September 2015 OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH “The Record” MISSION STATEMENT Our Redeemer Lutheran Church exists to daily share the message of Christ’s love and forgive- ness to our members, the community, and the world so that more people may receive salvation. Our Redeemer is a member congregation of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. GOD’S MISSION IS MY MISSION AND GOD’S MISSION IS URGENT! Monthly Newsletter, Volume 54 Fall Worship Times Fall Worship Times 8 & 10:30 AM 8 & 10:30 AM Education Hour 9:15 AM Education Hour 9:15 AM Confirmation & Cross Training Sept 9 6-7:25PM Quarterly Voter’s Meeting Quarterly Voter’s Meeting Sept 27th Sept 27th Potluck meal following late service Potluck meal following late service
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September 2015
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH
“The Record”
MISSION STATEMENT Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
exists to daily share the message of Christ’s love and forgive-
ness to our members, the community, and the world so that
more people may receive salvation.
Our Redeemer is a member congregation of The Lutheran
Potluck meal following late servicePotluck meal following late service
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“Being the Church!”
Recently at the Sunday morning Bible Class I shared with the gathering of 55 (yes, even in summer time people are hungering for the Word!) the following three statements. Below are the statements as well as their responses. As you read, ask yourself: How would I answer? What can I add to this list?
1. What does it mean to “Be the Church?”
• Spread the Gospel • Being in the Body of Christ • Remain in Faith as a Believer in Jesus • An obligation to Live by the Word • Being Active and Involved • Support one another • Receive and use the Gifts of God • Providing financial support • Have a Servant Heart • Sharing in the Suffering & Rejoicing of Fellow Christians • Praying Together • Helping others understand “The Church” • Telling others what goes on at church and inviting them to come & become
involved. 2. The Church reminds me that…
• Jesus died for me and you • I’m not alone in trials, other Christians also have struggles • I am a sinner • I have forgiveness through Jesus • God is real • I am part of the kingdom of God • I have a responsibility to serve • I’m here to Spread the Word • God’s Great Love is also for me • We are meant to be a “Family” working together • Eternal Life is a certainty for believers in Christ
• Spiritual nourishment • Support from one another • Forgiveness • Guidance • Baptism and The Lord’s Supper • Hearing the Truth of God’s Word • Inspiration and Motivation from the Word • To make Christ personally known to me • A sense of belonging and value • Confirmation of the certainty of my salvation • To instill a healthy God pleasing pride to be a part of Christ’s Body • To instill a thankful pride for what the church stands for
These answers quickly and easily flowed from a ten minute small group interaction, which then led into a Bible study, taken from the August Lutheran Witness, entitled “Who Are We?” As you read through these answers again you will notice that a number of the same responses appeared (in varying form) in response to all three statements. You will see the Importance of the Support believers need and give to one another as we go about life and ministry together. You will see a definite sense of Purpose in both being the Church and spreading the Gospel message. And you will see the great value of God’s Word as it relates to us personally as well as to both fellow believers and the un-churched. My prayer regularly is for the Holy Spirit to instill in every member of Our Redeemer a hunger for the Word, a yearning to be “with” the Body of Christ and to instill within each of us an understanding of how to put to use the gifts and abilities He has given to each of us to carry out the work of His Kingdom. What A Joy and Blessing it is to “Be the Church” with You! Pastor Bruce Noennig
Quarterly Voter’s Meeting ---Sept 27th These meetings are preceded with “top of the line” potluck food provided by the members of the church. Don’t miss it! We also receive a free will offering which supports our Good Samaritan Fund. The voter’s meeting will primarily be sharing some updated information about items such as:
• 75th Anniversary celebration plans for 2016 • Progress on the projects being undertaken with the funds being
received for “Strive for 75” • Report from the Long Range Planning Committee and the
congregation survey they will soon conduct Plan to be present at the meeting to be informed, involved, and enjoying good food and wonderful fellowship with the “Our Redeemer Family”
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY OPTIONS THIS FALL Sunday morning: Adult Bible Study: 9:15 AM in the Dining Hall “Before Amen” led by Pastor Bruce and DCE
Mark. This is a study on prayer based on the book “Before Amen” by Max Lucado. Beginning Sept 13th.
20’s & 30’s: 9:15 AM in the prayer room led by Jon Bach and Matt Sagissor will begin Sept 13th. Adult Bible Study: 9:15 AM in the Library starting Oct 4th. Study of the book of James: How
Faith Works. Mom’s & Tots: 9:15 AM in room 103 led by Amanda Biebighauser, topic to be determined
while children (0-3yr) play. This study will begin Sept 13th. Tuesday: Tuesday: Senior Bible Study 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Center led by Pastor Bruce. “Trials &
Afflictions” from a Good News study. Connect: 7:00 PM in the College room a study titled “Why I Believe?” for College Students. This
study will begin Sept 8th. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study: 6:00 PM in the Prayer Room “Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me in Sunday School:
Romans to Revelation.” Adult Bible Study: 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Center “Family 101” led by Collette Christoffers
will begin Sept 9th. River Pointe Bible Study: 1:30 PM 3rd Wednesday of every month led by DCE Mark Noennig.
**Note: In Sept it will be Sept 23rd not Sept 16th! Thursday: Men’s Breakfast Bible Study: 6:30-7:30 AM at the Moorhead Fryn’ Pan, Hwy 10 led by Larry
Mayer. This is a Life Light study on the book of Acts. Women’s Small Group Study: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm led by Gina Strand. A
Dee Brestin study called “A Woman of Worship”. A study on the book of Psalms that includes a music CD that will help memorize the Psalms. This study will begin Sept 24th.
Saturday: Shape Discovery Sessions: Sat, Oct 17th & 31st 8:30-2pm.
“Before Amen” Struggling with prayer and needing
guidance in prayer is not new for us as Christians. Beginning on Sunday, Sept 13th the adult Bible class in the Dining Hall will begin a study of the book “Before Amen: the Power of a Simple Prayer.” This is a study of Biblical prayer as together we look at the power of the Lord’s Prayer in our lives in six simple lines.
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What do you believe? We all believe in lots of things. “I’m right—you’re wrong!” “My team is the best, they will win it all this year!” “I have too much homework!” “Winter will be very mild this year.” Yes, we all believe lots of things. But, the bottom line is that we believe in God and His Son, Jesus. When we say the creed in church, we confess to one another what we believe about God.
Who God is What God means to us What God is in our lives What God has done for us
We Believe!
If you thought the Christian movies “Fireproof”, “Courageous” and “God’s Not Dead” were powerful (and they were) then plan to see “War Room” in theaters Now. The other movies were excellent and spiritually beneficial, but pale in comparison to the impact of what the War Room says in reference in the dedicated faithful prayer life of a child of God. If you miss it at the theater, we will do our best to bring it to ORLC in the future when it is available to us.
War Room
In this time of desperation When all we know is doubt and fear There is only one foundation We believe, we believe In this broken generation When all is dark, You help us see There is only one salvation We believe, we believe Chorus: We believe in God the Father We believe in Jesus Christ We believe in the Holy Spirit And He's given us new life We believe in the crucifixion We believe that He conquered death We believe in the resurrection And He's comin' back again, we believe So, let our faith be more than anthems Greater than the songs we sing And in our weakness and temptations We believe, we believe! Chorus Let the lost be found and the dead be raised! In the here and now, let love invade! Let the church live loud our God we'll say We believe, we believe! And the gates of hell will not prevail! For the power of God, has torn the veil! Now we know Your love will never fail! We believe, we believe! Chorus
We also sing what we believe about God in the songs we sing. The song “We Believe” by the Newsboys is a song that we have used for worship. Take a moment to look at the lyrics printed to the right and be reminded about who God is and what we believe about Him. The next time we say the creed or sing this song may you be reminded about what “You Believe” and that what we believe comes from God’s Word—the Bible.
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Out of the Pews
“Out of the Pews” is a special opportunity to touch the lives of others and to share Christ’s love with them. The date for this event is Sunday, Sept 20th in the afternoon (right after the 10:30am service). Included in this year’s event will be our annual “Prayer Canvass”. So watch for the signup sheets for places that we will be serving. If you know of someone who could use a hand on this special day, let us know in the church office.
DCE Mark Noennig
College Cookout On Sunday, Sept 6th, we will be welcoming back the college students with our annual “College Cookout”. I am looking for some help with food so that we can provide a great cookout for the students. If you can help out by providing a salad or dessert, please sign up on the Ministry Action Board. Thanks for your help!
College Meals The students are back!! Please welcome them as you see them in worship and about town. Let them know you care about them. One way to make the students feel at home at Our Redeemer is to help provide them with a great home cooked meal on Sundays after the 10:30AM service. We currently are looking for you to help out with this by signing up on the Ministry Action Board to assist with the meal. Also To help make this more efficient I am looking for a member of Our Redeemer who would be the coordinator of this meal each week. If you are interested or for more information contact DCE Mark.
Sat, Sept 5th Cobber Expo at Concordia
Sun, Sept 6th College Cookout after the 10:30am service
Tues, Sept 8th “Connect” begins from 7-8pm in College Room. The study is “Why I Believe” finding answers to life’s most difficult questions.
Wed, Sept 16th Dragon Fest at MSUM 10:30-3pm
Fri, Sept 18th Movie Night “Do You Believe?” 7pm in the College Room.
Fri, Sept 25th Concert Matthew West and Francesca Battistelli 7pm. $20
College Corner
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MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with
the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
God provides for all our needs. He uses us as instruments to show others the love of Christ. When a loved one is diagnosed with a debilitating illness and imminent death, people use the gifts God has given them to help each other. One of these gifts is hospice care. Hospice care is intensive comfort care that improves quality of life for patients with a limited life expectancy by alleviating pain and suffering. Hospice care addresses a patient’s medical, emotional and spiritual needs. The support that hospice care can provide allows families to share quality time together whether it is at home, in an assisted living center or nursing home, or a hospital. Hospice treats the person, not the disease, with a goal of providing compassionate care to both the patient and family during end-of-life situations.
Hospice of the Red River Valley provides care in all or portions of 29 counties in North Dakota and Minnesota through offices in Fargo, Grand Forks, Valley City, Lisbon and Mayville, N.D., and Crookston, Detroit Lakes and Thief River Falls M.N.
Anyone may call to learn about hospice services but a physician’s order is needed to be admitted to hospice services. Hospice services are provided for anyone who needs them regardless of the ability to pay. Medicare and Medicaid have a hospice benefit as do many private insurance companies. Your primary physician remains your primary care provider and works in conjunction with the hospice team. A hospice team can be made up of a doctor, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers.
Hospice care is for anyone whose illness has become end-stage and, who, based on their physician's best judgment, has a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. This includes illnesses such as cancer, Alzheimer's, heart and liver diseases, AIDS, COPD, and neurological diseases such as ALS and Parkinson's.
Hospice bereavement specialists are available to help deal with the anticipated loss and follow-up grief support for the family. Hospice of the Red River Valley hosts “The Journeys Program” which offers classes and regularly scheduled support groups for those who wish to attend. You may attend a Hospice-sponsored support group, regardless of whether you’ve used our Hospice services. Most are offered at no charge because of funding from individuals, churches, businesses and organizations including the United Way of Cass-Clay.
Grief Journeys for Adults is for adults 18 and older who have experienced a loss through death.
Grief Journeys for Widows is for women who have experienced the death of a partner.
Grief Journeys for Youth is for young people, ages 6-18, who have lost a loved one through death. Adults are encouraged to accompany children.
Transitions Class: Beyond Widowhood is for men and women who wish to address the more practical aspects of widowhood.
Journeying through Grief is an education series designed for individuals wanting to learn more about their own grief process.
Groups are held at the Fargo Hospice of the Red River Valley Office, 1701 38th St. S., Suite 101 Fargo, ND 58103. Phone number 1-800-237-4629. More information can be found on their website www.hrrv.org. Please contact me if you have questions about hospice care.
Living for Him, Collette Christoffers, parish nurse
Gloria Bloom 1500 7th St S Apt 219 Moorhead MN 56560
701-200-1968
Bret & Kelsey Brovick 2025 41st St S
Moorhead MN 56560
Megan Hackler Po Box 621
Hawley MN 56549
Kelly & Mary Janke 2780 36th St S Apt 110 Moorhead MN 56560
Jacob & Stephanie Jerger
930 41st Ave S Moorhead MN 56560
Matt & Sarah Johnson
8388 143rd St W Apple Valley MN 55124
Gale & Julie Knutson
303 2nd St NW Dilworth MN 56529
Samantha Ohland
1102 28th Ave S Apt 303 Moorhead MN 56560
Jose & Katie Saez 1519 37 ½ Ave S Fargo ND 58104
Steven Yeats
W7606 163rd Ave Hager City WI 54014
Pam Wold 218-443-1155
Pastoral Acts
Funeral Marge Laffen 8/6
8/22
Micah Holmgren & Haley Gross
Quilting will begin Sept 9th
Come and join us Wed at 1pm in the Dining Hall. Whether you are new to quilting or returning we’d love to have you. You don’t have to know how to sew to join us. Come and cut, sew or tie. At 3pm we stop for coffee and goodies! Thank You to all who helped sew quilt tops this summer!
Welcome to our new school year. As teachers we are ready for more routine schedules. During the summer our schedules are not as strict as we have many field trips, park play dates and a little less routine throughout the day. By the time September rolls around not only are our children ready for routine, we as teachers are also. Our preschool is back up and running this year and we are excited to see all the new faces from the community. I love watching the children’s eager faces show up on the first day of school!
Family Fun Night: Was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the evening with us. Also a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped set-up and take down this event. Family Fun Night would not be possible without your help.
Donations: We are looking for ice cream buckets, plastic bags and school supplies (crayons, markers, glue sticks, etc.). Thank you for helping support the CCC.
Prayer: Please pray for God to lift up the right applicants for our staff positions. Pray for our current staff, that all are healthy and continue to desire to work at the CCC. Pray for a smooth transition this fall.
Thank you for your continued support of the CCC.
The Challenge Part 2
Part 2 of The Challenge involves the reading of the whole Bible during the next two years. Sound impossible? It’s not! If you commit to reading God’s Word for just fifteen minutes a day for six days a week, you can read the whole Bible during the next two years. To help you with this and to deepen the application of God’s Word for your life we have two things to help you. First, you can get a subscription to “Today’s Light” magazine. This magazine will help you to go into more depth in each day’s reading. The cost for this magazine that comes out four times a year is $20. Next we will be having a Today’s Light study group that will be meeting on Thursday or Sunday evenings at 7pm. In this group we can learn from one another about what the Holy Spirit has been teaching us from the week’s readings. If you would like to join the class and get the “Today’s Light” magazine, sign up on the Ministry Action Board. The sign up deadline for ordering Today’s Light is Sunday, Sept 27th!
From the CCC Director Angela Wheeler…
Through July of 2015 we are short $ 2746.00 to cover actual expenses. Our average weekly offering is $8,816.26 and average weekly expenses are $9,277.21. All bills are paid to current through August 21st. August has 5 Sundays so the hope is that we can make it through the summer without having to take any money from the L.C.E.F. Budget Support Account. Work begins in September on the Budget for 2016. Boards will receive initial Budget Worksheets for their September meetings. Cindy Sprouls, Business Manager
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September Worklist Co-Chairpersons: Marlis Ziegler Gwen Noennig Alyssa (Geoffrey) Bakken ................................... 701-361-3340 Greg & Julie Barsgard ......................................... 218-233-2583 ................................................................. [email protected] Jeremiah Bjerken ................................................. 701-238-0252 ............................................................. [email protected] Gloria Bloom ......................................................... 701-200-1968 ................................................................. [email protected] Stacy (Troy) Bowman ........................................... 218-329-2874 Connie (Bob) Bulik ................................................ 218-233-9546 .................................................................. [email protected] Merle Buth ........................................................... 701-261-5605 Gary & Marcia Euren ............................................ 218-287-8800 ............................................................... [email protected] Ted & Sue Helms .................................................. 218-233-0930 ............................................................. [email protected] Katie Hoganson .................................................... 701-261-7281 ........................................................ [email protected] Rick & Pat Hoganson ....................................... (R)701-371-3313 ........................................................................ (P) 701-238-3518 ............................................................ [email protected] Stu & Shannon Hoganson ........................... (Stu) 701-388-6160 ............................................................ (Shannon) 701-361-9702 .................................................... [email protected] Kelly & Mary Janke ............................................... 701-219-3262 ........................................................ [email protected] Bryan & Jerilyn Kazeck .................................... (B) 701-361-5641 .......................................................................... (J) 701-361-5556 ................................................................. [email protected] Carolyn Lichtsinn .................................................. 701-212-8472 ............................................................. [email protected] Brad & DeAnn Miller ............................................ 701-866-6283 .................................................................... [email protected] Mark Noennig ....................................................... 701-261-3003 ............................................................... [email protected] Mark & Julie Rohrer...................................... (M) 701-720-9093 ......................................................................... (J) 218-329-2134 .......................................................... [email protected] Brandon & Jackie Schmidt ............................. (J) 701-261-6621 ..................................................... [email protected] Jeff & Kim Schmidt ............................................... 218-498-2064 .......................................................... [email protected] David & Deb Shasky .............................................. 218-236-6404 ............................................................... [email protected] Chris & Tina Skaurud ............................................ 701-340-3777 ............................................................... [email protected] Bill & Marlis Ziegler .............................................. 218-287-3843 ..................................................................... [email protected] Please call or email the office with any changes. 218-233-7569
Save the Date!
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace will be offered on Tuesday’s beginning Sept 22nd thru Nov 17th. 6:30-8pm. Cost is $100 per person or per family. The Financial rewards will FAR surpass your investment! To register please call/email Phil at [email protected] or 701-200-3781
“Heaven’s Best” Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction Saturday, Oct 3rd 8-10:30am.
This is a Fundraiser for “Strive for 75”. Do you know of any businesses that could be contacted to donate a silent auction item? Or maybe your place of employment would be so inclined. If you have ideas to share contact a member of the Board of Stewardship. Sign up on the Ministry Action Board to volunteer for this event.
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer support
You are invited to join Pastor Bruce and Gwen Noennig as they give thanks to God for 40 years of Life Together in Christ.
• November 23rd from 2-5pm in the Dining Hall at Our Redeemer
9/5 Greg & Jamie Miller 9/16 Brett & Elizabeth Janssen 9/7 Matt & Jane Wychor 9/16 Brandon & Jackie Schmidt 9/8 Geoffrey & Alyssa Bakken 9/20 Shawn & Samantha Nygaard 9/11 Jerry & Sharon Mindermann 9/25 Jeff & Amanda Nundahl 10/2 Chad & Memory Cota 9/12 Jeff & Kim Schmidt 9/25 Ross & Nikki Oliver 10/2 Jim & Ellen Puffe 9/15 Roger & June Dahnke 9/26 Chris & Annette Redding 10/3 Bill & Lora Thielke 9/15 Tom & Erin Schwanke 9/27 Brian & Brenda Anderson 10/9 Doug & Lenore Becker 9/28 Jon & Erin Bach
September October
“Strive for 75” God continues to provide (He always does in His very unique and unexpected ways). We currently are at $28,300 as we strive for $75,000 in our plans and preparations to celebrate the 75 years of God’s Grace that we have received at ORLC. The money has been coming in via a wide variety of ways: memorials, cashing in some stock, the church staff weight loss challenge, special gifts of all sizes. Future plans to add to this fund will be the Oct 3rd “Heaven’s Best Pancake Breakfast” along with a silent auction as well as from the Oct 23rd Turkey Supper. We are 38% of the way to our goal. This month’s Record includes an offering envelope for you to use. As you consider your blessings and as you are able, please respond.
How will these funds be used? $3K for 75th Anniversary plans. $12K for soffit/gutter repairs. $8K for nave/chancel carpet $40K for restrooms remodel $4K to prepare CCC to be a secure wing $10K for elevator update 10% of all gifts for Missions will be as follows (based on reaching the $75K goal.) $3,750 for District Missions $1,875 for our local Campus Ministry $1,875 for our CCC
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A BLESSED BIRTHDAY TO YOU FROM YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST
AT OUR REDEEMER September
1 Emily Christoffers Ben Ellefson Terry Erickson Hunter Harman Darlene Link 2 Rebekah Mork 3 Dawn Current 4 Connie Bulik Gina Freitag 5 Leah Busse Mary Janke Keely Terry 7 Stacy Bowman Shirley Brattland Rylan Pettigrew 8 David Freitag Brooklyn Nundahl Norma Sliper 9 Chris Myrold 10 Jenna Bloom Julie Knutson Samantha Ohland Mikayla Sailer 11 Brooklyn Oachs 12 Dan Holt
14 Pat Current Marlys Olson 15 Owen Janke 16 Aujanae Eubanks Demmie Martin Roxie Price David Shasky 17 Jonell Murack 18 Joshua Landowski
19 Matthew Bulik 20 Ashlyn Paulson 22 Neal Cook Brad Miller 23 Ayla Eubanks Les Laffen Jim Puffe 24 Elizabeth Babolian Robin Bjerken Maleigh Cook Brandy Rodine 25 Darlene Ziegler 26 Kathi Mayer 27 Julie Bendickson Kayla Dahn Devin Erickson 28 Diane Bendickson Kaeli Tweten 29 Diane Laffen Howard Schmidt 30 Parker Dickelman Duane Knutt Abel Rohe Blake Rosenfeldt
1 Noah Busse Vivian Hartman Brian Muehler Grace Wuollett 2 Lynne Barnum 3 Kelly Burns Lexi Hruza 4 Christi Bubbers Roger Dahnke Lee Nygaard 5 Shania Counts Barb Hintzen Tristan Murack
October
Give this some thought-
Would you like to be with your friends? Could you spare an hour a week? Should you find ways to share God’s message? Let should-a, could-a, and would-a inspire you to be a part of something special. We know the Cathedral Choir is just the group you’re looking for. Don’t hesitate! Join us Wednesdays (beginning September 9th) at 6:15pm in the balcony. We look forward to seeing you.
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September 1 Joanne Gilbertson 2 Megan Hackler 3 Vivian Hartman 4 Josh, Alicia, Espen & Nadia Bement 5 James & Robin Bjerken 6 Kelsey Brockberg 7 Mike & Val Cossette 8 Denise Dahnke 9 Cory, Brady & Jadyn Emerson 10 Dan Felde 11 Elaine Gaslin 12 Doris Grohnke 13 Jerome, Keith & Jazz Hasbargen 14 Barb Hintzen 15 Brock, Melissa & Kate Holum 16 Jana Jess 17 Shawn Brown 18 Adam, Amanda, Morgan & Devin Erickson 19 David, Gina, Troy & Ryan Freitag 20 Troy, Nichole, Brooke & Samantha Gilbertson 21 Cenora Grivno 22 Jan & Susan Hartwick 23 Loren Helmeke 24 Dan, Holly, Evan, Tatum & Marley Holt 25 Jacob, Stephanie & Addison Jerger 26 Christina, Emmalynn & Jaelynn Bunge 27 Shonna & Skyanna Davis 28 Brittany & Spencer Frueh; Carson Cook 29 Kendall & Becky Goltz 30 Jake, Stacy, Emma & Drew Hancock October 1 Ron & Gail Heiraas 2 Rick & Pat Hoganson 3 Kelly, Mary, Andie, Elise & Owen Janke 4 Bob, Sue, Stephanie, Derek, Brendan & Kyle Johnson 5 Lindsey Brockberg
Gracious & Loving Father, You have created each of us, and have given us this great gift of life. Help us to treasure each moment, the happy ones and the sad ones, the healthy ones and the weak ones. When our lives are running smoothly, help us to turn to You in thanksgiving and praise. When our lives are in turmoil, help us turn to You for comfort and strength. By Your Word, assure us of Your loving presence in our daily lives. Keep us ever mindful of Your loving promise to always be with us. We pray now for these fellow members of Our Redeemer:
Do you scrapbook? Do you make cards? Would you like to do more of either one of these or learn more about them? Join us in the Dining Hall on Friday and Saturday, Sept 18th & 19th for fun, fellowship and/or completed projects. (You are welcome if you need a place to do another craft also). We share tools, ideas, and there’s not a critic in the bunch! If you have any questions, please call Val Cossette at 789-7315.
Sept 18th from 6-9pm
Sept 19th from 9am-5pm
In the Dining Hall
Tues, Sept 8th at 1:30pm in the College Room Board meeting at 1:00pm
LWML Circles
An additional LWML circle will be forming in September. The first meeting will be on Tues, Sept 22nd. The first Bible study will be Fountain of Blessings. We invite anyone to check out this opportunity to be in fellowship and study the Word together with women. Becky Schmitz, Sue Helms and Mary Beth Miller will be facilitating at this first meeting.
A word about circles…circles meet monthly for the purpose of growing in our walk with the Lord through Bible study and prayer; women in circles also support the mission grants of the LWML. These are the two main purposes and functions of the LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League). We are women in mission!
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Worship Opportunities for September
Sept 6th & 9th Theme: Pastor George will be our guest preacher Scripture Lessons- Isaiah 35:4-7a, James 2:1-10, 14-18 Mark 7:31-37 Traditional Order of Worship Holy Communion celebrated at the Altar Rail. Sept 13th & 16th Education Kick Off! Theme: “The Word Conforms Us” Scripture Lessons- Ephesians 4:11-16, Romans 12:1-8, John 6:53-60, 66-69 8:00A Blended Service 10:30A Contemporary Service Sept 20th & 23rd Theme: “Becoming Great!”…in the eyes of God and Man Scripture Lessons- Jeremiah 11:18-20, James 3:13-4:10, Mark 9:30-37 8:00A Blended Service 10:30A Contemporary Service Holy Communion celebrated via Continuous Line Sept 27th & 30th Theme: “Prayer” text James 5:13-18 Scripture Lesson- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50 Traditional Order of Worship at both services 11:45A Congregation potluck dinner followed by Quarterly Voter’s meeting
Kristina’s Office Hours
Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Summer Worship Schedule: Begins Sunday May 24th!
Pre-service Song Fest 8:50am one Sunday Service 9:00am
Bible Study 10:15am
Wednesday Worship 7:30pm
Wed Bible Study 6:15pm
** Please Note**
Fall Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
with Adult Bible Study at 9:15 AM (Sunday School begins Sept 13)
Our Redeemer Christian Children’s Center
has current openings for qualified full time assistant teachers.
22 9:30a Senior Bible Study 5:30P Prayer Warriors 6:30P Dave Ramsey 7:00P Connect
23 1:00P Quilting 1:30P River Pointe Bible Study 5:30P $Dinner 6:00P Confirmation/Cross Training/Bible Study 6:15P Cathedral Choir 7:30P Worship/Holy Comm 8:00P Sr High Youth Night
24 6:30A Men’s Bible Breakfast 7:00P Women’s Small Group 7:00P Long Range Planning Committee Meeting
25 Pastor’s Day Off 7:00P Concert Matthew West/Francesca Battistelli
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27 Voters’ Meeting 8:00A Worship 9:15A Bible Study/Sunday School/Spec Ed 10:30A Worship 12:00P Potluck Meal 12:30P Voters’ Meeting 4:00P Sr High Bonfire/Hayride
28 2:30P Eventide Comm Service 7:00 Church Council
29 9:30A Senior Bible Study 1:00P Staff Meeting 3:30P River Pointe Comm Srvc 5:30P Prayer Warriors 6:30P Dave Ramsey 7:00P Connect
30 1:00P Quilting 5:30P $Dinner 6:00P Confirmation/Cross Training/Bible Study 6:15P Cathedral Choir 7:30P Worship 8:00P Sr High Youth Night
SEPT CALENDAR OF EVENTS OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH MOORHEAD
SCHEDULE Sept 6th 8:00A Carolyn Olson (CP) Jane Arendes Kristi Arendes, Jan Kandt 10:30A Don & Vi Sannes, Matt Sagissor (CP) Sept 13th 8:00A Ed & Clarene Butenhoff, Harold & Barb Kaste 10:30A Olga Gregor, Giny Mulari, Russ & Pat Carter (CP) Sept 20th 8:00A Al & Darlene Ziegler, Carolyn Lichtsinn (CP) 10:30A Jon & Erin Bach (CP), Bill & Lora Thielke Sept 27th 8:00A Lee & Jean Nygaard, Paul & Sonja Beltz (CP) 10:30A Wayne & Betty Settergren (CP), Mike & Val Cossette Oct 4th 8:00A Darlene Larson, Jane Arendes (CP) Kristi Arendes (CP), Jan Kandt 10:30A Darlene Ellefson, Lenore Becker (CP) Oct 11th 8:00A Ed & Clarene Butenhoff, Lois Niewoehner (CP) 10:30A Olga Gregor, Giny Mulari, Barb Hintzen (CP) ***Sunday Oct 11th will be Sunday Servants Thank You Luncheon for ALL Sunday Servants…ushers and greeters…briefing for new Sunday Servants*** Oct 18th 8:00A Lois Birkeland (CP), Brian & Joan Muehler 10:30A Bill & Lori Lymburner (CP), Don & Vi Sannes Oct 25th 8:00A Norm & Marion Eidenschink, Al & Darlene Ziegler 10:30A Doug & Becky Schmitz (CP), Kelly & Ginny Burns
SCHEDULE Sept 6th 8:00A Kandt 10:30A Busse Sept 13th 8:00A Arendes 10:30A Tysdal Sept 20th 8:00A Nundahl 10:30A Moen Sept 27th 8:00A Muehler 10:30A Euren Oct 4th 8:00A Kandt 10:30A Busse Oct 11th 8:00A Arendes 10:30A Tysdal Oct 18th 8:00A Nundahl 10:30A Moen Oct 25th 8:00A Muehler 10:30A Euren
Sept 6th Scott Moen
Sept 13th Al Wuollett
Sept 20th Ted Helms
Sept 27th Scott Moen
Oct 4th Al Wuollett
Oct 11th Ted Helms
Oct 18th Scott Moen
Oct 25th Al Wuollett
Contact Numbers: Ted Helms 218-233-0930 or 218-277-5427 Scott Moen 701-367-5787 Al Wuollett 701-388-6245 Please let the driver know if you would like to be picked up on Sunday or if you do not need a ride. Thank You!
Steward Builders A newsletter to help you grow as a steward.
The purpose of this newsletter is to share God’s Word so that our members will better understand who we are to be and what we are to do in the light of the Scriptures. It is our hope that this monthly publication will help you grow in your relationship with the Lord and as a Christian steward. Becoming Workers in the Harvest Jesus knows we are sheep who need a shepherd. He came to be that shepherd, the shepherd who laid down His life for us, His sheep (John 10:11). During His life on earth, He went through out all the cities and villages…Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Matthew 9:35-38). God invites all of us to be His workers in the harvest field. He doesn’t need us, but He gives us the privilege to be involved in this very important work. God has called us and chosen to work through us. What we can offer is our time and our talents. In Christ, we can do work that will be blessed into eternity. We begin this all-important work by asking or praying for a successful harvest with many workers being sent into the harvest field. Because of our prayers, He will provide the workers who are needed. As we pray for God’s work to be accomplished through workers in the field, we are, in essence, allowing Him to make us
the answers to our own prayers. God will find ways to use our gifts in ways that will touch others. We pray for God’s work to be done, and that we ourselves may be involved in doing this work. God gives us strength to overcome the excuses that often plague us such as “I don’t have the time” or “I’m not equipped.” As Apostle Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Him strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). So can we. God Uses Jars of Clay The Apostle Paul refers to himself, the people in Corinth, and us as “jars of clay.” “But we have this treasure in jars of clay…” (2 Corinthians 4:7). While every jar has its weaknesses and flaws, God has chosen to deliver His eternal gifts to this world through such vessels (you and me). He may have to break and remake us from time to time, but use us He will—with our cooperation and obedience. He only requires that we gratefully submit our bodies and wills for His use and consecrate our efforts and energies for His purposes.
Of course, we will have problems. There will be times when we will be clobbered by conflict, even flattened in despair. It is quite possible that we may have to sacrifice status, popularity, even old friends, if we dare to let God have His way with us. Whatever we lose, however, we will regain a “hundred fold” (Matthew 19:29) in this life or in the next. This is the promise of our God. The truth is, we don’t have to be discouraged—not for long. We can even be free from the fear of failure. Only then are we truly free to live or die—to spend and expend our lives joyfully for Jesus’ sake.
Quotes from the Well-known “The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today.” (St. Francis of Assisi) “I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the ordeal of meeting me is another matter.” (Winston Churchill) “I am certain that there will be three surprises in Heaven. First of all, I will see some people there whom I never expected to see. Second, there will be a number whom I expect to be there who will not be there. And, even relying on His mercy, the biggest surprise of all may be that I will be there.” (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen)
Love One Another Charlie Brown’s young friend Linus made the mistake of confessing to his big sister Lucy that he wanted to be a doctor when he grew up. Lucy was astounded at her brother’s declaration. “You, a doctor! That’s a laugh! You could never be a doctor! You know why? Because you don’t love mankind!”
Young Linus immediately responded, “I do love humankind! It’s people I can’t stand! Linus was expressing a feeling shared by many. However God has called us to love our neighbors as ourselves. We are to lift up others. With God’s help and strength, we can love others. Gifts of Service As students of the Bible, we have heard of Tabitha, aka Dorcas. We read about her in Acts 9:36-42. A miracle happened to her: She had died but was restored to life again through the ministry of Peter. She is introduced to us as one who “was full of good works and acts of charity” (verse 36). Who would think there was anything spectacular about a woman, known only to a small circle of people, who used her gift as a seamstress in service to others? Yet many churches have groups of women who serve others through their gifts and talents and who name themselves after that servant of the Lord, Dorcas. No gift is too small, no talent too inconsequential. God looks at our hearts and honors our gifts of service when they are done out of love and gratitude to Him.
Blessings on your Stewardship Journey!
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 1000 14TH STREET SOUTH MOORHEAD, MN 56560-3762 Phone: 218-233-7569 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church LCMS 1000 14th St S Moorhead, MN 56560 Phone: (218) 233-7569 Fax: (218) 233-7729 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ourredeemermoorhead.org Servant, Ministers & Missionaries Every Member Bruce Noennig Sr. Pastor Phone 701-388-4740 [email protected] Mark Noennig D.C.E.—Campus Ministry Phone 701-261-3003 [email protected] Emily Sagissor D.C.E. – Youth Ministry Phone 701-866-4025 [email protected] Collette Christoffers Parish Nurse Home Phone 218-233-2443 [email protected] Cindy Sprouls Business Manager Kristina Otte Secretary Gwen Bolster Special Education Director Eileen Kangas Sunday School Superintendent Wayne Settergren Congregation Chairman Christian Children’s Center 218-233-8270 Angela Wheeler, Director [email protected] Grace Lutheran School 701-232-7747 Jean Syverson, Principal Missionaries Rev. David & Rachel Baker Rev. Mark Peske
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Mission Statement Our Redeemer Lutheran Church exists to daily share the message of Christ’s love and forgiveness to our
members, the community, and the world so that more people may receive salvation.
