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1 The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota connec on sunday June 5 will be the first Connec on Sunday! Connec on Sundays are about enjoying the connec ons we have and making sure we are connec ng with those around us. We are not having Connec on Sundays because Redeemer is a cold place that needs to learn to connect, but instead these are mes where we can build on our God given strengths. Redeemer is a warm, caring place full of connec on and that is something desperately needed in the world today. This first connec on Sunday we will be focusing on the many simple ways to greet and connect with those around you. This Sunday will be very low key and simple, but very purposeful. That is how connec on starts, a smile, handshake, hello, or a wave. Future connec on Sundays will highlight how God has gi ed groups and people at Redeemer to connect in special ways. Through the connectors, connec on mentors, and connec on Sundays we pray that Redeemer may be a place where people feel the love of Christ in a very real way and are not afraid to share that with those around them here at Redeemer, in their homes, at work, or wherever they are. June 2011 Mission Statement As Christians based on the solid foundation of God s Word, empowered by the Holy Spirit we strive to live out, lift up, and share our faith in Jesus Christ -welcoming all into our family of believers. Inside this Issue Staff Reflections... page3 Prayers/Worship Notes... page 4 Miscellaneous News... pages 5-6 Notes of Thanks... pages 7-8 Music Notes... page 8 Stewardship New... page 9 Health Notes... page 10 Stephen Ministry... page 11 Council Highlights... pages Youth Page... pages LWML News... pages RCLS News... pages Orphan Grain Train... page 22 June Calendar... page 23 Those Who Serve... page 24

2 Confirmation Dinner

3 Staff Reflections Matthew 5:33-48 Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made. But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. All you need to say is simply Yes or No ; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. You have heard that it was said, Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth. But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. As Christians we are looked upon differently. Even though we are also sinful humans just like everyone else, we are sometimes held to a different standard. And if we don t meet that standard, judgment is made that Christians are no better than anyone else. The text above is important to remember. Do you always have patience and love toward someone that hurts you? I fall guilty of feeling the emotion of disappointment. And for me it s challenging to regain trust and the feeling of support in a relationship once I m disappointed. But the Lord says, to turn the other check and love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. Christ died for all, giving us the amazing gift of eternal life. We are forgiven and so shall forgive others. If you are hurt, look to the Lord for peace and guidance for He will surely hear your prayer. And then Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. (ESV) Hebrews 10:23-25 I look forward to the day when we are all made perfect. Until that day, I pray we seek to mend hurts through the power of Christ s love and to plant the seed of the Holy Spirit in as many people as possible. There are so many people in the world that are full of hurt and need the peace and forgiveness that only Christ can give. Can you share that love in some way, shape, or form? - April Beckman, Director of Parish Music Church Office Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm Phone: Fax: redeemer@charterinternet.com Website: Blessed to Able to Serve Pastor, James W. Heining JHeining@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) (cell) Pastor, Rance A. Settle PastorRance@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) (cell) Director of Christian Education, Michael J. Harvey daharveys@msn.com (office) (residence) (cell) Director of Parish Music, April Beckman beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) (cell) Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas office@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) Custodian, Randy Kautz custodian@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) Youth Coordinator, Lynora Miller millertwins2@charter.net (residence) Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke jdicke325@charter.net (residence) Nursery Coordinator, Michelle Braem mibraem@rochester.k12.mn.us (residence) Page 3

4 In Our Prayers... Hospitalized/Health Concerns Betty Borgwardt, Les Jobe, John Sprenger, Karen Bormann, Pearl Sukke, Libby Batterson, Sharron Smith, John Pavek, Paula Muth, Paula Muth, Forrest Walters, Michelle Kazos-Dailey, Terry Ellerman, Karen Brandt, Lavonne Sas, Shari Oldenburg, Craig Nelson, and Don Strelow Rejoice With Dick and EiLeen Miller who celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on May 8. With Jason and Tiffany Peterson upon the birth of their son, Coler John, on May 2. With Bob and Bonnie Hoenk who celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on May 19 Safety For Caleb Ketchum who was recently deployed to the Middle East. Encouragement/Guidance For our graduates as they contemplate the next phase of their lives. For our Spring Voters Assembly Thanksgiving For our dedicated Sunday School Teachers Strength For those seeking employment For those struggling with addictions Worship Highlights! JUNE 2/4/5 Ascension Sunday Seventh Sunday of Easter We will observe Ascension Sunday with scripture readings from Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Luke 24:44-53 The theme will be Apart - Yet One In Faith. Holy Communion will be observed at all services. We will take time during the 9:30 am service on Sunday to honor and recognize Redeemer s graduating seniors. Be sure to check out the display board in the narthex with their pictures and future plans! JUNE 9/11/12 Day of Pentecost We will observe the Pentecost Sunday with scripture readings from Acts 1:12-26, 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11, and John 17:1-11. The theme will be Let The Spirit Work. JUNE 16/18/19 Trinity Sunday Father s Day We will observe Trinity Sunday with scripture readings from Numbers 11:24-30, Acts 2:1-21, and John 7: The theme will be The Triune God - Working Together For Us. Holy Communion will be observed at all services. JUNE 23/25/26 2nd Sunday After Pentecost We will observe Holy Trinity Sunday with scripture readings from Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Acts 2:14a, 22-36, and Matthew 28:16-20 The theme will be Peace...GOD S Way. JUNE 30/July 2/3 3rd Sunday after Pentecost We will observe Third Sunday after Pentecost with scripture readings from Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Luke 24:44-53 The theme will be Nobody s Perfect. Holy Communion will be observed at all services. Plan to attend any of the weekend services to hear about the Youth Mission Trip to Chicago! Page 4

5 Take Note...Upcoming Events! Congratulations to the following seniors at Redeemer who will be graduating this Spring. They will be recognized at a special service on Sunday, June 5, at 9:30 am. Jacob Bosshart Joshua Evers Sara Feldhusen Emily Hayes Jessica Hepinstall Kyle Kittleson Allison Kruger Marshall Rengstorf Adam Roerish Dustin Seering Troy Stoen Gauis VanProosdy Kalene Wileman Summer Refreshments If your group, commi ee, or family would like to serve refreshments between services during the summer (May 29 through Sept. 4), please contact the church office ( ) to sign up. ICE CREAM SOCIAL June 20, :00 to 8:00 pm The Board of Human Concerns will be helping at Ice Cream Social which is a part of the Rochester Fest. This will be held in Central Park from 4-8 pm They will be helping with the games, selling tickets, dishing up ice cream among other things and could use some extra help. If you are interested in helping out that day, give Carole Sorensen a call at And don t forget to come and join in the fun even if you can t help out. ChristCare Commissioning Join us the weekend of May 26/28/29 as we commission the following new ChristCare Leaders: Harlan and Rosie Petersen Lori Lewis Mary Frances Burton Page 5

6 In Loving Memory... ELSIE STULL Elsie Stull was born February 25, 1913 in Elmira Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota to August and Anna Block. She was made a child of God through the washing of baptism on April 20, 1913 in Chatfield, Minnesota, at St. Paul Lutheran Church where she also gave public witness to her faith in the rite of confirmation on March 28, On June 16, 1934, she married Louis Stull, and their marriage was blessed by two daughters, Mary Lou (Reeves) and Barbara (Rahn). Louis and Elsie joined Redeemer in Elsie did domestic home care for many families and her husband was employed by the school district. Louis died on January 31, Because of declining health, Elsie moved to Lincoln, Nebraska in 2005 to live with her daughter. She received the crown of life Good Friday, April 22, 2011, and the service in her memory was conducted at Redeemer on April 26. ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older) Tuesday, June 7 11:30 am Fellowship Hall The menu will include chicken cordon blue, mashed potatoes with gravy, fruit, buttered rolls and dessert. The cost is $7.50. Our presenter will be Jeff Anderson from Anderson Memorials. Jeff will discuss his work with the Rochester State Hospital Cemetery Group. Please sign up by Sunday, June 5 in the narthex.. If you would be willing to bring a dessert please indicate that on the sign-up sheet. Quilters Summer Schedule Monday s: June 6 and 20 Monday: July 18 Monday s: August 1, 15, and 29 8:00 2:00 pm In the past year we have accumulated over 3500 hours of cu ng, sewing, and assembling quilts. Several of us also put many hours of cu ng and sewing at home. We have made and donated over 350 quilts and lap robes this year to several different organiza ons. Our hear elt thanks to all of you who have donated in any way to enable us to keep up this project. We really appreciate the surprises that greet us in the quilt closet some mornings. Page 6

7 Notes of Thanks... I would like to thank my Redeemer friends for the gifts of money for my Alaska VBS trip this summer. I will be in Alaska seeing my dear friends in Koyukuk June This year I will be participating in Spirit Camp. I will be traveling by boat across the Yukon River with the village Elders and children to participate in various cultural activities; learning to cut fish, jarring fish, making medicinal oils, listen to storytelling by the Elders. I am so excited to be able to share God s Word with them during this special time. I will also enjoy sharing with all of you my time in Koyukuk. Thank you again for all of your support and prayers. - Nina Hesby Thank you to the CC Group for coming to Arbor Terrace and sharing with us by singing Easter hymns. We enjoyed it so much. And thank you for sharing your time and talents. - Joyce Bornmann - Bob Knop - Carl and Evie Burfeind Thank you to Pastor Heining, Pastor Settle, and Bob Keith for coming to the hospital and sharing prayers with me during your visits. And thank you to Project Compassion for the beautiful Easter lily; also for the flowers for my birthday. Thank you to all for your cards and visits while I was sick and on my birthday. - Evie Burfeind I want to thank everyone during my recent surgery at St. Mary s for their cards, letters, and visits by Pastor Jim, Pastor Rance, Mike Harvey, Bob Keith, Bob Vehrenkamp; the prayer shawl from Jan Dicke made by Mary DeVries. Redeemer is truly a loving and caring family. God bless everyone. - Karen Brandt I would like to than Project Compassion for the Easter lily. It really brightened my day. - Elsie Harland A heartful thank you to Project Compassion and Redeemer for the beautiful Easter lily for Rita who is at Chatfield Nursing Home. She always enjoyed flowers. A special thank you to Gloria Poch for delivering it. God bless her and everybody at Redeemer. In Christ we thank you all. - Harold Priebe on Rita s behalf Thank you so much for your outstanding efforts to support Channel One Food Bank and Food Shelf during Minnesota FoodShare month. After all the counting and weighing, the 2011 campaign raised $162,678 and 238,190 pounds of food! This is a 2% increast over last year s FoodShare campaign. Your efforts were instrumental inmaking this year s drive our most successful FoodShare ever! Our records show that Redeemer Lutheran Church raised 249 pounds of food during the campaign. FoodShare is truly a community driven food and fund drive that raises awareness about hunger in Minnesota - thank you for doing your pat to make the 2011 campaign a great success. - Channel One Food Bank Thank you to Rebecca Circle for the wonderful May basket of goodies they delivered to me. - Gary Polikowsky Our thanks to Pastors Jim and Rance, Jan Dicke, Iva Kitzmann and Bob Keith and the many who have visited Don, shared your prayers, and remembered us in so many ways. Thanks also to Project Compassion for the Easter lily and the Rebecca Circle for the May basket. Don has enjoyed the treats, and all the visits at Maple Manor are really precious to him. God bless the wonderful people at Redeemer. - Don and Arlene Strelow Thank you to Project Compassion for the beautiful Easter lily. I really enjoy it. - Myrtle Rupkalvis Page 7

8 Page 8 Music Notes by April Beckman, DPM Thank you for all the prayers and support while I have diligently worked on the Master of Church Music degree at Concordia. Most especially, THANK YOU to those who attended my recital. Physical presence is extremely important to me and I so appreciate you coming! It is beyond words how much I can thank you for coming! This June, I will return to the beautiful campus of Concordia. I will finish lessons, my paper, and studying for comprehensive exams. You are warmly invited to come to my recital at Concordia Mequon on Saturday, June 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Christ Triumphant. I will return to MN the following week after completing my exams. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Special Thank you to Sounds of Praise for the beautiful flower arrangement celebrating my recital! They were gorgeous! Thank you also for helping out as greeters, program givers, and the refreshment help! You are amazing servants in Christ!! Hey Sunday School Instrumental players! This Summer I am offering FREE lessons!! Band Instrument students can sign up for lessons the week of August Orchestra instrument students can sign up for lessons the week of August This is a great opportunity to prepare for the new school year. This lesson week option is flexible. We can do group lessons or single lessons. Work on tough stuff or basic, and then if there are enough instruments play a song together on the Sunday service following the lesson week (Aug. 14- band, Aug. 21-orch.). There could possibly be a group Friday rehearsal, to make that happen. Parents, if you are interested in this, please contact me. I can be flexible with lesson times, as well as how many you would like (say 2-4 (30 min.) lessons during the week). This is for students who have already started playing an instrument. Also, if you have a friend from school, invite them to come play too! Free lessons are hard to come by! Please contact me before August 1. Summer Music Are you interested in sharing music in worship this summer? There is a sign up sheet on April s office door. Make a trip down the hallway and sign up now! Please contact April Beckman if you have any questions! Notes of Thanks Thank you to Project Compassion for Ray s birthday rose and his beautiful begonia plant for Easter. The plan will last a long time. Thanks to Gloria Poch for delivering it. All of you deserve thanks -- God bless you all! - Marge and Ray Zobel Thank you to all the people from Project Compassion for the beautiful Easter Lily, also the red rose for my birthday. They are both very much appreciate. So I wish to send a thank you to all of you. I look at them and really thing of God s good deeds. - Dorothy Volberding Thank you all for the lovely Lily, they mean so much this time of year. Thanks to the project compassion group for their kindness and visits. Thanks to Ardis for bringing the plant. I enjoyed her visit very much. - Polly Cunningham A special thanks to Project Compassion for the Rose for Ken s birthday. And, we both would like to say thank you for the lovely Easter Lily. God s blessings to you all! - Ken and Julianna O Haver Dear Redeemer family - thank you for the cards, calls, and visits during my recent surgery and my return home. I am humbled - and uplifted - by all your kind and caring words. God bless you all! - Paula Muth

9 Stewardship: Your Response to God s Love April 21 (Maundy Thursday) Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $ Renovation... $40.00 Maundy Thursday Offerings... $ Lenten Offerings... $25.00 Easter Offerings... $ Good Friday Offerings... $22.50 April 22 (Good Friday) Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $ District/Synod... $35.00 Renovation... $ Good Friday Offerings... $ April 23/24 (Easter) Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $11, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ Easter Offerings... $ Good Friday Offerings... $10.00 Maundy Thursday Offerings... $10.00 Lenten Offerings... $30.00 April 30/May 1 (Confirmation) Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (71+197)) Guests Budget Offerings... $16, District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ May 5/7/8 Worship Attendance ( ) (+22 in Israel) S.S. & Bible Classes (65+109) Guests Budget Offerings... $ District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ Easter Offerings... $ May 12/14/15 Worship Attendance ( *169) (+22 in Israel) S.S. & Bible Classes (79+107) Guests Budget Offerings... $ District/Synod... $ Renovation... $ FINANCIAL UPDATE April Income $76,550 Jan.-April Income $298,733 April Expense $ Jan.-April Expenses $298,550 Memorials and Special Gifts $50 for Easter Flowers $400 for Ginger Lagergren s Uganda Mission Trip $20 for Creation Fund $20 for ChristCare Ministries in memory of Rolf Shey $264 for Special Education materials $10 Undesignated in memory of Elsie Stull $20 for Orphan Grain Train $20 for Education Fund in memory of Joan Harper and George Schremm Loose coins for June have been designated for Interfaith Hospitality Network. Page 9

10 Health Notes Seeding Health and Hope An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Carrots Gardening is a great way to get some exercise and can result in bunches of beautiful blooms or a flavorful feast of fresh veggies. Unfortunately, thousands of people wind up in the ER each year from gardening mishaps. Before you reach for your spade and watering can, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have garnered the following tips for safety while gardening. Wear the right gear. This includes safety goggles, sturdy shoes, long sleeves and pants, garden gloves, earplugs if using loud garden machinery, and sunscreen. Don t forget, half the fun of gardening is looking cute in your wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses! Garden with care. Be mindful of possible distractions and hazards and make sure to use chemicals and equipment properly. We know you re having fun, but don t spend too much time in the sun. Drink water, take breaks, and watch out for the symptoms of heat-related illness such as high temperature, headache, rapid pulse, dizziness, nausea, or confusion. Pay attention to your limitations. Talk to your doctor about any physical or mental concerns that might affect your gardening ability. Follow warnings against using heavy machinery if you are taking any medications that may cause drowsiness or impair your judgment. Keep an eye on your level of fatigue, heart rate and physical discomfort. Vaccinations save lives. Make sure your tetanus/diphtheria (Td) vaccine is up-to-date before digging around in the garden as tetanus lives in the soil and enters the body through breaks in the skin. Physical activities like gardening can prevent obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, coronary artery disease, stroke, depression, colon cancer and premature death. So enjoy the fresh air and throw some variety in your exercise regimen with gardening! Adapted from Health and Safety Guide for Gardeners. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Available at ; Internet; Accessed 13 Apr Page 10

11 Thank you for your prayers and support! Jon Dicke is honored during a RCLS Chapel Service. L to R, RCLS Athletic Director, Paul Wickre; Jon Dicke; and Boys Basketball Head Coach John Beise Stephen Ministry On behalf of the RCLS Boys Basketball Team, I would like to thank our wonderful Redeemer family and community for supporting our trip to the Lutheran National Basketball Tournament in Valparaiso, Indiana. We have memories that will last a lifetime! We especially are reminded of your loving support as we pay our final expenses and know that your generosity made this dream possible for thirteen very special basketball players, two dedicated coaches, and a family of families that believed in the dream. The team went 2-2 at the tourney, with an incredibly intense 3-overtime third game, which we won! Our losses were to schools several times our size. Our team was blessed by having the first-ever RCLS player, Redeemer member Jon Dicke, named to the ten-member All-Tournament Team. We are extremely proud of our team and the effort made throughout their 41-5 season. On a personal note, I wish to thank Redeemer for your support of the RCLS ministry and the Redeemer families with children at RCLS. After eleven wonderful years, on June 1, 2011, we will watch our youngest, Jon, graduate from RCLS. We cannot begin to count the blessings of being with RCLS for the elementary and middle school years. We can assure you that your support is making a difference is many lives. God s Blessings! - Kris Dicke SUPPORT: To hold in position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or slipping. Support is something we all need. God gives us support through our Christian brothers and sisters. Let us all be sensitive to one another s needs and take the time to support each other through prayers, phone calls, friendly chats after church, and even visits. Also, remember that we have Stephen Ministers who are willing to give their support. We welcome two new Stephen Ministers to our current team. Kathy Stien and Dawn Radtke have both completed course work which has involved pre-class reading assignments, in-class lecture, discussion, and role playing. We thank them for their diligent work and commitment and also thank leaders, Pastor Settle, Bill Cochran, and Dave Wood for preparing and teaching the various sessions. Kathy and Dawn will be commissioned in a church service this month but even then their training is far from over. Continuing education is an important component of Stephen Ministry training. They will continue, as part of the team, to meet twice a month, even after they begin meeting with their care receivers. The goal of Stephen Ministers is to continually enhance their skills and learn new ways to care. All this enables them to provide the best care possible to their care receivers. For more information about Stephen Ministry, please contact Pastor Rance Sette at (507) When I aid, My foot is slipping your love, O Lord, supported me (Psalm 94:18). Page 11

12 Church Council Highlights - May 10, 2011 OLD BUSINESS: Constitution and By-Laws Feedback Council feedback included: Concern for the volume of committees each council advocate needs to manage Positive support for the council advocates and overall councils to function as a governing body providing vision and direction for the church When presenting the new constitution and revised by-laws, ensure to consistently state why we need to revise/update/restructure. Strong support for the advocates to have a longer term (3 years) due to the new role and function of the board. Support for the restructure, yet questioned if the structure alone will help to address the functioning of the board from a managing body to a governing body. How will we ensure we won t fall into old habits? The Board was also reminded of the spiritual gifts training Pastor Heining conducts on Sunday and how we need to ensure that these advocates are visionary leaders within our church. President Tackmann proposed a structure for sharing the constitution and by-laws with the voters. She asked council members for support in answering questions and gathering feedback at each table. Council members disperse one per table. Scott Okuno will provide a brief overview. Council members asked Scott to identify the major points of change and where feedback/questions are needed. President Tackmann asked council members to their attendance to her for the Voter s meeting in advance. NEW BUSINESS: Approval of Officers and Board Members President Tackmann noted the need for a few additional members needed for the Board of Stewardship. She will continue to make follow-up calls along with Daryl Schulz. Council members asked to continue to send names of any additional. Council approved the confirmed slate of Officers and Board Members for the May 2011 Voter s Meeting (Motion: D. Hildestad, 2nd Motion: S. Weiden). Page 12 NEW BUSINESS: Review of May Voter s Meeting Agenda President Tackmann presented a draft of the May Voter s Meeting Agenda. The meeting is set for Sunday, May 22 at 12:30p.m. Lunch will be served after the second service. Drafts of the proposed bylaw changes and updates of our financial status will be provided in advance at the morning services and at the Voter s Meeting. Voting members will be encouraged to review prior to the meeting, and if unable to attend, submit their questions for feedback. BOARD REPORTS President: Reported all within the meeting agenda. Treasurer: Income less expenses $ Cash Available $42, Mortgage Balance: $504, T. Burton updated the council that the direct deposit for all staff is set. The first deposit will be on June 15, Again, this process allows for easy and efficient updates to payroll as needed. Elders: Easter service went well. Elders plan to continue with continuous communion on heavily attended services, such as Christmas and Easter. The Elder's Picnic is rescheduled for July 27th. RLCW: Quilters/Youth Waffle Breakfast will be July 31st. Several members plan to attend The National LWML Convention in Peoria, Illinois. Trustees: Spring Clean-up is complete. Trustees continue work on the coordination of the carpeting installation and Sunday School remodeling projects. Youth Ministry: Highway Clean-up: was scheduled for Saturday, May 7th. Pizza Ranch is scheduled for May 17th. Last month Youth received $600 from this event. The garden at Zemke's planting is set for Sunday, May 15th. Shout will be May 22nd.

13 (Council Highlights continued from page 14.) Youth Ministry: (continued) Easter Breakfast raised $ Voter's meeting lunch will be May 22nd. Valley Fair will be in June. The Waffle breakfast will be July 31st. STAFF REPORTS: M. Harvey reported on behalf of the staff as Pastor Jim was with a Redeemer contingent in the Holy Land, Pastor Rance was at a conference and April was unable to attend. M. Harvey noted that Pastor Jim and contingency arrived safely in Israel. Attendance continues to stay strong as does baptisms of all ages. M. Harvey noted the exciting adult confirmation that occurred during the annual youth confirmation. Mary Henkel shepherded confirmands for the past few years and officially became a confirmed member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. M. Harvey addressed the status of the Child Safety update for all adults who work with the children of our congregation. Training of the new regulations will occur in fall. President Tackmann asked for a brief update of the Safe Church Policy at the May Voter s Meeting. M. Harvey also noted the research into enhanced (Sim Sound) AV equipment for the sanctuary. Research and further discussion is ahead for the council. M. Harvey closed by encouraging all council members to attend April s Recital on Sunday, May 15 at 2:30p.m. at Redeemer. All You Can Eat! Waffles Sausages Flavored Syrups Beverage Sunday, July 31, 2011 Redeemer Lutheran Church th Avenue SE - Rochester 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Adults - $8.00 Kids $5.50 Children under 5 - Free Silent Auction Proceeds to fund projects of Redeemer Quilters And Redeemer Youth Page 13

14 Youth Page/Calendar Page 14 June 1 Samuel Hildestad 2 Jorgen Brandt Samantha Carlson Liz Dicke 9 Katie Herman 12 Jacob Bosshart 15 Forrest Hoffman 19 Kailey Webster 21 Marshall Rengstorf 25 Miranda Christenson Rachel Tomasek 26 Kayla Manuell 28 Lindsay Behne Madison Okuno June 1 June 5 June 8 June 10 June 11 June 11 June 15 June 19 June 29 June 27 June 30 July 2, 3 Youth Softball - Slatterly Park - 6 pm Redeemer vs Good Shepherd Graduation Recognition - 9:30 am Bethesda Meeting - 10:40 am Youth Softball - Slatterly Park - 7 pm Redeemer vs Gloria Dei Youth Softball - Slatterly Park - 8 pm Good Shepherd vs Redeemer Century Graduation - 7 pm RCTC Field House John Marshall Graduation - 1 pm RCTC Field House Mayo Graduation - 7 pm RCTC Field House Youth Softball - Slatterly Park - 6 pm Redeemer vs Our Saviors Father s Day Youth Leave for Chicago Youth Softball - Slatterly Park - 7 pm Redeemer vs Pax Christi LYF ValleyFair Day - 8 am Chicago Sharing to Paul Lewis and Wayne Roerish for helping buy the groceries for the Easter Breakfast and for doing all the cooking - a HUGE thank you; to ALL PARENTS who helped on Saturday and Sunday with the Easter breakfast, also LuAnn Haack and Pat Fitch - we couldn t do it without all of you; to ALL YOUTH who helped set up on Saturday for the Easter breakfast and those who helped serve and clean up on Sunday - AWESOME! to Sam Carlson, Jerry Haack, LuAnn Haack, Addie Harvey, M J Harvey, Paul Lewis, Sally Roerish, and Wayne Roerish for helping with the highway cleanup; to Pat Fitch, Jerry Haack, LuAnn Haack, Lori and Paul Lewis for furnishing the hot dogs, beverage and dessert for the highway cleanup; to the Zemke Family for, once again, donating a plot of land for the youth to plant, BETHESDA MEETING For those going to Bethesda, we will be having a short meeting on Sunday, June 5, right after the second service. It shouldn t last that long, but we do have forms to give out and a couple of items to go over. It is important that at least one member of the family is present. Jacob Bosshart Joshua Evers Sara Feldhusen Emily Hayes Jessica Hepinstall Kyle Kittleson Allison Kruger Marshall Rengstorf Adam Roerish Dustin Seering Troy Stoen Gaius VanProosdy Kalene Wileman

15 CHICAGO SERVANT EVENT The following youth and adults will be leaving on June 19 for Chicago to do a week long servant event. They will be stopping off at Mequon, WI on the way home to see April Beckman and enjoy her concert at Concordia. The sharing services will be June 30, July 2 and 3. Please keep them in your prayers: Sam Batterson Sam Carlson Grayson Loos Christian Nisbit Morgan Nitz Adam Roerish Collin Sturdevant Connor Wondrasch Paul Lewis DeLayna Nitz Jorgen Brandt Nicolette Johnson Shantel Loos Chris Nitz Tiana Pike Troy Stoen Heather Van Guilder Michael Harvey Diana Mangelsen Julie Walter. Thanks to the Zemke Family, we will be having a garden again this year. This can be a lot of fun and is a great fund raiser - but - we do need everyone to help with weeding and later picking the vegetables. Also, will need youth to help on Saturday and Sunday by being at church to sell the vegetables. There is a signup sheet on the Youth bulletin board. We are asking families to sign up and come out on a Saturday or one day during the week to work in the garden. It is a good way for families to spend some time together and do their part in the fundraiser. I will also have a signup for the youth to help on Saturdays and Sundays. Valleyfair Day Monday, June 27, 2010, is LYF Valleyfair Day. We will be leaving the church at 8:00 a.m. and return home by 8:00 p.m. We will be taking advantage once again of the luncheon provided by LYF for $3.00. The cost for the ticket is $25.50 which includes lunch. If you have not signed up on the youth bulletin board, do it soon. If you are interested in going, please give Lynora or Michael a check for the $25.50 as soon as possible since the tickets have already been purchased. Make checks payable to Redeemer Youth. Come, join us for a fun day! CHURCH YOUTH SOFTBALL has started. If you are interested in playing, there is still room. If you don t play, we also need a cheering section, so please come and help us cheer the team on. We have a great time. We lost the first game but won the second one. DON T MISS OUT! Check out these upcoming events VBS - July Bethesda - July Waffle Breakfast - July 31 Y.E.S. (Youth-Enlightened-Encouraged-Enthusiastically Led by the Spirit) Y.E.S. Group met on Sunday, May 15, and discussed being a humble servant. The Bible story related was Jesus washing the disciples feet. The story centered around a challenge Glen Beck made to help someone in need without them knowing who you were and encouraging them by knowing that someone cares. A man bought $20 worth of groceries and set out to find someone who really needed help. He had a few people in mind but that didn t turn out as he thought -.the day went on and finally late in the evening, he remembered that he had been seeing a man on the corner on his way to work that looked like he could use some help. He retraced his steps and found the man sleeping behind a bank building. He left a bag of groceries unnoticed along with a Bible and a note that God cared about him and he did, too. The next day on his way to work he found the man sitting in the same spot reading his note with the Bible on his lap and eating a peanut butter sandwich from the bag of groceries he had left. The man was so moved that he has shared his story and plans to do it regularly. We then discussed a girl in Y.E.S. Group who had asked the group for prayers on her family s behalf due to an illness in her family. We prayed as a group for this young lady and I am sure many of us are still including this family in our prayers. We then broke into groups to help with VBS decorations.. butterflies..drums and painting. Page 15

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22 Orphan Grain Train Highlights Japan Update: Orphan Grain Train is not planning on shipping to Japan. Services were offered but not needed at this time. They will accept money. OGT has some funds dedicated to Japan but it will not be given to the Japanese government, rather it will go the LCMS director of Japan. Haiti Update: Containers with food and water have been sent. A compound dealing directly with orphanages, church, schools, and villages is the recipient. There is no way that our food can get misdirected. Our Haiti trucks took food into the mountains to a village and stayed there to make sure that the children consumed their water and food so that it could not be stolen from them. Picture: Several months ago this man received a PET. We were in the market the other day when we saw him peddling his PET across the busy road. He had an empty water jug, went to the water window where people buy water, gets the jug filled up and goes back across the street. This man now makes water deliveries for people and can support himself! He had a haircut and clean clothes. It was great to see the life a crippled man change and the PET allows him to have employment and self esteem. Picture: Some of the previously sent desks that were distributed to seven agencies in Haiti. This is one of the trucks they hire to transport food, desk, and chairs up to LaCoup village in NW Haiti mountains, so they can have school. Along with the school desks and supplies we send hygiene kits. I love the children waiting for their little kits and according to our sources there, these are some of the first hygiene products they have ever had. Picture: Mercy kits were handed out to the ladies living in the mountainous tent cities...you can see the tents in the background. Moldova Update: OGT received an thank you: Thank you for your help, we just were your hands here and distributed the good to many of those in need in Moldova. Thank you for being partners with us and we are looking forward to continuing our work with you. - Natalia and Ruslan of Bible Mission of Moldova Feedback quote from a little girl: I really wanted to have clothes like the girls in my class but I knew that mom can t afford them with her small salary. My heart was full of joy when I found in my box skirts and tops and pants and sweaters and many other things that I really needed and I couldn t dream about. Thank you so much for your generosity on behalf of my family. - Adrian and Oxana Capatina from Village of Rusestii Noe (brother and sister from a very poor family) Ghana Update: OGT opens the door of opportunity for ministry networking, is John Donkoh s description of a shipment to Ghana. The Ghana Lutheran ministry has established some level of partnership with two credible organizations; the Ghana Red Cross and the Village of Hope. Village of Hope is an orphanage that has carved a name in taking care of orphans in the country. Village of Hope provided free transportation to take the boxes for distribution in the Swedru area. The Ghana Ministry is grateful to OGT for sending these items to people in their point of need. The picture is a lady in the Swedru village that received clothing from the OGT shipment. Page 22

23 Redeemer Lutheran Calendar June 2011 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 4 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 2 1:00p Faithful Followers CC 6:00p HOLY COMMUNION 1 8:00a Staff Planning Retreat 6:00p Men s Bible Class 6:00p Youth Softball :30p WORSHIP 9 6:00p WORSHIP 8 6:00p Men s Bible Class 7:00p Youth Softball 7:30p Rebecca Circle 8:00p W.O.W. CC 7 6:45a Mission :00a Men s Bible Study 10:30a FFF 7:00p Elders 7:00p Friends in Christ CC 6 8:00a Quilters 6:30p Church Growth 7:00p Joy-n-Caring CC 5 Connection Sunday HOLY COMMUNION - 8:00 and 9:30 am 8:00a Graduation Recognition 8:00a Blood Pressures 9:40a Bethesda Meeting :30p HOLY COMMUNION 16 1:00p Faithful Followers 6:00p HOLY COMMUNION 6:30p Stephen Ministry 7:00p ChristCare Training 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7:00p SEA Group 7:00p Lutherans For Life 8:30p ChristCare Equippers 15 1:00p Seekers ChristCare 6:00p Men s Bible Class 6:00p Youth Softball 14 9:00a Men s Bible Study 10:30a FFF 6:30p Trustees 6:45p Stewardship 7:00p Education 7:00p Youth Board 8:00p Church Council 13 6:30p Emmanuel CC Meeting 7:00p Barnabas Group 12 WORSHIP - 8 and 9:30 am :30p April s Recital at CUW 5:30p WORSHIP 23 1:00p Faithful Followers 6:00p WORSHIP 6:30p Stephen Ministry/Trng 7:00p ChristCare Training 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7:00p SEA Group 7:00p Lutherans For Life 8:30p ChristCare Equippers 22 Resource Deadline 9:00a Staff Meeting 6:00p Men s Bible Class 7:30p ChristCare Equippers 8:00p W.O.W. CC 21 9:00a Men s Bible Study 10:30a FFF 6:30p Young Couples CC 7:00p Koinonia ChristCare 20 8:00a Quilters 7:00p Salt Shakers CC 19 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 9:30 am Chicago Servant Event - June 19-26, Chicago Sharing 6:00p HOLY COMMUNION 29 12:30p Newsletter Assembly 6:00p Men s Bible Study 7:00p Youth Softball 28 9:00a Men s Bible Study 10:30a FFF 7:00p Friends in Faith CC 7:00p Women s Bible Study 27 8:00a Valleyfair Day 26 WORSHIP - 8 and 9:30 am Page 23

24 Sharing their time and talents this month... Acolytes 06/05 8:00 am Lindsay Ward / Jack Stien 9:30 am Spencer Tomasek / Kailey Webster 06/12 8:00 am Janna Henkel / Autumn Jahnke 9:30 am Darin Horstmann / Christian Nisbit 06/19 8:00 am Kenyatta Kruetzfeldt / Kirsten Krull 9:30 am Jon Dicke / Christopher Wileman 06/26 8:00 am Danielle Trogstad / Lindsay Behne 9:30 am Carly Wilde / Jenna Wileman Altar Guild Co-Chairs: Marilyn Olson, Connie Feeder, Tammy Konicek, Joann Karges, Nancy Carlson, and Marilyn Poppe Blood Pressure Nurses Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third Saturday of the month. June 5 June 12 June 16 June 18 June 19 June 26 Mary Henkel Barb Wallskog Kathy Zarling (Thursday) Clare Lovick-West Jan Dicke Sue Kazos Elders 06/02 6:00 pm Larry Stoen 06/04 5:30 pm Dean Jensen 06/05 8:00 am Tim Strohschein 9:30 am Joel Pralle 06/09 6:00 pm Dan Zemke 06/11 5:30 pm Terry Severson 06/12 8:00 am Dan Zemke 9:30 am Matt Nitz 06/16 6:00 pm Mick Reese 06/18 5:30 pm Darin Grewe 06/19 8:00 am Dewey Wondrasch 9:30 am Stan Czaplewski 06/23 6:00 pm Eric Hauan 06/25 5:30 pm Al Schacht 06/26 8:00 am Larry Stoen 9:30 am Scott Okuno 06/30 6:00 pm Tim Strohschein 07/02 5:30 pm Joel Pralle 07/03 8:00 am Kurt Rump 9:30 am Terry Severson Greeters 06/04 5:30 pm Lyle and Kathy Voight 06/05 8:00 am Dory and Thomas Moore. Andy Fockler, and Glenn Prehn 9:30 am Jim and Patti Tackmann, Dan and Terry Zemke 06/11 5:30 pm Sue Kazos 06/12 8:00 am Royce and Marlie Ernst family 9:30 am Caroline Ferdig, Elvera and Marty Cordes, Larry and Diana Stoen 06/18 5:30 pm Grant and Clara Wilson 06/19 8:00 am Donna and Wes Bussell, Stan and Linda Sohre 9:30 am Darlene Thompson, Donna Walters, Alan and Linda Krueger 06/25 5:30 pm Kurt and Clare Lovick-West 06/26 8:00 am Dean and Mary Henkel, Mark and Paula Kuisle 9:30 am Ann Boyd, Lois Norby, Mark and Joyce Massaro Lay Readers 06/04 5:30 pm June Storma 06/05 8:00 am Sherrill Van Guilder 9:30 am Tim Strohschein 06/11 5:30 pm Doug Priebe 06/12 8:00 am Kurt Rump 9:30 am Jennifer Pralle 06/18 5:30 pm Bob Vehrenkamp 06/19 8:00 am Jess Ihrke 9:30 am Lynette Miller 06/25 5:30 pm Clare Lovick-West 06/26 8:00 am Ardell Brenner 9:30 am Eric Hauan Pew Maintenance Marcie and Lester Clapp Redeemer Women When help is needed, the chairpersons for June, EiLeen Miller and Janette Benson, will call women who are listed in the church directory. Transportation Please call the church office by Noon on Thursday ( ) if you need a ride to worship. Ushers 5:30 pm Dale Hass and Bob Sim 8:00 am Dave Zarling, Dean Jensen, Wes Bussell, Tim Batterson, James Bartlett 10:40 am Marv Reinecke, Mark Fister, Gordon Hinsch, Sam Hinsch, Raf Webster, Nicolette Johnson, Ally Kann Page 24

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26 Redeemer Lutheran Church 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, Minnesota Return service requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Rochester, Minnesota Permit No. 376 A Little Humor! While browsing in a Christian bookstore one day, I discovered a shelf of reduced price items. Among the gifts was a figurine of a man and woman, their heads lovingly tilted toward one another. Happy 10th Anniversary read the inscription. It appeared to be in perfect condition, yet its tag indicated damaged. Examining it more closely, I found another tag underneath and chuckled, it read wife is coming unglued. Summer Worship Schedule Thursday: 6 pm Saturday: 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:00 and 9:30 When my grandson Billy and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, It s no use Grandpa. Now the mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights. What is love...(from kids)... Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is okay.