Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights Special Prayer Opportunities: Hospitalized and Health Concerns: Sandy Batterson, Mary Koepsell, Bob Keith Rejoice: ~ Herb and Betty Mueller who celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, October 11 ~ with Les and Marge Job who will celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, October 15 ~ with Dick and Marge Rengstorf who will celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary on Thursday, October 16 Grieving: the family and friends of Martha Krogstad who passed away on Monday, October 6, and whose funeral was held at Redeemer on Saturday, October 11 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. CELEBRATION WORSHIP TODAY - While we use newer and older songs in all our services, it is our custom to use a greater portion of newer songs in the later service on the second Sunday of each month. Sharing... Can mean sharing a sense of peace and contentment in uncertain economic times. Sharing...Through Our Time, Talents, & Treasure Our capital campaign pledges will be completed by the end of this year. Because of this we will have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest over the course of our loan. However, we will still have mortgage payments of $9860 per month; less than we have been paying, but still a significant amount! Our Board of Stewardship is prayerfully working on a plan to cover this. Watch for more details. PASTOR HEINING AND PASTOR SETTLE will be attending the District Pastors Conference in Mankato on Monday and Tuesday. MICHAEL HARVEY AND APRIL BECKMAN will be attending the Lutheran Educators Conference on Thursday and Friday.
SECOND GRADERS RECEIVE THEIR BIBLES This Sunday the second graders will receive Bibles. They will be digging into these Bibles with the help of the Sunday school teachers and Prayer Buddies. This special gift of the Word of God is made possible by donations from the members of Redeemer. Kyle Berquam Sarah Ernst Blake Hellickson Thomas Hildestad Jenna Miller Aaron Mueller Alexis Nelson Michael Oldenburg Emma Probach Jaqson Reimers Benjamin Rivas Jadyn Schoppers Madison Werle Joshua Zemke Each Second and First Grader is paired up with a Prayer Buddy from the Jr. or Sr. High youth group. These buddies pray for each other and get together through out the year. The 2008-2009 prayer buddies are: Adam Roerish Leah Ward Nicolette Johnson Cody Wrubel Ally Kann Jenna Danielson Alyssa Mueller Heather VanGuilder Jessica Hepinstall Brianna Rahlf Hannah Kuisle Connor Wondrasch Polka Service & German Dinner Saturday, October 18-5:30 pm Liz Dicke Jennifer Evers Forest Hoffman Polka Band, "Chuck Thiel and the Jolly Ramblers" will lead our music for the 5:30 pm service as we sing praise to God with a polka beat! In keeping with that theme a..."german Dinner"...will be held following the service. The menu will consist of bratwursts, hot dogs, sauerkraut, German potato salad, baked beans, chips and cake. There will be a free -will offering for the cost of the food and the band. To assist in planning, please indicate your intention to come by signing the list in the narthex or by calling the church office at 289-5147 by Monday, October 13. ALL SAINTS DAY STARS are available on the table in the narthex. Please fill out the stars with the name(s) of a loved one now in heaven who has influenced in you in your faith.
BIBLE CLASSES - 9:20 am Living as a Christian in the 21st Century continues a look at 1 and 2 Corinthians and how timeless the Bible is for life in every generation. Upcoming topics include immorality, the roles of women and men, divorce, and proper worship practices. Join Pastor Heining in the South Fellowship Hall. Hebrews - Pastor Settle leads an in-depth discussion of the Book of Hebrews in the North Fellowship Hall. We are looking at the author s intent, the background, and the unique and timeless message that Hebrews has to give. Value Packed Parenting - Kevin Leman is back in this DVD based class. Dr. Leman uses humor and wisdom to help parents and grandparents with issues like child anger, child discipline, self confidence, internet safety, and talking to your kids. As always with Dr. Leman you will laugh a lot but learn even more! Tim and Lonnie Strohschein facilitate this class. LWML Whitewater Conference (Hiawatha, Rochester and Winona Zones) Fall Rally will be held at Trinity Lutheran in Elgin, Saturday, November 1, with registration open at 8:15 a.m., and the program starting at 9. Cost is $10, which includes lunch. The theme for this year s Fall Rally is Faith by Hearing with former missionaries to Africa, Carol and Jerry Loewe, Robbinsdale MN, sharing their experiences. The Loewe s have recently been called to establish Mission Central Minnesota. The story of Mission Central is described in the September issue of The Lutheran Witness, pp 18-21. You can also access the Mission Central website at www.missioncentral.us. The Loewe s have some exciting stories of mission work and opportunities to share. Fill up your car with friends and join LWMLers from SE MN hear this good news. The Ingathering for this rally will benefit Ronald McDonald House in Rochester with paper products and cleaning products. See you there! UPCOMING EVENTS October 25 - Fall Clean-up Day (8:00 am to Noon) We hope to have lots of help to clean up the grounds and accomplish several small projects. November 15/16 - Charter Sunday 75th Anniversary celebration guest speaker will be Pastor Steve Sutterer, a son of the congregation. A special meal will follow. BAKELESS BAKE SALE DONATIONS will be collected throughout the month of October. If you have not donated and would like to, extra envelopes are available on the LWML display table.
Congregational Planning Retreat Background: A committee of nine members has been meeting for almost two years, gathering information on our congregation and considering where the Lord might be leading us in the future. Based upon their work and feedback from the congregation we have already adopted a mission statement: by the Holy Spirit we strive to live out, lift up, and share our faith in Jesus Christ - And also a vision statement: Next Step: The purpose of this retreat is to review what has been done, and to suggest goals for the future; that are consistent with our mission statement, vision statement, and core values. The goals suggested by those at the retreat will then be refined and presented to the congregation for adoption at our annual meeting in January.
BIBLES NEEDED! The Bibles in several of our Sunday School rooms need updating or replacing. Please pray about donating to this cause. If the Lord moves you to help, please write classroom Bibles in the memo line of your check. Thank your for helping! Principles of Biblical Stewardship #2 First Things First. Matthew 6:33 Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. ELDERBERRIES will meet on Tuesday, November 4, at 11:30 am, in the Fellowship Hall. The menu will be chicken cordon bleu, garlic mashed potatoes, carrots, rolls, and dessert. The cost is $7. Our speaker will be John Henke a representative from Orphan Grain Train. The sign up sheet is in the narthex. Please sign up and/or cancel by Sunday, November 2. If you have any questions, please contact Ted or Renee Saxman at 282-5079. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the 3rd quarter of 2008 are available in the narthex. Thanks to all! THURSDAY EVENING services have now concluded for the season. They will resume in May. HYMN OF THE MONTH is Rise, Shine, You People. We will be singing this hymn each Sunday in October to get to know it better. PORTALS OF PRAYER for October through December are available on the counter in the narthex. FLU SHOTS will be offered on Sunday, October 26, 8 to 10:40 am. A sign up sheet is in the narthex. Please remember to bring your insurance card(s), otherwise the cost is $28 per shot. D I S T R I C T T H E O L O G I C A L CONVOCATION is Saturday, November 15, at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. The topic will be Divine Worship: Uniformity or Diversity. Registration is $25 by October 15. More information is on the bulletin board. This is for church workers and lay people. Our pastors would welcome some company.
October 12 - SHOUT! - We start in the Youth Room at 6 pm and end at 8 pm. Great food, great music, great fun, and God will be in the house! October 17-18 - Cardboard Box City - Join the youth group as we experience a taste of homelessness to raise money to help those that are homeless. This is a great time for a great cause! Sign-up on the youth bulletin board today! Fundraisers Orders for Christmas greenery being sold by the Youth Group must be in by October 26.They have a variety of styles and sizes for you to choose from including wreaths, garlands, and swags. See one of the youth if interested in making a purchase. Greenery will be delivered the week of Thanksgiving. The youth are also be selling cake pans, etc., for the Christmas season. See one of the youth if interested in any of these items or talk to Lynora Miller. These make great Christmas gifts. Orders must be in by November 10 in order to receive the items for Christmas. OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK: Weekend Worship Attendance: 509(22+87+202+198) Guests: 35 Sunday School and Bible Class Attendance: 240 (102+138) NEXT WEEKEND S READINGS Isaiah 45:1-7, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, and Matthew 22:15-22 Theme: Sharing...With Caesar and God.
Enclosed in a letter from LCMS World Mission Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Robert Roegner, Redeemer Lutheran has received the first quarterly disbursement from our members gifts to help support our outreach project the RCLS satellite preschool at Redeemer. Remember that each participating congregation will receive 15% net of it is members unrestricted Fan into Flame gifts. Rev. Roegner extended his sincere congratulations to you, your campaign volunteers and all the members at Redeemer Lutheran Church for your recent efforts in the Fan into Flame campaign. Thanks to Redeemer contributors for your prayers and participation! IHN Offers Opportunity to Share our Hospitality Redeemer will be hosting Interfaith Hospitality families the week of October 26th. A sign-up sheet is located next to the coffee machine. We need all our trained volunteers to consider when they can help. If you would like to know more or attend a training, contact Kay Fockler at 288-0668. This is a wonderful way to Share God's love and blessings. 75th Anniversar y Do you remember... When Don Strelow and Ted Bennett went fishing for Don s keys in the water main in the parking lot? Took awhile, but they were able to retrieve the keys. (Note: hold on to your key when walking over the main water grid.) Can you name the 4 historians that have kept and recorded the happenings at Redeemer? Their
NURSES HEALTH TIP - Can You Change Your? There s a good chance you will develop at least a few age spots at some point, especially if you are fair-skinned. These light brown to dark patches often appear on the face, neck, hands, forearms, and upper torso. They are flat with well-defined borders and can grow to an inch in diameter, sometimes combining with other spots so they look even larger. Many people seem to have a genetic predisposition, but a major factor in their development is cumulative exposure to the sun s ultraviolet light, which is why age spots tend to increase in number and size as you get older. Age spots are painless and harmless, but it s a good idea to get checked by a doctor (usually a dermatologist) to be sure they are not something more serious, especially if they change color, size, or shape. Age spots are a sign of sun damage and thus increased skin cancer risk so they should encourage you to get professional skin exams. To prevent age spots from developing in the first place, limit sun exposure and, when you are outside, wear protective clothing and apply sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) liberally and frequently. Don t forget the back of your hands and your neck. Source: UC Berkeley Wellness letter; provided by Olmsted County Public Health Services FAITHFULLY FIT FOREVER is an exercise group that meets for 40 minutes at 10:30 am on Tuesday mornings. The merits of exercise -- from prevention of chronic illness to improving your mood and self esteem -- are hard to ignore. Regardless of age, sex, or physical ability the benefits can be yours! Wear comfortable clothing and supportive shoes. Remember that the hardest part of exercise is getting started! Call Jan Rump (288-0722) for more information. Sharing Their Talents Today Message... Pastor Heining Children s Message... Michael Harvey, DCE Organist... April Beckman, DPM Alleluia Singers Directors... Lynette and Lynora Miller Chimes Director... April Beckman. DPM Elders 6:30 pm... Tim Strohschein 5:30 pm... Jeff Lee 8:00 am... Randy Hellickson Lectors 10:40 am... Mick Reese 5:30 pm... Bob Vehrenkamp 8:00 am... Kurt Rump 10:40 am...herb Mueller Acolytes 8:00 am... Chris Nitz / Luke Wilde 10:40 am... Jesse Lowery / Maurice Lowery Blood Pressures... Nancy Johnson Greeters 5:30 pm... Don Knick 8:00 am... Bob and Jeanne Vehrenkamp... Doug and Elna Jerde 10:40 am... Caroline Ferdig and Mary Hepinstall Altar Guild Renee Brandt, Mary Frances Burton Wendy Hickey, and Connie Harnack Usher Coordinator... Roger Toomey Saturday, 5:30 pm... Dale Hass and Bob Sim Sunday, 8:00 am.....leon Larson, Dave Zarling, Adam Roerish, Jay Kurtz Sunday, 10:40 am..marv Reinecke, Mark Fister, Gordon Hinsch, Charlie Hinsch, Jacob Bosshart
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Sisters in Christ ChristCare - 9 am Youth to Corn Maze - 12:30 pm WORSHIP - 5:30 pm SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 WORSHIP - 8 am and 10:40am Blood Pressure Checks - 9 am Adult Bible Studies - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Church Basement Ladies - 10:30 am 2nd Graders Receive Bibles - 10:40 am Instrumentalists - 5 pm Shout! - 6 pm MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 Fall Pastors Conference - Mankato Preschool - Rm 100-8 to 10:30 am Quilters - NFH - 9 am Family Child Care Inc. - N/S FH - 5:30 pm Board of Family Life - 6 pm TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Fall Pastors Conference - Mankato Men s Bible Study - Rm 102-9 am Ladies Bible Study - NFH - 9 am FFF - FH - 10:30 am Board of Church Growth - Library - 6 pm Board of Trustees - Rm 201-6:30 pm RLCW Executive Board - SFH - 6:30 pm Board of Stewardship - Rm 102-6:45 pm Board of Youth - Youth Room - 7 pm Board of Education - Rm L-3-7 pm Church Council - Rm 102-8 pm THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER October 4 through October 12, 2008 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Preschool - Rm 100-8 to 10:30 am 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 - (4yr - 1) - 6:05 pm Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm B.R.I.G.H.T. Night - 7 pm Sounds of Praise - Choir Room - 7 pm Memorials Committee - Rm 102-7:30 pm THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Lutheran Educators Conference Faithful Followers CC - Rm 102-1 pm Men s Choir - Choir Room - 6:15 pm Stephen Ministry Training - Rm 102-6:30 pm Chancel Chimes - Sanctuary - 7 pm FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Lutheran Educators Conference Preschool - Rm 100-8 to 10:30 am Library Committee - Library - 9:30 am Cardboard Box City - 4 pm SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Rochester Woodcarvers - 7:30 am Blood Pressures - 5 pm Polka Service - 5:30 pm HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm German Dinner - FH - 6:30 pm SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 am and 10:40am Blood Pressure Checks - 9 am Adult Bible Studies - 9:20 am Sunday School - 9:20 am Partners in Christ CC - 6:30 pm