By Faith! - Risen Christ Lutheran Church

October
Worship Services
Risen Christ
Lutheran Church
October
2015
Volume 28
Sermon Series
The Book of Hebrews
“By Faith!”
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
For the Christian, faith is not just an uncertain hope that “everything will be ok,” it is a sure
and certain hope in what God has done and what God will do! By faith, we believe that Jesus
Christ lived, died and rose again so that we might have eternal life. Join us for a six week sermon series on the Book of Hebrews, which teaches us all about living by faith. Faith is not
optional for the Christian it is a way of life!
Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe
that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6
October 3-4
Faith In Christ
Hebrews 1-3
October 10-11
Guest Speaker—Rev. Max Phillips
Lutheran Family Services
October 17-18
Growing In Faith
Hebrews 4-6
October 24-25
Justified By Faith
Hebrews 7-9
Reformation Sunday
Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Persevering In Faith
Hebrews 10
All Saints Day
November 7-8
By Faith
Hebrews 11
November 14-15
Living By Faith
Hebrews 12-13
Risen Christ Lutheran Church
6021 Northwest Blvd
Davenport, IA 52806
Telephone 563-386-2342
www.risenchristdavenport.org
Worship Times
Traditional Worship
Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am.
Contemporary Worship
Saturday 5:30 pm.
Bible Studies
Sunday 9:15 am.
Sunday School
Sunday 9:15 a.m.
Church Staff
Senior Pastor
Rev. Kurt Larson
Business Manager
Mrs. Barb Grosskopf
Secretary
Mrs. Lilian Mink
Director of Children’s Ministry
Mrs. Becky Van Nice
Church Maintenance
Jeremiah Kundel
Organist
Mrs. Marilyn Luebbe
Music Director
Mrs. Maria Klein
Missionaries
Matt & DeeDee Wasmund
[email protected]
Little Blessings Day Care Director
Mrs. Terrie Burkey
Telephone 563-386-1738
BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP
A number of good things happen in
the month of October. We will celebrate
LWML Sunday on October 4th, hear about
Lutheran Family Services on October
11th, and on October 25th we will celebrate Reformation Sunday.
In many parts of our country October is also a month for harvesting crops
like corn and soybeans. The Bible in a number of places makes reference
to the rejoicing of God’s people at the time of harvest. Harvest is truly a
good time to remember God’s goodness and mercy and raise our songs of
thanksgiving like:
“Come, ye thankful people, come; raise the song of harvest home.
All be safely gathered in ere the winter storms begin;
God, our maker, doth provide for our wants to be supplied.
Come to God’s own temple, come; raise the song of harvest home.”
Of course, due to drought, hail and other weather issues, some crops are
damaged and this causes hardships for many farmers and their families;
however, overall, seedtime and harvest prevail and the activities of agriculture, commerce and transportation continue so that the earth yields its increase and provides food for all God’s creatures. This is indeed a good
reason for rejoicing.
But our rejoicing over the goodness and mercy of God should not be limited to the times of harvest, whether in the summer or the fall, because Jesus taught us pray: “Give us this day our daily bread.” Dr. Martin Luther
explained the meaning of that petition with these words: “God certainly
gives daily bread to everyone without our prayers, even to all evil people,
but we pray in this petition that God would lead us to realize this and to
receive our daily bread with thanksgiving.”
One of the way we give thanks is through our stewardship of our time, our
talents, and our treasures. Stewardship is at its best when it is thought of
as whole-life, year-round and for all ages. Our definition of Christian
stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God and God’s
family, the church, in managing all of life and life’s resources for God’s
purposes. This definition reminds us of the truth that our stewardship is
not just a matter or money, but also a matter of sharing the good news of
Jesus, using our time and talents for ministry, and taking care of God’s creation and our own bodies, plus so much more. May God help us all
throughout the year to understand that while stewardship is often measured
in dollars and cents it is much more than that—all of life and life’s resources.
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special
possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9
This month’s featured book is a new one chosen by one of our young members and purchased
through the Thrivent Action Team “Lovin’ the Library” outing we made to the Family Christian bookstore as a group in August. It is a children’s book (recommended for ages 2-7) called
My Princesses Learn to Be Brave by Stephanie Rische and illustrated by Heather Heyworth.
In My Princesses Learn to Be Brave, friends Grace and Hope want to play on their favorite slide at the park. However, when they get to the slide, they meet a mean bully who won’t let them. As the girls turn to leave, Grace recalls the story of Queen Esther, who bravely stood up for her people. Inspired by Esther’s story, the girls ask the
bully to be their knight and invite him to play with them on the slide.
This book teaches that girls are daughters of the King and boys can be His knights. It encourages us all to live as
God would want us to. The full-color art features adorable, multicultural characters that will be especially appealing to princess fans.
Also newly added to the library is a copy of the photobook that was given to the Hendersons on their last Sunday
with us at Risen Christ. If you are interested in perusing it, look for it in the reference section in the library. We
ask that reference materials remain in the library, unless special arrangements are made.
In Christ,
Brenda Ross
Risen Christ Lutheran Church Librarian
Kids Against Hunger
Risen Christ, Trinity, Holy Cross and Immanuel Lutheran
Churches are sponsoring a Kids Against Hunger campaign.
Kids Against Hunger is a national organization that sends
food to people overseas. The food that we package for this
event will go to Nicaragua, Haiti, or Honduras. We are collecting money for food; $1.50 will buy supplies for one
package which serves 6 people. This year’s goal is 5,000 packages. On October 17, volunteers are needed to package
this food. Risen Christ has been asked to start working right away at 9:00 am in the Trinity gymnasium. Assembly
lines will be set up to package rice, soy, vitamins and dehydrated veggies. Anyone over age 5 can help, and those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. What can you do? Donations are accepted through October 11, and may be
placed in the offering plate (please write KAH in the memo line). Volunteers may sign up on the sheet on the kiosk
(although you may come without officially signing up). Finally, please pray for this project, as this is a way to follow
God’s command to assist our brother in need. Contact Michelle Warner at 563-349-2078 or [email protected]
for additional information.
QC Dining Tour Books
That time of year has arrived for the Altar Guild to sell QC Dining
Tour Books. All coupons are BOGO (Buy One –Get One). If not
for yourself, they make great gifts for Christmas, birthdays, etc.
They remain $35.00. Please put your money or check on the desk in
Lilian’s office., All proceeds continue to enhance our Altar. The
Altar Guild appreciates your support. Sign-Up Sheets are on the
bulletin table in the fellowship hall.|
Risen Christ Lutheran Church
30 Years/30 Action Teams
Little children, let us not love in word or talk
but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18
Upcoming Events:
October 17: Kids Against Hunger. Joint project with Trinity, Holy Cross, Immanuel to package food for Kids
Against Hunger. Starts at 9:00 at Trinity Lutheran Church gym. Contact Michelle Warner at 349-2078
October 19: Quilting Extravaganza. Starts at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall. No sewing experience needed. Contact Sha
ron Tannahill at 508-4736
October 22: Men’s Shelter dinner at Christian Care. Contact Sandy Sievert: 349-4288 or Bryan Johnson: 579-3334.
This is the final shelter dinner RCLC will serve in 2015
October/November: Fall Yard Clean-up. Youth of RCLC providing yardwork to those in need. See youth page for
more information.
October 27: Blood Drive. Benefiting patients in our community. Contact Jessica Welch 563-528-3969
November 11: Veteran’s Day Dinner. To honor those who serve or have served in the military. To RSVP, contact Gary
Larson at 563-676-7279. Volunteers are also needed to help serve. Contact Gary if you would like to help out at
this event.
Remember to let us know of your Action Team. We would like to include your activity in the upcoming events!
Check out the bulletin board to keep track of our 30 Years/30 Action Teams progress!
Completed Events:
September: Shoe Cutting Party: Shoe parts were cut out of denim. and will be sent to Sole Hope to provide shoes for children in
Africa
September: Fish Fry Fellowship: Members share the bounty of fishing expeditions with the congregation and friends at this annual
fall din ner/picnic.
September: Henderson Family Farewell: Members joined hands together with love and service to say farewell to Pastor, Rachel
and the kids with a luncheon and farewell presentation.
August: Monroe School Supplies Drive. Donations supplied for Monroe Elementary School.
August: LWML School Kits supply/layette drive. Donations supplied for Lutheran World Relief
August 8: Let’s move some rock! At Risen Christ. Landscaping completed on the Southeast corner around the church
August 15: Youth Room Painting Party at Risen Christ. The youth room has a new, fresh look
August 2: Lovin’ the Library Shopping Spree –new books were purchased for the library
August 22: Counterstrike Fitness – join the fight against PTSD – Workout and donations for Counterstrike Fitness, in partnership
with Jason’s Box
July: Youth Servant Event: 7 youth and 3 adults travelled to Colorado for a clean-up project in the Metberry Gulch
July: Food drive for Men’s Christian Care and Women’s Abuse Shelter: Multiple bags of groceries and personal care items were
provide to the two organizations
April & July: LWML Missions/Merriment: 40 backpacks, 24 hygiene kits, School kits and layettes were assembled for Lutheran
World Relief and homeless shelters
June: Vacation Bible School: children shared their gifts with a donation to the Comfort Dog fund at Trinity Lutheran Church to help
with deployment expenses.
June: LWML National Convention: 37 Neckwraps and 1 quilt were assembled by the RCLC Lutheran Women in Mission and de
livered to the Gifts from the Heart at the national convention
June: Tornado Clean-up, Coal City, Illinois
April, May, June, July, August, September: Numerous small groups bible study groups and volunteers served an average of 30-40
dinners to men at the Christian Care Center
“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!”
Psalm 106:1
Have you ever heard the term, “mighty mites”? Our gift of mite monies goes a long way
to further the kingdom of God in very tangible ways. Each coin or bill that you place into
that small box helps to support LWML as an organization as well as going out to the
ends of the earth. At the National Convention in Des Moines this past summer, the Mission Goal for Grants for the next two years came to a total of $2,000.000. Wow! The
mission grants cover a broad range of requests for funding from outreach to refugee
camps in Lebanon, to clean water efforts in areas where this most basic need is lacking, to inner city ministry, to training
Pastors and leaders to share the Gospel throughout the world. What a blessing to be a part of this effort…all because of
Christ and what He has done for all people. We are the hands and feet of Jesus, blessed to be a part of this organization
for such a time as this. Mite boxes are available to all members to take home with them and can be found on the Welcome kiosk in the Fellowship Hall. Return the box to church once filled. Talk to Patty Thomas if you have questions.
Here in our own congregation, we are blessed with leadership of our society by very dedicated women. Thanks again to
Patty and Sharon for their service over the past couple of years. We welcome Cindy Stanfield aboard as Vice President
and Patty Thomas to a second term as President. Take time to get to know these ladies and encourage them through your
words and prayers.
October 4 is LWML Sunday at Risen Christ. It will be a time to pause and thank God for the work of this national organization. There will be special music during the worship services as well as a blessing upon the items we send for aid
through Lutheran World Relief. Your generous donations are greatly appreciated!
Mark Monday, October 19, on your calendar as we will be having a “Quilting Extravaganza” in the Fellowship Hall at
6:30P. The need for quilts continues to rise; especially with the recent refugees fleeing from Syria. Come and join us for
an evening of fellowship as we work to offer assistance to these individuals who have fled their homes. No sewing experience needed! There are a wide variety of tasks that are needed in this endeavor.
Gentle, individually wrapped soap continues to be a need in baby care kits and health kits. If you are able to donate
soap, it can be placed in the bin in the coatroom. Thank you.
Continue to lift the leaders of our Synod and District in prayer as well as Pastor Larson. Pray for missionaries throughout the world as they tirelessly share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the people in the area of their assignments.
Mom's group is
now
Women in
the Word!
Join us Saturday 10/10@
8:00-9:30 a.m.
We will be picking our next
curriculum. Be in on that decision! Childcare will be provided!
Quilting Extravaganza
Monday, October 19
6:30-9:30 pm
Join us for fellowship, and QUILTING.
All quilts will go to Lutheran World
Relief.
No sewing experience necessary;
October Family Fellowship –
Annual Fall Cookout
Sunday, October 18th @ noon
Join us as we enjoy gather for fellowship at the Werning’s home: 1827 Zachary Ave. in Blue
Grass. An afternoon of hay rack rides, Halloween costume contest, animal encounters and
yard games can be enjoyed by all! Pork chops, brats, burgers, hotdogs and beverages will
be provided. Please bring a dish to share. Questions? Contact Jason or Joyce 563-3707025
Fellowship Friday , all members and
friends welcome, will be
enjoyed October 23 @ 11:45 as
scheduled. Due to the upcoming holiday season the months of November
and December will be combined. A
potluck meal will be served at 11:45
on December 4. Our normal schedule, 4th Friday of the month, will resume in 2016.
Bottle and can drive! An easy
way to help our youth raise
money for their upcoming July
trip to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Please
save your aluminum pop cans
and plastic bottles for the youth!
If you are willing , the youth
will pick up your cans and take
them in to be recycled. A designated pick up time
will be arranged with
you! Or you may drop
them off at the church
on Saturday October
24 between 9:00-9:30.
Every nickel helps!
Sharing and Caring
If you are interested in providing a meal to a family after their loved one has been discharged from the hospital or leaving the nursing home I’d love to hear from you!
Providing a meal will help our members get back into a routine at home and take a little stress off the person helping the recovery period. A casserole, pot of soup or a
quick meal will mean a lot! We care so let’s share! Contact Linda Schroeder for more
information 563-340-4064
Guns ‘n Grub
RCLC Men’s Ministry is having
“Guns n’ Grub,” skeet shooting
and a campfire lunch, on Saturday, Sat. Oct 17 at 9:00 am at
the Van Nice’s, 3745 165th
Street, Blue Grass, IA. The cost
is $10.00 for food and ammo. If
interested please sign up at the
Kiosk.
Blood Drive to benefit patients in our
community on October 27 from 4:007:00 pm. Volunteers are needed to make snacks.
Please contact Jessica Welch 563
" The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.” Psalm 18:2
My Prayer
Thank You Father that in Christ You are all that I need in every area of my life. May I apply this truth
more and more for You are my faithful and dependable God and Father. Use me today as a witness of
Your dependable faithfulness in my life today to all I meet and I pray that You open the eyes of those
that have been blinded of this truth through the tactics of the enemy, in Jesus name I pray, AMEN.
Nursery: A staffed nursery is available to our
youngest members (6 months-3 years) during the
Sunday School hour 9:15-10:15. Main floor education wing, first
room on the right.
Pre-K thru 5th grade: Sunday school attendance has been great!
Keep up the good work and always remember you can bring
friends anytime to Sunday school. The month of October you will
find learning about Moses birth, plagues and the burning bush will
keep you on the edge of your seat!
Middle School: Did you know the bible is full of heros? Come and
learn about some from the Old Testament. Lessons will cover Rahab, Joseph, Ruth and Moses.
High School: Everyone loves gifts! But what about spiritual gifts?
What is your gift? Come and find out!
The middle and high school youth of RCLC are
reaching out to members of our congregation and
community . They would like to serve anyone
who is in need of assistance completing fall yardwork. They are hoping to
help out by raking, picking up
sticks or any similar work
you may need around your
home. If you need assistance, or know of someone
who does, please contact
Becky Van Nice 563-299-4595 or
[email protected] to get your yard
on the schedule!
Youth Group Activity
Middle School: Friday October 16, 6:30-8:00 Bon
Fire! An evening of warmth and fellowship to be
had by all. S’mores, hot chocolate, campfire
songs and games will be enjoyed together.
BRING FRIENDS!
High School: Thursday October 29, 6:00-9:00
pm Bon Fire! An evening of warmth and fellowship to be had by all. S’mores, hot chocolate,
campfire songs and games will be enjoyed together. BRING FRIENDS!
Youth Group Servant Event
Fall Yard Clean-up Saturday October 17 @
11:00-? bring rakes, gloves and friends!
Youth Group Fundraising
Pop can collection Saturday October 24 @ 9:00
a.m.
Notes:
If you did not turn in your NYG registration, please
see Becky ASAP!
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord with Maria!
Middle and High school meet for choir practice
Sunday mornings at 9:10-9:30.
Little Blessings Day Care
Terrie Burkey, Director
September 2015
Little Blessings Day Care
Risen Christ Lutheran Church
6021 Northwest Blvd.
Davenport, IA 52806-1848
(563) 386-1738
www.risenchristdavenport.org
Little Blessings – “Proclaiming the good news of salvation through Jesus
Christ to children and their parents through a high quality child care program.”
October 13th the children will be adventuring out to the Wapsi Pumpkin Patch. While on the tour the children will get a hayrack ride around the farm. A movie will be shown on how a pumpkin starts from a seed
and grows big and round. While at the pumpkin patch, the children will be visiting the petting zoo. Each
child comes home with a pumpkin.
During October the children will be learning that all the children understand that God has made them for a
purpose and loves them just as they are. Next they will talk about nighttime and Jacob’s dream of blessings. Nighttime includes nocturnal animals, how light affects the darkness, time, heavenly bodies and
bedtime routines. After darkness and Jacob’s dream, the children will talk about opposites and Jacob
and Esau, some twins who were completely different. The last week of October, the children will talk
about Jackets and Joseph’s coat of many colors and how Joseph’s father only gave one of his twelve
sons a special coat or jacket.
The center is required to have an open house once a year. Usually our open house is during Trunk or
Treating, so the daycare is working on having a Halloween theme for our open house. Our open house
will consist of a meal for families and fun times for the children. If any church members would like to join
in and help, please let us know.
The daycare board has been very busy updating employee and parent handbooks the last year. We are
finally to the finishing stages of this project. Thanks to all board members for putting the time in to finish
this project.
The center will be having a couple openings on our board starting this January. We are in need of a couple adults that would like to get involved with the center. Must be able to commit 1 ½ hours on the second Thursday of each month. Our meetings start at 6:00pm and are always finished by 7:30pm. If interested, please talk to me or Pastor Larson for more details.
In Christ
Terrie
Risen Christ Lutheran Church
6021 Northwest Blvd
Davenport, IA 52806
Telephone 563-386-2342
www.risenchristdavenport.org
“Proclaiming a new
beginning in the family of
God through faith in the
Risen Christ, God's only
Son.“
DATES TO REMEMBER
Check us out on the web:
www.risenchristdavenport.org
Worship Times
Traditional Worship
Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am.
Contemporary Worship
Saturday 5:30 pm.
Bible Studies
Sunday 9:15 am.
Sunday School
Sunday 9:15 a.m.
10/03 Sat. 7:00 am
10/08 Thur. 6:00 pm
7:30 pm
10/10 Sat. 8:00 am
10/15 Thur. 1:00 pm
10/17 Sat. 9:00 am
10/17 Sat. 9:00 am
10/19 Mon. 6:30 pm
10/23 Fri.
11:45 am
10/27 Tue. 9:30 am
4:00 pm
Workout - Every Saturday morning
Meeting Night
Council Meeting
Women in the Word
Daytime Quilters
Kids Against Hunger
Guns and Grub
Quilting Extravaganza
Fellowship Friday
Mugs and Muffins
Blood Drive
NOVEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER
11/06 Fri.
11/07 Sat.
11/12 Thur.
11/19
11/24
11/26
11/27
Thur.
Tues.
Thur.
Fri.
6:00 pm
7:00 am
8:00 am
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
1:00 pm
9:30 am
Veteran’s Dinner
Workout - Every Saturday morning
Men’s Breakfast
Meeting Night
Council Meeting
Daytime Quilters
Mugs & Muffins
Thanksgiving
Office Closed
Happy Birthday
10/1
10/2
10/3
10/4
10/5
10/6
10/7
10/8
10/9
10/10
10/11
10/12
10/13
10/14
10/15
Camden Cary
Brandon Hentze
Christopher Hentze
Arthur Mowat
Kaleb Roberts
Camden Conner
Jarrett Holshouser
Gary Larson
Marshall Trout
Betty Belter
Cheyenne Van Blaricome
Gloria Koenig
Sawyer Kurtenbach
Sladyn Kurtenbach
Chester Stanfield
Brice Tracy
Dylan Wilson
Robbin Eastman
Monte Coy
Susan Gruenhagen
Tamara Justman
Judy Benson
Mike Morris
Kaitlin Pewe
Lisa Fortner
Sydney Happel
Diana Osborn
Brody Welch
Ashley Ehlers
Erma Hill
Kevin Martens
Barb Grosskopf
Gary Pinkerton
Anden Johnson
Mark Drenth
Yoshiko Johnson
Aaron Mammen
Larry Niebuhr
Sara Pfeiffer
Sharon Schnoor
Larry Keltner
David Luebbe
Gail Plett
Vicki Schuttler
Ronan Carr
Hailey Purdy
10/16 Claire Pfeiffer
Janet Wenz
10/17 Allan Elias
Andy Gruenhagen
Earl Robinson
Meghan Tracy
10/18 Kristy Ehlers
10/19 Joshua Flockhart
Alysia Linenberger
10/20 Debra Van Sant
10/21 Marcia Bortleson
10/23 Kerry Gruenhagen
Byron Otto
Jim Zurborg
10/24 Mark Iltis
10/25 Terri Lafrenz
Kelsey Pewe
Robert Rusch
10/26 Melissa Norin
10/27 Joe Prettner
10/28 Jeremiah Kundel
Peter Schlensker
Stacy Thomas
10/29 Emil Petersen
Mary Reisner
Linda Rogers
Jolea Sheppard
Ken Stephens
10/30 Cody Harkey
Mary Lindsay
Ginger Mechem
10/31 Sophia Cormeny
Halie Dodd
Jayne Holshouser
Aunna Romero
Jeremy Terry
10/5
10/6
10/8
10/10
10/11
10/12
10/13
10/14
10/15
10/17
10/18
10/20
10/21
10/23
10/24
10/25
10/26
10/28
Happy Baptism
10/1
10/2
10/3
10/4
Chris Coy|
Megan Dippel
Danny LeCount
Patricia Passage
Jared Plett
Carter Cornett
Blake Cornett
Regina Larson
Ryan Banks
10/30
10/31
Pam Osborn
Jim Wegener
Matthew Luebbe
Holly Meyer
Clarence Pannier
Marvin Otto
Bryer Uthoff
Anna Mechem
Grace Drenth
Easton Hay
Lisa Botz
Jocelyn Faris
Jaxon Faris
Jordan Howe
Linda Larson
Sam Ross
Sam Clifford
Lynn Linenberger
Sara Mann
Bruce Werning
Savanah Conner
Kristi Jergens
Dalton Widmeyer
Kailyn McCracken
Kendra Duncan
Courtney Williams
Kellen Williams
Teresa Kaszinski
Jackson Jones
Ed Kelly
Kathy Weeks
Ian Weeks
Michaela Weeks
Vicki Schuttler
Madelynn Peters
Claire Pfeiffer
Shannon Burkey
Richard Graap
Mary Lindsay
Kim Dippel
Stacy Thomas
Wedding
Anniversaries
10/1
10/2
10/6
10/6
10/8
10/11
10/13
10/14
10/15
10/16
10/17
10/18
10/20
10/26
10/27
10/29
10/30
10/31
Matt & Dallas Brekke
Russel & Jane Hartwig
Ryan & Jennifer Flockhart
Scott & Jenny Miller
Dohn & Sara Pfeiffer
Robert & Anita Grove
Dennis & Michelle Pewe
Eric & Cheryl Ehrler
Larry & Marilyn Fleetwood
Jeremy & Kitra Terry
Tim & Dawn Curtiss
David & Rebecca Rall
Ronald & Lori Van Sant
Mike & Lisa Botz
Gene & Mary Sperry
Richard & Anita Van Blaricome
Jim & Melissa Wegener
Edward & Carlyn Lesch
Jeffrey & Lisa Roberts
Roger & Angela Dodd
Kurt & Becky Van Nice
Terry & Michelle Warner
Randy & Donelle Lineburg
Joshua & Jacqueline Flockhart
Bob & Lisa Inghram
Adam & Melissa Norin
Bill & Carol McAnelly
David & Yoshiko Johnson
Pastor Steve and Rachel Henderson
965 Joliet
Crown Point, IN 46307
Food Pantry Donations are
always welcome! Nonperishable food items will be
needed especially for the upcoming holiday season.
Thank you in advance for you
generosity.
If you have lost something,
please check the Lost and
Found box in the coat room.
There is quite a collection of
gloves, hats, umbrellas and
reading glasses. Small items
(jewlery) is kept in the office.
Please help your missing article find its way home.
Sunday Helpers
Ushers:
Elders:
10/03
10/04
10/10
10/11
10/17
10/18
10/18
10/24
10/25
10/31
11/1
11/1
5:30 pm
8:00 am
10:30 am
5:30 pm
8:00 am
10:30 am
5:30 pm
8:00 am
10:30 am
5:30 pm
8:00 am
10:30 am
5:30 pm
8:00 am
10:30 am
Dan Mammen
Jim Wegener
Reynold Waech
John Riedel
Gary Hentze
Mike Botz
Gene Sperry
Tim Welch
Rich Emory
Jim Wegener
Reynold Waech
Ron Borcherding
Gary Hentze
Mike Botz
Ron Gruenhagen
10/04 8:00am
10:30am
10/11 8:00am
10:30am
10/18 8:00am
10:30am
10/25 8:00am
10:30am
Acolytes
10/4
8:00am
10:30am
10/11
8:00am
10:30am
10/18
8:00am
10:30am
10/25
8:00am
10:30am
11/1
8:00am
10:300am
Kaedyn Burkey
Lucas Granados
Molli Johnson
Dana Johnson
Marc Pfeiffer
Isabella Wegener
Andrew Van Nice
Grant Van Nice
Logan Rall
Delaney Rall
Camille Schwenneker
Carter Wichelt
Andrew Van Nice
Grant Van Nice
Alexa Hurr
Austin Atkins
Isabella Wegener
Grant Van Nice
Nolan Bradley
Emma Bradley
11/1
8:00am
10:30am
R. Bergen/J. Brophy
B. Faris/J. Franzenburg
C. Tannahill/E. Kocal
G. Larson/B. Johnson
G. Gruenhagen/D. Pfeiffer
A. Pfeiffer/D. Kloppenborg
A. McDowell/B. Welch
G. Pinkerton/S. Sievert
Bryan Johnson/C.Tannahill
H. Kundel/J. Luedtke
D. Luebbe/M. Reimers
L. Niebuhr/R. Ehrke
R. Dodd/G. Linenberger
S. McCoy/M. Vieger
T. Warner/J. Werning
I. McCloud/T. Welch
T. Schwenneker/A. Elias
J. Wegener/R. Bergen
J. Brophy/B. Faris
Brad Johnson/G. Larson
Greeters:
10/04
10/11
10/18
10/25
11/1
8:00am
10:30am
8:00am
10:30am
8:00am
10:30am
8:00am
10:30am
8:00 am
10:30 am
Jim & Missy Wegener
Allan & Nancy Elias
Harlan & Lois Kundel
Ed & Carlyn Lesch
Terry & Michelle Warner
J. & Angie Franzenburg
Joe & Carol Brophy
Roger & Angie Dodd
Marv & Marg Reimers
Tim & Jessica Welch
Financial Page
For the month of September2015
General Fund Contribution Summary:
2015 General Fund Income Needs
2015 Spending Plan
$456,225.00
$452,817.00
This Month
Year to Date
36,582.21
35,514.73
1,067.48
363,226.43
330,882.26
32,344.17
Church Receipts
Church Expenditures:
Over/Short of our needs
Little Blessings Day Care Summary:
2015 Budgeted Income
2015 Budgeted Expenses
Total Income:
Total Expenses:
Over/Short of Needs
$378,865.18
$378,633.30
This Month
Year to Date
29,630.47
26,730.61
2,899.86
271,055.15
268,387.03
2,668.12
Mortgage Loan Summary
Mortgage
Saturday
Sunday 8:00
Sunday 10:30
Wednesday
Total
$ 233,002.00
61
114
119
39
333
60
112
130
35
337
Last Wednesday service 9/16/15
Once a year, the financial personnel along with the staff and boards assemble a spending plan for the upcoming
year. It’s that time once again, so we are hard at work planning for the ministries of Risen Christ for next year.
The preliminary plan will be presented to Church Council at its October meeting, and the entire Voters’ Assembly
will vote on the spending plan in October. The church staff, elders, and board leaders are considering how best to
use the resources given to the church in the Glory of God.
We are truly blessed with the faithful service our church staff, board chairmen and officers, committee members,
and volunteers provide. We honor and praise God when we contribute to the work of the church, which enables
everyone to spread the Good News of the Gospel. Risen Christ has been blessed this year with continued strong
offerings (see the statistics above). We give thanks to God for our members who provide the resources so that our
church staff, leaders, and volunteers - all of us – to spread of message of salvation through Christ Jesus.
Lift ev’ry voice and sing Till earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of liberty.
Let our rejoicing rise High as the list’ning skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us;
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun Of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Warner
Treasurer
God of our weary years, God of our silent tear,
Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way;
Thou who hast by Thy might Led us into the light,
Keep us forever in the path, we pray
Lest our fee stray from the places, our God,where we met Thee;
Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee;
Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand,
True to our God, true to our native land.
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