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Redeemer Lutheran Church 140 East 32nd Street * Jasper, IN 47546 (812) 634-1123 WEBSITE * www.jasperredeemer.org E-mail *pastorgretchen@psci.net * redeemer@psci.net—church secretary
Pastor Gretchen’s Monthly Message
“Your Will Be Done” Does Our Language & Practice Follow
We talk a lot about discernment in the church. We talk a lot about doing God’s will and following God’s lead. Every utterance of the frequently said Lord’s Prayer asks for this: “Your will be done.” But do our church practice and our language actually follow our prayer? The prayer presumes a life active in discerning God’s will, but have we as leaders taught discernment and lived it out as congregations? The monthly meeting of the Church Council begins. Or a TEAM. Or a congregational meeting. We bow our heads and together invoke God’s presence, wisdom and guidance. The “Amen” said by all signals the end of the spiritual part and the beginning of business, pretty much done like business anywhere: receiving information, weighing decisions, and asking all around “what do you think?” In the end, votes are taken based upon our best thinking, individual preference and Roberts Rules of Order, which informs us that “the majority rules.” But our theology says that God rules. And the promise is that there is more available to us than personal preference or our best thinking. Yet after the opening Amen, was that actually sought during the meeting? Was the question ever asked, “Where do you sense God is leading?” or “What do you hear the Spirit saying?” What if our business meetings and our language actually followed our prayer in intentional ways? Surely asking “what do you hear the Spirit saying” is a far different question than “what do you think.” By the Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel “Where do we sense God is leading”? We have been talking a lot about prayer,
Pastor Gretchen’s Monthly Message faith and discernment these past weeks. We trust God’s will be done. We believe that God rules. We believe in God’s promises. These truths move us to humbly respond to the question, “What do we hear the Spirit saying?” It is my belief that the Spirit is saying persevere in the journey of faith. Keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Live lives of discernment and truth and the way will be revealed. For today, in the life and ministry of Redeemer we are listening for the Spirit calling us to deeper faith and truth through the Gospel and service. God’s will is indeed being done as we practice our faith in prayer and supplication.
Dear Family in Christ,
In Christ’s Boundless Joy, Pastor Gretchen
A fun day has been planned to kick off Sunday school. Rally day will be September 12, 2010 at 8:45 am. A potluck lunch will follow the Sunday service and all are welcome to attend. Everyone is asked to bring a dish that corresponds to the first initial of their last name: A-I—SALADS J-R—DESSERTS S-Z—VEGETABLE DISH Hope to see everyone!
I am usually kind of sad as summer ends and the days start getting shorter but with the heat this summer, I am ready to watch the leaves turn and even start raking! Just some updates from our recent Council meeting this month. To save some costs, time and to be more “green”, the Council meeting minutes will not be printed in the newsletter each month. This will save a considerable amount of paper but they will be available to anyone who wants them. The Financial Report will also be in a more concise and easier to read form in the newsletter but the full accounting forms will also be available. We will have a supply of them in the Narthex. If we run out we will gladly print more. The TEAM reports in the newsletter should inform you of all of their activities. Other information from the Council meeting will be included in separate announcements as needed. We understand that this is a change but we think it will be a good change. Let us know your thoughts after this month. Before I close I do need to ask everyone to think and pray about your giving. We are not making budget with our weekly offering. Everyone is doing a great job at watching our bills – almost every category is under budget. But we are needing more monies to pay our bills. If you miss church (that happens esp. in the summer!) please try to make it up the next week if you can. Thank you for your help and support in this. As always, I thank all of you for all you do for Redeemer and for the glory of God. May you all have a blessed, and cooler, September! Peace, Nancy Otte Council President
Mission Statement Providing for the needs of those inside and outside our church walls.
The RCW will meet on Tuesday, September 7th at 6:30 pm. Angie Schnarr will serve as hostess and Pastor Gretchen will be the Bible study leader.
The Social Ministry TEAM along with will start collecting “Box Tops for Education” in addition to Campbell’s Soup labels for the Navajo Indian Reservation. These are found on General Mills products, Betty Crocker, Hefty Scott paper products, Green Giant, Highlighter, Avery Office products and many others. What an easy way to help this group! Please put them in the basket in the narthex marked “Box Tops for Education”. (A complete list may be found in the basket.)
All women are welcome to attend.
Thanks to everyone who helped purchase the items needed to make the school kits for Lutheran World Relief. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Are you working on projects for the Bazaar? It will be here before we know it! We continue to collect Campbell’s Soup labels for the Navajo Indian Reservation. The Holiday Bazaar has been scheduled for Saturday, November 20th. Baked items, canned fruits and vegetables, homemade noodles, cookies, pies, and cakes are always a winner! Any kind of craft items are always welcome. We will also have a White Elephant sale. The White Elephant items sell really well. No clothing please. The proceeds will be used to replace the flooring in the fellowship area and kitchen.
Amazon.com Review
Who among us has never wondered if there might not really be a tempter sitting on our shoulders or dogging our steps? C. S. Lewis dispels all doubts. In The Screwtape Letters, one of his bestselling works, we are made privy to the instructional correspondence between a senior demon, Screwtape, and his wannabe diabolical nephew Wormwood. As mentor, Screwtape coaches Wormwood in the finer points, tempting his “patient” away from God. Each Letter is a masterpiece of reverse theology, giving the reader an inside look at the thinking and means of temptation. Tempters, according to Lewis, have two motives: the first is fear of punishment, the second a hunger to consume or dominate other beings. On the other hand, the goal of the Creator is to woo us unto himself or to transform us through his love from “tools” into servants and servants into sons.” It is the dichotomy between being consumed and subsumed completely into another’s identity or being liberated to be utterly ourselves that Lewis explores with his razor-sharp insight and wit.
Review From Library Journal
Book Description
In this humorous and perceptive exchange between two devils, C.S. Lewis delves into moral questions about good vs. evil, temptation, repentance and grace. Through this wonderful tale, the reader emerges with a better understanding of what it means to live a faithful life. His letters are signed, save one, “your affectionate uncle”, yet Uncle Screwtape’s purpose in writing to his young nephew are hardly innocent. Penned in a brisk, businesslike style, old Screwtape offers the gullible Tempter Wormwood fiendishly clever advice on his most pressing concern: the winning of young lives to the devil.
From the back cover
Lewis’s satire is a Christian classic. Screwtape is a veteran demon in the service of “Our Father Below” whose letters to his nephew and protégé, Wormwood, instruct the demon-in-training in the fine points of leading a new Christian astray. Lewis’s take on human nature is as on-target as it was when the letters were first published in 1941. .
About the Author
Screwtape is an experienced devil. His nephew Wormwood is just beginning his demonic career and has been assigned to secure the damnation of a young man who has just become a Christian. In this humorous exchange, C.S. Lewis delves into moral questions about good vs. evil, temptation, repentance and grace. Through this wonderful tale, the reader emerges with a better knowledge of what it means to live a good, honest life.
C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children’s literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Sept. 7—Scott Barnes Sept. 8—Martie Schonken Sept. 9—Alexis Fuhrman Sept. 8—Haylee Dahlen Sept. 10—Nancy Richardson Sept. 12—Brenda White Sept. 12—Mark Mauntel Sept. 12—Mindy Breitwieser Sept. 13—Heather Andrews Sept. 15—Alicia Uppencamp Sept. 16—Pam Durcholz Sept. 17—Terry Hall Sept. 17—Kent Humbarger Sept. 19—Jonathon Fisher Sept. 19—Madison Haaff Sept. 20—Angie Schnarr Sept. 20—Tom Weisman Sept. 21—Sarah (Uppencamp) Montgomery Sept. 22—Andy Young Sept. 22—Daniel Fuhrman Sept. 22—Linda Carter September 23—Willis Nigg Sept. 25—Don Breitwieser Sept. 25—Irene Seitz Sept. 26—Thelma “Dolly” Kieffner Sept. 29—Nancy Fuhrman Sept. 29—Paige Andrews Sept. 30—Landon Uppencamp
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Oct. 1—Byron Fuhrman Oct. 3—Susan Nicastro Oct. 3—Michael Uppencamp, Jr. Oct. 3--Charlene Schitter Oct. 5—Cordell Durcholz Oct. 6---Charlie Kieffner Oct. 7—Travis Gress Oct. 8—Shelly Bair Oct. 10—Mila Vernon Oct. 10---Chuck Fravell Oct. 11---Adelle Fravell Oct. 12---Joyce Uppencamp Oct. 14---Christy Standley Oct. 14---Nelson Hoffman Oct. 19—Junie Himsel Oct. 19—Faith Carter Oct. 20—Mark Kieffner Oct. 22---Jim Christianson Oct. 23---Greg Schnarr Oct. 23—Brooke (Kieffner) Elrod Oct.26—Allen Witte Oct. 26---Lillian Thimling Oct. 28—Anderson Vonderheide Oct. 30---Rev. William Andrews Oct. 30—Anakin Bailey
SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
September 4, 1993—Scott and Jill Hutslar—17 yrs September 5, 1953---Charlie and Dolly Kieffner—57 yrs September 10, 1966—Jim and Doris Eck—44 yrs September 16, 1978---Terry and Sue Gress—32 yrs September 16, 2000—Rick and Micah Oertel—10 yrs September 17, 1994---Chuck and Carol Fravell—16 yrs September 22, 1956---Jim and Irene Seitz—54 yrs September 24, 1959---Nelson and Sharon Hoffman—51 yrs September 24, 1953---Kenny and Louise Weisheit—57 yrs
OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES October 1, 2000---James and Patricia Armes-10 yrs October 20, 1955---Dan and Wilma Schnarr—55 yrs October 25. 1969---Paul “Cotton” and LaVella Singer—41 yrs
Evangelism TEAM Amy Gonnerman (812) 536-5778 gonnerm@psci.net Social Ministry TEAM Nancy Richardson (812) 634-2422 Cell--(812) 630-2422 Christian Education TEAM Bryant Kieffner (812) 695-4871 bkieffner@meyertruckeq.com Property TEAM Larry Lorey (812) 634-2821 lorey1@insightbb.com Music and Worship TEAM Mike Gibson (812) 639-9285 mjgibson@hughes.net Scheduling Worship Servers Angie Schnarr church (812) 634-1123 redeemer@psci.net Stewardship/Finance TEAM Greg Schnarr (812) 634-9876 gaschnarr@fullnet.com Mutual Ministry TEAM Brenda White (812) 482-9106 Work—(812) 482-5151 brenda.white.lcoc@statefarm.com Youth Group Pam Durcholz (812) 634-9757 (812) 630--6628 pdurcholz94@fullnet.com Redbud Cabin Jim Barrow (812) 695-5271 pro2calljb37@copper.net Prayer Chain Brenda White (812) 482-9106 Work—(812) 482-5151 brenda.white.lcoc@statefarm.com Altar Guild Louise Weisheit (812) 482-1159 Sue Perry (812) 482-1592 Cell—(812) 639-1592 csperry1936@insightbb.com RCW (Redeemer Church Women) Angie Schnarr (812) 634-9876 gaschnarr@fullnet.com redeemer@psci.net Lavalla Breitwieser (812) 482-4975
Church Council President Dr. Nancy Otte (812) 695-2211—home (812) 639-8362--cell (812) 482-6010—work notte@fullnet.com Church Council Vice-President Bryant Kieffner (812) 695-4871 bkieffner@meyertruckeq.com Church Council Secretary Larry Lorey (812) 634-2821 lorey1@insightbb.com Church Council Treasurer Greg Schnarr (812) 634-9876 gaschnarr@fullnet.com Church Council Financial Secretary Marty Keller (812) 695-3402 mvkeller@peoplepc.com mkeller@kimball.com Pastor Rev. Gretchen E. Enoch 812 639-7816 pastorgretchen@psci.net
Choir Director Jeff Mann (812) 482-7845 jpmann@fullnet.com Newsletter Preparer Angie Schnarr church (812) 634-1123 redeemer@psci.net Homebound Communion Distribution Ann Klem (812) 482-7518 ann.klem@insightbb.com Nancy Baer (812) 482-3831 Website/IT Support Scott Hutslar (812) 695-3037 Cell—(812) 309-8441 Scott.Hutslar@gmail.com shutslar@fullnet.com Mike Gibson (812) 639-9285 mjgibson@hughes.net Marty Keller (812) 695-3402 mvkeller@peoplepc.com mkeller@kimball.com
ACOLYTES Sept. 5—Cordell Durcholz and Zach Jones Sept 12—Kaitlyn Mann and Abby Hutslar Sept. 19—Gabby Eck and Miranda Durcholz Sept. 26—Jas Vonderheide and Kaitlyn Mann CRUCIFER—SUNDAY Sept. 5—Abby Hutslar Sept 12—Zach Jones Sept. 19—Kaitlyn Mann Sept. 26—Emily Kieffner LAY MINISTER-SATURDAY Sept. 4—Marty Keller Sept 11—Larry Lorey Sept. 15—Luther Mann Sept. 26—Marty Keller
GREETERS Sept. 5—Shirley and Don Fuhrman Sept 12—Amy Gonnerman and Carol Keller Sept 19—Cathi and John Jones Sept. 26—Martie and Johan Schonken
LAY MINISTER-SUNDAY Sept. 5—Jeff Mann Sept 12—Nancy Otte Sept 19—Carol Keller Sept. 26—Jeff Mann
LAY READER—SATURDAY Sept. 4—Marty Keller Sept 11—Judy Lorey Sept. 18—Luther Mann Sept. 25—Larry Lorey
LAY READER-SUNDAY Sept. 5—Sharon Himsel Sept 12—Johan Schonken Sept 19—Betty Allen Sept. 26—Becky Schneider
USHERS Sept. 5—Don Fuhrman and Byron Fuhrman Sept 12—Susan Gibson and Amy Gonnerman Sept. 19—Alan Durcholz and Ron Klem Sept. 26—Cathi Jones and Carol Keller
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS/USHERS Sept. 5—Annette Mauntel and Brenda White Sept 12—Carol Keller and Martie Schonken Sept 19—Johan Schonken and Ann Klem Sept. 26—Mike Gibson and Marlene Hautsch
ALTAR GUILD Susan Gibson Sandy Christianson Ann Klem VISITING TEAM Cathi Jones—Birthday/Anniversary Mandy Fuhrman—Birthday/Anniversary Sue Perry—Get Well/Sympathy, etc
COUNTERS Amy Gonnerman Nancy Richardson
LOST SHEEP Nancy Baer
ACOLYTES Oct. 3—Jas Vonderheide and Kaitlyn Mann Oct. 10—Cordell Durcholz and Zach Jones Oct. 17—Gabby Eck and Miranda Durcholz Oct. 24—Kaitlyn Mann and Abby Hutslar Oct 31—Cordell Durcholz and Zach Jones CRUCIFER—SUNDAY Oct. 3—Emily Kieffner Oct. 10—Haylee Dahlen Oct. 17—Ethan Kieffner Oct. 24—Billi Dahlen Oct 31—Abby Hutslar LAY MINISTER-SATURDAY Oct. 2—Marty Keller Oct. 9—Larry Lorey Oct. 16—Marty Keller Oct. 23—Luther Mann Oct 30—Marty Keller LAY READER—SATURDAY Oct. 2—Marty Keller Oct. 9—Judy Lorey Oct. 16—Cathy Kieffner Oct. 23—Luther Mann Oct 30—Becky Schneider
GREETERS Oct. 3—Alan and Pam Durcholz Oct. 10—Byron and Mandy Fuhrman Oct. 17—Joan Fuhrman and Sharon Himsel Oct. 24—Annette Mauntel and Rose Rebber Oct. 31—Dan and Wilma Schnarr
LAY MINISTER-SUNDAY Oct. 3—Jeff Mann Oct. 10—Nancy Otte Oct. 17—Carol Keller Oct. 24—Jeff Mann Oct. 31—Carol Keller LAY READER-SUNDAY Oct. 3—Mike Gibson Oct. 10—Martie Schonken Oct. 17—Sharon Himsel Oct. 24—Emily Jones Oct. 31—Nancy Otte
USHERS COMMUNION ASSISTANTS/USHERS Oct. 3—Nancy Baer and Larry Freyberger Oct. 3—Cathi Jones and Carolyn Jones Oct. 10—Don Fuhrman and Gary Gonnerman Oct. 10—Mike Gibson and John Jones Oct. 17—Marty Keller and Johan Schonken Oct. 17—Nancy Baer and Ann Klem Oct. 24—Nancy Richardson and Robert Meyer Oct. 24—Nancy Otte and Carol Keller Oct 31—Mike Uppencamp and Allan Witte Oct. 31—Amy Gonnerman and Emily Jones ALTAR GUILD Carol Keller Shelly Bair Nancy Fuhrman VISITING TEAM Joyce Uppencamp—Birthday/Anniversary Amy Gonnerman—Birthday/Anniversary Carol Witte—Get Well/Sympathy, etc COUNTERS Amy Gonnerman Nancy Richardson
LOST SHEEP Shelly Bair
Redeemer Lutheran Church 140 East 32nd Street Jasper, IN 47546
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Church-redeemer@psci.net Pastor Gretchen-pastorgretchen@psci.net www.jasperredeemer.org 812-634-1123