Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Special Prayer Opportunities: Hospitalized and Health Concerns: Maggie Dale, Don Zempel, Carl Burfeind, Karen Wrase, Sue Kuehn s mother, Jolene Heining s mother - Velma Buchanan who is now recuperating at Samaritan Bethany Heights Grieving: Al and Don Strelow upon the recent death of their sister, Leona. - the family of Marge Rengstorf s sister, upon the death of her husband Rejoice: with Mark and Cindy Fister who recently celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary 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 Kitty Harders (289-4991) who will activate the chain. Anyone interested in becoming a part of this prayer ministry, please contact June or Kitty. 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. CHOLESTEROL RESCREENING ON SUNDAY, September 14 the Health Cabinet is providing a cholesterol re-screening in the North Fellowship Hall from 8:30 am until 11 am. Fasting is encouraged but not required. The Health Cabinet is providing cholesterol screening for individuals whose total cholesterol is over 200 and other individuals who are monitoring their blood cholesterols. Sharing... We share by offering a smile to a person we might not know. HYMN OF THE MONTH for September is LSB 605, Father Welcomes. Consider how this new hymn ties into our mission statement. COUNCIL AND OFFICER ORIENTATION - Members of the Church Council and Board members are invited to an orientation session this Monday, September 15, at 6:30 pm in the North Fellowship Hall. NAMETAGS? Thank you for using them! Missing yours? You can get a new one by filling out the form at the Welcome Center. CONNECTING WITH CONGREGATIONS - Our Minnesota South District leaders will be at RCLS this Wednesday, September 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Come to hear from our District President, Lane Seitz, as well as two of his assistants, Peter Meier and Mike Zimmer.
NEW CHRISTCARE GROUPS FORMING! Married Couples in their 20 s and 30 s (without children) - Probably meet on Wednesday evenings at their home. - Contact Jill or Eric Hauan (289-0192) Parents with young children (10 and under) - Our first meeting will be Friday, September 26, at 6:30 pm, at Redeemer. - Contact Mick or Diana Reese (281-2877) New Bible Classes beginning Sunday, September 14 -- 9:20 am Living As A Christian in the 21st Century - A look at 1 and 2 Corinthians will reveal how timeless the Bible is for life in every generation. Topics to be considered will include church disputes, immorality, lawsuits, prostitution, divorce, roles of men and women, practice of Holy Communion, and proper worship practices. Pastor Heining will lead this class in the South Fellowship Hall. Friends in Faith for all ages - Fourth Tuesday at Dean Jensen s home. Will begin meeting Tuesday, September 23. - Contact Dean Jensen (282-0580) Young Adults (without spouses) - Kara Brolsma (990-7903) is beginning to organize this group - More details will be coming Watch for more opportunities! CHIDREN, BRING YOUR BIBLES! If your child goes to Sunday School at Redeemer and Jesus Place In MySpace - Wish you had some tips to guide your children through the internet? Join Pastor Settle as we look at the blessings and the cautions that parents should consider when their children use this valuable tool in the information age! Plan to join them in the North Fellowship Hall. Stress Management - Stress is a part of life. We all have to deal with it. We add to it, reduce it, put it off, and ignore it. Sometimes we collapse under it. Stress can also be a tool that moves us forward. Join Kathy Zarling in the choir room as we learn how to manage stress. they are in 3rd grade or above, help them to remember to bring their Bibles to Sunday School! If your child does not have a Bible, please notify their teacher or the church office (289-5147). We will provide them with a Bible or if you would rather purchase your own, we can give you suggestions as to what Bible might work best.
B.R.I.G.H.T. NIGHT STARTS OCTOBER 1! B.R.I.G.H.T. Night is a great opportunity for children in grades 2-6. On Wednesday evenings, from 7 to 8 pm, the children will learn a drama, create props, and then share the drama with the congregation on November 9. There is a sign-up sheet on the counter next to the coffee machine in the narthex. Sign-up today! DO YOU ENJOY SHARING A FRIENDLY HELLO? If you do, we would love to have you join our fantastic group of greeters! We nee more volunteers in order to have more than two greeters on each Sunday. If you would be interested in serving as a greeter, a substitute greeter, or would just like more information, please contact Jill Swihart at 288-6829 Creation Event ~ Brian Young will be at Redeemer on September 21! ~ Two presentations (4:30 to 5:30 and 6:00 to 7:00 pm) WHY CREATION IS IMPORTANT: Brian Young believes evolution is a clear answer to why the moral fabric of our society is unraveling. He will share that evolution is the main cause of abortion, homosexuality, divorce and compromise among the church. Brian will argue that evolution strips away the foundation of Christianity by making the death of Christ a meaningless event. Logically, if evolution is true, Christ is not who He says He is. Come and listen to his thoughts. SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCES OF A YOUNG EARTH Explore topics such as carbon dating, tree rings, ice cores, population statistics, astronomy, erosion and more to see how all of them support an earth that could not possibly be millions and billions of years old. Shows how the Bible isn t against science but rather science gives credible support for it (also adding in some stuff that proves man wasn't primitive 1000s of years ago).
AARP 55 ALIVE Refresher Course October 4, 2008 1 to 5 pm, South Fellowship Hall Redeemer Lutheran Church Instructors will be Bob and Lorraine Keith, call 289-7508 to register. THANK YOU - It was so great to be with you and share about the work that is waiting for us in Uganda. We cherish your partnership in the Gospel! Thank You! Our days are now filled with packing and goodbyes and counting down the days until final departure. Let s keep in touch our website is updated often. www.ugandaconnection.wordpress.com 75th Anniversary Do you remember... When the Health Cabinet was formed and Nancy Stanley was installed as Redeemer s first Parish Nurse? Can you name the six hospital chaplains from Redeemer that visited the LCMS Lutheran patients in the Rochester hospitals? (Answer next week.) When were the stained glass windows in the Sanctuary installed? The spring of 1983 In Jesus, We are, Michelle, Amelia, Evangeline, and Rev. Jacob Gillard, Your Missionaries to Uganda You can also sign up on their website to be on their newsletter distribution list. A link to their website is provided through the Redeemer- Rochester website. LWML QUARTERLIES--The Fall issue has arrived. If you have not already received your copy, look on the counter in the narthex by the large mite box. Your name is on the upper right hand corner. Friday, September 19 -- 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, September 20 -- 8:00 am to Noon Donations will be accepted following the late service on Sunday, September 14. We do not accept: shoes, underwear, large appliances, large furniture, computers, computer equipment, or stationary exercise equipment. If you have an item you are unsure of, please contact the church office (289-5147).
September 20 Youth Pizza Party! This is no ordinary pizza party! This is the Kurtz real brick pizza oven! Everyone brings their favorite topping and then the fun begins! Come for the pizza, stay and let s grow as a group. September 21 - PAINTBALL! - We will leave after church on Sunday and drive to Zumbro Valley Paintball. Cost is $37.50 that includes lunch and all the equipment to play! We will return around 5:30 pm. Sign up today on the youth bulletin board and get your money to General Harvey. September 28 Shout! We are starting back up! Come and join us in the youth room 6:00-8:00pm. This event is for youth in grades 6-12. If you would like to be a part of the food crew please let Michael Harvey know. Fundraisers The youth are selling Christmas greenery again this year. They have a variety of styles and sizes for you to choose from including wreaths and garlands. See one of the youth if interested in making a purchase. Greenery will be delivered the week of Thanksgiving. Swags $13.00 18 Wreaths $14.50 22 Wreaths $15.00 25 Wreaths $15.50 30 Wreaths $21.00 42 Wreaths $33.00 72 Wreaths $74.00 Centerpiece $19.50 25 Balsam Garland $21.00 50 Balsam Garland $35.00 25 Balsam/Pine $26.00 50 Balsam/Pine $43.00 100 Balsam/Pine $85.00 Holiday Cross $25.00 The youth will also be selling cake pans, etc., for the Christmas season. There are three new items this year. The 3-piece utensil set is now stainless steel. There is now a 6-piece nylon utensil set and you can get the classic cake pan with a pink cover that has the Breast Cancer Ribbon engraved on it. See one of the youth if interested in any of these items or talk to Lynora Miller. These make great Christmas gifts.
NURSES HEALTH TIP - The Appeal of a Peel When you remove the peel or skin from fruits and vegetables, you lose a lot of nutrition, since it s a concentrated source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and potentially beneficial phytochemicals. Some appealing facts: The pigments in produce are healthful, and the skins or peels are often the most colorful part. Apple peels seem to have an anti-cancer effect. Lab research has found that whole apples have a much greater effect on cancer cells than peeled ones, probably because of antioxidants in the skin. Ounce for ounce, potato skin has far more fiber, iron, potassium, and B vitamins than the flesh. It s also rich in antioxidants. The only reason to avoid the skin is if the potato has a greenish tinge. - from University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter BLOOD PRESSURES on Saturday evening, September 20 Blood pressures are taken the 3rd Saturday before and after the 5:30 pm worship service. Blood pressures are taken every Sunday morning from 9 to 10:30 am. FLU SHOTS on October 26 from 8:30 -- 11:00 am. More information in the October Resource. 75TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORABILIA items are still available! They include: granite plaques for $16 each, leather bookmarks for $2, and history booklets for $10. You can purchase them at the welcome center on Sunday mornings, or by stopping in the church office (weekdays). Sharing Their Talents Today Message... Pastor Heining Children s Message... Michael Harvey, DCE Pianist (Thursday)... Kathy Zarling Organist... April Beckman, DPM Elders 6:30 pm... Jeff Lee 5:30 pm... Jim Peterson 8:00 am... Mick Reese Lectors 10:40 am... Mark Gennrich 5:30 pm... Bob Vehrenkamp 8:00 am... Terry Severson 10:40 am... Marcia Cochran Acolytes 8:00 am... Sam Carlson / Hannah Kuisle 10:40 am... Alexis Burdick / Brianna Rahlf Blood Pressures...Jan Dicke Greeters 5:30 pm... Sue Kazos 8:00 am... Don and Arlene Strelow... Dick and Marge Rengstorf 10:40 am... Craig Nelson Family... Jim and Patti Tackmann Altar Guild Renee Brandt, Mary Frances Burton Wendy Hickey, and Connie Harnack Usher Coordinator... Roger Toomey Saturday, 5:30 pm... Fred Crossfield and Richard Ward Sunday, 8:00 am..ed Feeder, Harold Jenkins, Tom Olson, Andrew Fockler, Dean Jensen, Marshall Rengstorf Sunday, 10:40 am..willis Fitting, Joel Pralle, Gary Seering, Dave Seering, Dustin Seering, Josh Evers
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Sisters In Christ ChristCare - 9 am WORSHIP - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 WORSHIP - 8 am and 10:40am Cholesterol Re-screening - 8:30 am Blood Pressure Checks - 9 am Adult Bible Studies - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Golf Outing - Willow Creek - 2:30 pm MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Preschool - Rm 100-8 to 10:30 am Quilters - NFH - 9 am Church Council Orientation - NFH - 6:30 pm Rochester Accordion Band - Rm L-2-6:30 pm Boy Scout Den Leader Meeting - SFH - 7 pm TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Men s Bible Study - Rm 102-9 am Ladies Bible Study - NFH - 9 am FFF - FH - 10:30 am Family Child Care - NFH - 5:30 pm SEA-1 - Rm L-1-6:30 pm Health Cabinet - Rm 102-7 pm Koinonia ChristCare - 7 pm WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Resource Submission Deadline Preschool - Rm 100-8 to 10:30 am Seekers ChristCare - Rm 102-1 pm Youth Choir (7-12) - Chapel - 5:30 pm Youth Chimes (7-12) - Sanctuary - 5:47 pm THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER September 13 through September 21, 2008 Alleluia Singers (2-6) - Rm L-2-6 pm Cherub Choir - (4yr - 1) - 6:05 pm Confirmation - 6:10 pm Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm District Leadership Meeting at RCLS - 6:30 pm Sounds of Praise - Choir Room - 7 pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Faithful Followers ChristCare - 1 pm Men s Choir - Choir Room - 6:15 pm Stephen Ministry Supervision - Rm 102-6:30 pm HOLY COMMUNION - Chapel - 6:30 pm Chancel Chimes - Sanctuary - 7 pm SEA-2 - Rm L-1-7:30 pm FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Rummage Sale - N/S FH - 7:30 am Preschool - Rm 100-8 to 10:30 am Library Committee - 9:30 am SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Rummage Sale - N/S FH - 8 am LWML Joyshop - Eagan - 9 am Youth Pizza Party at Kurtz s - 3 pm Blood Pressures - Nurses Office - 5 pm HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 am and 10:40am Blood Pressure Checks - 9 am Adult Bible Studies - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Creation Speaker, Brian Young - 4:30/6:30 pm Partners in Christ ChristCare - 6:30 pm NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30, Matthew 20:1-16 Theme: Sharing...In Our Suffering. OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: Weekend Worship Attendance: 589(23+81+225+260) Guests: 43 Sunday School and Bible Class Attendance: 260 (110+150)