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The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Reader June, 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.
Graduate and Confirmation Recognition
Sunday, June 1
Covered-dish dinner to follow 11am worship!
Please bring a covered-dish to share!
Congratulations to our graduates:
Justin Tyler Guy– Newberry High School
Will attend Piedmont Technical College
Dustin Zachary Guy– Newberry High School
Will attend Piedmont Technical College
Connor Edward Doolittle– Mid-Carolina High School
Will attend Clemson University
Claire Elizabeth Doolittle– Mid– Carolina High School
Will attend Presbyterian College
William Albert Mature– Newberry Academy
Will attend Piedmont Technical College
Lauryn Lindsay Smith– Irmo High School
Will attend Clemson University
Briley Derrick– Columbia College
B.A. in History and Political Science
Elizabeth Morgan Rhodes– South Carolina Govenor’s School for the Arts and
Humanities
Will attend Clemson Honors College
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
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Pastor ’s Report
Dear Fellowship of the Redeemed,
In his book, Coming Home, by Dr. James Dobson, he tells the following
story:
“ A few years ago, my staff bought me a ‘talking scale’ for my birthday. I never told them how badly I hated that thing. It had no volume control and
shouted my weight all over the neighborhood. Nevertheless, I went on a two
week diet shortly thereafter and used the scale to monitor my weight loss. Every morning I would get out of bed and climb on board, to which a man’s
voice would respond by giving me the good (or bad) news.
About 12 days later I hopped on the scale one morning, and it promptly told me I weighed 278 pounds. I couldn’t have gained 80 pounds in one day, so
I got off and back on again. This time it said, ‘Your weight is 147 pounds.’
Every time I stepped on the scale it reported a different number. Why had it
suddenly gone bonkers?
Finally, I stepped up again, and the crazy thing didn’t say anything. I
stood there in my pajamas, feeling stupid and waiting for this machine to talk to me. After a long pause, a very tired voice said, ‘Myyyyyyyyyyyyy baaat-
terrrezz aaarrre loooowwww!’
I said, I know Buddy. So are mine.’
I’ll bet I’m writing for someone today who is suffering from that chronic
illness known as ‘low batteries.’ The best cure for a power failure is a radical
change of pace----even if it’s only for a day or two. Take off! Get out! Play hooky! Go shopping! Do something that you have been wanting to do, just for
fun.
Then, perhaps, you’ll come home with your batteries recharged and raring
to go.”
My prayer is that you and your family will be able to partake in some re-charging events this summer. If you are away from us over the summer, try to
find other places to worship and come back refreshed and recharged.
God’s Peace.
Pastor Webber
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Sunday, July 13– Friday, July 18,
2015
Who: Current 6th grade students
and up
Cost: $50.00
Includes all supplies,
(if cost is an issue, please speak to Susan
Jackson or Pastor Webber)
Sunday evening will include time for group building. Service work will begin
on Monday. Youth do not have to be available every day but the cost remains
the same.
Come join together with various Columbia churches as we serve and engage
with our community. We will be worshipping, cleaning, working with
different social service agencies, building relationships, and serving Jesus and
our neighbors in downtown Columbia.
Sign-up by June 23 by talking to Susan Jackson!
Third Annual Youth Beach Trip
August 3rd-7th, 2014
The Redeemer youth will be visiting the SC Coastal Retreat at the Isle of Palms again this summer!
Total cost for three days and four nights of Beach FUN: $100
We have 6 rooms reserved so bring a friend and come join the sand and sun FUN!
Registration is now open and deposits of $50 are due to
Susan Jackson
no later than June 30th!
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Vacation Bible School
June 22– June 26
Central UMC
5:30pm– Dinner
6:10– P rogram
Registrations are taking place now! Registration Forms are available in the church narthex. If you need to register by
email or phone, please contact Susan Jackson.
*Everyone is invited to bring a covered-dish item on the first night of VBS!
Summer Sunday School
June 15– August 17, 10:00 am
This summer we are going to have two classes!
Preschool– Ages 2-4
Kindergarten– Sixth Grade
* Older Youth (7th Grade and Up) are invited to come help us teach the younger youth!
A Group Kick-Off Event will occur on June 15!
We are looking for teachers! If you are willing to teach one or two Sundays this
summer for the K-6 class, please contact
Susan Jackson or Jeannie Webber.
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Lutheran Church Youth Events
LCY Gathering and Convention: Current 7th– 12th grades
June 20-22, 2014 (10 am Friday– 12pm Sunday)
Theme: A Place At The Table
We will learn about God’s table of grace, where all hear and experience stories of God’s love!
We gather together in bible study, worship, and workshops along with bbq, concert, and celebration
time. See Susan Jackson for more information!
Summer Love Projects
Bridge Building Camp: June 29– July 4 (completion of 8th grade– Graduation)
Build Relationships with our Seniors in local assisted care facilities and learn more about how we
share God’s love with others! Applications due June 5.
Camp Hugg: July 13-18 (completion of 9th grade– Graduation)
Serve as a counselor for day camp activities with youth who are enrolled in Special Education classes
in Lexington area schools!
Applications due June 5.
See Susan Jackson for applications!
SUMMER MUSIC SCHEDULE
The music groups will be taking a break from rehearsals during the summer months.
The Children’s Choir, Junior Choir, and Redeemer Ringers will rehearse through May
and resume in September. The Senior Choir will continue through June and resume
late in August. Watch the Redeemer Reader for announcements concerning rehearsals.
After the summer break, consider joining one of these groups. Music is a wonderful
way to become involved with our ministry and to praise God.
HYMN REQUESTS
Would you like to suggest a hymn that has not been sung recently? Please let Gayle
Lindley know of your requests.
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ELCA Youth Gathering
July 15-19, 2015 in Detroit, MI
Who: Completed 8th grade students at Spring 2015– Graduates
Full Cost is estimated at $1000- $1200 per person.
Commitment is needed by September 30 with a $100.00 deposit.
We will then have planning meetings to discuss other costs and
fundraising avenues.
Organ Update
Three years ago, our organ technicians informed us that we should start thinking about
releathering the organ chests. As this was discussed through several committees, the
recommendation was made to complete this project through several phases with spe-
cial contributions funding the work. In the winter of 2012, the Great division (the
pipes above the pulpit) were releathered. As more contributions have come in, the fi-
nance committee has authorized the next phase which is the Swell division (one of the
enclosed divisions behind the screen in the chancel). Based on our organ technicians'
schedule, this project should be completed in August. Once this is done, we will need
to work towards raising funds to complete the Choir and Pedal divisions. Your sup-
port of this project is greatly appreciated. We are blessed to have our organ and the
continuing maintenance will keep it glorifying God for many years to come.
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Huger Caughman, Jr. has been elected to serve as Dean of the Spartanburg Chapter of
The American Guild of Organists for 2014-2016. He was installed at First Presbyteri-
an Church in Spartanburg on Monday, May 19.
Israel Study Tour
Bobby Morris of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Prosperity and Pastor "Art" Hallman
are leading a tour of Israel January 19-30, 2015. Contact Bobby at 803-271-2777 or
[email protected], or visit www.allis-acres.com/israel.htm if you'd like more
information. Experience the most incredible Bible study imaginable!
A printable flyer is available in PDF here:
http://www.allis-acres.com/Israel-flyer.pdf
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SAVE THE DATE!!
June 20-21 SC Women of the ELCA Convention, Redeemer, Newberry
June 20-22 Lutheran Church Youth Convention, Newberry College
(7th grade and up)
June 22-26– Vacation Bible School, Central UMC
July 13– 18 GraceWorks Servant Event, Columbia, SC
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
July 15-19, 2015 ELCA YOUTH GATHERING, Detroit, MI
Treasurer’s Report for April 2014
Period Activity YTD Balance
Income $24, 084.42 $82, 882.37
Operating Expenses $17,499.67 $70,169.84
Difference $6,584.75 $12,712.53
Total Debt Retirement -$2,510.46 -$9,860.03
Difference $4,074.29 $2,852.50
Summer Camp Registrations are Open!
Do you or your child want to grow in your faith?
Experience God in an outdoor ministry setting?
Meet new friends?
Consider going to Lutheridge or Lutherock for summer camp this summer! Several of
our youth and adults have been to camp in the past and I am sure would love to share
their experiences! If finances are a concern, please speak to Pastor Webber or Susan
Jackson about scholarship opportunities.
Check out: www.novusway.com or speak to Susan Jackson! Lutheridge and Lutherock
also have facebook pages where you can meet this summer’s counselors!
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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 on Tuesday, June 10. Walter Jacobs will be the head chef.
Lutheran Men will be sponsoring several Yard Work Days in 2014!
July 26, and September 27
Join us between 8-10am for some fellowship as we help maintain our church grounds!
WELCA (Miriam Circle) will meet on Monday,
June 2, at 3:00 P.M. in the church library. Carolyn
Hammond will have the program.
June 20-21 (Friday and Saturday) – SC WELCA Convention at the
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.
Thank you for your support of Redeemer’s WELCA Relay for Life team. We raised
$4,178.75. Please note the board in the narthex containing the names of those remem-
bered with Luminaries and Cupcakes and the names of Businesses who supported our
team. There is also a list of Personal Signs.
The WELCA Convention Project this year is the Dickerson Center for Children, which
provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to physically and sexually
abused children throughout South Carolina. We are collecting office supplies, white
copier paper, paper clips, yellow highlighters, 3/4" invisible tape, 3" post-it notes, 1/4"
staples, manila or colored file folders, DVD-R and paper sleeves, a volt, AAA, AA
batteries, construction paper, glitter or paint pens. There will be a container in the
narthex June 1– June 15.
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2014 Holiday Office Closures
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
May Sunday School 8:30am 11am
4 40 44 83
11 44 43 88
18 40 45 74
25 32 45 64
Sunday Attendance
Homebound/Communion Visitation
We would love to update our
homebound and communion
visitation lists! If you or a family member
wishes to be on either list, or to receive visits
from Pastor Webber, contact the church
office!
In case of pastoral care concerns:
Pastor’s cell phone is (803) 445-4445.
If you are willing to visit our shut-ins and
take them communion on the First Sunday
of the month, speak to Susan Jackson or
Pastor Webber.
HOLY TRINITY PRESCHOOL is now
accepting enrollments for our two, three and four
year old classes. A Mother’s Morning Out pro-
gram is also available. This will be our 30th year
of providing a Christian based education in which
children can explore, create and learn under the
guidance of skilled teachers who are knowledgea-
ble in understanding the growth of the preschool
child. We are looking forward to a new exciting
year and hope your child will be able to attend.
You can contact us at [email protected] or
call the church office at 945-7336 or 345-2841.
For more info or an application, please visit our
A Church, a Dog, and a Monster Storm
There are many accounts of living through Hurricane
Hugo, but none quite like this.
A Church, a Dog, and a Monster Storm is Doug Lud-lum's account of how "a preacher, an organist, and a
Basset hound survived an enormous storm in an old
Charleston church." Ludlum, the longtime Choirmaster and Organist of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, was a
self-proclaimed storm junkie. He writes, "No one en-
joyed a big crashing, banging gully washer thunder-storm any better than I."
But Hugo exceeded even his expectations. Ludlum went
from charting the storm's progress on his cork board to abandoning his house on Radcliffe Street and taking
refuge in the church.
All proceeds from the book are earmarked for St. Mat-
thew's current challenge, a $7 million renovation of the
sanctuary following water damage. This is the latest in a
long history of challenges for the 142 year old sanctu-ary. Completed in 1872, seven years after the bombard-
ment of Charleston in the Civil War, the church was
shaken by the earthquake of 1886, suffered severe dam-age in a fire in 1965, and withstood additional damage
during Hugo.
For more information, write [email protected] or
contact the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church office.
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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., Anna Lea
Gordon
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; 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; Kent
and Mary Beth Richardson, cousins of Debra Metts; 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; 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; Bob-
by Metts, friend of congregation; Elaine Smith Story, sister of Frances S. Abrams and niece of Mathilde
Smith; Chip Turner, Joyce Brazwell, friends of Kathy and Johnny Lindsay; Mary Watson, cousin of Johnny
Lindsay; 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; Jody Lukac and Family, friends of Jeremy and Stacy Tyson; Grayson Bowser,
friend of Jessica Draeger.; Carolyn Matthews, sister of Rose Edwards and friend to many; Leo Holley,
grandfather of Dawn Stone; Hal Kohn, father of Carol Montgomery; Alisha Taylor, friend of Jane Moose,
Barbara Bowman– Thomas, friend of Jessica Draeger; James Conley, brother of June Seymour.
Sympathy to the family of Faye Cousins at the death of her sister, Miriam Dent Meetze.
6/01 Philip Singley Roy
6/01 Beth Hipp
6/02 Cathy Cannady
6/02 Tracy Setzler
6/04 Mathilde Smith
6/04 Gayle Lindley
6/07 John Hammond, Sr.
6/08 Charlie Altman
6/08 June Lominack
6/11 Karen Scott
6/12 Weston Vance
6/13 Anne Haltiwanger
6/13 Lauryn Smith
6/13 Steven Senn
6/15 Roy Mills, Jr.
6/15 Frances Williams
6/16 Nelda Jay
6/17 Ryan Lindsay
6/17 Emma Chapman
6/18 Stan Renwick
6/19 Debra Southerland
6/20 Walker Setzler
6/23 Townsend Wessinger
6/23 Jeremy White
6/23 Becky Miller
6/23 Trista McRacken
6/25 Carolyn Cromer
6/25 Jessica Felker Wheeler
6/26 Elizabeth Long
6/28 J.W. Leavell
6/29 Ronald Smith, Sr.
6/29 Georgette Livingston
6/29 Taylor Newell
6/30 Susan Thomasson
6/30 Robin Vance
June Birthdays
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Duties 6/1 6.8 6/15 6/22 6/29
8:30 am
Communion
Prep
Becky Everett Becky Everett Becky Everett Becky Everett Becky Everett
11:00 am
Communion
Prep
Kathy Dennis Sue Parks Helen Fellers Sue Parks Christie Whitaker
8:30 am
Lect/Comm.
Asst
Nancy Riggin Johnny Lindsay B.L. Brown Ernest Shealy
11:00 am
Lect/Comm.
Asst
Beth Singletary Derryll
Satterwhite Sue Parks Chelsea Ellisor
11:00 am
Greeters
Acolytes Katerina Long Madeleine Long Emma Chapman Morgan Harshaw
Cameron
McRacken/Ben
Lindsay
Crucifer Andrew Living-
ston Grace Lindsay Rachel Franklin Vanessa Harshaw Chelsea Ellisor
Refresh-
ments
Christian Edu-
cation
Christian Educa-
tion
Christian Educa-
tion
Christian Educa-
tion Chr. Ed.
Unlock
Church
Benjie Chap-
man Benjie Chapman Benjie Chapman Benjie Chapman Benjie Chapman
Lock
Church Tommy Fellers Walter Jacobs Sonny Ringer Matt Bowers Walter Jacobs
Usher
830am James Long James Long James Long James Long James Long
Usher
11am
Brian Derrick,
Beth Singletary,
Jerry Haltiwang-
er, Ronnie Dick-
ert
Brian Derrick,
Beth Singletary,
Jerry
Haltiwanger,
Ronnie Dickert
Brian Derrick,
Beth Singletary,
Jerry
Haltiwanger,
Ronnie Dickert
Brian Derrick, Beth
Singletary, Jerry
Haltiwanger,
Ronnie Dickert
Brian Derrick, Beth
Singletary, Jerry
Haltiwanger, Ronnie
Dickert
Flowers Robert Summer,
David Summer,
Laura Dominick
LMM
Karen H.
Krouse/ Mary
Hammond– Can-
non
Jerry and Lilja
Lysaght
Janet and James
Long
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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
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