Richland, Washington
Board & Committee News
September 2010
Altar Guild
How blessed we are to be able to serve the Lord by caring for His altar! Many times, from Noah building an altar to the LORD after the flood (Genesis 8:20) through Revelation 6:9 where the souls of the faithful are revealed, the altars of worship are brought to us. The word tells us of several times where the altar was repaired or rebuilt. That is essentially our mission here at Redeemer. We "repair" as we clean, dust, refill the candles among other duties, each week for the worship services. We restore the focus of our worship by the changing of paraments and banners. We prepare the LORD'S Supper for the strengthening of God's people as we commune with Him. We are, if you will, the Levites of our time; the caretakers of God's Holy Place. May He grant us Joy in this service!
Thank-you to the Petersen's and McCoy's who stepped up to take care of August. We do need help in September, November and December. It is not too early to think of how we can help with all the special services for Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas. As you read this article, it will be less than 90 days to Thanksgiving and 120 days to Christmas!
If there are any members who would like to join us in this service and have not had the background training, please contact Ginny Wendland at church or at 946-6983 to arrange a time to learn.
In His Service and to God be the Glory, Ginny Wendland
Visit our Library
September has returned and with it the routine of school, Sunday school, and Bible classes. Remember that our library is full of wonderful reference materials, a complete set of Luther's Works, many commentaries, devotion-als and prayer books. Use them freely.
We have lots of Bible story videos and other media with a good lesson to learn. Come in and browse through the many items available. I'm sure you will find something of interest. Lets have EACH of you borrow something from the library each month.
I
f you have a specific item in mind and you don't find it, let me know and I'll see if I can get it for you.
Have a great autumn, Linda
Board of Community Service
The Board is preparing for fall events of Turkey Bucks and a December project.
The Good Sam Basket Project was very successful. We hope you all enjoyed getting to meet some of the members you may not have had a chance to know. We increased the funds for the Good Samaritan monies by over $1000. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
The 'After School Home Work Program' is in need of volunteers. It remains a necessary need for the Carmichael Middle School. Please consider helping out for 11/2 hours a few days a month. The Board needs to know if there will be enough volunteers to support this program by the 15th of September when we meet with the principal of CMS. Won't you please sign up on the list posted on the Community Service bulletin board?
No experience necessary.
Susan McCoy, Chair
Board of Evangelism
"O Holy Spirit, prepare the way - and teach me Lord, just what to say!"
The third "Concert on the Knoll" was a great success. Please join me in thanking Dan Niebuhr for a job well done for the three concerts held this summer. But wait! No good deed goes unpunished! We are looking into the possibility of one final concert to be held on a Saturday in October. Stay tuned for future announcements.
We are currently making plans for the upcoming year. We are still in need of one new member for the Board of Evangelism. If you feel moved to volunteer your time and talents, please contact Sash Eirich, Council Vice President, or Tom Valenti.
Board Of Education
On September 5, Sunday School will resume its regular schedule. We are still in need of teachers for the year.
Teachers for 2010-2011:
Substitute Teachers: Lora Gorton, Jan Spencer and Marge Valenti.
Teachers will be installed on Sunday September 12.
ATTENTION Chairmen and members of Boards and Committees: If you need funds or reimbursements of expenses incurred for approved church functions, please submit your requests along with this form to the Church Treasurer.
How blessed we are to be able to serve the Lord by caring for His altar! Many times, from Noah building an altar to the LORD after the flood (Genesis 8:20) through Revelation 6:9 where the souls of the faithful are revealed, the altars of worship are brought to us. The word tells us of several times where the altar was repaired or rebuilt. That is essentially our mission here at Redeemer. We "repair" as we clean, dust, refill the candles among other duties, each week for the worship services. We restore the focus of our worship by the changing of paraments and banners. We prepare the LORD'S Supper for the strengthening of God's people as we commune with Him. We are, if you will, the Levites of our time; the caretakers of God's Holy Place. May He grant us Joy in this service!
Thank-you to the Petersen's and McCoy's who stepped up to take care of August. We do need help in September, November and December. It is not too early to think of how we can help with all the special services for Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas. As you read this article, it will be less than 90 days to Thanksgiving and 120 days to Christmas!
If there are any members who would like to join us in this service and have not had the background training, please contact Ginny Wendland at church or at 946-6983 to arrange a time to learn.
In His Service and to God be the Glory, Ginny Wendland
Visit our Library
September has returned and with it the routine of school, Sunday school, and Bible classes. Remember that our library is full of wonderful reference materials, a complete set of Luther's Works, many commentaries, devotion-als and prayer books. Use them freely.
We have lots of Bible story videos and other media with a good lesson to learn. Come in and browse through the many items available. I'm sure you will find something of interest. Lets have EACH of you borrow something from the library each month.
I
f you have a specific item in mind and you don't find it, let me know and I'll see if I can get it for you.
Have a great autumn, Linda
Board of Community Service
The Board is preparing for fall events of Turkey Bucks and a December project.
The Good Sam Basket Project was very successful. We hope you all enjoyed getting to meet some of the members you may not have had a chance to know. We increased the funds for the Good Samaritan monies by over $1000. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
The 'After School Home Work Program' is in need of volunteers. It remains a necessary need for the Carmichael Middle School. Please consider helping out for 11/2 hours a few days a month. The Board needs to know if there will be enough volunteers to support this program by the 15th of September when we meet with the principal of CMS. Won't you please sign up on the list posted on the Community Service bulletin board?
No experience necessary.
Susan McCoy, Chair
Board of Evangelism
"O Holy Spirit, prepare the way - and teach me Lord, just what to say!"
The third "Concert on the Knoll" was a great success. Please join me in thanking Dan Niebuhr for a job well done for the three concerts held this summer. But wait! No good deed goes unpunished! We are looking into the possibility of one final concert to be held on a Saturday in October. Stay tuned for future announcements.
We are currently making plans for the upcoming year. We are still in need of one new member for the Board of Evangelism. If you feel moved to volunteer your time and talents, please contact Sash Eirich, Council Vice President, or Tom Valenti.
Board Of Education
On September 5, Sunday School will resume its regular schedule. We are still in need of teachers for the year.
Teachers for 2010-2011:
Pre-K
and Kindergarten in Room 4: Amy and Terry Strege
1st & 2nd Grades in Room 1/2: Fran Petersen and (TBA)
3rd & 4th Grades Downstairs: Marci Grail and Kathy Breese
6th & 7th Confirmation in Room 3 : John Strege
High School in room 5 : Matt Rogers and Don Petersen
Adult Class #1 in Fellowship Hall: Pastor & TBA
Adult Class #2 in Music Room: Jeff Mauth and Roy Wolfe
1st & 2nd Grades in Room 1/2: Fran Petersen and (TBA)
3rd & 4th Grades Downstairs: Marci Grail and Kathy Breese
6th & 7th Confirmation in Room 3 : John Strege
High School in room 5 : Matt Rogers and Don Petersen
Adult Class #1 in Fellowship Hall: Pastor & TBA
Adult Class #2 in Music Room: Jeff Mauth and Roy Wolfe
Substitute Teachers: Lora Gorton, Jan Spencer and Marge Valenti.
Teachers will be installed on Sunday September 12.
ATTENTION Chairmen and members of Boards and Committees: If you need funds or reimbursements of expenses incurred for approved church functions, please submit your requests along with this form to the Church Treasurer.
08/29/10