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23914 S. Alma School Road Chandler, AZ 85248 Church: 480.895.6782 Early Learning Center: 480.802.1505 Rev. Ronald Burcham Senior Pastor [email protected] Rev. Mark Hoffmann Associate Pastor of Congregational Care [email protected] Joel Endicott Director of Worship [email protected] Susan Mello Business Manager [email protected] Linda Pauley Director of Early Childhood Education [email protected] Laurel Miller Director of Family Life Ministry [email protected] May 2015 Newsletter Men’s Retreat p.5 LWML Spring Luncheon p.9 National Day of Prayer p.12 Pathway Update p.14 Financials p.14-15

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23914 S. Alma School Road Chandler, AZ 85248 Church: 480.895.6782 Early Learning Center: 480.802.1505

Rev. Ronald Burcham

Senior Pastor [email protected]

Rev. Mark Hoffmann

Associate Pastor of Congregational Care

[email protected]

Joel Endicott

Director of Worship [email protected]

Susan Mello

Business Manager [email protected]

Linda Pauley

Director of Early Childhood Education

[email protected]

Laurel Miller

Director of Family Life Ministry

[email protected]

May 2015 Newsletter

Men’s Retreat p.5

LWML Spring Luncheon p.9

National Day of Prayer p.12

Pathway Update p.14

Financials p.14-15

Pathway Update p.14

Financials p.14-15

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Worshiping Spring is in the air and Orange Pylons are in full bloom. They are popping up all over the East Valley. The symmetry of their growth gives the impression that someone carefully placed each one in its proper place – amazing! There are several varieties, but my favorite is the famed Orange – Black Strip – Flashing Red Light barricade!

I have noticed that they seem to grow on the roads that I travel the most. Which is nice since I get to see them every day, but I need to be very mindful that I don’t run over one of these beauties. I don’t know for sure, but my guess is they are a protected species, since the DOT seems very hesitant to remove them. Often times I see a patrol car positioned next to them, evidently to make sure no one causes harm to nary a one of them.

No doubt you also have seen the Orange Pylons of every variety that the DOT uses to reroute traffic. Road construction and repair seems to be happening on every road in the East Valley. If you are like me all of the road construction can get, well, rather annoying. I just want to get from point “a” to point “b” and not have to go through a slalom course of blinking red lights. Don’t get me wrong, I will like all of the improvements once the work is completed. I just don’t like having to deal with all of the detours, lane shifting, etc. that happens in the process.

The same could be said of life. There are times when we get rerouted. We had life planned out: a successful career, wonderful family, and finally a relaxing retirement. Then the barricades go up and life goes in a different direction; everything from your career tanking, children going rogue, or the retirement savings dwindling. Life never, and I mean never, turns out like we think.

What I have noticed is that some of what I would call the worst moments of my life have actually been a turning point for some of the best things in my life to happen. Not always – some events are just bad. Some are even horrible. Through it all I have tried to rely on the promises of God. Promises that say that even during rough parts where I have been “rerouted or taken on a detour,” that God has my best interest in mind and that He will bring good out of the bad.

“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.” (Romans 5:3 NLT)

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28 NLT)

Going through the construction is never enjoyable, but once completed, it sure is nice.

In Christ,

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Nursery During Worship Our Nursery is available at all services for children aged 0-3; turn to your left when coming through the main front doors and follow the signs. For the safety of all our kids, please sign your children in and out.

Connections: New Member Orientation If you're interested in getting connected and finding out more about who we are at Risen Savior and joining our church, call Kathleen in the church office at 480-895-6782 ext. 218.

Parking Did you know that there are usually open parking spaces in the back of the church or at The Pathway Center? The back door of the church will be open for those parking in the back. For those parking at The Pathway Center, it is but a short walk to come over to the sanctuary.

Growing

Risen Savior Sunday School News TIME FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday School is held each week during the 10:10a.m. Worship service. All children 3 years old – fifth grade are welcome to come learn about God and grow in love for Him!

Please sign in at the school office near the playground.

Many Thanks! Sunday School Children Receive Easter Books Thanks to your generosity, children in Sunday School are learning the real meaning of Easter.

On Palm Sunday, 43 children received age-appropriate Easter books that were donated by members of Risen Savior. The bookplates that donors signed made the books extra special—a treasure that children are likely to keep and enjoy for many years!

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It’s Christmas in May! We will share God’s love by packing boxes for children around the world during Sunday School at 10:10a.m., Sunday, May 24th.

VeggieTales for Sunday School—Coming Soon! Join Bob and Larry for Bible-based lessons packed with Scripture. Children will enjoy upbeat, engaging experiences along with brief VeggieTales video clips during Sunday School beginning May 31st. Gratitude Kids will learn from Madame Blueberry’s example (and the Israelites too) that being greedy makes you grumpy—but a thankful heart is a happy heart! Courage Children will also learn that with God, they can have courage to do the right thing. Kids will discover that they can rely on God for his help—just like Queen Esther did. Come and join in the fun as we learn about Jesus. All children age 3 – Grade 5 are welcome!

Save the Date! Our Sunday School Ministry Task Force has been hard at work designing a new Sunday School program which is scheduled to launch this Fall. Watch for details coming soon!

Early Learning Center Registration Registration for 2015-16 is in progress, there is still time to register. More information is available at http://elc.rslcs.org/about-us/blog/.

Adult Bible Study Please join us on Sunday mornings at 10:10a.m. in the Perfect Place (room behind the Sanctuary), studying the Book of Acts. There will be no meeting on May 24th. Also, we will be taking a summer break starting June 1st through September 13th.

Contact Alene Roth for more detailed information at 480-883-7712.

Thursday Afternoon Excel Group Study We are resuming our study of "Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven and Earth" by Ron Phillips. Some of the interesting chapters will reveal the Mysteries of the Original Earth, the Great Pyramid, the Lost Ark of the Covenant, the Shroud of Turin, and the Days of Noah, to name a few. Please join us on the first and third Thursday of the month, beginning May 7th from 1:30 - 3:00p.m. in The Pathway Center Conference Room. To join or for further information, contact Lois Koskovick at (480) 802-2581.

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Adult Forum Join us Sunday Mornings at 8:50a.m. in The Fellowship Hall. On April 26th we began a new 4 week DVD series by Dr. Paul Meier called: Christ or Caricature. It examines some of the myths we have been taught in Christianity.

Men’s Early Bird Saturday Gathering

The Men’s Early Bird Saturday Gatherings continue Saturday, May 9th and 23rd in the Pathway Center. Come early for coffee and donuts at 7:15a.m. with discussion and Bible study 7:30a.m. to 8:30a.m. We will be meeting the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Chuck Deuth at 480-766-3626.

A Men’s Retreat was held on April 18-19 at the Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson, AZ. Twenty-one members of our Men’s Group attended as did Pastor Ron and Joel.

The theme of the retreat was “Declaring the Glory of God”, Meditations on Psalm 19. The Retreat Center offered fabulous scenery in the desert overlooking Tucson. The men arrived

Saturday morning and had some time to enjoy the property. Barry Ritchie, a member of Risen Savior led the discussion on “How God Reveals Himself Through His Creation”, vs. 1-7. As a professor at ASU with a PHD in Physics he talked about the marvels of creation that only God could have achieved. Seth Giles, a graduate of Luther College and co-leader of the Men’s Group spoke on “How God Reveals Himself Through His Word and Convicts Our Hearts”, vs. 8-12. The day ended with an outdoor service at sunset with Joel and Pastor Ron presiding. Pastor Ron’s message was on "How God Transforms Our Hearts”, vs. 13-14. Communion and song accompanied the service. It was truly an inspirational setting and service.

Fellowship followed with discussion, movie options, snacks, popcorn, and drinks.

Sunday morning included breakfast and an outdoor service with Joel Endicott, our Director of Worship and Music doing a fabulous job leading us in song and worship. Departures were at 10:30.

Many thanks to those who attended and participated. A special thanks to Jack Freund who captured the essence of the meeting in photos and a video that we will be making accessible through our website for those who are interested.

Sunday Night Youth Ministry Youth Ministry will continue to meet at 6:00p.m. every Sunday evening. For questions, email Laurel Miller at [email protected].

Men’s Retreat in Tucson

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Thank You Tim Walsworth! Tim Walsworth has been at Risen Savior for several years where he has served as a DCM over Sunday School and the Youth Group. Tim has decided to take a different path in life and has moved to the North West. He will be missed by all but especially by the youth of Risen Savior. Good Luck Tim, have a safe and eventful life’s journey!

Women’s Ministries Grace Girls is a women's ministry for ladies of all ages studying biblical principles to support your role as a beautiful and wonderfully made daughter of our Lord Jesus Christ. All hearts are welcome! There are no fees associated with participating. Join us for our bible studies, retreats, service projects and special challenges.

Book Study: "The Best Yes" book study will be taught by Annie Wolf. Please choose a time that works for you. One meeting, One Best Yes! May 7th, 8:45a.m. – 11:45a.m. or May 12th, 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m., both held at The Pathway Center.

Are you living with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule and aching with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul?

Author Lysa TerKeurst is learning that there is a big difference between saying yes to everyone and saying yes to God. In “The Best Yes” she will help you:

Cure the disease to please with a biblical understanding of the command to love. Escape the guilt of disappointing others by learning the secret of the small no. Overcome the agony of hard choices by embracing a wisdom based decision-making process. Rise above the rush of endless demands and discover your best yes today.

Books are available through our ministry before the study or the day of the teaching.

Bible Study: Thursday, May 21st, 8:45a.m. – 11:15a.m. at The Pathway Center Joan C. Webb, Author of 13 Christian books, will walk us thru the Bible's dichotomy of Love.

Service Project: Collecting dry snacks throughout the month of May for the Circle of Healing Summer Camp. Some ideas are: Juice boxes, Granola bars, Chips, Cookies, Fruit cups, Water bottles, Crackers with cheese or peanut butter. You can deliver your goods to The Pathway Center or any Grace Girls event.

Circle of Healing provides services and resources to homeless or low income at risk youth (K-12th grade), parents and elderly. COH services include education, violence/drug prevention education, cultural awareness, and positive character development, through crisis intervention, guidance, instruction, positive activities, and mentoring.

To r.s.v.p. or to receive weekly devotions and encouragement, please reach out to Annie Wolf at [email protected] or 480-203-1880 or Kathleen Ramirez at [email protected] or 480-895-6782 ext. 218.

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Summer Bible Studies Brochure

Looking for a place to grow in your Faith? Take a look in the pew and see our new brochure for Small Groups Bible Study opportunities. This brochure lists all the bible studies that are available throughout the summer. Feel free to take one home!

Serving

Fellowship Join us for coffee and donuts in-between services on the patio. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and to sign up and serve. Any questions, contact Jane Zehnder at 480-802-5334.

Prayer Warriors Prayer Warriors meet weekly at The Pathway Center where they pray for everyone on our prayer list. They would also like to send cards to those in the military and on missions, so if you have an address for them, please include it when completing your prayer request.

Caring Ministries Team The Care Team wishes to remind the congregation that Blood Pressure Screening will be available on Sunday, May 10th (Mother's Day), so Moms treat yourself to a free Blood Pressure Check on the patio before or after the church service you attend.

Seniors, if you are looking for information regarding transitioning into Independent or Assisted Living, contact PACE (People, Access, Community, Education) at 480-246-3515. They will help you make informed decisions and their housing directory will help you narrow your options and make the process easier. You can also find them on the internet at www.seniorhousing.org

If you are interested in serving on the Caring Ministries Committee contact: JoAnne McCay at 480-802-4374 or Mike Bonsaver at 480-286-3743.

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Area Agency on Aging – Benefits Assistance Program The Benefits Assistance Program is supported through the Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), and is one of our most popular and valuable programs. At the healing center, volunteer counselors assist low income residents apply for federal, state, and local programs. This service includes prescription drugs, Medicare help, Social Security assistance, and more. We assist over 250 people each year.

They are available for appointments on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9:00a.m. – noon in the Healing Center. Call the Area Agency Office to make an appointment at 602-264-4357.

Volunteers Needed – Sign up Online A step by step, how to Instruction sheet that has pictures with each step of how to sign up online is available at the information booth in the hallway, at the front greeter’s podium, and the News & Notes baskets as you enter the sanctuary. This should make it easier for you to volunteer for ushers, readers, greeters, altar guild, and Sunday morning nursery helpers at Risen Savior. Thank you for all you do at Risen Savior.

The Perfect Place ARE YOU A CAREGIVER IN NEED OF RESPITE?

What is a caregiver?……….a caregiver is a person who tends to the needs of a loved one who requires continual care and attendance; ……..a wife caring for her husband with dementia or Alzheimer’s; a mother caring for an adult mentally challenged daughter. Sometimes you need a break; you need a respite service.

What is respite?……….respite is a time out for a care giver; time to be used for personal needs; get your hair cut, see a movie, or visit the doctor. A respite service will provide your loved one with a safe and structured environment.

The Perfect Place is an adult day care nonprofit located on the campus of the Risen Savior Lutheran Church and School in Sun Lakes. Here, a loved one may spend a morning or an afternoon with the staff and volunteers who provide a loving and caring social program. The program opens with a short nondenominational devotion followed by a time of introduction and sharing with the other participants and volunteers. There are card games, bingo, a bean bag toss, a short session of chair exercises and even a snack time. Once or twice a month there is musical entertainment.

If you believe your family or caregiver would benefit from this service call or email Judy Waltersdorf, 480-895-2892, [email protected].

The Perfect Place is located at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Sun Lakes, AZ., 85248. We are open 9:00a.m. – noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We are closed on Thursday.

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Missions

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) On Saturday, April 11th, approximately 120 ladies enjoyed the Spring Luncheon event "Wedding Treasures" held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church hosted by the LWML members. The tables were beautifully decorated and eighteen wedding gowns, many worn by RSLC members on their wedding day, were displayed and interesting stories relating to the weddings were shared. Thanks to Jack Freund for putting together an array of wedding pictures of RSLC members that were shown on the screen during the event.

Marine Descamps, an exchange student from France, hosted by the Kolanowski family, performed flute solos

accompanied by Joel Endicott, Director of Worship. Joel also played music before and during the luncheon.

Several men from the Men's Group, dressed in white shirts and black trousers, escorted the ladies to their seats and served the delicious lunch prepared by Becky Magee.

Many thanks to those who had a part in making this luncheon a very special event. Because of all those involved, as well as the attendees, three ministries - Fountain of Hope, Military BibleSticks, and Shepherds Canyon Retreat - will receive monetary gifts from the proceeds of the luncheon.

Mite Box Sunday is May 3rd. Please bring your mite box coins and dollars collected that day and put them in the collection box on the table in the narthex. If you don't have a box, please pick up one that day. Give one to your children and grandchildren to help them learn to share their treasures with the Lord. Monies collected are well needed and well spent on various important outreach missions.

The next LWML meeting will be Thursday, May 14th. The speaker will be from Chandler Pregnancy Center. Guests are always welcome. If anyone would like transportation, please call Louann Savolt at 480-822-0513.

The 2015 LWML convention will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 25th – 28th. No refunds on registration after the June 10th deadline. For more information contact Verla Matuschka at 480-883-2762.

Lutheran Braille Workers

Braille meets every Tuesday morning at 8:30a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like more information, please call Pat Bibler at 480-895-8788.

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Piece Maker Quilters Our quilters meet every Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall from 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. and we love having new members! Our women make 8 to 10 quilts every week and send them wherever needed. The Salvation Army is always in need for the homeless and Domestic Abuse Center. The vets and House of Hope are also recipients. The Lord continues to bless us with workers, supplies and words of encouragement. Come visit us any Wednesday at 1:00p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Marie Kiehl at 480-883-0842.

Risen Savior Spring Food Drive Nets 2.3 Tons of Food!

Congratulations and thank you to all of the Risen Savior Members and Sun Lakes residents who opened their hearts and joined together as one to donate food or money to the 2015 Spring Food Drive. On Monday, April 27 and Tuesday April 28th the Chandler Food Bank picked up 4529 pounds (2.3 Tons) of food which will help to provide food assistance to numerous Chandler residents in need this summer.

A special thanks to the 25 volunteers that helped box and move the food from the Chancel to the Narthex on Sunday afternoon. They worked together as a team and finished the job in just 30 minutes. Praise God for richly blessing this important community Missions initiative.

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Salvation Army Support

The food drop-off for the Chandler Salvation Army is the first Sunday of each month. Please bring only non-perishables. Winter visitors especially might want to donate their extra pantry items before they leave for home.

The donation box for clothing and small household goods for the Salvation Army is located in the northwest corner of the church parking lot.

LCEF Retirement Dreams Help Ministry Your dreams of retirement can actually help LCMS ministries fulfill their dreams of carrying out God’s plan, while staying vital and financially healthy. An IRA with Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) works as an investment for you and your future, while making funds available for loans to rostered church workers, congregations, schools and universities, and other ministries. Your retirement funds help us empower ministries in their Kingdom work. Find out more at lcef.org or call 1-800-843-5233.

Active Duty Military Personnel We would like to acknowledge and pray for all active duty military personnel associated with RSLCS. Please contact us on the prayer request line [email protected], on a pew card or by phone with their names. Cards will be sent if you include an address. First names are now posted in the display case outside to the left of the narthex.

The Service flag is an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for display by families who have members serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or hostilities the United States may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities.

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Miscellaneous

National Day of Prayer

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Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest Beginning in May, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest will host one-hour monthly introductory events that will educate, inspire and introduce participants to the vital work of our programs in Arizona. The first one is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th, and future events will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at various locations around the state. For more information on making donations to Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, please call Rev. Deborah Hutterer at 480-396-3795 ext. 102 or visit lss-sw.org.

Lutheran Service Books Thank you to all who so generously donated a copy or copies of Lutheran Service Book for our main source book of hymns and liturgy here at Risen Savior. May it prove to be a blessing both now and for many years to come in our worship.

Lost and Found Our lost and found is located in the hallway outside the Conference Room in the church.

Monthly Newsletter Articles Please have your newsletter articles into the church office by the 10th of each month. Send your articles to: [email protected]. The newsletter will go out by the first of the month.

Update Contact Information For those who have a change of contact information, please remember to advise the church office of your updated contact information so you can receive the news at Risen Savior. Call Kathleen Ramirez at 480-895-6782 ext. 218 or email [email protected].

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Financial Pathway Update Giving to Date Debt Reduction as of 3-25-15: $1,295,172.16 Capital Improvement: $182,783.37 Area of greatest need: $240,721.00 Total amount received: $1,718,676.53

As we start our third year of the Pathway campaign, we want to thank you for your generosity and sacrifice. If you need additional Pathway envelopes, they are available at the Information Booth in the west hallway leading into the Fellowship Hall or by asking the Lead Elder at any service. If you have not yet joined us on the path, please contact the Church Office for more information and materials to be a part of this great venture to expand our ministry!

Risen Savior Foundation The Risen Savior Lutheran Church and School Foundation was established to provide funds for long-term growth of our church long after we are gone. Through our estate planning and/or gifts, we can share a portion of our earthly treasures to further the mission of Risen Savior Lutheran Church in the future. For further information or to contribute to the foundation through your estate planning or gifts, please contact Foundation President, Chuck Deuth, at 480-305-0503.

Risen Savior Monthly Financial Review Risen Savior Monthly Financial Review

You may notice that the following looks a little different than what is typically published in the newsletter. There are a few reasons for the change.

1. We have had requests from congregants to publish summary level information with

more narrative about the operations. The information below is our first pass at

developing that format.

2. The Risen Savior newsletter is available on the rslcs.org website and we would like to

limit the quantity and type of information made available to the general public.

The following detailed reports are available to members and attendees of Risen Savior Lutheran Church. Please contact Susan Mello, our Business Manager, to receive this information. Susan’s email is: [email protected]

Statement of Financial Income and Expense

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Cash Flow

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Financial Summary for March 2015:

While giving was down 5.6% to budget for the month of March, it is still over budget

$7,358 fiscal year to date.

Early Learning Center (ELC) income, while still under budget, continues to be at the

forecasted level. This is primarily due to the increase in Full Day tuition and additional

enrollment.

Spending was at 98% of the budgeted amount for the month of March, but is at 95.5%

fiscal year to date.

High Level Statement of Financial Income and Expense

Mar 15 Actual

Mar 15 Budget Difference

FYTD Actual

FYTD Budget Difference

Church Giving

136,641 144,700 (8,059)

911,047 903,689 7,358

All other income

3,943 4,360 (417)

38,486 39,240 (754)

Total Church Income

140,584 149,060 (8,476)

949,533 942,929 6,604

Early Learning Center (ELC) Part Day Tuition

16,985 21,050 (4,065)

137,122 158,020 (20,898)

Full Day Tuition

99,220 113,570 (14,350)

721,974 812,305 (90,331)

Total ELC

116,205 134,620 (18,415)

859,096 970,325 (111,229)

Total Operational Income

256,789 283,680 (26,891)

1,808,629 1,913,254 (104,625)

Operational Expenses

197,975 202,025 (4,050)

1,754,894 1,837,185 (82,291)

Net Income/(Loss)

58,814 81,655 (22,841)

53,735 76,069 (22,334)*

High Level Statement of Cash Flow Cash at the beginning of period

579,372

Net cash increase/(decrease)

(86,478) Cash at the end of the period

492,894

Donor Restricted Funds

311,172 Board Designated Funds

262,213

Net Operational Cash

(80,491) **

*Accounting change made in March 2015. In lieu of recording depreciation as a budgeted operating expense, it will be recorded as a direct charge to Retained Equity at the end of the fiscal year. Please contact the Business Manager, Susan Mello , with any questions. ** If giving, ELC income, and spending continue to hold until FYE, the projected Net Operational Cash will be (10,000)

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Happy Birthday Ruth Hiner 05/01

Dave Olson 05/01

Elaine Price 05/01

Vickie Ayres 05/02

Rosemary Hopkins 05/02

Abbey Mello 05/02

Jessi Schulze 05/02

Theresa Winterbauer 05/02

Roberta Hellman 05/03

Sharon Little 05/03

Daley Malpass 05/04

Tamula Pelegrin 05/04

Eugene Aultman 05/05

Steven Bicknase 05/05

Charlene Clausen 05/05

Mike Schulze 05/05

Debbie Zahoran 05/05

Judi Badger 05/06

Deborah Brettfeld 05/06

Samuel Derr 05/06

Brenda Konicke 05/06

Steve Souther 05/06

Marie Waskel 05/06

Lou Martin 05/07

Haylie Peterson 05/07

Madasyn Peterson 05/07

Matthew Torre 05/07

GinMarie Huhn 05/08

George Kanda 05/08

Jason Pagnard 05/08

Georgene Quast 05/08

Alice Andert 05/09

Adam Beadle 05/09

Timothy Hoffmann 05/09

Don McCarthy 05/09

Mia Newell 05/09

Sophie Schaefer 05/09

Lin Werkheiser 05/09

Bill Giessing 05/10

Joan Gambadoro 05/11

Mervin Lemburg 05/11

Tom McCay 05/12

Julia Teuscher 05/12

Erika Walker 05/12

Kaden Karst 05/13

Kristin Kerwin 05/13

Jon Little 05/13

Bob Kolanowski 05/14

William Babcock 05/15

Tiffany Fauth 05/15

Ricci Herb 05/15

Troy Hickel 05/15

Tim Rosenberg 05/15

McKenzie Amsley 05/16

Alexander Dunning 05/16

Patricia Leach 05/16

Barbara Miller 05/16

Irma Naumann 05/16

Eric Vaughn 05/16

Ethan Atwood 05/17

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Manford Blagsvedt 05/17

Alexander Brandt 05/17

Addison Grainger 05/17

Jane Meyer 05/17

Marilyn Tarchinski 05/17

Lowell Fisher 05/18

Barbara Fox 05/18

Erv Jacob 05/18

Carol Thomas 05/18

Dennis Rittenback 05/19

Kaylee Ross 05/19

Jonah Ahles 05/20

Claudia Pagnard 05/20

Gail Thieman 05/20

Marlene Trempe 05/20

Laura Stahl 05/21

Theresa Barsema 05/22

Gary Bixler 05/22

Vernon Heslep 05/22

David Ahles 05/23

Hank Clausen 05/23

Janet DeNomie 05/23

Brooke Booth 05/24

Jacki Grainger 05/24

Jacqueline Jacob 05/24

Barbara Riley 05/24

Harvey Zehnder 05/24

Lewis Barnhouse 05/25

Vicki Bernhardt 05/25

Bailey Kannberg 05/25

Carson Petrie 05/25

Charles Wildberger 05/25

Angela Adams 05/26

Gerald Ahrens 05/26

Catilyn Baker 05/26

Grace Norris 05/26

Jim White 05/26

Wayne Will 05/26

Lariat Windisch 05/26

Linda Berg 05/27

Gertrude Kempinen 05/27

Robert Wall 05/27

Teri Bitler 05/28

Bette Neff 05/28

Jared Evans 05/29

Carolyn Singer 05/29

Harvey Bernhardt 05/30

Tara Chavira 05/30

Jessica Combs 05/30

Jessica Irick 05/30

Ilse Moore 05/30

Augustine Padilla 05/30

Gracie Holthusen 05/31

Robert Wilson 05/31

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Happy Anniversary Donald & Shirley Donatt 05/01/1951

Gus & Josephine Tietbohl 05/16/1953

Wendell & Frances Robson 05/22/1953

Dick & Lois Koskovick 05/28/1955

Edward & Shirley Treadway 05/06/1956

Frank & Elaine Sokasits 05/04/1957

Robert & Gladys Prochaska 05/31/1959

Donald & Muriel Nelson 05/29/1960

Bill & Polly Giessing 05/19/1962

Bob & Kay Kaiser 05/04/1963

Lloyd & Linda Fish 05/02/1964

Bill & Karen Insel 05/02/1964

George & Karen Kanda 05/07/1966

Dennis & Sheila Bergmann 05/06/1967

Dennis & Alice Andert 05/13/1967

James & Judy Roxburgh 05/20/1967

Randy & Linda Buns 05/11/1968

Ralph & Tenni Annen 05/15/1970

Matthew & Millie Torre 05/17/1970

Byron & Joanne Boan 05/10/1973

Bill & Linda Griffin 05/12/1973

Harvey & Vicki Bernhardt 05/29/1973

Hank & Charlene Clausen 05/09/1975

Charles & Kathryn Deuth 05/31/1975

Thomas & Kathy Adams 05/28/1977

Bryan & Kathleen Newman 05/27/1979

Guy & Beth Drake 05/28/1983

Steve & Deb Ellis 05/17/1986

Gabor & Karen Selak 05/13/1989

Don & Judi Badger 05/26/1990

William & Eva Ellis 05/28/1993

David & Danielle Kim 05/06/1995

Aaron & Leigh Dow 05/22/1995

Dave & Julie Constance 05/27/1995

Bill & Deborah Winsberg 05/18/1997

Henry & Gail King 05/26/1997

Rick & Patricia Park 05/02/1999

David & Sarah Heese 05/08/1999

Russ & Bernita Grgich 05/16/1999

Kevin & Janet DeNomie 05/20/2000

Jason & Rebecca Pagnard 05/19/2001

Thomas & Josephine Darby 05/04/2003

Peter & Beth Moody 05/10/2003

Robert & Carole Nolawski 05/17/2003

Raymond & Kathy Long 05/24/2003

Paul & Vicky Schipitsch 05/27/2006

Ivan & Felicia Roberts 05/06/2007

Nat & Courtney Erickson 05/04/2008

Wes & Linda Davis 05/12/2010

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Advertising Information

Advertising Rates and Requirements

Space permitting, each advertiser will be allowed one ad per month.

1. Each ad 2” x 3.5” in size (business card size) will cost $20 per issue, or $200 yearly.

Non-member prices are $25 per issue or $250 yearly.

2. One-third page ad will cost $30 per issue, or $350 yearly. Non-member prices are $35

per issue or $400 yearly.

3. Two-thirds page ad will cost $40 per issue, or $400 yearly. Non-member prices are

$50 per issue or $450 yearly.

4. Please provide one business card for ad copy to RSLCS office along with payment.

5. Please make checks payable to Risen Savior, attention RSLCS Newsletter.

Terms & Conditions:

All rates are subject to change without notice. In the event of a rate change, all advertisers with standing orders will be given 30-days notice of the new rates. All advertising is subject to acceptance by Risen Savior. Questionable, confusing, misleading, controversial, or fraudulent statements will be declined. RSLCS reserves the right to reject any and all advertising, which they feel is not in keeping with the publications’ standards and principles.

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