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June 2017

Volume 30 • Issue 6

Redeemer Lutheran Church • ELCA 255 W. Lincoln Avenue • Hartford, WI 53027 • 262-673-2550 • redeemerhartford@gmail.com

On Sunday, June 4th our students are confirming their baptism. This is a very important event - not just for the students, but also to Redeemer and the church as a whole. We mark their recommitment to the church and its teachings as well as their transition into ‘adulthood’ of the church. Thanks to all of you who have had a part in this teaching and mentoring process with these great students in their confirmation study! The Confirmation Class of 2017:

Rylee Baetz Rhegan Benicke Annika Kutella Nicolas Murgas

Josie Parr Olivia Otto

We surround them with support and encouragement as they

prepare for this important step on the path of faith and life... AND thanks especially to the parents for teaching and living the faith in life’s classroom.

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Congratulations to Nic Bauer Class of 2017.

Nic attended Hartford High School and will be attending North Central Tech in Wausau, Wisconsin.

He will be studying to pursue a career as an

Agricultural Equipment Technician.

Nic’s long-term plan is working towards raising grass fed bison on

a large ranch or his own herd.

All MINISTRY TEAM MEETINGS

Ministry Teams: Church Growth, Outreach, Seeds of Ministry,

Communication, Worship & Music, Christian Education,

Building & Property, Finance.

Our next meeting night is Tuesday, June 6th, 6:30 p.m.

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Pastor wants inquisitive minds to know...

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Report of Our President…

Wow this year is going fast and summer is right around the corner. As we get ready for vacations and summer break let's remember to keep God on our hearts and keep all loved ones safe and happy. We are still working with the Boys and Girls Club and as of right now there is nothing new to report, but I will keep everyone informed as we hear more from them. Just a reminder that Ministry night is the Tuesday before council each month, and if you would like to join a team or just come to give your ideas you are more than welcome. This month's Ministry night will be on June 6th.

Have a Great start to your summer and God Bless,

Craig Ruegg

Council Highlights May 11, 2017

In attendance: Craig, Gabi, Sheila, Don, John, Rick, Pastor Marcia, Bruce, and Jenny

Service We will be making a sign to put in the Wellness Gardens with leftover supplies from a Thrivent Grant (no additional cost to Redeemer).

We will donate a garden plot to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

The Giving Tree is in progress.

Sunday, September 10, 2017 is “God’s Work, Our Hands” Day. Please give ideas to the Service Team for service projects that could be done.

Love The Beer Club is putting together a proposal/plan to bring back Oktoberfest this fall. Please see Christian Sturgeon or Craig Ruegg if you would like to help with the planning.

Spirituality Pastor Marcia reviewed why we remove all things from the table when we start with our opening prayer at each council meeting. The purpose of this is to allow everyone to more easily focus on Jesus (not business) during the prayer/devotion.

Operations The Kemmel Bequest was originally designated to be given to a member attending seminary. Since there are no members attending seminary, council is giving this to the ELCA seminary fund. This will allow it to be used for its designated purpose.

Gabi is cleaning up some of the language/reporting of advanced giving and asset accounts so it is more clear and easier to understand.

Respectfully Submitted by Jenny Nettesheim

Seeds of Ministry Nuggets

JUNE 4th

John writes of the Festival of Tabernacles and Luke writes of Pentecost. In both the “Paraclete” or “Spirit of truth” comes to teach them, remind them of all that Jesus has said to them, and guide them into all truth. The Spirit will be the abiding presence of Jesus with his disciples, continuing his work in and through them and now through us.. This promise is fulfilled on the evening of Easter Sunday, when the risen Jesus comes to his disciples, breathes into them the Holy Spirit, and sends them out in mission The Festival of Tabernacles celebrated God’s presence and provision for Israel in the wilderness. Not only did God provide manna from heaven and water from a rock, God’s very presence dwelt with the people in the “tabernacle of the covenant.” Now in Jesus, the Word made flesh, God has come to “tabernacle” among us once again ("to dwell in a tent”). Since Jesus could not remain in the flesh, he promised to send his Spirit to dwell with his disciples and us forever.

JUNE 11th

In 2 Corinthians 13 Paul writes, “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” At the time of this writing the doctrine of the trinity had not yet been fully developed or taught yet here we find a reference to all three persons. The mention of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit in one breath, however, should not be surprising to any reader of Paul’s letters. Paul has already claimed that the Corinthians have but “one Lord and one God”. and furthermore, it is the Spirit who has come from God who enables the church to have the “mind of Christ” and of course, it is only through the grace of Christ that the church enjoys fellowship with the Spirit.

JUNE 18th

Jeremiah laments his circumstances as we often do. Laments are a God-given way for us to make a situation more open for God, to give God more room to work in our lives. We can be confident that God always has our best interests at heart and will work with our prayers and other factors to create the best possible future.

JUNE 25th

Matthew, more than any other Gospel, underlines the ways in which Jesus not only represents divine power and presence, but democratizes this power -- and the responsibilities that come with it -- in ministry with his disciples. It is made clear in Matthew that God’s power is now at work not only in Jesus, but also in through his disciples and, today, us. The interwoven relationships between the disciples, Jesus, and today us, and God replace the broken relationships that exist with family and society. God is there with us always.

Love Fellowship

Church Growth Communication

Council Liaison: Rick Ninmann

Service Outreach

Community Garden

Council Liaisons: Sheila Bauer, John Burton

Spirituality Theological Voice of Seeds of Ministry

(formally Stewardship) Worship

Christian Education

Council Liaisons: Jenny Nettesheim, Pastor Marcia

Operations Building & Property, Finance

Council Liaisons: Bruce Horst, Don Horen

The next Council meeting is on Thursday, June 8th at 6:30 p.m.

Christian Education Ministry

Sunday School Sunday School classes meet at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday. Classes will resume in the Fall.

Adult Christian Education: The following groups meet regularly to continue to grow in our knowledge of our God, our faith, and how we respond to them.

Sunday Adult Forum - meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Fireside room. All are welcome and encouraged to join us. Will resume in September.

Women’s Ministry - The group continues to meet at 12:00 noon on the second Monday of the month.

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Spirituality May, 2017

Thank you to the Sunday School teachers for a wonderful year of teaching our youth about the love of Jesus!

Vacation Bible School will held on August 7th, 8th, and 9th. Please get a registration form from the church office.

Summer worship begins on Sunday, May 28th. We will have one Sunday service at 9:00 a.m. and Monday night at 6:30 p.m. There will be a family “bike blessing” held on Monday, June 5th at 6:30. Weather permitting, worship will be held outside with a special blessing of bikes and helmets to keep everyone safe during summer activities. Respectfully submitted by Jenny Nettesheim

Mark your calendars!

Vacation Bible School August 7th, 8th, 9th

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Ages 4 and up - 3 year olds with par-

ent)

Look for registration form on our website or pick one up from the office.

Registration due by July 16th

Operations/Finance Meeting Notes May 11, 2017

We met for Ministry Team night with other Ministry Teams. Tonight Operations Team attendees were Bruce Horst, Gabi Priesgen, Scott Lopas and Don Horen.

Topics discussed were: Our Treasurer’s books are carrying a lot of miscellaneous

asset accounts that that zero activity within them. It was suggested that the Treasurer, with Council approval, “zeroing out” these accounts to deduct the monthly deficits from.

The “Kemmel Bequest” is carrying a large balance that should be donated to a ELCA seminary student per the bequest document.

We looked over the financial reports and will request approval of council.

The plumbing problem in the lower level men’s room was found and thanks to the Roto Rooter Man is was cleared up. It seems the there is a cast iron connection that has some corrosion where paper debris can accumulate and plug up the line. The cost was around $650.

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When I read this scripture I think of a young man I know. He does not attend church every week, but does on important days to his family. When I asked him what being a Lutheran means to him this is what he said, “I may not go to church but I believe in God, and I try to follow Jesus’ teachings in my life every day”. I asked him to give me an example of how he does this. He tells me how his employer has an abundance of scrap wood. They let the employees take it for free if they want it, or they have to pay to have it disposed of. So at the end of every week if no one else takes it he loads it up and takes it out to a family he knows that uses wood to heat there house. This family has a lot of children and appreciates it very much. He never asks for anything in return and does this every week rain, snow or shine. He then tells me it’s no big deal it is the right thing to do.

The Service Team is busy with a variety of projects, as I think of what the young man above said and his actions. Let us open our hearts and minds to think of ways we can be “stewards of God’s Grace”. If you want to do some service either big or small, with a group or on your own. We want to hear about it. Drop us a note, send me a text, text me a picture. (Sheila 262-224-9706) From our youngest to our oldest member’s, I know you are out there doing good things. I would like to hear about them and let the congregation know. Every little thing we do builds up to a mountain of great things!

Please be aware that changes have been made to Special Giving for the next few weeks. In response to the Chetek tornado last week, we are taking Special Giving for two weeks to help those affected by the tornado. The money will be sent to Chetek Lutheran Church. They will combine it with their Special Giving and distribute it to those in urgent need. This is a great partnership opportunity. Sheila has been in contact with the Chetek church. She has had our members ask if they need clothes, etc. We will know more in the weeks to come. More information will come as the Chetek church meets with Emergency Response Teams.

Warrior House Special Giving will continue through the month of June. We will be purchasing Piggly Wiggly Gift cards. When I contacted them they said they are in need of donations for perishable food. Please give to these Heroes who are in need of our support as they return to civilian life, and are recovering from injuries.

We received a Thrivent Grant to install a permanent Giving Tree in the Coffee Area. Please be patient as you see some upcoming transformations in the Coffee Area and Narthex. This will be a great way to give to

organizations in our church, community and the world. It will not replace Special Giving but give us all opportunities to give items that are needed. Things that we may have at home that may need a new home! Please see Jenny Nettesheim or Sheila Bauer with any questions. SAVE THE DATE : God’s Work, Our Hands Sept. 10 2017. ELCA Statement:

Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life

in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living,

daring confidence in God’s grace.

We are looking for ideas on how we can give back to those who serve us every day, keeping us safe, helping when we are in need. Like the Police Officer who sat in our parking lot Easter Sunday, when threats were being made across our country. Please contact Sheila, John or Rick with any thoughts you might have.

Thanks to all of you who helped clean up around the church building on Clean –Up Sat. The church grounds look very nice. We have some ongoing items to be finished up.

Community Garden is off to a great start this year. There are still some plots available. Thanks to Christian for all his hard work on keeping this project going.

Please let me know if I have missed anything!

Yours in Service, Sheila , Rick & John

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various

forms.” 1 Peter 4:10

May Service Notes

In the Mail... Dear Members of Redeemer,

Thank you for your recent gift of $407.92 to Elevate, Inc. Your

support is deeply appreciated.

Thanks to your generosity, we will meet our mission to address the root cause of high risk behavior through prevention, intervention and residential programming that focusses on drug and alcohol issues, mental health and delinquency.

Thank you again for your support of Elevate, Inc.

Warmest regards,

Julie Wolf Associate Director Note: This was one of our tithes from the Fish Fry in April

Save Your Aluminum Cans

If you don’t plan on selling your

aluminum, please consider bringing them to church and place them under

the coat rack downstairs. Thanks!

Women’s Ministry

Please join Women’s Ministry the second Monday of the month for

fellowship and Bible/book study in the Gathering Room.

Bring a sack lunch. Dessert is provided.

Our next gathering is on June 12th

Please join us!

Look for the Flower Chart in the Information Area and sign up to place fresh flowers on the shelves on either side of the altar. You may:

Order flowers at the flower shop of your choice.

Make up your own arrangements.

Use your own garden flowers. Have the Church office place

your order with Black’s Flower Shop.

Let the office know what you want published in the bulletin - in honor or in memory of someone or some occasion. Thank you!

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Pat Dobbe and Sandi White for providing communion to our shut-ins.

All the Sunday School Teachers for a great Sunday School year.

Neva for all her work on the storage room and kitchen. Looks very nice.

Praise Singers

Sheila, Jake & Nic Bauer for trimming bushes, trees and mulching.

Don Horen and crew who worked on Church-Clean-up Day.

Barb Menden for leading the Swedish Weavers.

To:

A Community Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. at St. Aidan’s on the last Saturday each month. Come

for a free hot meal with the Hartford Community! If you are interested in volunteering (9:00

a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) to help serve the meal, show up to help on that day.

We need help with desserts. Please consider baking a dessert to be served. You can drop it off at St. Aiden’s at 11:00 a.m. the

morning of the meal. If you have questions, talk to Barb Menden.

See you June 25th. Thank you!

01 Khloe Monroe 02 Joy Schaefer Dana Harley 05 Lorna Ellie 07 Trista Meier 09 Scott Lopas 10 Tom Hostad Rhegan Benicke 12 Stephanie Lopas Tim Henning 13 Rick Ninmann 15 Don Krause Donna Lee 17 Jeannette Kroening 18 Donald Thies 20 Kayla Knueppel 24 Alyssa Simpson 25 Alex Burton Luke Otto Myrna Kempf 26 Olivia Burkholz 27 John Burton 28 Warren Feutz 29 Mike Thies 30 Doug Baldwin

01 Dave & Susan Roskopf 05 Kyle & Shawna Friday 06 Rob & Robin Benicke 08 Bob & Jean Harley 09 Chuck & Mary Lou Zurn 18 Bob & Pam Brandt Keelan & Amanda Runnalls 20 Bob & Sandy Geier 21 Tim & Kim Henning Doug & Lynn Baldwin 24 Bruce & Laurie Horst 29 Gerald & Alice Geisthardt 30 Don & Shelly Krause

- Snack items needed for Boys & Girls Club -

Summer is almost here and the Boys & Girls Club are in need of various snack items. Please bring the following items and leave in the Information Area:

Peanut Butter Jelly

Fruit Snacks Fruit Rollups

Cereal

Animal Crackers Chips

Cheese Its Graham Crackers

Crackers

Gold Fish Granola

Granola Bars Pop Tarts

String Cheese

June 4th

9:00 a.m. Lector: Scott Lopas Ushers: Don & Pam Horen Counters: Craig Ruegg Rick Ninmann June 11th

9:00 a.m. Lector: Lynn Baldwin Ushers: Dale Christianson Sharon Indermuehle Counters: Linda Krohn Laurie Horst

June 18th

9:00 a.m. Lector: Rick Ninmann Ushers: Paul & Patty Simpson Counters: Shannon Ruegg Bruce Horst June 25th

9:00 a.m. Lector: John Burton Ushers: Sandi White Shelley Krause Counters: Jeanette Weber Marge Smits

Serving As We Worship

Berries 'n' Cream Pizza Recipe

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam

1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

3 to 4 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

1-1/3 cups sliced fresh strawberries

1-1/3 cups each fresh raspberries, blueberries and blackberries

1/2 cup flaked coconut Directions 1. Separate crescent dough into eight triangles. Press onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan; seal seams. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and jam until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Arrange fruit over top. Sprinkle with coconut. Chill until serving. Yield: 12 servings. Please Note: If you would like to submit a recipe, please send it to the church by the 15th of the month to be published the

following month.

Heavenly Recipes

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If you are unable to serve as scheduled, please try to switch with someone. Please call Sandi White at 262-670-6447 if you are not able

to find someone to switch with. Thank you!

Fish Fry Recap

Receipts: $2,364.25 Expenses: $1,426.50 Profit: $ 937.75 Tithe: $ 815.84 Checks were issued and mailed to our charities: Elevate of Washington County and The Threshold.

Expenses were as follows: $1,367.75 Schwai's $ 6.84 Creamer $ 51.91 Booster Ad Profits Tithe Spring 2016 $1,050.57 $798.43 Fall 2016 $1,015.57 $771.84 Spring 2017 $ 937.75 $815.84

We received donations from Walmart and Piggly Wiggly.

A survey was passed out to all RLC volunteers that worked that night: 1. Do you usually enjoy the time spent working at the fish fry or preparing

a dessert? Yes or No 2. Do you feel the fish fry event is good time together with your RLC

friends? Yes or No 3. Do you think two fish fries events a year is good or too many? Yes or No

For the above 3 questions, the replies were 100% yes. This is still a good Church Growth event.

4. If we couldn’t do a Schwai’s Fish Fry any longer what would be your suggestion for a replacement? The replies were a Chili Dump or a Brat Fry.

Our next Schwai’s Fish Fry is scheduled for Friday, September 29, 2017. This is not the same date as the St. Killian’s Fish Fry.

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Redeemer’s Worship Service is broadcast over WTKM Radio, 104.9 FM at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

The service can also be heard on the net at www.wtkm.com

THE STAFF

Pastor…………………………………………….…….Marcia Carrier President of Congregation .......................... ……………..Craig Ruegg Vice President of Congregation ...................................... Sheila Bauer Council Secretary ..................................................... Jenny Nettesheim Church Secretary .............................................................. Anne Clasen Keyboard ........................................................................... Lori Pawlak Treasurer .................................................................. Gabriele Priesgen Financial Secretary ........................................................... Marge Smits Sunday School Coordinators………………. Shannon & Craig Ruegg Custodians………………………………..Christian & Sarah Sturgeon WORSHIP: Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Monday: 6:30 p.m. Summer Worship: 9:00 a.m. (Memorial Weekend through 2nd Sunday in Sept.) 9:15 a.m. Sunday School (Sept. - May) 9:15 a.m. Adult Education OFFICE HOURS: ....................Mon. – Thurs. – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PHONE: ....................................................... Church Office, 673-2550 e-mail: .................................................. redeemerhartford@gmail.com Web site:......................................... http://www.redeemerhartford.com Pastor Marcia………………… ……............Pastor1mom@gmail.com

Summer Worship Schedule

9:00 a.m. Sundays Monday Evenings - 6:30 p.m.

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A Father Is:

There in every memory See his love and care

Strength and hands to count on Freely he does share

Provider, toil so faithfully To make our dreams come true

Give strong and tender discipline Though it is hard to do

A Father is God's chosen one To lead the family

And point it to His will for life Of love and harmony...

-Sue Skeen -

Happy Father’s Day June 18, 2017

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