Monthly Newsletter, Volume 52

September 2013

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

“The Record”

Sept 8th

Worship 8 & 10:30 AM

Education Hour 9:15

Glory to God Sunday Sept 29th

Confirmation &

Cross Training

Sept 11 6-7:25 PM

September

(For more information see Pastor Bruce’s page)

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 8:00A Worship with Holy Communion 9:15A Bible Study 10:30A Worship with Holy Communion

2 Labor Day Office and CCC closed

3 1:00P Staff Meeting 5:30P Prayer Warriors

4 7:00A Today’s Light 7:30P Worship with Holy Communion

5 6:30A Men’s Bible Breakfast 10:30A Young In Spirit

6 Pastor Bruce’s Day Off Hovland/Schmidt 5:00P Wedding Rehearsal

7 4:00P Hovland/Schmidt Wedding 5-7:00P Concordia College Expo

8 Kick Off Sunday 8:00A Worship 9:15A Sunday School/Sp Ed/ Bible Study/BP Checks 10:30A Worship 11:45A College Cook Out

9 7:00P Board Meetings- Education, Trustees, Stewardship, Servant Ministry

10 9:30A Senior Bible Study 1:00P Staff Meeting LWML Board Meeting 1:30P LWML Meeting 5:30P Prayer Warriors

11 7:00A Today’s Light 10:00A Widow Support Group 5:30P $Dinner 6:00P Confirmation/Cross Training/Bible Study 6:15P Choir Rehearsal 7:30P Worship

12 6:30A Men’s Bible Breakfast 7:00P Women’s Small Group

13 Pastor Bruce’s Day Off

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15 8:00A Worship with Holy Communion 9:15A Sunday School/Spec Ed/ Bible Study 10:30A Worship with Holy Communion 11:45A College Lunch

16 6:30P Worship Committee 6:30P CCC Board 7:30P Board of Elders

17 9:30A Senior Bible Study 1:00P Staff Meeting 5:30P Prayer Warriors

18 7:00A Today’s Light 1:00P Quilting 5:30P $Dinner 6:00P Confirmation/Cross Training/Bible Study 6:15P Choir Rehearsal 7:30P Worship with Holy Communion

19 6:30A Men’s Bible Breakfast

20 Pastor Bruce’s Day Off

OCTOBER RECORD ARTICLES DUE

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22 8:00A Worship 9:15A Sunday School/ Spec Ed/ Bible Study 10:30A Worship 11:45A College Lunch

23 2:30P Eventide Communion Service 7:00P Church Council 22-24 MN District Pastor’s Conference at Camp

24 9:30A Senior Bible Study 2:00P Riverpointe Communion Service 5:30P Prayer Warriors

25 7:00A Today’s Light 1:00P Quilting 5:30P $Dinner 6:00P Confirmation/Cross Training/Bible Study 6:15P Choir Rehearsal 7:30P Worship

26 6:30A Men’s Bible Breakfast 7:00P Women’s Small Group Pastor Bruce’s Day Off

27 Pastor Bruce at Camp Board Meeting

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29 Glory to God Sunday & Voters Meeting 8:00A Worship with Holy Communion 9:15A Sunday School/Spec Ed/ Bible Study 10:30A Worship with Holy Communion 11:45A College Lunch 5-9P Youth Hayride & Bonfire

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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH MOORHEAD

SCHEDULE

Sept 1st 8:00A Darlene Larson, Jane Arendes, Jan Kandt 10:30A Ginny & Kelly Burns (CP), Matt Sagissor Sept 8th 8:00A Ed & Clarene Butenhoff, Glenn & Carole Borchers (CP) 10:30A Olga Gregor, Russ & Pat Carter (CP) Sept 15th 8:00A Al & Darlene Ziegler, Carolyn Lichtsinn (CP)

10:30A Doug & Becky Schmitz (CP), Bill & Lora Thielke Sept 22nd 8:00A Eleanor Moreau (CP), Norm & Marion Eidenschink 10:30A Walt & Margaret Moratis Sept 29th 8:00A Lee & Jean Nygaard, Paul Beltz (CP) 10:30A Wayne & Betty Settergren (CP), Mike & Val Cossette Oct 6th 8:00A Darlene Larson (CP), Jane Arendes, Jan Kandt 10:30A Darlene Ellefson, Lenore Becker (CP), Giny A-Mulari Oct 13th 8:00A Ed & Clarene Butenhoff, Glenn & Carole Borchers (CP) 10:30A Olga Gregor, Jon & Erin Bach (CP) Oct 20th 8:00A Lois Birkeland (CP), Brian & Joan Muehler 10:30A Bill & Lori Lymburner (CP), Richie & Laura Noreen Oct 27th 8:00A Harold & Barb Kaste (CP), Al & Darlene Ziegler 10:30A Barbara Hintzen (CP), Tracy Nelson, Don & Vi Sannes

SCHEDULE

Sept 1st 8:00A Milford Kandt 10:30A Busse’s Sept 8th 8:00A Puffe’s 10:30A Sept 15th 8:00A Nundahl’s 10:30A Moen’s Sept 22nd 8:00A Muehler’s 10:30A Gary Euren Sept 29th 8:00A Milford Kandt 10:30A Burns’ Oct 6th 8:00A Milford Kandt 10:30A Busse’s Oct 13th 8:00A Puffe’s 10:30A Oct 20th 8:00A Nundahl’s 10:30A Moen’s Oct 27th 8:00A Muehler’s 10:30A Gary Euren

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Church Staffing

We give THANKS for God’s Willing Servants

• As most of you know by now, Pastor Tom Park has left –taking a call to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St Paul, MN where a primary ministry focus will be to be a missionary to the Hmong population. We thank God for him and the time he served here. We pray for God’s Blessing upon him as he serves Jesus and His people in St Paul.

• So guess who is coming out of retirement “again?” If your guess is Pastor George Krueger than you are right! We are very pleased that he is willing to once again serve God’s people at ORLC. His plan is to serve through mid-Dec when he and Annette sprout wings and become “snow-birds!” Pastor George will visit the shut-ins, preach at least once a month and teach the Tuesday morning Bible class. Welcome Back!

• Alicia Bement is in transition as she looks for another full time job, which (if it is 40 hours a week) will cause her not to be able to continue as our part time business manager. Her time frame to be finished as our business manager is not firm, but most likely will be with us through September. Cindy Sprouls (former business manager here) is willing to come back on an interim basis and see if her eye will handle the computer work required. So pray for Alicia as she seeks employment and pray for God’s Blessing on Cindy’s eye.

• Campus Ministry: Well we will “wing it” relying upon volunteer members, college student Peer Ministers and whatever assistance Pastor Bruce is able to provide. Members are needed to provide Sunday lunches (Carole Borchers has graciously volunteered to head this up); cookies for cookie Sunday’s (once a month) and to lovingly be proactive in visiting with and welcoming the students who worship with us. We are blessed to have about eight people who have volunteered to lead college topic discussions called “Connect at Bistro” on Tuesdays at 7pm at Courtyard by Marriot. Mark Noennig will be the on site facilitator for this weekly gathering.

• Carole Borchers has volunteered to help out with the Board of Servant Ministry and to assist Pastor Bruce in organizing Adult Bible Studies.

Glory to God Dedications!!! We have much to be thankful for in this Mission and Ministry program and so we want to CELEBRATE and Give Thanks to God on September 29th for what HE has done among us. What are we celebrating?

• $20,000 and that has and will be given to support the ministry at Lutheran Island Camp and to support mission ministries in Germany, India and Africa.

• The installation of the new digital organ which interfaces with our pipes. We’ve been enjoying the awesome music it produces.

• The totally new renovation of the kitchen! How are we celebrating? We will do so in both worship services on Sept 29th with special music, prayers and praises. And we will also have a dinner after the late service to “check out” that new kitchen. A voters meeting will follow the dinner where we’ll have an update on the progress of the new boiler (furnace) installation and renovation. (See voter’s minutes elsewhere in the Record for information on this.) Serving Our Savior With You!

Pastor Bruce Noennig

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“Christians never say ‘good bye.’” (C. S. Lewis)

It is so hard to say farewells and goodbyes. The development of the transportation really spurs people to be mobile and thus causing many to say more “goodbyes.”

I really enjoyed my ministry here at Our Redeemer. It is very sad for me to say farewell to my brothers and sisters at this congregation. The warmth of your love helped and shaped me as the pastor and you made my ministry enjoyable. Although, I am moving down to St. Paul, I will always remember you and your love and will continue to keep you in my prayers. I will miss those laughs, smiles, warm handshakes, and hugs. What a privilege for me to serve you as your pastor!

It was a pure joy to work with the church staff. I will remember your kindness and love. It is my prayer that Our Redeemer would find a willing servant as soon as possible to carry out the work of the Lord.

When we are in Christ, we will never say “goodbye.” That does not mean then we will never experience sorrow and sadness. However, if we cannot see each other on this side of eternity, we will certainly see each other in our heavenly home. I will do my best to come up and see you after all, I will be in the same state!

I want to leave you with the Lord’s blessing. You have heard the Aaronic blessing from either Pastor Bruce or me at the end of the worship service. “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26).

May our Lord Jesus continue to bless you! May He take away your sadness and heartaches! Please remember Christians never say good bye! See you soon!

I LOVE YOU!

Serving the Lord along with you,

Pastor Tom Park

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Study Leader Audience Start Date Time Length Location

Sund ay

Cross Explorations Pastor Bruce Adults 15-Sep 9:15am on-going Dining Hall Video Based Study Dan Biebighauser 20s/30s 15-Sep 9:15am on-going Prayer Room

The Prayer Primer Carole Borchers Adults 6-Oct 9:15am Library

TBD Amanda Biebighauser Mom's & Toddlers 15-Sep 9:15am on-going Room 103

Life Application Study Carolyn Olson Adults 8-Sep 9:15am 3 weeks Library

Mon

GriefShare Collette Christoffers Those that have suffered loss 28-Oct 6:30pm Through

Feb 24 Prayer Room

Tues

day

Trials & Afflictions Pastor Bruce Seniors on-going 9:30am on-going College Room

Dave Ramsey Finanical Peace Dan Biebighauser Anyone 24-Sep 6:30pm 9 weeks Fellowship Center

Connect @ Bistro Various College Students 3-Sep 7:00pm on-going Courtyard by Marriot

Wed

Prodigal God Carolyn Ziegler Anyone 11-Sep 6:00pm 6-8 weeks Fellowship Center

Today's Light Pastor Bruce anyone on-going 7:00am on-going Pastor Bruce's office

Thur

sday

Revelation Larry Mayer men In progress 6:30am on-going Fry'n Pan, HWY 10

Crazy Love Gina Strand women 12-Sep 7pm 2nd & 4th Gina's Home

A Mary Heart in a Martha World Carole Borchers women 10-Oct 7:00pm 12 weeks Carole's Home

Sat

SHAPE Discovery Sessions Carole Borchers anyone Oct 12 & 26 8:30-2:00 2 1/2 days Fellowship Center

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VOTER’S MEETING AUGUST 25, 2013 OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH MOORHEAD Wayne Settergren opened the meeting by having Pastor Bruce begin with prayer. Gary Euren provided a history of furnace issues, recap of mechanical engineer’s report and the legal situation. The potential amount we would be able to recover due to the liability of each party involved would not offset the legal fees. We have not received bills from mechanical engineer or attorney. Potential of mechanical engineer expenses to be considered charitable contributions or no fees assessed. The two different system bid proposals were reviewed. Each provides 1 year warranty on labor which is typical for industry. Equipment has a longer manufacturer’s warranty only for defects in the manufacturing process. • Flush system, replace equipment and same type of cast iron boilers. Parts take about 2 weeks to

arrive and can be installed in 3 weeks. o Grant’s Mechanical – approx. $62,500 (does not include flushing) o Peterson Mechanical – approx. $58,000 (does include flushing)

• Flush system, replace equipment and install copper boilers. Parts take about 4-6 weeks to arrive and can be installed in 2-3 weeks.

o Grant’s Mechanical – approx. $109,000 o Peterson Mechanical – approx. $88,000 o Wrigley – approx. $105,000

Backup plan in the event the weather turns cold quickly: • Run the existing boiler as we did this spring • Utilize space heaters overnight to warm building and turn off during day. Concern over impact of any delays on the CCC; need heated building by mid-October at the latest or this will impact accreditation and operation of facility. CCC is not allowed to use space heaters when children are present. LCEF loan paperwork has been submitted for $150,000 for 15 years for Glory to God outstanding pledges and furnace costs. Doug Schmitz made a MOTION and was carried to accept the Peterson Mechanical bid to replace and flush the existing system as well as explore maintenance program options for members to complete or to hire work to be done and recorded. Matt Wychor made a MOTION and was carried to adjourn. Meeting was closed with prayer led by Pastor Park. Submitted by Brandy Rodine, Secretary

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MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT

Many of you may remember Our Redeemer members Pastor Ray and Kathryn Melheim. While they have both passed on to their heavenly home with our Lord and Savior, I wanted to share a little bit about their son, Richard Melheim who is an ordained Lutheran pastor.

Richard is the founder of Faith Inkubators and the following is the mission statement from their website at www.faithink.org/about:

“Faith Inkubators is dedicated to the health and welfare of all God's children and the whole Christian church, its congregations, families and children. We strive to make the home the primary inkubator of faith for disciples of all ages by replacing classroom models of education with parent-involved small group models.”

Richard’s biography describes him as an entrepreneur, author, cartoonist, comedian, speaker, publisher, playwright, songwriter, family counselor and has appeared on 50 network television news shows from WNBC-NY to KTLA to CNN consulting on family issues.

Richard recently published the book Holding Your Family Together: 5 Simple Steps to Help Bring Your Family Closer to God and Each Other. Richard’s book outlines five steps in a bedtime routine lasting 5-15 minutes each night that have the potential to promote security and happiness. The five steps may seem simple but, the difficult part is consistently doing the five steps. I readily admit that the five steps Richard outlines were much easier when my children were younger as they were dependent on routine and guidance for bedtime. As my children have gotten older and take care of their own bedtime routine, I see how the five steps are still important and much needed.

Step 1: Share Share your highs and lows from the day. Avoid asking “how was your day?” as the most likely answer will be “fine” but ask “tell me something good/bad that happened today” and begin a discussion. Step 2: Read Read a key Bible verse or story every night to help fill your child with the “good stuff”. Think of all the negative messages kids are receiving all day long- fill them with God’s Word instead. Step 3: Talk Talk about how the Bible reading relates (or could relate) to the highs and lows of the day that were discussed. Step 4: Pray Pray out loud with each other for the highs and lows of the day. Prayers of thanksgiving, praise, requests, guidance, support, and love. Step 5: Bless Bless each other as the children settle into bed for the night. If you are interested in more details of Richard Melheim’s five steps, his book can be found on the website listed above or amazon.com.

Living for Him, Collette Christoffers, parish nurse

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GriefShare Session Schedule Oct. 28 Living with Grief Nov. 4 The Journey of Grief Nov. 11 The Effects of Grief Nov. 18 When Your Spouse Dies Nov. 25 Your Family and Grief Dec. 6 Why? Dec. 9 Surviving the Holidays Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Worship Jan. 6 Uniqueness of Grief (1) Jan. 13 Uniqueness of Grief (2) Jan. 20 God’s Prescription for Grief Jan. 27 Stuck in Grief Feb. 3 Lessons in Grief (1) Feb. 10 Lessons in Grief (2) Feb. 17 Heaven Feb. 24 Group closing session *Please note session topics may be altered due to poor weather conditions. If you are planning to attend a specific session only, please call to confirm the topic for the evening. * If you or someone you know needs a ride to attend GriefShare, please call (701) 361-6611 to make arrangements and a ride will be provided.

GriefShare sessions to begin October 28, 2013 at 6:30pm at

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

From Mildred Tengbom in Grief for a Season, “tears are not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. Our tears testify to our love and loving calls for great courage, for in loving we always risk getting hurt.”

Whether it has been months or years since a loved one has died holidays, anniversaries, or birthdays can stir up emotions like it was just yesterday. This is normal. It is important to acknowledge these emotions and allow yourself to deal with them in a way that helps you:

1. Talk to somebody who will listen and let you share your feelings. Grief does NOT have a time limit. People grieve differently.

2. Keep a journal to write down your feelings and thoughts about your loss. 3. Read the Psalms and write down verses that speak to you. 4. Visit the familiar environments associated with the lost relationship. 5. Say goodbye to the relationship as it once existed. Let family and friends help you create new

memories, without blocking out those of the person you lost. 6. Pray. Thank God for the time, relationship, and memories that you had with that person. Ask

God to provide you with comfort and peace

Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever. The sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth.”

A new session of GriefShare will begin Monday, October 28 at 6:30pm in the Prayer Room at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. GriefShare features Biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. Each session includes a video seminar and group discussion. The videos include top experts on grief recovery, dramatic reenactments about living with grief and real-life stories of people who have experienced loss. The sessions include a workbook. GriefShare is offered at no cost to participants and is open to the community. Invite a friend to attend with you. More information can be found at www.griefshare.org. Please check it out for yourself or pass it on to someone who may benefit from this group.

Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

Living for Him,

Collette Christoffers, parish nurse

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Pastoral Acts

Death Teri Dittmer 7/25

Funeral

Del Tysdal 8/21

Oct Newsletter Articles Due Sept 20th!

Address/Email/ Phone Changes

Tom & Lori Asleson

4702 21st St N Moorhead MN 56560-6625

Shane & Rebecca Koenig

4011 9th St S Moorhead MN 56560-7471

John & Laurie Murack

5050 40th Ave S Apt 332 Fargo ND 58104-8902

Eric Paul

1111 6th Ave NE Dilworth MN 56529-1536

Baptism

Rocco Michael Wright Aug 18th, 2013

Parents: Shayne & Katie Wright

Godparents: Andy Raymond & Rachel Proulx

Wedding

Phil Hayes & Jesse Myers 8/17

Do you scrapbook? Do you make cards? Would you like to do more of either one of these or learn more about them? Join us in the College Room on Friday and Saturday, Sept 27th & 28th for fun, fellowship and/or completed projects. (You are welcome if you need a place to do another craft also). We share tools, ideas, and there’s not a critic in the bunch! Sept 27th we will meet from 6PM to whenever and Sept 28th we will meet from 9AM - 5PM. If you have any questions, please call Val Cossette at 789-7315.

Julianne Joy Janssen Aug 25th, 2013

Parents: Brett & Elizabeth Janssen Godparents: Aaron Janssen, Amanda Hoffart, Chris & Brenda Hintze

Dartball will begin on Oct 7th What is it?

It is playing baseball by throwing darts underhanded at a baseball dart diamond. We play against other churches in the Fergus Falls Circuit the 1st Monday of the month Oct thru April. It is easy to learn and filled with laughter, Christian fellowship and food. Join us for a “practice night” on Thursday, Sept 26th at 7pm.

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Staffing Changes: ORCCC is happy to welcome Sarah Beach as the newest addition to our full time staff. Sarah is our new lead teacher in our Pre-K 2 classroom. Preschool: ORCCC offers an excellent preschool program for children ages 3 and up. Our preschool is a five days a week program with two sessions available. We offer a morning group from 8:00-10:30 and an afternoon group from 12:00-2:30. We have openings available in both groups. If you or someone you know is interested please call Roger at 218-233-8270. CCC Lunches: The CCC has taken over the college room and the end of the downstairs hallway. During the kitchen remodeling project we will be using these areas for our breakfast, lunch, and snack preparation and storage. ORCCC would like to thank the church for allowing us these areas while the kitchen is under construction. Your understanding and consideration has been very helpful. Part Time Help: We are in need of part time help in the afternoons. We offer competitive wages and flexible scheduling. We can work with almost any availability. If you or someone you know is interested in working with preschool age children please contact Roger at 218-233-8270. CAMPBELL’S LABELS: We are still saving Campbell’s labels. We get points for all labels for education. We collect these points until we have enough to purchase items for the center. Please ask friends and relatives to help us out as well. Some of the products that qualify are: Campbell’s, Prego, Goldfish crackers, Swanson & V8 CASH WISE LABELS FOR LEARNING: We are also saving Cash Wise Labels for Learning points. These are printed out with your purchase receipt. ORCCC can collect them and turn them in to get a percentage back in money we can put towards our classroom supplies. A collection envelope can be found on the bulletin board next to the ORCCC sign in desk. Roger & the CCC Staff

Young in Spirit

will begin the season with a potluck meal Thurs, Sept 5th at 10:30am at the home of

Darlene Ellefson: 202 39th Ave S Moorhead. This will be a fun filled outdoor get-together! New members are welcome! The positions of chairperson and secretary treasurer are open.

Bring lawn chairs, a hat and sunglasses.

We pray for your participation in this opportunity to serve Our Lord and the community. The 2013-2014 winter schedule for Sheltering the Homeless has added four additional weeks. Churches will be sheltering from November 17th, 2013 through April 12th, 2014.

Dennis & Francy Winkels will be coordinating the sheltering at ORLC again this winter.

The week of sheltering has been changed from March to January, 19th - 26th, 2014.

LWML Monthly Meeting

Sept 10th

Board meeting 1pm General meeting 1:30pm

Lois Circle will be hosting and providing the program

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Sept Worklist Co-Chairpersons: Marlis Ziegler Ted & Sue Helms Alyssa (Geoffrey) Bakken ..................................... 701-361-3340 Jim & Robin Bjerken ................................................... 233-8914 Jeremiah Bjerken .................................................. 701-238-0252 Gloria Bloom ............................................................... 232-3131 Stacy (Troy) Bowman ........................................... 218-329-2874 Connie (Bob) Bulik ...................................................... 233-9546 Merle Buth ........................................................... 701-261-5605 Gary & Marcia Euren ............................................ 218-287-8800 *Francis Fadness ........................................................ 233-4711 Ted & Sue Helms ........................................................ 233-0930 Katie Hoganson .................................................... 701-261-7281 Rick & Pat Hoganson .................................................. 236-6037 Stu & Shannon Hoganson ..................................... 218-287-6655 Kelly & Mary Janke ............................................... 701-219-3262 *Vi Johnson ................................................................ 298-7710 Arlin Karger ................................................................. 236-5664 Bryan & Jerilyn Kazeck .................................... (B) 701-361-5641 ......................................................................... (J) 701-361-5556 Carolyn Lichtsinn ........................................................ 233-5889 Brian & Amy Mayfield .......................................... 701-212-6553 Brad & DeAnn Miller .................................................. 866-6283 Mark & Julie Rohrer ............................................. (M) 298-6752 ........................................................................ (J) 218-329-2134 Brandon & Jackie Schmidt ................................... 701-261-6621 .............................................................................. 701-212-3749 Jeff & Kim Schmidt ............................................... 218-498-2064 David & Deb Shasky .................................................... 236-6404 Scott & Lois Vorachek .......................................... 218-303-5592 William & Marlis Ziegler ....................................... 218-287-3843

Hope & Healing Oct 13th at 4pm at Our Redeemer

o Come and hear powerful stories from women who have experienced abortion.

o Come and hear how the abortion devastated their lives.

o Come and hear how Christ was and is their Hope and Healing in life readjustment.

o You will hear a side of abortion that is rarely heard in public.

This is for students beginning at the 7th grade thru adults. Watch for more information.

L W M L I N S P I R A T I O N 2 0 1 3

P-Pursue I-Inspire N-Nourish G-Go

Need Inspiration? P I N G is for you! Come to a gathering of LWML sisters in Christ, as we learn more about LWML. Share with each other using the PING principles and learn more about how to access LWML resources. It’s a learning and sharing experience! Choose from Three P I N G Opportunities:

September 7 Trinity Lutheran Church, Bemidji

September 14 St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Esko

September 21 Zion Lutheran Church, Alexandria

Registration begins at 9:00 AM for each session. Departure at 3:00 PM.

Cost: $ 8.00 if pre-registered at least 1 week before chosen session. $ 10.00 registration at the door Carpool – have some fun and let’s learn together! To register, contact Joanne Pounds at 218-299-6127

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September 1 Emily Christoffers 11 Jacob Beckman 24 Elizabeth Babolian Ben Ellefson Brooklyn Oachs Robin Bjerken Terry Erickson 12 Dan Holt Brandy Rodine Hunter Harman 14 Patrick Current 25 Darlene Ziegler 2 Rebekah Mork Marlys Olson 26 Kathi Mayer 3 Dawn Current 15 Owen Janke Robin Peterson 4 Zach Boor 16 Aujanae Eubanks 27 Julie Bendickson Connie Bulik Demmie Martin Devin Erickson Gina Freitag Roxie Price 28 Diane Bendickson Marge Laffen David Shasky Carolyn Ziegler 5 Leah Busse 17 Jonell Murack 29 Diane Laffen Mary Janke 18 Joshua Landowski Howard Schmidt Keely Terry 19 Matthew Bulik 30 Parker Dickelman 7 Stacy Bowman 20 Ashlyn Paulson Duane Knutt Shirley Brattland 21 Kimberly Blythe Blake Rosenfeldt Rylan Pettigrew 22 Ayana Blythe October 8 David Freitag Neal Cook 1 Noah Busse Sheila Schmidt Brad Miller Vivian Hartman Norma Sliper 23 Ayla Eubanks Brian Muehler 9 Chris Myrold Les Laffen Grace Wuollett 10 Jenna Bloom Alex Myers 2 Lynne Barnum

Mikayla Sailer Jim Puffe Ryan Parsons Erin Rickard

A BLESSED BIRTHDAY TO YOU FROM YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST

AT OUR REDEEMER

9/2 Tom & Rebekah Donner 9/16 Brandon & Jackie Schmidt 9/5 Greg & Jamie Miller 9/20 Seth & Heather Plummer 9/7 Matt & Jane Wychor 9/25 Jeff & Amanda Nundahl 9/8 Alyssa & Geoffrey Bakken 9/25 Ross & Nikki Oliver 9/11 Jerry & Sharon Mindermann 9/26 Chris & Annette Redding 9/12 Jeff & Kim Schmidt 9/27 Brian & Brenda Anderson 9/14 Neal & Lisa Cook 9/28 Jon & Erin Bach 9/15 Roger & June Dahnke 9/15 Erin & Tom Schwanke

If you would like to be a part of this ministry, send your e-mail address to orlcpray@yahoo.com. Personal needs of members may be included. This ministry is separate from the Telephone Prayer Chain.

If you or someone you know is in need of prayer support please call

one of the following: Lois Niewoehner 701-541-2288; Cindy Sprouls 218-287-6333; Marion Eidenschink 218-287-4310; Church Office 218-233-7569

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July financial report: income fell short of expenses in July by $556.93. Thank You for your generous gifts! ~Alicia

September

1 Jason, Tricia, Zach & Jacob Boor, Brody & Keely Terry 2 Kelsey Brockberg 3 Daryl, Christi, Chelsea & Morgan Bubbers 4 Steve, Leah, Noah & Grace Busse 5 Neal, Lisa & Evan Cook 6 Roger & June Dahnke 7 Tom, Rebekah & Luke Donner 8 Kenneth & Kim Anderson 9 Olivia Babolian & Elizabeth 10 Paul & Sonja Beltz 11 James & Robin Bjerken 12 Russ, Judy & Justin Boen 13 Greg & Becky Brockberg 14 Shelly, Cadyn & Chanley Brown 15 Ed & Clarene Butenhoff 16 Ryan Cook 17 Derrald & Evon Dewald 18 Tyler Dreyer 19 Chris, Betsy & Nash Armour, Emma Bjerklie 20 Doug & Lenore Becker 21 Jeremiah Bjerken 22 Glenn & Carole Borchers 23 Bret, Kelsey & Annika Brovick 24 Kelly, Ginny, Andrew & Sam Burns 25 Mike & Val Cossette 26 Matt & Clarissa Dolven 27 Lonny Barnum 28 David Bergum 29 Dan Boen 30 Margaret Brokmeier October 1 Brian Buteyn 2 Joel, Dawn, Patrick & Brendan Current 3 Skip & Deb Anderson 4 David Becker

Gracious & Loving Father, You have created each of us, and have given us this great gift of life. Help us to treasure each moment, the happy ones and the sad ones, the healthy ones and the weak ones. When our lives are running smoothly, help us to turn to You in thanksgiving and praise. When our lives are in turmoil, help us turn to You for comfort and strength. By Your Word, assure us of Your loving presence in our daily lives. Keep us ever mindful of Your loving promise to always be with us. We pray now for these fellow members of Our Redeemer:

From Business Manager Alicia Bement

Tuesday, 9:30 am Bible Class

Beginning, Sept 3rd we will study a Good News magazine that addresses: “Trials and Afflictions” Copies of this magazine are in the Tract Rack holder on the wall by the Fellowship Center. Whether you are able to join us in class or not feel free to take a copy of the magazine to read and study.

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is coming back to Our Redeemer! The class is on Tuesday nights from 6:45-8:30, starting September 24th and going through November 19th. Childcare is available (with a suggested donation). What is Financial Peace University? Financial Peace University is a biblically-based accountability class that teaches us to manage their resources in a godly manner. God has given us more than 800 scriptures showing us how to handle money His way! The class takes the teachings from God and turns it into real action in our lives through a step-by-step process taught by best-selling author and financial counselor Dave Ramsey. Financial Peace University was recently revised and updated. It is now a 9-week life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and God's plan for your life. The course includes practical lessons on eliminating debt, building wealth, giving like never before, and much, much more! Who is Financial Peace University for? It's for EVERYONE, from the financially secure to the financially distressed. Over 1 million families and individuals have attended Financial Peace University. Applying God's Word radically changes your life. On average, graduates have paid off over $5,300 in debt and saved $2,700 during the program! What Will I Learn? In this program you will learn: 1. Step-by-Step Cash Flow Planning Luke 14:28: "For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it." 2. Debt Snowball Plan Technique to Eliminating Debt Proverbs 22:7: "The borrower is slave to the lender." 3. How to Invest Wisely Ecclesiastes 11:2: "Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land." How can I Sign Up? Look for signup sheets on Sunday, September 1st. There is a fee of $93 for each family for the class materials. People who have participated in Financial Peace University before, whether at Our Redeemer or somewhere else, can take the class for free. Contact Dan Biebighauser (701-371-7798) with any questions.

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OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 1000 14TH STREET SOUTH MOORHEAD, MN 56560-3762 Phone: 218-233-7569 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

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Our Redeemer Lutheran Church LCMS 1000 14th St S Moorhead, MN 56560 Phone: (218) 233-7569 Fax: (218) 233-7729 Email: ourredeemer@702com.net Website: www.ourredeemermoorhead.org Servant, Ministers & Missionaries Every Member Bruce Noennig Sr. Pastor Phone 701-388-4740 pastornoennig@gmail.com George Krueger Visitation Pastor Phone 701-476-0589 Emily Sagissor D.C.E. – Youth Ministry Phone 701-866-4025 emilydce@gmail.com Collette Christoffers Parish Nurse Home Phone 218-233-2443 Collette56560@yahoo.com Alicia Bement Business Manager Kristina Otte Parish Worker Gwen Bolster Special Education Director Eileen Kangas Sunday School Superintendent Wayne Settergren Congregation Chairman Christian Children’s Center 218-233-8270 Roger Seibert, Director rseibert.orccc@702com.net Grace Lutheran School 701-232-7747 Jean Syverson, Principal Missionaries Rev. David & Rachel Baker Rev. Mark Peske

Worship Service Moorhead on Cable TV, Channel 99 Wednesdays 8:00 PM Fargo on Cable TV, Channel 99 Sundays 9:30 AM Lutheran Island Camp www.islandcamp.org

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