Kids for Christ

Children’s Christmas Program

Jr/Sr High

Youth Activities

Matthew Prince Article

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Soup Cook-Off Advent Dinners

Nursery Workers

Ladies Christmas Tea

Message from

Our Pastors

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Memorials

Kai Newgent Baptism

RLC

Foundation Student Aid

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December Calendar 5

Birthdays

Anniversaries 6

December Schedules

Financials

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R E D E E M E R L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

Redeemer Star DECEMBER 2017

Our family has always enjoyed the adventurous routine of going to a tree farm to cut down a pine tree to stand in our home as our Christmas tree. Just thinking about it brings back memo-ries of the aromas and beautiful visions of the various trees we’ve had over the years. After hauling the perfect tree out, loading it in the vehicle, and muscling it into the house, there’s still much more to do. There’s putting it in the stand and straightening it this way and that way, and then turning and turning until you have the best-looking side to the front.

Once the positioning is accomplished, everyone exhales and steps back just to admire the aroma and beauty, at least for a few moments. Now comes the time to put on the lights. It seems interesting that we look at the tree without lights and we see beauty—beauty, albeit, shrouded by darkness. Because then how anxious we all become to put on the lights so we can see the real beauty of the tree and finish with the adornment of ornaments and garland.

In one form or another, you and most Christians are going through this same routine during the Advent season. You, too, are readying your home with lights and decorations—and with a purpose: to celebrate that Christ has come as the light of the world, to shine through the dark-ness of sin and death.

Join us for worship this Advent & Christmas Season to

“Behold the Light!” December 6th, Advent Midweek 1

Romans 13:11–14: Put On the Light!

December 13th, Advent Midweek 2 Romans 15:4–7: Many Lights Are Brighter—Together!

Sunday, December 17th

6:00p.m. Children’s Christmas Program

December 20th, Advent Midweek 3

Romans 1:1–7: A Light with a Special Purpose!

Sunday, December 24th, Christmas Eve 8:00a.m. & 10:30a.m. Lessons & Carols Services

7:00p.m. Christmas Eve Service 11:00p.m. Candlelight Service

Monday, December 25th, Christmas Day 9:00a.m. D.S. III w/Holy Communion

(No 7p.m. Monday Night Service)

Sunday, December 31st, New Year’s Eve 8:00a.m. & 10:30a.m. D.S. IV w/Holy Communion

7:00p.m. New Year’s Eve Service w/Holy Communion

Advent Midweek service times are 5p.m. & 7p.m. with a fellowship meal between services at 5:30p.m.

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Reminder to All Parochial Families

The attendance period for parochial families starts on June 1st for the 2017-2018 school year. As we are getting into summer, please remember to turn in bulletins whenever you are on vacation and attend other churches. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Dates for the mandatory back-to–school meetings will be announced soon. Watch for that information to come later in the summer. ++++++++++++++++++++++ If you ever have a question about your family’s attendance figures, contact Leanna Royalty at sjsauers@gmail.com She is taking over the attendance role for the Board of Parochial Education. You can also contact the church office at 812-522-1837 to get the most up-to-date figures.

Doug & Lisa Kloeker Ronald & Marilyn Blevins Dora Lee Campbell Ruth Ann Church Kevin & Nancy Shelley Tom & Kimbee Burchell John & Kay Beatty Mike & Cheryl Clark Nippy & Carol Schneider Gladys Pollert Max & Connie Pollert Mr. & Mrs. Jon Pollert Jim & Rexanne Ude Ron & Shelby Metz Richard & Linda Steele Robert & Peggy Mellencamp Bill & Anita Kraft Marita Kiel Brian & Sara Reedy George & Jane Graessle Darlene Johnson Jerry & Peggy Findley Roy & Sharon Barnett Jerry & Kathy Haper Art & Gerri Smith Kevin Burbrink & Barb Hayes Steve & Rhonda Wetzel Don & Jenny Pridgen Virginia Fenton Kathleen Hubbard Jolly Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Bohlmann Premier One Companies Ron & Lisa Zike Jon & Kim Griffith Kenneth & Teresa Browning Jo Hill Alan & Lisa Lewis

Memorials to Redeemer Lutheran Church

Connie Storey Art & Judy Juergens David & Chris Boggs Brian & Susan Rohr Susan Judd Terry & Carla Ault John & Beulah Pottschmidt David & Cindy Powell Galen & Mae Krumme Elizabeth & Jan Larrison Mike Spieker Dennis & Nancy Sterling Larry & Brenda Montgomery Ron & Carla Rains Elizabeth Helwig Mike & Marie Harmon Karen Schepman Roger & Linda Pollert David & Theresa Foster Phil & Teresa Noelker Earl & Mary Pottschmidt Jan Carter Gary & Terry Darlage Kathleen Johnson Rick & Peggy Schleibaum Wynn & Denise Wright

RLC Building Fund Ed & Charlotte Kasting Kevin & LaTrecia Kasting Marjorie Patman Joe & Becky Joiner

RLC Foundation Del & Janet Kloeker Joe & Marilyn Johnson

In Memory of Mary Freeman

In Memory of Pat Maschino Redeemer Lutheran Church—Paul & Rachel Nay

KIDS FOR CHRIST Kids For Christ met in November for a Thanksgiving

Party. Our last meeting for November was on Novem-ber 29th. There will only be one meeting in Decem-

ber, on December 13th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Notice the time change because of the Advent Dinner.

We will resume again in January with regular times. Thanks to all who have donated the refreshments and their time. It is greatly appreciated. We couldn't do it

without your help! __________________________________________

COLLEGE HUGS Thanksgiving cards went out to our college kids and our

military that are away from home. Christmas cards will be available in the card racks for just 50 cents each.

“From Heaven Above”

Fill your hearts with joy as we await our Savior’s birth at “From Heaven Above”, the children’s Christmas service

at Redeemer on Sunday, December 17th at 6 pm.

Rehearsals for “From Heaven Above” children’s Christmas service began on Sunday November 26th, at 9:20 am to 10:15. Other rehearsals are on Saturday

December 9th and 16th from 9 am to 10:30.

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SENIOR HIGH AND JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH

On December 3rd, both the Jr. and Sr. High Youth will go Christmas Caroling. This is a treat for our shut-ins and members in the nursing home. Please be at the church by 3:45pm and be sure to wear appropriate clothing. Also, families are always welcome to join us. When we get back to church, we will have hot chocolate and an awesome “snack”.

Senior High Youth will be ushering for the Children’s Sunday School Christmas Service on Decem-ber 17th.

On December 17th at 7:00pm, the Jr/Sr High Youth will have a Christmas party with gift exchange. Please bring a $10.00 gift to exchange. Two Words: “Cellophane Ball”.

Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Prince was given the 2017 Distinguished Service Award on October 24, 2017 at the Marriott Newport News at City Center, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Prince is the 5th District command chaplain for the U.S. Coast Guard, which is based in Portsmouth and ensures the safety and security of the oceans, coastal areas and marine transportation system within the Mid-Atlantic Region. Prince was recognized during the 92nd annual meeting of the Military Chaplains Association, a professional support and veterans service organization dedicated to the religious freedom and spiritual welfare of armed services members, veterans, their families and their survivors. The award recognizes exceptional ministry professionalism, expertise, resiliency and effectiveness in addressing the spiritual and/or moral needs and issues facing the demands of life and duty in the modern military environment.

Coast Guard Atlantic Area chaplain Capt. Bruce Boyle presented Prince with the award. “I’m very proud of him for all that he’s done,” he said. “He not only takes care of our members in the Mid-Atlantic Region but also sets a good example of leadership for our sector chaplains.”

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THANK YOU FROM MAXX FISHER I am just writing to you to again say thank you and to offer a brief update of my life at the seminary.

I want to thank the Foundation, the Board of Evangelism, Individual Aid, and ALL the congregation that has kept me in their prayers and support me in this life journey towards the ministry.

I have just started the 3rd quarter of my second year. I will be receiving a Vicar-age placement in April. I have no idea where that will be or what it will look like. I do know however, that I am great-ly looking forward to the opportunity. God has blessed me with so many oppor-tunities past, present and future so it was no easy task to set aside some of them for the time being and to go right into vicarage. Now that I am, and have that clarity of focus I cannot wait to begin learning and growing under my Pastoral Supervisor at an awesome congregation.

School is still in the present and it contin-ues to go well. I love my classes this quarter. I will be learning about the Holy Spirit, Isaiah and the Prophets, preach-ing and a Christian response to world religions. I fully intend on working hard and getting feat grades that reflect learning and understanding.

I have also taken on the Manager spot for our Concordia Tennis Team. We will be playing some colleges here in St. Louis as well as scheduling some matches with other local seminaries. We have a few students who are new to the game and I can already tell the season is going to be a blast .

I don’t know when I will be in town again but I know it will happen at some point. I look forward to helping with liturgy and maybe even preaching again! Being able to practice with you all supporting me does more for a young Seminarian than you will ever know. I love you all deeply. Please continue to be in God’s Word and share His Word to those in the commu-nity of Seymour. We all need it so des-perately. For in Christ alone is our only and greatest hope. In Christ, Maxx Fisher

Good Friday Tre-Ore (Three-Hour) Service

April 14th, 2017 What an extraordinary occasion to gather on Good Friday after-noon for “three hours” and medi-tate on the crucifixion of our Lord, who vicariously took our sins upon Himself, suffered the punishment we deserved so that we could have forgiveness of sins and eternal life. The “three hour” service will consist of seven twen-ty-minute segments, with a five minute interlude in between. Each segment will focus on each one of the Seven Last Words of Christ spoken from the cross. Here is a schedule of the after-noon:

12:00noon “Father forgive them…”

Luke 23:26-34 Rev. Martin Keller

12:25p.m. “Paradise” Luke 23:35-43

Rev. Craig Muhlbach

12:50p.m. “Woman, here is your son…”

John 19:23-27 Rev. Philip Bloch

1:15p.m. “Forsaken” Matt. 27:45-49Rev.

Rev. James Rodriguez

1:40p.m “I thirst” John 19:28-29 Rev. Ralph Blomenberg

2:05p.m. “It is finished” John 19:30

Vicar Joel Newton

2:30p.m. “Father, into your hands…”

Luke 23:44-49 Rev. Adrian Krebs

You may come and go as you wish.

On Sunday, March 5th JAVEN LUCAS WAYNE HAWN was received into Christ’s family through the sacrament of Holy Bap-

tism. Javen is the son of Jordan & Ha-ley Hawn. Sponsors are Hilary Wilson, Grant Wilson and Greg & Holly Wilson.

On Sunday, March 19th EMMA ELIZABETH KLINGER was received into Christ’s family through the sacrament of

Holy Baptism. Emma is the daughter of Nicholas & Molly Klinger. Sponsors are Brian Klinger, Vicki Klinger and Elizabeth Schooler.

On Sunday, March 26th, KALLI GRACE STIGDON was received into Christ’s family through the sacrament of Holy Baptism.

Kalli is the daughter of Brett & Gretchen Stigdon. Sponsors are Dan & Michelle Reed.

On Monday, March 27th LILLIAN GRACE BARGER was re-ceived into Christ’s

family through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Lillian is the daughter of Eric & Hope Barger. Sponsors are Barb Barger, Julie Klienpeter and Heaven Thompson.

Redeemer Lutheran Soup Cook-Off The Redeemed Youth will be hosting a soup cook-off on Wednesday, December 6th, from 5:30 – 6:45 pm in between the 5:00pm and 7:00pm Advent Mid-Week Services. Bring your best soup for others to try. Every-one who comes will be able to vote for their favorite soup. If you plan to bring soup, please sign up at the Welcome Center and remember to bring your soup in a crockpot that evening by 5:00pm. Please make sure we know what type of soup it is with your name (some put tape on the bottom of their crockpot with their name and type of soup written on it).

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A Blessed Christmas to Our Redeemer Family Our families wish all of you a Hope-filled Christmas! God’s blessings on your celebra-tions and worship, as you recall how our Savior, Jesus Christ, came into this world to live, die and rise again so that you and I could have forgiveness, new life and salvation.

It is a tremendous blessing for our families to be a part of the family of God here at Redeemer. This Advent and Christmas season, let us follow the shepherds’ example to not be content with keeping the news to ourselves, but to tell everyone around us the good news of great joy that is for all people that a Savior has been born, He is Christ the Lord, who has saved us from our sins and gives us eternal life.

Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!

The Currao’s and the Barlau’s

ADVENT DINNERS 5:30 PM

December 6th—Soup Cook-Off

December 13th — Grades 5-8 parents will be serving pizza,

salad and desserts.

December 20th—Grades K-4 parents will be serving fried chicken, potato casserole, green beans and desserts.

Nursery Workers for 2018 It is again time to make the nursery schedule for next year, watching the youngest members of the congrega-tion. We are always looking for new volunteers. It is normally a 5-6 times

a year commitment for either the Sunday School hour or 10:30am

church service. Those of you who have served in the past, thank you. If you are no longer able to continue,

please let Julie know at julieneawedde@yahoo.com or

(812)216-4161.

DEADLINE FOR JANUARY NEWSLETTER

ARTICLES WILL BE

DECEMBER 20, 2017

How Shall They Hear? Trinity Lutheran Church

Vallonia, IN January 19-21, 2018

Trinity Lutheran Church, Vallonia, will be hosting a Mission Festival January 19-21, 2018. There will be speakers from Indiana

District, Fort Wayne Seminary, the Dominican Republic, Ethiopia and Haiti. Each speaker has a unique perspective on missions. Hear how the Gospel is being spread and how you can help! Refresh-

ments will be served Friday evening, lunch on Saturday and there will be a pitch in on Sunday. Look for more details in the com-ing weeks. Please RSVP to your Pastor so that we can give them numbers for food

purposes.

Trinity Auction News

The 2018 Trinity Auction will take place on Saturday, February

24th at Trinity Lutheran High School. The doors will open at 4:00 pm with the silent auction

and an open house for people to go on self-guided tours of the

building.

Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm and the live auction will take place

after the dinner.

Thank you to everyone that supported the Ladies Christmas Tea!

This year may you join the angels in rejoicing, the shepherds in wonder-ing, and the wise men in following

His light.

“The angel said unto them, ‘Fear not for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy,

which shall be to all people’”. Luke 2:10

Joy to the World...the Lord is Come!

Christmas Blessings,

Board of Evangelism

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RLC MEMORIALS

Ray Freeman Phyllis Carpenter

Jerry Findley

Tom & Kimbee Burchell Rick & Brenda Bridgewater

Puck & Marilyn Blevins Randy & Lisa Freeman

John & Kay Beatty William & Patricia Ferguson

Mike & Cheryl Clark Dave & Bonnie Baxter

Nippy & Carol Schneider Wayne Schepman

Rolland & Dee Rebber Montie & Barb Prince

Gladys Pollert Robert & Peggy Mellencamp George & Jodi Mellencamp

David Mellencamp Rich & Linda Steele Del & Janet Kloeker

Joe & Marilyn Johnson Terry & Pam Underwood

Brad & Luann Fisher Paul & Rachel Nay

Robert & Karen Schroer Donna Griffith

Kevin Burbrink & Barb Hayes Steve & Rhonda Wetzel Harlann & Betty Peters

Rick & Peggy Schleibaum Dr. Kenneth & Juanita Bobb

Gary & Cathy Meyer Max & Connie Pollert

Jerry Findley Memorials Cont’d David Weasner

Joe & Robin Tormoehlen Jeffrey & Lora Moeller Roger & Linda Pollert Randy & Kathy Brown

Mike & Susan Waltz Gilbert & Linda Claycamp

Tom & Virginia Sutton Tim & Margaret Nierman Jerry & Beckie Anderson

Cathy Allman James & Dorcas Frische Wynn & Denise Wright Danny & Judith McKain

Dave & Cindy Powell Fred & Tracie Moritz Leon & Linda Seitz Alan & Lisa Lewis

Kenneth & Mona Plumer Max & Connie Roeder Clint & Amy Hackman Ron & Nancy Terkhorn

Max Siefker Tom & LaVerne East

Roger & Delores Douglas Joe & Donna Hackman Mike & Rita Luedeman

Pat & Linda Flinn Barbara Baxter Unger

Larry & Sharon Hudson Glen & Wanda Meyer Odom & Luci Angel

Grant & Cathy Schneider Ed & Eilene Chambers

Steve Riordan Mike & Mary Sentz

Jerry Findley Memorials Cont’d Alvin Otte

Gaynell Durham Dale & Mary Lou Siefker

Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Steinkamp Mr. & Mrs. Richard Darlage

Galen & Mae Krumme Gary Darlage

Lester Moorman Tristan & Jayme Long

Gary Reedy

Tom & Kimbee Burchell Gladys Burchell Jeremy Gibson Stephen Zabel Glenn Murphy

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Spurgeon & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Duchaine & Family

Ervin & Jane Newkirk

RLC Building Fund

Jerry Findley Kevin & LaTrecia Kasting

Marjorie Patman Ken & Teresa Browning

Joe & Becky Joiner Ed & Charlotte Kasting

Kai Thomas Newgent was baptized on Sunday, October 29, 2017,

assuring him of his membership in God’s Kingdom of Grace. Kai was born on August 27, 2017 and is the son of Chris & Brooke Newgent.

RLC Foundation Student Aid Fund The Redeemer Foundation has granted funds to mem-bers of RLC studying to be church workers since 1983. This school year funds are being granted to 5 members, including Vicar Maxx Fisher; Pre-Seminary Student Jacob Sipes; Deaconess Student Abby Currao; Whitney Pottschmidt, Special Education; and Kourtney Pottschmidt, Elementary Education. Each of the above will receive $3,000 for the 2017-18 school year. The Foundation has a special fund for assistance to students which will be depleted in 2018. The primary source of funds for the Student Aid Account is the loose change in the collection plate on the fifth Sunday of the month which usually occurs only 4 times each year. Memori-als and individual contributions also help, as well as Thrivent Choice Dollars. The Foundation could use an infusion of funds for this account. Please help the Stu-dent Aid Fund and allow the Foundation to continue to support our young members pursuing their education for church work.

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W E W I S H A L L T H O S E C E L E B R A T I N G D E C E M B E R B I R T H D A Y S , B A P T I S M A L B I R T H D A Y S , O R W E D D I N G

A N N I V E R S A R I E S T H E M O S T B L E S S E D O F D A Y S ! !

BIRTHDAYS

01 Larry Browning 10 Haley Hawn 21 Hallie Steele

01 LuAnn Fisher 10 Matthew Cobb 22 Amanda Thayer

01 Tammy Lucas 11 Brett Reynolds 22 Kody Tormoehlen

01 Clayton Banister 11 Cameron Bevers 23 Cathy Otte

01 Lane Mellencamp 11 Madaline Schepman 23 Kamzi Gross

01 Jack Mellencamp 12 Puck Blevins 24 Sandy Foster

01 Cooper Fritsch 12 James Elliott 25 Robert Mellencamp

02 Marsha Waskom 12 Amanda Wessel 25 Jeff Wehrkamp

02 Janet Shelton 13 Julie Smith 26 Khris Pottschmidt

02 Brett Stigdon 13 Michael Mellencamp 26 Brice Sipes

02 Crystal Tormoehlen 13 Katherine Kieser 27 Ron Duncan

02 Chris Tormoehlen 13 Matthew Chadd 27 Barbara Robertson

02 Abigail Lambert 13 Jessica Blevins 27 Eric Wessel

02 Sarah Ann Sage 14 James Ruddick, Sr. 27 Rachel Mellencamp

02 Chuck Moutoux 15 Angela Findley 28 Jennifer Holtman

03 Delanie Wayt 15 Bronson Brott 29 Michael Hall

03 Paige Kestler 15 Lylah Alcorn 29 Elizabeth Schooler

04 Bruce Eppley 16 Audrey Hill 29 Tracie Lane

05 Brenda Bridgewater 16 Christina Murphy 30 Michael Martin

05 Bonnie Myers 16 Noah Wineinger 30 Kathy Williams

05 Tom Rebber 16 Christina Skaggs 30 Jessica McGuire

05 Jayme Kasting Long 17 Nicholaus Banister 31 Sarah Sage

05 Allison Stuckwisch 17 Rachel Cain 31 Melissa Alexander

05 Elijah Reynolds 18 John Pettay 31 Kyle Taylor

05 Rylin Saylor 19 Margaret Schepman 31 Heather Kasting

06 Jodi Mellencamp 19 Nathan Fritsch 31 Mackenza Hill

06 Troy Stuckwisch 19 Jonathan Neawedde 31 Allison Posey

06 Addison Carson 20 Tina Browning 31 Regan Cain

07 Jerry Haper 20 Jami Wehrkamp

07 Duane VonDielingen 20 Cliff Foster

09 Mickey Hudson 20 Rachel Adkins

BAPTISMAL BIRTHDAYS

?? Joe Johnson 16 Lane Mellencamp

?? Jo Beth Morrow 17 Sherry Phillips

?? Samantha Fisher 17 Stacy Wiggam

?? Misty Lang 18 Shawn Sprague

?? Chuck Moutoux 18 Scarlett Moss

?? Kathy Brown 18 Camden Royer

02 Donna Kelley 19 Cara Schepman

02 Chloe Long 19 Caleb Davidson

02 Isabella Long 19 Landon Fritsch

03 Janet Kloeker 19 Sherry Kiewitt

04 Darren Sipes 20 Larry Browning

05 Jackson Cain 20 Todd Kiewitt

05 Colton Carson 21 Jerry Haper

06 Rylin Saylor 21 Duane VonDielingen

06 Korey Christopher 22 Tim Barker

07 Alexis Anders 22 Jayme Kasting Long

08 Amanda Barlau 22 Owen Marshall

08 Lyryk McGuire 22 Tyler Otte

09 Joe Hildreth 23 Elijah Isaacs

09 Nathan Watson 24 Troy Stuckwisch

10 Janice Robinson 24 Amanda Wessel

12 Michelle Christopher 24 Clayton Banister

12 Jessica Wetzel 26 Sydney Stahl

12 Addison Lambert 27 John Allman

12 Sophia DuSablon 27 Bob Brown

13 Janet Shelton 27 Jacob Kiste

13 Celina Alexander 27 Jackson Morris

14 Bill Ferguson 27 Madison Corbin

14 Laura Kiel 28 Jack Mellencamp

15 Angela Findley 29 Whitney Cobb

15 George Covey 31 Juvonda Jones

15 Cali Cummings 31 Cindi Lucas

16 Brad Lucas

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

05 Art & Gerri Smith 16 Mark & Marsha Waskom 51 years

24 Donnie & LeeAnn Schafstall

06 Zachary & Nadrina Smith 17 Jason & Sarah Caudill 27 Bill & Anita Kraft

07 Jason & RaeAnn Mellencamp 18 Brad & LuAnn Fisher 28 Tim & Laura Burbrink

13 David & Rachel Tatham 22 Mike & Misty Lang 31 Tom & Connie Dannettelle

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S e r v i n g t h e M o n t h o f D E C E M B E R ACOLYTES

3rd Audrey Wiggam Cameron Klakamp 6th Matthew Cobb (5 pm) Cy Juergens (7 pm) 10th Lillie Wessel Cameron Bevers 13th Kaylee Waskom (5 pm) Jaden Bevers (7 pm) 17th Jack Caudill Owen Marshall 20th Lara Skaggs (5 pm) Abigail Hildreth (7 pm) 24th Madelyn Nay Allison Stuckwisch Kamzi Gross (7 pm) Regan Cain (11 pm) 25th Carter Morris (9 am) 31st Mattelynn Nicholson Audrey Wiggam Cameron Klakamp (7 pm)

SOUND BOOTH Tom Dannettelle (8 am) Don Myers (10:30 am)

6th Clifton Foster 13th Rich Steele 17th Matt Nicholson (6 pm) 20th Brian Reedy 24th Pam Underwood (7 pm) Don Myers (11 pm) 25th Rich Steele 31st Clifton Foster (7 pm)

GREETERS 8:00am Bob & Tracy Brown 10:30am Brett & Gretchen Stigdon

(There is a sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center for any-one interested in being a greeter in 2018)

TELLERS 3rd Mellencamp/Dannettelle

6th Otte/Miller (7 pm)

10th Hildreth/Nelson

13th Pollert/Wetzel (7 pm)

17th R.Wetzel/Fisher

20th Duncan/Wehrkamp (7 pm)

24th Steele/Shelton

24th Mellencamp/Dannettelle (7 pm)

24th Otte/Miller (11 pm)

25th Hildreth/Nelson (9 am)

31st Pollert/Wetzel

31st Pollert/Wetzel (7 pm)

NURSERY

Sunday School 9:15 3rd Kelly Royer 10th Ty Lockhart 17th Jennifer & Abby Hildreth 24th Unstaffed

10:30 Church

3rd Rhonda Wetzel & Rhoda Sprague 10th Pam Bobb & Diane Isaacs 17th Donna Currao & Leanna Royalty 24th Unstaffed

WELCOME CENTER Leaders in Youth

ELDERS

Mike Mellencamp Jim Ude

USHERS

Pottschmidt Team (8:00) 3rd, 17th, 24th (11:00pm), 31st

Hildreth Team (10:30) 10th, 24th (7:00pm), 25th

ALTAR GUILD

Diane Isaacs Sharon Barnett

FLOWERS 3rd OPEN 10th OPEN 17th Peggy Findley 24th Rich & Linda Steele 31st Pam & Mike Bobb Shirley Holtsclaw

(Flowers are $30.00 a Sunday/$15.00 if you share)

RADIO 3rd Rev. Ottis Sauls 10th Rev. Ottis Sauls 17th OPEN 24th Rev. Ottis Sauls 31st Paul & Rachel Nay (Please phone the church office at 522-1837 if you would like to sponsor a radio broadcast)

OCT/NOV OFFICIAL ACTS

Baptisms: 10/29 Kai Thomas Newgent 11/19 Jeffrey Patrick Fritsch Confirmations: 11/19 Jeffrey Patrick Fritsch Funerals: 10/28 Jerry L. Findley 11/07 Gary R. Reedy Transfer Out: 11/02 Stacy Schepman & Gertie Hobson

SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSIONS Trinity Lutheran High School

NOVEMBER 11/05 11/06 11/12 11/13 11/19 11/20

OFFERINGS 9,492.29 1,769.00 9,569.51 2,626.00 7,148.40 811.28

ATTENDANCE 265 46 252 50 286 26

Communion 112 124 23 77

Sunday School OFFERINGS 40.00 36.00 36.00

Reminder: Donations for the 2017 tax year must be received no later than 12/31/2017 or mailed to the church in an envelope postmarked no later than 12/31/2017.

If you have any questions about your contributions or would like to automati-cally give through electronic funds transfer, please contact Linda Steele at the church office, 812-522-1837

2018 CONTRIBUTION

ENVELOPES ARE NOW READY FOR YOU TO PICK UP

IN THE PARISH HALL

NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE WITH HOLY

COMMUNION SUNDAY

DECEMBER 31ST 7:00 PM

“THE MISSION OF REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH IS TO PROCLAIM TO ALL PEOPLE,

THROUGH WORD AND DEED, THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD’S GIFTS

OF FORGIVENESS, SALVATION AND LOVE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.”

Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Seymour, IN 47274 Permit No. 148

Address Service Requested

504 N Walnut Street Seymour, IN 47274

Phone: 812-522-1837 Fax: 812-524-9040 E-mail: redeemerseymour@gmail.com Website: www.redeemerseymour.org

R E D E E M E R L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

2017

Non-Profit OrgU.S. Postage

PaidSeymour, IN

Permit No. 148