The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Reader February, 2014
The Lutheran Church of The Redeemer is a community of diverse people called and guided by the Holy Spirit to
nurture with God’s love those within and beyond our congregation.
February 8, 2014
Youth Tubing
Cost: $10.00 plus money for lunch and snacks
Speak to Susan about forms needed
and departure time.
Lutheran Men in Mission Yardsale
Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 7am
(Family Life Center)
*Proceeds benefit Free Medical Clinic
1515 Boundary Street
Newberry, SC 29108
Phone: (803) 276-2003
www. lutheranredeemer.org
Susan Jackson- (443) 614-2633
Pastor Webber- (803) 445-4445
Office Hours:
Mon.– Thurs: 9:00-4:30pm
12-1: Closed for Lunch
Fridays: Closed
Southern Home and Garden Spring Show
February 28. 2014
Charlotte Expo Center
Cost of tickets: $8.00 (in advance), $10 at door.
Senior Rate (55+)- $7.00 at door.
Transportation costs dependent upon how many sign-up.
Please contact Susan Jackson for more information.
Sign-Up by February 17, 2014.
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2014 Officers
President: Matt Bowers Vice-President: B L Brown Treasurer: Tommy Fellers
Projects: John Hammond Committee of 100: Johnny Lindsay Yard Schedule: Ben Bowers
LMM meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm.
The next meeting will be February 11, at 7pm.
Lutheran Men will be sponsoring several Yard Work Days in 2014!
February 8, April 12, July 26, and September 27
Join us between 8-10am for some fellowship as we help maintain our church
grounds!
Lenten Activities
Tuesday, March 4, 5:30pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Program following the meal.
Wednesday, March 5th
Ash Wednesday Services
Noon and 7pm.
Lenten Services will continue on Wednesday evenings throughout March
and April. More information will be provided.
Dear Fellowship of the Redeemed,
It’s hard to believe that on March 5, 2014, we will observe Ash Wednesday and the
beginning of our second Lent and Easter season together! Throughout the month of
February, as we prepare to end our journey through the Epiphany season and embark on the
powerfully re-creative season of Lent and Easter, we do so as those who have been promised
the presence of Christ until the end of the age. So, we go with courage and faith in the
risen Lord, open to what he has to teach us.
In this day and age with so many causes for fear, doubt and a need to depend on our
own strength, perhaps more than ever we need to hear the message of the approaching season
of Lent. The season of Lent is often experienced as a season of reflection, looking inward,
soul-searching. It’s a season for looking intently toward Jesus, the author of our faith,
and longing to know him better. It’s a season of community, because in many
congregations (including The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer) people are coming together
for midweek worship – which gives us an opportunity to share faith stories. This community-
building aspect of Lent can be so powerful that folks are a little sad when the season is over,
because the commitment to come together for a season has been so strong.
A continual theme of trust moves through the scripture readings for the season.
For example, Isaiah reassures people, “The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your
needs in parched places, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden,
like a spring of water, whose waters never fail” (Isa. 58:11). In these uncertain times in our
world, we need to hear these words of trust in the Lord more than ever before – both as
individuals and as a congregational family.
As we journey together, be mindful of the blessings of a community gathered around
the presence of Christ!
GOD’S PEACE!
Pastor Webber
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Capitol Tours Travel Club Presents:
A Taste of South Carolina Strawberries!
Saturday, April 12 2014
Join us as we travel again with Capitol Tours to North Augusta!
We will visit Redcliffe Plantation Historic Site, North Augusta Living
History Park, The Pink Dipper Ice-Cream Parlor, and Gurosiks Berry
Plantation.
INCLUSIONS: Round trip motorcoach transportation, Admission and Guided Tour
of Redcliffe Plantation, Tour of All Saints Episcopal Church, Guided Tour of North
Augusta Living History Park, Lunch at the North Augusta Living History Park, Pink
Dipper Ice Cream (Single Scoop on Regular Cone), and gratuity for the
motorcoach operator.
Cost: $74.00
Final payment is due to Capitol Tours by March 11, 2014.
See Susan Jackson for a complete itinerary and registration form.
South Carolina Synod Lutheran Church Youth Retreats
February 21-23: 11th/12th Grade Retreat at Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of
Palms
“Finding My Place”
Explore what it means to accept the new phases of life and seeing how God is reality
amidst the change and challenges
March 21-23: 7th/8th Grade Retreat at Camp Kinard (Batesburg/.Leesville)
“Leave Room for Jesus”
Explore how our faith impacts our decisions when we are faced with difficult
choices.
*Registration is due February 20. Please see Susan Jackson for information.
SAVE THE DATE!!
March 1– Confirmation Day at LTSS “The Other 167 Hours”
March 14– Winter Jam Concert at Colonial Life Arena
March 21-23– 7th/8th Grade Winter Retreat
April 4-6 Faith Alive Retreat at Lutheridge
April 12 A Taste of SC Strawberries Ramblers Trip
April 20 Easter Egg Hunt 9:30am, during Sunday School
April 20– Easter Sunrise and 11am Worship
May 18 Baccalaureate for NHS and NA, 3pm
(Aveleigh Fellowship of Presbyterians)
June 1– Graduate and Confirmation Recognition
June 20-21 SC Women of the ELCA Convention
June 22-27– VBS at Central UMC
July 24– 27 Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering, Charlotte NC
August 3– 7 Youth Beach Trip at Coastal Retreat Center Isle of Palms, SC
Treasurer’s Report for December 2013
Period Activity YTD Balance
Income $33,124.38 $278,547.89
Expenses $19,159.73 $290,263.75
Difference $13,964.65 ($11,715.86)
Please check the Flower Chart in the
narthex for available dates in 2014!
Check Requests
Any person submitting a check request or
reimbursement MUST have it approved
prior to delivering it to the book– keeper’s
office. Requests should be approved and
signed by the committee liaison or the
committee chair. Request forms are
available in the church office and should
be placed in the book-keepers box outside
his office door.
Did You Know That…
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
has a Facebook page, a Facebook group,
AND a website? Sure hope so! Check
them out and invite your friends and
family!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-
Lutheran-Church-of-The-Redeemer-
Newberry/116434631715062
www.lutheranredeemer.org
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WELCA News
The Miriam Circle will meet on Monday, February 3 at 3:00 P.M. in the
church library.
ERASE CANCER Campaign Event – Thursday, February 27 – WELCA will be making plans for this Relay for Life event at its February meeting. More
information will be forthcoming. So, stay tuned.
Please remember that luminaries may be purchased until April. We also have
cupcake shapes for a donation of $1.00 or more. You may write your name
on these cupcakes or the name of someone you would like to remember. The
cupcakes will be on display at Relay for Life on May 2.
This article was distributed in the ELCA Youth Ministry Network E-News.
http://www.thereisgrace.com/why-your-kids-should-go-to-church-camp/
By the way– Summer Camp Registration is OPEN! So go check it out!
For any Camp Information, speak to Susan Jackson
Why Your Kids Should Go To Church Camp
I'm going to let you in on a little secret that not many people know about me: I am a semi-
professional camper. Not the sleep-in-a-tent-under-the-stars type camper, but the church-
camp type camper. I've been going to church camp since I was about 4 years old. My par-
ents were district directors for our church organization and one of their responsibilities was
to direct the summer youth camps. Thus began my long love affair with church camp. Last
week I had the special privilege of going to kids camp with my daughter and serving as her
team leader. For the record, camp is an entirely different experience when you're 40 than it
is when you are 20! Still, I would not trade the experience for all the luxury hotel rooms in
the world. I realize not everyone shares my love of "roughin' it for Jesus." But I be-
lieve every child should experience church camp at least once, and here's why.
Controlled Independence
One afternoon at camp, I was unable to join my girls at the lake for their scheduled swim
time. One of the leaders asked my daughter, "Do you miss your mom?" "No!" my daughter
replied (a little too enthusiastically, I might add). "I feel like a teenager just hanging out
with my friends!" Camp is a great opportunity to learn a little independence, but still have
plenty of adult supervision. Mom isn't hovering about nagging reminding them to brush
their teeth and make their bed. But it's not a free-for-all, either. Kids learn responsibility
and independence by keeping their bunks tidy, keeping their clothes together, and be-
ing ready on time...all under the supervision of adult leaders. And this mama is happy
to give my daughter a little "independence" at the lake when I know there are 18 other team
leaders and 3 lifeguards keeping an eye on things!
Positive Role Models
The camp worship leader was a young woman who my Little Miss adores. This young lady
was like a rock star. She could not walk across the campground without being swarmed
by 7- and 8-year-old girls. And she stopped to hug. every. single. one. (Taylor Swift has
nothin' on her!) On stage and off, this young lady is someone I am happy to allow influence
my daughter. From the rec staff to the leadership staff to fellow campers, I am thankful my
daughter was surrounded by godly role models who encouraged her in her relationship
with God. Unfortunately, we have all heard news stories of terrible things than have oc-
curred because of camp staffers. But if you do your homework and find a church or organi-
zation you trust that performs strict background checks, you can find a safe and trustworthy
camp experience for your child. If you're still nervous, you can offer to volunteer as a lead-
er. I'm sure they'd appreciate the extra help!
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I am not a get-down-in-the-mud kind of girl. I'm not super athletic or competitive and I don't
really care to be dirty. My daughter is the same way. So, when I heard about Mud Day at our
camp, I was a little concerned. Mud Day is exactly what it sounds like...a bunch of games
entirely in the mud. I had no choice but to put on my big girl pants and take one for the
team. So I did. And so did my daughter. As a matter of fact, she loved it! (And so did many
of the other girls who started out a little hesitant about the mud.) There were a few who did
not enjoy getting muddy (or leaving their shoes behind in the mud pit), but even those girls
vowed to return to camp next year, because (in their words) "Camp is so much fun!"
They Will Encounter God
Camp played a significant role in my spiritual life as I grew up. I accepted Christ at camp. I
learned to have a quiet time at camp. I learned to recognize God's Spirit speaking to my
heart at camp. I learned to work out my faith at camp. At some point, your child will choose
to either make your faith their own or reject it entirely. You can't make that choice for them,
but you can give them opportunities along the way. A Bible-believing camp is the perfect
chance for your kids to step into their own relationship with God. For a few days they are
not distracted by home life, sibling squabbles, or pressure from school. It's just them and
God. We often think nothing of plunking down hundreds of dollars for soccer camp, gym-
nastics camp, band camp, or (fill in the blank with any other activity) camp. We will even
schedule family vacations and other commitments around them, because we recognize the
benefit of concentrated efforts in those areas. What would happen if we put as much effort
(and financial backing) toward our children's spiritual development? What if we gave them
every opportunity to stretch their spiritual muscles in a safe and loving environment like
camp? Imagine what might happen when, years down the road, they look back on their
camp experience and say, "I know God is real, because I met Him at camp."
What experiences have you or your kids had at church camp?
Camps near us:
Arden, NC– Lutheridge
http://www.novusway.com/our-sites/lutheridge/
Sugar Mountain, NC– Lutherock
http://www.novusway.com/our-sites/lutherock/
Hawthorne, FL– Luther Springs
http://www.novusway.com/our-sites/luthersprings/
Fuquay– Varina, NC- Camp Agape– Kure Beach
http://www.agapekurebeach.org/
December 2, 2013
Dear Members of the Lutheran Church
of the Redeemer Prayer Shawl Ministry,
During the holiday season, I am remind-
ed of how blessed we are for having our
community friends. You donate your
time and your talents to help others in
need. What a blessing you have been to
our elderly patients by sending prayer
shawls! Sometimes, these shawls pro-
vide a warmth and comfort that is diffi-
cult to provide otherwise.
We recently opened a medical unit that
specializes in the care of elderly pa-
tients. We believe that providing
warmth and comfort during what might
be a frightening experience helps in the
healing process. You are a part of that
process!
Thank you again for sharing your gifts
with us.
Donna L. Wolff
NICHE Coordinator, Palmetto Health
Dear Members of the Prayer Shawl
Ministry,
I wish to thank each of you for the lovely
shawl which you sent during my surgery.
I will continue to find peace through using
my prayer shawl.
Many thanks to each of you for the
ministry you provide.
Christy Wilkerson
2014 Holiday Office Closures
February 17– Presidents’ Day
April 21– Easter Monday
May 26– Memorial Day
July 4– Independence Day
September 1– Labor Day
October 13– Columbus Day
November 11– Veteran’s Day
November 26– Thanksgiving Eve
November 27– Thanksgiving Day
December 24– Christmas Eve
December 25– Christmas Day
December 26– Day After Christmas
December 31– New Year’s Eve
Decem-ber
Sunday School
8:30 AM Service
11:00 AM
Service
12/22 39 42 96
12/24 4pm 117
12/24 11pm 130
12-29 21 28 59
January Sunday School
8:30 AM Service
11:00 AM Service
1/5 42 97
1/12 47 35 94
1/19 36 40 77
1/26
Sunday Attendance
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Prayers for the Sick
Redeemer Members: Carol Wessinger, Jerry Whitesides, Helen Smith, Anna Lea Gordon, Carolyn Moose,
Robert E. Summer, Jr., Miriam Willingham, Cathy Turner, Austin Longshore and his Unit
Extended Parish Family: Roddie Singletary, brother of Beth Singletary; Camille-Griffin Women’s Prison
Ministry; Bruce and Sue Ellen Payne, friends of many in our congregation; Steve Lathan, cousin of Darr
Wise; Edna Garnett, mother of Cindy Mills; Henry Wilson, brother of David Wilson; Vernon Koon, cousin
of Debra Metts; Beth Nelson, daughter-in-law of Gloria Nelson; Lee Antonelli, cousin of Gloria Nelson; Dot
George, mother of Becky Everett; Harva Ray Sease, father of Cynthia Lominack; Jeanette Renwick, friend
of Jerry Whitesides; Ruth Hook, grandmother of Jessica Bowers; Ida Satterwhite, mother of Derryll Satter-
white; Kent and Mary Beth Richardson, cousins of Debra Metts; John Sox, friend of Mandy Randall; Don
and Mackie Haltiwanger (Hodges), sister and brother-in-law of Ed Haltiwanger; Lucien DeBacker, father of
Jeff DeBacker; Cecil McRacken, father-in-law of Lloan McRacken; Mahalia Schumpert, friend of Deedee
Westwood; Robert Porter, Son-in-law of Mandy Randall; Patricia Stiles, sister of Ernest Shealy; Robert
Johnson, brother-in-law of Ernest Shealy; Beverly Ammons, niece of Cathy Turner, Mary Osborne, niece of
John and Carolyn Hammond; Dr. Mac Hughes, friend of many in the congregation; Bobby Metts, friend of
congregation; Elaine Smith Story, sister of Frances S. Abrams and niece of Mathilde Smith; Chip Turner,
Hugh Turner, Joyce Brazwell, friends of Kathy and Johnny Lindsay; Mary Watson, cousin of Johnny Lind-
say; Wanda DuBard, friend of Cathy Turner; Ryan and Meagan Twilley, friends of Susan Jackson,; Martyn
Cavanaugh, husband of Verna Cavanaugh; Mark Lyon, friend of Jessica Draeger; Charlie Edrington, friend
of Christy Wilkerson; Inez Stephens, aunt of Marcia Ringer; Jody Lukac and Family, friends of Jeremy and
Stacy Tyson; Grayson Bowser, friend of Jessica Draeger.
2/01 Dotty Wilson
2/03 Charlie Lockyer
2/04 John Cromer
2/04 Lori Justice
2/04 Jacob Chapman
2/05 Tom Westwood
2/05 George Franklin
2/06 Amelia Vance
2/07 Nancy Riggin
2/07 Joye Irons
2/07 Mallory Matthews
2/07 Dylan Sligh
2/08 Lynn Cromer
2/09 Cathy Turner
2/09 Walter Jacobs
2/09 Jessica Cole
2/11 Andy Senn
2/11 Andrew West
2/12 Cayse Dowd
2/12 Nick Layman
2/12 Cayse Dowd
2/12 Nick Layman
2/13 Lynn Derrick
2/13 Kerri Moose
2/14 Carolyn Moose
2/14 Margaret Zobel
2/14 Pat Kelly
2/16 John Hammond, Sr.
2/16 Deedee Westwood
2/16 Everett Setzler
2/17 Cynthia Lominack
2/17 Jared Abrams
2/18 Jerry Whitesides
2/18 Benjamin Bowers
2/18 Matthew Bowers
2/19 Sabin West
2/20 Harriett Haltiwanger
2/20 Chad Cary
2/20 Brian Pitts
2/21 Connie Harshaw
2/21 Lee Davis
2/21 Laurel Keen
2/22 Becky Everett
2/23 Kristin Caughman
2/23 Cooper Lawson
2/24 Rey Lominack, Jr.
2/24 Justin Setzler
2/26 Elizabeth Long
2/27 Sara Franklin
2/27 Elizabeth Willingham
2/27 Jeff Spotts
February Birthdays
Duties 2/2 2/9 2/16 2/23
8:30 am Com-
munion Prep Jane Moose J Jane Moose Jane Moose Jane Moose
11:00 am
Communion
Prep
Harriett Haltiwanger Mary Sue Green Harriett Haltiwang-
er Kirsten Lindsay
8:30 am Lect/
Comm. Asst Nancy Riggin Ernie Shealy Tony Chapman John Hammond
11:00 am Lect/
Comm. Asst George Franklin B.L. Brown June Lominack
11:00 am Greet-
ers
Acolytes Katerina Long Madeleine Long Emma Chapman Morgan Harshaw
Crucifer Andrew Livingston Grace Lindsay Rachel Franklin Vanessa Harshaw
Refreshments
Unlock Church
Lock Church
Usher 830am Tony Chapman Tony Chapman Tony Chapman Tony Chapman
Usher 11am
Tommy Fellers, Dustin
Guy, Justin Guy, Walter
Jacobs
Tommy Fellers,
Dustin Guy, Justin
Guy, Walter Jacobs
Tommy Fellers,
Dustin Guy, Justin
Guy, Walter Jacobs
Tommy Fellers,
Dustin Guy, Justin
Guy, Walter Ja-
cobs
Flowers Fellers/Limdley./
Livingston/Nelson
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The Redeemer Directory
Rev. Dick Webber, Interim Pastor
Susan Jackson, Ministries Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
Gayle D. Lindley, Handbell Director,
Children’s Choir Director and Senior
Choir Director
Huger P. Caughman, Jr., Organist and
Junior Choir Director
Amy Frick, 8:30am Musician
All Members:
Ministers in Worship and Daily Life
Jeffrey Truscott, Missionary—Japan
The Manna House Needs: Bread, Flour, Corn
Meal, Peas, Cooking Oil
