Redeemer Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements and Highlights

Sharing. . . We share the Gospel by supporting chaplains in hospitals and on college campuses, as well as missionaries.

Special Prayer Opportunities:

Hospitalized and Health Concerns: June

Trabert

Give Thanks: for 75 years of blessings as a

congregation

Encouragement: for young men and

women at Redeemer to consider church

work careers

Guidance: for all of us as we prayerfully

consider our 2009 commitments of time,

talent, and treasure

PRAYER CHAIN – Prayer is a powerful gift

that is always available for us to use. If you

have a prayer request, call June Hovland

(288-7579) or Kitty Harders (289-4991)

who will activate the chain. Anyone

interested in becoming a part of this prayer

ministry, please contact June or Kitty.

PRAYER CARDS - Take a look in your pew

rack and you’ll see our prayer cards! These

cards will be collected by one of the

pastors during the offering time.

THE STARS overhead have the names of those

who have had a positive impact upon our faith

lives, and who are now in heaven.

“DO YOU REMEMBER” BOOKLETS, which contain summaries of the all the trivia

and memories that have appeared in the weekly

bulletins and monthly newsletters, are available

in the narthex.

POINSETTIA sign-up forms are available in

the narthex. Please fill one out and return it to

the church office no later than Monday,

SUNDAY SCHOOL - There will be a

joint Sunday School opening next Sunday,

November 23. This will be for the 3-year-

old students through eighth grade. We will

be talking about this year’s mission project

which is the Interfaith Hospitality Network.

LOYALTY SUNDAY will be next week-

end. Watch for your Stewardship materials

in the mail this week.

RECYCLE YOUR OLD EYEGLASSES - You may now bring your old eyeglasses

(regular and prescription sunglasses) in for

recycling. There is a box located in the

narthex by the stairs where you can put

them. They will periodically be taken to the

recycling place so that others may benefit

from them.

DESSERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Thrivent will be serving the Advent Supper

on Wednesday, December 3, but have asked

members to donate a pan of bars. If you are

able to help, please sign-up on the sheet in

the narthex. The menu that evening will be

Hamburgers with fixings, beans, potato

salad, and assorted bars.

75th Anniversary Charter Sunday, November 16, 1933

We welcome Pastor Steve Sutterer of Marshfield, Wisconsin, who will be our special speaker this

weekend.

Pastor Steve was born in Rochester, MN, March 25, 1955. He was the son of the late William F.

Sutterer and Betty J. Lee Sutterer. He lived in Rochester most of his life with six years of his

childhood in Gainesville, Florida. He joined Redeemer in 1968 and was active in youth group

and choir. He graduated from Rochester John Marshall in 1973 and St. Olaf College in 1977.

He taught junior high in Alexandria, MN, from 1977-79. He felt a calling to serve God and

the church and went to Concordia St. Louis in 1981 and graduated in 1984. He did his vicarage

where his grandfather vicared about 60 years before him at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus

Falls, MN. He accepted his first call to serve at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Milaca, MN, until 1988.

He then took a year out to train for chaplaincy completing his CPE residency at Methodist

Hospital in Rochester, MN, in 1989. He then accepted a call to serve Redeemer Lutheran

Church in 1990 and stayed until accepting a call as chaplain for the North Wisconsin District at

St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin, where he continues to serve today. He has two

sons, Matthew, working at UW psychology department in research and David, who is a junior

at UW majoring in biology and psychology.

We Remember - Please join us for a special Bible Class hour at 9:20 am on Sunday in the

Fellowship Hall. We will be reviewing the entire 75 year history of Redeemer. See the new

historical displays now added to the exhibit in the Fellowship Hall.

We Dedicate our new Redeemer Stained Glass Window. It’s only been one year ago that we first

entertained the notion of having a large stained glass window made for our stairwell that would

not only cover a less favorable outside view but more importantly provide us with a reminder

of our 75 years together as a congregation. Upon request the congregation submitted 13 designs

that were reviewed for feasibility of construction and message portrayal. Four designs were

then put to a congregational vote over a 3 week timeframe where a total of 279 votes were

tallied. Confident that the funding for the new window would continue to stream in, our chosen

design was then taken to Mike and Stephanie Podulke of Rochester Stained Glass for design

modifications and glass selection. Within weeks our funding ($10,000) was complete and they

began construction. Their years of experience and artistic talents do not go unnoticed as they

managed to accommodate our goal of June 29th for completion and provided us with our

beautiful reminder of the message of the cross and it's importance in our lives.

We Thank the Redeemer Lutheran Church Women (RLCW) for preparing and serving the special

meal which will follow the late service on Sunday.

We Thank the members of Redeemer who committed $62,000 to the “Fan Into Flame” mission

effort as a special thank offering in gratitude to God for 75 years of blessings, those who gave

funds for the stained glass window, the confirmation display, and for general anniversary

expenses.

Sharing. . .Through Our Time, Talents, & Treasure

When will the Stewardship materials be coming? Watch for a

special mailing this week. Prayerfully look at all the materials -

- the “time and talents” as well as the “treasure” commitments.

Please return your commitments next weekend, or as soon as

possible.

“SNOWBIRDS” - Please let the church

office know when you will be leaving for

warmer climates. It costs us $1.17 for each

returned newsletter (they are not forwarded).

OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2009 are

available in the narthex. Reminder, do not

use them until 2009 as your envelope number

will be different from year to year. If you

have any questions or concerns, please

contact the church office at 289-5147.

“MY DEVOTIONS” for December - March

for families are available in the narthex

NEW MEMBERS will be received on

Sunday, December 7. Please contact Pastor

Rance by November 23 if you would like to

join Redeemer.

For those who are not Lutheran,

please note that a new “Celebrating God’s

Grace” class, exploring the basic teachings of

the Lutheran Church, is tentatively scheduled

to begin on Wednesday, January 7.

ADVENT SUPPERS - We need a group to

volunteer to serve our Advent supper on

Wednesday, December 10. Please contact

the church office if you are interested.

BIBLE CLASSES - 9:20 am (Will resume November 23.)

“Living as a Christian in the 21st Century” continues a look at 1 and 2 Corinthians and how timeless the Bible is for life in every generation. Join Pastor Heining in the South Fellowship Hall. “Hebrews” - Pastor Settle leads an in-depth discussion of the Book of Hebrews in the North Fellowship Hall. “Value Packed Parenting” - Kevin Leman is back in this DVD based class. Dr. Leman uses humor and wisdom to help parents and grandparents with issues like child anger, child discipline, self confidence, internet safety and talking to your kids. As always with Dr. Leman you will laugh a lot but learn even more! Tim and Lonnie Strohschein facilitate this class.

November 23 - Deliver Wreaths and Dinner Out - The wreaths you sold need to be delivered and that means your work is not over. After church on November 23, we will deliver the wreaths and then have dinner together. Good work, good food, great company!

Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21 - Youth Christmas Eve Service Practices -- This is a huge opportunity for the youth to make the true meaning of Christmas ring out! We need your help. 4 pm-5 pm.

December 13 - Parent’s Night Out! - If you like working with young children, we need you for the Parents’ Night Out Servant Event/Fundraiser. Youth will set up at 4 :00pm and the children will come at 4:30 pm. Pack a dinner and get ready to have fun with some really cool kids.

December 14 - SHOUT! - This is the highlight of my month every month. 6-8 pm BE THERE!

June 14-20, 2009 - Chicago Mission Trip - This is going to be an amazing trip! We will serve in amazing ways and grow as a group. This trip is open to youth currently in 8th-12th. This is a special trip and if you want to go, you will have to be active in fundraising AND fellowship events. Talk to Michael Harvey or Lynora Miller if you are interested in going.

NURSE'S NOTES

HEALTH TIP - Cod Liver Oil

Cod liver oil may weaken bones because of its very high vitamin A content. A recent

Norwegian study of middle-aged women, in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found

that those who took cod liver oil as children are twice as likely to have low bone mass as

women who did not. Many people take cod liver oil because it is rich in vitamin D. Several

studies in the past seven years have linked high vitamin A intake to weaker bones. Fish oil

supplements, and fish itself, do not have much vitamin A, which is concentrated in the liver

(in beef and chicken liver as well).

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Theological Conference - Mankato - 9 am

Blood Pressures - Nurse’s Office - 5 pm

HOLY COMMUNION - 5:30 pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 - Charter Sunday

HOLY COMMUNION - 8 am and 10:40 am

Blood Pressure Checks - 9 am

Adult Bible Studies - 9:20 am

Sunday School - 9:20 am

Fellowship Meal - 11:45 am

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Preschool - Rm 100 - 8 to 10:30 am

Quilters - NFH - 9 am

Boy Scouts - NFH - 7 pm

Health Cabinet - Rm 102 - 7 pm

Salt Shakers ChristCare - 7 pm

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Men’s Bible Study - Rm 102 - 9 am

Ladies Bible Study - NFH - 9 am

FFF - FH - 10:30 am

Family Child Care Inc. - NFH - 5:30 pm

Music and Worship - Rm 102 - 6 pm

Personnel and Staffing - Rm 202 - 7 pm

Koinonia ChristCare - 7 pm

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Resource Deadline

Preschool - Rm 100 - 8 to 10:30 am

Seekers ChristCare - Rm 102 - 1 pm

Youth Choir (7-12) - Chapel - 5:30 pm

Youth Chimes (7-12) - Sanctuary - 5:47 pm

Alleluia Singers (2-6) - Rm L-2 - 6 pm

Confirmation - 6:10 pm

Cherub Choir - (4yr - 1) - 6:05 pm

Angelic Chimes (2-6) - Sanctuary - 6:30 pm

Sounds of Praise - Choir Room - 7 pm

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Faithful Followers CC - Rm 102 - 1 pm

Rochester Accordion Band - Rm L-2 - 2 pm

Men’s Choir - Choir Room - 6:15 pm

Stephen Ministry Training - Rm 102 - 6:30 pm

SEA Combined Group - Rm L-1 - 6:30 pm

Chancel Chimes - Sanctuary - 7 pm

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Preschool - Rm 100 - 8 to 10:30 am

Library Committee - Library - 9:30 am

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Rochester Accordion Band - Rm L-2 - 10 am

Piano Recital Rehearsal - Chapel - 2 pm

WORSHIP - 5:30 pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

WORSHIP - 8 am and 10:40 am

Blood Pressure Checks - 9 am

Adult Bible Studies - 9:20 am

Sunday School - 9:20 am

THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER November 15 through November 23, 2008

THANKSGIVING SERVICES We will observe Thanksgiving with Worship services on Wednesday,

November 26, at 6:30 pm, and Thursday, November 27, at 9:30 am.

Scripture readings will be from Deuteronomy 8:1-10,

Philippians 4:6-20, and Luke 17:11-19. Holy

Communion will be celebrated at both services. All

members are encouraged to bring non-

perishable food items for the Channel One

collection.

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“With A Commitment” Psalm 76:11

“Make vows to the LORD your God, and

fulfill them.”

75th Anniversary

Do you remember . . .

On this special

anniversary occasion

why you became a member of

Redeemer Lutheran Church?

NEXT WEEKEND’S READINGS

Ezekiel 34:11-6,20-24; 1 Corinthians

15:20-28; Matthew 25:31-46

Theme: “Sharing. . .In The Kingdom.”

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD LAST WEEK:

Weekend Worship Attendance:

552 (86+202+264) Guests: 47

Sunday School and Bible Class Attendance:

243 (93+150)

Sharing Their Talents Today

Message ................................................ Pastor Sutterer

Liturgists ..... Pastor Jim Heining and Pastor Rance Settle

Children’s Message ....................... Michael Harvey, DCE

Organist ..................................... April Beckman, DPM

Elders 5:30 pm ........................................ Mick Reese

8:00 am ..................................... Darin Grewe

10:40 am ..................................... Scott Brandt

Lectors 5:30 pm ..................................... Chris Burdick

8:00 am ...................................... Joel Dubbels

10:40 am ....................................Herb Mueller

Acolytes 8:00 am .......... James Bartlett / Andrew Werle

10:40 am ....... Jesse Lowery / Maurice Lowery

Blood Pressures

Saturday ...................................... Nancy Johnson

Sunday ........................................ Barb Wallskog

Greeters

5:30 pm ....................................... Caroline Ferdig

8:00 am ......................... Don and Arlene Krueger

10:40 am .............................. Dan and Terri Zemke

............................ John and LaVon Pavek

Altar Guild Shelly Potter, Mary Roehrick, Bree Behne,

Stephanie Behne, Eunice Strelow, Angela Hanson,

Sharron Smith, Kathy Solomonson

Usher Coordinator .................................. Roger Toomey

Saturday, 5:30 pm........ Lyle Voight and Wayne Meyer

Sunday, 8:00 am .. ..Ken Klennert, Royce Ernst, Willard

Nisbit, Gordon Kappel, Cody Wrubel

Sunday, 10:40 am..Dale Neumann, Grant Dicke, Larry

Reinartz, Dick Valde, Terry Ellerman, Connor Wondrasch

SHARING TREE - Sarah Circle will again sponsor the Christmas Sharing Tree

beginning this Sunday, November 17.

Tags listing the gifts needed will be on the tree in the narthex. Please select a

card, or more than one if you wish. Do not wrap the gift. Simply return the gift and

card to the tree as soon as possible.

Donations will be shared with: St. Peter Regional Center, The

Women’s Shelter, and Bear Creek.

Please share your blessings with others less fortunate and help make their holidays brighter.

Order Your Poinsettia Today!

The Christmas Decorating Committee will again be ordering

poinsettias for the church this year. Any individual or group wishing to

donate a poinsettia, may do so by completing the form below. The Altar

Guild appreciates your gift! Please indicate how many plants you would

like.

Poinsettias at $11 each. (gold cover, red bow)

Circle One: Red Pink White

Should we receive more funds than we have room for poinsettias,

extra funds will used for greenery and other decorations.

Mark the envelope “Christmas Decorating” and make the check

payable to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Forms and checks may be sent

to or left in the church office or placed in the offering plate no later than

Monday, December 1.

Name:__________________________________________________________________

If you would like to give this/these Poinsettias in memory/honor of

a loved one, please print the name below:

In memory of:___________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

In honor of:_____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

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(Please return to the church office. Thank you!)