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You have a place at God's table. You have a place here. Redeemer Pastor Casey’s Corner MAY 2019 You Have a Place at God’s Table. You Have a Place Here. Last month the church council met and went over all of the notes from the meeting in March where we discussed our mission and vision. After looking through the notes and comments, prayer, and much discussion, the council decided the above phrase is a good summary of the message we want to define our congregation. It is a starting point. We hope that over the next year, Redeemer will explore what it means that it is truly God’s table that we gather around and what it means to tell someone, anyone, that they belong here. Church Innovations calls that time Missional Experimenting and it looks different in every congregation. As we go along, we can test our experiments and actions against “You have a place at God’s table. You have a place here.” to see if it is a direction we ought to go. As time progresses we can add more specifics to take this simple statement and put some more behind it. As we roll out our new vision statement we should be thinking about what it means to each and every one of us and those we know who might not feel like they belong at Redeemer, or at any church, because that is exactly who needs to know that God wants them to be part of Christian community. Peace in the Risen Christ, Pastor Casey

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Page 1: Pastor Casey’s Corner · Chris Madgwick Heather Russell Julie Van Norwick Wanda Zaczyk Redeemer Staff Pastor Casey Sugden Administrative Assistant Lorri Rommelfaenger Director of

You have a place at God's table.

You have a place here.

Rede

emer

Pastor Casey’s Corner

MAY 2019

You Have a Place at God’s Table. You Have a Place Here. Last month the church council met and went over all of the notes from the meeting in March where we discussed our mission and vision. After looking through the notes and comments, prayer, and much discussion, the council decided the above phrase is a good summary of the message we want to define our congregation.

It is a starting point. We hope that over the next year, Redeemer will explore what it means that it is truly God’s table that we gather around and what it means to tell someone, anyone, that they belong here. Church Innovations calls that time Missional Experimenting and it looks different in every congregation. As we go along, we can test our experiments and actions against “You have a place at God’s table. You have a place here.” to see if it is a direction we ought to go. As time progresses we can add more specifics to take this simple statement and put some more behind it.

As we roll out our new vision statement we should be thinking about what it means to each and every one of us and those we know who might not feel like they belong at Redeemer, or at any church, because that is exactly who needs to know that God wants them to be part of Christian community.

Peace in the Risen Christ, Pastor Casey

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Redeemer Council Meeting Highlights April 8, 2019

The council met on April 8th with the specific task of working on Redeemer’s Mission and Vision.

You have a place at God’s table.

You have a place here.

2019-2020 Redeemer Council Members

Next Council Meeting Tuesday, May 21 - 7:00p

Room 8

Ministry Team Meetings

Anyone is welcome to join our ministry teams! Contact Lorri in the church office or Pastor Casey for more information.

Christian Life TBD

Compassion Thursday, May 9 6p - Library

Stewardship Monday, May 20 6p - Room 7

Property Tuesday, May 21 6p - Room 3

Worship & Music Tuesday, May 21 6p - Room 7

Wendy Schmitz President [email protected] 920-892-6023

David Wilson Vice President [email protected] 920-893-5980

Christine Johnson Secretary [email protected] 920-980-6247

Keith LaCount John Loehrke

Chris Madgwick

Heather Russell

Julie Van Norwick

Wanda Zaczyk

Redeemer Staff Pastor

Casey Sugden

Administrative Assistant Lorri Rommelfaenger

Director of Music Ministry Kurt Colburn

Financial Secretary Jim Hansen

Treasurer Pam Rauwerdink

Custodian: Mark Krahn

Organists: Linda Hundt

Freddie Noordyk

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Redeemer News

UMOS Announcement For the last 15 or so years UMOS (United Migrant Opportunity Service) has rented a portion of our building each summer. UMOS is a non-profit organization which provides employment, health, educational, and housing opportunities to a diverse population of underserved people. The chapter that resides with us is a daycare and school for young children. The folks that work for UMOS provide not just education, but recreation, transportation, and meals for the children of migrant workers who travel so many miles to provide much needed help on Wisconsin’s farms. For the last 15 years, we have viewed UMOS as renters. In 2019 we will begin viewing them as mission partners. We’ve expanded the amount of time that they are with us. We are working on a bilingual Vacation Bible School. We will continue to pray for them at each worship service, and we will continue to partner with them in new and exciting ways as we move into the future. I ask that you keep UMOS and our partnership in your personal prayers as we listen for what God has in store for us next.

Peace in Christ, Pastor Casey Can You Hear Me Now?

Our new audio-visual system is installed and in use. If you have had a difficult time hearing in the past, please let Pastor Casey or someone on the church council know if this has solved that issue or if there is more to be done.

May 26 thru September 8 9am Worship

Memorial Day Weekend through September 8th we will have one worship service at 9am. As one body, it is important for us to worship together and see faces that we aren’t used to seeing.

Our “standard” schedule of 8am and 10:30am will resume on September 15th.

UMOS, is a non-profit advocacy organization, provides programs and services which improve the employment, educational, health and housing opportunities of under-served populations.

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Redeemer NewsRedeemer Foundation The Foundation Fund was established in 2009 to enhance the mission of Redeemer Lutheran Church apart from the general operations of the congregation. The Fund generates an ongoing source of income, enabling the people of God at Redeemer to expand and continue their vision of stewardship and support.

A gift to the Foundation Fund is an act of estate stewardship, reflecting the life of a faithful steward. Such a gift, is especially satisfying to the giver, since it will continue to serve the purposes and people of our Lord Jesus Christ as long as the church shall stand.

More information about the fund is available in the brochures on the rack next to the sacristy.

Thanks to the ministry groups and individuals who helped set up and serve at the Lenten potlucks. The dinners were a chance to spend time with friends and make new connections in our church family.

Webuildupthebodywithnutritionandexercise,buthowdowebuildupthebodyofChrist?Throughfellowship,trainingandserviceinlove.

—A.Aronis

I believe… I believe in the God of fruit time and harvest who makes the land to bear gifts in its time and fills our tables with the bounty of his hand;

I believe in Jesus Christ his Son, who was the first fruit of those that slept, and brings us to spiritual tables where our cups are always full;

I believe in the Holy Spirit, who causes us to remember all for which we are grateful and teaches us to see a relationship between our gifts and the giver;

I believe in the world as the arena of my spiritual life, where I am to share hospitality with the stranger; for in so doing I shall fulfill the desires of him who has given me everything, and of his Son and the Holy Spirit.

-John Killinger in Lost in Wonder, Love & Praise

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Christian LifeSunday Mornings in May Starting May 5th we will begin an intergenerational look at some of the tough questions about our faith. This three-week series will use short Re:Form videos and lead into open discussion. Everyone is welcome to attend. Sessions will take place in Room 8 at 9:15am.

May 5th “Is it Okay to be Angry at God?” May 12th “Intergenerational activity, blanket tying” May 19th “Can I do something bad enough to make God stop loving me?”

Book Study Tuesday, May 21, 1pm

Book Study will meet on Tuesday. May 21st at 1pm at Redeemer. Carol Galstad is hostess. We will discuss the first chapter in the book, The Lineage of Grace.

The book is in the church library as well as the public library. Please share it.

“If we will walk humbly with our God, He will lead us by the hand to exactly who and what we need, to those people, things, and experiences He has designed and intended for us, and this alone will be the cause of our deep fulfillment and happiness.” ― Matthew Kelly, Rediscovering Catholicism: Journeying Toward Our Spiritual North Star

Floating on faith As a man and his young daughter were boating one day, their vessel sprang a leak. The father knew he’d have to swim to shore but couldn’t with the child in tow. She hadn’t gotten far in swimming lessons but could float on her back, so he told her to do so and promised to return.

Coast Guard personnel were skeptical that a child could survive so long in the water. But hours later, as the sun set and they considered halting the search, someone spied a red dress amid the waves. The girl, still floating, was singing a hymn. Astounded, rescuers asked how she held on so long. “My daddy said he’d come back for me,” she said, “and he never breaks his promises.”

Prayer rests on just such trust. We can’t know when God will answer or act, but we know he promises never to abandon us and that God keeps his promises. So we can lie back and float — on faith.

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Christian Life — Children

Amusement Park Outing Sunday, May 19, 9:30am

Sunday School is winding down toward our year-end caravan to Bay Beach--a fitting end to the year, given our "Amusement Park" lesson series. It's Sunday, May 19th, departure time tentatively 9:30am. Contact Patty Lehn if you'd like to join in!

Sunday School Offering Challenge! The Sunday School children have have been bringing offerings to apply to ELCA's Good Gifts fund, which supplies items like clean water, lanterns, sheep, chickens and other items people need in underserved areas where the ELCA is making an impact. A generous Redeemer family has offered to match the kids' offerings, up to $750! What a wonderful gift! Thank you -- and let's make sure we maximize that offer!

VBS - July 15-19 ROOOOOOOAR!!! VBS this summer is going to be INCREDIBLE--and to make it EVEN BETTER, we're teaming up with UMOS!! What a great opportunity to bring Christ to our UMOS friends in a most fun, engaging way!

We're going to need many hands to help out, so please save the dates: Sunday, July 15-Thursday, July 19, and consider chaperoning a small group of kids through our stations throughout the week. How can you help now?

• Gather any African safari-themed items or decor you might have!

• Have spare zebra, giraffe or tiger print material? We'll find a use for it.

• We could use one overhead projector.If you have a Cricut and are skilled with it, let's talk!

Watch for decorating night announcements or connect with Patty Lehn for more information! [email protected] or 217-979-7206.

“Itisnotenoughtobebusy…Thequestionis:‘Whatarewebusyabout?’”

—HenryDavidThoreau

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Sunday, May 19 Noon

Join us for fellowship, lunch, games and devotion time. This is special High School time for you to join together with your friends and grow a deeper connection with your congregation.

Please contact Jessica Nelson: [email protected] or 920 838 6259 with any questions.

Christian Life - Youth

Graduation Sunday June 2, 9:00am We will be recognizing all high school and college graduates on Sunday, June 2nd. Please contact the church office if you would like to be recognized and include your name and the name of the school.

Game Night and Parent

Meeting May 1, 6pm

On Wednesday May 1st from 6-7:45pm we will meet at church for a game night and parents meeting. We will start with dinner and then the parents will discuss confirmation and youth activities while our middle and high school youth will play games.

Confirmation Parents/Students Note The confirmation kids will be tying special fleece blankets for the Redeemer high school graduates on Sunday, May 12th at 9:15am in fellowship hall. Please plan on attending this event as we help our fellow youth prepare to take the next step in their life and faith journey.

Any questions, please contact Julie Van Norwick [email protected] home # 920-838-0749

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This & ThatHow God comes Each morning, when the eastern sky With opalescent tints grows bright, From out the dawn for those who hear There comes a whisper, "I am light!"

When spring arrives in bright array, Transcending storms and winter strife, The budding trees and opening flowers Tell their sweet story: "I am life!"

Then through the glorious summer days, Long hours of bliss without alloy, The sun, the birds, all nature joins The great, glad chorus: "I am joy!"

And when the heart is strangely stirred With mystic echoes from above, A voice divine speaks to the soul - Ecstatic moment! - "I am love!"

Or if life's problems vex us sore And from our woes we seek release, God sends His dews of quietness And gently whispers, "I am peace!"

And should there come the darker hours, The shadowy vale can hold no fear; That reassuring voice speaks forth, "Courage, my children, I am here!"

-St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Saratoga, California

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This & ThatThe family table One of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons told someone how much he appreciated the family he had been a part of as a child. He commented that he had gone to Groton, a private school, then on to Harvard and short terms in other schools. Yet he felt that the best education he had ever received was at the family table. Much can be said about cohesive families who pray, talk, laugh and sing together around the dining table. With God’s presence affirmed, they become a small church. With the collective learning and wisdom of family members, they become a small school. With the give and take of conversation and gentle debate, the family gathering becomes an insightful forum. Then, when they sing joyous songs or carols or hymns of thanksgiving, they become a family choir, although maybe not the Von Trapp singers. Finally, when delightful tales are told, or children’s antics are acted out, and especially when the family jokesters do their shtick, well then, the family becomes the joyous comedy club. What great fun! All hail to such a family!

Healing hospitality Repeated headlines about violence can make us “feel like locking our doors and never entering society again,” writes pastor and author Max Lucado. After another mass shooting, he penned an online opinion piece that urged people to do the exact opposite by opening their doors, their hearts and their circles.

“It’s no accident that hospitality and hospital come from the same Latin word,” Lucado writes, “for they both lead to the same result: healing. When you open your door to someone, you are sending this message: ‘You matter.’”

Because daily life is filled with rejections, extending an invitation — even to a simple meal — can be life-altering, Lucado contends. What you think is a messy house might be a sanctuary to someone else, “and to those who eat alone every night, pork and beans on paper plates tastes like filet mignon.” Our kitchen tables are “God’s secret weapons in the war on fear,” Lucado says. “We never know what one meal will do.”

"Oh, what a beautiful morning!" Children often see things that adults miss. My 8-year-old son often peers out the window first thing in the morning, as likely on a rainy day as a sunny one, to proclaim, “It’s a beea-YOU-tiful day!”

Spring varies greatly, from chilly to warm, from rain to sun, from slush and mud to newly green grass and budding plant life. Our lives vary too, of course, between easier days and harder ones, times of relaxation and hours of stress. What if we approached it all with childlike confidence? — that, no matter what comes, life is beautiful because God walks beside us the whole way.

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Please note: If you have books you would like to donate to the Redeemer Library, they are appreciated. However, please leave a note with the books for me that I know they are donated books and who they are from. At that point they become the property of the library. If our library can’t use them and you want them back, tell me that in your note otherwise their use will be determined by library/Redeemer personnel.

Attention kids! I recently purchased two great books that I am hope the kids of the congregation will check out and truly enjoy. When I saw them on the store shelf, I just couldn’t leave them behind. The books are by WHO HQ who writes books well for kids and does a great job with illustrations as also. The two new books are Who Was Jesus? and What Are

the Ten Commandments? Be sure to stop by the library and check them out. The reading level would accommodate a second/third grader and up.

New books that were added to the shelves this past month include: At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon, A Mother’s Love by Charlotte Hubbard, The Man With 17 Lives by Bill Vaznis, In this Mountain by Jan Karon, The High Green Hills by Jan Karon along with Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon.

Library News

In my last message to you I mentioned the book To Heaven and Back by Mary C. Neal. As I have said previously, I felt this was a “good read”. Have you spent any time thinking about death? For most, it is something that we usually choose to not think about especially when you are younger and find so many other things more important to invest your energy into. Some people are simply horrified by the thought of their own death. For myself, when I felt that way, I blame it on the lack of knowledge regarding that concept. The reason I raise this, is that I found Mary Neal’s description of her “journey” to heaven and how she described to be very intriguing. It certainly causes one to think and perhaps to think in a different way. She mentioned that even though she loves her husband and children with all of her being, when she was in heaven and was going to return to earth, she didn’t want to go. The description she gives is mainly very peaceful and grabs your attention. You can find out about Mary’s experience with heaven by reading her book. Until next month, remember to praise the Lord every day and tell those that are dear to you that you love them. Hopefully, we will soon truly be able to enjoy God’s incredible creation with warmer temperatures and lots of sunshine. Blessings on your days – Signe

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We are looking for cans of soup (all kinds and all sizes) for the families who come to the Plymouth Food Pantry.

Please bring your donation to the Food Pantry Box located across from the church

CompassionQuilters Start May 2nd!

Redeemer’s quilting group will start up again on Thursday, May 2. They gather from 8:30a-11 every Thursday from May to October. The quilts made will be distributed to Lutheran World Relief, the Lakota at Pine Ridge and the Salvation Army.

No special skills are needed. You can receive your training on the job. As a bonus, there is a coffee and treat break every week!

Above and beyond When 20-year-old Hunter Shamatt lost his wallet while traveling to a wedding last fall, he assumed its contents — including $60 in cash — were gone forever. But not only did someone return the wallet and everything inside it; the good Samaritan also added money. “I rounded your cash up to an even $100 so you can celebrate getting your wallet

back,” read a note signed with the initials TB. Hunter’s mom, who posted a photo of the note on Facebook, said her faith in humanity was restored. The world’s “not as grim as it’s being made out to be,” Jeannie Shamatt wrote. Like the good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37, “TB” — who turned out to be Todd Brown of Omaha — went above and beyond in expressing kindness to a stranger. May we do likewise, bandaging one another’s wounds, providing comfort, sacrificing our resources and showing mercy, all in Jesus’ name.

—Stephanie Martin

Soup!

Change the Lifetime of a Child! May is National Foster Care Month Sheboygan County Department of Health and Human Services salutes the group of committed foster parents who share their hearts and homes with children whose families are unable to care for them on a temporary basis.

Foster families are needed for children of all ages. Training and support are provided for parents who join the program. If you have a desire to learn more about becoming a

foster home, please contact Elizabeth Jensema at 920-459-3236.

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Birthdays2nd Tammy Kulow Brian Lehn

3rd Dawn Krebsbach

4th Tyler Schaefer

5th Linda Hundt

Ian Williams

6th Kayla Stenz

7th Owen LaCount

8th John Dirks John Loehrke Joel Schneider

11th Carol Anderson Tracy Gohlke Taylor Meyer

12th Korey Biederwolf Jim DeGroot

13th Connie Koenig

15th Sharon Beuscher Cole Meyer Alex Pieper

17th Larry Behr

18th Tony Noordyk Parker Walter

19th Patrick Zaczyk

20th Rosalina Beeck Signe Burkart Freddie Noordyk

21st Joe Koenig

22nd Sue Rathsack

23rd Tyrone Arneson

25th Ashley Mueller Alec Nelson

26th Jim Lueke

28th Carolyn Britt

29th Mark Krahn Robert Lee

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Community Events Young Musical Stars Concert - Saturday, May 4 - 1:00p, 3:30p and 6:00p Stefanie H. Weill Center, Sheboygan Piano Artist Nicholas Suminski to perform at all 3 concerts. Redeemer member, Zack Miller performing at 1pm concert. Tickets $8 in advance or $10 at the door. All proceeds to benefit Michibago Music Teachers Association Music Awards.

Community United Church of Christ Fish Fry Friday - Friday, May 10 - 4:30-8:00pm Anchor Lanes, 230 Lincoln St., Elkhart Lake Menu includes: Beer battered cod, German potato salad, vegetable, coleslaw, applesauce, potato chips, rye bread, homemade dessert, coffee or milk. 2 Piece Dinner $12. Additional fish $2 each Silent Auction and Bucket Raffle.

Crossways Camps: Come & See, Come & Be Spring Open House & Day of Service The snow is now (mostly) gone, and Crossways Camps are waiting for you! You’re invited to Come & See, Come & Be at our Spring Open House & Day of Service at Imago Dei Village (May 18), Pine Lake Camp (May 11), and Waypost (May 11). Drop in throughout the day from 9am-3pm or call us in advance to have an opportunity for service available for you or a small group. Lunch will be available as well as opportunities to support camp in preparing for summer programs. Whether these are regular stomping grounds for you, you’re a new friend to us, or it’s just been a while since you’ve had a reason to make the drive we hope to see you! Visit our website at www.crosswayscamps.org (look under "News & Upcoming Events" on our homepage) for more information and specific details about each site’s offerings.

Great Marriages: Love & Respect (Faith-Based) - Saturday, May 11 - 6-8pm Great Marriages Office, 612 Center Avenue, Sheboygan Feel like things are spinning out of control? You can get off the crazy cycle! A wife has one driving need: to feel loved. When that need is met, she is happy. A husband has one driving need: to feel respected. When that need is met, he is happy. When either of these needs isn't met, things can get crazy. This event will reveal why spouses react negatively to each other, and how they can deal with such conflict. Cost: $15/person (includes dinner). Contact Jocelyn Medrek 920-783-6142 [email protected]

Sheboygan Symphony & Sheboygan Chorus Concert - Saturday, May 11 - 7:30pm Weill Center, Sheboygan Final concert of our 100th anniversary season has three great reasons to celebrate! First, the return of the founder of the SSO Chorus, Janet Herrick, leading a chorus from Handel’s Messiah. Then Maestro McMahon leads a World Premiere written specially for us by famed composer Michael Torke, featuring the Chorus. Finally, a performance of Gustav Mahler’s massive, passionate “Resurrection” Symphony, with choral finale. " Contact weillcenter.com or 920-208-3243 for tickets.

Great Marriages: How to Fight Fair (Faith-Based) Tuesday, June 4 - 5:30-6:30p Great Marriages Office, 612 Center Avenue, Sheboygan We all have conflict in marriage but we deal with it in different ways. When we fight we often don’t even know the rules so we make it up as we go! Let’s learn together, from scripture, a Christ-centered approach to dealing with conflict within relationships, (especially marriage). There is truly a better way to fight fair. Speaker: Pastor Derik Armstrong. Cost: $5/person (includes snacks). Contact Jocelyn Medrek 920-783-6142 or go to [email protected]

Love INC Fundraiser: Putt Fore Love Mini Golf Outing - Saturday, June 15 -- 10am - 10pm Harbor Pointe Miniature Golf, 322 S. Pier Dr., Sheboygan 18 holes of Golf, photo booth, hole in one contests, prizes, slushies. All proceeds to benefit Love INC of Sheboygan County.

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