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The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota
February 2015 Mission Statement
“As Christians based on the
On January 4, we gave thanks to God for the 50 years Lyne e and Lynora Miller have devoted to Youth Ministry (and so much more) at Redeemer. solid foundation of God’s Word,
empowered by the Holy Spirit we
strive to live out, lift up, and share
our faith in Jesus Christ -welcoming
all into our family of believers.”
Inside this Issue
On January 18, we burned our mortgage, nearly 10 years early, saving some $450,000 in interest. We thank God for richly blessing our congrega on throughout the years — and look forward to reaching out and Making Him Known in the months and years to come. Staff Reflections........................... page 3
Worship Highlights ..................... page 4
Prayers .......................................... page 4
Miscellaneous News................. pages 5-7
In Memory ................................... page 7
New Members .......................... pages 8-9
Stewardship Notes ..................... page 10
Family Ministry Events .............. page 11
Thank You Notes ................ pages 12-13
Health Notes.............................. page 14
Website News ............................ page 15
Annual Meeting Highlights. pages 16-17
Missionary News ........................ page 18
Lynette & Lynora Day ............... page 19
LWML/RLCW News.......... pages 20-21
Youth Page ................................. page 22
February Calendar ..................... page 23
February Blessed to Serve .......... page 24
POBLO News ............................ page 25
Redeemer Burns Mortgage— almost 10 years early!
On April 23, 2004, Dave Dubbels as chairman of the
congregation and Scott Brandt as chairman of the Trustees,
signed a 20-year note for $1,550,182.48.
The expansion and remodeling included the chapel overflow,
expanded Narthex, North Fellowship Hall, remodeled
restrooms, required sprinkler system throughout the building,
remodeled South Fellowship Hall, and acquisition of two
adjoining houses for expanded parking.
Because of extra gifts and bequests, the last payment has
now been paid. It is estimated that we saved over $464,000
in interest costs by paying off the loan nearly 10-years
early.
If you would like to see more on this event including a video
of the mortgage burning and an article published in the Post
Bulletin, please check out our website: www.redeemerrochester.com.
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Church Office
Staff Reflections
Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm
As we think about “Making Him Known,” the music we sing in
services should also Make Him Known. This is where one needs to really
look at the text of a hymn/song and ask the question – what does this
song teach? The music we sing should not only be chosen because “we
like it” and “it’s exciting,” but should focus on the subject of our worship.
Worship is for God. It’s not about us and it’s not about praising all the
things that we can do. Worship is about God and His story for us and
our hymns should reflect Him and His story.
As I’ve written and said many times, music is the living voice of
the Gospel. It’s “lex orandi, lex crendi” – what we sing is what we believe.
Let me encourage you to really think about what we are singing and
evaluate why we have sung a song that particular day.
In my undergraduate and graduate education, the question was
always asked, “What makes a good hymn?” In fact, I could not graduate
with my Master’s without answering this question. Here are a series of
questions that I think of when evaluating a song:
 What does it say? – does it have our doctrine/theology? is it from or
does it follow Scripture?
 Who is the focus? – does the song focus more on God or on what we
do?
 Does it have “substance”? – does the song have “meat and potatoes” or
is just “milk”?
 Does it teach? – does it teach anything about God and what He has
done and our theology?
 Is it a confession of our faith?
 Does it lift our sights to heaven?
 Does the music serve the text? - sometimes the actual music melody
line or “beat/syncopated” beat can actually distract from the text
 Does the text have: Scripture, substance, meaning, theology, emotion?
Now of course, we don’t always sing an “A plus” hymn or song –
the key is balance. As your Director of Parish Music, choosing and
picking hymns/songs is no light load for me. I hear many times, “let’s
sing this song” or “I really like this one, can we do it?” and there is not
always a simple answer. Thankfully, there is a team that meets to pick
music for services so I am not alone in this important task. As you think
about music, look at these guidelines and then ask, “is this song for
corporate worship?” A lot of songs are great and hit us just perfect in our
day-to-day lives, but when we come to worship, it’s not only about us –
there is the family of believers that needs to be able to sing together - sing
about God and what He has done, and keep the focus on Him.
Phone: 507-289-5147
Fax: 507-289-7887
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.redeemer-rochester.com
Blessed to Serve
Pastor, James W. Heining
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(residence) 507-282-6955
(cell) 507-202-2546
Pastor, Adam Koglin
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(cell) 507-316-8181
Director of Christian Education,
Michael J. Harvey
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(residence) 507-529-5463
(cell) 507-319-4929
Director of Christian Education Intern,
Brian Weyers
[email protected]
(cell) 715-808-2001
Director of Parish Music, April Beckman
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(cell) 651-338-0354
Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(residence) 507-634-7094
Custodian, Randy Kautz
[email protected]
(office) 507-289-5147
(residence) 507-843-3144
Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke
[email protected]
(residence) 507-288-6405
Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann
[email protected]
(residence) 507-273-3809
Nursery Coordinator, Anna Koglin
[email protected]
(residence) 507-316-8177
- April Beckman, DPM
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Remember in
Your Prayers...
Hospitalized/Health Concerns
 Gerhardt Poch, Loretta Rahman,
Gene Hebig, Joy Fetchenhier, Al
Hein, Donna Mundell, Megan
Irish, Isaac Koglin, Sharron
Smith, Arnold Boese, DeLayna
Nitz, Nancy Anderson, Dennis
Burdick
Worship The Lord With Gladness!
WEEKEND WORSHIP
SCHEDULE
In February we will highlighting:
Paul: Making Him Known to the
Nations”
JANUARY 31/FEBRUARY 1
4th Sunday after the Epiphany
Theme: “God Does The Calling”
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Acts
With Ric Thieke upon the death 9:1-19; Mark 1:21-28
of his mother on December 31.
Holy Communion will be celebrated
The family and friends of Helen at all services.
Wassel who passed away January
4.
FEBRUARY 7/8
 Devin Janssen and his family
5th Sunday after the Epiphany
upon the recent death of his
Theme: “To Win As Many As
sister.
Possible”
 The family and friends of Paul
Readings: Isaiah 40:21-31; 1
Utesch who passed away on
Corinthians 9:16-27; Mark 1:29-39
January 11.
 The family and friends of Joyce
FEBRUARY 14/15
Bormann who passed away on
Transfiguration
January 20.
Theme: “Making Him Known To
Rejoice
All Nations”
 With Elaine Morse who
Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Revelation
celebrated her 91st birthday on
7:9-12; and Mark 9:2-9
January 12.
Holy Communion will be celebrated
 With Zach and Teresa Zafft upon at all services this weekend.
the birth of their daughter,
Hannah Elizabeth, born January
FEBRUARY 21/22
18.
First Sunday in Lent
 With Bob Keith who will
Theme: “Making Him Known By
celebrate his 83rd birthday on
Bringing in Outsiders”
January 30.
Reading: Genesis 22:1-18; Acts 15:1Encouragement/Guidance
21; and Mark 1:9-15
 For our congregation, as we look Please join us to hear special guest
speaker, Pastor Utech.
to the future
Guidance for our state and
February 28/March 1
national leaders.
Grieving
Thanksgiving
Second Sunday in Lent
 For the dedicated Service of
Theme:
Readings: Genesis 17:1-7,15-16;
Romans 5:1-11; Mark 8:27-38
Holy Communion will be celebrated
at all services this weekend.
Lynora and Lynette Miller.
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MID-WEEK LENTEN
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Our Theme will be:
Walking With Jesus — Then and Now
FEBRUARY 18
Ash Wednesday
Worship Times: 4:15 and 7:00 pm
Theme: “To the Temple”
Scripture: Mark 11:15-18
Supper: 5:00-6:30 pm
Serving: Thrivent/Men’s Fellowship
Menu: Hamburgers with fixings
FEBRUARY 25
Mid-week Lenten Worship
Worship: 4:15 and 7:00 pm
Theme: “To The Upper Room”
Scripture: Mark 14:12-15
Supper: 5:00-6:30 pm
Serving: Volunteers needed!
SPECIAL SPEAKER
COMING TO REDEEMER
Dr. William Utech, Mission
Director of the Minnesota South
District, will be our guest speaker
for all services February 21/22.
Pastor Utech will also conduct a
combined Adult Bible Study on
Sunday, February 22, at 9:20 am.
He will help us to understand the
various District mission programs
we are supporting, also explaining
something new — the District “New
Mission Consortium,” a special
program for congregations who
have a strong interest in starting
new mission congregations. We
have allotted money for this in the
2015 budget, but will not release it
until after we learn more. Plan to
give Pastor Utech a warm Redeemer
welcome — and hear more about
what God is doing through our
mission monies.
Take Note...Upcoming Events! ELDERBERRIES Movie Night
Friday, March 6, 2015
6:00-10:00 pm
(age 50 and older)
We will meet Tuesday, February 10, at 11:30 am in the
Fellowship Hall. The menu will include Apple cinnamon pork chops,
Roasted red potatoes, Coleslaw, buttered rolls and dessert. The cost is
$7.50.
The speaker will be KTTC's Meteorologist - Randy Brock.
Come and listen to Randy and enjoy the Christian fellowship. The
sign-up sheet will be at the Welcome Center or just call or text
Ted Saxman at 923-6801 (or email him: [email protected]) if you
want to attend. Please sign up by Sunday, February 8.
If you would be willing to bring a dessert, please indicate that
on the separate dessert sign-up sheet, and Ted will contact you if he
needs you to bring a dessert. Please remember, if you can't attend and
you haven't cancelled by Sunday evening, February 8, Elderberries will
be charged for your meal. Any questions, call Ted Saxman at 9236801.
LENTEN SUPPERS We will again be offering supper on the six Wednesdays during Lent. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve a meal. If you are interested, please call the church office at 289‐5147. Thank you to the following groups who have already volunteered: February 18—Thrivent/ Men’s Group February 25—open Round up those slippers and
comfy chair, don’t forget to grab a
friend, and join us for Movie
Night in the South Fellowship
Hall! Feel free to bring a snack, or
some change for the pop machine
and pizza.
LOVE NEST – 1952
In a delightful post-WW2
comedy, Army Veteran Jim Scott
(William Lundigan) returns home,
anxious for a reunion with his wife
(June Haver). Instead, he finds she
has bought a run-down apartment
building, complete with a long list
of expensive repairs. To
complicate matters, Scott decides
to rent one of the apartments to
an “old Army buddy,” but the
“buddy” turns out to be a
seductive ex-WAC (Marilyn
Monroe). Then, a man wanted by
the FBI moves into the building.
The couple finds that there is truly
no place like their hilarious home.
March 4—open March 11—Rebecca Circle March 18—Youth Group March 25—Sarah Circle HAVE YOU SERVED IN THE
MILITARY?
If you have served or are currently serving in the
military — we want to know about it! We are
working on keeping our military recognition
board current. Please call (289-5147) or
email ([email protected])
the church office with the
following information: Your
name, branch of service, years or
conflict served. Thank you for
your help!
MURDER MY SWEET-1945
They say crime doesn’t pay but
private-eye Philip Marlowe knows
better. As a fat wad of money
warming his pocket is the kind of
thing that keeps him going
through thick and thicker; as he
wades chin-deep into a mystery
involving a missing necklace and a
missing hoodlum’s moll named,
Velma. Movie stars Dick Powell,
Claire Trevor, and Anne Shirley.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY
UNCONDITIONAL:
Not subject to any conditions
or limitations.
PLEASE HELP! Shortly before Christmas, the Library Commi ee finished re‐entering the list of all of our holdings onto the computer. We were sad to discover that many books and DVD’s are missing. Some of these items were taken without being checked out so we have no way of knowing where they might be. Please help us by taking a look around your house and returning any items that you may have that belong to our library. Our funds are limited, and we will need to replace some of these items if they don’t come back to us. We would much rather buy new items! Some of the items that are missing include:  Grandpa, Is There a Heaven  The Quiet Li le Woman  The Case for Christ  Traveling Light  King George and the Rubber Ducky  The Passion of the Christ  The Na vity  Amazing Grace  The Ul mate Gi  Fireproof  Like Dandelion Dust  Heaven is for Real and many others. Thank you for being good stewards and helping us find these lost items! Page 6
Music groups will still be meeting
when I am on Maternity leave. I
pray that everyone will continue to
attend choirs and that the
congregation continues to sing out
in joy, lifting up all that Christ has
done!
SUMMER MUSIC
Although summer is months away –
be thinking about the possibility of
sharing music during those months!!
When I return in May be sure to
contact me if you’d like to share
your gift!!
Exciting News!
A Japanese Christian
Fellowship is now meeting at
Redeemer, at 4:00 pm on the
third Sunday of each month.
They also have Bible Study on
Wednesday afternoons. We
have invited them to join us in
any or all of our activities. Do
you know anyone from Japan,
who might like to worship/
study in their own language?
Please pass the word that they
are welcome — and we are
welcome too! I attended the
first service on January 18, and
while I could not understand
the language—I could feel the
Christian love in the room as
the Spirit worked. If you
would like more info, please
talk to me. Pastor Jim Heining
It is hard to find anything that is
unconditional. Everything seems
to have strings attached to it. Yet
God’s love is unconditional – we
don’t have to earn it or achieve it.
At times, however, we can feel
quite removed from God’s
unconditional love. We can feel
guilty, undeserving, or downright
“unlovable”. At those times,
Stephen Ministers can help. They
are trained to listen and care in a
nonjudgmental way, focusing on
letting Christ’s unconditional love
flow through them and into the
life of their care receiver.
If you or someone you know has
been struggling with guilt or
feeling unlovable and would like
to learn more about Stephen
Ministry, please contact Pastor
Adam Koglin, (507) 289-5147.
Spring craŌ and
bake sale
The Rebecca Circle will hold their Spring Cra and Bake Sale the weekend of March 21
and 22. Mark your calendars now! Your dona ons of cra and/or baked goods are needed and appreciated. Watch for more informa on! Thank you! The Redeemer
Church Work
Scholarship
Fund
Has laid rather dormant for many
years, awaiting members of
Redeemer to answer God’s calling
to serve as professional church
workers. We prayed to the Lord of
the Harvest—and God answered!
My, did he ever answer! We now
have four young people from
Redeemer studying to be church
workers. Eric Hauan will finish
his vicarage in New York this
summer, and then return to
Concordia Seminary in St. Louis,
looking at ordination as a pastor
in the summer of 2016. Samantha
Carlson is in her third year of
study to become a Director of
Christian Outreach at Concordia
University in St. Paul. And now
we have two students studying to
become Directors of Christian
Education at Concordia
University in Chicago, Nicolette
Johnson and Conner Wondrasch.
These colleges are expensive, and
so we have sought to support these
future servants of the church.
This year, our Lenten offerings
have been designated for Church
Worker Scholarships, but we hope
that we will have additional special
gifts so that we can support these
young and men and women in a
meaningful way.
In Loving Memory...
HELEN WASSEL
Helen was born January 15, 1932, in Udolpho Township, Mower
County, Minnesota, to Ernest and Elsie Schulz. God made her his own
through the waters of Baptism the next month at Trinity Lutheran
Church in Waltham, where she would also give public witness to her faith
in the rite of confirmation in May 1945.
Having graduated from Austin High School, she worked at St.
Mary's Hospital in Rochester before marrying Jake Wassel on October 26,
1957. They lived in New Jersey and Miami before Jack passed away.
After having moved back to Rochester to be nearer family, she
joined Redeemer in 2001. Helen was a faithful member, serving the Lord
in many ways, before dying peacefully at home on January 4, 2015, at the
age of 82.
The funeral service in her memory was held at Redeemer on
January 8. Remember Helen’s family and friends in your prayers.
PAUL UTESCH
Paul Utesch was born on September 17, 1930, in Le Roy,
Minnesota. His parents wasted no time, and four days later brought him
to the waters of Baptism where he was claimed God's son, given the Spirit,
and given the sure hope of the resurrection. Paul gave public witness to
that faith through the rite of confirmation on September 29, 1957, and all
his life.
Paul married his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann Nelson, on May 23,
1954. Their marriage was blessed with three sons. After returning from
Germany and his service in the armed forces, he joined Redeemer in
1957. He was proud of Redeemer and especially proud of the education
wing expansion. On Sunday, January 11, 2015, Paul passed away
surrounded by his family.
Please keep his wife Mary, and his boys: Alan, Greg, and Gary in
your prayers. Also, follow Paul's example and read your Bible 365 days a
year to find strength, comfort, and guidance.
JOYCE BORMANN
Joyce Mae Woodward was born on March 7, 1919, in Utica,
Minnesota. She was made God's daughter and given the assurance of the
resurrection through the waters of Baptism as an infant in her home in
1919. On November 5, 1938, Joyce married Carlton Bormann and their
marriage was blessed with two children, Kermit and Myrna. Joyce became
a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in 1986.
Faith was an important part of Joyce’s life. In her honor, we
should all read John 3:16 and reflect on the meaning and simplicity of
God's promise of eternal life in Christ.
Please keep Myrna, Kermit, and the rest of Joyce's family in your
prayers. As her brothers and sisters in Christ, we look forward to the day
when Christ returns and we stand with her to gaze upon all his glory
forever.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
The following individuals were received as new members during the 8:00 am service on Sunday, January 11.
Janith Corkill
Church in Plainview where he attended many years. He
has three sons, four daughters, grandchildren and great2737 Spyglass Court NW
grandchildren.
Rochester, MN 55901
Later Don moved to Rochester and met Pat at
[email protected]
Channel 1 where they were both volunteers. They have
been married six years and have been attending Peace
Janith Corkill moved
United in Rochester, but decided to get back to their
to the Rochester community
Lutheran roots.
from Eau Claire,
They say they have slowed and don’t go as much
Wisconsin. Before moving to
Eau Claire, when her husband any more due to health issues. Don enjoys his computer.
Pat says he likes to look up recipes to try and does some
took a job move, she lived in Austin and worked at a
of the cooking. They both watch TV and are baseball
clinic there with Redeemer member, Joanne Iverson.
fans. Pat also enjoys reading.
Sadly, her husband passed away a year ago, and Janith
They have attended Elderberries and look
moved to Rochester last October.
forward
to settling in and meeting fellow church
Janith is newly retired! Her great- grandchildren
members.
attend RCLS and she watches them after school every
day.
When looking for a new church home, she
Paul and Alice
happened to see Joanne in the congregation and felt very
comfortable with rest of the parish.
Kitzmann
Janith has become involved with POBLO
5222 Gemstone Lane NW
ministries and is considering helping with the teaching.
Zumbrota, MN 55901
507-206-3368
[email protected]
Donald and Patricia
Ebling
Paul and Alice Kitzmann
grew up in Elmore and both
1737 Baihly Hills Drive SW
are graduates of Mankato
Rochester, MN 55902
State. Alice was an
507-288-3386
elementary teacher until the
[email protected]
birth of their second child
and
thereafter
was
a
homemaker.
Paul worked in
Pat is a “city girl” living
Fairmont until the early 1960’s when he joined IBM in
all her life in Rochester. Her
family were members of Bethel the financial department. They are the parents of four
sons and five grandsons. Family activities are a top
Lutheran where Pat was
baptized, confirmed and a choir priority; Paul enjoys Civil War history and Alice is a
member. She said Bethel was in the downtown area then. gardener. In former parishes they have taught Sunday
She graduated from Rochester High School and married School, been Stephen Ministers, and Alice has been
active in LWML.
and raised her family, one son and two daughters. She
has three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Don is “farm boy.” He was raised and also
farmed in the Eyota-Viola area. His first church home
was a rural Lutheran church which later dissolved. At the
age of 20, he became a charter member and was
instrumental in starting Our Saviors Lutheran Church in
Eyota. He was an active member and also taught Sunday
School. In the 1960’s he joined Immanuel Lutheran
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Lisa and Dale
Martinson
old. Jorge and Shelley met each other in Ecuador while
Shelley was on a medical mission and Jorge was a local
working with the mission. They have been married 5
2444 Colleen Lane NE
years and live in Byron. Jorge works for Mayo Medical
Rochester, MN 55906
Laboratories in which he travels to South America twice
507-288-8097
a month. Shelley is a Registered Nurse, working
Dale email:
supplemental at Saint Mary’s Hospital and being a
[email protected]
homemaker. Jorge plays the guitar and Shelley is a
Lisa email:
vocalist and plays the piano. They both enjoy volleyball,
[email protected]
movies, and outdoor activities. Jorge was born, raised,
and confirmed Catholic. Shelley’s father is a LCMS
Dale and Lisa
pastor and thus she grew up with church being a way of
Martinson live in NE
life. They are excited to become members of Redeemer.
Rochester. They have lived
in the Rochester area for 20 years. They have 2 children, Even though they will be moving to Ecuador June 1st,
Amanda (22) and Nick (19). Lisa is also the daughter of temporarily for 3 years, it will be nice for them to have a
home congregation to return to.
Redeemer member, Arnie Kuntz.
Lisa is in her 19th year of teaching and her 3rd
year at Rochester Central Lutheran School where she is
Steve and Sharon
currently a preschool teacher. All of her years of teaching
Thede
have been in the lower elementary and preschool
levels. Dale is the Finance Director for the City of
237 Golden Bear Lane
Rochester. He also previously held this position in
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Faribault. Prior to that he was a banker. Dale and Lisa
Sharon cell:952-649-1755
even met in a bank vault and have been married for 30
Sharon email:
years!
[email protected]
When they have free time, they both like to go
Steve cell:612-481-4232
camping. Dale enjoys downhill skiing and flying a
Steve email:
paramotor, which is similar to paragliding, but with a
[email protected]
motor strapped to the back. Lisa likes activities that keep
her on the ground, like knitting, playing piano, reading,
Sharon and Steve
traveling and tutoring.
Thede live in Zumbrota. Both natives of Rochester, they
Lisa has previously been in church choir, Stephen have returned to Minnesota after 24 years.
Ministry, Sunday School and VBS. Dale has done an inSharon was baptized and confirmed at Redeemer.
depth study of the Bible, ushered, and volunteered to
She is a professional tailor. “Basic Tailoring by Sharon”
help with technology projection and computer
has numerous clients in Rochester. She recently designed
equipment.
and constructed all the costumes for the Live Nativity at
Assisi’s “Christmas On The Hill”.
Steve is employed in the financial services
Jorge and Shelly
Mosquera, and Aitana industry. He directs the pre-need aspects for Mahn
Funeral Home. He’s a drummer with an extensive
406 5th Avenue NE
resume which includes playing at the Kahler Hotel’s
Byron, MN 55920
Penthouse and Pinnacle Restaurant years ago. He is
507-398-7678
acquainted and has performed with Arnie Kuntz, Les
[email protected]
Fields, and Dan Rengstorf.
Sharon and Steve have two children and four
We are pleased to
grandchildren.
They enjoy dining out and traveling.
welcome Jorge, Shelley, and
Aitana Mosquera as new
members to Redeemer.
Aitana means “glory” in
Portuguese; she is 5 months
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Stewardship: Your Response to God’s Love
December 20/21
Worship Attendance .......................... 747
(109+193+192+253)
S.S. & Bible Classes..........185 (78+107)
Guests .................................................. 46
Budget Offerings .................. $12,962.17
District/Synod ......................... $1737.50
Debt Reduction ...................... $2435.50
Advent Offerings ........................ $170.00
December 24/25
Worship Attendance ....................... 1046
(163+322+280+153+128)
Guests ................................................ 234
Christmas Offerings ............. $12,393.69
December 27/28
Worship Attendance .......................... 350
(79+127+144)
S.S. & Bible Classes............. 123 (28+95
Guests .................................................. 46
Budget Offerings .................. $20,961.01
District/Synod ......................... $1944.50
Debt Reduction ...................... $2065.00
January 3/4
Worship Attendance .......................... 439
(127+104+208)
S.S. & Bible Classes..........155 (55+100)
Guests .................................................. 48
Budget Offerings .................. $20,656.69
District/Synod ............................... $3542
Debt Reduction ......................... $145.00
January 10/11
Worship Attendance .......................... 458
(88+187+183)
S.S. & Bible Classes........................... 215
(85+130)
Guests .................................................. 26
Budget Offerings ................ $116,654.76
District/Synod ......................... $2827.00
Debt Reduction ............................ $80.00
January 17/18
Worship Attendance .......................... 484
(83+180+221)
S.S. & Bible Classes........................... 215
(78+137)
Guests .................................................. 44
Budget Offerings .................. $11,702.23
District/Synod ......................... $2888.00
Debt Reduction .......................... $160.00
Loose coins for February have been
designated for Rochester Servant Event.
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LOOSE COINS add up! They do more good for missions — than they do
in your pocket. Loose coins for the first quarter are designated for support of
the Rochester Servant Event.
Memorials and Special Gifts
 $100 for Undesignated Memorials, $100 for Music Fund, and $129
for Undesignated Special Gifts, $1480 for Kitchen Remodel Fund,
$300 for Quilters, $100 for Music Fund, $25 for Rochester Servant
Event in memory of Don Krueger
 $480 for Psalm 37:4 in memory of Josh Evers
 $61 for Good Samaritan Fund in honor of Arnold and Marcia Boese’s
61st wedding anniversary
 $57 for Project Compassion in honor of Al and Ruth Hein’s 57th
wedding anniversary
 $200 for Health Cabinet
 $300 for POBLO
 $15 for Undesignated Memorials in memory of June Hovland
 $75 for Church Work Scholarship Fund
 $270 for Project Compassion
 $50 for Budget in memory of Otto Wondrasch
 $20 for Creation Fund
 $60 for Youth Fund
 $170 for Debt Reduction
 $100 for Pastoral Assistance
 $67 for Budget in honor of Harold and Mary DeVries 67th wedding
anniversary
 $120 for Undesignated Memorials in memory of Helen Wassel
 $20 for Altar Guild
 $10 for Technology Fund
 $50 for Youth Fund in memory of Paul Tennis
 $50 for Rochester Central Lutheran School
 $60 for Bibles
 $5 for Orphan Grain Train
 $50 for Sunday School Ministry
Family Ministry Fun Stuff!
The Family Ministry Team is an active group of people organizing events and helps for all age groups in the
congregation. Read forward and find out what there is for you.
My Faith Journey
This program is being written to help parents pass on their faith to their children — from ages three through
twelve years. Deuteronomy 6:7 says, “Impress them (the commandments) on your children. Talk about them when
you lie down and when you get up.” So far, materials have been written through fourth grade. “My Faith
Journey” includes Bible verses, finger plays, songs, prayers, family devotions, Bible stories to read, and teaching
parts of the catechism. Passing along the Christian faith and doctrine is one of the most important
responsibilities that all parents and grandparents have. We hope these materials will be helpful. Watch for a
display in the Narthex this month. New materials will be mailed to children soon to be added into their
binders.
Lenten Devotions
Ash Wednesday is February 18. It seems like Christmas was just yesterday. For family devo ons, the Family Ministry team is wri ng devo ons along with ac vi es. These will available in “tent” form for your tables instead of a booklet. The focus will parallel Pastor Heining’s theme. Prepare your journey through Lent with family devo ons. Don’t forget to take out the Lenten cross with candles that was offered a couple of years ago. Family Game Night
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: 5-7:30
Are you looking for a way to beat the winter blahs? Do you like playing board games? Have you been trying to find someone with whom you can play games? This is an intergenera onal evening of games, food and fun for all ages. Bring your favorite game and snacks and join other “gamers” for a fun night. A small meal will be served. Easter Egg Hunt
It’s coming. The annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Put the date on your calendar: March 28, 2015
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Thank You
Thank you for a wonderful day on January 4 . The whole day was
Notes of Thanks... overwhelming.
Thank you to all those who had a part in planning
th
Thank You
Thank you so much to those who
provided the lovely prayer shawls to
our family as well as to my mom
and dad during recent weeks. The
loving thoughtfulness and comfort
they have brought to us by those
who prayerfully spent their time
knitting them has been a blessing!
Thank you to the Prayer Shawl
Ministry at Redeemer -- Your time
and talent has been truly
appreciated.
- Mary Hanley and Arlene Krueger
Thank You
Thank you to Project Compassion
for the beautiful poinsettia that was
given to me at Christmas — it is still
thriving! Many thanks to Julie
Walters for delivering it and the
wonderful visit we had. Thank you
to Pastors Heining, Koglin, and
Wood for their visits, prayers,
words of comfort, and bringing me
communion. A special thanks to
the Christmas Carolers for their
visit and sharing the gift of music.
Thank you to Jan Dicke, Ted, Matt,
and Eric Saxman, LaVon Pavek,
and others for your visits. They are
truly appreciated. - Eldora Krueger
Thank You
Thank you to Project Compassion
for placing flowers on the altar for
my birthday. I appreciate your
remembering me. God’s blessing to
you in the New Year. - Louelyn
Reinecke
Thank You
Thank you to Project Compassion
for the flowers on my birthday and
for the Poinsettia. They were
beautiful. - Martha Adler
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everything and to all those who attended and shared the time with us. We
enjoyed all the laughs, even those at our expense, and the stories brought
back many special memories. We appreciated all the cards, gifts, notes, and
prayers.
At the Voters’ Meeting Pastor mentioned that in order to get people
involved in the church, you need to ask them; most people don’t just
volunteer. Well, someone asked us to help chaperone a retreat, and we were
very hesitant, but this was the result!
These 50+ years at Redeemer have been a special part of our lives. We
have enjoyed our time with your children, from Sunday School years
through graduation. We are blessed to call you all friends and to know that
we made the right decision when we joined Redeemer. God’s blessing to
each of you. Thank you. In Christian love, Lynette and Lynora Miller
Thank You
On behalf of the family of Don Krueger, we would like to express our
heartfelt thanks to our Redeemer family for the out pouring expressions of
Sympathy and Faith we have experienced during this time… We also want
to say a special “Thank You” to the staff at Redeemer. We have been
humbled by the continued caring and support this congregation has
embraced us with during this difficult time of loss to our family. Thank you
to those who have offered prayers, delivered meals, sent cards, given
Memorials, those who visited at the hospital or in our homes, served the
meal at church the day of the service, have made phone calls or offered a
hug – your thoughtful expressions have comforted us beyond belief. We
especially want to thank Pastor Heining and Pastor Koglin for their
numerous visits during Dad’s time in the hospital – your presence offered us
peace & guidance during many difficult days… Thank you to Bob Keith,
Bill Cochran, and Jan Dicke for your extremely meaningful visits with Dad
and the family several times during his hospitalization. When we needed an
answer to a prayer, or guidance or reassurance you were there to help us
work through those times. Thank you to April Beckman for her help and
talent with all the music for Dad’s memorial service. The caring support we
have felt has been gratefully received as our family adjusts to the loss of our
Dad/Grandfather/Husband. The faithfulness of our Lord and the
abundant promise of His love has been with us throughout this journey and
the Redeemer family has played a big part in that. Thank you.
Arlene Krueger; Mary, Mike, Matt and Allison Hanley;
Lisa, Ford, Kai and Cody Erickson
Thank You
Thank you to Project Compassion for the beautiful poinsettia plant and
everything you have done throughout the year. - Ken and Ione Stoltenberg
Thank You
Thank you for the beautiful poinsettia everyone! Thank you Ardis for the
visit and bringing the poinsettia. God bless, Polly Cunningham
Thank You
Thank You
Thank You
Thank you for the beautiful
poinsettia, I love it! It’s the perfect
size and it means so much to me that
you are thinking of me. You all have
a blessed Christmas and New Year.
- Loretta Rahman
Thank you Project Compassion for
remembering me at Christmas with a
poinsettia plant. God’s blessing to
you! - Louelyn Reinecke
A special thanks to Project
Compassion for the poinsettia
delivered to our home by Gloria
Poch. God bless Gloria and
everybody at Redeemer. What a
compassionate group of Christians
you are! God bless each and every
one of you with love in Christ.
- Harold Priebe
Thank You
I would like to thank Project
Compassion for the beautiful
Thank you so very much for
poinsettia plant and the nice visit
remembering me with the beautiful
from Gloria Poch. Also for Iva
poinsettia. I still have the one I got
Kietzmann and the carolers that came
last year—it’s a nice green plant!
to the Nursing Home and sang carols
Thanks for all the good you do!
for Millie and me. It was very much
- Goldie appreciated. Thank you to all the
caring people from Redeemer who
Thank You
have remembered us with cards and
Project Compassion, thank you so
prayers. - Art and Millie Brandt
much for the lovely poinsettia to
brighten up the holiday season.
Thank You
Thank you to Gloria Poch who
Project Compassion, thank you so
delivered it to me. May God bless you much for the perky red poinsettia. It
all and all the good deeds you do!
really helps to brighten up my room.
Sincerely, Marge Watkins
A big thank you to Elvera for
bringing it to me and for the nice
Thank You
visit. It’s always so good to visit with
I would like to extend my greatest
you. Thank you all again! - Marlene
gratitude to the Redeemer
Jacobson
congregation for helping with paying
for my education this year. It’s truly Thank You
an honor receiving a scholarship
I would like to thank Project
from such a giving congregation.
Compassion for the poinsettia you
Words cannot express how much it
brought to me, your church women
means to have your support and your are so kind. I wish to thank all for all
help. Your contribution greatly took your good deeds and for thinking of
away some of my stress! I am whole- me so often. - Velma Buchanan
heartedly convinced that we worship
a God that provides for all our needs. Thank You
He hasn’t let me down yet with
Thank you to the Christmas carolers
providing me with you and your help. for the visit, to the Redeemer
Again, I thank you from the bottom members for your cards, and to
of my heart. I’d also like to ask for
everyone for the prayers. You are all
your prayers, as some of you may
so appreciated! - Sharron Smith
know, I’m getting married this
summer! How blessed I am! May God
bless each one of you this New Year
as well! - Samantha Carlson
Thank You
Thank You
To my Redeemer family, thank you
for all the thoughts and prayers
before, during, and after my surgery.
And to Jan Walters for the beautiful
prayer shawl. Such a neat idea! Thank
you! - Krista Corson
Thank You
We really appreciate the use of your
building for our once a month
meetings. Thank you so much for
your kindness! - Compassionate Friends
Thank You
We humbly say “thank you” for the
many cards and gifts that were given
to our family this Christmas season.
We are continually amazed at the
generosity and thoughtfulness of this
congregation. Thank you!
-Bryce, April, and Adelaide Beckman
Thank You
A note of thanks to the many special
members of Redeemer who
remembered me and my family
during this past holiday season.
Thank you for the many cards, gifts,
warm wishes, and let’s not forget the
yummy treats that were shared! I’m so
blessed to be a part of this wonderful
family. Thank you!
- Chris, Tim, Abbie, and Brayden Tjosaas
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From the Hauan’s
Excerpts from their newsletter. . .
We have so much to be thankful for as our
family reflected on God’s blessings and provisions
throughout 2014 and eagerly anticipate what God has
in store for us this New Year. 2015 will provide more
changes for our family as it will mark the completion
of our vicarage year in August, a move back to St.
Louis for one final year of classes, and also the start of
Julia’s kindergarten school year.
As part of his evangelism module, Eric has put
together a Frozen Chozen 5K run/walk! He also
continues to be busy preaching, creating adult Sunday
school lessons, helping with new member classes,
supporting various youth events, and also being
husband and father to our family.
It is already hard to imagine what our
lives were like without our little Hazel Gene. She
continues to be an incredible sleeper and is easily
entertained. I was told by several people that our third
child would have an easy personality out of pure
necessity for our family even before she was born—they
were right! Hazel adds a lot of joy to our lives and we
continue to be so thankful for her.
I (Jill) continue to manage our family’s
schedules and take care of the three beautiful children
God has entrusted to us. Sunday mornings have
proved to be a bit trickier for me getting myself and
three little ones ready solo, but once at church I
thankfully receive help from various kind congregants
during worship services.
We hope this latest newsletter finds
you doing well. If you have any questions about the
Sem, or our vicarage year, please do not hesitate to
contact us through our email addresses below. I have
also included our cell phone numbers if you prefer to
call or text. Once again thank you for loving and
supporting our family over the miles. Blessings to you
and yours.
Sincerely,
Eric, Jill, Julia, Cal, and Hazel Hauan
Eric: [email protected] 507.993.5582
Jill: [email protected] 507.993.5582
The entire newsletter (with pictures!) is on the
bulletin board in the narthex and also on our website
at www.redeemer-rochester.com.
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Health Notes
CHOLESTEROL SCREENING
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 15, 8:30 –
10:30 am, in the Fellowship Hall. This is your
opportunity for a total cholesterol screening, at no
charge to you. Fasting is preferred. One benefit of
keeping your cholesterol in check is that it can help
with stroke prevention. Mark your calendar and take
advantage of this offering from your Health Cabinet
and Parish Nurse Office.
INVITATION TO REDEEMER’S
REGISTERED NURSES
Calling all RNs! Concordia University, Wisconsin has
been offering educational opportunities in
congregational health ministries since 1989. The
Spring 2015 Conference, Christian Caregiving: The
Concept and Practice of Parish Nursing and
Congregational Health Ministries, will be held in
Mequon, Wisconsin, Monday, March 16, to
Thursday, March 19, 2015, 8:30am – 5:30pm. May
classes will be held Monday, May 4, to Thursday, May
7. (27.64 contact hours have been approved for this
conference.) A full range of topics will be covered, from
Christian Caregiving in the Context of Congregational
Health, A Theological Framework for Christian
Caregiving, Roles and Models of Parish Nursing; to
Budgeting, and Team Concepts of Parish Nursing, and
more.
RNs, if you are interested in attending one of these
conferences please contact one of Redeemer’s Parish
Nurses: Jan Dicke at 507.358.4751 or
[email protected] or Iva Kietzmann at
507.273.3809 or [email protected] You may
also contact any one of the Health Cabinet members.
Redeemer will reimburse the cost of the conference
fee, mileage, your cost of meals and lodging. (All other
expenditures are at your expense.) Contact one of the
individuals above for more information related to the
conference, or for other learning options, such as an
“Off-Site” distance learning format.
OR pick up a conference brochure from the brochure rack just
to the right side of the door to the Parish Nurse Office.
Redeemer’s Website: Did You Know?
The Redeemer website (www.redeemer‐rochester.com) is a valuable resource for members and non‐members alike. Here are a few facts you may not know:  You can use it to learn more about Redeemer, our loca on, our missions, our priori es or organiza ons and even building maps;  Or check on a mee ng schedule or ac vity for most of our teams or groups.  Read or re‐read the most recent (or an old) Annual Report, Newsle er, or Church Bulle n and more. As the old saying goes, “Read Online, Save a Tree.” Many of you are already reading the most recent Newsle er online. But the Archive page contains a complete set of Newsle ers back to June 2006. There are nine Annual Reports in the archive. (2006 – 2014) Worship bulle ns—at least one per Sunday—have been posted from Feb 2012. (That’s nearly three years, with several more years before that of Announcements and Highlights. You can even re‐read the thirty‐one Reading Guides which were published with “The Story” in 2012.  Or maybe use the website to listen to a recent—or not so recent‐‐
Worship Service or Sermon that you may have missed, or may want to hear again. We have been pos ng Worship Services (audio) since Sept. 1, 2013. All of these remain in the Archive. The Sermon archive goes back even farther, to around September of 2011.  For those of you who are familiar with RSS Syndica on, you can subscribe to the Newsle ers, Worship Services or Sermons and receive a no fica on in your RSS Reader whenever one of these three are newly posted. The Worship Service syndica on also links to the associated worship bulle n, so that you can follow along with the recording.  The Redeemer website is responsive; that is, it adapts to your desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile devices. (And yes, you may stream Pastor Koglin’s last sermon from your smartphone to your Bluetooth‐enabled car stereo. It works great!)  On December 23rd and 24th, nearly 200 people visited the Redeemer website to check service mes, etc., to plan their worship, addi onal indica on that it is a useful tool for many. Clearly, the Redeemer website can be—and ought to be—a valuable part of Redeemer’s mission and outreach. Contact the church office (office@redeemer‐rochester.com) if you have comments or concerns, or if you’d like your group or func on to have a presence, or improved presence, on the website. Have a Blessed 2015. ADULT BIBLE
CLASSES
New Classes beginning
February 1, 2015
9:20 to 10:20 am
(continuing) God’s
Commandments for Today:
This class will be on the Third
Commandment on February 1,
and continue on from there.
(NEW!) The Last Words of
Christ
In Jesus’ last recorded teaching
moments what did He say? How
does this inform how we live our
lives today? Week 1- Matthew;
Week 2 – Mark; Week 3 – Luke
and Acts. Pastor Koglin will lead
this discussion.
(NEW!) Islam
In this class we will explore the
religion of Islam. The religion of
Islam has been quite popular in
the news and other media given
our involvement in the Middle
East area. It goes all the way
back to when Abraham told
Hagar to leave along with her
son Ishmael. Where did it come
from? Does it have anything in
common with Christianity?
How do we witness to those of
Islam in our world today? There
are many questions and myths
about the Islamic religion. Let’s
explore those together and learn
exactly what the Islamic religion
teaches to those who follow it.
This discussion will be lead by
DCE intern, Brian Weyers.
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Voters’ Meeting Highlights—January 18, 2015
Treasurer’s Report – Sue Walch:
Sue summarized the 2014 December and Fiscal
Year 2014 Treasurer’s Report. We finished the year
with a positive balance of $1,725. Sue commented on
the variance for the Office expense was due to the copier
lease that we had not been billed for previously. We
now have a new copier. The variance for the Education
expense was due to a credit we had on prepaid RCLS
students and SCRIP coming in. Sue explained the
Available Cash Coverage line item and shared that we
have strong cash flow at a 1.4 rate. A member inquired
about the Dedicated Accounts line items under Music
related to Chancel Chimes. It was explained that
Chancel Chimes expenses are consolidated with the
Music Fund line item 017-70-72-59, whereas the
Children’s Chimes is a separate line item because
sometimes the Circles donate money for end of year or
mid-year Children’s Chimes parties. Special thanks and
acknowledgement was given to Anita as our bookkeeper
who takes great care of our accounting. Thank you,
Anita!
Staff Reports
These reports are included in the 2014 Annual
Report, which is available in the narthex or online.
Officer, Board and Ministry Team Reports
These reports are included in the 2014 Annual
Report, which is available in the narthex or online.
NEW BUSINESS
Vision Team Report – Daryl Schulz
Daryl introduced the Vision Team Report
including the Guiding Principles of:
Strengthen our members and facility as a launching
pad for ministry
Fostering relationships to strengthen youth and
families of all generations
Share the joy of the gospel in word and deed, locally
and globally
Mission Recommendations – Patti Tackmann
Patti introduced the mission recommendations
to increase giving and support, including maintaining
our current mission giving ($119,326 in 2014) and
increase support of the following:
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Special Missions & Budget: Together in Mission from
$6k to $12k (Danelle Putnam in the Dominican
Republic); Add $5k to budget for District’s New
Mission Consortium (only to be released if approved at
the May Voters’ meeting after the February 22 District
presentation); Add $1k to budget for UMR Campus
Ministry; Add $1k for Neighborhood Outreach
Efforts; $6k for Ntshongweni Ministry in South
Africa (Pastor Thwala); $12k POBLO; Interfaith
Hospitality Network $500
Loose Coins:
Quarter 1 – Rochester Servant Event,
Quarter 2 – Interfaith Hospitality Network
Quarter 3 – Community Food Response
Quarter 4 – Channel One Food.
Special Offerings:
Lenten Suppers – POBLO
Lenten Services – Redeemer Church Work Scholarship
Thanksgiving – LCMS World Relief
Advent Suppers – Orphan Grain Train
Advent Services – Redeemer Church Work
Scholarship Christmas – 50% budget, 10% POBLO,
10% Kindle, 15% Camp Omega, 15% Salvation
Army Emergency Fund.
Technology Team Proposal – Stephen Smith
Motion made and seconded to approve the Technology
Team Proposal which includes a new ceiling-mounted,
drop-down screen above the pulpit, HD cameras, two
new monitors (one for the Chancel and one for the Balcony,
first year maintenance included, and manufacturer’s warranty)
for up to $45k, from dedicated funds on hand, as
presented by Stephen Smith. Motion carried.
Recommendations on Future Directions – Daryl
Schulz
Daryl shared that the recommendations for the
future are based upon input gathered from the May
Voters’ meeting congregational survey, several Church
Council meetings and the January 4, 2015, Adult
Forum. These recommendations include immediate
and future actions (Voters’ packet—see attachment entitled
“Recommendations for the Future”). Blue half-sheets were
distributed to meeting attendees who were asked to
check off future direction they would be interested in or
add additional items, as well as to include your name
and phone number if you would be interested in serving
on the Committee to review additional staffing needs.
Form a Committee to move forward on Staffing
Proposal – Paula Kuisle
Paula shared that Redeemer is really good at
taking God’s message out into our Community and it
is drawing people to us. She emphasized the need of
the congregation to review our present needs and
future opportunities with regard to staffing. She
proposed that we establish a committee to review
additional staff needs, and that this committee shall
present their findings and proposal on or before the
May Voters’ meeting. Motion made and seconded to
approve the proposal to establish a committee to review
additional staff needs. Motion carried.
Proposed Ministry Budget for 2015 – Sue Walch
Sue proposed the 2015 budget line by line and
pointed out what went up and what went down. There
is a new line item budgeted for facilities, which is a
start toward a larger savings account for unexpected
expenses. She shared that all of the Personnel line
items were vetted through the Personnel and Staffing
Committee. Motion made and seconded to approve
the 2015 proposed Ministry budget of $988,760.
Motion carried.
Nominations for District Offices – Pastor Jim
Heining
Motion made and seconded to approve the
nominations for district offices: Dean Nadasdy
(President), Mark Rosenau (Region 3 Vice-President),
Jon Vollrath (Region 3 Board of Directors, Pastor).
Motion carried.
Approval of District Convention Delegates – Pastor
Jim Heining
Motion made and seconded to approve the
nominations for District Convention Delegates: Pastor
Koglin (Pastor), Daryl Schulz (Lay), Dawn Shelstad
(alternate). Motion carried.
Looking to the Future. . .
Based upon input gathered from: The congrega onal survey completed at the May Voters’ mee ng and the following weekend Several Church Council mee ngs The Adult Forum on Sunday, January 4 A er many mee ngs, the vision team and council is recommending: GuidingPrinciples
Strengthen our members and facility as a launching pad for ministry Fostering rela onships to strengthen youth and families Share the joy of the gospel in word and deed locally and globally ImmediateActions
Giving thanks to God, that our mortgage obliga on has now been fulfilled, it is our desire to move forward in ministry 1. Increasemissiongivingandsupport
2. Increasecareforpresentmembers
3. Updatetechnology
4. Startafacilitiesfund
5. CreateFamilyLifeCenteratmosphereinexistingfacility
6. Appointcommitteetoreviewadditionalstaffneeds
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News from Missionary Danelle Putnam
Deaconess Danelle Putnam writes that she will
soon be relocating to Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic to serve with new missionaries Pastor Joel
Fritsche and his family (www.lcms.org/Fritsche) as well as
Deaconess Rachel Powell (www.lcms.org/Powell).
It has always been the desire of the Dominican
Republic Lutheran Mission to place missionaries in
Santo Domingo in order to support our Dominican
Pastor, Willy Gaspar, as well as to expand work and plant
new churches. Apart from the congregation in Las
Americas, there is a Sunday school and another small
mission in different areas of the city where we can begin
to make more contacts and hold more regular activities
such as Bible study, Catechism classes, and regular
worship. We also plan to have more presence in the
developmental disability ward of the psychiatric hospital
and eventually plant a church in this community as well.
Please pray that I can find adequate housing and that the
Lord will provide a smooth transition.
disabilities, dressed in
costumes, helped tell the
story of Christ’s birth – how
God in His love became
incarnate to save us from
our sin and to grant us
salvation. These are all
families that we have the
opportunity to extend God’s
love and mercy and bring them into the church.
Short-term mission teams
Along with the purchase of the property, comes building
the church and school. Our first building stint on phase
1 of the project will be this summer and fall 2015. We
will have another building stint for phase 2 in the winter
and spring of 2016. WE NEED YOUR HELP! No
construction experience is necessary, rather a willing
heart and servant attitude! If you would like to bring
down a short-term mission team or participate on one,
please contact Debby Suchyta at MOST Ministries
The Church in Licey
This December in Licey we saw the fruits of God’s Word ([email protected] or tel. 734-994-7909).
as the preschool children sang of Baby Jesus’ coming at
their Christmas. Over 150 participated. We also held our Her complete newsletter with pictures is on the bulletin
board in the narthex and can be found on the Redeemer
annual Amigos de Jesús Christmas party where over 70
website: www.redeemer-rochester.com.
people attended. Participants with developmental
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Lynette and Lynora Day!
Many present and past members joined together on Sunday, January 4, to celebrate the over 50 years of ministry
work by Lynette and Lynora Miller. The pictures below captured some of those precious moments. . .
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THE FRIENDSHIP TREE
During February is our ingathering
of baby items for three local
charities: The Lower Room (by
Margie Scruggs), Red Cross, and
New Life Family services. It has
come to our attention that the
greatest need is for disposable
diapers of all sizes, but especially
size 5. Other baby items are
welcome also.
Please remove a heart from
the tree and return the purchased
item to the collection box by the
tree.
LWML
CONVENTION
Get ready to register early for the
LWML Convention in Des
Moines, Iowa, June 25-28, 2015.
Those who register between February 2 and March 14, 2015, will
receive a discounted rate on their
registration fee. So sign-up now to
gather under our theme
“Bountiful! Sow—Nourish—
Reap.” The women of the Host
Committee can’t wait to welcome
you to Iowa.
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9:00a Men’s Bible Study
9:00a Ladies’ Bible Study
10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever
6:30p Koinonia ChristCare
6:30p Couples in Christ CC
7:00p Personnel and Staffing
8:00a Quilters
10:15a Story Time with Kristin
6:30p Redeemer Brass
7:00p Salt Shakers CC
7:00p J.O.Y CC
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8:00a Quilters
9:00a Men’s Bible Study
10:15a Story Time with Kristin 9:00a Ladies’ Bible Study
7:00p Health Cabinet
10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever
7:00p Women’s Bible Study
7:00p Friends in Faith CC
7:00p Membership Ministry
HOLY COMMUNION 8 and 10:40 am
9:00a Blood Pressures
9:20a Sunday School/B.C.
1:30p Circuit Forum
4:00p Japanese Christian
Fellowship
6:00p IGNITE
6:30p Partners In Christ CC
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WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 pm
9:00a Blood Pressures
9:20a Sunday School/B.C.
6:00p Oikos CC
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15 Cholesterol Screening 16
25 1:00p Japanese Bible Study 26
4:15p WORSHIP
8:15a Faithfully Fit Forever
5:00p Supper
6:30p Malachi CC
5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12)
6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6)
6:05p Cherub Choir
6:10p Confirmation
6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6)
7:00p WORSHIP
7:45p Sounds of Praise
7:45p Celebration Practice
9:00a Shalom CC
1:00p Seekers CC
4:15p HOLY COMMUNION
5:00p Supper
5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12)
6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6)
6:05p Cherub Choir
6:10p Confirmation
6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6)
7:00p HOLY COMMUNION
7:45p Sounds of Praise
8:00p CC Equippers
8:15a Faithfully Fit Forever
1:00p Faithful Followers
1:30p Stephen Ministry
6:15p Young Families CC
7:00p Technology Team
7:00p Chancel Chimes
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18 Ash Wednesday
Resource Deadline
8:15a Faithfully Fit Forever
9:00a Circuit Conference
- Family of Christ
9:00a Sarah Circle
7:00p Chancel Chimes
1:00p Japanese Bible Study
5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12)
6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6)
6:00p Men’s Bible Study
6:05p Cherub Choir
6:10p Confirmation
6:30p Angelic Chimes
7:00p Sounds of Praise
7:30p Rebecca Circle
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10 9:00a Men’s Bible Study
8:00a Quilters
9:00a Ladies’ Bible Study
10:15a Story Time with Kristin 10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever
6:30p Emmanuel CC
11:30a Elderberries
6:00p RLCW Exec
6:00p Stewardship
6:15p GTO Team
6:30p Trustees
6:30p Youth Board
7:30p Church Council
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WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 pm
9:00a Blood Pressures
9:20a Sunday School/B.C.
4:30p Instruments of Praise
6:30p Agape CC
7:00p Lutherans For Life
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8:15a Faithfully Fit Forever
1:00p Faithful Followers CC
1:30p Stephen Ministry
7:00p Chancel Chimes
4 9:00a Staff Meeting
THURSDAY
5:45p Youth Chimes (7-12)
6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6)
6:00p Men’s Bible Study
6:05p Cherub Choir
6:10p Confirmation
6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6)
7:00p Sounds of Praise
8:00p Celebration Practice
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WEDNESDAY
8:00a Quilters
9:00a Men’s Bible Study
10:15a Story Time with Kristin 9:00a Ladies Bible Study
6:30p Redeemer Brass 10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever
6:15p Music and Worship
6:30p Family Ministry Team
7:00p Elders
TUESDAY
2
MONDAY
1
SUNDAY
Redeemer Lutheran Calendar HOLY COMMUNION 8 and 10:40 am
9:00a Blood Pressures
9:20a Sunday School/B.C.
6:00p IGNITE
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10:00p Youth at “Supernight”
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9:30a Library Committee
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3:00p Eagles Wings CC
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FRIDAY
5:30p HOLY COMMUNION
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5:00p Blood Pressures
5:00p Family Game Night
5:30p WORSHIP
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8:30a Celebrating God’s
Grace #1
9:00a Sisters in Christ CC
5:30p HOLY COMMUNION
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5:30p WORSHIP
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SATURDAY
February 2015
Acolytes
2/01 8:00 am ........................ Madi Werle / Sarah Ernst
10:40 am ................... Jaqson Reimers / Ben Rivas 2/08 8:00 am ... Bethany Mennecke / Erica Norregaard 10:40 am ................ Audrey Timm / Alexis Nelson 2/15 8:00 am ................. Tayler Fick / Jadyn Schoppers 10:40 am ................... Kyle Berquam / Tyler Bruns 2/18 4:15 pm ............ Austin Manuell / Ethan Manuell 7:00 pm ............. Kailyn Manthei / Emma Probach 2/22 8:00 am ...... Thomas Hildestad / Sophie Schwartz 10:40 am .................. Ethan Poch / Aaron Mueller 2/25 4:15 pm ...................... Josh Zemke / Davis Schulz 7:00 pm .......... Madison Werle /Erica Norregaard Altar Guild
Chair: Shelly Potter 5:30 pm ...................................................... Nancy Carlson 8:00 am .................... Karen Dee, Lois Kuntz, Norma Holst 10:40 am ............................................. Volunteers Needed Blood Pressure Nurses
Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third Saturday of the month. February 1 ...................................................... Mary Henkel February 8 ................................................... Barb Wallskog February 14 ........................................ No blood pressures. February 15 .................................................. Iva Kietzmann February 22 ........................................................ Sue Kazos Elders
1/31 5:30 pm ..................................... Randy Hellickson 2/01 8:00 am ................................................. Tony Fick
10:40 am ...................................... Caleb Ketchum 2/07 5:30 pm .......................................... Robert Dubke 2/08 8:00 am ............................................ Mark Radtke 10:40 am ............................. James Weispfenning 2/14 5:30 pm ........................................ Kevin Peterson 2/15 8:00 am ................................................ Joel Pralle 10:40 am .......................................... Scott Feeder 2/18 4:15 pm ....................................... Mark Gennrich 7:00 pm ........................................... Andy Hanson 2/21 5:30 pm ................................................. Tony Fick 2/22 8:00 am ............................... James Weispfenning 10:40 am ................................... Randy Hellickson Page 24
Nursery Schedule 1/31 9:15 am ...................... Anita Werle / Anna Koglin 10:40 am ...Carole Sorenson / Lauren Horstmann 2/08 9:15 am ............ Anna Koglin / Volunteer Needed 10:40 am .......... Marcia Cochran / Kaitlyn Schultz 2/15 9:15 am ...................... Anna Koglin / Anita Werle 10:40 am ........................ Emily and Shawn Vierus 2/22 9:15 am ....................... Anna Koglin / Erin Harvey 10:40 am ........ Sara Bonne / Stephanie Fingerson Pew Maintenance February ....................................................... Al Horstmann Transportation
Please call the church office by Noon on Thursday (289‐
5147) if you need a ride to worship. Ushers
5:30 pm ....................... Dale Hass, Bob Sim, Gracie Morris 8:00 am .......... Dave Zarling, Dean Jensen, Tim Batterson, ......................... Alan Krueger, Brandon Rossman 10:40 am ..... Marv Reinecke, Mark Fister, Gordon Hinsch, ........... Sam Hinsch, Raf Webster, Rylan Webster ........................................................ Maggie Rahlf Welcome Center
1/31 5:30 pm ......................................... Doug Koepsell 2/01 8:00 am ............................ Bernie and Ellie Nesler Lay Readers
10:40 am ......................................... Beth Hanson 1/31 5:30 pm .......................................... Linsday Smith 2/07 5:30 pm .................................. Volunteer Needed 2/01 8:00 am ........................................... Carolyn Walk 2/08 8:00 am .......................... Terri and Sharon Muller
10:40 am ............................ Dan and Terri Zemke 10:40 am .......................................... June Storma 2/07 5:30 pm ............................................. Dave Wood 2/14 5:30 pm ............................................. Diana Stoen 2/08 8:00 am ....................................... Molly Gommels 2/15 8:00 am .............................................. Larry Stoen
10:40 am .......................................... Jacob Pralle 10:40 am .......................................... Curt Haugen 2/14 5:30 pm ...................................... Bob Vehrekamp 2/21 5:30 pm .............................................. Kim Jensen 2/15 8:00 am ............................................... Kurt Rump 2/22 8:00 am .................................. Volunteer Needed
10:40 am ..................................... Marcia Cochran 10:40 am ...................................... Caroline Ferdig 2/21 5:30 pm ............................................. Clare Lovick 2/22 8:00 am ............................................ Will Mundell
10:40 am ............................................ Lowell Dale Worship Recorders
2/28 5:30 pm ................................................ Jim Bronk First Sunday .................................................... Greg Utesch 3/01 8:00 am .......................................... Virginia Miller Second Sunday ................................................ Royce Ernst 10:40 am ...................................... Jennifer Pralle Third Sunday .................................................. Greg Utesch Fourth Sunday ...................................... Sherrill VanGuilder Fifth Sunday ................................................... Greg Utesch 2/25 4:15 pm ............................................... Jim Bronk 7:00 pm .......................................... Larry Reinartz 2/28 5:30 pm ........................................ Caleb Ketchum 3/01 8:00 am .......................................... Robert Dubke 10:40 am ...................................... Kevin Peterson Greeters
1/31 5:30 pm ..................................... Jeff and Judy Lee 2/01 8:00 am .......... Tom and Dory Moore / Ric Thieke 10:40 am ........................ Elvera & Marty Cordes/ ........................................ John & Brooke Murphy 2/07 5:30 pm ..... Grant & Cara Wilson/Lyle & Kathy Voight 2/08 8:00 am ........... Ernst family / Bruce & Jan Ludwig 10:40 am .... Darlene Thompson / Caroline Ferdig 2/14 5:30 pm ............... Sue Kazos / Gary & Sue Tollers 2/15 8:00 am .... John & Carrie Johnson / Linda Malnar ..................................................... Donna Walters 10:40 am ........ Dan Zemke Family/Dick & Shirley Valde 2/21 5:30 pm ........ Kurt & Clare West / Jeff & Judy Lee 2/22 8:00 am ....................... Mandie & Kelly Anderson 10:40 am ....... Aaron & Sarah Lassila / Lois Norby 2/28 5:30 pm ................... Janet & Gordon Hoffmann / ....................................... Julie & Ryan Meverden 3/01 8:00 am . Tom & Dory Moore / Bobbie & Gene Lewallen 10:40 am ........................ Elvera & Marty Cordes/ ........................................ John & Brooke Murphy Page 25
Redeemer Lutheran Church
869 7th Avenue SE
Rochester, Minnesota 55904
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