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mission is to be a
“lighthouse to our
community and the world.”
Even our building has a
design that resembles a
lighthouse, which is fitting
since our church is on top of
a hill not far from the ocean.
Clearly we have the light of
Christ in our midst, but how
are we doing at shining that
light into a world of people
that seem to be increasingly
walking in the dark? The
news reveals to us the kind of
darkness that surrounds us,
and recent trends in the
Church indicate that more
and more of this generation
are finding themselves
wandering away from the
church, into a world which
spurns the light of Christ.
In the book You Lost Me
(2011) author David
Kinnaman laments the fact
that young adults in
increasing numbers do not
consider the churches they
were raised in as “safe and
hospitable places” and that
many of those will leave the
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Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church, Kindergarten & Preschool July 2013 News
Throughout the month of July we will be with VBS to collect funds to support the
Lutheran Malaria Initiative (LMI). One child dies from Malaria every 60 seconds. 1 million
people die each year from a disease that is both preventable and treatable. LMI is
working in communities to control malaria including proper diagnosis and prompt
medical treatment. They do this through:
Education – educating families on the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention
Treatment – Increasing access to affordable medical care and resources
for malaria prevention
Prevention – provides treated bed nets to families and trains them on
their proper use. Every $1 helps save a life. 100% of funds go to Malaria
programming in Africa. Stop by the see the display, or visit lutheranmalaria.org. If you
would like to make a donation, please use the envelopes in the back of the seats
and put "Malaria" in the memo or on the envelope.
“a lighthouse to our community and the world”
A LIGHT TO THE LOST Pastor Augie We’ve been studying the
Gospel of John at Redeemer
for the last several weeks,
each week seeing a different
facet of Jesus’ life and
ministry. In John Ch. 9 we
see Jesus as the Light of the
world. In fact, John opens his
Gospel with the words, “the
true light, which enlightens
everyone, was coming into the
world” (John 1:9). In the
Nicene Creed, we profess
Jesus as “Light of Light.”
Quite simply, we recognize
that Jesus is the very source
of all light – even when God
said “Let there be light!” in
the third verse of Genesis,
Jesus was its source. Likewise,
Jesus is our source of light.
When we baptize someone at
Redeemer we give them a lit
candle. This is to signify that
Christ is the light that came
into the world, and now that
they have received that light
in baptism, they are to
become light-bearers, and
bring that light into a dark
world.
At Redeemer by the Sea, our
MISSION FOCUS FOR JULY
church and even the faith.
Clearly there are cultural
forces at work, he notes, but
it’s also clear that the Church
cannot just dismiss this
problem as a sign of the
times and then hunker down
in our holy-huddles (my
words, but his sentiment). In
fact, he challenges churches
to recognize that we are “not
adequately preparing the
next generation to follow
Christ faithfully in a rapidly
changing culture.”
What all this means to me is
simple. It means that the
Church, and especially we at
Redeemer – with our mission
to be a “light-house” – must
intentionally find ways to
bring the light of Christ to
the lost and searching in the
world. We have the Light
which brightens our way and
directs our steps out of the
darkness and into God’s
marvelous light! It’s a Light
that this generation
desperately needs as they
search in the dark. It’s a light
that we can’t just keep in our
“house” but that we must
carry to “our community and
to the world.” Join me in
praying that God will make
our light shine brightly so
that more will see and know
Him! And that He will move
us to live our calling of being
light-bearers. … Hide it
under a bushel? No! …
Illumine us, Lord Jesus.
Amen!
More of Pastor Augie’s
articles available online!
Check it out:
RevAugie.Wordpress.com
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UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP SUMMER EVENTS Mary Ann Meinardus Make Note on Your Calendars to join in the fun!
RBTS Gathering- “Jazz in the Park”- Carlsbad: Friday Nights – End of June thru August– See Below for
dates
Ice Cream Social- Sunday, July 21st
after both services.
Beach Party Blast, Oceanside Beach- Saturday, July 27th
2pm-7pm (Food served 4:30pm)
Moonlight Theater, Vista – Saturday, August 3rd
8pm, Musical production of “Wizard of OZ”
Annual Church Picnic- Sunday, August 25th
“Lutheran Choir Night” – Friday, Sept 20th
(Padres vs. Dodgers Baseball) See Below
Events are subject to change due to possible scheduling conflicts.
Contact Mary Ann 760-436-4830 or [email protected]
JULY 2013 NEWS
Fellowship together, meet & enjoy a FREE EVENING of music,
EVERY Friday Night, beginning June 28th
thru August 23rd, 6pm – 8pm The program offers three great new bands and six fabulous encore groups. You’ll want to wear your dancing shoes to
every single concert or just relax and tap your feet! Grab your lawn chair, blanket, soft drinks and some munchies, arrive
early, and join your fellow church brothers and sisters on the grass, listening to various types of music under the stars.
Look for a RBTS Flag, Balloons or sign on the grass.
2013 Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Park Concert Schedule
Stagecoach Park: 3420 Camino de los Coches, 92009
July 12 Brave Combo World Mix
Poinsettia Park: 6600 Hidden Valley Road, 92011
July 19 Café R&B Rhythm & Blues
July 26 Louie Cruz Beltran Brazilian/Afro-Cuban
Aug 2 The Bayou Brothers Zydeco/ Cajon Music
Calavera Hills Park : 2997 Glasgow Drive, 92010
Aug. 9 Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars Afro-pop
Aug. 16 The Styletones Soul
Aug. 23 Big Time Operator Big Band Swing
TGIF JAZZ IN THE PARK Mary Ann Meinardus
LUTHERAN CHOIR NIGHT Mary Ann Meinardus
SAVE THE DATE —
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 7:10 PM (PADRES VS. DODGERS BASEBALL )
Support Our Choir in Singing the Game’s National Anthem!
“Gather together in Fellowship” & Enjoy Padre Baseball at a “GREAT PRICE”!
NEED HEAD-COUNT IN ADVANCE: Deadline – July 31st
*Indicate your ‘interest’ on Sunday’s Connection Card * or Contact Mary Ann.
Choir needs a minimum of 25 tickets sold to participate. We’d like 50 or more! Invite friends and family; an open event!
TICKET PRICE: $11 per ticket per person – Wow!
GOOD SEATS: 3RD
level between 1st & 3
rd base.
Great for evening visibility.
RESERVE & PURCHASE DEADLINE: Sunday August 25th
Advance Sign-up Sheets on Fellowship table in Church Lobby
Purchase tickets from Paul Lahr (choir) or Mary Ann Meinardus (Fellowship) before deadline.
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If you are interested in finding out
more about what Redeemer teaches
about baptism -- then this is for you! It
is on Tuesday, July 30, from 5-6:30pm.
Childcare provided upon request.
Contact the office to register.
From Carolyn Schmaltz:
I wish to give thanks to my church
family for all the prayers for Terry
during his 5 month battle with a
malignant brain tumor. My comfort
during this time and his passing on
June 15, 2013 come from the hearts
of a truly Christian Pastor and
congregation, who stand together
to support one of their own. You
are all in my ever lasting memory as
a blessing from Jesus to me
especially. Thank you, Carolyn
Schmaltz
From Dorothy Dahlen & Linda:
Thank you for all the prayers --
Linda is recovery well from her
stroke and does not have any
residual effects. Thank you to our
Lord and Savior for answering
positively to these requests!
STEWARDSHIP BJ Campbell-Lahr
THANK YOU
Have you identified YOUR “spiritual gifts”?
If not, it is time to consider attending the 301 Discovery Class so you can see
what “spiritual gifts you have (given by the Holy Spirit to every Christian
according to God’s Grace)
What “uniqueness” can you offer? knowledge…faith…leadership…teaching…
time…giving…talents….etc. Remember that sometimes our gifts may not be
what we originally thought.
As you reach out to serve at Redeemer by the Sea, realize that YOUR gifts and
beliefs are reflected in whatever you choose to do.
When and how we choose to give is a response to the love God has given
each of us.
“…you are God’s temple and…God’s spirit dwells in you…”. 1 Corinthians 3:17
Everyone IS needed to share in God’s work. Can you think of an area where
YOU can make RBTS a better place for us all?
“…in many expressions of thanks to God”..2 Corinthians 9:12
Wishing you Great Riches in Christ, Betty Jeanne Campbell-Lahr, Stewardship
TWITTER Pastor Augie
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JOYFUL RESPONSE
Looking for an easy way to make
your donations? Stop by and pick
up an electronic donation form in
the brochure rack and have your
donations automatically deducted
from your bank account — at no
cost to you or the church. You can
make changes at any time!
BAPTISM Pastor Augie
We will celebrate the birthdays of
Bobbie and Jerry Ankenbrandt, Don
Brandt, Jim Brunner, BJ Lahr, Lois
O’Donnell, Lois and John Palmer,
Patricia Sax and Marie and Earl Voien
on THURSDAY, July 11 at 11:30 a.m. at
the Bellefleur Restaurant, 5610 Paseo
Del Norte, Suite 100-B (the northern
end of the Carlsbad Company Stores)
in Carlsbad. Lunches range from nine
($9) to sixteen ($16) dollars. In addition
to your lunch, we request a one dollar
per person contribution
which will go to the
Mitchell Thorpe
Foundation, which helps
fund catastrophic illness
treatments not covered
by larger charities such as
cancer, diabetes, etc. Everyone is
welcome to join us but
reservations are needed. To make
yours, contact Jo Voertman, 1-760-721
-6674, [email protected].
BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS Jo Voertman
Bridge will be at the home of Bobbie
Ankenbrant on Friday, July 26. We play
from twelve-thirty until four on the
fourth Friday of every month except
December (third Friday in November).
Usually there are two tables. Light
refreshments are served. Anyone
interested in joining our group may
contact the Bridge Co-ordinator, Alice
Lehmann,
760-941-1197.
BRIDGE Jo Voertman
Be an Active Part of
Expanding Ministry
— If you’re someone
that likes to be
involved in
organizations that are
mean-ingful and have an impact on
the world around you, why not join
the Lutheran Church Extension Fund
(LCEF) family of investors? Your
investment is a direct link to sharing
the Gospel: your funds enable LCEF
to make low-cost loans and
resources available to church
workers, congregations, schools and
local ministries. Just like the ones you
attend and support! Find out more
about how investments impact
people and ministries at lcef.org or
call 800-843-5233 or contact Jo
today!
LCEF Jo Voertman
Who can I contact? Staff
Pastor, Rev. Augie Iadicicco
(760) 431-8990
Office Manager, Rachelle Iadicicco
(760) 431-8990
Preschool Director, Cindy Brown
(760) 431-8293
Church Council President, Dan Bitner
(760) 729-2682
Head Trustee, Chet Bruning
(760) 304-0105
WHO’S YOUR ELDER? Russ Hanthorn
[email protected] 760-803-8762
Your elder is a resource to you for your spiritual and
ministry needs. Feel free to contact them with any
needs or concerns – or just to say hello! If your Last
Name begins with these letters, your Elder is: A-B
Marcus Shaw, C-E Ed Meinardus, F-H Charles
Finney, I-K John Palmer L-M Don Winslow, N-R
Doug Sandow, S Carl Gehring, T-Z Lyle Meyer
At Large: Jim Klaerich & Chuck Krause
www.RedeemerbytheSea.org
Shelley Lynaugh July 1
Doris Springer July 1
BJ Lahr July 2
Luann Goedert July 3
Hilda Mueller July 3
Edward Meinardus July 5
Lois O'Donnell July 5
Gene Overway July 6
Lois Palmer July 6
Bobbie Ankenbrandt July 7
James Brunner July 7
Brian Frost July 7
Marie Voien July 7
Janet Woods July 8
Jerry Ankenbrandt July 9
Mary Ann Meinardus July 10
Liam Iadicicco July 16
Amy Belknap July 17
Pam Sandow July 17
Don Brandt July 20
Don Winslow July 20
Rhonda Sutherlin July 24
Arthur Bunke July 25
Earl Voien July 27
Jake Mancini July 29
Michael Cobos July 30
Eli & Amy Belknap, July 2
Robert & Shirley Hawley July 6
Jerry & Bobbie Ankenbrandt July 12
Russell & Suzanne Hanthorn July 12
Ralph & Kathy Hemphill July 16
Earl & Marie Voien July 16
JULY ANNIVERSARIES
JULY BIRTHDAYS
Box Tops for Education – in the box in the lobby for the
Kindergarten & Preschool
Cans & Bottles (CRV) – by the trash containers in the
parking lot to support the art program at the
Kindergarten & Preschool
Ink/Toner Cartridges – at the office to purchase supplies
Stamps for Missions—all cancelled stamps
SAVE AND RECYCLE
Featuring:
7/28 Evan Almighty: God’s
Response to Our Prayer
8/4 Brewster’s Millions: The
Rich Fool
8/11 Apollo 13: Do Not Worry
8/18 Cast Away: Time and
Eternity
8/25 The Life of Pi: Do All
Roads Lead to Heaven?
9/1 The Blind Side: Having a Humble Heart
9/8 The Dark Knight Rises: Counting the Cost
UPCOMING SERMON SERIES
Why Movies? People watch movies and people go to church. However we usually fail to connect the two. Our hope is
that as we use familiar scenes and relevant situations we will help you to engage your world creatively and Biblically. Join us as we explore some Biblical themes through the lens of modern film. This Summer our series will focus us on
the Gospel of Luke. It will be fun and engaging. You don’t want to miss it!
Please note: We are not promoting the movies discussed. We are only using themes found in the movie as a catalyst for our teaching.