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1 Week of 10-17-2010
Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights
Week of 10-17-2010
Special Prayer Opportunities: Health Concerns: Rae Hanson, Peggy Bruns, Lowell
Fahrman, Ruth DeFrang
Thanksgiving/Rejoice: With Dick and Marge Rengstorf who
celebrated their 61st wedding
anniversary on Saturday, October 16.
Warmth and Love: For our youth and counselors who will
be spending Friday night in cardboard
boxes
Guidance: For those we housed as part of IHN
this last week
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 Gail Sim (289-
2087) who will activate the chain. Anyone
interested in becoming a part of this
prayer ministry, please contact June or
Gail.
E-MAIL PRAYER CHAIN - To request a
prayer or to join the chain, send an email
to Lori Hameister at [email protected].
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.
NEW MEMBER RECEPTION will be Sunday,
November 7. If you would like information
about joining Redeemer, please speak to one of
the pastors by Sunday, October 24.
Pizza Ranch Night - On Monday, October
18th, the youth are serving at the Stewartville
Pizza ranch. Many of you have come to the
Pizza Ranch when the youth are serving and you
know what a neat and fun night it is! You come,
eat really good food, see many people you know
from church, see the youth working hard and
support youth ministry at Redeemer! (10% of
the profits and all tips go directly to our Youth
ministry.) Bring your friends, or come by
yourself and end up sitting with people
you know from Church! It is a really
enjoyable night and the youth
look forward to serving you
as you enjoy a night out!
See you at the Ranch!
CANNING JARS NEEDED! Do you still have
canning jars? Want to get rid of them? Donate
them to the youth! Do you have an empty jar
from the Youth Salsa sale? Please bring it back!
We are running low on jars and could use more.
Thanks!
CELEBRATING GOD’S GRACE is a 10-
week class which looks at the teachings of
the Lutheran Church. This is for non-
Lutherans thinking about joining or for
Lutherans who would like to review the
basics. The next class will begin on
Wednesday, November 17, at 7:30 pm.
Please speak to one of the pastors or Michael
Harvey for more information.
Pastor Jake and Michelle Gillard will be at
Redeemer for a special presentation on
Wednesday, October 27, at 6:10 pm. Plan
to attend and get an update on their work in
Uganda.
2 Week of 10-17-2010
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES - Sundays at 9:20 am! Bible Lands and People -Then and Now - Pastor Heining leads this class in the North
Fellowship Hall. This week - Bethlehem. The Challenge of Islam – This study is led by Pastor Settle in the South Fellowship Hall.
Creation Bible Study - (October 10-31)
This is be a 4-week class that will lead up to the creation conference on October 30 and 31.
We will cover many topics related to creation in the first 3 weeks and the last week we will
see how to defend the biblical creation worldview and see how those who defend the
evolutionary world view are really borrowing from the biblical creation worldview and don't
recognize it. Join us in the Choir Room.
STARS – This year the stars above will remember the beloved
saints in heaven and stars on the walls will recognize the saints, our
neighbors, here on earth. Please fill out the stars in the narthex for the
saints in heaven.
FINANCIAL UPDATE: “Down, Yet Up”
September Income: $59,923
September Expenses: $72,570
YTD Income: $639,521
YTD Expenses: $631,058 While we took a significant downturn for
September, we still have a modest positive
balance for the year. It is our hope that if we end
the year with a positive balance, we will be able to
put new carpet in the two large Sunday School
rooms downstairs. This is a significant need (take
a look) but we did not set aside money for capital
improvements in our 2010 “bare-bones” budget.
“BAKELESS BAKE SALE” will continue
through the month of October. Envelopes can be
put in the offering plate or brought to the office. If
you did not receive an envelope, they are available
in the narthex. Questions, contact Sandy Weiden
at 287-6885.
FALL CLEAN-UP DAY Saturday., October 23 8 am to Noon
We will once again needs lots of willing and helping hands. All ages are welcome! Plan to rake leaves, clean gutters, wash windows as well as many other tasks. In case of inclement weather, we will focus on inside projects.
3 Week of 10-17-2010
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR
Jesus affirmed the Old Testament teaching to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). There are many ways to do this: give someone a ride to church, teach a Sunday school class, invite someone to a Bible study, mow someone’s lawn, etc. etc. etc. Stephen Ministry is one important, tangible way to show God’s love to others. To find out more about this distinctive way to be a caring Christian, contact Pastor Rance Settle, Bill Cochran, Dave Wood or Gail Wood. There is a new training class beginning in January. Sign up now and become part of this valuable and exciting ministry to God’s people.
Did you know… The VBS kids this summer raised $75 and
several boxes filled with supplies for
orphanages in the Dominican Republic!
The Shout! youth raked the yards of 7
neighborhood houses and took away over 50
bags of leaves!
A group of men made a bunch of yard
crosses that the people of the neighborhood
could take home for their yards!
How can you show love for your neighbors?
We need YOUR help! Redeemer has a few “long standing”
members that no longer drive. They would
like a willing someone to pick them up and
bring them to church and then take them
home again. Do you go to the Bible class
hour? Do you attend the 10:40 am service?
Do you have a car? Do you have an urge to
help one of your fellow members? If so,
your help would be greatly appreciate.
Please contact Chris in the church office
(289-5147) if you would be willing to help
out occasionally. Thank you!
MENS BIBLE STUDY Men's Bible Study on Wednesday
has a new start time of 6:00 pm. It
is not too late to join the bible study.
If you have questions, please contact
Bob Vehrenkamp (282-5108 or
Scott Okuno (280-1951 or
ELDERBERRIES (age 50 and older), will meet
Tuesday, November 2, at 11:30 am in the Fellowship
Hall. The menu will include chicken Kiev, roast red
potatoes, coleslaw, buttered rolls and dessert. The cost is
$7.50. Our speaker will be Roger Peterson the Rochester
Police Chief. Chief Peterson will talk about crime in
Rochester. Come and listen to the presentation and enjoy
the Christian fellowship. The sign-up sheet is in the
narthex or call Ted Saxman at 282-5079 if you want to
attend. Please sign up by Sunday, October 31. If you
would be willing to bring a dessert please indicate that on
the sign-up sheet and Ted will contact you if needed.
Please remember if you can't attend and you haven't
cancelled by Sunday evening October 31, Elderberries
will be charged for your meal. Any questions, call
Ted Saxman at the above number.
4 Week of 10-17-2010
OCTOBER IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH Mental disorders comprise a long list of conditions including attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, autism, bipolar personality, co-dependency , dementia,
depression, eating disorders, learning disabilities, obsessive/compulsive behaviors, panic
disorder, paranoia, phobias, post-traumatic stress, schizophrenia, self-injury, substance abuses,
suicide and more. ( WheatRidge Health notes by Maria Lichtsinn, RN, MPA, CIC, Parish Nurse)
MYTH #5: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) happens only after you fight in a war. FACT: PTSD can occur after any traumatic event such as rape or other violent attack, natural
disaster or learning of an unexpected death of a loved one. To become more informed about
PTSD go to: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/index.shtml
MYTH #6: Talking about suicide may give someone the idea. FACT: You don’t give a suicidal person morbid ideas by talking about suicide. The opposite is
true – bringing up the subject of suicide and discussing it openly is one of the most helpful
things you can do. To learn more about suicide and what you can do to prevent it go to: http://
www.save.org.
MYTH #7: Only celebrities and models have eating disorders.
FACT: According to the National Institute of Mental Health, eating disorders and binge eating
affect 24 million Americans each year. Eating disorders claim more lives each year than any
other mental disorder. To learn more, go to http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/
index.shtml (Lutheran Voice for Mental Health-a group of individuals from Minnesota South
District congregations that meet under the auspices of the Lutheran Counseling Center,
Burnsville, MN.MN.Motivated by the love of Jesus Christ, we want to equip congregations with
the truth about mental illness, and so provide hope for all whose lives are impacted by mental
illness. For more information see: http://www.lutherancounseling.org/resources/ ) (Next week we’ll explore Myth #8, #9, and #10) Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke will be out of town for several weeks. Please call Iva Kietzmann at 273-
3809 ([email protected]) with any special needs during her absence.
FLU SHOTS (and FluMist)– Redeemer will be offering flu shots (and FluMist while
supplies last) on Sunday, October 24, from 8:30 am until 10:30 am, in the North Fellowship
Hall. Shots are offered for all those ages 3 and older. The cost will be $26 for the Flu Shot
and $32 for the FluMist. Please bring a form of identification and any insurance cards with
you including Medicare cards. There will be 55 vaccinations available -- please sign up
now!
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If you have questions about any of these events contact: Michael Harvey (319-4929)
[email protected] or Lynora Miller (288-7219) [email protected].
UPCOMING Youth Events!
October 18 – Pizza Ranch – We are starting Pizza Ranch nights again in October! This is a
great FUNdraiser but, it is also a time to enjoy and meet others from Redeemer!
October 22-23 – Cardboard Box City – Sign up is out! Check your calendars to see if you can
make this fun event that supports a great cause! Redeemer youth have a CORNER LOT this
year.
October 29 – Tangled Blue – Tangled Blue is a Christian music duo with a unique sound and a
great message! This free concert is at RCLS and is free! Check calendars and then sign up on
the youth Bulletin Board. Concert starts at 6:30pm.
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK:
Worship Attendance:
609 (33+95+178+303) Guests: 87
Sunday School/Bible Class Attendance:
250 (96+154)
NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS Genesis 4:1-15, 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18, and
Luke 18:9-17
Theme: “Room For All At The Top”
Bring a friend!
B.R.I.G.H.T. Night Drama!
Sign up now for the B.R.I.G.H.T. Night
Drama! The drama this year is a humorous
and meaningful look at how we love our
neighbors. The drama will be shared on
November 14 during both service. There
will be a sign up on the counter in the
narthex. Each child that signs up will play
an important role! Sign up to take part!
B.R.I.G.H.T. Night is for children in grades
2-6. Sign up will close on October 13, at
that time practices will be set with
consideration to the actors’ and actress’
schedules.
6 Week of 10-17-2010
LUTHERAN LAYMEN’S LEAGUE FALL RALLY
Will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in St. Charles, on Sunday,
November 7, with registration beginning at 4 pm. This Rally will be a time
of fellowship, information, and celebration for the grace of God that
brings the light of salvation to a dark world of sin.
Our speaker for the evening is Rev. Peter Meier from the
District Office. He will ell of all the opportunities and successes the
Synod and League are making in our district, nation, and world as we
reach out together with the Gospel. We will also hear some updates from
Orphan Grain Train and from the League offices in St. Louis. Join us for
a great time. Also if you would please bring along someone who is
not yet a member of the League or someone whose excitement has
waned so they can see and hear what it is we are up to. You will not
be disappointed. The cost for the evening is $10 per person or $15 per
couple. To aid in planning, please RSVP to Pastor Hart at St.
Matthews (507-932-4246.)
COOKBOOKS FOR SALE - Benefitting ALS
The ALS Association Rochester Walk committee which includes Jessica Reinke, has published a cookbook as an additional fund raiser for the ALS Association of Minnesota. The cookbook is filled with recipes submitted by friends and family of ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) patients as well as some local “celebrities” like Mayor Ardell Brede and Tom Overlie. These are “tried and true” recipes and make great gifts for graduations, first apartments, hostesses, etc. The price is $18 and checks can be made to ALSA of MN. There is a copy of the cookbook in the Narthex for your review. The ALSA provides information, equipment, and many other resources and support for those living with ALS as well as research for a cure for this devastating disease. Please contact Sue Reinke at [email protected] or 507-273-4025 with your order.
Hey Men! Come sing in this short term Men’s choir opportunity! We will practice:
Thursday, Oct. 21 @ 7 p.m. and Oct. 28, Nov. 4 and 11 @ 6:15 p.m. We will sing for worship
on Nov. 14 at the 8 a.m. service. I hope to see and hear you soon!
7 Week of 10-17-2010
HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY. . .
The Hallelujah Carnival
Saturday, October 30, from 4 to 7 p.m
Rochester Central Lutheran School Events include a pumpkin carving contest (pumpkins need to come to
the school in the morning), games, food, fun, and friends. All
participants may wear appropriate and non-scary costumes. There is a
slight charge for tickets. The tickets start at 3 for $1 but you can get a
deal of 18 for $5. You may arrive any time during the evening and find
lots of neat and fun things to do and eat. Come for a family-friendly,
safe, and enjoyable change of pace from traditional trick or treating.
Please invite your friends and neighbors to come also.
A REWARDING OPPORTUNITY
Do you like to meet new people? Do you have 4-6 hours to spare each week or month? Do you
want to help those with developmental disabilities? Why not volunteer at Bethesda Thrift
Store? 100% of the profits go to Bethesda Lutheran Homes. Your donations are also needed.
Call Arlene Strelow at 282-6393. This is an all-volunteer operated store located at 1550 3rd
Ave SE, Rochester. LOVING PARENTS NEEDED
Imagine what it’s like to grow up without a family. HOPE Adoption and Family Services, a
Minnesota nonprofit adoption agency, is looking for families for older kids, sibling groups, and
children with special needs. Learn more at a WAITING CHILD ADOPTION ORIENTATION
MEETING: 10 to Noon on Saturday, October 30, at the Rochester Public Library (101 2nd ST
SE). There is no cost to attend but registration is REQUIRED: 651-439-2446 or
www.hopeadoptionservices.org.
The Fall Scholastic Book Fair is coming to RCLS on October 25-30. The Book Fair will
be open Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, and Saturday, October 30, during the
Hallelujah Carnival (4:00-7:00 pm). We will be drawing for GIFT CERTIFICATE PRIZES
during the week and at the Carnival! So visit the Book Fair to sign up! We need a few
people to help with the Book Fair; two or three people to work one hour shifts between 4-7 pm
on Saturday, during the Carnival. If you are willing to help during any of these shifts, please
contact Mr. Nelson at 289-3267 ext. 111 or [email protected].
8 Week of 10-17-2010
THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER
October 16 - October 24, 2010
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
IHN at Redeemer
Rochester Woodcarvers - N/S FH - 7 am
Blood Pressure - Nurses office - 5 pm
HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm
Polka Service - 5:30 pm
German Dinner - Fellowship Hall - 6:30 pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am
Blood Pressures - 9 am
Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am
Sunday School - 9:20 am
Partners in Christ CC - 6:30 pm
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18
Quilters - 9 am
Pizza Ranch Fundraiser - Stewartville - 4 pm
Boy Scout Den Mtg - N/S FH - 5:30 pm
Health Cabinet - Rm 102 - 7 pm
Salt Shakers CC - 7 pm
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102 - 9 am
Ladies Bible Study - NFH - 9 am
FFF - NFH - 10:30 am
Young Couples CC - Rm L-1/Nursery - 6:30 pm
FCCI Board Meeting - Rm L-2 - 6:30 pm
Koinonia CC - Upper Room - 7 pm
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
RESOURCE DEADLINE
Seekers ChristCare - SFH - 1 pm
Men’s Bible Study - Rm 201 - 6 pm
CC Equippers - Upper Room - 6:30 pm
Sounds of Praise - Choir Room - 7 pm
Memorial Committee - Rm 102 - 7:30 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21
MN South Church Workers Conf. - Mankato
Faithful Followers CC - Rm 102 -1 pm
Stephen Ministry - Rm 102 - 6:30 pm
Chancel Chimes - Sanctuary - 7 pm
Men’s Choir - Choir Rm - 7 pm
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
Cardboard Box City - 4 pm
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
WORSHIP - 5:30 pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
Stephen Ministry Sunday
WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am
Flu Shots - FH - 8:30 - 10:30 am
Blood Pressures - 9 am
Adult Bible Classes - 9:20 am
Sunday School - 9:20 am
Sharing Their Talents Today
Message ............................................. Pastor Rance Settle
Liturgist ............................................. Pastor Jim Heining
Children’s Message ............................ Michael Harvey, DCE
Organist/Special Music Director .................... April Beckman
Elders 5:30 pm ............................................ Larry Stoen
8:00 am ............................................ Mick Reese
10:40 am ............................................. Matt Nitz
Lectors 5:30 pm .................................. Bob Vehrenkamp
8:00 am .............................................Doug Priebe
10:40 am ........................................ Lynette Miller
Acolytes
8:00 am ............................ Morgan Nitz / Kristin Krull
10:40 am ............. Spencer Tomasek / Brandon Hoppe
Blood Pressures
Saturday ...................................... Clare Lovick-West
Sunday ................................................... Sue Kazos
Greeters
5:30 pm ................................... Kurt and Clare West
8:00 am ...... Wes and Donna Bussell, Stan and Linda
Sohre, Matt and DeLayna Nitz and family
10:40 am Frank and Shari Kmett, Dan and Terry Zemke
Altar Guild…... . Renee Brandt, Mary Frances Burton, Shari
Kmett, Sherry Haugen, Connie Harnack, Susan Kuehn
Usher Coordinator…………………………...Roger Toomey
Saturday, 5:30 pm Dale Hass, Bob Sim, Fred Crossfield,
Lyle Voight
Sunday, 8:00 am ……Dave Zarling, Dean Jensen, Wes
Bussell, Tim Batterson, James Bartlett
Sunday, 10:40 am ... ……....Marv Reinecke, Mark Fister,
Gordon Hinsch, Sam Hinsch, Raf Webster, Nicolette
9 Week of 10-17-2010
UPDATE ON DISTRICT FLOOD RELIEF
After assessment of flood damage throughout the Minnesota South District we are focusing flood recovery efforts on the little town of Hammond where we have a very small congregation. Due to the size of the town it is important that we "parse in" crews and assistance in coordination with the Case Manager, United Way of Olmsted County, and the village of Hammond. Case management, volunteer coordination may be changing this week. The Red Cross has presented their last meal in Hammond. Much work remains to be done throughout the community. Bottled water and wrapped snacks are needed. Because of assistance we have been able to provide, our Church in Hammond has been able to set up rather quickly, and allow their church to be set up as the flood recovery center in Hammond, with washers, dryers, equipment/supply staging area, kitchen, gathering point and an overall comfort spot for people and work crews to gather. Additional needed equipment will be on the ground tomorrow. The churches of the Minnesota South District have responded and more crews are being cued and are ready to go. It's a great thing when a good plan comes together and the people of God shine! Our churches in Hammond/Potsdam will be holding their Octoberfest Dinner October 24, at our Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plainview. Because they were able to get up and running and have been resourced through the generosity of the churches of the Minnesota South District, all of the profits from the Octoberfest Dinner will go to an account set up by the church for Hammond Community Flood Recovery efforts. Interested in Volunteering for flood relief? Help is needed in Hammond, Millville, Zumbro Falls, Faribault. Register online at: http://www.uwolmsted.org/index.cfm? . This information may change quickly. Donations may be made to the Minnesota South District Flood Relief through Redeemer.
10 Week of 10-17-2010
MERCY KITS
FOR ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN
Rochester Zone and Redeemer Lutheran RLCW are calling on all members to
contribute items for the Orphan Grain Train Mercy Kits which are the designated
‘Gifts from the Heart’ for Orphan Grain Train and will be dedicated at the
Whitewater Conference Fall Rally October 30 at St. John’s, Stewartville.
The Mercy Kits contain:
one bath towel, dark color recommended;
one washcloth, dark color recommended;
one bath-size bar (4 to 5 oz) of soap, any brand in its original wrapping;
one adult-size toothbrush in original packaging;
one tube of toothpaste;
one sturdy comb, remove packaging;
6 Band-Aids preferable ½” to ¾” secured together.
Donations of items should be placed in the basket by the LWML display by
October 27. Volunteers are needed to organize and wrap the kits on Friday,
October 29 at 10 a.m.
(To wrap the items yourself, place the smaller items in the washcloth, wrap the
washcloth and remaining items in the larger towel: spread the towel out flat. On
the two long sides of the towel fold them in about 5 inches on both sides. Place
everything in the center, between these folds and then roll the towel up. Secure
the rolled towel with strong cord or a strong ribbon securely tied at both ends.)
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Redeemer Lutheran Church
Parking Lot Sunday, October 31 -- 4:00 to 6:30 pm
Come and be a part of this EXCITING activity!
Here is what you need to do: We are looking for people/groups/families to decorate their
trunks in a style that matches the VBS theme from this summer, “Planet Zoom.” (For those who were not a part of that, the theme was about bees and their activity in a beehive.)
People are asked to bring canned goods with them to the Trunk-n-Treat and “vote” for the most creatively decorated trunk by placing their canned goods in that trunk.
All canned goods will be donated to Channel One.
We are planning to be handing out candy as well as having a fire pit and S’mores.
The event will end early enough so children will be able to trick or treat afterwards.
If you are interested in entering your vehicle in the trunk-n-treat contest, please email [email protected] or contact the church office at 289-5147.
Hope to see you there!