April 2018 The Redeemer Reporter KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION

— A note from Pastor Ken —

Continued on page 2

This past month Tomina and I went to the Kindergarten orientation. It was something else. Earlier in the week Elisa and I spent some time filling out a bundle of forms and uploading documents, which we were told would speed up the process. But having now attended, I am not so certain that was a true statement.

As Tomina and I pulled up to the school I could sense her fear rising. And even if I hadn’t she told me as I found a parking spot and turned off the car. I assured her she was safe, and I would stay with her. We made our way hand-in-hand to the school and were greeted on the outside by two enthusiastic students who did a welcome cheer for us.

Once inside we found the registration table. There we received a folder of information, a name tag for Tomina and instructions of what to do. Following the instructions, we headed over to the gym and started making our way through the different tables.

Some tables were simply to share information or get a gift, whereas others were meant to evaluate Tomina’s readiness. Some tables had no lines and for some we had to wait.

After getting through all the tables, we made our way to the check-out table. It was only there that we met the Kindergarten teacher, who warmly welcomed Tomina and myself. She shared with a bit of enthusiasm her excitement to teach Tomina the following year. At the table we also made sure all our uploaded documents had worked and Tomina got her picture taken.

We then made our way to the classroom where Tomina got a cookie (perhaps the highlight for her), we looked around the classroom and headed for home.

While all I could think of were ways to make the process more efficient, Tomina loved it. As we walked back to the car that afternoon, Tomina shared that it wasn’t so scary. The fears she had when we had come had vanished through the experience. To that end, the orientation was a great success.

I have been thinking a lot about the kindergarten orientation, in how it compares to what we do at the church. Now I will be the first to admit I struggle with how to orientate people to the church. I don’t offer a new member class. When new people come to the church I offer my card and an invitation to get together to talk more. It works for me, but perhaps not for everyone. I have put a lot of time and thought into other ways I could do this, but then I went to kindergarten orientation.

And do you know what. As I wrote earlier we didn’t meet the teacher until the end of our time in the gym. We never met the principal. Yet each time we sat

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down we were introduced to someone new. There were teachers, librarians, nurses, parents, other students and more. They all welcomed us and showed a genuine interest in us.

Isn’t that call of the whole church? To welcome people. To orientate people. To invite people into more… I would say yes. After going through kindergarten orientation, I am seeing things differently. As I said, it wasn’t the most efficient process, but Tomina was made to feel welcome and in moving through the process we did her fears disappeared.

There are plenty of people with fears around new experiences and they are often multiplied at church. I wonder what it would be like to think of each Sunday as an orientation day. For that matter to think of every gathering we have as a community as an orientation. Sure, the pastor plays a role in it, but the work is done by us all. It is each of our jobs to welcome and show a genuine interest in whoever comes before us. For that is certainly what Christ offers each of us – and so we might offer to others.

At least those are the thoughts I have after my time at Kindergarten orientation.

Peace,

Thursday, April 5th We begin at 12:00pm with soups, breads, and desserts. The cost is $2.00 per person and children are

free.

Bring a friend and join us for good food and great fellowship.

MEMBERSHIP

We are in the midst of planning a new member Sunday for this spring in May.

If you would be interested in joining the church please contact the office so

we can get you more information as things develop.

If you have questions,

please speak to Pastor Ken.

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NO NAME MEN’S GROUP MONTHLY MEETING: MONDAY, APRIL9TH (7:00 PM)

WHERE: SOCKEYE GRILL & BREWPUB (3019 N COLE RD. BOISE, ID)

QUESTIONS: MARCH MADNESS

Jim Valvano led the North Carolina State Wolfpack mens basketball team to the NCAA championship in 1983. Ten years later and diagnosed with terminal cancer, he started the Jimmy V foundation with the motto “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” In his speech accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award, he told the crowd, “To me there are three things we should all do every day. Number one is laugh. Number two is think -- spend some time in thought. Number three, you should have your emotions move you to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it, if you laugh, you think and you cry, that's a heck of a day.” The speech took all of Jimmy V’s energy and he had to be helped from the podium.

FOR THE LAST MONTH:

1. WHAT YOU LAUGHTED ABOUT?

2. WHAT HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT?

3. WHAT HAS MOVED YOU TO TEARS?

STEVE, ACTING SECRETARY

RUTH

Circle

Please watch for an email for upcoming events

Esther ~ Naomi Circles

Circle will meet on

Wednesday, April 11th at

1:00 p.m.

In the Fellowship Hall

We continue our study from the “Gather” magazine. If you have left

over treats to share and would like to

bring it, please do so.

Coffee and water provided.

All are welcome.

If you’d like to be included in the email list, please let the Redeemer office know.

Remember friends are invited and encouraged to join any Ruth Circle

event.

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Redeemer Lutheran Church Council Meeting Notes Thursday, March 15, 2018 Council Attendees: John Howard, Carol Green, Ingrid Finstuen, Ashley Seymour, Dawn Menzner

Called to order at 6:35

Opening Prayer – John Howard

Sharing – Members shared a high they experienced from last month and a challenge they faced in the past month.

Consent Agenda

a. Approval of Minutes* February 2017

b. Committee Report* Property

Consent agenda was adopted by general consent (all information is found in the council packet).

Discussion Items

1. Sabbatical* The Pastoral Care coverage plan for Pastor Ken’s Sabbatical was discussed. Council members discussed possible concerns that congregation members might have regarding the sabbatical. It was suggested that the visiting pastoral coverage calendar will be posted in advance and will be available to the congregation. Total cost for Pastoral coverage will be from $3700 - $4200. It was suggested that we have cottage meetings before the Sabbatical to develop a vision for the church and the facility. Carol will help coordinate cottage meetings at people’s homes. It was also suggested that we have one fun activity per month during Sabbatical to bring people together ( Corn Feed, pancake breakfast, etc. )

2. Facility Conversation

Laurel Simos is seeking bids for the roof repair/replacement. It was suggested that further discussion regarding facility upgrades can be addressed at Cottage Meetings.

3. Intentional Connections* Council members reviewed their plans for intentional connections and are encouraged to have a date for their activity at the next meeting.

4. September Rally Ideas for the September Rally were discussed and include a Chilli Cook – Off or some other fun activity involving food! It was suggested that we have signup sheets for different committees at the Rally. September 9 was suggested as a possible date for Rally Day.

5. Outreach Carol discussed concerns regarding Outreach that were not included in the council packet.

6. Post Council Temple Talk: 8:30am Carol 10:30am Dawn

Prayer Requests, Prayer and Passing of Prayer Lists

The meeting closed at 8:00 pm Submitted by Dawn King-Menzner

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Easter Flora

Thanks again to those who purchased Easter Plants to add to the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord.

If you bought an Easter plant, they can be picked up after the 10:30am Easter service or later in the week. (Office Hours Tues.-Fri. 9am-noon)

King of Glory is hosting

AARP Tax-Aide through

April 12th.

Dates & Times:

Monday (4/2-4/9 10am-2pm)

Tuesday (4/3-4/10 10am-2pm)

Thursday (4/5-4/12 4pm-8pm)

First come-first serve program. The doors open exactly at the start time,

but individuals are

welcome to start lining up 30-40 minutes ahead of time.

Feel free to contact church office for

suggest items to bring,

or other AARP Tax Aide locations in the Treasure Valley.

Altar Guild/

Worship & Music

Council

Nominating

Outreach

Prayer Group

Boyington

Carrothers

Finstuen

Irons

Jay Family

Lindemann

Makovsky

Nass-Knick

Ngabonziza

Seymour

Stubblefield

Wambolt

Wasson

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Outreach Activities

Wash , Wipe, & Wear Distribution in

March Much Thanks go to the following folks who assisted in March.

Picker Uppers: Gary and Ruth M.

Sorters: Katie D., Carol G., Marilyn S., Sandy W., and myself. Came back from the diaper bank with a

big roll of saran wrap along with labels to go in each pack. It really went smooth! The diapers stayed

together better and were more compact! And the main thing the diapers were kept sanitary. Will

pick up another roll of Saran at Costco so 2 people can be wrapping at the same time. So the sorters

had a new experience!

Writers: Gale F. and Shirley G. Shirley now has her own special chair donated by Sandy W. Thanks

Sandy! Gale is an "old hand" now at writing!

Baggers: Gale F. and her 2 granddaughters, Cora and Leah, Martina N., Nowela V., and Becky N.

Map Recorder: Leah

Number Passer: Becky N.

Hander Outers: Martina N., Cora, Nowela V., and myself.

Clean-up: This month Cora grabbed a push broom and did a very thorough job of sweeping the

floor. Grandma Gale helped too, along with Dominique and Pacific who came at the end.

As far as needs go for our program we are in need of your recycled grocery bags to pack the products

in and some candy and packages of cookies would be nice also. The folks look forward to the cookies

every month.

Last but not least special thanks go to the Lindemann family for their donation of diapers and

wipes last month. A total of 492 diapers which make 20 packages! Also 216 wipes! Thanks Naomi

for doing that in lieu of presents for yourself!

102 Families were served of which 9 did not take diapers

Diapers: 2,325

Laundry soap: 102

Toilet paper: 408 rolls

Liquid hand soap: 102 (Our extra item of the month)

It always amazes me how things fall into place for our program and how parking spaces just seem

to be waiting, reserved by the Master when picking up all the products! God's hand is evident! Thanks

be to God for all his blessings, and for sending his Son so that we may believe and have eternal life!

In His service, Ruth Makovsky

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Ministry of the

Month for April

During the months of March and April we are asking for hygiene items to donate to local schools. These items include: shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush or comb, deodorant or other toiletries. Trial sizes are also appreciated. We’ll have containers in the

fellowship hall and sanctuary for collection. Many students go without these necessities and love receiving them from their school.

Thank you, Kari Spencer

Ongoing Outreach Opportunity to support

Redeemer Lutheran

Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to (non-profit) at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for us by our name or by

our non-profit number (insert NPO# 85976). Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping (non- profit) earn a donation! You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and

Rebates, just as you do today.

If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store. They can also assist in signing up for Redeemer’s account.

For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.

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Texas or “Bussed!” You are invited to Texas or “Bussed” – a casino night fundraiser for ages 13+, with Roulette, Blackjack, Tex-

as Hold’em, and Craps Tables.

Friday, May 4th, 2018, from 6:30pm – 10:00 pm

Doors open 6:30pm

Games from 7 – 9pm

Raffles/Auctions from 9 – 10pm

Grillout available prior to event – Meal sold separate from ticket cost.

Advance Tickets

$20 per adult. Includes $5000 in playing chips,

plus 2 soft drink/water tokens, and appetizers.

Use your winnings to “purchase” amazing prizes at a variety of raf-

fles & auctions

Event to be held at

Shepherd of the Valley

For information,

call Justin at 208-459-2444

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Luther Heights News

At Luther Heights, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to come to camp. We mean

EVERYONE! Discounts are available for families, new campers, and more! Be a part of an inspirational,

ministry driven program this summer!

Discounts:

• Early-Bird: Sign up before May 1st and get $25 off!

• Bring a New Friend: Have a friend who has never been to camp before? Tell them about camp and when they register, you will receive $50 of your child's registration!

• Family Members Discount: Have more than 1 child coming to camp this summer? the 2nd child gets $10 off, and 3rd + children get $20 off! Bring them all to camp!

• Family Camp Max Discount: Have more than (4) members in your immediate family coming to Family Camp? Price is set at 4, so, anybody after is subsidized! We love families!

• Volunteer Nurse Discount: Are you a nurse or health professional? Have a week to spend time as the camp nurse? Great! You will receive 2 full camperships! You can send your kids or gift them to 2 others!

As always, Camp Scholarships are available for those who are unable to pay the full price, even after discounts, and their church have used. .

Call or email today: info@lutherheights.org

208-886-7657

Summer Camp Discount Opportunities

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Readings for Sundays in April

April 1 Resurrection John 19:31-42

April 8 Thomas John 20:19-31

April 15 Paul’s Conversion Acts 9:1-19a

April 22 Paul and Silas Acts 16:16-34

April 29 Paul’s Sermon at Athens Acts 17:16-31

April Altar Guild: Dannette Blakeslee

Flowers: Coffee and Fellowship Time:

April 1 Easter plants Easter brunch

April 8

April 15

April 22 Sandrina Odille

April 29 Alice Kohtz

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: New prayer requests are shown in bold print.

Military

Ryan Albers Family of Dave Altman Peter Bond Michael Brown Family of Tom Bryant Family of Rob Bursik Darla Bylinski Lorraine Chavez Chilcott Family Family of Susie Collett Family of Janice Collins Connor’s Family Kristi Davis Debbie Deidhaar David & Neva DeMayo Lex Denen Logan Denen Family of Darrell Dorn Dowell Family Jennifer Draney

Draney Family Noah Dupree Family of Burt Echtenkamp Mike Edgekoski Family of Louise Gaedeke Thom Garzone Dani Goodson Everly Goodson Waverly Goodson Jonathon Haigh George Hess Alice Holmes Harold Horton Patsy Horton Julie Hulvey Ingraham Family Family of Ed Irons Larry Irons Leia Jane Betty Kidd

Grace Kinsey Loren Larson Bob McDonald Sean Michael Misner Family Joe Mogen Bill Nary Roger Oldenburger Kitty Patton Andrew & Becca Pike Tina Qualls Anne Raffetto Roberta Riegger Family of Maren Roisland Sonia Safron Anita Searcy Family of Flora Schweitzer Scott and family Silflow Family Frank Sobolewski

Maxine Spears Sandy Spreier Family of Stoor/Smith Alan Syron Jennie Trott Jonah Udstuen Leia Vogt Deanna Watson Family of Michael Zipser

If you have a prayer request for a friend or loved one, please write it on a prayer request card found in the pew pocket and leave it in the offering plate or let the church office know. Prayers will remain on the list for one year or until the person making the request asks for it to be removed by phone call or email.

Seth Erickson Devan Irons Matthew Jay

Jason Kinsey Carol Kohtz Logan Kostick

Jonathan Negron Jon Savage Jim Schmeits

Brian Waybright

Redeemer Lutheran Church

2920 Cassia Street

Boise, ID 83705

Office: 208-344-6758

Web: www.redeemerboise.org

Table of Contents:

Note from Pastor Ken Pgs 1-2

1st Thurs Soup/Membership Page 2

Redeemer Groups Page 3

Council Mins./Thank you/Tax help Pgs 4-5

Outreach News Pgs 6-7

Youth Fundraiser/Luther Heights Pgs 8-9

April Calendar Page 10

Readings/Prayers Page 11