The Parish Beacon Volume 35 No. 9 October 2014 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ The third date has been set. Third date?! Yes, the third date for the Trivia Challenge has been set for October 19 th. That is a just a few weeks away. If you know me well, you know I don t like changing my plans. (Although these changes were good and proper.) King Solomon, the wisest of all people, tells us, Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established (Proverbs 16:3). God s Word makes it clear that wise people make plans. Why, then, are we often reluctant to plan? Is it because we don t like to have our plans changed? Is it because we don t like taking the time to plan? Is it because we don t feel like we have enough assets to bother with planning? Is it because we don t like facing unpleasant topics? We may not want to plan because it could involve considering unpleasant topics such as debt, unemployment, disability, cost of schooling or retirement, and death. Examining how we ve spent God s money can bring feelings of guilt when we think of our past mistakes. The amount of money doesn t matter. We can misuse our God-given financial gifts whatever their size. We may not want to plan because a plan places limits on us and makes us accountable. In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Jesus reminds us that the master held his three slaves accountable for what they did with the talents he gave them. As caretakers of God s property, we are accountable to Him for all we have. As caretakers of everything, because everything is God s, we are accountable to Him. As the old saying goes, People don t plan to fail, they fail to plan. So what are you planning? Faithfully serve God. Regularly read the Word of God. Weekly attend God s Divine Service. Daily pray to God. Consistently give tithes and offerings to God. May God bless you with your plans! Pastor Hartwig OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH AND PRESCHOOL 2301 East Court Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Phone: 319-338-5626 Email: redeemer@ourredeemer.org 1 www.ourredeemer.org
OCTOBER ACTIVITIES 1 City High Homecoming Parade Party 5:30pm Properties Committee 7:00pm Midweek Classes 7:00pm 2 Board of Elders 4 GGG - Iowa City Hy-Vee 1 st Ave 7:30am I Still Do Marriage Retreat 8:00am 5 Influenza Vaccination Clinic 9:00am-noon Sunday School 9:15am/Bible Class 9:30am Young Adult Study at Seth s 4:00pm Financial Peace University 6:00pm Youth Night 6:30pm 6-8 Pastor s Conference 6 Greek Club 5:00pm Education Committee 7:00pm Mission Committee 7:00pm 7 Women s A Woman s Heart Beth Moore 10am Human Care 7:00pm 8 Preschool Parents Group 9:30am Midweek Classes 6:45pm 9 Women s Esther Beth Moore 7:00pm Board of Directors 7:00pm 10 Knitting Small Group 10-11 Confirmation Retreat 11 Men s Bible Study 12 Sunday School 9:15am/Bible Class 9:30am SGM Committee Meeting 11:45am Financial Peace University 6:00pm 13 Greek Club 5:00pm Outreach Committee 6:30pm 14 Stephen Ministry 6:30pm 15 Preschool Parents Group 9:30am Midweek Classes 6:45pm 16 Theology 101 18 Heroes Training Stephen Ministry 9:00am 19 Sunday School 9:15am/Bible Class 9:30am Trivia Challenge 12:00pm Financial Peace University 6:00pm 20 Greek Club 5:00pm LWML Mission Guild w/karen Godecke 7:00pm 21 Women s A Woman s Heart Beth Moore 10am Assimilation 7:00pm 22 Preschool Parents Group 9:30am Jude Bible Study 11:00am Lunch Bunch 12:00pm Midweek Classes 6:45pm 23 Women s Esther Beth Moore 7:00pm Board of Directors 7:00pm 25 Men s Bible Study 8:00am LWML Fall Zone Rally, Bethany 8:30am SGM Leaders Turbo Training Session 9:00am 26 Sunday School 9:15am/Bible Class 9:30am New Member Brunch 11:45am Trunk or Treat w/optional dinner 4:00pm 27 Greek Club 5:00pm 28 LLL Meeting 29 Midweek Classes 6:45pm Preschool Parents Group 9:30am Saturday 5:30pm **Please Note** New date for Trivia Challenge October 19 WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am Comfort-Tiers meet Thursdays at 9:00am Need more tiers anytime between 9:00 am to noon No expertise or materials required-coffee provided Choir meets Wednesdays 7:00pm Praise Team Practice schedule varies Contact Myrl Holida myrl-holida@uiowa.edu or Louise Klopp choirdirector@ourredeemer.org 2
Watch Reflections for information on: October 10 Marriage Retreat October 16 1:30pm Library October 5 9 am to noon Library October 4 8:00 am Fellowship Hall 7:00pm Board Room LLL Mee ting October 28, 2014 7:30 pm Fellowsh ip Hall Book Clu Books & b Guide av ailable October 1 $14 NGE CHALLE 2014 ctober 19, O 12:00 pm Hall Fellowship LWML Sunday October 12 Includes bakesale 6 ber 2 Octo am 11:45 Hall wship Fello Kaja Mu eller Celebrat e 10 yea rs at OR LC! N ov ember 2 Potluck after late service Basket fo r Cards nition Recog 25 & 26 er Octob Trunk-N-Trea t October 26 4:00 pm Parking Lot God s Creation LWML Fall Rally Karen Gode cke Liturgical A rt in Worsh ip Octo October 25 8:30am Bethany, Cedar Rapids ber 20 7:0 0 pm Fellowship Hall 3
FOLLIES 2015 GROUP Four Seating Zones Available: Zone 1 Front 18 rows main floor & front 6 rows balcony $35 Zone 2 Rear 8 rows main floor & next 6 rows balcony $30 Zone 3 Next 5 rows balcony $25 Zone 4 Rear 2 rows balcony $20 Sunday, March 22, 2015 2:00pm Paramount Cedar Rapids Full details in upcoming Reflections. Email phylbob@q.com or call 338-8996 if you are interested. Order Deadline October 20 ~Bob Lentfer CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE Hello, students and parents! It is that time of year again to be thinking about our upcoming Christmas program. Our first rehearsal will be Sunday, October 5 th during Sunday School music time: 9:15-9:30 am. Please have your students arrive on time so they will be able to hear the exciting new music we will be learning! This year's program is called "Star of Wonder." In this show, the story of Jesus' birth is told from the point of view of the stars in the sky! Some of the parts include: Shooting Star, Super Star, Falling Star, the North Star, as well as shepherds, the three kings, angels, and Mary and Joseph. There are Transfer In Mary Ann Schlueter 8-26-2014 Kristin Anfinson 9-24-2014 Removed Timothy & Katie Ahlers (Graham, Olivia, Annalise) 9-5-2014 Joel and Hillary Storm 9-5-2014 Mark & Lindsey Krohe (Peyton, Rylea, Courtney, Reagan) 9-18-2014 Brent Miller 9-18-2014 Martha Mitkos 9-18-2014 Death Constance Kinney 9-12-2014 Transfer Out TJ & Kate Ramsey (Hannah, Luke, Natalie) 8-22-2014 speaking parts and nonspeaking parts as well as the opportunity for vocal solos. Students interested in parts may try-out on Sunday, October 12th during music time. Students will recite a few lines and/or sing if they are interested. Please feel free to email me at alliehaack@gmail.com or call at (319) 688-9513 if you have any questions! See you on Sunday, October 5 th for our first rehearsal! Baptism Beatrice Virginia Guhl 9-21-2014 4
NEWS Anita Nicholson WHAT IS PARISH NURSING? Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is need of a parish nurse. As you read this information, and think of a nurse that would be wonderful in filling this role, please ask them to consider applying. If you are a nurse reading this information, please prayerfully consider this role as a way to serve the spiritual and health needs of our congregation. According to International Parish Nurse Resource Center (IPNRC): Parish nurses are licensed, registered nurses who practice wholistic health for self, individuals, and the community, using nursing knowledge combined with spiritual care. They function as members of the pastoral team. The focus of their work is on the intentional care of the spirit, assisting the members of the church community to maintain and/or regain wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. The mission of parish nursing is the intentional integration of the practices of faith and nursing so that people can achieve wholeness in, with, and through the church in which they serve. In order to be a parish nurse, one: must have an active Iowa Nursing license. should plan to complete a parish nurse training course to prepare for this ministry. (Note: A course is offered twice a year in Eastern Iowa) should be organized, flexible, and a good communicator. History of Parish Nursing: Granger E. Westberg (1911-1999) was a pioneer who, over the course of a long and rich career, broke new ground in the areas of theology, clinical pastoral education, and whole person healthcare. Westberg was a Lutheran clergyman who had been a parish pastor, hospital chaplain, professor of practical theology and teacher of medical students. His work was based on his belief that healthcare transcends physical care, because true healing involves the whole person in the context of their community. One of Westberg s most significant contributions to the church and the community at large was the founding of the parish nurse movement. Originally developed in 1984 as a partnership between Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois and six area congregations, this new ecumenical movement soon grew to encompass nurses and churches around the country. Information from: http://www.parishnurses.org Watch Reflections to see more about Clergy Appreciation Month 5
Year to date negative cash flow $40,069.26 Concerns about the sanctuary air conditioning were discussed. It needs a valve control system to balance cool air & humidity. Randy Staab from Mechanical Services, Inc. will prepare and present options. The Lutheran Church Extension Fund Capital Funding Services has devised a Stewardship Campaign for Our Redeemer. Though the Board discussion was favorable, discussion suggested that before accepting it, a second option regarding capital campaign costs would be appropriate for comparison. KUDOS Our Redeemer s Board of Directors recognizes MIKE APPLEGARTH MIRIAM MEYER JEFF NICHOLSON for strenuous work in deck-building and cleanup on the Arkansas Tornado Recovery Mission Thank you all! 6
Motion made and carried to accept the nominations for 2015 officers (see page 8) Concern was expressed that the sculpture on the sanctuary wall is darker or blacker than desired, either because of dirt/dust accumulation, natural aging process, or indirect lighting. A motion was made and carried that the Board of Directors investigate a proper method of refurbishment to restore its normal color. Pastor Hartwig complimented the preschool teachers, Kaja Mueller and Kate Ramsey, for a high level of professionalism,strong lesson plans, and a caring and loving atmosphere. Stephen Ministry: Pastor mentioned that the pairing of Ministers with congregation members is in process. He explained the role and function of the Ministry and encouraged all of us to spread the word about its purpose and effectiveness. Vision 2020: Pastor commented that much work has been done via committees with dozens of people involved, thus solid planning is underway and information will be shared soon with the congregation. Discussion took place about the pros and cons of early first communion. JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY 2015 COUNTERS Darold & Marilyn Albright Howard Hintze Kevin & Laurel Sellers Linda Berryhill Bill, & Brian Lake Donna Saehler Olga & Caroline Will Larry & Twyla Freeman Jim & Kathy Eick Norma Westphal Walt & Bev Prem Benita Carney Dave & Sharon Hintze Dixie Walker AUGUST Darold & Marilyn Albright Howard Hintze SEPTEMBER Richard & Barb Gienapp Donna Saehler OCTOBER Brad & Melissa Mullane NOVEMBER Kevin Rauch & Marcia Hulse Ron & Becky Behrens 7 DECEMBER Olga & Caroline Will Dave & Sharon Hintze
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 2015 Officers and Committee Chair Candidates President 2 nd year of two year term Val Penney Vice President 2 nd year of two year term Steve Scott (then two years as President) Treasurer 1 st year of 2 nd two-year term Alan Cross Secretary 2 nd year of 2 nd two-year term Howard Hintze Elders 3 rd year of 2 nd three-year term Jeff Kucera 3 rd year of 2 nd three-year term Ryan Haack 1 st year of 2 nd three-year term Myrl Holida 3 rd year of 1 st three-year term Bill Benson 2 nd year of 1 st three-year term Skip Kempnich 2 nd year of 1 st three-year term Denny Schrader 2 nd year of 1 st three-year term Marty Wenck 1 st year of 1 st three-year term * 1 st year of 1 st three-year term * Church Properties 2 nd year of 2 nd two-year term Art Schwarting 2 nd year of 2 nd two-year term Chad Pence 2 nd year of 2 nd two-year term Mike Applegarth, chair 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term John Robinson 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term Rob Bowman 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term Jacob Sexton Board of Directors (at large members) 3 rd year of 1 st three-year term Dave Johnson 2 nd year of 1 st three-year term Barb Schanbacher 1 st year if 1 st three-year term Ron Behrens* COMMITTEES: Assimilation 1 st year of 1 st two-year term Susan Scott* Education 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term Crissy Pence 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term Melissa Mullane Human Care 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term Dave Hintze Missions 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term Miriam Meyer Outreach 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term Steve Faga Youth 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term Chris & Jill Schwartz Small Groups 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term Erica Davisson Technology 1 st year of 1 st two-year term Rita Johnson* Health Ministries 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term Anita Nicholson Preschool 2 nd year of 1 st two-year term Linda Diggelmann Auditing 8 th one-year term (no limit) Bob Hansen 8 th one-year term (no limit) Rolland Poust 7 th one-year term (no limit) Dave Hintze Nominating 6 th one-year term (no limit) Twyla Freeman 5 th one-year term (no limit) Crissy Pence 2 nd one-year term (no limit) Beth Hargens 8
Small Group Ministry Mission Statement: To grow in grace using our spiritual gifts, through good stewardship for the benefit of the group so that the body of Christ may be built up. Updates from Small Group Ministry. Financial Peace University Updates The small group attending FPU has just completed session 2. This week they focused on relating with money. Be sure to check out the Financial Peace University to learn more. Remember the song that starts with, "One of these things is not like the other"? That's pretty much how men and women and Nerds and Free Spirits interact when it comes to money. With men, money tends to be a scorecard. The better they do with it, the better they feel. With women, money generally means security. The more they have, the better they feel. Nerds want to know how much, when, where and why. Free Spirits have this thing called a "life" and like to use money to enjoy it every once in a while. No matter what combo you have in your marriage, there's happy news. The easiest and best way to line up your goals and improve communication is to sit down and make a budget together. Nerds: Don't go playing cash commando and insist that everything be your way. Free Spirits: Make sure you give your input! Talk to your spouse and agree about what you both want. Get on it and get it done! The way we handle money impacts every part of our lives. This week you've learned how to work together with your spouse, even if you're the Nerd and your spouse is the Free Spirit! You've also started learning how to teach your kids about money and how to find accountability if you're single. Thoughts for the Week "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21 There's nothing wrong with building wealth, but never let that passion take the place of the relationships in your life. Remember, getting out of debt is all about changing your family tree! Join us for a One Day Event I Still Do Live Simulcast Saturday, October 4 th at Our Redeemer Registration 7:30 am - Event begins 8:30 am NEW PRESCOOL PARENTS CLASS Starts October 8 Meets weekly Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Room 208 Childcare provided The study topic is For Heaven s Sake: Parenting Preschoolers Faithfully. Registration forms are in the church office $50 Registration Registration forms in church office 9
Stephen Ministry By Bill Benson Our Redeemer is blessed to have 11 commissioned Stephen Ministers. While they are prayerfully and expectantly waiting for their care receiver assignments, they have been busy. One of the facets of the Stephen ministry training is that you are never done. So after 50 hours of training there still is much to learn and practice. Continuing education is a cornerstone on which Stephen Ministry is built. Over the summer months our Stephen ministers have covered the topics: Ministry for the dying, their families and friends and Caring for people during and after hospitalization. These topics generated interest and introspection. That interest was further enhanced by a presentation by Pastor Scheer. Pastor Scheer has retired after years of serving the Lord and His Church as a hospital chaplain. I had asked Pastor to present for about 30 minutes. We ended up using our entire 2 and a half hours learning from him and asking wonderful insightful questions. Pastor s presentation again affirmed the importance of the care we will provide. There will be many joys and also challenges. We are in the process of planning another Stephen Ministry training class to begin in January. Please pray to see if God can use you in this ministry. If you have the following qualities concerning Christian care God can use you to minister and care for His people. Christian caring is: genuine, patient, available, present, empathetic, dependable, accepting, unpretentious, selfless, and assertive. Please prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister. Any Stephen leader will be happy to talk with you. Remember our motto: We care, Christ cures.. Please keep the Stephen Ministry in your prayers. The leadership team is: Pastor Hartwig Kevin Sellers Marvel Titone Kathy Schweer Bill Benson. LWML National Convention Save the dates! Mark your calendar for next June 25-28, 2015 to join your sisters and brothers in Christ at the LWML Convention in Des Moines, Iowa. We gather under the theme Bountiful! Sow Nourish Reap to be equipped by the Holy Spirit to work in the Father s harvest field. For more information, come to our next monthly LWML meeting on Monday, October 20 th at 7:00 pm or go online now at www.lwml.org/events/conventions/2015-des-moines. 10
Family Ministry Matters Equipping You to Be a Faith Leader in Your Home Inspire a Love of Reading Now that school is in full swing, book lists, reading logs, homework, and journals are everywhere. There s no doubt that reading has many benefits. Studies have shown that kids who read regularly gain confidence, increase their vocabulary, and improve their test scores. Here are some everyday ways to instill a love of reading. Read together. Consider reading the same book your child is reading. Or have your child read to you. As you read, stop and talk about the book. Ask questions. Not only will it help your child with reading comprehension, but you'll also have special time together. If they can't read yet, read to them. It's never too early to start! Family devotions. Kids and adults take turns reading different parts of the Bible story and devotion books and talk about what God has done, is doing, and will do for His beloved children. Books before bedtime. If your children are engrossed in a good book, can bedtime slide a little later? Simply reading one more chapter sends a positive message and reinforces a love of reading. Be an example. Let your kids catch you reading and meditating on God s Word and turning to Him in prayer. Consider placing your personal devotion materials your Bible, devotion book, and prayer journal in a place that is visible to your kids. Encourage them with their very own devotional books. Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63118 Privacy Statement cph.org Copyright 2014 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. 11
Dear friends and loved ones, August 2014 We'll another school year finished and I guess I blinked and we're now into the 2nd week of the brand new school year. I think I missed something! WOW!! It's amazing how quickly time flies. The Lord is so good and blesses us in so many ways and yet I still always feel like I'm missing a large portion of events and life. I know that's not true, but never-the-less, I continue in my quest to find a solution for slooowwinggg dddddooowwnnn ttttiiime. Maybe that's the solution, just use lots of extra letters!?! Anyway, we had a wonderful, if not extremely short, time to reconnect with many people in the US this summer. It was great visiting on the east coast and then basically spending 1 week in 3 different places. Petersen family (Indiana), Springfield, IL (where our home is), and Kristin's mom (Kansas). We still made plenty of presentations, in each area, about the great work the Lord is doing and also got our normal checkups taken care of. The Lord is really awesome at blessings us with good health. Our last week in the US was kind of the "work-horse" for us. In the last 7 days, we were in 6 hotels in 5 cities and ended with a couple days of sight-seeing in Chicago with the kids. We were able to show them our (Kristin and Enoch s) stomping grounds during college days, including places in downtown Chicago where we used to go like Gino's East, Ed Debevic's and other great places. With the new school year, we've now come to the startling realization that we are now parents of a JUNIOR in high school. Sydney, our little baby girl, will be leaving for college by our next "home reconnect". WHAT!!! I can't believe that, and yet, I'm amazed at the way in which the Lord has worked in her life and I see the incredible young lady she has turned into. Lucas, is close on her heals and we know he will become (is becoming) a fine young man also. We just want him to slow down a little for us [back to my original quest - see above]. As soon as we arrived back in Ankara, we were back into the thick of things with preparations for the VBS program that we are a part of every year for the Ankara community. This year was "Weird Animals", which we were pleased to see being used in a number of our US stops. It was a great time for everyone as we learned of Jesus' one-of-a-kind love. Kristin was the Director over the whole program, Sydney was a crew leader for 3 rd & 4 th grades, Lucas was the Techno Man and Enoch ran the opening and closing programs each day. [pictures below] There were over 80 kids attending, plus another 20 teen helpers and another 20 volunteers. We had 6 Turkish families send their kids along with a number of embassy/military families where this was their first exposure to the Gospel. Our celebration service on Sunday had a packed house (as usual) with 6-8 new families and lots of excitement that only the love of God can bring to people's lives. We were also excited to have our new LCMS pastor - Rev. Joe Asher with us for the 10 days during and after VBS. He was helping us with the program, but also looking into where he and his wife Jennie would be staying, studying Turkish and meeting with many people in the community. They will be in our midst within the next few months, we pray. Blessings on your week, The Petersens 12
Education Newsletter EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - TURKEY 2nd Edition 2014 Education initiatives and what they mean for our work - We hope you enjoy this newsletter that specifically shows some of the things that are happening within the education initiatives here in Turkey. Pictured above (L-R): Ankara VBS program; University Symposium - Erzurum (Eastern Turkey); Visiting a mosque in Erzurum; Leadership training for youth. 13
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Message received from Ed Mell, Lutheran Disaster Response in Arkansas to Our Redeemer Mission trip participants who helped build decks to access new homes for those who lost their homes in the tornado: Thank you so much for making a difference in the lives of the families recovering from the tornado in Central Arkansas. The sharing of your time, abilities and all your hard work was very much appreciated. A lady driver from Little Rock to Conway each day to work watched us build the deck in Mayflower from I-40. She stopped by to see the homeowner to take a look after it was finished & said she wanted her sister (whose home was also destroyed by the tornado) to be able to have a deck just like this one. She and the homeowner loved it! God s blessings on your ministry. In Christ, Ed October 5 th is Mission Sunday. Would you like to help provide the Word of God to men and women in the armed services? We will be accepting free-will donations to purchase Military Bible Sticks for US Troops. These are popular audio New Testaments for MP3 players distributed by military chaplains at the request of the individual troops. The Bible Sticks are the size of a pack of gum and easily fit in a pocket. They are especially helpful in isolated locations in rough conditions. Used at home or overseas, electronic Bible Sticks are used to pass the time as well as provide spiritual strength when facing life and death situations. Please prayerfully consider a donation for this ministry. A Great Deal for those that follow The Church Basement Ladies! Experience the humor of The Church Basement Ladies in A Mighty Fortress is our Basement on the Old Creamery s Main Stage on Wednesday, October 8 th at 7:30 pm. Lebeda Mattress Factory has donated the tickets and Marion Cares is selling them for $10 each (an $18 savings) as their Fall Fundraiser. The Theater is located at 39 38 th Avenue, Amana, IA. Call 319-377- 5344 (Marion Cares) to order tickets or visit their website at www.marioncares.org. Children and Youth MINISTRY COORDINATOR INFORMATION Toddlin to Jesus Allison Haack 688-9513 Cradle Roll Paula Caylor 337-0620 Sunday School Kaja Mueller 338-5626, Kelli Kucera kellikucera@yahoo.com Kids Club Denise Schwarting 325-6153 or Becky West 430-3809 Education Committee Chair Crissy Pence 339-4956 Youth Committee Adult Chair - Chris and Jill Schwartz jill_kuennen@yahoo.com Director of Christian Education Youth Ministry Seth Illich 338-5626 Director of Christian Education Family Life Kaja Mueller 338-5626 Preschool Mrs. Kaja Mueller & Mrs. Kate Ramsey #338-3949 15
http://www.theholidayzone.com/reformation/reformation_day_word_search_moderate_print.html READ THE BIBLE IN TWO YEARS 9:30 10:15 am Fellowship Hall Readings for next week: Ezra 7 - Nehemiah 8 16
This is part of the financial newsletter that is sent to District treasurers and is available at http://www.lwml.org/giving/treasured-news.php Part of the national website www.lwml.org Iowa East District LWML website www.lwml-ied.org/ 17
ORKS & LYF 2014-2015 Calendar Youth Ministry! www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0448a5ae2ca46-coffee13 Youth Night Plan to join us on Sunday, October 5 th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm as we continue our Sunday Night Youth Night for ORKS and LYF (Fifth grade through high school). We will meet on the first Sunday of every month and explore what love is and how we can share it! We will be walking through the 5 Love Languages and using it to discuss love that we might share with those around us. We will also do some group building activities and large group games. Hope to see you all there! Confirmation Retreat Until He Comes Attention all 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Students! October SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 10/1 - City High Homecoming Parade 10/5 - Youth Night @ 6:30 pm 10/10-10/11 Fall Confirmation Retreat 10/12 - LYF Coffee & Treats 10/18-10/19 Youth Led Worship 10/19 - Youth Movie Night & 6:30 pm 10/26 - Trunk-or-Treat @ 4:00 pm November SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT Come and join us, October 10-11, 2014, as we study how our celebration of the Lord s Supper is not just a private thing we do as Christians. Rather as St. Paul teaches in 1 Corinthians 11:26, the Lord s Supper is the Church s central act of public witness. ADMIT ONE Oct. 19 th, 2014 COOL RUNNINGS Youth Movie Night at 6:30pm ***One Day Only*** 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 - Youth Night @ 6:30 pm 21-22 - 30 Hour Famine 27 - Thanksgiving 30 - Combined Grade Sunday School 18
STAFF & EMAIL PHONE NO. STAFF & EMAIL PHONE NO. Brent Hartwig, Senior Pastor bhartwig@ourredeemer.org OUR REDEEMER OFFICE DIRECTORY Office: 338-5626 Fax: 338-9171 Website: http://www.ourredeemer.org Preschool: 338-3949 Prayer Chain: 351-5297 or prayerchain@ourredeemer.org Special Announcements Line: 338-3505 338-5626 (church) 337-2403 (home) Kaja Mueller, Director of Christian Ed. dce@ourredeemer.org 338-5626 (church) 541-4827 (cell) Seth Illich, Director of Christian Ed. dce2@ourredeemer.org 338-5626 (church) (815)-236-9502 (cell) Kaja Mueller, Preschool Director Kate Ramsey, Assistant preschool@ourredeemer.org 338-3949 (preschool) 338-5626 (church) Larry Freeman, Bookkeeper bookkeep@ourredeemer.org 338-5626 (church) Denise Holida Director of Small Group Ministry smallgroups@ourredeemer.org 338-5626 (church) 930-0165 (cell) Louise Klopp, Director of Choirs choirdirector@ourredeemer.org Kate Ramsey, Preschool Assistant preschoolassistant@ourredeemer.org 338-5626 (church) Marilyn Paetz, Organist organist@ourredeemer.org 338-3949 (preschool) Vacancy, Parish Nurse parishnurse@ourredeemer.org 351-4262 (home) 338-5626 (church) Kevin Sellers, Director of Technology technology@ourredeemer.org 338-5626 (church) 631-8924 Laurel Sellers, Office Coordinator redeemer@ourredeemer.org 338-5626 (church) 2014 Board of Elders Congregational Assignments Jeffrey Kucera 512-6789 Bill Benson 517-881-9848 Ryan Haack 688-951 Myrl Holida 351-4301 Skip Kempnich 351-5297 Jeff Kucera 512-6789 Alan Meyer 319-461-1748 Denny Schrader 530-1562 Marty Wenck 330-2761 Each family of the Our Redeemer flock is assigned alphabetically by last name to an elder to insure each family is prayed for and feels they have an elder. It is the sincere feeling of the Board of Elders that we are to love and be of service equally to the entire body of believers. We encourage any one of you to contact any one of us so we can share your spiritual journey, ideas or concerns. DEADLINES Reflections (printed weekly): Information must be submitted (written, typed, emailed or faxed) each Wednesday by 5:00 p.m. Beacon Newsletter & Church Activities Calendar (printed monthly): Information must be submitted (written, typed, emailed or faxed) by noon on the 20 th of each month. TELEVISION ~ RADIO Our Redeemer Worship Service on Public Access TV Channel 18 every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. The Lutheran Hour Television Ministries talk show On Main Street is shown on Public Access Television Channel 18 on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Sundays at 10:00 p.m. Lutheran Hour Ministries on Radio WMT 600 AM Radio on Sunday mornings at 6:30 a.m., and KXEL 1540 AM Radio on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND SCREENING Our Redeemer Lutheran Church has been in ministry with children and youth for over 55 years. Our insurance carrier, Church Mutual, strongly encourages us to promote the safest and most secure environment possible by screening all employees and volunteers, both new and existing, especially those who interact with children. Performing background checks will provide safeguards and peace of mind to our staff, volunteers, parents, youth and children. Additional details will be forthcoming as we put this screening process in motion. 19
Night Drive Ephesians 5: 8-14 Each vehicle gropes its way through the night surrounded by a small aura of light dimming its lights when meeting another permitting the driver to see only a constricted view of the landscape-each awaits the dawn. We Christians journey on our way through life surrounded by His light not dimming our lights when meeting another but permitting others to see past this constricted view called earth to heaven-we await the Second Dawn. Carol Schuldt Images from Driving at Night Freefoto.com 20