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The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota
JONAH June 2015
Mission Statement
Inside this Issue
Making Him Known: Even when we do not want to
We will look at one chapter from the book of Jonah each week in June.
While even little children know how Jonah was swallowed by the big fish,
there is much more to this story. He was so human! We encourage you to
join us each week as we learn of God’s love through the story of Jonah.
Staff Reflections............................. page 3
Prayers ............................................ page 4
Worship Notes .............................. page 4
Take Note! ................................ pages 5-7
In Memory ..................................... page 8
Office Update ................................ page 9
Stewardship News........................page 10
New Member News .............. pages 11-13
News from the Hauans ................ page 13
Notes of Thanks ..........................page 14
Council Highlights ................. page 15-16
Voters’ Highlights........................page 16
Vacation Bible School .................page 17
Youth Page ...................................page 18
LWML News ...............................page 19
RCLS News..................................page 20
June Calendar ..............................page 21
June Serving Schedule .................page 22
POBLO News ..............................page 23
Confirmation Day 2015
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Staff Reflections
Church Office
Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm
Sharing your faith: even when we don’t want to…
Phone: 507-289-5147
There is a common misconception that we need to make sure we share Fax: 507-289-7887
our faith in Christ. If you ask most Christians, they think they need to find
ways to tell others about Jesus. That is simply not true.
The other side of this issue is that many Christians feel nervous
because they do not know how to show their faith. They are afraid of saying
Blessed to Serve
the wrong thing, or offending others. Many Christians hate the feeling of
being pressured to share their faith. Again, I want to say that it is a
Pastor, James W. Heining
misconception to think you need to go out of your way to share your faith.
[email protected]
For the month of June our focus turns to Jonah, the reluctant
(office) 507-289-5147
prophet, the guy that tried to run away from God. He did not want to share
(residence) 507-282-6955
God’s Word with Nineveh; he did not want to share his faith. Many of us
(cell) 507-202-2546
can identify with Jonah!
HERE IS THE TRUTH:
No matter what you are doing or saying; no matter how you are acting,
you are sharing your faith.
Trying extra hard to share your faith, what does that mean? It is like
trying extra hard to breath.
How does this play out?
Jonah showed his lack of faith in God to everyone he met on his
escape. He also showed his abundant faith in his ability to run away from an
omnipresent God. It would have been easier for him to try to jump out of
gravity’s grip!
When we live our lives, everyone we meet observes us, evaluates us,
and forms an impression. If you try hard to not show your faith, what are you
showing? Faith in fear, faith in perceived public opinion, faith in hoped for
popularity? If you don’t try to hide it but allow your faith to show in word
and deed, what are you showing? Faith in God, care for your neighbor, faith
that God will open the door and give you the words?
Jonah never got the message. He ran and was brought back. He spoke
God’s Word and then hated God’s mercy. Jonah’s words saved many lives,
but his witness was not God pleasing. He was not a balanced witness.
What about you? Are you feeling intimidated? Knowing that every
second of the day we are bearing witness to Christ is intimidating if we
assume it is a task we are supposed to do. It is not your task! God tells us, “I
will never leave you nor forsake you” Hebrews 13:5, “My yoke is easy, and my
burden is light.” Matthew 11:30, “They who wait for the Lord shall renew
their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and
not be weary; they shall walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31, and much more!
“The battle is not ours but God’s” 2 Chronicles 20:15. As Christians
He gives us all the tools we need to prepare us for our daily witness. Scripture,
Prayer, Community, and Teaching all help us to pay closer attention to how
God uses our daily witness to do amazing things!
Open up your eyes; stop pretending you have some special role to play.
Accept Christ’s help as he leads you through each day as you bear witness to
the hope that is within you!
- Michael Harvey, DCE
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 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
Youth Coordinator, Lynora Miller
[email protected]
(residence) 507-288-7219
Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke
[email protected]
(residence) 507-288-6405
Nursery Coordinator
[email protected]
(residence) 507-316-8177
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Remember in
Your Prayers...
Hospitalized/Health Concerns
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Marty Cordes, Doug Jerde, Janet
VanProosdy, Salley Arrindell,
Elizabeth Horstmann, Lorna
Sloan,Ted Bennett, Ketan
Schwerman, Diana Reese, Isaac
Koglin, Merilyn Schacht, Sharron
Smith, Sue Burdick, Dennis
Burdick
Worship The Lord
With Gladness!
JUNE 4/6/7
2nd Sunday After Pentecost
Theme: “Why Did Jonah Run?”
Readings: Jonah 1, 2 Corinthians
4:13-5:1, and Mark 3:20-35
Holy Communion will be
celebrated at all services
 Curt Walter upon the recent death
JUNE 11/13/14
3rd Sunday After Pentecost
of his father
 Mary Swenson upon the recent death
of her daughter
 Ev Mueller upon the recent death of
his sister
 The family and friends of Lyle
Mundell who passed away on May
14
 The family and friends of Elaine
Morse who passed away on May 17.
JUNE 18/20/21
4th Sunday After Pentecost
Grieving
Rejoice
 With Paul and Nina Hesby upon the
birth of their grandson, Heath John
Hesby, born on April 18.
 With Tammy Konicek upon the
birth of her first grandchild,
Alexandra Reese, born April 30,
2015. Great grandparents are Bob
and Bonnie Hoenk
With Kirsten Meyers and Christ
Herschberger who were united in
marriage at Redeemer on May 2.
With Dick and EiLeen Miller who
celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary on May 8.
With Bob and Bonnie Hoenk who
celebrated their 65th wedding
anniversary on May 19
With Kelsey Mundell and Andrew
Karl who will be married in
Charleston, South Carolina, on
May 30
Guidance
 For the delegates at Minnesota South
District Convention in St. Paul on
June 18-20
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Theme: “Sometimes It Takes A Big
Fish”
Readings: Jonah 2, 2 Corinthians
5:1-17, Mark 4:26-34
Special Notes: The Rochester
Servant Event participants will
share their experiences
Theme: “God Works Through
Imperfect People”
Readings: Jonah 3, 2 Corinthians
6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41
Holy Communion will be offered
at all services
JUNE 25/27/28
5th Sunday After Pentecost
Theme: “Second Guessing God”
Readings: Jonah 4, 2 Corinthians
8:1-9,13-15, Mark 5:21-43
Summer
Music
We s ll have some spots open. Please check out the sheet on April's office door. Congratulations to the following
seniors at Redeemer who will be
graduating this Spring. They will
be recognized at a special service
on Sunday, May 31, at 9:30 am.
Elizabeth BaƩerson
Jadenn Clark
Jonathan Dicke
Stephanie Fingerson
Janna Henkel
Brandon Hoppe
Darin Horstmann
Kirsten Krull
ChrisƟan Nisbit
Natalie Sundin
Kailey Webster
Carley Wilde
Christopher Wileman
Ethan Wileman
Take Note...Upcoming Events!
CALL COMMITTEE
UPDATE
The Call Committee convened
April 9, 2015, to develop a job
description for the position of
Director of Youth and Education.
The Committee solicited
nominations for the position from
the congregation (n = 3), LCMS
Concordia programs (n = 12) and
the Synodical District list of
persons certified through LCMS
educational programs (n = 20).
The Committee has met weekly
and has narrowed the selection to
10 candidates. We are now in the
process of interviewing by phone 4
candidates from the Concordia
Schools. We are awaiting response
from 6 candidates from the
Synodical District as to interest in
the position. Letters of
recommendation are be gathered
as these candidates indicate a
positive response. Additional
phone interviews will be scheduled
for the first two-three weeks in
June with on-site interviews to
begin in late June/early July. The
target date for start would be late
August/early September.
Movie Night
ELDERBERRIES
(age 50 and older)
Tuesday, June 9 — 11:30 am
Fellowship Hall
Menu: Chicken kiev, baked
potatoes, house salad with two
dressings, buttered rolls
and dessert
Cost: $7.50
The speaker will be Ruth
Tibesar telling of her challenges
with depression entitled "After the
Story". Hear how she was treated
with ECT (electric convulsive
therapy) and how with the help of
the Mayo Clinic, but most
especially with God's help, she is
doing so much better. Come
and listen to Ruth and enjoy the
Christian fellowship.
The sign-up sheet is at the
Welcome Center. Please sign up
by Sunday, June 7. 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, June 7,
Elderberries will be charged for
your meal. Any questions, call, text
or email Ted Saxman at 9236801/[email protected].
ROCHESTERFEST 2015!
Redeemer will have a booth at Rochesterfest
this year. Our booth will be open from
11am - 8pm Monday - Friday, starting June
22. The theme is promoting our summer
VBS program. Feel free to stop by and say
hello or sign up to work some of the
remaining time slots! The signup sheets are
located in the Narthex or contact Larry
Stoen ([email protected] / 251-7139).
July 10, 2015
6:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
All are welcome to join us! Comfy
clothes, chairs, and slippers are
always welcome. Plan to bring a
couple dollars with you if you
would like a can of pop or some
pizza—both will be available.
SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS-1941
This masterpiece by Preston
Sturges is perhaps the finest movie
— about a movie ever made.
Hollywood director Joel McCrea,
tired of churning out lightweight
comedies, decides to make O
Brother, Where Art Thou, a
serious socially responsible film
about human suffering. After his
producers pointed out that he
knows nothing of hardship, he hits
the road as a hobo. He finds the
lovely Veronica Lake and more
trouble than he ever dreamed of.
YANKEE DOODLE DANDY –
1942
Basically, this is the story of George
M. Cohan known as “The Man
Who Owned Broadway.” It stars
James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter
Huston, Richard Whorf, and
features Irene Manning, George
Tobias, Rosemary DeCamp,
Jeanne Cagney, and Vera Lewis.
Joan Leslie’s singing voice was
partially dubbed by Salley
Sweetland.
Any questions, please contact the
church office at 57-289-5147.
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Donations Needed
ROCHESTER SERVANT EVENT
We hope to have 100 volunteers showing the love of Christ through
good deeds in the community. To help them with this we need tools! If you
have a garage or junk drawer with too many tools, consider donating them
to this good cause.
Items needed (but not limited too): hammers, pliers, wrenches,
screwdrivers, shovels, rakes, saws, weed trimmers, hedge clippers, paint
brushes, rollers, paint pails, tape measures, cleaning rags, tarps and anything else you think might be useful!
There will be a box in the Narthex for your donations. Any questions, please contact Curt Walter at 951-7151.
SUMMER
REFRESHMENTS
There are s ll plenty of opportuni es to serve your fellow members this summer! Grab your friends, your family, or your special group and sign‐up today! Please call the church office (289‐5147) to select a date! OFFICE CHANGES
At the May Voters’ meeting the congregation voted to accept a
bid from Benike to renovate the office area. On May 27 official
drawings were discussed by the representatives of Redeemer, the
staff and the project manager from Benike. Over the next few
weeks plans will be finalized and permits will be gathered.
Brian Weyers DCE!
Rochester Servant Event:
Salt and Light
Rochester Servant Event (RSE) will be kicking-off
June 7 at 4:30pm. June 8-10 youth and adults will
be teaming up and heading out into Rochester and
the surrounding communities to truly make a
difference in this world. All through the event, God
will be making a difference in the lives of these
participants through scripture, prayer, devotions,
worship, music, speakers, service and each other.
Please keep this event in your prayers. RSE runs on
prayer! Also if you could not participate in the event
remember you are welcome to join us for the free
Moriah Peters concert on Wednesday, June 10, at
8:00pm. Bring a friend that needs to hear about
Jesus!
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Brian Weyers has graduated from
Concordia University, St. Paul, and he has
finished up his internship here at Redeemer.
While Brian has been at Redeemer, many in the
congregation have gotten to know him, and both
he and his family truly appreciate the care
Redeemer has shown. For that reason Brian has
chosen to be commissioned as a Director of
Christian Education here at Redeemer! This is a
special honor to share with Brian. This
commissioning will happen during the services
on Sunday, June 21. Upon his commissioning
Brian will be an officially recognized DCE in the
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Brian’s next step after commissioning is to
be installed as a DCE in the parish he has been
called to serve. That installation will take place at
St. John’s Lutheran in Yankton, SD, on July 12.
Redeemer members are welcome to attend that as
well. Health Notes
Stephen Ministry
LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
When
an event
shakes up your
world, you can either
let it hurt you or help you.
If you would like help in turning a
life crisis into an opportunity of
growth and faith, a
STEPHEN MINISTER
is ready
to help you.
Are you living with a chronic condition such as arthritis, high blood
pressure, anxiety, diabetes, heart disease, or back pain? Or do you live
with someone who does? Do you take medication to keep a condition
under control?
Elder Network is offering a 6-week workshop, “Living Well With Chronic
Conditions.” This workshop is free, although we do ask that people preregister because class size is limited. Individuals who attend these
workshops quite often see their condition in a new light. They learn
different ways to manage their condition by valuing the power of small steps
and having the support and understanding of the group as they do. Please
call Carol at Elder Network 507.285.5272 with questions or to register for
the upcoming workshop to be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on
Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am beginning on June 10 and
going through to July 15, 2015. Registration deadline is Monday, June 8,
2015.
The Living Well program is a proven and effective program for anyone with
a chronic mental or physical health condition. Participants learn valuable
strategies for improving health and wellness and for getting the most out of
life. I think it is great that Redeemer Lutheran is working to bring the
benefits of Living Well to our community. I would highly encourage eligible
individuals to consider participation!
- Aaron Leppin, MD
Chicago Mission Trip!
June 22-28, 23 missionaries will head to Chicago, IL to
serve on the UKANDU mission trip. This team will paint,
build, plant, clean, lead VBS, lead Sports camp and do
outreach. Please keep these youth and adults in your
prayers!
Johanna Blanco
Taylor Fick
Blake Hellickson
Samuel Hildestad
Thomas Hildestad
Morgan Juen
Shantel Loos
Grayson Loos
Christopher Nitz
Morgan Nitz
Jacob Pralle
Madyson Pralle
Maggie Rahlf
Brandon Rossman
Joshua Zemke
Krista Zemke
Michael Harvey
Paul Lewis
DeLayna Nitz
Jennifer Pralle
Dawn Shelstad
Connor Wondrasch
Dewey Wondrasch
A STEPHEN MINISTER is:
A trained lay volunteer
A good listener
Trained in confidentiality
Supervised for quality care
Ready to offer God’s love
through a caring relationship
on a one-to-one basis.
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For more information on this
ministry, please call Pastor Adam
Koglin at (507) 289-5147.
CAMP
OMEGA
DAY
JUNE 6,
2015
Join us for this free Open House
event for all ages. Activities
include a 10 am sing-a-long and
devotion, free picnic style BBQ,
swimming, horse drawn wagon
rides, pontoon boat rides, zip
lining, archery, canoeing, and a
variety of other Camp Staff led
activities for the whole family. The
day’s events conclude around 4
pm. RSVP is preferred, but not
required. To RSVP, contact the
camp office by email:
[email protected] or
call 507-685-4266.
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In Loving Memory...
NANCY ANDERSON
Nancy Anderson was born October 26, 1952, in Winona, Minnesota, to William and Rosalind Sholes. God
made her his own through the waters of baptism on October 30, 1952, at Sacred Heart church in Winona. She
married Alan Anderson on October 2, 1971, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield. They had one daughter,
Angie.
Nancy managed the Kwik Trip in Eyota, was a Title Clerk at Saturn in Rochester, and most recently worked
at Walmart North in Rochester. She joined Redeemer in 2004. After battling lung cancer for 2 ½ years, she passed
away on April 15, 2015, at Seasons Hospice.
A brief service was held at Macken Funeral Home on April 18. Remember Nancy’s daughter Angie Hanson,
her son-in-law Brad, and grandson Josh in your prayers.
BEV BAILEY
Bev Bailey was born on March 29, 1935, to George and Gladys Bailey. She was brought to the Lord in
baptism on May 28, 1941, at Redeemer, where she would also give public witness to her faith on June 5, 1949. Bev
served as a High School Counselor on the Iron Range for several years, before returning to Rochester full-time after
her retirement. Always active, she enjoyed being able to take her turn in the Olympic torch relay even after her
retirement.
After celebrating the Lord’s resurrection at Easter services, Bev died suddenly at home on April 5, 2015.
Remember Bev’s family and friends in your prayers.
LYLE MUNDELL
Lyle Wayne Mundell was born November 23, 1931, on the family farm near Chatfield, to William and Alice
Mundell. He was made a child of God through the washing of baptism on October 21, 1934, at Zumbro Lutheran
in Rochester. He gave public witness in his faith in the rite of confirmation on July 7, 1946, at St. Paul Lutheran in
Chatfield, where he would also be united in marriage to Beverly Bandel on September 14, 1956. Their union was
blessed with four children, Paul, Karl, Will, and Donna.
Lyle served his nation in the army during the Korean War. As an agricultural engineer, he worked several
places in the Midwest, before he and Beverly moved to Rochester in 2012. At that time they joined Redeemer.
Parkinson’s slowed Lyle down more and more, until he took his final breath in this world on May 14, 2015. A
memorial service focusing upon God’s eternal promises took place at Redeemer on May 20. Remember Lyle’s family
in your prayers.
ELAINE MORSE
Elaine Elma Morse was born January 12, 1924, to Henry and Clara (Schmidt) Horstmann in rural Chatfield.
She was baptized at home on February 10, 1924, and confirmed on May 9, 1937, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Chatfield.
Elaine grew up in the Chatfield area, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1941. She married Clarence
“Ike” Morse on June 26, 1946. They had one son, Wayne. Elaine and Ike lived in Rochester where Elaine was
employed by IBM. They joined Redeemer in 1956. Her husband, Ike, died in 2003.
The service in her memory was held at St. Paul Lutheran in Chatfield on May 21. Please remember Elaine’s
family in your prayers.
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Office Renovation to proceed
With the addition of a second DCE comes the need to find an office
space for this individual. (Our DCE intern used a corner of Michael’s
office.) While this was being considered, it seemed to make sense to
grapple with several other challenges at the same time. A rough plan was
created which would renovate our current space to:
1) create a new office for the new staff person
2) move April into the main office area
3) enlarge our present office workroom in line with 21st century space
needs
4) modify the parish nurse office so it would not have to be entered
through a classroom
5) not give up any classrooms.
To do this, the wall in Room 102 will be removed, and a new wall will be
created on the office side of this room. This space next to the offices will
be used for two offices and a workroom. This classroom will be almost the
same size, but will be shifted about 15 feet to the south! April will move
into the office area, and her present office will revert back to a classroom.
The Parish Nurse office will have a door opening directly to the main
hallway.
At the Voters’ Assembly it was voted to move forward on this project with
the Benike Construction Company at a cost of $74,695. We are blessed
to have this money in hand, with about $65,000 coming from the Helen
Wassel bequest and the balance from the Facilities Fund. (Before this was
even on the radar, it was decided that once the mortgage was paid we
would put some funds away each month for future needs.)
Our goal is to have this work done between the end of VBS (mid-July) and
the beginning of Sunday School (early September).
Thanks Chris!
On April 28, many surprised our
Administrative Secretary, Chris
Tjosaas, as we recognized her 20
years of faithful service at
Redeemer. We are blessed to
have such a welcoming voice and smile in our office. If you
have not yet extended your congratulations and thanks, it is
never too late to do so.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Darin Horstmann who received
the Boy Scout Eagle award on Sunday, May 17.
WALKING FOR LIFE
Several Redeemer members,
including Pastor Jim and Jolene
Heining and Luanne Kraus, as
part of the Rochester Area
Lutherans for Life, will be
taking part in a walk to support
New Life Family Services on
Saturday morning, June 20.
While LFL is primarily an
educational group, they are very
glad to support groups like New
Life who do the one-on-one
work with those experiencing
unplanned pregnancies. They
assist with God-pleasing
solutions that value all of life.
We would be glad to have more
join us in the walk—contact
Pastor Jim or Luanne Kraus for
details. And, of course, pledges
are appreciated. Checks for any
amount can be made out to
New Life Family services and
submitted to the church office.
Thanks to all for supporting life.
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Stewardship: Your Response to God’s Love
April 18/19
Worship Attendance .......................... 517
(132+161+224)
S.S. & Bible Classes..........203 (79+123)
Guests .................................................. 60
Budget Offerings .................. $13,819.31
District/Synod ......................... $2242.50
Debt Reduction ............................... $240
April 25/26
Worship Attendance .......................... 694
(96+185+162+251)
S.S. & Bible Classes..........200 (78+122)
Guests .................................................. 41
Budget Offerings .................. $11,381.34
District/Synod ......................... $1979.50
Debt Reduction ............................... $100
April 30/May 2/3
Worship Attendance .......................... 496
(50+99+144+23)
S.S. & Bible Classes..........203 (75+128)
Guests .................................................. 41
Budget Offerings .................. $20,560.79
District/Synod ......................... $3124.00
Debt Reduction ............................... $115
May 7/9/10
Worship Attendance .......................... 607
(33+68+231+275)
S.S. & Bible Classes..........186 (67+119)
Guests .................................................. 65
Budget Offerings .................. $14,439.50
District/Synod ......................... $3169.00
May 14/16/17
Worship Attendance .......................... 478
(33+58+198+189)
S.S. & Bible Classes..........188 (71+117)
Guests .................................................. 23
Budget Offerings .................. $17,918.79
District/Synod ......................... $3470.98
Debt Reduction ............................... $240
FINANCIAL UPDATE—Missions Way Up!
April Income: $82,955
April Expenses: $89,265
YTD Income: $322,045
YTD Expenses: $330,721
While April showed a significant deficit, this is because $13,202.85 from our
Lenten offerings was transferred to the fund supporting Redeemer members
studying for full-time church work professions. We have four right now —
the most ever! They will be a blessing to many people in the future. Since
our mortgage has been paid, we have been able to give more to missions,
nearly 20% of our giving this year. When we put others first — God provides!
CONFIRMATION GIFT
the class of 2015 has donated $200 towards replacing some of the evergreen
shrubs which did not survive the winter.
BEQUEST RECEIVED
Helen Wassel, who died January 4, 2015, remembered Redeemer in her will
with a bequest of $81,713.69. Since she did not place any stipulations upon
this generous gift, it is our practice to give the first 10% to missions and the
next 10% to the Redeemer Endowment Fund. At the Voters’ Assembly on
May 17, the balance was designated for the office renovation project.
MEMORIALS AND SPECIAL GIFTS
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$528 for Gideons International
$300 for Project Compassion
$141.50 for Youth Fund
$130 for Altar Guild
$89 for Church Work
Scholarship Fund in honor of
Marty Cordes’ 89th birthday
$250 for Undesignated
Memorials in memory of Nancy
Anderson
$600 for Feed ‘Em
$15 for Music Fund
$50 for Story Time
$200 for Sunday School
$20 for Quilters
$50 for RCLS Tuition
$10 for Creation Speaker Fund
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$50 for Adult Education
$100 for 2nd Grade Bible
$215 for Endowment Fund
$60 for Kitchen Renovation in
honor of Dick and EiLeen
Miller’s 60th wedding
anniversary
$650 for Rochester Servant
Event
$65 for Napal Relief (Lutheran
World Relief)
$400 for Vacation Bible School
$200 for Library Fund
$6.75 for Orphan Grain Train
$50 for Interfaith Hospitality
Network
NEPAL RELIEF
LCMS Disaster Response has already pledged $235,000 to help earthquake
victims. Additional gifts may be made for this purpose by using the “special”
category on your offering envelopes.
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New Members are welcomed to Redeemer!
The following New Members were received during the 8:00 am service on Sunday:
Chad and Becky Decker
Noah, Gracie, Samuel, Lily-Rose
914 9th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Home: 507-536-0853
Becky Email: [email protected]
Chad Email: [email protected]
Chad and Becky Decker and their four children,
Noah, Gracie, Samuel, and Lily-Rose live just a couple
blocks from Redeemer.
Chad is the Resource Manager for the Kahler,
and Becky works as a nurse at St. Marys on the Pediatric
floor. Noah is 13 and attends Willow Creek; Gracie is
11, Samuel is 8, and Lily-Rose is 5 — they all attend
Longfellow.
In their spare time Chad enjoys cooking and
golf; Becky enjoys teaching group fitness at the YMCA;
Noah enjoys biking, swimming, and the activities at
church; Gracie likes to climb trees, swim, and bike;
Samuel enjoys baseball, swimming, and biking; Lily-Rose
enjoys clothes, swimming, and playing with their dog,
Tia.
Paul and Heidi Diercks, Alia and Aubrey
4939 Manor Brook Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Home: 507-535-0155
Paul Email: [email protected]
Heidi Email: [email protected]
Paul and Heidi and their daughters, Alia and
Aubrey, live in Northwest Rochester. Paul and Heidi
met while attending college at the University of North
Dakota and have lived in Rochester for 15 years.
Paul works at Treasure Island Casino as a
Manager of Cash Services. Heidi teaches First Grade at
Kasson-Mantorville. The girls attend Kasson-Mantorville
schools, Alia is a 7th grader and Aubrey is in 3rd grade.
In their spare time, Aubrey is active in volleyball
and Alia in basketball, and Paul and Heidi stay busy
following the girls with their activities.
Rainy Gustafson
4503 13th Avenue NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Cell: 507-923-8475
Email: [email protected]
Rainy currently lives in northwest Rochester.
She is engaged to Redeemer member, Derek Potter. She
moved to Rochester seven years ago from Hanksa,
Minnesota. She has a daughter, Autumn, who resides in
Waconia, Minnesota.
Rainy is a trained medication assistant and
currently works nights at Zumbro Valley Health Center.
In her spare time she enjoys running, working
out, playing volleyball, bowling, and other sports as well
as crafting and yard work. She enjoys attending Twins
and Wild games as well as following the Rochester Ice
Hawks.
She is looking forward to becoming involved at
Redeemer.
Lynn and Gene Hebig
208 E River Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906
Home: 507-545-2982
Lynn and Gene moved to the Rochester from
Eyota about 2 years ago. You could say that they moved
BACK to Rochester, because Gene was born and raised
here.
They have family members that are already
members here at Redeemer: James and Jamie (daughter)
Ward and their children, Nyle and Nolan; Jason (son)
and Jenni Sturm and their children, Olivia and Brody;
and they have a son, Jessie, who is engaged to be married
to Nakita Holck in 2016. And they also have a more
historical connection to Redeemer in that Gene’s
grandparents, Manly and Dorothy Hebig, were also
members here.
Gene has been employed by the Mayo Clinic for
25 years in the Cytogenetic Lab. Cytogenetics deals with
the study of molecular structures, such as cells,
chromosomes and DNA. It’s a fascinating field and it’s
great that there are people like Gene who devote their
lives to understanding it.
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When he’s not working, he enjoys hunting,
fishing and some occasional four-wheeling. In fact, we’re
told that he recently bagged some wild turkeys.
Lynn enjoys cross-stitching, scrapbooking,
cooking, and her kids/grandkids. The emphasis here
might be on kids and grandkids since her current “job”
is to babysit the grandkids during the week.
Lynn said that they already feel like they’ve been
warmly welcomed by the Redeemer family and they truly
appreciate the flexibility in the service schedule to
accommodate their fluid work and life activities.
Christ Hershberger
5089 Henry Court SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Cell: 507-696-2784
Christ recently married fellow member, Kirsten
(Meyers) and they live in Southeast Rochester. Christ
was born in Ohio and grew up in the Amish community
in Harmony, Minnesota.
Christ currently works as a carpenter for Eric
Munfrom Builders and Kirsten is an RN at Olmsted
Medical Center.
In their spare time, Christ enjoys hunting and
fishing and Kirsten enjoys gardening, cooking, and
baking.
Elizabeth Krohe
1521 1/2 4th Street NE
Rochester, MN 55906
Cell: 319-241-0994
Email: [email protected]
Elizabeth moved to Rochester from Iowa, two
years ago. She attends RCTC where she is enrolled in
the Dental Hygiene program.
One of five children, she is the daughter of
Wayne and Ella Marie Krohe of Rushmore, Minnesota.
Her father is a retired LCMS pastor. Elizabeth
developed a strong faith foundation in the church
through her parents, Christian Education, youth
projects, mission, and music. She was accepted by
Concordia’s DCE program.
While attending the University of Iowa she was
faced with set backs, but she has persevered. Studies
were placed on hold when paying off college loans
meant more work hours. When her house was lost in
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recent Iowa floods, a kind friend welcomed her here in
Rochester.
Elizabeth is employed full time at Hiawatha
Homes where she is a direct support staff team member.
She now has her own home complete with a dog,
Abbie, her cat, Zombie, and a saltwater reef aquarium.
She loves to cook and bake.
This semester is completed and she’s ready to
take on summer school!
Mike and Joan McCormick
S1617 County Road I
Alma, WI 54610
Home: 608-685-4458
Joan Email: [email protected]
Mike Email: [email protected]
Mike and Joan McCormick are returning to
Redeemer after an absence of nine years. After Mike’s
retirement from IBM and Joan’s retirement from Mayo,
they moved to the house they had built near Alma,
Wisconsin —where Mike had grown up. After trying
several other churches — they have decided to come back
“home” to Redeemer.
While at Redeemer previously, Mike served as a
trustee and in other capacities, while Joan was one of the
originators of the ChristCare program. Joan was also on
the call committee when Pastor Heining was called.
They look forward to getting back into the swing of
things at Redeemer.
Lynda Ru
102 2nd Street SE, Apt 804
Rochester, MN 55904
Home: 636-542-1259
Email: [email protected]
Linda was born and raised in China where she
worked as an OB/GYN. She came to America about 25
years ago for a visit and ended up making it her home.
She has two grown daughters. The oldest is in Chicago
completing her PhD in Biology, and the younger one is
in Atlanta where she recently graduated with a Masters
in accounting.
She first settled in Missouri where she worked in
research and taught at the community college. It was
there that she joined a Chinese church and was
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baptized. She then came to
Minnesota and settled in St. Paul but
read that Rochester was a great place
to live and migrated south to retire
here about 4 years ago.
She enjoys all outdoor
activities but especially biking and
walking. She also enjoys ping pong
and travel.
She has been a volunteer at
Mayo Clinic, the Civic Theater and
is a member and volunteer at the
Rochester Senior Center. She is
looking forward to becoming part of
the Redeemer family
Laura and Adam
VandenHeuvel
1117 7th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Laura Cell: 608-769-2127
Adam Cell: 612-816-5751
Laura Email:
[email protected]
Adam Email: [email protected]
Adam and Laura
VandenHueval were just married a
month ago and enjoyed a
honeymoon in Sonoma, California.
Adam has worked at IBM for 9 years;
and Laura has worked as a pediatric
nurse at St. Mary’s for 7 years. They
both moved to Rochester when they
started their careers at IBM and
Mayo. They currently live in SE
Rochester.
In their leisure time they
enjoy pontoon rides on Lake
Zumbro, snowmobiling in the
winter, basically any outdoor
activities as well as hanging with
friends.
Laura grew up with a
Catholic background and Adam
grew up Lutheran; they see
Redeemer being a good church
option to grow in Christ together.
News from the
Hauans
The full newsletter with pictures can be
found on the bulletin board in the
Narthex or on the Redeemer website.
Dear Friends —
Eric’s men’s retreat was a
huge success and an even better
learning experience. Seventy-five
men from three different local
LCMS churches showed up for a
weekend of worship at Camp
Pioneer. Eric led a devotional,
small group discussions, and
enjoyed various fellowship activities
with these men. He continues to
preach approximately every three
weeks, lead adult instruction
opportunities, and help out with
various youth activities as possible.
Most recently, he was able to help
with confirmation Sunday where
24 students were confirmed.
If at any time our family
can answer any questions about our
vicarage experience or our
involvement at Concordia
Seminary, please do not hesitate to
contact us. We continue to be so
grateful for your love and support.
All of your prayers, emails, phone
calls, and cards are greatly
appreciated by our entire family.
We will never forget all of the love
and support you have given us
throughout our journey. Wishing
you a blessed spring!
Redeemer Men
You are missing out on a
wonderful opportunity to attend
one of Redeemer's two men's
Bible study groups.
It may be that the word “study”
should not be used, in that it
implies that you need to study
before you get to the meeting.
That is not the case, you do not
have to prepare for this study
unless you want to do so. Please
come to one of the sessions and
enjoy the fellowship in a very non
-intimidating and welcoming
environment . Ask the questions
that you were afraid to ask in
other settings.
Men's Bible study each Tuesday
at 9:00 AM in room 102. (The
ladies meet at the same time in
North Fellowship Hall).
Men's Bible study each
Wednesday at 6:00PM in the
Upper Room.
Give it a try. You may even find
a free cup of coffee.
Sincerely,
Eric, Jill, Julia, Cal, & Hazel Hauan
Eric: [email protected]
507.993.5564
Jill: [email protected]
507.993.5582
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Thank You
you to Jeff Schultz and Jill
Notes of Thanks... Thank
Ryan-Schultz for the great CPR
Thank You
Dear Redeemer,
Thank you for the countless
prayers, words of encouragement
and gifts at the time of Isaac's
surgery and hospital stay! Your love
for us and Christ has helped us
through our various hurdles this
year! With much gratitude,
- Pastor, Anna, Aaron & Isaac Koglin
class! It was a beautiful way to
spend a Saturday morning. We
learned so much and had fun doing
it! We thank God for blessings us
with so much talent and expertise
at Redeemer. - Jan Dicke, Parish
Nurse
Thank You
Thank you to Rebecca Circle for
the gift of the wonderful May
Basket. The cookies were delicious!
- Gary Polikowsky
Dear friends, thank you all for
making and donating the quilt that
my wife used while here at Season’s
Hospice. It is a beautiful quilt and I
can’t thank you enough for taking
the time to make it and having the
patients here make use of it. You all
are very considerate and generous.
The good Lord will reward your
efforts. Tell the rest of the
congregation what the quilters are
doing and how much their efforts
are appreciated. Your friend, Henry
J. Poterucha, MD
Thank You
Thank You
Thank You
A special thank you to the Rebecca
Circle for the wonderful May
Basket filled with goodies and fun
surprises. Thank you!
- Sharron Smith
Thank You
Thank you to Project Compassion
for the beautiful Easter Lily. It is
much appreciated and still has five
blooms! - Betty Renstrom
Thank You
My thanks to all who sent birthday
cards and called. Also to Julie
Walter for delivering the Easter Lily
and Gloria Poch for the birthday
rose. I am blessed to belong to such
a caring congregation. God’s
blessings to all. - Marge Zobel
Thank You
A big thank you to all my friends at
Redeemer who have visited, called,
delivered flowers, and sent cards. I
am fortunate to be a part of this
wonderful church family. - Evelyn
Burfeind
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My heartfelt thanks to all that have
sent cards, visited, called, but
mostly for your prayers as I recover
from knee replacement. I have felt
the power of your prayers as I heal
more each day and feel so blessed
to be part of this wonderful church
family. . . .Redeemer. May God
bless each of you in your lives.
- Judy Lee
Thank You
I want to thank Project
Compassion for the lovely May
Basket and to Ruth Vrieze for
delivering it. I’m so thankful and
appreciative of all the ways
Redeemer continues to remember
me. Blessings to you all!
- Barb Rupkalvis
Thank You
Thank you to the congregation and
staff for all your support as we
welcomed Alaina to our family. My
family was so blessed that I could
have the time off and I really loved
being home with the girls. Thank
you for the cards and gifts, and for
the meals from my Christ Care
group, Caleb and Liz Ketchum,
Virginia Miller, and Iva Kietzmann.
Food for a busy working family is
priceless! We appreciate prayers as
we all transition me coming back to
work. - April Beckman, DPM
Thank You
Oh my goodness! Boy, did you
guys get one past me! A great big
thank you to the Redeemer
congregation for surprising me by
acknowledging my 20-year
anniversary at Redeemer. Where
does the time go?? I’m so blessed to
have been able to be a part of this
congregational family and to have a
job that most days doesn’t feel like
work! Thank you so much for the
cards, gifts, kind words, and so
much more. I just can’t put into
words how much I enjoy and
appreciate and am thankful for
everyone of you. Hugs and
continued blessings to you all!
- Chris Tjosaas
Church Council Highlights - May 12, 2015
OLD BUSINESS
 May Voter’s Assembly: Members discussed the
Spring Voters’ Assembly Meeting this coming May
17, 2015.
 Nominating Team: Nominations committee has
filled all positions except for the position of Vice
President. The volunteer for this position will
continue to be prayed for and pursued.
 Call Committee for Director of Youth &
Education Update: The Call Committee for an
additional DCE to serve as the Director of Youth &
Education has whittled down the candidates from 26
to 10. Virginia will be calling the 10 (4 are new
graduates from Concordia Universities; 6 are from
the field) to see if they are interested. Those who are
interested and have not already received a call from
another church will be scheduled for preliminary
phone interviews. The District has provided
recommended questions for phone interviews. The
Call Committee will select phone interview
questions from this list and began this process at
their meeting last night (Monday, May 11, 2015).
 Camp Omega follow-up - We will appoint a leader
for this campaign by July 31, 2015. The training
will be held at Redeemer on August 8, 2015.
 Process Handbook – Deferred.
NEW BUSINESS
 Classroom & Office Renovation project – Michael
shared the rough draft drawing for proposed classroom and office area remodel. This proposal will
remodel the existing office area to accommodate a
relocated work room, relocated Nurse’s office, and
two additional staff offices, as well as removing the
existing breakout classrooms/nurses’ office minrooms and combining them into a large classroom.
April’s current office will be converted back into a
classroom, as it was before she moved into it. April’s
office will move into the main office (into Michael’s
current office space). Michael and the new DCE’s
offices will be the two new office spaces that are
created with this renovation. Alvin E. Benike, Inc.,
bid the remodel at $74,695.00. This will meet ADA
requirements. Benike could start the project on July
18, 2015. This is the day after VBS is completed and
would allow the project to be completed before
Labor Day. For funding, Redeemers received a
bequest of $65k this winter that could be used for
this project. Marcia moved that the Council
recommend to the congregation that we proceed
with the remodel of the office renovation as
proposed on the concept drawing and that Benike be
used as the General Contractor with the bid as
proposed on the handout. Larry seconded.
Discussion followed and Council members discussed
the prudence of moving forward with this bid in
timely manner, so that it can get accomplished
before Labor Day – this is why only one bid was
sought – due to time constraints. Motion carried.
Tanja made a motion that we use 80% of the Helen
Wassel bequest (approximately $65k) from the
bequest to fund the renovation and the remaining
from the Facilities fund. Donna seconded.
Discussion followed. Motion approved. Council
members were very thankful that Bernie Nesler has
agreed to be the lead on this project and thanked
Michael Harvey, as well. Members discussed what
steps to take if there is an unforeseen expense
overage during the project. It was discussed that
Council would need to be addressed if there were
any overage over 10% of budget. Council is grateful
to Bernie for his leadership.
 Personnel & Staffing Committee Appointments –
Sue made a motion to appoint Rich Gommels to the
Personnel & Staffing Committee. Dawn seconded.
Motion carried.
OFFICER, BOARD AND CABINET REPORTS
 President’s Report – Daryl brought homemade
cookies and announced that Brian Weyers (DCE
Intern) is completing his internship as of May 31,
2015. Daryl praised Brian’s year of service to our
youth and members here at Redeemer. Brian
jumped right in at Youth Service event and has been
a blessing all year. Thank you, Brian!! Marcia made
a motion that the Church Council resolve that we
thank Brian Weyers for his faithful service at
Redeemer and further resolve that we pray God’s
blessing upon his ministry in South Dakota. Dawn
seconded. Motion carried.
 Treasurer’s Report – Sue shared the Treasurer’s
report. Members asked questions. Stephen made a
motion to approve the April Treasurer’s report;
Donna seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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Staff Reports - DCE, DPM and Pastors' Reports
 Pastor Heining: Attendance has been up. Starting
staff reviews at this time.
 Pastor Koglin: Nine families are joining Redeemer
this weekend (20 people). The church planter for
the LCMS consortium has been called from the
seminary, and he is a good friend of Adam’s. His
name Andrew Audett and his wife’s name is Katie
Audett. Keep Isaac in your prayers as he has his
surgery next Tuesday with a two-to-three day
hospitalization.
 April Beckman DPM has been on maternity leave.
 Michael Harvey DCE: Michael will chaperone the
Longfellow camping trip with his son and other 4th
and 5th graders. Peer ministry will be having a
retreat at Camp Omega. Peer ministers have been
able to help new classmates at their school and
fellow peers here at Redeemer. Michael is
requesting funds for peer ministry of $2k for the
peer ministry retreat at Camp Omega (cost per
person for 3 nights/4 days, meals and lodging is
$152 per person). The $936 that was dedicated for
this event will also be spent on this event, as the
total cost be approximately $2.8k. If there are any
funds left over, they will be seed money for the next
peer ministry retreat. Marcia made a motion that
we allocate $2k from the Thrivent fund for the
2015 peer ministry retreat. Stephen seconded.
Motion carried.
 Brian Weyers DCE Intern: Brian graduated from
Concordia St. Paul this past weekend. He is really
looking forward to the Pandora’s Moon event on
Saturday, May 16. Brian hopes to have his
commissioning service here at Redeemer. The
Council shared that we are honored he would have
his commission here with us. Brian thanked us for
an AMAZING year that he has spent with us.
Voters’ Meeting Highlights—May 17, 2015
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF 2015 JANUARY
MEMBER MEETING AND MARCH SPECIAL MEMBER
MEETING MINUTES – Daryl presented these minutes to the
voters via handouts. Dick Valde made a motion to approve
these minutes; Myrna Reinartz seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Daryl presented the Treasurer’s
report in Sue’s absence. Lynora Miller made a motion to
approve the Treasurer’s report; Dick Valde seconded the
motion. Discussion followed. Motion carried.
Office Renovation – Michael, Pastor Heining, and Bernie
Nesler shared information related to the office renovation.
Michael shared visual presentations of the current hand-drawn
blue prints (not to scale) drawn by Jorgen Brandt with some
modifications by Pastor Heining. Thanks were given to Jorgen
for his architectural schema design so that members could
visualize the proposed changes to the church building.
Michael shared the detailed proposal and cost estimate by
Benike. Bernie shared that Benike and Pastor Jim shared that
Benike has a great track record with completing jobs such as
this, and shared confidence in their ability to meet the
deadline. Karen Gerke made a motion that we accept the
Council’s recommendation to move forward with this
proposed office renovation based upon these draft drawings
and Benike’s bid. Kay Fockler seconded the motion.
Discussion followed. Members asked good questions. Daryl
informed voters’ that the funding for this project is already in
place and that the Council has approved using 80% of the
Helen Wassel bequest (approximately $65k) from the bequest
to fund the renovation and the remaining from the Facilities
fund. Voters’ are very thankful that Bernie Nesler has agreed
to be the lead on this project. If there are any overages on this
project of over 10%, Council would need to evaluate.
OLD BUSINESS
 Technology Update – Stephen shared that the equipment
for the technology update has been purchased. The timing for
completion of this project by Labor Day weekend is on track.
Call Committee for Director of Youth & Education update –
Virginia Miller shared the job descriptions for Michael Harvey,
DCE, as the Director of Faith Foundation and the job
description for the NEW DCE, as the Director of Youth &
Education. She indicated that Call Committee is now in the
process of phone interviews of potential candidates. Phone
interviews begin on Monday, May 18, and may continue
through June. The plan is for face-to-face personal interviews
of the final candidates sometime in July with a target start date  Nominations for Council members, members at large,
of the selected candidate by the end of August or early
Trustees, and Elders – Daryl shared the nominations. Bernie
September.
Nesler made a motion to approve the nominations as outlined
on the Voters’ Assembly Agenda. Marcia Cochran seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
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Dear Parents, Grandparents, Friends –
Send your kids on an icy expedi on! At Everest VBS, kids embark on the coolest adventure of the summer! Everest VBS is filled with incredible Bible learning experiences: kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency‐Fun Gizmos, team‐building games, cool Bible songs and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. (Since everything is hands–on, kids might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in play clothes and safe shoes.) Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life – something we call God Sightings. Get ready to hear that phrase a lot! Your kids will also support a mission project – school kits for children in Nepal through Lutheran World Relief. Watch for more information about this project. Parents, grandparents, and friends are invited to join us at (1) VBS Kick‐off night July 12 at 6 p.m.; (2) Summit Celebration each day at 11:45 am, a daily exploration of God’s might power you won’t want to miss; and (3) VBS Celebration service July 19 at 11 am, followed by a potluck indoor picnic. So mark these dates on your calendar – July 13 ‐ July 17. The fun starts at 9 am each day and will end at noon. Register your children for this life‐ changing adventure online at www.redeemer‐rochester.com or pick up a paper registration in the Narthex, or call the church office at 289‐5147. NOTE: Many volunteers are needed in many different areas. Volunteer registration is also available on the redeemer website or paper registration forms in the Narthex. Page 17
June
1st…..Samuel Hildestad
2nd...Aaron Mueller
3rd...Austin Manuell
3rd...Ethan Manuell
11th ..Sarah Ernst
15th..Blake Hellickson
25th..Rachel Tomasek
26th..Kayla Manuell
28th..Lindsay Behne
Ignite has wrapped up for
the summer months but please
keep an eye out for some special events. Watch the Sunday
Bulletins and the Resource.
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Thank you to EVERYONE
who helped out with the
Voters’ meeting luncheon
and the highway clean up.
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SUNDAY
8:00a Quilters
10:15a Story Time with Kristin
6:00p Music & Worship
6:30p Redeemer Brass
7:00p Salt Shakers CC
7:00p J.O.Y CC
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7:00p Health Cabinet
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WORSHIP - 8 and 9:30 am
9:00a Blood Pressures
6:00p Oikos CC
HOLY COMMUNION 8 and 9:30 am
9:00a Blood Pressures
6:30p Partners In Christ CC
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WORSHIP - 8 and 9:30 am
9:00a Blood Pressures
3:30p Japanese Christian
Fellowship
6:30p Agape CC
7:00p Lutherans For Life
9:00a Men’s Bible Study
10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever
8:00p Adult Softball game
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9:30a Chronic Illness
10:00a POBLO Sewing
1:00p Seekers CC
6:00p Men’s Bible Study
6:00p Youth Softball Game
9:30a Chronic Illness
10:00a POBLO Sewing
6:00p Men’s Bible Study
6:30p Sounds of Praise
6:30p CC Equippers
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8:15a Faithfully Fit Forever
6:00p WORSHIP
6:30p Malachi CC
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9:30a Library Committee
5:00p Jessica Walter/Josh
Underkofler Wedding
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FRIDAY
8:30a Celebrating God’s
Grace
5:00p Blood Pressures
5:30p HOLY COMMUNION
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8:30a Celebrating God’s
Grace
9:00a Sisters in Christ CC
5:30p WORSHIP
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5:30p HOLY COMMUNION
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SATURDAY
June 2015
5:30p WORSHIP
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LCMS District Convention
1:00p Faithful Followers
1:30p Stephen Ministry
6:00p HOLY COMMUNION
6:15p Young Families CC
7:00p Technology Team
7:15p Wedding Rehearsal
Chicago Servant Event—June 21-28, 2015
9:00a Men’s Bible Study
10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever
6:00p Couples in Christ CC
7:00p Women’s Bible Study
7:00p Friends in Faith CC
7:00p Adult Softball Game
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8:15a Faithfully Fit Forever
9:00a Sarah Circle
6:00p WORSHIP
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8:15a Faithfully Fit Forever
1:00p Faithful Followers CC
2:00p Eagles Wings CC
6:00p HOLY COMMUNION
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THURSDAY
17 Resource Deadline 18 8:15a FFF
Staff Planning Retreat
9:00a Men’s Bible Study
10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever
6:30p Couples in Christ CC
7:00p Membership Ministry
9:00p Adult Softball Game
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ROCHESTER SERVANT EVENT—JUNE 7-10
9:30a Chronic Illness
10:00a POBLO Sewing
6:00p Men’s Bible Study
7:30p Moriah Peters Concert
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8:00a Quilters
10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever
10:15a Story Time with Kristin 6:00p RLCW Exec
6:30p Emmanuel CC
6:15p GTO Team
6:30p Trustees
6:30p Youth Board
7:30p Church Council
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WEDNESDAY
1:00p Family Ministry Team
6:00p Men’s Bible Study
7:00p Youth Softball Game
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TUESDAY
10:15a Story Time with Kristin 9:00a Men’s Bible Study
6:30p Redeemer Brass
10:30a Faithfully Fit Forever
7:00p Elders
9:00p Adult Softball Game
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HOLY COMMUNION 8 and 9:30 am
9:00a Blood Pressures
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SUMMER REFRESHMENT
VOLUNTEERS FOR JUNE
Ushers
Greeters
6/06 5:30 pm . Grant & Cara Wilson/Lyle & Kathy Voight 5:30 pm ......................... Dale Hass, Bob Sim, Gracie Morris 6/07 8:00 am....... Tom & Dory Moore/Doug & Elle Jerde 8:00 am .... Dave Zarling, Dean Jensen, Tim Batterson, Alan 9:30 am....... Elvera & Marty Cordes/Bruce & Cheri Struve Krueger, Brandon Rossman 6/13 5:30 pm ................................................... Sue Kazos 9:30 am . Marv Reinecke, Mark Fister, Gordon Hinsch, Sam 6/14 8:00 am.................. Dorothy Beasley / Ernst Family Hinsch, Raf Webster, Rylan Webster, Maggie Rahlf 9:30 am.......... Darlene Thompson /Caroline Ferdig 6/20 5:30 pm .................................. Kurt and Clare West 6/21 8:00 am................................ John & Carrie Johnson Welcome Center
................................. Linda Malnar/Donna Walters 6/06 5:30 pm ............................................Doug Koepsell 9:30 am............ Dan Zemke Family / Virginia Miller 6/07 8:00 am ............................... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 9:30 am .................................. Dan and Terri Zemke 6/27 5:30 pm ........................ Janet & Gordon Hoffmann Altar Guild
Chair: Caroline Ferdig ........................................... Julia & Ryan Meverden 6/13 5:30 pm ................................................ Kim Jensen Members: .............. Sue Blood , Rosie Petersen, Vicky Ward, 6/28 8:00 am....................... Mandie and Kelly Anderson 6/14 8:00 am ............................. Terri and Sharon Muller
Donna Mundell 9:30 am .............................................. Beth Hanson 9:30 am............... Lois Norby / Dick & Shirley Valde 6/20 5:30 pm ................................................ Larry Stoen 6/21 8:00 am ................................................ Diana Stoen 9:30 am ............................................ Sherry Haugen Lay Readers
Blood Pressure Nurses
Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third 6/06 5:30 pm .......................................... Donna Mundell 6/26 5:30 pm ..................................... Volunteer Needed Saturday of the month. 6/07 8:00 am..................................... Sherrill VanGuilder 6/28 8:00 am ...................................... Volunteer Needed
9:30 am............................................... Beth Hanson 9:30 am ........................................... Caroline Ferdig June 7 ......................................................... Barb Wallskog 6/13 5:30 pm ................................................... Jim Bronk June 14 .......................................................... Julie Probach 6/14 8:00 am.......................................... Molly Gommels Worship Recorders
June 18 ........................................................... Kathy Zarling 9:30 am ................................................ Lowell Dale First Sunday ....................................................... Greg Utesch June 20 ....................................................... Donna Mundell 6/20 5:30 pm .................................... Volunteer Needed Second Sunday .................................................... Royce Ernst June 21 ................................................................ Sue Kazos 6/21 8:00 am.................................................. Kurt Rump Third Sunday ...................................................... Greg Utesch June 28 ................................................................ Sue Kazos 9:30 am............................................. Jennifer Pralle Fourth Sunday ........................................ Sherrill VanGuilder 6/27 5:30 pm ............................................ Lindsay Smith Fifth Sunday ....................................................... Greg Utesch 6/28 8:00 am............................................... Will Mundell 9:30 am................................................. Erin Harvey Elders
6/04 6:00 pm ............................................. Andy Hanson 6/06 5:30 pm .............................................. Dean Jensen 6/07 8:00 am .................................................. Joel Pralle Nursery Schedule 9:30 am .................................................. Jim Bronk 6/07 9:30 am...................... Becky Decker / Noah Decker 6/11 6:00 pm .................................................... Tony Fick 6/14 9:30 am............................. Shawn and Emily Vierus 6/13 5:30 pm ........................................... Mark Gennrich 6/21 9:30 am............... Sara Bonnes / Lauren Horstmann 6/14 8:00 am ....................................... Randy Hellickson 6/28 9:30 am................. Marcia Cochran / Addie Harvey 9:30 am ............................................ Larry Reinartz 6/18 6:00 pm ............................................ Robert Dubke 6/20 5:30 pm .......................................... Caleb Ketchum Pew Maintenance ......................................... Marcie and Lester Clapp 6/21 8:00 am .............................................. Mark Radtke June 9:30 am ........................................... Kevin Peterson June 7—Rebecca Circle 6/25 6:00 pm ................................................... Jim Bronk June 14—Quilters 6/27 5:30 pm .............................................. Dean Jensen Transportation
6/28 8:00 am .................................................. Joel Pralle Please call the church office by Noon on Thursday (289‐
June 21—Emmanuel ChristCare 9:30 am .............................................. Scott Feeder 5147) if you need a ride to worship. June 28—Volunteers Acolytes
6/07 8:00 am ............ Madison Werle / Erica Norregaard 9:30 am ......................... Josh Zemke / Davis Schulz 6/14 8:00 am .................... Taylor Fick / Jadyn Schoppers 9:30 am ................... Alexis Nelson / Aaron Mueller 6/21 8:00 am ....................... Tyler Bell / Blake Hellickson 9:30 am ............... Kailyn Manthei / Emma Probach 6/28 8:00 am ................ Austin Manuell / Ethan Manuell 9:30 am ....................... Kyle Berquam / Tyler Bruns Page 22
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