secretary (864) (work) (864) (cell) Donna Cotter Director of Music Ministries (cell)

2 June 2018 PASTOR S PONDERINGS Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. We have been singularly blessed this year by a good influx of new members! Since the first of February, about a dozen folks have joined us in worship, mission and ministry. What may be even more exciting and significant is that five of these newcomers are between 6 months and 6 years of age! They are surely a Godsend and truly an answer to prayer. They will be formally received into membership during the month of June. Since several families are involved, it is doubtful that all will be here on any given Sunday. Therefore, we will welcome them as they are available over the course of several weeks. The implications of this for Christian education and nurture are enormous! Already we have planned for the first Vacation Bible School in a couple of years: June, 6:30-8:30 each evening. Sarah Perschall is the director, but she will be looking for plenty of help. Please speak with her, and she can tell you exactly what s needed. A sign-up sheet is in the narthex. The first Confirmation Class in several years will begin in late summer. We anticipate at least four students, one of whom will be in the ninth grade. Since he is already past the age at which we usually have Confirmation, he will attend a week of Campfirmation at Lutheridge June. This should count as a full year of Confirmation Classes here, so that he can be confirmed at the end of the next school year. The three younger youth will have the typical two years of instruction here. The class will meet during the Sunday School hour, and I will be teaching. During the month of July, I would like to re-organize the Christian Education Committee to include some of the newcomers whom we are receiving, as well as some who wish to continue serving in educational ministry. The Sunday School year promises growth in grace and in the likeness of our Lord Jesus. I trust that you will join the momentum which continues to build a vital and vibrant congregation! Servant in Christ, Pastor Clark+ June 2018 Page 1

3 June 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! Fellowship Committee Meeting June 11:15 AM Ladies Lunch Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet on Tuesday, June 5 at 12 noon, at the Blue Ridge Brewery in Greer. All ladies are welcome! Please join us for this time of fellowship. Worship & Music Committee June 11:15 AM Finance Committee Meeting June 12 PM Vacation Bible School June 11 6:30 PM Council Meeting June 1 PM WELCA/ Lutheran Men June 6 PM Girl Scouts Watch for new schedule in the fall. Choir Practice Every 7 PM The Redeemer calendar is available online at Christian Education 9 am Children s Sunday School All ages. 9 am Adult Sunday School Adults meet in the conference room. June 2018 Page 2

4 June Birthdays 16 Kevin Davidson 17 Anne Marie Chen See 18 Kari Robbins 21 Debbie Rhoads 22 Ethan Smith 27 Tom Lewis YOU are special! If your birthday is missing, please contact the Church Office or Terry Jane Moore at Sunday Worship Assistants June 3 Ushers Sam Herb & Chuck Pegram Greeters Pam Lee & Star Jordan Children s Sermon Del King Assisting Minister Phil Rhoads Lector Phil Rhoads Acolyte Jacob Yearwood Crucifer Kyle Henderson Altar Guild Terry Jane Moore Flowers Mike & Kay Bauer Counters Missy Logan & Michael Smith Nursery Michael Smith & Ron Perschall June 10 Ushers Fred Brandt & Tom Lewis Greeters Terry Jane Moore & Betty Skaug Children s Sermon TBD Assisting Minister Karen Eason Lector Doug Logan Acolyte Caleb Yearwood Crucifer Kyle Henderson Altar Guild Betty Skaug Flowers Russ & Janet Hoade Counters Bill Freiberg & Karen Eason Nursery Thomas & Kaci Cotter June 2018 Page 3

5 June 17 Ushers Phil Rhoads & Wade Tate Greeters Sam Herb & Anne Marie Chen See Children s Sermon TBD Assisting Minister Chris Eason Lector Debbie Cole Acolyte Caleb Yearwood Crucifer Kyle Henderson Altar Guild Janet Hoade Flowers Sarah & Michael Smith Counters Doug Logan & Chris Eason Nursery Janet Howell & Sarah Perschall Ushers Mike & Kay Bauer Children s Sermon TBD Lector Phil Rhoads Crucifer Kyle Henderson Flowers Cindy Martin June 24 Greeters Debbie & Tom Cole Assisting Minister Kyle Henderson Acolyte Marilyn Perschall Altar Guild Janet Hoade Counters Del King & Russ Hoade Nursery Sarah Smith & Debbie Cole Volunteer Opportunities Greer Community Services and Ministries: Current Needs: *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 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. Soup Kitchen: Redeemer served at the soup kitchen on May 13. Our next opportunity will be on July 8. We will be serving salads and sandwiches. Look for the sign up sheet is in the narthex. Please join us, and you can be a part of this community ministry. June 2018 Page 4

6 Council News Active Shooter Training - Several members of Redeemer attended free active shooters training on May 7 sponsored by the Greenville County Sheriff and the Emergency Management Division. Several hundred people from the area attended the training at The Relentless Church in Greenville. The training provided the opportunity to learn about critical thinking skills during an encounter, how to save lives of others and recognize or mitigate possible threats. Follow up actions include simple steps to take during worship and other events at Redeemer to raise awareness and to properly secure the facility, evaluating the purchase of some simple life saving equipment, and to seek an evaluation of our facility by local law enforcement to determine changes that would mitigate unwarranted access to the facility. If you have any questions, contact Russ or Janet Hoade, BJ King, Doug or Missy Logan or myself. Each of us attended the training. Bill Freiberg Redeemer Council President FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS Committee Reports On June 3, there will be a short meeting after service of the Fellowship Committee. Hats off to Dads : On June 17, Father s Day the Fellowship Committee is asking the men of Redeemer Church to bring a hat to church. A parade of hats will follow the service and the children will choose their favorite hat. Any hat will do an old hat, a new hat, and ugly hat, etc. There will be donuts for dads and a beverage served in honor of all the dads on Father s Day. June 2018 Page 5

7 FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS Below you will find the financial reports for April 2018 submitted by Del King, Treasurer. Total Bank Deposits 2018 Expenses Difference January $10, $9, $ February $12, $16, ($3,971.75) March $15, $13, $1, April $18, $11, $7, May $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 June $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 July $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 August $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 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 $57, $51, $5, Bank Balance Average Mo. Bank Balance January 31 $45, $45, February 28 $40, March 31 $44, April 30 $51, May 31 $0.00 June 30 $0.00 July 31 $0.00 August 31 $0.00 September 30 $0.00 October 31 $0.00 November 30 $0.00 December 31 $0.00 Deposits To Date Over/Under Budget April 1 $6, $4, June 2018 Page 6

8 April 8 $2, $ Includes $826 Thrivent April 15 $3, $ April 22 $3, $1, April 29 $1, ($793.25) Total $18, $6, Bank Balance 5/18/18 $53, Bank Balance Expenses Contributions January $45, $9, $10, February $40, $16, $12, March $44, $13, $15, April $51, $11, $18, May $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 June $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 July $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 August $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 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 $51, $57, Difference $5, June 2018 Page 7

9 CALL COMMITTEE NEWS Your Call Committee is currently interviewing potential Pastoral Candidates. The committee is engaged in the process and encouraged by our interviews so far! Please continue to keep Redeemer Lutheran Church and the Call Committee in your daily prayers as we interview and get to know each candidate; and seek out the one God is leading us to call to be our next pastor. Doug Logan, Redeemer Lutheran Call Committee Chairperson PROPERTY COMMITTEE NEWS Your hardworking Property Committee has scheduled a congregational work day Saturday, June 2, The work day is beginning at 9:00 am. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall to take care of a few maintenance and cleanup projects at the church. Please consider signing up to help and work with your fellow parishioners. You are never too old or young to take part. There will be something for all to do. We will issue assignments Saturday morning. We will have tools and cleaning supplies, but you can bring a pair of gloves. Please bring a box lunch for a mandatory break at 12:00 noon. June 2018 Page 8

10 Other Important Information Choir Practice: On June 7 we invite all the women of Redeemer to join the women of the choir to rehearse for a Father s Day anthem. Please come and join us so that we can all make a joyful noise for the men. VBS "Shipwrecked" June Come get "Shipwrecked" at VBS and rescued by Jesus, June 11-15, in the evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. Venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive, anchoring kids in the truth that Jesus carries them through life's storms. Classes will be offered for toddlers through 8th grade, and include music, crafts, lessons and snacks. We need some helpers for crafts and snacks and donations for snacks. Please see the sign-up in the narthex if you are able to help or donate items. RSVPs are encouraged but not required, sign up in the narthex, and invite your friends/family to join you. See Sarah Perschall for more information. Blood Drive: Please watch your bulletin for a future date. Redeemer Lutheran Men s Garage Sale: It s time to be thinking about setting aside items for the garage sale in October. Specific date of the garage sale will be determined in a few months. Kairos: Please watch upcoming newsletters for the Kairos dates in November. Mel and I thank you for cards, phone call, meals and prayers during our not so great winter vacation in Florida. We re so glad to be home among our Redeemer family. Linda Jenkins Attendance and Contributions May Church Attendance Contributions 6 72 $4, $2, $3, $2, June 2018 Page 9

11 Submit your newsletter articles by June 25 for inclusion in the July Newsletter. 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 I will include that. Just it to redeemerlutheransec@gmail.com. Please send you information by the 25 th of each month. Thank you, Terry Jane Moore Future Events Fellowship Committee Meeting June 3 after worship Ladies Lunch Bunch June 12:00 Blue Ridge Brewery Choir Practice June 7:00 PM Worship & Music Committee Meeting June 11:15 AM Finance Committee Meeting June 12 PM Vacation Bible School June 11 6:30 PM Hats Off to Dads June 17 following worship service Donuts for Dads June 17 following worship service Council Meeting June 1:00 pm Lutheran Men/WELCA June 6:00 pm Kairos Please watch the bulletin for further information. Girl Scouts Watch for new schedule in the fall. Fellowship Event Watch your newsletter for information on the July event. (Hint: all about a big birthday celebration.) June 2018 Page 10