Bring a friend! Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Week of 5-16-2010 Special Prayer Opportunities: Health Concerns: Elaine Gittus, Bill Sas, Gordon Kappel, Al Wileman Rejoice: With Don and Arlene Strelow who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 14. With John Pavek who is celebrating his 80th birthday on Sunday, May 16. With Bob and Bonnie Hoenk who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, May 19. With Don and Arlene Krueger who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, May 19. PRAYER CHAIN Prayer is a powerful gift that is always available for us to use. If you have a prayer request, call June Hovland (288-7579) or Gail Sim (289-2087) who will activate the chain. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this prayer ministry, please contact June or Gail. E-MAIL PRAYER CHAIN - To request a prayer or to join the chain, send an email to Lori Hameister at littlebitmoo@q.com. PRAYER CARDS - Take a look in your pew rack and you ll see our prayer cards! These cards will be collected by one of the pastors during the offering time. THURSDAY SERVICES have begun and will continue each week until October. These services are held at 6 pm in the Chapel and are the first service of the weekend. SUMMER SCHEDULE begins Memorial Day Weekend, May 30, with Sunday service times changing to 8:00 and 9:30 am. Summer Refreshments If your group, committee, or family would like to serve refreshments between services during the summer (May 30 through Sept. 5), please contact the church office (289-5147) to sign up. FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL are in honor of Betty Wilson s 88th birthday on Thursday, May 13. Alice Marzolf s 92nd birthday on Saturday, May 15. Don and Arlene Strelow s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 14 John Pavek s 80th birthday on Sunday, May 16. Bob and Bonnie Hoenk s 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, May 19. FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL are from the funeral of Judy Lee s mother, Vera Ulwelling, on Monday, May 10. SPRING VOTERS MEETING THIS SUNDAY May 16, at 12:30 pm. On the agenda will be the election of officers, and a review of the 2010 salary freeze. Childcare will be available. There will be a free-will lunch served by the Youth from 11:45 to 12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The menu includes: Goulash, Jell-O, and assorted bars. CONFIRMATION PICTURES are available for pickup in the Narthex. 1 Week of 5-16-2010
Eric Applen April Beckman Pam Bennett Betty Brand Mark Clark Justin Collopy Paul Collopy Sandy Collopy Kris Dicke Marlie Ernst Royce Ernst Lorraine Fahrman TEACHER APPRECIATION SUNDAY Sunday, May 16, is Teacher Appreciation Sunday at Redeemer. It s a chance for all of us to thank those who are willing to take the time to teach our children, our youth and our adults. We are very fortunate at Redeemer to have so many that participate in the many opportunities there are to teach. Thanks to each of you. Caroline Ferdig Shirley Fingerson Pat Fitch LuAnn Haack Angie Hanson Michael Harvey Pastor Jim Heining Jodi Hellickson Ellen Hinsch Sheri Hoffman June Hovland Jess Ihrke Doug Koepsell Lois Leuth Paul Lewis Lynette Miller Lynora Miller Kris Mueller Krisanne Nelson Charlie Pederson George Poch Leslie Rivas Amy Rosenberg Ted Saxman Lynn Schoppers Pastor Rance Settle Lonnie Strohschein Tim Strohschein Bob Vehrenkamp Curt Walter Julie Walter Dave Wood John Wrubel Julie Wrubel BIBLE CLASSES End of Life Issues - Dealing with terminal illness, funeral customs and planning, cremation, hospice care, and living wills; these are some of the topics being discussed in this class led by Pastor Heining in the South Fellowship Hall. Special guest this Sunday is Paul Czaplewski, owner of Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Chapel, to answer your questions about funeral arrangements. Faith Stories - Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7 Every Christian has a faith story to share, something that is unique to their life and how the LORD worked in it. Come sit with us for a relaxing fireside chat, minus the fireside, as some members of our church family share the blessings, struggles and joys of walking with the LORD. This class is led by Pastor Settle in the North Fellowship Hall. NEW CHRISTCARE LEADERS - Commissioned this weekend will be Darla Karstens and Liz Hutton who have completed the 40 hour ChristCare Leadership training. This Fall, Liz will be beginning a group for young women, and Darla will be facilitation a group for individuals (male or female). Watch for more details. NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-21, and John 14:23-31 Theme: Sounds of the Spirit Today. Bring a friend! 2 Week of 5-16-2010
REDEEMER NIGHT AT WENDY S - Due to circumstances, the youth will not be doing Pizza Ranch in May. But you can still help support us by eating at Wendy's on Hwy 52 N on Tuesday, May 18, from 5:30-7:30 pm. P.S. The youth will be doing Pizza Ranch again in June. NATIONAL OFFERING - Next Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, we will join the 2 1/2 million members of the Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, in receiving a special offering for the mission of the church. These will be delivered by our current delegates to the Synodical Convention in Houston, Texas, in May. NOW AVAILABLE TO PICK UP: Lutheran Witness for May is now available in the Narthex. My Devotions - Available in the narthex. These devotionals are for families with children in early to middle elementary grades. The devotions are printed in booklet form; there are topics for each day of June, July, and August. WE NEED YOU! Through the dedication of our members and friends who volunteer at VBS, we minister to approx 80+ children each year with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you aren t part of VBS yet, why not call today? If you can help each day, just one day, or in advance, we have many levels of involvement to suit your schedule and interests. Volunteer sign up form is on the VBS table in the narthex, or call Michael Harvey at 289-5147 for more information. Music Service Sunday, May 23 Many music groups will share their talents during both services on Sunday, May 23. Come early to hear some special pre-service ARE YOU WILLING TO SHARE A COPY OF YOUR WEDDING PICTURE? For LWML bulletin board in the narthex: will you share... a copy of your wedding photo? No originals please, but a photocopy (something like a 4x6) of your official wedding photo along with names and wedding date (month/day/year). We ll make a game out of it: only the pictures will be displayed, with numbers, and a list of couples will be on the counter we ll see who can match the names and the pictures. If you have a scanner and a computer you can send the picture and info to Delores McGillivray at lwmler@charter.net, or bring your picture to the office, and Chris will scan it. Delores will need them by May 25. The more we have the more fun it will be! ONGOING AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST, a nation-wide LCMS evangelism ministry involving youth and adults, will have its national Summer Training in the Rochester area, June 15-21. We are seeking families who would provide housing for 2 or more OAFC guests, youth and/or adults, from Tuesday night to Sunday night, June 15-20. For more information see or contact Pastor Settle (289-5147) or PastorRance@charterinternet.com. 3 Week of 5-16-2010
TODAY I WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS TO INCREASE MY DAILY ACTIVITY BY: Parking farther from my destination than usual. Using a pedometer and working up to a goal of 5,000 steps per day, increasing gradually, and eventually reaching 10,000 steps each day. Listening to music or books on tape while walking. Enlisting a friend or spouse to walk with me. Taking the stairs. Walking into the bank or restaurant instead of using the drive-through window. Paying for gas inside instead of at the pump Starting an office or faculty walking club. Creating a step competition with others at work. Using a pedometer to discover who takes the most steps each day. Breaking my walk into 10 or 15 minute sessions if I can t find time for a full 30 minutes. Skipping the use of a golf cart and carrying/pulling my clubs. Managing the stress of a difficult day by excusing myself for a few minutes of walking. Scheduling regular visits to a museum, zoo, or nature preserve. (Adapted from Ministerial Growth and Support, LCMS 4-10) ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older) We will meet Tuesday, June 1, at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. The menu will include sliced ham, OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: Worship Attendance: 535 (40+88+191+216) Guests: 54 Sunday School/Bible Class: 198 (84+114) augratin potatoes, fruit, buttered rolls and dessert. The cost is $7.50. Our speaker will be Sister Carol Marie Hemish, SSND. Her talk is "The Gift of Years: A Reflection on a Good Long Life". Rather than looking at being a senior as moving toward the end of life, join us for some input on the blessings of having lived a long life. She will show us ways to integrate the riches of our lives so that we can look forward to each new day with hope, energy and joy. Come and listen to the presentation and enjoy the Christian fellowship. (Redeemer's Dottie Hultquist has heard the presentation at the Senior Center and might be able to answer questions about it.) The sign-up sheet will be in the narthex or just call Ted or Renee Saxman at 282-5079 if you want to attend. Please sign up by Sunday, May 30. If you would be willing to bring a dessert, please indicate that on the sign-up sheet and Renee will contact you if she needs you to bring a dessert. Please remember if you can't attend and you haven't cancelled by Sunday evening May 30, Elderberries will be charged for your meal. Any questions, call Ted or Renee Saxman at the above number. 4 Week of 5-16-2010
If you have questions about any of these events contact: Michael Harvey (319-4929) daharveys@msn.com or Lynora Miller (288-7219) millertwins2@charter.net. UPCOMING Youth Events! May 16 Youth Serve Meal There is a voter s meeting on this day and the youth will serve a meal with proceeds going to summer youth activities. Come and help after late service! May 16 SHOUT! Last Shout! of the year. We will meet at the church and (weather permitting) move over to Slatterly park for food, games, and devotion! If you bring enough friends maybe we can play KICK BALL!!!!! Sign up by May 23! Valleyfair Lutheran Valleyfair day is, Monday, June 28 but if you want the best discount sign up on the youth bulletin board by May 23! The ticket will be $21 dollars ($16.99 savings!) Sign up today! June 15 OAFC Youth Rally Come to Redeemer the evening of June 15 for activities, food and worship lead by the Ongoing Ambassadors For Christ. No Cost and if you like it there will be more activities during the week! July 2010 National Youth Gathering We have our hotel!!!! We will be staying at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside! Check it out on the web! Bring a friend! Family Farkle Night! Redeemer Family Life is hosting the first ever Family Farkle Night! From 4-7 pm, on Sunday, May 23. We will have walking tacos, drinks and Farkle. You sign up in the narthex and bring some dessert. We ask for a small donation to cover food ($2 for adults $1 for kids $5 for family). Farkle is a game that takes a couple minutes to learn and will give you a lifetime of family fun! Come join us! STUDENTS ATTENDING RCLS NEXT YEAR If your child(ren) will be attending RCLS next year, please inform the church office by June 1. The date has been moved up in order to better accommodate the financial assistance process. 5 Week of 5-16-2010
SATURDAY, MAY 15 Blood Pressures - 5:30 pm HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, MAY 16 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures - 8 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Y.E.S. Group - 9:20 am Voters Meeting - 12:30 pm SHOUT! - Youth Room - 6 pm Partners in Christ CC - 6:30 pm Lutherans For Life - 7 pm MONDAY, MAY 17 Quilters - NFH - 9 am Boy Scouts - Rm 202-6 pm Salt Shakers CC - 7 pm THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER May 15 through May 23, 2010 TUESDAY, MAY 18 State Pastors Conference Men s Bible Study - Rm 102-9 am Ladies Bible Study - NFH - 9 am Faithfully Fit Forever - NFH - 10:30 am Youth At Wendy s Fundraiser - 5:30-7:30 pm FCCI Board Mtg - Rm L-1-6 pm Music and Worship - Rm 102-6:15 pm Koinonia ChristCare - Upper Rm - 7 pm Haugen ChristCare - Rm 201-7 pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 Newsletter Deadline Message... Pastor Rance Settle Children s Message... DCE Michael Harvey Organist... April Beckman Alleluia Singers Directors... Lynette and Lynora Miller Men s Choir... April Beckman Elders 6:00 pm... Kurt Rump 5:30 pm... Al Schacht 8:00 am...stan Czaplewski 10:40 am... James Peterson Lectors 5:30 pm... Doug Priebe 8:00 am... Sherrill VanGuilder 10:40 am... Sherrill VanGuilder Acolytes 8:00 am... Stephen Fingerson / Kailey Webster 10:40 am...jonathan Dicke / Darin Horstmann Blood Pressures Staff Meeting - Rm 102-9 am Seekers ChrsitCare - NFH - 1 pm Youth Choir - (7-12) - Chapel - 5:30 pm Youth Chimes - (7-12) - Sanctuary - 5:47 pm Alleluia Singers (2-6) - Rm L-2-6 pm Cherub Choir (4-yrs -1 gr.) - Rm 100-6:05 pm Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm Sounds of Praise - Choir Rm - 7 pm THURSDAY, MAY 20 Faithful Followers CC - Rm 102-1 pm SE Neighborhood HWY study - NFH - 5 pm WORSHIP - 6 pm Stephen Ministry - Rm 102-6:30 pm S3OS ChristCare - Upper Room - 6:30 pm Chancel Chimes - Sanctuary - 7 pm CC SEA - Rm L-1-7 pm CC Equippers - Rm L-1-8:30 pm FRIDAY, MAY 21 Library Committee - 9:30 am Movie Night - FH - 6 pm Sharing Their Talents Today SATURDAY, MAY 22 Celebration Practice - 4 pm HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, MAY 23 - Music Sunday WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am Blood Pressures - 8 am Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Family Farkle Night - 4 pm Saturday... Clare Lovick Sunday... Emily Applen Greeters 5:30 pm... Kurt and Clare West 8:00 am... Wes and Donna Bussell, Stan and Linda Sohre, Matt and DeLayna Nitz and family 10:40 am... Frank and Shari Kmett, Dan and Terri Zemke Altar Guild.... Marilyn Olson, Connie Feeder, Tammy Konicek, Joann Karges, and Marilynn Poppe Usher Coordinator...Roger Toomey Saturday, 5:30 pm... Fred Crossfield and Rich Ward Sunday, 8:00 am. Ed Feeder, Harold Jenkins, Tom Olson, and Andrew Fockler Sunday, 10:40 am...willis Fitting, Joel Pralle, Gary Seering, Dave Seering, Dustin Seering, Tanya Hoppe 6 Week of 5-16-2010