THE REDEEMER REPORTER The Rev. Marion Clark (803) 920-5731 (cell) mclark66@sc.rr.com September 2018 Terry Jane Moore Church Secretary (864) 877-5876 (work) (864) 787-8383 (cell) redeemerlutheransec@gmail.com Donna Cotter Director of Music Ministries 864-704-5011 (cell)
The Redeemer Reporter PASTOR S PONDERINGS Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. It has always seemed to me that the metabolism of life in the US changes around the first of September every year. There are teasing hints that fall is in the air, a new school year is beginning, there s a new excitement all about, and - perhaps especially - nature is preparing for the change of seasons. The pace of parish life and ministry definitely shifts as well. If you happened to be at church either of the last two Sundays in August, you could actually feel it. The vote to call a new pastor is imminent, the influx of prospective new members continues unabated, Rally Day on the 26 th kicked off a promising new year in Christian education (five classes on Sunday mornings (including Confirmation) and one on Thursday nights in the fall and spring, and excitement and enthusiasm for mission and ministry has seldom if ever been any higher. Just look around you and marvel at what God is up to in, through and among us! Our journey through Mark s Gospel in worship during the last months of this Time after Pentecost goes through Chapters 7-13 with stories which cheer us on toward lives that are more real, fruitful and whole. (We will be caught up in the urgency of Mark s pace as we move on toward the festival of Christ the King in November, and we will hear about) Jesus teaching and healing, exorcising demons, and challenging believers (us) to live lives of service and sacrifice. And throughout Jesus travels and our hearing, we are reminded of God s abundant grace fitting for a land and people experiencing the harvest of the earth and beauty of nature (in autumn), and for a broken world longing for wholeness and promise (SUNDAYS AND SEASONS 2018, p. 251). Won t you come and be a part of the Spirit s movement in, through and among this family of God s people at Redeemer! Servant in Christ, Pastor Clark+ Page 1
September Calendar of Events Coffee Connection Every Monday (except recognized holidays) at the Stomping Grounds @ 9 AM. Join us for this relaxed time of discussion and fellowship on a variety of topics! Choir Practice Every Wednesday @ 7 PM WELCA Ladies Craft Thursday @ 2:00 PM. Everyone is welcome! We have completed 24 blankets for the Children s Home and are now working on blankets for Hospice and cards. Please join us for the fun time of fellowship. Ladies Lunch Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet on Tuesday, September 4 at 11:30 AM, at The Southern Palate (formerly Winks) in Greer. All ladies are welcome! Please join us for this time of fellowship. Girl Scouts September 6 & September 20 @ 6:30 PM Worship & Music Committee September 9 @ 11:30 AM Soup Kitchen September 9 @ 4:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting September 10 @ 12 PM Ladies Bible Study Beginning September 13 October 18 @ 6:30 PM Council Meeting September 16 @ 1 PM Fellowship Event - Bingo, September 22 @ 6:30 PM WELCA/ Lutheran Men Meeting September 23 @ 6 PM Property Committee Meeting TBD The Redeemer calendar is available online at http://www.redeemerlutherangreer.org/calendar/. Page 2
September Birthdays 1 Missy Logan 3 LuAnn Freiberg 10 Brantlee Lybrand 15 Grey Garland 16 Michael Chamberlain 17 Kirsten Glickman 25 Thomas Cole 25 Lisa Garland 25 Kyle Henderson 27 Michael Lybrand 28 David Yearwood YOU are special! If your birthday is missing, please contact the Church Office or email Terry Jane Moore at redeemerlutheransec@gmail.com Sunday Worship Assistants September 2 Ushers Mike & Kay Bauer Greeters Tom & Debbie Cole Children s Sermon Edith Henderson Assisting Minister Karen Eason Lector Del King Acolyte Jacob Yearwood Crucifer Kyle Henderson Altar Guild Debbie Cole Flowers Martha Hammond Counters Stephanie Yearwood & Cindy Martin Nursery Thomas & Kaci Cotter Page 3
September 9 Ushers Debbie & Tom Cole Greeters Phil & Debbie Rhoades Children s Sermon TBD Assisting Minister Chris Eason Lector Karen Eason Acolyte Caleb Yearwood Crucifer Jacob Yearwood Altar Guild Betty Skaug Flowers Anoynomous Counters Terry Jane Moore & Karen Eason Nursery Janet Howell & Sarah Perschall September 16 Ushers Sam Herb & Chuck Pegram Greeters Karen Eason & Kyle Henderson Children s Sermon TBD Assisting Minister Kyle Henderson Lector Missy Logan Acolyte Caleb Yearwood Crucifer Jacob Yearwood Altar Guild Rich & Kathy Jonathas Flowers Michael & Sarah Smith Counters Terry Jane Moore & Karen Eason Nursery Michael & Brantlee Lybrand September 23 Ushers Fred Brandt & Tome Lewis Greeters Cindy Martin & Barbara Tate Children s Sermon TBD Assisting Minister Mike Bauer Lector Doug Logan Acolyte Marilyn Perschall Crucifer Jacob Yearwood Altar Guild Kaye Pegram Flowers David & Edith Henderson Counters Del King & Linda Jenkins Nursery Stephanie & David Yearwood Page 4
September 30 Ushers Wade Tate & Mike Bauer Greeters Betty Skaug & Martha Hammond Children s Sermon TBD Assisting Minister Phil Rhoads Lector Debbie Cole Acolyte Caleb Yearwood Crucifer Kyle Henderson Altar Guild B J King Flowers Mike & Kay Bauer Counters Del King & Linda Jenkins Nursery Michael Smith & Ron Perschall Volunteer Opportunities Greer Community Ministries: Current Needs: *peanut butter, *spaghetti sauce, soup, Jiffy Corn Bread Mix, beef stew, canned greens (collards, spinach, etc.), 1 lb. boxes of pasta, canned tomatoes, grits, *canned fruit, canned soups, canned pasta. *Greatest current needs Sharon s Closet Current Needs: *Men s clothing and shoes (all sizes), toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, towels and sheets, *new underwear (all sizes), *socks. *Greatest current needs Animal Meals on Wheels: Dry cat food, dry dog food. Clients with cats or dogs are provided pet food as needed to make sure that they are not sharing their meal with their pet. Page 5
Committee Reports CALL COMMITTEE NEWS Our Primary Pastoral Candidate has committed to the Call of Redeemer Lutheran Church! The Call Committee and the Executive Council met with the Primary Candidate on Friday evening, August 24 th to discuss any further questions the Candidate, Executive Council or Call Committee members might of have needed answering. The Executive Council and Call Committee members are completely satisfied that this is the pastoral candidate for Redeemer Lutheran Church. The remainder of the meeting was to discuss and accept the Compensation Package for the candidate. This was accomplished. Throughout this process, our Call Committee has followed the SC Synod Call Process. The next step in the process will be for the Primary Candidate to meet with Church Council along with the Call Committee to have conversation with the candidate and for the Church Council to vote on the candidate and the Compensation Package. Once that occurs, there will be a Meet and Greet with the Congregation, the Candidate and their family prior to having a Congregational meeting. At the Congregational meeting, there will be a vote on accepting the Candidate and their Compensation Package. Then there will be an official Letter of Call to the pastor for them to officially accept our call to Redeemer Lutheran Church. When all this is accomplished, the Candidate will tentatively start middle to late October as the new Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Doug Logan Redeemer Lutheran Call Committee Chair Page 6
Council News The paper copy of the DRAFT of the constitution has been placed in the narthex for members of the congregation to review and make any suggested changes by October 1. The draft is located on the table in a blue binder. Bill Freiberg resigned as President of the Council on Monday, August 20. Taking Bill s place is Vice President Chris Eason. We will wish Bill and LuAnn well in their move. FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS Fifty two people attended the Old Timey Picnic/Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 26. The fellowship committee hosted the outing at the picnic shelter at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Sunny weather, lively people and tables full of goodies (including 4 home made ice creams) made for a sweet time. A thank you to Sarah and Mike Smith for the table set-up and decorations. The chilren enjoyed a game of name that ice cream and prizes were awarded. The Upstate Barbershop Quartet, The Echos, performed several musical selections for the group and were well received. Thank you to Redeemer member Chuck Pegram and friends for taking their time to enterain us. Our next event will be held on Saturday September 22 in the social hall. Bingo for young and old alike. The game will start at 6:30 pm with snacks and beverage. Come join us for the fun. STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE NEWSc Just a few more weeks of the Stewardship Committee ladies entertaining you before worship. The Stewardship Luncheon will be September 16, following worship service. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. This is an important event for the congregation. This year it will be catered by Mutt s barbecue and everything will be provided. See you there. Page 7
FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS Below you will find the financial reports for July 2018 submitted by Del King, Treasurer. Total Bank Deposits 2018 Expenses Difference January $10,606.05 $9,970.10 $635.95 February $12,786.11 $16,757.86 ($3,971.75) March $15,133.55 $13,905.79 $1,227.76 April $18,527.25 $11,158.39 $7,368.86 May $13,639.63 $8,070.40 $5,569.23 June $12,260.73 $8,072.20 $4,188.53 July $19,982.00 $13,423.54 $6,558.46 August $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 September $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 October $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 November $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 December $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $102,935.32 $0.00 $81,358.28 $21,577.04 Bank Balance Average Mo. Bank Balance January 31 $45,565.81 $52,295.24 February 28 $40,043.21 March 31 $44,004.02 April 30 $51,247.30 May 31 $56,489.68 June 30 $61,048.36 July 31 $67,668.31 August 31 $0.00 September 30 $0.00 October 31 $0.00 November 30 $0.00 December 31 $0.00 Page 8
July Bank Deposits To Date Over/Under Budget July 1 $8,986.00 $6,513.00 July 8 $2,608.00 $135.00 July 15 $2,678.00 $205.00 July 22 $3,546.00 $1,073.00 July 29 $2,164.00 ($309.00) Total $19,982.00 $7,617.00 Bank Balance 8/10/18 $67,864.06 Bank Balance Expenses Contributions January $45,565.81 $9,970.10 $10,606.05 February $40,043.21 $16,757.86 $12,786.11 March $44,004.02 $13,905.79 $15,133.55 April $51,247.30 $11,158.39 $18,527.25 May $56,489.68 $8,070.40 $13,639.63 June $61,048.36 $8,072.20 $12,260.73 July $67,668.31 $13,423.54 $19,982.00 August $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 September $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 October $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 November $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 December $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total $81,358.28 $102,935.32 Difference $21,577.04 Page 9
Other Important Information Ladies Bible Study: Our study will be Entrusted by Beth Moore which begins Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 6:30 pm 8:30 pm through October 18, 2018. This is a study of 2 Timothy. In Paul s letter, he charged Timothy, his beloved son in faith, to not be ashamed to fulfil God s call on his life. God has a plan for you. He has entrusted you with the gospel message and he is calling you to be his mighty servant. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the gathering area or you may see Terry Jane Moore or Carolyn Colussy. Please prayerfully consider joining. Us in this study on 2 Timothy. New AED Equipment: Please note our Safety Wall, on the right wall after you leave the sanctuary. It is the new home of our AED cabinet AND our Fire Extinguisher. Seven Redeemer members met briefly to review how to use this; but look on U-tube for more how to. We will have a sign-up if you are interested in CPR training and AED instructions. We need 25 students, and the cost is $10 per person. They will provide the materials and mannequins for practice. Current guidelines do not require mouth to mouth resuscitation, only chest compressions and use of AED. Please note a day and times best for you and the majority rules! Thanks to our donors who gave toward this purchase!!! Page 10
Redeemer Lutheran Men s Garage Sale: The Redeemer Garage Sale has been set for Saturday, October 6 th with a rain backup date of October 13 th. Continue to bring items for the sale and plan to help setup on Friday evening and help at the sale on Saturday. There will also be a bake sale during the garage sale. Ladies we ran out of baked goods last year, so please bake and help us raise money for WELCA. WELCA Ladies: Each Thursday @ 2:00 pm we will gather at the church for our craft Thursday. We have completed the blankets for the children s home and will be delivering them sometime in November. Please see the pictures posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. At the present we are making blankets for hospice. They are in need of lap blankets. Please mark your calendars and come join the fellowship while working on a great cause. You do not have to be in WELCA to participate. We welcome everyone. New Phone Tree: We have a new phone tree! Last week I sent out a phone tree about Rally Sunday. According to the report I get only 4 people did not receive it. I am attempting to find out which four. On the old system a good many of the households had the phone tree calling the house phone and each resident s cell phone. We would like to limit one or two calls per household. Please let the office know what numbers you would like called. Also, if you did not receive the message please notify the office by text, email, or phone call. Thanks, Terry Reminder: If you are down to serve in one of the capacities on Sunday and you cannot serve. please remember you need to find a replacement. As a courtesy you may notify the office of the change so if time permits the bulletin can be adjusted. Attendance and Contributions August Church Attendance Contributions 5 70 $4828.75 12 66 $2264.75 20 84 $2200.75 26 70 $1811.15 Page 11
Lutheran Retreat Centers: Please find on the bulletin board in the kitchen information about 7 principles of a lifelong marriage on September 23. Also information on the 17 th annual Golf Classic. THANK YOU!!! So very much for the beautiful clock, cards and well wishes for us on August 19. We very much cherish and appreciate the lifelong friendships we have made at Redeemer. See you all soon! Bill and LuAnn Freiberg Newsletter information wanted! If you have a newsworthy article, or recipe etc., please send it to me and I will include it. Committee chairpersons please send in a blurb about what is going on with your committee, and we will be sure to include it. Just email it to Terry Jane Moore at redeemerlutheransec@gmail.com. Please send you information by the 25 th of each month. Future Events Ladies Lunch Bunch September 4 @ 11:30 @ Southern Palate in Greer Choir Practice Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm Worship & Music Committee Meeting September 9 @ 11:30 am Finance Committee Meeting September 10 @ 12:00 pm Council Meeting September 16 @ 1:00 pm Lutheran Men/WELCA September 23 @ 6:00 pm Girl Scouts September 6 & 20 @ 6:30 Property Committee Meeting TBD Ladies Bible Study Thursdays @ 6:30 pm Soup Kitchen September 9 @ 4:00 pm Stewardship Luncheon September 16 @ immediately following worship Redeemer Garage & Bake Sale Saturday, October 6 th Bingo in the Social Hall September 22 @ 6:30 pm Truck or Treat October 28 @ 4:00 pm Page 12