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September 2015 A publication of Our Redeemer Church, Garden Grove, California

Our Mission Statement: To spread the Good News to all through joyful worship and service, so that

others may believe and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Our Redeemer Lives!

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Dear Friends: “Don’t get caught out of your comfort zone.” That is a catch phrase of a commercial on TV and is how I have traditional felt about being involved in interfaith organizations….until recently. This past year I have gotten involved in the Garden Grove interfaith council. The goal of the organization is to promote understanding between religious groups in

the community and promote peace with the community. The president of the organization is a Missouri Synod Lutheran pastor. I was impressed by the cooperation between Muslim, Sikh, Mormon, Buddhist, Roman Catholic, protestant and other groups who meet each month. We sometimes hear rhetoric that all Muslims are terrorists and want to destroy Christians and all other groups. That may be the case with ISIS in the Middle East, but it is not the intention of the Muslim community in Orange County, California. If fact, one of the first things that caught my eye, was a young Muslim woman who was organizing meetings between Muslim, Jewish, and Christian youth. The goal was to foster understanding and respect between the groups. The interfaith council respects the differences of each faith tradition, and regularly has a representative from the different groups share their faith with the group. I have already had the opportunity to lead a meeting, sharing my understanding of the Lutheran expression of Christianity and the work of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church within our local community. The council also likes to foster relationships between the religious communities and the civic leaders of Garden Grove. When religious groups are in dialog during peaceful times, it leads to trust and better understanding should disagreements arise within our city. Representatives from the mayor’s office, police department, and other city agencies regularly attend the meetings to communicate issues confronting the city. When I first arrived in Garden Grove the city was considering authorizing a gambling facility in Garden Grove. I became aware of the issue through the interfaith council, and later spoke at a city council meeting in opposition to the measure. I am still trying to figure out what it means to be “evangelical” and share my distinct Christian faith while cooperating with non-Christian groups for the greater good of our community. I’m still not really “in my comfort zone”, but I press onward toward the goal of that Biblical image where swords are beaten into plowshares and we learn to live in peace. I think it is what Jesus would do.

In Christ,

Pastor BrianPastor BrianPastor BrianPastor Brian

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I’ve always been a proponent of praying the way you can -- not the way you can’t. While many of us are content praying at a set time each day, others find that prayer method difficult. They need other prayer options to explore and experiment with. And since God doesn’t demand we all pray the same way, we can find ways to pray that suit our nature, lifestyle, age, and experience level. Perhaps affirmation prayers as defined here are something that will be right for you. Try it and see.

Affirmation prayers are a declaration of our readiness to God’s movement in our lives. They are powerful, positive statements that declare how we want to live. If we allow ourselves to say yes to the workings of the Spirit, we are able to change and move on.

Whatever our circumstances, we are all in need of God’s grace. God’s grace, and our efforts to acknowledge and embrace that grace, are what affirmation prayers are all about.

As we read or write prayer affirmations, we establish a dialogue with our self, with God, and with others. We ask, “What feelings, aspirations, or desires are emerging within me?” As we write and use affirmations, we are encouraged and empowered to follow our intuition and lifelong dreams. Our deepest desires come to the surface. We are inspired to write down what we really think and believe, and from that we go to God with a new attitude in our prayer. We are ready to listen, speak, and act. We are open in a new way for the Spirit to do God’s purposeful work in our lives.

Here are three affirmations for you to try. Read them out loud to yourself and choose one or two that feel right to you. Make copies and place it where you’ll be sure to see it (bathroom mirror, refrigerator, car dashboard). Read it aloud to yourself each day. (If none of these affirmations fits, write one of your own. But read these to give yourself a sense of what an affirmation prayer is.)

First Affirmation Prayer: For Healthy Relationships. Dear God, today I am better equipped to live in intimacy with another person. I have a deepened self-awareness, which leads me to a relationship that is healthy and whole. I no longer deceive myself by entering into harmful relationships that cannot fulfill my real needs. I have a greater sense of my own needs and an understanding of my past. I am ready to accept the challenges of true intimacy. Amen.

Second Affirmation Prayer: For a Healthy Body. Dear God, I know enough about food to nourish my body properly and I have excellent health. I enjoy my food, but I eat to live. I do not live to eat, as some people do, and I know when to stop eating. I am not enslaved to food. I will buy good, wholesome foods for myself. I will eat slowly and chew well to enjoy each bite. God, today I eat in healthy ways so that my body can return to its most healthy and balanced state. Amen.

Third Affirmation Prayer. For Holiness. Loving Jesus, today I take time to be in the presence of God and nurture my soul. I sincerely pray, I keep myself aware of you all day long, and I “do what Jesus would do” in the situations I find myself in each day with others. I am a person who lives in holiness. Amen.

Affirmations are not a new concept. The letters to the Philippians written by Paul, the apostle, contain words of affirmation. In fact, more than half of his letters to the church at Philippi consist of praise and thanksgiving to God and affirmation about his faithful friends. He knew there would be hard days ahead. His letters, read aloud at assemblies, gave these first Christians a heart full of courage.

If you want to replace your critical inner dialogue and prayer with positive, life-giving language, then affirmation prayers are for you. The conversations we repeat to ourselves and to God are crucial in determining our outlook, attitude, behavior, and path in life.

Enjoy this new prayer method! And may the Spirit lead you to the heart of God as you pray.

With gratitude, LynneLynneLynneLynne.

Reference: Paths to Prayer: Finding Your Own Way to the Presence of God. Patricia D. Brown, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, 2003.

“Affirmation Prayers” by Lynne Prechel, Associate in Ministry

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Brown Bag Bible Study Tuesdays, 12 pm

in Endter Hall

Led by Pastor Brian

Pastor’s Bible Study Will resume Wednesday

Sept. 16th, 7:30 pm

in Choir Room

We will begin a study of the

prophets of the Old Testament,

and our first prophet will be

Isaiah.

Men’s Thursdays, 6 am

in Endter Hall

Led by Lynn Badertscher

Israel trip: September 14th @ 7pm

Information Meeting and Slide Show

Pastor Brian will host an informational meeting in the sanctuary on Mon., September 14th at 7p.m. He will share slides from his last trip to Israel in 2014 and answer questions about the upcoming trip scheduled for March 29-April 7, 2016.

Important information about the upcoming trip:

- The trip begins the Tuesday after Easter - We will fly non-stop from LAX to Tel Aviv on El Al Airlines - ALL expenses (except lunches & souvenirs) are included in the price of $3,660 per person - Payment and registration is due no later than December 9, 2015 - We will have a private bus with our own guide.

Come to the meeting, enjoy seeing the sights, including some of our personal highlights from the last

trip, and the changes we are making on the itinerary for the upcoming trip.

Thank you all so much for your prayers and kind words after my father's death.

He was a man of great faith and love of family, and he enjoyed visiting Our

Redeemer in the past, especially for Living Pictures. I miss him so much already,

but thankfully my faith reminds me that I will see him again, and so I am at peace.

Thanks again, my church family, for your love and support! ~ Sharon Edmondson

Thank you to all who prayed for our family and sent cards and notes after

Chris's dad passed away. His passing was very sweet with so many family

members at his side and called to say goodbye. His pastor was amazing and

helped us journey to his final breath. Thank you so much for all of the

support...it is amazing to have such a caring church community.

~ Patty & Chris Erickson

Care and Kindness is taking a meeting break for

the month of September since so many of us will be

on vacation. We will meet again starting in October.

Join us Wed., Oct. 14th at 9:30 am in the Conference

Room to learn how to bring communion and a lot of

love to our homebound members. All are welcome!

Our Redeemer Preschool

Sue Creager, Director (714) 539-6643

September is here and school will soon be starting. Our staff is getting

excited and our daycare children will be coming back after the Labor Day Holiday.

We are also excited to welcome back to Our Redeemer Preschool, Suzette Lopez,

as our Director in training :) We are all looking forward to a great school year.

Again this year, we will be having our Parent Orientation Night for our Preschool

Parents. It is where the parents can meet the teachers, learn about their child’s

day at school, and ask questions. As of this writing, we still have some space in

most classes.

When preschool begins, on the 14th, we will concentrate on making new

friends. And of course we will be having our Annual Back to School Night, and Ice

Cream Social.

Come by and say Hi,

Sue

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First Holy Communion Class Saturday, October 3rd at 9 am—1 pm

For all incoming 5th and 6th graders and their parents (and anyone else that has not yet received

communion). Please register in the church office. First Communion will be celebrated the following

day on Sunday, October 4th at the 8:30 am service.

Confirmation Orientation

Tuesday, September 15th at 6:00 pm

Any youth entering 7th grade or above is welcomed to attend a special Confirmation Orientation

meeting. Confirmation is a two year instructional class held during the school year. We will give an

overview of the material that will be covered and the requirements for participating in the program.

Classes will be continue to be held each Tuesday at 6 pm during the school year.

Parents are encouraged to come with their youth to learn about the program. If you have any

questions or would like to participate in the program but cannot attend Tuesday evenings, contact

Pastor Brian.

P.S. Those attending the second year of confirmation do not need to attend. Regular confirmation classes resume Tuesday, September 22nd.

Adult Information Class Monday, September 21st at 7 pm

Would you like to know more about the Lutheran faith? Would you like to know more about Our

Redeemer? Pastor Brian will lead a class going over the distinctive aspects of the Lutheran faith

within Christianity, and will talk about the ministry opportunities here at Our Redeemer.

Whether you just want more information or are interested in becoming a member, it’s an

opportunity to learn and share with other interested people. Contact Pastor Brian if you plan on

attending.

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WomenÊs CirclesWomenÊs CirclesWomenÊs CirclesWomenÊs Circles Circles are groups of ORC women that meet monthly for Bible study, fellow-ship and sharing. We have four circles listed. For more information, please contact a Circle Leader. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

GraceGraceGraceGrace Monday, Sept. 14th, 7 pm Location: Nancy Schager

SinceritySinceritySinceritySincerity Monday, Sept. 14th, 7 pm Location: Tina Ray

New Faith New Faith New Faith New Faith Thursday, Sept. 17th, 7 pm Location: Marilyn Witt

New Joy New Joy New Joy New Joy Thursday, Sept. 22nd, 7 pm Location: Carol Tuntland

Once again we will be collecting food from a local grocery store.

This years food collection is for the Lutheran Social Services which is

opening up a pantry at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. We will gather at

church at 1 pm following morning worship services and collect food.

The Orange County Food Bank supplies us with flyers and boxes so

that people know we are not working for ourselves but a community

program. Please contact Pastor Brian or Terry Dickman, head of our

social ministries committee, if you can help.

“EAT YOUR SOUP, CHILDREN OF GOD!”

Social Ministry wants you to know that there

is plenty of delicious, nutritious homemade

soup waiting for you if you’re sick, lonely, or

just in need of a yummy “bowl of comfort.”

Our kitchen freezer has a variety of soups so

please ask for some to be delivered to you.

Bob Wallace is our official “Soup Courier,”

and he awaits your phone call asking for soup.

Call him at (714) 260-8684.

Don’t be shy, eat up your soup!

SUNDAY SCHOOL AIDES NEEDED

FOR YOUNGEST CLASS

Please help our li lest ones in Sunday school by volunteering to

be a teacher’s aide once a month. We need four aides total.

Please say “yes” to the children of Our Redeemer and have some

fun assis ng the lead teacher with cra"s, handouts, and children

bathroom breaks. Grandmothers, grandfathers, and teens are

welcome to volunteer! Call the office and say “I’ll do it!”

(714) 539-9541 (church office)

Book Circle Book Circle Book Circle Book Circle Our book circle meets the fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 pm for

fellowship and discussion of a variety of literature, current and classic,

fiction and non-fiction. All avid readers at ORC and their friends are

invited to join us. Call Ron Stearns at (714) 891-9462 for more info.

Up-coming selections include:

Sept. 25th The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak

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Remember to bring your favorite school picture as our September theme will be “Back to School”. We will meet again on Sept. 21st @ 11 am.

~ Erna

Regular Walking Reduces Dementia Risks

Want to have a clearer mind and healthy body as you age? Start walking and keep walking! Two studies in a recent issue

of the “Journal of the American Medical Assoc.” have added to evidence that walking and other physical activity keeps

your brain functioning better as you age and may reduce the risks of dementia.

How Does Walking Help?

There are many possible ways that walking helps maintain thinking functions. First, it reduces the risk of other diseases

and conditions that can affect blood flow to the brain, such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.

Second, exercise increases blood flow to the brain while decreasing blood pressure. Walking may also help stimulate

your brain functions in seeing new sights, chatting with others that you meet along the way, and just getting out of the

house. For everyone, daily walking is the best prescription for health as you age. Having trouble getting started? Call up

a friend and walk together! Having a buddy to walk with increases the chances of you actually doing it. Start now and

embrace a stronger body and clearer mind.

Seniors: Walk for Clearer Thinking

Please join us for the next

Red Hat Work Day Monday, September 14th @ 9 am

“Every shoebox offers an opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Christ

with a hurting child.” Franklin Graham, President, Samaritan’s Purse

The boxes are coming! Please start thinking about blessing a child with a box filled with your love and kindness. Boxes and directions of what to pack will be available on the patio on the following Sundays:

Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27

Filled boxes will be due/collected on Sun., Nov. 4th. Please see Michelle Timothy for more information.

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WHAT’S COMING UP AT ORC…..

Bishop’s Gathering

Bishop Murray Finck will be retiring in May of next year. This September he will host his last Bishop's

Gathering for congregation. At the gathering he will share his vision of the church, the issues facing the synod

in the coming years, and the challenges of our congregations working together to spread the gospel in

Southern California and Hawaii. Anyone who is interested is invited to a meeting on Sunday, Sept. 20th at

Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Anaheim from 2-4:30p.m. The address is 621 S. Sunkist, Anaheim.

Scrip Cards are coming to ORC!

On September 20th and 27th, church council president John Leeb will be taking orders and answering questions about a new fundraiser on the patio between services. Scrip cards are a painless way to raise money for our Lochaas Scholarship Fund. You write out a check for $20, for example, and receive a gift card to the store of our choice for $20. How does the church make any money, you ask? The company who issues the gift cards, Scrip Pro, donates a percentage (usually between 3% and 10% depending on the store) back to the church. Higher-end retail stores (Eddie Bauer, Nordstrom’s, Barnes and Noble, etc.) have higher returns than gas stations. But all orders are welcome! If you know you will be spending $100 at a grocery store (Ralph’s , Albertson’s, Stater Bros.) in the next month, order a card, pick it up the first Sunday of the month on the patio, and you’re ready to go. John will be taking orders at the end of each month, ordering the cards, and delivering at the beginning of the next month. For a full list of vendors and the percentage each returns to the church, go to scrippro.com. I haven’t been able to think of a store that is not on the list.

The Men's Breakfast Fellowship will meet Sat., Sept. 12th, 7:30 a.m. in Endter Hall. All men of the

church are invited to attend. A great breakfast is served by our "church chefs". This is a great time to get to

know the other men at ORC. The speakers for the morning will be three of the students,

Emmanuel, Trevon, and Ryan, who recently went to Detroit for the National Youth Conference. It's always a

great time to have the youth tell us what is happening with the younger generation.

Don't forget to bring your cans and bottles that help support the

Compassion International students.

Sunday, October 4th @ 3 pm

The first Sunday of October is Saint Francis of Assissi Sunday. He was known as a monk who loved animals and had a special rapport with the animals. We will gather on the patio at 3 pm and have a short service that will then include an individual blessing for all animals that are in attendance. It’s a great opportunity for others at the church to know more about you through your pets and to set aside a time to ask God to bless these special animals in our lives. We will provide snacks for pets and people alike following the service.

September Worship AssistantsSeptember Worship AssistantsSeptember Worship AssistantsSeptember Worship Assistants If you cannot serve as scheduled, please arrange for a substitute.

Council Persons of the Month 8:30 Randy Jerue 10:00 Gus Sauter

8:30 am Communion Assistants

9/6 Lori Martin

9/20 Lori Martin

10 am Communion Assistants 9/13 Becky Vinson

9/27 Michelle Timothy

Greeters 9/6 Bob & Karen Smith

9/13 Patty Kessler

9/20 Gary & Connie Mathany

9/27 Larry & Sandee Collier

Lectors

9/6 Dorothie Bair

9/13 John Prothero

9/20 Ron Stearns

9/27 Chris Erickson

Ushers Don Woodhouse/Team 3

Gus Sauter/Larry & Anita Griswold

Altar Guild

Lori & Mike Martin

Valerie Fleming/Marilyn Witt

Acolytes

9/6 Colin Prothero/Matthew Wood

9/13 Audrey Prothero/Emily Leeb

9/20 Colin Prothero/Travon Thomas

9/27 Audrey Prothero/Matthew Wood

Soundboard/AV

8:30 Terrence Young

10:00 Travis Ruud/Fred Wilson

9/1 Larry Griswold

9/2 Heidi Bair

Bea Baker

Nancy Gladwin

Craig Lee

9/3 Dorothie Bair

Traci Fitzharris

Sandra Schodt

9/5 Audrey Pecor

Timothy Venard

9/6 Darlene Davis

9/7 Paula English

9/8 Bonnie Foor

9/10 Payton Ruud

9/11 Carol Ashbrook

Dan Tengbom

9/12 Richard Jocham

9/13 William Kabarsky

Jessica Mendoza

Colin Prothero

9/15 Katie Badertscher

Andrew Channita

Kathy Jocham

Nathaniel Osthus

Zachary Turnbull

Marilyn West

9/16 Terry Jack

9/17 Haakan Spaberg

Olivia Wood

9/18 Leslie Roedl

Douglas Rupp

Tessa Spangler

William Spangler

Kevin Taylor

9/20 Karen Gustafson

9/25 Ziedite Hayden

9/28 Erna Lund

Wade Timothy

9/29 Alyssa Taylor

9/30 Debbie Brown

Jan Krabbenhoft

Marcos Ramirez

September BirthdaysSeptember BirthdaysSeptember BirthdaysSeptember Birthdays

9/03/05 Norman & Megan Wray

9/04/71 Edmund Nguyen & Boua Phan

Channita

9/06/69 Jerry & Lynda Engelhardt

9/06/59 Kenneth & Erna Lund

9/07/96 Ray & Karen Valenzuela

9/20/86 Mark & Kim Roznos

9/21/14 Nicholas & Jasmine Terry

9/26/53 James & Bernill Ramsey

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OOOOURURURUR RRRREDEEMEREDEEMEREDEEMEREDEEMER SSSSTAFFTAFFTAFFTAFF Senior Pastor Brian S. Taylor

RevBST@aol.com

Associate in Ministry Lynne Prechel

lynne@fanfaremusic.net

Church Administrator Charlene Cable office@orcgg.org

Director of Music Ann Badertscher

Organist John Glessner

Bookkeeper Kim Radcliff

Youth Director Patty Erickson

Thepattywagon15@aol.com

Preschool Director Sue Creager

Preschool@ourredeemer gardengrove.org

Facilities Manager Jim Huffman

Sunday Attendant Howard Carlson

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Redeemer Church.

Deadline for

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Articles may be edited

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Hello Our Redeemer! My name is

Charlene Cable, the new Office Man-

ager! I was born and raised in Albu-

querque, NM and moved to Garden

Grove in 2011. My husband Bran-

don and I just celebrated our 15th

year anniversary. We have been

blessed with three beautiful children Calianne (3),

McKayla (9) and Caiden (11). I have a bachelors in

Business Management and worked for the City of

Albuquerque in Accounting for 19 years.

My passions are cooking, scrapbooking, and the

outdoors such as camping and taking the kids to the

beach. I am extremely excited to serve here at

ORC and look forward to meeting you! Please

stop in and say hello!

Blessings ~ Char

So long, farewell, … I have to say good-

bye! (I bet many of you sang this in the

tune from “A Sound of Music”). It is

harder than I thought it would be to leave

this amazing congregation! I am not

leaving due to dislike or regret. Instead, I

will be working alongside my husband

Shane, to help our family business,

California EMS Training, grow and

succeed. Our office is in Los Alamitos, across from the race track,

so stop by sometime and see me, or if you need CPR certification,

we can help you with any/all types of certifications.

These past 17 months have been filled with many blessings. I am

most grateful for the unconditional love and respect I received from

the volunteers and co-workers/staff. I want to thank you all for your

constant prayers for my family, especially Dean with his ongoing

remission and continued prayers for Macey, as she is still recovering

from her concussion issues/headaches. I humbly ask each of you to

continue to pray for me and my family, as we can truly use the con-

tinued prayers.

I also want to thank Marie Kabarsky and all those that helped her

plan a beautiful going away “roast” for me. Thank you all for the

beautiful words, flowers, and gifts! I truly felt the love and will miss

each of you dearly. However, I will not be a stranger, and my info is

in the office, if you would like to keep in touch. Plus, who knows,

you may see me working in the office from time to time, as I have

offered to cover Charlene if she needs vacation/days off.

Please remember to give Charlene a warm welcome by introducing

yourself (and re-introducing yourselves for a while, as there are

many of you to learn the names of !). And, thanks in

advance for helping her learn the “insider ropes” around this place. I

know she will fill my shoes perfectly and you will all grow to love

her!

In God Love,

Susan Hirsch

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