VOLUME 17 ■ ISSUE 11 ■ NOVEMBER 2017
Thankful for the Saints The beginning of November is always such a special time for worship. We’re just coming off a wonderful Reformation celebration and on November 5th we will celebrate the saints who have gone before us and who stand beside us in the life of faith. With our celebration of the 500th anniversary of the reformation, I was reminded that being a saint sometimes takes immense courage to stand for what is right, especially when you’re surrounded by people who don’t see things the way you do. Martin Luther certainly showed that kind of courage, advocating for the masses and encouraging a clear reading of scripture that centered salvation in Christ, instead of in practices of the church—even in the face of extreme religious and political opposition. Though not everyone is a reformer of the caliber of Luther, saints in every time and place can make inroads for the kingdom of God by serving as advocates for truth and justice wherever they are. I was a beneficiary of that kind of advocacy myself recently. I had been invited to a clergy appreciation dinner, where many pastors from all over the Twin Cities were gathered to be recognized. It was a lovely event for which many people had labored in love—the tables were decorated beautifully, the multi-course meal had been painstakingly (and deliciously) prepared, we pastors were having a lovely time reconnecting with old friends and meeting new people, the conversation was flowing. Yet when we sat down for the table grace, everything changed. In the middle of an otherwise beautiful prayer, we heard these words, “Lord, thank you for these men who give their lives in service to you . . . . “ We couldn’t believe what we had just heard. Though I, and many of the women who had mentored me in ministry, had been invited to this appreciation dinner, the prayer did not acknowledge us as leaders in the church. I felt as though I had been stung. It’s hard to express just how hurtful those words were—as innocently as they had been spoken. In an instant, we were all reminded that the world is not as open to our ministry as we would like to believe. As soon as those hurtful words were uttered, “thank you for these men . . . “, a man in the room quickly added, “AND WOMEN!” Crossroads of Redeemer
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Later in the evening, the slight was repeated as another person gave thanks for “these pastors and their wives.” Again, a male voice rang out loud and clear, “AND HUSBANDS!”
I was so grateful. Somehow, when you’re the disenfranchised one, it feels impossible to advocate for yourself. To have these champions in the room made me feel the solidarity of the saints like I never had before. I wasn’t alone. We weren’t alone. We women didn’t have to fight this battle to be recognized by ourselves. Our husbands wouldn’t be discounted for the enormous contributions they make in supporting us in ministry. Others were standing with us. I silently thanked those men for being our champions and thanked God for them. It is hard to describe how grateful I felt that someone else would be our champions when we had been rendered voiceless by omission. Sadly, we aren’t alone. There are many in our churches, our offices, our schools and our communities who are rendered voiceless by omission. As saints, I think we have a calling to serve as their champions and advocates. The opportunities we have to do so may be small—simply calling attention to an omission, or inviting someone who isn’t being heard to speak when we have the floor in a meeting—but even the smallest acts of advocacy make a difference for those who are not being recognized or respected—for whatever reason. Edward Hale, a former chaplain of the US Senate, said: I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something I can do. In this season when we’re realizing more and more how our sisters and brothers of other colors, genders, races, orientations and ethnicities are being marginalized, it’s crucial that we stand together and advocate for one another. We may not have to be as courageous as Martin Luther was, but still we can find ways—by learning about the experiences of those who are different from us, by paying attention to how others are being treated, by inviting those whose views are not being heard to speak . . . and inviting those who have turned a deaf ear to listen. As we celebrate the saints this November 5, let’s celebrate the solidarity that comes from being one in Christ. Pastor Pam
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MEET REDEEMER’S COUNCIL MEMBERS
Phil Jacobsma—Finance
My wife Shelley and I made our first visit to Redeemer the first Sunday that Pastor Pam preached as the new head pastor, about nine years ago. We had looked at various churches online and visited a few, and I remember being impressed that Redeemer had a woman as head pastor. I listened to one of Pam’s sermons online, and decided we really needed to give Redeemer a try. We were impressed by the preaching, and also by how friendly everyone one was. We really felt welcomed, and we decided to make Redeemer our church. Shelley and I have been married for 36 years, though it doesn’t feel like it has been that long. As the song says, ain’t it funny how time slips away. The good Lord has blessed us with two daughters, Emily and Abby, who both graduated from college and are now married. Emily has given us our first grandchild, a little girl named Maeve. She is the joy of our lives. Spending time with a grandchild is truly one of the greatest blessings in this life. I have made my living as a computer programmer, and I have been employed by the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Minneapolis for the last 16 years. I work in the Automated Clearing House (ACH) department. Page 2
The ACH system is used by banks nationwide to exchange transactions, so chances are that many of your bill payments and paychecks have come through our system. We process between 50 and 120 million transactions every day. Keeping up with the changes in software has been a real challenge over the years. The languages and tools I use now didn’t even exist when I studied computer science at the University of Minnesota all those years ago. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music (the likes of Mark Knopfler, Peter Bradley Adams, EmmyLou Harris, Hurray For The Riff Raff, The Pines, etc.), reading, and traveling. Even though I never liked history in high school, as an adult I really like learning about it, especially World War II and ancient Rome. A few years ago, we got the chance to travel to Italy and tour Rome and Pompeii. Standing in the Coliseum I was struck by the mind-boggling contradiction of that place. Here was an absolute marvel of engineering representing a triumph of the human mind, and yet it was used as a theater of horrible violence as entertainment. What an amazing capacity we humans have to both delight and disappoint our maker. Being on the Redeemer council has made me much more aware of how much effort goes into sustaining the life of a congregation. There is so much volunteer activity at Redeemer, both in the day-to-day operations inside the church, and in all the good works our members do out in the community. The church leadership is very forward-thinking and actively working to make sure Redeemer is positioned to anticipate and meet the needs of the congregation and community. I know that many churches are facing challenges in declining membership, but I think if any church is in a position to buck that trend, it’s Redeemer. 2017 Church Council David Dahlin-President
Mary Gregory-CYF
Jan Johnson-Vice President
Linda Tucker-Congregational Care
Kathy Bourne-Secretary
Jesse Anibas-Outreach
Kevin Maijala-Spiritual Growth
Scott Costello-Worship & Music
Phil Jacobsma-Finance
Jim Ramberg-Facilities
John Walsh-Stewardship
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Practicing the Presence of God …..so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and perhaps find him – though indeed he is not far from each one of us. For “in him we live and move and have our being”……..Acts 17:27-28 Each of us has that special place where we feel God’s presence most closely. For some people, it is in worship yet for others, it may be out in nature or somewhere else. But if God dwells within us, and God does, then how can we go about our days acknowledging – not just theologically and/or intellectually – but truly living in heartfelt communion with God all day long? Brother Lawrence was a 14th century Carmelite monk who wrote, Practicing the Presence of God. In that famous classic, he wrote of how he felt closer to God doing the dishes than he did in worship. Frank Laubach, in his book, The Game of Minutes, tells of imagining God with him moment by moment in everything he did, even moving his fingers as he typed the manuscript. That practice, he writes, transformed not only his life but in the way people responded to him. Another way to honor God’s presence and union within us is to pray the Jesus Prayer. This prayer, based on Luke 18:38, involves the constant repetition of the words, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Sometimes the prayer is shortened to, “Jesus have mercy” or simply, “Jesus” said in sync with one’s breathing. Over time, if one practices this repeatedly, the “prayer prays itself.” Joann Nesser, founder of the Christos Center for Spiritual Formation and author of, Contemplative Prayer: Praying When the Well Runs Dry, writes: “In other words, the prayer enters both our conscious and subconscious and goes on quite naturally as we go about our daily business. Not only does the prayer say itself, it eventually becomes like a sixth sense, an openness to the Spirit that functions almost effortlessly alongside, and just as naturally as, all our other senses.” (p. 52) In my daily life, I practice being mindful of God’s presence in the following ways: Upon waking, I thank God for protecting me through the night and for the gift of my loving dogs. In the shower, I give thanks for clean water and for the gift of baptismal promises. On my way to work, I am mindful of all the beauty God has created in the trees, rolling hills, meadows and pastures. At lunch, I am reminded the gift of bread and the sacrament of Holy Communion and how it nourishes both body and soul. At work, I sense God’s presence in the fellowship of my friends and colleagues. And, if per chance during the day, I find myself on my knees, looking for something I’ve dropped or misplaced, I’m reminded that I’m to be humble and surrender as I serve God and others. You get the idea! This is a spiritual “practice” and discipline that requires intentionality. We’ll never do it perfectly but we can, with the Holy Spirit’s help begin opening ourselves to God’s constant loving presence and guidance in all of our lives. That is how transformation happens – not by anything we do but by God’s invitation to live authentic, grace-filled lives in and alongside His presence. I invite you to try both of these practices, both the Jesus prayer and being mindful of God’s presence throughout your daily life. As always, let me know how you experience them and if I can help you on your journey. Peace, Pastor Candee Crossroads of Redeemer
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PATHS TO FAITHFUL CAREGIVING
Spiritual Growth Opportunities for November Community Night Adult Classes November 1 and 8: Having seen the “Luther” movie, how about a look at actual Luther sites? Pastor Dan Brumm will facilitate a Rick Steves’ video tour of today’s Luther sites. Come and enjoy this opportunity to discuss and compare these sites to the movie versions. Please join the group at 6:00 PM in the library. All are welcome. November 15 and 29: It's been said that we all want to be remembered and that everyone leaves something behind. The question for each one of us is: How do you want to want to be remembered? An Ethical Will - also referred to as a Legacy Letter is a heartfelt expression of what truly matters most in your life. It may include your values, faith, beliefs, hopes for the future, and life lessons. This will (or letter) may become the most cherished gift you give to yourself and your family. Please join Pastor Candee as she introduces the art and craft of creating an ethical will. November 5 and 12 Sunday Morning Bible Study of Paul's letter to the Romans continues. Romans is very different from Paul’s other letters. Paul addresses many of the important questions that arise when one considers the relationship between God and creation, as well as topics such as salvations and grace. Leaders are Pastors Dan Brumm and Roger Schwarze. Grab your coffee and donut and join this lively discussion at 9:40 in the Library. Page 4
Dates: November 1*, 9, 16, 30 Time: 10 – 11:30 AM Place: Redeemer Library Cost: $20* Facilitators: Pastors Candee Moser and Pam Stofferahn Have you ever heard that caregivers need to care for themselves first? It’s true! But often caregivers don’t make time for self-care. If you’re a caregiver, this workshop will help you focus on caring for yourself in ways that will strengthen you for the demanding and rich role of caregiving. The four weeks will provide you with caregiving tools to manage stress and difficult emotions, communicate more effectively, create balance in life, locate helpful resources, and find caregiving strength through spiritual practices. The focus will be on learning, sharing, relationships and support. Contact Ann Marie Gere, Redeemer’s Care Coordinator, if you need to arrange respite care in order to attend. *The first session is being offered free of cost on November 1 to all who attend the Spiritual TLC for Caregivers group.
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Sunday, November 19 3:00-4:30 PM in the Library In past years, the Christmas holiday season may have been a time of great anticipation and excitement. . . But this year, the prospect of facing the holidays without your loved one may cause anxiety and dread. You are not alone. Surviving the Holidays is a warm, encouraging, and helpful event that will connect you with support, encouragement, and advice to survive the holidays. It features video instruction and group discussion to help you deal with the intense pain of grief during the holiday season. This event is sponsored by Redeemer’s Grief Ministry. There is no cost to participate. Call the church office to (651) 429-5411 to register.
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PRIMETIME CHRONIC PAIN AND OPIOID ADDICTION November 16 What: Have you been reading about “The Opioid Menace”? Our speaker, Laz Carreon is a Registered Nurse at the White Earth Nation Opiate Treatment Program in Minneapolis. He has over 7 years of experience working in medication-assisted treatment programs for opiate addiction. Some common questions you may be asking, “What are opioids? Are Opioids related to Opium? Why is this being called an epidemic? Is there a connection to Heroin? What is being done to respond to this crisis? Why is this epidemic hitting older adults? Come hear from someone who has been actively involved in treatment for the opiate epidemic in Minnesota.
The Second Half Ministry Team is leading an opportunity to all interested people to join in on a fun hymn sing on November 27 at the Dubliner Pub in St. Paul (2162 University Avenue—at the corner of Vandalia and University). It is highly recommended that people arrive and grab some tables early. (The Dubliner is fine with people rearranging the furniture, if needed). The “Fleshpots of Egypt” (the band) begins setting up around 6:00 PM and everyone begins singing around 7:00 PM and continuing until around 9:00 PM. Come early, order food and drink and prepare to have a good time. Let’s look for each other around 5:45 PM at the pub. Signup sheet available at the Welcome Desk to make arrangements for carpooling and table space.
When: Thursday, November 16 9:00 AM When: 9:30 AM—Coffee Plus 10:00 AM—Program Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church Atrium Cost: Free Will Offering covers Primetime expenses How to sign up: Sign up at the Redeemer Welcome Center or call the church office (651-429-5411) by November 12, 2017.
Deadline: November 15 for signup. Crossroads of Redeemer
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YOGADEVOTION
REDEEMER BOOK CLUB NEWS Be a part of our group when we discuss the memoir of J.D. Vance, Hillbilly Elegy. His insight into this area of our country is eye opening and we know that you would like a little peek at this virtual unknown part of the U.S.A. on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 PM in the Library. Book:
Yogadevotion session, 8 weeks long, will begin Tuesday, October 31 through December 19, in Fellowship Hall from 4:30-5:30. This multilevel class is led by Jean Auger. A payment of $64 is due at the first class. Please make out your check to Redeemer Lutheran Church (memo: Yogadevotion). If you are a new participant, or need more information, please contact Sue Johnson 651-387-3443 or (
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Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
Leader: Sue Eddy J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy is a memoir about his life growing up in Ohio as the child of a working-class family with roots in Appalachia. Vance uses his experiences in a dysfunctional family to talk about the problems with what he calls hillbilly culture that is mired in laziness, drug use, and learned helplessness. Hillbillies claim to be committed to hard work, but Vance believes they actually refuse to work at available jobs, miring them in poverty. He argues that hillbillies just recommit to institutions like the family and the church in order to escape poverty.
SOMA YOGADEVOTION —————————-———————————————— Feel like you're coming unglued? Join the club! The Wednesday Night Women's Bible Study group will be studying Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions by Lysa TerKeurst. All are welcome and feel free to bring a friend. We meet to support and encourage each other while learning more about God's love for us. (That means the homework is optional!) You do not need to be a member of Redeemer, or even have the time to make every session, to join this group. Contact Amy Maijala at 651-274– 8582 or
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A new Soma Yogadevotion session is starting on October 26- December 14, 2017 at 2:00-3:00 PM in the Redeemer Library. Soma Yogadevotion offers the same faith-based class structure that other Yogadevotion classes do. Soma yoga is a newer type of yoga in which participants practice slow, subtle movements that can reeducate the brain how to move tense muscles, and help us learn to move with more ease and freedom. Soma yoga is safe for “every body”. The classes are for all levels, and students can practice on a mat, chair, or standing at a wall. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket to class. Cost is $56 for the seven-week session. Sign up by bringing a check to the Church office by Oct 23, 2017 payable to Redeemer Lutheran with “Soma Yoga” written on memo line. Questions? Contact Jane Schroeher
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Calling all 8-12 graders! Are you joining the National Youth Gathering in Houston? Sign ups are due to the office November 12 along with a $150 deposit! Our first gathering fundraising brainstorm will happen November 29 at 6:00 PM—be prepared! ————————————————————————————————-—-
Moonlight Madness
is November 11-12—have you signed up? Cost is $40 and forms are on the CYF board and are due to the office by November 8!
Prayer partners will be blessed in worship on November 12th. Information has been shared in your church mailbox. Contact Pastor Stefanie if you have questions.
Do older people really want young people in church? Article from FYI Blog at https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/blog/older-people-want-young-people The surprising truth about intergenerational congregations
Lately we have been sharing about our work at the Fuller Youth Institute over the past few years studying churches growing young* - remarkable bright spots in the midst of a gloomy national church landscape. Yes, these are churches young people are loving—not leaving. But if you tend to be a skeptic like me (I like to think of myself as a hyper-realist), this may be raising all kinds of questions for you. Some of the questions we often hear include: “What about the senior adults in these churches?” “Do older adults get left out when churches focus on young people? “Do old people really want younger people in the church?” Over the past decade through our Sticky Faith work we have learned a lot about intergenerational ministry and the importance of adult relationships in the lives of teenagers and emerging adults. So it’s not surprising that we wanted to explore what these relationships look like in congregations engaging young people well. In particular, we wondered what older adults think about young people, especially those ages 15-29 (the focus of our project). What we heard was inspiring. On the whole, senior adults enthusiastically support the ways their churches are prioritizing young people.
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One adult interviewee put it like this: I guess I really enjoy the young people who attend our church because I feel like they bring a sort of energy around them. I just love the way they’re so passionate about things. I think that it’s contagious to people around them, and it becomes a great benefit to everyone that attends our church. I think visitors can feel it as well. The other thing I appreciate is that young people have a lot of great ideas. I feel like they’re able to give us new, young, innovative ideas. How does a church make young people a priority without excluding others? We asked this question at First United Methodist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From leaders and young people alike, we learned that when big decisions are made about dedicating more funding, staff, or space to young people, these changes are made by multiple generations who share a common commitment to teenagers and emerging adults. In our discussion with a group of high school students in Tulsa, we asked why the senior adults in their church care about them so much that they are willing to make changes to welcome them. They replied, “The older people see that we want to be here, so they want us to be here.” Here In Tulsa and in other congregations, there was a mutual respect and mutual need that permeated conversations with young and old alike. Adults weren’t forced to focus on young people; they chose to do so. Discovering the benefits Churches that are growing young prioritize young people not just for the sake of making young people happy, but because the whole church benefits. One pastor of over 40 years put it like this: “Everybody rises when you focus on children and teens.” Adults in another church reflected, “Young people are like salt. When they’re included, they make everything taste better.” It may be time to evaluate your congregation’s language about young people. Sometimes young people are seen as problems to solve rather than potential to be developed. Overwhelmingly, leaders in “churches growing young” talk instead about the life young people bring to their congregation. Vocabulary like vitality, possibility, investment, and energy help them frame conversations about ministry, resourcing, and even potential dilemmas differently. At your next ministry leadership meeting, ask for the first words or phrases that come to mind when members think about young people. List these on a white board, and talk about how these words and images might be shaping your responses. Let’s start a new conversation about young people and the church. -Brad M. Griffen, Fuller Youth Institute *All churches grow old … but strategic churches are growing young. Churches are both shrinking and aging as more young people disengage. Based on groundbreaking research with over 250 of the nation’s leading congregations, Growing Young provides a strategy any church can use to involve and retain young people. It profiles innovative churches engaging 15- to 29-year-olds that are growing–spiritually, emotionally, missionally, and numerically. Packed with ideas, Growing Young shows ministry leaders how to position their churches to reach younger generations in a way that breathes life into the whole church. Crossroads of Redeemer
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Share God’s Blessings With Your Time With the holidays approaching we want to let you know of an opportunity for you and your family to practice gratitude for God’s blessings. In the season between now and Christmas, the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf will be buzzing with activity. There is a huge need for extra volunteer support to prepare for making the season bright for the neighbors in our community. Here are some possible activities where you and your family could volunteer to help. Providing Baking Bags to distribute to our neighbors. Simply collect and assemble bags (paper or plastic) that contain one each of the following items: Flour, Sugar, Oil, Baking Powder, Powdered or Brown sugar and Spices: Cinnamon or Nutmeg (the food shelf will supply eggs and butter). Bags should be dropped off anytime before December 15. Sorting of food donations. This is a perfect one-time opportunity for small groups. This is the season of food drives and large donation. All donations need to be date-checked, sorted, and stocked. Stocking shelves. Volunteers maintain a clean and visually appealing market area by restocking as needed as well as organizing shelves and ensuring freshness of food products. Serving neighbors as Market Volunteers. Volunteers help to greet neighbors upon arrival and assist with shopping by explaining the shopping process, offering assistance with bagging and departure. Greeting guests. Front desk volunteers greet visitors to the food shelf, answer phones, and schedule Market appointments for neighbors.
Is there an activity that you and a friend, your family, or a group you work with might enjoy doing together? Decide what you'd like to do and then contact the Food Shelf directly. You can learn more about the Food Shelf by visiting their website at whitebearfoodshelf.org. To volunteer for any of these opportunities--as an individual or group-Contact Lee Bailey-Seiler, Volunteer Coordinator, at 651-407-311 or
[email protected]. ———————————————————————— On behalf of Open Hands Midway, we wish to say a HUGE thank you for the many Bibles that Redeemer members donated to the September Bible Drive we held. These Bibles will be given away FREE to guests at our meal program or when requested. What a great gift to be able to give someone. Though the Bible drive is over that doesn't mean you cannot continue to find and give us Bibles. If you have more, simply put them in the Open Hands bin located near the coat rack to the north side of the Welcome Desk. In grateful appreciation, Brian Adams, Bible Drive Chairperson Kay Kuehn, Executive Director of Open Hands Midway ——————————————I wanted to drop you a note and say thank you for the generous gift of $1000 for our Local Mission Partnership funding. What a great gift this was and how amazing that it came from the worship on the Farm this past summer! Your generosity and support allows us to continue to invest in ministry and mission right here in our Synod. Thanks again for the gift, but more importantly, for the work you do for the sake of the Gospel. Rev. Dustin A. Grimm Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop—St. Paul Area Synod —————————————— What a blessing to receive your summer worship offerings designated for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota! These gifts, totaling $1,000 and received from the five partner congregations in the East Central Conference of the St. Paul Area Synod, will touch the lives of so many people. Thank you. With all the ways your benevolence dollars might be invested, we are so grateful you have shared them with those who use the services of LSS of MN. It’s because of you that LSS is able to provide a hot nutritious meal or a caring companion for an older adult; financial or family counseling for a returning veteran; a second chance for a homeless youth; independence for a person with a disability; recovery from natural disaster for a family trying to rebuild—and so much more! Thank you again for your important contribution. Your gift will provide new life and hope to the 1 in 65 Minnesotans who utilize the services of LSS of MN each year. Rev. Kathryn A. Tiede Director of Church Partnerships—Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Page 10
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Senior Pastor………………….……….…..
Pam Stofferahn
Assoc. Pastor of Congregation Care…….
Candee Moser
Assoc. Pastor of Faith Formation………..
Stefanie Fauth
Director of Worship & Music ………….…
Katie Kohler
Office Administrator………….…………...
Dona Will
Communications Designer………………..
Jean Johnson
Children’s Music Directors……….……….
Deb Gardner, Mary Gregory
Kitchen Coordinator………….….………...
Kim Lacek
Wedding Coordinator………….…....…….
Pam Huntley
Custodian……………..……….……………
Tom Larsen
Congregational Care Coordinator………..
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November 5
November 12
November 19
November 26
Acolytes
Maliea and Aliza Ramsey
Isabelle Blossom, Suvi Swenson
Grace Maijala, Emily Sather
Faith and Graham Freeman
Communion Assistants
8:30 Phyllis Hostager CC Joan Simpson, Linda Tucker
8:30 Myrna Carlson CC Don Lundgren, Doug Huntley
8:30 Irene LeClaire CC Bob and Kathy Petersen
8:30 Nan Carlson CC Gene and Shirley Ruehle
10:30 Gary Eddy, Mike Lundberg
10:30 Dick Kuehn, Kay Kuehn
10:30 Jan Johnson, Greg Lundberg
10:30 Ellen and David Dahlin Counters
Dan Dohmeier, John Allen
Wendy Jenz, Roy Johnson
Wendy Jenz, Tom Johnson
Sue Johnson, Tom Johnson
Lector
Carol Toensing
Doug Huntley
Per Swenson
Joan Simpson
Prayer Servants
8:30 Sue Eddy 10:30 Gene and Shirley Ruehle
Sound
8:30 Mike Semonick,
8:30 Mike Semonick, Steve Sather
8:30 Parker Madsen, Steve Sather
8:30 Steve Sather, Mike Semonick
10:30 Parker Madsen, Erik Sjursen
10:30 Sam Maijala, Ken Stofferahn
10:30 Erik Sjursen, Marty Lemke
10:30 Marty Lemke, Ken Stofferahn
8:30 Glenn Nelson, Captain Don Flentje, Bob Leaf, Calvin Theroux
8:30 Glenn Nelson, Captain Don Flentje, Bob Leaf, Calvin Theroux
8:30 Glenn Nelson, Captain Don Flentje, Bob Leaf, Calvin Theroux
8:30 Glenn Nelson, Captain Don Flentje, Bob Leaf, Calvin Theroux
10:30 Bruce Bear, Captain Tom Dye, Pam Lytle
10:30 Bruce Bear, Captain Tom Dye, Pam Lytle
10:30 Bruce Bear, Captain Tom Dye, Pam Lytle
10:30 Bruce Bear, Captain Tom Dye, Pam Lytle
8:30 Kay Blanchard
8:30 Nan Carlson
8:30 Don Flentje
8:30 Doris Zieman
10:30 Lynda Anderson
10:30 Gloria Wachtler
10:30 Candi Walsh
10:30 Linda Tucker
8:30 Troy and Beth Ackerknecht, Jesse Anibas
8:30 Candy Johnson, Greg and Joan Simpson
8:30 Pat Dahl, Phyllis Hostager
8:30 Kathy Petersen, Gene Ruehle
10:30 Lorlie Erickson, Ann Marie Gere
10:30 Dee Haggar, Jan Johnson
10:30 Ruby Gustaf, Jan Trad
10:30 Micah and Elizabeth Olson, Gengenbach Family
Ushers
Welcome Center Desk
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Wednesday, November 1 HOLIDAY FAIR SET-UP 9:00 AM Quilters 1:00 PM Lyngblomsten Arm Chair TravelerScandinavian Experience 5:00 PM Community Night 5:30 PM First Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM Chorale Rehearsal Thursday, November 2 HOLIDAY FAIR SET-UP 8:30 AM TOPS 10:00 AM Paths to Faithful Caregivers 2:00 PM Soma Yoga 6:30 PM Rejoice rehearsal 7:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Friday, November 3 HOLIDAY FAIR SET-UP Saturday, November 4 HOLIDAY FAIR 9:00 AM Scandinavian Coffee Shop 10:00 AM Holiday Fair Sunday, November 5 8:30 AM Classic Worship 9:40 AM Coffee Corner 9:40 AM Sunday School 9:40 AM Bible Study-Romans 9:40 AM Parent Forum 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship 1:00 PM New Member Class Monday, November 6 WBL-NO SCHOOL 9:00 AM Lyngblomsten Creative Circle 2:00 PM Lyngblomsten Dementia Friends Training 6:00 PM Boy Scouts 434/Webelos II Tuesday, November 7 8:00 AM Men's Prayer Group 8:15 AM Bibles & Bagels 9:00 AM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 9:30 M Hope Circle 12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 4:30 PM Yoga Devotion 6:00 PM Lake Country Chorus (Women) 7:00 PM Lake Country Chorus (Men) Wednesday, November 8 9:00 AM Quilters 10:00 AM Joy/Peace Circle 5:00 PM Community Night 7:00 PM Chorale Rehearsal Thursday, November 9 8:30 AM TOPS 10:00 AM Paths to Faithful Caregivers 2:00 PM Soma Yoga Crossroads of Redeemer
6:30 PM Rejoice rehearsal 7:30 PM AA/Al-Anon
9:40 AM Coffee Corner 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship
Friday, November 10 MOONLIGHT MADNESS
Monday, November 20 WBL-NO SCHOOL 8:00 AM LADC Grandparents Day 6:00 PM Boy Scouts 434/Webelos II
Saturday, November 11 MOONLIGHT MADNESS 8:00 AM Crop Camp Sunday, November 12 BLESSING OF PRAYER PARTNERS 8:30 AM Classic Worship 9:40 AM Sunday School 9:40 AM Coffee Corner 9:40 AM Bible Study-Romans 9:40 AM Youth Forum 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship Monday, November 13 10:00 AM Healthy Rhythms Drumming 6:00 PM Boy Scouts 434/Webelos II Tuesday, November 14 8:00 AM Men's Prayer Group 8:15 AM Bibles & Bagels 9:00 AM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 12:00 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 4:30 PM YogaDevotion 6:00 PM Lake Country Chorus (Women) 6:30 PM Council Meeting 7:00 PM Lake Country Chorus (Men) Wednesday, November 15 9:00 AM Quilters 9:00 AM WBL Retired teachers 5:00 PM Community Night—TURKEY TROT 7:00 PM Chorale Rehearsal Thursday, November 16 8:30 AM TOPS 9:00 AM PrimeTime 10:00 AM Paths to Faithful Caregivers 10:00 AM Wellness Checks 2:00 PM Soma Yoga 6:30 PM Rejoice rehearsal 7:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Friday, November 17 PEER MINISTRY TRAINING Saturday, November 18 PEER MINISTRY TRAINING 9:00 AM Women’s Retreat Sunday, November 19 8:30 AM Classic Worship 9:30 AM Welcome Desk, Greeter, Usher training Session 9:40 AM Sunday School rlcwbl.org | 651-429-5411
Tuesday, November 21 WBL-NO SCHOOL 8:00 AM Men's Prayer Group 8:00 AM LADC Grandparents Day 8:15 AM Bibles & Bagels 9:30 AM Wellness Talks/Fitness Expo 10:00 AM Wellness checks 12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 4:30 PM Yoga Devotion 6:00 PM Lake Country Chorus (Women) 7:00 PM Lake County Chorus (Men) Wednesday, November 22 WBL-NO SCHOOL :00 AM Quilters 5:00 PM NO Community Night 7:00 PM Community Thanksgiving Service Thursday, November 23 THANKSGIVING DAY Office Closed Friday, November 24 Office Closed Saturday, November 25 Sunday, November 26 8:30 AM Classic Worship 9:30 AM Blankets and Bears 9:40 AM Coffee Corner 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship Monday, November 27 10:00 AM Lyngblomsten-Art History Tuesday, November 28 8:00 AM Men's Prayer Group 8:15 AM Bibles & Bagels 9:00 AM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 4:30 PM Yoga Devotion 6:00 PM Lake Country Chorus (Women) Wednesday, November 29 9:00 AM Quilters 5:00 PM Community Night 7:00 PM Chorale Rehearsal Thursday, November 30 8:30 AM TOPS 10:00 AM Paths to Faithful Caregivers 2:00 PM Soma Yoga 6:30 PM Rejoice rehearsal 7:30 PM AA/Al-Anon Page 15
Relational Outreach ˑ Nurturing Community ˑ Spiritual Growth ˑ Engaging Worship CROSSROADS OF REDEEMER Published monthly by Redeemer Lutheran Church 3770 Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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FIRST WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
continues November 1, 5:30-6:00PM
A worship experience for people seeking holy respite
Theme: Saints Among Us Worship: For All Ages 5:00-6:00 PM Dinner 5:30-6:00 PM First Wednesday Worship 6:00 PM Regular educational programming
NOVEMBER Worship Themes and Readings Nov. 5
All Saints' Worship
1 Kings 19:1-18
Candle Lighting in Memory of the Saints
Nov. 12
Make Way for Justice
Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15 and 21-24
Reception of New Members
Nov. 19
Make Way for Justice
Isaiah 9:1-7
Prayer Partner Blessing
At Redeemer at 7:00 PM
Community Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Come celebrate Thanksgiving with our Neighbors from the Community
Make Way for Justice
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14
Christ the King Sunday
Nov. 22 (Wed.)
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