Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church

8801 N 43rd Avenue Phoenix AZ 85051

623.934.3286

ctrlutheran@ctr.phxcoxmail.com www.ctrlutheran.org

March 2016March 2016 Story goes that lilies were discovered in the Garden of Gethsemane after Christ died on the cross. Another concept associated with the pure white lily is that of womanhood. In some early paintings, the Angel Gabriel offers pure white lilies to the Virgin Mary, symbolizing that she will be the mother of Jesus. During the Easter season, churches display a multitude of lilies, to signify the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope of eternal life.

The flower most associated with Easter is the lily. Lilies represent purity and hope, and they also symbolize the resurrection. One of the most famous Biblical references about these white elegant flowers is in the Sermon on the Mount, when Christ said, "Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin and yet Solomon in all his glory was not a r r a y e d l i k e o n e o f these." (Luke 12:27). Lilies are often called the "White-Robed Apostles of Hope".

A View From the TowerA View From the Tower

SUNDAY WORSHIP ENGLISH - 9:00am

Communion 1 s t & 3 rd Sundays

SUNDAY LEARNING HOUR

10:30am to 11:15am

HOW TO ORDER YOUR EASTER

LILIES

Help beautify the

sanctuary for Easter

Sunday by

purchasing a Lily.

Cost is $9.00 each. Envelopes for

purchase will be

available on March

6, 13 & 20.

Indicate on envelope:

� If you will take lilies

home after 9am

service on Easter

Sunday, or leave for

donation.

� Dedication for

each. If none

written, we will

assume you have

none.

NOTE:

Turn in envelope by

3/15 to have

dedications listed on

insert in the Easter

Bulletin.

PALM SUNDAY March 20 Service

with Communion 9:00 am

MAUNDY THURSDAY

March 24 Services

with Communion 11 am & 7 pm

GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE

March 25 Services

11 am & 7 pm

EASTER SUNDAY March 27 Service

with Communion 9:00 am

EASTER BREAKFAST

March 27 7:30-9 am &

10-11 am

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BRAILLE The group of Braille

meets every Thursday

9am-12pm in the Fellowship

Hall

QUILTERS March 8, 2016 9am—12pm

Fellowship Hall Join the Quilters Group,

they meet every second

Tuesday of the month in

the Fellowship Hall.

MEN SERVING GOD

Christ’s resurrection from that borrowed grave confirms that death could not hold Him, and it cannot hold me either—a baptized child of God.” The power of Christ’s resurrection (Philippians 3:10) is the only certain hope we have in the midst of our struggles with death and dying. Everything else is really just “rubbish” (3:8). Prayer: Risen Savior, help us live in the certain hope of our own resurrection. Amen.

March 20 Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion Before there could be the “spectacle” of the cross (Luke 23:48), our holy God, Jesus, needed to empty Himself

(Philippians 2:7) and become a “speck” in a womb. Both give immeasurable value to all human life. Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for being a “speck” and a “spectacle” on our behalf. Amen.

March 27 – The Resurrection of our Lord – Death is not our “friend” or “just a part of life.” Death is our enemy (1 Corinthians 15:26), the deserved wages of our sin. But because of the resurrection of Jesus, death is a once-and-for-all defeated enemy! Thanks be to God! Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for the victory over death in which we live. Amen.

March 6 Fourth Sunday in Lent The father’s compassionate embrace of his dirty, manure-smelling, rebellious son portrays Christ’s compassion for all sinners (Luke 15:20). Those crushed by an abortion in their past will identify well with “manure smelling.” We need to proclaim to them and be for them Christ’s compassionate embrace. Prayer: Father, use us as Your arms to embrace repentant sinner. Amen

March 13 Fifth Sunday in Lent The now-sainted Maggie Karner wrote towards the end of her battle with brain cancer, “I want my kids to know that

LUTHERANS FOR LIFE

THE LUTHERAN HOUR March 20 "Strive for What You Already Have" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. Christianity is about putting to work what God has already given us, in Christ. (Phil. 2:5-11) March 27 "An Unbeliever's Sermon" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. Pastor Ken Klaus asked several non-believing friends to help him write his Easter sermon. Hear what they said. (Luke 24:5-6)

Through its North American headquarters and 34 ministry centers on six continents, LHM reaches into more than 50 countries, often bringing Christ to places where no other Christian evangelistic organizations are present. LHM's flagship ministry, The Lutheran

Hour®, airs weekly on more than 1,600 radio stations and the American Forces Network.

March 6 "Reconciled Reconcilers" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. Through forgiveness, God gives us another way to deal with people who have hurt us. (2 Corinthians 5:17-20) March 13 "It's Worth the Sacrifice" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. God calls us to be the right people in the wrong place, for the sake of others. (Philippians 3:8-14)

MARCH 12 Daniel’s Response in the Face of Suffering What genuine faith looks like when the bottom fall out. MARCH 26 Three Men Trust thru Their Trials Genuine faith remains strong amid dire circumstances and uncertain outcomes.

faithful in all circumstances. He ran into several trying situations that may have caused him to lose faith or bend from his beliefs, but Daniel stayed strong.

SATURDAY MARCH 12 & 26 6:45-8 AM - CAFÉ DANIEL: FAITHFUL IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES While we most often remember Daniel as the one in the lions' den, there was a lot more to his life. Throughout the first six chapters of Daniel, we will learn about how to remain

NARCOTICS &

GAMBLES

ANNONIMOUS

MEETINGS

Meetings are

held at CTR.

Check the

calendars for

days and times

ZUMBA Zumba classes are

Monday thru Friday at 8:30am, and Thursdays at 6:30pm, in the Music

Room.

For more info contact Lirio Vázquez at 623.419.9352

• Jo & Ed ask for thanksgiving to God for our growing strength and renewal. 2 Samuel 22:31-33

• God’s blessing to Ernest B with his move to Nebraska. Bless his search for a new church and other God fearing Christians. And that he helps others with his strong faith. James 2:18

• Connie B asks for prayers for Justin, her grandson, that his infusion today (2/21/16) goes well. Psalm 23:5-6

• Kevin prays for a good job interview and a chance a good long lasting job. 1 Thessalonians 1:3

• Silvia S prays salvation for Francisco N Jr. & Francisco N Sr. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

• Silvia S prays that Trat K feels better and that God touches his heart and gives him the peace that he needs. Psalm 9:1-2

• Silvia S also prays that her surgery goes well tomorrow (2/22/16). Isaiah 41:10

• Gina B is praying that the epidural shots in her back will relieve the pain that she is having. Matthew 8:7-12

• Gail C prays for Denise MacD, who caught valley fever, which lead to her being hospitalized for pneumonia and now meningitis. We pray that God will guide the doctors to the proper treatment and that He will comfort and cure her. Psalm 111:2-4

• Connie S prays for Joe S, that the MRI he had, shows there is no cancer in his lungs. Philippians 4:7

• Tom C asks for prayers for Lee A. Lee has had multiple strokes due to the mass on his brain. Pray for Gods comfort and a cure to his problems. Luke 10:9

• Tom C asks for prayers for Scarlett and daughter Cristin who are sick. We pray for Gods comfort and return to full health. Jeremiah 17:14

• Praise God as He has blessed Lu to be cancer free. Psalm 150:1-2

• Gerri C gives thanks and praise to God for restoring her son Jason’s health; the cancer is now in remission. She is grateful for all the prayers. Revelation 7:11-12

• Pray for God to provide protection for Michelle and Sarah and to strengthen their faith as they travel to India. They are the granddaughters of Florence M. Psalm 91:9-13

• Pray for the Lord to heal Lee A from lung cancer and a brain tumor; for guidance and wisdom of the medical team for accurate treatment. Luke 17:11-14

• Pray for the Lord to grant peace and comfort to the family of Rosie Sells as she went to her eternal home. She is a friend of Doris M. Psalm 85:10-11

• Pray for the Lord to heal Jim M as he has glaucoma and is losing his sight. John 9:5-7

• Pray for the Lord’s healing mercies for Denise M; she has meningitis and no health insurance. Psalm 121:1-2

• Pray for God’s peace and comfort for Rosie

L. At 93 she is going through end of life issues. John 11:25

• Rick F praises the Lord that his wife Vicki is making great strides in healing from shingles. Please pray for complete cure. Psalm 9:1-2

• Pray for the Lord to provide good test results for Mary H as she goes through a medical procedure on Monday Feb 8th. Psalm 23:5-6

• Pray for God to provide protection for Michelle and Sarah and to strengthen their faith as they travel to India. They are the granddaughters of Florence M. Psalm 91:9-13

• Pray for God’s peace and comfort for Bev L and a good outcome of a second biopsy she has on Feb 17th. Philippians 4:7

• Pray for God’s peace, comfort and strength for Lloyd D as he is disoriented from a recent fall; that he trust to accept food and necessary medication for his care. Psalm 71:20-21

• Pray for God to provide peace and comfort to all the survivors of the earthquake in Taiwan. Job 22:21-22

• Pray for God’s mercy to provide Jason J a healthy liver through a donor. Doctors estimate life expectancy of 3 years maximum without a donor. Jason is David B’s boss. Isaiah 38:16-17

• Pray for the Lord to grant peace and comfort to the family of Ramon Nunez as he has gone onto his heavenly home. Romans 15:13

• Pray for God’s protection of His love for Johnson G. and all the troops with him. Psalm 5:11-12

• Terri gives thanks and praise to the Lord as she celebrates Caitlin’s birthday. Psalm 145:6-7

PRAISE & PRAYERS

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INTRODUCTION TO THE LUTHERAN FAITH For High School and Adults individuals who have not been confirmed in the Lutheran-Christian faith and desire Church membership. You will learn the basic Christian beliefs as well as the teachings and practices of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. This 3-session class will take place Saturday, April 9,16 and 23, 2016. 9 to 11:30am in the Library. Morning refreshments will be provided.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS For individuals who have already been confirmed in the Lutheran-Christian faith and desire Church membership. These sessions will focus on the purpose and vision of Christ the Redeemer as well as prepare you for active membership by completion of a Spiritual Gifts Inventory and Personality Profile. This 2-session class will take place Saturday, May 7 & 14, 2016.

9 to 11:30am in the Library. Morning refreshments will be provided. Please look for the sign up sheets in the church’s Welcome Desk or call the office to enroll (623) 934-3286.

INTRODUCTION TO THE LUTHERAN FAITH AND MEMBERSHIP CLASSES

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EVENTS

CAMP ALOMA Upcoming Family events

EXPLORE ARIZONA - WEEKEND MARCH 18TH-20TH Join ALOMA for an EXPLORE ARIZONA Weekend March 18th-20th. The weekend will be action packed, and includes 2 nights stay in one of our cabins, 4 meals, roasting marshmallows by the fire, AND a 4 hour train ride on the VERDE CANYON RAILROAD! You can enjoy refreshments on board the train, while it rides through a Bald Eagle Preserve, or take awesome photos from the open air car. The total weekend package costs: kids $60, adults $98, 1st class $121 (this includes special amenities on the train). Amazing family memories await! Contact Samantha Solis at 480-703-6682 if questions or to register.

DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT It’s time to Disconnect to Reconnect! ALOMA offers this popular event from April 1st-3rd and as always it is FREE! Where else can you get a 2 nights stay, plus 3 meals and tons of fun in the Prescott National Forest for FREE! Activities include an Easter egg hunt in the pines, archery, basketball, volleyball, Bible encounters, roasting marshmallows by the fire, hiking, a talent show, and scavenger hunt. This weekend fills up Fast, so contact Samantha Solis at 480-703-6682 to register today!

Learn+Serve+Share Auction Valley Lutheran High School

The Learn+Serve+Share Auction 2016 will be held on Saturday, April 9th at the Adobe Restaurant at the Arizona Biltmore Country Club, 2400 East Missouri, Phoenix, AZ 85016, from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. This year’s theme, "Ignite... an unstoppable flame" promises an evening full of possibilities for current and future Flames! The Learn+Serve+Share Annual Auction 2016 raises funds for important school improvements and scholarships so that every student with the desire and qualifications has the opportunity to attend Valley Lutheran High School and receive a biblical, Christ centered, college preparatory education.

Early Bird Ticket Pricing Extended to March 15!

Reserve your seats at auction.vlhs.org or contact auction@vlhs.org

SUNDAY Ushers Paul, Jane & Matthew Wood Greeters Mel & Mary Runyon, Connie & Sylvia Salazar Welcome Desk Doris Milldebrandt Audio & Video Kevin Fries & Mel Runyon Readers Communion Tom Jones Non-Comm. Richard Effertz

Comm. Asst Tom Jones & Richard Effertz Altar Guild: March 6 Mary & Terri March 20 Candace & Sharen Easter-Mar 27 Terri, Sharen, Vicki, Candace, Linda & Mary Scripture Readings March 6 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

March 13 Philippians 3:4b-14 March 20 Philippians 2:5-11 March 27 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

MAUNDY THURSDAY—MARCH 24 Ushers Lora Gerske, Barb Dixon, Donna Ruetten Greeters Everett & Tressa Glaub, Henry & Gerri Catalan Welcome Desk Peggy Boren Altar Guild Terri Comey Communion John & Mary Holdman Scripture Luke 22:1-23 Reader John Holdman

GOOD FRIDAY—MARCH 25 Ushers James, Kathryn & Eryn

Corradi Greeters Cleo & Shirley Klein Jim & Robbie Massey Welcome Desk Gina Brewerton Scriptures John 19:17-27 John 28-37, John 38-42 Reader Don Schoenback

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PRAYER TEAM

Join our prayer

team. They meet

every Saturday at

9:00 am In the

Library

NEWS AND EVENTS AT CHRIST THE REDEEMER

WORK DAY 2016: Saturday, April 30 A Chance to Connect with Your Community. ALL MEN ARE INVITED! We’re encouraging men to get off the church campuses and make some inroads into the neighborhoods and communities to do their work. We need a few able bodies, some tools of the trade, a healthy enthusiasm to make a big difference in the lives of others—and a project. While there may be jobs you can do at our home church, it’s out in the field, so to speak, where we can help those who can truly benefit from your muscle power—and in a big way. So this year think about those who may never cross the threshold of a church on their own. There may be opportunities to help folks who can’t help themselves; there may be a chance for your efforts to turn someone’s attention to the Savior, in whose Name you labor. And the encouragement to invite a friend or family member with you who might not be a church “regular” still stands. A little work, along with some conversation and job satisfaction, can begin to build bridges that connect people in remarkable ways. Lists to SIGN UP are located in the Welcome Desk, or contact Richard Effertz at 602-284-6639.

CHRISTIAN HUMOR

A priest dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy who's dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter addresses this cool guy, 'Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?' The guy replies, 'I'm Jack, retired airline pilot from Houston.' Saint Peter consults his list. He smiles and says to the pilot, 'Take this silken robe and golden staff and enter the Kingdom.' The pilot goes into Heaven with his robe and staff. Next, it's the priest's turn. He stands erect and booms out, 'I am Father Bob, pastor of Saint Mary's for the last 43 years.' Saint Peter consults his list. He says to the priest, 'Take this cotton robe and wooden staff and enter the Kingdom. 'Just a minute,' says the good father. 'That man was a pilot and he gets a silken robe and golden staff and I get only cotton and wood. How can this be? 'Up here - we go by results,' says Saint Peter. 'When you preached - people slept. When he flew, people prayed.'

Jason & Nancy Westfall 3/6

Michael & Terri Comey 3/16

Terri Comey 3/3

Henry Catalan 3/9

Lirio Vázquez 3/10

Terry Maaske 3/12

Ernest Netter 3/14

Marjorie Farrier 3/24

Barbara Edwards 3/26

Donna Mincher 3/27

David Brewerton 3/28

Kevin Fries 3/31

BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIES

WORSHIP SUPPORT

In Theatres April 1, 2016

2015 CHOICE DOLLARS® EXPIRE SOON - ACT NOW! Thrivent Financial members have until March 31 to direct any remaining 2015 Choice Dollars®. After that date, Choice Dollars® will expire. Remind members about the positive impact they can make by directing Choice Dollars® to Christ The Redeemer Lutheran Church.

This calendar is subject to changes. Go to Christ the Redeemer website to get the most updated info.

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