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As We Gather
Do you like competition? It's amazing how much we are enamored with
competition in America - from game shows to competitive sports. We
teach our kids to win at all costs and we encourage our adults to
"squash the competition." What's behind all of this? Pride and
comparison. Pride is often sinful, and comparison gives us a false sense
of security. Pride allows us to be puffed up, and comparison allows us
to feel better than others. The problem with these are that neither of
them is worth anything on judgment day. God is not interested in how
well you've done and certainly not whether you are "better" than your
neighbor. God has a different standard.
Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church, Kindergarten and Preschool 6600 Black Rail Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~ Church (760) 431-8990 ~ School (760) 431-8293
www.redeemerbythesea.org “a lighthouse to our community and the world”
November 25, 2012 PRAISE WORSHIP
10:30am Memory Verse
"For I am convinced that
neither death nor life, neither
angels nor demons, neither the
present nor the future, nor any
powers, neither height nor
depth, nor anything else in all
creation, will be able to
separate us from the love of
God that is in Christ Jesus our
Lord." Romans 8:38-39
(NIV84)
than I Can Do
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REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:30am Traditional Worship Service
9:30am Fellowship
9:45-10:30am Enrichment Classes
K – 6th -- Classroom 3
Jr/Sr High–Classroom 4
Adult – Fellowship Hall
& Classroom 2
10:30am Praise Worship Service
With Sunday School
(dismissed from worship)
Age 3-K -- Classroom 3
1st – 3rd -- Classroom 2
4th – 6th -- Classroom 4
11:45am Fellowship
Who can I contact?
Staff
Pastor, Rev. Augie Iadicicco
[email protected]
(760) 431-8990
Office Manager, Rachelle Iadicicco
[email protected]
(760) 431-8990
Preschool Director, Cindy Brown
[email protected]
(760) 431-8293
Church Council President, Jim Brunner
[email protected]
(760) 929-8756
Head Trustee, Chet Bruning
[email protected]
(760) 304-0105
WHO’S YOUR ELDER? Don Winslow
[email protected] 760-729-4678
Your elder is a resource to you for your spiritual and
ministry needs. Feel free to contact them with any
needs or concerns – or just to say hello!
If your Last Name begins with these letters,
your Elder is: A-B Marcus Shaw, C-E Ed Meinardus,
F-H Charles Finney, I-K John Palmer
L-M Don Winslow, N-R Doug Sandow,
S Russ Hanthorn, T-Z Lyle Meyer
Thanks for worshiping with us. We pray that you will feel the friendliness
of our congregation and hope that while you came as a visitor you will
leave as a friend. We invite you for refreshments after our morning
services. You are invited take a free copy of the book “More than a
Carpenter” from the Welcome table! Free Bibles and Bible Studies are also
available at the Welcome table.
OFFERING
We join Christians all over the world in worshipping God through our giving of our
financial resources. Humbly, we give thanks to God who, through the mighty
working of His Spirit through Word and Sacrament, has given us grace to believe
in Christ, the Light who shines in the darkness. Gratefully, we offer our gifts to be
used to spread the great, unfathomable love of God in Christ. Visitors: please
consider yourselves our guests and do not feel obligated to participate in the
offering. We encourage you to complete a Connection Card and place it in the
offering or bring it to the Welcome Table.
NURSERY
A professionally staffed nursery is available downstairs and to the right.
You are invited to bring your children to our nursery at any time
throughout the service.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers today are given by Lyle and Evelyn Meyer in
celebration of their 57th anniversary!
If you would like to provide the flowers for the altar in 2012, the calendar
is available on the bulletin board at the bottom of the stairs. Contact
Anjie at 858-386-6064.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
Parents: check-in your children for Sunday School at the registration table
before the 10:30am service Sunday mornings. For 10:30am Sunday
School, the children will start out in worship and then be dismissed to
their classrooms.
ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
There are two adult Bible studies from 9:45 – 10:30am.
Fellowship Hall Bible Study led by Don Howard that explores different
sections of Scripture from a variety of books of the Bible. Join in on any
Sunday!
Continuing today: The Next Christians with Gabe Lyons is in Room 2. A six-session video curriculum, that takes
into account recent efforts at Christian renewal, addressing the significant challenges that could undermine the
viability of Christianity if the faithful do not employ a completely new outlook. Lyons looks ahead, citing current day
models and examples, of how Christianity over the next 100 years can and must adapt, as he optimistically paints a
picture of how Christianity’s best days just might lay ahead as a new generation rediscovers their faith in this
unprecedented new era in the West.
To Our Guests
Sunday Information
In His Service -- If you are interested in using your gifts in one of these areas – please contact the office today!
8:30am -- Ushers: Mario Gomez, Sam Russell, Doug Sandow, Jim Houston Elder: John Palmer Choir Director: Gary Wilson
Organist: Heeya Hwang Greeters: Jim & Bonnie Brunner Refreshments: Sam and Norma Russell
10:30am -- Ushers: Ralph Hemphill, Kevin Lynaugh, Josh Steffan, Matt Batherson Elder: Lyle Meyer Acolyte: Tessia Iadicicco
Praise Band: Jordan Fletcher, Joe Flatt, Lori Batherson, John Clauder, Nicholas Clauder, Patrick Clauder
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Discovery Track: Redeemer by the Sea wants to help you walk closer with Jesus Christ. The four sessions of our
Discovery Track offer the tools necessary to make this happen in your life. All the way from membership to life-
changing ministry, we will lead you step-by-step from discovery to growth into a fulfilling ministry role. Enjoy a light
lunch before each session.
Church 101 - NEXT SUNDAY- This session is an introduction to the ministry of Redeemer and will help
you understand church membership. Offered the first Sunday of the month from Noon-1:30pm. Next
dates are: 12/2, 1/6 and 2/3
Essentials 201 -- This session guides you through the essential beliefs and provides the necessary tools
every Christian needs to grow in their walk with Christ. Offered the second Sunday of the month from
Noon-1:30pm. Next date is: 2/10
Discovery 301 -- We want to help you realize what makes you so unique. This session will help you
discover your personality, gifts, and purpose in life and see how God combines them for the best fit in
ministry. Offered the third Sunday of the month from Noon-1:30pm. Next dates are: 1/20 and 2/17
Serve Team 401 -- This is a chance to find out more about the specific ministry areas that interested you,
and meet various leaders. Offered the fourth Sunday of the month from Noon-1:30pm. Next dates are:
1/27 and 2/24
*JR. HIGH CONFIRMATION Pastor Augie 760-431-8990
Confirmation Class resumes this week (11/26)! Mondays at
4:00pm we have confirmation class for all students in 7 & 8th
grade. Please contact the office for more information and to
register.
NOTE: The Elders’ Confirmation interviews have been
changed to 12/16 between services.
Sunday AM Enrichment Study – Sun. at 9:45am in Room 4
Free Guitar Classes – ages 9-18, Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm.
MORE Bible Study This study complements the sermon topic
each Sunday. Register for an existing group – or pick up a
study guide and host a group of your own!
Monday 7pm (weekly) – Pastor Augie’s Home (El Camino
Real & Poinsettia Lane)
Sunday Night at the Voertman’s – The next meeting is on
January 6th at 6:30pm at the Voertman’s home. They will start
a study of non-Christian religions. Contact Jo at 760-721-
6674 for more info – meets 2x/mo.
Men’s Monday Bible Study – Meets 7am on Mondays at
Coco’s located on Vista Way @ Melrose. Studying Romans.
Contact Don Howard for more info.
Bible Study with the Lehmann’s – Meets the 1st and 3
rd
Tuesday at 1pm. Currently studying “Obadiah, Jonah and
Micah.” Contact Alice at 760-941-1197 for information.
Wine & Wisdom – Studying the book of Proverbs this group
meets every 3rd
Wed at 4pm at the home of Don & Jo Brandt.
Because of Thanksgiving and Christmas the group will resume
on the 3rd
Wednesday in January.
Thursday Study with the Lahrs – Meets the 2nd
Thursday of
the month, at the home of Paul & BJ Lahr at 6:30pm. The next
Bible Study is on Dec. 13th at 6:30pm. A Potluck supper with
The Christmas Story with Carols devotion. Contact BJ at 760-
945-3750 for more information.
Thursday Night Study – Meets on the second and fourth
Thursdays. Contact Don Howard at 760-931-0253.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT THIS WEEK… BJ Lahr 945-3750
Spiritual fulfillment—feast at the table prepared by the
Lord…(Luke 22:16)
INVESTING IN LCEF Jo Voertman, [email protected]
In these days of financial uncertainty, the Lutheran
Church Extension Fund might be just the place that
gives you comfort with your investment. Your funds will
be used to help congregations and schools proclaim the
good news of Jesus Christ, and earn a competitive
interest rate. Call LCEF at 1-800-843-5233, or contact Jo
today.
CREATION MOMENTS -- Sunlight on Global Warming...
The world is a fearful place for those who don't fear,
love or trust the Lord. Such a world is filled with demons
of our own creation. Those demons might inhabit a
jungle bush or the sky above a skyscraper. They are
found in cultures that cook with campfires and those
that cook with microwaves…Find out more, visit:
www.tinyurl.com/RBTSwarming
Info & More!
Bible Studies and Growth Groups
Want to Know More?
Jr. & Sr. High
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LIFE JOURNALS, TWITTER & BLOG!
Pastor Augie, [email protected]
Receive periodic “Tweets” from Pastor Augie regarding
your daily life journal readings! Visit
www.twitter.com/RevAugie and sign up to receive PA’s
tweets on your computer or phone! To learn more
about the Life Journal contact PA
PA's BLOG is now online! Check it out: RevAugie.Wordpress.com
JOYFUL RESPONSE Rachelle 760-431-8990
Looking for an easy way to make your donations? Stop by and pick up an electronic donation form in the brochure
rack and have your donations automatically deducted from your bank account. You can make changes at any time!
PEW ENVELOPES
Forgot your envelope? New to Redeemer? There are offering envelopes provided for your use in each pew. Use
them or mail them in later. Also use them to setup automatic giving!
*SAVE AND RECYCLE!
Box Tops for Education – in the box in the lobby: Kind. & Preschool 760-431-8293
Cans & Bottles (CRV) – by the trash containers in the parking lot to support the art program: Kindergarten &
Preschool 760-431-8293
Ink/Toner Cartridges – at the office to purchase supplies: Rachelle 760-431-8990
Stamps for Missions – all cancelled stamps Marilyn Swearingen 760-603-0295.
Grocery Coupons -- clipped coupons for military base in Japan: Norma 760-931-1947
Is God leading you to further His kingdom? If any of the below are areas of ministry you would like to
"shadow" for a day to learn more about, or if you want to discover what your gifts and passions are, register
for Discovery 301 and Serve Team 401 Discovery Track Classes. (See the "Want to Know More" section of
these announcements for more information).
REFLECTIONS NEWSLETTER
The Reflections Newsletter needs an editor! ! If you are interested in editing the Reflections, please see Pastor Augie.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Rachelle 760-431-8990
Our Sunday School program has large group activities!
To find out more about participating in song, skits or
puppets let us know on your connection card!
POWERPOINT Rachelle 760-431-8990
If you would like to help run the PowerPoint 1x/month
on Sundays during the 10:30am service -- contact the
office! Training is provided.
*HURRICANE RELIEF
Your gifts for Hurricane Relief provide a constant
resource of funds that can instantly be made available to
help those in need. The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod's disaster response ministry responds to
immediate and long-term needs following natural and
man-made disasters, working through LCMS districts
and congregations, international Lutheran churches and
other partners. If you would like to make a donation you
can call 888-930-4438 or online at
www.LCMS.org/disaster, or you can mail your donations
to: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, P.O. Box
66861, St. Louis MO 63166-6861.
PHOTO DIRECTORY Eva Bruning 760-304-0105
If you were not able to make a photo session last week,
stop by and pick up a list of area churches that you can
go to for a "make-up" session. Just let them know you
are with Redeemer (#429335) to make sure you get in
the right directory! Or if you prefer you can submit for
own photo and include a check for $10 to process it.
Ministry Opportunities
Announcements
Easy Ways to Support
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PRAYER IN DECEMBER Pastor Augie 760-431-8990
The next prayer meetings will be Dec. 5 & 19 at 8am.
Join us in the Sanctuary for about 30 min of guided
prayer. Note: From 11/28 to 12/26 there will be no 6pm
prayer mtgs.
*LWML MEETING Kathy Seemann 760-415-6181
Three important things to remember and do: first,
sewing circle is Tuesday; second, sign up for potluck
Christmas party; third, watch for sign up for GIA trip in
January. Hope the conversation on Thanksgiving went
well with the turkey and pumpkin pie.
*ONLINE: SERMON, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MORE!
Check out the web – audio of the sermons are now
being posted, weekly announcements, and newsletter
articles. Check it out. You can also go there to LIKE us on
Facebook.
BETH MOORE STUDY Evelyn Meyer 760-476-0105
Starting in January --A Women's Heart, God's Dwelling
Place.” It is 11 weeks and books are $17. Contact Evelyn
to register!
DATE NIGHT Tracey Kiernan 760-761-1176
The next date night will be the Drop and Shop on
Saturday December 1st from 2-6:00pm. There will be no
parent topic so that parents can maximize their
Christmas Shopping. Children will bring a sack lunch,
juice and snacks will be provided. The children will also
enjoy crafts, games, and stories. Registration will open
November 12th.
CAMP PENDLETON ANGEL TREE Barbara Gehring
We are once again; providing Christmas gifts for
children of our local Marines. This year the need is even
greater, than in past years. Please take one or more
Angels from the tree in the Narthex. Very Important to
sign up on the sheet next to the tree! Buy the gift of the
child's choice for up to $25, wrap it and make sure the
angel is securely attached to the gift. Please put it back
under the tree asap. Dec. 16th is the last day.
Questions: Hilda Kalaidjian 805 304-1275
*OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Jenny 431-2908
Thank you to everyone who participated – there were 57
boxes delivered to be shipped around the
world!
*SCRAPBOOK & CRAFT NIGHT Tracey 761-1176
Have a craft you want to work on? Christmas cards to
write out? Come by on Nov. 30th from 5-10pm and work
on them with a group of ladies and make it more fun!
*ADVENT DEVOTIONS Rachelle 760-431-8990
Pick up your Advent Devotional book -- "Christmas
Memories"! If you prefer to download them to your e-
reader, read or listen to them online, then visit
www.lhm.org/advent. Devotions start on Dec. 2nd.
DOOR-KNOB HANGER OUTREACH Tom Burke 760-529-9970
Sunday December 2, after the 2nd service, we'll be
getting our exercise passing out door hangers! We will
be promoting the Children’s Christmas Program, the
Choir Cantata, and our Christmas services. 100 of them
take about 1 hr to deliver. See Tom to give you an area!
The more we have, the easier it will be and the less time
it will take.
*CHRISTMAS DECORATING BJ Lahr 760-945-3750
Dec. 8 – 9:30am - Noon -- We’ll need everyone to come
out and help to decorate the church – many hands
means light work! If you are able to climb a ladder,
please make sure to come -- we need you!
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Jan Bishop 760-436-8952
Ellen Bitner 760-729-2682
We will once again be decorating the church with
poinsettias this holiday season. We ask you to purchase
a beautiful 6" poinsettia plant so we can use them to
decorate. They are $6.00 and you can take your plant
home with you after the Christmas day service. You may
give your money to either Jan Bishop at the early service
or Ellen Bitner at the late service. If you would rather
you can write a check and put it in the offering plate
being sure to mark poinsettia money on it. There will be
a sign up sheet in the lobby on the LWML table.
FOOD DRIVE Tom Burke 760-529-9970
Thank you to everyone who donated grocery
items to the Food Bank. We donated over 30
grocery bags full of items!
*COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT Tom Burke 529-9970
Saturday December 15th at 10am we will be going to
the Interfaith Community Services Food Bank in
Oceanside. We will sorting and bagging food. Contact
Tom for more information.
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CHRISTMAS PROGRESSIVE DINNER
SATURDAY DEC 8th 5:30PM
Stop by the fellowship table & sign up to bring an item --
Heavy Hors d'oeuvres (sandwiches, heavy appetizers, etc) OR
Dessert
Please bring items ready to eat on a nice serving dish with your name
marked on the bottom.
Childcare is provided with registration -- see your connection card.
First Home with Hors d'oeuvres: Rocky & Melanie Collins'
Second Home with dessert and caroling is: Jim & Julia Klaerich’s
Questions-Dorothy Doughty 760 434-7698
BIBLE STUDY HIGHLIGHT – ART OF MARRIAGE
Did you miss the “Weekend to Remember”? Then take some time to go through the “Art of Marriage” Bible Study.
Use your login to Right Now Media, to watch the video sessions (please contact the office if you need a login). We
also have a couple of the workbooks available if you are interested for $35 for a set of 2.
God can turn any marriage into a masterpiece.
Your marriage and the marriages around you are colored by personalities, passions and experiences. Making
marriage work is a divinely inspired art form.
The Art of Marriage® consists of six video sessions that can be used in a one-day
event or a weekend format, such as Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. Each
participant also uses a manual that contains projects, articles and tips to help them
live what they learn.
The six dynamic sessions are:
Love Happens: God’s Purpose and Plan
Love Fades: Overcoming Isolation
Love Dances: Fulfilling Our Responsibilities
Love Interrupted: Communication and Conflict
Love Sizzles: Experiencing Real Intimacy
Love Always: Leaving a Lasting Legacy
FELLOWSHIP CHRISTMAS ITEMS STILL AVAILABLE Barbara Gehring 760-929-1926
Christian Christmas Cards for sale, ask Rhonda Sutherlin, Ann Doering, Robin Zale or Ellen Bitner. 12
beautiful cards for only $6 in the lobby at the Fellowship table – while supplies last!
Christmas light cubes, only have 15 available. Wonderful hostess gifts, Christmas gifts for family, hair
dressers, Drs, etc. $35, see Rhonda Sutherlin, Ann Doering, Ellen Bitner, Robin Zale, Mary Ann Meinardus or
Linda Janssen.
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THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER Nov. 25 - Dec. 2
Mon 7am Men’s Bible Study (@ Coco’s)
4pm Confirmation
6:30pm Evangelism Team Meeting
Tue 9:30am Sewing Group
9:30am&1:45pm Preschool Chapel
6pm Elder's Meeting
Wed 9:30am MOPS at Redeemer
9:30am&1:45pm Preschool Chapel
7pm Advent Worship Service
8pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thu 6:30pm Youth Guitar Class & Youth Band
Practice
Fri 5-10pm Scrapbooking & Crafting
Sat 10am Chuck Michel Memorial Service
2-6pm Date Night – Drop & Shop
Sun Noon Church 101 (Discovery Track)
Noon Neighborhood Door Hangers
Upcoming Events
Dec 4 6pm Church Council Meeting
Dec 8 9:30am-Noon Church Decorating – Need men
to climb ladders!
Dec 8 5:30pm Progressive Dinner
Dec 9 10:30am Children’s Christmas Program
Noon Voters’ Meeting
Dec 11 6pm LWML Ladies Christmas Dinner
Dec 15 10am Food Bank Service Event
Dec 16 9:45am Confirmation Elder’s Interviews
5pm Christmas Cantata
Dec 20 10 &1:30 Preschool Christmas Program
Dec 21 10, 11&1:30 Preschool Christmas Program
Dec 24 5pm Family Christmas Eve Service
7pm Christmas Eve Service
Dec 25 9:30am Christmas Day Service
DECEMBER CHRISTMAS OFFERING
BJ Lahr 760-945-3750
A very special Christmas Offering -- a gift for our
Lord. This year, your Christmas offering will be
divided equally in four areas:
1 – Coffee Fellowship Cart & Equipment RBTS
will be building a shade structure outside the
sanctuary for which we will be having a more
“permanent” coffee cart with equipment. Your
donation will allow us to purchase those items and
be able to enjoy a much nicer outdoor fellowship
area.
2 – Support for the youth program – the
confirmation class will again be traveling to the
district youth convention in March – your support
will help to offset the cost of $165 per person.
Additional funds will be used for other youth
activities and to outfit the lounge with supplies.
3 – Lutheran Malaria Initiative (LMI) – one child
dies from Malaria every 60 seconds. 1 million people
die each year from a disease that is both preventable
and treatable. LMI is working in communities to
control malaria including proper diagnosis and
prompt medical treatment. They do this through –
Education – educating families on the causes,
symptoms, treatment and prevention of malaria
Treatment – Increasing access to affordable
medical care and resources for malaria prevention
Prevention – provides treated bed nets to families
and trains them on their proper use. Every $1 helps
save a life. 100% of funds go to Malaria
programming in Africa. Visit lutheranmalaria.org for
more information!
4 -- Benevolent Fund – RBTS keeps a fund to help
those in need – both within our congregation and
outside. We are able to assist more people in more
ways as funds are available.
Use your Christmas offering envelope
or one found in the back of the pews,
starting in December.
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At REDEEMER BY THE SEA, we want to be a LIGHTHOUSE
to our community and the world! We do that by concentrating our efforts in three areas: Worship – Grow – Serve. In worship we encounter and receive the light of Christ through Word and Sacrament. Then we fan into flame and grow that light within us through study and fellowship with the Body of Christ. Equipped and encouraged, we then serve our community and
the world with the light of Christ shining through us to them!
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Sunday Mornings: Wednesday Evenings (7pm):
11/28 The Faith of Christmas 12/5 The Promise of Christmas 12/12 The Peace of Christmas 12/19 The Christ of Christmas
12/2 The Light of Hope 12/9 The Light of Joy
12/24 -- Christmas Eve -- The Light of Wonder
12/16 The Light of Life 12/23 The Light of Salvation
Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find:
Night of Miracles
You are invited to a very special event to celebrate the Birth of Christ this Christmas season. This cantata is an inspirational and beautiful
presentation in word and song, very fitting to bring us the wondrous story of Jesus Christ, and His arrival on earth.
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