T h e L a t e s t Word “Making Jesus Christ Known Through Word And Deed…” Children’s Ministry………………...…………………. ………page 2 Youth Ministry……………………....……....……………….…...page 3 Mission and Outreach..……………..…………………….…page 4 –5 Financial News……………...……………………………………page 6 –7 ‘Dish to Pass’……………………....…….………………..…...page 8 Worship and Music…………..…………………………..……...page 9 Adult Education & Fellowship……..…….………... …..….page 10 Preschool News……………………………………………….....page 11 August Calendar…………………………………….....……Insert Church School Registration (preschool—6th Grade)……Insert Inside: August 2019 Volume 27 ● Issue No.8 Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer ● Watertown, SD Our Concrete Welcome Mat We are doing something this summer we have never had to do before – raise a significant amount of money to repair and replace a large portion of our church parking lot. We have been calling it “Repairing Our Welcome Mat.” The welcome mat at your home is often the first feature to be seen. First impressions are important! The same is true for the church – we need to have adequate parking and make a good first impression. Thus, this asphalt and concrete project are important. We are creeping closer to meeting our goal of $220,000. As of this writing (July 23, 2019) we have received in cash gifts and pledges $169,210.00, from 199 families. The project includes three portions: The east asphalt parking lot will be replaced with a new concrete slab. The south asphalt parking lot will be patched, chip sealed and restriped. The southwest driveway and the service truck access to the rear of the church, which is currently asphalt and in bad shape, will be replaced with concrete. Thank you to all those families who have contributed to make these “parking lot welcome mat” repairs possible. These gifts are over- and-above our regular offerings that support the daily ministry of this church. If you have not given your gift or made a pledge (to be completed by December 15), there is still time. Every gift is important, so we do not have to add this crucial concrete work to our mortgage. It is hoped that construction can begin early fall – or as soon as the money is in hand.
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T h e L a t e s t
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“Making Jesus Christ Known Through Word And Deed…”
Scholarships Awarded Two $500 scholarships were awarded this year from the Leonard & Ardell Scholarship Fund. The recipients are Parker Schmidt and Thomas Wishard. Congratulations Parker and Thomas. Parker will be attending SDSU this fall in pursuit of an education and coaching degree and Thomas will begin his training at LATI in the
robotics/electronics program.
Prayer Squares Available
You’re invited to stop by the Welcome Center and
pick up a prayer square. These pocket-sized
squares can be gifted to someone as a reminder
that you are praying for them, or tucked away as
your own personal reminder of the power of pray-
er. Thank you to our wonderful members who
continually replenish our prayer square basket.
Mission of the Month
Pueblo de Dios (People of God) is a ministry
in the South Dakota synod of the ELCA. A ministry
whose primary focus is reaching out to the Latino
community of Sioux Falls (and the surrounding
area) with the Good News of New Life in Jesus
Christ, Pueblo de Dios is being “birthed” with love
& support from Augustana Lutheran Church.
Augustana and Pueblo de Dios are two distinct
communities of faith who seek to come together
in joint ministry ventures in the Historic District of
central Sioux Falls.
Pueblo de Dios continues to work closely with
Augustana; sharing building space, building
relationships and much more. Pueblo de Dios
provides a worship service, youth programs, Bible
studies (also to include a Spanish Bible study at
St. Dysmas), pastoral visits, educational
opportunities (English classes, provide
scholarships for English classes, connections to
resources such as tutors and counselors). As
always, Mission of the Month donations should
be over and above your regular giving. Thank you
for your continued support for the missions lifted
up each month.
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Mission and Outreach
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Memorials and Special Gifts
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$8,495.00 in Memorials and Special Gifts given in June & July
Camera Fund In Memory of Cathy Borgen by Selmer & Mary Hatlestad
Sandwich Ministry In Memory of Sandee Pederson by Barb Cramer
In Memory of Arleen Larson by Richard & Marian Riddle
In Memory of Ron Hutt by Cathy Zubke
In Memory of Ron Hutt by Friends and Family
Special Gifts In Memory of Arleen Larson by George & Diane Waldow, J Lynn & Marilyn Thomas,
Ken & Renae Madison, Dan & Karla Casanova, Paul & Linda Nelson,
Robert & Jean Mallory, Lyle & Rebecca Maciver
In Memory of Mildred Born by Mick & Deanna Stanton
In Memory of Ron Hutt by Allen & Julie Rude
In Memory of Sonya Benson by Elvira & Hilmer Moen
Prayer Shawls In Memory of Arleen Larson by Rod & Nancy Iverson, Larry & Joyce Horstmeyer
In Memory of Ron Hutt by Friends and Family, Pam Luckhurst, Darwin & Nancy Brinkman
In Memory of Sharon Hanson by Pam Luckhurst
In Memory of Kathy Hibbert Pam Luckhurst
Worship Team In Memory of Ron Hutt by the Family of Ron Hutt
Concrete/Parking Lot In Memory of Ron Hutt by Doug & Shelly Alvine, Doug & Maylou Austin
In Memory of Kathy Hibbert by Judy Bruchhof, Ron & Robbyn Givens, Marilyn Chapman
In Memory of Ron Hutt by Al & Pam Raeder
Quilters In Memory of Ron Hutt by Allen & Karen Kasperson
3 Year Old Bibles In Memory of Ron Hutt by Friends and Family
Handbell Choir In Memory of Julie Jungen by Barb Dohrer
The Latest Word
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Thrivent Choice Dollars given in June & July
LCOOR Christian Preschool $248.00
Thank you Jodi Spilde and Darwin and Nancy Brinkman
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer $112.00
Thank you Ron Givens and LaVerna Moldenhauer
Financial News
May 2019 Financial Report
Revenue $ 67,561.00
Expenses $ 70,490.33
Change in General Fund $ (2,929.33)
Revenue to Date $ 397,589.14
Expenses to Date $ 380,725.73
% of Budget Year Completed 41.70%
Annual Budgeted income for 2019 $ 939,367.00
% of Budgeted Income Received YTD 42.33%
Annual Budgeted Expense for 2019 $ 908,173.00
% of Budgeted Expenses Incurred YTD 41.92%
June 2019 Financial Report
Revenue $ 67,572.76
Expenses $ 71,671.24
Change in General Fund $ (4,098.48)
Revenue to Date $ 465,161.90
Expenses to Date $ 452,396.97
% of Budget Year Completed 50.00%
Annual Budgeted income for 2019 $ 939,367.00
% of Budgeted Income Received YTD 49.52%
Annual Budgeted Expense for 2019 $ 908,173.00
% of Budgeted Expenses Incurred YTD 49.81%
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Over all, I think we were put here to help one another. With our 6th Annual God’s Work-Our Hands
event coming up on September 22, we are currently making a list of projects for that specific day.
While it is truly amazing all that we can accomplish during one Sunday afternoon, I hope you’ll
consider joining me in making yourselves available to help one another even more often! (People’s
needs don’t always coincide with our annual day.)
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have
been called according to his purpose.” -- Romans 8:28
We are working on putting together a few “LCOOR teams” that we can call on all year long to
accomplish projects as we become aware of them. A project might involve moving boxes or furniture.
It could include raking and bagging leaves. It could even be replacing lightbulbs in hard-to-reach
locations! The needs are varied…but it would be so incredible to be able to say, “Yes! We can help!”
“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
– Galatians 6:2
I suspect that many of you are already helping your neighbors with projects without giving it a second
thought. Thank you! Our hope is to be that “neighbor” when our LCOOR families need a helping hand.
I am blessed to already witness so many ways that we take care of one another here (providing rides,
delivering prayer shawls, bringing casseroles to those who need a meal...to name just a few) -- and I
look forward to growing in this important caring ministry as well.
We were just visiting about “Frito Bars” this week during quilting! If you’ve never tasted them, you
really ought to try Brenda Rydell’s recipe and make a batch to share!
Frito Bars
9-oz. bag Fritos
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white syrup
1 cup peanut butter
Mix sugar and syrup and boil for one minute.
Add peanut butter and stir. Pour over chips.
Press lightly into a sprayed 9x13 pan. (Yummy!)
‘Dish to Pass’...by Twila Schmitt
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The Latest Word
Worship and Music Ministry
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Reminder: We continue to worship on the shores of Lake
Kampeska at Memorial Park at 9:00 a.m. each
Sunday through Labor Day Weekend. Worship
services are also available at the church on
Saturday evenings at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday
mornings at 10:30 a.m.
Volunteer opportunities abound in the summer worship season, too. Please talk
to Robbyn, stop by the Welcome Center, or coffee
table at the Lake, or on the church’s website to
sign up if you are willing to serve at worship.
Head Ushers are also needed. Hymn leaders
are needed at all lake worship services. Special
music opportunities are also available. Let
Robbyn know if you are willing to share your
special talents.
Sound & Projection Team Now is a wonderful time to join the Team as we
get ready for fall worship and activities. Set up a
on the water in the baptismal font! The clarity of
the picture that is being recorded has greatly im-
proved, as well. The old cameras were 14-year-
old analog color security cameras. Now we have
HD quality video with three camera angles. Parts
of the worship service are uploaded for the public
to view online including the sermons, choir, hand-
bells, kids singing, as well as other special musi-
cal selections and more. We now have the ability
to live-stream our worship services once we
choose to purchase the proper licensing for that.
It is important to understand that the projected
image at the front of the sanctuary will not greatly
improve except for the clarity of the live projected
video. The new cameras do not change the na-
ture of the high ambient light that is naturally in
our sanctuary. This affects the image thrown from
the projectors. As technology gets better it may
be possible to get higher lumen (basic unit for
measuring brightness) projectors which could in-
crease the quality of the thrown image.
If you have any questions about the camera sys-
tem, please contact Robbyn in the church office.
Again, thank you to those who made this project
possible: a-i Computer Solutions, Carrico Law Profes-
sionals LLC, Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel and Cre-mation Services, Dr. Grant and Deb Titze, Engelstad Electric Co., Heath and Anne Rylance, JKPP Holdings, Jurgens Printing, Morris/Thomas Families – The Realty Team, Peterson Motors Co., Precision Tool, Professional Hearing Services, Inc., Reliabank, Vision Point Advisory
10:45am Area Pastor Text Study 5:30pm Worship [Lay Led]
6:30pm Executive Committee Mtg
9:00am Worship at Memorial Park 7:00pm Church Council Meeting
10:30am Traditional Worship
18 Holy Communion 19 20 21 22 23 249:00am Worship at Memorial Park 8am Sandwich Ministry 10:00am Prayer Shawl Group 8am Sandwich Ministry 10:00am Book Club 8am Sandwich Ministry 10am Over Eaters Anon.
10:30am Traditional Worship 6pm Foster Family Training 10:45am Area Pastor Text Study 9:30am Staff Meeting 5:15pm Al-Anon 5:30pm Worship [Lay Led]
7:15pm Al-Anon
25 26 27 28 29 30 319:00am Worship at Memorial Park 8am Sandwich Ministry 10:45am Area Pastor Text Study 8am Sandwich Ministry 5:15pm Al-Anon 8am Sandwich Ministry 10am Over Eaters Anon.
10:30am Traditional Worship 7:15pm Al-Anon 7:00pm Church School 9:30am Staff Meeting Church School 5:30pm Worship [Lay Led]
Teacher Orientation 6:00pm Pre-K Open House Registration Deadline
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer ◦ 2001 2nd Street NW, Watertown, SD 57201 ◦ (605)886-2696 ◦ www.lcoorwatertown.org
September Newsletter Submission Deadline
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Church School Registration 2019/20
CHILDREN’S NAMES(s) Circle One First Name Middle Name Last Name Grade Entering Birthdate
M or F ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________ ________________
M or F ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________ ________________
M or F ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________ ________________
M or F ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________ ________________
M or F ___________________ __________________ ___________________ ___________ ________________
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: __ GROUP LEADER Age Group: PRESCHOOL PRE-K K 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH
__ CO-TEACH Age Group: PRESCHOOL PRE-K K 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH
__ SUBSTITUTE Age Group: PRESCHOOL PRE-K K 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH
__ MUSIC LEADER Sunday 1-4 Grade or Wednesday Preschool-Kindergarten
HOME PHONE______________________ CELL PHONE______________________ MEMBER? Yes No
EMAIL__________________________________________
Please check the session you want
your child(ren) to attend
__ 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Sunday
__ 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday
Emergency contact if we are unable to reach you.
NAME _____________________________
PHONE NUMBER ____________________
If any of your children have health concerns we should know about, please list them below beside their name.
In the case of a medical emergency, at a time when I cannot be reached, I grant LCOOR staff/volunteers permission to treat my child in any way deemed necessary. I absolve LCOOR , staff and volunteers from liability in acting on my behalf in this regard.
I hereby grant the LCOOR staff/volunteers permission to photograph/film (social media) the minor(s) designated above in any manner or form for any lawful purpose associated with this Church School program.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE
