THE
REDEEMER
REDEEMER L UTHERAN CHURCH
1054 Truman Avenue
Owatonna, MN 55060
March, 2013
A Congregation of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod
Dear Fellow Redeemed,
We pray in the Lord’s Prayer,
“give us this day our daily bread.”
In his Small Catechism Martin
Luther points out that daily bread
includes everything that has to do with the support
and wants of the body. The explanation section of
the Catechism reminds us that our entire life
depends on God. We are to look to him for
physical as well as spiritual blessings and receive
those blessings with thanksgiving.
In addition, God does not want us to be selfish
but to share with those who are unable to work to
provide themselves with daily bread. This petition
also teaches us not to worry about the future but to
live contentedly in the confidence that the Lord will
give us what we need.
Food shelves across Minnesota make a
special effort to raise money during March
because what they raise during this month earns
more through the Minnesota Food Share program.
There are more than 300 food shelves in
Minnesota serving every county in the state. For
the most part they are able to keep up with the
demand for food but there is always more that can
be done. Last year the Steele County Food Shelf
served 3,671 individuals in 1,262 families.
For more information or with questions about
our food shelf, please call 455-2991.
As Christians we welcome every opportunity to
share with people the words of Jesus, “Man shall
not live by bread alone, but by every word that
comes from the mouth of God.”
Sincerely yours in Christ, Pastor Griebel
MID-WEEK LENTEN WORSHIP TOur mid-week
Lenten services, with the theme “The Distinctive
Sounds of Lent” continue each Wednesday at 6:30
p.m. through March 20.
Once again our Lenten services will feature
pastors from the circuit. Rev. Alan Broadwell, of St.
John, Claremont and Rev. Dan Provost, of Peace,
Claremont will rotate with Pastor Griebel in
conducting the Lenten services. Please plan to join
us during this holy time of the church year to hear
the distinctive sounds of Lent.
REPORTER
The Rev. Kirk Griebel, Pastor
Home - 451-5266
Church Office - 451-2720
E-mail - rlcowat@smig.net
Web site: www.redeemerowatonna.org
MID-WEEK LENTEN SUPPERS Take place each
Wednesday before the Lenten services. Serving
begins at 5:30 p.m. A few items are still needed for
some of the suppers. If you want to provide food or
assistance for any of the upcoming suppers see
the sign-up sheet in the narthex.
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
9:00 a.m. - Palm Sunday Worship with Confirmation.
10:15 a.m. - Reception for the Confirmands
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
6:30 P.M. - Maundy Thursday Worship with Holy
Communion and First Communion
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
6:30 p.m. - Good Friday Worship with Stripping of
the Altar
SUNDAY, MARCH 31
6:30 a.m. – Easter Sunrise service with Communion
7:30 a.m. – Easter Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Easter Worship with Communion
2013 Confirmation Class
Cole James Bergeman, son of James & Pamela
Bergeman. Cole’s confirmation verse is Romans
1:16, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is
the power of God for salvation to everyone who
believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek”
Thomas James Mensing, son of Larry & Melissa
Mensing. Thomas’ confirmation verse is John
3:16; “For God so loved the world, that he gave his
only Son, that whoever believes in him should not
perish but have eternal life.”
Sarah Marie Mensing, daughter of Larry &
Melissa Mensing. Sarah’s confirmation verse is
John 15:5; “I am the vine, you are the branches,
Whoever abides in me & I in him, he it is that bears
much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
Katie Jo Mensing, daughter of Larry & Melissa
Mensing. Katie’s confirmation verse is John 8:12;
“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying,”I am the light
of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in
darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Tanner William Strusz, son of Steve & Kim
Strusz. Tanner’s confirmation verse is John 14:6;
“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth,
and life. No one comes to the Father except
through me.”
EASTER FLOWERS The Altar Guild will be selling
flowers again this year, before and after worship
from March 3 till March 20th. This year Lilies will
cost $14.00 and Cushion Mum, Daisy Mums,
Kolanchoe, and Tulips will cost $15.00. Flowers
can be purchased in memory of or in honor of
someone or as a personal donation. Stop by the
table in the narthex and buy some flowers.
THE NEXT NOISY OFFERING will be held on
Sunday, March 17. Bring your coins and loose
change. This noisy offering will be used to help
pay our winter heating costs.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will be
singing in church Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the
beginning of the church service. Please have you
child(ren) meet in the preschool Sunday School
room by 8:45 a.m. to get ready to walk in together.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS Please pick up
your 2012 contribution statements from the table in
the narthex.
THE YOUTH GROUP will be hosting the Easter
Breakfast on Sunday, March 31, 2013 from 7:30
a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Menu details will be announced
at a later date. The proceeds of the breakfast will
be given to the family of Chris Burns.
DIRECTOR/CO-DIRECTOR The Board of
Education is looking for a director and or codirector to lead the Vacation Bible School this
summer. Please contact Pastor or Steph Reuss if
you are interested.
DARTBALL The next Dartball match will be
hosted by Trinity in Medford. The match will be
held on Thursday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m.. Meet
at Redeemer at 6:30 p.m. to practice and then
share rides. See you there!
PORTALS OF PRAYER for the months of January
to March are available on the register stand in the
narthex. Pick one up for yourself & one to share.
RIDES FOR CHURCH If you are in need of a ride
to church, please call the church office.
LARGE PRINT copies of the hymns and readings
we will use in the worship service on Sunday are
available from the ushers at each service.
LUTHERAN HOUR radio broadcast on KDHL 920
a.m, and KJLY 93.5 fm on Sundays 6:00 p.m., and
WCCO 830 am at 6:00 a.m. To listen to the
Lutheran Hour at any time or find out about other
resources available from the Lutheran Hour,
simply go to their website, www.lutheranhour.org.
REDEEMER ON THE AIRWAVES Charter
Communications offers a one hour broadcast of
our services on Channel 8 at 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays
and at 3:30 p.m. Fridays.
SIGN UP FOR ALTAR FLOWERS If you would
like to provide flowers to beautify our altar for
worship on Sunday morning to honor a loved one
or a special occasion, simply sign your name on
the Flower Chart located on the bulletin board next
to the office and follow the instructions that are
posted there.
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
except for the Noon hour.
PROVIDING THEIR TIME & TALENTS IN
MARCH
LAY MINISTER: Chuck Rappe
READER: Dallas Ketchum
ORGANIST: Janda Pitan
CHOIR DIRECTOR: Mert Grabau
USHERS: Steve Vannatta, Steve Frodl, Ralph
Bos, Eric Dowling, Wayne Christofferson,
Chuck Rappe
ACOLYTES:
3/3/13
3/6/13
3/10/13
3/13/13
3/17/13
3/20/13
3/24/13
3/28/13
3/29/13
3/31/13
3/31/13
Emily Burns
Sarah Mensing - Lent
Cole Bergeman
Thomas Mensing - Lent
Cameron Cook
Katie Mensing
Tanner Strusz - Palm Sunday
Emily Burns - Maundy Thursday
Sarah Mensing - Good Friday
Cole Bergeman - 6:00 Easter
Thomas Mensing - 9:00 Easter
STATISTICS
Date
1/27/13
2/3/13
2/13/13
2/17/13
Attendance Communion
83
80
93
102
77
68
71
DEATHS:
Chris Burns, 7-20-65 to 1-24-13
Gordon Eastman, 3-25-37 to 2-5-13
NEW ADDRESS
Mildred Meixner
2255 NW 30th St. #420
Owatonna, MN. 55060
Offering
$2850.00
2109.00
4378.00
3542.46