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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
Joel Endicott
Director of Worship [email protected]
Susan Mello
Business Manager [email protected]
Linda Pauley
Director of Early Childhood Education
October 2016 Newsletter
Ignite’s New Home p. 4-5
Rummage Sale p. 9
Fall Festival p. 14
Operation Christmas Child p. 15-16
Financials p. 18-19
p. 13
Financials p. 14
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Worshiping
Masks
By the end of the month we will once again see the painted faces and costumes. Some will be cute and others a bit scary. When every hair is in place, the makeup done just right and the costume is perfect, they will hit the streets. Yes, by the end of October we will have seen our fair share of rabid football fans with blocks of cheese on their heads and faces painted in team colors…oh wait you thought I meant the children who will head out for Halloween. Well I suppose that will happen as well. Some will dress up as super heroes while others will be Disney princesses. Each child for a few hours will be someone else. They apply the make up or pull down the mask and their true identity is hidden, if only for a time. Adults can wear masks as well; they are just harder to spot. Oh, we don’t apply makeup or cover our face with some plastic representation of someone else. No, adults are much more subtle than that. When you greet someone and they ask how you are doing, you put on the mask of the happy retiree, living the good life. You force a smile shake the other person’s hand warmly and go along with the mask you wear. Children wear masks to exercise their imagination. Adults put on mask to cover up what is really going on inside of them. We wear them because when we look at everyone else they all seem to have their life together. Did it ever occur to you that they are simply putting on a mask just like you? Sure they look happy and carefree, of course their kids are wildly successful, and obviously every relationship they have is a solid 10! When in reality some days it is hard to get out of bed, their second child is going through a divorce, and they hardly speak to their siblings. Perhaps we even try to hide from God what is going on in our life. Consider what God said in I Samuel 16:7 “…People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” God knows what is really going on inside of you and the pain you may be going through. Take off the mask and get real with him. While you are at it why not get real with the people you are close to as well. Consider what the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; “…the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” Leave the masks to the children on Halloween and the overzealous football fan. Be real with God and with one another and you will be surprised on the love you feel from both.
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Sunday Worship Services 7:30 Traditional
8:50 Contemporary – Praise Team
10:10 Contemporary – Praise Team
11:30 Traditional
Communion at ALL 11:30 services every week.
Communion at ALL services 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays.
Church office hours are 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday
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 The next New Member Class is scheduled to begin October 2nd. If you're interested in getting connected and finding out more about who we are at Risen Savior and joining our church, please call the church office at 480-895-6782.
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 only on Sunday mornings 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
About JAM! Come join in the fun on Sunday mornings at 10:10am as we learn about Jesus and grow in love for Him! All children Age 3 – Grade 5 are welcome. Check in near the Sanctuary, meet in second floor classrooms. If you have any questions contact Shelley Nelson at [email protected].
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Ignite Confirmation Ministry
Ignite Confirmation Ministry Has a New Home!
Due to fall break, there will be No Ignite Confirmation on October 2nd, 9th, and 16th. We will resume on Sunday, October 23rd. Ignite is a place where faith is formed and hearts are changed.
This year, our Ministry Action Team’s goal was to create a comfortable environment where God’s Word takes root, the Holy Spirit ignites faith and relationships are formed. Volunteers worked to enhance the modular building where youth meet in newly upgraded rooms for times of instruction and fellowship. During instruction, youth gather in large groups for learning with up to 16-20 students and break into small group discussions of 6-8 students. They enjoy spending time together in this new space! Instructional Sessions take place on Sunday mornings at 8:30am followed by Worship at 10:10.
Youth in Grade 7 study the New Testament in the new Ignite Room.
Grades 8-12 meet in the Youth Room for a study called “Lutheran Living”.
Students in Grade 6 gather in The Perfect Place to learn about the Old Testament.
Many thanks to leaders who contributed to the team effort: Bill Pauley who coordinated painting, carpet cleaning and installation of new tile floors.
Steve Hudnall who ensured that technology was up and running.
Kathleen Newman who selected the color scheme for paint and tile.
Ignite Ministry Action Team Pastor Mark Hoffmann, Ken Loop, Jenna Ricketts and Shelley Nelson who created the project plan, designed the space and decorated the rooms.
Tom Kish who installed the metal walls.
Brenda Keiner who assembled the basketball arcade game and repaired the bumper pool table.
Fellowship Committee who covered the cost of the ping pong table, bumper pool table and Double Shot Basketball arcade game.
Sellers on Craig’s List who were delighted for their belongings to be used by our youth and were willing to deliver.
The Perfect Place Ministry for sharing space so that youth in Grade 6 have a dedicated room to meet.
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The new Ignite room is home to youth in Grade 7 who meet for their study of the New Testament. The former Healing Center has been transformed with paint touch ups, carpet cleaning, additional seating, games and new décor.
Youth gather around the ping pong table for small group discussion and activities related to the New Testament Bible study.
The Youth Room has been upgraded with a fresh coat of paint, carpet cleaning and new décor. Youth in Grades 8-12 gather for their study called “Lutheran Living”.
The newly designed Youth Room accommodates large group learning as well as small group discussions and space to hang out. If you have questions or would like to receive information about the Confirmation program, Contact Shelley Nelson at [email protected].
Youth Ministry For Senior High Youth Group activities, parents and/or students may contact Laurel Miller at [email protected] to obtain more information.
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Small Group Bible Studies Adult Forum - Led by Pastor Harold Teuscher The series of “The Intersection of Church & State” continues until October 16th at which time the following will begin. Next year is the 500th anniversary of the nailing of 95 Thesis (statements) to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, by a Monk named Martin Luther. Many tourists from around the world will travel to Wittenberg to celebrate this event as the birth of the protestant church. Each year many protestant churches celebrate this event on the Sunday nearest October 31. During October, we will look at two new videos on the life of Martin Luther & his life-threatening confrontation with the leaders of the medieval European church over his clarion call that salvation is available to everyone – free & universal – as a gift of God’s magnificent grace because of Jesus’ suffering, death, & resurrection to pay the ransom for our sins.
In this Bible study we will examine the life & times of this religious reformer. From his humble beginnings in Germany to his tireless work of translating the Bible into the language of the people, Martin Luther inspired a Reformation that reverberates throughout Christendom to this day. Join us each Sunday at 8:45am in the Fellowship Hall for one hour with Pastor Teuscher as our leader. Two new Sunday morning adult Bible studies have started ---
The Gospel According to John
and
The Gospel According to Luke Each of these 13-week studies will cover the entire book of one of the Gospels, with a focus on the book’s background, message, and application to our lives. Participants can purchase a best-selling study guide/workbook for the class and home study, which includes the complete text of the Gospel, commentary and study notes for the scripture, and questions leading us deeper into our understanding of Jesus.
If you are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge of scripture, one of these classes will be perfect for you. The classes meet each Sunday morning in the Conference Room and are taught by Dr. Barry Ritchie. See below to decide which class time is the best fit for your Sunday morning worship schedule. So that we can get an accurate count, please let Barry know which class you’ll be attending by contacting him either by phone at 480-839-1382 (leave a message if there’s no answer) or email him at [email protected]. See you there!
At 8:40 AM each Sunday morning: The Gospel According to John
The Gospel of John was written to focus your attention on Jesus and what He has done for you. The Gospel of John focuses on Jesus as the Word, the Messiah, and the Son of God – the Word made flesh to bring the gift of salvation to all people. As Christians, we too need to focus on Jesus, the One who offers us salvation by grace through our faith in Him.
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At 10:10 AM each Sunday morning: The Gospel According to Luke
The Gospel of Luke was written to spread and defend the Good News about Jesus to the entire world. This Gospel speaks to people unfamiliar with the Jewish background of Jesus and the apostles, showing that Jesus indeed is the Savior of all humanity. Luke helps us understand and communicate to each other – and to an unbelieving and sometimes hostile world – that Jesus truly came to reach everyone: rich and poor, Jew and Gentile, devout and unreligious.
Grief Share Class Whether you’ve had a recent loss, or are struggling with a past loss, you are welcome to join a Grief Share Class led by Pastor Mark Hoffmann. The class will be held every Wednesday in the Church Conference Room from 10:00am to 11:30am, and will run through November 30th. Please feel free to join us.
Men’s Early Bird Saturday Gathering
The Men’s Early Bird Saturday Gatherings continue Saturday, October 8th and 22nd, in the Pathway Center. Come early for coffee and donuts at 7:15am with discussion and Bible study 7:30am to 8:30am. We meet the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Chuck Deuth at 480-766-3626.
Calling All Solos October 2nd will mark the first gathering of singles interested in getting together. The intent is to extend support to one another through both spiritual and social activities within our faith community. This first event will include a potluck to be held in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, October 2nd at 5pm. Bring a salad to share if your last name starts between A and M; dessert, between N and Z. Beverages (iced tea and water) and chicken will be provided. In order to get an estimate of how many plan to attend, a sign up sheet is on the Information Booth to the right of the narthex. Not a member? Not a problem. You are welcome to participate. Come help plan future events! For more information or questions, contact Pastor Mark at 895-6782 or email Marjean Scheele at [email protected].
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Women’s Ministries
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Serving
Altar Guild Volunteers Needed God has blessed us with gifts and talents to benefit others. Risen Savior greatly needs altar guild volunteers to help the communion servers at all church services. No experience necessary – training will be provided. Please contact the church office if you are available to help with communion.
Sunday Volunteer Sign-up Process Our Sunday morning volunteer positions are scheduled through Planning Center. We are now using a new tool in Planning Center called Sign-up-Sheets. Rather than the office scheduling you, now you will be able to choose which Sundays/service you’d like to serve.
At the beginning of each month you will receive an email asking you to select which Sundays you would like to serve. These dates will be saved in your Planning Center account and you’ll receive reminder emails as the date approaches. We know that some of our married couples that use Planning Center share the same email address. If you do, here’s what we need ONE of you to do: (One of you may keep your current password, but the other needs to create a new one). Enter the link to get to the sign-in page of Planning Center at https://accounts.planningcenteronline.com. Type in your email address and click the checkmark button. Remember, if you share an email address with another Planning Center user, you must keep track of which account you’re accessing when you are signing up or making changes to your schedule. Another hint: any time you’re in Planning Center you can identify the account by looking at the top right of your browser window. Thank you for your patience as we learn to use this software.
If you have any questions please call Susan Myres at the church office, 480-895-6782.
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.
The rummage sale is October 21st and 22nd from 7:00am – 1:00pm. Set up days are October 18th, 19th, and 20th from 8:00am – 1:00pm. Items can be dropped off during those times. No old large TV’s and we will only accept clothing that is clean. If you have items to be picked up, please call Jane Zehnder at 480-802-5334 for pick up date and time.
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Caring Ministries Team 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.
Blood Pressure Screening continues on the 2nd Sunday of the month in the Church hallway.
Our next meeting will be in the Church Conference room on October 11th at 6:30pm.
If you are interested in serving on the Caring Ministries Committee (you do not have to be in the medical profession), please contact: Nancy Gooding at [email protected].
Caring Ministries Emails If you or someone you know would like to notify the church of a surgery, hospitalization or other care emergency, please email [email protected]. Please include the facility and contact number. For prayer submissions to the News & Notes weekly email prayer partners, please email [email protected].
Flu Clinic will be held Sunday, October 2nd, from 8:00 – 11:00am, in the area that was the old church office. Look for the signs and follow them. No cost with health insurance information, come prepared. There will be a modest charge for those without insurance. Take charge of your health and protect yourself from the upcoming FLU season.
The Importance of Advanced Directives will be presented by Seasons Hospice here at RSLC on Sunday, October 23rd in the Fellowship Hall during the Forum Hour, 8:50 – 9:50am. We invite all members of the congregation to attend this informative program. Medicare now requires that all recipients have Advance Directives on file, forms will be available.
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 or send it to [email protected].
The Perfect Place The Perfect Place is located on the campus of Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Sun Lakes. We are a nonprofit faith based adult care center. Our volunteers are knowledgeable of Alzheimer’s, dementia, developmental disabilities, and various adult neurological challenges. Most of us have had a loved one for which we were a caregiver. We enjoy what we do. If you believe your family or caregiver would benefit from this service contact Eileen Curran or Judy Waltersdorf at The Perfect Place. If you have a free weekday morning or afternoon we could really use the help. And we are air conditioned!
Contributions from service organizations and personal donations to our scholarship fund allow us to provide financial assistance. Ask for a receipt. We are a 501c3.
[email protected], 480-895-2892
9am-noon..Mon, Wed, Fri – 1pm-4pm..Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri..All Day Option..Mon, Wed, Fri
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Providing scholarships made possible by tax credit donations. Learn more at ALSOsto.org.
Did you know? If you pay Arizona state income tax, you can redirect your tax dollars and create scholarships. You can help a child in need receive a Christian education at no cost to you.
Missions
Lutheran Braille Workers
Ruth Johnson is our faithful helper in Braille at 99 years of age. We are blessed by her presence.
Believing labor is an act of love, a new “brand mark” logo has been chosen----LOVE WORKS.
We meet on Tuesdays, at 8:30 – 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Please join us! If you have any questions call Pat Bibler at 480-895-8788.
Piece Maker Quilters Some of our snowbirds are returning and we are busy making prayer shawls, bandages and quilts for our annual sale on December 4th in the Fellowship Hall. We will have baked goods and the peanut brittle that everybody loves!
The prayer shawl ministry was started by Sister Carol and now is directed by the Caring Ministries Team.
This year we welcomed 2 new members and are always praying that some of our new members will visit and join our group. We have many homeless that need our prayers, quilts and food.
This year we will again have a beautiful quilt to raffle at our Quilt and Bake sale. If you get the lucky number it will bless your bed!
We meet every Wednesday all year long at 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Contact Marie Kiehl at 480-883-0842.
Santa visits The Perfect Place
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Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) The LWML general meeting will be held in The Pathway Center on October 13th. Bible Study will begin at 1 pm followed by an important business meeting. Last minute plans for the Zone Fall Rally will be reviewed, so it is important to attend to see how you can help make the Rally a success.
The Zone 29 Fall Rally will take place at Risen Savior Lutheran Church on October 15th, 2016 with registration beginning at 9:30am followed by a continental breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Registration fee is $10.00. If you plan to attend, please call Verla Matuschka at 480-883-2762 by October 8th. The morning activities include a communion service in the sanctuary at 10:00am and a business session at 11:00am. Lunch will be catered by Becky Magee in the Fellowship Hall. The speakers for the afternoon session will be Barb Anderson and Karen Dawson representing Shepherds Canyon Retreat Ministry. Rescued by the Hand of God is the theme which will reveal how God is at work during the retreat sessions at Standing Stones near Wickenburg for burned out and hurting church ministers and church workers. Ingathering gifts of monetary gift cards and the offering will benefit Shepherds Canyon Retreat Ministry. Your gifts will be greatly appreciated and may be placed in the Sunday offering or given to Verla Matuschka, acting president of LWML.
October 16th has been set aside as LWML Sunday recognizing the important mission work done by the organization through their giving of Mites collected from the group and the congregation. LWML members will serve as readers and ushers during the services on this day. Refer to the scrolling announcements for more information regarding the importance of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.
LCEF Investments Help Build the Kingdom Investments in Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) provide resources for Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod churches, schools, universities, child-care centers and other ministries to expand the Kingdom.
Share your passion for ministry while earning competitive rates of interest. Learn more and view rates at lcef.org.
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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Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest Showing kindness, doing justice and serving those in need, we are located statewide and serve 10 counties across Arizona. Arizona nonprofits do many things well that make this state a better place to live but we do this with the support of many partners. You are the rock stars. Thanks for creating the kind of community God envisions for Arizona. Family SPOT Open House You are your child’s first and best teacher. We’re here to help.
Learn how to access services and how congregations can get involved. October 29th, 10am-12:30pm at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Maryland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85015. To learn more about the work of LSS-SW, please visit their website and subscribe to their e-newsletter, www.lss-sw.org.
Chandler Salvation Army Support The Chandler Salvation Army needs our help!
November 24th, Thanksgiving dinner: Helpers are needed to set up, serve, kitchen crew and kids corner. Call Krysal Royce at 480-963-2041, Ext. 201.
Volunteers are needed at the Chandler Mall Angel Tree in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Bell ringers are needed at the kettles. If volunteers are not available, the Salvation Army has to hire bell ringers.
Many other Christmas volunteer opportunities are available. Call Joyce at Salvation Army, 480-963-2041
The food drop-off for the Chandler Salvation Army is the first Sunday of each month. Please bring your non-perishables to the table located in the hallway by the Fellowship hall. The donation box for clothing and small household goods for the Salvation Army is located in the northwest corner of the church parking lot.
Miscellaneous
Fall Festival The 15th annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 22nd from 5pm – 8pm. One noteworthy change is that the event will take place on the northern parcel of our property. Fun-filled activities for the family include more bouncers than ever, trunk-or-treat, a petting zoo, pony rides, games, food vendors, and silent auction. Advance tickets will be online October 1st and are $5 per person or $7 at the door.
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Novemberfest Save the date! Risen Savior’s annual Novemberfest is scheduled for Saturday, November 5th from 4:00-7:00pm. Tickets are $5.00 per person when purchased in advance, or $7.00 purchased at the event. Tickets may be purchased online at www.rslcs.org (look for the
Novemberfest link), in person at the church office or after services each Sunday of October. Chandler and Sun Lakes Residents are invited so be sure to invite your friends!
Choir Rehearsals Risen Savior’s adult choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm. Rehearsals are held in the balcony of the church for about one hour. If you have been considering joining the choir, please join us! Voices are needed in all parts. For more information, contact Bill Bade at 480-629-8867.
Bell Choir Rehearsals Bell choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 5:45-6:45pm in the balcony of the church also. If anyone is interested in joining, please contact Carla Robertson at 480-802-5397.
Learn to ring hand bells!
A free class will be held October 22nd from 9am to 11:30am at the fellowship hall of Sun Lakes United Methodist. Contact [email protected] to learn more and register for this class.
Prayer Shawl Ministry RSLC is beginning a prayer shawl ministry, shawls will be blessed and on display Sunday, October 9th. If you knit or crochet and wish to be a part of the team that knits or crochets these shawls, please stop by the table where the Blood Pressures are being checked. Samples, instructions on their assembly and information as to what to do with them when completed will be there.
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Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child is an extension program of Samaritan's Purse of which Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, is president. Operation Christmas Child has touched the lives of millions of hurting children since 1993 in 130 countries by distributing gift-filled shoe boxes and sharing The Good News of Jesus Christ in crisis areas around the world. People need to know that when they get involved in Operation Christmas Child, they are a missionary. Boxes are filled at the local level by contributors, church members or others who want to be involved. After shoeboxes are packed, sent off with prayer for overseas shipment, they travel by plane, boat and truck to countries where local churches receive them with joy. Every gift-filled shoe box provides these churches with an opportunity for evangelism and discipleship in places they otherwise might never be received. As a result, the Gospel is transforming children, families, and entire communities.
Risen Savior has decided to become a part of this ministry. Our campaign will run from October 23rd to November 13th of this year. Boxes and "How to pack a shoe-box" pamphlets can be picked up at the church in the narthex on Sundays after or before each service on 10/23, 10/30, and 11/6. Boxes are due back by 11/13. A check, made out to Samaritan's Purse, or cash for $7.00 is requested for each box packed to pay for shipping and handling. Donations are also accepted. Please make that check out to Risen Savior Lutheran Church and indicate in the memo section of the check - OCC - Operation Christmas Child. There will be an envelope at the display table for check donations.
Risen Savior will also be acting as a relay center for the Southeast valley where other churches will be bringing their boxes to us for transport to another destination. This will happen during the week of November 14th through November 21st. If you would like to help in this operation or between services on the collection Sundays, please contact Suzi Poulsen . Thank you!
Operation Christmas Child boxes and donations are due back at the church by Sunday, November 13th. Any questions call Suzi Poulsen at 1-480-699-3174.
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Beyond their joy over the wonderful gifts hidden inside colorful packages, the children who receive “Operation Christmas Child” shoe boxes, are invited to attend a Bible study and discipleship course entitled “The Greatest Journey”. It is 12 weeks of engaging lessons where they learn Bible stories, memorize scripture and discover how they can share the Gospel with family and friends. Samaritan’s Purse trained 370,000 volunteer teachers who taught classes to over 1.2 million boys and girls this last year in 71 languages. Each class has a graduation ceremony and each child is given a New Testament Bible.
Volunteers Needed to Tidy Up Sanctuary Risen Savior is looking for someone to share volunteer duties to tidy up the Sanctuary on alternate Mondays. Duties would include: retrieving last Sunday’s bulletins, News & Notes and readings from the lectern, Pastor’s benches, Elder’s Closet, prayer sheet on altar, reserve five copies of last Sunday bulletins and News & Notes for lost and found table and set out Portal of Prayers at welcome booth and on cabinets in back of church. If you are interested in helping out, please contact the church office at 480-895-6782.
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Lutheran Hour Ministries
The 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade theme is “Echoes of Success” and the theme of the LHM float is “Celebrate Jesus.”
Join the Petal Pushers departing December 29th, 2016 for 6 days, 5 nights in southern California.
The mission of the Lutheran Hour Ministries is “To provide a Christian witness and hope in Jesus Christ to the unchurched, who view the float in person and through the media.”
For more information email [email protected]
Lost and Found Our lost and found is located in the hallway outside the Conference Room in the church. Please check it out - we have many lost treasures, one of them may be yours!
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 480-895-6782 or email [email protected].
Offering Envelopes We are in the process of ordering offering envelopes for 2017. In order to conserve paper and reduce cost, we will not be ordering envelopes for those envelopes that were not picked up. If you DID NOT pick up your 2016 envelopes and would like us to order 2017 envelopes for you, please call the front office and let us know or email [email protected] as soon as possible.
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Financial
Pathway Update – Payoff the Mortgage
The current balance of the TPC mortgage is $130,975. Please note every contribution given toward the ‘Burn the Mortgage’ drive is applied direction to the principal. Working together we will ‘Burn the Mortgage’ in 2017.
Risen Savior Foundation Does your will reflect your current intentions? Consider RSLCS Foundation, Inc., for a portion of your estate. A bequest in your will does not involve an immediate donation and it can be changed at any time. All gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. For further information or to contribute to the foundation through your estate planning or gifts, please contact Foundation President, Chuck Deuth, at 480-766-3626.
Risen Savior Monthly Financial Review 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
Financial Summary for August 2016 and FYTD17:
Giving Results
o For August, Giving exceeded budget by $13,085. FYTD17, Giving is over budget
by $10,518.
Spending
o Spending was under budget in August by $1,159.
Early Learning Center (ELC)
o The ELC Net Income was over budget by $545.
Net Operating Cash is ($35,966) which is a planned amount based on budget.
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Aug-16 Aug-16 $ Over FYTD17 FYTD17 $ Over Annual
Actual Budget Budget Actual Budget Budget Budget
Giving 80,936 67,330 13,606 167,243 156,725 10,518 1,257,400
All other income 3,199 3,720 (521) 10,477 7,440 3,037 44,600
Total Church Income 84,135 71,050 13,085 177,720 164,165 13,555 1,302,000
Early Learning Center 88,402 88,665 (263) 178,052 178,700 (648) 1,214,700
Total Operational Income 172,537 159,715 12,822 355,772 342,865 12,907 2,516,700
Operational Expenses 198,671 199,830 (1,159) 378,797 396,860 (18,063) 2,404,595
Net Income/(Loss) (26,134) (40,115) 13,981 (23,025) (53,995) 30,970 112,105
554,205
255,919
304,715
(6,429)
490,506
241,904
290,997
(42,395)
(35,966)Net Operating Cash Change
High Level Statement of Financial Income and Expense
Cash/Current Assets 08/31/16
Donor Restricted Funds
Board Designated Funds
Net Operational Cash 08/31/16
High Level Statement of Operational Cash
August 2016
Cash/Current Assets 07/31/16
Donor Restricted Funds
Board Designated Funds
Net Operational Cash 07/31/16
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Happy Birthday John Burkhart 10/01
Amy Krueger 10/01
Laurel Miller 10/01
Elle Mitchell 10/01
McKenna Olson 10/01
Eldred Wolf 10/01
Seth Giles 10/02
Elizabeth Kannberg 10/02
Kelley Mitchell 10/02
Nancy Stahl 10/02
Brighton Stewart 10/02
Amanda Biggers 10/03
Mackenzie Burcham 10/03
Edna Cunningham 10/03
Neil Cutler 10/03
Lois Logue 10/03
Donald White 10/03
William English 10/04
Sarah Heese 10/04
Gail Prothe 10/04
Norm Riffel 10/04
Carol Wakefield 10/04
Priscilla Corbus 10/05
Jeanne Loop 10/05
Trish Olness 10/05
Rebecca Pagnard 10/05
Joan Ruettinger 10/05
Sandy Biggers 10/06
Marilyn Keck 10/06
Kristen McLean 10/06
Crystal Schrimsher 10/06
Gary Horkey 10/07
Kevin DeNomie 10/08
Brynlee Hussey 10/08
Edward Vaughn 10/08
Carol Alsobrook 10/09
Zachary Cutler 10/09
Tonya Emrick 10/09
Lorraine Mohr 10/09
Sarah Torre 10/09
Christian Zemlock 10/09
Madison Koski 10/10
Jeanne Anderson 10/11
Kyra McCain 10/11
James Walgren 10/11
Suzi Poulsen 10/12
Aaliyah Schaefer 10/12
Ariana Sullivan 10/12
Everett Clark 10/13
Dale Connors 10/13
Lois Vostrejs 10/13
Fred Mobbs 10/14
Larry Savolt 10/14
Michael Swoverland 10/14
Alina Hoff 10/15
Donald Windisch 10/15
Blake Arbuthnott 10/16
Lucas Chavira 10/16
Gracie Chavira 10/16
Wanda Gerber 10/16
Jeani Karubos 10/16
Charles Keck 10/16
Cameron Knight 10/16
Joan McComas 10/16
Lou Miller 10/16
Robert Brawner 10/17
Savana Etienne 10/17
Jeffrey Jung 10/17
Jeff Birkelo 10/18
Matthew Derr 10/18
Judith Edinger 10/18
Ashlyn Endicott 10/18
Anita Miller 10/18
Megan Buchanan 10/19
Jack Mettenbrink 10/19
Allisen Kim 10/20
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Joan Letnes 10/20
Janice Ayres 10/21
Tanya Karras 10/21
Carla Malpass 10/21
Bob McLean 10/21
Julie Robertson 10/21
Tana Smith 10/21
Dalan Smith 10/21
Canyon Smith 10/21
Brenda Ranney 10/22
Malcolm Scott 10/22
Ernie Brockmiller 10/23
Florence Lattanzio 10/23
Claire Mullings 10/23
William Niemeyer 10/23
Jacob Elting 10/24
Barbara Graham 10/24
Knox Ellefson 10/25
Nathan Little 10/25
Janice Wisniewski 10/25
Darren Ausdemore 10/26
Beth Moody 10/26
Jean Steinberger 10/26
Marjorie Tookey 10/26
Jerold Worden 10/26
Kristi Arthur 10/27
Norma Aultman 10/27
Sue Dugas 10/27
Darby McDaniel 10/27
William Grue 10/28
Sonja Lemburg 10/28
Sandra Meltebeke 10/28
Michael Meyer 10/28
Muriel Nelson 10/28
Sue Portschi 10/28
Jackson Rosenberg 10/28
Cole Stadel 10/28
Letty Weiss 10/28
Conner Buchanan 10/29
Anna Friesen 10/29
Sharon Frossard 10/29
Jeffrie McLeod 10/29
Shari Wildberger 10/29
Roger Wibe 10/30
Beth Drake 10/31
Cindy Goldberg 10/31
Arlene McCarthy 10/31
Paul Spivey Jr. 10/31
Harry Winsberg 10/31
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Happy Anniversary
Donald Ruettinger 10/08/1949
Patrick & Marlene Trempe 10/07/1950
Vernon & Sally Heslep 10/20/1957
Gene & Ginny Nelson 10/24/1959
Dave & Myrna Bolio 10/20/1962
Donald & Christa Carey 10/05/1963
Arlan & Janice Ayres 10/23/1965
Richard & Linda Antonio Sr. 10/29/1966
James & Kristi Arthur Jr. 10/09/1971
Wayne & Carmen Will 10/02/1976
Jim & Patty Van Houten 10/22/1977
Steven & Karen Graham 10/05/1980
Mervin & Sonja Lemburg 10/10/1980
Thomas & Ann Korpalski 10/24/1980
Ernie & Marie Brockmiller 10/28/1983
Seth & Sherry Giles 10/19/1985
Andrew & Karen Kozik 10/18/1986
Dennis & Candace Watson 10/01/1988
Bill & Linda Pauley 10/09/1993
Michael & Cheri Booth 10/20/1995
Jon & Rachel Beauregard 10/05/1996
Michael & Jane Meyer 10/11/1996
Dave & Hilary Samples 10/24/1997
Micharl & Carla Malpass 10/03/1998
Dan & Dawn Baker 10/17/1998
Dave & Brenda Olson 10/23/1999
Ron & Crystal Jaso 10/27/2001
James & Susan Mello 10/27/2001
Jeffrey & Elisha Wirth 10/27/2001
Jeff & Cindy Goldberg 10/12/2002
Robert & Shari Beadle 10/26/2002
Dean & Patricia Crocker 10/04/2003
Neil & Jennifer Cutler 10/04/2004
Mathew & Shannon Barden 10/28/2006
Bradon & Jessyca Peterson 10/28/2006
Travis & Alissa Schultz 10/04/2008
Joe & Blandine Hippensteel 10/09/2008
Gary & Patricia Templin 10/11/2008
Chuck & Marion Reynolds 10/29/2008
Matthew & Michelle Kasel 10/03/2009
Erik & Jenay Roberts 10/08/2009
David & Ann Moore 10/01/2010
Robert & Barb Otto 10/22/2010
Richard & Jen Ellefson 10/29/2010
Justin & Heather Kniep 10/27/2012
Michael & Kristen Bonsaver 10/28/2013
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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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The First Commandment: You shall have no other gods.- What does this mean? We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.
The Second Commandment: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God (or "take the name of the Lord your God in vain).-
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
The Third Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.- What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.*
The Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother.- What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.*
The Fifth Commandment: You shall not murder.- What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.*
The Sixth Commandment: You shall not commit adultery.- What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.*
The Seventh Commandment: You shall not steal.- What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbor's money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve and protect his possessions and income.*
The Eighth Commandment: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.- What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him, and explain everything in the kindest way.*
The Ninth Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's house.- What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not scheme to get our neighbor's inheritance or house, or get it in a way which only appears right, but help and be of service to him in keeping it.*
The Tenth Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.- What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not entice or force away our neighbor's wife, workers, or animals, or turn them against him, but urge them to stay and do their duty.*
The Close of the Commandments: What does God say about all these commandments? He says, "I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments." (Ex. 20:5-6)- What does this mean? God threatens to punish all who break these commandments. Therefore, we should fear His wrath and not do anything against them. But He promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments. Therefore, we should also love and trust in Him and gladly do what He commands.*
