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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
What have you heard? On September 1, a workshop entitled “AMP Up Your Marketing” was held at RLC. We were to list two or three ideas that come to mind for use in our congregation as we discussed the three elements of marketing: Audience, Message, and Plan. Audience 1. How do people perceive us? The way people see us is the reality of who we are on a given day. 2. Who is our target audience? Who is in the pews-families, singles, widowed, divorced, young, seasoned, members, visitors? 3. How do we welcome those who come through our church doors? Message What is our message? How do we convey our message to the audience? 2. What is most important for our ministry? 3. Is our message timeless? 1. Plan
clarifying our identity through God’s call. Without our identity stemming from Christ we will not prosper. Ministry derives from God’s call and our faithfulness to it. I encourage all to get close to God and stay there. ‘Return to the Lord.” Consider the church in the book of Acts. At every stage of development, the spirit’s guidance was not only requested through prayer, it was actively sought in practice. In Acts 1, when it was time to fulfill the vacancy left by Judas among the twelve apostles, the disciples all prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry…” (Acts 1:25-26). It was a prayer of discernment. It is my prayer for us in the life of RLC that we ask the often difficult question of who God will have us to be, for today. Discernment is a spiritual practice which must be performed daily to reap the benefits. May we faithfully practice. In Christ’s Service
1. Communication is only….everything
2. What investment will each member need to contribute to fulfill the marketing plan? 3. How will we measure success? These are a few of the points of interest throughout our conversation. RLC is in a time of discernment. We are Pastor Gretchen
If you're spiritually alive, you're going to love this! If you're spiritually dead, you won't want to read it. If you're spiritually curious, there is still hope! Why Go To Church? A Church goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. "I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can't remember a single one of them. So, I think I'm wasting my time and the pastors are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all." This started a real controversy in the "Letters to the Editor" column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher: "I've been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But, for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know this.. They all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today!" When you are DOWN to nothing...... God is UP to something! Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible! Thank God for our physical AND our spiritual nourishment! All right, now that you're done reading, send it on! I think everyone should read this! "When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you get that for me?" Shared by Carol Keller
Your Hoosier Forest Chapter leadership board will hold the annual election of board members on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 556 W Haysville Road, Jasper, Indiana. The doors will open at 4 pm and we will eat at 5 pm. Meat, Potato, Tea, Lemonade and table service will be provided. You may bring a desert, vegetable or salad to complement our chicken and potato casserole. Bingo will follow the election with many donated prizes, which will add to an already enjoyable evening.
Mission Statement Providing for the needs of those inside and outside our church walls.
• Continues to collect Campbell’s Soup Labels • Collecting “Boxtops for Education” 5th Sunday Offering on October 31st
Cornhole Tourney Thanks! The first Redeemer Cornhole Tourney was held on Sunday, August 29. Based on comments received from a number of folks in attendance, it was an enjoyable afternoon of fun and fellowship. The Evangelism Team owes a special thank you to Mike and Joyce Uppencamp for coordinating the cornhole set-up and tourney details. Thanks, Amy
Getting Down to Basics: The Augsburg Confession and Small Catechism
For Lutherans, The Book of Concord provides the definitive collection of their confessions of faith, including the allimportant Augsburg Confession and Small and Large Catechisms. This ten-unit course has three 15-30 minute sessions each. It provides an overview of the historical development of all the documents in the Book of Concord, as well as in-depth looks at their theology, focusing particularly on the Augsburg Confession and Luther’s Catechisms. Learners will discover the basic doctrinal commitments of the Lutheran Confessions and how they may apply in contemporary parish settings. This course provides a lively, down–to-earth examination of central Lutheran teachings as justification by grace through faith on account of Christ, the distinction between law and gospel, the theology of the cross, the church and public ministry, the sacraments, and Christian callings in daily life. Students will gain new insight into the basics of Lutheran teaching and how it can strengthen their faith and witness today. Students will become thoroughly familiar with the two texts, understand the historical context out of which they speak, and discover new ways to apply these teaching to life in today’s parish. Presented by Dr. Timothy Wengert, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.
The adult Sunday school class will begin on Sunday, October 3rd ay 8:45 am and will run for 10 weeks.
Ryan and Alyssa Haaff have welcomed a new member to their family. Brody was born on August 8th. Brody has a big sister, Madison. Brody will be baptized on Sunday, October 17th. Congratulations to the Haaff Family!
Four young ladies will be making their First Communion on Sunday, October 3rd. The young ladies are Mila Vernon, Maddie Vernon, Tia Reutepohler, and Emma Reutepohler. There will be fellowship after the worship service in their honor. Everyone is welcome.
Greetings from South Carolina! Pastor Gretchen asked me to a write a monthly update about my adventures in seminary so I am going to give it a shot (with God's help of course). I am settling into seminary and the surrounding community very well. The community is very welcoming here and I have truly felt at home since arriving here. Experiences have been slightly overwhelming at times such as the first time I sat in the classroom and had to identify Greek alphabet for the first time. However I am reminded of God's presence in my life and call to Word and Sacrament. For a class, I was asked to identify my "favorite" Bible verse and how that factors into how we (my class and I) deal with change. As I sat down to think about this assignment, I kept coming back to Isaiah 43:1-4. It is hard for me to identify just a favorite one but this is one that speaks to me on several levels. Verse one talks about how "....I have called you by name." This can apply to anyone. We are all called to be part of the body of Christ in which we all as disciples of Christ. We are to use are gifts and talents to the best of our abilities and not ignore that call. I am humbled to think of the mission that me and my fellow seminary students are embarking on. Verse two states"....you will pass though the fire and not be burned." and verse four...."You are precious in my sight and.....I love you." So whatever life seems to throw our way we are protected because God sees us through all and loves us. So for this particular moment, my life is full of history of the church, learning about the Lutheran traditions, Greek, Greek and more Greek .Hope all is well at Redeemer. Thank you so much for your prayers of support. If you would like to contact by mail, my address is Christina Mauntel 4201 Main St, 250 Columbia, SC 29203 Peace in His Name,
Christina
A new school year….new year for confirmation……. 4 young people in confirmations classes this year. Cordell Durcholz and Jasmine Vonderheide will be completing their second year and Tyler Vonderheide and Billi Dahlen are starting their first year. Confirmation classes are on Wednesday at 6:00 pm. Happy Studying!!
The assistant to the Bishop, Rev. Rudy Mueller will be preaching at Redeemer on October 23rd and Oct. 24th. Plan to attend this service to hear him preach.
Strengthening Worship Workshop Report Pastor Gretchen and Angie Schnarr attended a workshop offered by Centers for Congregations on August 10th. The speaker was Greg Graham of Blue Grass United Methodist Church. He has more 20 years of music and worship leadership. He shared advice on recruiting and leading the worship team for a contemporary or blended service. He started the program by himself and it has grown into two praise teams. He stated that your music and worship team have to have a mission statement. What is the purpose of the music ministry? He stated that is where you need to start and once you have that in place then you can ask does what we want to do fulfill our mission. He said that rules and expectations should be in writing so that there are no questions about what is expected. You have to have talented musicians who are willing to practice and are committed. He stated if you have a good program people will want to be involved. He was a very interesting speaker and very knowable about music and worship team leadership.
Marketing 101 On Wed Sept 01, Marketing 101 was presented in Redeemer’s Fellowship hall by joint effort of the Center for Congregations and the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network. Pastor Gretchen, Amy Gonnerman and Larry Lorey attended along with various Lutheran and other Denomination Churches of the area. We learned in this seminar that to help grow our congregation from within the community we need to market Redeemer Lutheran. The seminar was titled "AMP Up Your Marketing." We must determine who we are targeting as prospective members (Audience), what our “sales pitch” is (Message), and then the steps, actions, and methods of presenting the message to the community and prospective members (Plan). We need to form a marketing TEAM to work closely with Redeemer's other TEAMS to present our pitch. Are you a person interested in helping the community learn who and what Redeemer Lutheran is? If so, please contact Pastor Gretchen.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 2 . “Movie Night” at church for all ages. For more information please contact Christine Dorsam at 812- 482-5414. Bring a snack to share.
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The RCW will sponsor a “Soap Sunday” on the weekend of October 16th and 17th. Please bring a bar of soap to worship service and place it in the baby bath tub. All soap donations will be shipped to LWR (Lutheran World Relief ).
RCW Meeting Minutes June 1, 2010 President Angie Schnarr called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Eleven ladies were present. Jane Humbarger served as hostesses. Rose Rebber was Bible study leader and opened with prayer. The Bible study was entitled “Persistence”. The study was about prayer. Rose closed the bible study by reading the poem “Pray Without Ceasing” better know to us as “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”. The Secretary’s report was read and approved. The Treasurer’s report was given and approved. • No bills have been turned in for the Mother, Daughters and Friends luncheon. • The Acolyte robes were order from C.M. Almy and the cost was $164.20. A motion was made to pay the invoice. • The Memorial Fund Balance is $557.67 • The General Fund Balance is $2,437.05 $10.00 was collected—meeting offering OLD BUSINESS • Will contact John Fischer of Fischer Electric about the covers on lights • There was discussion on the kitchen –things need to be put where they got them—a suggestion was made to put a sign in the kitchen to remind everyone to put things away when they are finished using the kitchen and fellowship hall • Another suggestion was to put something in the newsletter about the kitchen • LWR was shipped on May 21st—Lavalla Breitwieser had two of her sons and Dan Schnarr helped tie the boxes on May 17th—Larry Lorey helped load the truck on May 21st— Bob Ruckriegel donates the truck to ship area LWR projects to Indianapolis—Glenn and Marie Neukam drive the truck and take the projects to Indianapolis—Lavalla Breitwieser sent a “thank-you” card to Bob Ruckriegel for the use of his truck Please continue to work on Holiday Bazaar projects NEW BUSINESS • Put the list for school kits in the August newsletter • Lavalla Breitwieser read an offering devotion. • Sang “Happy Birthday” to Jane Humbarger • Sent around a flyer about the Spiritual Gathering in July at Fairborn, OH President Schnarr asked for prayer concerns and closed the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer. Refreshments were served and fellowship was shared by all.
The Holiday Bazaar is planned for November 20th from 9am-2pm. The bazaar has helped us to make improvements to the fellowship and kitchen area. The most recent project was new lighting in the fellowship hall and kitchen. The new lights in the fellowship hall have made a big difference. The next project will be to get new floor covering. The old tile will have to be removed by professionals who deal with asbestos and then there are some leveling issues before new flooring can be put down. We are in the process of getting some estimates. In the past we have had homemade noodles, homemade breads, cakes, pies, candies, cookies, snacks, and any other baked goods that you can think of, jams, jellies, canned vegetables, fruits, turnip slaw, pickles and relishes and frozen dressing. We have even had homegrown turnips. These items have sold very well. We have some very talented members. Some of the items that will be at the bazaar this year are woven placements, table runners and rugs. We will have crocheted scarves, dish cloths and hand towels. We will again have a “White Elephant” sale. This has always been a very successful part of the bazaar. Some of the items we’ve had in the past are books, magazines, all kinds of gently used household items, Christmas decorations and stuffed animals. (We do not accept any clothing items). You can start bringing in donations on Monday, November 14th. Please help make the Bazaar a success again this year.
The RCW will meet on Tuesday, Oct.5th at 6:30 pm. Louise Weisheit will lead the Bible Study (copies of the study is on the round table in the narthex) and Carol Witte will serve as hostess.
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 Oct. 31—Myrna Hall Oct. 31—Abby Hutslar
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Nov. 4---Sarah Christianson Nov. 5---Reggie Schitter Nov. 7---Dan Schnarr Nov. 7---Mark Fisher Nov. 9—Kaitlyn Mann Nov. 11—Mildred Baer Nov. 16—Alissa Haaff Nov. 12---Miranda Durcholz Nov. 12---Carolyn Jones Nov. 13---Liesl Eck Nov. 13---Ann Nigg Nov. 14---Maxine Weisman Nov. 14—Nancy Baer Nov. 14—Samantha Breitwieser Nov. 17—Darsey Vonderheide Nov. 20---Olive Buchta Nov. 22---Katy Robertson Nov. 30---Nicole Fuhrman
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
NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
November 1, 1985—Willard and Felecia Robertson November 5, 1949—Willis and Ann Nigg November 11, 1961—Reggie and Charlene Schitter November 19, 1994—Alan and Pam Durcholz November 20, 1976—Steve and Carol Young November 21, 1959—Delbert “Junie” and Sharon Himsel
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 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—Marty Keller USHERS Oct. 3—Nancy Baer and Larry Freyberger Oct. 10—Don Fuhrman and Gary Gonnerman Oct. 17—Marty Keller and Allen Witte Oct. 24—Nancy Richardson and Robert Meyer Oct 31—Mike Uppencamp and Johan Schonken ALTAR GUILD Carol Keller Shelly Bair
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—Jeff Mann Oct. 17—Carol Keller Oct. 24—Jeff Mann Oct. 31—Carol Keller LAY READER-SUNDAY Oct. 3—Mike Gibson Oct. 10—John Jones Oct. 17—Sharon Himsel Oct. 24—Martie Schonken Oct. 31—Cindy Kreilein COMMUNION ASSISTANTS/USHERS Oct. 3—Cathi Jones and Marty Keller Oct. 10—Mike Gibson and John Jones Oct. 17—Nancy Baer and Ann Klem Oct. 24—Brenda White and Carol Keller Oct. 31—Amy Gonnerman and Marlene Hautsch COUNTERS Nancy Otte Greg Schnarr
VISITING TEAM Joyce Uppencamp—Birthday/Anniversary Amy Gonnerman—Birthday/Anniversary Carol Witte—Get Well/Sympathy, etc
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